Eventful Day!

Quite an activity packed day today.

IPPT

First, IPPT. The dreaded part of NSmen, at least those who dun exercise much. haha
Had to wake up early as I had chosen a 7:30am slot. Arrived on time (took a taxi to do that), but I'm already no. 111! Did all my stretching and .. stretching.. and more stretching... as I wait for my turn to go through the static stations. The 1st station I had to do is the shuttle run.. got a 10.5 secs!! I was thinking, I must be too relaxed when I ran. So, unsatisfied, I requested to run again. This time, I got a timing of 9.9 secs. Now.. this is more like it.. Satisfied (Like I got choice, cos cannot try more than 2 times.. haha), the next station is the situp. I managed to do 39 in one min, to get the maximum points for this station, nothing more, nothing less, to conserve energy for the 2.4km run later. Then came the easiest station for me, Standing Broad Jump. I got 243cm for that to got the max point also.. hee.. The last stationary station is 1 of 2 I dread most, Pull Up, cos I never train at all this time. With anxiety and fear of failing, I managed to do 6, barely.. phew.. pass!!

The last station, the 2.4km run. As I said before, I didn't train for this. So, basically, I have to depend on sheer determination to finish and pass this cos I know that I have tendency to run out of breath. My no. was 111, so I get to start first. On signal by the PTI (Physical Training Instructor), I started. This 2.4km run is on the road in the camp, with one up slope and a corresponding down slope. The first round was quite ok, physically, timing was 3:41 min (ok.. slow, but considering never train, ok lah for 800 metres). On the 2nd round, I was starting to feel my lungs trying hard to pump air. I had to constantly force myself to keep my mind blank and eyes unfocused so as to concentrate on breathing regularly and not get distracted, to pace myself. In my mind, I also ask God for strength to finish this, as I cross the 3rd lap mark. Time, 7:56...

The 3rd round was torturous. I had to really force myself not to stop, as I know if I stop, I may fail this test already (calculating from the last 2 laps, I may fail this just barely). I also prayed harder for strength to continue (I had told God earlier that I'll give whatever incentive money gained to him, and also that I dun wanna waste time coming back again, time which can be better used to serve the church.. hee). Every breath I take seemed like its going to be my last. As the finishing line became closer and closer, my determination became stronger and stronger. I gathered all my strength for one burst of speed. I ran like there's no tomorrow, and finally cross the finish line. Normally, this time, I should be feeling happy and relaxed, but no.. I was desperately gasping for air! How I wish there was an oxygen tank nearby! I looked at my time.. 12:19.. Ooh.. I barely passed, as the time for a pass is 12:20 min.. or so I thought.. I went to take a look at the standards chart to double check if I pass. Guess what I saw? The time to pass is 12:40 min!! wah liao!! I had so much time left, and I nearly died from lack of breath!! haha.. oh well.. thank God I pass.. grinz..

Movie

Arranged with Pris and Junming to watch movie at Junming's house in the evening. Elaine also came later. We watched the show where Andy Lau acted as a boy who grew up in 3 days, and learning the adult world. I feel the show is teaching abt not looking at things on the surface and to appreciate ur family, that every member in the family is important in forming the unique characteristics of each family. We then had dinner with Junming's mom and his neighbour cum junior (Junming is such a good host hor??). We then watch Dark Water.. I still dun know who chose this show? thought we were going to watch Cinderella Man? haha... Anyway, the show was not scary at all.. Its more of a tragic show than a horror show. The fun part though is seeing Pris using a pillow to cover her face whenever there's a potential scary part, and also Elaine's attempt at scaring me.. haha.. (I couldn't find an opportunity to scare Elaine cos the show dun have scary scene). By the time we finish the show, it was quite late, so we decided to go off and not to impose on Junming and his family further.

Salsa

I checked my hp and found out that Hazel is confirmed going to salsa tonight. As I had already promised her to go with her a week ago, I took a taxi to meet up with her at Union Square. I was the first to arrive.. hee.. waited outside of the bar for her. I saw Andrew leaving and tried to call hiim, but he couldn't hear me, and his hp is not on. I couldn't wait, so I went into the bar first to take a look.

First thing I noticed is that I dun recognise any of the people inside. Must have been a long time since I visit this place! These people are cool though, dancing beautifully to the beat. After Hazel arrived, we danced a little as she patiently encouraged me as I had almost totally forgotten how to dance this. She helped me recall some basic steps to do and we tried them out (heng she patient arh). After a while, I felt a bit embarrased as its supposed to be her night. Cos after this, she may not get to come here for a while. So, I encouraged her to find her friends to dance with, so that she won't feel obliged to stay with me. A few guys also invited her to dance (shows how good she is, in dancing and in looks.. hehe). Met Michael who I know from Ballroom Dancing during the Uni days. He also taught me some moves that I tried out with Hazel.. (Salsa is abt more variations, the more u know, the more fun it is, else becomes repetitive, something which I can't stand.. hehe). Enjoyed the night but had to go back early cos got to go Church the next day. Hazel also wanted to go back rest, and so we called it a day.