I declare my absolute dislike for Burpees (Siew’s spelling) / Burpies (C’s spelling). It is the most mind boggling form of modern torture. Jumping back into a push up position (or high plank for yoga goers) and jumping forward to throw your body up high sometimes having to tuck your knees in too. Muay Thai is full of burpees/burpies, push ups that I still have to do the girls one and cannot attempt properly the boys one, sit ups, jump squats, scissors squats….

Siew always starts up telling me I forgot my roundhouse. My right roundhouse. I wonder how long before my knee totally gives in.

I received my clearance checklist (called it the departure checklist — occupation hazard) today and have my exit interview on Friday. The excitement and exhilaration still has not faded away. Like my S$39 Tiger thermos.