Friday, June 02, 2006

Freezing my frames

Nerves? Man, from minute number 1, I had knots in my stomach. And then these guys got a freekick within like minutes of starting. I could have smacked Bresciano for doing that. I did consider switching off the telly after about 80 mins cos I couldnt invest anymore. Am so glad I didnt. Well done, boys and hopefully, we wont get thrashed by Brazil.



I also had a gentle reminder why I stopped playing pennant sport. My racquetball team got into the grand final and the NERVES are killing me, even if I am only playing in cretin grade. I pre-played the game many many times in my head. For the curious, I lost my match to a very fit nineteen y.o. GIRL! but my team won, so I get this little piece of granite that says "Premiers" and this in my first season, for which I am pleased, I suppose. Note that I've played > 12 seasons of squash and have nothing for it. Zero.

Anyway, have started packing for the trip. 80% of the luggage are little gifts, chocolates, t-shirts. I'm just bringing a couple of shirts and clean underwear for me. Everything else, not mine.

So why am I not looking forward to the trip? Over the past 18 months, I've had many people leave my orbit (geographically and otherwise) and then some more enter (and some intermittently, long story). I've never really thought about all these movements but on reflection, this has been always happening (for everyone too, right?). It's just that there has been many more people leaving than entering this past period. Sad? I'm not sure how I feel about it all. Maybe in the process of insulating myself from all this 'badness', I take away my ability to be really happy as well. Maybe. Just a theory. Anyway, I may have neglected to tell my parents about some of these exits. There never seemed to be a right moment to bring up the topic. There I said it. Hmmm.... that's strange. I dont feel any better.

Till July. In the meantime, have a listen to The Frames. Has the best aural version of fire that I know.

9 comments:

ChickyBabe said...

Have a wonderful trip!

Chai said...

Thanks... I will definitely try my best.

Susanne said...

Ah, travel. Anything to get away from my life at this exact moment would be nice.

Of course, it's only a temporary thing... you're problems are still there when you return.

Sorry, I'll leave now and I'll take my crappy mood with me.

Chai said...

What can I say but 'Ha ha ha'.

Mel said...

I'm going to Fed Square Monday morning 2am for the match
you goin'?

Chai said...

Fed square sounds like a great idea but am flying out sat night. Have a great time and wear lots of warm clothes :-)

Steph said...

You'll have a great time Chai.:)
As for the Roo's, i just can't get into Soccer, no matter how hard i try. Take some 'St Johns wart' before you watch another game. Think of your blood pressure man!!

Chai said...

Thanks, Steph. You are toooo sweet. And will take your medical advice into consideration.

Husky Nutmeg said...

Have a brilliant time. Hope it's smooth when it needs to be.