Friday, July 31, 2009
120mins of laughter
I had the best 2 hours ever with my dearest track coach on wednesday.I lost contact with him after he got a stroke 2 years ago and after he shifted to another hospital,I couldn't locate him and well,I got his number and went to visit him.
He's staying with his younger sister and I was really nervous to meet the man I simply adore and treated him like my dad when I was training with him during my secondary school days.I went in to the living room and greeted his sister and was told to wait as he was changing into his shorts.I was standing up,quite lost at what to say or do after not seeing him for so long.I was told he couldn't remember much things because of the multiple brain surgery he had in the past 2 years and that he has short term memory now.I was afraid he couldn't recognise me.
I waited for awhile and sat dow and there was coach clad in a white singlet and a stripe boxers.He called out my name 'DEBBIE' like he used to and smiled,he had put on some weight but was still healthy looking.We chatted and talked about past memories during his coaching days.He talked about how happy he was not being stucked at home feeling miserable about himself,not having self-pity.He just wanted to be happy and I assure you he looked so much better when I first saw him in the hospital 2years back.We had a great time talking about on my hurdling session,how he coached the primary school students and how he loved seeing his students grow and excel.
When asked about how he felt,he said there's no point being upset and when he goes to the therapy session,all he wants to do is to make himself happy.For someone who's half-paralysed and thoughts that are so positive and encouraging,it makes me want to do more in life.These are the people on field or in the classroom that fuels my aspiration to be an educator even more.I was impacted about how passion he was about running,how much he cared not just about our performances on track but also in our studies and family.He could sense whether we had problems and he doesn't just coach,he was like an mentor to me.His love for his students is massive,once it hits,it spreads big time.I'm sure he's impacted so many other runners in his many years of coaching and he is truly a remarkable person that I deeply respect.
He's still the same person,the strong-willed coach I know when I was 13 years old,the same person who treated me like his daughter,the same person who saw me fell and picked me up,the same person who loved chicken briyani and beer.He is still able to do his deafening whistle,I mean not just a whistle but a really deafening one,he did it in the living room while I was sitting just beside him and I swear to you,I had a ringing sound in my ear.hahaha,I dont know,I was extremely happy meeting him.Although I'll be away for 3 years,I never want to ever lose contact with him ever again.
I admired his determination to keep going and despite he's physically challenged,he still does his daily routine and tries to do what a normal person does.He said when I'm back and teaching in a secondary school,he wants to come and coach in that school too!I know he's not going to read my blog but I felt overwhelmed after meeting him that I had to blog about it.
And I'm flying to Melbourne tonight!
Bye SG!
(P/S:Blogger,please fix your icon problems soon)
I had the best 2 hours ever with my dearest track coach on wednesday.I lost contact with him after he got a stroke 2 years ago and after he shifted to another hospital,I couldn't locate him and well,I got his number and went to visit him.
He's staying with his younger sister and I was really nervous to meet the man I simply adore and treated him like my dad when I was training with him during my secondary school days.I went in to the living room and greeted his sister and was told to wait as he was changing into his shorts.I was standing up,quite lost at what to say or do after not seeing him for so long.I was told he couldn't remember much things because of the multiple brain surgery he had in the past 2 years and that he has short term memory now.I was afraid he couldn't recognise me.
I waited for awhile and sat dow and there was coach clad in a white singlet and a stripe boxers.He called out my name 'DEBBIE' like he used to and smiled,he had put on some weight but was still healthy looking.We chatted and talked about past memories during his coaching days.He talked about how happy he was not being stucked at home feeling miserable about himself,not having self-pity.He just wanted to be happy and I assure you he looked so much better when I first saw him in the hospital 2years back.We had a great time talking about on my hurdling session,how he coached the primary school students and how he loved seeing his students grow and excel.
When asked about how he felt,he said there's no point being upset and when he goes to the therapy session,all he wants to do is to make himself happy.For someone who's half-paralysed and thoughts that are so positive and encouraging,it makes me want to do more in life.These are the people on field or in the classroom that fuels my aspiration to be an educator even more.I was impacted about how passion he was about running,how much he cared not just about our performances on track but also in our studies and family.He could sense whether we had problems and he doesn't just coach,he was like an mentor to me.His love for his students is massive,once it hits,it spreads big time.I'm sure he's impacted so many other runners in his many years of coaching and he is truly a remarkable person that I deeply respect.
