Theories From NUS

Just gotta blog the latest theories I've conceived, with the help of NUS and Daryl, over the past week. It's weird, 'cos these theories stemmed from facts we've learnt and seen in everyday life. In fact, used commonly in figure of speech too!

So, sit back, and enjoy...

1) Fact: NUS uses bell-curve to compute results. Wanna know why? 'Cos NUS is a bell-shaped university. Look around, from Science to Engineering, from Engineering to Arts, from YIH to Arts...the list just goes on. More and more hills, so who said that NUS aint a bell-shaped school? It is, and it's personified in the way they do things too.

2) The module I'm taking, GEK1510, talks basically on great ideas which physicists have came up with over the past years. We learnt the photoelectric effect, which most of you 'A' level physics dudes out there would have learnt before (For the uninitiated, I've even included a link for you here.). On top of that, we learn about electrons being in excited states due to energy gain.

The above is the all-famous figure of speech whereby a person's 'light-bulb' lights up whenever he has an incoming idea. Why? One might ask.

The theory, is simple.

When a push is given to the person's head, the force is transferred to the brain cells in the head, giving them an initial acceleration.

F = ma
where F is the push on the head, m is the total mass of the brain cells, and a is the acceleration of the system.

So energy is also transferred to the brain-cell-system, since there is Conservation of Momentum. Velocity of the brain-cell-system increases due to the force acting on it. Energy is also transferred, by Conservation of Energy. The electrons will be in an excited state due to the energy taken in.

When the electrons in the brain cell take in energy, they will take in a quantum packet of energy, since you take in either whole or none of the energy given to it. In that case, those electrons in the brain cell which gain enough energy will be able to 'escape' the system, by emitting photons. The brain cells, on emission of photons, will then lose energy, as well as the corresponding number of electrons to the number of photons emitted.

The emission of photons thus reflects why the light-bulb appears when an on-rushing idea comes in.

3) There's also another theory, this time from Quantum Mechanics. There's this theorem which states that if a particle hits a surface (e.g. wall) fast and hard enough, the particle just might be able to pass through the surface without the surface having a hole.

This theory applies to real life too. Many times, why do we sense pain when we punch a wall?

This is because due to the punch, some particles (or atoms) from your hand (or surface of your knuckle) has passed through the surface. The passing through of atoms into the wall means that the atoms has gone INTO the wall, and therefore you feel pain, because the atoms have left your hand.

Now you know why...

We learn new things everyday, don't we?

Current Mood: Busy

Current Music: Ayumi Hamasaki - Dearest "Original Mix"

Teasers

"What happens when everyone in the world flushes their toilet at the same time?"

Hmmm....I wonder..."flash" flood? Posted question to Noel. His answer? All the toilets would be FINALLY clean!

pengz-ded.

Anyway, had a great run today, from NUS to Holland Road and back. Distance? Still calculating..(any kind souls out there who would care to help me? ^_^")

Pretty good weather today for a run today, and Yi Hui did her own run, probably 5km or more, using the Haw Par Villa (no defunct) route. Ran on Monday with her prior to Maths, and it was a relatively good run then. Decided that she should run her own speed and pace, and since Noel had time, he joined me for a run.

Pretty fast paced, and Noel's stamina is good too. And we even had the energy to talk during the run! Man...it's a great feeling. Time for more runs like this. I bet this will be one of my designated routes to run already...Next one, To Bukit Timah Road!

And when we ran, we smelt food, which sent our stomachs growling.

Talking about food, maybe it's time to eat HEALTHY food like *ahem* told us to. Yea, I reckoned the recent week since Lumbong I've been downing pretty much of junk food.

Saturday was biscuits, fries, breakfast bars and other junk for keeping myself awake throughout Cyclohunt.
Sunday was MacDonalds' Big Breakfast (cos they did not have the Sausage McMuffin Meal promo -_-")
Monday was Ice-cream, Apple Crumble, 100 Plus and Season's Lemon Tea for dinner (after run...OMG).
Tuesday was MacDonalds for lunch and chicken cutlet for dinner.
Wednesday was craving for...more ice-cream. In the end, I got myself a cuppa Slurpie (which I've not touched for ages).

I need HEALTHY food already...sighz.

Need help for my survey on music downloading! It's right....here.

And...that reminds me. Physics scores out here. oWn3d. 'Nuff said.

All the more, the need to study. The need to work hard...

It's soccer night today. Chelsea vs Liverpool. Forget about study...for now

Current Mood:

Die-ded Twice...

In 4 days.

Wow. Record.

Never felt so down ever. Geez.

