TKD Chalet

Eden, Zhu'En and I went to SMU to fetch Mingyue from her interview. I had the sudden craving for Double Chocolate donut so I messaged Eden and he said OK. When I arrived, they were each carrying a box of donuts of 6. Then, we made our way to Lim Kong Chian School of Business and waited there.

It seemed that she couldn't outshine the other polytechnic students, but hope is all around. :)
I suggested Din Tai Fung and it was of course rejected, again yet again. Such nice chinese delicacy but nobody wants to appreciate it. We went down to B1 for Burger King instead since everywhere was overflooded.

Eden suddenly talked about how helium makes your voice change, and spontaneously we went up in search of balloons and bought one each. $1 for the balloon with prints and $1 for the helium. We had our balloons all the way from Raffles City to Bedok skating park there. It was so fun as if reliving my childhood playing with balloons! This experience was however different. It started off with Eden, Zhu'En, Me then Mingyue. A lot of crap in the video but it was really darn funny. We should post on YouTube or something haha. None of us tried that before and we never heard of it before.

We went to Bedok for the convenience of me, coz I was planning to go down to DownTown East on the last bus. However the moment I reached home, I had the sudden urge for L4D. I set the difficulty to Easy though coz I only wanted to complete the game. Only managed to finish 3 maps before it was 12 midnight. After bathing, packing, I rushed down for the last bus or second last bus. It was kinda boring when I reached though.

Official 2nd year in TP, almost 2 years in TKD. First time going to the annual chalet, which is to celebrate for IVP or something. Last year because of the sprain in my left ankle coz I fell from my bike, I couldn't be bothered to go for pattern since I was so out of the team and I was really bored of pattern. After waiting for 2 years, I finally got my sports jacket and with luck on my side, a silver medal. Getting a default bronze was nothing to be proud of so I'm really glad I managed to get the silver. Contented.

Everyone was lying on the bed, watching Forbidden Siren which was ending when I reached. Totally had no idea and nothing to do. Totally no mood for chalet actually. I only went because of a friend, if not I'd probably just appear for the bbq or not at all. Because at the start I don't mix around. When I'm more comfortable with mixing, they already had cliques somewhat. And I don't like to join their clique just like that. It was just me or with the accompaniment of wengsing and yulun.

They went to McDonalds to get food for nick and lok to. Then went to Cheers to get instant noodles and went back to eat. I got myself the Sara Lee Chocolate Pound Cake without a knife, but managed to eat it somehow. Sat outside with Rowena and Yong Hao for quite some time before we decided to get some sea breeze. Can't sleep too late nowadays, so they went back with me at 4 plus. The people were playing cards and I just lied down somewhere and slept.

There was nothing to do until afternoon, where more people came. I went out to eat. The chicken rice at the food court was nice. It was so nice to be alone. So carefree and nothing to worry about. I had a game of basketball and went to the Popular fair. Bought 2 books which I find to be interesting and it was only $6. Have no idea why I'm pretty into books nowadays. Have 7 books/magazine to be read, out of which 3 are from library. Better hurry up. Got myself a durian pancake and a cup of Soyabean milk from Mr Bean.

BBQ was slow and boring with the people I don't really talk to. Went to arcade with Nigel, Shining and Jian Yong instead. Was planning to join Gwen and TK but we opened another table instead. Jian Yong's not bad. Went back at 8 plus, quite limited food. Ate whatever I could and then went to EHub for pool again. This time there were 3 tables, total more than 20 people. Had to wait for some time before it's my turn against Daniel. He had won 4-5 rounds already, and one round was because his opponent's white ball followed in. Then when it was my turn, was quite nervous because it was finally my turn and there were most people speculating this table. I played fairly well but in the end, the white ball followed in and his streak continues haha.

After that played with Jian Yong for 2 rounds, and I won coz he's too unlucky and I'm too lucky. His white ball followed in for the first round, my white ball stopped right before the pocket for the second. Before the place closed I played one round with Agustian and I won but only because he kept missing. Coz we were the only ones left in the entire place, more stress I guess haha.

I've got no idea how long I've last seen Jerome but he was my first friend in TKD. Well, coz he's the first who talked to me. Laughed a lot that night. Then he spent the whole night explaining to me the 1000 reasons females should not join the army haha. If the minimum sign on contract is 5 years, no thanks. Actually I'm not very sure how long I'd go for. Hopefully there's some 1-3 days experiencing the army life.

