29th Sept 2007, 610pm
I’m now in TimesSquare Starbucks KL killing time. Bought eleven o’clock coach ticket just now to go back to Singapore. Think will be reaching around five in the morning. Was walking around in SungaiWang, then BktBintang and was a little regret buying coach ticket for such late timing. Anyway, got myself a movie ticket for seven twenty watching 881 cause didn’t get to watch in Singapore. The movie here cost eleven ringgit. Expensive isn’t it? Then went Sony Style to buy a new pair of ‘peanut’. The old Samsung one I have is a bit spoil with loose wire. No sound from the left sometime.

Last night went Setapak to visit my bro’s gf’s friend. Then had supper at WangsaMaju. Long time didn’t come to this place. A popular hangout place for TARssians. It does bring back some memories.

Dragged myself up this morning. Went to my cousin’s place at Ampang to visit my aunt. My mum’s second brother’s wife. My cousin’s son was so cute. Only one and a half years old, but able to run around and so playful. It’s fun playing with him.

Then head to SungaiLong to visit my grandpa’s brother ‘lauSaZek’ in the afternoon. We had lunch together before my uncle sent me to Puduraya to buy ticket and then SungaiWang. My bro, his gf, and mum parted with me after the lunch. Laptop low batt now. Update later.

28th Sept 2007, 1045pm
Didn’t drive today. Was really tired and can’t concentrate at all. Thanks bro for driving the whole day today! Reached uncle’s place at Kepong around twelve plus. Youngest brother of my mum. Other uncles, aunties, and cousins were there too. Some I recognise, and some I don’t. Especially cousins, very different from my memory. We got to have deserts together with uncles, aunts and cousins for tea before we head for next destination.

Went to my mum’s aunt’s place at Gombak after that. Let’s call her granny. I call granny ‘sa kim po’ in hokkien and she was so happy we visited her today.

Left around seven and meet my cousin for dinner. She is actually my ‘kai’ sister.

Then finally settle at my aunt’s place. My dad’s sis. Not a foreign place to me cause I came here every weekend when I was studying at ShahAlam last time.

The journey today was not totally smooth. We were a little lost from place to place. But still, we managed to find our bearings in the end.

Hope things will be great tomorrow before I return to Singapore on Sunday.

28th Sept 2007, 250am
Going KL tomorrow with mum, bro and his gf. After that will be going back to Singapore from KL on Saturday. I volunteered to drive tomorrow cause bro is going to drive the journey back and I’m not with them. But we are going to start our journey at six in the morning later. Hehe! Only three hours of sleep.

Managed to talk to mum today. Was trying to have a good heart to heart talk but I think I failed. Is the generation gap that wide? I was trying to approach in different ways but I think I wasn’t successful. What I need is a little bit of concern. I really hope that mum will call me in future. A few words are more than enough.

Dad asked me: ‘gou chien yong ma?’ after knowing I’m leaving tomorrow.
I answered: ‘wo hai you’.
It was really nice to hear that. I was actually very happy to hear that.

26th Sept 2007, 7pm
Went to the bank to activate my account today. The last time I used it was more than four years ago. Deposited some money and then was asked to withdraw money to activate it so then can apply for ATM card.

After that went to the dentist. The nurse managed to find my record card and I was twenty one the last time I visited the clinic. Filled my tooth and did plague cleaning as well. The whole procedure only took like ten minutes. I think Dr Leh is the fastest dentist in the world. For peoples terrified of dentist, this is a good clinic to go. Haha!! My jaw was not even sore of opening wide during the procedure. Can imagine how fast isn’t it?

25th Sept 2007, 130am
It’s mid autumn festival tomorrow. Went ‘garden’ with my bro and his gf just now. There were lots of kids and peoples there playing with lanterns and candles. Fire flies like candles are all around the park and we lit some ourselves too. It was nice!

Yesterday we went Pacific shopping centre at Butterworth. I bought a few books. And after that, we went to eat some LokLok. Haha!!! Had been eating well this few days. WanTanMee, Cendol, CharKeuyTiao, JauWaMee, BangChiangKuey, and mum cooked TuKa today. YumYum!!!

22nd Sept 2007, 11pm.
After over seven hundred kilometres and hours on the road, I’m finally home. Eight months I was away this time. Not a lot changes here. There’s a new bathroom in my old room, and I’ve also just try out the massage chair my dad bought. Fabulous!!!

21st Sept 2007, 730pm
Wasn’t able to sleep well last night. Foreign bad, ac room, flat pillow, and no bolster. End up not really have energy to work today.

Anyway, we manage to get eighty percent of the work done today. Haha! Will quickly finish things up tomorrow and Yay! Can go home after that.

