tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29700632499117652732011-12-28T00:31:49.025+08:00I am thankful i have choices in life.Ivyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06942548204556230194noreply@blogger.comBlogger1541100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970063249911765273.post-80755869971422529172011-12-28T00:16:00.005+08:002011-12-28T00:24:19.197+08:00

Took this test some time ago. I thot it's more accurate than the last one :)You yearn for simple joys with your friends and family. Down-to-earth & mature, you are a voice of reason for your companions. When in times of need, you have a calming presence among your friends.You treasure stability & serenity. Your preferred vacation will be a relaxed stroll through places away from the hustle &

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Hahaha altho the personality test profile is quite true, the actual design looks so serious & old :PRaffia is a collection of neutrals and interesting greens that signify a timeless appreciation of diversity. A person drawn to this palette appreciates texture and the importance of tactility in all surfaces. They wish for a sophisticated environment that is also casual. They seek a balance with

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When the sales lady said "The stainless steel that we used are all 304". I was like "huh?". Haha and she didn't explain what that meant. Thanks to Google! I found out what that means. Altho i probably won't remember it later on :P (Source: http://bohausiaw.blogspot.com)Earlier on, Irene managed to convince me to get a stainless steel sink. I had thought it to be "lao tu" until i saw a

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To some extent, i fit the definition of a hoarder - a sentimental one. I keep lots of knick knacks from the past & current. Year books, chemistry notes, toys & birthday/CNY/Xmas cards, you name it, i've got it :P I hope to be able to display them at a place i called "My Home" someday. Every turn paths a new light, a fresh perspective. Despite facing many domestic conflicts, the

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Dearest 姑婆,Thank you for being such a wonderful family friend of ours. You have showered unconditional kindness on our granny. You will be greatly missed and fondly remembered in our hearts. Rest in peace in the kingdom of God!The news did not come as a shock to me but still, my heart felt more than a tinge of grief. This morning, i was just thinking how is she after being discharged from the

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Damages: 1 one-cent coin blister on my left big toe Despite lack of training (big time!), i managed a completion within cutoff. Geez, i didn't even know there was a midpoint cutoff at 27.7km mark. The night before- Had a pasta dinner at Pizza Hut. Not a big portion but nice enough. - Packed 3 Nature Valley(NV) Chewy Bars that i bought from Brisbane, 2 NV Honey & Oat, some Natural

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Woken up from a nap. Looking out at the blue skies. Missing Brisbane :)The past week has been the most relaxed & happiest for 2011. No fixed itinerary yet everything fell in place. With the "Wiggly Woo" tune still stuck in my brain, a smile uncontrollably surfaces. Especially when i recall cute bb dancing away. Hee. Nice :)2Oct - Brisbane Airport & Tamborine MtWe touched down in the wee

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It's a lazy Sunday for me. Don't feel like running or going out. At least not so early.While browsing thru' the channels, food caught my attention and so i continued watching this program 家常菜. Ever since i moved out, i've sorta taken a liking in cooking. I find it therapeutic.After watching the program further, i realized food was the secondary theme. Each family dish slowly unfolds a

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After crossing the finish line, i said i won't do it again in Singapore. Today, 12 hours after completing the race and having taken a good rest (hee, i am still resting), what's my take?"Relieved" was what i felt when i was finally done with the 100km. Relieved i didn't "shame" Johnson's name. Relieved i managed to do it within 18 hours.Next word was "thankful".Thankful for the support i had.

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The past week has been exhausting. Given a choice, i'd rather bury myself in work like the week i was busy with ST...waking up at 5am, work til 10pm and hitting the bed at 11pm (earliest), dead to the world. But then again, things happened and the only choice is to handle them. Could situations be worse than these? Yes. Or perhaps the worse has yet to surface? I dunno.I'm trying ways to cope.

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This song was first introduced to me by Ah-Bu. Didn't think much cos i tot it was a tad "hopeless". Now, i think it teaches me how to appreciate being on my own...

