Mon 23 May 2005
Am at the gym very early in the evening to attend my favourite gym class at 8.40 PM. Wow ! With classes this late, I will be able to make it 3 times a week instead of the (pathetic) once a week routine that my (pathetic) working life is dictating. And all of it will be cute gym instructor (CGI) classes !!
Filled with news of recent world events (which I now can’t recall), started with the machine that moves my arms and legs. I’m sure there is a perfectly good name for this machine but for the life of me, I don’t know what it’s called (despite being knowledgeable about certain world events which I now can’t recall).
CGI walked past and that was my cue to jump down and walk towards the gym studio. Yikes ! There is only 3 person in the class ?? Omigosh, did not anticipate that there will be so few people in class.
Sat 28 May 2005 3.31 PM
A very, very, very important event. My first ever conversation with CGI. Decided to enlighten TIFF (Tall Intelligent Friendly Fellow) about this momentous event via text message.
Me: Today, exchange a few words with good-looking gym instructor. Happiness ...
TIFF: Congratulations. Will be one of your most memorable moments. Next time remember to take a photo with him
Wed 22 June 2005
The place: the gym.
The time: I was going to be late for class ... again !
Looked over and was dazzled by CGI’s smile. But ... something isn’t right. He’s putting back his equipment ! Wait a minute ! Does this mean
Me : Is the class over ?
With puzzled expression on my face
CGI : Yes
Still smiling
Me : I’m too late ??
With distressed tone of voice
CGI : Sorry about that, but the class was swapped to 7.30 today. You’re not the only one caught off-guard. I guess I’ll see you in the next class, on Saturday ?
{Sound of heart breaking into pieces as I realized I would not get to spend one hour with him ... even though I have to share his company with 30 other people ... still I get to spend one hour with him. The closest I will get to a date with CGI !}
With supreme effort to go on, despite broken-heart syndrome
Me : Is this going to be a permanent swap? Because last week there was a swap as well.
CGI : Yes.
Me : Well, I guess I’ll have to stay on for the next class, which is Power Step.
CGI : That’s good ! It’s a great class, you’ll like it.
Me : No ! It’s no good. I’m not good in this class at all
Even managed a smile while I was saying this. Definitely an award-winning performance from yours truly. Applause please.
With that, our conversation ended, with the memory of CGI’s smile imprinted on my memory. Couldn’t help smiling with happiness. I get to talk to CGI today !! Although I didn’t get to spend an hour with him, I did get to talk to him and ... he has such a nice smile.
Reality check. Class has started, and me the usual klutz, as I couldn’t keep up with quick change of steps and moves. However, noticed that CGI was still standing outside talking to a few late-comers whom I guess he is informing that his class is over for today. I couldn’t help but keep sneaking to have a look at him until he finally walked off.
Was on cloud nine the rest of the night ...
Thur 23 June 2005
Two more days to go before my (ahem) date with CGI.
Decided not to tell TIFF about my latest encounter with CGI. I’m hugging it to myself. It’s nice to be on cloud nine.
Fri 24 June 2005
Yikes ! System down. E-mails coming in, phone calls. No time to day-dream about CGI. On red-alert until 1.10 PM. Finally, I can breath easy again. Days like this, it feels like I’m high on caffeine even though I’m not a coffee drinker.
As the adrenaline wears off, I’m thinking: it’s beginning to feel like forever before Saturday gets here !
Sat 25 June 2005
CGI walks into class and said, “Guys, give me a minute while I get into my costume”. He pulls out his Mickey Mouse earpieces and put them on. I couldn’t help smiling. He actually looks kind of cute in it. In fact, so cute that I couldn’t stop smiling to myself.
Sigh ... he has this effect of making me float on cloud nine and making me smile. And he’s totally unaware of it. Life is so unfair !!
Mon 27 June 2005
Tried out intro aerobics class today, as well as Body Jam class. Maybe I’m biased but I still think CGI’s class is the best. Ok, I am biased.
Gripping episode of '24'. What does he mean, his last assignment for CTU ??
Wed 29 June 2005
Perfume Drenched Fellow (PDF) walks into the office. It’s a good thing TIFF is not seated nearby. His ultra-sensitive nose might not survive the assault.
Too self-conscious during class today. CGI is about two arms-length away and as usual, I’m a total idiot when it comes to close encounters of these sort.
Thur 30 June 2005
Big fan of ‘Nip/Tuck’. I think Dr. Christian Troy looks good, although heartless when it comes to women.
Have decided that one should not be obsessing about CGI !!
He is barely aware of my existence, and I’m killing lots of brain cells day-dreaming about him all the time !!
Tues 19 July 2005
Back at work after a two weeks break. Swamped with backlog of work. I am drowning ... Help !
Sigh ... no knight in shining amour appearing in the horizon. I will have to slay the dragon myself. It’s hopeless, I will never clear the backlog.
Wed 20 July 2005
Had hopes of catching glimpse of CGI tonight. Alas, my hopes were dashed due to urgent discussion at 6.30 p.m.
Had to work until 11 p.m. Amazingly I did not feel hungry. I had lots of food for thought while attempting to clear the backlog. I mean really, I had to think of solutions to the problems waiting for my attention !
Sat 23 July 2005
Finally get to catch a glimpse of CGI. He looks good. I am having trouble concentrating on my workout ...
Wed 27 July 2005
Talked to Brian, former colleague, after working out for one hour. CGI walked pass in his working clothes. He looks good !
