Rowed at Bedok for the first time yesterday. I thank God for showing us the worst side of it -- when it's raining and cold and muddy everywhere -- 'cause I know now that there's nothing to fear over there! :D Seriously, all the talk about the water being choppy and the wind being super strong.. Sure, it's true but I still love the conditions! Gideon Jnr and I love riding waves that's why :) The only problem is the buoys which are RAWR awful. I rowed too close to one of those big pink thingums and my paddle got entangled with the little white sausage-like buoy tied to it! (>.<) And the sheds weren't ready so we had to leave our boats lying around under trees.. I don't think there're monkeys in Bedok right? Or else they'd have a field day mann... Oh well. Just have to trust that God will go before us and prepare the place for us before the start of Nationals! :)

Anyway, after trng we went for team lunch at Han's at Century Square. Being considerate citizens and permanent residents of Singapore who are fully aware that paddles are weapons of mass destruction, we decided to set up camp outside where it's hot and smelly 'cause of people who wish to commit gradual suicide by means of smoking. But it was nice to tuck into meagre servings of food with my favourite company in the WWWorld :) And we had part I of Joo's birthday celebrations! Presented her with a peach tart and an orange version of Ultimate :D I got a slice of chocolate cake too tho my birthday's in 4 days' time.. THANKS DARLINGS! :)

Ah.. It's come to this then. We're nearing the last powerful stroke of our final burst. CRUNCH TIME. Are you excited? I am :) 'Cause I have a feeling we're gonna perform some miracles out there on the choppy waters of Bedok. Don't think I'll be coming online again anytime soon so I'll share some of the things I've been thinking of now.. they're thoughts from all over the place and I can't see any coherent way of organising them so I'll leave them in point form.

• Fatigue is just a state of mind. When you're 1/2 way thru the maintenance phase of your race and a little voice inside your head tells you "I'm tired, let's slow this down a tad more", that's just what it is, a voice. You're physically able to push even further than that, really. Just think.. How many times has it happened: When someone shouts at you from the side of the lanes during trng to "Go faster!" and you find yourself speeding up? Clearly it's possible. So push on! ..and drown out that voice! Particularly if you believe that He is there with you in the boat :) Cry out to Him! Praise and honour Him! Anything to drown out that deceitful voice.. From The Purpose-Driven Life, "The secret of endurance is to remember that pain is temporary but your reward will be eternal."
• Find your motivation in the things or Thing you believe in. Imba as you may be, you can't guarantee that you'd be the head of the pack all thru the race, but what's important is that at the times when you aren't, you refuse to give up..That you continue unfazed because you don't want to let down what you believe in. For me, I don't want to let my Personal Trainer down. He's blessed me with what I need to row, prepared me fully for the battle, put me thru fiery trials in order that I may emerge as or pur. It's time I thank Him for His love and faithfulness so there's no way on earth I am not going to put everything and more into the race. That means no tripping on moments of doubt, no turning to the left or right, but keeping my eyes focused on what's Above.
• Whatever the outcome, I just want to be able to confirm that I've put up a good fight and that I've kept the faith. This at least is an aim that will give me no pressure because at the end of the day, I won't feel like I have to answer to anyone but Him.

Yeah ok some pretty incoherent thoughts.. Haha! Anyways, GODSPEED pple! Nationals 07 will be the best days of our lives! :)

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