Mr. TT

Training for a higher purpose.

2011-01-16T14:50:00.000-08:00

I'm sitting in my father's cab, on the way to have breakfast now. After which, I'll be going to SAFTI MI for my Officer Cadet Course.

Two months in BMT flew past just like that. I enjoyed my time in Tekong with my buddies and commanders. It was a heck of a memorable experience.

Now, I'm embarking on a brand new phase of life. For the next 12months I'll be an Officer Cadet Trainee in the Officer Cadet School.

Some of you may not know, I've signed on as a Navy Combat Officer, and I'll be bonded for the next 5years with the Navy. I'm hoping very much that I'll be able to enjoy my time in there. In any case, I will not regret my choice in signing on.

Thanks to all who've supported me with my decision. I may need you guys to continue supporting me for at least the next 12months as it won't be an easy journey. Thanks once again.

New Phase Of Life

2010-11-08T06:28:00.000-08:00

and so Mr. TT's hopping on to a new phase of life, of a Singaporean male.

I'll be enlisting into National Service tomorrow. 0845hrs, BMTC School 4. while many are worried, I'm trying to keep calm, and not think so much. I'm more excited than worried actually.

keeping my positive will help me with the 1year 10months I'm going to spend as a soldier. thus I'll go in with a positive mindset, and think it's just a camp that's really really long. shit's definitely going to happen, but I'll enjoy as much as possible.

I'm going to miss stuff when I'm in there. because of the 2-week(plus plus) confinement, I have to stop Dragon Boat for around 3 weeks. which sucks, really, because DB's my life. I'm going to miss some people, some VERY important people. but hey, time's going to fly and I'll be out in no time. so the 'missing's going to be short-lived.

and to end off. I hope to achieve the goals I've set for myself for NS.

till the next time I blog, see you guys around.

HOT

2010-10-16T09:18:00.000-07:00

After you spend the day under the hot sun, your body gets burnt and it will probably feel hot for the rest of the day. Then when you think the night will be cooling, and it doesn't, the feeling just sucks.

Always on my mind

2010-09-09T10:28:00.000-07:00

I can't help it. I just can't let go, can't move on, can't forget, can't stop thinking of you.

I don't know what to do now.

Can we please go back to what we were before? Please?

Singapore Youth Olympic Games(SYOG), 2010

2010-08-25T03:47:00.000-07:00

I've been helping out behind the scenes at the Singapore Sports School(SSS) for the SYOG since before the event started. It is the last day of competition at the SSS, and I've enjoyed my time here for the past two weeks or so.

Though most of the days I spent at the SSS were taxing, due to the shifting of equipments and etc, I enjoyed them because I got to meet amazing friends, athletes and the best thing was the experience I had.

I really wish to have the opportunity to be part of another major sporting event. Thank you SYOG for the excellent experience.

21st

2010-08-20T16:56:00.000-07:00

So my 21st birthday was on Monday, 16th August. I had one "celebration" and ZERO presents. So much for 21st being a big deal.

The "celebration" was done together with only 2 other people, Mai and Lynnette. Despite the small number, and literally small size(hehe), I still enjoyed my time with them at NYNY. Thank you ladies!

Told you birthdays weren't a big deal.

Wishlist

2010-08-12T12:38:00.000-07:00

My 21st birthday is just around the corner. I never expect presents every year but I always have wishlists.

Materialistic wishes (in no particular order):

Car
Van
Braca Dragon Boat Paddle
iPhone 4
F1 2010 (PS3 game)
F1 2010 Singapore GP Walkabout Raceday Tickets
Roadbike
Polo Tee
Adidas Running Shoes
TimBuk2 Bag (Small Sized)
Camera Lens
Casio G-Shock Watch

The Strive For Perfection

2010-08-10T08:15:00.000-07:00

If I have to do this alone, then I shall.

Down

2010-08-07T00:10:00.000-07:00

This is probably the only place I can speak my mind with the least people knowing.

I've came from one of my high points of my life, into one of my lowest.

Simply said, things are not going my way.

I'm having problems with my friends.
I'm having problems maintaining what I do best, paddling.

It may seem like a really really short list but that's about the whole of my life, Dragon Boat and friends. My family's something I'm not too worries about because I know I can get help from my parents, or my mum at least.

See, my 21st birthday is coming and many have asked why I didn't hold a party. Trust me, 21st birthdays are really big deals. My usual answers would be that I don't have many friends around. Holding a party would only make it look worst and even if there's a hundred guests, most would go like "HAPPY BIRTHDAY TERENCE!" and then 'munch munch munch' then "BYE! THANKS AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY AGAIN!" I'm guilty of that too when I go to birthday parties, so I know.

Friends are really easy to find, but true friends aren't. Sadly, I'm probably still in search of that. At times maybe I thought "yea, he/ she will be like my true friend and will be there for me". Well I would say I'm wrong most of the time. Sad fact of life.

Then comes Dragon Boat, an integral part of my life. I would say my morale and confidence have been hit after being 'benched' for the CCWC 2000m race. Since then, I felt like crap and have been trying to push myself more to achieve a 'higher level of paddling', so to speak. Today's training just hit me once again as I realise the tough climb up the ladder. I thought I had a certain standard, but I was wrong.

I'm utterly disappointed in myself and I can only pray that I can stay strong and passionate to the sport. I actually, for the first time in a VERY long while, felt like quitting.

I don't have people I can talk to about such stuff, so I'm typing everything down here. I'm not expecting replies or advices of any sorts also.

I can only depend on God and myself to get myself out of this.

Club Crew World Championships 2010, Macau

2010-08-04T09:21:00.000-07:00

went up to Macau for the 7th CCWC, where the strongest dragon boat clubs meet up and compete with each other for the title of World Champions.

SAFSA participated in the U23 category, facing 3 teams from Canada and 1 team each from Macau and Hong Kong. these opponents, though unheard of in Singapore, were no push overs as they tried time and time again to beat SAFSA. successfully, we managed to secure not only podium standings for all events, which are 2000m, 200m and 500m, but 1st placing for everything.

i'm proud to have paddled for SAFSA in the 200m and 500m races. it was an honour to be with such a strong team with such dedicated and passionate paddlers.

the end of CCWC marks my first 2 Golds with SAFSA.

