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Sunday, October 30, 2005
reminiscing and new things alike...
I really do miss being in school... being able to slack and spend weekdays shopping and just chilling at home and all; such a good life. Ever since I've graduated and started working, I've found it so stressful, so unable to just relax and not worry about anything anymore. I need a shift in my priorities. I can't live life like this, stuck in a job that I don't like and can't get accustomed to. I need a job where I can work my ass off without the slightest bit of a complaint. I don't mind working shifts and all, as long as I like the job, how bad can it get? It beats working a fixed job in and out, a routine that encases myself in a loop and transfixes myself in this dog-gone life.
Well, things (besides work) have been looking up - climbing has been increasingly fun. I'm really glad to have found the joy in climbing and managed to make this a hobby of mine. Though what I'm doing is easy-peasy rock climbing (those wall types) to some, but it's a challange for me, a weekly challange that I look forward to. Besides, it's real fun and a great workout as well. Last Thursday was great. I managed to conquer a 5C route wall, all in a matter of three trips to the centre. It's just so satisfying to realise how you can go back the next week and complete what you couldn't the last week, be it due to fatigue, mentality, or what not. I was unable to scale this particular wall on my second visit, but I managed to complete it on my third. That in itself tells me how I've been improving and how my fitness level is on the climb once again. Been so long since I've relished in the benefits of a great workout and a healthy lifestyle; ever since I've stopped playing bball, I haven't really been doing much exercise or any other sports. But now I've found another sport to channel my energy and interest in.
Speaking of basketball, I went for training yesterday at Hong Kah North. A tiring day which has left me aching all over, since I've barely recovered from my post-climbing aches when I went for the climb. But it was fun, being able to train and play as a team once again. It's real good. I really missed those times where teamwork brought so much fun and laughter. However, since I've been out of the game for quite some time, I realised how distant I've become to the game. I wasn't able to relate to some of the techniques and theories behind the game. But all it took was some warming up before I got back into it. My stamina and strength has decreased drastically, leaving me panting for my dear life after merely 5mins on the court. But nevertheless, despite the aches and pains, it's really great to be back. Thank you Jac for persuading me to go back into the game; what you said about me never being able to just give up the game, I find that so true. Thank you so much for bringing me the joy the game brings. And also, thank you Wei Yan for your warm welcome at the court. Really brought a smile to my face, and I hope this mutual feeling remains, be it whether we remain as teammates or not, as it's still to early to define the team.
Before going for training, we went to Orchard for a bit of shopping - Jac, Wei Xian, Chen Mei, Weite, Dan and I. We went to Pacific Plaza and saw Sharon Au there. Usually, I won't be so surprised to see a celeb, but since I recall reading that she left for studies in Japan and won't be back in about 2 years or more, I was kinda shocked to see her there. She's quite petite and real pretty, a naturally photogenic face despite the lack of make up. Her charms ever so present and her friendliness so obvious as she smiles at Jac and me in the loo, where we haplessly followed her into (hapless due to the overwhelming curiosity spurning inside me... haha).
After training, we went over to a chalet in Pasir Ris - Steve's chalet. It's huge and it's more like a house than a chalet, really. It's huge and so darn beautiful; plus it's just right across from the beach! Stayed there much longer than we intended to cos of the place. It was so good! And the food was great as well. Steve, being the good host that he was, ensured that we had lots to eat as he did the cooking while we sat and chilled, talking cock as usual. However, guilt and shame dawned on us and we decided to help him out with the cooking instead. Haha... in the end, we ran out of charcoal so we brought the food into the fully equipped giant of a kitchen to cook the stuff in an oven; try this - oven baked hot dogs, chicken wings, prawns and satay. Delish I tell you!
Most prob will be going over to stay coming Monday night. Too bad I didn't take leave on Monday. Stupid group had to cancel their trip so late. The rudeness and inconsideration. And to imagine, they're teachers for goodness sake! I would think they of all people would be able to relate and understand better. Gee... thanks to them... I can't spend a day of chilling in the wonderful house and have to spend it in the office instead. And the worst of all, everything has been prepared for the celebrations. And now they cancel. The nerve... I know it's volunteering and you are doing this out of goodwill, but I think pretty much anyone would have the decency to make any changes known in advance (and no, calling on Friday evening to cancel the visit on Monday is not advanced enough).
