So now I have a rival.


For the first time, I have one.


Think that doesn't matter?


Think again.


This is not what I like. When I like, I don't like rivals. It angers, frustrates, burns me. It eats away at me like a debilitating disease. When the goal is already in sight, the last thing I want to have is someone interfering and making me fumble the ball when the touchline is within sneezing distance.


I hate that.


So you really think you're better? You said you didn't want to make enemies. Well guess what, you probably already got one: me. Mocking me indeed? You seriously don't know what you just did.


Some of you might classify this under 'strange but true', but let me tell you, it IS real. Some of you might shake your heads and say..fighting over HER? Where's that going to get you? A black eye in the end, that's what. I don't want to have to fight, because it will look so damn ridiculous and hilarious. But if push comes to shove, I ain't the one getting shoved, let me tell you.


Probably our styles are different. He goes the 'I make things for her' and tries to charm her bra off while I take the more subtle approach, ie the one which uses stealth tactics such as craft and skulduggery. I take the less favourable approach, one that is constantly hit by crosswinds. It takes more than mere days to win someone's heart, let alone 1 1/2 weeks. I know that. She probably knows, but I can't be too sure.

I'm going to take it slow and steady. I'm going to expend my energy over a properly spaced out period of time. I am not about to jump right in and be skinned cos I did something wrong. If he wants to do that, be my guest. I want to make sure that I slowly win this battle over, that I slowly but surely can come closer to having that prize in my arms (in a way). That's just my style. I take a long time, but I win people over. That's what's makes the difference between an impression and a lasting impression. And yes, I admit that I am sincere in my feelings. That's not a crime, isn't it.


Some of you still may say: fighting over her? are you crazy?


Truth is, we probably could very well be already.

Typically boring and unexciting day today, only exception being the visit to the crematorium to pay respects.


Wanted to fix up a carrier on my bike today because when I cycle to take the bus every morning, I don't want to sling my laptop bag like an idiot and have it swinging all around me like a wild monkey. Unfortunately they didn't have a suitable carrier so now I'm hunting around for a backpack that can accomodate that monstrosity of a computer. Maybe Funan?


Sorry lah, today not much to crap about in Dear Diary. Let school start and complete it soon.

poly daze

Hola everyone..sorry i've been away for so long. how things have changed. I'm in Singapore Poly now for the past 4 days, today being Thursday, in class DASE/FT/1B/21.For the uninitiated, that stands for Dip. in Aerospace Electronics/Full time/1B/Class 21. I tell you guys, it's been nothing but fun ever since the first day I stepped into that class. We now have a total of 17 people, 3 of them gals. Quite unexpected right? Most people would have thought that in this kind of technical course, not many girls would want to join.

Well, think again.

The people in my class are basically a reflection of the sort of students you encounter in the hallways of the polytechnic. Cheerful, laughing, joyous and amiable, they exude a personality of friendliness and approachability. To be honest it's too premature to talk about their true personalities yet, but I believe I've known them sufficiently to describe them as thus.

To tell the truth I was anxious before stepping into poly. I worried about the sort of people I would meet there and the environment that I would study in for the next 3 yrs. My fears were in vain. After a long cannonade of lectures, talks, briefings and the like, I have come to see SP in a totally new light. Gone is the stereotyping of ah bengs and lians stalking the halls, armed with leather belts, dressed in indeterminate fashion, camouflaged with 3 layers of makeup and having total indifference to their lecturers. In my now-fresh eyes, I see them as a group that is vibrant, vocal and unafraid to be different.

Quite a contrast to JCians, I'm sure you'll agree?

I no longer believe that one must feel shy or withdrawn if asked about one's institution of study, especially if it's SP. To me, if asked, it would be an honour to speak about this institution that has so much to offer.

To be continued....