It's been a long time since I made an entry and some of you (Yes...... You!) have been 'urging' me to update LoL. It's been a week and it's not that nothing happened in the past week, just that I don't update. The previous incident is a misunderstanding and I need to thank some of you for your help; Yinghui, Andrew and Patsy. However it doesn't mean everything is fine. I still haven't succeeded and pressing on. The days ahead should be busy as Yaoxing will be overseas, with the deadline looming on and my studies and other stuff.

Andrew and I went to work on last Friday, it's a dinner hosting the IMF, World Bank Meeting delegates from Bank of America. It was the first time Andrew was doing outdoor catering and it's not really a difficult one but it's quite an experience. I spent the weekend resting at home and doing minimal.

Speaking Softly Into The Air

Nothing much today. I went in the afternoon to Bugis to pick up the jersey for the Inter-CSC Netball Team. Next, I went over to the CC to pass the invoice and went to meet up Jingkai and Yip Kai. Then we shot some hoops and went to have dinner. Calvin joined us and later on, the three of them accompanied me to get something from my 'sister' living nearby. Calvin is such a 'Hongster'. We went to CC Mac for a drink and split ways. Have to get up early next day for the Inter-CSC Netball Competition.

I finally finished the book 'Angels & Demons' by Dan Brown. Eugene lent it to me sometime back but I was reluctant to finish the book as it was very interesting and I didn't want to finish so soon and be deprived of such entertaining novels. Splendid novels are hard to find and reading habits are harder to fulfill. A lot of interesting theories and twists and I suggest you people may want to give it a read.



I felt emptier as the days went by. My situation has deteriorated so much that I wondered how many steps I have taken aback. I am now in no man's island. I feel like being stationed in the middle of a wide stretch of grassland and I was alone. I am not aware of my bearings and I don't know how to walk out. Maybe there is no exit. Maybe.

Today's Matchday. The opponent was Beng Hiang Restaurant. Bad Omen. I met up with Daniel over at his place and went to Singapore Basketball Centre (SBC) with him, Alex and Calvin. We did our warm up and the match began. Beng Hiang was swift and quick in their passing of the ball. And they have a good touch beyond the three point line. What is equally awesome is their mentality and match composure. We have to learn from that. In the end we lost by 41. Quite a big gap but we really have done our best. Tough luck. I went back to Tampines to have supper with Guangyu, Daniel and Calvin then I made my way home. Next match: VS Eng Tat Hornets, next Wed at SBC. Another headache.

After making deliveries, we bought breakfast and headed over to my place. I bathed first and ate my breakfast while Andrew surfed the Internet after showering. ( He still has the energy to surf the Internet ...... ) We then slept for the whole day and I was almost late for the match. We then got ready and met up with the rest. Today is matchday for my Constituency Sports Club (CSC) which I am managing. The opponent was Kaki Bukit CSC. We reached Delta Sports Hall in time for the match. We only had 6 players for the match so we just had to do whatever we could. In the end we lost the match as we don't have enough players but there is a side note to the match. A player of the Kaki Bukit CSC was injured as one of my player clashed with him. I guessed he scraped his scalp and he was bleeding profusely. we then helped him to a corner while Andrew attended to him as he had received his First-Aider certification before his trip to Penang. We then stayed to wait for the ambulance.
We then went to catch the train back; the players had gone back first. Andrew went back home while I took the train back to Pasir Ris and got some food first before heading home.


Something To Share

While on the train back, I saw on the newspaper that Steve Irwin had died. I was so shocked by the news. A dampening end to a day.

Here's the news :

Steve Irwin, better known as 'Crocodile Hunter' died on 4th September 2006. The highly popular Australian television personality and conservationist was stung through the heart by the poisoned tail barb of a stingray while on a diving trip. He was filming a television segment shortly after 11am (AEST) in 2 metres of water at Batt Reef, about 32 nautical miles offshore from Port Douglas for a series called 'Ocean's Deadliest'. He was 44.
The crew members aboard the boat, Croc One called emergency services in the nearest city, Cairns, and administered Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) while awaiting a rescue helicopter. Medical staff pronounced him dead later.

Steve Irwin shot to international stardom when his television program, 'Crocodile Hunter' was first broadcast in Australia in 1992 and later picked up by the Discovery network. His amazed shout of "Crikey!" when faced with a huge crocodile, poisonous snake or menacing-looking spider - which he would invariably then go on to manhandle - helped to transform him into an Australian icon around the world.

He leaves behind his wife, Terri Raines, their daughter, Bindi Sue, eight and Bob, two, who will be turning three in December.

Below is a brief history of his life ;

22 Feb. 1962 - Stephen Robert Irwin is born near Melbourne.

1991 - Irwin takes over the reptile park from his father, Australia Zoo.

1991 - Irwin marries Terri Raines and footages from their honeymoon becomes the episode of 'The Crocodile Hunter'

1992 - 'The Crocodile Hunter' is picked up by the Discovery network.

2001 - Irwin makes a cameo in the movie 'Dr. DoLittle 2'.

2002 - Irwin releases his first feature film , 'The Crocodile Hunter'

Oct. 2003 - Prime Minister John Howard invites Irwin to lunch with President Bush in Canberra.

Jan. 2004 - Irwin feeds a snapping crocodile while holding his one-month old son, Bob, causing an uproar.

