Setafire 2010

   Another round of Setafire came and went. And so again, many many more memories to be treasured and collected in my little box of "Setafire Memory" in my left brain, or maybe right, I don't know. But it all comes down to one little thing, the participants enjoyed themselves and so did the tutors (at least that's what I feel). Four days of camp and almost two weeks of living together has made all of us, or at least for me, to be so attached to all the kids at the institute and other tutors. As always, there were many rough rides. These rides for this year include tutors going sick. Two ( Nadia & Sears) turned out to have gotten dengue. And they sort of suffered as they were move from hospital to hospital (even as they reached home). I feel sorry for them and would trade to be in their position. Being sick away from home doesn't sound fun and it isn't fun, trust me. And some other tutors who had minor illnesses.

   Nevertheless, the camp was a success AGAIN. Every year, mistakes are made and we learn from them; to make sure we don't repeat these mistakes next year. Anyway, why am I mentioning so much about the setbacks? Let's talk about the good parts...

    The performing arts this year was a massive production; which turned out awesomely awesome! Everyone did their part, and it looked professional. Professional at their level of course. And we shall be sure to help them improve it next year. The lessons, as they turned out, didn't go through that tough a ride either. Somehow, we managed to get help from all around and so, we succeeded in that sense.

    Well, I can't really think what else to mention. BUT, what made this Setafire a success once more was the number of participants; over a hundred of them and about 20 tutors. This was a record.

     What's more to be treasured is the times we spent together, the bond we shared, the frustrations that arose and needed to be hidden and all the little things that will make up memories... And so I would like to thank the tutors who came from all over to help: Nadia, Natasha A., Natasha G., Priya, Shervin, Eesha, Sears, Kavin, Kris, Dana, Brittany, Golee, Grace, Pasuda, Sunaree, Thotsaporn, Umporn, Sayan, Daddy, Allen, Benz, Kru O, and whoever else I may have left out :)

   One last thing, as usual more and more memories are being added to the collection; and yes, previous memories weren't forgotten either...

Banana Chips, The Saggy Dog, "Nadia Nadia with your long golden hair", Khao Soi

One thing that ought to go back up there is Paracetamol this time :D

Alright, so thanks again for all the people who helped Setafire and not forgetting the participants.

Now that is going on in me is the blues and I'm waiting for the next Setafire in 2011 :))