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Thursday, August 24, 2006

.been long.

As I was surfing the net today, I chanced upon my own blog. It was then I realised I haven't been updating, or even make any effort updating. Perhaps I am tired/busy with other priorities/feel intruded because some other people might be reading this etc etc.

So how have I been?

Just posted a few pictures which kinda explains all. The last time I blogged was after my school dance party, Rummage. Actually, that wasn't pretty long ago isn't it?

Maybe I should just update you guys the major events that happened during my absence:-

1) The demise of my friend, Chow - He is only 22 years old. It was saddening how a young man with a bright future ahead just passed away overnight. This makes me ponder whether we should really slog so hard/ aim high just for our future. Who knows? You might NOT have a future. It was really shocking, as I saw him like 2 days ago before the mishap actually happened. Life is short. Yes, cherish it, and I am not gonna let this drop my dreams/ambitions though. Live to my fullest. This event really makes me realise how to cherish my closer ones more. I am beginning to shower more love for my family, and it works. We are so much closer now.

2. Organised Accountancy Camp - Not sure if I mentioned them, but the few months hard work really paid off. It was a roaring success, and I seriously learnt a lot from the people I had worked with - Bobbs, JJ, Keith, Huiyi & YT. I felt comforted having these people being so tolerant & understanding at times when frustration came in resulting in me raising my voice. I really appreciate these people man.

3. Was a SMU Freshmen Orientation Camp Facilitator - Another camp again?! Yea, but however this was a complete different experience. I was fortunate to have a big group of 15 which consist of local and international students. Unlike organising the camps, I get to interact with my freshmen a lot, and I am glad they love me.(hopefully) You know, it feels very comforting having people recognising your effort.

4. Training damn hard for Frisbee - I never had so much problems in my CCA before. Recalling the days when I was the Waterpolo Captain for my Army Waterpolo team, I remembered shouting/screaming/screwing everybody whom I felt didn't put in their best. However, @ Frisbee, things just ain't the same. I guess maybe I am just in a different position. Back then, my teammates relied on me because I was the best player in my team, but this time round, I guess, I just have to work harder to gain the respect of my teammates. Talking to some seniors helped, and I am still learning to be a better team player. Less shouting, more actions. Sometimes, I think I should just not expect so much....

5. Lifeguard @ School Pool - If you guys don't know, I am now a part time lifeguard at my school pool! Right now, I am doing duty but it's rather mundane because not many staff/students visit the pool anyway. I love this job because I have a private air-conditioned office and NOBODY watches over me. And the best thing is, it gives me time to sort out my overdued stuff /revise my work. :) And yes, I get paid.

6. Hanging around, but mostly with my schoolmates - During holidays, realised I had countless supper outings with my schoolmates. Nowadays, I realised everybody is just busy, or should I say, everybody is assuming everybody is busy. I was conversing with Xiaoying yesterday and she asked whether she is being forgotten. I think I should more worried than all my dear friends man. :P Come on, I still love these people who somehow grew up with me :P

7. Slacking, Gyming, Trying out new stuff - Went for Windsurfing recently. Quite fun, but I just couldn't read the wind. It was frustrating having to lose my balance and my inability of sailing to the deep sea. grr. Other than that, tuition really takes up a lot of my time, and all the school activities. Maybe like what Ben says, I shouldn't be such a school person.

8. I miss coaching - As you guys know, I stop coaching for a while because I am planning to go back Yunnan this December. I don't want coaching to stop me from going. However, I am really beginning to miss it. - The innocent kids, the satisfaction of seeing your kids swimming better as the day goes by & the CONTROL you have over the situation. I like having CONTROL, but I guess, not everything goes your way all the time.

Honestly, I can't think of much already.
I have a new blog actually, but I seldom update anyway.

That's about it. Time to do some readings.

Miss all!

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