Day of understanding and distractions

Listening to: Imitation black, off vocal version.

Had a long day at work, and as tmr is off day for me, I hope to spend it with some of my friends, as a last meet up before my China trip.

As of now, I have more details from my mother, and am now reading through it. From what I can tell thus far, it's going to be in an institution located in the middle of a mountain valley, and apparently, I'll be one of the older students there as it's for 'youth' from 13 to 21. I won't be stating too many details, but basically there are a few things I'm discouraged from bringing.
1. Snacks / Food. 2. Any kind of games, [psp, poker cards, etc...] 3. Excess cash.

So, from what I can see, it seems that I won't be able to have much access to the outside world during this whole 10 days that I'm there. i.e: No computer access there, or handphone .... That sort of thing. As of now, I'm optimistic that things are going to turn out ok. I mean, I've been through field camps and stuff. But this is one of the first times I'm in a foreign country by myself, without parental or relative accompaniment.

Now, I would say that the same would apply for army, but I guess the only difference I can think of this time round would be that I'm in cold, unfamiliar environment, unlike in Sg, where the weather pretty much goes 2 ways, hot and sunny, or rainy and windy. Whereas in Guangzhou where I'm headed to, it's gonna be in winter, so there's going to be that added element.

In the checklist there seems to be stated that we should have some swimwear. Looks like we might have some water / river related activities. Judging from the checklist, it seems that there's lots that will be going on there. I'm now sort of beginning to look forward to going to China.

Listen. I know I originally may have voiced some of my unhappiness about wanting to go to China, but the thing is, now that the die is cast, I have learnt that perhaps it's time I should just go in with an open heart, to prepare now for the course, and to go there to see what this course is actually about.

For all we know, this could just be the turning point that I need now to push me to further heights! I mean, heck, this is already the 7th Sg group going to China le. If it wasn't good, don't you think they could get to this far? XD

I'm now going to rest now, but I hope that you all get the point. I have an appointment tmr morning with my friends, so I'll update here again tomorrow.

Nights, and God Bless.
Alvin