SDBF 2010

2010-07-11T07:52:00.000-07:00

my very first race for SAFSA. high expectations, rather high confidence.

our greatest nemesis were Mountbatten. we knew it would be a tough fight. but we thought we could retain the title. despite the effort, desire, we failed to secure a Gold, and had to settle for Silver.

are we really lesser than them? does having that many Nteam paddlers make a difference? why is it a club team overseas beat intimidating, results producing national teams then? we were good, but they were better.

this feeling sucks. i'll remember it, take it, and shove it up my next opponent's ass.

I will not settle for a Silver. the next SDBF, WATCH OUT.

Once Again

2010-06-25T05:44:00.000-07:00

I've realised after the dream I had last night, that I haven't move on.

I miss you. =[

stop

2010-06-21T20:30:00.000-07:00

let love find you, not the other way round.

Shooting stars

2010-06-06T10:04:00.000-07:00

If I could really wish upon a star, you would be what I would wish for.

What do you do when..

2010-06-03T19:23:00.000-07:00

.. You love someone you're not supposed to?

.. You can't let go of that person?

.. That person's happy/ happier somewhere else?

It's not that I haven't tried hard enough, but you just keep popping back again and again.

Sigh.

FTs winning: to be proud, or not to be.

2010-06-01T19:13:00.000-07:00

Now, recently the Singapore Table Tennis team beat China to win some World Championships. This has caused a spark among S'poreans because the people who won are 'imports' from China.

The problems many locals are having about this win is that at the end of the day, it's still China vs China.

Feng Tianwei, who made a surprising comeback to take the game right under the nose of China's World number 4, despite being raised here in the Lion City, is still not recognised by many S'poreans as a local.

Yes, I agree Singapore has brought in countless Foreign Talents(FTs) into the sporting scene and most of the trophies gotten from major competitions in recent years were from the FTs. But has it ever occured to S'poreans that it is due to their incompetence that the FTs are representing the Nation instead of locals? I'm not saying that local athletes are useless. In fact, every athlete from every corner of the world has the ability to surpass world champions.

Perhaps some S'poreans are worried that the team selection was biased, and that the once Chinese Nationals were selected due to their nationality. I do not work in or for the Singapore Table Tennis Association (STTA), thus I cannot comment on that. But if STTA is able to come out and share how athletes are chosen, then at least one worry is striked out.

In my opinion, coaches will only send the best players of a team to compete. Thus, if the local Table Tennis players can outskill the abilities of the FTs, then they would be the ones representing the Nation.

Doing a general comparison, the FTs train harder and are more determined to improve. Simply said, they've got a higher work rate. This is shown not only in sports, but also in classrooms, as some would realise. The attitude that the FTs are showing is something local athletes should look to possess. Perhaps some already do, but just do not have the talent to outshine the FTs.

Local athletes should use 'imported' players as sparring partners and look to beat them, part of Singapore Sports Council's purpose of coming up with the Foreign Talent Scheme. The citizens of the Republic should stop complaining about how FTs are taking over in all aspects. They must know that world is cruel, and so is reality. If you're the weaker link, then you will get taken off the charts and someone stronger will take over.

Still the same

2010-05-31T01:22:00.000-07:00

After so long, it's still you I'm thinking of everyday without fail. I've tried to let go, but failed. It's really really hard for me. Sigh.

I really wanna hear you call me 'boy' again. =\

RPDB

2010-03-29T09:24:00.000-07:00

i just finished my final race with RPDB on Sunday. MR 500 was really a blast. i was really disappointed that we didn't beat NTU for the Tertiary gold on Saturday(my very last chance to do so). but on Sunday, we managed to clinch third position for the Men's Open Grand Final, beating all other teams except the National Team and, yes, NTU. though we still lost to NTU, by an even closer margin than the day before, i was really contented because everyone achieved the team's common goal and put up a really good fight.

i would like to thank the team for the excellent ride on the boat for the Men's Grand Final and also for all their efforts in making the results possible. without each and everyone of you, none of that could have happened. continue to train hard, because the longer you stay in 'hell', the faster you'll reach 'heaven' to reap the benefits.

i also hereby express my gratitude to JD for his guidance to the team. a soft-spoken and humble coach that has brought the team to even greater heights, continuing the legacy Steve and himself created for the team since the start of RPDB.

i wish the team all the best. in future, we won't be teammates, but opponents. i still want to see the team rise, but i guarantee you, i will train even harder from now to beat you guys if we ever meet on the race course. no hard feelings though. =]

i leave you all with a few quotes that may help in motivating yourselves to train harder:

"success comes only if there's HARDWORK and SHEER DETERMINATION"

"one's attitude determines two possible results, SUCCESS or FAILURE"

"you CONSERVE, you LOSE"

Finished

2010-03-25T07:43:00.000-07:00

everything's gone and nothing will ever be the same again.

"don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened"

easier said than done, but i'll have to try.

Thoughts In My Mind

2010-03-24T02:37:00.000-07:00

my final race for RPDB, MR 500, is coming this weekend and i know i should just focus on it. but there's so many thoughts, outside Dragon Boat, running through my head right now.

things are not looking good. i have a really bad feeling about something, just hope that i'm wrong.

imy, A LOT.

sigh.

What's Wrong?

2010-02-25T05:49:00.000-08:00

tears rolled down my cheeks as soon as the texting stopped. i have no idea what's going on now.

sigh.

cheer up.

Fatigue

2010-02-07T07:26:00.000-08:00

i'm feeling the effects of burnout, as a result of overtraining i guess.

recently, i made the decision, along with Christo, to paddle for RP and SAFSA; Louis paddling for SAFSA only. both teams are training on weekends, RP in the morning, SAFSA in the noon. and because both sides are starting to pick up the training volume and intensity, i'm getting more fatigued.

i'm just really worried that i won't be able to pull through this. but i really don't want to let go of either team. for now, i just got to keep finding motivations to keep me going.

it's POL-ITE and SDBF glory i'm looking for, and i will push hard enough to get them.

Ending My Polytechnic Days

2010-01-26T06:07:00.000-08:00

my days in RP is coming to an end. in about 3weeks, i'll be done with school. the only reasons for me to come back after that would be for Dragon Boat trainings and, probably, for graduation.

never has it occurred to me that there is a possibility of it ending in a sad/ bad way. initially, i believed that the close friends i have here in my tertiary institution will continue staying in contact with me, and vice-versa. however, it seems that i'm likely to be wrong about this.

being my closest friend, i never thought things could have gone so wrong. i'm so worried now that the moment school ends, we'll hardly ever see or contact each other again.

i don't want anything like that to happen. and you know that whether or not it will happen, it depends on you.

