8 posts tagged “climbing”

no kidding, i freaking fell 5m of the rock wall today. i was lead climbing, can't say i remember much of the fall. it's one of those times when you're climbing and then next moment you're upside down on the rope hanging only by your harness. (i now understand how people can die doing lead climbing) till now, i can't even process it because it happened too fast, I'm still trying to.

(because i just feel that some parts have become a trifle too personal to post publicly; only read by neighbourhood)

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maybe it's time for an emotional pounding.
yes, i have a great team, but rock climbing is and has always been an individual sport.
sometimes i feel that it's easier to just say i don't want to climb anymore and walk away completely.
i walked away today with a blistering fingers and abrasions on my thighs. will i ever walk away knowing I've conquered those artificial walls?
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hmm tripod camp experience.
i really really really really enjoyed my group, i just can't say any more than that.
we might not be the most hyper-enthu-crazy-loudest group but we gelled well (: and i'm proud of every single person.
haha i can't say that the camp fulfilled the objectives in terms of bridging the gap between "elite" and "non elite", because no one in my group really viewed other students from other schools differently. more than that, i think it was just seeing how in the end, it actually doesn't matter which school you're from, because that isn't a judgement of who you are as a person.

i was especially gratified and honoured to attend ms elim chew's blog. one of the more inspiring speakers i've had the chance to listen to. truthfully, previous attempts by various boards in rgs to invite her to speak at a function have been turned down, and i'm grateful for this one opportunity i had.

i went to camp with the feeling of anticipation and excitement, and i'm glad that's exactly how it was for me.

yep, i'm feeling 2394820384 times better because my ear is no longer blocked!
wow, for the first time in 5 days, i can actually hear from my right ear, i'm no longer partially deaf!

the doc said that it's due to the blocking of the eustachian tube, esp after i swam with a runny nose (i didn't realise i had one!) >< it's currently inflammed and very painful when i yawn, so i'm trying my best not to, though given my lack of sleep it isn't easy.

the best cure though?

i'm tired now, so i'll just say

1. dinner as good
2. outram comp could have been better
3. my parents are freaking cool, my dad's playing PS2 soccer with my brother and my mum bought boots!
4. i'm not much darker ):

when on of your greatest friend is down, and you want her to be happier, the only thing that some people know to do is to smile for them. but what if she doesn't smile back?; she does, but you know it isn't a smile. then what do you do? what does that mean?

for the first time, i'm very scared.

outram is tmr, and my lower back has started hurting to the extent it's painful when i bend down ):

i hate these sudden waves of emotions ),: it's killing me really. sudden overwhelming grouchyness, unwillingness to talk to anyone, coldness, feelings of just wanting to break down (because i'll feel better that way)

but no, you don't have time to even break down over unhappiness or stress in sec4 (it's just work fullspeed ahead), that's why i'm thankful for every moment i get to laugh.

we used to laugh together; you used to be the one making me laugh, and now i want to make you laugh.

i think class relay is jinxed. everytime they decide on a date, it rains. it has been postponed 4 times ):<

climbing today during odac was good, did the yellow+inserts route on the 4th wall, felt very fluid when i climbed.

i can't stop gazing at wentworth miller's smouldering eyes, mesmerizing.

had dinner at californian pizza with my mum tonight, derrick was working his shift. gosh, i seriously miss that guy, we grew up together - we're only 8 months apart! i guess we're still considered close, but commitments take up our time. he's all grown up, now he's gentlemanly, funny, sauve and TALL - like 1.80+ tall. i'm jealous, at the table tonight my mum casually went, "derrick's a head and a half taller than you". -.- it's quite funny actually, he's the tallest male waiter there so he makes all the other male waiters look abnormally short (i mean, singaporean guys are generally short anyway). i think height is also a sign of a healthy male, haha Bio!

401 class party, but i thought of 209. i think 209 will never be replaced in my heart. our brudders, to the sistas, to the original mops, to the fake mops, to the loserland. classic twonine; that's why it's a classic, it never dies. (:

To be conscious that we are perceiving or thinking is to be conscious of our own existence. (Aristotle)
I now know i'm not as strong as i seem/ thought, but i want to be stronger.

i was genuinely smiling in this, seems like a long time since i last smiled without inhibitions. being with my family makes me especially happy (derrick you need to shrink).

