Take Back The City.

Jay-see-are-see photoshot from really long ago.

They were always in my other room and I only got them back recently when my tenant shifted out. Plus, insane packing and shifting after my last paper on 30th. S and I cleared the room in less than two hours. Which means, I said my final goodbyes to Thirteen, and I'll never see it again.

It is bittersweet though, as always with all farewells. I hate this place, even though I had an adventure here. It was Thirteen that I grew closer to Eli bitch, where I met wonderful people like Zq the awesome Pres, Sc the bestie, Faz the wonderkid, where memories of Gdine coming over/us sleeping in are kept, memories of FFF and I. This is where I spent 70% of my Freshmen year (the other 30% in school and at training), yet I never quite had a good feeling about it, nor the people. Thirteen is where I had a first-peek into the real REAL world, the pretentious people, the friends-for-benefits, etc. (Too ugly to continue)

But I'm also thankful for the people that have kept me sane; for Chong, for Gibby, for Shaochun, for Elisaliuwenbin, for BrudderKang (who lives in the neighbour hall/block), for Shooo, for Wonderkid, (yeah and unfortunately no girls). 

The one and a half year stay would have been worse without you.

Anyhow, we concluded a while back that I was giving up second best for third best in terms of luxury/comfort. And as much as the future is bleak and intimidating, as uncertain as it may be, (especially with the recent turn of events), I can only hope it will be a completely different but better year to come. In a different place, that is.

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POST EXAMS:

Can't stop whinging about how brrrroke I am, haha.

My current income is 40/week, of which I feel severely underpaid cos I run til my legs ache so bad and I get backchat(ed) by stupid 16 year olds who think they're so good.

Sent Ycube the manager off last Thurs at the B.udget terminal. It was almost empty, haha. And  she's back already, back at work too. :(

Then I had my starbucks fix before I cut my hair(:

Caught Monster vs Aliens on Friday, it was so stupid. And effectively slept the other 50% of my Friday away after lunch. 

Was draggggged out for a movie last min by A.rthur, who just booked out! We caught H.orsemen which was freakingsick and made my insides turn. Felt completely nauseous towards the end and they still had the mood for supper. =\ Geyland serai BCMeesua. 

Barely slept and hence had difficulty waking up on Saturday for Touch. Was initially sat out for Womens game so I wasted my cabfare. >=(

But Nic and I played second half anyhow. Played mixed again, against P.irates.

And followed Suuuuuu home to shower before the Sg/Kazak game at Y.ck(:

Very good mothersonny bonding time we had. (:

Dinnered at Ikea after the match with S and family, then caught W.olverine. Not too bad a show(: 

Sunday with MrsDarcy,

As usual, lotsa food, lotsa fun, lotsa laughter, lotsa silly moments, spend lotsa money (ok not really), talk too much, take too many pictures. (: 

Monday, training training training. EK COME BACK SOOON :(

Tuesday: Waffle fix from G.elare, yay(: And catching the last hours of the DEbraced boy before he leaves for Germany.

Refereeing again, training at Turf again.

The whole field was gross-muddy-smelly-dirty-sick.

And I've pulled out of A.sianchamps. Makes everything alot easier now. (:

So after the crazy sandfly bites attack, I've weird rash around my legs and arms now.

Freaking fields.

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To a certain extent, we are all influenced by our surroundings; the decisions our friends make, the things that happen to them.

Sometimes we ask ourselves, "When will it be me?" - it may be a blessing that has yet to fall upon you, it may also be a catastrophe you want to avoid.

Sometimes I'm afraid I let my personal judgement get in the way of making decisions for my friends. Something I feel is best for them, may not necessarily be the best for them, or be what they want the mostest. Sometimes I fear I relate too much with personal experience, as the foundations may be contrasting for the involved parties compared to me. Sometimes I dare not speak too much, yet the silence kills the heart further. 

Anyway apart from training,

plus Tuesday shopping with YCubetheManager +Nuaing at D.onut Factory in Novena,

then rushing to Ref Oh-F-S games, and more training,

and having dinner every day after 11pm,

life has been prettty boring.

ok, xoxo.

Like A Punctuation Pt.

Saturday was awesome, though damn tired would be an understatement. I guess I can say it was fulfilling.
We got on the field, a week later, with the same familiar faces, but with a different heart.
We were ready, and we knew the results wouldn't matter.

With awesome hard runs and an exclusive touch down, we played our hearts out, ran til we couldn't breathe, but we had fun. Somehow, without winning in mind but the determination and discipline still securely in place, a different sort of game plan surfaces. Maybe a little less hungry for scores, but still awesome. It's been a long time I ran this hard, and had my 1 litre platypus dry. =)

Was asked for a favour after the game, and somehow felt obliged to assist. With that little bit of energy left, I reffed another 40 minute game immediately after mine. =( Tired shiate, but it was somehow something honourable.

Went home black, burnt, and burnt-out so I slept the midafternoon away again, before dinner at Novena with the Sister and S.
ManU/Arsenal was, on the contrary, a disappointment to a fulfilling Saturday.
But an early night wrapped it up anyhow.

