Happy Birthday!!!

Today is a very special day, (no its not the eve of NYE...=P) ITS DEAR'S BIRTHDAY!!! Happy Birthday dear!~!~! don't how she is till now? here is a picture...

Hee seem like you are having a great day thus far... hopefully we can have a greater evening later!~!~! woo hoo...

Anyway my weekend was pretty alright, very simple yet fulfilling... first will be the long awaited band gathering with the gang... farnie pple, lots of laugh, hell alot of bitching and plenty of fun, unfortunately its after work, so was already dragging myself there already. here is everyone for the evening...

(from L to R): Shawn, Zheng Guo, Serene, Azre, Myself, Nasser, Zul, Jovina, Azmi, Joel, Wei Ming, Tuan Hao (zul like resting on jovina lah... so farnie!!! hahahaha)

thats for fri... sat went to out with dear for a hair cut (which hardly anyone noticed...pfft.. hee) and a little shopping, a little episode took place... kinda spoiled my mood but was resolved... since dear was there... sorry for that little episode dear... heez...

After that met May and Irene at Kenny Rogers (MS) for dinner. Got gift and cards from them, also exchanged my christmas well wishes with them... then walk about into Zara (having sale, who can resist) but nothing was good and they are starting to have alot of "Made in China" goods OMG!~!~! didn't buy anything, probably during futher reduction i might consider (if i have the money even~~~ HAHAHAHA)

Anyway went to On the bund again, first time after its launch.... the place was much quieter... I couldn't quite make out the concept yet... and asian fine diner? a fine diner gone wrong? i really donno, anyhow... we met Carol there for some dessert and drinks.... set outside where the view was pretty alright and will look superb once the IR is up. Nothing much to talk honestly..so here is a pic of how it looked...

My verdict, No good... yes i know it sounds abit to straight forward... but honestly, other then the chocolate cake that can make it (thou is still a little too sweet), the rest is below standard (and i dun consider myself to have high standards when it comes to dessert...) Anyway the verdict was unanimous. Then the service, honestly I admit i have became more aware of service quality after I have done this course, and I can tell you, its not very up to standard, there is "selective service" based of dressing (not to say we are there in sandals and berms lah... but you get what i mean) There is no proper system inplace, I dun see the staff taking down orders (by writting down), and when the bill came, I WAS OVERCHARGE for a drink I haven't had... I was partly to blame coz i didn't check before I foot the bill... =P oh well, the experience wasn't fantastic, but it was not bad neither, but at the rate its going, they better be thinking of something really fast if not i dun see them passing next year, especially when the recession has taken a toll in Spore...

Attendee for on the bund!~!~!~

Flash Back

Been bored... so just looking through some photos and found picture from this year as well as past year which brings back many memories... here are some of them... enjoy

Members from my dragonboat team, they are a fun bunch... haven't been back a long time, miss the people and the BEER!!! omg... haha

Its been 2 years since this brunei trip, but it still never fail to make topic every time its mention, ignore the oversized top please... haha i didn't pack anything "ethnic" for the trip lah.. =P

This is Claire, dear's fren, taken this photo on the first time we met, still remember it was outside cineleisure if i am not mistaken.

My (and dear's) sisters in class... hahah after this picture, we were positive that "Bimbo United" was formed (hor Su!~!~! hee)

This is the memorable Halloween party (for many many reasons hor Joyce =P *winks*) anyway lets just say it was VERY VERY FUN!!! hee still remember I did the new balance run the very next day too hahah

This was a trip with MDIS, the inital registration was bumpy, but the trip was enjoyable... hehe thou not enough shopping lah...Grr... will love to go back again

Finally, my trip to Thailand with dear eary this year (when the whole riot thingy have not started) and just check out the hair lah... spend hours doing it ok... dun play play.. hee just love to play with hairstyles... hee at least when i still have hair lah... =P

Oh well thats all for now... have a great weekend peepz!!!

Seasons Greeting!!!

Merry Christmas, Happy Boxing day!!! and also Happy Birthday Sherine!!! heez.. in case anyone donno who she is.... here is a picture... hee

Pretty sian having to work on a friday after a holiday but what to do... its internship mah... hahaha, anyway Christmas was nothing special this year, It hasn't been special to begin with, coz I don't really celebrate christmas. But this year was fun as I get to spent it with Dear, simple and cost effective affair... haha

Eve I watch Ip Man with dear at AMK hub, after having dinner with May at Yishun, was kind of a last min thing, as dear had family gathering so just grab a bite before meeting her. Anyway had Xing Wang and they had this new noodles in Papaya soup... yes... something like the soup for fried fish soup kinda thing.... took the risk of boob enhancement (Tip for girls: papaya milk is say to enhance ur chest line) and tried it anyway. Verdict: its not bad, initally didn't like the idea of fruits in my main dish, but after I tried it, its actually not too bad, yes the sweetness of the papaya does make the taste interesting, but it does not leave behind it trace of papaya-ish taste in other parts of the noodles. so overall its good and recommendable to others to try....

Shortly after dinner, left to meet dear at amk. Poor girl waited for long... sorry dear... after that we decided to just sit around and wait for our movie. Had hot chocolate and she did lemon tea, one too sweet, the other taste like water!!! hahaa wonder if the mistaken and put the sugar syrup into mine... Anyway, the drink managed to last us before the show of IP man. Verdict on the show: VERY NICE LAH!!! hee... probably because I like wu shu films, and fighting shows for that matter, its rather wong fei hong-ish, but less the typical country pumpkim feel lah... worth watching and dun mind catching it again. And thats my Eve.

Christmas day, really more of a PH then a day to celebrate, just stayed in bed a little later then usual, and gave my alarm clock a break. In summary, I just left home to get groceries for dinner, which was fantastic, made and eaten by US (me and dear..) hahahaha

That its lah... Have a great holiday all and looking forward to 2009!!!

Snowing in Singapore?

Finally as we approach the end of the year, the wet season begins (which is likely to end by CNY) however, there is something different with the rain, different from the past years... The rain is not like the regular monsoon rain, those super heavy sort where you just have to be out for 10 sec and you will be soaking wet. Rather, its more like snow.... I know its strange coming from someone that have not seen, what more experience snow, but the feeling is really quite different. The rain drop kinda dissolves before it touches you... and it is very light, even lighter then our regular drizzle. Its like those mist spray kinda feeling. Not sure if you understand what I am trying to say.. but I guess you have to experience to understand for yourself... having snow in singapore don't seem that impossible no more...

My last weekend...

Haven't been updating about my happenings for awhile... last week attended my flute section's gathering, its became an annual event, and according to karen, it is already into its 4th (or izzit 5th) year.. hehez... anyway here is some pictures...

Didn't realised we are so well arranged... accending orders for both standing and sitting... haha...

Us in a pub called Ooster

On saturday, attended one of serene's colleague wedding at fort canning... Congaz yusri!!!

This is us on the way to the wedding... hehe got free shuttle service...

