Argh...

Out of a to-do list of ten things, I only succeeded in getting 2 ticks... ARGH!!! Datelines, Datelines, Datelines... oh I hope I have the strength to focus on the things that matter tomorrow... History Assignment, P.S. Slides and Discussion items, Econs Revision and... I can't remember the rest... ARGH!!! The scarcity of time, by far the most expensive of any commodity!

Updates from the West

Its almost two now but I thought I'd slot in a quick entry before I hit the sack. I secured a minor role in my hall production so... hurray to that! As what a seasoned actress, whom I had the great pleasure of making acquaintance with on the set of ANIC, told me during one of the rehearsals, there is no better place to dabble in this then during varsity. The freedom of being a whole other person on stage, basking in that limelight for that 10-15 seconds... simply exhilarating. But as with any other sport, there is a lot of hard work that comes with the package. Training is coming along pretty well, I have not really settled on a fixed training program yet but I guess it is starting to take shape. The company at school and during training have been excellent, as usual, and that definitely goes a long way in making the journey much smoother. That reminds me... the oktoberfest drinking and sausage-fest... :) I'll contact you guys soon. But if you are reading this, do drop me a reminder aye? Till the next entry!!

ANIC: Memories

Post-Performance Reception

Us harassing one of the ballroom dancers 

Final debrief before the last performance

Shellfish and Xtomic

Part of the main cast

My favourite part of the performance (:

That million dollar picture

Charlie's Angels... I think...

Jeremy the kid on a permanent high

Ken and I on the way home

Thanks for the laughter, the tears and the invaluable lessons learnt about life and friendship. Till the next meet up!!

Mugging

Finally I did it!! I am on my MAC and mugging in the student lounge in YIH... just like a true blue mugger... ah the satisfaction :)

The Early Bird Catches the Worm...

Headed out for a swim earlier at around 10 a.m. My strokes are a little bit off and I can't seem to be able to stretch out. Hopefully a bit more practice and drills will get my strokes back in order. I had a quick talk with ZY last night and I do agree that I have been rather complacent as of late, not putting that much effort into my swim sessions. I am going to re-start building up my base again and I'll work from there. 

Kudos to my Geography group too who have been doing a lot of work... well much more than me at least... I'll make up for lost time :) 

Geography lecture at 12 p.m. I am still reeking of chlorine as I hack away at my MAC... I'd best be headed off for a shower now.

Thoughts

Its about half past five now, just a short half an hour break before I head off for my first Biathlon training for the week. One can't do much with half an hour, so I figured that blogging would be the most viable activity to do whilst I while away the time. 

Its now week 2 since the end of the mid-semester break. School work has still been rather forgiving but I do not think I am keeping up to date with my readings. Training wise, things are going according to plan as of now, but its starting to get a bit draining both physically and mentally. The late nights aren't helping too. Perhaps I should resolve to sleeping earlier... in bed by 11.30 in the evening... period. 

Oktoberfest is just around the corner... just thought I'd remind everyone whilst I am here.

Alrighty... time to hit the pool :)

Training

To buy or not to buy... To change or not to change... oh well... On a lighter note :), Thanks for the company this Saturday afternoon. I'll be looking forward to increased bonding sessions with you guys soon!! 

Gun Lae Gun

ถ้าบอกว่าเพลงนี้แต่งให้เธอ เธอจะเชื่อไหม

taa bok waa pleng nee dtaeng hai ter ter ja cheua mai

If I said that this song is made for you, would you believe it?

มันอาจไม่เพราะไม่ซึ้งไม่สวยงามเหมือนเพลงทั่วไป

man aat mai pror mai seung mai suay ngaam meuan pleng tua bpai

It's probably not melodious, not affectionate, not beautiful like other songs.

อยากให้รู้ว่าเพลงรัก ถ้าไม่รักก็เขียนไม่ได้

yaak hai roo waa pleng rak taa mai rak gor kian mai daai

I want you to know that if there's no love, you can't write a love song.

แต่กับเธอคนดีรู้ไหม ฉันเขียนอย่างง่าย...ดาย

dtae gap ter kon dee roo mai chan kian yaang ngaai ... daai

But for you, my dear, do you know? I wrote it easily.

เธอคงเคยได้ยินเพลงรักมานับร้อยพัน

ter kong koie dai-yin pleng rak maa nap roi pan

You've probably heard hundreds and thousands of love songs

มันอาจจะโดนใจ

man aat ja dohn jai

that's probably impressive

แต่ก็มีความหมายเหมือนๆกันแต่ถ้าเธอฟังเพลงนี้

dtae gor mee kwaam maai meuan-meuan gan dtae taa ter fang pleng nee

but with a similar meaning altogether, but if you listen to this song,

เพลงที่เขียนเพื่อเธอเท่านั้น

pleng tee kian peua ter tao nan

a song that's written simply for you.

