My year-end exams have just concluded.After a gruelling 4 weeks of writing essays on test pads,many would think that it's time to put down their pens and take a long break before starting to face the daunting task of preparing for SPM next year.For me,it's a totally different story.As soon as I placed my pen on my table for my penultimate exam paper for the year,my mind was set on only one thing,running.......not just running but running to victory.
It's been almost two years since I started my systematic training.Every ounce of energy that I had put in during my training was dedicated to achieve my short term goal of representing my state in the national-level championship and my long term goal which I would not state here.I've been through hardships and also had my fair share of happiness.
The most disappointing memory that I still recall very well is during my district-level athletics championships this year.I had trained hard for almost a year after the state-level championships the year before to at least break into the 4x400m state quartet.Winning the 400m at the national level during that time was still very far for me to reach,so I decided to set a pretty modest target.Wrong tactics and a whole lot of luck destroyed my hopes for this year.I finished the championship empty handed,which almost made me break down.
Nevertheless,being demoralised was really out of the question for an athlete like me who had high goals to achieve in athletics.As soon as the championships concluded,I just took a one week rest before resuming training for next year.Well,that was way back in March and my determination and interest in athletics are slowly but surely paying off.About how it's actually paying off,I'm not going to reveal it on my blog due to some reasons.
My examination period was a small blip in my training schedule.Instead of the normal 6 days a week training,I had to settle for 4 days a week to concentrate on my studies.Now that the exams are over,I'm going to concentrate almost all my energy in training.I was very delighted when my coach announced about the new training programme which will have 2 sessions on certain days......the more tiring the better.
I'm sure some of my friends must be thinking I'm going nuts for not enjoying and relaxing during my holiday.Conversely,I actually enjoy training and getting tired because I love the feeling of improvement.So guys,I hope you enjoy your break after the mind-taxing examination.For me,I think my biggest exam has just begun.........
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Friday, November 5, 2010
I'm Just Different
Just recently,I realised that my way of life...or say some of the things that I do contradicts the way of life of a 21st-century teen.I a person who lives his life by having fun to the max.I'm not bothered by what others say to me as long what I'm doing is not really hurting others.
Living in the 21st-century,I'm one of the few guys around who are not really amazed by technological advancements.I never really wanted a hand phone until I started joining my athletics training.Back then when I first joined the training,I was travelling by bus very often.I needed a phone in case my coach changed the venue for training.So,when the need really arose,I persuaded my parents to get me a phone.
I'm also not really interested in computer or Play Station games.I don't mind playing those games once in a while in my friends house but not once have I asked my parents to get me one.I used to play games last time but now I just don't mind blogging and facebook-ing when I switch on my computer.
Other than the high-tech games,I don't really like air-conditioners......weird isn't it?Nowadays,most human beings long for air-conditioners in places they go....office,restaurant,car and even at home.For me,I don't really like being in an air-conditioned room for a long time.I'm only comfortable for a few hours in an air-conditioned room.After that,I feel little uneasy.I feel like I'm breathing in polluted air(well...I guess it must be polluted with carbon dioxide).I seriously prefer fresh air compared to "cold-air".If I don't seem to like all these high-tech things,then what do I actually like????
I love old-boys hobby like collecting stamps and coins.It is seriously very hard to find active stamp or coin collectors these day.This situation makes it very difficult for me to exchange my extra stamps and coins with others.So,my only source of collection is when my parents go for overseas trips and return with a few stamps and coins.It seems like such an old-fashioned hobby but I like collecting items like stamps and coins and then view them when I'm free.It gives me self-satisfaction and helps me to recall childhood memories.
I also love something that we should rightfully be protecting now......nature.I love going out every morning and breathing in the fresh morning breeze which blows with the smell of the wonderful Sun.I like viewing trees and their wonderful leaves which vary in shape and size.I love staring at fish swimming playfully in the depths of the pond.I enjoy viewing birds chirping to the music of nature.I love nature because I imagine nature as green.....which is my favourite colour.
I know I might be a little different than other boys or teenagers.People have told me before but I can't seem to think of life without the things I do now.For me,the key of living a happy life is to accept every one's individual talents or interest as long it is not harmful to others.I try my very best to accept differences in others so that I will remain a very good friend to all the friends I have.I feel sad that only a handful of people actually accept differences in others with an open mind.I just hope that others will learn to accept individuality and learn to live together,while striving towards a happy and healthy life..................
Living in the 21st-century,I'm one of the few guys around who are not really amazed by technological advancements.I never really wanted a hand phone until I started joining my athletics training.Back then when I first joined the training,I was travelling by bus very often.I needed a phone in case my coach changed the venue for training.So,when the need really arose,I persuaded my parents to get me a phone.
I'm also not really interested in computer or Play Station games.I don't mind playing those games once in a while in my friends house but not once have I asked my parents to get me one.I used to play games last time but now I just don't mind blogging and facebook-ing when I switch on my computer.
Other than the high-tech games,I don't really like air-conditioners......weird isn't it?Nowadays,most human beings long for air-conditioners in places they go....office,restaurant,car and even at home.For me,I don't really like being in an air-conditioned room for a long time.I'm only comfortable for a few hours in an air-conditioned room.After that,I feel little uneasy.I feel like I'm breathing in polluted air(well...I guess it must be polluted with carbon dioxide).I seriously prefer fresh air compared to "cold-air".If I don't seem to like all these high-tech things,then what do I actually like????
I love old-boys hobby like collecting stamps and coins.It is seriously very hard to find active stamp or coin collectors these day.This situation makes it very difficult for me to exchange my extra stamps and coins with others.So,my only source of collection is when my parents go for overseas trips and return with a few stamps and coins.It seems like such an old-fashioned hobby but I like collecting items like stamps and coins and then view them when I'm free.It gives me self-satisfaction and helps me to recall childhood memories.
