Hmm, seems JIS had rescheduled our match to Wednesday.
They don't want to have another 10-a-side match like they did with Sharif Ali (us too, after they scored 73 to nil that day).
Ladies and gentlemen, the match will be on Wednesday next week at 3pm.
In Jerudong International School.
Breaking Loose
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Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Brought my guitar to school today because I felt like it. I asked Jeff if we could have the Music Club meetings on Wednesday (since Rugby training is moved to Thursdays).
The school felt empty in Block 3 every Wednesday before the juniors came in. Nothing much to do in the afternoon, maybe that's why I brought my guitar.
I had to explain to Jeff and Wiseman why the intro riff in Smoke on the Water is a popular favourite. Its power is in fact on the riffs simplicity and its timelessness. My long lecture cut short when Wiseman left.
So I sat with Jeff and talked about how The Beatles are a force not to be reckon with. Using Helter Skelter for example, note how McCartney choose his words in the intro. He stresses "get", "back" and "top" and uses it to surround the song with an angry overtone that also uses a roller coaster ride as a metaphor.
You know that part?
"When I GET to the bottom I go BACK to the TOP of the slide"
Then we talked about ranking the bands, putting The Beatles in the number one position and Pink Floyd in the second, followed by the Rolling Stones.
We discussed whether Nirvana should be number four but I told him I'd rank them on number five, putting the number four position in mystery.
I felt like playing The Beatles so I grabbed my guitar and played Across the Universe, my overall favourite.
When I started singing, there was this group of girls sitting in another table not far from us watching me. Well, I did enjoy the attention.
So after some more boring talk with Jeff, I began singing Hey Jude. One of the girls kept looking at me but when I looked back, she just smiled and turned back to her friends.
Big compliment.
The school felt empty in Block 3 every Wednesday before the juniors came in. Nothing much to do in the afternoon, maybe that's why I brought my guitar.
I had to explain to Jeff and Wiseman why the intro riff in Smoke on the Water is a popular favourite. Its power is in fact on the riffs simplicity and its timelessness. My long lecture cut short when Wiseman left.
So I sat with Jeff and talked about how The Beatles are a force not to be reckon with. Using Helter Skelter for example, note how McCartney choose his words in the intro. He stresses "get", "back" and "top" and uses it to surround the song with an angry overtone that also uses a roller coaster ride as a metaphor.
You know that part?
"When I GET to the bottom I go BACK to the TOP of the slide"
Then we talked about ranking the bands, putting The Beatles in the number one position and Pink Floyd in the second, followed by the Rolling Stones.
We discussed whether Nirvana should be number four but I told him I'd rank them on number five, putting the number four position in mystery.
I felt like playing The Beatles so I grabbed my guitar and played Across the Universe, my overall favourite.
When I started singing, there was this group of girls sitting in another table not far from us watching me. Well, I did enjoy the attention.
So after some more boring talk with Jeff, I began singing Hey Jude. One of the girls kept looking at me but when I looked back, she just smiled and turned back to her friends.
Big compliment.
Flaming Maroon
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Tuesday, February 26, 2008
I was checking the times for the next rugby match when I saw a pile of maroon jerseys on Mr Stuart's desk.
Ladies and Gentlemen, our Rugby jerseys have arrived.
*Pls note the jerseys you see in the pics were in fact SOAS college uniforms*
The material is synthetic fabric, probably polyester since it felt really slippery.
Short sleeves that tightens up around the arm.
A clip on collar, beautiful.
Body hugging.
And for $55 I can get my own jersey with my name on it.
Not to mention a polo shirt with the Sixers logo for $15.
Thank you God.
And to Mr Stuart for providing us PTEB's very first rugby jersey.
And for letting us be the first players to don them.
Sixers vs JIS match will be on Friday this week.
Watch the Red and Blue battle for a high position in the tournamant.
Sixers, lets have some fun, but most of all what we really want is a glorious victory.
Kick ass Sixers!
