Surfs up
Was about to go channel surfing as I beat my own rule(no rice after 7pm), then the grandparents(cousins' grandparents) came home...they went out for a walk. I respect that old man for still loving his wife so dearly, going for walks, pushing her wheelchair quite frequently....almost daily.
The wife went to bed and he decided to join me, the sinetron ended and I just let him have the remote and let him watch whatever he wants. He switches on to 'forum perdana'... I shan't bore you with details but the jizz of it is: 'be thankful with what you have, 'bersyukur' in other words but that doesn't mean you stop trying right? Just that what you couldn't have, what's beyond your reach, don't fret over it.
Then after it ended, as usual...I admit I am a facebook addict partly cos my pals always post interest videos or links which of course ultimately lead me to youtube surfing. Today Jai posted a video of a one handed fmx rider. Respect goes to that guy, his determination and will power, remarkable. Clearly shows, where there's a will, there's a way. Just like the example the Prof. gave in 'forum perdana', why did the man goes fishing when he very well knows its easier to get at the market? because of love, he's willing to go through all the trouble and be patient, waiting the whole night and sometimes he even goes home without any fish and yet still he comes back another day with his rod.
I just dislike(I wanted to use 'hate') when the runny nose season is in! There's a period of time when my histamines are hyperactive...I'd go sneezing and dripping at the slightest exposure to dust or cold....Is it because I don't have a proper balance diet or that multi-vits is not as good as one I previously took(centrum). IDK. I just hope to be a 100% again, so that I can further train my endurance and my goals for 2010! I just hope when I am back, the lazy bug haven't set in yet....hahahaha
Ok la wanna watch a dvd till I get sleepy.....Gnite peeps.
P.S. don't stress yourself out over nothing.
Changes
Everybody change, no doubt about it, in a way or another. Sometimes its just sad that people change because of what they hear and not change because of what they internally feel or know but chose to hear it blindly without investigating. What to do, they chose that way, so like it or not I accept it(the change) and adapt to it. We can't expect everybody to remain the same all his life right? Some change for the better, some get influenced, some get worse. It'll take time for them to realize, like some of my relatives for instance which I shan't mention. Then again, I believe in God, the one and only and I believe still there is justice whether now or 'later'.
It's just that in this world now, sometimes its as though we have to put on bullet-proof jackets backwards. If you get the drift. At work, I don't know why this fellow is attempting to do so and create havoc amongst us colleagues, I don't see his purpose and I think he's just confused just like the first fellow(ouh he didn't create havoc but i feel he is confused) I mentioned. Or maybe he is overwhelmed with new information and get influenced by it without investigating. I know this fellow at work is good at heart but its just that his actions is stirring havoc but I am glad many of us realize and we speak openly and all came to a consensus that what he did is not right. That's what happens when we all open up and speak with a clear mind and listen and not be blinded by some untrue facts or denials. I am glad though my colleagues are able to do that, if not I guess many will find the workplace an unpleasant one. I am glad though my NM knows whats happening. Thank God. Ouh do be warned, the walls not only have ears now! They own mobile phones....LoL!
Currently, I am glad though many things is coming to a happy ending. Many of my friends is getting hitched(just like me teeeheeee). Even Leo who once mentioned he never thought of marriage but I guess when you found the perfect one for you, everything change, right Leo? hehehe... And I am glad too that Halem is once again happy with Yati, alhamdullilah....as long as you are happy my friend, so am I. This year 2009, brings about many good things, Alhamdullilah as compared to past years. I hope the following years will be better as I feel we might be the last few generations who will get to enjoy this earth which is slowly graying and dying due to civilization. I just hope the brains of the worlds can save what humans have destroyed unknowingly...InsyahAllah, so that future generations can survive and enjoy the earth.
Back to my life now(after all its my blog, so it has got to be about me right? hehehe) Currently, my only concern is that everything goes well on 2nd January, it's mainly for mom, it's more like her dream to see the wedding of her eldest son, the one she brought up single-handedly. For me, I just want a happy future, a family of my own and of course spend the rest of my life with my love, Nurain. I just hope for health and happiness. Anyways, I really hope everything will go as planned, if anyone have any plans to ruin it please turn back and spare my mom a thought. :)
Good night peeps....ouh I hope Ain will recover from the conjuctivitis soon cos' I miss her so.....:)
till date.
