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Monday, January 30, 2006

[[The New Year I almost didn't have]]

Year 2006 is certainly getting more and more memorable as each day passes by.

And yes, I almost didn't get to celebrate a single day of this Chinese New Year. Why?

Because a stupid bugger actually lost his rifle during Exercise Wanderer in Lower Mandai. Almost every mother's son was activated to search for the missing M-16. Ok, that might be an exaggeration, but certainly many people were involved in what has to be the biggest search of the year in the nation. For sure, it would be even bigger than the search for a new Singapore Idol. And we are not even into February!

Seriously, it is pretty unthinkable how u can lose something that is like a metre in length and almost 3 kilograms in weight when it is slung around your neck all the time (supposedly) during the exercise. Not that it hasn't before, but losing it right in the heart of the mainland must have caused a whole lot of concern.

And while all of us are cursing the unfortunate/irresponsible fellow for almost causing us to lose the whole of our Chinese New Year break (in the end we did lose a day), spare a little thought for his parents. I'm sure it must have been a lot to take for them.

And as I sit here, I am indeed savouring every single moment of the long break. It had been a really negatively eventful week, one which I, and most others, could have done without. The schedule for the next 2 weeks ain't gonna be a joyride either. February certainly is a very testing month, both physically and mentally.

Something to cheer about, though, is Man U getting into the Carling Cup Final, which I would feel castigated if they don't win because it's against Wigan. Credit to Wigan as they got pass Arsenal to reach the final, but hey, Man U is a very much different proposition compared to Arsenal. Dumped out of the Carling and FA Cups in the space of less than a week and doing so poorly in the league (by their standards), what else is there to say? Move on, Theirry Henry!

And watching Man U demolish Wolves last night 0-3 was certainly encougaring, none more so than the performance of Rio Ferdinand in the defensive midfield role. He looked very much reliable and assured in the role, and now that Wes Brown is fully fit, Man U don't look short of centre backs. It's going to be a real treat when they visit Liverpool in the fifth round. Tough tie, and how I wished it was at Old Trafford instead of Anfield.

Booking tomorrow at 1945 hours. How very dreadful that feels.

Till the next time, take care everyone! Happy Chinese New Year and Gong Xi Fa Cai!!

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