Singapore Youth Olympic Games(SYOG), 2010

I've been helping out behind the scenes at the Singapore Sports School(SSS) for the SYOG since before the event started. It is the last day of competition at the SSS, and I've enjoyed my time here for the past two weeks or so.

Though most of the days I spent at the SSS were taxing, due to the shifting of equipments and etc, I enjoyed them because I got to meet amazing friends, athletes and the best thing was the experience I had.

I really wish to have the opportunity to be part of another major sporting event. Thank you SYOG for the excellent experience.

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21st

So my 21st birthday was on Monday, 16th August. I had one "celebration" and ZERO presents. So much for 21st being a big deal.

The "celebration" was done together with only 2 other people, Mai and Lynnette. Despite the small number, and literally small size(hehe), I still enjoyed my time with them at NYNY. Thank you ladies!




Told you birthdays weren't a big deal.

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Wishlist

My 21st birthday is just around the corner. I never expect presents every year but I always have wishlists.

Materialistic wishes (in no particular order):

Car
Van
Braca Dragon Boat Paddle
iPhone 4
F1 2010 (PS3 game)
F1 2010 Singapore GP Walkabout Raceday Tickets
Roadbike
Polo Tee
Adidas Running Shoes
TimBuk2 Bag (Small Sized)
Camera Lens
Casio G-Shock Watch

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The Strive For Perfection

If I have to do this alone, then I shall.

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Down

This is probably the only place I can speak my mind with the least people knowing.

I've came from one of my high points of my life, into one of my lowest.

Simply said, things are not going my way.

I'm having problems with my friends.
I'm having problems maintaining what I do best, paddling.

It may seem like a really really short list but that's about the whole of my life, Dragon Boat and friends. My family's something I'm not too worries about because I know I can get help from my parents, or my mum at least.

See, my 21st birthday is coming and many have asked why I didn't hold a party. Trust me, 21st birthdays are really big deals. My usual answers would be that I don't have many friends around. Holding a party would only make it look worst and even if there's a hundred guests, most would go like "HAPPY BIRTHDAY TERENCE!" and then 'munch munch munch' then "BYE! THANKS AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY AGAIN!" I'm guilty of that too when I go to birthday parties, so I know.

Friends are really easy to find, but true friends aren't. Sadly, I'm probably still in search of that. At times maybe I thought "yea, he/ she will be like my true friend and will be there for me". Well I would say I'm wrong most of the time. Sad fact of life.

Then comes Dragon Boat, an integral part of my life. I would say my morale and confidence have been hit after being 'benched' for the CCWC 2000m race. Since then, I felt like crap and have been trying to push myself more to achieve a 'higher level of paddling', so to speak. Today's training just hit me once again as I realise the tough climb up the ladder. I thought I had a certain standard, but I was wrong.

I'm utterly disappointed in myself and I can only pray that I can stay strong and passionate to the sport. I actually, for the first time in a VERY long while, felt like quitting.

I don't have people I can talk to about such stuff, so I'm typing everything down here. I'm not expecting replies or advices of any sorts also.

I can only depend on God and myself to get myself out of this.

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Club Crew World Championships 2010, Macau

went up to Macau for the 7th CCWC, where the strongest dragon boat clubs meet up and compete with each other for the title of World Champions.

SAFSA participated in the U23 category, facing 3 teams from Canada and 1 team each from Macau and Hong Kong. these opponents, though unheard of in Singapore, were no push overs as they tried time and time again to beat SAFSA. successfully, we managed to secure not only podium standings for all events, which are 2000m, 200m and 500m, but 1st placing for everything.

i'm proud to have paddled for SAFSA in the 200m and 500m races. it was an honour to be with such a strong team with such dedicated and passionate paddlers.

the end of CCWC marks my first 2 Golds with SAFSA.

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