I should've posted this post two days ago, but I've been a busy man. Enlistment is tomorrow, and I've been doing some last minute shopping/packing/hair cutting. So, guys, sorry for the late post! This is dedicated to you people at Kumon whom I've met and been with for 8-9 months.
Think I'll go with a individual thanks to each and every single one of you I know. Might leave people out by accident, so don't kill me over this! Let NS do it instead.
Colleagues:
Mr Yang: Big Boss! You've been a good employer for all this time. I don't really talk to you often, but my impression is that you can be scary at times when you're angry, although it's only towards the students. However, I can tell that you have the students' best interests in heart, and I highly respect you for that. Good luck in your endeavours!
Elaine: The “大姐大” of the centre. You sort of represent an elder sister persona I don't really have. It's always great talking with you and joking, along with everyone else. Stay nice, send my regards to Wiz. And thanks for the shirt. It's awesome. Will keep in contact!
Uncle Yang: You're probably the eldest friend I have. Always joking with me, sharing advice and giving me wise words. Take care!
Aunty Nancy: You were probably the nicest person I ever known so far, always offering a helping hand to all of us in need. I'm very grateful to you. Take care of yourself, Aunty Nancy! Thanks for the sushi treat back then. =)
Vivian: Hi Vivian, you're the first person I really know apart of KY and Leslie in the centre, since you're my mentor. My first impression of you is the silent, mature person, and I didn't really talk to you much earlier on. But I know that you're a friendly individual who's always helpful, and we sort of became friends eventually. Stay awesome. =) Keep in contact!
KY: Ah, basket, no need say so much about you. Always tell me I'm some weird animal every single time. Will without doubt hang out with you even more than usual. Ciao. =]
Leslie: Late night suppers with you after work last time was always enjoyable. Too bad you "vanished" soon after. Take care, man. Meet up for a meal of something when I book out.
Henry: First time I met you was during dinner when KY intro-ed you to me. Pretty nice guy, and we became familiar with one another when we were moving centres, when you started making fun of me like KY. Was a pity you left early. Stay cool.
Evelyn: Very nice person to talk to, friendly, and always smiling. I always enjoyed chatting with you at random moments. Sort of a little surprise when we later realised we both came from Pei Hwa. Hope to see you around randomly around this small island again!
Valerie: I didn't really talk much with you before, but we worked together during the centre moving. It was funny seeing you and Henry design the "maze table system", which is being used till now. Good luck out there!
Anna: Chatting with you was always pleasant, and we would share some jokes, while you would give me little advices about NS, since your son is still in. Take care!
Xue Hui: I've only seen and talked to you for once or twice, and I can feel that you're the peppy, nice person. Well, most people I know from SMA are like that. Stay nice, and see you around!
Yao Cong: First time I met you, you had the grumpy grumpy face on, so I thought "Oh, I better don't mess with this guy", but after that, hanging out several times with you, I find out that you're easy to talk to, and also very friendly. "Cong-ge aka Admin Manager-Dream-On", take care, and see you around!
Kang Hao: Hao-ge! Sort of became friendlier with you after graduation, since both of us are working on almost every working day. It's cool to talk to me, and sometimes make fun of you a bit as well. Now you're in NS. Take care, and don't overwork yourself in there!
Peck Har: Started talking to you after I always started marking, while you did Liberal. Best impression of you was when you replaced me once. Another impression is when you came in with Seoul Garden smell, only to be made fun of by me. Thanks. Stay nice, see you around!
Poh Ling: I know you as the girl with a phobia of lizards, and imitating your screams are the best entertainment outlet I could have. Ok, joking, stay friendly, see you around!
Wei Fang: First impression of you is that you are helpful and friendly. You always try to help when possible, and also engage in small conversations. Take care, and hope to see you about!
I'd like to talk about my students, but on second thought, it's not good to disclose children's names in a public blog. Plus, I'm lazy. Take care, everyone. Hope to bump into any of you, somewhere, sometime. Stay handsome/pretty/sharp/nice/friendly. =)
If you feel the need to keep in contact, add me on Facebook, or on MSN at palmofgloom@hotmail.com.
Monday, August 22, 2011
Monday, August 15, 2011
Countdown
So, I'm enlisting on the 23rd. 1 week left. Really, really, SIAN.
To all the friends I talk to, but seldom meet up with, please do remember me and meet up when we could try to . To those that I often see, keep in touch. Let's hang out whenever we can afford the time.
