Overdue Bangkok Story

We were walking along the streets (stores) of Chatuchuk when suddenly everyone came to a halt. I quickly stopped Joanne while she's still wondering why. Ahhh.. the national anthem of Thailand was being played. I've forgotten to inform Joanne on this very unique practice which we would always encounter in Thailand. True enough, we had to stand up for the national anthem again in the cinema prior to the showing of the movie!

Both of us did quite a handful of shopping in the Land of Smile. Our favourite shopping paradise was MBK, Chatuchuk followed next closely. Meals in Bangkok was never an issue for us. Trust me, we've got hell of a good time enjoying the "Food-Court" pricing meals in the High-end Restaurants! Take note of this name, Fuji Japanese Restaurant! Try the Beef Steak!!

Rather than spending the entire stay in Bangkok doing just "donating" money to the society, we managed to stay our last day doing some sightseeing. We had been to the Grand Palace (exterior), several temples, tried the tuktuk-car and even motor-boat!

I've heard so much about Bangkok and this is my first time experiencing what others had felt. I love it. I will definitely be back there again to gear up for our fashionable lifestyle!

Youth Olympic Game

Watch struck 6:33pm, I quickly went downstairs to the lobby, glued my eyes to the E-Board; awaiting for the annoucement for the Host of YOG 2010.

7:20pm.. Singapore won the bid.

While watching PM Lee doing his speech (after Singapore won), I got emotional. I'm so touched. I sms-ed Joanne that I am so touched and happy that tears nearly roll down my cheeks. I held back those "un-manly" tears before they say hi to the world. Nobody noticed but I am real delighted. It's the moment where all Singaporean should proud of themselves. The scene where the card (Singapore 2010) was flipped over to show the winner, kept repeating in my mind. Finally, Singaporeans will be rubbing shoulders with some of the world best young sportsmen in year 2010.

Way to go...

Well, I'm supposed to take some time off to write about my Bangkok trip but yet I'm writing about this YOG. Ookk.. will write about my Bangkok trip on the next post...

February In Bangkok

Valentine Day

To beat the crowd and tight working schedule compromisation, Joanne and I celebrated the Valentine Day at My Secret Garden on 13 Feb. This is our first V-day celebration after our heavenly marriage last September.

Lobster soup kick-started my candle-light dinner. Cream of Mushroom for the lady. Escargots followed next. Main courses, Beef Steak and King Prawn & Dory filled the stomach and lastly, Tiramisu marked the delicious ending to the lovely evening. In fact, Joanne and me were chatting and laughing at our own jokes throughout the evening. I thought that's was interesting..

Joanne is allergic to football and guess what, she "unwillingly" bought me a Mizuno football as V-day present!! Gosh!! Although I promised her that I will act surprise even if the present received was not "well-received", I was caught off-guard and that doubled my surprise! How could a lady buy something which she does not like (worst till she's allergic to that) to someone who she hopes that he will not touch it for the rest of his life? Mind you, she was the one who walked into the sports outlet and picked the ball herself! That's the best present I ever received I believe...

Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year was kind of BORED for me. Not too sure does Joanne feel the same way too? The most look-forward activity was none other than the 2 Blockbuster Movies, Ah Long Pte Ltd & CJ7!

Movie-Ah Long, was kinna draggy for me. As most of the funniest parts were already out on the trailer so erm.. I kind of over-anticipated. It was a typical Jack Neo's kind of movie and I think it's a good movie for a laugh. Credits go to Jojo Fang!! I gave it a 6.5.

CJ7 was another classic workpiece from one of my All-Time favourite Artists/Directors, Stephen Chow. I'll never miss his show! I personally find this movie classic. It had some depth in this movie (especially the first 30mins) when the poor father constantly reminded his son how to be a good person despite the situation they were in.

Another thing I asked Joanne, how come there's always one chio-bu in every Stephen Chow's movie! Damn, since KungFu Hustle, this movie has got another chio-bu, Kitty?? I gave a 7 for this movie.

This evening, we gathered at Jonathan's humble adobe for a fantastic Ubin-like meal. Of course other than the feast, the annual Chinese New Year Blackjack was on the table! I lost $26.. I've got nothing to write about that. Just plain S*** Luck!

Sportsman Life Span

Late evening, a tanned, muscular-looking young man in white polo-T, sitting at the bus-stop, caught my attention. Gosh.. no wonder I find him so familiar! He's Zhiwei! My long lost friend sia!

Well, I almost lost this friend of mine few months back. Zhiwei was involved in that fateful Team Singapore Dragon Boat tragedy where a couple of our National rower died. Time heals the wound. He has since recovered from the pain and living well.

Just a couple of minutes, we chatted like we've not been meeting up for the past 10 years! We talked about the Dragon Boat stuffs, we talked about Steve and Rick, we talked about Feca, we talked about futbol, we talked about his life-span as a Sportsman. What was it with the life-span of a sportsman? My explanation to him (or to others) is.. Once you're done with your full-time studying, you're almost done with your sports UNLESS you're leading a professional sportsman career. Trust me, as much as I want to prove myself wrong, it's a sad truth.

Once you're out to the working society, you will never be able to focus or commit as much as you want to the sport which was once your highest priority. That turning point of life will see your priorities being switched or amended. That doesn't mean a definite cons. Eventually, you're the one who's making the decision. Trust nobody but yourself. Sportsman will know when to let go...

CNY is boring. Staying at home for the blog might worth my limited energy. Cheers!

Pulau Ubin (Part II)

Yes, Pulau Ubin again! Although it's the SECOND TIME I've been there, the Nobody Land still looked un familiar to me. Especially with the company of the unexpected rain, cycling was much more exciting on the slopes! Of course more Dangerous..




Cabell is always trying to catch up with some sleep wherever she's able to. GOT-CHA!




Part of the Ladies Team!





What a way to end this story writing! Say Cheese!!

Attempt

The stopwatch clocked 37:30mins when I struck my right palm on the edge of the pool after 1.5km struggling. I pull myself out of the pool, attempted a fast run to the locker despite both of my legs were feeling real jellyfish weak! A quick change to my running attire in seconds, and off I ran towards the stadium for the 10km challenge. Well, for your info, fatigue devil took control of my mind in my first 2th lap of run. I challenged it to the 16th laps and it won; I decided to stop. I clocked 1hr 22mins (non-stop) for a 1.5km swim plus a immediate 6.4km run. Not good enough for the real test yet.

My attention got sucked by a new cell phone these days. I have to admit that I am quite "NIAO" and that explains why I am still stucked with my Keypad-Not-Working mobile till now! Well, after some careful and tactful consideration with Joanne, I MIGHT be buying that new Sony Ericsson P1i mobile! Anyway since my current lousy phone still worth 150bucks for trade-in, I better get rid of it now! Anyone out there got any comment?

Today gonna be another late night; a Dinner event to run ya...