Tea and sympathy

Wheeeee!!!! So it looks like I'm getting my holiday after all. I'm going trekking! Jade Mountain in Taiwan, 3-9 November. I'm *hoping* I don't die up there - it's been absolutely eons since I was last on a mountain. Sigh. So out of shape...

Okay, maybe not that out of shape. I have been gymming fairly regularly. Did a 4 km run with Dad this morning - he ran all the way. Not bad for an old man ;) - and I don't feel it at all. (Which I shouldn't, anyway!) I've got a 10km run coming up at the end of the month, about a week before the trip, so hopefully the training for the run will help with the trek. Still, I'd probably better hit Bukit Timah Hill a couple of times first. Wish I didn't have to carry a full pack up. Sigh. Oh well, can't have it all. I'm just happy to be going somewhere. To be among nature's wonders again. Breathing the fresh air, hearing the birdsong...

I've missed trekking, so so much.

Yeah, I'm glad I'm going. Next up, Sipadan! I hope. I've just found myself two potential dive buddies - my freshie Zhiping (you'll always be my freshie, dear!) and my dear Panda friend Far. She's already got her advanced! Whooooo! So next year hopefully we'll get to do a couple of dives together.

And if all goes well I'll get in a few more trips next year too. Exciting! Now to save up...

It's been a good week. I got to meet friends nearly every day. I love you people - okay, I love my boys, but I love my girls more. Muackers everybody! It was really good seeing all of you. Let's do this again soon yeah? And thanks all for the tea and sympathy. And for agreeing (especially the guys) that men are a*******. Yeah, that really makes me feel tons better ;)

Sam: Love you much, babe. Let's go catch a movie sometime. And shop!!!!!
Jess: Babe thanks for your prayers and positivity. I don't think you know how much I appreciate the talks we've had - you're a fantastic girlfriend!
Zhiping: Thanks for cheering me up and giving me a new perspective on the situation. Let me know when you're going diving!
Far: Have a great trip, girl. Be safe. We'll meet up once you get back yeah. Really glad I have you in my life.
Saf: Take care of your hand and don't hurt yourself any more! Hope you have an awesome second trip ;)))))
Min: Happy birthday (again)! Enjoy the perfume, our dearest 'bra' =P
Pete: Thanks for listening and sympathising - it's nice to hear guys face this too. What can I say? Sometimes we can be bitches - not me, fortunately or unfortunately - still, like the song goes, take heart. Standards aren't meant to be lowered, not ever.

Time for bed. My dreams will be sweeter for knowing so many people care. Nights ;)))))