F1 Fever

The inaugural 2008 Formula 1 SingTel Singapore Grand Prix is just 3 days away and we are gripped by F1 fever. With the final touches being done to the track, traffic in the Marina area has been a killer with the numerous road closures.

My 196 bus to work has been diverted, but thankfully I am not affected because I alight just before it deviates from its route. The drivers are already in town, can't believe I am breathing the same air as Lewis!

I'll be rooting for him this Sunday, qualifying for pole is crucial because the track doesn't have much straights for overtaking. Can't wait to hit the circuit this Saturday, have walkabout tickets to the qualifying session.

Yesterday I popped by Suntec after work to meet Rena and check out the Jay Gee sale. Bought 2 pairs of Dockers pants for Nick at $35 each but unfortunately they are a little snug. He'll just have to squeeze into them unless you know of anyone slimmer? There are 2 pairs of khakis at size 29 and 30.

Anyway, after the sale, me and Rena walked above ground to City Hall. Since the roads were closed, we could jaywalk anywhere. Along the way I kept snapping pictures of the track with my phone. The sponsors' billboards were being displayed, the caterers were setting up, testing was being done to sound systems, felt quite festive...so exciting!

It got me thinking, the last 2 companies I worked for i.e SSC and SingTel are quite involved in this event. I wonder if I would had a role to play had I stayed in those companies. Am quite sure I would have been, since I was doing communications and events. I bet I could have met the drivers too...damn!

On a separate note, we watched Mamma Mia on Tuesday night. Movie was alright, very true to the musical though I would have liked more Greek scenery. (Sigh, when will I go? Nickypoo promised me next year but I'm not holding my breath!)

Pierce Brosnan looked mighty fine, he may be 55 but he still turns me on! I laughed till I cried during the credits when the 3 main actors appeared in full disco gear, complete with bellbottoms, flared sleeves and tassles! So funny lah I tell you!