YLDP 2011: Roots

You know, I do want to blog about YLDP, but there are far too many things to say that I barely know how to begin.

So I'll keep it short.

I learnt a lot — much more than I learnt in previous years — through both the level and plenary sessions.
I learnt that may be a leader at risk, which is really quite a wake-up call.
I learnt that my distractions tend to get the better of me.
I learnt that jackets and broken windows can keep a whole dorm of girls laughing through the night.
I learnt that my hopes and dreams may not turn out the way I want them to.
I learnt that my ambitions should be realigned with a greater plan.
I learnt that I shouldn't make decisions just because they feel right.
I learnt that although I only meet many of my camp friends twice a year, they're like family to me.
I learnt that getting down and dirty is extremely fun.
I learnt that a wilted hibiscus can teach me lessons of the heart.
I learnt that pride is the greatest hazard of leadership.
I learnt that leadership is not an option without humility.
I learnt that it is not possible to run away from the security team (as Hannah Foo would know!).
I learnt that quiet time is a priority.
I learnt that work is not the foremost priority.
I learnt that seeing the big picture is important.
I learnt that life isn't about me.
I learnt that time can't diminish my love for my Lg Lamai family — both the villagers and the mission trippers with whom I went.

I do realize that I get lazier and lazier to write detailed blog posts about events as time goes on, but I suppose that this list neatly sums up my camp experience.

Special thanks to Joanna (jie jie!), Sue Anne, Jen, all the group members from Potatoes, the facilitators, the incomplete Lg Lamai family — Crystal, Kin-Hoe, Fung Hao, Evie, Austin, Uncle Herbie, the Dorm 1 roomies with whom we shared flies and laughter, the devo group with Walter, Ryan, Maynie, and Doreen, and all the other people who made YLDP so fun. I cannot begin to describe the rush of happiness I get when I see you all.
Most importantly, all thanks to God! :)