Shoyo: 2-0-2
Wednesday
So I met up with Bo on rainy Wednesday and caught the train out together. When we got to the station we waited there for Jim to pick us up in the rain. Conversation was ok, no arguments or anything, but just ok.
We played ROFL, which I thought would be an easy game - even without Nick. But they outran us in the middle of the game and got away with a 10 point lead. We slowly crawled back. Jim slipped at one stage near the mid-court and one guy from the other team stood over him and went "woooooo!"
Wow, what a dick.
They had another guy wearing a #15 jersey who was also pretty cocky. He was dancing around on defence like we weren't a threat. I so wanted to knock him the fuck out. Big Alex hit a three to tie the game with a few seconds left and a timeout was called. We decided to go man to man, and I found myself yelling "I got the cunt! I got the cunt!", referring to #15. There was no way in hell he was touching that ball.
When play resumed, I put my arms around him but didn't touch him and shadowed him as he ran to the inbound passer. Somehow someone got free and a pass was made to him, but luckily he missed and we drew the game.
After the game we found out that was Bo's man. I like how for all the chest beating he does, he went silent when he let his man go. He just cannot survive man to man, he's too slow.
After the game, Jim, Bo and I went to Macca's, even though Bo wanted to go home. I just wanted to hang out a bit and got something small to eat. After that Bo and I caught the train home. I got home so late, since it was a 9pm game.
Friday
What a bludge. I had nothing really urgent to do, and Chris' jury was out, so I basically just cleaned out my inbox, tidied up a few things and sat around bludging. I just didn't feel 'pressed' to do anything. I guess I need motivation to work.
I was also partly waiting for 12:30pm to roll around as we were going out for Cameron's farewell lunch.
I was talking to Moira in the photocopying room and somehow it came up that I asked her whether she'd take $1m now or 1 cent which doubles over the next 30 days. I told her the latter would lead to more and she didn't believe me. I thought I had it wrong so I went back to my desk to calculate it, and it led to $5.3m!
I asked Clare and she said she'd take the $1m as well. I asked Nunjo and she said the same. I told her Einstein once said the most powerful thing on earth was the power of compounding. She asked if I got this fact from the trivia calendar, and I said "from my financial...intelligence". Later when I saw her buy some candy I walked past and said "could've doubled it".
When 12:30pm arrived, Cameron and I were the only guys in the group, so we ended up walking there together. I talked to him about his 'other' place of work. He told me a bit about it, and I told him I was kinda interested in going there. If I don't get this promotion, it seems like a good alternative - I've developed an interest in business and the economy now anyways, so migth as well work in that field. Also, he told me that there's a high turnover because people get poached by the private firms - just what I want. To go to the big private firms and make a killing.
So I've semi-decided. I'm going there if I don't get this promotion.
Once at the restaurant, the seat selection thing again came up as a careful issue. Nunjo was one of the first to sit down, and Chris sat next to her. Cameron and I stood there wondering where to go. I didn't want to sit anywhere near Nunjo, so ushered Cameron to the other side, and he sat next to Chris and I sat next to him. Opposite me were Moira, Clare and Genie, so that was cool.
You know what I found out about Clare earlier in the day? That her other degree was economics. Not only do I have newfound respect for her (as opposed to people who just bludged their way through law with an arts degree), but it kinda makes me feel like I'd want her more to be my perfect partner. She said she was going to go into economics but ended up getting a placement in a law firm.
The lunch went ok, Cameron pulled out his 'murse' and we all started laughing, lol. He is such a funny guy.
Also, earlier in the day I said something to Moira about her knowing what he would want as a present, and she was like "why does everyone think I should know?"
Great, now she's playing the "why me?" game. I think she just liked the attention he was giving her. Poor Cameron.
