Friday, January 15, 2010

Something that took place in school

Hey guys!

As anticipated, this is my first post for the English Blog Creation Project. And man, do I have 'alot' to write about. :|

Firstly, I'd start out with Scouts.

Every Saturday, I would have to go for my CCA, which is Scouts, and it just happens to be today. We would have a flag raising ceremony, where everyone stands in a horseshoe formation, and then move on to PT. The new Sec Ones have just joined today, and there are not many of them, so it goes to show how popular scouts is. ;) The next batch of Sec Ones, due to come next week, are the batch who 'unwillingly' wanted to join Scouts. You know, when you opt for a CCA, say Tennis, but somehow you do not get through, you'll be flung into a Uniformed Group, or if you are 'lucky' (it could be relative, though), a Musical CCA, namely Concert Band and/or Choir. Therefore, I hope we're lucky enough to get some good Sec Ones to join. :D

But, Scouts ain't all that bad either. There are times when they take fun to a whole new level too. Of course, the occassional pumping and push-ups (they're the same thing) will inevitably happen too, but seriously, which UG doesn't do that? It's unnatural!

So where was I? Ah yes, back to Scouts. We learned a few new commands today. Brace yourselves.

'Skuad Yang Tinggi Ka-kanan, Rendah Ka-kiri, Dalam Satu Barisan, Paras'

(For your information, I didn't memorise that; I got it from a book :D) It means to form a single row, tallest on the right, shortest on the left. And its tougher than it sounds. Because some annoying people just do not want to admit to their shortness/tallness. And then comes the argument of who should be standing where. But it was all cleared up when we had to 'knock it down' (Slang for push-up position). :|

Then there was another command :
'Skuad Dari Kanan Bilang'

To number off from the right, in malay. "Satu, Dua, Satu, etc." Don't get me wrong now, I'm not racist. Its just the way it's supposed to go. :|

And there's more :
'Nombor Ganjil, Satu Langkah Ka-hadapan, Nombor Genap, Satu Langkah Ka-belakang, Gerak'

It means for odd numbers take one step forward, even numbers take one step backwards.

And ANOTHER long one :
'Orang Di-sebelah Kanan Diam, Barisan Hadapan Kanan Busing, Barisan Belakang Kiri Busing, Kanan Dan Kiri Busing'

It means for the front row to turn right, back row to turn left. I think some of you lost me somewhere there.

And finally :
'Skuad Jadikan Tiga Barisan Chepat Jalan'

To fast march and form up 3 rows, like fall in position. The timing goes check, bang. March and form 3 rows following the timing. Halt and bang with the right foot. When a column of 3 has been formed up, the whole column will turn together and bang with the right foot. The next 'check bang', the column will senang diri (at ease) themselves. They would repeat till the squad of 3 rows is completely formed up.

Get it? :D

So I guess not.

Anyway, we also had to pitch and strike a tent today.
In less posh terms, it means to build a tent, and dismantle after the 'Big Guys' pass you on the test.

The sand there (an area near the VS field) was really hard to penetrate and we could not really push the pegs deep in the ground. That would result in the tent flying away, (not to mention failing the test) and the dumbfounded people plummeting through the air while sleeping in it. Luckily, Damian found a mega rock and we used it as a hammer to knock 'em pegs in. That's Humans 1, and Hard soil, zero. >:D

Oh, and did I mention we passed the test? Heh. :]

So I guess that concludes my Saturday blog post. :)
I hope you've enjoyed it, and I would like to apologise for 90% of its content to be only about Scouts. It really was a dull day, apart from CCA. :D


Vincent, signing outz!
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Vincent at 11:53 PM