Caleb Chess Checkmate

1 packet, 2 packets... 17 packets... 53 packets... Thus began the arduous task of counting the quantity of packets in each of the boxes. Our department was in charge of sorting out the biscuits. We had to put the packets of biscuits into cardboard boxes, count the number, before reporting it to the primer in charge. This process was similarly carried out for the biscuits in boxes. This task was both strenuous mentally, and physically. Some boxes could contain up to 60 packets of biscuits. Sweat trickled down our foreheads as we laboured on. Knowing that we were doing this for a good cause, was what kept us going. The objective of BBSG; - To bring cheer to the less fortunate during the festive season of Christmas; - To inculcate the spirit of caring and sharing among members of The Boys' Brigade; - To promote the spirit of caring and sharing among Singaporeans. All the goods(canned food, beverages, oil, biscuits, rice, condiments) sorted out by the various departments would be packe...

Day 1 A single, sharp whistle sounded, and I strung my bow, notching an arrow. Stretching it too its maximum capabilities, I pulled, sighted down the target, and fired. The first time I went archery was at this same archery range. I had gone with my CCA- the Boys Brigade, as I was doing now. In the past, hitting the target was very much an obstacle I yet had to overcome; much less hit the bull's eye. Perhaps I had improved, or perhaps it was through sheer luck, but I hit it. The arrow flew straight and true, whistling through the air at a high speed, before smashing into the yellow section of the target board. A few inches from the bulls eye, I thought to myself, as relief flowed over me. This was a mini competition, set up to make the archery session more exciting. It certainly did its job! Different groups cheered as their members succeeded in making the requirements. Although our group did not win a medal- we were not one of the top two groups, I still had a rather enjoyable ses...