8, Debates and Shizenkotai

It would be unfair if i do not blog this. Tomorrow is the debates, loud, furious and nerve wrecking. I just defeated James last week with a Morote Gari in the Judo monthly contest for March. Attempted an Osotogari, but the kuzushi failed. In the end my body reacted of its own accord and swept him, almost like a uchimata-sukaeshi (is that how you spell that?). But nevermind really - ippon is ippon.

But, and this is most important - Elaine called to tell me that she's going to Singapore to take up nursing!! WOOTS! I am happy as anything for her. Even better news - Lynn was shortlisted for the JPA scholarships - and i pray that everything will fall in place. And now all that is left of the eight musketeers is Aaron and me.

Of course most of the readers of this blog won't know what i'm talking about, so let me explain. I was happily part of a team of 8 wonderful people that was the pulse and life of St Faith young people. We worked very well in organizing events, we learned, we grew up and i must admit they are closer to me than any of my school mates of Judo sparring partners. I mean, we were so comfortable with each other, in such a way that none of us hid any part of our personality. Most of them are gone, but we have Abigail and Paul (woohoo!). At any rate, outings with them is like letting down your hair - these are friends that can get under your skin remarkably well.

They are:
Amanda - she's now in the process of becoming a doctor, in KL doing her foundation. She taught me the joy of taking care of kids, and was a damn good debater. Always ready for a good laugh, very easy to work with.

Aaron - Amanda's little bro. Still in church, still serving. Great guy.

Adele - Known her since Godknowswhen. Really sweet person. Teases me about (what she calls) my feminine legs. Damn larr (why did i call her sweet horr?). >.<''' Moved to another church with Rach.

Rachael - Also known her since Godknowswhen. Sukma squash player, funny, witty, smart. Also one of the few females i know that is seriously into gadgets and games. C'mon lah. She can beat me in Prince of Persia hands down. Now in a different church.

Elaine - bouncy girl that was once in girl's wing of the Boys Brigade. Amazingly, she's still loyal to the organization. I dunno why. Sings, dances, worked with kids. Flying to Singapore this Sunday.

Lynn - We all used to call her 'everything girl'. She really is. Anything you need, be it string, paper or coloured markers during an event crisis she will get. Plus Aunty Faye once called her Artsy Farty. Which she strangely doesn't like. Now in another church, shortlisted for JPA.

Jason (JJ) - Aaron's good friend and a natural athelete. Probably among the most popular guys in BL, for reasons all of us in the 8 are very familiar with. Hehe.

And last of all, Me. No comments.

The farewell party is this Saturday. Prob in a McD somewhere. And it seems to me more and more farewell parties are happening. Sooner or later it'll be my turn.

I don't like that.