When I was listening to the radio this morning, the topic on radio was, "Whats the most memorable thing that had happen to you in 2006?". Hmm... it got me thinking, what was the MOST memorable things that had happen to me last year then?
Travel wise, 2006 has gotten me places. Been to a few nice cities in Europe, China, Australia and nearer to home, Singapore and Indonesia. My work also means I got to travel to Langkawi and all over Malaysia on official capacity and squeeze in an extra day or two of holidays afterwards. Being in those places, abroad especially, has reminded me that there's no place like home...
Money wise, you win some and you lose some. Still need to be more careful with my money and keep a check on my spending. Credit cards are both a boon and a bane, need to be more disciplined. The car, just another year to go. Manage to save a bit of money, but the occasional splurge do hurt at times. At least I'm not living over my means. Hopefully.
Work wise, the year has started me on a familiar place but ended up in an unfamiliar place. Some office politics aside, I has been given a higher responsibility. Thrown into the deep end of it, I'm lucky to have understanding colleagues (all of you) who supported me and helped me into my new position. A bit more work, slightly more responsibility, different kind of headache AND the pay stays the same, unfortunately, but I guess the learning process is invaluable.
Health wise, I have been sending myself deeper and deeper into the abyss of 'fatness'. No use denying it, I'm fat. Last I check, in these past 5 years, I have steadily increased my weight on average of 5kg per year. My weight now is 95kg, up 25kg from 2001 when I weight in at 70kg. I would like to blame it to all the buffet spread at the hotels I went to be it for conferences, work travel, breaking fast or just to hang out with friends. My 2007? To be at least 10kg lighter by August. Why August? Hehehe...
Relationship wise, where to start? Let us start with friends. Someone said, 'Keep your enemy closest'. We cant do much about other people liking us, but we can learn to like and love people. Generally 2006 was a good year, just having problems keeping tab and in touch with old friends as we move on from Uni, workplace, school and explored other parts of our life, getting a job, married etc. One sad incident though happen at the end of the year, someone very dear to me decided to sever all ties due to some incident which I deem unworthy of the consequences. Sigh. I thought "To err is human, to forgive is divine...". Was I wrong.
Love life? Hehehe... no comment.
Monday, January 08, 2007
Sunday, January 07, 2007
Man on a mission Part 1
As human, we grow. Initially at a phenomenal rate, then (the rate) slows down and stabilises. A (growth) spurts here or there is not uncommon, but thats how it is. Still remember being a short, round, chubby teen when I was 15, but shot up almost 15cm in a space of a few months after SRP (yes, it was that long ago)...
Over the years, fitness has been a priority of mine. In school, I do not have the silky skills of Maradona, so I opted for basketball, volleyball and tennis instead (actually, I'm a 'kaki bangku'). After school, played six sports in varsity (adding rugby, softball and handball added to the list). When I started working in the banking sector, I worked out most days in a gym and actually ran the sprints in national competition (100, 200 and 4x100m) while continuing to play volleyball and basketball.
When I got the chance to further my study in another varsity (when I was in my late 20s), I was introduced to another sport, quite foreign to the country. Rowing. It was by chance actually, as I was discovered by a national coach at the varsity. With my height and build, I was drafted into the varsity team and upon winning the national title in 1999, was included in the national team in 2000. Lead out to a major regional game in 2001, I was at my leanest (71kg, 6.9% body fat, a VO2Max in excess of 65ml/kg/min)
After that, concentrated on the remainder of my studies and upon graduation, started working. Apparently, lots of hotel functions, local and overseas travel and most importantly, NOT maintaining a healthy lifestyle will take its toll on your body. Over the last 5 years, I have gained almost 25kg. Unfortunately for me, my tall frame hides those extra kilos quite well. At the end of 2006, I weight in at 95kg.
Something needs to be done...
Over the years, fitness has been a priority of mine. In school, I do not have the silky skills of Maradona, so I opted for basketball, volleyball and tennis instead (actually, I'm a 'kaki bangku'). After school, played six sports in varsity (adding rugby, softball and handball added to the list). When I started working in the banking sector, I worked out most days in a gym and actually ran the sprints in national competition (100, 200 and 4x100m) while continuing to play volleyball and basketball.
When I got the chance to further my study in another varsity (when I was in my late 20s), I was introduced to another sport, quite foreign to the country. Rowing. It was by chance actually, as I was discovered by a national coach at the varsity. With my height and build, I was drafted into the varsity team and upon winning the national title in 1999, was included in the national team in 2000. Lead out to a major regional game in 2001, I was at my leanest (71kg, 6.9% body fat, a VO2Max in excess of 65ml/kg/min)
After that, concentrated on the remainder of my studies and upon graduation, started working. Apparently, lots of hotel functions, local and overseas travel and most importantly, NOT maintaining a healthy lifestyle will take its toll on your body. Over the last 5 years, I have gained almost 25kg. Unfortunately for me, my tall frame hides those extra kilos quite well. At the end of 2006, I weight in at 95kg.