Can’t wait to have dinner now, I’m starving.

20th Sept 2007, 8.20pm
Wooow. Took cad so many times today. Cost me more than sixty dollars $$$. Woke up at one plus and after lunch, took cab to Woodlands checkpoint cause was carrying lots of stuffs. But then can’t get out of Singapore cause don’t have special pass. F***!!! Had to go MOM to get it cause my boss didn’t print it out for me when he cancel my work permit. Cab to MOM, got the pass then cab back to Woodlands. Took me more than an hour to get it done. Then finally, I’m at JB. Took cab again to meet my bro and dad at where they are working. Only manage to get about one third of the things done today. Hopefully can finish the job by Saturday. Chao! Going to shower and then dinner.

Going home tomorrow. Think I’ll pack my stuff tomorrow morning then. Damn tired now.

Had squash with Eric before friendly at NYP today. It’s nice to know a little more about squash with Eric’s guidance.

Then waited till almost eight to have enough people to start netball. Had to play all the way cause only have seven players. Shooting was pretty bad for me today. Misses a number of shots. Then ankle ache from last night affects me a lot. Every time I landed on my left is an ouch!! Not just that, my hip is starting to have problem too. I thought its muscle last night but actually it’s my hip bone. From ankle to knee, and now getting to my hip. I see it coming but didn’t expect to be so soon. One word, I’m old. Anyway, today’s game is quite fun though NYP is missing most of their main player.

Went out for supper with Jack and Weide after coming home from the game. It was nice having their company.

Might not be blogging until I’m back from Malaysia a few weeks later. Will be blogging about the trip then.

Ouch! Shoulder knee ankle aches…

Spilt my drink on laptop last night. Heng it’s not spoilt. But the keyboard is a bit sticky now. Haiz…

Took out the pierce ear ring last night and can’t put it back. So went to pierce two more today. This time have to wait two weeks before taking it out. Haha! Birthday present for myself.

Went NUS to play netball just now. Fun.

Wow!!! Another year has gone. Time is passing so fast and it's my birthday again.

Some photos from the carnival.
Hougang Sec
Zenith
Saboing Pam
The other 2 birthday peeps that kena sabo
Me

Steph eating

Ah Zhen

The naughty ones

Woke up late again today. Took cab to TP. Cab trice today. Shouldn’t be taking cab so often. $$$

Didn’t umpire very well today. Complains… Ahrrrr… Umpires don’t get good credit for doing a good job anyway. I’m used to it.

Yay!!! It’s finally over. Overall, it’s a job well done Zenithians.

Celebrated Pam’s birthday after the whole thing. The executioners did a good job with the sabo. Haha!!! Who mention my birthday har??? Got water boomed myself too. Sharks!!!

Went hung out a while with few of the Zenithians before home for dinner. I’m so tired.

Steph and AhZhen played well today. JiaYou!!! Sorry girls. Didn’t manage to guide you all for the games cause busy umpiring. I really hope you all can improve by gaining more game experience. Next phase of training after exam is crucial. It’ll be very tough, but you will feel the difference when you play games after that. Loosing now doesn’t mean you are not good. It just means that you’ll need to train harder and concentrate more during trainings. You’ll find me being loso talking and shouting a lot then.

Woke up a little late and took cab to school for coaching. Rain abit during training then the girls need to go for DB. Bought a printer before heading home.

Hmmm... Don't feel good after today's traning. Don't seems to get what I wanted. Think I should put in more effort planning a good programme.

Ok. Big day tomorrow. First ever Zenith carnival. Hope everything turns out great and peoples joining have a fun experience.

It's great to see Anqi doing fine today. Have a speedy recovery.

Went with the girls for the visit and Vinnci was doing her chem questions. I did some with her but have some conflicting answer. Lets see who's right.

What a day!!!

Went to meet a long long friend for lunch today. My classmate during secondary school. Ten years we didn’t see each other. Able to catch up a bit before head to coaching.

Then during game, my girl dislocated her knee. I was really so shock. It wasn’t a hard fall. But she fell in an awkward position and her body weight forced her knee went out of socket. We dare not move her and waited for the ambulance. It took a while for the ambulance to come, and the paramedic sent her off to the hospital. It must be very painful, but she never cried and shouted at all.

Anqi, stay strong. Need you to be stronger during the recovery stage.

Then went to eat and head to TP for club training. Did sit&reach and agility run before court game. Then, meeting for Sunday’s carnival before ending the day.

Happy Birthday Tina.