And this is the happy couple... with us... oh yah and that's serene buddy for a final few months Roger or Roje... hehe

Since it was a wedding lunch... we went out after the lunch to meet Joyce, my shopping kaki from my class... (thx to me hor... she got her gucci bag... hahaha am proud that i am such an 'evil' fren!!! hahaha)

this is a photo of me and her!!! (Aya the bag not in the pic...=P)

There you go... her bag... hahah ("So nice right!~!~!" *in joyce accent* hahahah)

hahaha this is funny... hehe

Thats all for now... Have a happy holiday guys... HEHE Merry Christmas to all... and speedy recovery to Shaun whom is down with dengue...

One On The Bund Launch

Was invited for this event last week, a new place opened at the old Clifford Pier, The place sure looks alot of difference after the revamp... Will not say much and let the pictures do the talking then... enjoy...

Carol and I, she invited me... hehe... she slim down so much... making me look fat just standing beside her.. OMG...haha but then again, I wasn't skinny to begin with...HECK!!!

Here is just a sneak peek into the place... rather classy place, very spacious thou... hehe... suitable for small function and fashion shows perhaps? hehe... over quite class... thou a pity as its of historical value... oh well... for the better of Singapore as many would put it lah.. hehe.. overall... nice place with good view in the near future... hehe

How to Prevent a Sore Throat from Progressing to a Cold (courtesy of May)

By Dr. Ben Kim on March 09, 2008
Natural Health Solutions

Before I share a great little tip on how to stop a sore throat from progressing into a week-long cold, please know that periodically experiencing a cold or the flu can actually be helpful to your health. If you have no idea why this is, please view the following popular article that I wrote on this topic:What Most Doctors Won't Tell You About Colds and FlusYou just won't get this information on why colds and flus can help you stay healthy over the long run from medical textbooks and mainstream media - please consider sharing it with family and friends.Although experiencing a cold or the flu once in a while can help rid your body of your weakest cells, I'm willing to bet that there are times when you would really prefer to delay such a period of cleansing and malaise.

Here's how you can stand a good chance of preventing a cold from developing:As soon as you experience that sore, tickly feeling in your throat that precedes a full-blown cold, gargle with warm salt water.And when I say gargle, I mean really gargle; take in a mouthful of warm salt water, look up at the ceiling, and gargle aggressively. You may want to tap at your throat (the Adam's apple region) with your fingers while you gargle to encourage the warm salt water to trickle deeply into your throat.Gargle like this several times with a glass of warm salt water, and repeat as often as possible throughout the day.Warm salt water can remove viruses from the tonsils and adenoids that line the back of your throat region.

Viruses that cause colds and flus typically get caught by your tonsils and adenoids before they spread through your body. Your tonsils and adenoids are important parts of your immune system because they are located near the entrance of your breathing passages, and they serve as a first line of defense against undesirable airborne microorganisms and substances.This, by the way, is why it is best not to remove tonsils and adenoids from your throat region. Chronic swelling of tonsils and adenoids is best addressed by reducing sugar intake, adopting a minimally processed diet that is rich in fresh plant foods, and supporting immune system health by getting plenty of rest, exercise, and exposure to sunlight and fresh air.

Cold salt water may also help to remove viruses from your tonsils and adenoids, but warm salt water tends to be more effective. Warm water may help to melt the fatty coating that protects viruses that cause the cold and flu.What if you gargle for all you're worth but still end up developing a full-blown cold?Get lots of rest, drink plenty of fluids, and take comfort in knowing that countless viruses are at work destroying your weakest cells. And don't forget to blow your nose as often as it runs; help your body get rid of what it wants to get rid of.

Love Lost.......Love Found....

I guess many had been following the news on the tragic lost of a Singaporean, Ms Lo, to terror. Such a sad and tragic thing to have happened. My deepest condolences to her family, and particularly her hubby. Watching the new this morning brought a swell of emotions to me, hearing her hubby tell the media Ms. Lo's final words, trying very hard to hold back his tears. His facial expression is filled with missed, sorrow, grief. As he narrated the scene of him having to go to the hotel room where his beloved lies all so peacefully. I cannot even imagine the amount of grief he had with him... "I was able to touch her, and she is still very beautiful". The final words that she left him was "If I am not to make it out here, I just want to let you know that I love you". SAD....

After this tragic news, came a good news. One of my friend in Melbourne, Teo Hui, just got engaged!, Congrats bro, may you guys have a blissful life ahead. This guy have been a great pal of mine since poly days, so much so that people thought he was "partner" of mine... ahhahah all those times brings back wonderful memories but well, he has been a great help in showing me ways to shed those pounds and a source of inspiration, a goal to work towards. So happy for him that he has found his life partner.

As one lost his "life" the other is ready to embark on his new "life", and life goes on...

Turned 24...

Yesterday was the day I was born... 24 years ago... Its was a simple affair, a simple dinner with my dearest, Serene, and everything was already memorable... hehe...For many years, I feel that my birthday was a forgotten affair. I guess it was because its always during the school holidays (back then when I was in school) and technology was not as advance, as birthday wishes cannot be sent via sms or emails at that time. So I tend to feel really lonely during this day, so much so it was like another ordinary day. But that was back then....

Yesterday, I recieved so many birthday wishes... some were even made in advance... Am so touched by everything. I guess people do remember, and and thank each and everyone who did, you guys really made me feel special. Thank you...

Seeing how I grew over the years... maturing thinking (at least I think they are maturing.... I hope.. haha) physical transformation... I have to say life has been pretty kind to me thus far... Call me simple minded or lack ambition, but honestly, sometime when I look at those that are very ambitions, you hear them complain about life more often then they eat in a day. People seem to all taken the concept of "working smart" over "working hard". Working smart does not mean u dun have to work hard... many do not understand this point. I see many whinning everyday (I do contribute my fair share too) when there is too much work, they complain they cannot breath, when there is no work, they complain its a waste of their talent.... I dun understand. I love to sit down an reflect at times, working hard and smart must come hand in hand i guess... and everything need to strike a balance for things to work.

Anyway... shall not bore you all with my "one year older, one year wiser" bullsh*t hahaha... yesterday was simple but enjoyable affair. A simple dinner after a rough day puts a sweet end to my day... hehez.... maybe rough is to harsh a word... hmm.. long day then... hehez...

Alright will be posted lah...

Internship...

Today marks the end of my 2nd week internship for my course. I realise how long I have not been blogging, that is because things has been so rush for my past sem, I don't even have time to come online, what more visit and update my blog. But here I am, after 2 weeks of mad rush... finally some time alone, to update how things are going.

My last sem ended in a rush... honestly, got to be the most tedious sem I had thus far. Wonder if the modules are dry or just because my first sem doing all modules. (Kudos to those that have survive 4 modules all these while man!!!) After that sem, it was a quick 5 days break before commencing my internship. Honestly, everything has zipped past so fast that I hardly have time to think back on what has already happened.

Anyway, for those that donno, I am working for an event firm called MicroVic as an event coordinator. Some might wonder why I am doing this when I am suppose to be gaining experience from hotels instead. My thinking was hotels deals with events too... so its ok to learn from the events end about hotels too... yes i don't get much exposure on hotel operation, but I sure learn plenty about banquet during my events... so not so bad lah.