No You Hang Up

2010-01-25T18:59:00.000-08:00

Severe Headache

2010-01-25T17:48:00.000-08:00

blur vision.
headache.
felt like vomiting.
felt like dying.
i read online the causes of headaches; listed on a website were depression, stress, severe hunger.
i can only think of one cause, i was simply thinking too much.

i woke up fine this morning, confirming my thoughts.
i guess i'll have to try to let go, but i cannot confirm that i can do so.

Dreaming With a Broken Heart

2010-01-24T18:54:00.001-08:00

Pessimism

2010-01-21T07:55:00.000-08:00

worried about the future. worried about us drifting further. it's tough not to think of such things, seeing the way things are right now.

i want the old 'US' back. i don't like what we are now. i miss you, i miss us. but there's nothing i can do about anything now, except to wait for time to pass, so slowly, so painfully.

it's only been awhile and my kite seems to be flying further away from me. not exactly what i expected of 'flying high'.

So Cold

2010-01-21T01:11:00.000-08:00

the way you're treating me now, it's really hurting. i hate how you're so cold to me. you told me you need time, and i'll give you time. but if this takes too long, or if nothing changes, i really don't know what's going to happen to me.

there's a possibility that the string on the kite might break. but if i know how to handle it, i know nothing's gonna go wrong.

January 2010

2010-01-20T08:16:00.000-08:00

the first month of the decade has just been really bad for me. i can only hope the future holds better days.

it's now like kite flying; you let go a little, then wait for the right moment to pull back, only to see it fly even higher.

You're Always On My Mind

2010-01-18T17:26:00.000-08:00

thanks for everything.
the happiness i got is incomparable to whatever anyone else has given me.
although it's over, no one knows what the future holds.
before we left, i gave you a pass, an immunity and only you and i know what it is for.
i'm sure you know when to use it, and you're free to do so anytime.

girl, for as long as i love you, i'll always welcome you back into my life.

Like A Drill In My Heart

2010-01-13T20:41:00.000-08:00

it's hurting me and it's worst when it seems you don't realise.

I'm No Superman

2010-01-12T21:39:00.000-08:00

it's not easy to be me. really. i am going through a very painful period in my life right now and i really hope for it to end. there's only one solution, two if i include God's help, and whoever that's involved in this knows what it is.

love a person not out of sympathy, but out of LOVE.
the former won't last but the latter will bring you a long way.
follow your heart and you'll know where true happiness lies
nobody said this was going to be easy, but if you never try, you'll never know.
trust yourself, stay strong and true to your beliefs and dreams.
there is a path covered by fear you haven't discovered.
remove the fear and you'll find out what's in it for you.

I'M A HERO!

2009-12-02T23:49:00.001-08:00

My GPA

2009-11-12T06:02:00.000-08:00

here's my GPA after 5 semesters in Republic Polytechnic. a 3.27. it's actually higher than i thought.

Aspirations

2009-11-05T06:52:00.000-08:00

everyone, or rather, most of us have aspirations. i have my own aspirations, and many know what they are. there was a reason why i kept one of it a secret, only letting a few close friends know, that is to avoid being mocked at or letting others doubt it. now, it has been let out, and many are mocking me, doubting me.

well, there's really nothing i can do about it but ignore. people can say all they want, because in the end, i'm the one who produces the results to shut them up. i will continue to stick to what i want to do, as long as God wants it, and there's nothing that people can say to discourage me.

also, to those who are in my shoes, do the same, never let what people say put you down and stop you from what you want to do, as long as it's right. strive even harder and prove them wrong.

My mind

2009-10-29T09:41:00.000-07:00

i have no idea what's wrong with me these days. i've been very easily irritated and my anger's very easily triggered. i believe i'm bothered by somethings, but just unsure what it is.

Beautiful

2009-10-27T09:37:00.000-07:00

this picture may just be a very simple one to some. but as i was running through the whole Singapore River Regatta 2008 photo album in my harddisk and saw this picture, i had a very weird feeling, a very unexplainable one. feeling of friendship or nostalgia? i don't really know. like i said, it's unexplainable.

Random TT Poll!

2009-10-12T19:15:00.001-07:00

Get your own Poll!

Singapore Sling or Slingers?

2009-09-22T09:00:00.000-07:00

lynnette lynnette. tsk.

shall post more about my job as a Barman next time!

Selamat Hari Raya Puasa

2009-09-20T07:09:00.000-07:00

here's wishing all Muslim friends a Selamat Hari Raya Puasa, though it's ending already.

First clubbing experience

2009-09-20T06:55:00.000-07:00

last night, 19/09/2009, I HAD MY VIRGIN CLUBBING EXPERIENCE. went to St James with my DB mates. some people couldn't enter because they didn't bring their IC. what a waste. but it's ok, we'll have another outing soon.

anyways, i got a little drunk after, what was it, 6,7,8 drinks? i don't remember. went dancing around, spout a few nonsense, don't know if i did anything stupid though.went in and out like a few times, but continued to have fun when we were in there.

overall, it was not a bad experience. and like my Facebook status mentioned, the worst part is having this ringing sound in my ears and having everything i hear, muffled. nonetheless, looking forward to the next time clubbing, but i swear never to make it a habit, and never to get drunk in the club.

Trip to Geylang

2009-09-15T08:10:00.000-07:00

*pictures at the bottom of the post*

i just came back from the Melayu part of Geylang, went with Mai. Aiman couldn't make it because he has to help his grandma with some Hari Raya stuff, i assume.

parked my car over at City Plaza, then we started walking around from there. it was alright in the beginning, then it started to get real hot and humid. and there was also the haze, which was there even before we got there. besides the "extreme" conditions, it was still an eye opener for me; i've never been out to that area of Geylang, and now i just did around the Hari Raya period. it looked a lot like an extremely HUGE Pasar Malam (night market), with loads of Melayu stuff.

a very random moment: we saw this grave. according to Mai, it's real. ok, she THINKS it is.

carrying on, we went over to get food and decided to leave the place. just happened, Farah and her friend was at the bus-stop. so, decided to give them a lift back. sent them home, sent Mai home, and i just got home around half an hour ago. time to eat my sexy, fattening food. goodbye people!

oh yes, the Civic hit its first 9000km already! 1000 more to go for the second servicing!