Friday;
after a half an hour tutorial, an hour brunch break with Calamari rings that made my tongue feel funny the whole day, we left for HollandV. Treated ourselves with Purple Rose's cake (indulgence! :D) and popped by a party shop for a Helium Balloon before leaving for Aranda.

So surreal; I remembered Birthdays, and Post O levels. Time passed with Space Chimps, catching ups, people watching (familiar faces, haha), closet maternal instincts, and eventually, multiple strolls along beautiful Down.town East (it has changed soo much!) and a trip to the arcade. Felt so much like the after-exams. =(


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Now, it's the exam week, exam period.
27th November, 3pm. COME SOOOON.
I Can't Wait For The Holidays Esp CHRISTMAS! :D


PS: OH! The apricotjelly Ha.vaianas are back! They look a little pink though, but chewy and they make me wanna eat them :D Can't wait for the metal ones to be backkk! :D

Here Comes, June.

The Best Thing That Happened Today: The pretty long webcam conversation with The Bestfwen over my faulty msn/pixelated Skype screens.

Omg I miss You Seef!! =(((

DayOne of DeeVeeCee started today, while I survived on (still) very little sleep carried over from the weekend. It was a pleasant surprise to see Jodi there though, but there were far too little familiar faces this camp.

My only consolation(s): There's Maya, Yana, Yanns for company, and Snow City to look forward to. B8 is made up of Mr. Shy (shai la), Harry Potter and Jiejie Phil. Haha.

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Moments to take away from the weekend:

Wasting time at a wet and muddy Turf City refereeing, Idling around Tpy Hub making a crucial decision, thunderstorm and idling around Potong Pasir, random donuts craving and Hougang Mall, Mango Pomelo Dessert, Ikea = 9 Meatballs + 2 Chicken wings, Missed S who was picked up in a cab before I could leave my house, Debating over the phone with Griz over our temptations (haha!).

Rushing out of my house, a beeping speed limit reminder, one very eager passenger, one very tolerant driver, Changi V, White tents, "Adidas light", excited crowds, a familiar face, sweaty hugs, long queues, green light sticks, one last goodbye, supper at Jalan Kayu, Milo Dinosaur, 7am call, 9am morning call, Mc breakfast, two sleep deprived souls, church.

First Commandment, a Love so strong, a Love that covers our sins, Griz's home, Griz's car: two wrong turns and mounting kerbs, Narnia @ Vivo.

Potong pasir Duck Rice, 147, HL 500ml milk pack, P.S. I Love You.

630am cab ride.

PS: MOO KEN COW, YOU ARE MY HERO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANKS ALOT!!

"I can't believe I'm getting high on water."

Club dinner was umm, boring.
There was a thick, bold line separating the rookies and experienced,
what Su'd say: Alumni, and us,
what I-don't-know-who said: Under 28s and the rest.

We were deliberately late, yet were the earliest.
"How do you be early when you're already late?" Quoteunquote Captain Ros.
It barely lasted two hours and though I have more than 100 pictures to sum up the night,
it was more of self entertainment, and divided company.


Lunch, on the other hand, was nice (:
Though Angie and Sijie (aka the lead of the day) pangsehed us, we still had fun. (WITHOUT YOU GUYS!! HEE HEE HEEEEE)
Found no cause of excitment while shopping though, such disappointment.
Neither did we spot any worthy Tanglin Supermarkets or Cold storages. Mama shops are not worth noticing so yeah.
Town was just wet wet wet. So were my slippers and feet. =(

Oh, and we bought Siti a SPONGEBOB (!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) kaleidoscope as a Microphone for Best Sop Award. We walked practically the entire Taka but couldn't find something similar to a mic so we settled for that. Tired. Legs.



Home and HUNGRY!
Can't wait for supper. =)))
But must be at Turf tomorrow at 9am >=(

What Matters Most, Everything You Feel.

Alot has been happening,
but basically to condense it all,

• I've officially moved out on 6461305, and along with it, I took with me, a bruised arm.
• I ref-ed a game on Thursday alone (BRAVE GIRL!) but had awesome friends who came down to support and made myself 45$ richer
• I can finally strike Dempsey off my postponed dates with the Touchgirls cos we FINALLY made our way there after a good 3 months. BUT we still have to do it again with Jean and Yanyi the next time
• I attended my first club training after quite sometime. Heh oops.
• TAN.IWHAS WON THE S-T-L championship!!!!!!!!!
• I courageously spent my Friday night after training/team dinner with a bunch of strangers til past 2am.
• I AM OFFICIALLY A LEVEL ONE REFEREEEE. (quoteunquote Vie, "big money, big money!" But actually it's not really big money, but yeah. You get the idea?)
• I finally met Ding (inserts lotsa hugs kisses hearts flowers happy faces)
• I saw YOUKNOWWHO in town today. Thinking back, it was quite hilarious how I tried to hide from her. Heh heh heh.
• I am very tired =(
• Adiv rugby finals tomorrow, I hope the boys swipe the title again!!
• Blacks game tomorrow, postponed.

Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat.

WEEK ONE; of holidays,
week one of a TOUCHAHOLIC life.

I'm tired, way tired.
Been unfair to my body with the sudden consecutive days of hardcore physical activity.
And maybe unfair to those around me because I expect them to understand.

Ref assessment later! Please please please let me pass. =((



PS: DING I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!