It's been exactly 2 years since i've been licensed to drive! How time flies! Everyday, i've been reminding myself to be a safe driver (though there's the occasional speeding:/) I strongly believe if every driver plays their part in being a responsible driver (i.e not beating the red light,change lane properly, no tail-gating, signal early to let others know of your intention to turn/change lane etc), this world will be a better place. It may sound naive, but shouldn't last week's Ferrari incident serve as a reminder for us about the dire consequences if one drink and drive and worst, speed and beat the red light?

That aside, yesterday i had a conversation with Hannah and it struck upon me that family upbringing is very important. To summarise, the whole conversation was that Grandma refused to let her go down to the clubhouse at 9pm to join her friends to play sparkles because Grandma thinks it is dangerous and she's skeptical towards Hannah's friends. Hannah, being just a growing kid felt very upset because she thinks Grandma was being unreasonable.

For that moment, i could totally relate to Hannah. I had the same experience when i was young ( and even till now since my parents, esp my dad can be very cynical at times). I gave this little girl of mine a hug and asked if she wants to go badly, if she does, i'd accompany her just so Grandma will be at ease. But instead, she shook her head and said she didn't want to make Grandma unhappy. I was taken by surprise, this girl of mine, who's only 9 bothered to care how my Grandma would feel. I mean, at my age i probably wouldn't be as considerate as Hannah!

I'm really proud of this kid! But it also triggered a series of thoughts.
- What if Hannah grows up to be a parent and gets very skeptical towards her kids' friends/neighbours?
- Will there ever be a day where Hannah start resenting the fact that Grandma/her parents are too strict with her.
- What will i do if now i'm a parent and my kid pose me the exact question Hannah asked (about whether she can join her friends at the clubhouse?)

Of course, there's two sides to a coin. Because i am still not a parent (and Hannah isn't my daughter) i'd think its safe to let her go since the clubhouse is just infront of the house's balcony and finding her wouldn't be a difficult task.

But still, i feel that parents/gramps need to understand times have changed and kids these days are no longer like what we used to be. Apparently it seems like kids these days listen to reasons. Learning to let go at times is vital, because if kids were to be controlled too tightly, they'd probably turn defiant. I'm a living example:/ However, they must be firm when the kids are getting beyond control. I'm glad Hannah's a sensible girl, though she may be a little naughty and a little insensitive at times. But, who don't make mistakes right? I just hope this girl will grow and learn from her mistakes. She's got a long way to go!:D

And of course, i'm thankful that she's still a little angel at times!

Till then

Hannah celebrating her 9th Birthday!:)

3weeks have passed!
*Exams-checked
*Holidays- on-going~

I don't know how i'll fare in this sem's exams, but i'm just hoping to clear all mods.(Not too much to request for right?:/)

A Div National's have ended for SR. We're 4th this year! It's a feat! This batch have done SR, SR BBALLERs and the Alumnis proud! Caught them in action in 4 games! When i saw them play, i kept telling Deb i wanna help them play cause this team lack a 3,4,5. We've came a long way! Yesterday was the first time i've seen Miss R with such a bright smile across her face. It was beaming with pride. Could tell how much effort have been placed on this team! There's no other words to describe how proud i am of this batch of juniors!:D Deb's training with them paid off!:) How i miss playing competitive sports, especially basketball! Can't wait for Alumni in July!:D

There's this annoying pain on my left hand. This is the third week. Painkiller isn't doing it's job. It irritates me when i can't cut my food, since i eat using my left hand, and clenching the fist feels so ugh. Hope this pain goes away quickly. It hurts when people hit the top of my left hand. If this pain persists, i presume i'll be dying of pain in alumni:/

I don't know how this hols will turn out to be. Intend to go on a weekend getaway with xy, hope the plan goes on! But apart from that, it might just be driving around, sourcing for interesting places, doing housework, and more running! For a start, i'm going to commit to going starbucks at least once a week, sit there and enjoy doing my readings! I've got lots of magazines/books to befriend with! I want to re-read Marley & Me (can't forget how i cried towards the end) I want to catch movies i've yet to watch. And of course i wanna spend time with friends! I hope i really get to make time for all.

Till then!

*I love this team, i love this game*
i wonder apart from Deb, does any of my teammates remember this.

Exams starts in 3 days time! Best wishes to all!:)

I'm really proud of my juniors! They won their first game in the National's today! And it's a close game. 41-37, with many calls for fouls. I'm just so glad to be there watching them play.

Really hope they'll play well in the remaining two matches! I can tell Miss R's very proud of them! Way to go girls!:)

Till then!

There are certain days i feel mighty, like i can conquer whatever that obstructs me. Yet on days, i feel like a total wreck, unable to accomplish the simplest thing. Today, the former was what i experienced.

Running 5km under 30 mins after ages! I used to be able to do 5km under 30 mins in college, esp in my second year in college. Now doing this seems to be just a feat! But whatever it is, i feel as though nothing's impossible. It's just a matter of whether i want to do it anot. I hope this positive spirit doesn't leave me anytime soon, especially since exams are just 3weeks away.

The sem's almost coming to a closure. It's been a hectic sem (since when do i not complain about the hectic life) churning out essays and projects which were almost back to back. Now the final hurdle before this sem officially ends- the finals.

I'm no longer as driven as i used to be ( in my opinion.) I guess it could partly be due to the fact that i'm afraid of failing myself. I really hate it when reality does not conform to expectations. Perhaps A levels results scarred me badly, but i've never regretted taking this route.

That aside, National's for basketball starts tomorrow! I really hope this team will make it through! It's really encouraging to see this team playing so well! Looking back, it's been 3 years! Time really flies! okay, better stop before nostalgia feeling floods me!

Till then!

I thought i was strong, yet i caught myself crying to sleep.

When have i turned so weak?

The past month's been crazy! Real crazy! Haven't been bombarded with assignments and projects like this before. Okay, at least i'm done with 3/4 of it. Trying real hard to complete the final project for this sem. *determined*

Academic aside, my life's been pretty unstable. Too many things happened this month. Breakthrough to something real close to my heart, passing away of my granduncle, start of a new venture. There's just so much i need to clear. I want a break very badly. Just a short break from everything. Oh wells, maybe it's the suppressed stress. :/


Something i miss during from BKK:




Till then.