Ladies and Gentlemen, our Rugby jerseys have arrived.
*Pls note the jerseys you see in the pics were in fact SOAS college uniforms*
The material is synthetic fabric, probably polyester since it felt really slippery.
Short sleeves that tightens up around the arm.
A clip on collar, beautiful.
Body hugging.
And for $55 I can get my own jersey with my name on it.
Not to mention a polo shirt with the Sixers logo for $15.
Thank you God.
And to Mr Stuart for providing us PTEB's very first rugby jersey.
And for letting us be the first players to don them.
Sixers vs JIS match will be on Friday this week.
Watch the Red and Blue battle for a high position in the tournamant.
Sixers, lets have some fun, but most of all what we really want is a glorious victory.
Kick ass Sixers!
The Debutant Sixers
1
Some news I heard on the tournament, Awang Semaun will be going against the Knights on Friday, leaving us with the possibility that we might go against JIS.
Currently in 3rd place, JIS have the equal amount of wins and losses as the Sixers (including the Rimba loss by the Pythons). Four of them played for PTEB to make up for the lack of players in the team, making this a real emotional battle.
I pray for another glorious victory for the Sixers.
T-rex said something interesting today. We were talking about the Knights game when suddenly he said, "I know their weakness"
And it was a big one. My God, if we knew this, we would have great advantage in the game. This proves that even giants can fall.
I don't want to hesitate a tackle like I did then. The scrums finally build up my confidence for the game and for the next game I will be strong willed, or what T-rex would say, "be men of steel".
2
Today, the juniors arrive for the orientation, and during break time we were like 3:2, a lot of juniors.
But met some old friends!
Pai, Dayat, Jimbo, the dudes from Rimba like Arif, Zaid, and more people I recognise.
Nostalgic.
Some news I heard on the tournament, Awang Semaun will be going against the Knights on Friday, leaving us with the possibility that we might go against JIS.
Currently in 3rd place, JIS have the equal amount of wins and losses as the Sixers (including the Rimba loss by the Pythons). Four of them played for PTEB to make up for the lack of players in the team, making this a real emotional battle.
I pray for another glorious victory for the Sixers.
T-rex said something interesting today. We were talking about the Knights game when suddenly he said, "I know their weakness"
And it was a big one. My God, if we knew this, we would have great advantage in the game. This proves that even giants can fall.
I don't want to hesitate a tackle like I did then. The scrums finally build up my confidence for the game and for the next game I will be strong willed, or what T-rex would say, "be men of steel".
2
Today, the juniors arrive for the orientation, and during break time we were like 3:2, a lot of juniors.
But met some old friends!
Pai, Dayat, Jimbo, the dudes from Rimba like Arif, Zaid, and more people I recognise.
Nostalgic.
2nd tournament game
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Saturday, February 23, 2008
The Knights match was a little disappointing. Forgive me for not bothering to mention the score, we didn't have any tries.
However, we did have fun today. In a way.
Our Scrums were perfect, our defense was unmerciful,
our support a little lacking, our hand clumsy.
Either we were asleep or we weren't up for it.
That whole "last game" speech from Saffuan was, I don't know, real sad. It brought me down much. I couldn't play my best until I found out it was a lie. Second half and we were like WOOOSH!
Checked out Brunei Rugby Online and our current position is 5th place. Unless we defeat Awang Semaun and JIS, we won't be able to get 3rd place.
So Sixers, the last game was a lie, be hard and terrifying for the next game and we will achieve our next victory soon.
I was going through the JIS vs Sharif Ali pics, figured 73-0 is helluva big! Then I noticed that three of them were our team mates last year.
Izzat back on his his feet for some more head bopping.
Simon and Garreth in the scrum, Garreth wasn't kidding when he said we might meet in the field again.
Three of our powerhouses of our team last year. Let's hope the debutant Sixers will get through. Kick ass.
However, we did have fun today. In a way.