I have learn alot from just 2 weeks and am looking forward to the rest of my internship, as I pretty much have an idea on things that will be going for months to come. Working on holiday eve is inevitable (New Years Eve) but am suprise there is nothing for Christmas just yet. One things I still need getting used to is the working hour... till 7 and its so off town that when I leave office, it would be 8 already. But waking up early, I feel really good, just bring me back to my army daze i guess.

Apart from that, I will try to blog as often as I can... meanwhile, take good care everyone, and HAPPY HOLIDAYS in advance!!!

News news... and decision

Share some recent news, good as well as bad.... Lets start with the Bad then.... Economy, guess everyone have been concern over it... as the financial tsunami from America finally hit our shores... The impact is really great, the damages cause, the loss in monetary value and all... and unemployment rate likely to go up... OMG.... Not that it affects me much, but still.. can feel the pressure lor... much more now then when I am a kid.... hahaha like duh, then I dun have to earn my own living in that sense.... Today's news paper, IR no likely to open as plans, as works have been delayed for few months. In that case why did we strink our course, I wonder.... My course was initally scheduled for 3 years, and we had to compress everything to 2 years, having struggle 4 modules a sem each sem lasting about 4 months. ITS ALL A RUSH MAN!!!! and now this.... plus the recent internship drama, most hotel rejecting coz the 3.5 months is too short a time, so why not increase it back to 6 mths!!! haiz... I know many things is out of my control and honestly I like typical human, when things goes smooth keep quiet, but when it goes wrong, will be eager to voice out... but what else can we do?

Anyway thats the Bad news, for the good news, nothing much to do with my studies, just more to the removal of the 30cents fuel charge. Its just takes one company to do so before the others follow suit... hahah seeing how the biggest taxi company kana shoot in today's paper, commoners being interview were disappointed that the company that proposed to take away the fuel charge is from a smaller company, when the one anxious to implement it then was the biggest company... hahaha ironic isn't it? hehez.. but nevertheless, at least its 30 cents lighter for out pocket... dun tink it does make a difference... it does man!!!

Fairprice continue to give discount on its items... so help the public, I guess its an appropriate time they did it as it not only help us as consumer, but also used this chance to gain back some market shares from intensive competition as supermart starts springing up everywhere!!!

Back to the IR delay thingy.... now that it is likely there will be delay in the launch in the Marina Bay one and soft launch going on the Sentosa one in 2010, I am considering if I should take my education one step further.... I am talking about doing Honors program... The course that I am currently doing does not come with an honors program, as in not compulsory. But beginning this sem I recieved a letter from the school (SCU that is) to do their honors program (heng heng only lah =P). Suprise yet elated... but after much consideration, still make me very lost as to whether or not to take it up.

First, finance, if I take it, I have yet to find out how much its going to cost me. the current course have already build up such a 'debt' for me already. The offered scholarship only cater to their local students... which means no point for me to apply...

Second, Time, a full time honors will take me a year (commencing 2009) and part time will be 2 years. Likely going for the former lah... but if it includes part of my attachment and final sem, which can be pretty tough altogether...

I have a month to consider... i really donno, its very pressing, yet... i think i should do so... what should i do....

Back to square one...

For many that has been wondering what really happened after my 16th week of training. Disappointingly, I was not able to keep up my momentum, and yes... I have slacked back in shape... My best shape will be in week 9 which look something like this

Since then, I kept things up but gradually slacked off in terms of committment. I know it is an excuse, but things slipped since I started school again (started the regime during holidays), the amount of commitment to working out shorten as my emphasis went to my studies... I am returning to my old ways, rather then just grabbing my shoes for a run when i feel like, I would consider, then look at the gloomy sky and think twice. This usually ends up in not running, after convincing myself that it will rain, and pfft, normally it does not....

Many of my frens say i have "bulked up" something I dun mind, but I know its because I am growing sideways. Understanding that I already face dieting issues during my 16 weeks training, I was still able to compensate as the regime i gone through was able to compensate for my lousy diet control. But as things turn bad with my regime, the balance start to tip and so did my weight. I would I happy with no gaining any weight, but am not happy coz I have not lost any too. (considering I was close to 72 kg at one point of time and now i am 76kg). I try convincing myself I have gain muscles, but honestly, who am I kidding... HAHAHA

Its is true that to attain a balance and get the tone body one wants... is a combination of DIET + HARD WORK. This is the old school and health way to do things lah... I mean there is of course the "manufactured" methods... which comes with a cost lah... I am a classic example of this formula coz I can never get myself into the perfect triangle lor. The formula to good health and a nice body is a balance of DIET, CARDIO, and WEIGHTS Training. Sounds simple, very hard to achieve...

For everyone's information, my tummy is back... bigger then ever... so yah... doubt will be posting any pic here for now, won't want to scare the daylight out of anyone... hahaha

Will continue to battle... I believe I will attain it one day.... JIA YOU BA!!!!

Internship Saga...

As anyone have not already guess, yes, my school has put alot of student in a spot, tight spot to be precised. And before I blabber on this, let me give you a rough picture...

We are suppose to go for internship after this semester. Everything is not really in place yet. We do a degree in Hotel and Resort, and so far out of the list of potential employers, only one of which is a hotel. The rest ranged from Jurong Birdpark, to fine dinning restaurant doing waitressing, to Underwater world. Honestly, if you are me how are these related to our course... I donno. The best of the crop have Singapore Island county club (compared to the rest of course) I mean this are all based on my own opinion and honestly.. even after today's trashing session, I am not very happy still.

I see where the school is coming from, taken for the fact that our internship period is so short, and also since our course should exposed us to anywhere within the service industry, which pretty much determined their choice of employers. Like our director said, its about learning experience, he went on to talk about all the possibilities that we can learn. Honestly at that point of time I am just too tired and kinda pissed ba.. will talk about it later. Back, our director was telling us all the possibility that we can learn as a waiter. I see his point, honestly I do, being a fine dinning restaurant and all, the clients you face are no ordinary dinner and service quality is definitely something to master, benefit yes. But seeing the period we are there, how willing are these places to teach us? that is another problem. Its not that we are lazy and just want a title but not do work, all they want is to gain as much from the employer as much as what the employer hopes to gain from us I guess. hope its not confusing...

Anyway, there was this guy name CK, I really think he was crap talking, coz he suddenly tried to make his presence felt by "adding his view" into the situation, which I totally dun get what he is driving at except that we are spoilt brats that should learn more of the english (or aussie) style of working. He mention that we are very disciplined since young, and has been spoonfed every step of the way, then I guess he got lost in what he had said and started to say something about its the experience of learning. I was like WTF... To me, what I am getting from his little speech was "we are already spoon feeding you spoilt brats in the best of our abilities, if you are not happy also bo bian" that kinda thing... I felt it would be better that he didn't talk at all... remain hidden in the shadows at least we won't see how dumb he is... hahaha honestly talking without thinking...

