HC 2nd RETREAT

I am at home now. Yesterday I shared the pictures from the second retreat of HC with my parents, they are all very exciting about my experience. I like to share with my parents, it has a lot of fun.

I told my mum that I walked along the edg of Macau tower which is 233 meter's high, and she was shocked because when I was a child, I was timid that I even did not dare stay at home alone. She never thought that one day I would try things like that. To be honest, if there is only me, I will never do this thing, it is my friends and teachers who encourage me a lot that make me dare to challege myself. I have to say, the power of solidarity saves me.

Before I went out to "sky walk", I feel I am so brave and fearless, Dr. Udani was right there in front of me, which makes me feel much better. Thus, the picture below shows how exciting and happy I was before the sky walk.

However, when I walked out, I was so scared, and my legs could't help stopping tremble. You can see from the following photo, my expression is so nervous and serious, and my parents said I am the most serious one in the picture.

This experience makes me think about what can I do when the reality is worse than expectation. My answer is, if you can't stop it or change it, then just enjoy it! Because if the outside environment or situation can not be adjust to me, then I should adjust to the situation. I think this is the right attitude when we face unexpected situation.

In the afternoon, the rock climing also impressed me deeply. Although I did not climb, I really appreciate those who climbed, no matter whether did they reach the bell. Here I want to mention Albert Fung and Steve, because I learnt something from both of them. It is the first time of Albert to climb the rock, but he reach the bell. Obviously his successful did not all depend on his skill of climbing, the most important thing is his courage and persistence. He told me that when he reached the second ring, his arm hurt a lot, and the third ring made him unable to feel his hands and arms, but his wins with his persistence. His story tells me, courage and persistence is the key to success.

Furthermore, Steve is another mode I should learn from. No matter who was climbing, he shouted loudly to tell him or her which way to go and give him or her courage. He was so generous to give his support to others, and I think it is significant in team coorperation.

In sum, the one day retreat leave a lot of thing to think and share, again I feel my friends in HC are valuable and can teach me a lot.