Earth Hour just passed... Did u guys off the lights and stay in the dark?
I was having dinner with my family at a restaurant, so it was not possible to off the lights. Kinda disappointed coz i wanted to be part of it.
But I guess there ain't much you can do in the dark anyway, other than take a nap haha.
Besides it is the thought that counts rite?
On our way home, it was about 9.15pm and I noticed most houses in the neighbourhood still kept their porch lights on. I guess this is for security purposes, coz it may be dangerous if the area was all dark. I hope no houses or cars get broken into by bad ppl during this hour.
If it's any consolation, upon reaching home there was like another few minutes before it hit 9.30, so I sat in my room in the dark for a while haha.
OK... Next year I will try to do it for the whole hour.
Btw have u guys heard of Estrella? If not mistaken, they are a local band (Malaysian). Hitz.fm has been playing their song "Stay" and I think its really smooth... It has kind of a jazzy feel. Easy listening.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
The Promise
This is the latest song that's on my playlist.
Girls Aloud - The Promise
At first I didn't think it was any special, but the more I listened to it, the more it grew on me.
Its catchy. And the girls can sing.
Here's a live rendition...
Supposed to have Bio topic test tomorrow, but it was postponed to next Monday. So can chill a bit now. Oh and I'm excited about the oral presentation for my research project next Wednesday! Currently preparing the PowerPoint slides and its so much fun! =) This is the one type of school work that I enjoy doing.
And next Thursday is the Mufy Games, since there's no tennis, I'm taking part in badminton doubles. Funny right, yeah u can start laughing now =P. I have not touched a badminton racket in a while. I hope I don't get trashed and make a total fool out of myself. But it should be quite fun, I mean I love challenges and I like a good workout. I bet this will be tough. I will try to apply the things that I have learnt in tennis and translate it as much as possible into badminton.
Haha I will let u know how it goes...
Girls Aloud - The Promise
At first I didn't think it was any special, but the more I listened to it, the more it grew on me.
Its catchy. And the girls can sing.
Here's a live rendition...
Supposed to have Bio topic test tomorrow, but it was postponed to next Monday. So can chill a bit now. Oh and I'm excited about the oral presentation for my research project next Wednesday! Currently preparing the PowerPoint slides and its so much fun! =) This is the one type of school work that I enjoy doing.
And next Thursday is the Mufy Games, since there's no tennis, I'm taking part in badminton doubles. Funny right, yeah u can start laughing now =P. I have not touched a badminton racket in a while. I hope I don't get trashed and make a total fool out of myself. But it should be quite fun, I mean I love challenges and I like a good workout. I bet this will be tough. I will try to apply the things that I have learnt in tennis and translate it as much as possible into badminton.
Haha I will let u know how it goes...
Monday, March 23, 2009
IW done, next stop: Miami
It has been an interesting week of tennis at Indian Wells.
Nadal has proved once again that he is currently the best player, taking down World No.4 Andy Murray with no trouble in the final. When Nadal is healthy, he is very tough to beat.
Federer lost to Murray in the semis, it seems Murray already knows how to tackle Federer as this is the fourth consecutive time Federer has lost to him.
Vera Zvonareva dominated the women's event, winning both the singles and doubles titles.
Ana Ivanovic's career seems to be back on track, as she made it to the final, and this has been her best showing in a long time.
More exciting tennis awaits next week in Miami, with another combined tournament of the ATP and WTA. This is a good time for tennis fans worldwide =)
Nadal has proved once again that he is currently the best player, taking down World No.4 Andy Murray with no trouble in the final. When Nadal is healthy, he is very tough to beat.
Federer lost to Murray in the semis, it seems Murray already knows how to tackle Federer as this is the fourth consecutive time Federer has lost to him.
Vera Zvonareva dominated the women's event, winning both the singles and doubles titles.
Ana Ivanovic's career seems to be back on track, as she made it to the final, and this has been her best showing in a long time.
More exciting tennis awaits next week in Miami, with another combined tournament of the ATP and WTA. This is a good time for tennis fans worldwide =)
Congrats Nadal, you totally rock!
Sunday, March 22, 2009
come on strong...
I'm really free this weekend so i watched some videos on YouTube to kill time.
Here is Kylie at Jools Holland some time ago. I think Kylie is not given enough credit for her vocals, probably becoz the records that she release are of the electro pop genre, with lots of electronic effects on the vocals, so ppl don't realize what her true ability is.
What I also like about Kylie is that she always sings live when she performs, unlike so many other pop stars who lip-sync.
