Tuesday, 30 June 2009

Rest In Peace

I was reading the forum section on Straits Time today at work. There was this feedback from someone saying that the weather forecast keeps saying it will rain in the east but most often than not, it didn't. Then he went on to say the the weather department should be audited to make sure that they are doing their job. Doesn't this make you feel that Singaporeans complained too much? As if the weather department just predicts the weather using a magic 8 ball.


"Is it going to rain today?"

*shake* *shake*




"Signs point to yes"


Had my secondary school reunion on Saturday. Went to Lau Pa Sat for makan. Caught up with them about old times. Nothing changed about us though. Still have our old behaviour, same old deluded feelings about some of our exes.. Haha..

Watched Transformers with Mimi on Sunday. Tried booking the tickets early before going there. My early was on Sunday morning. Apparently it wasn't early enough. Was only able to book 2 seats side by side after going to all the cinemas, all the timing available. Damn.. Alas I wasn't kiasu enough. 

Movie was nice, some characters were nicer than others. Hehe.. 

The AYG is here finally. I wanted to watch the Singapore-Thailand match at Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday but couldn't make it since I end at 3.45 and the match starts at 4. The weather wasn't so good either (maybe the magic 8 ball was right this time) so rushed home instead to watch it on tv. Not bad a match, though we lost 4-1. The players have potential, and it's certainly interesting to see the future of Singapore playing.

Now is there anyone out there who wants to follow me watch some of the AYG events? 

If only I was able to volunteer for the AYG like how I did for the Singapore Tri and Badminton Open in Poly. I like the feeling of being behind the scenes of such events. Makes me feel important. Not too mention how fun it can get.

The word lost a musical legend. Your music will touch everyones' heart, young and old, even after you have long gone from our lives. You will not be forgotten.

To MJ.  

Wednesday, 17 June 2009

Blast from the past

I couldn't sleep yesterday after Prison Break.

The show. I wasn't in jail.

Don't know why but I suddenly remembered that I had a online journal before this. So I thought, "why don't I take a look at my past entries?" I thought I might just sleep after reading them, but I must say that my entries were actually quite funny. Haha, shameless I know. One thing I noticed when I compared my entries now and then, that I have more things to say then, even if I may so often say otherwise. I was more creative then, and the entries are funnier too (really!). I don't know if its because I'm working now, but I do feel like working at the gym is sapping away my intellect and creativity. I feel like I'm not as fun as I was then. Less lame too I think.

Other things that I have forgotten about my life then:

1) Me and the rest of the gangs were a really tight group. How tight were we? We did everything together. We all had journals. Well, most of us. And we kept track of each other's journal faithfully. Often scold each other to update. Haha...

2) I had this weird obsession with Kristin Kreuk. Well, she is pretty I must say, but I blame all this obsession on the Smallville series which were quite hot then. I'm so glad that I grew out of that.

3) I was a big Man U fan then. Now? Bigger fan. :P

4) I used to talk about girls in my old journal. Can't do that now. Will get scolded by someone.

I'm kidding dearie.. Hehe

5) I was quite desperate in love then. Probably why I did number 4 alot. Haha...

6) I was once headlocked by Neeta in a game of Captain's ball. Looks can be deceiving eh?

7) Jensen sure look funny in a turban. Hahahahaha...

8) Angela Tan hates mosquitoes. :P

9) How my relationship with Mimi started and that particular day she met my parents. So cute...

10)I have never forgotten this but the feelings I had then came rushing back when I read about the entry about my grandfather passing away. I immediately cried when I read back the entry. I miss him so much. Still.


Saw that my first journal was in 2003. Now its 2009. I have been writing down my life experience for about 6 years now. I hope that this blog would continue for many more years to come. I feel like other than being with Mimi and my friends, this is the only way for me to keep sane, vent out my feelings. To my friends who are reading this, I miss you all very much. We should meet soon, again. And those who have blogs, pick your asses up and update your blogs!

I promise to update more, be more funny and creative in my entries. It's hard to be more funny, since I am already so funny. Haha..