I also love something that we should rightfully be protecting now......nature.I love going out every morning and breathing in the fresh morning breeze which blows with the smell of the wonderful Sun.I like viewing trees and their wonderful leaves which vary in shape and size.I love staring at fish swimming playfully in the depths of the pond.I enjoy viewing birds chirping to the music of nature.I love nature because I imagine nature as green.....which is my favourite colour.
I know I might be a little different than other boys or teenagers.People have told me before but I can't seem to think of life without the things I do now.For me,the key of living a happy life is to accept every one's individual talents or interest as long it is not harmful to others.I try my very best to accept differences in others so that I will remain a very good friend to all the friends I have.I feel sad that only a handful of people actually accept differences in others with an open mind.I just hope that others will learn to accept individuality and learn to live together,while striving towards a happy and healthy life..................
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
True Love?
I still remember my friend telling me that she didn't believe in true love.I was startled when she said that but then gave a second thought if what she said could be true.It was hard to believe such a statement as I've heard so many stories of so called true love but hadn't really experience them so often.If only she'd been there on that day in my position,she would have broke down due to her unexpected paradigm shift.
The incident is still fresh in my mind as if it happened yesterday.Such a heart-touching event it was,I still can't seem to forget the simple details surrounding that incident.I was standing there,by the door,breathing in some fresh air.It was so hot inside that the smell of grass blown by the wind seemed as soothing as it can ever be.I watched the rain drops fall one by one until I could count no more.I smiled blankly at nature unleashing it's power in the form of water as I always assumed that rain is a blessing from above.
Minutes later,a green car stopped by and a mother holding her baby ran out of the car,heading towards shelter.Then,the father followed with a bottle of water and a piece of white cloth.I couldn't get a clear view of what was going on at under the shed....just faint visions of a mother holding her baby in her hand.I watched from the distance as she wiped the barely-clothed baby with the white cloth.She kept on wetting the cloth and wiping the baby.I was surprised as I've never seen anything that odd before.
A few moments later,I saw something that made my heart stop temporarily.The baby was shaking,shivering....I'm not sure how to describe it.At once,I knew that the baby had some problem.I'm still wondering why didn't I react to help the baby.I was so stunned that I couldn't move.I could see what was happening.The mother was crying.The father was weeping as well.I had no idea what were they doing with the baby instead of taking him to the hospital.
At that moment,I knew I had to do something.I ran towards the couple and their baby.I watched as the baby shook in a weird manner.Luckily for me,another guy saw me running towards the baby and he followed me from behind.Another lucky thing is that the guy who followed me had gone through the same experience with his daughter.He instantly asked the couple to not waste any time and take the baby to the hospital as the baby's life could be in danger if he was not treated.
As the green car drove away,a guilty feeling swept through my heart.I knew I should have reacted earlier to help out but I just didn't know what to do.I couldn't watch the performances during my brother's concert happily because the same visions kept haunting my mind and my heart felt painful.The worst part was that it happened to a small,innocent baby.(I always have a soft spot for small children).Just before my brother's concert ended,I found out that the baby was safely admitted in the hospital.Relief................
More importantly,this incident showed me that true love does exist in this world.Maybe true love isn't something happening everyday in our life.I guess it reveals itself during the right time.I'm sure that you would have seen mothers crying when their children passed away but you would have never seen mothers who cry in love when their children are alive.Anyway,I think that's the beauty of true love.......................
The incident is still fresh in my mind as if it happened yesterday.Such a heart-touching event it was,I still can't seem to forget the simple details surrounding that incident.I was standing there,by the door,breathing in some fresh air.It was so hot inside that the smell of grass blown by the wind seemed as soothing as it can ever be.I watched the rain drops fall one by one until I could count no more.I smiled blankly at nature unleashing it's power in the form of water as I always assumed that rain is a blessing from above.
Minutes later,a green car stopped by and a mother holding her baby ran out of the car,heading towards shelter.Then,the father followed with a bottle of water and a piece of white cloth.I couldn't get a clear view of what was going on at under the shed....just faint visions of a mother holding her baby in her hand.I watched from the distance as she wiped the barely-clothed baby with the white cloth.She kept on wetting the cloth and wiping the baby.I was surprised as I've never seen anything that odd before.
A few moments later,I saw something that made my heart stop temporarily.The baby was shaking,shivering....I'm not sure how to describe it.At once,I knew that the baby had some problem.I'm still wondering why didn't I react to help the baby.I was so stunned that I couldn't move.I could see what was happening.The mother was crying.The father was weeping as well.I had no idea what were they doing with the baby instead of taking him to the hospital.
At that moment,I knew I had to do something.I ran towards the couple and their baby.I watched as the baby shook in a weird manner.Luckily for me,another guy saw me running towards the baby and he followed me from behind.Another lucky thing is that the guy who followed me had gone through the same experience with his daughter.He instantly asked the couple to not waste any time and take the baby to the hospital as the baby's life could be in danger if he was not treated.
As the green car drove away,a guilty feeling swept through my heart.I knew I should have reacted earlier to help out but I just didn't know what to do.I couldn't watch the performances during my brother's concert happily because the same visions kept haunting my mind and my heart felt painful.The worst part was that it happened to a small,innocent baby.(I always have a soft spot for small children).Just before my brother's concert ended,I found out that the baby was safely admitted in the hospital.Relief................
More importantly,this incident showed me that true love does exist in this world.Maybe true love isn't something happening everyday in our life.I guess it reveals itself during the right time.I'm sure that you would have seen mothers crying when their children passed away but you would have never seen mothers who cry in love when their children are alive.Anyway,I think that's the beauty of true love.......................
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