Talked to my brother on the phone last night. Will be going back Malaysia on the twentieth September to help my dad and bro at JB before going home together. And then the next week will visit my relatives with mum and bro to send invitation for my bro’s wedding. Yay! Get to go KL, and lots of other places. Looks like a fun and fruitful trip.

Went office to settle some stuff yesterday. I’m not working anymore. Haha!!
Then went NUS to play some netball. It was fun.

Nothing to do today. So boring.

Angry angry angry!!!

I don’t want to be, but I’m just angry. I know It will happen but still, I’m angry over it.

There’s no good for being nice.

Ok. Everyone is different. Everyone’s thinking of responsibilities is different. KS, you can’t expect people to think like you.

Now, it’s my problem again. Hate it. I just hate it.

Didn't get to run for training in the morning cause of the rain. Heng ar! Used the hall for training. It was quite ok. Then went ToaPayoh to catch 5 Nations. Northern Ireland beat Sri Lanka to get Third.

Singapore is the 5 Nations Netball Cup Champion!!!

Well done!!! Next stop, World Champ.
JiaYou Singapore

And, happy birthday Claria!

Singapore won again today. Tomorrow is the big day. Go Singapore Go!!

Had to wake up so early tomorrow for coaching. Run run run... Beat me girls!!!

Sri Lanka beat Northern Ireland today. And Singapore win too. Well done Singapore!!! Gotta fight harder on Saturday. T&T will surely be better geared for the game.

KS. Wake up!!! Stop being so lazy. Work harder for what you want.

Ahhhhrrrrr......

Can't sleep now. Shouldn't have had that coffee and pepsi when watching 5 nations just now.

So hungry. Only had a muffin and two donuts tonight. Lazy to cook instant noodle now.

Ok. 5 nations, now will see who can go into the final. T&T is confirm. I support Singapore. But will have to see how Sri Lanka play against Northern Ireland tomorrow. If SL win, and SG lose to T&T tomorrow. Friday will be a crucial game for SG to fight it out.

Was thinking alot just now. All about netball. I think I'm really crazy over it. Umpiring, coaching, playing. All are different roles but it's fun to tackle each role to perform better. I love this game.

I really feel for her. Train so hard but didn't get to play. It must be tough to get over it.

Then again. There are people that don't train hard but still want to play.

Girls, you know who i'm talking about. Train hard, focus, and concentrate during training ok. You know I don't scold people. But knows your limit.

Singapore won again today. Break for Singapore tomorrow. Thursday will be a tough fight.

It was a boring day at work. So many things to do. Will be so busy tomorrow too.

Don't feel like sleeping yet now. Hmmmm...

Went to watch 5 nations just now. Exciting!!

Yay!! Singapore beat Canada. First quarter was down by two goals but manage to get into momentum to beat them in the end. Close game.

Then Trinidad & Tobago against Sri Lanka. It was an eye opener. T&T players were really fast and physical. How they hold their space. How their one and a half passes. It’s amazing!

Raining whole day today! Makes me so lazy to work. Two more weeks. Counting down to be freeman.

Coach?

I was thinking just now.
Am I a lousy coach?
What sort of image do I carry when I’m coaching?
Hmm… Maybe I should ask someone that seen me coach before and see what I can do to improve this.
I know my knowledge of the game is still quite limited.
I’m trying to improve.
I watch games and try to analyse it.
I watch trainings and try to pick up useful tips.
I know there are many more things I can do to gain knowledge of the game and apply it on trainings.
But it takes time.
It’s a process to grow.
Attempt and failure.
Just keep on trying.
I’ll succeed one day.
Just don’t be afraid of failing.

Didn’t go basketball today, instead I went Bedok for netball. Played GD for three quarters. Why am I so slow? Damn knee. I should be retiring soon. In a bad condition now. Ankles are also aching. Kao!!!

It was raining when I left. Cycled in the rain to East Coast and then home. How I envy the rain…

5 nations starting tomorrow. Yay! Next week will be an exciting week.

Coaching today wasn’t really what I intended it to be. But anyway, still manage to get some things done. Still at basics. So behind time actually. Only five more months to zonal next year. So many things need to be done still. Don’t really have time to repeat what I’ve thought.

Girls please remember what I’m teaching and try not to miss training. All the skills are important components to play a good game.

Don’t give up!
I’m not going to give up on you all!
Jia You!!

Lunch at TaoPayoh today. LeeFanNanKee Chiken rice. Nice!!! But abit ex to spend ten dollars for lunch though.

After work cycled to Bedok. Long time didn't cycle. The journey was tough. It was usually pretty easy but today feels like hell. My stamina has really gone down so much.

After training cycled to East Coast. I love the place.

Yay!! Saturday tomorrow. Coaching!!