Enough on that character, If you ask me, I see todays session pretty redundent, thou I get to see the challenge the new management has to face, the "old MDIS culture" from the rest of the staff, and so called debate and trashing session turning into a useless lecture. Everyone was pretty much quiet, but only a few brave soul try to voice out, but before we can finish what we have to say, we get interrupted and the vicious "lecture" cycle will result. The bottom line I got from today's session is that we should just take the internship, finish it, and F off... hahaha

On the other side, I will have to say that the students are depending too much on the school, not that they are wrong doing so coz it was originally within their job scope. However, will remain in a leaking boat that jump into the sea and swim for safety? This is what I didn't understand from them I guess. Taking the schools' word for it, that they are trying their best and all continue to help them secure better positions. Please lah, can you really be that naive to think that once they find you one position, they will still bother to source for another for u? I donno lah honestly, I just feel that both party have a role to play and this saga rage out due to poor communications and plain assumption and jumping into conclusions...

Apart from this saga, I, being the only evening class student there, voiced out the concerns and unhappiness about the administration, thou they say they will handle it and seemingly pushing the blame to Vaani, I honestly will not dare take their word for it again. We shall see as it goes... Right now, I dare say that there are 3 groups within MDIS Tourism Mgt side; the strong newbie, the sly oldies, and the kana shoot party... Its going to be a tough war.... and am sad to be a victim of it.. but what to do... i hate to say it... but I chose the school... will reconsider my options again thou....

Thats it for now...

But what many full time student are stating that they would prefer something in the hotel, with more relevance to the course. I mean they are not wrong to say that too... for the fact that, hey thats what we are promised in the first place.

Blast from the past...

Had a great time talking about the past with May today, haha all started from a little card she found when she was cleaning up... a card that I made for them before enlisting into the army... spark a whole lot of wonderful memories from my Aussie trip

B4, or beauty 4, members include May, Irene, Xiu and Carol (plus sherine and zhong xi to form R&R)... hahaha and I was the manager, cum nanny cum everything else that comes with it... The cold weather in Bathrust, the crazy cam whoring session by the river. My famous "shit" hairdo hahaha that was a classic.... A wonderful evening in Eddy's bar, people getting high and couldn't even hit the ball while playing pool, that would be a game with the most free ball i guess... HAHAHA...

Sydney, Pizza in the hotel room (yum), Girly times, where i buff nails for "my girls" and I did do a good job hahahah OMG... hahah thinking back on it fun lah... Hard Rock cafe, many many times... hahaha Giving morning calls to irene almost everyday, she dreads me till today... HAHAHA oh and that unforgetable feeling of lost when half the band went back a day earlier and i got to stay an additional day, but was dead broke and dearest Carol bought me a sandwich for dinner with whatever she had left too... hehez... wonderful times.

Poly days, KTV kakis is abundence, when there is an urge to K, everyone is like on standby man... Haha, many 4 hours of crazy times... laugh like mad people, always exiting the room feeling like we had just gone through a rock concert... hahah Band camps, steamboats in schools...

Good old days, sweet beautiful memories...

Back in those days....

Enough on love for now, I guess many people will have many views to that and that four letter word will carry on as one of world's greatest unsolved mystery I guess... now to something I would like to call "back in those days"... I am sure everyone of us have their fare share of it... At least heard of it... Like parents will tell you "Back in those days, a bowl of noodles would cost only 5 cents" or "Back in those day, we have to spend 30 mins walking to and fro school". The list goes on lah...

When I was young, I used to think that such "speech" is how our parents try to tell us how tough it is to make a living and how fortunate we are. In those years, only elders say such speech, and I am surprise that today, I am already making such speech... Back in those days when you can get a decent meal with $2 or $5 can get u a full macdonald meals. Now a days, where ever I look, kids carry PSP if not DS lite... what happened to those days when we play paper plane, play zero point (with ropes made of rubber bands), police and thief and block catching? I wonder

Is this related to why many of our youths are so fragile now? the numbers died in army now is way more than those in the past and in the past... its suppose to be tougher... as least from all the tales I hear from my uncle and all... I wonder... but honestly the fact that I can make such "speech" now shows how fast the world is going... and when u run to fast and fall... you are going to get bruised bad... what the economy facing now... they run fast... things was good... so they push.. push push.. till they cannot take it no more... and one plunge sees many casualties... oh well... its just human nature, they only see the roots to things when times are bad...

Those were the days....

Regarding Love

I received quite abit of feedback for my last post, thanks everyone for sharing of views, brings whole new light to definition LOVE. A power four letter word in many many ways... And really, there is a difference in how gender makes a difference in these four letter word. I am not going to start a gender debate here. Coz honestly, I feel it boils down to feelings I guess.... how sensitive are you... there are many kinda of portrays of love.... I can just think of a few for now...

The MCP (Male Chuvanist Pig)
This does not refer to only males, suprisingly, many girls are also developing such attitude. I guess its can be truely reflected not only because the person's upbringing, but also when the Love he/she put in is not greater then the other party... the tendency for this character to appear is very high. They often think highly of themselve, and deserve to be pampered, and all his/ her action is pampering his/her partner. Things usually goes their way... and often those attached to this kinda people are....

The Sticky tapes
This kinda can also be found in both genders.... this is the case where they are the 'giver' of love, put in un-conditionally, but definately hope something back in return. Usually the one getting hurt... Not understanding why the other party cannot compromised to themselve like how they compromise to them. All they want to be is in these world of Love, just the 2 of them, and see happy ever after. But the sorrow within them is seldom see... They are the great Pretender.

Hmm... that is my version of the takers and givers i guess.... I am sure many begs to differ... so just share with me.... hehe

What is love???

Hey there haven't been blogging for so long, sorry, honestly been very busy with my assignment, but manage to sneak a breather here and there lah. Heez... Anyway, there is nothing wrong with my love life, its blissful as ever hahaha... But its things happening around me... my fren's love probe me to write this blog.

Which is more blissed? To love or to be love? honestly, from my view there must be a balance. What is love then? I heard True Love is about giving everything and hoping nothin in return, is it really true? Do such thing happen in real life? especially in todays' context? I really wonder. Is love about possesion, give and take? if so, how much to give? how much to take? Is love really the greatest feeling on earth, surpassing friendship even? I wonder...

How do we strike a balance? Do we expect the other party to like what we like, to always want to spend time with each other, and freedom to make friend be bounded by the word relationship/ love? Is this love?

I believe love is express in many ways, some see hugging and kissing as love, while other sees beating and punishment as love; for your own good in the future they might say, what is ur say on love?

My friend approach me, he is upset, coz his gf cannot spend time with him on his birthday. Her reason, coz there is a test 2 days after his birthday, so need to prepare. He dun see why he cannot make time for her when he can make time for her on valentimes day when he had test one day after Vday. He feels she treat her fren's better then her. Frens are more important then him...

Well, that spark my this blog... gets me questioning what is love? commitment? haha... its all very amusing, probably because I am a third party (not that i want to be in one, dun get me wrong...hahah) but really open my eye further on the vast-ness on this topic call LOVE....

Its it too late to apologise???

