Thought...

Did a reasonable kilometers of running this morning and was very happy and loved the whole experience. Such a perfect morning and was great seeing lots of people out and about either walking, running and some, just about to head home from a night of fun-filled (I hope) partying.

Ran passed these handful of young adults/teenagers (looked like they came from other planet) loitered around waterfront. Obviously they saw me too. Suddenly these foreign words started to came out from their mouths and followed by insulting laughs. Of course I didn't stop for them because I had better things to do. Of course I didn't reply them because I couldn't and had no freaking idea what those words mean. If they complimented me, huge thanks. If they insulted me, which I thought it would be after a night fueled with alcohol, what a fail attempt. Not sure if anyone agrees with me or not. If I want to insult, make fun, belittle any individual (I am not that sort of person), I will make sure I am using the language that both parties CAN UNDERSTAND (yes, in capital letters, bold). Otherwise, what's the point and what a waste of time that would be. Had to laugh at those people thinking they are so smart but infact, childish...



On the other hand, it was absolutely fantastic when ran pass walkers and runners who were all so kind greeted me with a warm hello/hi or a simple gesture of a hand wave. Nice to know there were so many people out there worked out together, although in different ways and directions, towards a same goal.

I am living an extremely happy life and my own self is a happy soul. Whoever think they can polute my life with their pityful acts and words,

Monkey shoes? Squirrel shoes? You decide

Bought a pair of Vibram Five Fingers KSO (Keep Stuff Out) about a month ago after reading so many good reviews about it online and tv.



Ok ok I know it doesn't look exactly trendy. Has anyone seen someone worn a pair of toes socks? Gross eh~ Yes these shoes looks weird'er' than those socks, times two. Sadly thou I have those socks...



After putting them on, surprisingly they are so light and snuggly that they are probably one of the most comfortable shoes that I've worn. It felt funny at first having 'things' in between my little toes but soon enough I got used to it.



I fell in love with the shoes immediately.



Although it wasn't cheap to own, NZD200.00 later.. ouch.. but I very much think it's worth it.



Nowadays I walk in it as much as I can, I ran in it, I love it so much I can wear them whole day!

If anyone interested to know more about it, please have a look at Vibram's New Zealand website.

One of my colleagues scrolled thru some old photos at work and suddenly cracked up so loudly while asked me to go over. And because it's Friday so I thought he must have some really funny jokes he liked to share with me. Little did I know he found this:





Like, oh my gosh, I never realised how big was I until I saw this!!

Don't believe I lost almost 20kg? Tell me I was lying now lol

Gone too soon

One of my resolution for this year 2010 is to run a full marathon. And Adidas Auckland Marathon is the perfect event for me to take part in. I am still reminiscing the moment when I did the Auckland half marathon last year.

I went on to the official website and my heart stopped when I saw these...



What lah!! Closing date is September and now already sold out!! Not only marathon but half marathon also!!! So mad...

So sad that my biggest resolution in my life so far has to be postponed...

But wait, hopefully Trade Me New Zealand will have some entry tickets for sale come closer to the event when some contestants pull out due to unforeseen circumstances.

Or anyone that has the thicket thinking of pulling out, LET ME KNOW!!!!!!!!!! I'll buy it off you!!!

Le petit déjeuner

This morning we thought why not try something different for breakfast today? Off we went to Remuera and found this little French cafe/restaurant, Pyrénées.



It was a small but pleasant cafe (we'll call it cafe for this blog so that I don't have to type cafe/restaurant everytime, safe some energy) and within, a very nice ambient. Very French feel specially with French musique played in the background and French waitresses greeted us with Bonjour monsieur!!


Trust me, it got alot busier than this a bit later on

After we checked out the menu



These were what we ordered. Latte for hubby and cappucino pour moi.



And..



It was very tasty and light breakfast. Enough to fill us up and kept us full for the rest of the morning and most afternoon.

But the thing is... WHY DO WE HAVE TO PAY SO MUCH FOR SUCH LITTLE MEAL LAH... NZD10.50 per meal that was, NOT including coffee

Cool change

Ladies and gentlemen,

Weeman-s.blogspot present you.....

The old me,



vs

The new me,



Yes thanks to running and various exercises for my lighter body.

Next challange,

Taupo Half Marathon

Let's do the YMCA

Another beautiful Sunday. Our friend Bev was running the YMCA Marathon Club's Women 5k & 10k fun run and walk this morning.



So we decided to go and support her, without her knowing. There were quite a few participants to much of our surprise. Around 3000 so we've been told.



The event started and finished at Cornwall Park Sports Association Club Rooms (Auckland Joggers Club) in Epsom. Walkers started at 9:00am, runners at 9:30am.

We've waited for about 45 minutes before Bev turned up.



AND SHE WALKED PASS WITHOUT NOTICING US!!! (Talk about focusing) After we yelled at her few times, she turned around and the look on her face is priceless haha.

She crossed the finish line at 1 hour 46 minutes. That's awesome effort!!

First of many I think. She told us that her next target is Huntly Half Marathon in two weeks! Double thumbs up for you darling!

OK lah OK lah

Nothing beats living under pressure.



A very good friend of mine left this lovely comment for me and maybe he is right. I haven't been updating this site since last Christmas (it was only three months ago ok).

Three months is not long but a lot of things had happened within that period. I survived 2009 (YES!)



We celebrated our three years Civil Union Anniversary,



My youngest brother got married,



Big Gay Out,



Valentines Day,



Chinese New Year,



And at the moment we are trying to sell our car. We had this car for three years and 3.5L Mitzy Diamante for only the two of us, is really... a little too big.



So it will be auction at Turners Auction on Monday night next week. Wish us luck!

Oh yes! Of course! And a new me!

Those who know me long enough will know that I was previously quite over-weight and chubby for my size but now I am happy with my weight! That was from 79kg down to 61kg! A whopping 18kg in about 6 months!! More McDonalds for me without worrying gaining weight, jokes!

All this thanks to the running that I did for the last few months. Sadly at the moment I am un-run-able because I injured my Achilles Tendon... And the worst thing is ,apparently, it takes a while for it to heal...

Please feel sorry for me so that I will feel better lol

And yes!! I'm back~