ah yes, finally returning to the hallowed institution of learning and sporting excellence after a 2 month absence sure seems like an exhillirating concept. i mean really, how cool does that sound

well cooler than you think.

here's why

back in boarding, new roommate, the incomprable mr. nicholas paul de cruz, former byte world champ and close confidant. not to mention the fact he bears an astounding resemblence to "the boy who lived". to which he's always quick to rebut "that makes you the boy who lived...next door" yes things are going to be interesting this year.

lecturers are awesome, well half of them are national sporting heroes/icons. mr. C.Kunalan and ms Prema Govinan. they're not only brilliant athletes but well prepared lecturers and all round great people. who could ask for more? well maybe the test answers and A+'s at the end of the semester but hey, you can't have everything...

i'm actually back in the gym, yes...working out. and mighty effectively and intensively too i might add. well its hard to slack off when georgie's there barking up your arse to keep going. but hey its good and i've worked like a dog this week, i'm stoked

golfs been great, greg got back down to some solid training at the range and the new additions to the training room sure are swell. I HAVE A MIRROR IN MY BAY AGAIN! yesh! hard work here i come...all i need's a functioning iPod now.

so yes, i'm settling back in fine. and my room's actually still rather neat and tidy after the first week. thats gotta be a good sign. but honestly i'm getting good vibes about this semester, just gotta keep going and make 'em proud.

so fyi here's a typical night in boarding.

2130ish: lectures end
2200: supper (prata and such) at Al-Hameen's
2300: shower
2315: Poker or Mahjong on computer while nick and the others go on DOTA
0100: order in mcdonalds for post-supper-pre-breakfast meal
0200: sleep while the boys continue their DOTAing

*side note - throughout the night there's music coupled with chinky china chit chat from the room next door, nothing offensive or intrusive, just slightly annoying as you all should know I HATE CHINESE. but what the hell, its fun and wouldnt wanna be anywhere else

it's late and i so have to defend the honour of conniewhackers around the world tomorrow so ta ta and i'll cya soon

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Rob Valentine