I'm still planning to work out daily till 21st. I'll let my body rest on the 22nd, go cut my hair and stuff.
This Saturday will be my last day of work. I'll put up a thank you post for my colleagues then.
Still feels unreal. O_O
To all the friends I talk to, but seldom meet up with, please do remember me and meet up when we could try to . To those that I often see, keep in touch. Let's hang out whenever we can afford the time.
I'm still planning to work out daily till 21st. I'll let my body rest on the 22nd, go cut my hair and stuff.
This Saturday will be my last day of work. I'll put up a thank you post for my colleagues then.
Still feels unreal. O_O
Monday, August 8, 2011
Sinful foodzzzzz
Popeyes yesterday, Nihon Mura sushi buffet today.
Dang, I just threw part of my weight loss plans out of the window. >_< Although I'd still be trying to lose weight through NS, it's just sad how I succumbed to temptation. I'm... contradicting myself, aren't I? Lolz.
ANYWAY, for people who haven't seen me in ages, here's a little photo documentation for you all. Don't tell me there's no change, lol. Garry practically told me there wasn't any difference in me back then when he saw me. Brooooo, how could you say that?
Dang, I just threw part of my weight loss plans out of the window. >_< Although I'd still be trying to lose weight through NS, it's just sad how I succumbed to temptation. I'm... contradicting myself, aren't I? Lolz.
ANYWAY, for people who haven't seen me in ages, here's a little photo documentation for you all. Don't tell me there's no change, lol. Garry practically told me there wasn't any difference in me back then when he saw me. Brooooo, how could you say that?
Left: 96kg ; Right: 76kg
Looking through old photos, I keep on wondering why I didn't do this weight loss right from the start. I regret not starting earlier. Had I done so, I would've lost till my ideal 68 by now and started maintaining it. And I wouldn't have looked like a pig in clothing in those pictures.
And you could understand my whining about fat foodzzz and such.
I mean, I've been working hard to reduce my weight down to a satisfactory level. And results have shown, and I just went and did stuff that contradicted it and might reverse that situation. I feel so... guilty about it.
Tomorrow, I shall push my limits during my morning run and try to burn more calories and waste more energy. 68 is my target for now. Go go go! Shall also cut down on fatty food for the week.
Support me, friends, family. I shall cut down to 65 in the end and maintain it. Mark my words. I will never be fat in my entire life again.
Friday, August 5, 2011
Prelude to National Service
Haha, soon, I'll be on my "vacation" to Palau Tekong Besar, undergoing a 19 week "service" by our country's finest. To be honest, a part of me is looking forward to it, while another part of me dreads the freedom that's going to be taken away from me.
2 weeks left! I can't believe how time flies. I've spent most of my time working, or staying at home, doing stuff like cleaning my room and also my personal physical training. This month is the only time I must properly enjoy myself. Too bad a lot of my friends are having their final semester exams this month, so seeing them properly is sort of out of the question. Been hanging out with whoever I can call out now, mostly with good ol' Ern. Awesome buddy to hang out FTW.
So I've been asking myself why I still work although I should be having fun outside? Well, actually, my workplace is a pretty cool place to hang out. Colleagues are awesome. Some students are also very awesome. I'm going to miss them when I leave. Seriously. >_< It's too bad I can't take the liberty of suddenly taking leave to meet up my Primary School mates, who are having dinner tonight while I'm working. They're an awesome bunch too. I enjoyed the one primary school gathering I went to. Pity I couldn't attend most of the others due to school and work commitments. I'm too busy a guy. >_<
As for family, I know I can get to see them every Saturday, so it's not that bad.
Sigh, I really can't bear to part from civilisation. NS just takes that away from you... To those who are having exams soon, do your best. I'll try not to die in NS. Already two casualties just this week. Hope I'm not the unlucky next, haha... Then we can meet up. =)
2 weeks left! I can't believe how time flies. I've spent most of my time working, or staying at home, doing stuff like cleaning my room and also my personal physical training. This month is the only time I must properly enjoy myself. Too bad a lot of my friends are having their final semester exams this month, so seeing them properly is sort of out of the question. Been hanging out with whoever I can call out now, mostly with good ol' Ern. Awesome buddy to hang out FTW.
