So I went for the Subaru Challenge, was lucky enough to get a spot on the car, though it wasn't that great a spot - at least it was a chance to participate! About 2 hours plus into the competition, not even 1/30th way there -.- I fainted, and was booted out. GG(T).
I reported at 7am, registered, then went through the lucky draw at 10am, and managed to get a numbered pingpong ball - 219. My position was an upside down palm decal at the back of the car, slightly above and to the side of the license plate. After 1 hour I couldn't feel my fingers, cos my wrist had been hyperextended for too long. Tried to keep shaking my legs and wiggling my toes but evidently it wasn't enough. I could sense the syncope coming on, started with slight colicky pains, then peripheral coldness and visual blurring by which time it was too late - I knew I wasn't going to be able to kick it. Before I knew it I was in this incredibly comfortable position, too comfortable to be true, and when I opened my eyes I realised why - people were staring down at me anxiously. SADNESS, I was on the floor.
I realise, had I been able to maintain the spot, I would have been sufficiently entertained throughout, since I had both my parents down to support me and my aunt, dear lydia bano and murugan, and meefs!! and fellow climbers like daniel! and more who came later after I was already out of it, like sand yixiang edwin char vince and tzeyeong. Family and FRIENDs (and their parents too!!) thanks :) and to saus and rou who were planning on coming at 1am. And more like, mogs and kumz who would have been there later had I managed to stay on. Am truly touched. Thanks to all these people and more and even those overseas - like bobs and of course kamya!!! who was so sure I'd win it :) And my Professor who endorsed my potential absence on Monday and Tuesday. (Yes! I'd planned this far! Argh!)
Oh well, I'm glad I got a chance to take part, and I think I'm going to consider joining again next year. This time I'll be more rested, hydrated and well-fed before going for it, and I'm going to pull more khakis to take part. Like saus :) and mogs and lydia - haven't told her, but I think she can do it. Let's see how long my fellow competitors will last this year! Right now there're still about 100 odd in the running!
Well, thanks again friends! For your support :) and faith! Sorry to disappoint!
That's it, maybe I'll get the photos from Lydia and upload them soon.
Well, that's all for now :) Mid-posting excitement.
I reported at 7am, registered, then went through the lucky draw at 10am, and managed to get a numbered pingpong ball - 219. My position was an upside down palm decal at the back of the car, slightly above and to the side of the license plate. After 1 hour I couldn't feel my fingers, cos my wrist had been hyperextended for too long. Tried to keep shaking my legs and wiggling my toes but evidently it wasn't enough. I could sense the syncope coming on, started with slight colicky pains, then peripheral coldness and visual blurring by which time it was too late - I knew I wasn't going to be able to kick it. Before I knew it I was in this incredibly comfortable position, too comfortable to be true, and when I opened my eyes I realised why - people were staring down at me anxiously. SADNESS, I was on the floor.
I realise, had I been able to maintain the spot, I would have been sufficiently entertained throughout, since I had both my parents down to support me and my aunt, dear lydia bano and murugan, and meefs!! and fellow climbers like daniel! and more who came later after I was already out of it, like sand yixiang edwin char vince and tzeyeong. Family and FRIENDs (and their parents too!!) thanks :) and to saus and rou who were planning on coming at 1am. And more like, mogs and kumz who would have been there later had I managed to stay on. Am truly touched. Thanks to all these people and more and even those overseas - like bobs and of course kamya!!! who was so sure I'd win it :) And my Professor who endorsed my potential absence on Monday and Tuesday. (Yes! I'd planned this far! Argh!)
Oh well, I'm glad I got a chance to take part, and I think I'm going to consider joining again next year. This time I'll be more rested, hydrated and well-fed before going for it, and I'm going to pull more khakis to take part. Like saus :) and mogs and lydia - haven't told her, but I think she can do it. Let's see how long my fellow competitors will last this year! Right now there're still about 100 odd in the running!
Well, thanks again friends! For your support :) and faith! Sorry to disappoint!
That's it, maybe I'll get the photos from Lydia and upload them soon.
Well, that's all for now :) Mid-posting excitement.
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