To all my dearest friends,

This blog entry is dedicated to all of you. I really have to say a very big Sorry, for all the outings I have missed so far. I kept complaining that we seldom meet up but in actual fact my life is so packed with school, assignments and all that I couldn't make time for anything else. I know all seems like an excuse I find to explain my absence, coz you managed time and not the other way round. But I guess I have been so tired rushing assignment, with work and all that I kinda schedule my day pretty much around this things, and honestly, time for myself is really during gym I guess. or my swim... And dun misunderstand, its not that I have time for sports and no time for frens... I have to squeeze them before work and class.

I will try to better handle my time so as to spend time with my friends... I am trying... really really hard... I seek your kind understanding...

Now I understand when some people say that 24 hours a day is not enough... yes indeed, but I honestly am not enjoying life now... this is not how life is to be spend... but for the better of my future life... have to tahan now... life is selfish, when u want something you have to sacrifices something else, you cannot have the best of all worlds, I am learning it the hard way...

Wants.... Fashion..... Body.....

Been thinking lately all the materialistic things I want when I start earning money... haha, hey we live in a materialistic world man... so I am just being me... hehez... well these couple of things just pops out presently...

#1 A Volkswagen beetle

I am not looking at the new type, but the really vintage type... Have a chance to ride in it once and am absolutely in love with the sound the engine makes, the whole feeling of it... Its a classic...

#2 Shibanu Dog (will let the pic speak for itself lah...)

Been watching a couple of shows featuring them and feel they are really adorable and well tempered, here are the links to the show if anyone is interested.

http://www.crunchyroll.com/group/CRSeries_-_All_About_My_Dog_-_Movie
http://www.crunchyroll.com/group/CRSeries_-_A_Tale_of_Mari_and_Three_Puppies_-_Movie

Best of all, suitable in HDB because of its size!!! (hahaha...)

So these are just a couple of things I can look forward to in the future... hehez... was watching Janice Dickinson Modelling agency yesterday, featuring many hot hot hot models, alot of hard work is actually required to become models, especially the guys, when they first got on and when they are already made a huge difference in terms of their body... Here is a random pic i took online to just show you what i mean... The whole idea about looking good in clothes, many would say as long you are confident you look good, its only half right, coz am sure physically its important too.

Something about yesterday show gave me a wake up call, the entire idea of putting myself through that 16 weeks of training suddenly came back to me again, its to stay healthy, bring up my fitness, and most importantly look good.

I know it seems a little early to be giving post journey thoughts, as I am still in my final week of training, which is pretty much screwed due too all the happening and unforgiving time schedules. (excuses excuses...hee...) But I have seen changes till my week 9 when i last post, since then results have been pretty minimal as my diet got into another roller coaster ride, and my regime was amended to a stage I feel ain't pushing myself hard enough. Nevertheless, this journey is fruitful as it builds me a rather steady foundation to carve the body I want.

Nothing in life comes free, even things within you, like your health and looking good, I dare say that staying fit is the cheapest things among any other things in life to achieve, its a matter of want or not rather than can or not. Was reading today urban, this guy have taliored close and all, but he didn't really look very smart coz he is not very fit, its not discriminating here, the worse is he blames it on work causing no time to workout. Exercise don't mean hitting the gym, pump iron till you are sore or getting yourself breathless from the treadmill. Everyone has their defination of that word and its the consience effort to perform them... that will see results. One more important time, its not all exercise, its important to control your mouth too, which i have not been successful thus far. Got this tip from a show actually, a fat man ask the guru how can he lose weight, and a skinny man ask the guru how can he gain weight, and he came out with a simple solution that solves both problem; which is "Control your mouth". How smart is that... hehez...

I know I have blabber alot about fitness this past weeks, and people are already getting bored with my blog on exercise, but hey, if it benefits me, it will benefits you guys too... trust me.. will post my pic next week, for the final time, Result ain't shocking (as i would want) but will continue to work hard. hehez... The feeling of acheivement is beyond words, you have to experience to know. hehez.

Lastly a fashion quote, ever wonder why clothes always seems better on someone else, apart from confidence, compliment what you wear too, its not all one sided you know... hehe... JIA YOU!!!

The Journey...

I am into my final week with this regime that i have posted.... Generally, I have seen the effect it has taken on my body, and honest am fitter than i was 16 weeks before, but sadly the result is not as ideal as I wanted... as the abs are still pretty minimal. But I cannot blame anything but myself, coz honestly through out this weeks, I was unable to control my diet. It did take a toll on my result. Guess I didn't want it hard enough... Oh well, not going to be dishearten... will continue to work hard and try to restrict on my diet a little better... balance is the KEY!!!!

A tip for a good diet: CONTROL THE MOUTH!!!! something that sounds simple but darn difficult to do in my context... hahaha

Friday, 5 Sept 2008, I cheated death, many have ask what that means in my blog, well, simply coz I really did cheated death, I was knocked down my a car while crossing the road. I dare say I wasn't at fault but the car was, coz i cross the road at the right time, but this turning car must have been not concentrating and came and ram-ed me from the side, its a new Honda civic light bronze-ish in colour... I was at the phone at that point of time and didn't know what strike me. What anger me the most was, the car actually reverse, waited for me to stand up and move aside, and drove off!!!! these entire time the blardy driver did not step out of the car, thats the least he could do... btw, the uncle was about 50ish-60, and being old is not an excuse you can knock people down and get away with it you know. My only regret was to no take down his number as I was still in a state of shock and before I knew it... he speed off already.

After that, It kept me thinking of many things, and how my life would already be over if the car was any faster, Lucky pehaps? I didn't suffer any external wound and just strained some muscles. The day went on feeling weird, everything did not feel really right... just the post trauma i guess. Its the second time I met accident at that corner, the first being in a bus which knocked down someone, also during a turn... OMG... scarily coincidental lah....

Anyway, my advise is, cherish your life, your love ones, coz you might think you always have tml to see them... its not really true if u dun take care....

Week 16... Cherish Life... bring it up a level...

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Workout Routine: Week #16 Instructions:

All exercises are done in a superset between upper body and lower body.
For example, One Arm Pushups are supersetted with a Reverse Lunges
with weighted backpack and plate. Do NOT rest within the superset, but
rest 30 seconds after the lower body before repeating the superset again.
Repeat for a total of 4-5 rounds total. Proceed to the next superset.

Aim for lower reps: 8-12 reps
Aim for 4-5 rounds for each superset
Again, take no more than a 30 second rest in between.

Here is the routine for the week:
Make sure to watch the video several times and observe my form

A1: One Arm Pushups
A2: One Leg Pistol Squat with weighted backpack and rope or using the jungle gym
*Aim for 4-5 rounds

B1: Alligator Pushups with or without weighted backpack
B2: Jump Squat w/ weighted backpack
*Aim for 4-5 rounds

C1: Pull-ups (using a towel) with weighted backpack
C2: One Leg Squat hold with plate
*Aim for 4-5 rounds

D1: Recline Pull with weighted feet elevated on a stability ball
D2: One leg calf raise with weighted backpack and stability ball
*Aim for 4-5 rounds

E1: Upside Down Shoulder press
E3: Tricep Extension with rope or using the jungle gym
(to add resistance use a weighted backpack)
E3: Hammer curl with plate (lean against the wall for support
*Aim for 2 rounds

F1: Ball crunch with fitness bands
F2: Rotational twist with fitness bands
*Aim for 2 rounds

I ran.... and ran....

