Score!

Before I ramble on about the inanities of this year's All Asian Inter-varsity Debating Championships 2007, let me proudly announce that SAID A, the team comprising Anthony, Hewlens and myself, broke 2nd with a win-loss record of 7-1! Smashing!

However, because we were considered a composite team (members comprised not from same tertiary insitution) and therefore not eligible to compete in the elimination rounds, we couldn't give the other participants a run for their money in that part of the competition. We did receive special mention at the awards ceremony for our achievement though, which was quite an honour.

So many unforgettable incidents happened during the nine days that we were in the Gyeonggi English Village, Paju, South Korea. Hilarious exchanges, funny accidents, and crazy conversations. I'm just going to mention some of the buzzwords and catchphrases that's bound to jolt the memories of those involved. No offence whatsoever. ;p

Jatti! Ambience of being ripped off! At least my shit evaporates! Layering for complexity! Bibbyfied! F**kface! What am I talking about...What's the motion? (uttered by an adjudicator during oral).

Plus, the lyrics to The 9 days of Asians, performed by the MMU debaters, courtesy of Kandahar!

On the ___ day of Asians, Korea gave to me:

1- A Totally Insufficient Towel
2- Break Announcements
3- Breaking Teams
4- DCA's
5- E-lim Rounds
6- Kinds of Kimchi
7- Hundred SOJU's
8- Million Children ..."Hello! Signature Please"
9- Days in ENGLAND

Oh, something that caught my attention - the Korean tourism tagline, which reads, "Sparkling Korea". Hm, bottled from the mountain springs of France perhaps? :p

Anyway, this was really a terrific tournament, enjoyed with the best team-mates ever! Hewlens and Anthony, both of you were awesome!

Next stop, Australs. :)

Send me snapshots if you have any I could add to this collection. Will upload more of my own soon.