As mentioned previously, I was supposed to meet up with my university mates for cycling at East Coast Park. Received Skinny Bone's SMS to meet up with him earlier for shopping. I told him that I could not as I had to bathe Boyboy and wait for my Gramps to come home from the hairdresser's. As a result, after shopping, he came to my house and guess what, he was traumatised by Boyboy as he peed and pawed on him! Hahaha. Finally, Gramps came back and the both of us took Bus 196 to East Coast Park.
Reached East Coast Park after a long 45-min ride and while walking in the rain, saw Zhaoxin - She walked towards us and though she was carrying an umbrella, she did not offer to shelter us. Feeling pissed and ignoring her, Skinny Bones and I continued with our walk and chat. Met Charis at Macdonald's and as Skinny Bones was hungry, we decided to have a light lunch there. However, there was a short controversy regarding to lunch in the air-conditioned or non air-conditioned seats. To reinforce her desire to sit outside, she tried to get Charis's support. It reminded me of a similar incident in Marina Bay which both of us had a short argument whether to dine in Zhenfa Steamboat. I felt sick in the tummy and I told her that it was meaningless to debate over such a minor issue. In the end, we sat outside. Both Skinny Bones and I went to order our food and when we came back, there were only 3 seats, which 2 of them were occupied by the both of them. I carried my own chair and at that point of time, I felt sick - For group outings, why can't the members be more proactive and look out for one another, instead of being concerned about their own welfare? Getting my own chair is no big deal to me, but is helping your group member or friend get another chair so difficult? If it were me, I would definitely get those without chairs without them even asking.
I told Skinny Bones that I felt sick going to such outings and that it was irritating being thrown challenges and resistances by this particular group member most of the time. He tried his best to simmer me, but I was not convinced despite being appreciative of his effort.
Finally met up with Wai Kin, who rushed down from his work and looking burned-out, and we went for a 2-hour cycling. The 5 of us got separated; the speed demons - Skinny Bones and I were ahead of them and we sped all the way beyond Bedok Jetty. On the way to the end, we came across a boy aged 8 - 10, who had difficulties with his bicycle. Skinny Bones went off his bicycle and helped him and as a result, his hands were dirtied by the diesel. Children, nowadays, are getting bolder and bolder; after helping him, the boy asked us for $5 because he had pay for the delayed time. Shocked, I told him "We don't have. Ask from your mother". Intimidated, he mouthed a soft "Ok".
We continued riding until the 2 hours were up and we went for a good dinner at Crystal Jade in Marine Parade. By the time, both of my legs were aching so badly that I was reluctant to walk - I just wanted to sit. Had a steaming hot seafood porridge and good pu-er tea. This is life despite exruciatingly aching legs : )
Took Bus 196 home. Skinny Bones accompanied me because he wanted to take an MRT from Commonwealth. He mentioned that his sexual drive was in the peak and he had some issues with his constantly-standing member. Of course, there were times which he wanted to seek "external help" as he is single and there were times which were terribly unbearable, but ultimately, he stuck to his principles. Though I respect him for his determination, I had no solution except to ask him use his right hand.
Went home, had a hot bath and slacked in front of the gogglebox...with aching legs. I wished I could chop them off.