Owned by Maths
Pwned by Physics
'Nuff said.

Time to move on and conquer.
Time to get sleep.
Time to concentrate.
Time to mug.











Runs? Anyone?

Current Mood: Stressed

Cyclohunt over!

*plonks onto chair*

Just had an overnight Cyclohunt event organised by NUS Rovers, simply fantastic, knowing that an event has ran pretty smoothly with little glitches. A time to bond with the other committee members too, and a time to have fun during the night. Different from camping, different from chalets, yet, the idea was almost the same.

To enjoy each other's company whilst on a project.

And this project, Cyclohunt 2005.

Great job by you guys, somehow, it made me feel like I've contributed less than some of you in terms of the entire running of the event. Something like an outsider, a bystander, and someone looking for things to do (in the end trying to become a photographer)

Nevertheless, the night was great and it was fun. Ran, played bridge, cycled, went up to the participants who had problems in the lorry...the list just goes on.

And I went down memory lane and a trail of thought again just today morning. Simply interesting, how a deck of cards could sometimes give so much meaning.

Now, for some sleep...

Current Mood: Sleepy

Current Music: Lin Jun Jie - Yi Qian Nian Yi Hou

Wet Wet Wet

That's the song to describe my feelings as I trekked up Lumbong, Kota Tinggi, Johore.

Number of times in the water...Uncountable.
Coldness of water...simply shiok!
Highest record of slips/falls per person, unmentionable and unforgettable.
Lumbong 20-21 Sep Trip, PRICELESS.
For everything else, there's NUS Rovers.

Day started off pretty well, with 5 comm members (Meena, Candice, Heng Hong, Safraz and myself) and Huan Liang and Peizhen gathered at Kranji MRT with 13 other participants raring to go. We reached Larkin Bus Terminal earlier than expected. Well, I would've preferred that in any case, since getting there earlier would mean we would start our trek slightly earlier, since I was unsure what would the speed of the people be like.

Asking the cab uncle for the weather conditions for the past 2 days, he said that there has been heavy rain for the previous 2 mornings already, and I was relieved.

I was wrong.

The initial part of the trek was slowed down with us having lost sight of 2 people at a turn in the plantation. Granted, the plantation is an easy way to get lost, and so would be rest of the trek itself.

After clearing the 1st waterfall with relative ease (and falling off a slippery rock, thereby making lacerations my right leg), we stopped for a rest. There was a distinct change in weather, and Candice and I took out our raincovers in anticipation for the rain.

It came, just as we were crossing the 'valley'.

And it was also a high water level for the 'valley'. In fact, it was up to my waist level already. The rain became heavier and we stopped at the 2nd waterfall to decide on our next course of action. Visibility had definitely dimmed, and it would not be adviseable to move forth for fear of the ability of the participants to continue effectively in the rain.

And we waited for half an hour or so, and the rain drops became smaller, and we decided to move on to do the river crossings ASAP. The ground was much more softer and slippery, and that slowed movement, especially the vertical climbing portions.

Still, we managed to reach the first river crossing from the 2nd waterfall en route to the 3rd. After a moment of deliberation of the fast moving water current and unsee-able ground, we managed to get all the people across the river, and reached the 3rd waterfall soon enough. By then, the rain had already stopped, and sunshine peeked through, for now.

When we reached the summit, the feeling and morale of everyone suddenly increased. Thoughts of food, and the pitching of tents, certainly kept everyone going. Alas, weather decided to play a trick on us, with rain and lightning coming after us shortly after our tents are up. Huddling together, the wind was simply making us feel cold, and the rain didn't help either. It seriously reminded me of my 5d 6n Recruit days in BMT. The cold. The wetness. The shivering. I decided to go around and check the tent, 'cos I had a feeling a rain this big would definitely cause the underside of the tent to collect water. So, I tried digging holes near the places were the water was starting to collect.

To my horror, the ground showed that the rushing of the water was going towards the tent. We quickly tried to build up a layer of sand to keep out more water from going to the underside of the tent (it would make the insides wet mah). At that moment, you are shivering from the cold wind and drenched state, and feeling like a bangla worker building something in the rain. Not funny, at all. But memorable? Yes definitely ;)

Soon, the rain subsided. (Yea...AFTER we've built it all up -_-") Started on Phase II: Project Remove-the-water-from-the-tent. It was a mini-flood in our 8-man tent. Not a pretty sight indeed.

Phase III begun soon after, with the setting up of our BBQ pit (finally!) and our food finally appeared in the open. By then, the other participants had already had their fill, and we have only just begun! It was around 9pm then, and the sky was dark and cloudy. Rumbling happened in the background, but soon faded away.

