wish upon a dandelion

Dearest Team 2007,
tong here. hmm. i will be quitting the team. it is a very painful decision and i'm really sorry that i have to drop out. thank you all for being there for me through my most difficult times. i never competed and i never made great contributions to the team. but you guys have given me some of the best memories of my life. trainings have been tough and sometimes i find it a wonder that i even survived at all. But i know i would not have been able to do it alone. when i want to let go, i remember that my entire team is sharing the pain with me and i hang on. when i want to give up, i know that i have my whole team behind me and there's nothing left to fear.

"cause i've got you, to make me feel stronger.
when the days are rough and an hour seems much longer."

when i first joined canoeing because of personal reasons. but i grew to love this sport. sun. water. paddle. but now i feel, that canoeing is more than just a sport. it is a kind of attitude towards life. just be merry and row. for life's but a dream. but when you wake up, please do not forget me. because i'll never forget you guys. and the great camaradarie we've shared.

"if you get there before i do,
don't give up on me.
i'll meet you when my chores are through
i don't know how long i'll be.
but i'm not going to let you down.
darling wait and see.
and between now and then.
till i see you again.
i'll be loving you.
love, me."

i've always thought that canoeists are strong inside out. please stay strong, team of 2007. ac dragons will shine. i just know. i can't emit light anymore, but i'll always be behind you. all of you. -the light that keeps me going.

janice: captain almighty! thanks for being so understanding! and sorry to have been so troublesome. stay cool! :)

geyi: dearest partner! i'm sorry to have let you down. till today, i can still remember the very first time we paddled together. exhilaration, the adrenaline rush. please stay strong for me, and i will for you. :)

nina: fate has brought us together nina. and all that i want to tell you you already know. :) cause i've got you.

jas:wonder jas is wonderful. keep creating wonders! if you need rain rain rain, i will kidnap him for you! :)

Joanne: you sweet lil'thing! secretly strong okay! keep it up babe and i tell you! i'll fight anyone who bullies you k!

kaiyah: you are damn pro k! swimmer + canoeist! sexy legs! keep up the great work miss secretary! :)

melodie: Xuanmei! i've had lots of fun with you. remember my ring? haha. i'll let you be princess!:)

CA: i love you laughter! stay happy! :)

Samme: thanks for everything babe! esp today! you are always so comforting! keep up the pull ups! i'm proud of you! :)

RY: miss sexy, strong and smart! thanks for all that motivation!:)

charmaine: hehehe. "you look like an apple!" see, i've an apple clip now in honour of you! :) you look like a... charmaine. :)

Faith: always have faith! and i have faith in you.:)

I love you, Team of 2007.