Our Scrums were perfect, our defense was unmerciful,
our support a little lacking, our hand clumsy.
Either we were asleep or we weren't up for it.
That whole "last game" speech from Saffuan was, I don't know, real sad. It brought me down much. I couldn't play my best until I found out it was a lie. Second half and we were like WOOOSH!
Checked out Brunei Rugby Online and our current position is 5th place. Unless we defeat Awang Semaun and JIS, we won't be able to get 3rd place.
So Sixers, the last game was a lie, be hard and terrifying for the next game and we will achieve our next victory soon.
Some pics from the Knights vs Sixers game.
I wanna COOKIE!
Here, this is how WE dance!
Soulja boy.. wooooo!
Does he really need a cool pose for a pass?!
Even after a tackle, my hair is still ok!
Dancing? *Rugby tackles*!
I wanna COOKIE!
Here, this is how WE dance!
Soulja boy.. wooooo!
Does he really need a cool pose for a pass?!
Even after a tackle, my hair is still ok!
Dancing? *Rugby tackles*!I was going through the JIS vs Sharif Ali pics, figured 73-0 is helluva big! Then I noticed that three of them were our team mates last year.
Izzat back on his his feet for some more head bopping.
Simon and Garreth in the scrum, Garreth wasn't kidding when he said we might meet in the field again.Three of our powerhouses of our team last year. Let's hope the debutant Sixers will get through. Kick ass.
RugbyRugbyRugby
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Monday, February 18, 2008
1
With the SOAS Knights match coming this Friday, I have sometime to shape up and learn back my experiences. This Tuesday hopefully I'll be learning game plan, but I need to clear my cobwebs and bring back my loosehead technique.
Thinking about my rivals in the scrum, I need to remember how I held my opposition up before he could push me. I have the images of 1,2,3 in my head and recalled my chest injury after a brief stunt on tighthead.
So I stick to loosehead, with Wann, Shuif, Rawi, Slim on my side, I will never give up.
2
Some rugby pics I found in Brunei Rugby Online. I placed the earlier pic here along with other pictures.
You mine!
I'm targeting you, and I'm gonna break your... *Vyn magically appears* wah?!
Now that's one wicked crash
Run, but you can't hide!
Dude, imagine if we posed a painting like this?
With the SOAS Knights match coming this Friday, I have sometime to shape up and learn back my experiences. This Tuesday hopefully I'll be learning game plan, but I need to clear my cobwebs and bring back my loosehead technique.
Thinking about my rivals in the scrum, I need to remember how I held my opposition up before he could push me. I have the images of 1,2,3 in my head and recalled my chest injury after a brief stunt on tighthead.
So I stick to loosehead, with Wann, Shuif, Rawi, Slim on my side, I will never give up.
2
Some rugby pics I found in Brunei Rugby Online. I placed the earlier pic here along with other pictures.
You mine!
I'm targeting you, and I'm gonna break your... *Vyn magically appears* wah?!
Now that's one wicked crash
Run, but you can't hide!
Dude, imagine if we posed a painting like this? More on the win
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Sunday, February 17, 2008
News on Brunei Rugby Online
The BRFU under-18 championship continued on Friday after a week break for the Chinese New Year. The first game was between the two hot favorites for the championship, KB Combined schools and SOAS was played at 10.30 am and the new comers Sixth form Centre of Berakas took on Sharif Ali School at 4.00 pm. Both games were played in Berakas Camp.
The first match was played at a very high tempo. A lot of running plays with hard tackles. However, The SOAS boys got the better of the KB Combined school boys where SOAS beat KB combined schools 34-5.
The second game was not as beautiful as the first, where a penalty try was awarded to each team and 3 yellow cards were flashed to Sharif Ali school boys and one to the Sixth form Centre. The game was messy with a lot of silly errors. The debutants managed to overcome their nerves and beat Sharif Ali School 14-12.
