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.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
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.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Champions Of Europe Once More
Its been a long time coming, but watching the match last night felt so much like 1999 all over again. Such was the drama that I thought we'd lost it after Ronaldo tried to be cheeky with his penalty and missed. Thank you John Terry!
At least we did the double with the EPL title and CL title, though I thought we could've repeated the treble if we'd played better against Portsmouth in the FA Cup.
Still I thought the way we won the 1999 Champions League trophy is unsurpassed.
Sometimes, all you need is belief.
Glory glory Man United!!!!
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And to top things off, we ended our futsal losing streak by holding ICAP to a 5-5 draw! I'm so happy because we only had 6 guys (which means 1 sub) to play with and we actually survived a very rough game (almost fight yet again!)
Go Saxo go!
Now I have a sore ankle (as usual) and a grazed knee (freshly grazed) yet again. :(
At least we did the double with the EPL title and CL title, though I thought we could've repeated the treble if we'd played better against Portsmouth in the FA Cup.
Still I thought the way we won the 1999 Champions League trophy is unsurpassed.
Sometimes, all you need is belief.
Glory glory Man United!!!!
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And to top things off, we ended our futsal losing streak by holding ICAP to a 5-5 draw! I'm so happy because we only had 6 guys (which means 1 sub) to play with and we actually survived a very rough game (almost fight yet again!)
Go Saxo go!
Now I have a sore ankle (as usual) and a grazed knee (freshly grazed) yet again. :(
Sunday, May 18, 2008
That Baby I Saw
Bock Lian gave birth this morning around 10+am! The wifey was so excited cuz she really wanted to see the baby. So after my work at Suntec, we rushed down to Thomsen Medical Centre to see her.
Both mother and the little princess are in great condition. In fact I commented that for a baby thats only approximately 8 hours old, she was very active! I think her name is Le Xuan or something. Hehe. Ryan looks so proud to be a father!
Welcome into this world, little girl!
I think she likes me already...
Both mother and the little princess are in great condition. In fact I commented that for a baby thats only approximately 8 hours old, she was very active! I think her name is Le Xuan or something. Hehe. Ryan looks so proud to be a father!
Welcome into this world, little girl!
I think she likes me already...
Friday, May 16, 2008
Fun Friday
Spent most of the day putting out serious fires. Afterthat we had teambuilding playing Lasertag at Clementi Woods Park. It was quite fun though very sweaty and tiring. Its been about a year and seven months since we first played Lasertag when we first joined Saxo. Dinner at Sakura sucked though.
The big surprise is that I remained strong and didn't go out drinking! Wow.
Yesterday we lost our match (again) against British Telecom. Lost 9-5. Haiz. Keep losing, quite xianz. But I gotta say we played really hard yesterday so even though we lost, I'm still proud of my guys.
I wonder what's in store for me at the weekend?
The big surprise is that I remained strong and didn't go out drinking! Wow.
Yesterday we lost our match (again) against British Telecom. Lost 9-5. Haiz. Keep losing, quite xianz. But I gotta say we played really hard yesterday so even though we lost, I'm still proud of my guys.
I wonder what's in store for me at the weekend?
Sunday, May 11, 2008
One Blah Day
Spent the better part of the day at a T3B Educator seminar.
And then had dinner with the in-laws.
I think I need an outlet soon.
Such a pity I've got no energy to watch possibly the most important Man U match of the season. Well there's always the Champions League.
Haiz.
And then had dinner with the in-laws.
I think I need an outlet soon.
Such a pity I've got no energy to watch possibly the most important Man U match of the season. Well there's always the Champions League.
Haiz.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Lousy Day For Two
The wife woke early morning today for an early jog and fell while trying to run without her glasses (roll eyes). So she's quite badly grazed around her left elbow and right knee. Falling flat on road is never fun.
Then I went for my soccer game and got my knee nearly twisted by Cheng when he tried to tackle me but instead fell on my right leg. Now I've got a bruise on my right knee and I've got to limp. Argh
Nonetheless still managed abit of housework. And we're both chilling at home waiting for Ma and Pa to come visit. Its nice to chill at home especially now that the weather is getting less hot and humid. The wind is coming back.
Then I went for my soccer game and got my knee nearly twisted by Cheng when he tried to tackle me but instead fell on my right leg. Now I've got a bruise on my right knee and I've got to limp. Argh
Nonetheless still managed abit of housework. And we're both chilling at home waiting for Ma and Pa to come visit. Its nice to chill at home especially now that the weather is getting less hot and humid. The wind is coming back.
Thursday, May 08, 2008
Another Loss
Lost to eWatersolutions this time 5-7 at the Corporate Futsal League.
This is getting frustrating man.
Having the sorest throat of my life!!
Ack!
This is getting frustrating man.
Having the sorest throat of my life!!
Ack!
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