So near, yet so far. . .

Over the weekends, I spent the whole day at Bedok Reservoir for the PA Championship Dragonboat Race. This time, Kiyah was 'recruited' by Punggol East, to bring them the championship glory. . . errr tough job, ha. .

It was an excellent move anyway, we were practically upgraded from the usual 'economy' class to 'first' class. There were endless supplies of fruits, tons of isotonic drinks and also sponsored Shark Energy Drinks. And also came with a tentage space for the Punggol groups, with a clear view of the finishing line. We even had the chance to brush shoulders with an MP and a Mayor. How much more glam can that be. . .

I was part of the CSC 10 Crew mixed which rowed all the way to the Finals. Everyone was filled with jubilation as it wasn't wasy to get into the Finals. But that also meant that our competitors were gonna be stronger. And indeed they were. . . facing off against Mountbatten, PLK and Eunos was a tall order. But we are there, getting closer to be a finisher on the winners' podium. Given time, a medal will be within our reach.. . Wooshhhh~

Chuai Duai!

"Chuai Duai, chuai duai. . .!" That's 'help' in Thai, my way of signalling SOS to Nid, my Thai colleague. She's the guru that I seek advice from whenever I'm stuck at something at work. I've been learning some Thai phrases from her now and then. And she will just start stuttering in Thai to herself whenever's she's stressed. Very amusing indeed. . . But not so for the current situation in Bangkok, the yellow and red taking turns to show their prowess. Whatever it is, this neverending tussle had better cease by the time I'm making my trip there in July. It's Songkran for goodness sake, stick to the water squirting and stop throwing stones people. . .


After a long weekend, it was really dreadful going back to work yesterday. Monday, being so blue as it is already, is a bane for me. . having to clear the weekends backlog. After work, I then rushed for this year's new Social Comm meeting in town. I don't even know why I am in the commitee in the first place. My first assigned task. . . an exciting bowling event for staff, which I won't get to play. . . *GROAN*

I will be running for SIA on this Thursday JP Morgan Corporate Challenge after being selected by SIA Sports club. That means no running session with the gang at Queenstown this Thursdays. It seems like it has been ages since we last ran together. Hopefully I'm on track for the road to Sundown.

This season Kiyah's training has kinda intensified. All prep up for the upcoming PA Race next week. Also we are going for overseas races for the very first time. The one that is more or less confirmed is the Penang race in May which I had signed up for, and the other one which is still in limbo is the Putrajaya Race in June. Its a good way to unwind for me, the experience and exposure of rowing in waters other than Kallang river, or should I say swamp. And Penang will be the furthest state I have ever been to in Peninsula Malaysia, since I've never made it past KL. Wow. . . . . -_-