Was bored studying. So decided to play around with my camera. Nice?
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NUS - THE NORTH FACE BOULDERACTIVE 2012
12 years ago
Monday, October 27, 2008
Food for the planet.
Just woke up. Played lame games at Cass's place till around 2plus. Made so much noise man. Thanks Cass for your place and Thanks Bertrand for the lift home. =)
Going to start my revision now. It is so hard to get my engine starting especially with so much on mind... Assignments.... Climbing....that.... and many more...
Just two random photos...
Going to start my revision now. It is so hard to get my engine starting especially with so much on mind... Assignments.... Climbing....that.... and many more...
Just two random photos...
One planet.... Zero chance.
Skittles in the shoebag =) yAY!
There is this thing within me. Just like love actually.
Friday, October 24, 2008
Spend it.
Lessons ended at 1345hrs.
Went Post office to buy a stamp.
Then it was off to collect my dragons and I got a packet of Skittles. =)
Self climbed for an hour. Self set a few routes. My right shoulder (the injured one) feels weak these few days. There is this pain right across my right chest near the shoulder where I once torn my muscles.
hmm.. Its quite worrying. But I guessed it should be fine after some rest. Then again, I hardly rest. Hopefully it is just a strain and not a sign....
Anyhow, bumped into Matt and Farah in the train on my way home! Just a coincidence. As usual, we talked about Climbing.. Matt is psyched up about Climb on! Good for you matt! glad that you are getting back into the sport man! Long time since I hear that you are psyched. haHaa!
All the best for Team BRotherhood of Deformed Joints. I know we will do well. Star starred team sia. Got crash matt, Got Jenny and got JACkIE!!!
Alritey. I went Tampines mall to get my Giordano berms before heading home. One pair for $39. I couldn't choose between grey or black. The salesgirl said take both cos there will be 30% discount for purchase above $60.
I said ok. Damn.. But.. Good fitting berms.. I like... Next I headed over to Levis cos they are having this promotion whereby you trade in your old jeans (any brand) and get $50 off any jeans above $100. I went to try on a couple. Quite like this particular dark blue jeans (not faded denim kind). I think it is a new fit. Levis 522-Slim cut. Quite nice. Think I will get it tmr after training.. =) hopefully there are still sizes available.
Training tmr... At CA. Shiok. =) Looking forward to it. Going to try overcome my lead climbing barrier. Give me 1X BIG BIG lead fall..
Went Post office to buy a stamp.
Then it was off to collect my dragons and I got a packet of Skittles. =)
Self climbed for an hour. Self set a few routes. My right shoulder (the injured one) feels weak these few days. There is this pain right across my right chest near the shoulder where I once torn my muscles.
hmm.. Its quite worrying. But I guessed it should be fine after some rest. Then again, I hardly rest. Hopefully it is just a strain and not a sign....
Anyhow, bumped into Matt and Farah in the train on my way home! Just a coincidence. As usual, we talked about Climbing.. Matt is psyched up about Climb on! Good for you matt! glad that you are getting back into the sport man! Long time since I hear that you are psyched. haHaa!
All the best for Team BRotherhood of Deformed Joints. I know we will do well. Star starred team sia. Got crash matt, Got Jenny and got JACkIE!!!
Alritey. I went Tampines mall to get my Giordano berms before heading home. One pair for $39. I couldn't choose between grey or black. The salesgirl said take both cos there will be 30% discount for purchase above $60.
Left $10 in wallet. haha.
2pairs!
I said ok. Damn.. But.. Good fitting berms.. I like... Next I headed over to Levis cos they are having this promotion whereby you trade in your old jeans (any brand) and get $50 off any jeans above $100. I went to try on a couple. Quite like this particular dark blue jeans (not faded denim kind). I think it is a new fit. Levis 522-Slim cut. Quite nice. Think I will get it tmr after training.. =) hopefully there are still sizes available.
Training tmr... At CA. Shiok. =) Looking forward to it. Going to try overcome my lead climbing barrier. Give me 1X BIG BIG lead fall..
farah says i look like a japanese anime character.
one step taken
Finally managed to squeeze some time off to update. Not really sure what I have been busy with. But somehow I have been slightly at 3am every day. Feels so grumpy the next day la. My eyes are like small enough. coupled with the lack of sleep. Transformed into a fine line....
ok. Climbaprix 2008. Finished 7th out of 52. Could have been so so much better. Seriously do-able routes. If only.....oh well. Something someone said really made me wanna train harder. For a brief moment, I felt so weak. Ok.
some photos.