I love you more than I have ever loved anyone else. I can't imagine how my life would be like without you. I can't and I won't and I hope that I never will have to deal with the reality of not having you in my life. Because that would be the day when life has no more meaning and no more purpose; that would be the day my heart stops beating, the day when my soul leaves this God-forsaken place.
Well, things (besides work) have been looking up - climbing has been increasingly fun. I'm really glad to have found the joy in climbing and managed to make this a hobby of mine. Though what I'm doing is easy-peasy rock climbing (those wall types) to some, but it's a challange for me, a weekly challange that I look forward to. Besides, it's real fun and a great workout as well. Last Thursday was great. I managed to conquer a 5C route wall, all in a matter of three trips to the centre. It's just so satisfying to realise how you can go back the next week and complete what you couldn't the last week, be it due to fatigue, mentality, or what not. I was unable to scale this particular wall on my second visit, but I managed to complete it on my third. That in itself tells me how I've been improving and how my fitness level is on the climb once again. Been so long since I've relished in the benefits of a great workout and a healthy lifestyle; ever since I've stopped playing bball, I haven't really been doing much exercise or any other sports. But now I've found another sport to channel my energy and interest in.
Speaking of basketball, I went for training yesterday at Hong Kah North. A tiring day which has left me aching all over, since I've barely recovered from my post-climbing aches when I went for the climb. But it was fun, being able to train and play as a team once again. It's real good. I really missed those times where teamwork brought so much fun and laughter. However, since I've been out of the game for quite some time, I realised how distant I've become to the game. I wasn't able to relate to some of the techniques and theories behind the game. But all it took was some warming up before I got back into it. My stamina and strength has decreased drastically, leaving me panting for my dear life after merely 5mins on the court. But nevertheless, despite the aches and pains, it's really great to be back. Thank you Jac for persuading me to go back into the game; what you said about me never being able to just give up the game, I find that so true. Thank you so much for bringing me the joy the game brings. And also, thank you Wei Yan for your warm welcome at the court. Really brought a smile to my face, and I hope this mutual feeling remains, be it whether we remain as teammates or not, as it's still to early to define the team.
Before going for training, we went to Orchard for a bit of shopping - Jac, Wei Xian, Chen Mei, Weite, Dan and I. We went to Pacific Plaza and saw Sharon Au there. Usually, I won't be so surprised to see a celeb, but since I recall reading that she left for studies in Japan and won't be back in about 2 years or more, I was kinda shocked to see her there. She's quite petite and real pretty, a naturally photogenic face despite the lack of make up. Her charms ever so present and her friendliness so obvious as she smiles at Jac and me in the loo, where we haplessly followed her into (hapless due to the overwhelming curiosity spurning inside me... haha).
After training, we went over to a chalet in Pasir Ris - Steve's chalet. It's huge and it's more like a house than a chalet, really. It's huge and so darn beautiful; plus it's just right across from the beach! Stayed there much longer than we intended to cos of the place. It was so good! And the food was great as well. Steve, being the good host that he was, ensured that we had lots to eat as he did the cooking while we sat and chilled, talking cock as usual. However, guilt and shame dawned on us and we decided to help him out with the cooking instead. Haha... in the end, we ran out of charcoal so we brought the food into the fully equipped giant of a kitchen to cook the stuff in an oven; try this - oven baked hot dogs, chicken wings, prawns and satay. Delish I tell you!
Most prob will be going over to stay coming Monday night. Too bad I didn't take leave on Monday. Stupid group had to cancel their trip so late. The rudeness and inconsideration. And to imagine, they're teachers for goodness sake! I would think they of all people would be able to relate and understand better. Gee... thanks to them... I can't spend a day of chilling in the wonderful house and have to spend it in the office instead. And the worst of all, everything has been prepared for the celebrations. And now they cancel. The nerve... I know it's volunteering and you are doing this out of goodwill, but I think pretty much anyone would have the decency to make any changes known in advance (and no, calling on Friday evening to cancel the visit on Monday is not advanced enough).
I love you more than I have ever loved anyone else. I can't imagine how my life would be like without you. I can't and I won't and I hope that I never will have to deal with the reality of not having you in my life. Because that would be the day when life has no more meaning and no more purpose; that would be the day my heart stops beating, the day when my soul leaves this God-forsaken place.