Reached home at 9pm and went for a run round the estate.

Wall-E

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Christmas Present

It's that time of year again when I have to wreck my brain to come up with what to get my Baby.

This year, her present had to take a trip from Cincinnati, Ohio to Indianapolis, Indiana to Anchorage, Alaska and finally to Singapore.

Watch this space for the Christmas present
(I never knew there was a Mr. Christmas)

School Rumble

A little cheer up

I still love her so very much but I've decided for her happiness I'll take a step back and let her do what she wants. I pray to God for strength to follow through with this and to watch out for her when I'm not there. Amen.

Another run, this time from home to the stadium, 7 rounds and back home. Followed by pull ups (3, 1, 2, 3).

Did a run round the estate, first one after the SCSM. Right foot still hurts slightly, stamina took a dip. Finished off with push ups (3 x 10) and sit ups (30, 20, 10). Slow start to getting the engine running again.

Relationship

There are some days that I would feel bitter,
but most of the days I'll just feel hurt...

Oakley

Radar - Bought






Crystal Black Path Black Iridium

George Jensen

Koppel Chronograph







Chronograph watch crafted in stainless steel with black calfskin strap. Design by Henning Koppel.

Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon

SCSM - 2nd December 2007

Oh! 2nd place!

I'm a roadrunner!

Average... not bad for first timer

Courtesy of Marathon-Photos

A quick recap of what happened on race day...

Woke up feeling half dead at 4.50 am. LATE!!! Had planned to meet Mike and CM at the baggage deposit point at 5.30 am. A quick rinse, no toilet time and I'm off. Managed to flag a cab when my phone went off, it was Mike asking where on earth am I. Met up with the guys fifteen minutes later at the memorial park and its already crowding with people ready for the half marathon. Sharing a protein bar, we slowly made towards Fullerton One where the start point was.

6.15 am and we're off! Well sort of, there were so many runners that we had to trot till the old Collyer Quay before we could start running. Weather was good and we slowly moved to the middle of the HM group. Being CM and my first 21k, we decided to be careful not to push too much ourselves too much in the earlier portion. We ran pass some runners taking a leak in the bushes turning into Marina Bay, no girls though.

We covered the first 15k in a pretty relaxed pace and then the rest became a blur.

15k- ran ahead of Mike and CM
17k- legs started to cramp up so slowed to a walk and legs felt like jello...
18k - CM over took me with a towel tied around his head
18.5k- started to jog with cramps slowly creeping back
19-20k- every step sparked off a series of cramp, feet, calf, thigh, butt cheek (not always in order)
20.5k- saw the finishing line, adrenaline kicked in and started to speed up. Miraculously the cramps disappeared as I started to sprint. Went pass Mike at the last 500m mark.
21.2k- Finishing line! Didn't even know I was looking at the camera as I pass the Golden (white) Arch, must be the Star in me... Barely missed a guy in a NYP athletics team singlet who stopped right in my path to tend to his cramps.

The feeling of finishing was incredible! The furthest distance I had covered before this was 10k at the Terry Fox 2006. Still couldn't feel my legs though, as I floated to collect my medal (everyone gets one). Legs couldn't stop shaking while I tried to remove the senor chip. Lost sight of both Mike and CM so made my way to collect my stuff and to the nearest toilet to relieve the protein bar.

Even though my right foot is still hurting from tying the stupid sensor too tightly, I can't wait for the next run!

Maybe I'll psycho Zen to join...

Sadness

Heart break






Days are harder to get by these days without her. And to make matters worst, I can't afford to tell her what I'm thinking which if I do, will most likely make her cry. Which is a big no-no since she's on recovery from Lasik surgery. Sigh...

My heart feels like its dying a little more everyday...

Barbeque at my place

Some were very tired...






More photos here.

HUGE Domminoes

Beer companys must be rolling in dough to be always coming up with commercials like these...

He's just like me!

My nephew has a new liking for remote controls, atta boy!

Estate Run

Estate Run

Pyramid Chin-up - 4, 3, 2, 1, 5

Pyramid Chin-up - 4, 3, 2, 1, 5

Happy Halloween!

Halloween!

Little Rabbit

A little lie by a little rabbit

Hello Kitty

Guess not everyone loves Hello Kitty.

Pyramid Chin-up - 4, 3, 2, 1, 4

Pushups - 20 x close, 20 x standard, 20 x wide
Crunches - 25 x 2, 30 x 1
Estate Run

Cuteness...

Awwwww.....










More photos here.

Estate run

Estate Run
Pushups - 20 x close, 20 x standard, 20 x wide
Crunches - 25 x 3

I WANT BEER!

Beer Beer Beer Burp!

Healthy Hair

The living parts are the follicles, tiny hair-growing factories under your scalp. They're nourished mainly by the protein in your diet, and by carbohydrates like whole grains (they provide energy); essential fatty acids from fish, nuts, and soy (they hydrate follicles); and vitamins B6, B12 and biotin, found in eggs, salmon, bananas and spinach (they help strengthen your hair's outer layer, called the cuticle). Iron is also essential because it stimulates hair turnover and replenishment.

