Ok. So technically its going to be four different entries combined. That's OK right? Right? I think I'm going crazy talking to myself (figuratively, of course).

So here it goes.

March 7th - Math Team SFU Math Contest (5 hours)

Today I helped in the supervision of the RHS Math Team at the SFU Math Contest. Competition was intense and even though our team didn't get first, I gained a bit of insight into what teamwork really is. The Math Team had its strong members and its weak members, but despite the results (we were about 9th), they were all extremely friendly towards each other and did not shift blame upon each other. It is this quality of cooperation and teamwork of which I aim to better myself in for the next couple months. Looking at the Math Team and looking back at my own experiences of being in a team, I realize that there are definite areas I am lacking in. As such, my dual goals for entry can be summed up in three words: patience and teamwork.

March 27th - 30 Hour Famine Sleepover

30 Hour Famine is finally here! On Friday, over 70 students at Richmond High had the chance to display their passion for helping the global poverty crisis in the World Vision 30 Hour Famine! The event was a overall success and I can say that everyone went home satisfied in helping the world just that little bit more. With the collaborative efforts of over 300 donors, we raised over $4700 for the 30 Hour Famine this year!
From the 30 Hour Famine, I gained valuable experience into areas of problem solving and team coordination. My job was to organize and secure the breakfast we had next day and due to some much needed help from certain special teachers, the task was very well done. We also ran into unexpected technical difficulties during the famine of which I helped to solve (however I played a minor role in the part). Overall, the learning experience gained from this event was invaluable and (I'm sure my peers would agree) unforgettable. Next year, we will strive to make this event even more coordinated, even more organized, and hopefully even funner.

April 19th - Sun Run

Although I had promised to train for the Sun Run, I stopped training in mid February after I had gotten sick. After recovering, I did not see fit to start training again, making my total distance ran during my short month of training only about 300 km (not 600 km, 10 km per day, as I had envisioned). This reluctance to carry through with plans is definitely one thing I will strive to work on. Had I kept training as I planned and promised to, my time on the sun run would have been a lot better than 50 minutes. My goal for next year's Sun Run is to run 10 km a day starting in September. And this time, I will aim to carry through with my promise, despite what happens.

May 24th

Dragonboat Regatta

Today was the date of the Science world dragonboat regatta. Although we came in second last place today (or second in the last group if you prefer to look at it that way), we had a fun time together and learned a lot about each other. The main reason we did so poorly today was because our steers-person was having a bit of trouble with the incoming tide and wind. However, despite our embarrassing racing speed, we still praised each other and kept a common respect in the team. The surprising event about this day is the lack of blame within the team for the loss. It was quite touching to see a team of twenty be completely respectful of one another. One thing I have learned today is the power of respect and encouragement for one another. With that same respect and encouragement, we went on to beat self-record after self-record, ending the day on a very positive, as well as a very happy note.