Had McDonald's McGriddles meal for breakfast and went home on bus 17 with Jerome. That pretty ends the chalet. The only fun part is, jieyi singing with agustian and yonghao, jerome's entertainment, POOL, basketball. A bit of daidee and mahjong, and the chinaman whatever game, I hit till my hand hurts. I guess it's more fun than staying home though.

Kuishinbo.

Once again, presenting.... KUISHINBO.

Finally swam, after more than 3 years. Still learning, but progressing. Swimming is the best exercise as it trains multiple parts of muscles and is a sweat-less sport. Just the water pressure.

Finally went to yx's house. Played D&D and then gave up halfway for Pokemon Monopoly. Basically my luck was 0 from the start, but the process was really hilarious with the guys around. The way they kept finding loopholes in the game, it was just priceless. I can never emo when I'm with them haha.

Finally went to Kuishinbo, even though it's the second time. Ate a lot as I was really hungry. Didn't think we ate enough for the amount we're paying though. Had a lot of laughs there too, of course. Bill was $422.54 for tables of 10.

Wanted to type a lot of details to try to maintain a certain level of my language. Then again, no more communication skills so forget it.

I want to play WoW.

Underworld

Actually training is pretty interesting. i should go more often whenever possible. Dhatch came over in the afternoon and we watched Underworld: Rise of The Lycans. We were supposed to be watching last week but she was confined. We started from Underworld: Evolution first as she only saw the synopsis of it so we had a clearer idea of the entire Underworld series. In my opinion the show is not as bad as it may have seemed to many others. Being a prequel, it explained why Viktor kept Serene because of the strong resemblance of his dear daughter Sonja. Anyway, to die under the sword of his 'daughter', I'm pretty sure he has no regrets.

I didn't really planned to go for training, even though I had nothing better to do. I took my own sweet time in central looking around and getting my rockmelon. If I think I am rich, I'm definitely getting the S$86 rockmelon off the next Hokkaido Fair. Hopefully I will, be rich. So I reached home, saw Agustian's message and Rowena's missed call. I had a momentarily mind block and thought I wouldn't see him so soon and his grading is coming. Therefore I had to go to school and pass him my green belt, conveniently return the books which were renewed over and over again. It's good to cycle once in a while so I did.

It cost over 1k over 10 years ago.
I was quite breathless upon reaching the sports hall. Probably because I haven't been cycling much, I'm not too used to the max gear. I love the trainings given nowadays. It always involve training of hand muscles and I really want to improve on mine. However for stamina problem, I'll have to really go beyond my limits. I don't remember the pattern still. I'll need to go more often.

My flu is recovering I suppose. But Nigel they all were playing with deodorant spray and I don't want to risk it so I left immediately after. Not a fan of deodorant and it irritates my nose. Halfway making my way out, I remembered the books I brought to return. Lazy to lock, I left my bike at the security guard house and ran up the stairs. I don't want my bike to be stolen. Moh Sing left minutes before I did. Then when I made my way to the library we saw each other. We stared at each other for a while I think coz it was pretty dark and unclear. Then we waved goodbyes and I ran to return and to my bike. I was so hungry even though I had a filling dinner before going to school. Anyway, I think he must be thinking I'm such a weird person or something haha.

joy of it show.

Last Wednesday was a unhappy day, generally. Results made me moody and then I realized there was something called MODERATION. I guess that was why, and I was moody. Lunch with Cherie was pleasant though. The Yong Tau Foo was nice and so was the bubble tea at KOI cafe which contained honey instead of syrup.

Thursday to Sunday was the annual IT Show 2009. HAHAHA it made me laugh a lot la okay. This show was a success I can say coz I really sold a lot and it was an unprecedented lot. I guess that's the reason the next COMEX/SITEX would most probably be at Suntec too, coz of this huge success. I wonder what is recession to the consumers lol.

Basically I had too much fun laughing at different things. Other than laughing, I was just waiting. Of course the wait was in vain but I think I am more glad it was in vain than if it wasn't coz of what the guys were doing. The guys would know what I'm talking about.

All I can say is nothing really goes as planned so no more pre-schedules. Peace all and have a nice day hahaha.

what really happened.

Basically things never go as planned la.

Sunday, breakfast/lunch at SuperDog with Eden and Zhu'En before Mingyue arrives. Watched He's Just Not Into You at Downtown East Cathay. The movie was good overall, sort of hit me at some point of time. I guess I learned something from it, probably. Walked to Zhu'En's house and played Bridge instead of Mahjong. Then Eden bought a bouquet soon after we splitted.