Getting ready. Trying to look calm.
Planet flying
Overall, CLimbaprix 2008 was great. Great routes and great companion. I am sure the team had alot of fun. Especially the juniors. If you boys and girls are reading this...WELL done! =) You guys did just fine man!
After the whole event, Jud gave us a lift to the east. Dropped Farah and Ely. Matthew, Jud, Zhaoxiu and I went downtown east for supper at BK. haHAa. Zhaoxiu got rejected by Cup walker auntie thou. haHaa. Supper was fun la! all the "I dare you for 50cents" moments. And all the cam whoring. haHaa.. Matthew is the pro in taking these photos man.
Matthew, Jud, Me, Zhaoxiu
haHaha. Quite cool
The girls....
I think we hung around until 12plus if i am not wrong. Great climb, great companion, great time, great supper, great friends = great 18th October.
I am inspired to climb harder now. Suddenly it seems do-able again. just like when i was in intermediate. Hmm.. i can feel myself peaking. Damn. Too early to peak la.... Slow down please!!
ok. Fast forward to thursday..
Free day still got to go school for open lab man... Then i Went shopping alone yesterday afternoon after climbing alone in school Set a route for myself in the gym. Spanned and dicey. Shiok. Projecting it. Shopping alone is quite fun.. bought some fried chicken. Walked around while eating, looking at Levis jeans. Lookeed at Giordano Berms. SO tempting la! my mind is set. BUY. hahaha.
Lets have a good weekend yeah?? Exciting weekend.
ok. Climbaprix 2008. Finished 7th out of 52. Could have been so so much better. Seriously do-able routes. If only.....oh well. Something someone said really made me wanna train harder. For a brief moment, I felt so weak. Ok.
some photos.
Who is that man......
Getting ready. Trying to look calm.
super pumped after route 3.
Planet flying
Overall, CLimbaprix 2008 was great. Great routes and great companion. I am sure the team had alot of fun. Especially the juniors. If you boys and girls are reading this...WELL done! =) You guys did just fine man!
After the whole event, Jud gave us a lift to the east. Dropped Farah and Ely. Matthew, Jud, Zhaoxiu and I went downtown east for supper at BK. haHAa. Zhaoxiu got rejected by Cup walker auntie thou. haHaa. Supper was fun la! all the "I dare you for 50cents" moments. And all the cam whoring. haHaa.. Matthew is the pro in taking these photos man.
Matthew, Jud, Me, Zhaoxiu
haHaha. Quite cool
The girls....
I think we hung around until 12plus if i am not wrong. Great climb, great companion, great time, great supper, great friends = great 18th October.
I am inspired to climb harder now. Suddenly it seems do-able again. just like when i was in intermediate. Hmm.. i can feel myself peaking. Damn. Too early to peak la.... Slow down please!!
ok. Fast forward to thursday..
Free day still got to go school for open lab man... Then i Went shopping alone yesterday afternoon after climbing alone in school Set a route for myself in the gym. Spanned and dicey. Shiok. Projecting it. Shopping alone is quite fun.. bought some fried chicken. Walked around while eating, looking at Levis jeans. Lookeed at Giordano Berms. SO tempting la! my mind is set. BUY. hahaha.
Lets have a good weekend yeah?? Exciting weekend.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Random...
School is easing off a little... Finally managed to squeeze out some time to update.
Monday's training was a little frustrating. Reminds me of JC daze when I will get upset when I couldn't do some routes given by coach. Brings back the old memories....
I felt damn guilty for venting my anger on the wall la...
Anyhow....Training on Wednesday was better. Took the novices for training. Improving quite fast I would say! I did intermediate mock competition routes for boulder circuit. Almost died. In the end, I added random footholds along the way. But I felt shagged. Which is good...
Trained till 10pm after doing random flash comp routes. Damn creative routes... =)
Monday's training was a little frustrating. Reminds me of JC daze when I will get upset when I couldn't do some routes given by coach. Brings back the old memories....
I felt damn guilty for venting my anger on the wall la...
Anyhow....Training on Wednesday was better. Took the novices for training. Improving quite fast I would say! I did intermediate mock competition routes for boulder circuit. Almost died. In the end, I added random footholds along the way. But I felt shagged. Which is good...
