Tuesday, December 12, 2006
~ 10:47 PM ~
Going back to school these few days, we see all the sec 4s from various ccas going back to get back the groove in their specialised area. Perhaps not everyone is doing a charitable act like us, but having ample free time we sure wouldn't mind donating it to our dear juniors right?.. At least it's something constructive that we're doing. Well, that's just us. Loyal and committed. Perhaps a few weeks earlier i wouldn't dream of calling my juniors dears. But this week has made me change my perspective a little. For the better that's of course. I have come to realise how amusing it can get to tease stephanie and melvin.. how cute they look together.. XD
It's always fun hanging out with badminton people, regardless of all task we do. Be it physical trainings or light-hearted activities like drowning ourselves, we always manage to have fun together. The past few days have been badminton filled. Are we pure sadistic or really out to drive our juniors nuts?. lol.. It was fun to experience the feeling of being coach for once, seeing people under you taking your commands seriously and giving you unduly respect.
"Go run 20 rounds.. "
"Do 5 push-ups for each mistake.."
"Ready... Go!"
These are simply some of the commands laid down by us, the coaches for the day. We would never have imagined the little ones abiding by our rules and regulations set for the trainings. It was so fulfilling to watch the juniors doing the drills and physical trainings as we were gently reminded of those days under leonard's training. It really was then when disclipline was instilled in us. Who wouldn't slack once in a while?.. But with leonard gone, the batches of juniors down the line are really getting quite out of control. We "cheat" a little once in a while, nowadays they probably cheat most of the time. This could be an overstatement, well, we would never know, would we?
Attending these trainings have enlightened me on one thing. That's to think twice before making a bet with meigui, always. I should have known better than to bet with the gambling queen. Despite of what you may find to bet on with her, she being prowess never fails to win.
That day, the events seemed to be linked with each other.. At lunch, ruting and meifeng came over to our table to lunch with us. they were both carrying cup noodles. As we were eating, there was a whiff of air which came by which smelt of campbell soup. That was when the joke started.
mg: eh why got campbell soup smell?
rt: eh dunno.. this? *points to her noodles*
jas: huh? you buy campbell soup meh?
rt: no la.. chicken flavour..
jas: woah campbell soup.. smells nice leh..
*interruption by phone ring. short instant message.*
mg: woah tonight _____ cook campbell soup ask you go home drink huh?
jas: eh.. go die la.
then the joke went on.. and it never ended. I will never live it down again.
After lunch, meigui and i were onlooking a match played by two doubles pair, namely Mr. Mushroom and his foc partner against spastic spiky and jeremy. SO, meigui never fails to take the chance to place a bet. She, who makes gambling her life, made me bet with her on which team would win. I decidedly supported Mr. mushroom and meigui decided to support his FOC partner. -.- of course she was just being a pain. And so the match drew on.. with me on mushroom's side and she on spiky's side..
and..
the stakes were high...
If i lost, i would have to call.. someone.. and say something stupid..
If she lost, she would have to call.. ms gorilla.. and say "I miss you. Can you come to the hall and see me?"
I was praying so hard.. hoping so much.. that our dear mushroom wouldn't disappoint me. However, my hopes were dashed, when he became lethargic and played with little drive. Then, i started to get worried. Fortunately his crappy partner could still play, but not good enough to make up for his mistakes.. Then, the match had to end. And i lost. The BET. Of course, meigui wouldn't make herself win for nothing, and i had to be a good sport, only managing to procrastinate the call till training ended.
SO...
As all listened... with the speakerphone on..
there was a distinct silence as the dial tone went on...
"hello?"
"hey ____.. ask you uh.. you know how to cook?"
"eh a bit la.. why?"
"eh no la.. you know how to cook campbell soup?"
"eh yah?! who dunno?"
*sounds confused*
"ehm me lor.. i dunno.. you can cook for me? i miss your campbell soup.. "
*words in bold was the expected verse to say*
till now, the joke on me continues and spreads like wildfire, or maybe not. bushfire?..
i have this strong feeling that it would take a great effort to make a change of cca in JC. It just doesn't seem appropriate to drop badminton yet i don't really have a choice do i?.. i guess we'll have to wait till 14th dec which is tomorrow before the PAE results will be out and we all shall seriously consider what we plan to do in the future.. till then, it wouldn't help worrying i guess.