After lunch it was more bludging and waiting for 3pm to roll around for Cameron's farewell afternoon tea, lol. We had cake made by Moira and I couldn't stay away from the chips, lol. Ended up talking with Clare and Mary a bit. Clare was talking to me about chips. I had some on my plate which was kinda mixed with leftover cake. I said she should "have some", meaning she should go get some herself, and she picked one off my plate and ate it.
Hmmm.
Hmmmmmmmm.
We were talking about all the junk food they've seen me eating, and she asked what I'd eat if I was on deathrow, and Anne overheard it and made an "uhh!" semi-disgusted sound, lol!
I couldn't wait till the end of the day. Strangely I was looking forward to Shuing's birthday. I guess I missed hanging out with the group for a while.
I got changed and left the office for the gym. I went to the far away one that Nick showed me. I have this week decided to stop using weights, and only do chin ups, dips and push ups to see how I go. I don't want to get too big with weights, and I think my arms will have better, more natural definition by lifting my own weight.
Anyway, after that I went back to the office to change and then met up with the guys. I found some of them standing at the Easyway. I went to stand behind Shuing and nodded to all of them. Wir saw me and said hi, which alerted Shuing to my presence. We stood around waiting for Malay and Eva, and they arrived shortly. I found it interesting that Bobby still wasn't talking to me. I was open to making small talk, but whatever.
We went into the restaurant and Keen was already there. I ended up sitting next to him, and opposite Brain and Malay. Malay sat next to Bob, and Bob was telling him about how he was trying to go from 92kg to 85kg so he could go into a lower weight division. I found it humorous he didn't see he was taking the easy way out, and also that he ordered a large dish (same as mine, I ordered small) when trying to lose weight.
Shuing actually paid for the dinner, which kinda shocked everyone. He said he'd win it back at the casino. Hmmm.
We went to karaoke after that, and ended up waiting around for ages before we were let in. G and I went to get him a cake. Also, his girl Zoe turned up. Sometimes I look at him and really wonder how he does it - he still dresses poorly, lacks total common sense, eats with his mouth open and food drops out. Then I look at Shuing who is so smart and knowledgeable and has a legitimate view on everything.
I sang a few songs at karaoke, not really caring who was there. I think I even sang one with Bobby, lol.
I got kinda tired at karaoke. Most annoying was sitting next to Brain who is not the most entertaining person on earth. Worse, I was sitting at the very end, so if I wanted to look at the screen I had to turn my neck and it started hurting later on, whereas this guy who wasn't even doing anything had a better angle.
I half wanted to go to the casino, even though I knew Malay was going to go home. But by the time we finished karaoke it was midnight, and I wanted to wake up early to go bball training, so didn't. Malay drove Thai to his new home so Brain and I went for a ride.
On the way we stopped at Macca's for something to eat, and I told Thai about my business idea. He seemed to think it was practical as well.
What surprised me during the night was I could overhear Malay and Keen talking on the street at one stage. Keen, obviously from the effects of his divorce, was talking about massage shops (the brothel type). I was surprised to hear Malay roll a few off his tongue, one which was Midas. I wondered, was this where his money went? By my calculations he'd be earning the same, if not more than me. And he lives at home so he'd save about $700 a fortnight, yet doesn't seem to have enough for a deposit. Hmmm.
Other things...
I was chatting to this girl on a dating site a few nights ago, and she asked me to download this app called Whatsapp. So I did, and apparently it shows all my other contacts which have this app, and each have their own status update.
I saw that Naby had one, in Korean. Suddenly all these memories of her came flooding back. It showed she was last online on 20 March 2012.
So last night as I was at karaoke seeing all these 'party' girls passing by, I couldn't stop wondering how she was right now...
Today
I went to the courts in the morning and shot around. Didn't really have a plan, but found out that one way of running breaks and driving more effectively was to change speeds. I seemed to have forgotten, somewhere along the line, that I was actually pretty good at changing speed. Instead, I just try to run my fastest all the time, anywhere, everywhere, which becomes predictable.
I then went home, had a nap, and then watched the Miami vs Chicago game I downloaded using the new internet plan.