The results for both Singapore Bay Run 2008 as well as Nike Human Race is out... Would say both run I just do my average speed, never stop neither did i sprint much (only at the last 100m to the end, with Nike giving a little more hoping to end under 50 mins) Here they are

Singapore Bay Run : 1 hr 56min (1.56.45.45) 21km

Nike Human Race : 50mins (0.50.00.00) 10km

I realised that for my run, average about 10km/hr, so this is the kinda result you would get.... hehehz... so anyone wants to achieve this (not that its fantastic, but its a start) can just let me know then we can train running together??? pehaps... hehe

Week 15

Feeling lethegic at the start of the week, likely because its the start of the week...hehez... oh well... will head down to they gym... and we see how things progress from there... hehe



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Workout Routine: Week #15 Instructions:

All exercises are done in a superset between upper body and lower body.
For example, One Arm Pushups are supersetted with a Reverse Lunges
with weighted backpack and plate. Do NOT rest within the superset, but
rest 30 seconds after the lower body before repeating the superset again.
Repeat for a total of 4-5 rounds total. Proceed to the next superset.

Aim for lower reps: 8-12 reps
Aim for 4-5 rounds for each superset
Again, take no more than a 30 second rest in between.

Here is the routine for the week:
Make sure to watch the video several times and observe my form

A1: One Arm Pushups
A2: Reverse Lunges with weighted backpack and plate
*Aim for 4-5 rounds

B1: Elevated Pushups with weighted backpack
B2: Band Squat and press w/ weighted backpack
*Aim for 4-5 rounds

C1: Pull-ups with weighted backpack
C2: Squat (small range of motion) with weighted backpack and plate
*Aim for 4-5 rounds

D1: Recline Pull with weighted backpack (feet elevated)
D2: One leg calf raise with weighted backpack and plates or dumbbell
*Aim for 4-5 rounds

E1: Tricep Extension with rope or using the jungle gym
(to add resistance use a weighted backpack)
E2: Ball Plank (feet elevated) with weighed backpack
E3: Ball crunch with bands
* Aim for 2 rounds

Week 14.... 3 to 4 weeks to go

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Workout Routine: Week #14 Instructions:

All exercises are done in a superset between upper body and lower body.
For example, pushups with hands on the ball (with bands to add resistance)
are supersetted with a jump squat with weights. Do NOT rest within the
superset, but rest 30 seconds after the lower body before repeating the
superset again. Repeat for a total of 2-4 rounds total. Proceed to the next
superset.

Aim for lower reps: 8-15 reps
Aim for 4-5 rounds for each superset
Again, take no more than a 30 second rest in between.

Here is the routine for the week:
Make sure to watch the video several times and observe my form

A1: Spiderman Pusups with weighted backpack
A2: Squat with weighted backpack and plate
*Aim for 4-5 rounds

B1: Pushups with weighted backpack
B2: One Leg Squat with rope and weighted backpack
*Aim for 4-5 rounds

C1: Pull-ups with weighted backpack
C2: Forward Lunges with weighted backpack and plate
*Aim for 4-5 rounds

D1: Recline Pull with weighted backpack
D2: Squat Hold with weighted backpack
*Aim for 4-5 rounds

E1: Bicep Curl with rope or using the jungle gym (to add resistance use a weighted backpack)
E2: Pushup Plank with weighed backpack
E3: Reverse crunches
* Aim for 2 rounds

I don't have a heavy bag... so i just increase the weights i do, not as effective but can more do with quality of ur sets... ALL THE BEST people!!!

Better man...

As fast as my emotion came, its left me pretty quickly too... just after my run before my muay thai training, was running at fort canning absorbing all the greeneries around me... Nothing ran through my mind to be honest, but just feel that there is nothing in these world that can really bother me at that time, if I am low, am sure there is someone lower then me... Life is mostly about want then can or not... if you set you eyes on something and you want it bad enough... you will get there one day... hehez... Amazing how positive I am, reading my previous post, I seem like a changed man...

I guess its like what i say... its a wave of emotions... sometimes its good sometimes it bad.... But I figured out my problem is probably I ponder over it too much... when i let go and concentrate on something else... the feeling goes away...

Back to me again... Winners don't quit, Quitters don't win (the Contender, 2008).... interesting quote...

Self Reflection...

Things have been pretty much a roller-coaster for me these days, someday I am fine, motivated, and ready to go. Yet some days, its just gloomy, emo, and hating it... I don't know why... I honestly don't. Its just becoming more frequent ever since the lost of my wallet. I know I shouldn't brood over it anymore coz there isn't really much point to it. Maybe its just an excuse I use to console myself on how I have been feeling lately. The mood have since taking effect on my brain, as I have the tendency to forget thing...

My fuse seems to be pretty short too... getting easily agitated with thing and people around me. Yet I know I have no right to do so... Hate my cockiness.. the know its all attitude... why can't i learn to be more humble. Why must I always have a say in everything. Why?!?!?! there i go again...

A getaway would be good... but where? I really donno... think I should go for one of those long runs again... to Harbourfront again perhaps? all I know is a good break from all these would be good, have an urge to go into isolation again... or maybe I just need some booze (but booze are not for vexed time... thats my motto... haiz...contridicting)

Its always easier when u are a third party to things... when u are involve many a things you advise on others you find can work on urself, then u start to wonder about the advise you gave... Like what I am going through how.. hahaha... ironic...

I have a mixed emotion of vex-ness, frustration, lost, tired, lonely even at times and they are so mixed up i dun even know what i am feeling right now... They come in waves, like when i said, must be one of the bad days... Am trying my best to loosen up... hopefully tonight Muay Thai session will be good...

Where I lies... I donno... but definately hoping to see light soon...

Into the final round!!! JIA YOU!!!

This week marks the first of the final 4 weeks, lately progess seem minimal... but not giving up since it the last hurdle... have survive this far... will end strong... wish me luck!!!

Week 13 - M, W, F (3x per week)Workout Routine:



All exercises are done in a superset between upper body and lower body.For example, pushups with hands on the ball (with bands to add resistance) are supersetted with a jump squat with weights. Do NOT rest within the superset, but rest 30 seconds after the lower body before repeating the superset again. Repeat for a total of 2-4 rounds total. Proceed to the next superset. Aim for lower reps: 8-15 repsAim for 4-5 rounds for each superset Again, take no more than a 30 second rest in between.

Here is the routine for the week: Make sure to watch the video several times and observe my form

A1: Ball Pushups with hands on the ball (with band to add resistance)
A2: One Leg Squat (Pistol Squat style)
*Aim for 4-5 rounds

B1: Elevated pushups with resistance band
B2: Plate Swing (watch the video)
*Aim for 4-5 rounds

C1: Pull-ups with weights (you can use a backpack with books in it for weights)
C2: Squat with weights (Small range of motion)
*Aim for 4-5 rounds

D1: Recline Pull with feet elevated
D2: Hip Bridge (on the chair)
*Aim for 4-5 rounds

E1: Tricep extension with rope or using the jungle gym (using your bodyweight for weight)
E2: Stability crunch with resistance bands


E3: Ball Plank with feet elevated
* Aim for 2 rounds

Salute to the greatest swimmer on the planet... Michael Phelps

This man is not only great... he is powerful... 8 Gold Medals, 7 world records, and 1 Olympic record, all at the age of 23.... My salutes to Michael Phelps!!! and not forgetting the American team, that help him attain is goal in 3 occasion!!!

