20 things to try before you kick the bucket

This is quite an interesting list of things. and of course we all would have a vastly different list.

anyhow, I have done 3, 4, 7(partial), 10, 11, 18 and 20(sorta).

and among this list I would like to attempt 2, 13, 14, 16, 17 and 19.

what about you guys?

Beer popsicle or Hopsicle

I think the picture above speaks enough.

Now I wonder if it would taste nice

The clicking shoulder

Its been a year since the fateful day and I still could not fully recollect the events.

What I do know is that since the unfortunate accident, my left shoulder has developed a clicking sound.

Initially, whenever I over exerted myself, I would experience a sharp pain at the shoulder blade. This would follow quickly with a numbness to the entire arm.

I gathered that my muscle and nerves had not fully recovered and more time was needed.

This now has evolved to a funny clicking sound that its much like cracking my knuckles. Whenever I feel a slight tingling on my upper arm, I just have to raise it up, hear a click and immediately all my joints would be returned to their position and the sensation is gone.

This is one strange "powers" I have

Smiles for all

Walking down the aisle

Having attended another good friend's wedding, I cant help but feel the butterflies in my tummy. In just less than 5 months, I would be in the same spotlight among closed friends and relatives.

The anxiety is slowly building up in me. There is much to be done. The details, the brothers list, the guest list, etc. And I am still concern about finding the right photographer.

So much was the importance of this, I had held off all plans to seek a greener pasture this year. I simply needed the time and energy to focus on getting the preparation in order.

Just last Saturday, my fiancee and I went for a jog. We have both decided to lose a few pounds and needed each other company and motivation. We ran about 30 mins before stopping and took a stroll towards a food center.

I had with me just $10 which was to be enough for drinks. However, the cravings of satay beehoon and chicken wings were too much to bear. Having left with just over $7, I decided to leave her queuing in the long line while I made a trip back to collect more cash.

Perhaps I under-estimated my abilities. Just 20 mins into the trip back, my legs were crying for a break. I had to stop to rest for a moment, before pressing on. In my thoughts, I just do not want to keep my wife-to-be waiting.

As I arrived at her place, my watch showed a good 24 mins of back paddling. I was exhausted and knew that it may take another 35 mins before I could run back to her. As such I did what the first thing I thought. I took a bus to the nearest busstop I could find. (On the hindsight, I should have taken the cab)

Alighting from there, the running journey took a further 10 mins. My legs were weak but I kept pressing on.

When I final arrived, there was a frantic few mins where I had to search for her. Neither of us brought our mobile phones after all. When we finally met, she had just munch down the last beehoon. Apparently the Q took 1 hr. Such was the speed of the hawker that I could not have imagine how did he managed to build up this reputation.

Anyhow the running prove to be worthwhile. We enjoyed a further plate of Oyster egg and another glass of sugar cane, before proceeding to walk back home.

This running prove to be a funny moment for us. And I would cherish the memories we shared.



PS. All the best, Ann and Andy

fitness regime

I have been keeping a regular fitness regime. Its not strict but I do get the guilt feeling when I skip a session or more.

My regular week consist of 2 gym sessions that are mostly weights training. In addition, I ran twice a week. Ranging from 2.4 to 4km given my mood. I also played badminton if the courts are available.

Now all this workouts did not come easy. Time is a factor that I am finding hard to come by. And what drives me on was that after each session, I realise that my stress has been burnt away.


Couple of years back, I am really unfit. I get breathless easily and would shudder at the thought of running for my IPPT. Strangely now I look forward to signing up for yearly marathons. These group runs are like a milestone for me. Gives me the satisfaction to know that I am fit enough to complete the distance.

And I do know some of my closer frens are irritated by me. Been asking them to run with me in it, though without much success. Last year bday wish of running a marathon with my close pals din quite work out as I would have like.

Nevertheless, I would keep up my nagging and hopefully the bigger ones would be keen to run with me some day

Dont be ugly by accident

I had a good laugh reading this.

It teaches me when and how to take a good pic

Sharpie pencil

What happens here is that Sharpie has invented a new ink that behaved like pencil markings.

In other words, the writing can be erased by just a simple eraser.