Jun. 2004 - Irwin was investigated for a possible breach of Australian wildlife laws when he was alleged to clown around with whales and penguins while filming a document in Antarctica. An Australian Environment Department investigation recommended no action be taken against him.

4 Sept. 2006 - Irwin is fatally stabbed in the chest by a stingray barb while filming a television segment on Australia's Great Barrier Reef.

Steve Robert Irwin1962 - 2006


REST IN PEACESIRFOR YOU DIED DOING WHAT YOU LOVED BESTWORKING WITH NATURE

(Happenings on 3 September 2006)

I met with Yinghui to study at TECC Mac. I went up to the office to get the pass to the Reading Room so we could study in a more quiet place. I bumped onto Kelvin on the way and agreed to meet him back at the Reading Room later on. We went into the Reading Room and got some work then. Later Kelvin wanted to get some dinner and Yinghui and I followed. I saw some basketball friends and went to play a game or two. Kelvin went back first while Yinghui was kind enough to accompany me. By the time I finished, it was in the late evening and I treated Yinghui to a drink and a chicken pie. ( Thanks for accompanying me for so long ) Yinghui then accompanied me to my home while I got a change of clothes before we went to meet Stephanie, Andrew, Patsy, Yongzhi and Wei Ling (SP Leo Club President) They are coming back by coach from their trip to Penang.
On the cab, we chatted about some stuff and I hope that it will help Yinghui in a way or another. We met up with them at Golden Mile Complex and walked to Lavendar MRT Station. Patsy's beau is waiting there for her. While Patsy and her beau, Yongzhi and Wei Ling went westbound, we took the train to Bedok. Yinghui left first as she has tuition early next morning. ( Thanks again, Yinghui ) The three of us then went to have supper. Stephanie ate a bit as she is not feeling well. Andrew and I had only a few bites too. Andrew went to get some porridge and medicine and we saw Stephanie home first before making deliveries.
We then went to play mahjong over at Alex's before we made deliveries again.

That's for today.

Stayed at home the whole day. I went out in the evening to meet Xiaoying for dinner as she has some matters to talk to me. She really outshone me; she was late. We needed to wait a long time for the minced meat noodles so we had a chat while waiting. We talked about many matters and it's a secret. SShhh...... After that I went to meet up with Alex. We had a mahjong game with Xiao Bai and Alan. I have to wait for him and when he came, he was limping. Apparently he had sprained his leg. LoL We had the mahjong game and we were so loud, cracking jokes and laughing all the way. It was fun. At around 5 a.m. Xiao Bai sent us home and that concludes the day.

Stephanie, Andrew, Patsy and the rest are coming back tomorrow. Yuppie.

A normal day; Again. I just stayed at home and lazed. Andrew and co. was in Malaysia and nothing much was up so I could have a mini break in between. I took some time in the afternoon to change the blogskin of Jingkai's blog and some adjustments. I didn't change much as I only knew the basics. I added in a song, the greeting message which was the lyrics of a song and some other minor changes. Hope he likes the new blogskin. I went out to meet Yinghui in the evening and we went to attend to some matters at Changkat CC. Yinghui was teasing me along the way, saying that I am not used to Andrew not coming and stay over at my place on Friday nights (So lame) LoL. As the matter dragged on, Yinghui was late, too for the meeting. (So Sorry) Nothing much happened during the meeting as I could only make it for the later part. As usual, we went for supper; Yinghui, Yingxian, Bernice, Yao Xing, Michael and myself. We teased and laughed during the supper. They actually put 'mua chee' in my food. Duh ...... I guess Yinghui should be very used to Milo after all this while LoL

Michael and I sent Bernice home first. On the way we saw Cassandra and teased her a while. When we reached the void deck of Bernice's block, she thought we were fooling around by pressing the lift buttons and not letting her take the lift. But alas ...... the lift was spolit LoL so Bernice took the other one. After Michael took the bus home, I walked home.

It has only been days but it felt like months ...... Let's hope things will pass by soon.

I stayed at home earlier in the day. I arranged to meet Xiaoying at around late evening. Andrew, together with Patsy, Yongzhi and SP Leo Club Presdent was going to Penang this evening, taking the 9 p.m. coach from Golden Mile Complex. I planned to give him a surprise. I met my match today; she was late for an hour and 15 minutes. Bravo. We then shopped for some biscuits and stuff. It's meant for Andrew and co. to eat on the coach. In the end I bought Pringles and some bread from BreadTalk. I then shopped for some medicine to let Andrew pass it to Stephanie.
We took a cab down to Golden Mile Complex. Andrew was shocked to see us and I passed him the stuff. We took some pictures and chatted a while before they got on the coach again. Later Xiaoying and I went to stroll around in Golden Mile Complex. LoL we went to take a look at the Thai Supermarket and the so-called ' Thai Coffeeshop ' . We went back to Bedok for a late dinner and I asked Yinghui along, who was at Downtown East chalet. Along the way to meet Yinghui, Xiaoying went crazy and became a wrecko. I was so stunned and felt so helpless. There was this saying; If you can't beat them, join them! So I went crazy with her and fooled around.

We waited for Yinghui at a sheltered stage and we went for supper. I was poking fun at Yinghui all this while. Xiaoying and I sent her home first before I sent Xiaoying home. When we reached her block, we had a long chat and it was fun. After the chat, I made my way home.

The day was rather fun. Piu Piu ! ! !


STRAWBERRY ! ! !