Army Half Marathon
Didn't match up to my expectations again, but was quite satisfied with my decent timing of 1h 53min 45sec, considering it was my first attempt at a full 21km. =)
History repeated itself with a kbox session after AHM with Mark, though it wasn't really enjoyable. Fine, I know my singing isn't that great, but he had the audacity to criticise my singing when he himself sounded almost tone-deaf and had serious problems with the beat of almost every song he chose.
Finally, pre-ordered Jay Chou's new album at HMV at CityLink en route to City Hall MRT. Though Qian Li Zhi Wai wasn't that impressive, I have a gut feeling this album will be good, as usual.
scribbled at 4:40 PM
《船到桥头自然直》
I concede I was being too pessimistic about a month ago when the then sour news of not going for Ops B struck a few of us, spawning some to react negatively with greater intensity than the others. I'm not one who have the inclination to convert discontent into violence, thus the struggle to cope with the discomfort in my feelings became ever more prominent. I was worried about guard duties, cross training, exercises, amongst others and I recall pouring out my complaints to Teddy then, who was really wise in retrospect, as he comforted me by pointing out that it might be a blessing in disguise. Indeed it has.
Life in camp has taken a turn for the better as we are recognized by PCs as ORD personnel and the restrictions that were once imposed on us by exercises have become inapplicable. With me having only less than 20 working days left in camp, ORD has emerged from the blanket of mist to be within reach. With the painful liability coming to an end, the way forward is to plan for the days ahead after ORD. Yeah! =)
scribbled at 11:49 AM
I'm so looking forward to Jay Chou's new album <依然范特西>.
Collaboration between Jay and Fei Yu Qing? Now that's interesting.
scribbled at 7:45 PM
Real Run - Cross Terrain Challenge 2006
The slopes were impeding my movements, the sand was disintegrating my momentum - the conditions were all not to my favour.
I so regretted not persevering till the end with the same speed.
48 mins 30 secs, fell short of my expectations. A bit behind my brother. Disgruntled. :X
I'll be back.
scribbled at 12:32 PM
At the spur of the moment, I decided to meet Zhengjun for REALLY the last time before she flies off on Monday.
Then, it was down to Liang Court to collect the Real Run Race blib and chip.
Finally, a blaring night at the Neighbourhood Park for 'Concert Under The Stars' to commemorate National Day. (An initiative by the Pioneer Community Centre) For which I went, while forsaking my TV show, just because of Kelly Pan and Weilian.
A rejuvenated Kelly in Love Me Again And Ai Wu Li
Weilian in Tong Hua and Ai Hen Nan
The finale - Ni Zui Zeng Gui (as expected, since Weilian already lamented that they were PTE LTD) The duo exchanging words before the song...
And they pulled it off! Haha =)
scribbled at 10:49 PM
天下没有不散的筵席。今天，我和郑君在她这个周末飞回中国之前见了最后一次面。 Bon Voyage! Till next year do we meet again.
scribbled at 10:22 PM
It's the season of red and white again - the 2 main colours on our country's flag which represent brotherhood and purity respectively. Over the past 2 weeks, congregations of NDP festoons mushroomed all over Singapore in designated neighbourhood areas, miniature Singapore flags could be seen on public buses and Taxis and flurries of excitement could be felt across radio signals as the DJs enthused about the highlights of National Day, with melodious National Day songs filling the gaps of their almost relentless talking. But something strangely appeared to be lacking.
I vividly remember the sea of Singapore flags being hung outside the windows of HDB estates many years ago when I was still living in Teck Whye Lane. Those were the days when my siblings and I would offer to help my Grandpa hang the Singapore flag based on our own initiative and it was a joy to behold the sight of so many flags hung by residents voluntarily. Now, the situation is sadly reversed. While I was once pointing out the few households which did not have the flag displayed during my childhood days, I have to respect those pathetic few units which still keep to the tradition of flag-hanging today. Truth be told, my family is also one of those who had long discarded this soulful custom.
But does the discontinuation of flag-hanging during National Day translate into a reduced emphasis on Singapore's birthday? Not necessarily so. With the fast proliferation of the Internet, many Singaporeans have taken to podcasts and bloging to express their love for Singapore through the many nitty-gritty they experienced in their lives on the tiny island. The series of podcasts were inspired by MrBrown and some examples are miyagi and willythecop. Through these avenues, Singaporeans relived the fond memories they had of Singapore, in a way paying tributes to the country on this special occasion. Despite the dying off of the habit of flag-hanging, Singaporeans have found new methods to show their patriotism and this is something that provides comfort in the hearts of all citizens.
scribbled at 12:10 PM
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