I can really see Kylie doing a sexy jazz styled album. Maybe it's time she moved away from electronic and dance. She should come out with something fresh and blow us away =)
I think this is the best vocal performance from Kylie so far...
Here is Kylie at Jools Holland some time ago. I think Kylie is not given enough credit for her vocals, probably becoz the records that she release are of the electro pop genre, with lots of electronic effects on the vocals, so ppl don't realize what her true ability is.
What I also like about Kylie is that she always sings live when she performs, unlike so many other pop stars who lip-sync.
I can really see Kylie doing a sexy jazz styled album. Maybe it's time she moved away from electronic and dance. She should come out with something fresh and blow us away =)
I think this is the best vocal performance from Kylie so far...
Saturday, March 21, 2009
L-O-L
I just saw this video of Kylie and The Wiggles. The Wiggles is an Australian singing group that is very popular among children there, and if I'm not mistaken, they have a TV show.
OK, i have to say this video is hilarious, I wonder why kids enjoy things like this. I mean, just the title "Monkey Man" suggests how lame the song is. The lyrics don't mean a thing. But it's amazing that Kylie still looks great even in that horrible pink long sleeved shirt, and she does the dance moves so much better than the guys. The guys just look like they r drunk n high....
This is classic. Funny and worth watching. U'll go "bananas" over it =P
OK, i have to say this video is hilarious, I wonder why kids enjoy things like this. I mean, just the title "Monkey Man" suggests how lame the song is. The lyrics don't mean a thing. But it's amazing that Kylie still looks great even in that horrible pink long sleeved shirt, and she does the dance moves so much better than the guys. The guys just look like they r drunk n high....
This is classic. Funny and worth watching. U'll go "bananas" over it =P
Friday, March 20, 2009
On The Other Side
It feels so damn good to finally be on the other side, or should I say at the end of a tough week.
I feel so light, as in "ringan" because the weight on my shoulders has been lifted.
Don't scold me for saying this, but now I feel so bored because I've been so busy all week, and suddenly there is nothing else to do, so I feel a little uneasy, like life is pointless.
It's a strange feeling... as though I forgot how to not do anything and relax.
But don't worry, I will probably be back to my old lazy self in a couple of days.
For now, I should just try to rest.
But before I do that, I think there is room for some reflection on the "events" that took place this week:
I have finally come in to terms with the fact that there will be no mufy tennis competition. Maybe it's for the better, maybe this is not the time yet. If I practice more, I will be even more prepared. There are more tournaments ahead of me. Maybe then will I play. Because of this incident, I realize just how important tennis is to me, and it has only inspired me to improve my game.
As for the printer that decided to malfunction this week, I guess I'm just unlucky. I mean I know printers have a short life span, so I should have known there was a chance that it will spoil when I need to use it the most. On the plus side, I didn't wait until the last day to print, so I discovered that the printer was faulty early on, and as a result I could still find time to do my printing at a printing shop. Even though it was a lot of trouble, I'm thankful that I could still submit my work.
And the fact that both research projects are due this week, and there are also 2 tests this week, well I can't complain, becoz the schedule had been fixed long ago by the lecturers. Also, I realize I'm not the only one going through hell, as all my course mates are suffering as well. Turns out the tests weren't that tough, I think I did well, especially in maths. And I'm super proud that my research papers are done. When I saw the final product in paper that was properly binded, the feeling was just like "wow", I did it!
OK, so maybe this week was stressful, but I knew I would survive. =)
I feel so light, as in "ringan" because the weight on my shoulders has been lifted.
Don't scold me for saying this, but now I feel so bored because I've been so busy all week, and suddenly there is nothing else to do, so I feel a little uneasy, like life is pointless.
It's a strange feeling... as though I forgot how to not do anything and relax.
But don't worry, I will probably be back to my old lazy self in a couple of days.
For now, I should just try to rest.
But before I do that, I think there is room for some reflection on the "events" that took place this week:
I have finally come in to terms with the fact that there will be no mufy tennis competition. Maybe it's for the better, maybe this is not the time yet. If I practice more, I will be even more prepared. There are more tournaments ahead of me. Maybe then will I play. Because of this incident, I realize just how important tennis is to me, and it has only inspired me to improve my game.
As for the printer that decided to malfunction this week, I guess I'm just unlucky. I mean I know printers have a short life span, so I should have known there was a chance that it will spoil when I need to use it the most. On the plus side, I didn't wait until the last day to print, so I discovered that the printer was faulty early on, and as a result I could still find time to do my printing at a printing shop. Even though it was a lot of trouble, I'm thankful that I could still submit my work.
