I am coming here!

GREAT weekend!

friends!
TACKLE!
TOUCHDOWN!
LOBSTER!
~1000 downward dogs~
*pee*burps*
-DIMner-
KIT KATTTTT
meaningful conversations

it was amazing.

couldn't ask for more.

Lunch Tomorrow!

Getting a little surprise tomorrow at lunch! Yay!
Anticipating something,
Round and solid.
Oooh! Must quickly get some sleep for the big day!
*jumps into bed*
Zzzzzzzzz.....

Nagger

OMG I cannot stand this lady at work.
She nags. NAGS. NAGS.
At the littlest thing.
At the BIGGEST thing.
And is so freaking sarcastic.

She can't mind her own business.
She can't stop talking
Cos she doesn't know how or when.
All she knows is to make herself feel like the queen
of the floor.

zhan hai mo yeh jou ahhh!!! haiyoh!

bleh.

I wonder why...

These days, I wake at 645am
Not a problem
For the alarm clock

I step out, step down, and step up
To the challenge
*burp*
and pee.
Or is it pee then *burp*?

Hundreds and hundreds.
Yet to come.
By the end
It's Spartan
That rules.

But for now,
all I have
is the Filthy 50s.

I will make it
till the end!

Nail In The Fence

There once was a little girl who had a bad temper. Her mother gave her a bag of nails and told her that every time she lost her temper, she must hammer a nail into the back of the fence.The first day the girl had driven 37 nails into the fence.

Over the next few weeks, as she learned to control her anger, thenumber of nails hammered daily gradually dwindled down. She discovered it was easier to hold her temper than to drive those nails into the fence.

Finally the day came when the girl didn't lose her temper at all. She told her mother about it and the mother suggested thatthe girl now pull out one nail for each day that she was able to hold her temper.

The day passed and the young girl was finally able to tell her mother that all the nails were gone.The mother took her daughter by the hand and led her to the fence. She said, "You have done well, my daughter, but look at the holes in the fence. The fence will never be the same. When you say things in anger, they leave a scar just like this one." You can put a knife in a person and draw it out. It won't matter how many times you say I'm sorry, the wound is still there.

A verbal wound is as bad as a physical one.Friends are very rare jewels, indeed. They make you smile and encourage you to succeed. They lend an ear, they share words of praise and they always want to open their hearts to us.

Happy Weekend peeps! :)

It's Just An Ordinary Miracle

by Sarah McLachlan

This posting was inspired by recent events. Thank you. :)
These days, everyday has been a joy and blessing for me.
It has been remarkable.
Thank God for Life :)

It’s not that unusual
When everything is beautiful.
It’s just another ordinary miracle today.

The sky knows when its time to snow,
Don’t need to teach a seed to grow.
It’s just another ordinary miracle today.

Life is like a gift they say
Wrapped up for you everyday;
Open up and find a way
To give some of your own.

Isn’t it remarkable?
Like every time a rain drop falls,
It’s just another ordinary miracle today.

Birds in winter have their fling
But always make it home by spring.
It’s just another ordinary miracle today.

When you wake up everyday
Please don’t throw your dreams away;
Hold them close to your heart
Cause we’re all a part
Of the ordinary miracle.
Ordinary miracle
Do you want to see a miracle?
ohh ohh ohh, ohhh ohh ohh...

It seems so exceptional
That things just work out after all.
It’s just another ordinary miracle today.

Sun comes up and shines so bright
And disappears again at night.
It’s just another ordinary miracle today.

ohh ohh ohh, ohh ohhh ohh...
It’s just another ordinary miracle today.

Updates

• Very proud of my sister PY that she achieved 10As and 1C for her SPM! 8A1s & 2A2s...
• Feeling extremely blessed that ALL my wishes came true this week. :D
• Went on a great road trip and enjoyed myself - it's been quite a while that I hadn't had the company of "o-o".
• Have embarked on something new - will take alot of time from my usual schedule. :)
• Been diligent with my burpees :)
• Enjoyed Russell Peters :)
• Optimistic about the number 22... The future will present itself. :)

:)

Can't describe how I feel at this moment. It's a nice-feel-good sorta feeling...