The night was great, with all the people sitting out there, eating, talking, playing (with those funny games of theirs lol). Basically, entertainment :)

Realised that the food brought up was simply too much, esp. with the presence of the BBQ pit. Imagine, bbq-ed chicken wings for dinner, with fresh vegetables and the standard staple of noodles. Irresistable! *craves for more*

The night soon quietened down, as the participants went to sleep, whilst we were still helping ourselves to the dessert (nata de coco, longan, pineapple, fruit cocktail) using an old-fashioned can-opener (oh yea, physics does not teach you how to use that!) and poking the fruits using satay sticks (force/area...hmmmm).

The next day was pretty okay, woke up a lil' groggy, possibly due to the lack of sleep. Plus, my head was wet, maybe due to my travel pillow (which was wet) or the ground of the tent. Either way, it wasn't about to stop my appetite for breakfast. Had a rather hearty breakfast, though I felt that the rest of the comm din seem to be interested in eating much.

Broke camp soon after, and made our way downwards. Was supposed to lead the way down, but I stationed myself along one of the obstacles, and Candice ended up leading, with no 2nd man behind her. Managed to catch up, but it sorta wasn't procedural already. OTOT, it seemed. Was in the middle mainly to help out with the participants on the way down, but after Samantha sprained herself, the line really grew too long.

In the end, we had 2 groups travelling, the faster (led by Candice, cos we needed to rush for the cabs) and the slower group (led by Safraz). Was the last man to help and pick up the end of the line, but we slowed down after the river crossing en route to the 2nd waterfall. Managed to get down there using another route (under the big tree trunk) which was muddy and offered lesser grip, in comparison with the route we went up by.

So, I managed to try another alternative route.

On the way down, the leeches struck. First Safraz, then me, then Olivier. Pretty minor for me and Safraz, but for Olivier he had it pretty hard. Bleeding non-stop, and it was actually(!) my first time looking at leeches along a trek in forested areas and water sources (including Singapore).

Time was running short, and the cabs were about to arrive, so Nasri and me went forward (or should I say, ran) to the entrance of the plantation to meet the cabs, so that they would not go off.

And it reminded me of NS again. Full Pack running. FBO running. Heh.

After the main group went off with Candice to Marrybrown in Kota Tinggi, Zhi Han and I waited for the second group at the plantation gate with 2 cabs, and the sky overhead became overcast. Rumbling could be heard in the background.

Definitely a onimous sign.

Luckily enough, the second group came out quickly enough, and we managed to get into the taxis just before the rain poured on us. Soon, we were back in Kota Tinggi, and linked up with the rest of the group.

Washed up and dried myself, soon it was time to take the bus and back to Larkin. A quick debrief, and most of the participants went home via 170, while 8 of us (Candice, Farah, Huan Liang, Nasri, Olivier, Peizhen, Zhi Han) went for a feast at Taman Sri Tebrau Hawkers Centre.

Funny thing: I was asked by a chinese man how to get up the waterfalls, and I said there's a route. He asked if it was easy, and whether there was a need for the guide, and I SOOOOO wanted to tell him that he can employ Rovers people as guides. Wahahaha...

This is a trip full of threes!
3 groups started off the trip (2 participant groups and comm group)
3 waterfalls to clear
3 leeches seen on 3 people
3 cabs left first
3 times it rained heavily
3 comm and 3 participants in the later group
3 slips by Nasri on the way down (okay, din mean to put this also...but....:P)
And yada yada yada....

Take care of yourself guys, especially those who were wet from the rain and subject to the torturous winds ;) And those who obtained injuries courtesy of this trip, rest well...

More revisions, tent washing, to do tomorrow -_-"

Farah & Me


Look at the bags!


Getting ready


Here we go!


Into the plantation...


All ready!


Deadfall along the way


First Waterfall


Crossing the river


Nasri showing the way


3rd Waterfall


3rd Waterfall...really nice!


BBQ-ing!


*growlz*


Zhi Han having nice marshmallow...


One thing you won't expect to see outfield: Umbrella


Rovers @ Lumbong!


Me & 3rd Waterfall


Picture Perfect!


We EVEN queue here. Definitely favourite pastime =X


Sugarcane vs Tiger Beer


Yummmmm....Seng!


Tucking into a hearty meal ;)


*growlz* x2


Satisfied! ^_^


Current Mood: Sore, Injured, Tired

Current Music: X-One - Wet Wet Wet

The Longest Yard!

Man, farnie movie of this year. Then again, I dun watch much movies recently, do I?

