I was real tired last Tuesday. I can't remember the reason for me being that tired that I had to take a nap when I got home. After that, I had to wake up and wipe the walls of my room to prepare it for painting, which took the next two days. Wiping was not as fast nor as simple as I had thought it to be. Probably it will be easy if the wall was wiped every day, but for a wall that has not been wiped for months or maybe even years, it was not an easy job. I only managed to wipe half the room's walls before having to leave home to go for sectionals.
On Wednesday, I finished up the wiping of the walls and started to paint. Painting took quite a lot of time and effort. Not as easy as I had thought it to be either. Even harder when I have not exercised for a long time. My arms were all aching and even placing my palm face down on the chair when I sat down hurt quite a bit. I managed a short break on Wednesday afternoon though, to visit the SPCA. Some of the dogs there were really adorable. There was a Siberian Husky that was a little intimidating though, but it was nice to meet it. Probably if I had spent more time with it and understood it better, it would have been a lot more enjoyable to be close to it.
Thursday was a full day of painting that ended around three in the afternoon, after which, I had my first meal of the day. Band practice in the evening was rather fine, apart from the fact that I need a lot more practice to get my notes in place and correct.
Okay, I seriously cannot remember what I did on Friday. I would likely have slept in till around noon or so and probably took a bus and went out. And now I remember that I wanted to go to Bugis Junction for the soup with pastry covering the bowl of soup. I went there but the food court had shifted to the third level. After walking one round in the new food court, I did not see the stall that used to sell that kind of soup. I was kind of craving for it for the past few days prior to Friday. I might have walked past the shop without noticing or that it decided not to sell that any more. I hope that I can still find that soup somewhere.
Saturday was the best day of the week. Not because it was Hari Raya or anything like that. I thoroughly enjoyed myself on Saturday. So many great things happened. I shall mention one of it only. I met this Golden Retriever called Shadow. He was real cute, and I have always believed that it is not necessary to be small to be cute. He is way larger than other dogs of his age should be and loves to nibble hands. I had a great time walking and running it around before I had to go back home. I wish I could bring it home with me but I don't think it is possible. After reaching home, things were no longer as enjoyable. I had to go back to work, but my whole afternoon was exceptionally wonderful and unforgettable.
Practice on Sunday was not as efficient as I had expected it to be. I wonder how far the band would be able to go if the attendance continues to be just as bad for the rest of the year. I want to improve my playing. I want to start having lessons. I should put my words into action soon.
Yesterday was no fun at all. I was trying to keep awake most of the time and work kept flying towards me though it wasn't much. Today, it was slightly better with the afternoon spent back at home, though I was still struggling to stay awake in the morning. Again, I took a nap so as to be more awake for the evening. I had quite a good evening. I wish that time would pass much slower when there are times like last Saturday afternoon and this evening.
I can't wait to get some quality sleep. I've been real tired sleeping short hours these few days. I was trying to finish reading the last of the Harry Potter series over the past few days. Tomorrow I can finally sleep in, but that is the only consolation I get for being on night duty.
A big thank you to all the people who made Saturday, today and many other days possible!