And the fact that both research projects are due this week, and there are also 2 tests this week, well I can't complain, becoz the schedule had been fixed long ago by the lecturers. Also, I realize I'm not the only one going through hell, as all my course mates are suffering as well. Turns out the tests weren't that tough, I think I did well, especially in maths. And I'm super proud that my research papers are done. When I saw the final product in paper that was properly binded, the feeling was just like "wow", I did it!
OK, so maybe this week was stressful, but I knew I would survive. =)
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Rehab
OK I've cooled down now...
In times of distress, I turn to music to be my saviour. There is always a song for every emotion or occasion.
And I also ate some junk food, drank some alcohol and watched TV. Now I'm much more relaxed...
I understand that there is still a lot of work to be done, and I'm certain that more unhappy times await.
But I realize there's no way to escape it. I just have to accept it. Maybe I have bad luck, but the sooner I go through it, the sooner my good luck can come back rite...
What doesn't kill you only makes you stronger. I have said this line many times, but today I have truly learnt the meaning of it and gained a whole new respect for life and how we should deal with challenges.
One thing is for sure. I don't give up. I may complain, I may get stressed out, I may torture myself, but at the end of the day I always get the job done. And this time is no different.
In times of distress, I turn to music to be my saviour. There is always a song for every emotion or occasion.
And I also ate some junk food, drank some alcohol and watched TV. Now I'm much more relaxed...
I understand that there is still a lot of work to be done, and I'm certain that more unhappy times await.
But I realize there's no way to escape it. I just have to accept it. Maybe I have bad luck, but the sooner I go through it, the sooner my good luck can come back rite...
What doesn't kill you only makes you stronger. I have said this line many times, but today I have truly learnt the meaning of it and gained a whole new respect for life and how we should deal with challenges.
One thing is for sure. I don't give up. I may complain, I may get stressed out, I may torture myself, but at the end of the day I always get the job done. And this time is no different.
And it gets worse...
Haha just when i thought i hit rock bottom, i have to deal with another huge blow that came with no warning.
Today I found out that the tennis event has been cancelled from this year's MUFY game. Yup, that means the competition that I've been sooooooo looking forward to just vaporized before my eyes. When I first heard the news I was shocked. Turns out the lecturer in charge of tennis was Ms.Sara, who is my Chemistry lecturer. She used to play for her uni and she was also disappointed about the decision to cancel tennis this year. So I went to look for the deputy director of the Mufy program in hopes that I could persuade him to change his mind, but he gave the reason that tennis had always received poor response in the previous years, so they decided to use the tennis court for street soccer instead because he said more people could participate.
Well what more can I say? The Mufy games is after all not really about competition, instead it is like a so called "gathering and socializing" event. I guess I should put my focus on the bigger and more serious competitions because that's what I really want. I swear I'll not give up on tennis, because I believe I still have chances to play in tournaments in the future to prove my worth. Mark my words. This incident will only motivate me to be even better than before.
I'm extremely disappointed. Until now I still have an uneasy feeling at the chest. It hurts literally.
I am on a unlucky streak. Honestly, right now I feel depressed and it's not helpful that I'm really tired. I couldn't concentrate in class today because I was so sleepy. BUT I can't sleep. There's so much work to do, and there's so much to study for tests to come.
Arghhhh............... What do I do now? I have never felt so agitated. I cannot calm myself down anymore.
Today I found out that the tennis event has been cancelled from this year's MUFY game. Yup, that means the competition that I've been sooooooo looking forward to just vaporized before my eyes. When I first heard the news I was shocked. Turns out the lecturer in charge of tennis was Ms.Sara, who is my Chemistry lecturer. She used to play for her uni and she was also disappointed about the decision to cancel tennis this year. So I went to look for the deputy director of the Mufy program in hopes that I could persuade him to change his mind, but he gave the reason that tennis had always received poor response in the previous years, so they decided to use the tennis court for street soccer instead because he said more people could participate.
Well what more can I say? The Mufy games is after all not really about competition, instead it is like a so called "gathering and socializing" event. I guess I should put my focus on the bigger and more serious competitions because that's what I really want. I swear I'll not give up on tennis, because I believe I still have chances to play in tournaments in the future to prove my worth. Mark my words. This incident will only motivate me to be even better than before.
I'm extremely disappointed. Until now I still have an uneasy feeling at the chest. It hurts literally.
