It's the eve for New Years Eve, and 2011 is approaching. I guessed I have said this a million times so I guess another time won't make much of a difference...TIME FLEW BY for 2010, literally, this year felt really really short for some reason. Nevertheless, I feel I deserve a pat on the back for all I have achieved for this year in terms of sports. I managed to complete what I set out to do, which is to complete as many races as possible, the breaking of many personal best was a bonus for me. +)
As for the other resolutions I set myself out to do... well lets just say they didn't really worked out the way I wish it to be. I have yet to achieve my 6 pack which I have been trying to get for the longest time. Guess 2011 will be the year!!! muahaha Looking back, I am thankful to everyone and everything that happened around me, a year full of more ups than downs I must say. I got to know and made lots of new and fun friends though the many events that happened. Without their help, my events would not have ran as smoothly as it could have been. I thank them from the bottom of my heart, I would love to list them all out but I will definitely end up with a super huge list, so I guess not, but I guess you know who you are, and I truly thank you. Thank you for standing by me during down moments, and sharing all the endless hours of sorrows that I pour. Thank you for keeping my company for outings, so that I don't have to be alone for the year. Thank you for all the laughs and joy brought to me this year. Thank you for take photos with me. Thank you guys (and girls)
To all those that have backstab me, cheat me, hurt me, and did mean things to me. I thank you, as you teach me not to take things for granted and life is never a bed of roses and even such a beautiful flower has thorns. My heart bled but has it healed, wisdoms grows, and experience gain. Thanks for teaching me that things ain't always as it seems and trust and respect should only be given to those that deserves them.
Now for 2011, what do I wish to achieve.... hmm in the past when people ask me what my resolution was, I will tell them a whole lot of dreams that I will think never is going to happen. ever since my life started to change when one finally did (which is to lose the weight) I decided to be more determined and set goals and work towards them. So from someone that does not really believe in Resolutions, I became one that truely believe if you work towards them, it does happen!!! But of course it has to be realistic to begin with.
Okok enough said... here it goes...For the year 2011, my resolutions are:
Priority and renewed yearly: Good health and happiness to everyone around me
1) To excel in my coming 3 years (for those who knows what I am talking about)
2) To challenge myself to attaining the 6 packs I set myself out to get ages ago, if so will definitely do a photoshoot to "preserve" the glory
3) To commit and excel in my sports and up my level of fitness
4) Move from runs to multi level events like Triathlons and Dualthlons
5) To explore more of Singapore on my 2 wheels.
6) Save up for Lasik Surgery
That would be all for now... something tells me 2011 will be an exciting year for me. So as I leave 2010 with fond memories.... I look forward to 2011 and more!!!
Cherish 2010 as it last and have a fantastic 2011 everyone!!!
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Christmas!!!
One entry before Christmas!!! December and reservist have been pretty alright up till now. Am currently applying for transfer back to my unit, but honestly am getting used to the people I had to work with, the complaining together, and working together, thou its only been 3 ICT that we met, it really felt like we knew each other since army time. haha oh well will see how it goes, I have the new uniform anyway.
Oh my Standard Chartered Marathon Results is out. Slightly disappointed as I was hoping to clock sub 4. I was pacing with the 3.45hr pack for a good 30km before falling back. What's worse was that I WALKED!!!! for at least 5 mins, this is how I fare:
Overall Ranking: 485
Singapore Ranking: 276
Net Finish Time: 04:05:00 (5 mins of walking caused me!!! ARGH!!!)
And my IPPT got Silver again, cause of the cursed SBJ, jumped 225cm (230cm for GOLD) which cause me my extra $200. Will have to train to secure my SBJ before retaking it. Spare cash has to be earn while still able to. HAHA...
Recently having a little mix feeling lately... know its been awhile, but some news really affected me. I feel really disgusted even thinking about it now, I feel downgraded, having my trust trampled upon like that. Recent events open up the wound yet again, though less affected but definitely still require some time to accustom myself to it and heal again. The first round I am fortunate to have my buddies around to keep me company, and also seeing how much it has harmed the people around me, it has gave me strength to handle this time myself.
There will be avenues for me to vent out short burst of emotions. I hope everyone just bear with me. Don't ask, don't pity me coz that will be the last I want. I need to ride, I need to run, I need to start punching bag again!
What don't kill me makes me stronger, it not worth hanging on... let it go... word are usually easier than action...but I will live....
Merry Christmas everyone, happy holidayz!!!
Oh my Standard Chartered Marathon Results is out. Slightly disappointed as I was hoping to clock sub 4. I was pacing with the 3.45hr pack for a good 30km before falling back. What's worse was that I WALKED!!!! for at least 5 mins, this is how I fare:
Overall Ranking: 485
Singapore Ranking: 276
Net Finish Time: 04:05:00 (5 mins of walking caused me!!! ARGH!!!)
And my IPPT got Silver again, cause of the cursed SBJ, jumped 225cm (230cm for GOLD) which cause me my extra $200. Will have to train to secure my SBJ before retaking it. Spare cash has to be earn while still able to. HAHA...
Recently having a little mix feeling lately... know its been awhile, but some news really affected me. I feel really disgusted even thinking about it now, I feel downgraded, having my trust trampled upon like that. Recent events open up the wound yet again, though less affected but definitely still require some time to accustom myself to it and heal again. The first round I am fortunate to have my buddies around to keep me company, and also seeing how much it has harmed the people around me, it has gave me strength to handle this time myself.
There will be avenues for me to vent out short burst of emotions. I hope everyone just bear with me. Don't ask, don't pity me coz that will be the last I want. I need to ride, I need to run, I need to start punching bag again!
What don't kill me makes me stronger, it not worth hanging on... let it go... word are usually easier than action...but I will live....
Merry Christmas everyone, happy holidayz!!!
Friday, December 03, 2010
Marathon
2 days ago.... I TURNED 26!!! haha just over a quarter of a century old... haha Birthday has become quite scary in fact, as u age, you get highly sensitive to the word "OLD" muahahaha I am kidding... Still sticking to my theory of age being a number... =P
I miss Muay Thai Training... seriously... i miss being fit... everyone else around me seems to be training really hard for this marathon except me... am I getting complacent at the very last min... I wonder... Well, even so there isn't much I can do about it now isn't it... its just a couple of days away...
Spend sometime reflecting on how the year went for me... it has been pretty smooth I must say... thou my schedule depict mainly with sports (my runs, dp races and umpteen training), I still managed to make time for SOME social life. (diving trips etc)
Major achievement for 2010:
1) Completing ALOT of runs... as you can see from the left side of my blog.... guess definitely surpass the 109km that I clock for 2007 (thou this distance is from running event not considering those i did on my own sweet time) and ending with a full marathon once again!
2) Got many personal best in event that I have done it the past. Some as significant as 15 mins off what I did the last time.
3) Got back to Muay thai, had to stop and hopefully get back again, and the dynamics is definitely different as I got to know a hell alot more friends than i did in the past (i guess i was anti social)
4) Got back to Dragonboat, and did pacer (god knows why) for the 2 major race this year... upgrade? not too sure... retirement.... considering...OC....pehaps?
5) Got my Open Water and Advance Diving Licence. AMAZING!!!
6) Got myself a Tri bike; for now her name is 小红... till a better name pops up =p
That pretty much wrap up 2010 more or less....