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這次的傷，要很久才會復原。也有可能不會愈合了。。。

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A big load off my mind (and other parts of me too) :P Time for some reflections.This event was a test for friendships as well as relationships. The most valuable lesson i derived from the whole planning is that...u can craft a hardware that seems almost seamless, prepare the most impressive material but once u have a team that doesn't work together, everything falls apart. People are always the

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Having slept through the "handover" from 2010 to 2011, i woke up early for a run - a New Year's run :)Hit the road at 730am. The weather was cool. Nice :) The streets were quiet after a night of partying. Lotsa confetti at the Robertson Quay stretch. Running past Clarke Quay, i was happy to discover i was not the only person who spent a quiet NYE & hence up early when most people are nursing

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Here we are again, on the 365th day of the year. And here i am again, at my favorite coffee joint, recollecting the stuff i've done for the entire 2010.2010 has been a colorful year for me. A lot of uncertainties. Heaps of changes. Fair dosages of milestones. And not forgetting a fantastic number of new people met. So much things that i don't even know where to start! :p Alrighty. I'll just

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Another marathon completed but not just any other 42.195km. To me, it was a very very special experience...priceless :)It started raining at 2am. We tot it was gonna be a wet run. God knows (ya, so rite), later in the day, the sun scorched down our fatigued bodies as we hit the dreaded 30km mark. I couldn't even open my (small) eyes at the Barage stretch!Somehow, i subconsciously divided the

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Couldn't locate the results (cos not out yet) but instead saw myself in the video (last 4 minutes i think). And Joanna was interviewed! Cool!

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I think i'm so cliche :(Bits of my idea were seen in my classmates' presentations. By the time my turn came, i couldn't summon enough mood to deliver. More than half the "battle" lost. Personally, Carol's "won" me. I like her version of retro - closer to my heart...the Wanderlust Hotel and the little details. Her content had things i had not thought about but yet i can relate to every one of

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Settled this unfinished business of getting the darn medal, finally!2 years ago, Serene & I teamed up for TNF100. For some unknown reason, i got unwell and nearly had to withdraw from the race. We persisted and walked the entire 50km. Then, the cutoff time was 8 hours. We came in at 9 hours 8 minutes and did not qualify for the finisher's medal.Last year, i "boycotted" the event b'cos i

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(I reckon i'd better start blogging about my wedding planning course before i get lazy)Er hem! Okay. I just had my 1st project presentation about 2 hours ago. We were to plan Sherwin's wedding around the below 4 pieces of info.> The couple are fans of Harry Potter> Their favorite travel destination is New York> They wish to have a magical wedding> Sherwin's favorite language of love is act of

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Hee! Of course not literally. The water was sparkling under the sunlight...as if little diamonds have dropped from the sky. I took a picture from my phone but a pity, it didn't quite capture the beauty i saw. Nvm. I sat down on the wooden planks for a good 20 minutes to take in the lovely sight.Serene was away at Desaru Long Distance Tri hence i decided to do a long run on my own before TNF.

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Happy birthday to me. Happy birthday to me. Happy birrrrrrrthday to me he he! Happy birthday to me!!!!!!On Children's Day today, I got 2 surprises :) Met Charlene & MJ for dinner at Suntec. The former was late so MJ & I went in first. Prior to meeting, I couldn't understand why this place was chosen since we tried it b4 (and it's nothing special for my birthday :P). The service crew wanted

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We were sat down to watch this video of a 1.25 million-dollar wedding. The couple are Indian-Americans who knew each other in uni. The wedding was spanned over 4 days. A lot of effort (and $, obviously). The flowers, the gowns, the decor, everything looked perfect. However, i felt tired just watching from day 0 to day 4. Too much fanfare, I thought. But that's the rich men style and don't

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We sometimes say things that represent our mood at that moment. While they may or may not be what we want to convey, whoever is at the receiving end "gets" it. This morning，I said smtg that ought not to be heard. Less than 10 words but were enough to hurt. I hope she will soon forget, given her condition. However it is, I feel lousy...darn lousy. Well, I gotta make it up in some other ways :(

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Hee. I nearly called didi, bb :p xxxx xxx :)

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Good run at MR and when i say that, I don't mean good timing. I mean that the run was energizing. One reason for my love for running is to be able to spend time with myself. On a good day. I'm in my own world. On better days, my mind is rid of negativities, only to be humbled. Today is one of those better days :)Not wanting to push myself too hard on the 1st run of the week(plus i haven't "moved"

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What do you ALWAYS want to be? A question I always get asked, even though I'm way past the quarter-life crisis.My reply? A wedding planner! The reply always sent the "asker" into an "oh izzit?" look. Guess i was very much inspired by that J-Lo movie. However, i never gave serious thoughts about venturing into this less-known profession. After all, i've only heard of the conventional

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Results r out and I really suxx :( No labor, no gain. When I don't put in effort, I go back to where I started. Ok! I'll need to buck up!!!

