Happy Hour: After Hours

When people ask me "What was your favourite experience on Project WHEE!"?

I have no doubts in my mind. It was the relationships formed between our Batch 5 members :) In fact, we got so close I find it weird referring to them as batch-mates now.

Family Portrait

After working during the day, I always looked forward to our bonding sessions at night and it was the simplest things that brought us together.

As long as we weren’t dog-tired, we would sit together and play games.

Our favourite game was definitely Time’s Up, something Dev introduced to us. I would say it is a mix of Taboo and charades. Each of us had to write down on pieces of paper: a song, movie, fictional character and prominent figure. It was always interesting and entertaining (not to mention hilarious) watching each other try to describe or act out their card.

Can you tell this is supposed to say Sirius Black? Acting this out was a challenge. Because everyone was thinking: Who/What is Sinus Blade???

On one night, what started off as Uno! became Uno! Bet (eg. Loser would have to hold the mic when we sang in church). I’m telling you, there has never been a more intense game of Uno! Hearts racing and suspense building with every last card’s Uno! announced. After that night, Monopoly Deal replaced Uno! and it was agreed that there would be no bets; our hearts could not take any more stress.

Needless to say, it was difficult keeping our noise levels down.

For the days where we just didn’t want to move, we would just sit together talking.

Also, aloe vera!

Whether or not we were sunburned, the tub of aloe vera would be passed around to everyone. Applying it became like a past time for us. We would just be chilling together and if our eyes happened to glance over that green tub, *bing* it’s Aloe Time! *open tub, scoop up some of that gooey goodness, slather onto skin, feel the instant soothing relief*

A chill game of Uno! *and spot the green tub of aloe :)

Massaging each other also became a normal activity for us, due to our work harvesting in the paddy field. It wasn’t rare to see someone sprawled on the floor with another person stepping on their backs. We were also fortunate enough to have a pro in Ayurvedic massages *ahem ahem Parthiban*, so he provided some comfort from aching muscles too. 

Parthiban giving Daniel (hidden from view) a back massage.

I would say that each of us in Batch 5 were different (in terms of personalities, interests, upbringing). Of course, we were city kids so our differences weren't extreme, but all of us coming together through Project WHEE! was definitely a unique and fun learning experience. I honestly can’t express how glad I am that all of us decided to sign up for it.