Irregardless of that, this is the movie to recommend ;)

Was initially in school today morning for a simple CTW project discussion with Hauwan and Mingyi. But, it RAINED. Luckily though, I was in an air-conditioned bus, so I was spared the torrential rain which suddenly hit Singapore.

So I managed to get off at YIH (luckily AGAIN) and made my way to MacDonald's to meet up with them. Discussion went smoothly, went through my stuff and whatever I had thought of.

Then, went to do some Rovers stuff regarding the application for the Cyclohunt permit. Apparently, the police require more detailed info, so there I was, trying to work out a new route for my side after the recce over the weekend. Managed to finish it off, and Tianqi helped me finish the North route. Sent the email to SGT Lee, to let him process the information. (He sounded like Lian Guo on the phone sia -_-")

After finishing up with some admin for my side, I proceeded to head down to Cathay CineLeisure to meet up with Velda for lunch. Yi Si joined us shortly after, and we went to watch "The Longest Yard".

It was simply a fantastic and hilarious movie. Man, this type of movie, must watch again and again one. Haha. And Velda claimed that she could sleep, couldn't in the end. (Must be me :P)

After the movie, it was walking around with both of them, talking, chatting. Pretty nice day to do some window shopping. Sighz. It has been some time since I spent my time with them. At least, it was a breath of fresh air. Away from university, for now. Not just Skadi people, or Fuego dudes, even my 01S09 peeps...

Sorry guys, unable to spend time with you all. Hopefully, we'll have more time to spend catching up. Miss ya loads...

Now, relegated to packing my stuff, I feel bored and sian. However, looking forward to the trip tomorrow...Hopefully, the scenery would be great ;)

Tomorrow...LUMBONG beckons.





1 month anniversary ;)

Current Mood: Busy

.:KO-ed:.

中秋节快乐！

Ahhh...Just woke up, groggy and all. Actually, not really. Haa. A lil blur 'cos for ONE, I do not take afternoon naps! (or at least, I force myself not to)

But, no choice, since I had zilch sleep the night before. Oh yea! Night cycling man. It was our bike recce for Cyclohunt, and I was taking on one of the routes to test out the length of it.

And boy, was it nice. Though, tiring.

Met up with Heng Hong and Shuang Hui at Bedok MRT at 6.45pm to take a ride down to ECP for the initial meet up, and I was late. (Now, it makes me wonder...why am I getting so un-punctual. Grr..Just ain't me -_-") Met up with Candice and Lianguo there, and Tianqi arrived shortly after. Noel was also there! At the Macs in ECP actually. Discussion of some details of the event took place, and after that we proceeded to get our bikes from the uncle.

And we set off at 9.50pm! w00t! Cycling under the bright moon, certainly took on a new meaning ;)

Was with Shuang Hui for the recce, and the initial stops were okay. In fact, reached our 4th stop pretty fast (within 3 hours!) and even had time for a quick meal and watching of some EPL (heeheehee....). And I met up with Noel at our pit-stop. Haha. And he managed to travel from Bukit Panjang and back! Sheesh. Cycling makes one feel so slow.

And I was thinking of relativity of the clock I have with me and the one at home. ARGH. Too much Physics!!!

As the night drew longer, it seemed like an endless ride and energy definitely waned (a bit). Haha. Even met up with Yi Si at his chalet to wish him Happy Birthday in advance. Couldn't make it earlier, so therefore, yupz.

Reached back ECP at around 0550hrs, and we were the 2nd team after Candice and Tianqi. Was looking at the constant flashes of lightning throughout the entire journey back, and I was telling Shuang Hui we should step up our speed, so as not to get caught in the rain.

And it rained! Geez. Heng Hong and Lianguo were left high and dry at one of their checkpoints. So we went to Mac (not my laptop o.O") to have some hot drink (Candice was like shivering from the cool/cold wind) and I proceeded to have my makan. Man, need to eat more

Luckily, their friend helped transport them and their bikes to ECP, so they were able to reach back and return the bikes. We proceeded home, and I almost KOed on the feeder bus. Heh.

Time to update also, while I am at it...

Running! Friday was a great day for a run with Huan Liang, Huiqin, Noel and Wanling. It was so cool, and it certainly refreshed me. I think, I'll not give up on running. Gives me hope, makes my personal problems go away (for the time being) and I can focus on being faster and better and conquering more.

In a way, it was a way for me to get over stuff which I have in my mind, think through more thoroughly, and it is a self-renewal process. In a way, actually.