Trained till 10pm after doing random flash comp routes. Damn creative routes... =)
Candid shot
Then it was off to FongSeng for supper with the juniors - Daryl, Jud, Lala, Ely, Rachel, Shuhui and Siying. Long time since I go supper with team mates after training. Feel so left out la! the halls and OKR people always go for supper. hHaha. After supper, it was 2345hrs. Decided to cab home with the Easties...
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Sports Award 2008
The award ceremony was boring although along the way there were quite inspiring speeches. Personally, there were disappointing moments too. Especially when none of our photos from the team got featured. Kind of expected.. Oh well.. Climbing don't have PM CUP.. suck thumb..
The food wasn't as impressive as last year too. But the important thing was having the company of the team, the crazy photo takings and the lorry ride.
Let the photos do the talking yeah?
Waiting for my turn up the stage
My batch of climbers!
Me and my mortal. =)
Me and Rahayu
Climb! On Team 2008. No Pain No gain
Zhaoxiu and Felicia
The uncle who took this photo for us thought that I am a foreigner la.
Not too bad la...
Finally home after a long tiring day.........
My lovely Square tie! and my award( I love my tie man)
Basically I like to wear formal... Cos it makes me look smart and neat. And i seldom wear formal. =) hahAH..
Such a long post...It had been a very happy day seriously...Long time since I feel so happy =)
The food wasn't as impressive as last year too. But the important thing was having the company of the team, the crazy photo takings and the lorry ride.
Let the photos do the talking yeah?
Waiting for my turn up the stage
My batch of climbers!
Me and my mortal. =)
Me and Rahayu
Climb! On Team 2008. No Pain No gain
Jenny and Me
HTHT partners
Zhaoxiu and Felicia
After the awards, it was a mad rush to send my sister off. She will be in States for half a year. Yup. Will miss her.
After sending her off, I headed to Changi Village to meet Zhaoxiu, Kenneth and Bertrand for supper. We had so so dim sum!
The uncle who took this photo for us thought that I am a foreigner la.
Not too bad la...
Finally home after a long tiring day.........
My lovely Square tie! and my award( I love my tie man)
Basically I like to wear formal... Cos it makes me look smart and neat. And i seldom wear formal. =) hahAH..
Such a long post...It had been a very happy day seriously...Long time since I feel so happy =)
Mock competition
It was a happy saturday for me. Everything went well. Despite sleeping late the night before preparing presents and writing report, I managed to wake up at 7 to get to school to see the novices climb. Proud to say that they are doing well in their climbing man =) Nice batch of people
My prediction for Open Men was either Haroz or Jensen clinching first place and second place. I was targetting a close 3rd placing for myself. My prediction was right. Jensen 1st, Harzo 2nd, Planet 3rd.
Was quite pleased with my performance. Surprising that I can sustain all 4 routes. Route one was horrible. Route two was SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoo do-able. Damn it... Just a little span...hMm.. I Love ROUTE 3. The sequence is so nice. The movement was swift. Dynamic and technical toes hook to the side wall. Pumpy ending. Shiok. Route 4 was surprisingly easier than route 2. Very do-able too.
Overall, i was pleased with my results...Not too bad la.. At least I feel that I am maintaining.. =)
Really pleased even though the competition field is not wide enough. Thanks to those who supported me during my climb.
My prediction for Open Men was either Haroz or Jensen clinching first place and second place. I was targetting a close 3rd placing for myself. My prediction was right. Jensen 1st, Harzo 2nd, Planet 3rd.
Was quite pleased with my performance. Surprising that I can sustain all 4 routes. Route one was horrible. Route two was SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoo do-able. Damn it... Just a little span...hMm.. I Love ROUTE 3. The sequence is so nice. The movement was swift. Dynamic and technical toes hook to the side wall. Pumpy ending. Shiok. Route 4 was surprisingly easier than route 2. Very do-able too.
Overall, i was pleased with my results...Not too bad la.. At least I feel that I am maintaining.. =)
Really pleased even though the competition field is not wide enough. Thanks to those who supported me during my climb.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Climbing
Ok. Lets talk about climbing..
Hmm.. I realised a change in my climbing style recently. Usually when people give me hard routes, i would try a few times then change to a new route.
Recently, it is slightly different. I will just keep trying the route until I feel that it is impossible. Hmm.. At times, I will be a little frustrated that I can't stick a particular move too... It is frustrating. The moves are just soooooo do-able. you know what i mean? But Edwin is just unable to do it right. Hmm.... maybe i am pushing myself more these days....