I am on a unlucky streak. Honestly, right now I feel depressed and it's not helpful that I'm really tired. I couldn't concentrate in class today because I was so sleepy. BUT I can't sleep. There's so much work to do, and there's so much to study for tests to come.
Arghhhh............... What do I do now? I have never felt so agitated. I cannot calm myself down anymore.
Monday, March 16, 2009
What the F...
Seriously, life is so fucking unfair...
I've been working so fucking hard on my 2 research projects. Been so fucking sleepy these past 2-3 days staying up till so late to get it done. Just when i thought everything could be settled today the fucking printer decides to malfunction just when I need to print it. Seriously, my sis was using the printer this afternoon and it was fine.
Haih... thank god the fucking projects are only due on Friday. But I really just want to get it over n done with so I can finally sleep in peace. Seriously I think everything is against me. What are the chances? The bloody printer has been working fine all this while. At least I didn't wait till Thursday night to print it. Otherwise I think I'll have a heart attack and die instantly.
FUCK FUCK FUCK.
I've been storing way too much anger and frustration due to the piling amount of stress these few weeks. And now its erupting like a volcano. Seriously this week is the ultimate killer week. Both research papers due, and got maths and chemistry test which I'm totally not prepared for.
The only word that I want to say now is Fuck.
I've been working so fucking hard on my 2 research projects. Been so fucking sleepy these past 2-3 days staying up till so late to get it done. Just when i thought everything could be settled today the fucking printer decides to malfunction just when I need to print it. Seriously, my sis was using the printer this afternoon and it was fine.
Haih... thank god the fucking projects are only due on Friday. But I really just want to get it over n done with so I can finally sleep in peace. Seriously I think everything is against me. What are the chances? The bloody printer has been working fine all this while. At least I didn't wait till Thursday night to print it. Otherwise I think I'll have a heart attack and die instantly.
FUCK FUCK FUCK.
I've been storing way too much anger and frustration due to the piling amount of stress these few weeks. And now its erupting like a volcano. Seriously this week is the ultimate killer week. Both research papers due, and got maths and chemistry test which I'm totally not prepared for.
The only word that I want to say now is Fuck.
Sound Relief
SYDNEY, March 16, 2009 (AFP) - An appeal to help victims of bushfires that devastated southeastern Australia killing 210 people has raised nearly 250 million dollars (162 million US), officials said Monday.
"So far we have received 244,400 dollars in donations to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal," Kate Marshall of the Australian Red Cross told AFP. "We are very pleased indeed," she added.
Huge concerts held in Sydney and Melbourne at the weekend drew tens of thousands of people to see acts that included Kylie Minogue and Coldplay, raising an additional five million dollars for victims.
The "Sound Relief" concert in Melbourne, which featured Minogue and a host of other stars including Australian Environment Minister Peter Garrett as the lead singer of the reunited group Midnight Oil, drew around 83,000 fans.
Kylie sings "I Still Call Australia Home" after a minute of silence...
"So far we have received 244,400 dollars in donations to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal," Kate Marshall of the Australian Red Cross told AFP. "We are very pleased indeed," she added.
Huge concerts held in Sydney and Melbourne at the weekend drew tens of thousands of people to see acts that included Kylie Minogue and Coldplay, raising an additional five million dollars for victims.
The "Sound Relief" concert in Melbourne, which featured Minogue and a host of other stars including Australian Environment Minister Peter Garrett as the lead singer of the reunited group Midnight Oil, drew around 83,000 fans.
Kylie sings "I Still Call Australia Home" after a minute of silence...
Sunday, March 15, 2009
U Be The Judge
OK, I'm not really into Flo Rida songs but I admit his latest single "Right Round" is catchy and cool. There is also a female guest vocal in the song, and I think it's Katy Perry.
But I was surprised when I saw the official music video on MTV and it was a black woman called Kesha. So I looked it up on the net, and some ppl say it is NOT Katy Perry.
Katy Perry has a distinct voice, and I'm quite sure it's her in the song.
This is just like the time some Kylie tracks were leaked onto the Net, and after listening to it I knew it was Kylie even though her management denied that those tracks were sung by her.
But I've been a Kylie fan for years, so I know Kylie's voice well. As for this case, maybe I'm wrong and it's just 2 people that sound very alike.
Have a listen and tell me what u think...
Whoever it is, this is still a cool dance song =)
But I was surprised when I saw the official music video on MTV and it was a black woman called Kesha. So I looked it up on the net, and some ppl say it is NOT Katy Perry.
Katy Perry has a distinct voice, and I'm quite sure it's her in the song.