9000km!

random grave. *eerie*

i think there were supposed to be 4 balls, but i got 3 instead. CONNED! =[

Life

2009-09-14T00:06:00.000-07:00

everyone has a plan for their lives, well, almost everyone. but at times, life just doesn't go as planned.

i want to get myself into the sporting industry, i want to get married and have at the most two kids, one of which will be named Tyrus. i've got many other plans, which i'm not sure whether or not they will be feasible. life makes a fool out of people.

well, what i can do now is to work towards these plans/ goals. i haven't been really successful, but at least i roughly know what i want to do.

so, what are YOUR plans in life?

Lynnette, FAIL

2009-08-20T09:26:00.001-07:00

FAIL

sorry, i ran out of ideas on what to blog. still awaiting photos from the previous outings!

Final Year Presentation, ONE

2009-08-12T10:27:00.000-07:00

my first, of two FYPs, is done! excellent! also, i went to ION and Orchard Central with Mai and Aiman!

more updates about the above and pictures when they come by!

Guess who's back?

2009-08-02T22:48:00.000-07:00

ladies and gentlemen, the owner of this blog has returned. after a long time of being MIA, i've decided to update this cobweb infested blog. oh yes, and also Mai asked me to.

here are some recent updates on my life:
- went to Liverpool vs Singapore match at the National Stadium, 26th June 2009
- talked to Lim Tong Hai, one of the best soccer players in Singapore and current coach of Geylang United. got useful tips from him about coaching
- found a new coaching motivation, Don Meyer
- new addiction to Neopets and Fish-a-fish on Facebook
- completion of FYP Report
- went to Festival of Praise at Indoor Stadium, 2nd August 2009
- disappointment and heartbroken about something
- envious of recent spurt in relationships

that's pretty much all i can remember. i promise to post more often next time!

Follow me!

2009-07-16T17:59:00.000-07:00

hi all.

i've revived my Twitter account which was created early 2007. the last post before i picked it up again was late November 2007. i've decided to use it, again, since it's the 'in' thing now.

you guys can follow me by clicking the link on the right as illustrated.

now, i can't promise that i'll update it often, or for long.

JOWLS

2009-07-15T21:20:00.000-07:00

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Blonde @ library

2009-07-15T21:16:00.000-07:00

What's Megatron?

2009-07-14T09:16:00.001-07:00

UPDATED!

Aiman, i sense your disappointment.

Blink detection

2009-07-09T18:46:00.000-07:00

was surfing through Canon's Digital Cameras and bumped on the PowerShot D10.

this is one of the cool things they have on the camera; Blink detection. now, i was wondering, how feasible is this new technology for Asians (Chinese)? i mean, most of us have tapered eyes. look at Nicholas Loo! the camera will be detecting blinks everytime he's in the picture!

Youtube's beauty!

2009-07-02T23:45:00.001-07:00

I DEMAND ALL WHO KNOW THIS GIRL TO TELL ME MORE ABOUT HER!

KXY FTW!

DUI?

2009-07-02T23:24:00.000-07:00

June

2009-06-30T00:40:00.001-07:00

2nd time bringing the trophy back.

many months of training, 4 competitions, 4 medals for myself, all in the month of June.

in the last 2 weekends, the whole team managed to grab a whole bunch of medals. for myself, i got 1 silver from SIWF, 1 gold from POL-ITE 2009, 1 silver for the Tertiary Mixed team and 1 bronze for the National Championship Men's, both from SDBF.

SIWF was my first and last with RP. the silver medal was in fact a gold and we know damn well why.

POL-ITE 2009 was my final one, and i'm glad i could defend the title with my team. it was RPDB's third consecutive win in the POL-ITE games since snatching it from TP. i paddled in 2 of the 3 POL-ITE races.

for SDBF, we swept the POL-ITE category races in Men's, Women's and Mixed last year. unfortunately, SDBA took that category off this year; in fact, 2008 was the only year the POL-ITE category was featured. but in 2009, RPDB made history. the bronze medal from the National Championship Men's was the first, since we started in 2005. that was the best bronze medal i've ever gotten in my life. in that event itself, it was also one of the best ever. the Tertiary Mixed silver medal was one of my very few Mixed team medals, and i'm glad to have paddled.

all the 3 competitions mentioned above are all my last with RPDB. the feeling in those competitions were great; almost replicable to SRR 2008. thanks to everyone who made it possible; my coach, my teammates, GOD.

King of Pop

2009-06-25T17:43:00.001-07:00

ladies and gentlemen, the King of Pop has left us. yes, it's Michael Jackson, and no, it's not a prank.

the 50-year-old died after suffering from cardiac arrest. CPR was performed, but it wasn't enough to keep him alive. more news here.

on a personal note, if i'm not wrong, i was introduced to MJ by my brother. he has a few albums of MJ at home. i've watched MJ's MTV of a few songs, and i really liked them. MJ has gone through controversies; child molestation, plastic surgery and even lifting his child outside the window. but despite what he did, i still love him for his music. he revolutionised what music is today. he, indeed, changed the world. the only thing he did wrong was to leave us this early, when nobody was ready for it.

thank you MJ, thanks for the great songs, the great music you've presented over the years, since your Jackson 5 days. thanks for everything.

Prick?

2009-06-22T20:27:00.000-07:00

Singapore International Water Festival

2009-06-21T17:46:00.000-07:00

we, RPDB, went for our most recent competition just yesterday at Marina Barrage. it was the Singapore International Water Festival, jointly organised by Singapore Polytechnic and PUB, and we competed in the Inter-POL-ITE Dragon Boat race.

due to delays in earlier races, we were rushed at the starting point to align our boats. the officials were impatient, they didn't want to delay further and they just started the race without bothering whether the boats were aligned or not. our boat, particularly, started off veering towards lane 6; we were in lane 5. that probably took away 2-3seconds, or more, from our race.

despite that, our coxwain was able to steer us back into our lane quickly enough and we won the set/ heat, beating SP by only 1sec, clocking 2:28min.