I wonder what would this do to Bank cheques and such important documents

Unicorn gundam w Base

My Sweet bought me this for my bday.

I had a similar one built months ago. The hard work in my first MG was a big struggle for me. The number of parts as compare to a HG was like comparing a GTI to a Pedoura Kelisa.

Anyhow, I am excited to have 2 Unicorns. Could have them in different transformation stages

new buyer for Liverpool

Soccernet has had it confirmed from sources close to the Liverpool takeover bid that Kenny Huang is backed by the China Investment Corporation (CIC), an investment arm of the Chinese Government which owns a stake in Canary Wharf.

Home alone

Indeed. I wonder what I should not do.

Surprises in Aug

Every year for the last 4 years of my time here, the month of August prove to be an interesting period.

Its when those whom collected their hefty July Performance Bonus would drop their resignation letter and count down to their freedom.

So far, I know of such 3 surprises from the guys around me. There are a potential few more in the wait. And some of them are indeed big surprises.

These big surprises are those whom appeared ever happy with their work or/and has huge commitment.

Nowadays there is no more such loyalty to the organisation. Each has their own path to explore in and staying firm in ones post, prove to be slow (though stable).

Anyhow with the notice period of 1 month in our contract, I am sure those whom drop letters would be SHOUTING ORD LOH in Sept.

All the best, guys!

Comics one more time

Rotary Limited Edition Watch

Once again, I found a watch I fancy. This time round, I am into skeletons.

Sad to say though, there aint that many skeleton out there that is affordable and chio at the same time.

The Rotary watch (Swiss made) seen above is a limited edition piece and damnit, there is only 500 pieces worldwide. I am resigned to not being able to get it.



On the contary, the Russian have made a skeleton watch that look pretty decent. I am not sure about trusting the Russian yet. In any case, this is a windup watch and its something I dun have yet.

Life after death

I was standing in the room. Standing by my Fon Fon Ru's side. She and her family were in deep prayers as her Ah Gong was leaving them that night.

I watched as the heart monitor fluctuated. His gasping of air slow. And before you knew it. Ah Gong has went to a better place.

Tears were heard all around. Withdrawn look were in each eyes. The passing of a beloved figure is too much to bear.

My thoughts were in disarray as well. I never witnessed losing someone right before my eyes. Its not something I hope to be around for, but strangely you know you have to be there.

As I thought this later, I realised I had not been a worthy grandson to my late Maternal Grandfather (Gong Gong) and my late Paternal Grandmother (Mama). I wasnt around when both of them were leaving.

Gong Gong passed on when I was 15. He went off at his home. A cosy setting with my parents and all his children (and some grandchildren) by his side. I wasnt there to send him off and I felt disgusted by this.

Mama passed on just 2 years back. She was hospitalise and went into a coma. I was there on a regular basis and she left in a hush the night after her baptism. I wasnt there for the baptism either.

However whats done cant be undone. I could only repay my gratitude to those who are still around.

Lately, we celebrated my Ah ye (Paternal Grandfather) birthday. He was a joyful old man who kept shaking our hands. I could tell that he is not sure we are his family but he is happy to be among a big crowd of people.

We brought him down to the garden and with a small cake and lighted candle left him with the biggest smile I have seen for a long time. We had wanted to bring him out for dinner as well, but his health could no longer endure the distance and hours.

Nevertheless, we were rejoice to see him smile.

(PS. Kinda pissed off when FIFA insisted Mandela to attend the World Cup finals)

Satoshi Tomiie - Delerium

Always love this DJ. Too bad I left my clubbing days behind

Threadless - Let the Game Continue

Sometimes you just need a funny threadless to make you smile

Expendables

This is what Hollywood should have done for years now. Put them all together in 1 movie.

Stallone + Jet Li + Statham + Lundgren + Willis + Schwarzenegger

Its interesting to see how much they have maintain and no sagging muscles yet

Thunderbolt watch

Some watches are just too exclusive to own one. This cost 158K USD and I wonder if a cheap knock off could copy the design and get rid of 3 zeros.

Micmac - French movie

Always je t'aime French movie. They seem more fun than most hollywood shows.