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I couldn't recall the last time i rode. It was only when i thought hard as i was already riding at Desaru, that i remember it was at ECP with Irene & hubby (the weekend just before i started on my new job). That was less than 12km, definitely.Didn't really consider much when i replied yes to HH's sms about this ride. Had to collect the bike from Karen who was loaning it for AAC6. Overall, the

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My tumtum is gone. That's the perk i get after each AHM/SBR. No complaints. Enough signages to show each turn & distance. Sufficient water & isotonic drinks. I was so impressed to see bananas at some stations! Route-wise, it was smooth with an unexpectedly short ECP stretch. HH overtook me in the early hours while we were still within the CBD area. As i entered ECP, Guoliang called out to

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Just done with my run at Mac. Running here in the last hour approaching dusk is like returning to basic. Each time I finish my run, I know what I need. I am a piece of paper and am white in color :)

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I want somebody to shareThe rest of my lifeShare my innermost thoughtsKnow my intimate detailsSomeone who'll stand by my sideAnd give me supportAnd in return she'll get my support...Depeche Mode - SomebodySilly me somehow remembered this song as a sad one. And only recently then i realized that it's totally not. Perhaps the last i recalled listening to this song (in full) was at some MS pub, with

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Tah dah! I've g0t this year's NDP goodie bag! Best of all, i didn't have to beat the crowd to get it (thanks bb!). Because it's Singapore's 45th birthday, the varieties are specially designed :)To my pleasant surprise, i thot it is a really thoughtful package. The bag has almost everything one would need while enjoying the parade, from hand sanitizer to a small plastic bag for trash. Even the

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After last year's Trailwalker, Joanne remarked that the 2nd go of a challenge is always tougher. How true. The nearing AAUT is gonna be hard for me, looking at the trg I clocked in. Even logistically, I feel so disorganized. That being one issue, I'm struggling with others. Can I take another one. Do I want to see myself fall again? Will I find the energy to stand and move on?

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Ache, ache, go away, get thee gone so bb can play

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A beautiful rendition by Emi Fujita. It was in her repertoire for Friday's concert. This was my first concert in Esplanade and I really enjoyed myself. Her voice was so soothing. I drifted into my own world at certain points...magical :)

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Haha...reminiscing again. This time, it was sparked by Singapore Star Awards. It's so scary. Time flies. This show was especially done for the 3 Star Search winners. They were so young & Zoe Tay looked so demure then! Well, we should take more pictures & videos while we are still young!When i told my Mom that 邓妙华 was the prettiest woman in Singapore.生活歌手-i nearly forgot about this show.I

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Today burst with knowledge! I went for my first calligraphy lesson at 12.10pm. Been wanting to sign up ever since CK told me abt it. I needed to hone my patience henceforth this course. 2 hours flew past and I had only completed 2 sheets - 1 with my name and the other consisting of basic strokes. It really takes lotsa patience and one needs to be free of all interfering thoughts to write properly

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METAMORPHOSIS - i first learnt of this big word the day i stepped into TP. These 13 alphabets were printed on the file that was given to 1st year freshies. The other day over radio, i heard this story (i love to 听故仔)that meaningfully depicts this profound transmutation.A young boy saw this caterpillar struggling to wriggle out from its "shell". Out of helpfulness, the boy took a pair of

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If life was a stage, i would choose to play the baddie. I always thot it's an easier character to be - u hate, u destroy, u trample. The emotions are clear and there are no pretences, no accountability to ur conscience...since baddies couldn't care less what the others think, say or feel. Life is much easier.While on the other tip of the scale, a goody-two-shoes has got lotsa woes. He thinks

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An ultramarathon is a lonely race. I personally do not enjoy the lonesomeness of this sport but rather the mental challenge involved during the journey.I signed up for this year's MR25 ultramarathon because i wanted to end the year with a completed event. Having not met the time requirement for KK Climbathon and a voluntary withdrawal from HKTW, i was quite bent to complete this race. With a