In case you are interested, it's monkeycrap.easyjournal.com.



Monkeycrap

Friday, 12 June 2009

Facebook and Ronaldo

Yes, my will is weak.

Hi, my name is Saiful and I have a Facebook account.

So alright, it's not so bad I guess. I actually managed to see how my Primary and Secondary school mates are doing. Some are doing very well, some married, some engaged. Happy for them. At least I'm now able to talk to Frenky more, though not on real time but good enough.

Mimi had her hair cut yesterday. Looks very nice as always, but I wonder how it will look if it was shorter. She would have none of that of course.

I went to Queensway to 'have a look' at some of the shops. Ended up buying a new pair of Nike Cortez. It was nice and cheap, how can I refuse? After that I dropped by Pacific Coffee (PC) at Vivo since I got time to kill before meeting Mimi. If anyone else other than me and Mimi is reading this entry, or this blog entirely, I would really recommend PC to anyone who likes chilling somewhere and spending some time alone or with friends. Coffee is alright (they all taste the same to me) but the seats outside is my favourite thing about the place. Windy, relaxing and when the IR at Sentosa is done, I bet the view would be nice.

So Man U accepted a £80 million bid from Real for Ronaldo. I was shocked when I saw the headline yesterday but not surprised actually. His heart never seemed to be at Old Trafford anyway. Kind of glad he will go. For that kind money, it will be stupid for Man U to not sell a player who has his eyes on another club. I will miss his talent, but definitely not his attitude. I say, keep Tevez with the money and get one more world class player.



Monkeycrap

Monday, 8 June 2009

my dream...

1. is to go overseas..
anywhere really. u bring me to KL and id be the happiest girl on earth. i have NEVER been to KL..sad but true. i know of some ppl who go there every weekend to go shopping.

envy envy....sigh

but one place i would reali love to go paris, france...corny i noe. cant help but be my romantic self.

i wonder if they have no pork no lard food dere..

2. is to rid of my god-damned eyebags.
i tried cucumber slices, eye creams from body shop and garnier. anyone has a sure way of getting rid of 'em in 6 mths' time?

everyone asks me "are u tired?" or "nt enuf slp ah mimi?" every single day..

3. is to have $1ooK in my savings account by end of 2010.
why? its a nice number lah...

4. be healthier and fitter..tink jennifer garner.
dat lady has a seriously sexy body.

last but not least..
to lead my own life. to do what i wat want to do wo a person looking over my shoulder every time.

to have freedom. finally.

will it come?






a totally random post by Mimi

Sunday, 7 June 2009

Day Seven

Last day of my leave.

Well, it was nice while it lasted. Looked forward to you for a long time and when you came, I didn't know what to do really. Lifestyle change. Just when I was enjoying you, you had to go. When will I see you again, I can't say. It depends on forces around me. What I know for sure is that I will see you in about 6 months from now, a new person, albeit with a new responsibility, a new life. Will it be a better life? I will do my darndest to make it better, not only for me, but for her too. Especially for her. We might rendezvous, here and there but I know that I will not be able to enjoy you as much as we did the past week. We didn't do much, but you sure made me enjoy life again.

Thank you.



Monkeycrap

Day Six

Second last day of my leave.

Starting work soon, not looking forward to it.

Most of my day was spent at work. During my leave. Damn. Had one PT in the morning, then wasted time until 2 for my next one. Went to Northpoint in the meantime for lunch, tried to read books at the new Yishun Library, but no mood so went to Sportslink, again. Saw some nice shirts, again. Nearly bought shirts, again. Stopped myself before I can do any harm. Saw a pair of Cortez sneakers that would be a welcome addition to the family. $78 only. Should I?

After PT, just slacked at home until I was forced to play badminton with my cousin. Injured myself, somehow. Was about to return the serve when somehow the shuttlecock hit the frame of the racket and ricochet to my right eye. Yeap, right in the eyeball. Happened to be wearing contacts, of all days. So there I was trying to hold back the freaking pain while my cousin was laughing at me. Embarrassing..

