Monday, February 7, 2011
Quote
"Unless you adjust to changes in the world, the changes would be forced upon you and in a way that doesn't give you time to prepare."
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
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Monday, January 31, 2011
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Tuesday, January 25, 2011
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Monday, January 24, 2011
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Celebrating Kuan's Birthday at Tung Lok Signature Restaurant in VivoCity
Arranged a dinner to celebrate Kuan's birthday (actual day is 14-Jan) among close friends... with myself, Cheang and Hong with spouses. Originally scheduled for 15-Jan but postponed to 22-Jan due to unforeseen circumstances.
Arranged for 6:30pm as Cheang's family normally take early dinner. I went there at 5pm and window shop around. Was really tired by the time it hits 6:30pm. Cheang and wife were punctual and was there by 6:30pm. Hong sent SMS alert early that he maybe late and arrive around 7:15pm due to carpark full.
But Kuan thought the dinner was at 7:30pm and he finally arrived at 7:45pm!! Cheang, his wife and me were starving.
The food were generally very good. First dish was suppose to be mantis prawn cook in 2 ways but they run out of mantis prawn and substitute it with coral prawns. All of them love it but I felt a bit disappointed as the mantis prawn texture were actually significantly much better.
Another favourite dish of mine is the crispy burnt rice with seafood broil (with generous portion of fresh crab meat), very delicious. Ordered their best signature desert... young coconut with mango sago and ice-cream.
During advance booking for the restaurant I asked the manager to arrange a dinner set of about $50 each for 8 people. The menu came back indicating about $478. I did a mental sum and thought it was about $45 per person (!!!). How wrong I was. Then I ask her to change the desert from
Chilled Purple Taro and Pumpkin Cream topped with ice-cream to Mango sago and pomelo with ice-cream served in young coconut. And the total bill revised to $498 and I did a mental sum and thought it was about $49.80 per person and still within budget before GST. That's really a big mistake on my part.
At the end the bill came in at $605 which is about $75 per person. Quite expansive since the dishes are not of very expensive ingredients (though all the dishes were excellent). Hong, Cheang and myself pick up the bill since we are giving the birthday boy Kuan a treat.
Overall had a good meal and a good time catching up with each other.
Arranged for 6:30pm as Cheang's family normally take early dinner. I went there at 5pm and window shop around. Was really tired by the time it hits 6:30pm. Cheang and wife were punctual and was there by 6:30pm. Hong sent SMS alert early that he maybe late and arrive around 7:15pm due to carpark full.
But Kuan thought the dinner was at 7:30pm and he finally arrived at 7:45pm!! Cheang, his wife and me were starving.
The food were generally very good. First dish was suppose to be mantis prawn cook in 2 ways but they run out of mantis prawn and substitute it with coral prawns. All of them love it but I felt a bit disappointed as the mantis prawn texture were actually significantly much better.
During advance booking for the restaurant I asked the manager to arrange a dinner set of about $50 each for 8 people. The menu came back indicating about $478. I did a mental sum and thought it was about $45 per person (!!!). How wrong I was. Then I ask her to change the desert from
Chilled Purple Taro and Pumpkin Cream topped with ice-cream to Mango sago and pomelo with ice-cream served in young coconut. And the total bill revised to $498 and I did a mental sum and thought it was about $49.80 per person and still within budget before GST. That's really a big mistake on my part.
At the end the bill came in at $605 which is about $75 per person. Quite expansive since the dishes are not of very expensive ingredients (though all the dishes were excellent). Hong, Cheang and myself pick up the bill since we are giving the birthday boy Kuan a treat.
Overall had a good meal and a good time catching up with each other.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Trying out Vibram bare-foot technology shoes for the 1st time.
Finally my 5-fingers barefoot shoes arrived from US hand-carried with the help of my colleagues. Read a lot of recommendation to start with a short distance and gradually increase the milage.
Went to run with it for the first time on 18-Jan together with fellow hot-runners. MJ was kind enough to guide me along and run beside me. He thought me how to wear it right. Put in the 5 toes first then pull the shoes backward towards the heel. This will provide some space for the toes move when running. MJ gave many many feedback along the way. Your body swing to much, your steps too wide far ahead, keep smaller steps, your body moved too much, keep your body low like sitting down, your feet pointing outwards, try move feet straight forward in parallel and close to each other, your cadence too slow, go faster cadence, don't land on the ball of feet only, land on feet and toes together, etc, etc, etc.
Learnt a lot from him and truly appreciate his feedback and advice. Did 2km and the calfs feel tired and a bit sore. Good as I am now using the right muscles!
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
17 Hot-Runners turned up to run together today !!
All together 6 people have signed up for the Australia Gold Coast full marathon. They are Edwin, Bok, Cat, HweeChwee and 2 others (forget their names).
Can't remember everyone's name. We have Chin, Francis, who1?, Edwin, Margaret, HweeChwee, Cat, who2?, HC, who3?, Mark, who4?, Andy, Jimmy, PakLoon & HT (half body only compliment of a kind hearted lady who took the photo for us and keep whispering handsome men. She forgot mentioned Pretty Women or maybe not of interest to her!).
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Thursday, December 30, 2010
Quotes
Nothing is impossible for a willing heart.
Confidence in yourself is the first step on the road to success.
Never bend your head, hold it high, look the world straight in the eye.
It's not advisable to pursue success blindly. Happiness comes with contentment.
一味追求成功是不足取的，知足才能常乐
Every cloud has a silver lining.
黑暗中总有一线光明
True happiness is priceless and cannot be purchased.
It is more blessed to give than to receive.
Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.
成功常拜访勤奋忙碌而忘记追求成功之人
He who knows others is learned; he who knows himself is wise.
知人者智；知己者明
A single moment of understanding can flood a whole life with meaning.
一生的成功取决于瞬间的智慧
The heart of a fool is in his mouth, but the mouth of the wise man is in his heart.
愚人之心在其口，智者之口在其心
Grow into your ideals so that life cannot rob you of them.
心之所愿, 无所不成
Confidence in yourself is the first step on the road to success.
自信是迈向成功的第一步
Never bend your head, hold it high, look the world straight in the eye.
绝不垂头丧气，要仰首，以眼直视世界
It's not advisable to pursue success blindly. Happiness comes with contentment.
一味追求成功是不足取的，知足才能常乐
Every cloud has a silver lining.
黑暗中总有一线光明
True happiness is priceless and cannot be purchased.
真正的财富是快乐，这是无法用任何金钱买得到的
It is more blessed to give than to receive.
施比受更为有福
Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.
成功常拜访勤奋忙碌而忘记追求成功之人
He who knows others is learned; he who knows himself is wise.
知人者智；知己者明
A single moment of understanding can flood a whole life with meaning.
一生的成功取决于瞬间的智慧
The heart of a fool is in his mouth, but the mouth of the wise man is in his heart.
愚人之心在其口，智者之口在其心
Grow into your ideals so that life cannot rob you of them.
与你的理想共同成长，如此生活才不会剥夺你的理想
Quote
"Watch your thoughts, for they become words. Watch your words, for they become actions. Watch your actions, for they become habits. Watch your habits, for they become character. Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny."
Author Unknown
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Quote
"Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius and a lot of courage, to move in the opposite direction." - Albert Einstein
Quote
There are two things to aim at in life: first, to get what you want; and after that, to enjoy it. Only the wisest of mankind achieve the second.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
SPRINTGPS - New Activity
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