Today is my first day volunteering for YOG Learning Center as guides and to be honest, I was quite nervous for it because it was probably one of the first time over the last 3 years that I speak to such a large crowd of strangers at one time. But in the end, I dont need to lead this crowd of people as there was a drop in people attending this tour. The experience was ok but I was quite happy to see people enjoying the programme which sort of my group came up during the training programme. Of course, there was improvement being made by Peter who is in charge of the learning center.

Somehow, I managed to stay and listen to a true story by one of our sailing sportsman who took part in Olypmic in 2000 and 2008. Got sort of touched by what he had say. I remembered him saying 4 things:

1) 24hours is not not enough. Is just taking something out and replacing it with another stuff. For me, I don't shop at Orchard Road but use this time to train for sailing. So guys is time to sacrifice playing games to get your things done.

2) We won't keep tactics on sailing to ourselves but we share it with our teammates. Is not about you as an individual being able to compete in the competition but is how you and your teammates are able to join in the competition. If you keep all the secrets to yourself, your team might not to able to qualify for the competition because of the low skills. I was really moved when I heard this sentence and it sets me to reflect on myself. Sometimes we dont share secrets of studying to our friends who are our opponents for fear of losing to them. We always wanted to be the first but we forgot our friends who might be struggling with their studies.. We should try to help our friends who are weaker in their studies with good intention, like trying to bring up the quality of results of our scholl. This is how one of the Olympic value: friendship is being displayed.

3)There were times when I feel like giving up and/or disappointing moments, like I had to undergone operation before the 2008 Beijing Olympic. But is how my friends, coach and family members stood by me and supported me at these moments. They didn't say things like what is only weeks before the Olympic games before you told me that you have to undergo operation. But instead, they told me they understand and say things like concentrating on getting well first. Is not about the competition but is about you who they really cares.(this sentence is what I interpreted not he says one). I really cried when I hear this. Don't know why I just got this intense feeling in me. At that moment, it sort of reminded me of who was there to support me when I needed. Lecturers, my secondary teachers, friends, my counsellor. I guess I wouldn't be who I am now without their support. Thanks man and I love you all. I shall be the one who will support others when they need. This will be my another aim in life.

4) Is really what you want to achieve in life. Once you have decided, you have to put in commitment and time to achieve it. Is all about the benchmark you and/or the society has set. There is resources for you to become a sportsman but alot of people is not taking up because of the controvesy we had live with in Singapore, the 5Cs. Guys, is time to think up of what you want in life and pursue it.