เพื่อเธอเข้าใจความหมายแล้วใจจะได้มีกันและกัน

peua ter kao jai kwaam maai laew jai ja daai mee gan lae gan

For you to understand the meaning of it, our hearts will then have a connection.

ให้มันเป็นเพลงบนทางเดินเคียง ที่จะมีเพียงเสียงเธอกับฉัน

hai man bpen pleng bon taang dern kiang tee ja mee piang siang ter gap chan

Let it be a song on our pathways that consist only voices of you and me.

อยู่ด้วยกันตราบนานๆ

yoo duay gan dtraap naan-naan

Together as long as possible.

ดั่งในใจความบอกในกวีว่าตราบใดที่มีรักย่อมมีหวัง

dang nai jai kwaam bok nai ga-wee waa dtraap dai tee mee rak yom mee wang

As the meaning is told in a poetry that as long as there's love naturally there's hope.

คือทุกครั้งที่รักของเธอส่องใจ ฉันมีปลายทาง

keu took krang tee rak kong ter song jai chan mee bplaai taang

Means whenever your love shines through the heart, I have a goal.

มีความจริงอยู่ในความรักตั้งมากมาย

mee kwaam jing yoo nai kwaam rak dtang maak maai

There is a lot of facts found in love,

และที่ผ่านมาฉันใช้เวลาเพื่อหาความหมาย

lae tee paan maa chan chai way-laa peua haa kwaam maai

and in the past I used the time for the sake of finding the meaning.

แต่ไม่นานก็เพิ่งรู้ เมื่อทุกครั้งที่มีเธอใกล้

dtae mai naan gor perng roo meua took krang tee mee ter glai

But soon, I'd just know it, whenever you are near me,

ว่าถ้าชีวิตคือทำนอง เธอก็เป็นดังคำร้องที่เพราะและซึ้งจับใจ

waa taa chee-wit keu tam nong ter gor bpen dang kam rong tee pror lae seung jap jai

That if life's a rhythm, you are as good as the words that is melodious and touching to the heart.

ให้มันเป็นเพลงบนทางเดินเคียง ที่จะมีเพียงเสียงเธอกับฉัน

hai man bpen pleng bon taang dern kiang tee ja mee piang siang ter gap chan

Let it be a song on our pathways that consist only voices of you and me.

อยู่ด้วยกันตราบนานๆ

yoo duay gan dtraap naan-naan

Together as long as possible.

ดั่งในใจความบอกในกวีว่าตราบใดที่มีรักย่อมมีหวัง

dang nai jai kwaam bok nai ga-wee waa dtraap dai tee mee rak yom mee wang

As the meaning is told in a poetry that as long as there's love naturally there's hope.

คือทุกครั้งที่รักของเธอส่องใจ ฉันมีปลายทาง

keu took krang tee rak kong ter song jai chan mee bplaai taang

Means whenever your love shines through the heart, I have a goal.

มีทางเดินให้เราเดินเคียง และมีเสียงของเธอกับฉัน

mee taang dern hai rao dern kiang lae mee siang kong ter gap chan

There's a pathway for us to walk side by side and there are voices of you and me.

มีทางเดินให้เราเดินร่วมเคียง และมีเสียงของเธอกับฉัน

mee taang dern hai rao dern ruam kiang lae mee siang kong ter gap chan

There's a pathway for us to walk side by side and there are voices of you and me.

Quote of the Week

Discourtesy does not spring merely from one bad quality, but from several--from foolish vanity, from ignorance of what is due to others, from indolence, from stupidity, from distraction of thought, from contempt of others, from jealousy.

Jean de la Bruyere

French moralist (1645 - 1696)

I couldn't have put it any better myself.

Into the Ocean

The cruelest words are best left unsaid,

The most hurtful truths, remain unwritten. 

Subtlety is instrumental in a blatant assault,

Just as a blunt knife inflicts the most painful of cuts. 

Many often confuse the relation between EQ and IQ,

Just as they discombobulate what one wears with who they are.

Confidence does not require a confrontation,

Just as status does not always beget respect.

The best reflection of one lies not in a mirror,

but in the impressions carved in the minds of those around.

To think without discourse is not a sin,

But to speak without deliberation causes a din.

Time is a commodity I cannot afford,

to waste on the intricacies of the petty episodes in life. 

A fifth of a century has come and gone,

Bring on the laughter, the races and cheers, 

I believe its high time I grow up and move on. (: