♣ Friendly game with NYP ♣

This morning we had friendly game with NYP in preparation for their upcoming IVP tournament.

1. I didn't tape my knee as there'll be no body contacts against me during warm up.

2. Played dog & bone at Court 3 for warmup. Everyone was laughing hysterically & Joanne could hear our laughters from Court 1 . Well... at least this game cheered everyone up on a saturday morning.

3. Did pair ball work with Ling & everything went smoothly.

4. My strength is still not there... I'm *angry*

5. I didn't get to play any single quarter.

Yes!!! SpexGlow is coming... I'm waiting for it for so long...

Took this picture before training... I had a hard time taking it as the sun was too strong!!! My eyes! Becoming more perfect after "staring" at the sun.

♣ Not cleared yet ♣

Manage to book sports massage yesterday & it was so painful. Pressed on the tight spots that really hurt & I was making too much noise out there. The spots that really really hurt were the neck area & deltoids.

Felt more relaxed after the massage before I went for the fitness test. Was advised not to do the vertical jumps & sprints because I'm not cleared to do that. Knee hurts when I did changing of direction. I suppose it's lack of strength.

Beep test will be conduct on next tuesday. Jia you ba!!!

♣ Increasing weights again ♣

Muscle mass gaining = weight gaining (I don't want!!!)

Congrats to me... Increased the weights for my program yesterday...

Single leg press - 145Kg
Seated Hamstring Curls - 70Kg

Thinking whether I'll hit 200Kg for my single leg press.

Today having fitness test... *headache*

♣ 1st taped up ♣

Ling taped my right knee before I started training. She was so pro in doing it, well done Ling! Felt more stabled & secured with the taping but the legs were too heavy to run. Why am I still holding back my runs?

That digusting man was there watching us trained. Damn... he was really an irritating guy. This time round he sat on a chair & acted as if he's a watchman. Should someone just chase him away?

♣ Increasing... ♣

Today weights increasing...

Single leg press - 140kg
Seated leg curls - 60kg

Chin said this to me, "I don't see why you can't pass your biodex test. You're doing good here."

I also don't know why... I just trying my luck to see if I could add more heavier weights.

Finally my calves aren't aching that much anymore...

♣ Free time ♣

My latest "craving to make" dessert... This is my 2nd try. Wanna see the 1st try? It's kind of ugly..

♣ Training CANCELLED ♣

Fern & I woke up at 6+am & so that we could reach Kallang by 8am before training starts. By 8.10am, J9 came & she started to tape her ankle. Received an sms from Kate saying that the training is cancelled!!! My 1st reaction is, "Jeanine, don't tape anymore. Training cancel..." The 3 of us were stunned.

Obviously Fern & I were grumbling that we woke up so early for training, blah blah blah... And she said that luckily we didn't take a cab down to kallang.

Ended up Fern & I went to National Stadium for 30mins run while J9 did her own fitness in the rehab gym. Had physio & hot cold baths... Shiok!!!

♣ Dead from 2nd training ♣

After the 1st training session, I was aching like mad. I had never ached like this before after my ACL op. I still hit the gym before I went down for training.

Aching arms, back, wings, quads, calves, hamstrings, triceps, biceps, shoulder... all parts of my body are aching... aching... aching... I missed hot cold baths...

Did the beep test training & I was naggard. My whole face was flushing red & I could feel the heat on my face!!!

Did short skills session with Kate before I joined them for the run through down the court. The feeling is great!!! Movements were great!!! Yeah~~~

♣ 1st training session with them ♣

As usual, I will hit the gym 1st before going down training. Jo did the session with me while the rest trained with Kate. I was panting like mad again... poor stamina... but my movements were quicker than before I got my ACL. Perhaps it must those extra kilos that I shed... When you are lighter, you can run faster & quicker.

Joined the shooters in the end. I was so blurred that I didn't know what should I do. Fumbling with the ball after Vane passed to me. I was nervous!!!

It was so shiok to wear the ankle braces again after so long.

Quite irritated by the guy who always sit at a side watching us train. It was damn irritating... Can he just leave?

♣ Singapore World Champs Team is out ♣

Congratulations of making into the team, Tan Hui Yan!!!

Hip hip hooray!!! Hip hip hooray!!! hoorayrayray!!!

Alright, I got to work even harder than usual.

I'm so happy... Don't have to wait another 4 years for World Champs!

I'm joining you gals, my sisters!!!

♣ Urge to blade ♣

Had a sudden urge to go blading with my confidante, Val... But I can't... neither can she...

