Embrace love and life.

I decided to put aside my BGS textbook for the afternoon and in exchange, I devoured Margret Atwood's The Tent in two hours, That said, the layout of the 155page book can be condensed into about a 80 page book. Every short story was enigmatic, her sharp wit was a breath of fresh air for the soul. I miss reading poetic prose, I miss reading.



I came across this second-book store located inside Parklane Shopping Centre, a rundown looking mall which is a stone's throw away from school. I was supposed to be on a food trail, sussing out gastronomical delights that are friendly on students' pockets, for the school's editorial. The books that covered every inch of the walls, lured me in. I tip-toed, I crouched, I strained my eyes to find the titles I have been wanting to thumb though. I traded stories with the bookstore's owner over Austen, Atwood and other writers.  Triumphant after half an hour, I emerged with 7 yellowing, musky books; covers on the verge of tearing with a slightest tug or mistreatment, but the pages were still intact, words stringing into sentences, waiting for me to pick them up and read every one of them.

Farewell To Arms, Lolita,To Kill A Mocking Bird (!! I finally found the book after so long!), Bodily Harm, Bluebeard's Eggs and Other Stories, Mrs Dollaway, Midnight's Children.

I think it's becoming a little obsession. This obsession of walking into bookstores and buying so many books at one go, at a rate faster than I can read them.

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Waikiki at Sentosa yesterday. The morning drizzle put a little dampen on our spirits, but after seeing Tanjong Beach still buzzing with activity, we started getting hyped up. Played touch-rug 'competitively', Frisbee with Run Team and dragged Yu Pei into playing Pushball with Farid and me. Pushball was rough! I felt like I was completely sandpapered. Or exfoliated, for a better word, and now I have funny scratches on my arms and legs.



OK, back to school tomorrow. It didn't really feel as though it was term break, having to go back to school 4 times! So insane. BUT.. I'm looking forward to COLOURS Week at Frujch! :) 

I had one of my most memorable meetings in SMU just now. Totally wacky, laid-back fun. It was my first proper sit down meeting with the other Frujcholics. Shal gave us the green light to raid the pantry. So ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, GOOO! We made weird sandwiches such as toasted strawberries and cheese (yucks), tangy mangy orange yogurt drinks, mashed up caesar salad which tasted surprisingly good , a tower of tortilla chips+melted mozzarella cheese+ salsa (wipe your drool now) plus Doughnut Factory doughnuts etc etc. The whole point was to use up the perishables since we're going to be closed for term break next week. Need to exercisex10000 now!!

Speaking of exercise, I had one of the most fun trainings yesterday; yes, things seem to be looking up! We tried running a new-yet-not-so-new route around town in pretty good timing. My stamina has definitely fallen a little, haven't been running as regularly as I hoped. We played Frisbee after that! Geared up for Waikiki's championships at Sentosa next Sat! :p That's one reason why I love my Run Team mates, we're SO optimistic. I'll be playing touch rugby though, I suck at playing Frisbee.

Oh yay I got awarded the best newbie too! I feel totally honoured, and erm, NEW. 'Virginal' according to Nisa (who can probably compose a piece of music with her laughing snorts, hahaha! Yes, we love you!)

Can't wait to get the photos from Alvin.

Of course, best thing was... it was also pay day! I'm going to enjoy a little bit of retail therapy later;  first time stepping into Orchard Road again since term started.

Now that's motivation for completing my AS assignment and get started on my BGS report!