Going KL in 2 days. Was looking forward to it earlier but now not that much. Had to stay at KL for over 10 days. Other than umpiring everyday, donno what can we do. Hope we get time to walk around.

Umpiring today was not very good. My knees ache so badly it affect my runs. Was late on positioning most of the time. Must improve tomorrow.

Went night cycling with some friends last weekend. Cycled pretty slowly I hardly break any sweat. But still was quite tiring. From 10 plus till 7 plus in the morning.

The other day few weeks ago my schools took part in a carnival nort zone schools organise. Hougang Sec and Rosyth both was there. Although they didn't make it to 2nd round, they had fun. It was great seeing them had fun playing games together and playing court game after the carnival.

National League. So far so good for Ace. Had fun on most games. But don't get to play last game cause at KL. Zeal didn't do well. Mainly because don't have defenders in the team. And also some absent players. Hope they do well for their last game. Alpha did quite alright. Winning 2, lost 2, and a walkover. Umpiring for me was alright too doing div 1 and 2 games.

The post is so random. Anyway, just hope things at KL for coming days are good.

Had a jog last night to KNC and back. Was struggling a bit and it took longer than expected. After reaching KNC, I help umpired a friendly game before jogging back. The whole thing was pretty tiring. Still feeling the aches and sores now. But this will not stop me. Next up, 'East Coast Park'. On the way to KLP today, I saw a naked man near stadium. Something must be wrong with him. Anyway, I went to watch a movie before going KNC for duty as umpire coach for the day. Night at the museum 2. Not as good as expected though. Umpire coaching was ok. Couldn't really help to look at all 3 courts at one time. And most of them are not so experienced too. Haiz... And I've been hearing comments from coaches about umpiring recently. The usuals! Comments from coaches are never good. As an umpire coach now, I feel that it's part of my responsibility when umpires are not umpiring to standard. But what to do?

Do you know what is 'goldfish breathing'?

I was experiencing it today umpiring Opens vs 21s game. I was breathing so hard I can't close my mouth. Lucky it only happens at the 6th quarter, which is the last. Feel so weak umpiring their game. Think I should start doing some strengthing for my sprints and side steps. Push off was a bit slow too.

Long time didn't blog.

Very unlucky today. Lost my bag at KNC. Everything was inside. My umpire whistles, first aid kit, phone, mp3, wallet, money, sunglass,... Total up 500+ cash and 600+ in property. Was pretty sad about it but now, not anymore.

My mum came to Singapore today. Not at home now but instead at a buddhist camp with her friend. Anyway, I never get to see her cause was at KNC whole day for my club's training camp. She made some dumplings for me and my sis. It's so nice. I'm so happy she made them. And she've also brought some dried food over for me from home :) Hope I get to see her after camp, before she go home.

Past few weeks was busy. Rosyth lost their crucial game by 3 goals in the second round. With it, losing their chance of going Nationals. I was pretty disappointed.

NSL umpiring in the semi and prelim final was exciting. Both games were very close. I was waiting for assignment to get into final but till friday night finally know that I'm not even the reserve umpire. Yet again disappointed after so much effort into it. Well! Just have to face the fact and come back stronger.

Hmm... Club stuffs are... Maybe shouldn't talk about it. I appreciate the friends I have in the club.

Work. Slowing down in May and June. Will have to umpire more to earn more income. What can I do if I don't coach?

Had my first basketball training this year today. It was really killing. Almost have muscle cramp. And few of my teamates did. The team had started training last month every sunday and tuesday. Because of NSL, I've been missing training till now. I really miss playing basketball, and tonight was really fun. Although my shots was like so bad and passes like every where. Anyway, I'm looking forward to wednesday's friendly game. Suppose to go beep test that night but I'm going to skip it. Haha!

Good news, my Rosyth seniors got into second round. And the grouping was so so lucky. Hope the girls can play well and get into nationals. First game of second round tomorrow. Must win!

Sad :-(
Bad mood

It has been busy for the past few weeks. Had to wake up early in the morning everyday.

The primary school zonal had started. Coral had lost their first two games. Rosyth juniors have a win and a lost. Last game to play tomorrow for the first round. But not likely to go to second round. Rosyth seniors had a close game last friday. Down by two goals after the first quarter. Draw at half time and down by one after third. Lucky manage to win by four goals in the end. Two more games to go. Must win the game tomorrow.

Didn't have much improvements on my NSL umpiring this week. Many details to work on. Vision, Position, Terminology, Voice, Presentation...

Result for my poly application will be out tomorrow. I really don't know weather should I go back to study. I'll leave it to fate.

How long...

I'm still Ouching!!! with every steps I make now. Blisters, please heal before sunday.

Contiki beach netball last week was fun. But a bit dissapointed with the unlucky lost my team had. It's all destined to end this way I think. Other than the lost, I've also brought home blisters. All 3 of them on the same foot. The big one is almost as big as my thumb. Painful to the max...

I'm loosing passion coaching lately. My Hougang B girls only manage to win a match. The C girls lost all their matches with single digit score. My Coral pri is so not ready for the coming zonal. And Rosyth still have so many things to tidy up on their game. The only thing I enjoy is coaching Kidznet. It's fun playing with p3 kids. But sometime it's hard to keep 30 of them organise and in order.

NSL started 2 weeks ago. The first game I did wasn't up to my expection. Abit too tense. Second game was worst. Couldn't get my timing. Hope this weekend is a better one.

I'm an uncle now. My brother's wife gave birth to a baby boy earlier this week. When can I see my nephew?

My Hougang girls cried after their game yesterday. I'm really heart broken. I felt that I've disappoint her more than her own disappointment. I've failed to get them ready for the tournament. I've failed to keep the team together. Many quited near the tournament. I've failed so so much. What can I do? The damage is there. One more training before the last game. What should I do? How?

Wednesday morning was another disappointment. My Coral girls played against their seniors and was totally lost in the game. They don't even know what they need to do at all. What happened??? Only a few more weeks to their tournament and they play like this. Ahhrrr...

Training today was alot better with a different approach. At least they've shown me that they can play and know what they need to do on court. Hope they don't forget it.

Sling HD Netball Super League 2009
Date: 28 February - 25 April 2009
Venue: Jurong East Sports & Recreation Centre





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