NP won by a clear margin amongst the other teams in their set/ heat, clocking a 2:27min to win the Inter-POL-ITE Men's category. we got 2nd and SP got 3rd.

our girls did really well, capturing Gold for the Inter-POL-ITE Women's category.

oh yes, i'm proud of my juniors. despite their resut, i want to applaud them for their efforts. they seemed calm and compose throughout most of their race. a good job to you guys and please remember what i said to you. continue working hard!

as a preview to the POL-ITE games, coming up on Friday (26/06/2009), we now know where we stand. i'm looking forward to compete side by side with the other Polytechnic and ITE teams, and vie for the Championship. pressure's on us, but we'll not succumb to it.

Life

2009-06-14T20:53:00.000-07:00

his name is Andy Toh Jiahe. born 24th June 1985, left the world on the 28th day of August, the same year he was born.

yes, he is related to me, he is my 2nd brother.

the boy died just slightly over 2months after he entered the world, something no parents want to see their kid go through. it's exactly like the Chinese saying, when directly translated, "white hair sends the black hair away".

but then i think back, if Andy boy, as my mum calls him, didn't pass away, would i even be here? would my parents have even wanted a third child in the family?

Andy boy wasn't able to enjoy his 2months on earth, i assume. being a 2month old baby, what was there for him to do? i'm already 20 years old, and i asked myself this question, am i enjoying my life?

what's "enjoyment"? what's "living your life to the fullest"? is it to live a healthy lifestyle, eating only healthy food to help us live longer, to be fit for most of our lives? or is it to do whatever you like, eat whatever you like, even if it leads to a shorter lifespan? but then again, can there be a combination of the two?

well, the main point of the whole post is that since we've got the opportunity to live, why not live it to the fullest, live it the way you want, but of course being morally right. Andy boy didn't, but i now do.

thanks Andy boy.

Sexy Golf

2009-06-08T01:38:00.001-07:00

i would love to be THAT instructor. *2 thumbs up!*

Kobe Bryant

2009-06-06T22:31:00.000-07:00

i hate to say this, but this man, #24 of the LA Lakers, is one of the best players the NBA has ever had. he shoots from anywhere, even with a hand, or a thousand hands in his face. he doesn't even need to look at the basket to shoot, Kobe's got the shooting feel/ touch everywhere.

i'm no Lakers fan, no Kobe fan, but i have to say, Bryant is looking like the legendary #23 of Chicago Bulls.

Glitz 2009, AGAIN

2009-06-06T21:49:00.000-07:00

i never wanted bad relationships between the Floorball team and RPDB.

i never had bad intentions in my first post on Glitz 2009.

i accept your apology Ahmad, whom i assume is the captain of Floorball. i agree that there was a miscommunication between your other teammates and my post. i respect that you've stepped up to clear the air. i hope this doesn't affect our teams too much, and preferably, it will be ignored ASAP. i also apologise for unintentionally starting this flame.

Wan, i didn't want this to happen, and it's not going to affect our friendship, at least i'm not going to let it.

why would i want to get myself into trouble with another IG? it's my final year and i got better things to worry about. if you, AHMAD KAMIL, wants to find trouble, then i think you knocked on the wrong door. because me, and my team, are going to ignore such things and focus on our own team, our upcoming competitions. and if there's anything wrong with my post, i once again say, i am willing to talk about this face to face, in gentlemanly style. don't smear my reputation, don't smear my team's reputation and lastly, don't smear YOUR team's reputation. if you wish to continue this war of words, you go on yourself alright? i'm not going to entertain this anymore on my blog. AHMAD AFZAL has stepped up to apologise for your team, and i'm done with this crap.

Stomp Fail!

2009-06-06T02:19:00.000-07:00

i was looking through the stomp website, and bumped upon this post.

note: it's a Mitsubishi, not a Subaru.

To the shallowest of champions

2009-06-06T02:10:00.000-07:00

well, that AHMAD KAMIL fella said he and some of his floorball mates think i can't take the loss of the Team of the Year.

say what you guys want alright? i stay firm, and still say my conscience is clear, i am NOT a sore loser. i did not insult the floorball team, i did not say anything to criticise the team.

lastly, please just get some English lessons, and work on your comprehension skills. after that, re-read my Glitz 2009 post again, and tell me which part of it shows my lack of sportsmanship.

oh yes, i'll ignore such accusations, because i know myself better than you shallow people. you dare comment on how champions should act? take a look at yourselves. i'm not afraid to say this.

p.s. i'm only targetting this to those who shallowly think i am a sore loser, not the whole floorball team.

Respond to Glitz 2009 comment

2009-06-04T01:08:00.001-07:00

AHMAD, you see, i'm not being a sore loser. i did mention in the earlier post, i applaud your team's winning. i even physically went to the edge of the stage to congratulate the Floorballers i know. i continued to do so when you guys came out. and as i said, you guys had an excellent season.

now, don't get me wrong if i said i don't know if you guys were well deserved winners. i can't judge whether you guys are because i don't know how it's going within your team. as mentioned, you guys did well last season, and i really respect the fact that your team clinched gold in both POL-ITE and IVP.

i stay on my stand, i am NOT sore about not winning Team of the Year. if we deserved it, we would have got it. since we didn't, then we got nothing. there are winners, then there are losers. in this case, we're the latter. and as you said, we'll continue to fight another day, to get back the title, the award, the recognition.

anyway, my conscience is clear, and will not bother to find trouble from you, or anyone else that thinks the same as you. i wouldn't mind if you're willing to clear the air with me personally. i'm a gentleman and will pull no punches, won't even think about it.

Driving

2009-06-03T08:01:00.000-07:00

hello everyone.

on this faithful day, 03/06/2009, the probation (or triangle) plates in my car have been removed! it's been a year since i got my license, and i am very, VERY happy to be driving without those "triangles".

let me tell you what those things do to you as a driver.
- people bully you. they think you're a newbie, and take advantage of you.
- people treat you as you're non-existent.
- you have only 13 pathetic points.
alright, basically people don't respect you on the roads, they cut you off your lanes, tailgate you and whatever. but i haven't backed off such situations. i usually fight back, but keep myself and the car as safe as possible.

but anyway, those of you that have been through it, you know how it feels. those who haven't, good luck to you guys, and stay strong against those road bullies!

Alcohol

2009-06-02T06:44:00.000-07:00

after last night's experience, i hereby vow to abstain from all forms of alcoholic drinks. which means no beer or liquor, but alcoholic chocolates are still allowed.

seriously, being drunk makes one look ugly and all. and i was probably ranting about you last night.

