2007... 1st log

Sergeant's log, 0334 of January the 1st, 2007

It has been a most unforgettable week. It felt good to hang out with the folks again. Maybe it was exercise that released too much 'feel good' chemicals into my blood... but i don't ever recall ever feeling so happy as today. We raced likewe used to and i got to push the limits... probably more than i had thought i could have done. For the records, bday was a simple affair of supper with my Sifu and HT. It was just mee siam and Fanta Grape, Sifu had mee siam and the standard kopi-o. HT had Coca Cola and nasi lemak. But the company that i was in mattered a hell lot more than the simple fare. In fact, they didn't even know it was my bday until the supper ended and i thanked them for their company. But well, it was how my bday was spent. And i am contented. No fanfare, no shit. Just 1 of the people that truly matters to me. I could wish that Man was there, and Seetoh as well, maybe Fabian, if he would grace the occasion, Wang and Suzie would be fun too. Mel would've been an interesting addition. So would PSTan from the SingNet hommies. But whatever... still, i am contented.

Well... a bit about my Sifu. My Sifu, as everyone I know, imperfect, but i know i can trust him and that he cares for me. Business is business, he sell inline skates and i use inline skates, so yea, i got myself a pair from him. He's older now, more reticient but by and large, still the same. I know he won't sell me crap. No one should ever bad-mouth him in front of me. He's been very nice to me through the years. Even if he has flaws, which i am sure he does, you do not bad-mouth him in front of me. Unless he's there listening to your crap while you spew it at me.

Fact is, bad-mouthing others behind their backs put the listenrs off. From the one you bad-mouth, as well as FROM you. Period.

Read, print, burn, drink the previous statement and never forget it.

Anyway, for the head count today. Andy's there, so is a semi-retired skater, Richard. New to the force would be Eric, Low, HT and Alan, but they seem like rather nice people too... even if there are some problems going between them... Well, that's the usual problems that you get when you have a kid on the crew. Kid was not there, but i got flattened after i laid down on the floor after a fall/ tiring round. Whole bunch of chaps stacked on top of me. oooooooh. flattening.

Kinda concerned about my Sifu, even though he is pretty ok... can survive, but i sincerely hope everything goes well for him... He's tough, but even so, I feel a lot for this chap. He taught me all i ever knew about skating and also advised me about life, as best as he can, based on his own experience and perspective. Kind of like the dad i wished i had. He's got nephews and nieces i think... but he is single, so that can't really be helped.

Don't get me wrong. I respect my dad and all... but there is not much of a communication bridge between the 2 of us. Despeite the gap, he's still dad. And that, to me, means a lot. Just that i feel closer to Sifu.

well... been out of CG for quite a while now... miss the messages... but feeling fine. Still thinking of GOD, thank GOD for that. HE's been in and out of my head quite a fair bit. I wish and hope to know HIM better in 2007. Maybe i ought to change my environment and habits. That should help. Somewhat. i hope.

GOD... i don't know what 2007 holds... but YOU do. I pray that it would be a better year for my folks, especially my Sifu.
And yeah, GOD, in case i forgot to tell ya, i love YOU loads!

End sergeant's log. 0351 of January the 1st, 2007.