YES YES!! I PASSED MY TEST AND I CAN OFFICIALLY DIVE!!
the adrenaline of that feeling came pretty late actually. when i'd successfully completed the last 2 skills, it didn't sink in that i've passed. i surfaced, and i still wasn't feeling this exhilarated. perhaps all these while i didn't see it as a test per se, but rather a real diving experience.
nevertheless, i did it! it's an awesome present i've gotten for myself.
of coz', not forgetting some bruises and coral cuts i had inflicted while diving. for my virgin dive, i wanted to see if i could do without Gerald's glove he loaned me. well, i lost my balance in water and landed on a coral which had pretty rough surface. i wanted to grab it to keep my balance, in the end, i scratched myself. no blood, as it was more like paper cuts. still, it stung underwater. after that, i had his gloves on with me for every dive.
the pictures are uploaded in my facebook, so go have a look. they're combined with those taken by my instructors. looking back, that was such a great memory, great way to mark my 25th bday.
next, i want to go further to get my Advance too.... i'm targeting somewhere mid-next year... hopefully those girls who went with me be gamed for that!
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Sunday, October 04, 2009
October....
We're in October already! Mun had celebrated her bday already, and soon it'll be my turn. getting a little excited somewhat, even though it's not entirely exciting about being a year older. yes, yes, Gerald will say "age is just a number..." who he's kidding man!? he's like in self-denial la... anyway, age doesn't bother men, in general. coz' women gets the impact of feeling like a withered flower, not men! imagine having to face up with wrinkles, saggy boobs, menopause and loose skin everywhere. gawd... the thought of being older is daunting... :(
anyways, i'll be going to Tioman to attain my Open Water dive cert. that's like the whole highlight of the year! and i'm going for my confined pool diving this coming weekend. so SO exCITING!!!!! but, i'm not done with mugging for the theory test. :P
i wanted to extend my trip on Tioman, however it seemed like it's not possible. 1stly, we cant reside at Island Reef resort, so i won't get to see Ronnie or put fireworks; 2ndly, Jacob isnt keen as we had to stay at Happy Inn, which he claimed that the condition is not up to standard. i've already taken leave, now i'm wondering if i should just cancel it or just do something by myself. spa at Batam sounds inviting.... :)
anyway, yesterday was mid-autumn festival. it was raining in the day so there was no moon at night. even so, we were glad it stopped raining in the evening and we went to meet up at Sembawang Park. it's so blardy far for me la! and that stupid bro of mine couldn't loan his darn car. then again, it's not very nice to get all of them to meet me in the east when i was the only joker who stayed in the east in that group. oh well...
Jason was at the park fishing at the jetty. so all of us went there to accompany him, while we sat there and chatted. it was like freaking crowded on the beach: families and friends were playing with sparklers and lanterns, lighted up the whole park (of coz', we just added on to the PSI level). laughters were heard at almost every corner of the park. most importantly, for the 1st time, i saw people putting Kong Ming Lantern up to the sky! it was a great sight! and i thought it was amazing that i saw Malays joining in the fun and sending the Lantern up to the sky as well! i guess it felt good to know i'm living in a country which successfully stressed Racial Harmony into the society.
we bought some food, paper lanterns, lots of candles, fire sparklers, and of coz' beer, to accompany us for the night. not forgetting the mooncakes. we chatted, sang, laughed and thoroughly enjoyed the company. it was a great gathering, despite that we didn't managed to have a BBQ as there were no more pits available. so next week, we hope the BBQ would be successfully carried out.
so i guess this month would be funfilled for me. i'm glad actually. :D and may i have more funfilled months to come!
anyways, i'll be going to Tioman to attain my Open Water dive cert. that's like the whole highlight of the year! and i'm going for my confined pool diving this coming weekend. so SO exCITING!!!!! but, i'm not done with mugging for the theory test. :P
i wanted to extend my trip on Tioman, however it seemed like it's not possible. 1stly, we cant reside at Island Reef resort, so i won't get to see Ronnie or put fireworks; 2ndly, Jacob isnt keen as we had to stay at Happy Inn, which he claimed that the condition is not up to standard. i've already taken leave, now i'm wondering if i should just cancel it or just do something by myself. spa at Batam sounds inviting.... :)
anyway, yesterday was mid-autumn festival. it was raining in the day so there was no moon at night. even so, we were glad it stopped raining in the evening and we went to meet up at Sembawang Park. it's so blardy far for me la! and that stupid bro of mine couldn't loan his darn car. then again, it's not very nice to get all of them to meet me in the east when i was the only joker who stayed in the east in that group. oh well...
Jason was at the park fishing at the jetty. so all of us went there to accompany him, while we sat there and chatted. it was like freaking crowded on the beach: families and friends were playing with sparklers and lanterns, lighted up the whole park (of coz', we just added on to the PSI level). laughters were heard at almost every corner of the park. most importantly, for the 1st time, i saw people putting Kong Ming Lantern up to the sky! it was a great sight! and i thought it was amazing that i saw Malays joining in the fun and sending the Lantern up to the sky as well! i guess it felt good to know i'm living in a country which successfully stressed Racial Harmony into the society.
we bought some food, paper lanterns, lots of candles, fire sparklers, and of coz' beer, to accompany us for the night. not forgetting the mooncakes. we chatted, sang, laughed and thoroughly enjoyed the company. it was a great gathering, despite that we didn't managed to have a BBQ as there were no more pits available. so next week, we hope the BBQ would be successfully carried out.
so i guess this month would be funfilled for me. i'm glad actually. :D and may i have more funfilled months to come!
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