Wed 03 August 2005
Again, I am late for class. Wait a minute, I’m not late, I’m actually on time but class is pretty crowded. This proves that CGI has lots of devoted fan. However, unknown to him, I am definitely not one of his devoted fan. I am merely his very devoted fan.
Thur 04 August 2005
Having the tingles today just thinking about CGI. This is bad for concentration at work. Need supreme willpower to stop thinking about you-know-who.
Sun 11 Sept 2005
Decided to try out two gym classes today. This is not my usual routine, but what the heck. I have to take chances ! I have to take risk ! BTW, I will also get to catch a glimpse of CGI ... This is mere coincidence ...
Wed 14 Sept 2005
Alas, not able to make it to the gym tonight. Colleague going on long leave (the lucky person) and we have to finish the handover session before she leaves the office.
Wed 21 Sept 2005
Finally, I get to see CGI ! The best part of the evening was when he smiled at me. Unfortunately that had the effect of making me not being able to think clearly ... Don’t think I will be able to sleep tonight ...
Thur 22 Sept 2005
Eventually fell asleep last night while thinking/dreaming about CGI. Most fortunate as I need my wits about me as I have lots to do at work. Office move is happening in T-2 days. Everyone is excited and anxious. Lots of packing to do and lots of surprises such as discovering piles of documents/books/files in various places at the office which one has forgotten about.
On cloud nine as I packed.
Fri 23 Sept 2005
Lugged my last piece of office item to my car at 9.45 PM. I’m dead tired. Locked the office doors for the last time. Goodbye old place.
Sat 24 Sept 2005
Hello new place. Yikes, the floor’s a mess with small pieces of wiring and paper all over the place. We started on cleaning work. No time to lose as the furniture guys will be here soon to assemble the new tables.
Hours pass, all of us are now dead tired. It finally looks like an office with the tables and partitions set up. Made many trips to my car to unload my stuff. Feet hurting ...
Sun 25 Sept 2005
Decided to go for two hours of gym classes today. This despite the fact that CGI will not be there today. This should proof that I do not patronize the gym merely for the sake of bumping into CGI.
Dead tired after two hours. In fact, for the second class I was tired to the point that I paused (mind blank, couldn’t think of which step moves that I should be doing) at times and watched the rest of the class perform the various moves. I hope the instructor doesn’t think that I’m a total idiot.
Mon 26 Sept 2005
LIVE at new office ! Except that we have no Internet connection.
After feeling isolated and cut-off from the rest of the world for 6 hours, our despair ended abruptly at 4 PM. Omigosh ! No time to think of isolation (or CGI) now. Must clear my mails !
Wed 28 Sept 2005
Had high hopes that I will be able to sneak off after work today to go to the gym. Alas, it was not fated that I should see CGI tonight. Will I live thru the disappointment ?
Thur 29 Sept 2005
Apparently one does not die from one’s disappointment. I am still alive and stuck in the rush-hour traffic. Sigh ...
Wed 02 Nov 2005
Am at the gym but stressed out. Flight to catch tomorrow and work issue is still unresolved. Am troubled and decided to go back to workplace to try and resolve the outstanding issue.
Alas ! It is now midnight and I am still baffled, no closer to finding a solution. I have to go. Flight is at 9 AM and I have not started with my packing.
Wed 16 Nov 2005
Am at the gym but stressed out. This time it’s because I am again late and the class is packed. I have barely any room to move. CGI’s class is way too popular.
Sun 27 Nov 2005
Have decided to try out the new gym location. Am not able to make it to CGI’s Sunday class on time so I’ll just have to settle for another instructor’s class a few miles away.
Class was not too bad but ... I still prefer CGI’s class. I am definitely biased and am making no effort to hide it.
After showering, bump into new instructor at the reception area. He graciously opened the door for me. Happiness ... chivalry is not dead after all.
Sat 24 Dec 2005
Went for 2 hours of gym class, Body Pump and Intro Step. I am dead tired after 2 hours. Tired but happy. Make that tired but happy AND HUNGRY.
Sun 25 Dec 2005
Tried out the 2 hours special edition class of Body Pump and Cycling. I am dead tired after 2 hours. Tired but happy.
Had Christmas dinner with friends. Mentioned that I was at the gym today. Was promptly grilled by Romeo, who declared that if I had to go to the gym today then there is no hope for the rest of humanity. I think he was complimenting me on the fact that I am alright weight-wise and is not in dire need of gym visits. I think.
Sat 31 Jan 2005
Aagghhh ! My absolutely favourite classes have been cancelled for the weekend. In anguish. Will just have to make do with other classes.
Surprise in store for me while I was at the Hi-Lo class. Bump into long-lost ex-colleague. Wow, he looks different with his hair shaved off. That was why I couldn’t recognize him for 2 seconds when he stood in front of me and called out my name.
Although I was the absolute klutz in class (couldn’t keep up with the complicated moves), at least something good came out of this. I am reunited with a long-lost friend.
Sat 31 Jan 2005
Aagghhh ! My absolutely favourite classes have been cancelled for the weekend. In anguish. Will just have to make do with other classes.
Surprise in store for me while I was at the Hi-Lo class. Bump into long-lost ex-colleague. Wow, he looks different with his hair shaved off. That was why I couldn’t recognize him for 2 seconds when he stood in front of me and called out my name.
Although I was the absolute klutz in class (couldn’t keep up with the complicated moves), at least something good came out of this. I am reunited with a long-lost friend.
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