i'm in a good mood now, because SLI Tech Run went reasonably smoothly. no messy lineups, no periods of just sittiing around doing nothing (other than waiting to be "invested" but that's not counted). i'm making a gross generalisation here, but i love the people in the boards (for the very reason that they understand the tremendous amount of effort that goes into planning a school wide event), thanks for your encouragement at the end of the day! (:

but really, to those who think SLI Rehearsals are a drag, are boring etc, why do you even bother taking up a leadership role in the school? SLI is to invest you, it's to recognise your contributions, and if you yourself refuse to be recognised, then no problem - it's your choice. i already know of some people who complained and groused after today's tech rehearsal. if you're unwilling to do such a simple thing, then why bother leading others? i doubt you're fit to do it anyway. go ahead, i want to see if you can coordinate 200+ student leaders better than what the SLI 07 OT has been doing for YOU. (yes, i'm pissed, i can't deny it, but only at the minority who love to complain but still stay passive, especially after i've seen all the hardwork that SLI 07 OT has put in.)

SLI OT 2007, i'm proud of each of you! :D

had grief management today, and i really do hope everyone feels better. i think much of the emotions (obviously besides the sorrow that comes with the loss of a friend) is the shock - that death can hit so close to you, that it can happen to someone you know. it just blatantly displays how vulnerable we are to death. i learnt that 3 years ago, and after that, it really puts life into perspective for you, what really means a lot to you. as zes said, you have one life, live it.

besides that, i went to get tomyetkai his birthday present today, and i'm quite happy i found something suitable. nothing else much, school is pretty much the same and i'm greatly looking forward to the IMCB attachment this wed! (:

the car ride on saturday to jelvin's birthday chalet gave my abs a great workout. srsly, it was like HA HA HA all the way in the car, with all the guys' sound effects, read: turbo engines, cracking of the headlamp, car crashing. then at the chalet they all tried to get me to eat, but i was too worried for homework, yeah it had been a long day with shocking news that left me disjointed, unsettled and in no mood to face work of any sort. the ride home was nice though, talking about the exploits of elangovan (the infamous RI security guard with his "bike of doom") and the moment when joel went, "the problem with RI guys is that they only know RI guys." all i can say is thumbs up, spoken like a true blue RI (ex)boy alright!

just recalled friday, on the way to Yishun SAFRA, there was a jam on the expressway, due to an accident. usually when there are accidents on the expressway, i don't have the "fortune" of actually seeing the accident sight. not this time though, we drove right pass the accident sight, and i saw the white sheet on the road covering two bodies and weighed down by rocks (it was raining). just like that and 2 lives are gone.

in the meantime, i'm grateful for all i have, including ODAC and the opportunity to climb. i feel myself getting stronger.

didn't manage to update yesterday, too tired.

it's been full swing ahead ever since SLI theme and GOH has been confirmed (cheer!) but i'm happy because everything's moving. Yanhan and i are sufficiently worked now and we can't believe it's 1 month away. (horror!) not to mention the physics diagnostic test today. haha all i can say that i doubt i'll fail, but i don't think i'll do spectacularly well. (i know i'm strange, but i think i could do with the Chemfire and Physicsfire even though i've yet to be invited in; i could do with the extra practice)

got back math, not particularly well done but i got 3.6 so i'm happy enough since it was immediately after the orientation week. but from now onwards, that's no longer acceptable.

the highlight today was CLE and climbing.

Mr tan invited the mount everst womens team 2008 to speak to us, and i'm proud to say that an ex-rg odacian is heading the team YAY! (: so exciting, can't wait till they leave in march next year. hmm i can't say i have any plans to summit everest, but i would like to visit nepal! well, see how it goes as time goes by, but i can say i have outdoors in my blood, and it won't likely die after i leave rg. their dedication and mental resolve for a passion thay strongly feel for is so powerful. yeah, so people ask them if they have a life, but to chase after the very thing you want - it's no longer a sacrifice. chasing after that dream is also a life you know, and a life (in my opinion) that is much worth living. so yep, i'm praying for them all the way up, that they come home victorious, and not only on everest.

go climb your own everest. (support them, http://www.womens-everest-team.com)

then rock climbing training at yishun safra. oh i love the rock gym there, you can set very nice routes. i liked the routes mel set for us! they were flowy and dynamic, smooth! (: did other routes, i think i'm improving. felt my endurance was much better today! (:

it is exactly 1 month from SLI. Am i scared?
Not (yet), but i will be soon.

climbing today again, i relish every chance i get to climb, even if i'm not that great a climber. gets me into some shape i guess.

school was normal, but my tennis seems a lot better.

i'm looking forward to church on sundays, and i pray it won't die down.

ok, gg off alr, have to give osl presentation today.