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Been feeling down at work of late. Sometimes I wonder if it's worth to be a good person. I watched this Cantonese drama n there's this character who propagates 3 virtues - speak kindly, act kindly n think in kindness. I tot it was easier said than done. I questioned myself if it pays to be a haoren.Now im sitting at this coffeeshop,having my breakfast and I suddenly recalled certain acts of

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Over the weekends (when i was coughing badly & unwell to go out), i finished watching 溏心风暴Ⅱ之家好月圆. I thot it was a great show with some meaningful dialogues. Many scenes made me wept. In fact, i am so enthralled with the show that it left me thinking altho i am done with it :)Here are 2 interesting 绕口令 that were featured in the show.sa姨：堂就大过姑,姑就大过姨,姨就大过表叔公,表叔公大过表叔婆,表叔婆大过表伯,表伯娘,表叔,表婶,表姑妈,表姑姐,表姑丈,

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They call it "skyrunning". For me, it's more of skywalking. Heheheh. It's upslope all the way to the summit...8.5km, 4101m asl...TOUGH! A 21 y/o Spaniard, Kilian Jornet Burgada, won the 1st place in Men's Open having clocked 2:40:41. He beat Japan's Toru Miyahara who clocked 2:45:57. I seriously wonder how they do it?! After the race, i told Steven i won't return to do another one. However

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I reckon only the 1970s babies can remember this logo. Back then, the production budgets were smaller yet the shows seemed more varied and meaningful. When i was a kid, I was a tele-tubby. I would watch TV til the colorful tortoise shell appeared, which meant it was 12 am = no more shows. Guessed i was luckier than most kids these days who have a curfew. U know what? I scored A2 for my Os

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I'm happy to have clocked 2 "Gunung"s for the past consecutive Sats as my trg to KK. However at the same time, i kinda guess i can't make it for the 3.5hrs cutoff time. Both are btw 6-6.8km and i oredi climbed til "cui", what's more for KK? :P Anyway, here are my training trip experiences.Ophir - 3Oct with HH, Joyce, TCM, Cat & CY + Alan Law's gangWe started the trek at 10am+, slight delay due

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you win some, you lose some.I must remember what i've tot today, at least til KK Climbathon's over. See, this is a byproduct when one trains alone, esp stairsclimb...ur tots go everywhere. hehehhehe.Having missed yesterday's trg with the gang, i made it up today. Had to drag myself a little to Block 90 but once i started, i was ok (except for the taste of peanut waffle i ate during my 2nd round.

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I just finished the orange in the Yellow Ribbon Prison Run food & beverage pack. The run was superb! To me, definitely the best i've had in Singapore so far! Right from the start, it got me singing its praises...from the collection of race pack, transport to start point, pre-race atmosphere, flagoff, road blocks, distance markers, volunteers along the route & end point, collection of goodie bags,

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Caught this movie with Serene yesterday. I had no idea the beginning would be so sad. Sent beads of tears down my cheeks :( Nonetheless, it's a terrific show with a meaningful storyline about love and adventure! Oh yes, i love the soundtrack as well. Reminds me a little of "Life is beautiful".Here's a piano & clarinet duet version (yes! clarinet, "my" instrument)

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Nope i'm not in a sad mood. Just suddenly tot of this song that i liked a lot when i was in Sec 1 or 2. I never knew how she looks like until 19 years later. Woah! Time flies! I miss those cassette days. Spending a fair deal of time waiting by the radio for my favorite songs and recording them...while doing my homework. The good ol' school days...

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Reckon i took for granted my running fitness. I can complete the distance (most pple can, too) but not with an ideal personal timing. But when you pay peanuts, you get monkeys. Today's AHM was a wake-up call. Sometimes, it's good to realise i've slided. Then after some whining and brooding, i'll pull up those socks. Don't be complacent. I'm not a natural so i need to work harder.I had a

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My mom just told me that the 3 of us (her, my sis & I) need to change the no. of strokes in our Chinese names. Ya, she went to a fortune teller yesterday. I told her not to have mine told next time. By this age, i no longer subscribe to such stuff altho' i do not rule out certain "phenomenons" that can't be explained scientifically or logically.People go to fortune-tellers for various reasons

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I told myself just now, - i'm so gonna blog this down later. So here i go!Was on my way for yoga class. Some Filipino women entered the train with a trendy-cute-yet-nerdy angmo. Despite tuning in to my MP3 player, i could hear them talk (or rather, chatter). This particular one commented cheekily abt the angmo's body, "I can tell it's flat (referring to his abs) but not sure if it's firm?"

