1. Creative Zen 16GB with AC Adapter, Silicon Skins and Screen Protector (Bought! Damage: $368!)
2. Creative X-Fi Surround 5.1 USB Soundcard (Bought! Damage: $99!)
3. Saucony Hurricane X/Paramount (Bought! Damage: $125.40!)
4. Zoot Tights (Ultra/Compression. Potential Damage: $53.40/pcs!)
5. Powergel (1 box of 24. Potential Damage: $55!)
6. Shades (Bought! Damage: $39.60!)
7. Socks (Bought! Damage: $18.60!)

Who wanna be my early santa? Or who haben buy me birthday present...wanna buy as belated birthday present.....I dun mind.....

最近蛮喜欢这首歌。

送我一个家（广东版）

晴朗天 榕树荫

月半弯 图画想得多漂亮

前景敢不敢跟你　去开发

在市区 望向理想的优雅

谈着储蓄的计划　

我却不信城内会没有吵架

如楼下 太喧哗

楼上娃娃哭了吗

连累小小的我不禁害怕

难道爱亦会变得颓垣败瓦

回家 屋邨几多伙人家

然后发现哪伙还会愉快

能令我极眷恋的家 有吗

蓝吊灯 桃木桌

白绢纱 寻找装修的抉择

研讨家私的摆设　与风格

在市区 望向美好的高塔

谈尽美好的说话　

我却想到城外我遇过的家

如楼下 太喧哗

楼上娃娃哭了吗

连累小小的我不禁害怕

难道爱亦会变得颓垣败瓦

回家 屋邨几多伙人家

然后发现哪伙还会愉快

能令我愿每天一起回家

你未必需要给我密码

或者请送我一个家

要是你能为我情愿付最大代价

期望你亦能令我遗 忘爱会慢慢平淡

如楼下 种鲜花

楼上轻轻敲结他

谁在家中跟我仿似渡假

炫耀爱没有变得颓垣败瓦

回家 屋邨几多伙人家

然后抱着你可微笑睡觉

而合照亦要靠一起 去挂

送我一个家（国语版）

每一天等着他

送鲜花送我回的不是家

我的未来该如何去规划

看着他表情显得有点傻

面对面一言不发

突然想贴这个面颊说情话

等一下静一下时钟敲过十二下

你说要我许下生日愿望

我的心里重复着那一句话

好吗谁能送我一个家

然后一起用心去呵护它

以后无论天有多黑不怕

我喜欢粉沙发

白窗纱床边洁白的书架

纯洁的无暇不必太奢华

回到家忘记工作的纷杂

甩开一身的疲乏

让我在他怀里睡得像娃娃

等一下静一下时钟敲过十二下

你说要我许下生日愿望

我的心里有句话等你回答

好吗谁能送我一个家

我不想一个人守着电话

只想和你每天一起回家

熟悉的孩子你会懂吗

宠她就把未来给她

这感情会开花会发芽慢慢长大

我只愿意和你分享我们最后的年华

宠一下吻一下心跳超过一百下

我已默默许下一个愿望

我会对你请说出那一句话

好吗能否送我一个家

这女孩的梦想不算伟大

在你怀里就能拥有神话

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Aiyo.....
Crazy Crazy and Crazy wor!!!!!!!
1st....Got my results for last sem. Can make it lah.....Not as beautiful as Poly last time. But Stats can get B+....hahaha!!!! Happy like seow.

Had a New Year Countdown party at friend's place a few days back. Crazy......Drink like mad.....Thanks to someone........(If you saw this....thanks ah!....hehehehe)

Then it was work work and work as the shop is crazily short handed.

Then today when my $$$ comes, I shop like mad. 1st got a new pair of Optic nerve shades from my workplace using my staff benefit. Cause I have work at my current work place for like > 6 months and my hours are high, I get $100 voucher. So the shades cost $109.....So I pay just $9 for this!

Nice boh? Got 4 pair of interchangeable lenses!!!!

Then I bought some BODYPUMP tops from my friends....Like them a lot. Then I got myself a haircut. Now this is how I look....


That's me in the shades with clear lenses.

Then before heading home after my RPM class, I went to NTUC buy tidbits, Ham, bread and some junk food......SHIOK!!!!!!!!

Well.....That was how my day went today!!!

Well, many people also ask me what I hope to achieve this year.......Here's my new year resolution:
1. Improve all my running timings. (Hopefully 10KM under 45min, 15KM under 1:10, 21km under 1:45, 42.195KM at around 4 hour flat.)
2. Start teaching BODYPUMP!!!!! I dun wanna nuah anymore liao.....ENUFF!
3. Do well in school (Get can make it grades, get into a good co. for PA etc)
4. Get CCA activities up and nicely done!