He's still the same person,the strong-willed coach I know when I was 13 years old,the same person who treated me like his daughter,the same person who saw me fell and picked me up,the same person who loved chicken briyani and beer.He is still able to do his deafening whistle,I mean not just a whistle but a really deafening one,he did it in the living room while I was sitting just beside him and I swear to you,I had a ringing sound in my ear.hahaha,I dont know,I was extremely happy meeting him.Although I'll be away for 3 years,I never want to ever lose contact with him ever again.
I admired his determination to keep going and despite he's physically challenged,he still does his daily routine and tries to do what a normal person does.He said when I'm back and teaching in a secondary school,he wants to come and coach in that school too!I know he's not going to read my blog but I felt overwhelmed after meeting him that I had to blog about it.
And I'm flying to Melbourne tonight!
Bye SG!
(P/S:Blogger,please fix your icon problems soon)
♥ 8:17 AM
Friday, July 24, 2009
TALK SHOP
So,I went out with janet to Orchard Ion a couple of days back!I think the place is pretty nice and the topshop there completely rocked big time!I've been spending very disgustingly at Topshop this few days!Just when I thought I'll stop buying dresses,this fabulous dress popped up.I got this white lace black dress!Saw this really nice beige half trench coat and double breasted coat at Topshop too!I'm extremely tempted to get them but I'll suck it up and get my winter wear there.I'm buying so many stuff there these few days because melbby doesnt have them..So depressing..
Anyway,I've been going out every day meeting up with my friends and catching up and it feels really wierd not seeing them for another couple of months..Met up with Sel yst and we're still the same crazy nutties from apple.haha!Thanks for the great company and we nod in agreement that Public Enemy is totally draggy that we both left without watching the whole show!This is like my first time walking out of the cinema,hahaha..Pretty cool!
It's like I have so much to do and yet I'm left with 7 days on this sunny island.Anyway,the talk about me just bringing 1 huge ass luggage with one shoulder bag AIN'T GONNA HAPPEN ANYMORE!Well,It's because I've got to seat on my luggage just to zip them up and they are really exploding and I would really like to show you how cramp my baggage is but unfortunately,blogger is having an irritating problem and I can't upload them!So,I've got to get a duffel bag and transfer the remaining stuff over.
Oh,I was on the train back from bugis yesterday and 2 woman fought over a seat.
I'm so going to miss SG!
So,I went out with janet to Orchard Ion a couple of days back!I think the place is pretty nice and the topshop there completely rocked big time!I've been spending very disgustingly at Topshop this few days!Just when I thought I'll stop buying dresses,this fabulous dress popped up.I got this white lace black dress!Saw this really nice beige half trench coat and double breasted coat at Topshop too!I'm extremely tempted to get them but I'll suck it up and get my winter wear there.I'm buying so many stuff there these few days because melbby doesnt have them..So depressing..
Anyway,I've been going out every day meeting up with my friends and catching up and it feels really wierd not seeing them for another couple of months..Met up with Sel yst and we're still the same crazy nutties from apple.haha!Thanks for the great company and we nod in agreement that Public Enemy is totally draggy that we both left without watching the whole show!This is like my first time walking out of the cinema,hahaha..Pretty cool!
It's like I have so much to do and yet I'm left with 7 days on this sunny island.Anyway,the talk about me just bringing 1 huge ass luggage with one shoulder bag AIN'T GONNA HAPPEN ANYMORE!Well,It's because I've got to seat on my luggage just to zip them up and they are really exploding and I would really like to show you how cramp my baggage is but unfortunately,blogger is having an irritating problem and I can't upload them!So,I've got to get a duffel bag and transfer the remaining stuff over.
Oh,I was on the train back from bugis yesterday and 2 woman fought over a seat.
I'm so going to miss SG!
♥ 1:11 PM
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
VAL'S B'DAE
=)
I had a good time with terri and net yst,laughing and chilling and having all these little girl talks that I'm going to truly miss and I feel silly getting all choked up looking at all our pictures in the past.All the cranky little things we do and it's getting so frigging hard esp since I'm leaving in 10days.I'm going to frigging miss you girls..You said you babes are coming to find me in Melbby Land!Ya better do that mate!