Glitz 2009

2009-06-02T01:46:00.000-07:00

right, so we didn't clinch the Team of the Year award for the 3rd consecutive year, but we were nominees for the past 3 years. when the results were announced, i thought i was dreaming, and definitely hoped it was a dream. but the Floorball male team took it from us. say all you want whether the results were biased or not, the winners are the team whose adviser is the Deputy Head of OSG and there is nothing we can do, but to fight for it again, starting from now.

i won't say that the Floorball team are well deserved winners, because i don't know about their attendance and discipline matters, though they have made an excellent season winning gold in the IVP and POL-ITE games. but you know, i don't think RPDB deserve the title, if we were to look into discipline and attendance.

yes we've made a heck load of history throughout our previous season. we made history in SRR 2008, winning 4 golds. we made history by winning POL-ITE 2 years in a row. we clinched gold for all the POL-ITE category events at SDBF 2008. but apparently, in OSG's eyes, it's not enough for us to win the Team of the Year.

really looked forward to winning the Team of the Year for the 3rd time to complete a 3-peat, but it didn't happen. i applaud RP's Floorball team for clinching the award, and trust me, we'll be back to take it back next year. may the best team win.

on a brighter note, i got a Certificate of Merit, only 2 Dragon Boaters got it this year, Rone and myself. Christo got Meritorious Silver along with Shawn and Hakin. Alvin got the Sports Development Grant, which Christo has too - that's 2 for the vice-capt. Hakin was also awarded Female Captain of the year.

Damien Walters, Olympic gymnast

2009-05-28T08:01:00.000-07:00

this, ladies and gentlemen, is cool.

Yahoo!

2009-05-27T10:56:00.001-07:00

you guys know when you enter YAHOO.com, there will be this big YAHOO! at the top of the page.

well, for Yahoo!'s Singapore webpage, there's this cool little animation of 2 little dragon boats racing for a dumpling. i suppose it's for the Dragon Boat Festival, or Dumpling Festival or how you want to call it.

i think the animation is real cool. check it out for yourself here.

here's a picture collage of the animation!

You

2009-05-27T08:59:00.000-07:00

hope you're doing fine, which i think you are after reading your blog.

hope your MYE hasn't been too tough for you.

hope this week is a heck lot better than the last.

anyway, i survived a day not texting you. my days aren't getting better though. but, don't worry, i'll survive. i've fallen down this pit many times, i never learn. rejection has been a major part of my life in recent years.

take care, and all the best for your MYE once again.

Crap! Literally

2009-05-27T08:46:00.000-07:00

most of those white spots you see are bird crap, not orbs.

check out the size of that sh*t!

yes my dear handful of readers out there, these are bird crap, more than a handful of them. and that's my (or my family's) car.

i was walking from Lower Seletar Reservoir, after training, to the carpark. then i saw white spots on my car from a distance. and then came the moment of truth.

under the lamp, those crap looked wet, and as fresh as you can imagine. these were the biggest sizes of bird crap ever, EVER, landed on my car. i have never seen that big and that many bird crap ever. many maybe yes, but big and many, NEVER. you know what's worst seeing? the sight of them flowing down the car's rear screen as i was driving and looking in my rear-view mirror. oh yes, i was driving with embarrassment, hoping that other drivers won't think that i don't wash my car often.

i did another hour and ten of physical activity, washing the car, and now my car is clean of crap. those birds made me do that with a very hungry and empty stomach, and a very thirsty mouth.

anyway, after this incident, i now declare that i, terence, DISLIKE BIRDS. and also think all of them should be toilet trained. if anyone from the government or SPCA is reading this, please, fine them for poo-ing and pee-ing everywhere, and whenever they want.

p.s. i know we humans invaded their territory first, but they still should be toilet trained.

Oops!

2009-05-27T08:39:00.000-07:00

this was at lot #12 @ RP's multi-storey carpark.

Mai, Aiman and i were just walking into the carpark and about to press for the lift. then i spotted a lamp which was partly fallen.

i did try to call for Estate and tell them about the matter, but it was after office hours, so they weren't available. the only available number was for life-threatening matters, which i don't think this falls under.

Fear came true

2009-05-25T07:49:00.000-07:00

it's been a week, 7 days. we started talking a week ago, we're beginning to stop a week later, around the same time we started.

people around and close to me know the excitement and happiness i had chatting with you. hopes, they were high. but as they say, the higher your hopes are, the harder you'll fall.

that, was my main worry. well, need not worry no more, because it has indeed happened.

a matter of wrong timing? maybe, maybe not.

i wish you the best. i hope that, animal, didn't change your perspective of guys. good luck for your MYE. thanks for the past week.

Public transport

2009-05-24T17:59:00.001-07:00

for the year 2009, the only time i remember myself taking the train was yesterday, Sunday 24th May. i think i did take some public bus or something in within the past 5months. if that didn't happen, then i can officially say that 24th May was the first time i took public transport, in this year of course.

back to taking public transport, i discovered, or rediscovered, the inconvenience of it. you don't have your own personal space, you don't get to sing out loud, you've got to squeeze with people in those narrow MRT seats and the worst part of all, waiting for the bus/ train to arrive. in such a weather, it's just natural for me to perspire and produce a whole gallon of sweat that the astronauts can turn into drinking water and survive with it for a month or so.

when driving, all the walking has been reduced to just from home to carpark, carpark to destination, and the cycle repeats. all the waiting would be in the comfort of your car, with air-conditioning, music and your own personal space.

however, i kind of like taking public transport. i get to see all sorts of people on the trains. weird, unfriendly, selfish, inconsiderate and "sleepers". just yesterday, my aunt was complaining about how those who are pregnant or old or whatever should stand infront of the priority seats if they can't find a place to sit, and not stand in the center of the car/ cabin/ carriage. she said that she will NOT give up a sit to a pregnant lady, which she really did not. instead, she expects those who occupy the priority seats, and do not need them, should give their seats up. think about it, if everyone's like my aunt, will the needy people, talking about those who need the seats, get one?

see, the problem with us Singaporeans is that we're not considerate enough. the only reason why priority seats are there is because of people like that. but it also created another, even worst, category of Singaporeans, the people who occupy priority seats, and pretend the people in need of the seats are non-existent. i despise these people, and i definitely oppose to this behaviour.

i'm not your perfect Singaporean. i don't always give up my seats to people in need. but i always try to do so. if i don't, i'm probably too tired or something. but i will never take up a priority seat, unless i can confirm that the train will be empty through my ride.