Something needs to be done...
Friday, January 05, 2007
Time flies....
Ugh! Time flies...
Which is which? Time flies when you're having fun OR is it time flies when you haven't got anything done? Hahaha... Started work today, with intentions of doing at least some of the 'important' things today (please refer earlier posting), but in the end got sidetracked and ended up having more things to do than yesterday...
Looks like I would need to come in to the office tomorrow then... Little wonder my girlfriend thinks there are some beautiful girl hiding under my desk, which would explain (to her, at least) my constant attachment to the office. Hmm, if only it was true :)
Til tomorrow then...
Which is which? Time flies when you're having fun OR is it time flies when you haven't got anything done? Hahaha... Started work today, with intentions of doing at least some of the 'important' things today (please refer earlier posting), but in the end got sidetracked and ended up having more things to do than yesterday...
Looks like I would need to come in to the office tomorrow then... Little wonder my girlfriend thinks there are some beautiful girl hiding under my desk, which would explain (to her, at least) my constant attachment to the office. Hmm, if only it was true :)
Til tomorrow then...
Thursday, January 04, 2007
2007
Another year has passed... sigh!
It has been a long time since I was updated this blog. Heck, I kinda stumbled into the site while playing around with the password. It seems the password was workable after all... hehehe
What had happen in the past year? Many things apparently (as I dont really live under a big rock or whatever). Let see, may we have a recap of sorts, shall we? In January, normal stuff. Work and have a bit of fun here and there. February? More normal stuff... hmm, seems like its repeating itself :(
Got promoted (but its not as promising as it seems, no increase in perks or salary whatever, just more work) in the first half of the year, got fatter along the way, steadily gaining kilos over the months and the bike has been collecting dust at home. What have the world coming to?
In the meantime, got to deal with my brother's old flame oh-I-cant-believe-he-left-me problem, and some other tricky relationship matters. Luckily all is plain sailing at work (most of it anyway, cept for some purchasing matters) and I have few good men and women to support me along the way.
Some of my earlier plans need to be reworked (apparently God has other ideas) and as a consequence, datelines have to be met earlier than expected, but its all in a days work... So need to plan better and stick to it a bit more steadfastly.
Need to work on these things pronto... in no order of importance (all are IMPORTANT!)
It has been a long time since I was updated this blog. Heck, I kinda stumbled into the site while playing around with the password. It seems the password was workable after all... hehehe
What had happen in the past year? Many things apparently (as I dont really live under a big rock or whatever). Let see, may we have a recap of sorts, shall we? In January, normal stuff. Work and have a bit of fun here and there. February? More normal stuff... hmm, seems like its repeating itself :(
Got promoted (but its not as promising as it seems, no increase in perks or salary whatever, just more work) in the first half of the year, got fatter along the way, steadily gaining kilos over the months and the bike has been collecting dust at home. What have the world coming to?
In the meantime, got to deal with my brother's old flame oh-I-cant-believe-he-left-me problem, and some other tricky relationship matters. Luckily all is plain sailing at work (most of it anyway, cept for some purchasing matters) and I have few good men and women to support me along the way.
Some of my earlier plans need to be reworked (apparently God has other ideas) and as a consequence, datelines have to be met earlier than expected, but its all in a days work... So need to plan better and stick to it a bit more steadfastly.
Need to work on these things pronto... in no order of importance (all are IMPORTANT!)
- Last year's Finance thingy... some 'pelarasan' needed to be made for cash advances, purchasing
- Some Admin planning work for 2007, especially the evaluation system, SKT and staffing
- Restore some kind of order to my filing system, especially after the 'banjir' a couple of weeks ago...
- On a personal note, more financial management (save more, spend less)
- Another (very important) personal note, to lose 9.5 kilos by August 2007. No compromise!
Monday, July 11, 2005
I'm screwed...
Hmm... currently, i'm seriously thinking about Battle up North and Southern Wars.
The past week has been filled with empty promises. I'm not in a very good shape. Managed to put some cycling in but I do not think its enough. Those two major events are less than two weeks to go. And I'm seriously in a really, really bad condition.
For the past one week, I only manage to put in a total of (almost) 2 hrs worth of aerobic work. A 15min run (if you can call a 15min, 8.5kmh session a run) and another 1.5hrs on the bike which covers a mere 45km. Sheesh, I use to do a 3+hrs ride on weekends. and at times in excess of 120kms.. The treadmill is OUT again (for the umpteenth time) and there is no ergo around. How am I going to do this?
Anyway, the best thing is, I manage to record a new high in MHR, which hits a ceiling of 217, and I'm able to operate at in excess of 190bpm. I never knew I could still do that and not feel overly tired. That's a start. The result of all this workout? I'm DEHYDRATED big time... and today, I'm feeling the effects of it.
