IAG Junior was exciting. One of the most exciting ones i've ever done. I guess it was due to the fact that there was always something to look out for, someone (name "S") who MIGHT explode anytime. Day 1-3 was like a timebomb, i was just waiting for him to explode. And furthermore, S was this extremely cute and adorable boy, but it's really saddening/contradicting/confusing/illogical to see him with such a temper. But anyway he chilled off after Gary had a one-on-one with him. And he was really adorable after that. It was really heartwarming when he came up to me to ask for my email during closing.

Then there was this consistently and persistently irritating T. He talks non-stop and moves non-stop so he was pretty much one of those 'star players' which we all would expect in our camp. It's like there's a need for people like T to make the camp 'complete'.

Then on the last day when B showed his true colours. And that scene with DJ. I will forever remember that scene. DJ was practically on a frenzy. It would have been even more memorable if they came to blows. Then Gary exploded after that with B even though i thought the case was settled. Bad attitude sucks man.

Been going back to help with the phototaking of IAG Senior. I noticed some team dynamics stuff, particularly about experienced coaches who CAN explode. Some coaches only possess the loving aura, whereas some others have inside them this capability which allows them to go to an extreme extent to get a point across. You definitely need both types and i was afraid the senior camp has a wee bit too many loving coaches. But nvm Chan ownself can tackle the whole camp so no worries! =)

And i am extremely glad to get Jen as my A.coach. She often left me amazed by how easily she grasped the concepts and meanings behind the things we do. As a first-time coach, she displayed flexibility and this easiness with slipping into the roles and tasks i allocate to her. I remembered telling her many times that if she has anything unsure, it would be good to come and ask me. But the thing is i don't remember her coming to ask me anything more than 2 times for the entire 5 days. Leaving the group in her hands didn't make me constantly worried or troubled that she would screw up. On the contrary, she not only did the bare minimum, but even more on several occasions. Moreover, she was very receptive and open to my inputs and feedback. But i guess the teasing made by the coaches during the last night tells a lot of my working relationship with her. Especially if you know i don't open up easily. The easy banter between us and all the bullshit and nonsense she has to tolerate from me do symbolized how much i enjoy working with her.

To Jen: When i say your "chi4 pang3 zhang3 ying4 le4", take no offense from that because i want you to understand that there's a lot of potential in you. I see you becoming a great coach in the coming years, and i sincerely hope to see you more in the TRs in the coming seasons, with that sleepy look of yours. =p Oh! Smaller than 3!

Anyways, i want to apologize to Auntie Saro and AK for the 'swimming pool' i've indirectly created. You see, I had this bet with HT who we all knew he changed one of the water tumbler on day 1. SO. with the intention to build rapport with him, i challenged him to an arm-wrestling competition. He was considerably big in size so i guess he thought why not. The wager was on changing the water tumbler for the next few days.

Well i won ... and the thing slipped my mind. Next thing i know, Chan was storming into TR3 telling me of HT and our challenge and that SWIMMING POOL in the corridor. Apparently, that boy who now i respectfully acknowledge as a man who doesn't break his promises, wanted to change the tumbler. So he went to get a new one but it was way too heavy. He dropped it and the plastic tumbler cracked and broke, causing litres of water to gushed out. The poor dude was TRYING his best to save as much water as possible and even though i wasn't there, i could jolly well imagine how hilarious and terrific the scene would have been. Regretfully, i haven't walked the corridor up till now. And i guess it's already all dried up.

Alright It was a runaway from reality. Now it's back to school work.