Also, I am open to all span biased routes these days. I realised that there is no point complaining. Just got to deal with it and force my body to adapt to the long man route. People span for it.. I will do it dynamically and stick it.
With all the competitions coming up, I am quite psyched. Psyched to see where i stand and what i should do.
seriously, Climbing has made me a more focused person.
Hmm.. I realised a change in my climbing style recently. Usually when people give me hard routes, i would try a few times then change to a new route.
Recently, it is slightly different. I will just keep trying the route until I feel that it is impossible. Hmm.. At times, I will be a little frustrated that I can't stick a particular move too... It is frustrating. The moves are just soooooo do-able. you know what i mean? But Edwin is just unable to do it right. Hmm.... maybe i am pushing myself more these days....
Also, I am open to all span biased routes these days. I realised that there is no point complaining. Just got to deal with it and force my body to adapt to the long man route. People span for it.. I will do it dynamically and stick it.
With all the competitions coming up, I am quite psyched. Psyched to see where i stand and what i should do.
seriously, Climbing has made me a more focused person.
Friday- Saturday
Friday was spent in school. Finished lesson at 2pm. Studied till 6 at YIH study room. I like to study there.. Cos its quiet, cold and the mood is just right.
Forced youjie to knock off early and we went for dinner at Holland V. Yixiang and Zhaoxiu joined us as well. 4 of us in total. Just nice for mahjong. hAHaa. Nah.. Had NYDC's baked rice- which tasted quite bad. Then we went Sunset Tavern for a drink. The usual HTHT. Dug up some dark secrets. Youjie was supposed to tell us about his work problems.. But in the end, I was the one talking. Started bringing back the past issues when I was Captain. Whether things could have been better managed. Hmm...... oh well..... No point... At least now I know got people appreciate.
Came back to Yixiang's room and spent the night there.Slept at around 3am. Thanks Zhaoxiu for your multi-purpose mattress. It's amazing how her mattress can be a blanket and pillow at the same time. =) yEah. Wanted to stay up later for something, but I guess i was too tired....
Woke up at 830. Went to swim 10laps ordered by Jups. Wow. Edwin can swim 10laps la. It is the longest distance I have swam since army. Seriously. Climbing after swim is a total different experience. Especially when you have to do 7endurance routes. Not bad.. Quite a productive training. At least I felt that I have worked it out. OH... and not forgetting...I saw the biggest lead fall in the gym today. Good belaying I would say. But maybe it was just lucky. Hmm.. Really worried that the climber would have injured herself.. as i have seen many injuries from these kind of falls man. Hmm.. But i must agree with you that falling can be quite fun! the adrenaline Rush.. Shiok.... Just be careful yeah? Climb safe cos when we go natural, things would be very different.... =)
It was then lunch at Arts. Didn't really feel very well. Must have been the spicy baked rice and the Erdinger combination the night before. Felt like a stomach flu.. But luckily it's getting better now! I think I have the bad habit of skipping meals.... Hmm.. my parents are complaining that i am getting skinnier...
After lunch, we had a nice ride at the back of Kenneth's Lorry. He sent me all the way home! wHeee! tHanks man! Had a great time talking rubbish at the back of the lorry. hAHahA...=)
i still have alot of reports to write. Ikea ice cream...
Forced youjie to knock off early and we went for dinner at Holland V. Yixiang and Zhaoxiu joined us as well. 4 of us in total. Just nice for mahjong. hAHaa. Nah.. Had NYDC's baked rice- which tasted quite bad. Then we went Sunset Tavern for a drink. The usual HTHT. Dug up some dark secrets. Youjie was supposed to tell us about his work problems.. But in the end, I was the one talking. Started bringing back the past issues when I was Captain. Whether things could have been better managed. Hmm...... oh well..... No point... At least now I know got people appreciate.
Came back to Yixiang's room and spent the night there.Slept at around 3am. Thanks Zhaoxiu for your multi-purpose mattress. It's amazing how her mattress can be a blanket and pillow at the same time. =) yEah. Wanted to stay up later for something, but I guess i was too tired....