What has got into me lately i wonder....

Forget seems to get in the top of my "to do" list lately... but never intentionally, I am reliving the days when i am in primary 4 when my memory is super ultra poor, for no reason at all... Sorry if I did anything wrong people, in any way or what, really not intentional.

Its all started when I lost my wallet, and since then my life have been pretty topsy turvy, even my parents are worried. Have forgotten to turn off my computer after use for more then 3 times, and occasionally forget to lock the doors (or gate rather) when i go out... This is bad. I try asking myself why, but nothing seems to register.... There is like a cloudy covering everything in my brain, nothing strikes me... nothing at all....

Maybe a month away from home might help... go to places where I face nothing but sun sand and sea for a month... that would be nice, thou my schedule never allows me to do it... was thinking Phuket or Koh Samui.... This is not a running away from problem technique, i assure everyone... Just time away from the hussle and bussle i guess...

I tried talking to my mum about it... but the subject never really surface coz I donno whats wrong with me to begin.... The only time I can not think about all these is when I am working out... coz I deal with weights in gym, so i force myself to focus on them instead of my mind, dangerous to be distracted man... Thats why I enjoy working out so much i guess. My cheapest way to escape.

Was listening to radio yesterday and 90.5fm and the dejay left some words of wisdom before he ends his shift... he says "The greatest change will happen when one stop thinking about having to change" been pondering about that the entire night after that, adding to my already crowded mind... haha...

Alright, collect race pack... then heading off hopefully will get my mind off... thou I dun see any chance... hehez... Have a great weekend ahead everyone!!!

Here's week 12

Getting more and more letargic... OMG... and the deadline is drawing near... OMG.... how how how... here is week 12

Workout Routine: Week #12 Instructions:

All exercises are done in a superset between upper body and lower body.
For example, pushups with hands on the ball (with bands to add resistance)
are supersetted with a jump squat with weights. Do NOT rest within the
superset, but rest 30 seconds after the lower body before repeating the
superset again. Repeat for a total of 2-4 rounds total. Proceed to the next
superset.

Aim for lower reps: 6-10 reps
Aim for 2-4 rounds for each superset
Again, take no more than a 30 second rest in between.

Here is the routine for the week:
Make sure to watch the video several times and observe my form

A1: Pushups with hands on the ball (with band to add resistance)
A2: Jump Squat with weights
*Aim for 3-4 rounds

B1: Spiderman pushups with bands
B2: Alternating Split squat jump with weights
*Aim for 3 rounds

C1: Pull-ups with weights (you can use a backpack with books in it for weights)
C2: Squat hold with weights (hold for as long as you can)
*Aim for 3-4 rounds

D1: Recline Pull with the rope (one leg up)
D2: Calf Raise with weight
*Aim for 3 rounds

E1: Bicep curl with the rope (using your bodyweight for weight)
E2: Stability crunch with bodylastic bands
E3: Ball Plank

*Aim for 2 rounds






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Wish me luck pple!!!

New Runners!!!

Despite all the loss I have made recently, I still decided to buy myself a decent pair of runners, as both pairs of Asics seem to be so heavily battle wounded. So.... LADIES AND GENTLEMEN!!!! INTRODUCING.... SAUCONY PROGRID TRIUMPH 5!!!!

The colour I bought cannot be found on the web site, so I had to use a different colour but the model is the same.A shoe recommended by the owner (who is also a runner) when I told him what kind of a runner I am and what kinda foot I possess. Sounds confusing? Well, if you have been running long enough, you will discover a pattern you usually run, like I have posted awhile back about running styles, if your heels land first, u are a heel footer runner, and if the ball of the feet lands first, you are a fore-footer runner. There is plently more but this is the fundamental, there is also the shape of your foot and stuff, its alot of knowledge actually. Alot of fun to find out so that you get the right shoes, its important, why? coz its matters not only to your ankle, but will also affect all joints, such as your knee, hip and even your spine.

Have not go for a run in this pair of shoes yet, well considering I only bought it yesterday. Will feedback on how it is once I have tried it. But I just got to know it is rated "Best Shoe" in 2008 by Runner's World UK. Hmm, impressive, but how does it work on an Asian? hehe... shall try to find out... anyone interested to go for a test run with me in my new shoe just give me a call k.... hahah say like majiam new car going out for a spin like that... heez... But hey I am serious, light run, just give me a call!!! good training for those taking part in stand chart... hehe... *hint hint* hee

Into the final weeks...

By now, your stamina for his regime should more or less be there... so now work on the form... enjoy

Aim for lower reps: 6-10 reps
Aim for 2-4 rounds for each superset
Again, take no more than a 30 second rest in between. Here is the routine for the week:
Make sure to watch the video several times and observe my form

A1: Pushups with feet on the ball (with band to add resistance)
A2: One leg squat with rope (both sides)
*Aim for 3-4 rounds

B1: Spiderman pushups
B2: Deep Squat with plates
*Aim for 3 rounds

C1: Pull-ups with weights (you can use a backpack with books in it for weights)
C2: Squat hold with rope (hold for as long as you can)
*Aim for 3-4 rounds

D1: Recline Pull with the rope
D2: Forward Lunges with weight
*Aim for 3 rounds

E1: Tricep extension with the rope
E2: Weighted Ab Crunch
*Aim for 2 rounds

F1: Right Side Plank
F2: Left Side Plank
*Aim for 2 rounds




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Rotton week.....Terrible...

This past week have been everything but fantastic... Freaking low on luck and all man... It really makes me wonder why... Been trying hard to find the light within the dark clouds but each time i see some, the cloud thicken and comes every darker.... Bottomline is... ITS A FUCKED UP WEEK! PERIOD!!!

Its all a series of unfortunate events... call it unlucky, dumb, careless, whatever... just sucks... First unlucky thing was to leave my BodyShop shower/shampoo in a public toilet. FYI it was a new bottle, just took it out from the draw that very morning. But since it was a small bottle, I felt the pinch but was alright... Midweek, the killer, my wallet got stolen... yes STOLEN!!!! but I cannot blame the thief also, guess my carelessness made the job easier for him... all I could recall was I was about to gym and used the toilet before changing for gym... and left my bag with a whole gang of soccer boys around...LIKE DUH!!!! thou not hinting anything lah... there were others around too... just me being dumb lah... alot of stuff lost... and needs to be replaced... especially all my cards... Total damage for the loss- $150 close to 200 without including wallet, coz i have just topped up all my cards (ezlink, cashcard,etcz) within. ARGH!!!!!!

Today, got all the replacement cards, went to activate them... and guess was too gan chiong... end up all the card got suspended coz of too many attempts... so have to send in slip of acknowledgement and wait for reactivation within 1 to 2 working days... FARK LAH!!!!

