Looking for a light

Hi all, I noe its been ages since I've blogged but due to a multitude of reasons, i decided to take a sabbatical on blogging, mainly due to the fact i just had no inspiration not to. But I've been reading all of your blogs constantly, and its been a joy recently, and thus let me update u on wats been happening lately in my life, for those who don't really know.

So school is gonna start in exactly a month from today. I'm feeling kinda overwhelmed and all, but I'll take it inmy stride. A lot of people keep saying that Econs people are smart and are all muggers, so I picture myself having a tough time in school. Sigh. I hate this. I hope I can be more regular in my work, and do well enough to at least do the double major that I intend to do.

Anyways, I've been indulging myself in the community service project "Tiles That Bind", and its been a rewarding experience. I must say though, that the organinsing committee could realli afford to buck up, but wateva lar, these ppl are also desperate for hours, so I don't see them seeing the objective of this too clearly beyond it being a way of collecting.

For those that don't already know, I've started coaching the girls' soccer team at VJC, as an assistant to my good friend WQ, or mini as i call him. I've also been put in charge of their fitness regime, and I'm realli relishing my role in this.

Dealing with girls is so different, so far I've had 2-3 girls crying during training, and its made me rethink, once or twice, about my methods in dealing with them. I'm a tough one on them, and more of the bad cop of the coaching duo. But its ok, I feel that sometimes dats thebest way to do things. Of course, as always the team has its different people.

The Captain - She Fong, committed, an energizer battery, needs to sort out her leadership style still, but definitely respect her for her efforts.

The Superstars - This I will not name, but bascially people who think and know that they are good, and choose to take part in team activities always with a frown as if thinking "I'm too good for this". Bottomline? I'd slap them silly if i had the chance. *grrrrrr*

The Jokers - Christl and Charmaine, hilarious girls whom i always make fun of, and of course they return the favour. Nonetheless they are free-spirited people whom i respect. But well, the giggling is quite distracting at times.

The Silent Workers - People like Aramia, Shi Hui, Xiao Feng, Salome, Jia Yi to ame a few, hardworking, very teachable and humble, definitely team players..

One for the Future - Definitely Audrey, talented and able, I hope she stays with the team and the team continues to grow. Lee Ann, the other 15 year old is not too bad herself.

I realli enjoy coaching these girls. It can be a challenge at times,but I'm up to it. I really treat them like little sisters whom I need to take care of, and so far I think I've been doing that job ok. Keep following this page, as I track their progress.

I hope to make this a long term thing, cos it realli rox, and takes my mind off most troubles.

Tuition has seen the addition of two new pupils, and the deduction of one, bringing my total to 4. At times its stressful, but again, i really enjoy interacting with these kids, who are unassuming and I take it as a challenge to get them going. Hopefully I will be worth the money for the parents. For my two new pupils, I've had to teach Malay, and its been a stretch at times honestly, nonetheless I think its realli good.

This as usual has had its ups and downs, but this month has the potential of looking like a good one. Hopefully things will go my way. Keep u guys updated.

Anyways, dats all for now, wow, glad I've gotten stuff off my chest, its great to be back. This time its for good. 1 more month to a new beginning. Cheers.