No internet connection at home for the whole week. Need to spend some time calling Starhub to diagnose the stupid problem.
Drinking in office again today. I think I'm quite high.
Lost 5-13 to eWatersolutions last night. Got raped yet again. Got a huge gash on my elbow from a horrid tackle. Thankfully its nicely plastered.
Been a busy week of bad news. And there's more shite to handle in the coming weeks. My job sucks.
And there's no more aircon in office.
Fuck.
Friday, June 27, 2008
Sunday, June 22, 2008
I Can't Believe Holland Got Dumped
I just can't.
1-3 by Russia? Wow.
The third runners-up to upset a top seed in as many games.
I've lost interest in Euro 2008 as of last night.
Welcome to the beauty of football.
1-3 by Russia? Wow.
The third runners-up to upset a top seed in as many games.
I've lost interest in Euro 2008 as of last night.
Welcome to the beauty of football.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
You Can't Please Everyone So You've Gotta Please Yourself
As usual, we lost again. To the league leaders Barclays. 1-6 was the score. But we had 10 players all ready to play today and the problem, for the first time, was allocating enough playing time for everyone. In a 5-a-side futsal game that lasts only 40 minutes and 1 slot being taken by the goalkeeper, there're only 40 miserable minutes to keep 9 other players happy. Haiz.
Really not sure if we should even contemplate staying on in the league next season. We'd have been relegated by now if there were a 2nd tier. How difficult, the conflict between trying to win games and to give everyone ample playing time.
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On a sadder note, I've had to let someone go today from my team and it is not a good feeling at all. Not especially when we've been together since we joined the company. It sure sounds harsh, but some things have to be done out of obvious necessity and corporate survival and so we must yield.
I will miss you. And I wish you all the best in your future endeavours.
Catch up soon.
Really not sure if we should even contemplate staying on in the league next season. We'd have been relegated by now if there were a 2nd tier. How difficult, the conflict between trying to win games and to give everyone ample playing time.
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On a sadder note, I've had to let someone go today from my team and it is not a good feeling at all. Not especially when we've been together since we joined the company. It sure sounds harsh, but some things have to be done out of obvious necessity and corporate survival and so we must yield.
I will miss you. And I wish you all the best in your future endeavours.
Catch up soon.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Embarassed Yet Again
As if the last time we were thrashed wasn't bad enough, today seriously took the cake. By the end of the match I just dried up, packed my stuff and left in a huff. We only had 4 guys playing against 5 in the first half while the others were late. What can I say? In the end we were thrashed 1-9 by Credit Suisse. Who, by the way, sucked. But we sucked even worse. Like a broken '70s vacuum cleaner or a 60yr-old hooker.
Hmph.
I really don't know what to say. Sometimes I wonder why I even bother playing soccer for the company.
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On a separate note, I had to quickly post something before I get more and more flak for my ordeal post prior to this one! All the ladies in the world are trying to murder me for baotoh-ing this painful process! I swear! Hopefully this post is long enough that people won't notice the earlier post.
What so good about that post anyway that its gotta be reposted on several blogs? Not that I mind but obviously NO ONE reads the first line warning where its supposed to be read ONLY BY BOYS!!!
Comic Con coming soon!!! Whoot!!!!
Anyone interested to catch prawns and snails at Pierce reservoir? I need more snails to help eat the algae-infested waters in my tank.
Hmph.
I really don't know what to say. Sometimes I wonder why I even bother playing soccer for the company.
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On a separate note, I had to quickly post something before I get more and more flak for my ordeal post prior to this one! All the ladies in the world are trying to murder me for baotoh-ing this painful process! I swear! Hopefully this post is long enough that people won't notice the earlier post.
What so good about that post anyway that its gotta be reposted on several blogs? Not that I mind but obviously NO ONE reads the first line warning where its supposed to be read ONLY BY BOYS!!!
Comic Con coming soon!!! Whoot!!!!
Anyone interested to catch prawns and snails at Pierce reservoir? I need more snails to help eat the algae-infested waters in my tank.