Monday, swimming cancelled - bad weather. Celebratationg of Jordan's birthday cancelled - birthday boy not free. So I met cuiwen. :) Eat, talk, walk. Then I cycled around the school compound after returning Unbreakable which was really marvellous. Feeling bored, I cycled to moon's and saw yuan. Incidently, he returned me 8 bucks for that Slumdog Millionaire. Found out more about girls serving NS and I think forget it lol. So I finally have the 7th Harry Potter book. Probably a year to finish reading.

Tuesday, dimsum buffet! 9 of us - wc jon bryan yx cs hs wj mary me. First to reach the Orient sth Restaurant at 3rd floor of Hotel Miramar. Food tasted familiar like what Florence and I tried at Peninsula Hotel. Good overall, but I think I ate too much. Went to Chinatown and walked around. Then to bugis which I left them for AiZhen. Which we dined at Ramen Ten and went to school. After which moon came to return me my sunglasses and that's it.

my schedule II

I'm really worried i would leave out anything man. I think I've really been busy, people had been busy. Such that I'm meeting different people everyday haha. Or almost.

Sunday, supposedly a rest day but I guess watching "He's Just Not That Into You" at E!Hub is not such a bad idea. I'll get to play basketball (again) at the arcade too. To celebrate our moon's ALMOST straight As (GP is B and Chinese C!!!) and to mend zE's broken heart haha.

Monday, I'll finally be inviting Dhatch to my place, which is messy everywhere. We'll watch Underworld III after I explained to her the detailed details of that of II. Trust me it would be very much detailed. For fastidious means being detailed. Then, as friends we'll be celebrating Jordan's birthday at probably city area. I think we could dine at Pepper Lunch probably somewhere near Clarke Quay, if I had enough time to go for the waitress interview.

Tuesday, I'm not sure if the swimming thing is still on but no matter what, I have to meet AiZhen for dinner at Ramen Ten early, most likely 5pm or so. Then finally going to meet cuiwen for dinner. We'll have so much to talk about, for she had been busy working since after As! My best friend since sec 1. Since we joined Air Rifle Club till it became Temasek Shooting Club till forever. Best friends never change.

Wednesday, I've promised Cherie to have lunch together but don't think cuiwen can make it. Either at Clarke Quay/Chinatown/City Hall area. I'm at a dilemma on what to do. Perhaps after IT Show then the 3 of us meet up for lunch? Or shall I just lunch with her. I'm afraid of the awkward silence haha. Okay, maybe she's excluded from that.


Anyway, I thought of this person, and I dreamt of him the other night. The last time we had a proper chat was before New Year. The last time I called, was just a short conversation. He is usually the one who calls me up even at 4 in the morning with only one motive - to ask for my opinions and suggest what he should do. He was always demanding, but sensing the vexed tone, I always try to concentrate on him and tell him whatever I feel about the situation he was in. It has been a long time since we went out or chatted, not for the purpose of him attaining his ultimate goal.

It seems that he is an ingrate. But he used to thank me for the good advices I gave, and often say I am his best female friend. Now that things are going smoothly, he doesn't need me anymore. To think I used to feel guilty that he was always the one calling me up, even though all he asked was for his own motives. Anyway, what's the use of saying this. If he suddenly calls me up out of the blue, I would probably talk to him patiently and nicely to help him settle his issues. That's why sometimes I think I'm too nice. Or naive. The feeling would be different of course. His demanding tone, his perception and stand. It's hard to relate to him already, now that we've drifted. I mean, he doesn't update me or anything or show any concern whatsoever. I think I lost a friend.


Speaking of awkward silences, all I need is a chance, to get to know you better. Why won't you give me a chance? Or, would you?

my schedule

I passed FTT even without reading the whole book. Quite contented with myself. Shows that I have enough common sense haha.

Going to Toa Payoh for some Aviva Ironman briefing. It looks interesting, wish I could participate instead of assisting. It would be at Big Splash on the 22nd March, overnight.
After which, I'll be supporting Flashback at Plaza Singapura. My wen ge haha. Then finally gonna watch The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Supposed to be watching with Raymond Wu Jiahan but he's so busy with projects sigh. Nvm, I'll wait for him to date me instead.

Nothing's on on Sunday. Finally a rest day.

Monday I shall go for an interview or rather, just a briefing if the Chinese restaurant at Clifford Pier is still hiring.

Tuesday I'll probably go swimming with the guys then have dinner at Ramen Ten and the 50% voucher I've gotten from watching Outlander on Wednesday with the guys is supposed to erase off the $2.50 debt for the chicken rice at NTU. The food was nice; the movie wasn't. Some unrealistic, lord of the rings like movie. Totally pointless and waste of money but we had fun watching together.

