Usually have a lot of things to say. Just no mood to blog. =x
25 years old.
NUS graduate.
Now earning a living as someone who has to speak properly, spell properly, write properly.
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Sunday, February 29, 2004
Thursday, February 26, 2004
Today:
FASS 2-2 LAW
A game we should have, and could have won, but we went behind twice to equalise.
I didn't play, as expected, but it was helluva fun shouting from the sidelines together with the subs. And in the end it wasn't that bad a result, the team ended the day with somewhat high morale.
~
Something amusing happened today.
I met a friend to collect an assigment sheet in the afternoon. She thoughtfully collected it for me in the lecture which I didn't attend. So prior to that I went to the Central CO OP to get a lollipop for her.
After I paid for the stuff I bought, the cashier (The youngest looking amongst the 3 women. I think there are 3 women rotating right.) looked at me and said in mandarin
"You like to eat lollipop hor?"
I was taken by surprise. "You can recognise me?" I asked, as my eyes became bigger than the lollipops themselves. I asked this because I bought a few for my friends the previous thursday.
"Hannor..." (How do you spell singlish damn it.)
And I cut her off before she could proceed. "No lah I buy for my friends wan lah! So weird one big boy eating lollipop alone!"
"I remembered you came that day and bought quite a few.."
"Yah lah all for my friends loh!" And I said thanks and we smiled at each other before I left.
So sweet! Not the lollipop you dumbass! But the fact that people actually recognise me! So interesting. I think I tend to get along with strangers pretty well. Especially older people. I always talk to the male cleaner at the arts canteen. The tall lanky one with the white greyish shirt wiping our tables. Once I said thanks while he wiped my table and then he asked me why wasn't I eating is it because I don't have money, and promptly asked the friend sitting beside me to give me a treat. Can you imagine how surprised my friend was. And the soya bean drink stall uncle with the receding hairline. He likes to talk to me, but I think he just likes to talk to everyone. And me speaking mandarin does help. His friendly disposition towards everyone is certainly very heart warming. I like to talk to him too. And he tells me stuff like how that soya bean drink has been 45cents for how many donkey years.
These people present in our lives. You might not notice them, but they are there. And they are nice people, just trying to find some conversation in their mundane routines. Talk to them. They make you happy. =D
triggering Mr Ng HS |
FASS 2-2 LAW
A game we should have, and could have won, but we went behind twice to equalise.
I didn't play, as expected, but it was helluva fun shouting from the sidelines together with the subs. And in the end it wasn't that bad a result, the team ended the day with somewhat high morale.
~
Something amusing happened today.
I met a friend to collect an assigment sheet in the afternoon. She thoughtfully collected it for me in the lecture which I didn't attend. So prior to that I went to the Central CO OP to get a lollipop for her.
After I paid for the stuff I bought, the cashier (The youngest looking amongst the 3 women. I think there are 3 women rotating right.) looked at me and said in mandarin
"You like to eat lollipop hor?"
I was taken by surprise. "You can recognise me?" I asked, as my eyes became bigger than the lollipops themselves. I asked this because I bought a few for my friends the previous thursday.
"Hannor..." (How do you spell singlish damn it.)
And I cut her off before she could proceed. "No lah I buy for my friends wan lah! So weird one big boy eating lollipop alone!"
"I remembered you came that day and bought quite a few.."
"Yah lah all for my friends loh!" And I said thanks and we smiled at each other before I left.
So sweet! Not the lollipop you dumbass! But the fact that people actually recognise me! So interesting. I think I tend to get along with strangers pretty well. Especially older people. I always talk to the male cleaner at the arts canteen. The tall lanky one with the white greyish shirt wiping our tables. Once I said thanks while he wiped my table and then he asked me why wasn't I eating is it because I don't have money, and promptly asked the friend sitting beside me to give me a treat. Can you imagine how surprised my friend was. And the soya bean drink stall uncle with the receding hairline. He likes to talk to me, but I think he just likes to talk to everyone. And me speaking mandarin does help. His friendly disposition towards everyone is certainly very heart warming. I like to talk to him too. And he tells me stuff like how that soya bean drink has been 45cents for how many donkey years.
These people present in our lives. You might not notice them, but they are there. And they are nice people, just trying to find some conversation in their mundane routines. Talk to them. They make you happy. =D
triggering Mr Ng HS |
Tuesday, February 24, 2004
Argh.
We lost 3-0 to Biz-ad.
2-0 down after two defensive lapses. We missed a penalty shortly before the break, which was probably a turning point because it would have been 2-1 and given us a fighting chance. And in the second half we conceded the third when the opponents counter attacked.