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No, i'm not thinking of Antarctica :P These are the lyrics taken off a theme song from a local chinese drama - The Ultimatum (双子星). Cool huh? I like the song and the voice of the singer - 刘力扬Anyway, i found another nice song by her - 眼淚笑了. Lyrics of both songs are found below each MV. Oh! Coincidentally, both songs contained a common 2-words. Check them out!

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OMG! I found some video clips of Namibia race on Utube! I can see myself on some footages!Dr. Brandee Waite describes one of the tests required during check-in. An interview of Christian at gear checkBruce Walker (UK) at gear checkGetting ready to leave for Camp 1Competitors show us their over weight backpacks before the start. Ravenous competitors carb load for the last time pre-raceLocal

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Not sure how this came about.Last night, I dreamt of my first bf and i even processed his name in my subconscious mind. It was a bizarre scene. He was squatting down, talking to a current colleague of mine. I could see his face very clearly as my dream "camera" zoomed in. He looked pretty much the same as i last saw him 16 years ago...just older (naturally, logically speaking).When i tried to

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Some 11 days ago, Racingtheplanet Namibia has drawn its curtain. The post-raceemotion however, still lingers within. Pardon me. I headed for a vacation in anothercountry right after the race hence am a little retarded.I reckon it.s normal to feel lost after a major event? A fellow participant emailed me,citing withdrawal symptoms for coming races. I.m fortunate I do not incline towards the same.

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In an hour's time, HH will pick me up to the airport.Mom gave me an angbao for good luck - smtg she always does b4 i fly.Time flew past today. Picking up my medical report, HY, handed over my work and shifted all my stuff to the new office. Phew! I'm glad i still have time to blog :PWhile on the bus back home just now, i was trying to put to words my pre-flight thoughts. Honestly, i couldn't come

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This story got to me in good time. I dun hope to champion the event...just finish it safely within the organiser's timing will suffice.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Every year, Australia hosts an 875-kilometer endurance racing from Sydney to Melbourne - considered to be the world's longest and toughest ultra-marathon. It's a long, tough race that takes five days and normally participated by world-class

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Pretty? Finally, I am ticking single digits off the number of days towards race day. Mmmm...how do i feel? Geez, my thoughts are so random. Many things are taking place at the moment...office shift, the ladies' summit bids, handing over my full-time & "freelance" work & tying out the loose ends of my trip (pay this bill, collect this & that...blah blah blah). Most importantly I guess, is to stay

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I'm sitting at the opposite side of OUB Plaza, enjoying my soft toast & milo breakfast...enjoying the sun. It's nice to watch the hustle & bustle on the other side. Makes me stop and think, appreciate the slower & calmer side of city life. Sometimes, we r too hung up with the mundanes of work & neglect to unwind, even in the midst of a workday. I always believe a break from office is good.

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The below is written at night, a sleepless night. Hence, the content will incline towards emotions.Many have learnt about my participation in a major race. A few said they “peifu” my guts for signing up. Little do they know the fears I hold within myself…particularly the fear of not being able to complete the race. I thought these fears would go away as I get busy with my training, planning and

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Get the link?Meijin got me this Miffy-lookalike pair of socks from Japan! Cool! I'm gonna bring it to the race!

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Does this look like a beach resort in another country? Welcome to the sunny island of Singapore! There are beautiful things at home too :)Had a fruitful time at ECP after sending off the Island Peak group in the morning. A kind June sent me (again) to my trg start point - NSRCC. This time round, i am doing the long walk by myself but unknown to me, i'm not alone later on! :)A lot of cyclists &

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Perhaps i should isolate myself? But i know it wouldn't work.More friends (and acquaintances) know of my race in May. There is this assumption that i "imagined" - many are watching hence i can't fail. I kept thinking, "What if i fail?". There is even this premonition that popped out from nowhere that i'm not gonna complete it. This is not the 1st time such negativity crossed my mind and it

Ivyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06942548204556230194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970063249911765273.post-22576392744833818102009-04-06T23:18:00.003+08:002009-04-06T23:28:24.618+08:00