So I met up with Bo on rainy Wednesday and caught the train out together. When we got to the station we waited there for Jim to pick us up in the rain. Conversation was ok, no arguments or anything, but just ok.
We played ROFL, which I thought would be an easy game - even without Nick. But they outran us in the middle of the game and got away with a 10 point lead. We slowly crawled back. Jim slipped at one stage near the mid-court and one guy from the other team stood over him and went "woooooo!"
Wow, what a dick.
They had another guy wearing a #15 jersey who was also pretty cocky. He was dancing around on defence like we weren't a threat. I so wanted to knock him the fuck out. Big Alex hit a three to tie the game with a few seconds left and a timeout was called. We decided to go man to man, and I found myself yelling "I got the cunt! I got the cunt!", referring to #15. There was no way in hell he was touching that ball.
When play resumed, I put my arms around him but didn't touch him and shadowed him as he ran to the inbound passer. Somehow someone got free and a pass was made to him, but luckily he missed and we drew the game.
After the game we found out that was Bo's man. I like how for all the chest beating he does, he went silent when he let his man go. He just cannot survive man to man, he's too slow.
After the game, Jim, Bo and I went to Macca's, even though Bo wanted to go home. I just wanted to hang out a bit and got something small to eat. After that Bo and I caught the train home. I got home so late, since it was a 9pm game.
Friday
What a bludge. I had nothing really urgent to do, and Chris' jury was out, so I basically just cleaned out my inbox, tidied up a few things and sat around bludging. I just didn't feel 'pressed' to do anything. I guess I need motivation to work.
I was also partly waiting for 12:30pm to roll around as we were going out for Cameron's farewell lunch.
I was talking to Moira in the photocopying room and somehow it came up that I asked her whether she'd take $1m now or 1 cent which doubles over the next 30 days. I told her the latter would lead to more and she didn't believe me. I thought I had it wrong so I went back to my desk to calculate it, and it led to $5.3m!
I asked Clare and she said she'd take the $1m as well. I asked Nunjo and she said the same. I told her Einstein once said the most powerful thing on earth was the power of compounding. She asked if I got this fact from the trivia calendar, and I said "from my financial...intelligence". Later when I saw her buy some candy I walked past and said "could've doubled it".
When 12:30pm arrived, Cameron and I were the only guys in the group, so we ended up walking there together. I talked to him about his 'other' place of work. He told me a bit about it, and I told him I was kinda interested in going there. If I don't get this promotion, it seems like a good alternative - I've developed an interest in business and the economy now anyways, so migth as well work in that field. Also, he told me that there's a high turnover because people get poached by the private firms - just what I want. To go to the big private firms and make a killing.
So I've semi-decided. I'm going there if I don't get this promotion.
Once at the restaurant, the seat selection thing again came up as a careful issue. Nunjo was one of the first to sit down, and Chris sat next to her. Cameron and I stood there wondering where to go. I didn't want to sit anywhere near Nunjo, so ushered Cameron to the other side, and he sat next to Chris and I sat next to him. Opposite me were Moira, Clare and Genie, so that was cool.
You know what I found out about Clare earlier in the day? That her other degree was economics. Not only do I have newfound respect for her (as opposed to people who just bludged their way through law with an arts degree), but it kinda makes me feel like I'd want her more to be my perfect partner. She said she was going to go into economics but ended up getting a placement in a law firm.
The lunch went ok, Cameron pulled out his 'murse' and we all started laughing, lol. He is such a funny guy.
Also, earlier in the day I said something to Moira about her knowing what he would want as a present, and she was like "why does everyone think I should know?"
Great, now she's playing the "why me?" game. I think she just liked the attention he was giving her. Poor Cameron.
After lunch it was more bludging and waiting for 3pm to roll around for Cameron's farewell afternoon tea, lol. We had cake made by Moira and I couldn't stay away from the chips, lol. Ended up talking with Clare and Mary a bit. Clare was talking to me about chips. I had some on my plate which was kinda mixed with leftover cake. I said she should "have some", meaning she should go get some herself, and she picked one off my plate and ate it.