So yup, then met Kossy at canoe polo! Haha. We thought she was at the track doing her 2.4km, but we misjudged. Went for a bath and dinner straight after that, and saw Ivy and Junjie at Clementi. Dinner was definitely great, and filling. Mwah~

Time to refocus my energies.
Time to reconsolidate, and rethink
Time to reconnitor myself
Time to regain energy (I'm talking too much crap -_-")

Just got over my crazy week. Was in hell, never in heaven. But at least, I'm back on Earth now, not flying around in Fantasy-land ;) Though the fall was hard, at least, I've friends to support me.

And, it's not cruelty, it's just that one will suffer for now, for a short period of time, instead of eternity ;) So, I want to have it back to normal, as friends who can talk and discuss and share. Not to be marginalised and feeling out in the cold, or facing a somewhat-cold attitude.

That's for my reflections...

Next, LUMBONG! Whee~~~!

Current Mood: In A Blur

Current Music: JJ - Yi Qian Nian Yi Hou

I thank you...

For you honesty in telling me the truth
For letting the pain hurt for now, and not forever
For letting me go, and not make me hold on to that thin line of hope
For keeping me as a friend, still, always

Sometimes, one wonders if honesty is all that good.
Sometimes, one wonders if luck plays a part.
Sometimes, we mistake attraction for chemistry.
Sometimes, we mistake closeness for a chance.

The shock is over
The tears have dried
The wound will remain (still)
But the soul...lives on...till the end of time

I'll still keep you as a close friend, and hopefully, u do too.

Wishing you, all the best. Cheers.






I'm alright ;) After a night of sleep, and lotsa work :)

Current Music: Rick Price - Heaven Knows

Life Goes On

I guess what Cpt Don told me just hours before, was actually right after all.

Life Goes On

Current Music: Kit Chan - Xin Tong

Recce...Done

*dies*

Oh yea...reached home roughly 1am today morning, was driving my father's car to the various destinations for the questions to set, as well as checking the distance. And no, I'm not going to be mr-nice-guy and reveal the checkpoints and questions to all of you here. Haha. But one thing I can say is:

Please warm up prior to the event. This is a safety reminder from the NUS Rovers Adventure Club. Thank you for your time, and have a pleasant 'trip'.

And I managed to grab roughly 5 hours of sleep, woke up pretty groggy and all. Packed my stuff, chatted to Henry (who thought that I did not sleep at all, which I rougly did so. haha) and left for school. Managed to get on a 151 bus (there were 2 in fact), and I messaged her.

A mistake.

Who messages early in the morning @ 7am?!?! I must be nuts to do that. Darned. That's the problem of technology. Once you send out the email/SMS, you cannot undo and prevent it from reaching the recipient. In fact, it reaches the person in a wink of the eye.

School was okay, and pretty subdued feeling for me. Lack of sleep, feeling stressed, feeling emotionally drained, having a load on my chest...oh well.

Managed to meet up with Grace, Guanyu and Weichuan for lunch today, which was good. A good 'ol S09 meeting :) Been some time since we had lunch together! And Junhong arrived later, from his hall presumably.

Running in school! More runners required! Haha...Time to arrange something, esp. with the mid-sem break coming. A look at my calendar revealed a tight schedule for this week, with CTW Assignment, Marketing Project, Rovers Night Bike Recce and training with Kops for the upcoming SCM.

And I need to get a new shoe. My current one seemed on the verge of dying already.

And, seems like you knew about it. So yup. Time to clear the air. Time to confess. Time to move on. Time to let the weight off my chest.

Is it wrong for me to drop a bombshell? I think so. Perhaps, time is required to ensure we know each other better; perhaps, time is required for us to understand ourselves.

What a day. Time to do my tutorials...sianz! Waiting for briefing of the participants of Lumbong now...so yea...Signing out.

Current Mood: Stressed

It's over...?

How to describe...a 12 hour non-stop day...

Had dinner with parents after my 1 hour afternooon nap the previous day, in preparation for the non-stop recce to be conducted in the evening. Dinner at Swensen's was nice, 'cuz they had the $26 discount thingy and therefore, I think I had a good and satisfactory meal.

After that, I joined Candice, Tianqi, Jorin and Henghong for the night recce at 9pm (was late -_-), and we targeted to cover the areas affected by the road closures due to AHM the next day - namely, Fort Road, Mountbatten Road, Stadium Blvd and the area around the Padang and Fullerton (Collyer Quay, Cecil St etc). Initially, the process was okay, going at a good speed and we were still high and fresh.

