4th of July

Fourth of July, Independence Day, or July Fourth, U.S. holiday, commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Celebration of it began during the American Revolution. It has been the most important patriotic holiday ever since. Traditionally it has been celebrated with the firing of guns and fireworks, parades, open-air meetings, and patriotic speeches. Today local ordinances prevent much of the former display of fireworks and use of firearms.

I can't stop lamenting on time flying past expeditiously. Just a week ago, I was still comforted in the arms of Bangkok and feeling so tireless even when my legs have walked non-stop for the whole day. Today, my lethargy level was really up to the max and doing every single thing just felt meaningless and intention-less. It felt like doom day for me. Argh!

I met Yunwei and Yiwen for dinner and they passed me presents from Nepal, including those from the Kopan Nuns. So nice! But on their letters to me, they commented I have put on weight. Of course man! The last time they saw me in Nepal I was like the slimmest of all times, as a result of constant vigorous physical torture undergone in F&B industry. And I even did a 16 day fasting retreat when I was in Nepal. Hmm... the difference should be quite drastic?

It's cable-ski at Batam tomorrow! I tell you, this is tough sport and I really wonder if I can still withstand the cruel heat and discouraging tedious failed attempts. Well but I'm sort of looking forward to the sun and water. It should perk me up somehow, and I hope it will make my body ache like mad... perhaps this is what I need now.

Adios.

Health Declaration

Okay though I've gone through 3 months of yoga in a room set at 40 degree celsius before, I must say that I'm still feeling a little jittery about tomorrow's yoga lesson!

Yes I've signed up for yoga again. The fortunate thing is, I do not have to pay exorbitant fees this time as it's being heavily subsidised by the bank... only $10 for 4 times a month! But is it good? Let's see...

I really want to be more healthy and fit and I know I haven't been putting in conscientious effort into it. The Shape run's 10km run is just 2 weeks plus away and I have not been even running 5km. It's time to repent!

I've got 3 10km runs for the next consecutive 3 months. Perhaps this should serve as some nice motivation so that I can at least be fit enough for the half marathon by end of the year, I hope. Ha.

I've been trying to lose those stubborn 3kg so that I can uh erm, attain my ideal weight. But I guess I shan't get too obsessed about that. Nothing still beats more than doing a great class of kickboxing and a satisfying run.

This is it! I'm going to work towards achieving a more healthy lifestyle and I hope it's not too late. :)

Bangkok...Kop Khun Kha!

I'm back from Bangkok!

I enjoyed the intensive shopping, the simple Thai culture, good food, great gfs' company and a lot more!

Tastes of Bangkok...

I wanna go Bangkok again soon! :)

Still night

Tonight's air feels exceptionally stale and motionless. And I'm supposed to be sound asleep now as I need to wake up in 4 hours time.

I can't get to bed, yet my physical being is beckoning me to rest.

I can hear my stomach rumbling now. Yes I'm hungry and probably that's the reason why I can't sleep.

Oh well.. I wished it's time to go Airport now!

Goodnight still night. You're still charming in my eyes. :)

To the Land of Smiles

SA-WA-DEE!

I can't wait to roam the streets of Bangkok... just 2 more days!

I hope shopping and food will be fabulous with Shihui, Cynthia and Liping!

I hope I'm able to catch up a little with Bio!

I crave for that momentaneous getaway trip... :)

A rapid Sat...

Another speedy Sat just passed by.

I just came back from Timothy (ex-Accenture colleague)'s wedding at Suntec Convention hall's Pearl River restaurant. Yeah, the 2nd wedding I've attended this month as well. No joke man. ALOT of people are getting married these days. And I just received a sms from a long time friend to invite me to be her 'sister' on her wedding day. I've been posed the magic question several times now but I did not give any comments as I know it will not be very near. Having said that, not that I'm dying to be married off. But uh, I do agree the pressure is somewhat there. Hmm...

Well I was in a mood to capture some self-pics after getting dressed. Hee...

At Timothy's wedding

With Ivana and Fa... I miss those Accenture days dearly!

Dan came to pick me up and drove me to see the Singapore Flyer at closer view.

Fragrance surprise! Dan got me one of my favourite scents around - Elizabeth Arden's Green Tea scent.




That ended my day with a smile. :)

Metamorphosis

The following extract about metamorphosis is taken from the writtings of Parris Garnier. It's simply apt and beautifully true.

If misfortune doesn't break you, it fashions you into a better person. But this metamorphosis doesn't happen by chance. It takes a strong heart to struggle against elements that would see you destroy yourself in failure.

Very often, you'll encounter the temptation to hold on foolishly to the past. You might even begin to wonder if you would've been better off the way you were. You might occasionally let down your guard, and allow grief and resentment to sway you towards self-destructive behaviour. And you will face many difficulties that may make you feel that you will never be able to experience the sweetness of life again.

But it is during these moments of the greatest peril which present the greatest opportunities. For as much as a powerful wind can throw you off your course, so can you spread your wings and ride it to greater heights.