The moment we found out
The moment we found out
I first heard about the Handover Ceremony through my youth
support worker who told me that the Flag Handover team were looking
for people from different areas of Scotland to take part and
represent Scotland at the Delhi Flag Handover. It sounded like a
fantastic once in a life time experience so I decided to fill
the application form stating why I would like to go and how I think
I could contribute.
To be involved in something like this is truly amazing as it’s
like nothing I have ever done to before and will be a new challenge
and that is always good. To gain such a rare experience and
opportunity is something I am relishing to do and will grab with
both hands. I am excited about going to Delhi were we will be able
to see different cultures from ours and integrate with people from
all over the World. Also on the bigger picture, to be able to be
part of a team that’s going out to represent Scotland, show and
invite the world into Scottish culture for the Games in 2014 will
also be exciting so am geared and ready for the challenge.
So far in preparing for Delhi, I have taken part in the Orientation
which involved trying out costumes, taking photos, giving the
Handover Team my medical details and generally getting ready for
our performance. Whilst at the Orientation I was amazed by the
huge number of people involved and the presentation we were given,
it sort of put the huge scale of what we were doing into context.
Next up is Bootcamp, which I think will be fun but suspect
will involve rigorous training in order for us to deliver
a breathtaking performance to the World. I consider myself to be
already fit but I will need to make sure my dance moves are in sync
and top form!
For me, my drive comes from knowing that this will be an amazing
experience. I have always been taught to make the most of what I
have and grab any opportunity given to me in which I can excel
and develop myself personally whilst also making others proud. Only
this time it will be the whole of Scotland!