Not very lucky today. But it was a good day :)

Woke up in the afternoon cause no coaching in the morning. Then I wanted to transfer songs from the CDs I bought to mp3 player but can't. Since when mp3 got write protected? Can't delete the existing songs for the new ones. Sucks! Nevermind, I saved the songs in my phone instead.

Then it was cloudy. Training had to be done indoor at the hall. Wanted to have the 8 rounds run with the girls but now can't. Lightning alert! Had to share hall with badminton, and dance. So little space. Only 1 badminton court for 20 over girls. Did alot of different passes with the girls. And in the middle of it somehow my tumbler was hit by the ball and handle came off. Lucky it wasn't broken. Then after a while one of the girl was hit by the ball while she was drinking and my clipboard was there. Nothing happened to her but all the paper on my clipboard was wet. Lucky it was only plain water. We carried on training at the netball court after lightning alert was off. Didn't do any team drills and no time for court game too. Told the girls what they need to concentrate on for friendly game tomorrow before ended the training.

Head to KNC after coaching. Bought some donuts during bus transfer cause was really hungry. Games at KNC was fun. Played WA, then GK and C. Someone bought a 'donno what it's called', a sketeboard with 2 board front and back and only 2 wheels. I was trying it the whole night. Fall down on my back, lying flat on the floor once. It's not easy. The furthest I skate on it was only 2 meters. Whole night trying to balance on it gives me sore ankles. Ouch! Must try it again next time. Have to move further!

Hello!

Was busy these few days. Actually have time to blog but just don't feels like it.

The weekend was awesome! ANL round 5 at Toa Payoh Sports Hall. I think I was spoiled to be given 3 games to umpire. BeeLing didn't even get to finish her 1 game. It must be very sad for her. Game cancellation and knee injury.

Learnt alot from Chris Burton. She made me think alot about my umpiring. How it can be done and 'Why'. Very different from many umpire coaches previously. I think I'm slowly understanding how I can step up to the next level.

A Big Thank You to Chris Burton!

Going Perth in 2 weeks. Gotta get fitter.

I should be sleeping but I'm not. Physically I'm really tired. Mentally still can't sleep. Tell me why please!!!

Ouch!!! Knees ache..... Got blister somemore. Everytime I wear that shoe. Next time I'm gonna wear double layer of sox. Did some umpiring today. Thank you Chris for arranging. I really need the run before this weekend's ANL. I'm trying not to think too much about it. The more I think, the more I feels that I'm not ready. Ahhrrrr..... Help!!! From the umpiring today, I have lots to work on. Concentration was the biggest thing I lack tonight. One link to the other. Affected my timing of runs, then vision, after that timing of vision and the chain reaction repeats. How can I maintain focus? Hmmm..... Mental preparation?

Ok. Netballuxion was great! Went down on Saturday to help umpire for few hours. It was fun! Doing for only two hours. But those poor umpires that did for the whole day... I have to give them credit. You guys were great! Amazing! Can you imagine umpiring from 8am to 9pm? And some of them did it for 2 days. Sorry didn't help you guys on Sunday. Was playing and also wasn't feeling very well.

Remember I was sick? Then Saturday when I woke up still not feeling very well. Worst thing I fear happened. Headache finds me. Ahhrrr... Then on Sunday I have it too. Today also... Hope it goes away tomorrow.

Ok. Back to Netballuxion. One of the team didn't come. So, we had a walkover game. Then there's a strong team in our group that we drew with. Nigel's team. Saw them when we reach but didn't know Nigel was playing with them. We still manage to top our grouping cause the last game we played in the first round we scored 17-0. All because of the organiser. Cause they were saying we need to win by more than 5 goals to top the group. Then during the game we played super fast I think the oponent was shocked too. It was good that we top the group cause runners up from the other group was easier to play with. Sadly, Nigel's team lost in the semi by one goal didn't get to play them in the final. Final wasn't very tough. Was expecting Nigel's team but I think it was a good thing to my team not having to play them again.

I love the day. The company was good. From breakfast till dinner together. Games, shopping, cracking jokes, making fun of one another...

I better sleep now. I'm sure to struggle waking up tomorrow.

Hi...