Sunday, June 08, 2008
The Ordeal Of Ordeals
Ok, this post is for boys only and not girls. Please do not read this post if you're not male.
I just want to rant.
I want to warn every single guy out there who is about to get married, thinking about getting married, or hopes to ever get married.
YOU BETTER FREAKING LOVE THE GIRL YOU'RE ABOUT TO MARRY ALOT ALOT ALOT!!!
Today I spent 6 hours with the wifey at the bridal shop. Yes. 6 hours. Almost died. That was a true test of love.
At first I was quite happy to follow since I was told that it was a 2 hour slot to try out and pick 3 dresses: a wedding gown for the march-in, an evening gown for the night and a wedding gown for the photoshoot. How hard can it be, you'd think? 2 hours sounded like alot of time, maybe we could go catch a movie and a nice early dinner thereafter? Maybe if I'm lucky she might pick her clothes fast, and we can go to Pierce Reservoir to catch prawns.
NOT!
After the first 15 minutes I knew we were in for a tough time. Luckily for me, she had already pre-empted my hopelessness at giving useful opinion. By engaging two very good friends, Simin and Xiaohui, and her sis, my job was effectively narrowed to 'nod if you like' and 'shake head if you don't' type. Easy? No! While all the gowns looked great to me, I still had to pick one that her friends liked, that her sister liked, then that I liked, and lastly (she wants everyone's opinions first) that she liked!
All I had with me to while my time was my crummy handphone City Bloxx game which I intelligently played in between changing of gowns. I played so much of that game that I almost completed a whole city (those who know the game) and almost killed my handphone (no battery). Also sneaked a few photos and videos while the shop assistants weren't looking, until I was caught redhanded and had to be told to stop taking pix. Argh.
It all felt like a marathon. This was indeed a true journey. The first 2 hours, I felt zesty and full of energy, expecting it to be a breeze. Come the 3rd hour, I started wondering why I was here, am I making a wrong choice agreeing to come? Why is that couple who came later, leaving already while I'm still here? The 4th hour was the toughest. Delirium sets in and I was thinking silly, suicidal thoughts. I wasn't quite myself and didn't know what was really going on. People were screaming at me but I couldn't hear them. By the 5th hour (the waterpoint mark), someone brings food and water and things start to perk up when you can see the finishing line. There is light at the end of that tunnel. When the 6th hour comes, relief was all I could feel. And I felt like I'd accomplished something monumental and suddenly, I felt so proud to have gone through this rite of passage.
Actually, I'm quite glad I went through this experience. It felt like a requirement to go through and feels like something I can brag about to my grandkids. "Back in the old days, ah gong, waited SIX hours for your ah mah to try on wedding gowns hor!". And just like any normal guy, it took me only 15 minutes to find the tuxedo I wanted. Haha.
Kudos to the wifey for holding out so long also lah. We literally saw many many couples walk in, try and walk out and we were still there! Aside from one other couple (That dude and I almost became good friends) who stayed longer than we did), we actually made our trip worth almost every single penny we paid. She's so tired from the day's session that she fell asleep shortly after coming home about 2 hours ago.
Haiz.
Men are from Mars and women are from Venus indeed.
At least there's the Singapore Toy and Comic Convention to look forward to!!!!
I just want to rant.
I want to warn every single guy out there who is about to get married, thinking about getting married, or hopes to ever get married.
YOU BETTER FREAKING LOVE THE GIRL YOU'RE ABOUT TO MARRY ALOT ALOT ALOT!!!
Today I spent 6 hours with the wifey at the bridal shop. Yes. 6 hours. Almost died. That was a true test of love.
At first I was quite happy to follow since I was told that it was a 2 hour slot to try out and pick 3 dresses: a wedding gown for the march-in, an evening gown for the night and a wedding gown for the photoshoot. How hard can it be, you'd think? 2 hours sounded like alot of time, maybe we could go catch a movie and a nice early dinner thereafter? Maybe if I'm lucky she might pick her clothes fast, and we can go to Pierce Reservoir to catch prawns.
