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R&R @ Fraser's Hill - 1-4 May 2014

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We really looked forward to our R&R retreat with fellow brothers and sisters. Life is so fast-paced that we rarely have time to reflect and get perspective on our own life and circumstance. We always love Fraser's Hill cos it's so slow-moving as if time has stood still in the hill. No planned programme or activity. No theme park around. No malls. Just close to nature. The cool mountain air, stroll along the lush greenery, taking in the beauty of nature and the old colonial charm and enjoying the fellowship of friends. The old Methodist House nestled deep within the forest. Mushroom and fungi grow almost everywhere. Nature teaches us that for everything there is a season and timing. The colourful silver-eared Mesia A cool yellow smiley-faced crab-spider! A wild ginger flower growing on top of the ground in the undergrowth. At first, I thought it's a new specie of Rafflesia. A special Talent Show from the children and teens. Jin pl...

Go the Distance - April

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Go, Go, Go!! April was the month of sports and games. The boys have their sports days, inter school sports and state level sports. I have gotten used to the extra hours of practising and the extra effort sending them everywhere. The boys both enjoy their school experience, and participating in sports or club is a key part of this. Win or lose, they'll learn a lot about themselves and their limits. These days, sports day was not all about competition. It's a lot of Fun.... ... doing a tribal dance .... or a mummy race .... walking barefoot on the tracks ..... to attend the Pharoah's wedding... ... a few of the invited guests Jin just made it to the podium in the 200m race.  For the record, Jin's comeback after a longgg hiatus.  Wei has a very different experience in sports day this year. He's always very physical and the athletic one in the family. But this year, he surprised us with his participation i...