Singaporeans are labelled as "KIASU" and "KIASEE" people, meaning afraid to lose and afraid to die respectively. but i believe that if this behaviour carries on, then we should add one more to our "great" reputation, INCONSIDERATE.

Wake up

2009-05-22T08:08:00.000-07:00

i'm beginning to think too much again.

staying optimistic is proving to be a challenge because i know the more positive i stay, the more disappointed i may be in future.

but i really hope to be able to achieve what i want, i really do.

all the best Terence.

Hokkien Umbrella

2009-05-21T19:24:00.000-07:00

Daihatsu Terios

2009-05-21T06:14:00.000-07:00

following up the video on the post below, i want to say, i should have gotten the Daihatsu Terios instead of the Honda Civic.

i believe i made a mistake by not looking at the Terios when my brother suggested to change to a Toyota Rush, which was a joint production by Daihatsu and Toyota, before we switched to the Civic. the Rush is underpowered, well at least it's what i've seen from the reviews, that's why i didn't want it. but i didn't do any research on the Daihatsu.

though less powerful than the Civic, i believe the Terios would have been a ride that's more fun. higher ride height, 4WD, budget/ mini-SUV, what more could i ask for?

i have regrets now, but not much though. i still like the Civic, but as mentioned, i would have had more fun with the Daihatsu.

i hope there will be a better, but still affordable Terios in the coming years, because i will definitely switch to one if my dad decides to change the current Civic. which would probably be after the next 5 years.

Great video

2009-05-21T06:00:00.001-07:00

car and Top gear enthusiast, please watch this video. especially for those who drive a Daihatsu Terios 4WD and have never gone off road.

P.S. it made me laugh the sh*t out of my life. and my mum thought i was crazy.

Better already

2009-05-19T09:47:00.001-07:00

i'm feeling a lot better than how i felt at FAS. decided to take things one step at a time.

like Siti said, patience is virtue.

Thanks, my friends

2009-05-19T07:18:00.000-07:00

i would like to thank my friends (you know who you are) for the amount of concern shown. when i'm down, i have these people to support me.

i want to thank especially my BFF, Lynnette. i want to thank you for not just comforting me, but tried to wake me up by being a little harsh even when i was down.

you guys never fail to be there for me. thanks to all of you.

POP, goes my bubbles

2009-05-18T21:41:00.000-07:00

after a day of excitement, i finally fell to what i told Lynnette. the amount of hopes put into "it" will eventually lead to great disappointment.

it came true, and now i feel like shit. i almost cried at TRCC, which is why i told Lynn not to talk to me about anything, which is why i left TRCC before anyone else did.

contemplating on me and relationships, i realised that i'm pretty much a failure of many sorts. i have never fulfilled what i ask for in my previous 5 relationships. i've failed badly, and as much as i want to recover, i once again fail to do so.

it's not a matter of time, it's a matter of fate, something that lies in God's hands. i can never control this, and i know it damn well. i may very well have to wait 10 years for someone to accept me, to let me try to win her heart, but do i really have that much time? i'm not going to die, but it would be too damn long.

i want to get into a relationship because i want to be loved, i want to love, more of the former though. it's a tough task for me to fulfill, it's a really high mountain for me to climb.

P.S. i don't blame you, i don't blame anyone but myself. i probably came in at the wrong time, and you're definitely not ready. it's just natural for me to be emotional over these things. don't worry, if you're reading this.

Time trial

2009-05-18T00:07:00.000-07:00

had time trial on Saturday and Sunday, mine was on Sunday.

i did better than average, but i didn't achieve my goal.

Dream

2009-05-17T17:48:00.000-07:00

i dreamt of her last night, again. just that this time, the dream wasn't an enjoyable one.

we kissed in the last dream, and we quarreled in the recent one.

this sucks. i'm so sick of it.

What a driving experience

2009-05-12T07:01:00.000-07:00

i was sending Stella home and we were on the BKE driving on lane 1. then this woman driving a green Kia Picanto decides to cut into my lane without signaling from the second lane. of course, driving at a little over 90km/h, any driver's instinct would be to either horn or flash the headlights at that green peanut.

trying to be nice, i decided to flash at that green thing, and obediently, that puny little thing went back to its lane. as i was driving past the Picanto, i looked into the car, and this woman decides to point "THE FINGER" at me.

wrong move. i looked at my rear view mirror and there was no cars anywhere near me, so i braked. with my speed reduced by 20km/h, down to 70, i allowed the car infront of her to move pass me, and i went into the second lane. played with that woman for a little while before she eventually drove below 60 on lane 2. but wait! that wasn't the end.

i carefully switched to lane 4, and drove slowly waiting for her to drive beside me on the slip road towards KJE. once again, a reminder, there wasn't any vehicles behind me on lane 4 at that point. anyway, she came by, and we both stared at each other.

to my surprise, she's a Muslim. look, i have nothing against them, but i just think, that woman's a disgrace to the Muslim community. seriously, you've got something hanging in your car that shows you're one, and you dare point the finger at me? please please, think of your image. tsk.

point to self, next time someone shows something vulgar at me, remember the number plate. seriously, i would love to see someone get into trouble because of this. laughs out loud.

anyway, that wasn't the end. apart from that bugger that made me wait at the red light near Stella's place, there was this other driver who decided to tailgate me on the slip road towards Choa Chu Kang. going upslope, and with a BUS infront of me, of course, i can't go fast. but no, that butthead wants to speed. then i decided to brake, gently of course, to lose him.

that noob had his brakes screeching away, and i shrugged him off a little. he sped back to tailgate me once again, towards the red light. i shifted to the 2nd of 3 lanes, from the first, and allowed him to stop beside me. that guy, in his thirties i think, stared at me like i ripped his car's door away. and what did i do?

i showed him a smug face, and never looked back at that loser.

Why Mas Selamat was caught, according to Rone

2009-05-08T00:07:00.001-07:00

"Swine flu drove to mas selamat capture!(running away form the pigs in the kampung of malaysia!)"
- taken from Rone's MSN Personal Message

Mas Selamat Caught

2009-05-07T20:04:00.000-07:00

ladies and gentlemen, this man, Mas Selamat Kastari, has been caught a month ago in Malaysia.

the Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) leader of Singapore was detained at Whitley Road Detention Centre, which he escaped from last year. the escape prompted the largest manhunt in Singapore's history.