2011 will be interesting... will likely be hitting back the books! yes yes many must be wondering if i am collecting certs... but NO... I want a career and not a job no more... I don't see a career in doing events, not at the scale that I am doing right now... and yet I am uncertain if I can deal with bigger events. I enjoy organizing stuff, but I don't think I can do it for life, lets just put it that way.... So yeah... everything seems to be on the right track at the moment, just waiting for me to nod my head... and I will have exciting stuff awaiting me in April next year. I guess the anxiety and fear is on par at the moment. Fear of the unknown is human nature I suppose...
Other than that, I guess 2011 will be a year I cut back on my running event... since I have been there and done that, think its time for me to select runs worth doing. Of course, I will not be giving up running entirely, I might look into doing dualthlons, biathlons, triathlon events, but guess as a novice, I will try the shorter distances ones just in order not to kill myself... =)
I would love to go back to Muay Thai, train hard, get my stamina back up, with strength and all. and of course try to get my washboard abs in the process (its always so close then I will give it all back...grrr)
More trips for sure, be it road trips (like hiking and trekking or biking) or dives... all gladly anticipated. One dream will be to do an overseas run. Plan to do one this year, didn't happen... so really hope one can be planned next year. =)
That's the tentative plan for next year. Will probably list the NYR (new year resolutions 2011) nearer to the date itself I suppose... haha seems abit kiasu to be doing it now.
Alright... that's all for this entry, for those running on Sunday. ALL THE BEST AND GO AND ACHIEVE WHATEVER YOU SET YOURSELF UP TO GET.
Cya guys Sunday!!!
Woohoo!~!~!~
I miss Muay Thai Training... seriously... i miss being fit... everyone else around me seems to be training really hard for this marathon except me... am I getting complacent at the very last min... I wonder... Well, even so there isn't much I can do about it now isn't it... its just a couple of days away...
Spend sometime reflecting on how the year went for me... it has been pretty smooth I must say... thou my schedule depict mainly with sports (my runs, dp races and umpteen training), I still managed to make time for SOME social life. (diving trips etc)
Major achievement for 2010:
1) Completing ALOT of runs... as you can see from the left side of my blog.... guess definitely surpass the 109km that I clock for 2007 (thou this distance is from running event not considering those i did on my own sweet time) and ending with a full marathon once again!
2) Got many personal best in event that I have done it the past. Some as significant as 15 mins off what I did the last time.
3) Got back to Muay thai, had to stop and hopefully get back again, and the dynamics is definitely different as I got to know a hell alot more friends than i did in the past (i guess i was anti social)
4) Got back to Dragonboat, and did pacer (god knows why) for the 2 major race this year... upgrade? not too sure... retirement.... considering...OC....pehaps?
5) Got my Open Water and Advance Diving Licence. AMAZING!!!
6) Got myself a Tri bike; for now her name is 小红... till a better name pops up =p
That pretty much wrap up 2010 more or less....
2011 will be interesting... will likely be hitting back the books! yes yes many must be wondering if i am collecting certs... but NO... I want a career and not a job no more... I don't see a career in doing events, not at the scale that I am doing right now... and yet I am uncertain if I can deal with bigger events. I enjoy organizing stuff, but I don't think I can do it for life, lets just put it that way.... So yeah... everything seems to be on the right track at the moment, just waiting for me to nod my head... and I will have exciting stuff awaiting me in April next year. I guess the anxiety and fear is on par at the moment. Fear of the unknown is human nature I suppose...
Other than that, I guess 2011 will be a year I cut back on my running event... since I have been there and done that, think its time for me to select runs worth doing. Of course, I will not be giving up running entirely, I might look into doing dualthlons, biathlons, triathlon events, but guess as a novice, I will try the shorter distances ones just in order not to kill myself... =)
I would love to go back to Muay Thai, train hard, get my stamina back up, with strength and all. and of course try to get my washboard abs in the process (its always so close then I will give it all back...grrr)
More trips for sure, be it road trips (like hiking and trekking or biking) or dives... all gladly anticipated. One dream will be to do an overseas run. Plan to do one this year, didn't happen... so really hope one can be planned next year. =)
That's the tentative plan for next year. Will probably list the NYR (new year resolutions 2011) nearer to the date itself I suppose... haha seems abit kiasu to be doing it now.
Alright... that's all for this entry, for those running on Sunday. ALL THE BEST AND GO AND ACHIEVE WHATEVER YOU SET YOURSELF UP TO GET.
Cya guys Sunday!!!
Woohoo!~!~!~
Monday, November 22, 2010
X trail & Vertical Marathon
This month I did 2 races I have never did in the past... Entirely new feeling and really felt pushing my body to a new height. First up we have the Salomon X Trail, its at MacRitichie Reservoir Park this year. So tot I gave it a try
Here is a picture of my at the Starting line waiting, 3093 (blue top with white cap) kinda prepping myself as I serious have no idea what awaits. As the horn went of, we dash of the start line and I told myself to pace down as I knew there was a long way ahead. I was soon greeted with the first off trail portion of the race, where there are a number of uphill and downhill terrain, lucky for me, I have a few good runners infront of me to pact to, which kept my mind off the terrain for awhile. One thing I was really upset was the rate those Marshal were walking, we actually ran pass some of the station masters as they took their time to hike to their allocated point. I really wonder what if the first person that have past them had a bad fall up ahead, who is to rescue him. Upset but I carried on running, like the pulau ubin run, as we see then end, it was time to U turn and run back the same way we came, this time round, I managed to keep myself occupied by asking on coming runners to keep left as the road is very narrow.
When out of that terrain that when I kinda break from the pack and took my time to enjoy some of the scenery around me. Didn't want to have a push myself run so took it pretty easy. There were more up and down hills along the way so I played with my footwork, pretty much like how u work a car I guess, up hill low gear, down hill free brake. =P
Final sprint back to the finishing line was assisted by a downhill so it was really fun. This is my official results. =) I kept thinking it was a 12 km run, but it turn out to be a 12.5km run. oh well... I SURVIVED
Next up was my Vertical Marathon, one of the most comfy race I did this year. Firstly I didn't have to get up real real early as my wave started only at 8.30am I will used picture to assist in my narration then =P
As I waited my turn, I cannot help but to take a picture of my challenge ahead... I point at it and mentally I told Swisshotel: " DON'T BLINK...OR YOU WILL MISS ME CONQUERING YOU!!!" muahaha
So as we got closer and closer to the starting line up, I was asked to be interviewed, but rejected the offer (*shy lah* =P)
One final pic before my turn in a few rows time.... There will be a person counting down and 8 is send up at one time... 5....4.....3.......2.........1 *beeeeeeeep* and off I go.... a short dash to the foot of the stair and there is no turning back. Swisshotel definitely didn't went down without a fight, the stair are not like those you find at HDB where is continuous (Which I kinda trained using) it there were little passage way leading to each flight of stairs... I used that to my advantage as a breather but that soon prove to be not enough as we went higher!
As I approach this floor, I whipped out my camera snap and carried on climbing in one smooth motion, and thankfully I got exactly the halfway mark!!!
As I approach 40 something storeys, the stairways changed again, shorter burst going in squares all the way up, by now I am already breathing very hard but I didn't care and just burst and pushed.
And 11.05mins after the start...
