Busy as a BBee.

Warning: impossibly long post.

31 May 2007, i printed the appointment letters for 2 new lieutenants and an acting captain.
1 June 2007, the vicar of our sponsoring authority, St. Faith's Church, signed the letter of appointment for Micheal Chai, the new captain of 3rd Kuching Company. Finally, after a year of dreaming, thinking and praying (not in any particular order), i've stepped down as captain of said company. God has indeed heard my prayers for an able replacement. Little did i know, it would be Micheal who came to us some years back branded as a problematic Boy by his previous company (which shall remain unnamed). He himself told me recently that he, "had a lot of problems then" until he allowed God in to sort it out. Micheal wears his heart on his sleeve and he's honest, creative and a go-getter. I am certain that he is the right guy for the 'job'.

Don't get me wrong, this doesn't mean that our two new LTs aren't as capable, just gifted differently. Franklin Simon is kind, caring and extremely thoughtful - he's also leading 18+Crossroads, our young people group. Perfect. Calvin Tarang is our gentle giant. He's firm, independent and upright- the reasons why he's on our parish's youth advisory committee as representative to the diocesan youth council. Different strokes for different folks.

When i first met these gentlemen, they were in Junior section and starting their 1st year in the Brigade. They were examplary NCOs who never faltered in their BB commitment YET did well in their studies - proving that if officers can help Boys see the need for balance AND help them achieve that balance, they will reap the fruits of success.

As for me, i'm revelling in my position as a humble LT - secretary for the company and for Sarawak Southern Region. A position which i've been ashamed of holding because of my inability to balance between church, company, work & region commitments. I am sorry to all those people i've let down. hopefully, i can do better after this prioritising exercise.ahem.

My prayer is that Micheal, Calvin and Frank will carry the dream to reality and continue our tradition of mentoring great NCO-student leaders in the calling of Jesus Christ.


BB Sarawak Camp 2007
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It's on and organising it is daunting. However, we've employed technology to shorten the Registration process and simplify the application approvals. campers need only to go to BB Southern Region's blog to sign-up in a 10 step type & click process. Simple.


'There Comes a Time' production
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Phew! We just finished the performance of the play last night to a sold-out auditorium. The first local play in English to be produced by an amateur cast & crew. it touched the heartstrings of many people of the older age group as it dealt with the issue of rural-urban migration of Sarawak native groups, resulting in the death of many longhouses, villages and traditions. It also dealt with people in rural areas chasing the city dream then realising that it's no dream but a nightmare instead. A sad but necessary tale to tell.

James Brodie (Thomian 1967) did exceedingly well as the Tuai Rumah (headman) while Rachael Lipson Timbang (Current Thomian 2007) carried Induan's character wonderfully. Induan is the Tuai Rumah's prospective daughter-in-law. His son, Janang was played by Cedric Chin (Current Thomian 2007). Linda directed the play and she was a ball of nerves before it began. At this time of posting, she has absolutely nothing on her mind.

Andee: Linda, what do you think we should do today?
Linda: huh..? wha...?
Andee: What you wanna do today?
Linda: sorry, not thinking. Brain not on. heh heh heh....
Andee: ?????

Have a wonderful weekend.