We had our chances. They had theirs. Our goalkeeper made quite some good saves. But overall we had a really screwed up first half.
Probably due to me. =(
I started the game on the left wing. A position I was comfortable playing in all the time. Or so I thought. But I had a rough time. The 2 midfielders (442 formation) were controlling the game and calling out as usual. One told me to stay wide, while the other (the captain) told me to drift inwards due to the gap in the centre). And when I ran up to attack he told me not to go up so much and once I didn't run to chase a long ball (I thought the striker had it) he told me it was the job of the winger.
I gave away a couple of bad fouls, and the capt told me to do a better job. I gave him the thumbs up signal. Throughout the match I glanced over the other side of the pitch where our team's right winger was. Interestingly he didn't come back to defend much. I asked myself why I had to be so deep back. Almost as a covering left back. It's not as if the opponents' right wing was strong. I think they just didn't want me going up so much.
It's really difficult playing on the field 11 vs 11. A different perspective from the normal football sessions. And this inter faculty games serve to be another fruitful learning experience for me, having only done it in inter house games before.
I mentioned my team players are good and many are in the varsity team. The bad thing about this is they don't really trust you, or your ability for that matter. I seldom got the ball despite shouts. And as the game wore on my confidence went rock bottom and I didn't even want to try to dribble. I just played it safe and passed it short. It's not like we can't make mistakes, but I didn't wanna let the team down more.
What kinda player plays for the team thinking that he should not let the team down instead of thinking how he can do well for the team?
Me. At that moment.
I read an article about athletes going to doctors who will teach them how to focus on helping the team win, rather than thinking how bad the game will become and how they will lose.
Think I need that, not that it's gonna help if I don't get the ball. I made some decent runs down the flank but other than that, was running around like a lost sheep. Sometimes covering the middle, sometimes to left back. My position changed so much I didn't know who I was marking. I merely followed the nearest yellow shirted guy I could see.
Before halftime came I so wanted to tell the captain to sub me out, that I wasn't being productive and someone else should come in to provide more spark. I have a feeling that's what he felt too but it will be so embarassing to sub someone out BEFORE halftime, so maybe he didn't. And then I thought that's a kinda wimpy idea, so I didn't, and played on. And rightly so, I was out at halftime. It came as a relief more than sadness actually. It's not much use running around without the ball nor causing any threat. And they didn't pass. So I had a better time leaning against the lockers drinking water.
It's not that we play badly. We are capable of smooth passing football. But it's a very disturbing fact that we don't play with the flanks. Always trying to pass the ball through the centre isn't gonna work. And the two central midfielders release the ball too slowly, and seldom track back, thus the gap in the middle.
And the 'manager' seems to be a bad loser. IE, he can't take defeat in its stride. This fellow's another interesting guy. He's the sports secretary, so we deem him higher in authority than the captain. But he isn't that good a football player, less his tactics and football knowledge. And he was so panicky at halftime since our team was 2-0 down. He tried to introduce a whole lot of changes, which all of us disagreed. And throughout the second half he made a change every 10mins or so, which totally disrupted the momentum of the team. To top it off he even subbed off the captain! The two of them got into a heated argument which was later sorted out at the end of the match. Some guys with inspirational words told us not to bother with the scoreline, that we played very well in the second half, that it's a loss but no hard feelings over one another (all those shoutings on the pitch), and to concentrate on our next game.
Before I left I walked over to the captain and told him thanks for sticking with me I'm sorry I let you down. He replied no it's ok it's a team effort. He sticks to the team he chooses. Made me feel a lot better. He IS a nice person, someone who can be serious and yet crap around. (Hmm indirectly saying I AM a nice person eh.)
I don't have the confidence to play anymore. If the captain or sports sec you are reading this, just put me as a sub, and let me come on the last 10mins to run around. In attack. I'll be happy. =D
Next game: This thursday vs LAW. Gotta win.
triggering Mr Ng HS |
We lost 3-0 to Biz-ad.
2-0 down after two defensive lapses. We missed a penalty shortly before the break, which was probably a turning point because it would have been 2-1 and given us a fighting chance. And in the second half we conceded the third when the opponents counter attacked.
We had our chances. They had theirs. Our goalkeeper made quite some good saves. But overall we had a really screwed up first half.
Probably due to me. =(
I started the game on the left wing. A position I was comfortable playing in all the time. Or so I thought. But I had a rough time. The 2 midfielders (442 formation) were controlling the game and calling out as usual. One told me to stay wide, while the other (the captain) told me to drift inwards due to the gap in the centre). And when I ran up to attack he told me not to go up so much and once I didn't run to chase a long ball (I thought the striker had it) he told me it was the job of the winger.
