20 January 2008
Today was very satisfying as our whole family seldom have dinner with our cousins, aunts and uncles. It was an opportunity for us to strengthen our bonds and further understand one another.
Around 6pm, all of us arrived and we greeted one another. This is a form of respect and filial piety. By then, our dinner had been ready. Dinner was often cooked by my grandfather as his culinary skills were excellent. Scrumptious crispy prawns, steamed dumplings and vegetables looked appetizing. In a blink of an eye, everything been devoured. Smiles, laughter and happiness were in the atmosphere and everyone was just light-hearted. Our cousins were soon bored and started to play hide-and-seek in the three story house. Although I was not playing, I could hear the whispering and murmuring of them discussing on where to hide. They were very excited as it was difficult to find a person in many possible places.
Time passed very fast while having fun. It was already nine-thirty and we bid farewell to one another. Suddenly, the atmosphere died down. Everything was just silent. While cleaning and tidying up the house, we exchanged looks. It was clear that it was over.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Saturday, January 19, 2008
A perfect decision
18 January 2008
Yesterday was yet another strenuous yet enriching training for me. It was a Friday and NCC Land often conducts its training on this day.
Drills were inevitable in training. It has its own advantages and disadvantages. It helps us to be discipline and alert at all times. However, one mistake is enough to earn the platoon push-ups. Yesterday’s situation was exactly depicted.
Mr. Munir is in charge of our platoon. After drills, he brought us to run around the school. In order for the whole platoon to bond together, he wanted us to run in an orderly manner. Our steps have to be coordinated and we had to shout throughout the run repeating this phrase, “Left, right, left, right…” This can increase our stamina as shouting will disrupt our breathing and soon it will not be a problem. In addition, it bonds us together and this is valuable as is not easily obtained. Soon, we had physical training. The main objective is to strengthen one’s endurance, physical health and mental strength.
Despite hardship and bitterness obscuring our goal to become a unified platoon, we are still confident and no difficulties can tear us apart. NCC Land is a perfect choice.
Yesterday was yet another strenuous yet enriching training for me. It was a Friday and NCC Land often conducts its training on this day.
Drills were inevitable in training. It has its own advantages and disadvantages. It helps us to be discipline and alert at all times. However, one mistake is enough to earn the platoon push-ups. Yesterday’s situation was exactly depicted.
Mr. Munir is in charge of our platoon. After drills, he brought us to run around the school. In order for the whole platoon to bond together, he wanted us to run in an orderly manner. Our steps have to be coordinated and we had to shout throughout the run repeating this phrase, “Left, right, left, right…” This can increase our stamina as shouting will disrupt our breathing and soon it will not be a problem. In addition, it bonds us together and this is valuable as is not easily obtained. Soon, we had physical training. The main objective is to strengthen one’s endurance, physical health and mental strength.
Despite hardship and bitterness obscuring our goal to become a unified platoon, we are still confident and no difficulties can tear us apart. NCC Land is a perfect choice.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Swimming Training
15 January 2008
I was tired and drowsy once I reached home. While having my dinner, I had to ensure that I was not too full as it would not disrupt my sleep. I will always remember yesterday's swimming training.
Yesterday's training was not at the usual standard. For the first forty-five minutes, we did drills as it purpose was to better our strokes. Next, we did System 1, which is endurance swim. I had to swim ten laps in ten minutes and thirty seconds for four sets. For every set, I felt my arms going more flaccid and my breathe intake reducing by each second. After System 1, it was System 2. System 2 is mainly about sprinting. To me, I prefer sprinting to endurance swim as sprinting has longer intervals for resting.
After the strenuous two hours of training, I collapsed into the car and drifted into sleep almost immediately. Once I reached home, I had to trudged out of the car.
The next morning, I was having a bad muscle ache on my shoulders and thighs. I regretted for not listening to my coach's advice and this was the result I had gotten to. I was furious for being lazy. Now, I fully comprehend this proverb, “You reap what you sow”.
I was tired and drowsy once I reached home. While having my dinner, I had to ensure that I was not too full as it would not disrupt my sleep. I will always remember yesterday's swimming training.
Yesterday's training was not at the usual standard. For the first forty-five minutes, we did drills as it purpose was to better our strokes. Next, we did System 1, which is endurance swim. I had to swim ten laps in ten minutes and thirty seconds for four sets. For every set, I felt my arms going more flaccid and my breathe intake reducing by each second. After System 1, it was System 2. System 2 is mainly about sprinting. To me, I prefer sprinting to endurance swim as sprinting has longer intervals for resting.
After the strenuous two hours of training, I collapsed into the car and drifted into sleep almost immediately. Once I reached home, I had to trudged out of the car.
The next morning, I was having a bad muscle ache on my shoulders and thighs. I regretted for not listening to my coach's advice and this was the result I had gotten to. I was furious for being lazy. Now, I fully comprehend this proverb, “You reap what you sow”.
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