So I've been asking myself why I still work although I should be having fun outside? Well, actually, my workplace is a pretty cool place to hang out. Colleagues are awesome. Some students are also very awesome. I'm going to miss them when I leave. Seriously. >_< It's too bad I can't take the liberty of suddenly taking leave to meet up my Primary School mates, who are having dinner tonight while I'm working. They're an awesome bunch too. I enjoyed the one primary school gathering I went to. Pity I couldn't attend most of the others due to school and work commitments. I'm too busy a guy. >_<
As for family, I know I can get to see them every Saturday, so it's not that bad.
Sigh, I really can't bear to part from civilisation. NS just takes that away from you... To those who are having exams soon, do your best. I'll try not to die in NS. Already two casualties just this week. Hope I'm not the unlucky next, haha... Then we can meet up. =)
Monday, August 1, 2011
Super food?
For quite a bit, my mum's been making me some fruit + water mixture that she told me lowers blood pressure and such. Because it tastes good, I've been consuming it occasionally since last year. I read the labels, and turns out the mysterious red goo I've been consuming is called "Mulberry Vinagar". Vinegar is something I already have ideas of what it is, but mulberry? First time I saw such a word. So it's up to Google to answer my questions.
Mulberry (also the name of a tech company which I don't have any idea does what) is a fruit. According to several sites, it is not just a normal fruit. Like an apple, it's a SUPER fruit. It aids in digestion, regulates blood cholesterol levels, helps treat diabetes, lowers blood pressure, people consume it after surgery to heal faster, and pregnant woman drink it after delivery etc etc. I remember there were still benefits like it being rich in a large varieties of vitamins that boosts metabolism and such, but I can't remember all of them.
So, yesterday, my mum bought a tank (exaggerating here) of it, and I started drinking it twice per day. Hopefully, it helps in my weight loss, since its benefits seems to do that as well.
Super food number two is the apple (which ironically, is the name of yet another tech company we ALL happen to know). The adage "An apple per day keeps the doctor away" is no mystery to most of us (One iPad per day sounds awesome). Thing is, I've been reading up on apples' benefits because I've been consuming it in place of other snacks like potato chips, chocolates and all the junk food you can think of.
Apple peels or as we call it, the apple skin, is extremely beneficial to the health of the everyday man. It has weight loss properties imbued within, can lower cholesterol, and is a good source of insoluble fibre which will send you to the toilet everyday for your regular dump. The flesh is a good source of Vitamin C, and contains some weird chemical (forgot the name) that can make you feel full, even though 95kcal worth of food usually can't do that. People like me, who have used apples to substitute my meals and snacks, can effectively tell you that it's extremely useful if you're trying to lose off the fats you've built up.
So yeah, the two super food above should help me more and more in my weight loss crusade. It's been tough recently, but it's time to start gorging down the fruits and reducing the fats.
Mulberry (also the name of a tech company which I don't have any idea does what) is a fruit. According to several sites, it is not just a normal fruit. Like an apple, it's a SUPER fruit. It aids in digestion, regulates blood cholesterol levels, helps treat diabetes, lowers blood pressure, people consume it after surgery to heal faster, and pregnant woman drink it after delivery etc etc. I remember there were still benefits like it being rich in a large varieties of vitamins that boosts metabolism and such, but I can't remember all of them.
So, yesterday, my mum bought a tank (exaggerating here) of it, and I started drinking it twice per day. Hopefully, it helps in my weight loss, since its benefits seems to do that as well.
Super food number two is the apple (which ironically, is the name of yet another tech company we ALL happen to know). The adage "An apple per day keeps the doctor away" is no mystery to most of us (One iPad per day sounds awesome). Thing is, I've been reading up on apples' benefits because I've been consuming it in place of other snacks like potato chips, chocolates and all the junk food you can think of.
Apple peels or as we call it, the apple skin, is extremely beneficial to the health of the everyday man. It has weight loss properties imbued within, can lower cholesterol, and is a good source of insoluble fibre which will send you to the toilet everyday for your regular dump. The flesh is a good source of Vitamin C, and contains some weird chemical (forgot the name) that can make you feel full, even though 95kcal worth of food usually can't do that. People like me, who have used apples to substitute my meals and snacks, can effectively tell you that it's extremely useful if you're trying to lose off the fats you've built up.
So yeah, the two super food above should help me more and more in my weight loss crusade. It's been tough recently, but it's time to start gorging down the fruits and reducing the fats.
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