Shiang Yang Camp , a total Flashback in 2012

The 3-Day-Long Shiang Yang Campfire , which themed "Bridge of Scouting Friendship, Circle of Worldwide Scout Unity" is over . We came back from there at about 5 o clock in d evening on yesterday . It was my third camp since I joined as a scout , and also the first camp which I considered meaningful . I believe all of us must remember how we had caught in several devilish foot drill practices before going , marched under the hot burning sun , sweated badly, very badly. But no one even complains , none of them loses their strong-will and firm determination during the practices , no matter how long we have to bear with the challenge, no one gives up. Finally , that morning we marched in the competition field . A few unexpected mistakes were made , again. So we couldn't buck up much and did not win on the stage. On the same day, we had our second representative appeared together with the other contestants on the stage -- Costume Competition . We made an Iron man costume , which I didn't even know how many nights we had stayed up late till the wee hours to have it done. It wasn't easy, without patience you mustn't be thinking to make one. It requires great patience , great effort, and most importantly, great enthusiasm. Luckily , he had all these prerequisites and got things done through everyone's assistance. However, there will always be people who at a level higher than you and this is an inevitably true story. We crashed out of the top-3 again. So, no prizes . Honestly, I was quite disappointed of the results ,especially the foot drill. I held in a long silence after the competition, sat with everyone on the grass floor. I wasn't recalling the mistakes we made , nor the moment we were presenting . I was like... defeated by the setback shortly , lost my mind . Questioning why the GOD treated us that cruel? We got our skin burned and lacked of sufficient rest . But still, it made no difference in the outcome , always. However, when I starred at them, I gained my confidence and encouragement back in whole. Because I didn't see anyone with depression and frustration shown on their faces, they were like very naturally let the bygones be bygones . And I was ashamed why I couldn't ? Perhaps I am a more emotional person , but this is not an excuse. So, I reclaimed the determination from myself, through their power which flew to me indirectly , which they didn't even know . I was thankful , to all of them , thanks for cheering me up without a single word , it was an amazing super natural power you guys had in your own . Anyway, I assume that there's someone who will feel exactly the same like I did. He came back to us from the backstage after presenting his costume, and I realized there was little changes in his face. Although it wasn't apparent shown, I could feel it. His first try in the costume was quite successful actually. We even secured him with a win before this. The truth is, we were too naive as we judged things too narrowly . There were much more proficient people at outside to beat us very easily , as if to overturn our small hand-make boat with strong waves. So we need to prove to them and show that we are invulnerable , that's what he thought in mind to get back his confidence I guess. For me, I can bravely award him the best , really the best. No ... I should say everyone is the best . Do you know how proud am I when I saw representations of our troop appeared together with the others on the stage . We went there hungrily for some achievements and we succeed. Pride , the pride is the most succesful thing we brought back from there. Pride of not giving in . Pride of not losing our hearts after a defeat. Pride of unity . That is what we need to show as a team . We needn't to create great impressions for the others but we need to instill great this great spirit in our minds. I literally introduce again , we are the 37th Troop in Gombak, the Eagle Scouts.