Glad for the long weekend

Haven't blogged for a whole week, nor even visited any of the sites except for the Oracle page, switching between PROD, and STAGE, and PROD.... just being caught in the whirlwind of multiple demands and things to settle... and zapping around the office. Yin said she told her students they can walk briskly, but not run cos' that's uncool.

Much as I tell myself I've got an image to keep, but somehow, still cannot remember, and continued to ramp that engine.... haiz... what to do? The multiple files & papers lying around the table, and the relentless emails had sure kept me really hot!

So, so, so busy recently, haven't got time to take second looks at texts and emails... Felt so tired by the time I reached home everyday, I just had to blong myself on the sofa and not move, lest I shatter any bones.... .. Sorry to all whose emails & texts I have not replied to!

Finally got to the weekend, and thought I can sleep through the morning, only to be woken by the blaring propaganda from the contesting parties.... *grouchy*

Having had a grueling week, aren’t we glad for the long weekend?
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An Accomplishment

Managed to wake up early on a Saturday morning today to meet ting2 at MacRitchie for the HSBC Tree-top walk. Finally.

Although I’ve printed out the map, I found out only later that the print was utterly blurred and the trail colors not visible. Anyway, having reached the reservoir, we decided to be adventurous. First following behind a group of grousing school children, later overtaking them (to escape the heat and stench they were emitting), and at times finding ourselves alone on trails with only sights of wide-eyed monkeys… Not truly gutsy, I must say it had been quite a feat for two girls to tread those grounds with the monkeys staring. Well, at least I do think so. I actually felt a little scared then. But well, we were not contemplating any turning back then. so, we thought of ways to scare the merry-making anthropoids instead (like, ermm... talking louder and irritating them...)

We did not start out knowing what kind of a trail we will be taking, nor ended up knowing what exactly was the trail we took. We just followed whatever arbitrary signs there were along the way. I do not think we can find our way to tread the exact same grounds a second time.

But having trekked the rough terrains, the bridges, flat grounds, pot-holes, and the up and down stairs through those three hours, I must say I feel pretty good that the muscles (or fats?) have been given some boost to action. If not for ting2’s sudden urge to go for the walk, I would probably have stayed in this morning and spend my day lazing on the bed with nothing to record for.

Life’s like that, isn’t it?

We are on the track of no turning back. Every second passed is time lost forever. Sometimes, we need to go out and hike the unknown grounds to have that account of our lives without void. It may not always be smooth, but not always rough. Other times, we look at the long stairs and find ourselves lacking with energy. Or simply fearful of the unknown. Still, we should continue on and keep exploring.

Soldiering on, we can find the accomplishment and be able to put on to record that something has been done today. One day, I can look back and say I have not let my youth gone to waste.

That, in itself, is an achievement in some sense, isn't it?
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Excuse me, are you free?

I have been a little low on energy level recently. I think I must have been getting a little bored. My calendar’s almost clean for this month except for “Aspect of Love” and probably a meet-up with fellow PL-ites at the end of the month. We haven’t met up for at least one or two years. The last time was just before another classmate got married. This time, I do not think she’s joining us… always the case, right? People arrange meet ups, happen to get married shortly after, invite you, then disappears.

Lately, I have been trying to get people to go out with me. MacRitchie? Science Centre? Jogging? Lunch? Games? Shopping? Actually, I also wanted to ask if anyone’s interested in theatres or films, but everyone seems to have a date every other day.

I’m really curious. What’s everyone engaged in? Seems like I'm so "out"... hmmm...

With every passing day, my social circle shrinks, and the number of activities decreases. As people get more involved with their own lives, I seemed to have lost mine... Losing touch with people and being confined at home has also made my already colorless life even more inadequate and dull by the day…. It’s a vicious cycle. See, now I can't even think of anything exciting to do….

Ting2 told me this is fine, as we should prepare ourselves and get use to what is to come: Inactivity as we age. She reasoned that since we are still single at this age, we are probably going to continue being so for a long, long while. Hence, we should start getting use to being in that state.

Er… I don’t quite agree with that school of thought. I am not a social person (and yes, I confess I am a friend-snob), but neither do I really like being cooped up. Do not think that state is great and I do not think I want to start on that too early… I think I will degenerate in doldrums.... Anyway, I really think we should not let time pass without "maximising" experiences...

W told me that he does not need to make full use of the day. The day will use him... ermm... something like that... I am still trying to figure out what exactly that means... a little cheem for my already degenerating brain...

K, on the other hand, told me Singapore’s too small for anything interesting. Weekends are usually spent on church, feasting and movies. Full stop.