Call me supersitious or whatever lor... but I think my locks (refering to my hair) was my luck... coz after cutting it, nothing good seems to be happening. EVERYTHING SUCKS!!! either that or just someone out there is jealous that I am living life the way I want... and is determine to make me SUFFER!!! It sucks... but am gonna fight... if they think they got me... think again... I am coming back stronger... unless u kill me... if not i will just come back better then ever... you just wait and see...

FUCK UP WEEK ALMOST OVER!!!! ONE MORE DAY TO GO... GOOD RIDDEN!!!!

Week #10 Sucky week... not about the workout...

Sorry sorry everyone.... Just realise I have not post week 10's workout regime...was suppose to do so, but blogger went faulty on me... so yah... here it is... Sorry man

RESISTANCE TRAININGInstructions:All exercises are done in a superset between upper body and lower body.For example, pushups with bands (pushing) are supersetted with Pull ups (pulling). Do NOT rest within the superset, but rest 30 seconds after the lower body before repeating the superset again. Repeat for a total of 2-3 rounds total. Proceed to the next superset.

Aim for lower reps: 6-10 reps
Aim for 2-4 rounds for each superset

Again, take no more than 30 seconds rest in between.

Superset: A1: Pushups with Bodylastics band
A2: Pull-ups with medium size towel
*Aim for 3-4 rounds

B1: Staggered alternating pushups
B2: Lat Pulldown swimmer with Bodylastics band
*Aim for 3-4 rounds

C1: Squat and Press (use any weights that you can find) For example: rocks,
C2. Alternating Split Squat Jump. (use any weights that you can find) For example: rocks,
*Aim for 3-4 rounds

D1: One Leg Calf Raise with weights.
D2: Bicep Curl:
*Aim for 2 rounds

E1: Weighted Abdominal Crunch:
E2: Plank with leg lift:
*Aim for 2 rounds





I am having a rotten week this week... in just a week I have lost 2 items, one is my body shop body/head wash, and seconds and more damaging is my BB wallet... *sob* yes my wallet, after so many years... this is my first time losing my wallet... haiz... arh i just urge whoever hu took it, u can take the money and all... i dun care... just give me back the rest of the card coz its super mafan to replace....

Coincidentally, both incident happened in the toilet.... guess I must becareful liao.. but the case for my wallet, its likely theft... haiz... PLEASE JUST RETURN IT TO ME ALREADY!!!! The joke is not farnie.... *sob*

Moment of truth... Mid way there....

Hi there the following is not for the faint hearted... haha cause the last time I posted those pictures, was told that they are scary lah... hehehez so yah... its my ex photos from when i first start my regime, and now 9 weeks or pretty much halfway through my workout.. here is how i look so far... so you guys be the judge k... (*note that photo might look abit stretched as i took as a portrait format and convert it to a landscape)

Before I start & Week 9 (front view)



Before I start & Week 9 (side view)



Before I start & Week 9 (back view)




and yes... to that addition, I cut of my locks... hehehez... short (*sob... I miss my long hair already, but well... no choice I guess.. haiz)

So I am halfway there.... see you guys in 7 weeks time... for the final results... hopefully will look a whole deal better lah... hehez... Wish me luck!!!

Recipe for Happiness...

I know this doesn't not apply to everyone, but currently there isn't really nothing much to complain about to be honest. I believe this is due to the 2 things I have in life now... sports and music... simple isn't it? seems like something everyone can get? its true...

Firstly on sports, I am indeed making good use of the time I have currently since I am studying... to really cope with workout, work as well as studies. As many of my "working friends" would say, I am still not in the "real" world, when I start working, that's the "real" world. But hey, everyone have their own take on what the "real" world is, and I must say currently, mine ain't that "fake". The workout I have been following thus far seem to be helping me pick up to my past. stamina is building up and strength is slowly but surely improved, my mind is constantly sharp and I must say the feeling its good. According to science, exercise makes one feels happy, for all those that have doubts on it... let me tell you IT IS TRUE, but not exactly while you exercise, its after that is the part where "happiness" kicks in. After a good workout, you endured with all the pain and you struggle to catch your breath... you feel strangely refresh and all ready to go again... thou you might not look forward to workout ( I do have a fair share of those moments too) but honestly, all it takes is that one step, START, and you will see what I mean.

Now to music, I have recently move back to listening classical music while I am on the move (thanks to dear's MP3 player with FM radio) and I must say it can been really calming, despite all the noise surrounding you. Unlike songs with lyrics, classical music gives off a different vibe and its really up to your own interpretation. What i mean is for instance a sad song in chinese or english can be felt by the singer and the lyrics if its really well done, and there is only one thing you can really feel when hearing it, sad. But for classical music a sad tune expresses more then just sadness, to a certain degree, there is a certain amount of calming effect and would occasionally have strange twist to it, like a sudden parade going by and stuff like that... you know (am sure that those that have classical background understands what I am talking about) So yeah... Listening to it can be really calming... which i really enjoy...

So my conclusion on happiness, great workout with a touch of great music... life cannot be better then that honestly...

Great words from Zhuang Zi, the show I watch a few week back, talking about life... and people perspective of things really got me thinking and broaden my horizon in looking at things.First on life, he shares a story talking about a couple of brothers staying on the 80th floor of this huge skyscrapers, so there was this once they both came back with a heavy baggage, and the lift was spoil, and it was late so they had to get home, so readily, the started climbing the stairs. By the time they reach the 20th floor, they were exhausted and decided to leave the bags on the 20th floor so that once the lift was working they would come back to collect it. So now, lighten off load, they started climbing once again. They tired out at the 40th floor again... this time, they had an argument, and started blaming each other for things and all, while they carried on climbing. When they reach the 60th floor, they were both too tired to even open their mouth to quarrel, so quietly the finish climbing the last 20 floors. Eventually when they got to their apartment on the 80th floor, they were as good as dead, then as they reach to open the door, they realised they have left the keys to the house in one of the compartment of the bag the left on the 20th floor.

This story reflects everyone's life... when we are young we are all raring to go... like the brother first was when the embark on their journey, bagging with them their dreams, ambitions, driving force. as time goes and they age, those dreams and all seems to get heavier and turns to burden, so they leave them off... and embark on just getting to the destination, so off came the load like what they did on the 20th floor, and they embark again.... and later when you get much older, politics argument arise, you start to feel the need to have power and all which is what happen from 40 to 60s, and but that age, you feel that your time as past, so you just let things happened and live life just trying to get by... and when you reach 80, you look back in life and realized you have so much regret, and have left many important things that you planned to do in life. like how the brother left the house keys on the 20th floor, those dreams and ambitions together... Doesn't this story share so much about life.... got me thinking... maybe those who reads this might wanna share your views after much tot... I feel it really made sense....

Oh well, thats about life, I guess that enough to get people to think, I have another on perception i would love to share, maybe in my next entry... For now... I leave you with this to ponder... is life all about working... do we really wan to be like the norm, the brothers? off to gym.... Cheers!!! have a great weekend people!!!