♣ Another biodex test ♣

Announcement of the World Champs was postponed to monday.

Did biodex test today at SSC. Left leg is weaker, ACL leg maintained but with a slight drop in strength.

I will know everything I want to know on Monday. Let's hope it will not be a "dark blue" monday. *haha*

Went for spin class with the national team at Parkway Parade. It was really a hard workout. Saw people learning BanglaDance. I wanted to learn too... wait til my leg is fully recover first...

♣ Yes or No ♣

Yesterday I really worked hard on my skills session but the bad thing is, I kept missing my shots!!! I guessed fatigue played a part to my poor shooting. Well... everything goes well in my performance. Dr Cormac said that my movements were good but I just need to build up my confidence more. The way he said sounded really very positive. So the answer is yes?

I will know the results today... Stay tune to my news later.

♣ No screwing up ♣

Did another short session with Kate before I hit the gym. My movements were getting better now but still don't dare to run harder out more.

Yesterday weights... I just increase the weights to see if I could do heavier... Well done... I hit 120kg for my single leg press... increase weights for other programs too.

Today will be the day where Dr Cormac gives the answer to her. I got to perform well with him around. If not, I can forget about it.

♣ Good session ♣

Had a skills session yesterday after my weights. Good intensity but I guessed I need to brush up on my fitness. Dare to go hard for it but panting hard after that.

I'm happy with the progress now. I could land slightly harder on the ACL leg. Had a mini netball game with Kate to finish off the training. She played C & WA, me as GA & GS. Really quite funny. My 1st netball game after 4 months of no netball.

♣ Team announcement ♣

Just received news that the World Champs team will be announced on coming friday. Oh dear... How now?

Can't take leave from work to do my biodex test... Sigh~~~

♣ Check with Dr Cormac ♣

Went to check my leg today... Wondering what's wrong with it. Knee joint became stiff every moment... The worst is when I'm trying to get up after sitting for too long, the knee joint will be super stiff. Well... I guess I didn't stretch as much as I needed to. No choice... Got to rush down for 5 Nations after weights. Anyway, this isn't an excuse.

I managed to push myself to do 110kg for the single leg press. Should be able to do heavier but...I'm too conservative about it.

Being national player isn't that easy. You got to sacrifice a lot of time. Especially in my situation now, I have to train every single day, includes sat & sun, so that I can make it for the Worlds.

♣ 5 Nations Champs : "SINGAPORE" ♣

Before I wrote anything, I was amazed by the hits today. 69 hits!!! My goodness...

I was shouting from the VIP seats, & even my youngest sis could hear me from far.

Yeah!!! SINGAPORE WON.... 56 -32 goals.

How do you all think about the game? Is it convincing that Singapore is stronger than T&T? 2 consecutive wins. Don't ask me, I don't know either. But I know that we can counteract the Caribbean's style of play.

Obviously the Calypso weren't that happy that they lost. Heard that they were unfriendly too. Come on, too arrogant!!!

Heard that there're people who went to curry favour the Aussies. My goodness... Treating them curry? I despised them!!! Very much!!! Trying to impress others when they aren't that good? What are you trying to do?

Ch*e Ho*g K*a (in hokkien)

♣ Singapore vs Sri Lanka ♣

Another victory by Singapore Girls!!! Well done!!! The crabs were down. Sri Lankan were physical tough with lots of body contacts. Both side didn't look tired that all despite they had few games for the past few days.

Lix & I were so funny. We were pissed by the Sri Lankan supporters who were behind us & we decided to cheer even louder when we scored! The kids beside us were so noisy... Couldn't stand them.

Today is the Final game. See you there...

It's 4 MONTHS OLD!!!

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Today my ACL turns 4 months old... *clap*

Dr Cormac is the one who reminded me... His sms really touched me...

♣ Arrogant Calypso ♣

Here's the article on yesterday's game...

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5 Nations news

Today's the last game before they hit the finals... No more chance for "giraffe". She gotta be dead today as our defenders have been yearning to play against her for so long. We'll show you what's true netball is. I have already analysed your play... *ha*

Baba G sent an sms to the fellowers yesterday before the game.

"It's the constant and determined effort that breaks down all resistance and sweeps away all obstacles."

♣ Singapore vs Trindad & Tobago ♣

*Hooray!!!*

Singapore WON T&T!!!

They are so physical, atheletic who jump like having springs in tact underneath their soles. Their thighs are huge but slim calves... They can stretch so long!!! I'm jealous...

Watching their play, I know that Singapore can take them because WE LIKE TO PLAY THAT KIND OF GAME.

