It has been a long time hasn't it? Sorry to keep you guys waiting for this entry but I've been real busy during this period... Guess I'll start the ball rolling then~

So what have I been busy about lately? Well some of you would have already known, I got a job at Motorola, 3rd shift that is, which means I probably transformed into a night owl. Thanks to Odel and Valerie for being there with me, I really appreciate their company. =) Working there did seem a bit interesting at the start because I was introduced into unfamiliar territory but soon I found out that it all seem pretty simple doing the stuff. Labelling, tearing plastics, that was mainly my job, kind brainless I might say. They paid pretty measly but I think it would do.

Made some friends there as well. They were quite a cool bunch there at Line 8 and boy were they hilarious. We tried means and ways to chao keng and such and I had hell lots of fun with them. Sad enough, I left Motorola already because of other priorities... (Hehehehe...)

Working made me realise a couple of things. It ain't easy to earn money. You really gotta slog it all out for just that few dollars. Worse part of it was to go for training right after work. It really required proper organising of time and pure mental strength to be able to accomplish that. I've been through that, so I know. How about others? How do you feel? Give it some thought. The next thing I realised was how harsh working life is. Anytime the button is pushed, you would be excused from work immediately. This happened to a couple of guys at Line 7 one day. Made me realise what a vulnerable position we (Part-timers) were in. Cherish your stay man... Besides, I'm getting my pay soon... MONEY! =D

Some interesting to mention during the past period. Our junior guys clocked 119 for a 300m pacing with the seniors. We beat SAFSA as well in one of the pacings (Although I seriously think they did not put in their full effort). I BLEACHED MY HAIR AS WELL! ASH SILVER! =D

Now for the main event. For all you dragonboaters out there, the moment has come. Singapore River Regatta 2004 is just hours away. For most of you, I'm pretty sure you must be nerve-wrecked and aren't able to take your 40 winks. As for me, I'm just gonna sleep right after this entry. =) After months of torturous trainings and gruelling under-the-hot-sun rowing sessions, it all boils down to this race. We must prove our potential and strength in this race and not let our past seniors down.

I am ready for this race. My mentality is set that we should only aim for nothing less than GOLD! I want that medal badly, even though I am only in the first year. I feel the passion within me dying to embrace that medal. What about you? Are you hoping just to get a medal of any colour? I hope you share the same sentiments as I do... Not only that, I want to win this race for the seniors, especially the year 3s, who have put in so much effort and time for us. We can't possibly let them down at this point in time for this could be their last race. If we win this medal, it will be for THEM! Let Ngee Ann Dragonboat Team rock this Regatta! We shall not bow our heads in defeat! We shall fight on and bring back glory for the TEAM! 24 hearts and 1 burning soul, that is what we are going to have on the day itself. MAY OUR BURNING SPIRIT LEAD US TO BE THE CHAMPIONS! LAI AH! NGEE ANN! SA! NGEE ANN! SA SA! NGEE ANN! SA SA SA!!!!!!

Race plan:
First 6 Long and Hard
Next 20 Twist at 75 to 80 strokes per minute
Following that maintain long pull at 70 to 75 strokes per minute
Up 10 at 200+m when coxswain calls for it
CHARGE WITH ALL OUR MIGHT!