Will Singapore win their first Olympics medal?


I asked rather cheekily the question to
a couple of pple in my family ...
they all appeared disinterested ...


They seem more interested in
how many medals China
will win

My family like to watch gymnastics,
swimming and diving.


My favourite is volleyball and hockey; not
a firm favourite among many
but I LIKE


I was watching Japan vs US woman volleyball
on TV last Sat. It was like 'giant' against 'dwarf'
though I might exaggarate a bit


I saw the lineup and I sort of fear
for the Japanese. Will Japan be thrashed?
Tt was the first question of my mind


Though Japan does not have the power, they
do have plenty of agility, spirit
and teamwork.


By the time I finish this article, Singapore
is already on course for
at least a silver. So it's
the end of the 48 years
wait


Not too long ago, the Olympics
medal seem like a far
away dream; a dream not
so attainable


Things can change very
quickly for good
and bad


But as always there is always
the controversy about
the nationality
of the pple
representing us


Contrary to what most of my
family members think,
I think it's ok
even though
they are not born
in Singapore


A century ago, our forefathers were
from China ... so what's the
argument


I believe what is important
is whether as a nation
we can be moulded
to be more sporting
and embrace sport
as a way of life.
I think tt is what winning an
Olympic medal is supposed to
mean


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I'm a month away from my reservist ...
I don really dread it ... but
it's just a hassle to have
to pack my stuff ...
tt the No. 1 thing
I hate


I think it's sth different for a change...


As for work, I'm really happy that
I have two years left for my
postgraduate if
everything goes well ...


I'm now at the crucial part
of my postgraduate project ... but
I'm still waiting for an
inspiration ... when
the inspiration comes thing
will happen v quickly


The 2-3 years of postgrad has
been tough but I have grown a lot.
My self confidence has grown
& I feel I'm really
moving forward everyday
even though emotionally
it has been turbulent


Slowly, with a lot of patience,
I want to fufill my vision
for a solid life.


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