This is just like the time some Kylie tracks were leaked onto the Net, and after listening to it I knew it was Kylie even though her management denied that those tracks were sung by her.
But I've been a Kylie fan for years, so I know Kylie's voice well. As for this case, maybe I'm wrong and it's just 2 people that sound very alike.
Have a listen and tell me what u think...
Whoever it is, this is still a cool dance song =)
Friday, March 13, 2009
Do Or Die
Yup, that's the 3 words I've been telling myself over and over this week.
Haih... kononnya cuti minggu ini, but then actually facing the computer everyday trying to finish my Bio and English research projects. Seriously struggling... not becoz it's difficult, but it just requires a lot of patience and processing of information and translating it into an essay. In other words, u have to sit still and work for hours. Totally driving me nuts...
Actually I'd rather have more homework everyday than be given 2 months to do projects. Coz i'm the lazy type, if haven't reach last minute also got no "mood" to do. But for homework right, everyday also will do, coz need to hand in the next day mah.
Conclusion: Projects are not helpful to students becoz they create an opportunity for students to do last minute work and stress them out like crazy.
SO FAR i've been making some progress (cough cough), almost done with Bio, but still got lots to do for English. 2 more days left. T_T
WORK never stops. I wonder why I'm so lazy...
Haih... kononnya cuti minggu ini, but then actually facing the computer everyday trying to finish my Bio and English research projects. Seriously struggling... not becoz it's difficult, but it just requires a lot of patience and processing of information and translating it into an essay. In other words, u have to sit still and work for hours. Totally driving me nuts...
Actually I'd rather have more homework everyday than be given 2 months to do projects. Coz i'm the lazy type, if haven't reach last minute also got no "mood" to do. But for homework right, everyday also will do, coz need to hand in the next day mah.
Conclusion: Projects are not helpful to students becoz they create an opportunity for students to do last minute work and stress them out like crazy.
SO FAR i've been making some progress (cough cough), almost done with Bio, but still got lots to do for English. 2 more days left. T_T
WORK never stops. I wonder why I'm so lazy...
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Back 2 Indian Wells
The tournament at Indian Wells starts today!
This is one of the biggest tennis tournaments aside from the 4 Grand Slams.
Definitely one of my favourites to watch. Maybe it's the desert, or the strong wind that circulates the centre court, or the cool looking trophy. There is a huge sum of prize money involved, so all top players are expected to show. Except for the Williams sisters, becoz they vowed to never play at Indian Wells again after an incident that happened a few years ago.
Nevertheless the quality of the field is still strong, and I'm sure the women will be relieved with the absence of Serena and Venus. Oh and Maria is making her long awaited comeback too! After being sidelined since July, it will be exciting to see how she does. Her ranking has dropped out of the top 20. OH but she's only playing doubles this week, partnering Russian compatriot Elena Vesnina.
In the men's draw, top seed Nadal is seeded to meet defending champion Djokovic in the semis, while Federer and Murray are in the bottom half of the draw. It's hard to say who is favourite, coz all of them have been struggling a little lately.
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This week I have to complete my English and Bio research projects. LOTS of work, so little time... But I'll still find time to watch this tournament LOL hahaha. =P
This is one of the biggest tennis tournaments aside from the 4 Grand Slams.
Definitely one of my favourites to watch. Maybe it's the desert, or the strong wind that circulates the centre court, or the cool looking trophy. There is a huge sum of prize money involved, so all top players are expected to show. Except for the Williams sisters, becoz they vowed to never play at Indian Wells again after an incident that happened a few years ago.
Nevertheless the quality of the field is still strong, and I'm sure the women will be relieved with the absence of Serena and Venus. Oh and Maria is making her long awaited comeback too! After being sidelined since July, it will be exciting to see how she does. Her ranking has dropped out of the top 20. OH but she's only playing doubles this week, partnering Russian compatriot Elena Vesnina.
In the men's draw, top seed Nadal is seeded to meet defending champion Djokovic in the semis, while Federer and Murray are in the bottom half of the draw. It's hard to say who is favourite, coz all of them have been struggling a little lately.
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This week I have to complete my English and Bio research projects. LOTS of work, so little time... But I'll still find time to watch this tournament LOL hahaha. =P
Monday, March 9, 2009
Obsession is a dangerous state of mind
I realized I'm getting too worked up over tennis. Progress has been great, I even recontacted my ex-coach, and I'm taking a few lessons to brush things up.
There's a point where you want something too much it starts to become unhealthy and I have a feeling I'm starting to cross that line... So it's time to pull back.