My 1st attempt walking home from office. Quite a zombifying 3 hours. Don't really drink much water at nite but my body still burns. I ate 1 packet of Oreo & an Uncle Toby. Geez, the bar shrunk since i last ate it in 2002.This video is a sneak preview as to what I'll be gg thru next mth (of cos MDS is more atas). Masochistically, I am VERY MUCH looking forward to this event which some describes

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I was channel-surfing when this ad caught my attention. I found it abit intriguing since the ad begun with a setting of a funeral procession.The lady started saying she's not gonna sing praises of her late hubby...not even gonna said how good he was. She then proceeded to mimick her hubby's snores & how he wld fart, then woke her up, asking her who did tat & later blamed the dog for the act. The

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I was so happy to see my REI parcel arrived when i reached home just now! See my PINK injinji socks? Even the words on that tag are pink! I couldn't find it in Singapore and HK no longer sells it.Now that my food is almost settled, i've gotten one load off my mind.Couldn't make it for bodycombat class just now so might as well go buy my camera pouch at Queensway. Got one that fitted my Canon

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That day was a long one for me - 21 March, 2009.Woke up at 3am to send Joanne to the airport. Thanks to June who offered us a ride. We met up with the rest (Jack, THuat, Cheeyeong, Cheemeng, Linda, Jeff, June, Felix etc) for brekkie at McDonalds. Not long later, it was time for the girls to be swarmed by families, friends, "fans", sponsors & media. Jack made a banner especially for Joanne and her

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Every training is one step nearer to the event day. It's about 6 weekends away from now. We started from Clarke Quay at 8.50am. Hmm...CQ is peaceful on a Sunday morning. Clocked 7 hours of walking on a 13kg load. With HH around, i could hardly slack :P She set a good pace. Being her Sahara training partner, Joyce could follow it well. I found it a little tough when we reached NUS. Had to eat

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Back in 2004, Clay Aiken performed Earth, Wind and Fire's song "Fantasy" with some of the AI Season 3 finalists. A very alive performance.It's the first time i view the lyrics of the whole song. Hmm...good to fantasise n this manner ;)Every man has a placeIn his heart there's a spaceAnd the world can't erase his fantasiesTake a ride in the skyOn our ship fantasiseAll your dreams will come true

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Wanted to post this vid for a long time after completing HKTW. Was so shacked during the walk that i din notice this group of fun pple! Hehehe. I too, should learn from them & get some fun like that :PWatching the clip reli made my day! I ought to view my next event as having fun, discard my usual serious self, let down my hair & just "party"!!!!!! *BIG SMILE*

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Adventure is where you find it.Hmm...i wonder if my 1st accidental body combat class today count too?Due to some last minute thingy, i went to True Yoga at Pacific Plaza instead. Clueless about what classes were available, i enquired over the counter & hastily chose Hatha. With some time to spare, i looked thru the other classes. Noticed there was a "M" behind the "Hatha"! Clarified with the

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Supposed to do a long walk this morning at 10am. When i woke up, i felt sick...body aching and stuff. Must be yesterday's pigout session. 5 of us ate cockles, la-la, vege, sting-ray, sotong, mee+beehoon goreng, satay+ketupat & chicken wings. Haven't eaten so much junk (all at once) in a long while.I tot sleeping in wld help but it didn't :( My body was still aching at 3pm that i can't even join

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I spotted sand dunes at Jurong while running home last evening!And it says "Danger, keep out!". Hehehhe :P

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Kcal 310 Fat 17.g Fat(sats) 12.2g Carbs 34.3g I found a website on chocolate reviews! Woah...this guy is really nuts over chocolates.Chanced upon this link when i was searching for the nutrition facts of the Cadbury Boost bar i took b4 my run just now. Now i can reference to this website to maximise my calorie intake :)UpsIt filled me up for 2 hoursEasily digestedDid not give me any

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Caught this movie on Channel 8 just now. The piano piece was beautiful. Then i realised the actor was the singer 張敬軒!

