Well, it seems like I'm the first one to start off what Peggie had mentioned. Here goes......
3 little known facts about myself
1) I was a BENCHWARMER in primary school. Volleyball was my cca in primary school and i played all the way to jc from there. Even had the chance to play for my formation in army. It all began with a trial during a pe lesson when i was in primary 3. My close friend was selected, i wasn't. But nevertheless i decided to join him in that cca. I was REALLY small sized and short (think 146 cm at primary 6) then and therefore not the best pick to focus on and to be put in the first team. The bench hence became my usual hangout whenever there were training matches or tournaments. I tried very hard to become a better player. I wanted to get off that bench and go into the court very badly. But you know, when almost everyone was taller by a head, I really didn't have much of a chance. So thank God I grew taller! In secondary school and jc, I proved myself worthy enough to be on the first team. Even had a chance to play the finals in a jam packed indoor court. (That was an unforgettable experience)
2) I did not stay with my own family since 3 months old to secondary 1. I had a nanny whom I called nai ma. Both my dad and my mom were very busy running their stall (dessert stall! let's go there sometime) and they would only be home around 8 in the night. So I would stay with my nanny and every night my parents would come over to see me when they're done with work. My nanny treated me well and I loved her. But still, it was not the same and I lacked something, I believe. Then my dad passed away when I was in primary 1. It was a difficult time for my family, especially more so for my mother. These were dark periods of my life, I shall not go into details. Then I went on to secondary 1 and my mom decided I was old enough to take care of myself. So she took me back home. Since then, i had to really 'take care of myself'. There wasn't anyone at home at all. I had to settle all my meals and most of the time, for convenience's sake, I ate cup noodles. (Maybe that's why I'm so skinny today) There was no one to supervise me. Basically, all the time I had until my mom comes home from work were in my control. Not something very good for a young boy like me. I soon mixed with the wrong company and turned rebellious. I didn't do my homework, played truancy, hung out with gangsters, smoked. There was once I even got locked up in a police station for a night. Thank God somehow somewhere along the way I changed. I put in LOADS of effort for my O levels (it was almost crazy) and I became one of the top ten students in my school when the result were released. I think I truly shocked some of my teachers.
3) I hate rainy days. Whenever it becomes gloomy and dark clouds are formed, it will almost seem as if my mood will form dark clouds as well. Think it could be because of my experience with my nanny. Whenever it becomes gloomy, she starts to get flustered. Gotta keep the clothes, close the windows, keep whatever stuff was along the corridor, you get the point. So she'll get frustrated and when she is frustrated, I know i better don't get in her way. I would sit quietly on the sofa and not move. Because, I had the feeling that the slightest of movement that I made would cause her to blow up. (When you're young, you tend to think of things in this sort of manner)
Alright I'm done with my 3 points. I'm first, any prizes? Guys, don't just read. Come and post as well. Think this is a way we can learn more about each other in the cellgroup. So please put in some effort and put up your post. Happy blogging!
