POL-ITE 2009

POL-ITE 2009 finally came to an end yesterday afternoon.
It was a race i'll never forget.
From weeks of training till the very day.
There were so many complications in between; struggles in communication, training attitude.
But we made it yesterday.
How much we all wanted to win for ourselves and the team.
I really thank God for the very day.
The weather was fantabulous although slight drizzles could be frightening.
There is just so much that I have to say..
just a simple blog entry is not going to be enough.
I'm just very very very very very very (x) infinite times grateful.


I'm so proud of all of us :D
The efforts each of us put in to contribute to the team and achieving what we all wanted since last year. It finally came true. And I'm really very very very thankful for this cup (*:

GOOD JOB GIRLS! :*D


Hereby, I want to thank Partner Joyce for being there all the way for me. Ever since our very first partnership for NWCC up till the very day of POL-ITE, she has never once stopped pushing me. How she pushed me during every gym/water training and making the effort to meet up for extra trainings. She will never blame me, and instead blame herself for the mistake. Encouraging me to push harder and reminding me to sit up for the last burst. I can never be more thankful for a partner like her who made me want to strive so hard on our K2 and pushing me further to give a try on my K1. Not forgetting the card from her the day before our race :D

I also want to thank my K4 crew for being really nice. Pushing me all the way when I felt like I'm dying along the 500m.

Thanks to all juniors for being really very helpful that day, carrying boats day in day out (: It is very much appreciated.

Of course, without my team, this race is not even possible. The unity that I saw on the POL-ITE day was incredible and I hope this will continue in the TEAM.

Definitely cannot miss out on COACH! for giving me so much faith in my K1 race and constantly ask me not to be nervous (:

Many thanks to all the seniors who came down to support and giving all the last minute encouragement which really helped!


There is one person whom I have to thank for the support all the way from the start till the end.
He is none other than Benjamin Chew (:
He has been there to motivate me all the way when I'm really down.
He may not know what happened during trainings but he will always be there to lend a shoulder for me to cry on and make me laugh at the end of it.
His encouragement is overwhelming.
Many times it's his commitment and love for this sport and his team which made me want to push harder for what I want as well.
Thank you B! (:


last but not least,
THANK GOD for all that He has given to me.
facing what I always thought i cannot handle.
He has shown me that my actions will follow my beliefs,
and nothing is impossible with Him.
Give thanks always, no matter what is the outcome.
Because He has His plans for all of us.

till next time>>

seriously, nobody on this earth can be trusted. Not even you! Dammit.
And now i'll have to close up to another person.

Now, focus.
You forced me to want it even more.
Thanks for your motivation.
I really needed it.

facing the giants

my actions will follow my beliefs.
I know we can do it, and we will do it.
And i'll praise God no matter good or bad, happy or disappointed.
'cos i know He Loves me.

the beat is killing me

I want to hide in a cave )':

my urge

i have an urge to say something.
____ __ _____.

yes.. 'cos this is not the first time.
and going on with it will only make things look dumb.
just look at it. we're back into the cycle again? for what? creating more entertainment to life?
since i've already mastered the skill of absorbing in, and extinguishing it right in me,
ha! i don't really need this kind of entertainment.
i see no point in doing anything. UNLESS, it can be SOLVED FOREVER. Which is impossible? agree?
yes.

so, ________ _______.
;D

it's time

Picture 1: look at the frictionless sole. Never mind, still can tahan..

Picture 2: aiya, cannot tahan already ):

I miss this pair of shoes mann.
Not adidas, not nike. Just a fairly cheap pink pair of reebok that endured 4 years with me.
10km and 42km standard chartered marathons, campus road run, nike human race, uncountable number of runs during training, gym visits, and cheer pracs (when i was still in sec 4).
Rain or shine, it has been there; ever since my first marathon.
And last monday (9/11/2009 so happen also my sis's bday) it left me forever.
Kind of miss the tight grip on my feet although the base is already so so flat. That is how faithful this pair of shoes has served me.
Yesterday, it's no longer serving me. But i'll definitely remember it forever even though it is just a pair of unattractive shoe.
)*:



alrights, there are just more things to focus on than to grieve over my pink reebok.
P&ID - enough to make me faint literally. The helmets are just not very friendly.
& more reports to come
& my last intensive week before POL-ITE comes.
no time to lose. Last semester to work really hard for, POL-ITE to chiong for.
and i will always remember that Partner is just right there to push me, till we get what we deserve.
Not forgetting B who will say, "must study, you promise me one" and "aiya, just giao only".
It helps a lot to me cos i know B working very hard too.


Today's rowing with the girls were nice (:
OTOT rocks plus we were very disciplined (:
I like, i like! :D


God will make tomorrow better although today is already good enough (:

till next time>>

not just a wednesday

Happy 17th month :D
i described this month as the roller coaster ride.
Numerous ups and downs, but that's what makes life so exciting isn't it?
Going down may be a whole lot of fear and we might cry and scream our lungs out then but once it's over, here comes the peace and relieve. We'll then start to ponder on how we manage to get over that whole ride downwards before we go up to the peak and start another fearful ride.
It's just a ride that i'll never get bored of and it gets more and more addictive because every single time, it gives a brand new experience.
(:


Depressed over training. Partner lend me her listening ears, encouraged me and sum it up with a great big hug :DD
Then accompanied me for another few more sets for training.

B fetched me from school and send me to lsr for training. He had to drive me back to yishun 'cos i have to bring my paddle back. Had dinner and home (:
I know, I'm such a fortunate girl!
:D

So fortunate that im becoming really lazy, acting like a princess and getting late for every 8am lesson -.-
Kays, better head to bed soon before i miss safety lecture for the 3rd time. TSK!


Till next time>>

bugslife

i've been having many encounters with creepy crawlies :/
eeek.
and i just saw a dried dead rat on my way out to meet Benjamin.
oh! i think i saw a monitor lizard at lsr while i was rowing ):

Today's rowing is still not good enough especially when partner's not around ):
felt kind of lonely to do K1 all the way and when i'm very unstable still ):
but the other girls were really nice to accompany me and save me when i stupidly capsized while getting ready at the starting line -.-

had char siew rice with egg for lunch :9
then off i go home to nap all the way until B end training.
Met him in the end. hahah.. plan failed again.


Tomorrow will be the round ubin race!
I'm not racing but partner is and most of my juniors and some of the seniors.
Can't make it down to support them but I do hope that you all will do well!
especially the juniors as this is their first race!
all the way everyone!! :D
Go NYP GO!

till next time>>

no joke

my laptop blackout-ed last night and i try to on it today but it still doesn't work. Oh well.. I knew this day will come. Just look at the way it is being used.

But..

Thank God my phone has wifi :D

Wanted to blog and try icy tower on facebook but seems like i can't already. Kay, i know this is a sign to tell me to sleep instead.

Till next time>>