Closing of a chapter

This is most probably the last post of the year. I'll try to keep it typo free for once.

Today is a good day. Many reasons for this, one being that the timetrial didn't go as badly as i thought it would. Throughout the year i'm normally prepared enough for any trials, but this one was the exception. Not only did it not go so bad, i somehow managed a 48.48 finishing in 6th overall which is quite good actually. Also rewrote my 2km pb to 8.58 which is not fast but faster than in december last year, also noting i've only trained 1 month+ since exams. Ok enough about that, Lucas was great today. A great display of his lasting ability ensures that he retains the top spot in long distance.Keep it up! Another reason? It's nice to see another familiar face around.

Well, it's been a crazy year in terms or acad and canoeing. Juggling the 2 is really a crazy thing to do. It goes something like this: Wake up early to go school and do exercises before assembly, feel like dying in class with the long long hours. Once that is done, have to take bus to macritchie to train some programme that coach conjured up, take bus home or mum is nice enough to fetch me home, eat dinner and start work at near 9pm. Most of which I have trouble finishing and sleeping at 11-12 to wake up and repeat everything everyday except sunday. When there's IA the day lasts till 3am. Holidays is not very free also. Paddle in the morning, go for run or weights before lunch and a short nap at home and at 5 journey back to mac to paddle again -everyday except sunday. If anything screws up, acad suffers badly. The funny thing is that i can quit anything. Something is wrong with me, i've got an easy life to live with no CCA and i do the opposite.

But it's worth it.

Acad was ok most of the time. Not super fantastic like choo, john or feng, but ok. Singapore just happens to have alot of smart people. The tests are the problem. Especially when there's afew in a week and there's training to attend.That's the biggest headache. But i survived! Most of my teachers have been wonderful except for one. My friends are absolutely fantastic too, they keep me going through the day though i'm always sleepy. If not for them i would have diedededededed^1234567890(Esp when they announced redoing of practicals)

Canoeing was also great. Started the year slowly but things started to pick up near March with some motivation and crazy training. I've broken every pb in singles and doubles class in all distances which is a good sign. There's a long way to go still but it shouldn't be a problem. All it needs is commitment and perserverance. The foundation has been laid and picking myself up shouldn't be too hard. It's just a waste to stop before reaching the world stage.

This is also the last year as an ACSian. Sad but yeah, nothing lasts forever in this world and neither can i remain 18 forever(or i'll be so rich from the sales of age stopping ZQII facial masks).

It's been bumpy, but thanks once again for bearing with me.
:)

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I pray you'll be our eyes,
and watch us where we go.
And help us to be wise in times when we don't know.
Let this be our prayer,
when we lose our way.
Lead us to a place,
guide us with your grace
To a place where we'll be safe.
We ask that life be kind
And watch us from above.
We hope each soul will find
Another soul to love.
Let this be our prayer.