What's urs?
That's all from me for now!

Hey hey....
Got a new gadget to add to my collection. The Nokia E65!

(Photos taken with my Sony Ericsson K618I)

Got this phone for free from Singtel by signing up for the $99.86 Mio Plan. Well, why Mio plan? I'm currently on Singnet Broadband 10Mbps and my residential line is under my name as well. Both of these add up to around close to $75+ per month. (Sometimes close to $90+ as they charge the fixed line rental quarterly.) So now I get a free mobile phone and an additional mobile line with just a little bit extra cost. Quite a good deal IMHO. Hehehe.

Anyway, back to the phone itself. I bought the Mocha/Silver version and I like it a lot. Here's a quick review from me.

Appearance
As a business centric phone, it got the looks. It is slim. (Unless compared to Samsung.) It feels nice on my hand and it is not so heavy. The best thing I like about the phone in this department is the battery cover. It got a leathery texture/feel to it which makes it really looks like a business phone. Slider is solid as well.

Connectivity
Well, I got nothing to complaint here. Other than 3G, it got WIFI, Bluetooth and IR onboard. (You may say 3G is out as there is 3.5G now. But seriously, I'm not confident of our 3.5G infrastructure in Singapore now. Give 3.5G a few more years.) The WIFI allows me to be connected to any public hotspot easily. It can scan and detect wireless network and I can get myself connected quickly. At home, I got it connected to my secure Wireless Network without much glitches and I use it to make free calls using Pfingo which is quite clear. When I am outside, I connect to Wireless@SG and it also work well. I also use it to get online to Windows Live Messenger and use Mail for Exchange to synchronize with my school exchange server. The built in web browser is also ok. I use the Bluetooth to link to my macbook that runs Windows Vista. (HEHE!)

Display
The display is quite clear and nice. I got a screen protector on it since I got it.

UI
This is the first time I own a Symbian OS device (Played with my friends' phone before) and as a techkie, I get used to it pretty fast. UI is quite intuitive and I can get things done on it pretty fast.

Multimedia
The camera is just a plain jane 2MP camera. I'm okie with it as a camera is not the most important function I look for on a phone. The speakers are quite ok. MP3 ringtones sound ok to me. It's nice that they added in a 256MB MicroSD card in the package and the card is MADE IN JAPAN!!!! (YIPPIE!!!)

Work Stuff
This phone got the PIM functions as well and it syncs with Outlook/Exchange server. So I'm now using it as a supplement/replacement of my trusty Sony Clie that has been serving me for a long time.

Battery Life
Quite okie so far. Given my high usage of WIFI/Bluetooth.

That's all for now.

Phew...So long never update blog........Recently a lot of things have happened.
1st, results for exam is out. I got A-, B-, C for 3 modules. Another 2 modules I never sit for exam as my dad passed away that time......The consolation is that I finally got my 1st A grade in Uni.......So phew.....

2nd, recently I took up BODYPUMP Instructor training. Seriously, I dunno why I wanna take this up initially. Maybe because BODYPUMP is the 1st Les Mills program that I have done since I have joined FitnessFirst......So when I know that there is a BODYPUMP Instructor Course, I checked with Faye and I signed up for it without much thought. But soon after I sign up, I started to think more about it. Especially after I did the launch of BODYPUMP 62 led by the great Kylie Gates, Andrew and Maverick. This release is going into the record books as one of the toughest release man! After doing the launch class, I start to ask myself question like what kind of "shit" have I got myself into......my goodness.

So as I was thinking, the course date approaches. So I just throw all worries behind me and go into the course with a learning attitude.

The course was conducted over 3 days at Fitness First The Cathay. (8th-10th June) The trainer of the course is Wes Carter. He's a nice chap and he have a good sense of humor. hehe.... I also saw a few familiar faces at the course as well.....People like Jun Wei, Joanna, KS, Fernie, Alan etc...During the 3 days, we have a lot of fun and hard work. (BODYPUMP Survivor, BODYPUMP Challenge, Jokes, Presentations, Theory lessons, mad runs and many many more.....) During the course, many people also came and support us. People like Faye, Andrew, Xavier and Eve all came down to support us. It's nice to see them around and their support keep us going. So after the 3 days training, I passed the training......I felt that I was lucky (Maybe I'm blessed.......I got the tracks that I'm more confident in.=D) So next up, audition. Hope I can get pass it!

Today I think is the darkest day in my life. My dad that is so dear to me has pass away.

