Bend It Like Beckham

So basically, yesterday was my birthday. It was cool. Or hot. One of those.
We planned to spend the entire day with Tim and Corliss in the city which was really fun! In all, the entire day because a new record for me.

Never before had I spent so much money for my enjoyment, but I think I deserved it. After a year of intensed studying and having just a few hours with Tim and Corliss, I think it was worth it.

Coming back, we caught the last bus from the city to Grovedale which didn't exactly stop near my place. It ridiculous. Why do people stop working so early here in Australia? I was telling Tim and Corliss, "It's 6pm, I'm hungry and there's no food stalls open! See, if asians ran this place, it wouldn't close till late! Silly people." And the last bus we caught was at 7:35pm! grrrr

Anyway, I was asking the bus driver how close he gets to Grovedale, and he told me that his last stop is at Deakin University; which is approximately 10-15mins drive from my place. However, he graciously told us that we'll go as far as Waurn Ponds Shopping centre for us. That's around 5-10mins from my place. How kind, I thought!

So he drove to Deakin, and there was this one other guy. I think he didn't wanna go to Deakin cause he slept throughout the ride. The bus driver called out that this was gonna be the last stop. I think the guy was unsure where he was and needed directions to where he needed to go. The bus driver and the guy started talking and soon came to terms and had him dropped off just down the street from Deakin. After he went off, the bus driver asked us where we wanted to go.

I told him that anywhere along Pioneer Rd will do, seeing that this was not his usual bus route. Then he asked me exactly where I wanted to go.

I replied, "Well, just along Pioneer Rd and Torquay Rd."

He then said, "I'll take you there! Actually, I'm not supposed to do this but I will."

It was really nice of him to do that. I couldn't thank him enough for his willingness to drive us completely off his route. Wonder if he does it often. God bless him.

The time was 8:15pm when we arrived back at my place. The sun was still bright, and we went in for a quick refreshment; seeing that we've been eating and drinking unhealthy things the whole day.

After that, Chariz decided that she wanted to go out cycling. It was unexpected really; even after a day's worth of walking. However, they wanted to ride, so I decided to go jogging with them. I wasn't and still am not a hundred percent. I still had a small cough but I thought I was strong enough to go jogging. In all, I almost killed myself trying to jog the distance which is probably because of two reasons. I was sick and am still not fit enough. Just not good enough. It means, more exercise, and more jogging. I've also decided to do a bit of swimming when I get to Singapore. That should build my muscular endurance. Plus, it's hot there. hehe

I have one day left in Australia. I have to use this time to prepare, enjoy, breathe and play fifa. Go me! Thou shall not be disturbed.