As night drew to a close and 11th Sep beckoned, the tired souls tried to rise up to the challenge of the night and continue with the search for possible clue areas after finishing up the West route. Alas, I failed to find enough decent checkpoints. Damn.

And my mind was wondering, my heart was screaming for some sleep, yet, I doubted I should ever do that. To say "I Quit" is a wrong in itself. Moreover, I think Tianqi had an even harder time as a driver. Try being one throughout the night for 8 hours straight.

And I know I had made a mistake. A mistake to join the AHM on the day after the recce, or rather, minutes after the recce.

A thought flashed through my mind. Which was more important? Running? Or Rovers? Sudden surge of 2 likings contradicting each other made me feel all the more worse.

And I think I felt distant, as AHM drew close. On one hand, I was trying to psyche myself for the daunting (but do-able) 21km, while trying to help out in the naming of the clues for the East route. I admit, I'm not good at such things, and I think I'll be better off playing. Maybe. Or maybe, I got the concept wrong. So someone, please tell me what did I do wrong. Please. It's my fault, I can feel it.

And Tianqi was very nice to drop me at the AHM starting point at 5.20am. Thanks dude. I really appreciate it, but I felt bad for not finishing the recce. Henghong and Jorin had to split the work out to cover me. My failure.

Maybe it's all my figment of imagination, or I'm just acting on adrenaline and plain sensitive at that time. I could not bring myself to say sorry and not recognising the possible pitfalls of the East Route.

Enough of that rambling I guess, since, I think you guys would get the point.

Back to the AHM thing, I was feeling really lethargic, and thoughts of dropping out of the run went through my mind. But I was thinking, "Should I?" Definitely thinking of someone, but I wish to complete, not because I paid, but because I felt that I should.

Rushing over to the gathering point for sgRunners, I realised all were ready and raring to go. And the sight of a white tee-shirt dude in sandals running to them certainly made them amused. Sigh. I was late, and it was 20 mins to the start of the race.

Went over to the toilet area to find cubicles for me to change, but there were none. Suddenly, I had an idea, and went straight down to the closed Esplanade carpark and did a quick "Superman".

Brother Kops helped me by passing the bag to the bag collection area, and I did a quick stretch to warm up my muscles. Not having enough sleep, certainly made me think twice about pushing for a PB this time round. I knew immediately I could not, not even with heaps of ice-cream waiting for me.

And the competitive runners went off without me knowing. Wow.

So, I was stuck in the non-competitive crowd with Kops and his friend, and I hoped to start slow, so as to see whether I was up to it. Not having any sleep prior to the run, certainly made me feel uneasy. But I just had to go. And off I went.

The first 3km was relatively easy and slow, since I decided not to push it and get in front of the looming pack. A bottleneck was created en route up the highway, and I reckoned we lost about 2 minutes during the walk-a-thon.

After that, met up with Yuan Ern, and both of us ran on till the ECP turning point.

Waterpoints till then were minimal, and lots of runners had covered the floor with water and styrofoam cups before us. Gee. Talk about environmentally friendliness. Did not manage to grab a drink at all the waterpoints, since it was often crowded by people. And demand exceeded supply.

Okay, so I managed to keep a relatively comfortable (but slow) pace of 10km in 1 hour, and I decided to push it, seeing that my body could take it. Yuan Ern decided to give it up, and continued at his own pace. I just went off, and met some Army friends (Wee Siong, Lawrence and Jason) on the way to the finishing mark.

Luckily, it was not too hot and sunny on the way back. I was briefly surprised, and it helped me. I could feel my head going giddy at times, and body shaking briefly. But still, I was pushing, and thinking of people, friends, and family. Flashes of her passed me by, but I think that was the work of the tired mind.

Anyway, managed to reach the ending point without much problems. No cramps, no stiches, nothing. Must be the food helping (i.e Blk 85 Bak Chor Mee). The gun time showed 2:13, but I doubted the accuracy for me, since I went off with a different group. Definitely lower, but I'll just wait for the results.

After the run, it was like a sudden loss of adrenaline. I bet I was running purely on a combination of adrenaline and thoughts of her. Messaged people after the run, but I guess she's asleep then.

Met up with some 6DSMBians, including CPT Darren and SSG Koh, and it was great meeting up with them. Time really flies.

And all who saw me said I became thinner. REALLY? Sighz.

Messaged Wanling also, since I knew she was taking part in the 12km run. She finished it. Yipee! Haha. Though I never met up with her today, cos she's with her friends.

After that, my body never crumpled, it just switched off. Mentally, I was drained, and I just collected my bag, took my goodie bag, and found the sgRunners people. Drowning myself in Gatorade, my body screamed for sleep.