I gave away a couple of bad fouls, and the capt told me to do a better job. I gave him the thumbs up signal. Throughout the match I glanced over the other side of the pitch where our team's right winger was. Interestingly he didn't come back to defend much. I asked myself why I had to be so deep back. Almost as a covering left back. It's not as if the opponents' right wing was strong. I think they just didn't want me going up so much.
It's really difficult playing on the field 11 vs 11. A different perspective from the normal football sessions. And this inter faculty games serve to be another fruitful learning experience for me, having only done it in inter house games before.
I mentioned my team players are good and many are in the varsity team. The bad thing about this is they don't really trust you, or your ability for that matter. I seldom got the ball despite shouts. And as the game wore on my confidence went rock bottom and I didn't even want to try to dribble. I just played it safe and passed it short. It's not like we can't make mistakes, but I didn't wanna let the team down more.
What kinda player plays for the team thinking that he should not let the team down instead of thinking how he can do well for the team?
Me. At that moment.
I read an article about athletes going to doctors who will teach them how to focus on helping the team win, rather than thinking how bad the game will become and how they will lose.
Think I need that, not that it's gonna help if I don't get the ball. I made some decent runs down the flank but other than that, was running around like a lost sheep. Sometimes covering the middle, sometimes to left back. My position changed so much I didn't know who I was marking. I merely followed the nearest yellow shirted guy I could see.
Before halftime came I so wanted to tell the captain to sub me out, that I wasn't being productive and someone else should come in to provide more spark. I have a feeling that's what he felt too but it will be so embarassing to sub someone out BEFORE halftime, so maybe he didn't. And then I thought that's a kinda wimpy idea, so I didn't, and played on. And rightly so, I was out at halftime. It came as a relief more than sadness actually. It's not much use running around without the ball nor causing any threat. And they didn't pass. So I had a better time leaning against the lockers drinking water.
It's not that we play badly. We are capable of smooth passing football. But it's a very disturbing fact that we don't play with the flanks. Always trying to pass the ball through the centre isn't gonna work. And the two central midfielders release the ball too slowly, and seldom track back, thus the gap in the middle.
And the 'manager' seems to be a bad loser. IE, he can't take defeat in its stride. This fellow's another interesting guy. He's the sports secretary, so we deem him higher in authority than the captain. But he isn't that good a football player, less his tactics and football knowledge. And he was so panicky at halftime since our team was 2-0 down. He tried to introduce a whole lot of changes, which all of us disagreed. And throughout the second half he made a change every 10mins or so, which totally disrupted the momentum of the team. To top it off he even subbed off the captain! The two of them got into a heated argument which was later sorted out at the end of the match. Some guys with inspirational words told us not to bother with the scoreline, that we played very well in the second half, that it's a loss but no hard feelings over one another (all those shoutings on the pitch), and to concentrate on our next game.
Before I left I walked over to the captain and told him thanks for sticking with me I'm sorry I let you down. He replied no it's ok it's a team effort. He sticks to the team he chooses. Made me feel a lot better. He IS a nice person, someone who can be serious and yet crap around. (Hmm indirectly saying I AM a nice person eh.)
I don't have the confidence to play anymore. If the captain or sports sec you are reading this, just put me as a sub, and let me come on the last 10mins to run around. In attack. I'll be happy. =D
Next game: This thursday vs LAW. Gotta win.
triggering Mr Ng HS |
Class, today we'll be focusing on:
Thoughts on meeting a new friend.
The words exchanged during the first meeting wasn't what I had in mind.
When I finally get to know you better,
You probably don't know it, but
I admit that
But you make me feel so different, so special.
Here are some new friends, my middle fingers. I'm sure you'll see them soon.
But I'll have you know that I'm always willing to stick one up for YOU.
Afterall, you are the overwhelming successful factor in my diet plan.
Thanks for being my friend!
This entry makes me like bunnies more than usual. HAHAHA!
Words by Trent. Pictures by quizilla.
triggering Mr Ng HS |
Monday, February 23, 2004
Got a call from the soccer IC. Finally, I wouldn't be playing off position, in tomorrow's match against Biz-ad. But due to some players being not available, he's still thinking whether to utilise my pace to be a left back! I don't wanna be a defender!
Ah enough soccer talk. Getting sick of this right now.
Signed up for the ghoulish trail where they will bring us to many paranormal sites. Missed it last semster. Thought I should try it this time.
