Just gotten a mail from HDB (again) regarding my application for Punggol Sapphire.. this is like my 4th or 5th application? Forgive me, I'd lost count. 

But anyway, the ballot number I received is 967.. and Hui Min pointed out that this number is - at least - confined to 3 digits. I couldn't agree more, but I subsequently came to a stark realisation that only 1200 people applied for 5 room flats.

Now, this is how I read the newly implemented policy:

At the beginning, with a ballot number of 967, HDB will inform you that your ballot number sux because "your queue position far exceeds the flat supply".

Then subsequently, after some of the less appealing flats had been rejected by the luckier brats, they will write to you informing you of how lucky you are to still get a chance to select a home of your choice. And if you don't, you are a step closer to getting disqualified for the next project. Now, choose. 

Going on course for a week is a godsend, after hectically trying to ensure that all 3 workplan speeches turn out sweee sweee..

Anyway, the main modules we did today was on coaching, and in one of the activities, we were to in 60s, account to our partners, 5 most interesting events that happened in the past year. Here's how I rated them:

1.) Trip to Phuket. It was a good break with good company. Although nothing much was done, that was pretty much the intent though :)

2.) Imperial College Asian Convocation. I miss my life at Imperial, and after a year away from London, this was the nearest I could get to the life I treasured. I had Hui Min and mum with me, two people I would not even think of leaving out from my convo. 

3.) Celebrating Birthday with Hui Min (and her classmates). 

4.) My ADA system live firing. I dun think an ADA operator can be called so without seeing his system live firing. I'm glad I had. 

5.) Organising NDP, and inviting Hm and family to it :) Loads of shit, but loads of ensuing satisfaction. Hate it, and love it.