Which is what I'll do now. ^_^

I've gotta thank Bro Kops for sending me home. I KO'ed all the way till the destination, yet he was awake. Many thanks, pal.

Time to think of homework after the snooze. Sighz. Life is so demanding, but I'm challenging it to the best of my ability.

Current Mood: Shacked Out

Current Music: S.E.N.S & Sun Yan Zi

Updates

Just thought I might give some updates and a summary of recent events, since I think my mind would be in a fresher frame of mind after an early morning run today.

1) Eups jie has left for Switzerland. Sigh. Time really flies, and I hope she takes care. Cya back in this little red dot soon jie ;)

2) I've joined Rovers, and I'm the Hon Financial Secretary. WOW. (*lol*) Life in Rovers is great, and I'm glad I've people who are nice to work with ^_^

3) I'm a proud owner of an iBook G4, souped up lately by Apple in the bid to freshen its line of products.

4) I've participated in 2 competitive runs so far this month, with a couple more to come, mainly: AHM and SCM.

5) I think school is like a vacuum cleaner. Really. I doubt any student would disqualify THIS statement.

6) I've just found my SingPass. (Yea, under that heap of old letters and flyers. sighz)

I listen to you with my mind
I do things for you with my heart
I hereby, hand you my soul
Forever, and ever


Thanks Weichuan, for your words. I guess it was true...after a night of thought.
Thanks Qingyi, maybe it's true, maybe it's not. We'll never know ;)

Current Music: BoA - Everything Needs Love

Just a Thought...

What defines "Friendship"? What defines "Love"?

I should begin on the premise that friendship cannot be forged without both parties liking each other, should it be looks, character or any other reasons.

Love, Like, Lust. The three Ls which deal with relationships.

It's a known fact that Like precedes a friendship, while Lust might make the Like go further on, and become a relationship. Then where does Love fit in?

It's such a grey area between the 3 Ls. In fact, I doubt there's a clear definition of them, except of the well-known fact that Lust is something 'evil'. Haha.

A quote which I remembered from my Army days was: Man's Looks + Woman's Looks = 100%. The basis of this statement by that person? Look on the streets and watch at the couples who pass you by. It's almost certain that a good-looking guy would end up with an average looking lady, or vice versa.

I've come to see a co-relation of that sort, but many times have I seen couples who defy this simple theory (let's call it the "I-Theory" for now). First, this theory assumes that looks is the predominant factor in a guy choosing a girl (or vice versa); Second, it presumes that other factors do not even get a whiff in a relationship (which is so damn wrong).

Come to think of it, it depends on the person, really. To me, I'd prefer to have someone who I can talk to and relate to. Not necessarily someone cutesy and cuddly (lol!), but someone who's able to "click" with me.

And talking about this, Shuang Hui was telling me that if I were to want to find a girl, I should open my eyes big big (maybe using toothpicks?) and look at the ladies, having 3 or more trips per semester would definitely increase my chances on finding the "right" girl.

Or maybe she's there already? Somewhere...

Or just, I'm pretty blur what my true feelings are for the person(s). I've not really thought much into it, and I guess I'm hesitant when it comes to a relationship. It's not just a trek into the unknown, but you wonder whether she will be able to accept you if you've made the first move in confessing your true feelings for her.

Moreover, what is the minimum amount of time to express your feelings for a girl? Is there a set limit? I myself doubt it, and I can't seem to find an opportune moment to state it. Maybe, a fear of rejection. Maybe, it's just that the person is too nice to you, and you misinterpret her actions to you as that of liking you. And the latter makes the situation worse. Worst come to worst, a friendship that was will just break down.

Oh well, and Shuang Hui, if u're reading this...don't start anything...HAHA.

Current Mood: In Thought

Current Music: Guang Liang - Tong Hua

Booth Day!

Today was the start of our Rovers booth days, in order to promote our upcoming event Cyclohunt, as well as the Lumbong trip and Diving courses available (definitely cheaper than that given by the Diving Sub-Club. Haha!) Learnt new things today, everyday.

And I guess I must be damn blur to mix up on the orders today. Argh. Lack of sleep? Maybe.

Went for a run with Eugene yesterday, from NUS to Science to South Buona Vista Road, then down to Holland Road and Clementi Road, then looping behind SP's Dover Road for additional mileage, and hitting back to NUS. The total distance was unknown to us, but definitely more than 12km. Eugene was freaking fast, and I reckoned our pace was like that of a 10km Road Race pacing.

Pressurised to improve on myself further, considering that I'm too lean to be true.