Yet,I'm so excited about it!And being a contagious person there,Stay toooon!
=)
I had a good time with terri and net yst,laughing and chilling and having all these little girl talks that I'm going to truly miss and I feel silly getting all choked up looking at all our pictures in the past.All the cranky little things we do and it's getting so frigging hard esp since I'm leaving in 10days.I'm going to frigging miss you girls..You said you babes are coming to find me in Melbby Land!Ya better do that mate!
Yet,I'm so excited about it!And being a contagious person there,Stay toooon!
♥ 12:04 PM
Sunday, July 12, 2009
DANCE!
I really enjoyed myself dancing with the others for soundout!I like it when I get stretched,getting everyone's choreo and creative ideas and putting them together.This is something that I'm going to truly miss when I'm in Mel.All the perspiration,the stress,the laughing session.I'm so going to miss them all!!Elson,Shaun,Wendy and Jme!You guys are really awesome!Been a pleasure!! =)
Over the past 2 days!
I really enjoyed myself dancing with the others for soundout!I like it when I get stretched,getting everyone's choreo and creative ideas and putting them together.This is something that I'm going to truly miss when I'm in Mel.All the perspiration,the stress,the laughing session.I'm so going to miss them all!!Elson,Shaun,Wendy and Jme!You guys are really awesome!Been a pleasure!! =)
Over the past 2 days!
♥ 5:04 PM
Monday, July 6, 2009
4 MORE WEEKS!
haha,I really love my previous post title,my 'soon' is nearly a month later
UPDATES!!
I'm really thrilled to be going over to Melbourne to study in a couple of weeks!!
Well,school term will start in October but I'll be heading there either at the end of July or 6th/7th August to check out the place and familiarise myself with the tranport as the Metlink is incredibly confusing.So,that makes 2 months of holidays in Mel for me!=)
How awesome will that be that I'm going to experience 4 seasons for 3 years!
I've paid my school fees for the 1st semester and is now awaiting for the eCOE to come to do my Visa,flu vaccine and medical check up and I'm ready to fly!
3 more weeks to settle my room,pack it,clear all the stuff and put them in the storeroom.Busy busy weeks ahead but im currently free from teaching this month,so date me out!!
Anyway,I went out with my muskies this afternoon for a time of catching up and Jr's going to NTU,XY is still working for now,Stan will be going to UQ in brisbane(STAN,IF YOU READING THIS,I AM REMINDING YOU FOR THE GOD KNOWS HOW MANY TIMES TO EMAIL MY SIS)and shirley,well,we have no idea what she's doing but we do know she's enjoying her romance with someone.
Well,I'm trying to meet up with some of my friends as much as I can within these short period of time!
Indochine
Going to miss all your craziness
Coffee Club
You guys are simply awesome
I love you man!
See you at the airport next week!Go rock brisbane dude!
haha,I really love my previous post title,my 'soon' is nearly a month later
UPDATES!!
I'm really thrilled to be going over to Melbourne to study in a couple of weeks!!
Well,school term will start in October but I'll be heading there either at the end of July or 6th/7th August to check out the place and familiarise myself with the tranport as the Metlink is incredibly confusing.So,that makes 2 months of holidays in Mel for me!=)
How awesome will that be that I'm going to experience 4 seasons for 3 years!
I've paid my school fees for the 1st semester and is now awaiting for the eCOE to come to do my Visa,flu vaccine and medical check up and I'm ready to fly!
3 more weeks to settle my room,pack it,clear all the stuff and put them in the storeroom.Busy busy weeks ahead but im currently free from teaching this month,so date me out!!
Anyway,I went out with my muskies this afternoon for a time of catching up and Jr's going to NTU,XY is still working for now,Stan will be going to UQ in brisbane(STAN,IF YOU READING THIS,I AM REMINDING YOU FOR THE GOD KNOWS HOW MANY TIMES TO EMAIL MY SIS)and shirley,well,we have no idea what she's doing but we do know she's enjoying her romance with someone.
Well,I'm trying to meet up with some of my friends as much as I can within these short period of time!
Indochine
Going to miss all your craziness
Coffee Club
You guys are simply awesome
I love you man!
See you at the airport next week!Go rock brisbane dude!
♥ 8:31 PM