Friends who have been reading my blog wud know that I have been mixing much with the EVC guys lately. Inevitably, my lifestyle has been influenced by them to a certain extent. A few of them were encouraging me to re-pick up in-line skatings.

I actually own a pair of rollerblades which I bought more than a decade ago. It cost me $300++ in all. The EVC friends were telling me to 'revive' my blades by replacing the fastening straps and ball bearings. Unfortunately, the shop-owner at ECP told me that my blades are too big for me (thats funny cos i didnt feel they were too big for me then), and intro me 2 pairs of 2nd hand skates at a v low price. But i didnt buy them as I have to re-consider if i really wanna re-pickup in-line skatings again. May consider buying a new pair which cost at least $250 for a decent model.

Today at my weekly EVC gathering, there were a few more new-comers who were very enthusiastic abt their newly bought eurovans. It seems that my social circle has been increasing much more for the past 1 yr, esp after taking up a new job. Ppl have been guessing my age. 5 yrs ago, ppl were already guessing that i am 28. 5 yrs later, ppl are still guessing i am 28. But the sad fact is that i am NOT even 28 yet.

The more i mix around with ppl, the more i notice that human beings are creatures with great egos (of cos including myself). I realise staying humble is very important. Ppl who think i am still very haolian... pls pls, i have tried to tone down a lot already :p