Hmmm.
Hmmmmmmmm.
We were talking about all the junk food they've seen me eating, and she asked what I'd eat if I was on deathrow, and Anne overheard it and made an "uhh!" semi-disgusted sound, lol!
I couldn't wait till the end of the day. Strangely I was looking forward to Shuing's birthday. I guess I missed hanging out with the group for a while.
I got changed and left the office for the gym. I went to the far away one that Nick showed me. I have this week decided to stop using weights, and only do chin ups, dips and push ups to see how I go. I don't want to get too big with weights, and I think my arms will have better, more natural definition by lifting my own weight.
Anyway, after that I went back to the office to change and then met up with the guys. I found some of them standing at the Easyway. I went to stand behind Shuing and nodded to all of them. Wir saw me and said hi, which alerted Shuing to my presence. We stood around waiting for Malay and Eva, and they arrived shortly. I found it interesting that Bobby still wasn't talking to me. I was open to making small talk, but whatever.
We went into the restaurant and Keen was already there. I ended up sitting next to him, and opposite Brain and Malay. Malay sat next to Bob, and Bob was telling him about how he was trying to go from 92kg to 85kg so he could go into a lower weight division. I found it humorous he didn't see he was taking the easy way out, and also that he ordered a large dish (same as mine, I ordered small) when trying to lose weight.
Shuing actually paid for the dinner, which kinda shocked everyone. He said he'd win it back at the casino. Hmmm.
We went to karaoke after that, and ended up waiting around for ages before we were let in. G and I went to get him a cake. Also, his girl Zoe turned up. Sometimes I look at him and really wonder how he does it - he still dresses poorly, lacks total common sense, eats with his mouth open and food drops out. Then I look at Shuing who is so smart and knowledgeable and has a legitimate view on everything.
I sang a few songs at karaoke, not really caring who was there. I think I even sang one with Bobby, lol.
I got kinda tired at karaoke. Most annoying was sitting next to Brain who is not the most entertaining person on earth. Worse, I was sitting at the very end, so if I wanted to look at the screen I had to turn my neck and it started hurting later on, whereas this guy who wasn't even doing anything had a better angle.
I half wanted to go to the casino, even though I knew Malay was going to go home. But by the time we finished karaoke it was midnight, and I wanted to wake up early to go bball training, so didn't. Malay drove Thai to his new home so Brain and I went for a ride.
On the way we stopped at Macca's for something to eat, and I told Thai about my business idea. He seemed to think it was practical as well.
What surprised me during the night was I could overhear Malay and Keen talking on the street at one stage. Keen, obviously from the effects of his divorce, was talking about massage shops (the brothel type). I was surprised to hear Malay roll a few off his tongue, one which was Midas. I wondered, was this where his money went? By my calculations he'd be earning the same, if not more than me. And he lives at home so he'd save about $700 a fortnight, yet doesn't seem to have enough for a deposit. Hmmm.
Other things...
I was chatting to this girl on a dating site a few nights ago, and she asked me to download this app called Whatsapp. So I did, and apparently it shows all my other contacts which have this app, and each have their own status update.
I saw that Naby had one, in Korean. Suddenly all these memories of her came flooding back. It showed she was last online on 20 March 2012.
So last night as I was at karaoke seeing all these 'party' girls passing by, I couldn't stop wondering how she was right now...
Today
I went to the courts in the morning and shot around. Didn't really have a plan, but found out that one way of running breaks and driving more effectively was to change speeds. I seemed to have forgotten, somewhere along the line, that I was actually pretty good at changing speed. Instead, I just try to run my fastest all the time, anywhere, everywhere, which becomes predictable.
I then went home, had a nap, and then watched the Miami vs Chicago game I downloaded using the new internet plan.
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