Varsity International Awards Banquet 2005 @ Memphis

This year's Banquet food was horrible! The hall was smaller too as compared to last year's. However, it meant alot to me... meeting up with the team that shared their joys and sorrows, laughs and cries... it was nostalgic. Even better when your hard work is recognized.

Left pic: Top 11th Rookie
Right pic: President's Club Recipients

Then again, there are some things which I'd like to question:
1) The whole summer was all about completing it. Why the brutal race of ranks then?
2) It's not about the money, but the experience. I've felt it, but not applied it.
3) Next summer? nah...
4) The fostered friendship. Truly wonderful... but I'm reminded of the harsh days in secondary school where I was the only English speaker. Isolation, ironic to be in the USA?
5) Will I cherish it for a lifetime? Yes. I hope...

From left: Me, Dorin, Sheau-Yun, Sharon & Victor (back)

Sean: Gosh, I look like a nerd. Studying while everyone's partying!

Victor: That's cuz you're a nerd!

Sean: No I'm not!

Sean's thoughts: Right?

I'm ready to party! But I guess the party is at Denny's.

With this, officially ends my stint as a bookman, at least for this year.

The team

Words of encouragement = temporary emotional stabilizer! (for the least)