I am ranked 25th out of 300 plus contestants for my cat, should I sprint to the finish (instead of walked) I would have been better coz the results showed 2 guys beating me by 0.01 of a sec. But nevertheless, its was pretty good for first time. Totally enjoyed it
Here is a picture of my at the Starting line waiting, 3093 (blue top with white cap) kinda prepping myself as I serious have no idea what awaits. As the horn went of, we dash of the start line and I told myself to pace down as I knew there was a long way ahead. I was soon greeted with the first off trail portion of the race, where there are a number of uphill and downhill terrain, lucky for me, I have a few good runners infront of me to pact to, which kept my mind off the terrain for awhile. One thing I was really upset was the rate those Marshal were walking, we actually ran pass some of the station masters as they took their time to hike to their allocated point. I really wonder what if the first person that have past them had a bad fall up ahead, who is to rescue him. Upset but I carried on running, like the pulau ubin run, as we see then end, it was time to U turn and run back the same way we came, this time round, I managed to keep myself occupied by asking on coming runners to keep left as the road is very narrow.
When out of that terrain that when I kinda break from the pack and took my time to enjoy some of the scenery around me. Didn't want to have a push myself run so took it pretty easy. There were more up and down hills along the way so I played with my footwork, pretty much like how u work a car I guess, up hill low gear, down hill free brake. =P
Final sprint back to the finishing line was assisted by a downhill so it was really fun. This is my official results. =) I kept thinking it was a 12 km run, but it turn out to be a 12.5km run. oh well... I SURVIVED
| Tag ID: | 3093 |
| Name: | Koh Teck Soon Ryan |
| Category: | Competitive - Men Open |
| Gun Timing: | 01:04:33.9 |
| Nett Timing: | 01:04:23 |
| Position: | 28 / 931 |
Next up was my Vertical Marathon, one of the most comfy race I did this year. Firstly I didn't have to get up real real early as my wave started only at 8.30am I will used picture to assist in my narration then =P
As I waited my turn, I cannot help but to take a picture of my challenge ahead... I point at it and mentally I told Swisshotel: " DON'T BLINK...OR YOU WILL MISS ME CONQUERING YOU!!!" muahaha
So as we got closer and closer to the starting line up, I was asked to be interviewed, but rejected the offer (*shy lah* =P)
One final pic before my turn in a few rows time.... There will be a person counting down and 8 is send up at one time... 5....4.....3.......2.........1 *beeeeeeeep* and off I go.... a short dash to the foot of the stair and there is no turning back. Swisshotel definitely didn't went down without a fight, the stair are not like those you find at HDB where is continuous (Which I kinda trained using) it there were little passage way leading to each flight of stairs... I used that to my advantage as a breather but that soon prove to be not enough as we went higher!
As I approach 40 something storeys, the stairways changed again, shorter burst going in squares all the way up, by now I am already breathing very hard but I didn't care and just burst and pushed.
And 11.05mins after the start...
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
BLOG!!!
Just realized its been since Perhentian that I haven't blogged. Anyway its been a rather busy period ever since then... apart from that 2 runs... Had the Annual River Regetta competition, which was good (not great), and am currently considering "retirement" from that sport. Some did drop the hint, and I am having second thought, but since the season is over, it really gives me the time to think about next year. One of the major New Year Resolution on the way for settlement is to participate in all the race I most humanly (and financially) can...
Anyway back to my race... the team didn't get the result (Expat GOLD) they wanted, but we came in Silver, and many other awards in the open cat. I have to be very proud to say we are the strongest expat team in Singapore!!!
After race, its work work work... and of course a great long weekend follows...SHOPPING!!! haha but didn't buy much as I realize i have so much clothes piled up yet to be worn!!! OMG!!! time to clear out old so that new can come in... =P
This days its all about work... and of course I have been consider going back to the books. The more or less sure me is hitting a doubtful point. As much as I want to think I am still young, I am not, so this is seriously a consideration for me. For now... is to earn and hopefully save abit of money. I have a bad habit, I always plan how I can spend next month's pay, never a healthy way to spending money coz you never know what is unexpected. have to change have to change.
Other than that, nothing much to ratter about already, work is a norm, life is definitely better without HER around. but well, hopefully I can count down and really really be sure.
Already have plans in terms of sports for next year... how I wish I look forward to life next year as much as I look forward to sports... haiz...
Enjoy 2010 while it last everyone... coz its going wizz past even before u know it....
Anyway back to my race... the team didn't get the result (Expat GOLD) they wanted, but we came in Silver, and many other awards in the open cat. I have to be very proud to say we are the strongest expat team in Singapore!!!
After race, its work work work... and of course a great long weekend follows...SHOPPING!!! haha but didn't buy much as I realize i have so much clothes piled up yet to be worn!!! OMG!!! time to clear out old so that new can come in... =P
This days its all about work... and of course I have been consider going back to the books. The more or less sure me is hitting a doubtful point. As much as I want to think I am still young, I am not, so this is seriously a consideration for me. For now... is to earn and hopefully save abit of money. I have a bad habit, I always plan how I can spend next month's pay, never a healthy way to spending money coz you never know what is unexpected. have to change have to change.
Other than that, nothing much to ratter about already, work is a norm, life is definitely better without HER around. but well, hopefully I can count down and really really be sure.
Already have plans in terms of sports for next year... how I wish I look forward to life next year as much as I look forward to sports... haiz...
Enjoy 2010 while it last everyone... coz its going wizz past even before u know it....
Monday, October 11, 2010
Saturday, October 09, 2010
PCP at NYP.
Now in school(NYP), just ended a seminar regarding the course I would like to pursue. After hearing what they have to say, it made me really think if I am ready for all this. They kept emphasising on "mature learners", kind of a fact that smacks u in the fface telling you that you are no longer young and the decision you make have to be a sure one. Don't get me wrong, I am pretty sure I can adapt to the challenges ahead, but whether or not financially I can be stable plays a critical role. Parents are not getting any younger, I am not getting any younger. Think think think.
That aside, decided to do something with one of the photos with my trip. The feel from the picture itself was so good that I knew something had to be done. As I a blogging with my bb, I don't think I can place it here but u can always see it on my facebook! Haha enjoy!!!!
That aside, decided to do something with one of the photos with my trip. The feel from the picture itself was so good that I knew something had to be done. As I a blogging with my bb, I don't think I can place it here but u can always see it on my facebook! Haha enjoy!!!!
Tuesday, October 05, 2010
Eat... Sleep... Dive...
2nd dive trip in this year....and yes I AM OFFICIALLY AN ADVANCE DIVER!!! woot woot. I must say this trip was very very enjoyable, with a new group of people, this time round everyone I pretty much know in advance, and also got to know new people from a foreign land. Always enjoy making new friends... Special thanks to Amanda, main organizer for ensuring that the trip was as smooth as ever, thank you and congraz to Emily, my room mate for this trip who have passed her Open Water and have officially join the diving family. And finally, Joyce, my Advance Buddy and also Gua Ji Buddy for all the many laughs and running on long beach moments... The trip was make ever more memorable because of these 3 ladies...
Now moments of the trips....enjoy....
Break of dawn while waiting for the jetty to pehentian to open...
The 3 ladies that endured the 9 hours ride with me...
Had enough sitting down, photo taken while others are sleep on board the boat and I was at the back snapping away...
Em with "Monkey Juice" a yummy rum, guess its name comes from its label. But its good. I at least had a bottle to myself, muahaha or at least it feel like it...
Em's Open Water Final Test - Have to drink beer out of the old school mask!!! PASSED with flying colours!!!
Joyce and my Advance Water Final Test - down one can using scuba gear...---PASSED!!!
We all PASSED!!!!
Long beach, the beach I went running every morning to start my day....miss it already!!!!
Me and dive buddy Joyce!!!
ASFitness Dive team A (Still got Kevin, Kat and Fannie not included)
Ricky my PPB instructor and really experienced diver man.... this was taken when on the way to his "hometown"
Full gear before last dive......
