Yesterday started out bright and sunny, and we thought that marks for a good day. But alas! We were wrong. At 1700, the sky looked threatening, with dark clouds looming above our heads and in an hour time, it started to rain heavier and heavier. Even though some of us attempted to speak to god, our mission failed. The siren in the sports complex just refused to cease.
At 1900, the rain stopped and the siren was turned off. By then everyone had already changed and booted up, thinking that we might just as well be damn lucky to be able to continue the games after all! However, our hopes were short-lived. Only 10 minutes into warm-up and the sky started to look like it's going to fall out of the sky. Lighting struck in the distance a couple of times, and for a couple of times, Kavina was spotted squatting down and looking above her in fear :D
Anyways, coming back, the games had to be cancelled unfortunately and just when we thought we'll just sit and rot or else go home, Coach suggested doing fitness for training. So, there we went, doing everything Coach said and by 2130 we were done with training.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Caleb and CC had to change Coach's birthday surprise at the 11th minute and in-between all the spare times they got, they started to rack their brains over Plan B, which should have been thought of earlier.
And as said, a plan was formed at the very last minute. A brilliant idea to use the (dark and wet and eerie) storeroom was suggested. As everyone made their way into the storeroom, it was a complete chaos. Everyone was talking and laughing, unsure of what the plan exactly is. Luckily, it was decided in the end that everyone wait outside the other side of the storeroom, where it is separated by a garage door(?).
Outside, the banner was held in position, sparklers were lit, the birthday card was held up high, everyone was in position. Meanwhile, Caleb and a few others bought Coach into the storeroom with only a sparkler lit as they plunge into complete darkness. As quoted from Caleb, "OH MY GOD, it's like walking through the Chamber Of Secrets. It was damn cool and Coach kept screaming and screaming."
Coach was asked to press the button that would make the garage door slide upwards, where the rest of Starburst stood waiting. And tada! As soon as she appeared, everyone started singing her a birthday song, the second time of the day. A letter was read by CC, and Coach was so touched! By the time Coach's Boston Chocolate cake as selected by CC! was brought out by Oats and Ameer, a third birthday song was sang!
Unfortunately, no pictures were taken but it's okay! Everyone had fun. Coach went bonkers and started smearing cake on every one's face. Sigh, that. is. so. typical. of. coach. <3 Even though Coach seemed to have already suspected that we have something up our sleeves, she probably would not have thought that something more elaborate is planned for her this year round. Hope you enjoy all the attention, Coach! We love you :)) PS, Thanks to those who helped with the gifts, and thanks to everyone who made the surprise possible! Go Starburst! xoxo,CCCCCCCCCCCCCC, reporting!