In the past week my meal times have been inconsistent becoz of practice. As a result my stomach has been making me sick. I should have known better coz I'm very routine based. A change in my daily schedule can mess things up.
I need to remember the promise I made to myself last year. To be better to myself and not take health for granted.
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Enuff of unhappy stuff. I actually forgot to mention I'm on a one week break now! Been running around a lot these few days.
On Saturday went to my eldest sis' place! Yeah, she's moving out with Alvin. Their place looks great, it has an overall simple yet modern feel. Not to mention a very comfortable sofa set!
After that, I followed my other sis and Gerard to a costume/party shop coz they were looking for masks for a themed dinner. Haha we tried on all sorts of funny masks and had lots of laughs... I think I will upload the pics on facebook. After that we went to 1U for lunch and shopped a little. We took summore lame pics there. I will upload a.s.a.p.
On Sunday went for lunch at a hotel in KL to celebrate a certain occasion along with Alvin's brother and his wife. Unfortunately for me, this was the day my stomach decided to turn upside down so I couldn't eat much. =(
Then at night I went for my first tennis lesson in more than 15 months. It was a strange feeling to see our coach Mr.Ong again after so long. He hasn't change much. I totally had that nostalgic feeling when I was back on the court at Taman Tun. All the good times I had back in 2007 came slowly back into my mind. =)
Initially my sis and I tot we could "show off" in front of Mr.Ong by showing him how much we have improved since we last saw him. But our plan kinda backfired coz he totally humbled us to the ground with hard shots. I guess he adjusts his level of play based on our performance. Haha after all he is our sifu.
But it was really good. He made me run my legs off, and I was gasping for air most of the time. But I think being pushed like that is the only way to improve. I always play better during lessons. Coz when u hav a coach observing, u don't want to play badly and get nagged at.
That's about it loh... Lately I've been suffering from sleep problems. Maybe it's anxiety. I dunno why I'm so restless even though I'm on holiday. Always waking up in the middle of the night, sometimes getting nightmares and for the record I don't have dreams often, so it's very rare. Haih... hope I can sleep tonite.
I like this song. The lyrics are so clear cut. No holding back.
There's a point where you want something too much it starts to become unhealthy and I have a feeling I'm starting to cross that line... So it's time to pull back.
In the past week my meal times have been inconsistent becoz of practice. As a result my stomach has been making me sick. I should have known better coz I'm very routine based. A change in my daily schedule can mess things up.
I need to remember the promise I made to myself last year. To be better to myself and not take health for granted.
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Enuff of unhappy stuff. I actually forgot to mention I'm on a one week break now! Been running around a lot these few days.
On Saturday went to my eldest sis' place! Yeah, she's moving out with Alvin. Their place looks great, it has an overall simple yet modern feel. Not to mention a very comfortable sofa set!
After that, I followed my other sis and Gerard to a costume/party shop coz they were looking for masks for a themed dinner. Haha we tried on all sorts of funny masks and had lots of laughs... I think I will upload the pics on facebook. After that we went to 1U for lunch and shopped a little. We took summore lame pics there. I will upload a.s.a.p.
On Sunday went for lunch at a hotel in KL to celebrate a certain occasion along with Alvin's brother and his wife. Unfortunately for me, this was the day my stomach decided to turn upside down so I couldn't eat much. =(
Then at night I went for my first tennis lesson in more than 15 months. It was a strange feeling to see our coach Mr.Ong again after so long. He hasn't change much. I totally had that nostalgic feeling when I was back on the court at Taman Tun. All the good times I had back in 2007 came slowly back into my mind. =)
Initially my sis and I tot we could "show off" in front of Mr.Ong by showing him how much we have improved since we last saw him. But our plan kinda backfired coz he totally humbled us to the ground with hard shots. I guess he adjusts his level of play based on our performance. Haha after all he is our sifu.
But it was really good. He made me run my legs off, and I was gasping for air most of the time. But I think being pushed like that is the only way to improve. I always play better during lessons. Coz when u hav a coach observing, u don't want to play badly and get nagged at.
That's about it loh... Lately I've been suffering from sleep problems. Maybe it's anxiety. I dunno why I'm so restless even though I'm on holiday. Always waking up in the middle of the night, sometimes getting nightmares and for the record I don't have dreams often, so it's very rare. Haih... hope I can sleep tonite.
I like this song. The lyrics are so clear cut. No holding back.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Number 200
This is officially my 200th post LOL.
