Left Behind.

Saw an ad for Singapore Idol today and I had no idea we were down to the final two. I've got to admit, the very first time I caught the show was one of the last few times I ever did. I never really liked to watch shows that are copies of others. Somehow I could never find one that could live up to the success or innovation of the original. Singapore Idol is one case in point. The main gripe I have is with the judges' comments, everything sounds so scripted and rehearsed that it would seem possible that they could actually have just taped their segments earlier and call it a day before the contestants even start. And I'm not even going to get started on the Asian version of The Amazing Race.

Anyway I went for my weekly run today, since yesterday's weather wasn't exactly ideal, and i noticed something strange; almost everyone is faster than me. While I do know I'm not exactly the fastest guy on the track, it does seem disconcerting that I was overtaken left right and center during the ENTIRE 5km route. Normally people run at different speeds so it isn't unusual for me to overtake a guy or two, but this is the first time this never happened. It doesn't seem like a big deal now that its in writing, but at that point in time, it really felt weird. Anyhow, its probably nothing.

In any case, our class of 97S8 seems to be headed for a very chi chi Christmas luncheon, if the venue is of any indication. Celine has arranged for a lunch at a restaurant near Vivocity, and it seems the restaurant has a dress code. Fancy! Now I only wonder who else besides me is going, its probably going to be the regular group of attendees, but it would really lift my spirits if some of our frequent absentees could make their presence felt.