I will never forget those mornings we dreaded, hatred of the afternoon, the uncertainties in the evening.

Friday, 15 November 2013

Looking through the juniors' lineup everyday, am I supposed to be happy for them or cry over self-pity that I got into a tiger during NCC period?

For crying out loud, it's still November, they are in freaking JH1. And they are in K1 Tigers.

Every single training, the teachers say that you juniors are very talented, a lot of potential, way better than last year's batch, which is mine. Thanks, that boosted my confidence so much. Then I watch as the juniors beam and all and I'm like please stop that and start working hard, honestly.

We were terrified of the seniors, and so were all the older batches. Except that the terrifying part didn't have the same impact for our batch. Then comes those born in 2000 who try to act swag on their boat and still scream when they capsize and start shrieking "OMG MY WATER BOTTLE MISSING EWW I'M SOAKED". And you nearly sank the JK2. Twice. And we had to freaking hold the boat up for you because you were too busy looking for your bottles and worrying about your clothes. IF YOU ARE AFRAID OF GETTING WET YOU SHOULDN'T BE HERE.

13 girls. None of them are afraid of us. Maybe because we were too friendly, that they don't give us the due respect. I know some of them are really fit, they can run well, but some of their attitudes are horrible.

Even in whatsapp messages, can you not be so rude? Your tone basically accuses us, blaming us. At least be politer, thanks.

Many people are really excited over this bunch as there are so many of them, but honestly, the attitude and mentality has a long way to go.

When you paddle, at least don't stop paddling halfway just because you think no one's looking at you. Apparently I was. At least jog and not whine. You are already in the team.

The junior boys are a good bunch. Their attitudes are a lot better than that of the girls. So much better. I can see that they work hard, that they make it a point to ask for punishment when they do something wrong, unlike the girls who stroll in late like a boss, thinking it's alright when it isn't.

I'm waiting for the girls to make up for their pushups. Apparently none of them tried to set a date yet.

The teachers are starting to choose their exco. I don't know who should be captain of the girls. If they are going to determine it based on how fast they are, it will be Berenice or Anya. Huiyun has a good attitude, she honestly wants to train, she will make a good captain/vicecap/recruitment I/C. Berenice is quieter, Anya improves fast but I can't judge from here.

Tomi's most probably going to be a QM. She's really quiet, but willing to learn. She has a good attitude, she just needs more confidence, as long as you bring her out of her shell, she can do well, I believe.

That's pretty much what I've seen from the kids.

Never mind, put them in tigers. They will stay there for a long time. Tiger without seat and tiger with seat is very different. I could go out into the lanes when I got into the Tiger without seat for the first time as well.

Capsizing will make some less cocky too.

Sorry for the ranting, I honestly lost my touch on writing on what I enjoy. This rant just built up from months ago. Every praise for undeserving souls, that's all.

Sorry, but that's what I feel.

Prove me wrong then.

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