After 3 weeks of play, KB combined school still leads the championship with 8 points but followed closely by SOAS with 7 points and one game in hand. In the third position is Awang Semaun School with one win with extra points followed by Sixth Form Centre, Berakas with 3 points. Sharif Ali School managed to earn their first point for the losing bonus (losing less than 7 points) and JIS without any points yet.
On table ranking, we're currently 4th place and on the 22nd feb, we will be against the SOAS Knights.
Considering our experience with SOAS, we know we won't back down on their challenge!
The BRFU under-18 championship continued on Friday after a week break for the Chinese New Year. The first game was between the two hot favorites for the championship, KB Combined schools and SOAS was played at 10.30 am and the new comers Sixth form Centre of Berakas took on Sharif Ali School at 4.00 pm. Both games were played in Berakas Camp.
The first match was played at a very high tempo. A lot of running plays with hard tackles. However, The SOAS boys got the better of the KB Combined school boys where SOAS beat KB combined schools 34-5.
The second game was not as beautiful as the first, where a penalty try was awarded to each team and 3 yellow cards were flashed to Sharif Ali school boys and one to the Sixth form Centre. The game was messy with a lot of silly errors. The debutants managed to overcome their nerves and beat Sharif Ali School 14-12.
After 3 weeks of play, KB combined school still leads the championship with 8 points but followed closely by SOAS with 7 points and one game in hand. In the third position is Awang Semaun School with one win with extra points followed by Sixth Form Centre, Berakas with 3 points. Sharif Ali School managed to earn their first point for the losing bonus (losing less than 7 points) and JIS without any points yet.
On table ranking, we're currently 4th place and on the 22nd feb, we will be against the SOAS Knights.
Considering our experience with SOAS, we know we won't back down on their challenge!
Legendary
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Friday, February 15, 2008
From L-R:
Vyn, Arif, Shuif, Aziz, Wann, CR, Rawi, Dhil, Azmi, Haji, Safwan, Amirul, Slim, Pes, Azzi, Cherry, Qawiem, Qawiem, Coach Hans
Below:
Em, Faizul, Azizi, Andy, Aneq, Hanif, Hadi
Aggressive pose
Sixers Win
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YES!It seemed quite unbelieveable. Our second win during our time in Rugby, add that to the miracalous defense I've seen today from our newbies.
The game was hectic and the balance was almost equal, except both Stinger and Sixer alike seem like beginners.
Then came T-Rex in an amazing display of crashing gave the Sixers their first try.
With a score of
14-12
This will be the landmark of our glorious campaign against the rest of the teams.
F%^& Yeah!
After the game, where everyone gets their photo opportunity!
Saffuan, man of the match!
D'Cyntas, our lead cheerleaders (including those weirdo dudes at the back)
Slim embracing victory..
Aneq in his grr.. mode.
Azmi, Qawiem and Andy in their first battle today!
Our new Winger!
Shuif, burns my eyes, argh!
My fave prop brother Rawi.
Azizi our cool Fullback and Hafiz.And our latest news: We will have the legendary "Big" Ben Bourne to coach for us. What will be in store for the next game after this!
Sixers vs Stingers
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Thursday, February 14, 2008
The Sixers debut will be tomorrow on Friday, 15 Feb.
Kick-off will be on 3.45pm
Sixers, let's start our campaign with a bang!
Ladies and gentlemen, this might also be the first time the SIXERS uniform will be revealed. GOOD LUCK SIXERS, TONIGHT WE DINE IN HELL!!
Kick-off will be on 3.45pm
Sixers, let's start our campaign with a bang!
Ladies and gentlemen, this might also be the first time the SIXERS uniform will be revealed. GOOD LUCK SIXERS, TONIGHT WE DINE IN HELL!!
Helter Skelter
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Tuesday, February 12, 2008
The song uses a roller coaster ride as its imagery, which fits its wild and fast tune. I like the way the guitar endlessly riffs up and the bass and drum just bang it.
