二十八日二月二零零九年：土曜日

The use of the colour purple today, is because the colour purple [and white] is the the colour of the World Scout Emblem.

Today, there was a woodbadge course, and finally, [after years, of promising myself that I would go] I went for it.. so now I finally have my MK1... [just because it's something promised to myself, by myself, that doesn't mean I don't have to fulfil it right? haha, I think it's even more important to fulfil promises we've made to ourselves, before we can fulfil promises we've made to other people] though I think maybe now it's called an induction course... but am not sure... stuff has changed, and I didn't keep myself updated....

Had my mind refreshed. and learnt a few new things. Also realised [possibly, yet again] that the saying is true: once a scout, always a scout.. And whether we realise it or not, some or almost all of us [scouts/ ex-scouts etc] live by the scouting ways.... whether at home, work, friends.. etc.. [especially those who had a geunine love for scouting during their time.. ]

Which is good, scouting values, are true to the altruistic nature of people, I wonder if Lord Baden Powell was truly an altruistic person? He must have been [and he must have been charismatic as well] to have set up such a great movement, which is already more than a century old.

Guess, maybe that's why I love scouting :)

Promise

On my honour I promise that I will do my best
To do my duty to God, and the Queen
To help other people at all times
To obey the Scout Law

Laws

1. A Scout's honour is to be trusted.
- A Scout tells the truth. He is honest, and he keeps his promises. People can depend on him.

2. A Scout is loyal to the Queen, his country, his Scouters, his parents, his employers, and those under him.
- A Scout is true to his family, friends, Scout leaders, school, and nation.

3. A Scout's duty is to be useful and to help others.
- A Scout cares about other people. He willingly volunteers to help others, whenever possible [and without detriment to himself] without expecting payment or reward.

4. A Scout is a friend to all and a brother to every other Scout.
- A Scout is a friend to all. He is a brother to other Scouts. He offers his friendship to people of all races and nations, and respects them even if their beliefs and customs are different from his own.

5. A Scout is courteous.
- A Scout is polite to everyone regardless of age or position. He knows that using good manners makes it easier for people to get along.

6. A Scout is a friend to animals.
- A Scout knows there is strength in being gentle. He treats others as he wants to be treated. Without good reason, he does not harm or kill any living thing.

7. A Scout obeys orders of his parents, Patrol Leader, or Scoutmaster without question.
- A Scout follows the rules of his family, school, and troop. He obeys the laws of his community and country. If he thinks these rules and laws are unfair, he tries to have them changed in an orderly manner rather than disobeying them.

8. A Scout smiles and whistles under all difficulties.
- A Scout looks for the bright side of life. He cheerfully does tasks that come his way. He tries to make others happy.

9. A Scout is thrifty.
- A Scout works to pay his own way and to help others. He saves for the future. He protects and conserves natural resources. He carefully uses time and property.

10. A Scout is clean in thought, word, and deed.
- A Scout keeps his body and mind fit and clean. He chooses the company of those who live by high standards. He helps keep his home and community clean.

A good source, which explains each of the laws thoroughly, though this is American.. well, it has 2 extra scout laws...

まあ〜　チンちゃん、きみしないで、きみしない、送ってない，送ってない。。あれはあんたのせじゃね、もう頑張りますでしょう？諦めないよ！！頑張って．我慢できるよ、我慢！！この世はいろいろの事と人が有るですから。きみしないで、きみしない。頑張って！！

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