Overall very eventful and memorable trip... really really enjoyed myself max!!!
Looking forward to the next!!! Trekking pehaps?
Now moments of the trips....enjoy....
Break of dawn while waiting for the jetty to pehentian to open...
The 3 ladies that endured the 9 hours ride with me...
Had enough sitting down, photo taken while others are sleep on board the boat and I was at the back snapping away...
Em with "Monkey Juice" a yummy rum, guess its name comes from its label. But its good. I at least had a bottle to myself, muahaha or at least it feel like it...
Em's Open Water Final Test - Have to drink beer out of the old school mask!!! PASSED with flying colours!!!
Joyce and my Advance Water Final Test - down one can using scuba gear...---PASSED!!!
We all PASSED!!!!
Long beach, the beach I went running every morning to start my day....miss it already!!!!
Me and dive buddy Joyce!!!
ASFitness Dive team A (Still got Kevin, Kat and Fannie not included)
Ricky my PPB instructor and really experienced diver man.... this was taken when on the way to his "hometown"
Full gear before last dive......
Overall very eventful and memorable trip... really really enjoyed myself max!!!
Looking forward to the next!!! Trekking pehaps?
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Slacking is hard to do!!!
OMG... I have never felt that slacking can be that hard till today man!!! its more draining mentally and physically than working out man!!! Well since I have nothing to do... might as well blog about my recent happenings...
First up... Prison run, route the same... just that it was pouring this year... was freezing cold but managed to clock about 46 mins... not too bad. some pictures from Sasa and gang!!!
Same gang as last with additional: SAMUEL!!! hee
The Sagi.... WE ROX!!!!
Me and Joyce!!! the last time we ran together was during land training for dragonboat...A LONG TIME AGO!!!
After race... the ride back to expo before going for STEAMBOAT!!!! woohoo!!! it was sinful but well given the rain we had to endure and all... I COULDN'T CARE LESS... muahaha
Next up, chilling with my "5117" clan... fun fun
GAMBAI!!!!
Photo with birthday month girl... MAY!!! heee
Group pic to end of the evening!!!
the most recent will be the lovely outing with my wonderful girls AH SU and AH JOYCE!!! always alot of laughs with them around!! MORE SHOPPING OUTING K!!!! should have more but are with Shaun, and the rest of them... so will have to wait..
For now... Today was AHM, finally done for my runs for this month... next month will have 3 more... seriously need to work out running in those newtons... hmmm
whatever it is... TML MUAY THAI!!! woot woot!!!
First up... Prison run, route the same... just that it was pouring this year... was freezing cold but managed to clock about 46 mins... not too bad. some pictures from Sasa and gang!!!
Same gang as last with additional: SAMUEL!!! hee
The Sagi.... WE ROX!!!!
Me and Joyce!!! the last time we ran together was during land training for dragonboat...A LONG TIME AGO!!!
After race... the ride back to expo before going for STEAMBOAT!!!! woohoo!!! it was sinful but well given the rain we had to endure and all... I COULDN'T CARE LESS... muahaha
Next up, chilling with my "5117" clan... fun fun
GAMBAI!!!!
Photo with birthday month girl... MAY!!! heee
Group pic to end of the evening!!!
the most recent will be the lovely outing with my wonderful girls AH SU and AH JOYCE!!! always alot of laughs with them around!! MORE SHOPPING OUTING K!!!! should have more but are with Shaun, and the rest of them... so will have to wait..
For now... Today was AHM, finally done for my runs for this month... next month will have 3 more... seriously need to work out running in those newtons... hmmm
whatever it is... TML MUAY THAI!!! woot woot!!!
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
SYOG
Using the opportunity that *ahem* is not around to do some blogging. Think I will just let the pictures do the talking... Picture do speak louder than words and the reason why I am still holding on to this job...
Thanks everyone for making each day so memorable and so looked forward to...
Thanks everyone for making each day so memorable and so looked forward to...
Friday, August 27, 2010
YOG.........YEAH!!!!!
Its been a month since I last blogged and there is definitely an exciting month for me. Mainly because I am involved in a fun event that involves alot of new friends and all!!! haven't had so much fun since April.
Will update more laters!!!
Will update more laters!!!
Monday, July 26, 2010
Weekend!!!
This weekend has been pretty good, nice weather, good company... Lets start from Friday then. Met up with my diver frens after a long day work, managed to steals sometime to pop by Zara to take a look at the sale, which is really DISAPPOINTING, probably because they didn't have a really impressive season, either that, too impressive that everything nice was sold out before this sale hit. So I met them at Acid, had a red wine and a glass of whiskey, so nice to chill with a bunch of friends just to unwind and catch up. Exciting plan to take advance, or rather, just me promoting and jio-ing pple to take so that we can all make the Jan trip to philippines!!! (praying I can go) Short but very sweet evening. did alot of crazy multishots that pple in the pub must be thinking we are crazy camwhores. Muaahaha
Saturday started the day with physio, painful yet good experience, coz really need to loosen the knots that is straining my back, but really draining after the session, not too sure why. After that went on a Muay Thai Shop excursion, took a look at The Muay Thai Shop in Haji Lane, not a very big space but definitely equiped with "branded goods" it was Fairtex and Boon galore!!! how tempted for a pair of Fairtex, my pair of twins was all I used for awhile. Considering.
After that went to Golden Mile to take a look, got 2 pairs of the cheaper alternative, am seriously going back to training in August once pay comes in, too much procrastinating, the trial session with Joei really reminded me how much I miss the kick of bags, punching of pads and the smell of the thai oil. WAIT FOR ME!!! muahahaha
After that was db training, didn't have the best turn out but was enough to fill one boat, probably coz its post race so the training (in my opinion) is a little sloppy. Had to pace, not enjoying it but well there is bound to be good days and bad day from training. After that met buddys for food and MJ, was initally thinking of heading to pump room to party, but ended up a quiet affair which is good also. Played till 5am, will be awhile to the next day as Li Hao is posted to Shanghai to work!!! Have fun bro!!! keep us posted yah!!! See you in 3 months time!
Sunday morning, met Amelia for a little tanning of at the beach, at 9am (got home at 5ish slept 6am, woke up 8am to prepare!!!) haha had to wear shade to cover my tired eyes. The sun was awesome yesterday but didn't stay out too long, honestly the best way to spend the weekend. Saw someone training, thinking for tri as he swam and ran on the beach, very motivational. Went to walk walk around in RWS, visited Hersey Factory for the first time, thou I dun have a sweet tooth, they gave up some M&Ms like things and it was awesome, that bit help me stay awake for pretty long... muahahaha. Finally got a chance to see some shops in RWS, went to Victoria Secret (Amelia wanted to take a look) Suprisingly the only lingeries they sell are tongs and undies but no bras, considering the fact that their specialty is the "set" oh well... apart from that are all the ATAS shops, guess to cater to casino winners I presume. =P didn't really watch much but rush to vivo to witness my dive friend, Joei play her part for charity as she shave her head!!!! woohoo will post some picture as soon as I upload them. Kudos to her and all the brave souls (especially women) for their sacrifice for charity
After that, we went on a journey to Golden Mile as Amelia is planning a super last min short trip with her fren. Super envy lor. Then Amelia left, (reckon she is too shagged from all the walking and also the sun) while me and Joei embark on the journey to the Muay Thai Shop where she got her Branded handwraps. Then its movie time!!! watched sourcerer's apprentice, not too bad but the plot is abit weak, seem like a reap off harry potter, or pehaps after HP, the benchmark has been set.