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There was a time I used to adore marathoners…the secret admiration kind.I remember asking this American colleague who came over to Singapore about his marathon experience. He replied my enthusiasm in a casual resonance, saying, “If you could do a half, you can do a full.” Back then, completing a full marathon felt a little inconceivable (although I was very comfortable with half-s).2 years later,

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When the rest completed theirs, i tot with some regrets, "I should have gone ahead & not think so much."When the next event date is finalized, i had reservations..."Should i go?".When i finally mustered up enough courage to register, i hesitated..."Still got time to reconsider before i pay up."When my name was removed from the list (cos whoever pay will get the slot), i went..."shucks, i'd better

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I like to do things on the spur of the moment and that includes my training *wink*Woke up and decided to hit East Coast Park for some sand & sun but i gotta go to the bank first. Couldn't find the coin deposit machine. By the time i knew the location (Serene told me), i was on the bus. Ended up i had to carry 220 $1 coins in my pack for training. Good also...that makes an approximate weight of

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These are my 3 little pigs.In order of seniority...Extreme right 大猪: I got it when i was a kid. Bought it cos it looked cute to me then. It has been full for quite some time but i din wanna empty it.Middle 小猪: It's a Christmas gift from Christina i think. I found an old $10 bill inside!Extreme left 小小猪: Bought it at Vivocity early last yr. I wanted to start saving $1 coins since i dun have any

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While doing up my music playlist for the blog, i found my favorite Jacky Cheung song on Utube! I first heard the song on the radio when i was a kid. Loved it so much but had no idea how to find out the title. Luckily, the lyrics & rhythm of the chorus were rather catchy. I memorised by heart & managed to find the missing piece of my puzzle when i grew up.Gosh! I was only 10 y/o when i heard this

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First run of the 牛 year and I overslept (#$^%#!).Supposed to meet at 8am but i only woke up at 7.30am. Imagine my shock! My 5 minutes of snoozing became an hour! Luckily i got everything packed the nite before...yep...all but the water...hahahha. So i smsed (poor) Serene who was waiting for me at the kopitiam near Tampines MRT Station since 7.30am. Karen gotta rush off after the run hence Joanne

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Caught Mona Lisa's Smile on Channel 5 yesterday before reunion dinner. Josh ever said the movie was the female version of Dead Poets' Society. I watched the former first hence i like the movie on its own. Even now after viewing the latter, the same preference stands :) The show and Mona Lisa has near-zero bearing on each other...except that Julia Roberts was an art history teacher in the movie

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Siggie (my company’s CEO) quoted the above on our latest newsletter. The first word already stumped me. Well…in fact, many words that followed had the same effect. A few sales guys sarcastically joked that our CEO has nothing better to do than to draft such a cheem message with all the bombastic words.I am a humanities person hence anything to do about words, language, lit, history interests me (

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I'm in such a "thought"ful mood tonight. Kept tearing til i can't get to sleep. Maybe it's that time of the month again *tsk*Going thru a rollercoaster of moods these few days. Joy - Yesterday, i finally found my CNY dress after quite a long search. Was (rather) exhilarated when the cashier told me I have enough Citibank points hence i need not pay a single cent!Uncertainty - I received the

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Why did i suddenly come up with this list? Abstract linkage actually...I saw the TV ad promoting this love song compilation CD and it has got tis song "Dying Inside to Hold You". I went to search for the mp3. Suddenly i recalled a soundtrack which i had bought many many years ago...a cassette, to be specific.Dying Young - This movie captivated me and i bought the soundtrack. I was still a poor

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It was the 2nd day of 2009. I had wanted to take the bus home from Chinatown Point until i felt the breeze amid the sunny weather. The climate took to the cooler side these days hence it was enjoyable to walk about.I decided to stroll home via 1 of my fav routes - the Quays.The streets weren't crowded since most people are working. The quietness was tranquil. Occasionally, i could hear the light

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Alrightey...finally the last quarter. I've been sitting here at Starbucks for the past 3 hours+. My bum is heating up...hahhah. It's a busy last quarter...socially. September 08 JASLYN's BIRTHDAY A few of us celebrated Jaslyn's birthday at Dragon Gate Restaurant. Been a while since we had dim sum. The spread wasn't fantastic so we resorted to eating a lot of 风爪...quite record-breaking

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May 17 JAPAN TRAILWALKERKickstart the 2nd quarter with an ultra-distance event. I signed up for this event quite soon after Tokyo Marathon. Hahah....did i miss Japan that much? *wink* At the 21st km, my ankle injury decided to make a comeback and extended upwards...just before my calf. Thru this 100km, i also discovered that i need a lot of sleep! I can just "collapse" and sleep anywhere. See

