Full Version of Chinese Horoscope 2007

Sorry for the delay. Finally, I’ve reached a stage where I have free time and I feel like posting this up. So thank you for waiting for it so patiently.

Here you go, enjoy.

On Fitness Centres

Received a call yesterday Tuesday. It seems I was introduced to FitnessFirst by Rachel, my ex-schoolmate when I was in Form6. Apparently I was invited for a half-hour tour, and I am also entitled to a free 1week visiting pass.

What started out as a curious walk down to the centre in Taipan ended up becoming some sort of embarassing and irritating nightmare. I walked in the front door (packed with people btw) and I was whisked to a corner where a representative came over and did a survey on me. Like immediately after knowing my name.

My initial thought was: What is this? I thought it was just a tour and to advertise the place, and I’m not even interested in joining. So I humoured her. And thats where she started to annoy me -

• What is you fitness goal?
  • None
• How can that be? Everyone has one. Either to gain or lose weight.
  • To be….healthy?
• Healthy is a very general thing. You can be healthy but you might not have good stamina.
  • But I dont have one! I’m not even here to join!

After a long time arguing over my fitness goal, she proceeded to various other questions (Which area of my body I’m most concerned with?) of which even though it was probably for fun, did make me feel defensive. “Being thin runs in the family! And I have already been working out….”

She then took me for a tour, but by then I’ve already lost my interest. Actually earlier in the afternoon I did stop by during lunch break to enquire about a certain class I’m interested in. Turns out they dont have it. And when Siti (the rep) gave me a running account of what the gym has to offer, I could only pretended to look interested.

After that, she proceeded to measure my weight and height. Next stop: my body fat percentage. Athough I expected to be in the healthy range (I am), she told me what I lack and what must be done to put on abit of weight. Like I dont know. After all, I’ve been reading Men’s Health recently, much to PhuanSoon’s dismay.

Finally she kept persuading me to join, which I steadfastly refused. I tried to look like I’d really think about it before signing up (thiking its easier to run away) but she even came to the point of excusing herself for a minute, seeing her boss, and coming back to me offering me a cheaper rate; thinking I cant afford the monthly rate.

Was able to ditch her when she left again to get my pass, since it was already late. Been there for more than an hour and I couldnt take it. Lesson learnt? Nothing comes for free……

Honesty Does Pay

Honestly I didn’t think that the above saying holds any truth until yesterday’s fateful incident happened.

My coursemate and I was caught during Statistics mid term exam yesterday night. He was trying to make out some number with BOTH his hands (i think it was a number 11, not that it matters) and ask me for the answer to that question. Unfortunately, the moment his hands formed that number 11, the lecturer immediately came over and took down his name and student card ID. I was quite relieved until he turned to my side and took mine too!! I mean what did I do? Damn..

So spent the whole night thinking bout the possible outcomes of that event and I was prepared to fail that paper. So anyway decided not to sit around guessing what will happen to us, we went and see him this morning. Waited in front of his office bout half an hour or so.

First question that was thrown at us : Did you guys try to communicate??

Fren : Yea… abit.. wanna ask 1 question

Lect : I’ll respect you if you didnt try to copy even tho you don’t know. But since both of you came and admit your mistakes, I’ll let you guys off this time. no more next time. And as for another guy, as long as he doesn’t show up her and apologise, he’ll get a 0.

Woah… talk about honesty… seriously didn’t expect that

Was expecting him to fail me for that test, and I can prepare myself for finals to cover this failure. Honesty does pay off. Good thing we didn’t try to deny it. No more hand gestures anymore, learn from mistake Hock Lai.

On Parking

Was walking down to the Commisioner of Oath’s office when I came upon two police officers talking to each other. I’m sorry if any of you despise eavesdroppers but….they were in the way! So of course I heard snatches of their conversation and it was kinda funny too.

Translated:

Policeman #1: Put more parking spaces la… They’re only clever at giving summonses

Policeman #2 laughs in response.

I presume this was directed at the MPSJ officers (that of our local council) who in fact seem to be everywhere nowadays to punish those traffic offenders (read: make more money). Now I dont know if you find this worth noticing: That both authorities work for the government, yet it doesnt take an outsider to disagree with what they are doing.

C’mon, in Taipan parking is crazy. Come during the lunch time, and its havoc. Not to  mention the traffic near the banks, where its sure to be congested. Imagine having to spend an hour looking for a legal place to park, and then standing in line for another hour at the bank to do your transactions. And dont forget the parking rates. Bloody expensive I might add.

And these two police officers agree too. Maybe we should all just join the police force because I’m sure they can park anywhere? Or the MPSJ of course…But I wont guarantee I wont throw something at you………