55 - 40

WE BEAT WORLD RANKED NO. 10!!!!
Ling gave me a hug just now, *yucks* can you imagine how sweaty she is? But I guess others will be envious that she hugged me... *haha* wanted to give Fern a hug but it just feels awkward...

New updates... I just sprinted before I hit the gym. Congrats Yan. *pat on the head*

Wondering why they bother to tape down the game. To learn something out of it? Or trying to think of strategies? Anyway... they won't be there long... It just disgusts me...

♣ Sri Lanka vs Canada ♣

To us, we thought that it was the wrong combi that Canada used. Was too angry why certain players played different positions. Obviously I'm cheering for Canada as we had good times together before. *☻*

I was too excited while watching their game & cheered so loud when Canadian could intercept that disgusted pass to "Giraffe". Was so happy at that point of time.

Lix came into conclusion that she wouldn't want to play in 5 Nations even if she's allowed to. She can't take anymore blows on her lovely, crooked nose. But I am eager... Eager to play with Trinidad & Tobago, these born atheletic women.

Jia you my sisters, THE TEAM, I'll be down to support down again. Will shout all out even if it tarnishes my image.

♣ Singapore vs Northern Ireland ♣

Did my weights at 7.15pm & ended at 7.50pm. To think I didn't even miss the taxi peak hour rate... *&$%^*, but it's worth the $ to rush down from Kallang to TPY sports hall.

Was worried when the score was drew at the 1st quarter. I was too overwhelmed when umpire called stepping when Fern didn't even step!!! Poor Lix, she couldn't even watch the game, cheering out with me as she got to video the whole game.

My father asked me whether Singapore will win? I said yes. Very confident though Sg was down by few goals. Again my image was tarnished as I was shouting like a mad woman at the top. How I wish I can sit on the bench with them, shouting for them...

My youngest sister was just sitting down there, stoning. I asked her why is she so calm about it & she said, "It's not that high what." (@_@) She said that if I was playing, the atmosphere will be even high!!!

Singapore WON again!!! Hooray!!! 46 - 39

Sigh~~ Feels like playing on court... The bodies of opponents sticking on you, really makes me wanna go on court to play...

♣ 5 Nations : Singapore vs Canada ♣

Singapore WON!!! 44 - 33 Got to bold my letters today as I'm really very excited over the game. I shouted from the spectators stand, ignoring how others looked at me. From the top, I could clearly see the space & how I should tackle the Canada defence. Wondering if they heard me shouting for them...*thinking* But I did sms them this : "For e team, my sisters, "Just go out there and do what you've got to do."

Canada didn't improve from the last time we met them. The biggest difference is they got a better GA this time round, & not that they have improved.

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♣ Article on 5 Nations ♣

Singapore played quite messy towards the end of 2 quarters. I'm very happy for J9!!! She played so well yesterday... Her movements in circle & her shots... *♪♫♪♫* Yes!!! This is the great time to prove their strengths.

Things do happen at the very last minute when one doesn't even expect it. When I came to know the incident, I was shocked but my jaws didn't even drop. My 1st question in my mind is : "Why her & not her?" I could feel how she felt & I thought she should deserve a place in. Afterall, she really trained hard & improved!!! Some just can't take this but what can we do? We are not cold-blooded towards this kind of thing but we are used to it.

Sorry people, this post gotta be long... grandma's story... won't doze off right?

Rushed down to weights with Lix & Rach after the game. Got my new program from Chin & it seems tough to me. I managed to do 100kg of single leg press without the other leg to support. *claps* I could see my muscles shape developing soon...

Today's game is Singapore vs Northern Irelands... what shall I sms them today?

♣ Saturday & Sunday sessions ♣

Due to the tiredness I had for the past few days, I couldn't wake up in time for rehab but went for my sessions with Kate. Training at TPY sports hall is very much different than at Kallang. I didn't feel so much impact on knees when training at sports hall.

Seems like I'm looking good when doing the programs.

Today is the start for 5 Nations... I'll be there to support my Sisters!!! Beat the Canadians!!!

♣ Another biodex test ♣

Yesterday I went to see Dr Cormac, physio & did my rehab... all at a go... did biodex test & the result wasn't that ideal. But there's improvement! Now the deficit is 28%... hopefully when the next time I do it again, it will be 20%.

Tried landing yesterday... At the start, I was too scared to jump down but once I got over the phase, it was a good feeling to land.

Tiring tiring day... rehab in the morning, training session with Kate & Jill... by the time I went dinner with my rehab friends, I was so dead tired.