Just Enjoy The Show

Just one month left. I don’t know what to feel. But I know right now I’m feeling very sleepy. It feels like my head is spinning and my lids are heavy. I want a pillow. Can I bring one?

This is how Nina looks like when she’s focusing on her work and being all serious.

Everyone seems to be talking about Transformer 2. I’m pretty sure it’s good. I just haven’t got the chance to watch it yet. Hope I can watch it soon.

Wimbledon update:

I know I don’t update everyday so I shouldn’t really talk about something that will be old news the next day but still… Well, I was kinda surprise when Juan Martin Del Potro lost to Lleyton Hewitt in the second round last night. I mean, Del Potro is World No. 5 and this only shows that every match is unpredictable. But then, Hewitt was a world no. 1 way back when and he did win the Wimbledon Title in 2002 so it’s just fair that he won yesterday. I like the matches in the ‘odd’ days cause my favourite players are playing, Djokovic and Federer. So I’ll be looking forward to their matches tonight!

News Update:

The Belgian girl with the 56 star tattoos confessed that she lied about being asleep during the procedure. And said she actually wanted it that way.

New Tourney, New Journey

Wimbledon is finally here. As you already know, world number one Rafael Nadal has pulled out of the tourney due to his injured knees. So Roger Federer is yet to meet Nadal perhaps in US Open final? Now the focus is on Federer, and probably Andy Murray. I’m rooting for Federer and Djokovic, except, they are both on the same side of the draw. Bummer.

First round, Federer is up against Taiwanese Lu Yen-Hsun (no.64). I don’t see much treat here except that Lu is Asian and probably the highest ranking Asian men’s single tennis pro now so I should really be supporting him. But against Federer? Fat chance of winning. Whatever happened to Paradorn anyway?

For more updates of Wimbledon, click HERE.

In The News: Belgian girl asked for three star tattoos on her face (above her left eyebrow), fell asleep and woke up with 56 stars covering half her face.

Read more HERE

“Maybe she asked for three galaxies.”

- Andy Madden

Back to reality, I have five weeks left of my attachment, which means I have to start polishing my report and prepare the presentation slides. I abandoned my attempt to write the report outline using M Office 2007 because I’m not used to it and I’m very old fashioned in that sense. I like the old 2003 version. Much more suitable for me.

I think there is a section meeting sometime this week but I’m not sure when. I don’t really like meetings because I’m the only uninitiated there and I feel alienated. Plus nothing ever goes to my head anyway. Hope I don’t fall asleep in my chair.

The True Champion

Roger Federer won the French Open for the first time and my wish came true! He not only tie Pete Sampras record of 14 Slams, but also completed his Career Grand Slam. I believe he can win more major titles in the future. After all, he’s only 27. He’s still got many years before he retires. So I do believe he will make the best of the rest of his career.

The Slam of His Life

If you are here to read about me and whatever I encounter these past weeks, I’m sorry to disappoint you because I’m very into French Open right now so all you will be hearing from me is tennis and Federer. At least until the end of the week. And probably some more days after that for me to sink in the result. I promise I’ll get back to ‘normal’ mode after that.

Semifinal is coming soon. Like tomorrow I think. I can’t wait!

Everyone is anticipating for a win from Federer because not only will he tie Pete Sampras record of 14 Slams, but he will also join the only five other players who have won all four Grand Slams in the history of tennis. If he get to the final and won, that match will be a history and everyone wants to watch history in the making. Who doesn’t? The semi-final looks like this:

Robin Soderling vs. Fernando Gonzales

Juan Martin Del Potro vs. Roger Federer

I read this article earlier and thought I’d post a funny quote by the author:

“As a name, ‘Roger Federer’ is nothing special. It isn’t unique like ‘Tiger Woods’ or exotic like ‘Rafael Nadal’. ‘Roger’ is old-fashioned and unthreatening, while ‘Federer’ sounds like it was based on the mispronunciation of a stammerer many decades ago. Why does it need the second ‘er’? Why isn’t it just ‘Feder’? Why not go all the way and make it ‘Federerererer’?”

- Stephen Tignor, TENNIS.com

For the full article, click here.

Last Champ Standing

There goes the former French Open champion. I did say I wish someone else wins this time. I got my wish. With the defending champion out of the competition, someone else has to win. I now amend my wish. I wish Roger Federer wins this time. I watched his match last night and I really thought he was losing so I was ready to say it’s a curse for the top players. But apparently not. Federer went on to win 67 57 64 60 62 against Tommy Haas.

If you haven’t seen the hot pink shirt Nadal wear (bear in mind that it is not sleeveless and has a collar) here is a picture.

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I finally watched Roland Garros last night. I had a little doubt with Federer but he made it through. That was close! I really hope that this time someone else wins this Grand Slam. Nothing against Nadal, I just thought it’d be interesting to watch.

So it’s been very hectic at work these days. I’m kidding. I actually have little to do. Nina would come to my place and we would bore each other out and we would take pictures and she would post it on facebook. I actually have pictures of her in coverall but it’s still in my phone. But here is one pic I grabbed from her fb. To see more just go to her fb. It’s more interesting there.

Over The Limit

I kinda lost track of the time while I’m at home. But I’m going back to the hostel tomorrow so I guess I’m switching back to school mode.

Earlier today I was caught speeding in Seria. I had to pay 50 to the officer. But technically, I wasn’t speeding. I was driving at 80km/hr. That’s not really speeding is it? But then again, there is the speed limit. Damn. What a bad luck. Well, lesson learned. I drove very slowly after that.

Over to Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters, Rafael Nadal won 6-3 2-6 6-1 against Novak Djokovic. He’s a great player but when he’s playing against Djoker, I’ll always support Djoker. It’s just too bad Novak didn’t win this tournament. He came so close. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Who’s the King of Clay? Rafael Nadal. No prize for guessing.

By the way, quick update on my right bar is courtesy of Twitter. I just realize I have not credit it. Follow me at www.twitter.com/shalalee.