Woke up at 830. Went to swim 10laps ordered by Jups. Wow. Edwin can swim 10laps la. It is the longest distance I have swam since army. Seriously. Climbing after swim is a total different experience. Especially when you have to do 7endurance routes. Not bad.. Quite a productive training. At least I felt that I have worked it out. OH... and not forgetting...I saw the biggest lead fall in the gym today. Good belaying I would say. But maybe it was just lucky. Hmm.. Really worried that the climber would have injured herself.. as i have seen many injuries from these kind of falls man. Hmm.. But i must agree with you that falling can be quite fun! the adrenaline Rush.. Shiok.... Just be careful yeah? Climb safe cos when we go natural, things would be very different.... =)
It was then lunch at Arts. Didn't really feel very well. Must have been the spicy baked rice and the Erdinger combination the night before. Felt like a stomach flu.. But luckily it's getting better now! I think I have the bad habit of skipping meals.... Hmm.. my parents are complaining that i am getting skinnier...
After lunch, we had a nice ride at the back of Kenneth's Lorry. He sent me all the way home! wHeee! tHanks man! Had a great time talking rubbish at the back of the lorry. hAHahA...=)
i still have alot of reports to write. Ikea ice cream...
Thursday, October 2, 2008
1.58am
Just finished writing my report for Es2007s. I can't believe I actually took up this module man. Disaster. Almost every tutorial must hand up something. Oh man....... 1 S/U going to be utilised soon I guess....
Just finished talking online. wow... it feels great to really pour everything out to someone who is willing to listen from a neutral point of view. Seriously...
I am listening to emo songs as I write this post...
I have simple dreams....
To enjoy adventures with someone special.
To scale a mountain with someone special.
To go bagpacking for years with someone special.
To enjoy climbing with someone special.
To run marathon with someone special.
Basically i think it would be simply nice to do these things with someone special and push each other on in life. Motivating each other and encouraging each other.
Seriously. Don't you think it will be damn cool to go climb a mountain with your special one? To go bagpacking with her, not having a fixed destination? And imagine running a race with her. Running alongside each other... i love a simple life..... little money? no problem... no car? no problem... As long as we do things we like to do together.... Simple things like blading at night, enjoying the breeze.... hM.................................................
Like what you will say if you are reading this.... AwWwwwWwwWWw...........
Just like them... Tommy Caldwell and Beth Rodden.
Thats all for now..........
Just finished talking online. wow... it feels great to really pour everything out to someone who is willing to listen from a neutral point of view. Seriously...
I am listening to emo songs as I write this post...
I have simple dreams....
To enjoy adventures with someone special.
To scale a mountain with someone special.
To go bagpacking for years with someone special.
To enjoy climbing with someone special.
To run marathon with someone special.
Basically i think it would be simply nice to do these things with someone special and push each other on in life. Motivating each other and encouraging each other.
Seriously. Don't you think it will be damn cool to go climb a mountain with your special one? To go bagpacking with her, not having a fixed destination? And imagine running a race with her. Running alongside each other... i love a simple life..... little money? no problem... no car? no problem... As long as we do things we like to do together.... Simple things like blading at night, enjoying the breeze.... hM.................................................
Like what you will say if you are reading this.... AwWwwwWwwWWw...........
Just like them... Tommy Caldwell and Beth Rodden.Thats all for now..........
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Lousy day
I'm so sick and tired
of all these things
that drag me down
I've got no where to go
they say that life
is in these hands
you give everything
you give yourself away you give
and still you choke
and find yourself running for the door
come and take me
home
lead me to your door
take me where you are
lead me to your door
at least just for a while
its some kind of life
forever days
we're in the cold
unfamiliar way
so take this fear
and fade it out
it won't make me sad
cause I get sentimental lord
in other ways
and I don't want to let me down here anymore
so come and take me home
lead me to your door
take me where you are
lead me to your door
and let me in
just let me in
and let me leave
just let me leave this world
come on now let me leave this world
at least just for a while
Dishwalla- Home
of all these things
that drag me down
I've got no where to go
they say that life
is in these hands
you give everything
you give yourself away you give
and still you choke
and find yourself running for the door
come and take me
home
lead me to your door
take me where you are
lead me to your door
at least just for a while
its some kind of life
forever days
we're in the cold
unfamiliar way
so take this fear
and fade it out
it won't make me sad
cause I get sentimental lord
in other ways
and I don't want to let me down here anymore
so come and take me home
lead me to your door
take me where you are
lead me to your door
and let me in
just let me in
and let me leave
just let me leave this world
come on now let me leave this world
at least just for a while
Dishwalla- Home
