Back in Singapore...

I chose to come back to Singapore on Thursday... Thursday morning to be exact... Coz I knew things/events etc. might pop out from nowhere...

And that was really true! Once I crossed the border, i immediately received the sms from kv, informing me that there'll be a meeting with our effective communication group concerning our assignment. So the instant I reached my hostel room I was preparing to go out again…

Anyway, halfway through the discussions, I received an sms from Eric, telling me that Jon successfully got a badminton session (45 minutes only!) booked for us at the SRC (sports and recreation centre). KV was interested, so I called him along… So the 4 of us played doubles loh… My endurance level is lower than before… by the time I played the second game I was really “shagged” (another of those new terms I’ve learnt… means very tired, jaded etc.). Had dinner afterwards…

But that was not all! After taking my bath I was prepared to go for the second round of choir auditions. I was not intent of joining this year at first, but I need to get enough points to stay in hall… so… Anyway, I passed the second round, but the vocal trainer Mr. Yong wanted me to be Bass 2, coz they lacked of basses. BASS 2?? I was TENOR 1 lah!!! It’s like jumping from extreme to extreme lah… But thankfully, Miss Lim, who is the conductor, tested my range again, and said: “Tenor lah…” In the end, I got Tenor 2 loh… But I don’t quite feel like I “belong” in the choir… haiz…

Then on Friday, I went bowling with my OG friends (Jiayi, Jun Hao, Pei Pei, Dorothy and Jun Kai) at Marina Square. I never knew such a place existed leh! I must be very swakoo... The place is currently still under renovation, but the renovated places are stunning; the place looks just as happenning as any place in Orchard. In the past I would just walk down the entire stretch of Citylink Mall to Suntec City... haha... great! Another place to hang out liao =P.

Actually I signed up for a breakdancing course (free) and was supposed to attend a lesson that day at 8.30pm. But when we finished playing the first round of bowling, it was already 8.20pm lah... I didn't go loh... So what the hell, I continued playing the 2nd round loh...haha... Then we all went to eat at Carl's Jr., which is one of those new "American" chains... They serve huge burgers...

Holiday...not

The mid-semester recess is more than halfway through... Still got lots of assignments and revision to do... Argh!!!

I forgot to say that I'm back at Batu Pahat, but I don't really have to say that because I'll be on my way back to NTU in... roughly 7 hours and 15 minutes. I thing I always wonder is how come time passes so much faster back here at home than in my room in NTU?? or in AH??

Sad to say I haven't been doing much, but it's nice to meet up with my family...considering the fact that I might not have many chances to come back here again in November or December. I hope to come back about once in 3 months...

Anyway, got some books that will help me for the aerospace assignment... Thoroughly enjoyed watching programmes on ASTRO (satellite TV) and playing the organ again... I cannot live without information. Which is why, if you come to Hall 5, you would see me reading newspapers at the lounge everyday. And music is definitely part of my life. Which is one of the reasons why I am joining the choir (again), after failing to get the muscial director post for my hall's production.

Just watched "Hitch"... lots of my friends asked me to watched it, saying it was good etc. etc. And as I see it, it is a nice movie... It's basically about this guy "Hitch" whose job is to help guys approach girls etc. which is really pretty interesting... perhaps I need some help from a guy like him? Haha... =P.

SAFRA Sheares Bridge Run

kv asked if i was interested to join the 12km SAFRA Sheares Bridge Run, knowing that I am quite keen on running and stuff (but suck at it). I was game for it, so there I was on a bright Sunday morning at the Padang. I was with kv and jh, and we were late :P Oh well, since we took part in a non-competitive run. There was only one competitive run, and it was the 21km (21 "click"? not sure how they spell it...) Army Half-marathon one.

Anyway, the run started off OK... there were lots of NSmen around though. For the 1st 4km I was still with kv and jh but soon they were way ahead lah... coz I didn't wanna risk running down the bridge, afraid that it will affect my knee. So the rest of the run I was alone...

Of course I finished the total 12km... but I didn't run/jog through it all :( Just couldn't do it--but many people would say that it's all up there (mental strength). I guess I walked about 1/4 of the total distance. The scenery was fine... we had views of the city, marina bay etc. But the last stage of the run was definitely more cooling with the shade of the trees in the park.

All in all, a new experience, and another event to break the mundane everyday-mugging lifecycle. Hm... Should I join the Standard Chartered's run at the end of this year?

Halangan-halangan Hidup

Halangan-halangan (dalam) hidup... Obstacles in Life...

1. My inabilities...
I tried to run for Musical Director for my hall's "Quintsical Production"(QP) team. My hall is known as the "cultural hall" of NTU as it produces a good musical/drama each year. However, being only grade 9 organ (grade 13 being lowest, grade 1 highest) with not much musical theory training and a 2 year experience in choir as a normal member, I suppose I was terribly inadequate to meet the needs of the hall production crew... hence, unable to secure a place in QP.

2. My lack of social skills...(?)
I feel like I cannot communicate with people well enough, even though my family might think otherwise. Sure, I have friends... but I always feel that I lack common points with most of my friends... Also, commitment problems (not the bgr type lah)... Should I unwillingly follow someone out or do something with him/her because I want to have "continual reinforcement" of friendships? What if I like to stay alone in my room? etc. etc. Lots of bugging questions...

3. Lack of motivation
Somehow or another, I feel that my life is rather "empty" nowadays... and somehow I think there is a connection between that and my "no mood to study" etc. Sometimes I really don't know how time flies away so fast while I do nothing. Nothing at all. Or unproductive stuff. Even looking at Eric the mugging roommate doesn't seem to help. The good news is, the situation's turning a bit better now... So all is not lost! :)

4. Suffering from PMS*
Aiyoh... I don't know why... seems like every month or sometimes every week I suffer from PMS leh... Makes me feel lethargic and tired and having mood swings etc. Affects my daily life in some way or another... irritating PMS!!!
*PMS=Pathetic Man Syndrome... Symptoms inculde: tiredness, mood swings, apathy, disinterest, worried, "gan jiong"... basically, PATHETIC lah...

One of the main obstacles now is to secure my place in hall next year. I might be joining the sub-committee of JCRC (recreation division), and probably choir (again). If not, maybe cannot get enough points to stay in hall... darn... the freaking point system! Why can't I just do something I like??