Day 1 - 25th Aug
T6 - Stephen, Adrian, Kayboon, Cindy, Madeline and Sheryl entered Chinaland.
It was a tough flight overnight, I vomitted upon reaching Beijing.
Teacher Adrian bought me a cup of tea. Felt much better.
Took an 1 hr to Shenyang, took another hr to Anshan. Anticipation!
Had a sumptuous meal of like 12 dishes in school. Food-testing.
Met the teachers in school and did the introduction. Formality.
Went back to our hotel. The fishes @ the lobby are exceptionally aggresive.
Picked up gifts for the kids in 辛子街. We did a lil shopping too.
The gals fave hangout - 超市. So Auntie-ish. keke bought peanut milk & choco milk.
-Just grateful for the opportunity-
Day 2 - 26th Aug
Woke up early and went to the market with the gals n KB.
The livestock, the swordfishes, the smell of pastries.
Abnormally large cucumbers, melons, onions...
Introduction of 无敌兔 and its companions.
Was upset that we couldn't catch service online.
Being there i come to treasure freedom in sg more.
Missed His presence, missed praying out loud.
Missed having the liberty to give thanks.
Had lunch at Er Jie Eatery. Boss liked us!
Wrapped the hampers. Omgosh Mad and i wanted to faint...
haha but it was great satisfaction! The thot of their smiles was worth it!
Headed to 海誉粥店 for supper after that. We were paranoid.
Adrian, Kay Boon, Cindy and i joked tt all the ppl ard were spies.
Imagined tt every movement, speech we engaged in were taped & bugged!
Food was finger-licking good, I enjoyed my 黒豆粥 & 肉串! Lotsa FOOD!
Laughed and laughed and laughed the whole night. In the midst of jokers.
- Hard work and great play makes Sher a lively gal -
Day 3 - 27th Aug
Went back to school to do some firming up. Checked venues for the events.
Had lunch with the Head. More Dumplings. Yeah! China dumplings are the BEST!
Went back to the shopping paradise for the orphans and disabled children.
Was "caught in the act" while choosing socks for the kids. Haha 被偷拍了!
Woohoo went back to Er Jie Eatery for dinner...Aiyo have been pigging out there!
Went back to hotel. Adrian & Stephen did silly stunts again...Haha~
- Anticipation for tml...the time has come! -
Day 4-6 28th to 30th Aug
Day 4: Start of EMERGE camp! Wow wow wow~
Introduced ourselves. Did translation for the first time with Adrian.
Fumbled; Chinese words just refused to come out fluently.
But i had great fun translating. Brush up your Mandarin gal!
我要努力，学好中文。You can do it; speak and write more!
Did cheers. Played games. Drama practice with Team 5 & 6.
Taught English. Mad taught the Mass Dance. It was real hard work for her!
Day 5: Played ice breakers. Had Captain's ball friendly match with the teachers.
Taught English. Got the students to imagine their future. Loved their smiles.
Drama Performance in the noon. The students were amazing. Impressive!
Steph shared on pursuing dreams. They caught it. Touched by what they wrote.
So little they have, but great dreams they pursue. 让追梦人梦想成真...
The night to the tourist attraction was adventurous. It was a phew!~
Felt like Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-Nego...haha
Day 6: Last day. We sang 朋友. Made a pact not to cry. Was real hard.
3 short days but the time with them had been wonderful.
Did interviews with them. Received gifts. Took many photos.
Won't see many of them again i guess. Hopefully, in eternity.
May the seeds sown be watered and the awaiting of increase.
希望他们都幸褔...
Was extremely drained. Went for porridge buffet again.
Slammed the taxi door on Mad. Took out the card from hotel room.
Got the girls freak out..haha and i end up being the joke again.
Keke once again i made their day...gave them reasons to LAUGH!
- Fulfilment; a joy and privilege -
Day 7 - 31st Aug
Went back to the market for the last time. Steph & Adrian did many funny videos.
Experienced a small commotion. The female taxi driver was slapped by a male scooter driver.
So upset! Felt so helpless not being able to do anything...These guys need to be educated!
Left Anshan for Shenyang. A good good break after many days of work.
Ate 老饺子...Oh man...the dumplings are BIG & JUICY! Went on to 沈阳故宫.
Always loved Chinese history. Rich culture despite the many formalities.
Walked around WOW-ing! Haha as usual funny videos were captured.
Adrian and Steph did the ultimate - Fusion of indian dance in chinese palace garden.
More shopping! Cindy and KB bought China made HPs. Had delicious dinner at Europa.
HAHA e guys blocked the ladies from the shops till we reached KAMA!
Not underestimating our shopping prowess keke. KAMA is the best place!
Wahahaha...managed to get stuff for family and friends over there. Yeah!
Stayed overnight to finish SOT work...was in a daze when i went to the airport.
- Fun, fun, fun! -
Day 8 - 1 Sept
Talked to a 爷爷 on the plane. First airplane ride at 80plus yrs old!
Met another Chinese girl back to Singapore. Enlarged heart for China!
925pm - reached Singapore. Home sweet home. Members picked me up.
Haha they were so funny with the banner. Keke thankew guys!
Missed mama, pa and elmo brother too. Woohoo~
- Wish i could bring China back. Home is greatly missed. -
More photos
Let the pictures do the talking...Enjoy!
Next update - SOT! Stay tuned...