When I get to the bottom I go back to the top of the slide
Where I stop and I turn and I go for a ride
Till I get to the bottom and I see you again.
Do you, don't you want me to love you
I'm coming down fast but I'm miles above you
Tell me tell me tell me come on tell me the answer
You may be a lover but you ain't no dancer.
Helter skelter helter skelter
Helter skelter.
Will you, won't you want me to make you
I'm coming down fast but don't let me break you
Tell me tell me tell me the answer
You may be a lover but you ain't no dancer.
Look out helter skelter helter skelter
Helter skelter
Look out, cause here she comes.
When I get to the bottom I go back to the top of the slide
And I stop and I turn and I go for a ride
And I get to the bottom and I see you again
Well do you, don't you want me to make you
I'm coming down fast but don't let me break you
Tell me tell me tell me the answer
You may be a lover but you ain't no dancer.
Look out helter skelter helter skelter
Helter skelter
Look out helter skelter
She's coming down fast
Yes she is
Yes she is.
Like Anarchy in the UK, this song keeps my blood boiling!
When I get to the bottom I go back to the top of the slide
Where I stop and I turn and I go for a ride
Till I get to the bottom and I see you again.
Do you, don't you want me to love you
I'm coming down fast but I'm miles above you
Tell me tell me tell me come on tell me the answer
You may be a lover but you ain't no dancer.
Helter skelter helter skelter
Helter skelter.
Will you, won't you want me to make you
I'm coming down fast but don't let me break you
Tell me tell me tell me the answer
You may be a lover but you ain't no dancer.
Look out helter skelter helter skelter
Helter skelter
Look out, cause here she comes.
When I get to the bottom I go back to the top of the slide
And I stop and I turn and I go for a ride
And I get to the bottom and I see you again
Well do you, don't you want me to make you
I'm coming down fast but don't let me break you
Tell me tell me tell me the answer
You may be a lover but you ain't no dancer.
Look out helter skelter helter skelter
Helter skelter
Look out helter skelter
She's coming down fast
Yes she is
Yes she is.
Like Anarchy in the UK, this song keeps my blood boiling!
The Heaviest Song ever made
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Monday, February 11, 2008
A great musician once heard about the loudest, rawest, heaviest, dirtiest song ever made. This song is "I can see for miles" by The Who.
Although he never listened the song to begin with, the musician attempted to create a song a much heavier song as loud and dirty as possible.
As a result he created a song beyond heavy, beyond loud, beyond wild, beyond raw, beyond dirty. It was truly the heaviest song ever made.
This musician is Paul McCartney
His song? Helter Skelter
Although he never listened the song to begin with, the musician attempted to create a song a much heavier song as loud and dirty as possible.
As a result he created a song beyond heavy, beyond loud, beyond wild, beyond raw, beyond dirty. It was truly the heaviest song ever made.
This musician is Paul McCartney
His song? Helter Skelter
The King of Bridges
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Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Got praised in today's training for my rucks. Looks like I'm still the best in bridges(a technique where you prevent the opposition from getting the ball in a ruck), looks like I'll be teaching some more of them next Friday!
We are officially called the PTEB Sixers.
Our debut as the first to carry the name will be this Friday, where we will participate in the Under 18 tournament (meaning, against secondary school students).
Next training with Mr Hans will be on Thursday. Then the next day will be game day.
Funny thing is, Mr Stuart will have to choose between Rimba in the morning, or JIS in the afternoon.
What's so funny about it? Obviously I know most of the players in the Rimba Rugby team, and Ash in JIS. Both teams I have to prove that I am what everyone tells me: The best under18 loosehead prop. This is going to be exciting!
Another batch of newbies! Fauzan, Syukri, and Hafiz.
Rugby is becoming more popular in our school!
Our rugby jerseys are coming. Mr Stuart told us of our maroon jerseys with our official logo.
For $55, I can own my own jersey with my number and name on it. Coolness!
We are officially called the PTEB Sixers.
