27.10.07
Bags and Camera
Decided to add on to my previous post with pictures of stuff in my wish list.
Kind of decided to get this series of Camelbak. Due to its respectable load capacity(approx 2L) without forsaking the slim outlook. Can't really decide on the colours yet. Comments are most welcome =)
As of the backpack, I have narrow it down to 2 series, the Yukon and the Bison. Both are 60L bags from Tatonka. Again, products reviews and colours suggestions are welcome too!
Bison Series
Yukon Series
*I need $$$. Lots and lots of $$$* haha
SJ blogged at 15:34 0 comments
25.10.07
Post Chalet
Just had a "outstandingly" fun weekend at East Coast Chalet with my Rovers 28th Com members. It was meant to be a appreciation cum handing over thing for the 27th Com and alumni but guess we ended up having most of the fun ourselves =) . The turn out was rather good as we have alumni members dating back to the (I think) 20th com coming round to give us their support. It kind of reminds me of the good old days in NJ OAC where we have the certain traditions-to-up-hold and the family-family kind of feel. Once again I am so glad I took the opportunity to join this com.
Its has been ages since I had a chalet (Think it has been about 3-4 years) and its quite fun to be doing those "chalet" kind of things again like mahjong, charades and food! Anyway we played an wicked game called "psychiatrists" which stir up quite a mountain of sh*t /gossip/ 京报 news（hope I type correctly. My Chinese is so totally a gonner). Yeah, for those that know this game you should know why i call it wicked. Those that don't? Ask me next time you see me.
No pictures from the chalet yet. Didn't want to use my handphone cause we already go 2 digital cameras circulating around. I shall go bug Wai Han for photos.
Rovers December trips
Remember the in the last few post i mention about December trekking trips to Malaysia? Well all the slots are snap up within the first day of booth! That about 90 vacancy in all. Didn't know there are so many trekking enthusiast in NUS or maybe our publicity cell is doing a extremely good job ( I happen to be in it muahaha). But I do feel a bit bad to those that we have to turn down due to limited vacancy. Lesson learn: have to be FAST, very FAST, when it come to registration.
Wish List
Anyway I shall list down a wish list I have. Well mostly are trekking stuffs. (Well not really a wish list. A wish list is merely wishing. Its more like a things-to-get-if-got-money list)
1. 60+10 Tatonka backpack plus rain cover
2. Camelbak waterbag
3. Water proof ziplock/bag
4. Field Chair
5. Hammock/Sleeping bag
6. Mosquito coil container? (Don't know what it is exactly called)
7. Olympus waterproof camera
8. Frying pan
Think thats all for now. Will add on if I remember more stuff. If only I win tomorrow TOTO, I will be able to get all them in a flash. But alas, never buy at all so chances of winning is a big fat zero. =(
P.s boring post without any pictures. Will upload all the photos from the chalet when I get them.
SJ blogged at 02:33 0 comments
16.10.07
Exclusive Sneak Peek
Eh.. Maybe its not going to excite all of you but still its an EXCLUSIVE sneak peek of the posters for the rovers upcoming trekking trips this coming December! Exclusive because its not even up in the school notice board yet! And I'm the only one with the soft copy cause I'm the creator of that master piece ( *clap cl.. err.. never mind).
Click for larger view
FYI I will be going for Datuk1, Ophir 2 and Berkelah 2. Just some considerations for those interested. (For those that want to: go with me/avoid me).
Saw this GIF file a while ago. Kind of interesting because different people will see the lady turn in a different direction. I.e. Some will see her turn clockwise, others will see her turn anti-clockwise.
Its true! Both direction can been seen. Not really sure what the implications are but nonetheless have fun trying to spot the 2 different directions.
SJ blogged at 02:36 2 comments
11.10.07
SEP/Rovers/Youtube
Short update of myself. I have decided to go for SEP (Student Exchange Program ) after all. Although the "unknown" and "fear" factor is there, I guess its time to step out of my comfort zone and experience this once in a lifetime opportunity. In additional, I will get to opportunity to travel/backpack around. (something which I doubt I will have time for in the rat race society of Singapore) Initially wanted to go South Africa (say: "wah you crazy!") but after realising that backpacking/traveling around there alone is not really a wise idea (high crime rates, 2nd in the world). Hence I'm now considering Canada or UK. Still got a month to decide and send in my application. Hope can get someone to go with me.
My top choice in Canada: University of British Columbia. If nothing else I will go there just purely for the view =)
I'm in NUS 28th Rovers Executive Committee as the Publicity Assistant Secretary! Wasn't planning to run this year but then decided to go SEP next year and so happen that there is a opportunity for me to re-run for 28th so I just grabbed this opportunity. Will update on the trips for this coming break here soon once it's finalize. (Those (non-NUS) interested can approach me to sign up too. Sebrina, you looking at this? )
Don't know what got into me this few days. Keep fiddling around with Youtube. Guess I getting bored of mugging. BUT I did manage to find something interesting. Amongst all the rubbish and people's covering of songs that's on Youtube I manage to find 2 very talented "Youtube" singers. Miaarose and TheBathroomGirl.