Thats my weekend, pretty impressed with myself, looking back now, the number of hours I slept and still managed to get so many things done, This weekend...hmm plan is to go the new dbl O but tbc as nothing is finalised yet. Cannot wait for pay to be in so that I can go back to training... 1 week and counting!!!
Saturday started the day with physio, painful yet good experience, coz really need to loosen the knots that is straining my back, but really draining after the session, not too sure why. After that went on a Muay Thai Shop excursion, took a look at The Muay Thai Shop in Haji Lane, not a very big space but definitely equiped with "branded goods" it was Fairtex and Boon galore!!! how tempted for a pair of Fairtex, my pair of twins was all I used for awhile. Considering.
After that went to Golden Mile to take a look, got 2 pairs of the cheaper alternative, am seriously going back to training in August once pay comes in, too much procrastinating, the trial session with Joei really reminded me how much I miss the kick of bags, punching of pads and the smell of the thai oil. WAIT FOR ME!!! muahahaha
After that was db training, didn't have the best turn out but was enough to fill one boat, probably coz its post race so the training (in my opinion) is a little sloppy. Had to pace, not enjoying it but well there is bound to be good days and bad day from training. After that met buddys for food and MJ, was initally thinking of heading to pump room to party, but ended up a quiet affair which is good also. Played till 5am, will be awhile to the next day as Li Hao is posted to Shanghai to work!!! Have fun bro!!! keep us posted yah!!! See you in 3 months time!
Sunday morning, met Amelia for a little tanning of at the beach, at 9am (got home at 5ish slept 6am, woke up 8am to prepare!!!) haha had to wear shade to cover my tired eyes. The sun was awesome yesterday but didn't stay out too long, honestly the best way to spend the weekend. Saw someone training, thinking for tri as he swam and ran on the beach, very motivational. Went to walk walk around in RWS, visited Hersey Factory for the first time, thou I dun have a sweet tooth, they gave up some M&Ms like things and it was awesome, that bit help me stay awake for pretty long... muahahaha. Finally got a chance to see some shops in RWS, went to Victoria Secret (Amelia wanted to take a look) Suprisingly the only lingeries they sell are tongs and undies but no bras, considering the fact that their specialty is the "set" oh well... apart from that are all the ATAS shops, guess to cater to casino winners I presume. =P didn't really watch much but rush to vivo to witness my dive friend, Joei play her part for charity as she shave her head!!!! woohoo will post some picture as soon as I upload them. Kudos to her and all the brave souls (especially women) for their sacrifice for charity
After that, we went on a journey to Golden Mile as Amelia is planning a super last min short trip with her fren. Super envy lor. Then Amelia left, (reckon she is too shagged from all the walking and also the sun) while me and Joei embark on the journey to the Muay Thai Shop where she got her Branded handwraps. Then its movie time!!! watched sourcerer's apprentice, not too bad but the plot is abit weak, seem like a reap off harry potter, or pehaps after HP, the benchmark has been set.
Thats my weekend, pretty impressed with myself, looking back now, the number of hours I slept and still managed to get so many things done, This weekend...hmm plan is to go the new dbl O but tbc as nothing is finalised yet. Cannot wait for pay to be in so that I can go back to training... 1 week and counting!!!
Friday, July 23, 2010
SYOG
This month and a half will be working from a different environment, working with different people and also answering to a different boss (thou there is not really much difference in this aspect) hahaha. Anyway its enjoyable so far, things might be a little messy to begin with but since everyone work as a team, we cover each other's asses so that we will not give chance for anything too drastic to take place.
This week really flew right past, without realising it, its already FRIDAY, time flies when u have things to do. Last time, I will have ample time to look forward to the end of work day so that the really fun (aka training) begins, but now, time just pass enjoyably and before I know it...training, MORE FUN TIME!!! woohoo
So far the past week has been really good. would expect it to be better as the days goes, things are going pretty much smooth on my end. Still prefer the result oriented environment. Everyone around here are very friendly, from my understanding, they are from various different events firm. There is even a "dresscode" of the day, got pulled in to join them, and today is BLACK, what a colour right? hahaha but nevertheless its fun. FYI, fine will going into a cash pool that will contribute to the party after the entire event is over. hahaha Sweet
What workout has been done this week, well now that the race is over, I will be concentrating on my cardio and weightloss regime, still trying to get to that magic number of 70. Been going back to old training areas, and doing my usual Fat Bird Run at Raffles, for those who are free are more than welcome to join me. Apart from that, went back for KK's swim training on Wednesday, love the feel of swimming after such a long time, but all my techniques are back to square one, so yeah its back to the drawing board for me for swimming.
Apart from that, went back to visit Alvin and the gang on tuesday and brought Joei to take a look at the Gym on thursday, What we thought was a look see session turn into a free trial when Alvin asked us to do some skipping. Muahaha but did really enjoy the feeling of dripping sweat during the workout I must say. He got Yeo (still as fit as ever) to show us the basics, and really got refresher course for me since I have not been back for like....a year or more plus. So the evening was more or less bag works.
Woke up today with a few bruises on my leg, totally AWESOME!!!! Will like to bring Mei Hua down for training also since she is very keen (and to prove to her that MUAY THAI WELCOMES HER!!!!) hahaha work is ok today, foresee a little OT, will head down town to do some Nike shopping before meeting the dive gang for a drink.
Looking forward to a fruitful weekend also, paddling of course and well show my support for the Hair of Hope as Joei GIVES ALL!!! woohoo....
That's about it....enjoying life as it is while I can...=P
This week really flew right past, without realising it, its already FRIDAY, time flies when u have things to do. Last time, I will have ample time to look forward to the end of work day so that the really fun (aka training) begins, but now, time just pass enjoyably and before I know it...training, MORE FUN TIME!!! woohoo
So far the past week has been really good. would expect it to be better as the days goes, things are going pretty much smooth on my end. Still prefer the result oriented environment. Everyone around here are very friendly, from my understanding, they are from various different events firm. There is even a "dresscode" of the day, got pulled in to join them, and today is BLACK, what a colour right? hahaha but nevertheless its fun. FYI, fine will going into a cash pool that will contribute to the party after the entire event is over. hahaha Sweet
What workout has been done this week, well now that the race is over, I will be concentrating on my cardio and weightloss regime, still trying to get to that magic number of 70. Been going back to old training areas, and doing my usual Fat Bird Run at Raffles, for those who are free are more than welcome to join me. Apart from that, went back for KK's swim training on Wednesday, love the feel of swimming after such a long time, but all my techniques are back to square one, so yeah its back to the drawing board for me for swimming.
Apart from that, went back to visit Alvin and the gang on tuesday and brought Joei to take a look at the Gym on thursday, What we thought was a look see session turn into a free trial when Alvin asked us to do some skipping. Muahaha but did really enjoy the feeling of dripping sweat during the workout I must say. He got Yeo (still as fit as ever) to show us the basics, and really got refresher course for me since I have not been back for like....a year or more plus. So the evening was more or less bag works.
Woke up today with a few bruises on my leg, totally AWESOME!!!! Will like to bring Mei Hua down for training also since she is very keen (and to prove to her that MUAY THAI WELCOMES HER!!!!) hahaha work is ok today, foresee a little OT, will head down town to do some Nike shopping before meeting the dive gang for a drink.
Looking forward to a fruitful weekend also, paddling of course and well show my support for the Hair of Hope as Joei GIVES ALL!!! woohoo....
That's about it....enjoying life as it is while I can...=P
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Life Choices
In life... everything is a choice...
