Update

It's been quite awhile since I last blogged...the anticipation must have been arduous for some *Heee* Yah I know, me thick-skinned. Been really busy and all stressed up...but it's gonna get worse in a couple of weeks' time, and will certainly culminate for the next couple of months at least. *shudder*

Been running around the past few weeks...meet clients, cover events, covering for Boss & Eve since they are tied with CLTG. Yep, CLTG will kick-off this coming week, and will run for the next 2 weeks. I helped them with the schedule, only to realise that we are short-handed still...so I had to fill myself in for more shows, together with some other whom I know wouldn't mind doing so. =) Tickets still are available, so if you are keen, just let me know!

THis week has been fruitful, even though hectic. Hmm...things are rather great. I went to meet a client on Tues, and made some new frens (rather surprisingly); following the editorial meeting on THurs, I made even better frens with some of the ppl; and following the big event which I've covered yesterday, I made new frens as well as made firmer frens *grin* THis feeling is great! (despite the pressure of work I'm buried under)

Yep, talking about the major event which I covered yesterday, it was a real tiring one. Since morning, I was at the "birds dun land there, turtles dun lay eggs there" venue - Tanah Merah Country Club; for a golf tournament. True, it was an eye-opener; in fact coming to think of it, it was the first golf tourney I had covered since I joined the company. Previously I didn't have to go coz they either had their photographer present, or that someone else went. This year, neither happened, so I took up the "challenge"...which gave me a sleepless nite the previous nite before. You see, the client spoke to me about the types of shots she needed, especially since the next issure's cover page will be dependent on what I have taken (photos). I was worried I wouldn't be able to capture a decent photo enuff to be used. For one thing, she wanted a group shot (of the VIPs), plus shots of their individual tee-offs...and here comes the big BUT - (1) I must not stand in front of them (obviously), since there's the danger of the golf ball hitting me. Means I can only stand diagonally and away from them. (2) I must not take any shots when they swing their golf clubs for the tee-off, coz I will distract them and make them lose their concentration. -.-'' So I'm like, "ok, all I can shoot is their backsides, when they are ready in position to tee, but not swing yet." Perfect shot huh.

Thankfully...things didn't turn out that way. I rushed to the tee off spot first in a buggy, and tried to visualise where would b the best spot for the best spot. And while I was testing my shots, who would come up behind me, but the GOH, who's a minister by the way. He made a light joke, which certainly helped ease my tension. And following that, everything just fell into place. I mustered my nerve to ask them to pose for me while I try to capture the right shot before the actual tee off (my smart idea). What better way to get them to even swing their clubs for me rite? Heee...

I quickly "siam" back to office to try and clear some work before I rushed out for the ensuing dinner that same nite. It was nearly 3 in the afternoon when I reached office and by 5, I rushed out again. Isa was supposed to come with me, but due to some last minute work that was handed down by Empress Dowager #2, I was concerned that she wouldn't be able to finish the work, so I got her to stay.

And so it was, back to tanah merah country club for the dinner! Nice place yes, as with all country clubs. I was totally "wacked" by the time the event ended. Exhausted, but fun. =)

Went drinking with a fren on Sat, and now I'm paying the consequences. No hangovers, but the rashes came as expected. Itching like crazy and scratching myself like a monkey ever since..coz of the damn rashes -.-'' Good thing is, the ugly rashes are hidden within the body...bad thing of coz, is that I can't "openly" scratched myself. The only other place which I've just discovered (to my utmost horror) are both my arms and fists (Imagine the hilarious sight of my left and right hands taking turns to scratch each other...Yes it's that bad). Not only do they itch, they r covered with ugly rashes, ugly red spots and welts...omg!

SO, the smart me thought of a probable solution - running! and getting whatever remaining alcohol in my system out when I perspire. Not sure if that really works actually *sheepish* Just some grand idea I thought would work. Well, everythng is worth a try yeah? Haha..

I had stopped my weekend-stadium runs a couple of months ago (got bored with it somehow), but of coz, I still go for gym runs and thurs runs wf frens. But after the run today, I must say that I got reminded of what I missed most from running long distance. The wind against me, sort of like metaphorically blowing my frustrations and thoughts off too. And the profuse perspiration that comes during and after the run - it's one of the best feeling in the world! Not to mention the fact that running alleviates (though not remove) my stress levels. And yes, the natural blush and rosy cheeks & glow after the run...Yeah, so go run too if you can afford the time. I know how some say u have to make time for exercise. But well, sometimes it just isn't possible.

Oh yes, and the new student whom I've accepted (yah the really terok one)..after the class on Sat, he seemed to have shown some minor improvement. Which I'm really glad already, coz he really should be a goner already. Imagine not knowing the difference between "is" and "was"; or when to use singular and plural. And worse stuff, trust me. It's past mid-year, but I had to go back to basics and start teaching him from scratch. Well, not sure if his "improvement" is temp or for real...We'll see...I must admit I do entertain thoughts of calling it quits with him. I don't need the money, though it's helpful (he stays just 5min away, so that saves me transport costs). I hate being a quitter, especially when it comes to teaching my students. I hope this won't break my resolve. *cross fingers*

Alrite, time to get back to doing whatever rubbish that needs my attention. Wanted to leave a hilarious image here which was forwarded by a fren, but somehow blogger seemed to be expriencing problems...Grrrr!