Barclays Singapore Open 2008

This is our 3rd year attending the Barclays Singapore Open. As usual, we were there during the 3rd and 4th days, hanging out at the Barclays Pavilion, and following the flights for around 2 hours, before I succumb to the hot hot weather (only on the 4th day this year) and my aching feet.

We did not take any pictures of the players this year. Close up ones. The organiser had urged the public not to take any photos when they players are concentrating at their game. Well, I do find it irritating with sounds of any sorts when I am swinging. So out of respect for the game and the players, we didn't. There were a few idiots who used their SLRs to take shots of the players when they were driving. I said idiots as their SLRs are not exactly soundless, and they were like just 3 metres away from the tee off point. IDIOTS!

I was disappointed that Adam Scott did not even make the cut this year. It seems that he is not having a very good 2008. He is like ranked what, 18th now? Think he was like the top 5 golfers in the world previously.

And I was rooting for Harrington or Els to win. Sigh. Why did they have to miss their birdie putts? It would have been really exciting if they didn't and we would have an exciting 3 way face off. Oh well, there's always next year.

Meet Up with exUOB Peeps

Finally, ALL of us met up with one another after what seems like the longest time. Well, except that Kenny didn't stay long enough to meet up with Synyi and Derick. A great night of catching up with yummie food at Sun with Moon and not so tasty drinks at Borders Bistro. And I am now looking foward to my 1st cheonging session after donkey years with the gang on 22 Nov. Heehee.

Happy 10th month day Kaelyn!

Happy 10th month day Kaelyn! *muacks* 2 more months to turning 1 year old, mummy is now cracking her brains out as to how to celebrate for you :(

Shin's Cancer Blog

You might have noticed that I've added Shin's cancer blog to the list of webbies I am visting. I knew about her from this Channel 8 documentary aired a few days again.

Shin is suffering from advanced breast cancer. What drew me to her story? She seemed very strong in the documentary even though now her cancer had spread to her brain, lungs and liver. After reading through her blog, I was very intrigued by her never give up attitude towards her health and life itself.

Being a mother now myself, I always worry what if I am not around for my young baby. You see, my mum was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer 2 years back. Having finished her chemo, she is now in the clear, but still on oral medication for 3 more years. I pray everyday that my mum will reach the 5 year "safe" mark soon.

I worry that I will somehow inherit this condition from her. More so now that I have a baby to care for. Breast cancer seems so "common" nowadays, so much so that it scares me. I've always respected the patients for being brave enough to face up to their condition, and for fighting to be alive for their loved ones. I wonder. What if. Will I be as brave. Will I be as tough.

Short Again!

I just cut my hair short again! Bob style. Wahaha. Without much persuasion from my hairdresser, just coz I was bored with my hair. I think this is easily the shortest I've had since my junior college year one days :)