Till date, I still live my dream and hopes it'll be a reality one day. To do what I love as a living, totally love, like as in I'd enjoy every single sec of it.
It's not that I do not like my current job. In fact I love it. It's just that sometimes you have no say, you have to follow, even though 'we' know what is right or rather a better way of doing things. I enjoy my current job, it's just that it has it's limitations. If I am my own boss, I govern my own progression, my own development and I am fully responsible for everything. It is tough I know but I think I will like it better but one big worry is the tendency to slack off when we are a little comfortable, probably that's why sometimes it's better to be employed.
As before, I always wanted to try it part time first. As of today, I have yet still to find out what I wanna do. But meanwhile I am looking for avenues to earn extra income to fund my so-called 'dreams'. I am not wishing to be rich(of course everyone would love to be), I just want to be a master of my own and push myself to the limits, like racing and running.
I have only one in mind right now in order to get that extra income. Real-estate. It is something new but I guess it is the more flexible option with less hassle as compared to some other I have given a try. It is more like an individual thingy, whereby if you don't earn your 'pasal' and you won't feel like an outcast of a 'group'. And of course it's flexibility also means I can juggle full-time job and family come next year.
I don't care if any say I am too ambitious and I might just be dreaming. I feel everything starts with a dream. Even if I don't ultimately make it a reality, I know I have given it a shot, in fact more than once and is still trying. At least I won't leave this world knowing I did not try.
Love Ya Frens
It's been some time since we hung out, though the movie suck last night, you guys make my day. Love ya all.
Today I played the sick role....I hate being sick, I hate to go on MC(surprisingly when I am really sick). I hate not being able to do things and just lay myself dead on this king-size mattress. I hate not being resilient to viral attacks. I just hate feeling so weak. I can't imagine those down with terminal illness, I can't imagine those with disabling chronic diseases like heart-related problems, COPD, etc. Kudo's to you guys for staying life, keep going on and still functional to your own respective roles, some a father, some a son, some a beloved wife who run chores daily that I'd never enjoy doing. Because of all these people I shall not brood over just a common flu that brought me down.
Tomorrow if I am well enough, I will kick back with my Tampines-Pasir Ris-Tampines route. I just gotta loose that gut, really, daily dose of polished delicious white rice is not helping, gotta loose that too, I'll substitute with whole grain loaves and oats. Just one month left, I'll do what I can.
My love, I miss you so much. Hope you have a great day today with your friends. Tomorrow I meet you ok?
Hahahahha
Farnie.....
Anyways yesterday was a really long day man....
The first half of the day was with the in-laws, ain, shikin(her sister) and their 2 adorable nephew and niece.
Morning: ROMM to confirm our registeration
Afternoon: Lunch at BK followed by to caterer's house in Woodlands to make downpayments.
Evening: Ain's auntie'a place in Bedok to give out invitations and MAKAN! LoL followed by to NTUC cos Ain's mom needed to get Haziq's milk powder.
By 7-ish in the bus, I was already dozing off a little as I was dead tired only to be awaken by nelly's voice...LoL. Maghrib and then left for swensen's bugis cos they wanted to give taibah her birthday present. Had ice-cream! Ok that's like a reward for the day. LoL
Left at about 10.30pm? or maybe slightly later. DEAD tired already but Ratnor smsed earlier asking to join him skate, has been unable to join him so many times, so I thought why not, maybe for an hour, since the weather is good and I am already out. But hey the skate session was a little refreshing....sorry dear I have to abandon you but lucky you had a book with you to read while this two overgrown 'boys' enjoy themselves at the skatepark!
I think yesterday's annual leave was really well spent, managed to squeeze in all in one day!
Not A Racist.
LoL....nothing the title has nothing to do with what I am going to write.
After browsing through forums and webbies...I realize there is still passion in me for photography and racing alike. It's just that time and money doesn't allow me to do so. Probably later, in the near future. Wifey, you'd still let me right? hehehehe...