NOT!
After the first 15 minutes I knew we were in for a tough time. Luckily for me, she had already pre-empted my hopelessness at giving useful opinion. By engaging two very good friends, Simin and Xiaohui, and her sis, my job was effectively narrowed to 'nod if you like' and 'shake head if you don't' type. Easy? No! While all the gowns looked great to me, I still had to pick one that her friends liked, that her sister liked, then that I liked, and lastly (she wants everyone's opinions first) that she liked!
All I had with me to while my time was my crummy handphone City Bloxx game which I intelligently played in between changing of gowns. I played so much of that game that I almost completed a whole city (those who know the game) and almost killed my handphone (no battery). Also sneaked a few photos and videos while the shop assistants weren't looking, until I was caught redhanded and had to be told to stop taking pix. Argh.
It all felt like a marathon. This was indeed a true journey. The first 2 hours, I felt zesty and full of energy, expecting it to be a breeze. Come the 3rd hour, I started wondering why I was here, am I making a wrong choice agreeing to come? Why is that couple who came later, leaving already while I'm still here? The 4th hour was the toughest. Delirium sets in and I was thinking silly, suicidal thoughts. I wasn't quite myself and didn't know what was really going on. People were screaming at me but I couldn't hear them. By the 5th hour (the waterpoint mark), someone brings food and water and things start to perk up when you can see the finishing line. There is light at the end of that tunnel. When the 6th hour comes, relief was all I could feel. And I felt like I'd accomplished something monumental and suddenly, I felt so proud to have gone through this rite of passage.
Actually, I'm quite glad I went through this experience. It felt like a requirement to go through and feels like something I can brag about to my grandkids. "Back in the old days, ah gong, waited SIX hours for your ah mah to try on wedding gowns hor!". And just like any normal guy, it took me only 15 minutes to find the tuxedo I wanted. Haha.
Kudos to the wifey for holding out so long also lah. We literally saw many many couples walk in, try and walk out and we were still there! Aside from one other couple (That dude and I almost became good friends) who stayed longer than we did), we actually made our trip worth almost every single penny we paid. She's so tired from the day's session that she fell asleep shortly after coming home about 2 hours ago.
Haiz.
Men are from Mars and women are from Venus indeed.
At least there's the Singapore Toy and Comic Convention to look forward to!!!!
Thursday, June 05, 2008
Still No Victory, But At Least Something
Faced the mighty JP Morgan today. Thankfully we didn't lose again. This time we managed to draw 8-8! So happy. Considering that they lie 2nd on the table and beat Barclays last week, I think we did a pretty good job! Well done Eugene, who played goalie like a warrior, and Desmond, who's ceaseless forays paid off handsomely.
I'm feeling pretty good about our upcoming games. :)
I'm feeling pretty good about our upcoming games. :)
Sunday, June 01, 2008
Humiliation
It was so bad that it took me till Sunday to come to terms with it.
We were whipped by SAP 2-13 last Thursday during the futsal league game. I think we would've been better off if we just didn't turn up. I didn't help the cause one bit considering I spent Wednesday night drinking myself silly in office. Each step I took on the field pounded in my head, cramped my legs and induced vomit-churning feelings in my stomach. No more Wednesday drinking!
On the bright side, I've finally got down to joining Planet Fitness! All that with the company subsidizing the monthly fees! That comes down to what? 30 bucks a month? Extremely good deal!!
I think I need a holiday soon.
We were whipped by SAP 2-13 last Thursday during the futsal league game. I think we would've been better off if we just didn't turn up. I didn't help the cause one bit considering I spent Wednesday night drinking myself silly in office. Each step I took on the field pounded in my head, cramped my legs and induced vomit-churning feelings in my stomach. No more Wednesday drinking!
On the bright side, I've finally got down to joining Planet Fitness! All that with the company subsidizing the monthly fees! That comes down to what? 30 bucks a month? Extremely good deal!!
I think I need a holiday soon.
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