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Today was our "Impact Sunday". I left home at 1pm and was at the city by 1.45pm. Waited for our new friends before bringing them to UQ.

Waited outside the Abel Smith building as if it was a concert. And just as we expected, the hall was full and many people had to sit outside the hall. :)

The "praise and worship" session was really great. Then, there was a performance by Teen Mania. They did a great job and the message was good too.

After that, we Pastor Joshua came up and gave his sermon. Message was simple and clear. Everything ended at about 6pm.

Then, we went to Cyber-city for dinner. I had "Hokkien Fried Rice". It was nice but the sauce was too salty. Had to drink lots of water after that. We paid and left at 8.30pm.

Hokkien Fried Rice - AUD 9.90

JC, TL and I then went to Milton. We joined QUT3 for their "yumcha" session. We were there to be part of HY's birthday celebration too. Got myself a free Iced Mocha. The drink wasn't great but the fellowship was! :D

Took the bus to Kenmore Central. I dunno why I was so thirsty today. Went to 7eleven and got a drink before walking back home...

Settlers of Brisbane

Got up at 6.40am and quickly washed up. Took the bus to the city and ate my breakfast at Hungry Jacks. Then, we waited for a few of our friends before going to UQ.

Once we arrived, we searched for the field. Then, we registered and the team leaders had a briefing. I was the leader for my team and I did some homework. That helped us in the game quite a bit. Also, taking notes were quite useful.

Everyone gathering

Explaining the strategy to the new teammates

Instructions

My notes

At about 9.30am, we started the game. We had to play 6 station games and 4 bonus games before we could replay the games. Upon completing each game, resources would be given. These resources will then be used to build our roads, settlements, and empires.

Sponge Surgery - We had to copy and build a model of a warrior on a horse.
Each of us only used one hand each, 5 toothpicks, and I (team leader) couldn't talk!

Yummy Mummy - We had to carry our teammate with a piece of paper across the field.
Had to stick popcorn to our cheeks with Nutella.
Upon reaching, we ate the popcorn and stuck the paper on another teammate
Objective is to get 10 pieces of paper on our teammate.

Pipeline Transport - Transport the ping pong ball around the tree
We were only given 6 newspaper pipes

Twist and Bend (Bonus Game) - Pose the word "SETTLERS" in front of Steele Building

Resources!!

I really enjoyed it because the games were creative and it also made us use our brains. Also, for the first time, I was so excited about winning. Motivating others and keeping the team excited was part of the fun too! Someone said I was the loudest in the team, and I don't deny it. XD

We were leading till the end...

Our score sheet - We completed all stations and even played "Si-so-so" again!

At about 12.30pm, the game ended and we gathered around. Collected our lunch after the special performance by Teen Mania.

Lunch by Old Town

QUT4 having lunch

QUT4 Signature pose!

After that, they announced the winners. We had 3 groups of 10 teams and my team was in Group C. We (Team 21) won the second place for our group! It's quite funny because when we knew what the prize was, we actually wanted to get second place!

Team 21

Those from QUT4 showing "FOUR"!

Team 21 with our prize!

10 Movie Tickets for us! :D

Then, leaders from UQ presented their gifts to RC who was overseeing UQ Sub-district. It was funny because everyone gave him funny gifts like shampoo, pillow, toilet roll, contracts, mars bars, and candles.

We left the place at 2.30pm and about 15 of us (consisting of members from QUT1, QUT3, and QUT4) went to Hazel Tea Shop. Unfortunately, the place couldn't fit all of us. So, we bought our drinks and went to MYER Center instead.

Stayed there till about 4pm before going our separate ways. I went to Indooroopilly and bought something. Dropped it a JC's house before going back home.

Waited till 7pm and we had steak, sausages and salad for dinner. Then for dessert, we had poached pear with cream. :)

After that, I cleaned up and started writing this post...

QUT4 Market Day Lifegroup (Poolside BBQ)

In the afternoon, I baked some cookies. Then at 3pm, I headed to JK's house. We bought some stuff and went to the pool area. After a while, TL and I went back to the city and escorted people.

After that, I helped cook the chicken and sausages while they played the icebreakers. They played "Hunter and Fire" and "Order". Glad everyone had fun.

The Trees and Squirrels :P

LY explaining "Order"

Getting into "Order" without talking

Then, we ate our dinner. There were pasta bake, hot dogs, BBQ chicken, and some cookies. Everyone enjoyed dinner too.

Everyone ready for dinner!

S (QUT sub-district leader) helping out with BBQ

Later, we took a group photo and played the "Mystery Passing" game. Then, we had some announcements and sang 2 songs before ending the night.

Group picture

Crazy Pose

FOUR!!

Few of us helped clean up before going back home. Got back at about 10.30pm and rested in my room...

Last Day

It was our last day of recruitment and it was quite a fruitful one. Towards the end, we used a different strategy which was quite interesting.

After that, I hung out in campus till 6pm. Went to Mad Cafe for my dinner. Ordered their Salad Chicken Fried Rice which was quite expensive but it was the only other meal I could get at that time.

Crispy Salad Chicken with Fried Rice - AUD 10.80

Later, went for class till 9pm. Took the bus home and am now in my room writing this post...