The Curse of Waiting

现在，也只有等待了...

是否有种非常无奈的感觉啊？

4K'08 BBQ at NSRCC

This is probably one of the few times I'm gonna regret not staying over during a class chalet. If it weren't for the flight tomorrow I wouldn't be whining about how I'm missing out on the modern and sleek chalet, the clean and comfortable environment, and of course, a night with no sleeping! The state-of-the-art equipments ready for use at our demand (be it tennis, pool, karaoke, bowling center, playground), the swimming pool that meanders and curve to form a lovely 'S' design, what's not to like?

But since I'm just as hyped about returning to Taiwan for Chinese New Year as I am about staying over, I can't really complain. Life sucks when you can't have it both ways.

I had a surprisingly good appetite this evening. It could be due to the fact that I arrived at 5, trying to catch the 5 o'clock shuttle bus to NSRCC, but completely missed it because I was at the wrong side of the road. That was so sad.

I was a little pissed off, and sounded so when Fiona returned my call, but at least I got my temper under control again. I hope she doesn't hold the grudge.

Luckily, a stream of people steadily arrived as the time inched nearer to 1730, so at least I had some company. It was great to catch Yihao first when he got off the bus. And it got better as we finally gathered as a group and started chatting and updating each other. Who's going where, whatnot. I was pretty surprised to find many aiming for TJC. And was pretty humoured by Eugene's nonsensical nonsense.

By the way, my dearest Siyun, your eye did not appear to have suffered at all! (But who am I to say, since we've been apart for more than 24 hours...)

Upon reaching the chalet I was ecstatic to find the pit fired up and cooking. Chicken, hotdogs, Taiwanese sausages (Yihao went, "Taiwanese girl holding Taiwanese sausage." LOL), fishballs and SATAY! I couldn't wait to eat the satay, but apparently, the fire wasn't big enough. :S

And I've finally learned the arts of mahjong! Jervis showed me the ropes, and seriously, the alternating between Chinese, English and Hokkien had my mind reeling. But still, it's a start.

The next event of interest was Rachel Yeo's adamant demand of playing Ice-and-Water. O.O It was good to sweat it out -- running all over the playground and all, too bad it ended with a sprained ankle. Though I would happily announce: NOT me, it doesn't help the other party at all. Eunice get well soon! Ah, Ehren, you mighta help a bit. ^^ (all in good fun, don't sue me)

After I gulped down some satay (FINALLY!), Siyun and I headed to the tennis court, under the lead of Rachel Y who was in need of a ride home. (No lah, she actually wanted to find out the time the last bus leaves.) And who goes into the tennis court but doesn't play tennis?

My right arm really hurt, so I didn't dare take the risk and serve. I left that to poor Siyun (first time on court?) and just chased after the balls sent whooshing my way. I didn't do too bad, but I definitely wouldn't last two seconds in Wimbledon.

After that, it was -- amazingly -- time to go home. Parents were already waiting at the gate at 2209. Aw. I was reluctant, but I had to go. I have angbaos to receive. ;)

Thanks to Vivi who did most of the cooking! And had endless patience with us, who kept scrambling for food but didn't budge an inch when we were supposed to help. >.<

Thanks to MinLe, YangPeng, ShiXuan, Yihao, PohChun, ah.. the guys for doing a lot of cooking!

Thanks to Fiona, who booked such a lovely place! (I think.)

Thanks to PohChun/Leeying for bringing us together.

Thanks to all who attended and just seeing you guys made my day (despite we didn't talk and all, but the vision works!).

And it's too late for me to continue, unless I wanna miss my flight tomorrow.

Not happening. :P