Our debut as the first to carry the name will be this Friday, where we will participate in the Under 18 tournament (meaning, against secondary school students).
Next training with Mr Hans will be on Thursday. Then the next day will be game day.
Funny thing is, Mr Stuart will have to choose between Rimba in the morning, or JIS in the afternoon.
What's so funny about it? Obviously I know most of the players in the Rimba Rugby team, and Ash in JIS. Both teams I have to prove that I am what everyone tells me: The best under18 loosehead prop. This is going to be exciting!
Another batch of newbies! Fauzan, Syukri, and Hafiz.
Rugby is becoming more popular in our school!
Our rugby jerseys are coming. Mr Stuart told us of our maroon jerseys with our official logo.
For $55, I can own my own jersey with my number and name on it. Coolness!
The Armored Bear
currently listening to Brimful of Asha - Cornershop
Very lighthearted. I was listening to it on the computer after a hard day of Rugby training. With a mug of tea in hand, this song is relaxing to listen to.
I like that catchy part, "Everybody needs a bosom for a pillow, everybody needs a bosom"
1
I've been to listening to alot of Beatles and Paramore.
The Beatles are so revolutionary. Lucy in the Sky in the Diamonds, Hey Jude, Revolution, With a lil help from my friends.. I started listening to them after watching "Across the Universe".
A beautiful musical. Everyone check it out, watch it with your significant other, whoever. I'll be writing the review for the next Equinox issue, be sure to check it out soon!
For Paramore, however, I still find 'Crushcrushcrush' really catchy. Hayley Williams really capture the punk rocker image in her voice!
Then 'Hallelujah' and 'That's what you get'.
Note: Gotta buy cd!
2
Today we trained with Mr Hans, our coach. Still a badass.
With some unmerciful punishments and some renewed lessons, and at the same time teaching the newbies.
Dan
Shuif
Azmi
Qawiem
Aneq
Andy
Azizi
They must be going "This is what they've been doin? Crazy!"
True, the field was rocky and the training was tiring. I even accidently opened up an old scar from last year.
Crazy? This is RUGBY!
T-Rex, yes I'll pray for you on whatever you are trying to achieve. Hope you succeed!
3
The start of the year was rocky, but everyone seem to keep holding on. Some new things I've seen.
With the new intake for this year coming in this month, we'll be seeing some new friends, some old friends, the future is bright.
Time to work hard for the A levels!
Very lighthearted. I was listening to it on the computer after a hard day of Rugby training. With a mug of tea in hand, this song is relaxing to listen to.
I like that catchy part, "Everybody needs a bosom for a pillow, everybody needs a bosom"
1
I've been to listening to alot of Beatles and Paramore.
The Beatles are so revolutionary. Lucy in the Sky in the Diamonds, Hey Jude, Revolution, With a lil help from my friends.. I started listening to them after watching "Across the Universe".
A beautiful musical. Everyone check it out, watch it with your significant other, whoever. I'll be writing the review for the next Equinox issue, be sure to check it out soon!
For Paramore, however, I still find 'Crushcrushcrush' really catchy. Hayley Williams really capture the punk rocker image in her voice!
Then 'Hallelujah' and 'That's what you get'.
Note: Gotta buy cd!
2
Today we trained with Mr Hans, our coach. Still a badass.
With some unmerciful punishments and some renewed lessons, and at the same time teaching the newbies.
Dan
Shuif
Azmi
Qawiem
Aneq
Andy
Azizi
They must be going "This is what they've been doin? Crazy!"
True, the field was rocky and the training was tiring. I even accidently opened up an old scar from last year.
Crazy? This is RUGBY!
T-Rex, yes I'll pray for you on whatever you are trying to achieve. Hope you succeed!
3
The start of the year was rocky, but everyone seem to keep holding on. Some new things I've seen.
With the new intake for this year coming in this month, we'll be seeing some new friends, some old friends, the future is bright.
Time to work hard for the A levels!
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