City For The Lost: Bits and pieces

Sunday, July 10, 2005

Bits and pieces
The last week had been terrible for me. In a lousy mood since i booked in for no apparent reasons. Seems like the no mood wave is upon me again. It happened twice, once in secondary 3 after Sir had to resign and poly 3 during the Rondeau period. Well, hopefully it will pass soon.

I have a confession to make. I didnt know how to ride a bicycle. Well, at least not till Friday. Due to some people, our squad had to help out in a charity event where we had to cycle to Jurong division after which 6 people will cycle all the way to Penang in 10 days. When Dom 1st told us about the event, i was shocked. Then he proceed to ask who cant cycle, though embarrassed, i had to confess. It wasnt as bad as i expect. The guys did laugh but not a big deal. While that was months ago. I was suppose to learn to ride during the block leave but well i didnt. So on friday, we had to stay in so in the evening pratically the whole PA is ours. Ah lec got a bike and taught me the basic which involves walking around like an idiot. We had to stop half way to go for some briefing. Its kind of sad to know that you will be left behind. After the briefing, stayed to help carry stuff and carry out Operations T-shirt. There was 3 bikes left in the parade square so delwyn [thereafter known as boss] ask me to learn to ride all the way back. Brian supported me and had a few tries. Somehow, i managed to cycle quite a distance. Practiced a few times and managed to get a L plate. In an hour or so, i was able to cycle rather well. Yah and thanks to Brian for waiting for us. Apparently Dom was with him and i think he saw and heard me shouting all over the place. Well, headed back to barracks to have pizza and rambutans [Upper barrack had mini-ops - Ops Ram] and proceed back to cycle around PA. By that time, i was able to go around rather well after cycling up and down the huanted house. I vaguely remember someone that sounded like nick calling me but being the beginner im, i cant turn to see. Nick, Jon and Wayne joined us later. We went around PA and finally decided to go up Jalan Gasing. For those who haven been to PA, Jalan Gasing is this slope that is behind the parade square thats rather high. It was the most amazing feeling, reminds me of times when my cousin would give me ride in his bike or car around his estate at super high speed. Went around PA and down the slope a couple hundred of times. Nick taught the must know trick which is to brake in a cool way. All in all i had 3 crashes. One of which is caused by momo, a couple of stunt moves and zer0 falls. I did almost crash in to Jon, ah lec and boss a couple of times. Now im proud to say, i know how to cycle. Well hopefully i wouldnt forget.

Well, i sort of realize one of my fears. Im afraid that i will be forgotten or ignored. I think its a retribution for being so forgetful. Maybe that is why im in the media industry. To create something that will be remembered. It hurts the most when people you are close with ignore or forget you.

I have forgotten the power of prayers. An incident to share. My mom has always be against the idea of christianity and stuff. After i found my faith, i have prayed for my mom's aceptance. I thought it would be almost impossible considering how she use to scold my brother for having a bible and crucifix and stuff and keeping them away. But still i prayed. It wasnt untill recently that i realized my prayers have been answered. My mom actually bought me a crucifix pendant and even asked about my church friends. Its quite amazing. It reminds me of the powers of prayers. So when you are in despair, take a moment a pray. Everything might work out after all. A lesson brought to you by my Heavenly Father.
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