The last time I see him physically alive was when he was about to be sent to the hospital this morning. That time, he was still quite allright. But after that, he called home from the hospital and I answered the call. That was the last time I hear him speak. I asked him to pass the phone to the nurse so that I can find out more about his condition. But the nurse refused to tell me. So I decided to make a trip down to the hospital. I communicated with my sisters along the way and my eldest sister decided to join me. So once I reach the hospital, I was told that my dad had a heart attack by the doctors at the A&E and they are suggesting a balloon operation to open up his blood vessles. So I was told to find the doctor from the cardiag department. My sister joined me at this time and so we went up together.

When we went up, we met the doctor and he told us that dad has left us. My sis broke down. I was keeping my emotion in control. My dad's heart attack was too serious and resucitation procedure failed to bring him back. My mind went blank. So I called my Mom and my 2nd sister to break the news to them.

When I saw my dad's body, emotions took control. I broke down as well. Even though I may hate my dad at times because he sometimes do things that hurt the family and mom especially. But he is still my dad and I love him. I want him to see me dress in my acad gown, get married and even carry my child next time. But he won't live to see that day.

Before I leave the hospital, I kiss my dad's body on the forehead. It was cold. But that is the last time I can really feel my dad.

It's dad's birthday tomolo. Dad-Happy birthday, I love u. I hope u will have a better Life with god above. Lord. I hand my dad into your hands. Amen.

Wha lau eh. Yesterday do my 1st BodyAttack class ever....
Xiong ah.....
Now I know what Gary mean....This is damn xiong.......
But it is definitely good for my running training.....So hehehe
I'm hooked!

Haiz..The flu bug is still on me......If only I can kick it off like how I do a sidekick in combat!

Anyway, today went Microsoft office for meeting. NTU got 3 more MSPs so the team is now stronger!
On top of that, we got some very good news announced today. So yah...quite happy

Recently, I think the sickness and stress is taking a toll on me...........My temper came back....Haiz......
It is definitely one of my main weakness. I did keep it in control for a long time....But recently I unleashed it again........

I think I need a break!!!

Haiz...
So bz recently till not much time to update...

Just did the most boring GX class ever.....Because cannot blast volume for music....Everyone sianz, Instructor also sianz...

But the happy thing is I got a refurbished iPod Mini!!!! 4GB.....I'm a mp3 junkie. So this is nice. Got it at a good price from apple store. Got 1 year warranty somemore! Woohoo!!!

I got a good crowd here

Last Sunday was at Sentosa to help out in Surf and Sweat. Damn shiok and fun. Was helping out at the Ultimate Frisbee game. Have a lot of fun. But dio sun burn like mad. As usual NPNT. Here's some picts.

Stage

Sports Club Rocks!

Rip Curl is the sponsor.

Paradise!!!

The wave.....
 
That's me!!! Chao tah liao!

Official!!!

Then last Saturday I also go to FF @ One Raffles Quay for the 1st time. Damn nice place. Still a work in progress still.....But on the whole, not bad. Went for Faye's class and quite shiok. View from cycling studio is nice and Faye chu power....Blur!!!
 
FF Platinum @ ORQ

Nice view leh!!!

Cardio anyone?!

Swee boh?

Free flow of Coke, 100Plus, Sprite, ILT, Diet Coke. Only at FF!!!

Use card to open locker 1 wor.....Advance leh.

Hey. It's the end of the Z560 trial and as I'm one of the top 50 bloggers, I'm given the SGH-Z560 for free. No need to recontract somemore. Thanks to M1 and Samsung!!! However, as I find the phone to have some problems fundamentally, (Especially the 250/1000 sim card contacts saga) I decided to trade in the phone while its value is high. The trade in value is $300. So what's the reasons that I dun like the Z560?

1. Can only read 250 contacts from 3G sim card.
2. No memory card supplied.
3. No 3G reception underground. Let alone 3.5G. (MRT tunnel, basements of shopping malls etc)
4. Phone only capable up to 1.8Mbps. HSDPA max is 3.6Mbps. So there is room for a better HSDPA phone.
5. Speaker of phone not so fantastic.

So what phone I traded in for? The answer is Sony Ericsson K618I. I got the black color set. It is retailing for $128 at M1 shop and as I'm doing early upgrade, I need to pay $100 extra. So total $228. I traded in the samsung for $300 and so no need to pay a single cent. Muahahaha. But the thing that really makes me get the K618I is that they are giving a free Sony Ericsson PV700 Bluetooth Headset. Once I see that, I know I want it. Hehehe..Here's some pictures of it.


PV700


All the contents


Phone....

 
All the stuffs!

