Thursday, January 20, 2005

01:20 a.m.

It's not over, Eusoff.

"Defeat hurts. Eusoff’s quest for the gold this year came to an abrupt end as RH defeated them in today’s semi final clash, in the worst possible way; via the dreaded penalty shoot-out. Both teams were unable to break the deadlock within the regulation and extra periods as RH did very well in containing the series of EH attacks. It was a cruel way to lose out, and the team must have felt that they deserved better …. Defeat hurts. Our soccer boys will definitely testify to that."
- Irza

Victory woulda been sweet.. but defeat hurts alright. It was so close.. we were this close. We wanted it so bad.

I have come to realise the difference between watching a penalty shoot-out on tv and watching a real game live, rooting for your very own team made up of your very own friends. Needless to say, a defeat in the latter hurts hella lot more.

Raffles had a huge mascot and a considerably large number of supporters cheering harmoniously together while we, Eusoffians, had ourselves shouting and cheering at the top of our lungs for our players, straight from our hearts. Every missed shot was reacted with agony and every brilliant move drove us mad with desperation. We wanted the win, we felt it, we were so, so, so desperate.

Watching penalty shoot-outs suck the life out of you. When their keeper saved Daniel's ball, we felt the gravity sinking in. That same feeling was short-lived and replaced by a sudden surge of joy rushing in when Weifeng saved the next RH shot. Victory was close, victory within our grasp..

but that, too, was short-lived.

Our last kicker was none other than the captain himself. We held our breaths and watched as the ball flew beautifully towards the goal.. but our hearts plummeted after a split second when the ball smashed against the right post.

That was so damned evil. Our hearts sank. We felt crushed. The sheer disappointment in every Eusoffian's face present was immensely heartbreaking. and that look on your face truly broke my heart. I managed to swallow the tears welling in my eyes. i could've sworn i felt your pain.

Indeed, defeat hurts.

I guess shit happens. Lady Luck just wasn't on our side, no matter how hard we tried. Tough luck, guys. Nonetheless, kudos to the Eusoff soccer team for their brilliant play today. Everyone played with their hearts and that is what really matters.

And captain, you may be the "postman" but the boys still love you. and i do too.

"You may not have won the match but you have won our hearts."
- Adrian

Thursday, January 13, 2005

02:18 a.m.

Always

Don't ask me why but that song has been playing in my head (read entry title) for almost 2 days now. Who cares if it's old, I simply love the passion in the way he sang it. Bon Jovi is the man. always. and yes, the pun is intended. and if you still don't get it, two words: too bad.

Needless to say, i've been bugging everyone by incessantly repeating the chorus of the song. why, i can't help it, alright? i ain't a good singer but i don't usually sound awfully horrid either. i guess this is an exception. i mean, hey. it's not easy to sing it the way he does without making others wince, y'know?

and what am i doing here? i've always thought i'd somehow stop blogging someday. but no, i'm still here. you can't rid me of here that easy, baby. i'm here, i'm here, i'm here to stay.

i'm not stressed.

least i think i'm not.

i hope the strain on my left thigh goes away.

soon.

Sunday, January 2, 2005

02:07 a.m.

Warning: Mushy Contents

Happy new year, guys. It's a real pity so many lives are lost while some had to spend their last few days of 2004 in misery. reading the papers today almost made me tear. i can only thank Him for sparing our lives and country, and for keeping my loved ones safe and sound.

don't ask why i'm doing this, i just feel like it.