My 1st experience with OBS

I have never been to Outward Bound School before in my life and was quite sianz when I was "arrowed" to organize it. Anyway the day finally came and with reluctance, my colleagues and I trooped off to OBS at Pulau Ubin for an overnight stay and a day of activities.

We started off with a BBQ dinner followed by some activities at night and a stay in their dorm, which was not air-conditioned. The food was ordinary and cold. Thank goodness the weather was sunny despite that it was raining cats and dogs non-stop just before. Glad to say that most of them enjoyed it after that, especially the "Flying Fox" and the "Jetty Jump". Some of them even wanted to do the "Flying Fox" again.

As for me, I was glad I was game for all activities, even though I was afraid of heights and really trembled climbing up the stairs. The stairs were quite scary as it was made up of hard wire and could see through. However, my boss was very encouraging and was the last to do the "Flying Fox" as he personally encouraged everyone of us to go through it.

Additionally, the "Jetty Jump" was kind of scary as we had to jump off a plank and swim a distance to climb to land but it was fun and exciting.

All in all, I finally know why some people like to go to OBS so much. It's all about challenging yourself and getting out of your comfort zone. Doing activities that you have never done before with an open mind and open heart will bring you new levels of achievement. I fully understand that and really it was a newfound confidence and sense of satisfaction having accomplished those activities!