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Time flies (what a cliche manner to start my blog). We have come to the last day of 2008. I'm at Starbucks now, sipping a bottle of carrot juice (hmmm...yes, it isn't latte cos caffeine makes me hungry). What i'm gonna do in the next couple of hours is to "reminiscence" the events for this entire year.I actually prefer a journal to this virtual blog thingy but times are bad. I gotta be thrifty

Ivyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06942548204556230194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970063249911765273.post-31782166669097975292008-12-12T00:39:00.002+08:002009-02-01T14:31:06.822+08:00

I just realised i am only left with one week before we have our annual Christmas celebration. Somehow, this idea of doing up a music vid for the gers just popped up. Originally, i wanted to do 1 song for the fun of it. Then i remembered tis sign language gig that i saw at Starbucks during Christmas period 6 yrs back. Hmm..."why not include this in the vid?" I thot.Backtracking, that short gig

Ivyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06942548204556230194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970063249911765273.post-33189695136743367922008-12-09T01:46:00.000+08:002009-08-24T02:11:07.174+08:00

I had a moment of happiness just now. With Diana Krall's "Have Yourself a Merry Christmas" and eating my almond butter cake, sipping cafe latte at cosy Starbucks (Tanglin Mall). It's drizzling outside. And a cute guy is sitting opposite me. Heavens :)The guy left shortly after his client arrived. The babies at the other table started crying and the staff was clearing the tables, creating a

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An immortal song. I forgot since when listening to this song became ritual each time it nears Christmas. Somehow every Dec, the piece just touched a part of my heart and there's this sourish feel. Nonetheless, i still love this classic...Hehehe

Ivyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06942548204556230194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970063249911765273.post-32948006891212290712008-12-04T00:20:00.009+08:002008-12-04T00:53:02.312+08:00

Went to watch this movie on Sunday. I had no idea what show i was gonna watch. I'm a movie buff so when Joanna jio-ed, i agreed rightaway. I trust that she won't make us watch sicko shows like "SAW 1, 2 , 3, 4 , 5". I only knew the movie was a Taiwanese show when i sat my butt on the cinema's couch.Mmm...I don't like the show, i LOVE it!...in an old-fashioned way. Perhaps the music, sceneries and

Ivyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06942548204556230194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970063249911765273.post-68169463685625438482008-11-02T14:04:00.002+08:002009-02-01T14:31:06.822+08:00

I enjoyed the run this morning. Having never been to Tampines biking trail was already a feature i excitedly looked forward to.Took the first train that reached Redhill at 6.16am and reached Tampines at 6.55am. A red army of Salomons led the way to the start point. Serene and i tot they were gonna take a bus so we went on our own. Thankfully we bumped into Hadi who took us there...or else blur me

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Last nite, we went to see Hwee Hoon & Joyce off at the airport. After months of training & anticipation, they are finally gg to Sahara! I am so keyed up for them!!! Altho i am not gg with them, i felt kinda connected with the whole process. During those Safra BM climbing days, I remembered HH citing her desire to do a desert run. Time flies. That was like 5 yrs ago? And the months prior to

Ivyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06942548204556230194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970063249911765273.post-29541497295282344642008-10-10T23:59:00.005+08:002008-10-11T00:35:08.189+08:00

TNF results were just published.Quite pissed when i saw the results. The runners who came back after us completed the race but has no timing reflected! :( They are deemed "DNF". Argh!I doubt NF verified the results. One lady gave up after CP5. Somehow, "official" results (which were supposed to be out post-race 48hours) showed she clocked a MIRACULOUS 27min for 14km. Unless she got the body

Ivyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06942548204556230194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970063249911765273.post-9951575701509160032008-10-08T00:37:00.004+08:002008-10-08T01:33:48.252+08:00

It's 12.45am and unwell me ought to be in the land of Nod. I tried but this "lembay" cold shrimp just couldn't sleep.In the process of insomnia (1 night only, i hope), i have made a decision!*Drum roll*I SHALL GO WATCHLESS FOR THE COMING MARATHON!!!(for those reading this entry now - u may be thinking, "heng ah, mm si topless. Else many pple wld puke. Hehehehe)Matter-of-factly, for all the

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