Beautiful North Carolina

i was at the brotherhood retreat for the Delta Sigs over the weekend. Technically, we were in Dillard, GA. But as we drove to be mountainous areas and made our way to the exact location, we actually crossed the North Carolina State Border Line, so i could say we were right on the border between georgia and north carolina.

i was looking forward to this retreat all week, and am glad to say i enjoyed it very much. i did not bring any personal items, such my watch, handphone, ipod or my laptop. so i was completely detached from the developed world for two days. and it felt so good. not knowing what time is was, and not having any time restrictions at all.

its a feast for the senses. since it was in a middle of nowhere, high up in the hills, the air was totally fresh, spring water flowing down the rivers, moist ground, the continous grinding of the pebbles and rocks under your feat, i could go on. it was my first proper time in the woods, even though ive gone for camps before, but not like this.

most of the time was spent in understanding the principles of being a delta sig and some personal things about other members, but after this retreat, i am more determined than ever to put in more to the fraternity.

but it was just amazing.

we came back to tech on sunday, and it all felt weird, coz suddenly i had to catch up with work and responsibilities, they suddenly made me realize about the rigours of living in a city. where i had to run by time organized.

the hall council presidency is different than what i expected. i thought i'll be in a capacity to make executive decisions about carrying out events and such, but it seems we're more like a facilitators for bills that are proposed by residents. of course, i can make my own bills and all, but the fact that i am the chairperson of the meetings conducted was something that was unexpected. i kind of noticed some disruption during the meetings and i was spending the rest of the day thinking about how i would have to enforce more things into this year's council if we're gonna do well.

talked with the academic advisor today. i gotta take PSYC1101 afterall. for the next 3 or so semesters, i might have to take 17 hours. but ive cleared quite a bunch of the core requirements, so im well on my way.

Tech's department has a summer program with NUS and Beijing and I might be taking that. then I'll most probably be back in Singapore for the summer of 2006 or something. so im definately looking forward to that. i hope the South American program will be set up soon so i can go for that as well.

off to the weekly Waffle House...