Too many things have been happening around me lately to make me think about this topic again. I remember a long time back that I mention about this, but recent events have evoke this entries again. Believe it or not, everything in life is a choice... and I mean EVERYTHING!!! yes, no, maybe, perhaps, all these are words used to make choices. Even the famous "Anything, Anywhere" (you know as in when you are like: What you wanna eat? and you get that kinda response" those are also choices, a choice of not wanting to make a choice or decision.
Talking about choices, many a times its really a mind over matter situation. There are some that make choices with their mind, but many of them make choice using their heart. Its the situation between following what you THINK is right or what you FEEL is right, might sound similar but makes hell of a difference. There is no right or wrong about any form of choice making, just that judgement can be more easily impaired when choices are made by how one feels (personal opinion). That what a moment of foolishness or a fit of anger comes into that picture. But what I am trying to say is, everyone make choices.
Not all matter is life or death, but do take every decision to be made as that (just not too overboard and get all paranoid). Coz just by doing so, it forces you to think in both the mind and the heart. Many says follow the heart... but I disagree coz (personal experience) the outcome isn't always the one you expect. talking about outcome, this is where it matters, every choice is a crossroad, each decision will lead you to a different outcome, so when you make a decision is like choosing the path you wish to take, and there is no turning back.
So before you make another decision, just hang on and ponder for a moment, try not too look at the micro picture but expand your view to see the big picture. Some decision determines your life path, who you going to meet, who you might lose, and as mentioned, they might not be life threatening, they are impt as its your responsibility to make wise decision
Life is a choice...
Too many things have been happening around me lately to make me think about this topic again. I remember a long time back that I mention about this, but recent events have evoke this entries again. Believe it or not, everything in life is a choice... and I mean EVERYTHING!!! yes, no, maybe, perhaps, all these are words used to make choices. Even the famous "Anything, Anywhere" (you know as in when you are like: What you wanna eat? and you get that kinda response" those are also choices, a choice of not wanting to make a choice or decision.
Talking about choices, many a times its really a mind over matter situation. There are some that make choices with their mind, but many of them make choice using their heart. Its the situation between following what you THINK is right or what you FEEL is right, might sound similar but makes hell of a difference. There is no right or wrong about any form of choice making, just that judgement can be more easily impaired when choices are made by how one feels (personal opinion). That what a moment of foolishness or a fit of anger comes into that picture. But what I am trying to say is, everyone make choices.
Not all matter is life or death, but do take every decision to be made as that (just not too overboard and get all paranoid). Coz just by doing so, it forces you to think in both the mind and the heart. Many says follow the heart... but I disagree coz (personal experience) the outcome isn't always the one you expect. talking about outcome, this is where it matters, every choice is a crossroad, each decision will lead you to a different outcome, so when you make a decision is like choosing the path you wish to take, and there is no turning back.
So before you make another decision, just hang on and ponder for a moment, try not too look at the micro picture but expand your view to see the big picture. Some decision determines your life path, who you going to meet, who you might lose, and as mentioned, they might not be life threatening, they are impt as its your responsibility to make wise decision
Life is a choice...
Monday, July 12, 2010
Awesome weekend
After all the training and all, we finally reap what we sow, thou I did not make the winning boat, but Well done Aussie, proud of the team's achievements!!! We successfully retained our Expats cup and it wasn't a marginal victory, this time it was by 2.5 boats length apart. Great Job Guys!!!
I feel ok with my performance this weekend, definitely not at my peak performance, but nothing to complain as yet. Being a team sport, one person's effort or one person's desire to win is not enough. Couldn't not feel and confidence from any of the the boats I was in. The air was really felt with sense of doubt and loss. Even when Wayne (captain) says that he is comfortable with our boat, I did not feel a great sense of confidence in us. Guess there is much more to prove in the coming race!!!
The team is growing, and we are, in my opinion, the strongest expat teams by far. Being the only team to make many many open finals, we are even working our way into the national levels. "Its not the top that matters, but the bottom that makes the difference in the team" I won't say I am at the bottom generally, but definitely looking forward to be on top and stay on top. Which mean I need to tune myself both mentality and physically.
As selfish as it sounds, its all about myself now... everyone's greatest competition is themselves. no others. time to find ME again. I know its no point harping over the past, at how i used to be this or how i used to be that, but being humans we all do it once in awhile. My mistake in life was to mess with emotions. Never again will I touch such poisonous things, its taste sweet but definitely a killer...
16 weeks is all i have left to my next major race, 12 weeks to beef it up.... really need to set my priority straight and consider what I set out for myself to do this year... Need to take the first step... NEED TO!~!~!~
AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE!!! GOLD GOLD GOLD!!!
I feel ok with my performance this weekend, definitely not at my peak performance, but nothing to complain as yet. Being a team sport, one person's effort or one person's desire to win is not enough. Couldn't not feel and confidence from any of the the boats I was in. The air was really felt with sense of doubt and loss. Even when Wayne (captain) says that he is comfortable with our boat, I did not feel a great sense of confidence in us. Guess there is much more to prove in the coming race!!!
The team is growing, and we are, in my opinion, the strongest expat teams by far. Being the only team to make many many open finals, we are even working our way into the national levels. "Its not the top that matters, but the bottom that makes the difference in the team" I won't say I am at the bottom generally, but definitely looking forward to be on top and stay on top. Which mean I need to tune myself both mentality and physically.
As selfish as it sounds, its all about myself now... everyone's greatest competition is themselves. no others. time to find ME again. I know its no point harping over the past, at how i used to be this or how i used to be that, but being humans we all do it once in awhile. My mistake in life was to mess with emotions. Never again will I touch such poisonous things, its taste sweet but definitely a killer...
16 weeks is all i have left to my next major race, 12 weeks to beef it up.... really need to set my priority straight and consider what I set out for myself to do this year... Need to take the first step... NEED TO!~!~!~
AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE!!! GOLD GOLD GOLD!!!
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Crazy week
This week is seriously into the crunch mode, everything is last min and yet nothing is FINALIZED!!! boss is breathing down my neck making things exceptionally uncomfortable... but am hanging on, bearly but surely.
A friend of mine just broke up from a pretty long rls recently. Says its a mutual breakup, but whether or not... really none of my business. But for the fact a break up is always a trigger point, I suppose when u been through one and know how it really feels, you do not take it that lightly. Well not being sexist or anything but there is definitely some sense when they say "when a girl break, her heart is dead" Okok enough of this rls crap lah.... There is much more to life than this... =P
Looking forward to my next dive trip... seriously!!! cannot wait.... OMG can smell advance!!! but definitely not the coming month as I already have plans for most of my pay.
Dieting should start tml... will try to reduce my carb level (as advise by Nat) and increase on my protein level. First, to stake my supplies.
Going bad to my mad rush liao... looking forward to training tonight...MUAY THAI!~!~! woohoo
A friend of mine just broke up from a pretty long rls recently. Says its a mutual breakup, but whether or not... really none of my business. But for the fact a break up is always a trigger point, I suppose when u been through one and know how it really feels, you do not take it that lightly. Well not being sexist or anything but there is definitely some sense when they say "when a girl break, her heart is dead" Okok enough of this rls crap lah.... There is much more to life than this... =P
Looking forward to my next dive trip... seriously!!! cannot wait.... OMG can smell advance!!! but definitely not the coming month as I already have plans for most of my pay.
Dieting should start tml... will try to reduce my carb level (as advise by Nat) and increase on my protein level. First, to stake my supplies.