Actually I came upon Miaarose quite a while ago and I always thought she's the best Youtube singer around but its only recently I discover TheBathroomGirl. I must say she is even more outstanding the Miaarose. (Guess I prefer her genre and style of music better). But still, credits to both of them. Check out their video and decide for yourself who is better. (Both of them have their personal channel on Youtube. Go take a look at TheBathroomGirl self-composed pieces. Highly recommended.)
Miaarose
TheBathroomGirl
Anyway after watching TheBathroomGirl, was inspire to play with my guitar again. But keep pis*ing my Mom off cause I normally play before I go to sleep (like in the wee hours of the morning). Nevertheless shall keep playing to improve myself.
Time to pick it up again. Been neglecting it for too long.
Notice I change my background song to Alanis Morrisette's "Ironic" . Think I shall make it a point to change the background sound every so often. It's a very catchy tune and I would say rather thought provoking too. Anything ironic happen to you today?
Cover by TheBathroomGirl. One word: Outstanding
"Ironic"
An old man turned ninety-eight
He won the lottery and died the next day
It's a black fly in your Chardonnay
It's a death row pardon two minutes too late
And isn't it ironic... don't you think
It's like rain on your wedding day
It's a free ride when you've already paid
It's the good advice that you just didn't take
Who would've thought... it figures
Mr. Play It Safe was afraid to fly
He packed his suitcase and kissed his kids goodbye
He waited his whole damn life to take that flight
And as the plane crashed down he thought
"Well isn't this nice..."
And isn't it ironic... don't you think
Well life has a funny way of sneaking up on you
When you think everything's okay and everything's going right
And life has a funny way of helping you out when
You think everything's gone wrong and everything blows up
In your face
A traffic jam when you're already late
A no-smoking sign on your cigarette break
It's like ten thousand spoons when all you need is a knife
It's meeting the man of my dreams
And then meeting his beautiful wife
And isn't it ironic...don't you think
A little too ironic...and, yeah, I really do think...
Life has a funny way of sneaking up on you
Life has a funny, funny way of helping you out
Helping you out
An old man turned ninety-eight
He won the lottery and died the next day
It's a black fly in your Chardonnay
It's a death row pardon two minutes too late
And isn't it ironic... don't you think
It's like rain on your wedding day
It's a free ride when you've already paid
It's the good advice that you just didn't take
Who would've thought... it figures
Mr. Play It Safe was afraid to fly
He packed his suitcase and kissed his kids goodbye
He waited his whole damn life to take that flight
And as the plane crashed down he thought
"Well isn't this nice..."
And isn't it ironic... don't you think
Well life has a funny way of sneaking up on you
When you think everything's okay and everything's going right
And life has a funny way of helping you out when
You think everything's gone wrong and everything blows up
In your face
A traffic jam when you're already late
A no-smoking sign on your cigarette break
It's like ten thousand spoons when all you need is a knife
It's meeting the man of my dreams
And then meeting his beautiful wife
And isn't it ironic...don't you think
A little too ironic...and, yeah, I really do think...
Life has a funny way of sneaking up on you
Life has a funny, funny way of helping you out
Helping you out
SJ blogged at 01:53 0 comments
4.10.07
Kayaking 2 Star
Mid term break comes~ Mid term break goes. %$#@ so fast. Anyway finally found time to make an entry on the kayaking course I went during the break.
Saw this notice on IVLE about NUS Canoeing liaising for a kayaking 2 star course to be held during the term break and since I haven't got any mid term test/assignment to worry about ( Mech. Engine rocks! but then again final paper mostly 70%-80% weightage *glups* ) just "heck la! "hamtum" then say". Manage to get Hwi Bee ( fellow ME course mate) interested so in the end 2 of us signed up.
Quite a fruitful and good course I should say. Got a good price for the course, got a professional no nonsense coach and a bunch of nice guys ( didn't know them initially) to grind through the 3 days.
Started off quite slowly for me since my 1 star was like 4-5 years ago. In addition, the 1 star I took was not very well organised that time so I almost have to learn all the stuff again the correct and proper way ( luckily got a recap session before we start the 2 star stuffs).
Just making a list of stuff I learnt during the 3 days (Guess its not going to make sense to most of you aka can skip). So in future when I want go 3 star can refer back to this post to recapped.
1star
-parts of kayak
-carrying/launching
-forward/reverse paddling
-efficient halting
-forward/reverse sweep
-stern rudder
-capsize
-rafted TX rescue
-classical draw/ J draw
2star
-safety hazards/ environment hazards
-tides
-carrying out an expedition
-different kinds of kayaks/canoe/paddles
-rotation on spot
-sculling draw
-low brace turn
-high/low brace recovery
-bow rudder
-single TX rescue
-Eskimo bow rescue
-kayak to swimmer rescue
-capsize/ emptying (commando/ beach sea saw/ flick)
Didn't took any picture on the first 2 days but on the 3rd Hwi Bee brought her camera ( she not scare drop into water I scared) for our expedition. Photos as follows:
Coach Peter who manage the camera dry and still take all the photos for us
Try to spot the Merlion behind =)
Back L-R: Gerald, Derrick, me, Peter, Hwi Bee
Front L-R: Bradon, Peter, Leon
p.s I am still so "chao ta-ed" after 3 full afternoon at Kallang Basin. Saw a Malay boy at the void deck yesterday. He is fairer then me... ...
SJ blogged at 23:55 0 comments