In a statement, Singapore's Home Affairs Ministry said: "Mas Selamat has been arrested by the Malaysian Special Branch (MSB) in a joint operation between the MSB and the Internal Security Department (ISD)."

information from http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/427768/1/.html & http://sg.news.yahoo.com/cna/20090507/tap-691-mas-selamat-reportedly-arrested-231650b.html

My BFF - 3

2009-05-07T20:03:00.000-07:00

Lynnette, you're once again on my blog.

this girl failed to trick me into believing that she failed her FTT.

end.

Quote, my quote

2009-05-07T08:33:00.000-07:00

"shortcomings are for short people and tall orders can only be accomplished by tall people"
- Terence, average-height bugger.

My BFF - 2

2009-05-04T00:07:00.000-07:00

Lynnette hugged J-Leong and called her Jieshi as she did that.

Lynnette called Mai.. SITI. yes, Mai's name is indeed Siti Maizura, but we refer to her as MAI, not SITI.

well done BFF.

Early

2009-05-03T17:40:00.001-07:00

hi ladies and gentlemen. i'm here in my class at 0840hrs. my lesson starts at 0915hrs. i arrived in school at about 0815hrs.

i actually thought my lesson starts at 0830hrs! damn. i figured, while i was driving out the carpark at my home, that's the time my rowing sessions start over the weekends. damn x2.

anyway, there's a huge crowd at the South Agora entrance in RP. OSG's giving out free stickers! go collect it now. it's only one sticker per student/ staff. hurry now! p.s. if you're in RP and you're reading this, you probably already have your sticker on your shirt.

My BFF

2009-04-29T22:35:00.000-07:00

Lynnette was asking me for jacket. then she made some confession about herself.

Why am i "emo-ing"

2009-04-27T02:52:00.001-07:00

the only reason, i can think of, why i'm "emo-ing" is because i treat your words very seriously.
("you" is not the same person from the "superman tee" post)

sorry.

Smart advertising

2009-04-25T06:54:00.000-07:00

i think this is advertisement done is rather smart.

the words "Can your 3 run on all-fours?" is actually making fun of the new Mazda 3. of course, Subaru would deny such claims.

previously, there was another such advertisement, also by Subaru, mocking the VW Golf. on the weekend the new Golf was launched, the words, similarly placed, said "Forget Golf this weekend, come see our WRX", or something like that.

she in a Superman tee

2009-04-24T08:53:00.000-07:00

i don't think you remember.
i don't think you'll even be here.
but i told you before that i love seeing you in your superman tee.
i saw it again today. and i still stick to what i said before.

i love seeing you in your superman tee.

Personality test

2009-04-23T18:29:00.000-07:00

took this personality test online for my Sports Coaching lesson.

does it really reflect who i am? i don't even know myself.

anyway, try it! click here.

FA Cup Semi-finals: Everton vs Manchester United

2009-04-21T07:16:00.000-07:00

in case you guys didn't know, Manchester United was knocked out of the FA Cup by Everton on Monday morning.

Sir Alex Ferguson took a gamble by putting most of his youngsters into the starting 11 for the Semi-finals clash. players like Welback, Gibson, twins Rafael and Fabio, and overnight superstar "Kiko" Macheda started for Manchester United. David Moyes, however, took no chances for his Everton side, and played his usual line-up.

Sir Alex's gamble was a price to pay as they were beaten 2-4 on penalties by Everton, with Tim Howard saving 2 shots from his former team.

after 120minutes of official play time and extra time, a goal-less draw took the clubs into penalties. Sir Alex chose experience, than position, as his penalty kickers starrs Berbatov, Ferdinand, Vidic and Anderson as the first 4. that decision, understandable because the veterans would be more calm and focused in situations like these rather than the youngsters, was also one of the deciding factors for the winners. Berbatov and Ferdinand both had their shot saved by former team mate, Howard.

after the match, Berbatov was heavily criticised by spectators around the world for his "tamed" kick. many said the shot was too "gentle", and expected a striker of that standards to be much better. his boss has however backed him up. reports here.

personal:
i feel that Sir Alex's move to put his youngsters in such an important match was controversial but important move. by doing so, they have gained much experience by playing a Premier League club of high standards. this is a boost for the club, as they may need to look for players to replace older players such as Scholes, Giggs and Neville. it's a short term, though "expensive" sacrifice but a long term investment.

i don't agree, though, to the selection of penalty kickers. Sir Alex should have continued using his youngsters for the penalties. i felt that the strikers and midfielders should have been the first 5, despite being inexperienced.

overall, the starting 11 of United proved to be able to withstand Everton's first team, which is a good sight for the the future of the current World Champions.

Crossword puzzle

2009-04-18T06:58:00.000-07:00

created this crossword puzzle from this website. go try it too!

It's really hot...

2009-04-17T23:02:00.000-07:00

has anyone noticed how HOT the weather is the past few days here in Singapore? it's like an oven here at home.

Lucky people

2009-04-16T08:58:00.000-07:00

i remember having this on my blog before, but just couldn't find it.

thanks Kia, for the reminder that this video even exist.

RPDB trip to Genting

2009-04-16T08:33:00.001-07:00

alright, 20 of RPDB paddlers, of which 3 have graduated, went to Genting the week after MR500 - TO HAVE FUN!

we had a 22 or 23-seater bus to Genting, from Singapore, and a 21-seater back. the 21-seater bus, that is the SEX. it was just SPACIOUS! and we had our own mini screen TV. yes, each and every one of us.

anyway, it was great fun there. activities we did include: theme parks, SAFARI "DISCO", temple, arcade, 1RM per song Kbox, and many many more.

me, Sufi, Christo, Adrian and Qiplek went on the Space Shot like 4 times. it was GREAT!
*confession - the pimple on my ass burst after my first ride. (THAT'S ALL I'M GOING TO SAY)

Sufi, WenHui and WenJie got tricked into the Crazy Space Lab. it was a total waste of time, in which over 10 of us rushed for, from one end to the other of the theme park. the 3 of them came late, and we told them it was the greatest ride. three of them went in, six middle fingers came out. was it as good as we mentioned? you be the judge.

we made a whole lot of noise in many of the rides the the theme parks. we had the whole Euro Xpress to ourselves, and totally rocked First World Hotel!

alright, enough said. check out the pictures at Facebook! there's videos too!