Going bad to my mad rush liao... looking forward to training tonight...MUAY THAI!~!~! woohoo
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Higher the expectation...harder the fall
Yesterday was really a wake up call to not take things for granted and everything need to be done with preparation. No one is a genius, even genius need to prepare, not to mention commoner like me. What exactly happened....well just didn't do as well as I expected, in fact, much much worse...=(
I know what is done cannot be undone, but it hurts me to know I can do something so much better and yet I never gave it my best shot. The feeling of regret is intolerable. As supportive as my friends around me can be, to console me and all, its I that I need to conquer. Guess everything has been going too smoothly in life, thus a simple trip has a great ripple effect on me.
Feeling the knot in my chest is really uncomfortable. Hopefully I will get over it soon... Will have to change my workout regime around soon. This arrangement don't seem to be making any progress to my condition. I know its partly due to my screwed diet. So I will have to work on that too... HAVE TO GET BACK TO THE FREAKING NO FUN NO NONSENSE SELF AGAIN!~!~! I HAVE TO, I F*CKING HAVE TO!!!!
Training in 3 hours time, time trials for guys.... just going to try my best. Not in the best form, but definitely don't want a repeat of yesterday. Have to step out of the boat feeling I have done my best and there is no regrets with what every results I got. No "SHOULD HAVE DONE BETTER" or "IF I HAVE DONE THIS, MAYBE I WOULD HAVE" kind of bullsh*t
Moody post.... paiseh everyone... just have to get it off my chest...
I know what is done cannot be undone, but it hurts me to know I can do something so much better and yet I never gave it my best shot. The feeling of regret is intolerable. As supportive as my friends around me can be, to console me and all, its I that I need to conquer. Guess everything has been going too smoothly in life, thus a simple trip has a great ripple effect on me.
Feeling the knot in my chest is really uncomfortable. Hopefully I will get over it soon... Will have to change my workout regime around soon. This arrangement don't seem to be making any progress to my condition. I know its partly due to my screwed diet. So I will have to work on that too... HAVE TO GET BACK TO THE FREAKING NO FUN NO NONSENSE SELF AGAIN!~!~! I HAVE TO, I F*CKING HAVE TO!!!!
Training in 3 hours time, time trials for guys.... just going to try my best. Not in the best form, but definitely don't want a repeat of yesterday. Have to step out of the boat feeling I have done my best and there is no regrets with what every results I got. No "SHOULD HAVE DONE BETTER" or "IF I HAVE DONE THIS, MAYBE I WOULD HAVE" kind of bullsh*t
Moody post.... paiseh everyone... just have to get it off my chest...
Monday, June 21, 2010
Tioman!!!
Had a very good weekend... am now and unofficial certified diver, till I complete my theory and I am there already!!! woohoo... Must say thou its a very very very rush trip, it was awesomely enjoyable as its done with great friends, both old and new, thanks to everyone that made the trip all the more fun and enjoyable and make it possible!!! "8 more member in the diving family" (Quoted from Wanliang [instructor]) feels so at home!!!
Friday Evening,
Took a mini van up to Mersing for the ferry over to Tioman, absolute in awe with drivers in Malaysia man, they bring a whole new level to Inital D driving man... they cut lanes better than a butcher cutting meat, there seem to be some kinda signals with the high beams. But as everyone in the van caught some snooze, I had fun watching the driver seam through the roads! woohoo... Finally got to the jetty, felt like we are illegal immigrants, in fact there were loads of us, coz we ain't the only dive school there so the jetty was packed and it was like 12ish 1 am already. When the ferry arrive, each with their huge ass dive gears board the ferry. The ride itself took a couple of hours. The ferry feels like the one going back to Tekong (in fact tekong one felt more comfy, so stop complaining army boys!!! hahaha) and thank god I am "Tekong trained" so was able to catch a snooze and before I know it, we are in Tioman Island at approx 3 am!!! dragging our tired body, we collected our room key and proceed to resting for the evening before our dive in like 7 hours time!!! Thou the room is nothing fantastic, but its has the basics and well, I am contented, army trained do make a difference I suppose. Muahahah
Day 1 Diving!!!
Up and ready to dive, kinda got a little excited that I woke up even before my alarm clock ring, take a quick rinse up and wake the rest, oh yah, its was a quad sharing room so I have the privilege to share the room with Cindy (my buddy), ShengJia and Ivan, new found friends. When everyone is done, headed for breakfast before grabbing our gears and wait at the jetty for our boats out.
My room mateys!!! excluding the ang moh of course!!! got a little trigger happy while waiting for the boat, but who can blame me....ENJOY!~!~!
and this was just from the jetty. Have you ever seen the sea so blue.... OMG OMG. Anyway, according to our instructor, due to the overwhelming crowd over the weekend there are several delays caused, so many a time its really rush to wait and then wait to rush again (sounds familiar yah...=p) Anyway, after about an hour or so delay we headed out, and by the time we are in the water, its pretty much noon. Nevertheless, I experience my first official dive experience. Hmmm how should i put it...it was pleasant yet not really pleasant, pleasant coz its the first experience of going such depth, unpleasant because I have problem equalizing (meaning to get enough air into your ears so that the depth do not compress the air so much till it hurts). so I pretty much spent haf the time going down a little then fin a little up and try again. I still managed to get to the bottom and perform whatever test that is necessary.
After that we head back for lunch, I literally pigged out for the entire 2 days, I haven't ate so much in a very long time, and the scary thing is, its was never full till i can puke kinda full, just ok, practically every meal I had 2 full servings....which is scary, even Cindy got a shock at the way I ate, don't blame her, coz I am pretty shocked too thinking back now OMG!~~!~! hehe
After lunch was out for a 2nd dive, and once again the boat delayed so everything snow boat, by the time we are done with our dive there weren't enough time for the 3rd (which we were suppose to do) Coach suggested we do a shore dive but no one seem interested so reluctantly we missed one dive. =( Not satisfied, Me along with everyone from my room and also Andy, another "classmate" went for a swim from shore. Verdict: where is the tank when u need it, The corals were just awesome man!!! too bad to those that missed it and too bad cannot get a closer look and capture some pictures!!! ROAR!~!~but was definitely a worth while swim.
Dinner was good coz its BBQ!!! woohoo!!! and what's better with BBQ than BEER!~!~!~ ahah ok the beer is not dirt cheap, but much much cheaper compared to Singapore. So kinda started my little BeerFest (since I missed the one in Spore last weekend) there, trying a number of different kind of beer. Enjoyable night just sitting around with the gang snapping away (camera that is =p) and just talk cock sing song!!!
Enjoying good food!!! nice.... after all that is off to Bed!!!
Day 2 Diving!!!
And 2 hours later.....
Back in Mersing with glowing tan...everyone!!! woohoo one of our coach was early, while the other one was 2.5 hours LATE..ROAR, so we just hang around and I had my Virgin Ramly Burger. Yes, its my first attempt on ramly despite seeing it in Spore umpteen times... haha but I was not alone, ShengJia also...
YUMMY!~!~!~!