It's a wondrous mix of emotions that swirl all around me.

Sleepy.Sleepless.Dreamy.Love.Palpitations.Anticipation.Restless.Nervous.Keen.Excited.Discouraged.Estatic.Content.Blessed.Merry.Intoxicated.Up.Peppy.Delighted.Blissful.Elated.Exultant.Flying High.

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But most of all, perfect timing.

The time is right, my friend.

THIS is it.

Stay by Estrella

Dedicated to Romeo...

Sound straight from the twilight
Has me up all night
I can't fall asleep 'cause I keep thinking of you
And I saw a shadow outside my window and it's you.

[Chorus]
All my sorrows flew away
Hush, keep quiet, hear me say
I don't ever want you to go
Please stayWith the moonlight dancing free
And there's no one but you and me
There's no reason to go astray
Please stay.

Making up a story
It's the way you're looking at me
If you think that this is funny, it's just you.
Try and think about it,
If you're heart is closed don't lock it,
Keep your keys back in your pocket,
Think this through.

[Chorus]
Please stay with me
Just stay with me
and I will take you to Foreverland
Just stay

Romeo and Juliet

Dear Romeo,

...to have and to hold from this day forward,for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer,in sickness or in health, to love and to cherish, 'til death do us part,according to God's holy ordinance. Thereto I pledge my love. Strong and willed.

Blessings of peace and happiness.



Love Song by Taylor Swift

We were both young
When I first saw you
I closed my eyes
And the flash back starts
I'm standing there
On a balcony in summer air
I see the lights
See the party the ballgowns
I see you make your way
Through the crowd
And say Hello
Little did I know
That you were Romeo
You were throwing pebbles'
Till my daddy said
Stay away from Juliet
And I was crying on the staircase
Beggin' you
Please don't go

And I said

Romeo take me
Somewhere we can be alone
I'll be waiting
All that's left to do is run
You be the Prince
And I'll be the Princes
It's a Love Story
Baby just say Yes

So I sneak out
To the garden to see you
We keep quiet
Cause were dead if they new
So close your eyes
Just keep this down for a little while
Cause you were Romeo
I was a Scarlett Letter

And my daddy said
Stay away from Juliet
But you were everything to me
And I was beggin' you
Please don't go

And I said

Romeo take me
Somewhere we can be alone
I'll be waiting
All that's left to do is run
You be the Prince
And I'll be the Princes
It's a Love Story
Baby just say Yes
Romeo save me

They're trying to tell me how to feel
This love is difficult
But it's real
Don't be afraid
We'll make it out of this mess
It's a Love Story
Baby just say Yes
I got tired of waiting
Wounderin' if you were ever comin' around
My faith in you was fading
When I met you on the outskirts of town

And I said

Romeo save me
I've been feelin' so alone
I keep waiting for you
But you never come
Is this in my head?
I don't know what to think
He kneels to the ground
And pulls out a ring

And says

Marry me Juliet
You never have to be alone
I love you
And that's all I really know
I talked to your dad
Go pick out a white dress
It's a Love Story
Baby just say Yes
Cause we were both young
When I first saw you

Temptation!

I would SOOO like to do this today!!!

Crossfit's Main Site WOD

Walking lunge 100 ft.
21 Pull-ups
21 Sit-ups
Walking lunge 100 ft.
18 Pull-ups
18 Sit-ups
Walking lunge 100 ft.
15 Pull-ups
15 Sit-ups
Walking lunge 100 ft.
12 Pull-ups
12 Sit-ups
Walking lunge 100 ft.
9 Pull-ups
9 Sit-ups
Walking Lunge 100 ft.
6 Pull-ups
6 Sit-ups


Definitely achievable!

:D

"Helen"

3 rounds for time of:

Run 400m
21 KB Swing @ 24kg(M), 16kg(W)
12 Pull Ups


Result: 11:51 (KB @ 20kg)


This was an improvement from the last time I did it on Dec 5th 2008 at which I took 12:33 to complete with a 16kg KB. I felt I oculd've done better if not for the 2 unfortunate events that JUST had to bugger my body.

1) Stomach discomfort due to nasi ayam masak merah for lunch 3hrs before training. I couldn't run fast for the fear I would just throw up. I was very cautious during the swings. I hate thrown-up throw ups!

