The group from V.E. head to Macritchie Reservior today. I had my day off from James as I wish to do such a fun activity during the weekend, as well as training my stamina in preparation for the CSS Charity Soccer, which falls on next week.

Well, I was as usual, late in the morning but there's a reason behind it. The hydropack bursted. It was perfectly fine when I tested it the last time but this time round, it failed. I checked the seal was closed and nothing should happen at all. Yet, after my shower, I went to my room to find the floor covered with water, my bag was soaked with water and it means alot of mess to clear up. I end up bringing water bottles instead, 2.5 litres.

We gathered at Ang Mo Kio before we set off via bus 74. The journey was short and we started from the canoeing area, which once Ping Ding and I been before during our last Adventure Race. The plan for the day: Conquering Macritchie Reservior and Bukit Timah hill. Yet, we managed to clear only the Macritchie Reservior as some of them were tired.

To be exact, there were 7 people whom had participated in this 'expedition'. Paul, Kah Hong, Xiu Hui, Yi Tian, Yi Tian's brother, Cai Yun and me. A little introduction of Yi Tian's brother, he was quiet in the beginning but he's quite competitive when doing such activity, such as being the first to lead the rest for the route and many more. Well, that was the boost for the team's competitive spirit I guess. With him trying to prevent us from walking in front of him, Kah Hong and I would need to run in order to take the lead.

Muddy trails, slippery slopes, that's all part of the thrill that we hope to experience from this event. No one fall but it could be exhausting for some when it goes to climb up and down the stairs. I was feeling alright with that but it seemed that Yi Tian's brother was giving up, saying 'bye bye' a few times as he had enough of climbing the stairs. Overall, the best thing that I'm glad of was my shin was not hurting when I do all these footwork for nearly 4 hours. It does pay off, understanding how much my legs could take but still, stamina can be improved.

The only thing that shook me badly for today was realising that she was there. To be honest, I do not know that she's having photograpghy in Macritchie Reservior, untill I saw Renesis and gang, in their all blue top. How I noticed them? Easy... Its from a scent that I hate the most that alerted my brain cells. Knowing that someone was smoking around the area, I looked up and yeah, they are there. Luckily, with my sunglasses, I managed to walk away with any detection (probably not, who knows). I guess she saw the rest but I think she did not see me.

Avoiding could be the best thing I could do to avoid detection, then followed by dejection and lastly, rejection. Sounds clueless for many but I have my own reasons for that. Well, that was the start of an uneasy and quiet trip for me. I was moody and was not paying attention to anything except looking at the path I'm walking.

Our 'expedition' ended at 1.30pm and with a short rest, we head back to Ang Mo Kio for our lunch with Benjamin. Since I was sitting with Yi Tian, Yi Tian's brother and Xiu Hui, I know the table would be very quiet. Hence, I was talking alot of crap with Yi Tian's brother, bombing him with weird questions. It was fun for me, especially torturing the kid but well, I guess it was fun knowing him too.

At the end of the day, I declare Macritchie Reservior has been finally conquered. Next stop, Bukit Timah hill. I hope to do it with Ping Ding again, my partner for Adventure Race. I would like to test our limits in climbing up the hill with the fastest speed and time, as well as coming back down. I'm tired right now... but swimming training is later at 7.30pm... Alright, to be fit, I guess I will sacrifice... Haha... Shall rest now...

Lastly, a short curse and swear section; "Know the rules and follow them unless you are illiterate. I dont hate others for what they had done but it does not mean other people would mind."

Thank you... =]