I really didn't expect this blog to stay alive for so long. After all, I'm very hot hot chicken shit wan. (That's a direct translation of "hangat hangat tahi ayam")
I must admit I'm addicted to blogging. Coz sometimes I just have a lot to say. A facebook status update is just not sufficient for me. So thank U 4 visiting and being my listener!!!!!
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Today was another tiring day. Went to play tennis with Yu Xuan as part of my so called training program. On our way we were joking saying that we were lucky coz it looked like it was going to rain earlier but then it wasn't when we got there.
SOMEHOW I HAD A GUT FEELING THAT WE SPOKE TOO SOON.
Barely 15 minutes into the game and it's pouring... (Actually I'm not surprise, considering how much rain loves me nowadays) Luckily it got lighter soon. Sure enough the court was completely wet but we played anyway. The balls soaked up so much water that my pants got soggy when I put them in the pocket.
I'm just glad we had our game. Today we played a best of 3 format match. Whoa, I really admire Yu Xuan's athleticism. I think I said this before... I just think it's amazing how well he can strike the ball even though he doesn't play tennis often. I guess he just has that 'sports' gene in him haha.
I think playing with him is a good way to measure your fitness level. If you can stand toe to toe with him and hold your ground, that means u r on the right track. But if he totally trashes u in a match then u know u need to work much harder. Today I lost the first set 10-8 in the tie break, and the second set went to 6-5 but we couldn't finish the match coz time was up. Even though I lost I'm still kinda happy coz I think I put up a good fight. The second set could have ended when he was leading 5-2, but i won 3 games in a row to level the set.
But today's game made me realize or should i say reminded me of my greatest weakness in tennis, which sadly IS my inability to retrieve hard shots. In order words, I'm always over powered by ppl who constantly hit hard. I guess I need to react faster, move a little faster, pull back my racket a little earlier, and keep my eyes on the ball at all times.
U know sometimes I feel a bit strange. Coz I'm putting so much focus into tennis, so I have this fear that if things go badly in the tournament, then all my effort will be wasted. And it's not just that. I also wonder if I should be playing tennis in the first place. I dunno, sometimes I can't help but doubt myself...... Am I doing the right thing? Why do I care so much? Is it healthy to push myself this hard?
So many questions that I wish I had the answers to.
I really didn't expect this blog to stay alive for so long. After all, I'm very hot hot chicken shit wan. (That's a direct translation of "hangat hangat tahi ayam")
I must admit I'm addicted to blogging. Coz sometimes I just have a lot to say. A facebook status update is just not sufficient for me. So thank U 4 visiting and being my listener!!!!!
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Today was another tiring day. Went to play tennis with Yu Xuan as part of my so called training program. On our way we were joking saying that we were lucky coz it looked like it was going to rain earlier but then it wasn't when we got there.
SOMEHOW I HAD A GUT FEELING THAT WE SPOKE TOO SOON.
Barely 15 minutes into the game and it's pouring... (Actually I'm not surprise, considering how much rain loves me nowadays) Luckily it got lighter soon. Sure enough the court was completely wet but we played anyway. The balls soaked up so much water that my pants got soggy when I put them in the pocket.
I'm just glad we had our game. Today we played a best of 3 format match. Whoa, I really admire Yu Xuan's athleticism. I think I said this before... I just think it's amazing how well he can strike the ball even though he doesn't play tennis often. I guess he just has that 'sports' gene in him haha.
I think playing with him is a good way to measure your fitness level. If you can stand toe to toe with him and hold your ground, that means u r on the right track. But if he totally trashes u in a match then u know u need to work much harder. Today I lost the first set 10-8 in the tie break, and the second set went to 6-5 but we couldn't finish the match coz time was up. Even though I lost I'm still kinda happy coz I think I put up a good fight. The second set could have ended when he was leading 5-2, but i won 3 games in a row to level the set.
But today's game made me realize or should i say reminded me of my greatest weakness in tennis, which sadly IS my inability to retrieve hard shots. In order words, I'm always over powered by ppl who constantly hit hard. I guess I need to react faster, move a little faster, pull back my racket a little earlier, and keep my eyes on the ball at all times.
U know sometimes I feel a bit strange. Coz I'm putting so much focus into tennis, so I have this fear that if things go badly in the tournament, then all my effort will be wasted. And it's not just that. I also wonder if I should be playing tennis in the first place. I dunno, sometimes I can't help but doubt myself...... Am I doing the right thing? Why do I care so much? Is it healthy to push myself this hard?
So many questions that I wish I had the answers to.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Let's Get Physical
Not what u might have been thinking... =P
I'm talking about my preparation for a tennis tournament next month.
