Yay! Shan't be running for cross country! =D Should've joined SJAB a long time ago. (Right Si Ying?) XD!
I got 18 something for 2.4. ='( I hope I don't have to re-run it! But the problem is I can't remember what that 'something' was. And as Junyan had said, "IT IS VERY IMPORTANT!!!" =(
Well, I didn't know I'll feel nauseous while running the later laps. (First 2 were fine! I was even blowing kisses to those in 409 who were cheering me and smiling at Adeline and Xinyuan! =D) I know running after a full meal will make one vomit but I didn't know that not eating breakfast and drinking a lot of water will make one vomit too. =( And *ahem* it's not morning sickness. *sighs* So sad. I don't wanna run another 2.4km if I have to. ><
But I was very heartened by the concern I got. =) I was in Group 2 which comprised of (Zhi Xin, Mag and I) with 9 other boys. Of all the people running in the same group as I, only 2 boys actually asked if I was alright. If I was going to get any concern from anyone, I would expect it coming from females, so I didn't expect it coming from males. Anyway, I was quite heartened by it, not all males are heartless brutes when they see a damsel in distress. Ho! Ho! Ho! Bryan slowed his pace (feel quite guilty for it 'cause he's one of the more athletic in class) and asked me if I'm fine. And the other boy was ... ... ... Ahmed! I really didn't see that coming. He actually turned around twice to ask if I'm ok. In case you're wondering why I'm semi-gushing over this, it's because I've realised that certain people are more caring than they seem. =D Hanisah and Terry asked if I'm fine too, Mao Jia and Feyra accompanied me for my last lap, Mag and Feyra walked me back to class, Mao Jia passed me my WATERBOTTLE and Zhi Xin gave me a sweet! Oh, it was so sweet! (Pardon the pun, it was unintentional.)
The nausea was more than worth it. I got to feel the essence of human kindness that day. =D (Just pray that I don't need to run again, ok?)
(the following is adapted from an email I received)
People come into our lives for a Reason, a Season or a Lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person.
When someone is in your life for a Reason, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed.
They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually.
They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be.
Then, without any wrongdoing on your part, or at an inconvienient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end.
Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away. Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand.
What we must realise is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.
Some people come into your life for a Season, because your turn has come to share, grow and learn.
They bring you an experience of peace, or make you laugh. They may teach you something which you have never learnt before.
They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. Believe it, it is real. But only for a season.
Lifetime relationships teach you lifetime lessons, things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation.
Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life.
So to all those people out there (reading this blog post), thank you for being a part of my life, whether you were a reason, a season, or a lifetime... ... ...