Tomorrow will be the last day. I'm going to miss my leave.



Monkeycrap

Saturday, 6 June 2009

Day Five

Day number 5 of my leave.

Today was spent pretty much out of the house. Had the morning PT session, then went to my aunt's place to fetch my cousin home. Not before dropping by Causeway Point to do abit of shopping. Bought 2 more Nike tops and a new bottle to replace my old one. Bottle was more of an impulse buy. Should have seen me do my shopping. It was a grab and go kind of situation. Must not have spent more than 10 mins in Causeway Point.

So decided to take bus home from Woodlands. Big mistake. Ended up waiting for the bus for 20 mins. Maybe 20 mins, but I know that it felt more than that. Only reached home I think close to 2pm. Had lunch then took a nap before my cousin woke me up pestering me to play badminton with her. So there I was half asleep and playing badminton at the same time.

Another PT session tomorrow. 2 more to be exact. One at 9.30am and the other at 2pm. About 3 hours apart. Most likely going to train. How intense, depends on the patronage tomorrow. If there is too many members, won't be training too much. Better give members the use of the equipments.

Leave ending soon.

Damn.



Monkeycrap

Thursday, 4 June 2009

Day Four

Fourth day of my leave.

Beginning to lose count of the days.

Woke up later than I would have loved to. Wasn't able to sleep the night before. Woke up just in time before Mimi reaches my place. Did nothing, just rested before she had to go to work. Me on the other hand had to go to work for this new PT that my IC handed over to me since he didn't have the time to handle it. A bit last minute but it means more money for me. I'm all for that.

Another young trainee. I have been getting young trainees lately. Don't really like it so much. It seems that in both trainees that I have, both looks like they have been forced by their parents(mums in my case) to take up the sessions. Not so ideal for me since their attention and motivation not as much compared to an adult. One that I have earlier seems to lose interest in the sessions. Well, I have to make the most with what I have. I just don't like how the parents expect so much from me to miraculously change their boys in just 10 sessions. Parents can be so demanding.

Went to Orchard with the idea of doing some shopping. Wanted to get some Nike shirts, a bottle maybe and a wallet. Didn't find anything. Super disappointed. I always never get to find things when I do want to spend my money. They appear though, when I'm tightening up my wallet. Damn.

So went to Westmall to have my haircut, then dropped by Sportslink to look around. Saw some nice shirts actually. Cheap too. So bought two Nike tops at just $65. Really tempted to get more. Maybe go down to the one at Causeway Point either tomorrow or the day after. Last time I remembered they have a big outlet there.

So here I am, the owner of two nice Nike tops, a new haircut and the desire of getting more tops soon, updating my blog. Super shagged. Waiting for Mimi to be done with work and reach home. After which I will sleep if I can, with this super hot night.

Why can't my room be air-conditioned?



Monkeycrap

Day Three

Day number 3 of my leave.

I am staying awake until Mimi finishes her shift. 1 thing for sure that I am getting during my 1 week leave is rest. Lots of it. I had better be re-energised for next week.

Didn't want to wake up today because it was raining. So nice, wanted to sleep in. I did, though only an hour more. Had an sms from my trainee that he was not free to come in the morning. Wanted to reschedule it for tomorrow but I smsed him later in the night to change it to Friday morning. Just wanted to make sure I can sleep in tomorrow.

No PT session, but I still needed to send my cousin for her hockey practice. So went out at 8, send her to school and waited for her at Burger King while drinking tea and playing with my PSP. She had breakfast once the practice is done and took cab to my place since Mimi was to meet me here.

Once at home, did nothing actually. Hang out with Mimi, slack before she had to go for work, unfortunately. Took a nap after Mimi reached her workplace, then played a bit of badminton with my cousin. Watched TV, played PSP and now I am here.

This is a lot of typing for a day spent practically doing nothing.

Read a headline on CNA this morning saying that Real Madrid had signed Kaka from Milan. Turned out that the Spanish press were a little premature about their transfer speculations. But you never know don't you? Players hardly keep their words. Say one thing, move to another club on the other.

