Time to kick that lazy Bug off!

Time to kick that lazy bug off!

Since hitting the new decade of my lifespan just two weeks ago, I've decided that I would do something good for myself. It is time to kick-off  that lazy bug which has been hovering me since I was pregnant with my daughter 2 years ago.

You see, I've stopped going to the gym since I found out that I was pregnant then. Following the delivering of my daughter which involved a C-section, I haven't not been exercising. Well, I needed almost 6 months to recover fully, and then I was just being lazy - that is the truth. Since I shredded the excess 'pregnancy' fat within the 1st month after the delivery, I thought I can skip going to the gym. However, although my weight came down, I still look fat in the mirror. I do hope that it is just MY mirror. Unfortunately, the same truth prevails in other people's mirror.

Hence, it is time to take up sports again. Rather than wasting money going to the gym, I have decided to make use of the free resources that is available. The good news is that there is a free squash court as part of the condominium where I am currently staying. So here I am, learning how to play squash! Unbelievable right? I know.... I know, it is a tough game. No harm trying, right?

It all started with full of ambition and enthusiastic. 

Event : 1st Squash Lesson

Venue :  Squash Court, Condominium Unit

Time : A bright cheerful evening, a week ago

People : My girlfriend, her hubby, another good friend and ME!

I was lucky to have my girlfriend's hubby as my coach. Not only the coaching is free, he is a frequent winner of national championships! With full of excitement, I listened attentively to my coach introducing the basic idea about the game. In a short 15 minutes session, I've learnt how to hold the squash racket, hit the ball and some basic techniques. Then, my first game with him only lasted 15 minutes. I was all through! I was out of my breath and my leg muscles were aching! But I did enjoyed the game, I began to wonder if this is a game for me - just like what my hubby has warned prior to the game.

As I don't want to fall into my hubby's unhelpful prediction, I was determined that I'll try the game again - not today, but the next day.

For the rest of the week, the same group of us met up for the game every evening. I continue to learn from my coach(es) and I am happy to say that I have improved my skills progressively.

After 2 weeks, I was able to play for almost an hour, only taking breaks in between. I was also able to hit the ball more frequently and return the service. Though there is still a long long way to go before I dare to play an actual 'scored' game with someone, I am actually quite please with myself. Though I knocked both my knees during today's practice, I have enjoyed every minute of it and I believe this is a game for me.

Since picking up this routine rhythm of exercising, I am feeling healthier, my thoughts have been clearer and I can concentrate better in planning my daily work.

It is indeed true that exercising is all good for you.

BIG 30!

Happy Birthday to ME, MYSELF & I! (Shouldn't I wish myself on MY special day?)

Well, I know many people don't do it... reason? Hmmm, I think we always take things for granted and always forget to stop and take a minute to treat ourself better.

First, I must thank all of those who have send in their wishes, blessings, messages, and lovely gifts- for both my daughter and myself! (my daughter's just turned one 3 days ago!)

Some friends asked me how I feel about hitting the BIG 30. Well, I am glad that a girlfriend who have just celebrated hers (30!) told me that this decade is SEXY. I do hope so... I have another 9 years and 364 days to testify on this.

But for now, it brings me the feeling of a whole new chapter... I dunno why... I guess we ladies are more sensitive with that BIG 30 thingy.

Looking back at the last 10 years, I HAVE worked hard. I do want to give myself this acknowledgement. It is not an easy task to manage a full time job and to pursue education at the same time. I have spent almost 8 years of my last decade going on this routine, sacrificing weekends to attend classes, burning night candles either to complete my assignments or to study for upcoming exams. I do remember turning down many invitations by friends to join them for movies, parties and trips. 

I have also worked hard on my jobs, VERY HARD indeed. Honest, efficient, untiring  dedication- these words had appeared on my appraisals many, many times. I guess  back in those days, being young, inexperienced and naive, and not having the luxury to be spoon-fed by parents, I have to appreciate and excel in every job which I am hired for.

It is indeed a tough decade, but I have walked through it without complaining. My humble efforts have earned me a postgraduate diploma in Marketing carrying the Chartered status, another diploma and masters degree in HR and Industrial Relations, and accordingly, a career track record with notable mileage.

On a personal note, I have went through some ups and downs too. Among all, my saddest day would be when I lost my father who have been suffering from both Parkinson and Alzheimer's Disease. Though I was actually prepared for the day then as he was already very weak for a week, I was still in despair when he actually LEFT.

There are a few more episodes of great disappointments and moments of miserable truth which is rather difficult to forget. I'm still trying my very best to let go of those memories. 

My greatest joy is to have met my husband and to be married to him. I've thanked GOD over and over again, and will never stop to do so, for blessing me with a husband who loved me more than himself. I will never be who I am today if he hadn't stood by me for the last 12 years.

Since our marriage 3 years ago, I am still falling in love over and over again, only with the same wonderful man I've said 'I DO'. 

GOD didn't stop at that, HE blessed me again with my second greatest joy - my first baby, who has just turned 1 this week. For these 2 precious ones in my life, I've also reconsider my priorities. Thus, I made a crucial decision a year ago, to leave behind my full-time office job, in hope to dedicate my mind and time to the REAL priorities in my life.

Hitting 30 = Hitting 1/3 of my life.

With 2/3 of my life left (that is if I'm lucky to live another 6 decades), I will live life like I've never live before, love bravely with my full heart like I've never love before, and continue to live my dream to the fullest. 

How about you?

A new year, A new chapter in life, thus A NEW BLOG

Today, I've decided to join the trend - To become a Blogger. Ha! Finally a reason for me to start this Blog.

Why?

Coz my daughter has just turned 1 this week. Also, I'll turn 30 by tomorrow... actually... in less than an hour....!

This definitely marks a NEW chapter in my life!

I hope this blog will act as a register of my progress from now on, a place where I can look back and see how far or how well have I done.

For those who stop by this blog, either by intention or by accident, I hope to share my humble notes with you. 

Nothing fancy, nothing great. Just my views, my thoughts, and my choice.