Here's an email telling me more. I'd also asked about the response so far.
The response was pretty good so far. after the nussu mass email was
sent out on last friday, so far about twenty ppl inquired about the trail.
so far about ten tickets were already reserved. We can only take about
thirty ppl per trip. I attached the details regarding the trail below for
you reference.
The Ghoulish Trail is a collaboration between NTS (NUSSU Travel Service)
and SPI (Singapore Paranormal Investigators). A comfortable air-con bus
will bring you around the island to all the spooky places. Guides from SPI
will tell you about the legend or the history of the places. You will also
get hands-on with some of the electronic gadgets (e.g. eletronic field
detector, infra-red meter) to detect the possible presence of paranormals.
You will get free light sticks which will be the only light source you can
use for during the trip as well as free mineral water. The places cannot be
revealed so as to make the whole trip more thrilling.
Departure: 7:30 pm, Friday, 27th Feb 2004 (please arrive at 7:15 because
the bus will leave punctually)
Departure venue: PGP bus stop
Duration of the trip: 4.5 - 5.0 hours
(it's really up to the guides at the end of the day, say if you are "lucky"
enough to encounter some unusual event, the trip may be extended even
longer)
Drop-off points: Buona Vista MRT station and PGP bus stop
( you should tell the guides the places that you wanna drop off before
hand)
NOTE: Particpants are advised to wear covered shoes, not slippers, and
girls are advised to wear pants, not skirts. Please do not bring torch
lights. Light sticks will be provided.
Nobody signed up with me. Again. Like the IMH trip. Alone. Haha. Hmm. It's ok then. I'll make new friends along the way.
*grumbles under his breath*
So many slots left! Faster go sign up!
triggering Mr Ng HS |
Ah enough soccer talk. Getting sick of this right now.
Signed up for the ghoulish trail where they will bring us to many paranormal sites. Missed it last semster. Thought I should try it this time.
Here's an email telling me more. I'd also asked about the response so far.
The response was pretty good so far. after the nussu mass email was
sent out on last friday, so far about twenty ppl inquired about the trail.
so far about ten tickets were already reserved. We can only take about
thirty ppl per trip. I attached the details regarding the trail below for
you reference.
The Ghoulish Trail is a collaboration between NTS (NUSSU Travel Service)
and SPI (Singapore Paranormal Investigators). A comfortable air-con bus
will bring you around the island to all the spooky places. Guides from SPI
will tell you about the legend or the history of the places. You will also
get hands-on with some of the electronic gadgets (e.g. eletronic field
detector, infra-red meter) to detect the possible presence of paranormals.
You will get free light sticks which will be the only light source you can
use for during the trip as well as free mineral water. The places cannot be
revealed so as to make the whole trip more thrilling.
Departure: 7:30 pm, Friday, 27th Feb 2004 (please arrive at 7:15 because
the bus will leave punctually)
Departure venue: PGP bus stop
Duration of the trip: 4.5 - 5.0 hours
(it's really up to the guides at the end of the day, say if you are "lucky"
enough to encounter some unusual event, the trip may be extended even
longer)
Drop-off points: Buona Vista MRT station and PGP bus stop
( you should tell the guides the places that you wanna drop off before
hand)
NOTE: Particpants are advised to wear covered shoes, not slippers, and
girls are advised to wear pants, not skirts. Please do not bring torch
lights. Light sticks will be provided.
Nobody signed up with me. Again. Like the IMH trip. Alone. Haha. Hmm. It's ok then. I'll make new friends along the way.
*grumbles under his breath*
So many slots left! Faster go sign up!
triggering Mr Ng HS |
Ok got it done.
Someone said the design is pastel-like, and it isn't me.
Hmm.
I just like something soft on the eyes, and blue IS a favourite colour of mine.
It's a weird theme, these bulletholes, bullets, triggers, just shoot me and shots fired. Kinda messy in my brain right now.
Just a little short intro.
And go think about what the title means. It's a line from Smashing Pumpkins.
For strayers who happen to pop by this site, howdy! You are in the wrong site. This isn't porn.
triggering Mr Ng HS |
Someone said the design is pastel-like, and it isn't me.
Hmm.
I just like something soft on the eyes, and blue IS a favourite colour of mine.
It's a weird theme, these bulletholes, bullets, triggers, just shoot me and shots fired. Kinda messy in my brain right now.
Just a little short intro.
And go think about what the title means. It's a line from Smashing Pumpkins.
For strayers who happen to pop by this site, howdy! You are in the wrong site. This isn't porn.
triggering Mr Ng HS |
