Friday, March 27, 2009

You never walk alone...

Finally, the day that all of us, canoeists that is, have been "eagerly" waiting for is here. Yes, the much targeted MR500 race that we have been training with so much fervour and zeal, is finally here and its like starting in 7 hours time as we speak.... Despite the tough and exhausting trainings, I guess many are still unprepared and unsure of themselves for the upcoming race, me inclusive...

An extract from what the little O'inspiring speech that our dear president Sala has sent us:

Just wanna say.. Results/Winning/Whatever is not what matters most, the journey is. Tell anyone else about the frustrations we felt when it seemed like we could never cross that time barrier or when we couldn't go straight or the tummy butterflies or the sprinting with resistors and flying after they're off, and they probably wouldn't understand it as well as we do. And of course, the bonds that were forged through the trainings - the deeper something that is irrreplaceable, here to stay, and definitely beyond what a win at any race can bring. This, my friends, has been OUR journey - one that I wouldn't trade for anything even when it has been one hell of a ride.


Even as all the trainings culminate in this one race this weekend, I'd just like to say: "No Fear!". No fear in both ways - our competitors and because at the end of the race, we (or at least Peiyu and I, 'cos our event is soo early >.<) will definitely be there to give you that pat on your back and offer that peanut butter biscuit. Because at the end of the day, no matter what happens, you're still part of the SIM canoeing family, and as what Lilo or Stitch said:

"Ohana means family, family means nobody gets left behind. Or forgotten."


As what Sala said, results/winning/whatever is not what matters most, the journey is... So just paddle forth and do your best, the main thing is to enjoy yourself even though we are up against rather tough competitors... Although we may not win, at least we will give them a run for their money right? (or in this case the trophy? haha)... Though, I may not be able to go down early to support those whose events are in the morning and early afternoon like Peiyu, Sarah, Kylie and Pamela (T1, T1 and T2 women respectively), my heart are with you girls out there although I am stuck in a camp listening to some stupid briefing....

Aside from the upcoming nerve wrecking competition, I am glad that our investment project has been finally submitted. After much discussion, redoing of parts and compilation of the project, it is OVER!!! YES!!! Now, there is only 1 more test (International Trade) before the exam study break.

That aside, Da Clique has also finally purchased the air tickets for our Grad trip to Australia. So the final members that are going are namely Nizam, Pamela, Wini, Pei yu and myself. Clara could not attend the trip at the last moment due to some issues, which was rather regretful since we had already been looking forward to the trip for a long time... Oh well, next time I guess?

Some event happened not too long ago which enabled certain issues to be settled, I must say that i am rather grateful that it happened since I have been waiting for it for quite some time already, but due to the abruptness of the situation, I guess I didnt really make full use of the opportunity to settle most of the issues that have been in my mind... Maybe, there will be a chance sometime later to settle more of the issues....

Also, since I'm at it, I would like to take the opportunity to apologise for always being the one dampening the mood of the outing or speaking insensitively. It all started from last sem, though I know not what change had overcome me... I guess the nice guy that thinks before he speaks have mysteriously retreated into some hidden enclave within the mind, while this new blunt guy has taken the forefront... I guess I will try to persuade the new me to take a back seat while allowing the old me to take the lead... But its going to be hard...

Posted by Clarence at 9:15 AM