Verdict? I DO need to take care of myself better... really. The trip up North? I'm still keeping my option open.
The past week has been filled with empty promises. I'm not in a very good shape. Managed to put some cycling in but I do not think its enough. Those two major events are less than two weeks to go. And I'm seriously in a really, really bad condition.
For the past one week, I only manage to put in a total of (almost) 2 hrs worth of aerobic work. A 15min run (if you can call a 15min, 8.5kmh session a run) and another 1.5hrs on the bike which covers a mere 45km. Sheesh, I use to do a 3+hrs ride on weekends. and at times in excess of 120kms.. The treadmill is OUT again (for the umpteenth time) and there is no ergo around. How am I going to do this?
Anyway, the best thing is, I manage to record a new high in MHR, which hits a ceiling of 217, and I'm able to operate at in excess of 190bpm. I never knew I could still do that and not feel overly tired. That's a start. The result of all this workout? I'm DEHYDRATED big time... and today, I'm feeling the effects of it.
Verdict? I DO need to take care of myself better... really. The trip up North? I'm still keeping my option open.
Monday, July 04, 2005
Do that mean...
...that blood really became sweeter?...
Hahaha, its just a figurative Malay word to describe the condition one's in when they are engaged, or 'darah manis'. Nope, its doesn't mean that the blood become sweeter. Btw, this morning as I came back from picking up my staff's tag (Scoob is taking hers too) from the 4th floor, as we went out of the lift, she showed me her hands.
'Bon, aku dah tunang'. She looked happy. And that ring looks very nice indeed.
'Hahaha, congrats. That would make your boyfriend happy, right?'
'Aku pulak yang berdebar. My hearts cant stop thumping' she says, matter-of-factly.
Hehehe, she sure is a romantic at heart. Anyway, best of luck to you Scoob. We'll always wish the best for you. Hope everything will be OK between you and your fiancee after this. Don't forget to invite us to your wedding, eh?
Hahaha, its just a figurative Malay word to describe the condition one's in when they are engaged, or 'darah manis'. Nope, its doesn't mean that the blood become sweeter. Btw, this morning as I came back from picking up my staff's tag (Scoob is taking hers too) from the 4th floor, as we went out of the lift, she showed me her hands.
'Bon, aku dah tunang'. She looked happy. And that ring looks very nice indeed.
'Hahaha, congrats. That would make your boyfriend happy, right?'
'Aku pulak yang berdebar. My hearts cant stop thumping' she says, matter-of-factly.
Hehehe, she sure is a romantic at heart. Anyway, best of luck to you Scoob. We'll always wish the best for you. Hope everything will be OK between you and your fiancee after this. Don't forget to invite us to your wedding, eh?
Friday, July 01, 2005
Tick, Tock, Tick, Tock...
The date for The Battle up North and Southern War are drawing near. And I'm nowhere near battle condition. Keep postponing training, finding excuses rather than drag my fatty arse to the nearest Torture Machine. Mere mention of that machine gives me goosebumps...
Met The Competitor a couple of nights back. He looks 'leaner'. It could be the fact that he's wearing black, and the slimmer silhoutte that noir gives, belie the actual state. Nonchalantly he remarked,
'Sorry la lambat, baru abis buat 6000 tadi'. Aha! So he's actually been training all this while.
'How long?' I asked him for the time taken to finish that (quite) gruelling workout.
'Masa teruk jugak, finish dalam 24 minutes...' he answers with a smile (seems like a wry one if you ask me)
What the F! That mean an easy 2:00 pace (which I could do for more than 1 hour before). That should indicate he'd be able to clock a low 7:00 race. Damn. He's too far in front.
'By the way, I might not be battling you. I'm going for the VIP race instead', he states matter-of-factly. That doesn't make the news any better. With 3 weeks to go, I need to start training, fast. Have to train. MUST train.
I'll start next week...
Met The Competitor a couple of nights back. He looks 'leaner'. It could be the fact that he's wearing black, and the slimmer silhoutte that noir gives, belie the actual state. Nonchalantly he remarked,
'Sorry la lambat, baru abis buat 6000 tadi'. Aha! So he's actually been training all this while.
'How long?' I asked him for the time taken to finish that (quite) gruelling workout.
'Masa teruk jugak, finish dalam 24 minutes...' he answers with a smile (seems like a wry one if you ask me)
What the F! That mean an easy 2:00 pace (which I could do for more than 1 hour before). That should indicate he'd be able to clock a low 7:00 race. Damn. He's too far in front.
'By the way, I might not be battling you. I'm going for the VIP race instead', he states matter-of-factly. That doesn't make the news any better. With 3 weeks to go, I need to start training, fast. Have to train. MUST train.
I'll start next week...
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