Actually it's just a mini tournament, one of the events in the MUFY Games.
The 'MUFY Games' is like our sports day.
I'm totally excited. I just love competition.
Competition brings out the best (and in some cases maybe the worst) in us... But I really like the idea of striving for success and glory. U know, by depending on yourself, making ur own path.
Needless to say I want to win it or at least win a couple of matches, but I have to be very realistic about my chances. I feel confident about the technical side of my game, but the main concern now is fitness. I admit my health has been on a downward spiral for the past few months. So in order to boost my chances, I need to get 'fit' again, so I need to work out.... a lot!
Right now I'm crafting a month long intense training plan. So far I went jogging yesterday, today I went to practice my serve, and I also spent an hour in the gym. So tiring! My legs are so sore right now... Tomoro I will be going to the tennis court again to practice serving and on Friday I will be having a 2 hour practice session with a high school friend. =)
Actually I'm finding it difficult coz there are so many assignments, tests and presentations coming up. It's all about time management, and I suck at it. Right now there is about 29 days left. Not much time... I will need to hit lots of balls each week in order to be ready.
But talk is cheap. I hope I can really find the motivation to continue doing the things I mentioned above. So I could really use your help! Please push me, and if u want to train with me, I'm more than happy!!!
I've always been wanting to make a comeback since my game fell into pieces last year. 2009 has a good vibe to it, so I hope this will be THE year. The last time I played in a tournament was in 2007. But things are different now, coz I've improved since my miserable attempt 2 years ago.
I just pray that history won't repeat itself.
I'm talking about my preparation for a tennis tournament next month.
Actually it's just a mini tournament, one of the events in the MUFY Games.
The 'MUFY Games' is like our sports day.
I'm totally excited. I just love competition.
Competition brings out the best (and in some cases maybe the worst) in us... But I really like the idea of striving for success and glory. U know, by depending on yourself, making ur own path.
Needless to say I want to win it or at least win a couple of matches, but I have to be very realistic about my chances. I feel confident about the technical side of my game, but the main concern now is fitness. I admit my health has been on a downward spiral for the past few months. So in order to boost my chances, I need to get 'fit' again, so I need to work out.... a lot!
Right now I'm crafting a month long intense training plan. So far I went jogging yesterday, today I went to practice my serve, and I also spent an hour in the gym. So tiring! My legs are so sore right now... Tomoro I will be going to the tennis court again to practice serving and on Friday I will be having a 2 hour practice session with a high school friend. =)
Actually I'm finding it difficult coz there are so many assignments, tests and presentations coming up. It's all about time management, and I suck at it. Right now there is about 29 days left. Not much time... I will need to hit lots of balls each week in order to be ready.
But talk is cheap. I hope I can really find the motivation to continue doing the things I mentioned above. So I could really use your help! Please push me, and if u want to train with me, I'm more than happy!!!
I've always been wanting to make a comeback since my game fell into pieces last year. 2009 has a good vibe to it, so I hope this will be THE year. The last time I played in a tournament was in 2007. But things are different now, coz I've improved since my miserable attempt 2 years ago.
I just pray that history won't repeat itself.
Monday, March 2, 2009
All I Wanna Do is...
...have some fun, I got a feeling I'm not the only one...
All I wanna do is to relax and not worry about assignments and other things that are driving me nuts.
I thought of this song becoz I was watching E! yesterday (Astro channel 712), and they were showing True Hollywood Story (THS) of Sheryl Crow. I do like some of her songs like 'Soak Up The Sun' and 'Good Is Good'. But I didn't know she has won 9 Grammy awards in her career.
'THS' is a good program. They do a great job in documenting the careers of our favourite stars, revealing interesting things that we might not know about them, especially in the beginning when they were still unknown and how they made it big time.
If u listen to English music, I'm sure u have heard of this song. It's been around for so long, one of the classics.
All I wanna do is to relax and not worry about assignments and other things that are driving me nuts.
I thought of this song becoz I was watching E! yesterday (Astro channel 712), and they were showing True Hollywood Story (THS) of Sheryl Crow. I do like some of her songs like 'Soak Up The Sun' and 'Good Is Good'. But I didn't know she has won 9 Grammy awards in her career.
'THS' is a good program. They do a great job in documenting the careers of our favourite stars, revealing interesting things that we might not know about them, especially in the beginning when they were still unknown and how they made it big time.
If u listen to English music, I'm sure u have heard of this song. It's been around for so long, one of the classics.
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