Wednesday hopefully I'll be able to invite Dhatchayani over for Underworld II & III. I'll have to explain what II is about first, then watch III together.

Adeline Mok Cui Wen is still working. I think we should meet for lunch with Cherie on Monday and then I'll go for the interview. After which, dinner with her. Yeah, that's the way.

Thursday to Sunday would be somewhat fun at the IT Show. This time it's only gab wuss bryan his bro keith hs weijie zach dz and maybe gab's bro eugene. Hopefully I can find the techniques good enough to sell off some macs. Needa do research on Wednesday night. Lest Ronnie really hold my pay lol.

Why am I so busy, I don't get it. I'm supposed to be busy WORKING. Tight on cash now. I even have to postpone my practical for 2 weeks. Wish me luck on getting the job. I'm finally gonna be a waitress.

There's still paintball and dim sum buffet. I wonder when. We should donate blood soon, too. Before I get sick. I'm suddenly reminded of Bukit Batok CDANS laserquest. What memories.

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things always don't go as planned. so actually saturday, jieyi aizhen and i bought tickets to Marley & Me instead. surprisingly, fifth week airing but Benjamin Button is overwhelming popular still, such that it was full house -1 seat. as promised, i supported wen for her flash back dance performance. it's okay - you either win or lose but you gain experience either way. basically the 3 of us spent the other half of the night choosing cosmetics for our dear aizhen.

Aviva Ironman looks entirely intriguing. 22nd March 2009, 11pm (21st) at the Big Splash!. The event is huge with 1200 participants, and probably less than a hundred volunteers. Good to know there's a $30 allowance though haha. I'm glad to be of help too. 2 rounds of 950m in the waters, 3 loops of 7km at east coast park, to and fro Keppel Way or further down totalling to 19.1km. Aviva 70.3km Trialthlon. If I ever had the stamina, you bet I would join in the fun too.

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Nevertheless, I had dinner with the guys at Marina Square Carl's Jr, to discover there's a new outlet at Tampines One. I was still limping hah.

Tuesday was the best part. I accompanied Stanley and gang to Sentosa for Volleyball and Frisbee and watched them display their 'brotherly love'. We spent 4 hours shopping for aloysius's havanians and a shirt lol that was so long! He was pushed to the sea and didn't bring any shirts.

I've really been walking a lot these days, more than when I was OK. Yesterday was at Kbox at E!Hub with Grace zE mengyee they all. The bus stop is too far away.

Movie with the guys later. Hope they enjoyed swimming now that it didn't rain.

FTT tomorrow. Probably watching Benjamin Button too. Or going for the interview at Clifford Pier at last.

Next week, Dhatch is coming over! I'm meeting Cherie for lunch and, working with some of the guys at the IT fair. Gotta meet up with cuiwen!!

IVP 09 - Silver

It was default bronze. The first round, I didn't really know how I won. Perhaps it's really the tough trainings that prepared me for this day to come. It was really tiring, that I couldn't breathe for over minutes after a short 4.5min match. My right leg was already limping, now even worse, 'cause we kept clashing. Without much stamina to begin with, I ended blocking all the way for the last erm 30seconds or so. It was so intense that I only found out my hand guard was totally out of place after the entire thing. So the end results, bruises. And I suspect it's a sprain 'cause I can't straighten without feeling sharp pain.

So now it's default silver. I tried to ice my entire leg, but to not much avail, really. So I went up with more injuries, and this time I really felt that, I could win. My only mistake is not being able to react faster and kick the unguarded area. I forgot what Alan Sir said too. After each right kick, I feel an intense pain, not being able to kick hard. So the end results? I lost. Without injuries, I would do better, no doubt. It's really a wasted one. Next year would be better. I shall see who have longer legs and as light as me. The target would none other be the head.

Everybody did well, especially peiyong. She was very sad about the close score of 5-4. She won Best Female Player, for putting up an excellent fight. Quite a number of gold, silver and some bronze. Guess there'll be an annual chalet again. Well done TP.

I am so glad I came to TP. Not only because it is near to my place, it has my favourite Taekwondo. It started out as an interest. Because of the environment, the phases/pace, the trainings, the instructors, I became who I am. So it has now become my passion. I doubt anyone else would feel the same for other CCAs. Taekwondo is not about having fun or coming together because of the similar interests, it's about determination, commitment and teamwork.

I think it was the stress Kelvin gave, that motivated me to win. Really, thanks Kelvin. So I realise I work well with stress.
Love the TP TKD spirit.