another sunday morning ride

Date: 24 January 2010
Time: 6:45am - 10:00am
Route: Kallang-Aljunied-Fort Rd-ECP-Coastal(2 laps)-Fort Rd-Aljunied- Kallang
Distance: ~45km
Average speed: leisurely 25kmh; Coastal (OTOT)

Hmm.. i think i m getting the hang of it oredi.. the gears hehe.. thanks to my mentor - Andw

First morning ride in 2010

Date: 10 January 2010
Time: 6:00am - 10:30am
Route: Kallang-TPY-Aljunied-Fort Rd-ECP-Coastal(2 laps)-Fort Rd-TPY
Distance: 50km (not sure but should be about there)
Average speed: TPY-SAFRA(leisurely 25-28kmh); Coastal (OTOT)
Feeding: East Coast Food Centre

*OTOT (this is the abreviation of own time own target)

my first ride in 2010 after a long break since sept 09.. as usual butt suffered..waist n arms re aching after the ride. but really love it love the speed n the wind blowing on my face. but need to really try using /testing out the gears as i still struggled to keep up the pace while going uphill

my review of the year

well, 2009 is ending soon in about 45min time. it's not really a fantastic year but still a good year for me in many ways. I've travelled to 2 new places this year - Jakarta & Hokkaido. counting my blessings although sometimes i still complain on this n that.. i m hoping all the mistakes that had happened this year will be the lessons for the next year/following years; and all the happy moments will remain forever (or at least a v long time) in my memories.

Runs i've completed
1) 7Feb09 Safari Zoo Run (Distance: 6.2km) (Timing: 38:30)
2) 31May09 Sundown (Distance: 10km) (Ti!ming: 1:09:26.88)
3) 14June09 Mizuno Mount Faber Run (Distance: 10km) (Timing: unknown) (very disappointed with e organiser. i do not have my race results.. but i remember i definitely used up more than 1:09 hour)
4) 19July09 Shape run (Distance: 10km) (Timing: 1:07:48)
5) 6September09 Yellow Ribbon Prison Run (Distance: 10km) (Timing: 01:01:36)(best timing so far, probably becoz i was late for 30min [stress normally can push a person further] & the up hill down hill route can "cheat" a little)
6) 11Oct09 Borneo intl half marathon (Distance: 21km) (Timing: 2:44:55)
7) 24Oct09 Nike Human Race (Distance: 10km) (Timing: 1:08:10)

being punctual was one of my resolutions in 09 but have yet to fulfill.. guess i'll have to put this as one of my resolutions again in 2010..Gotta list out my priorities soon...

now it's time to say goodbye to 2009 & welcome the 2010! will try my best to make this another good year to remember!

countdown

About 4 more weeks to JLPT3!

Quote of the day

- An orange a day keeps the doctor away!

if the "cat" sees this, she will be like .."urrgh..." haha...

feeling violent..

One ex colik sent us this special flag today.. and my response was like, cool! i feel like i m the person on the left, who will chop anyone who gets in my way (haha angry ppl are violent ppl...)

i know i've been wanting to improve.. be it my jap.. or my easily- get-agitated temperament..

well, i googled..

About anger
Anger is a natural feeling, experienced when you feel frustrated, hurt, rejected or hostile. It's a powerful emotion, and unless it's managed properly, it can have a devastating effect on your family, your work and your overall wellbeing.

Causes
Anger can be caused by the way we react to things such as other people or situations, or by worrying about personal or financial problems. Unsettling memories from the past can also lead to angry thoughts and feelings. It's important to understand that it's not people or events that make you angry, but your reaction to them.


eh.. the above causes r not really relevant to me eh.. only the last line: It's important to understand that it's not ppl or events that make u angry, but your reaction to them. So true... yet i still get angry over "small things" at work so easily. (coliks have been saying i muka masam the whole day..)is this the only way for me to let out my frustrations? (stress bread is not effective at all) *star is so far away lately..

my first morning ride

Date: 27 Sep 2009
Time: 5:45am - 9:06am
Route: Kallang - Braddell - Upper Thomson Rd - Mandai Rd - Kallang
Distance: 40km
Average speed: 20-28km/ hour



1. Head west on Upper Boon Keng Rd toward Lorong 1 Geylang 69 m
2. Continue on Boon Keng Rd 1.4 km
3. Turn left at Serangoon Rd 0.3 km
4. Turn right at Balestier Rd 2.4 km
5. Slight right to stay on Balestier Rd 48 m
6. Slight right at Thomson Rd 0.8 km
7. Turn right toward Toa Payoh W 0.2 km
8. Turn left toward Toa Payoh W 62 m
9. Slight left toward Toa Payoh W 57 m
10. Slight left at Toa Payoh W 0.5 km
11. Turn left at Lorong 1 Toa Payoh
Destination will be on the right 0.8 km

NS18 Bradell

The above map & the details of the routes were very important because i was using them to get to at least Thomson road all by MYSELF that day! well with a bit of help from sean when i was a bit lost at Balestier. Thankssss to him & also boy who help me in getting the map & direction details (And WOW i was amazed when boy helped me upload the pic into my phone) i din know we can do tat (yea it's the usual me ~IT idiot)..

I managed to ride to Thomson Rd at least & met him at the Traffic Lights area before we head to Upp Thomson rd.. But in the end i still din get to ride with the group as i was too slow... hopefully i'll be more familiar with the gear changing next time & can be fast enuf to join the group soon!