Salam Aidilfitri......Selamat Hari Raya

Selamat Hari Raya to all Muslims wherever you may be.
It's a sad Aidilfitri. Mainly because my grandpa's not around anymore. Little did I know that last year was the final time I would hear him giving his last "speech" to all his children and grandchildren.
My day started out in a rush. I got up late (supposed to be up by 6.45am) so as not to rush for my Aidilfitri prayers. Thank god I made it on time though. Rushed my way to block 610 Yishun for my Aildilfitri prayers. Got home around 9am and just chilled out till 12plus. Left home at about 1pm to my grandpa's house.....only to not visit him this time round. Went to the "other" (paternal) grandma's house at about 3.00pm. Stayed there till about 5.45pm and went home. As usual, I didn't do much. I keep on eating and eating and eating. Unbelievable!!! I really need to go for my routine jog. I put on like 5kg today....geeezzz!! Oh well, once a year. I MUST start my routine jog tomorrow. I'll target at least 30mins tomorrow and gradually increase bit by bit. Should be ready by 3rd December.

Time to brush my teeth and off to bed. Laterz....

PS: One of the quietest Aidilfitri I've had.

Regards,
RuDy

His time was up...

It's been a not so good day for me. My maternal grandfather passed away this afternoon at 1.30pm. I'm glad that I was there to see him breathe for the last time. I was at TTSH at 11.15am cause the doctor wanted to see his representative to explain certain things to us. n a nutshell, his body wasn't functioning anymore. Doctor said that he would go "anytime". Kidney failure, intestinal infection, pneumonia and allergy. That pretty much sums it all up. He peacefully left us at about 1.30pm. In a way, I'm glad that he didn't have to suffer anymore. He's 85 and his body isn't functioning much so....I didn't want to see him suffer. The doctor felt the same way and didn't actually do much to prolong his suffering....of course upon permission and instructions from us (to not put him in ICU).

There was a bit hoo-haa in the later part of the day. Well, as far as the local law is concerned, my grandfather had to be brought to the coroner for post-mortem. Only problem is, my family do not want to see him being "cut up" for post mortem. Of course, as a Muslim, it's better that we return to the Almighty one in one piece. I'm not saying that once you're cut up, you won't return in one piece but it's better to return in "perfect" condition. Another reason was that Muslims do keep the body for long. We attend to the funeral as soon as possible. So by keeping him in the mortuary, it's gonna take a day or two before we can take the body home and attend to his funeral. The issue was that my uncle (an in-law) was adamant that the body not sent to coroner. But of course, the doctor was also adamant that the body be sent to the coroner. From my point of view, I don't see any other options. Since the doctors were adamant about it, what else can we do. After all, it is the law. i mean, it's also not necessary that just because the body is sent to a coroner, that it will be cut up. The coroner might just take a look and sign the papers. A big hoo-haa and in the end.....I was right. The body still had to be sent to the coroner. We just wasted time...I mean the body could have ended up in SGH earlier on and be collected tomorrow morning. But now, the body had to be left in the mortuary at TTSH as it was after office hours. Now the body will only be brought to SGH tomorrow morning thus delaying the time to attend to his funeral ASAP. But hey, who am I to speak up. I'm only his grandchild and according to hierarchy, I'm way off the pecking order. Oh well, at least everything's ok now. It's all been good.

On a sepaprate occasion, I have the soccer carnival tomorrow 2.30pm to 6pm. I'm a bit disappointed that I can't play (attending to the funeral). I mean, I was looking forward to this carnival and dinner with my classmates at Tandoor. Then again, I guess there are things that's more important to attend to. No worries, there's always a next time. I guess it's time for me to take a rest now. Laterz.

PS: I'm alright. I had prepared for this day for sometime now upon seeing him in hospitalized. I'll miss him....

Regards,
RuDy

Soccer Assessment.....

Everything's piling up. It's the 19th or 20th day of Ramadan (I think). I had my soccer assessment earlier on. I think I did alright. Not many major mistakes. All the assignments are piling up. Soccer assignment due next Friday. My English 3rd assignment due the day before Hari Raya. And I'm pretty sure that my IS Reflections will be due somewhere around next week or the week after as well. It's going to be a busy couple of weeks.
Oh ya, I still have Motor Development lab as well. Damn....better start working on it now.

Regards,
RuDy

Long tiring day...

I had soccer earlier on. It was tiring.....very tiring. I couldn't perspire....no more water in the body (fasting). Thank god Charles gave me a lift (he dropped me off at his place). I just took a bus home then.

I've still got some assignments to do as well. Mainly the motor skills, IS and soccer. EL (oral component) will start next week. Hopefully not too many assignments. Oh well. I'm bushed...check you out some other day.

PS: Oh ya, should I go back to WRS for permanent posting? I'm in 2 minds.

Regards,
RuDy

It's been a while...

It's been more than 2 weeks since I last update on what's happening. Well, first and foremost, Ramadhan is here. Yup, it's day 8 of the fasting month. So far so good. Weather has been kind on me. Especially on days that I have physical activity (Wed and Thurs - soccer). I keep on saying that I want to go for a jog upon breaking fast, but just too tired. I guess I'll have to up the pace and tempo once Hari Raya comes.

Assignments have been piling. I've got my EL assignment due tomorrow. I'm pretty much done with it so no worries. Other assignments are also here. My first assignment for IS (Task Card) I think I did badly for it. I didn't have any pictures and I'm not sure if my tutor likes the drill. Oh well....too bad. Hopefully my teaching will show him something.

As for the soccer assignment, should be ok. Frankly, I'll be sad if I don't get an A. I mean frankly, there's only 3 or 4 in the group that can play. I hope he sees that I'm putting in effort. Oh ya, I'm taking hockey next semester. People are saying "Oh you're taking hockey cause it's Gurmit. I'm sure you'll get an A". Screw them.....doesn't matter who's teaching. I mean, it's a toss between hockey, soft ball and tennis. Duh....


Anyway, I got to get back to my assignment. Laterz...

Regards,
RuDy