Hmmm…. Doesn’t sound too exciting either… I was hoping that he would give me more and better ideas…

Looks like I’ve got more on the list…. Just a little more… and they are lower on cost than those meaningless boozing activities I realize most Gen X-ers & Y-ers are always into! Here goes:

For accessible places –

[1] Take a breather at MacRitchie Reservior
[2] A nice dinner somewhere cozy (Recommended: Tea Cosy by Eclectic Attic at Plaza Sing, #05-10. Nice cakes they’ve got… and really cozy… right, Hong?)
[3] Catch a nice show at the Esplanade / SRT
[4] Have a cuppa with a few chums (Spotted TEA Café at 38A Liang Seah street, behind Raffles Hotel… somewhere new to explore, huh?)


For those who drive –

[1] An early morning walk at the Botanic Gardens
[2] A late afternoon chill-out at Labrador Park or Mount Faber (ermm…. Better with guys around… at least to feel safer… )
[3] A simple lunch at Colbar, off Portsdown Road with some great pals
[4] A late evening to the Night Safari (Heard it’s quite good, but I haven’t been there yet!)
[5] Oh yes! And I just found that we actually have quite a few museums too!


There are things to do and places to visit even on our small island.
So don't hole yourself. Go out and enjoy!
But first... Excuse me, can I join you? Oh yes, I am open to other groovy suggestions to add to the list too, you know…

oh man.... I am sounding so desperately bored....Haha...
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Positive Thoughts

Received this from my colleague. Thought of sharing with all too:


1. Throw out non-essential numbers. This includes age, weight and height. Let the doctors worry about them. That is why you pay them.


2. Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches pull you down

3. Keep learning

4. Enjoy the simple things ( and may I add, to enjoy the fine things in life too... )

5. Laugh often, long and loud.

6. Know that tears happen: Endure, grieve, and MOVE ON.

7. Surround yourself with what you love

8. Cherish your health

25% Male Brain in a Female Head

Hong seemed to be in this Personality Tests mania recently. On Wednesday, she published her "Pig Analysis" on her blog, and today, she sent me a link via MSN to another personality test. After answering the series of questions on that site, I found that I am a "Dominant Introverted Thinking" type. Seems quite expected, yah? But truth is, I seldom think... hahaha.... got conned, neh?

Anyway, I just stumbled onto this more interesting test on the BBC website.
Check out www.bbc.co.uk/print/science/humanbody/sex.

The test is suppose to tell your sex I.D (meaning your gender lah! what were you thinking?) and I liked it. They actually quiz you on your ability to spot differences (which I scored really badly), and your verbal fluency (not too good at that too). These, apart from asking you those "supposedly-this-and-that-happens-blah-blah" kinda questions.

Then, there is this part that have you measure your finger lengths! I mean.... wow... Anything that requires measurements surely made the test results seem more conceivable... okie.... that's probably my physicist personage playing again... anyway... I actually thought it's quite fun!

Here's my results:

Seems like I have higher testosterone level on the male-female brain continuum...yes, orientation disorder, maybe... hmmmm... just gotta be odd somehow...

Go try the test and tell me your Brain Sex!

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Carpe diem!

Walking through the gates of KCSS for Sunday service, a young BB boy greeted me. I was slightly startled. I usually make my presence as unnoticeable as possible, past anyone or anything unfamiliar with the fastest speed. Hence, when someone greeted me, I turned back and went, “huh?” (yes. I've came to the realisation that trying not to notice anything obviously does not imply that no one notices me... anyway... )

Then he bowed a little and repeated, “Welcome to BB enrolment service!”

He's a bespectacled boy. Part of a group of Sec 1 BB boys welcoming the congregation at the entrance. It was their enrolment service.

So cute!

Through the service, as the colors were marched in, I tried, but failed to recollect how my own enrolment service was like when I was in GB (if there was any). Then, as the slides showing the various activities of the GB/BB played on the screen, I felt I have missed out a lot even though I should have gained a lot more in those 6 years I was a part of the brigade.

I remembered then, always wondering why I should be tortured under the sun in “Ser-Dee-Yah” positions… and being constantly skeptical of the leaderships… yes, those things and more…. I must say I have thus never truly remembered GB as anything particularly enjoyable.

A certain indescribable feeling welled up within….

Then in the evening, watching the Campus Superstar on TV, I realized that being young could be so fun. I mean… enjoy the fun, and it will be so fun! (Ermmm…. that seemed like a weird sentence…. but you get what I mean?)

I should have relished my days then in GB. I mean… Those 6 years I spent Saturday after Saturdays was not particularly long. But neither has it been short. Had I learned to let go and enjoyed myself back then, I would probably have gained a lot more.

With that realization, I think I should start seizing each day, appreciate each moment, each opportunity, and enjoy!

Everyday is a gift the Lord has given, and the day will pass how ever I choose to live it. When I make any moment seem dreadful, I guess I am just being unkind to myself…
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