Friday Evening,
Took a mini van up to Mersing for the ferry over to Tioman, absolute in awe with drivers in Malaysia man, they bring a whole new level to Inital D driving man... they cut lanes better than a butcher cutting meat, there seem to be some kinda signals with the high beams. But as everyone in the van caught some snooze, I had fun watching the driver seam through the roads! woohoo... Finally got to the jetty, felt like we are illegal immigrants, in fact there were loads of us, coz we ain't the only dive school there so the jetty was packed and it was like 12ish 1 am already. When the ferry arrive, each with their huge ass dive gears board the ferry. The ride itself took a couple of hours. The ferry feels like the one going back to Tekong (in fact tekong one felt more comfy, so stop complaining army boys!!! hahaha) and thank god I am "Tekong trained" so was able to catch a snooze and before I know it, we are in Tioman Island at approx 3 am!!! dragging our tired body, we collected our room key and proceed to resting for the evening before our dive in like 7 hours time!!! Thou the room is nothing fantastic, but its has the basics and well, I am contented, army trained do make a difference I suppose. Muahahah
Day 1 Diving!!!
Up and ready to dive, kinda got a little excited that I woke up even before my alarm clock ring, take a quick rinse up and wake the rest, oh yah, its was a quad sharing room so I have the privilege to share the room with Cindy (my buddy), ShengJia and Ivan, new found friends. When everyone is done, headed for breakfast before grabbing our gears and wait at the jetty for our boats out.
My room mateys!!! excluding the ang moh of course!!! got a little trigger happy while waiting for the boat, but who can blame me....ENJOY!~!~!
and this was just from the jetty. Have you ever seen the sea so blue.... OMG OMG. Anyway, according to our instructor, due to the overwhelming crowd over the weekend there are several delays caused, so many a time its really rush to wait and then wait to rush again (sounds familiar yah...=p) Anyway, after about an hour or so delay we headed out, and by the time we are in the water, its pretty much noon. Nevertheless, I experience my first official dive experience. Hmmm how should i put it...it was pleasant yet not really pleasant, pleasant coz its the first experience of going such depth, unpleasant because I have problem equalizing (meaning to get enough air into your ears so that the depth do not compress the air so much till it hurts). so I pretty much spent haf the time going down a little then fin a little up and try again. I still managed to get to the bottom and perform whatever test that is necessary.
After that we head back for lunch, I literally pigged out for the entire 2 days, I haven't ate so much in a very long time, and the scary thing is, its was never full till i can puke kinda full, just ok, practically every meal I had 2 full servings....which is scary, even Cindy got a shock at the way I ate, don't blame her, coz I am pretty shocked too thinking back now OMG!~~!~! hehe
After lunch was out for a 2nd dive, and once again the boat delayed so everything snow boat, by the time we are done with our dive there weren't enough time for the 3rd (which we were suppose to do) Coach suggested we do a shore dive but no one seem interested so reluctantly we missed one dive. =( Not satisfied, Me along with everyone from my room and also Andy, another "classmate" went for a swim from shore. Verdict: where is the tank when u need it, The corals were just awesome man!!! too bad to those that missed it and too bad cannot get a closer look and capture some pictures!!! ROAR!~!~but was definitely a worth while swim.
Dinner was good coz its BBQ!!! woohoo!!! and what's better with BBQ than BEER!~!~!~ ahah ok the beer is not dirt cheap, but much much cheaper compared to Singapore. So kinda started my little BeerFest (since I missed the one in Spore last weekend) there, trying a number of different kind of beer. Enjoyable night just sitting around with the gang snapping away (camera that is =p) and just talk cock sing song!!!
Enjoying good food!!! nice.... after all that is off to Bed!!!
Day 2 Diving!!!
The gang while waiting for the boat out for our 3 & 4 dive!!! (short of Adrain and Kai Yen) check out the sleepy eyes!!! hahaha The dive sites are much further, gave me more time to take more pictures as well. Trying out some "Arty Farty" shots with my cui Ixus 50!!!
There is more, but guess you can check them out in my facebook album...=P Our 3rd dive was to complete all rest of the skills we need to fulfill. Its free decent with reference. Got a little worried moment as my buddy's ears start to hurt after first attempt to dive. Thankfully, she calm down and managed to do it on the second attempt. =) Once everyone completed, its off for a leisure dive to reward ourselves. its was a strong current dive, enjoyable but unfortunately didn't see anything overly exciting. Guess the expectation was sea turtle as we overheard someone saying they spot some in their dive... oh well.. nevertheless great job everyone, we worked hard to earn our cert. Mission accomplished when WanLiang gave us a firm handshake congratulating us!!!=) happy!!!
When we got ashore, its a mad rush!!! once again, bad boating arrangement causing delay... so we rush back shower and rush for lunch and rush to get ticket for our boat...and... and... and....yes you got it..WAIT~!~! coz the ferry was late!!! hahaha so while we waited, tried the "legendary" Chendol while some of them had the ice kachang, both were pretty yummy!!! sinful...but YUMMY!~!~!
Same location....different effect...
There is more, but guess you can check them out in my facebook album...=P Our 3rd dive was to complete all rest of the skills we need to fulfill. Its free decent with reference. Got a little worried moment as my buddy's ears start to hurt after first attempt to dive. Thankfully, she calm down and managed to do it on the second attempt. =) Once everyone completed, its off for a leisure dive to reward ourselves. its was a strong current dive, enjoyable but unfortunately didn't see anything overly exciting. Guess the expectation was sea turtle as we overheard someone saying they spot some in their dive... oh well.. nevertheless great job everyone, we worked hard to earn our cert. Mission accomplished when WanLiang gave us a firm handshake congratulating us!!!=) happy!!!
When we got ashore, its a mad rush!!! once again, bad boating arrangement causing delay... so we rush back shower and rush for lunch and rush to get ticket for our boat...and... and... and....yes you got it..WAIT~!~! coz the ferry was late!!! hahaha so while we waited, tried the "legendary" Chendol while some of them had the ice kachang, both were pretty yummy!!! sinful...but YUMMY!~!~!
And 2 hours later.....
Back in Mersing with glowing tan...everyone!!! woohoo one of our coach was early, while the other one was 2.5 hours LATE..ROAR, so we just hang around and I had my Virgin Ramly Burger. Yes, its my first attempt on ramly despite seeing it in Spore umpteen times... haha but I was not alone, ShengJia also...
This was the stall we gave our ramly virginity to...road side stall near the jetty!!!
YUMMY!~!~!~!
Like the way we came, the trip back was equally exciting as we got yet another initial D driver, this guy got us back in record time, there was a group that left at 4.30pm and we still met them at the checkpoint custom despite leaving from the jetting at 6.30pm. 2 hours HEADSTART MAN!~!~! awesome right....
Got home at about 10ish, tired short trip but definitely enjoyable. List of people to thank that made this trip possible and enjoyable!!!
1) Wan Liang our instructor
2) Master Diver Joei and Jody
3) All my classmates:
- Adrain
- Kai Yen
- Andy
- Min Zee
- Ivan
- Shengjia
And last but definitely not least, Dive buddy Cindy, haha another buddy moment added to the list liao. just realise we only took one picture throughout the entire trip, and its blur!!! haha oh well more to come in the future I suppose.... okok bring an end to my super long entry with a picture, a personal favorite!! (with some editing...)
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Got home at about 10ish, tired short trip but definitely enjoyable. List of people to thank that made this trip possible and enjoyable!!!
1) Wan Liang our instructor
2) Master Diver Joei and Jody
3) All my classmates:
- Adrain
- Kai Yen
- Andy
- Min Zee
- Ivan
- Shengjia
And last but definitely not least, Dive buddy Cindy, haha another buddy moment added to the list liao. just realise we only took one picture throughout the entire trip, and its blur!!! haha oh well more to come in the future I suppose.... okok bring an end to my super long entry with a picture, a personal favorite!! (with some editing...)
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Edited... (Life is...)
Saving up for advance!!! woohoo!!!
Saving up for advance!!! woohoo!!!
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