If I have the luxury of doing so, definitely I will cos I know my potential is way of what I had done before. Of course la I know I won't win any maybe a hopeful third or 5th as long as I get to the podium is good enough but then again its not totally about winning. It is about pushing one self, realizing your limitations and at the same time your perseverance and endurance perhaps. Next year, I will participate in as many as I can, not racing lah(cos racing needs moolahs) but runs. It does me good, although I don't see my waistline decreasing but I am alot alert nowadays and I last longer. Apart from being a little more healthier with a stronger heart it also tests my determination. And I do feel too, in this runs/races your mental tolerance/endurance is stretched and pushed to the limits. Over time you get mentally stronger and boy it does play apart in daily life believe me.
I am glad, I have a running partner...thanks for being mine. :) and this running partner of mine is going to be my life partner as well! How convenient is that. We just completed 10km together, half marathon next year maybe? hehehehe
Kla napping awhile before going off to ROMM for that dreaded I dunno what interview. Its more like fear of the unknown now...
Crap
hahaha crap just crap......in life we have choices, you don't have to do if you don't want to but if you need to cos it means to earn a living, thats different.
or for instance reservist...no choice...LoL....last time the boys like to say 'Lan-lan'
Mom you've been wonderful, I think till today you are still the one who understands me best. Sorry Ain, you second place....LoL....
With a month plus left....I admit, I am kinda nervous, I hope everything goes well cos we really kicked it off all by ourselves and lucky nuff along the way people offered us help. Thank God it lessen the burden. And along the way too unnecessary issues popped out too but am glad all is solved.
I can't wait for a life of my own, my own home, my own family and I bet I'd be very occupied starting off this new life, so way before anything start, I hope my dear friends understands, let us settle everything first, settle down a little and be a little comfortable first. Different people have different pace, style and ways of doing things, you have to accept that not everyone can juggle everything alongside responsibilities and all.
Kla, kinda tired, tumoro got interview at ROMM...wonder what they'll ask...hehehe
Ouh I think I need a haircut....it's neither long nor short and its getting irritating... LoL
urbanized
I'm glad we had the talk last night, I'm glad we opened up. Solved alot of misunderstandings.
Anyways, she said I should go ahead and try Urbanathlon but of course the entry is rather pricey @$128. And right now, my wallet's in shackles and locks but sure it is tempting. I just want to test my self, my endurance, my perseverance, my limits. While I am young and able, I'd love to try.
The other issue is one of the obstacles, everything else is alright, can be done though the 12.5km might weaken me. It is the wall that is the problem, I had difficulty when I was in army, even when I was wearing those army boots with supposedly more traction and does make me a little taller by probably and inch? LoL....where can I find 1.8m walls to train? I just don't wanna get stuck at that particular obstacle.
Here are the obstacles in Urbanathlon:
Obstacle 1: Jumping Start
Leap across five rows of road barricades.
Your task is as follows:
1. Get up and over each of the five 1-metre high barricades.
2. Both feet MUST touch the ground between each barricade.
Obstacle 2: Wall Street
Scale a 1.8m high wall and get to the other side.
Your task is as follows:
1. Get up and over the wall.
2. You are NOT permitted to use any outside support structures.
Obstacle 3: Monkey Business
Swing across the 6m long monkey bars, to get from one side to the other.
1. You must traverse the monkey bars and get to the other side without touching the ground.
2. You must use each of the 12 rungs as you make your way to the other side. No skipping rungs.
3. Once you have successfully completed the monkey bars, you may continue on with the course.
4. If you are unsuccessful in your first attempt, you are required to make another attempt and queue behind other participants for your turn.
5. If your second attempt proves unsuccessful, Race Staff will direct you to the penalty area, where you will be required to complete 12 push-ups before being permitted to continue on with the event.
Obstacle 4: Corporate Ladder
Ascend and descend a 6-storey high flight of steps twice.
Your task is as follows:
1. You will follow a marked route to the top of the flight of stairs.
2. If you encounter participants in the right lane (aka the “fast lane”) who are moving at a slower pace, please call out, “On your right.” As a courtesy, all participants are required to move to the left when they hear this.
