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joined the "Run NUS!" again.. in which this time unfortunately ended in naught.. again.. i seem to meet very poor luck regarding this event..

in 2007, the flag off got delayed by almost 2 hours probably due to the organizers glitch.. although the run was completed.. but immediately afterwards it started to rain cats and dogs and i was stranded in the middle of Kent Ridge Park for more than an hour.. entertaining myself by chewing on the box of cereals given in the goodie bag..

in 2008, i unfortunately had to miss out on this event because of my In-Camp Training schedule.. having a 8 day field exercise from Monday to Monday.. which coincidentally drags over the Sunday that RunNUS 2008 was planned..

and in this year 2009.. the later flag offs for NUS men was called off due to the thunderstorm.. well.. at least i did not get drenched in the rain as i was happily waiting at the track and field grandstands.. and of course it gave me the extra time to write this meaningless blog entry.. ahah..

somehow i joined a team.. mostly consisting of students from my department.. to participate in this sports day futsal competition in campus.. we did not do too bad as we qualified for the finals quite easily but only just lost out in the semi-finals against a highly physical korean team.. quite disappointed.. though not because of losing but because i thought we could have done better.. anyway.. can not really blame anyone as the team was organized impromptu and thus our teamwork and understanding was not optimal..

overall.. it was a good games weekend.. and i got to know a few faces.. this was also the first time i took part in competitive soccer so it was definitely a great experience.. will be looking forward to the next soccer competition to play..

these are some photos taken by the sports day organizers.. my team is the one in pink (eww..) on the first day and white (whew..) on the second day..

received a VIP invitation from my final year student LL who topped the course.. went to attend his convocation ceremony last night.. so proud of him.. it was only just a year ago when i was supposed to walk the stage (though i didn't attend).. and now i watch a junior walking through the same road.. how fast one year seems to pass.. anyways.. it felt awkward sitting at the front.. i think this is probably the first and the last time i will ever get front row seats at a commencement..

Sat, 18^th Aug 2007

so i joined the "Run NUS!" event held at Kent Ridge Park (KRP) on a saturday morning.. have not visited KRP before so was really interested in participating to have a look.. this also served as warm-up for the Army Half Marathon on the next sunday.. the competitive run consists of a 10 km route..

i got up early in my lab and had actually wanted to jog my way to Kent Ridge park from the Faculty of Science.. but lucky me.. met a guy who asked the way to KRP for the run.. and he offered to take me there together on cab got a free ride for that..

anyway.. we ended up on the wrong side of the hill and had to cross the ridge to reach the carnival.. thought i was late but turned out that the organizers pushed back all the scheduled timings by half an hour.. so i ended up waiting for about an hour before my flag off..

wasn't feeling good for the run today.. and i was tiring fast only just 1 km into the run.. but i perservered and kept my pace.. was content as long as i didn't end up as the last of my group.. the road was tough.. full of undulating slopes and road junctions.. the entry to KRP was the most challenging consisting of a very steep road.. the road was no longer than 100 m but the climb was over 4 storeys high by my approximation.. and after that was a 200 m mad dash to the finishing line.. it always feels good to complete a long run.. no prizes but the sense of accomplishment always makes it worthwhile..

back at the carnival.. the skies were already dark.. so i hurriedly redeemed my gift pack and started on my way back to my lab.. alas i had only climbed up to the top of the hill on my way out when rain started to pour.. so i took shelter at the nearest public washroom.. was trapped in the middle of the park for about half an hour.. but at least the view there was great.. it was facing south towards the Pasir Panjang wharf with a clear view of the sea and skyline.. the dark clouds could be seen rushing from the seas inland eventually turning the entire skies into a deep grey.. i did not bring my phone otherwise i would have recorded the beautiful scene of the storm..

i liked the rain.. but not liking to get wet.. had no choice but to pass my time chomping on the instant cereals and drinking newater that was available in my gift pack.. eventually some of the race organizers came up with umbrellas and i was offered one so that i could make my way up further to catch the shuttle bus service which brings us back to NUS Sports & Recreation Centre.. by the time i returned to my lab.. my shoes and socks were soaked like a wet sponge.. wondered how i made it through all this alone without feeling depressed which i believe most people would.. i was actually in quite high spirits at the end of this.. if only every day was spent like this so simple and carefree.. challenges without commitment.. that would be my life..

oh well.. registered today at the university as a student again..
yes yes.. a student once again.. still feel like a kid in a man's body?

nearly lost my student card in the matric fair.. whew..
hope things only get better..

i lent my jacket to LS today and it smells nice.. at least for today..
it was worth the freeze..

my exam results will be released in one and a half hours time.. nearly forgot about it.. keep my fingers crossed and continue praying.. hope i achieve my target.. so too to all my friends

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