Night Safari

Mandai Zoo... at night





Was down for our first Night Safari and I have to say that its overrated (referring to the night safari). Highlight of the night would have to be Zen's foot brushing against an overgrown branch on the trail and freaking out (also happened to a female tourist twice Zen's size, so no one is saying "Scaredy Cat!"). We started with the creatures of the night show which was quite entertaining but a little short. Following which we took the tram ride. Pretty limited variety of animals although we managed to see a couple of them up close (up close = can reach out and strangle the furry fellow) so thats a plus point. Zen was sick, coughing up half her lung so we're pretty sure half the animal population in the safari will be down with flu too. All in all it was something refreshing though you wouldn't see me at the Night Safari till my kids drag me there (when I have kids say in yr 2500).

P.S: Good place for making out, damn freaking dark.

Pushups - 20 x close, 20 x standard, 20 x wide
Crunches - 25 x 3

Estate Run

Ironman

I can't wait

Star Wars VII

Lightsaber Squirrels

Pushups - 20 x close, 20 x standard, 20 x wide
Crunches - 25 x 3
Estate Run

Spa Security

This is hilarious!

Pushups - 20 x close, 20 x standard, 20 x wide
Crunches - 25 x 3
Estate Run

Pushups - 20 x close, 20 x standard, 20 x wide
Crunches - 25 x 3

Pushups - 20 x close, 20 x standard, 20 x wide
Crunches - 25 x 3
Estate Run

Stadium Run - 3.5km

Estate Run (Interval Training - Sprinting)
Pushups - 15 x close, 15 x standard, 15 x wide
Crunches - 20 x 3

Estate Run
Pushups - 15 x close, 15 x standard, 15 x wide
Crunches - 20 x 3

Estate Run
1 hour of badminton

Estate Run
Pushups - 10 x close, 10 x standard, 10 x wide
Crunches - 15 x 3

So cute!

Double Happiness!

Look here!

Langrisser - Best game ever

Langrisser (Warsong)





This is the first ever game I've played. Well, not really the first, think that would karate on the ancient apple pc. Langrisser is the first RPG (Role Playing Game) that I've played and it's also the reason why I'm hooked on RPG games. It is still to date one of the greatest strategy games.

What sets Langrisser apart from others is its tremendous scale. Most similar games have you controlling between five and ten single units. By comparison, in Langrisser it's not uncommon to control over thirty units at one time, fighting against scores of enemies on a single map. The main characters are extremely powerful unit dubbed "generals". Each general commands a battalion of generic soldiers, and the two share an important symbiotic relationship with each other.





Some guy did a in-depth summary here

Can't wait for my Langrisser III to arrive.

Update: Langrisser III is sold out... Boo Hoo!!!

IPPT

IPPT at Khatib Camp





Took my IPPT on 13 June before my deadline on 14 June (Hahaha). Managed a pass with incentive.

Some points to note:-

Shuttle Run - 10.4secs (4 points)

Wasted time during the turns, should end before and reach for the sensors.
Time to achieve - 10.2 or faster

Sit-up - 39 (5 points) no sweat

Standing Board Jump - 216 (2 points)

Aiming point should be above and away from the board, have to tuck in my legs more during the lift.
Distance to achieve - 238 or further

Chip-up - 5 (2 points)

Basically have to improve upper body strength
Reps to achieve - 11

2.4 run - 10.36 (5 points)

Good effort (pat pat myself). However, wasn't exhausted after the run which meant I didn't push myself enough. The trick is to run fast during the start then keep the pace. Somehow I know my body will push itself to keep up. It's only 6 rounds.
Timing to achieve - 9.59mins or faster

On the whole, good job! Time to spend the 100bucks!

Training - Weights & Cardio

Gym at Toa Payoh






Went to the gym besides the Toa Payoh stadium, cost me $2.50.

Shoulder Press 5kg x 12, 7.5kg x 10, 10kg x 8, 7.5kg x 10
Incline Press up 5kg x 12, 7.5kg x 10, 7.5kg x 12
Bicep Curls 5kg x 12, 7.5kg x 10, 5kg x 15
Tricep Curls 5kg x 12, 7.5kg x 10, 5kg x5

Did another 3km run the following day

Distance - 3km
Timing - 14mins 6secs

Training - Cardio

Running at Toa Payoh Stadium





Did another 3km run today, timing was better but still needs improvement.

Distance - 3km
Timing - 14mins 4secs

I'm averaging 1min 53secs a round, need to reduce to 1min 40secs.

Training - Weights & Cardio

Training in Toa Payoh





Pullups - x3
Chinups - x2 x2 x2
Dips - x4 x5 x10
Situps - x15 x 15 x15
Pushups - x10 x10 x10

Distance - 3km
Timing - 14mins 45secs

Training

Training in Toa Payoh





Pullups x 3
Dips x 4 x 5 x 6
Chinups x2 x2 x2

Situp x15 x15 x15 (Shoulder blades off the ground)
Pressups Diamond x 10 Standard x 10 Wide x 10

Distance - 3km
Time - 16mins 50 secs

15 days to go