I'm sick today. Woke up with an itchy throat, runny nose and sore eyes. Lucky not very serious. No fever, no headache. Stayed home all day. Boring!!! Another home alone day tomorrow.

Yesterday was busy. Morning had Kidznet coaching. It's fun and a little bit frustrating. The class have thirty plus pupils and there's about twenty boys. All the boys was with me and the girls with my colleague for the session. The boys are 'boys'... Runs around all the time, never stand still, shouting at one another, very competative during games... But still, they have their lovely side. In the middle of the game, a bunch of them was looking at the sky pointing. I was shock of what they did for a moment. There's nothing at the sky but clouds. Exactly, they were pointing at the clouds saying it's like this and like that... They are so full of imagination. When was the last time you look at the sky? Seeing clouds shapping into different animals and stuffs?

Went home for a nap before coaching again. I have a new player. Tall, have lots of potential as a defender. I'm confident the team will be pretty strong next year. I just need more time training them. From the looks of the schedule, there's only like twice training in a month.

Went for a jog before training with the opens at night. Jog for only half an hour but was struggling so much. ANL is next weekend... I have to get my fitness up.

Went to watch 'Up' after the morning coaching yesterday. In 3D!!! But cost $10 dollars. It was pretty nice. Funny, touching, story was good too.

After that went coaching. Was about 10 minutes late when I reach school. I was surprised only 4 turn up for training. We didn't do much. Played a few rounds of shooting games. Had a long break. Then did passes and played half court before end training.

Bought a new basketball after coaching. It's suppose to be a grip surface basketball but it feels very sticky instead. Weird!!! Anyway, played some basketball before netball at NUS. Was so so tired after that.

Woke up late this morning. Spent almost $20 for cab. I really shouldn't. Must wake up early in the future. Hmmm... Did my alarm clock beep me? Can't recall...

Game today was quite alright. Hougang was having their first game for home and away league. To some of the sec one, it's their first league game. Looking forward to the rest of the games and see how much the girls can improve. JiaYou!!!

Do you believe in miracle?

Saw the news today?
A child fallen from nine storey and survived.
Another borned dead and return to life.

Saturday morning on the way to Penang with mum.
The last time I took ferry to Penang was about 10 years ago.
Can't remember exactly when but I think around there.
In the picture, the ferry I'm on was leaving Butterworth and the other was docking.


View of George Town Penang from Ferry.


Docking.


Went to my sister's new appartment after that.
It's on the top floor with Penang Bridge view from balcony.
Will be even nicer at night.

The appartment was still empty.
Need some renovation and paint job before moving in.
After that, we did some furniture and lighting shopping for the appartment.


Dinner time with whole family.
Except mum. She stayed at Penang for her Buddist camp.
All of us have different drinks as you can see from the picture.
Make a guess, which one is mine?


Sunday afternoon before leaving home. The cactus in front my home got flowers. Can you see them?


On the way to Penang Airport.


The widening work on Penang bridge is almost done. Traffic was alot smoother now.

This trip home was good. Manage to see mum, spend time with her when we traveled to Penang together. Seeing my cute nephew Jeff. At 5 months old now he's starting to use his hands and learning to roll over from lying in his back. Had a great dinner with dad, bro and sis. Which only happen once or twice a year. And replaced my atm card and ic that was stolen on Mayday. It was a fruitfull trip overall. And going home was very easy, with only one hour flight and forty minutes drive home from airport. Wish I can go home more often if I have the time and money.

Hi. It has been so long...
Made some changes to the blog. Like it? Alot brighter hah... Wanted some difference from the previous.

I've always wanted to blog but just didn't happen. Things during the day, thoughts, feelings, and some others... Most of the time I got myself to the laptop, feelings had faded. Don't feel like typing anymore.

Happy Birthday Singapore!!!
Just came back from hometown today. AirAsia changed abit from today's experience. Their service had improved a little. Announcement made by the crew was pretty impressive too. Ate alot these few days at home. Mum cooked many good food. Yummy!!!

Was thinking alot about what I should do lately. I definately love the work I do now but it really can't be a long term job. Wasn't able to have any savings with the little pay. Thinking of further study too. Will really look into it. Hope I can change my life a bit. It's time to have some changes.

I've took some pictures when I was home. Will post them next time.