2) Sore right lats. Can't explain what happened. Once I started the pull ups, my lats was screaming in agony! I just had to fight the pain and carry on till the very end. Even SzeNing realised I was in pain. Man. Bad bad bad......must recover soon... This cannot go onnnnn!

My goodness. This was the first time I actually knelt down after a WOD to "stabilise" my stomach. Usually I would just be standing and stretching right after the WOD! ARghhhh...this was the worst feeling ever...

Next time - no more spicy food before a WOD!!!

Wait a minute!! Does this mean spicy food induces faster WOD time???

What do you think?? Post thoughts to comments.

KB Swing at 20kgs.

Pull Ups. Sore right lats after that...

*All photos courtesy of PushMore

WOD 022409

3 Rounds for time of :

21 KB/DB Overhead Squats @ 20kg, L

15 Pull Ups

21 KB/DB Overhead Squats @ 20kg, R

15 Pull Ups

Result: 21:12 (KB@12kg)

This was a great workout! The challenge would be to maintain good form & range for every rep. Also, to keep the KB from twisting whilst at max heigh position with "active shoulders".The KB would always lose it's positioning if my shoulders weren't stable.

The most common assumption about OH squats was that ppl can carry their regular squat weight. BUT, unbeknowing to them, the stabilizers are the key factor to heavy OH squats. The abs and back play a crucial role in maintaining a mid-line stabilization. Without this, your KB would either fall forward or back. And the body would follow suit. 

By the end of it, my shoulders felt like they were at earth's end and could fall off at anytime. My lower back was slightly sore but it's ok now. I only did 12kg anyway. Light light weights to start off! Next time I will attempt the OH Squats at 30lbs! :)

 

Can't wait for another killer wod like this! :)

Photo courtesy of PushMore Fitness Center

CrossFit Level 1 Certification!

CrossFit Effects, Sydney

Completed! Passed! Certified!

Being one of the smaller ppl around, I had to winch my way through to the front at times just to get a good view. Damn the Mat Sallehs are tall and big...and occupy alot of viewing range too.

Will try to post some other pictures up when possible. 

Have a good week ahead peeps! :)

Sydney - Here I Come!

I will be in Sydney for the weekend for the Crossfit Level 1 Certification!

Can't wait!!! Wanna go shopping, training, visiting etc etc...the list is endless!

See you guys when back next week! :)

100 Pull Ups

... completed in 9:39Mins!!

New Personal Best!! :)

Despite the blister that popped up, I am extremely happy I pushed myself to break my limits!

Check out my photo when I did the same workout on November 17th 2008

Courtesy of PushMore Fitness Center

This workout may sound tough, but it is possible! Give it a shot! :)

P/S: Pearly & Chris, Well done on completing your WOD today! AND doing the ABS workout!!! Proud of you guys! :)

"Chelsea"

Chelsea, one of the attemptable and achievable workouts!

"Every minute on the minute for 30 minutes, do:

5 Pull Ups

10 Push Ups

15 Squats

* Complete all 3 exercises within the minute in order to proceed to the next minute. Clock runs continuously."

Completed 30 rounds!

The previous time I did it was on Oct 13th 2008, and I did it TWICE. Yeah since I wasn't too pleased with the first round!!!

The 1st round I did 17 Rounds + 5,10,10. (Pull +G)

The 2nd round I did 30 Rounds (Pull + G, 18R - Knee Push Ups)

So this was a huge accomplishment for me! YEAHHHHH!!!

Picture courtesy of Crossfit Pushmore(taken on Oct 13th)

After all the months of training, I got my name onto the Leader Board! :)

Well, I managed to do ALL 5 pull-ups in a row..which was GREAT! Considering the first time at PushMore couldn't even manage a pull up.

*happy happy, skips for joy*

I believe hard work, determination and the right attitude definitely played a huge role in this achievement! :)

Happy Valentines Day!

...fills the air.

...soothes the soul.

...leads with the heart.

"First love, the love that clings to your heart forever, no matter how much pain it has caused, no matter how many tears have fallen, first love will never leave my soul."

Enjoy yourselves, kids! ;)