Last month, I completed the full 42.195KM at the Singapore Marathon. Looking back at the race, there were many things that I will remember about it. 1st, the good.
1. The race pack collection.
The race pack this year is worth every cent the participants have paid for. Come with many goodies. A gym bag was given instead of the shoe bag given in past years. Inside the bag contains the event singlet, brochures, event guides, berocca, pasta, heat rub and many goodies. The collection procedure was also quite smooth.

2. Good weather on race day.
Thank god for the good weather on raceday. It is perfect for run. No haze, no bright and hot sun and to top it off, there was slight drizzle when I'm finishing my run. That's good to cool down my body.
3. Meeting people who I know at the race.
Met a lot of ppl!!!! Met ppl like Jeniffer from FF, my physiotherapist, my runner's club kakis, Xue Ping who was helping at drink station and many more.
4. My run partner and inspiration-Albert!
I really thank god for a great friend like Albert. We knew each other since our days in Sony. He's great as a colleague, senior and also runner. We train for the race and did it together. Although this is my 1st marathon while this is already his 8th marathon, we encourage each other and challenge each other to do better. We run together side by side for almost the whole race and we finish very closely. (Just 2 min apart.) Thanks dude!
5. Finishing the race and get the medal + Finisher shirt

My AHM 2005 medal + 2006 SCSM medal. Satisfaction!!!!

Now the bad and Ugly!
1. Poor briefing of volunteers.
When volunteers at stating point area do not know where is the baggage deposit area, what does that tell u?
2. Poor turnout of supporters.
Very little amount of supporters along the course. Magnum force and Sapphires were not spotted. Only see some drummers who are not quite awake yet and a cheer team from TP. Other than that, the rest are just some supporters of certain runners. (Very few) So what if the runner amount has hit record high. Supporter figures still cannot make it.
3. Episode at baggage collection after race.
The volunteers mix the baggage of runners tag no 7000-8000+. This cause a lot of confusion when runners are collecting their bags as their bags are initially seperated. This cause a runner to flare up. (UGLY!)
4. Spelling error on the finisher medal.
This is the special 5th birthday for Singapore Marathon and to commemorate this special milestone, they put the words: "Commerating the 5th Anniversary" on the finisher medals. Eh very serious typo wor. My england very powder 1 lah. So didn't realise this till someone at sgrunners pointed this out. I think the kenyans also wun realise this....muahahaha.

5. Race Singlet given is not fitting compared to last year. The adidas singlet I got last year is fitting. This year 1 ah...The side can put 1 x chicken. Pok pok pok keh!!!!!

So this roughly sum up my memories of the Singapore marathon. To see my results and also photos. Here are the links!
Result: http://www.runpix.name/sin06/42/finord.php?LastName=8345&lan=&aset=1
Photos: http://www11.global-pix.com/cgi-bin/masterpage?function=framebody§ion=photos&job=Sports%2F2006+Sports%2FSingapore+Marathon&lang=eng&match=8345

Did the 2 hour ironman ride at Paragon yesterday. (Close call. Almost did not make it in time for the class as it is a full house crowd.) It was a lot easier compared to my 1st attempt 2 years ago. Perhaps my leg is stronger/more conditioned now? I dunno.... (For those who know me or read my blog regularly will know what I went through just 8 months ago and u will most prob say I siao.....XD) Anyway, met ppl like Mylene and Ah pig there also. Haha. Almost the whole OUB centre cycling gang all there to support Tommy. Power siah.

Anyway, after that went for lunch at people's park with Ji Xiang and Albert. Shiok ah. Carrot cake with soya bean mix xian cao drink. Ultimate...... After that went for Faye and Andrew's combat class at George Street. (The so called Ken and Barbie class....actually should be Ken vs Chun Li!! Hehe) The combat class was fun. I was a bit shag out thanks to the 2 hours ride in the morning. But anyway, the fun took the fatigue away. Faye and Andrew's hairstyle are damn nice! Faye 1 is super kawaii and Andrew's is damn character siah. The class was so fun thanks to Faye as she do her Chun Li dance!!!LOLZ!!! Andrew laugh till stomach ache.......muahahaha. Anyway, will be going for bodystep later. That 1 is my new found love. Love all the Les Mills Programs!!!!

In case u may wonder what S3 means. It means School Starting Soon....(Lame right? Muahahaha...Did u sense the temperature around u dropping? XD)
Next week school will start liao. Timetable quite slack. But problem is...3 days lesson start at 8:30am. Donkey hours siah. Sianz diao. Lucky I stay within walking distance from school. So that give me a good chance to breath in the super early morning fresh air while I take a 20min walk to school. Another good thing is lesson all end early. Latest 4:30pm. So sure can go gym. Hehehe!!!