Talking about pressure, school really sucks. Especially when you enter into a tutorial room with other students already asking the tutor on questions which are not in the tutorial!

Pressurised by peers to work harder. Slog? Maybe...

But I guess the only thing which kept me sane was someone? Hmmm...I'm not too sure, but Rovers definitely made me sane. Haha. Finding people who could click. And laughing is a relief to me.

More importantly, it's the friendship that counts. Cutting out flyers yesterday evening wasn't great, with stomachs growling. And I met Noel, who was from the 22nd and 24th Rovers Comm! He's a real nice guy to talk to, maybe due to his profession...?

Went for a late dinner with Candice, Jorin and Noel at Clementi, and saw Weichuan and Huijun also. Mugging buddies, or so they said. Not really in the mood to pursue, haha.

Am a little tired, and I realise that many around me are too. Except for the muggers. They don't really deserve to be pitied 'cos they mugged. HAHA.

To you guys out there, who're sick, down with cough or flue, here's advice: Take care, 'cos your health is most dear to you. With good health, you can do what your heart and mind yearns to do...Physical sickness can be recovered in a short time, but if it's mental, it's all up to you...

Time to grab some snooze...

Current Music: Jay Chou - An Jing

t.i.r.e.d

Today was the Mizuno "Heat" Wave Run, as can be seen by the lack of shade and the sun baring on our backs throughout the run.

In fact, I was running facing the sun in the first 5km.

I wasn't really feeling that good today, there was a sense of uneasiness within me that I would blunder and not do a good run, not building upon my NBRR just a week back. Maybe it was the lack of sleep, or maybe the lack of training, which I had missed on Friday due to the rain.

Reached Kovan Hub's MacDonalds very early, at 6.10am, and registered for the run immediately, since the queue was short. Waited for the rest of the sgRunners people, and met up with new faces (as usual!). Oh and I wasn't the youngest runner anymore. There were 2 even younger people (both 19!) who were damn good runners. Sigh. I old liaoz...*lol* The guy is in Ngee Ann Poly, while the lady is in NUS Arts Faculty.

Took some time to intro, meanwhile pysching myself up for the entire event. However, I just did not feel into it...

Didn't even attempt to try to go to the front to start. In fact, I figured that I had spent like 2 minutes walking since the gun started. A mad rush to the front loop, in fact.

It was a hot, sunny day, and my body seemed to be unable to respond to my need for speed. Relax, I told myself. Did a comfortable pace, but pushing it higher as I passed the 2.5km mark. In fact, I was surprised it was even 2.5km already. 5km should be within sight soon.

But I was wrong. Soooo WRONG.

It seemed like a never-ending journey along (Old) Tampines Road. Moreover, there was a lack of uphills and even shade! The run grew mundane, and the only thing which kept me going probably was chasing after someone, cutting in and out.

Ended up I finished the race WITHOUT knowing my time, which was really bad organisation, since almost every run has at least a final clock showing the time you reach back!

And the severe lack of water, was really poor logistics on their side. Which running event would last without water? Luckily, it was just a 10km run, not a 21km or more. If not, I'll certainly not be here typing this blog entry already.

I roughly gauged my timing to be around 50 mins or so, probably faster, probably slower. No real gauge since I had no watch on me. Prolly would get a HRM soon, need to save cash. Or a bike, and that's worse.

Met up with the rest of the sgRunners at the end point, took pictures, relaxed and awaited for the start of the Lucky Draw Contest. As usual, nobody won. After that, we left for makan at the kopitiam, and I went home after that, to collect my AHM Race Pack at Bukit Merah with my parents.

It was raining! What a sharp contrast to barely 2 hours ago. Freakin hot one moment, Freakin wet the next. Best described: Singapore's freaky weather.

After collection of my AHM Race Pack (with another Dri-Fit tshirt!), we headed to Queensway for lunch. My parents and brother went to have lunch at IKEA, whilst I zipped to Queensway to take a look at the shoes which I intended to buy. In fact, I shortlisted 3:

1) Asics DS Trainer X (I want IX!!! *sob*)
2) Mizuno Wave Creation 6
3) Mizuno Aero Wave (It's a racer, prolly less use of it?)

Looking at the above 3 options, guess I should go with the Asics DS Trainer, retails at $140, hoping to get a cheaper price when taz goes down to have a look. Hopefully, can get it at $120. Might consider the Mizuno Wave Creation 6 too, take it on trail running, or at least as a backup shoe.

Who wants Mizuno 20% discount, Adidas 20% discount and New Balance 40% discount, let me know!

Current Mood: Tired