Case in point is Gareth Barry. The one who had been complaining that he wants to move to Liverpool because of the Champions' League. Imagine the shock when I read on Soccernet.com when he actually signed with Manchester City. Is money the reason for the move? Only he knows, but my respect for him have definitely gone down a few notches. Only good thing is that Liverpool won't be getting him.

Also read that Tevez might move to Manchester City. I have no problem with that, even though of the City and United thingy. To tell you the truth, I don't really care for the rivalry because I'm in Singapore, I don't experience the heated exchanges between a City fan and a United fan. To the Singaporean United fans who act like City is a disease, stop acting. Again, to me it's because of the Liverpool factor. If Liverpool don't get the players they want, better for United.

United have got a new sponsor to replace AIG. They signed a new deal with AON, which starts in 2010, which will last for 4 years. Good news for United ever since the AIG saga brought all the uncertainty about United's future.

Anyone remember Denilson? Once the most expensive player? Guess where he is playing now? Vietnam. What a free fall.

That is all for Day 3. Hoping for a better tomorrow, literally.



Monkeycrap

Tuesday, 2 June 2009

Day Two

Second day of my leave.

Wasn't much of a difference between today and yesterday. Spent more time out of my bed though. Woke up really early. Fed the kittens, watched them run around and play with each other. Went for a short run after that. Stamina still sucked.

Watched Whose Line Is It Anyway on the laptop. Really love that show. Mimi asked me to send her dinner (I kind of wanted to, anything to get out of the house) and met her at her workplace to bring her Nasi Goreng. I saw the wrong timing, so reached there an hour early. So instead of slacking at home, slacked an hour at the Comtech. Waited for Mimi to finish her dinner, and thought of going Vivo or something, but I got too lazy and headed home.

Once I reached my block, saw my cousin playing badminton. What the heck, I joined in. Not very long, probably about 30 mins only. Had some laughs, then went home. So now I am updating here, while watching Prison Break.

Last season of Prison Break is here, 3 times a week no less. Would have finished watching it a while back, if the website hosting the video wasn't so freaking slow. I think I was stuck at episode 2 or 3. Now got the chance to do finally do it.

Have to go back work again, got another PT session. Same sequence as Monday, send my cousin for her hockey practice, go to the gym for the session, then fetch her back from school before going back. This time Mimi is coming along, since she is starting work at 4pm. Meeting her at Yishun, will be having breakfast then spend our day at my place. Miss her alot. The week that I am finally on leave, and she is working her night shift. Just our luck.

Tomorrow better be better than today.



Monkeycrap

Monday, 1 June 2009

Day One

Day 1 of my week long leave.

Started off early. Had to go to work for a PT session. Had to send my cousin back home at the same time for her hockey practice, which was eventually cancelled. PT session went off smoothly, and was asked by my trainee if I was able to train his wife too. No problem with me, though training them at the same time might be abit hard if I want to concentrate on both. Made tougher by their time restriction. Well, I can try.

Went to fetch my cousin from school after my session, then had Mac breakfast with her before heading home. The rest of the day was left for me to slack. Downloaded a few songs from iTunes, then made the playlists I have been wanting to. Mimi bought me an iPhone speaker, which is superb. Love it alot and the sound is fantastic. So after updating my iPhone, listened to the songs on my speaker and just dozed off until about 8pm. Watched tv all the way, and most probably sleeping after this update.

I'm not sure what to do tomorrow. Might either be running or cycling, depending on if I can wake up early. Slacking my week off doesn't sound so appealing. Might go out alone and hang at the coffee place in Vivo or something. Must force myself to do it though. Laziness slowly prevailing.

Went to the new club yesterday, and I must say it looked really appealing. Swimming pool looks nice, and the gym is fantastic. Spacious, kind of remind me of the old Planet Fitness at Suntec. Hate the positioning of the counter though. Right infront of the lift. Can't slack off. Honestly if they asked me to move to the new club, I might be giving it a serious consideration. We see how it goes, if it comes outs.

Well, 6 days left.



Monkeycrap