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!!!

Late week 9...

Hi there people, sorry sorry, here is week #9 schedule... time passed by in a flash, cannot believe its already week 9...

Week 9 Resistance training!!!

A1: Explosive Pushups
A2: Ball Squat with bands

B1: Band Fly
B2: One Leg Hamstring Curl

C1: Pullup or Chin up
C2: Reverse Lunges with free weights (e.i. plates)

D1: Band Row (Seated on the Floor)
D2: Wall Squat Hold with Calf Raises

E1: Front Lateral Raise
E2: Ball Crunch with bands for resistance

-Aim for higher reps: 15-30 reps
-Aim for 2-3 rounds for each superset (Alternating between upper body to lower body)
-Again, take no more than 30 seconds rest in between.






After friday, there will be a midway photo taken... and you guys be the judge... alright... hehee

Hairy Situation Part 3!!!

Seems like many of you like the Jap look for my last post on hair style and #7 seems to be in the lead for both the hairstyle as well as the model... (Right ladies?) hahahaha Anyway here is round 2, as I recieve some feedback on its being too "Asian" so I am going celebrities this time around... Choose wisely... thx!!!

Celebrity # 1: Johnny Depp


Celebrity #2 : Elijah Wood (aka Frodo)


Celebrity #3: Keanu Reeve


Celebrity #4: Owen Wilson


The following 2 actors have multiple looks.

Celebrity #5: Zac [Short] (from High School Muscial)


ZAC [Long]


Celebrity #6: Ashton Kutcher [Long with short fringe]
Long with long fring
short

Do share your views... and presenting the current top 3 from the last post...

#1 : Hair 7

#2: Hair 1 & 9


Hair #3 :Hair 4