{SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW.}

Wednesday, 28 January 2009

title:{Inaugural Class Outing}

This afternooon, more than half the class gathered at E!Hub ( in Downtown East) for a friendly bowling tournament. I have quite a passion for bowling so naturally I was jubilant when the class outing committee organised this tournament.

I took a while to locate the E!Hub mall as I was unfamiliar with the Pasir Ris district. When I stepped into the mall, I immediately saw a flurry of dazzling neon lights much like walking through a "stargate". Agog with curiosity, I followed the flashing bulbs and saw two large words emblazoned on the entrance: Orchid Bowl. I sighed in relief and walked in only to see my friends already trying on their bowling shoes!

I quickly placed my bag at our lane and rented a pair of shoes for myself in a flash.

The flashy entrance.

Lie Wen, Pandiyan, Alvin, Jason, Ms Shyamira and I formed a team and battled with other classmates. We played 2 games as a class. For the first game, Lie Wen emerged champion with a shocking score of 104 points!

I was quite impressed. To think he could bowl so well!

Leading the game is Lie Wen with 104 points, followed by Ms Shyamira, Me, Jason, Pandiyan and finally Alvin. My ball had a proclivity to always spin left, no matter how I threw it. Peculiar. However, I still managed to clinch a 70 point score.

For the next game, my stamina was sapping. My throws were getting quite inconsistent and I had a measly score of 49!

Joejyn emerged champion for this round. He had a dazzling score of 135! Later we learnt that he played this sport frequently. He even wore a bowler's wrist support glove! Stylish.

After the second game, most of the 2A-ians left. A handful of bowling enthusiasts (including me) stayed back to bowl another game! But we had to fork out our own money.

Anyway, I was determined to set a new high score for myself. So I took my time to aim, release and finish off properly for each throw. Guess my score?

97! My personal best!

I was over the moon, having previously scored a mere 49 points. The receptionist was rather grumpy and was reluctant to print out the scoresheet, but I managed to persuade him to do so.

Of course Lie Wen still won with 104 points, but I managed to close the gap. I had 2 spares and a strike! But during the last few shots I was rather shaky. Nonetheless, I am still proud of myself. My next goal is to breakthrough the 100 point barrier!

Here's me in action. ( credits go to Lie Wen for taking the shot!)

Straight ball! But my finishing position looks a little awkard here.

Some classmates. In the foreground: Bharath and Matthew. They seemed appalled when I snapped a photo.

To recapitulate, it was a fun-filled day. There was much camaraderie and the class grew closer as a 2A family. The atmosphere was filled with light-heartedness, merriment and fun. Laughter and cries of encouragement filled the very atmosphere. Only by being present can you fully comprehend what I mean. Such class outings should be held more often. How wonderful the esprit de corps.

Soar, the spirit of 2A '09.

1/28/2009 07:45:00 pm;