Obstacle 5: Tyred Out
Run through a row of tyres without stepping on the tyres or skipping any tyres.
Your task is:
1. Run a row of tyres “stutter-step” style, touching the ground inside of each consecutive tyre.
2. You are free to select any row of tyres you desire in each stutter-step section. A “row” is defined as two tyres wide by eight tyres long.
3. You are NOT permitted to skip a tyre or run on top of the tyres.
4. Failure to adhere to these rules will require that you redo the obstacle from the beginning.
Obstacle 6: Leap of Faith
Leap off a platform into the Kallang river and wade through shallow waters back to land.
Your task is as follows:
1. Leap off a wooden platform into waters around 1 metre deep. No diving is allowed.
2. Wade 30 metres through shallow waters to the beach. No swimming is allowed.
Obstacle 7: Down & Dirty
Crawl through a large mud pit and run to the finish line in a blaze of glory!
Your task is as follows:
1. Leopard crawl under a net 0.5 metres high through a 10-metre mudpit.
Urbanathlon 2010
Tempted.....wifey-to-be, should I? Do you think I can complete the race? The wall is my greatest fear! Check out Men's Health Urbanathlon!
Life-savers
"...if anyone saved a life, it's as if he saved the life of all mankind.." ~ Qur'an, 5:32
lazy, lethargic
Feel so lazy and lethargic these days....
Probably cos of the preparations and more like mentally drained of having to think about so many things and to ensure nothing cocks up on the actual day.
I need that run this week.....my last run was last tuesday....need it to expel all this lazy bug out and the weakling feeling....
Fooh but I am glad though almost settled....I can safely say so...
Few things need to settle:
1. fold and put the cards into envelopes + sending out.
2. discuss with Jai(my vw driver) and place deposit maybe.
3. pack all the gifts for the hantaran
4. final discussion with MSS for the decor and final deposit.
5. discuss with my aunties for their various contributions to be put together.
6. photoshoot with Haiqal
7. review playlist by Leo(thnks dude and congrats)
Ouh congrats Leo & Mar on their engagement....it's about time Leo!
Hahahaha ok see ya guys, time for my caffeine fix.
Yeayness
Yeayness, I did again at 5minutes faster plus I met Mr.Nathan towards the end. And of course ended it all with a huge breakfast! Hotcakes & sausage plus ice-cream on top! Woohooo....
The first 5 was a breeze...then after the 7th mental fatigue sets in but the rock and roll on the ipod kept me pushing, then after the 8th I saw Mr.President and his bodyguard, we said good morning to each other and the last 1km the hotcakes was my motivation, I thought to myself I gotta earn that hotcakes and wala I finished the 10, I did it again! This time at 5minutes faster! wooohooo...I hope I can achieve my goal next year!
motivational thoughts
if i can do it a few days ago, i can do it again. if i can do it a few days ago, i can do it again. if i can do it a few days ago, i can do it again. go go go......
Freak
Can you imagine the first runner? He like ran 10km in about 31mins and he is the first by far in Singapore and around the world of those who participated in the Human Race. Freak! LoL.....
racist
I was called a racist.....'you see color is it?' screamed my patient pointing at his skin. I was furious because that's not what I am. In fact some of my favorite patients comes from all races. I hate it when someone accuses me of what I am not. being me just naturally me, I guess the way I was brought up, I explain how am I not, being a patient, he got agitated, I left him, that's how it works...he flared up, I'd like to do the same but hey he's a patient, not worth it. At the end of the day before I left, that particular patient approached me at his own will, apologized and hugged me, I can't believe my eyes welled up a little at his sincerity. At work, I can be firm but when they are at their best behaviors, I am more like their friend and someone they'd wanna talk to....some know me by 'Muhammad', 'Sidek', 'Baba' or even 'Abdullah'. Whatever they call me, I believe I am always fair to them, even the most irritating one. From my personal experience, although they are residents of where I work, when it comes to sincerity you can feel it alright. It is something remarkable Allah s.w.t has provided us with....for after all, all of us are human beings, only some disadvantaged in certain aspect...
