SHAPE yoga by the sea and run 2013

I wanted to draft this post before I left for Beijing, but I was so busy to pen it down. Time is never enough for me. I need like 48 hours a day.

Anyway, I went for 2 SHAPE events in the month of October – SHAPE yoga by the sea and SHAPE run.

I reckoned this is considered a good mix of the exercise I go for.

Although I must say, I really love yoga more. I have lost my passion in running. Le sigh.

I find tranquillity within myself and seek calm in my hectic life in the yoga practices I do every week. Because I cant run fast at all (I really cant get over the uncomfortable feeling of over-exerted my heart) I don’t see any change in myself in the past when I go running anyway. HAHAHAHAH. Therefore, I gave up totally. Not that yoga help in anyway, anyway. ROFL.

But it takes more than just determination to attend 5 yoga classes a week – Its passion. That’s how much I enjoy yoga. Although, truth is yoga didn’t help me in weight loss at all. I looked the same and that’s depressing. (Although I really do enjoy doing yoga from the bottom of my heart, but its just depressing there is not much of a physical change at all) With crazily attending too much yoga classes and doing too little cardio exercises, I only have myself to blame for the almost non-existence weight loss.

The only thing I managed to do is to maintain my weight despite all the nonsense I have eaten. But I went ahead and continued with attending my insane number of yoga classes. I seek joy when I find myself improving in my yoga poses. Whenever I see myself in the mirror knowing that I have stretched further, bend more and being more flexible, I smile. I am a very slow learner and I am not flexible at all. Yoga trains ppl to be patient.

But anyway, yoga is something I will foresee myself doing many years down the road (No, not running. Sadly. I don’t foresee myself doing that. T.T) While I spent an astronomical amt of money to sign for my lifelong membership card, I nv look back and regret my decision. (Even if it means less travelling.) I thought long and hard before I proceed to sign. Simply because, I love yoga as much as I love my XX. HAHAHA. Just ask me to go and die without my yoga practices.

I reckoned my membership per month is very value for money indeed with the number of classes I attend every week anyway. Chant to myself, my instalment plans will be over soon. Will be over. Will be over soon.

However, after 11 months of almost-zero-like-weight-loss, I know I have to do something. Currently, I am trying my best to include spinning lessons and bikram classes into my schedule (omit some hatha/ hot yoga practice instead) and see if the change in exercise regime will work in my weight loss. That will take more than just determination. It’s taking my endurance to another lvl. HAHAHA.

For the first time of my life, I woke up at 515am just for SHAPE yoga by the sea – I thought that was insane. I crazily reached the venue at 6am cause my papa had an appointment with another customer at 630am.


I was at ECP at 6am – I was so early, it was pitch dark. ROFL. I thought its insane to reach the venue so early, only to realise there are people who were even earlier.


It is amazing to see how the world wakes up. You have “gained” time cause you wake up so early, making an effort to see sth that happen every day but is oblivious to it. We have forgotten that sth which occurs every day can be so beautiful. We should all learn to appreciate things that were given to us, even if it is free. Nature at its best. (:


100 marks for effort. Well, more than half of the Singaporeans are still sleeping on the beautiful Sunday. But here I am, sitting down enjoying my sun rise. Well, I woke up at 515am to see that!


ROFL.

The event started promptly at 7am and it is a super hot day. The first part of the event start with some basic yoga poses followed by another 30 mins of fun yoga by Tarastiles. The event could be much more memorable and fun if the first part of the event were guided by Tarastiles. The first part were kind of monotonous and boring. (yawnssssssss) But Tara is so bubbly and full of joy, its pretty amazing. Its almost like she has got no worries in life at all. HAHA.


Even though its really hot doing yoga for 1.5 hours under the hot sun (soooooooo tiring) but its still a great workout on a beautiful weekend!



Listen to the birds chipping (and pray there are no bird droppings) and the waves hitting the shore – Nature yoga indeed.


Feels god to sweat and release toxins!


What a happy way to spend my weekend. (:

I am grateful to meet yingtian who brought me into the yoga world. Life is more calm and peaceful. Heh. (:

SHAPE RUN 2013:
I was wrong to think that 515am is gg to be the earliest I will ever wake up. I woke up at 440am for my shape yoga just to check my shuttle bus at 510am at Bishan. ROFL.

RUN RUN RUN. I am a runner on that Sunday.


Just for a run. Then again, this is not just any run. Its our anniversary run. Its our first run tgt!!!


I tell myself I cant skip this run. Anniversary run is of paramount importance.
SHAPE run 2012 blog post link here. (We have come sooooooooooooo far.)

HAHAHAHA.

Although I always ask myself when join runs now- Need to wake up so early. Siao is it. But I always seem to forget that and join for my next race. ROFL.

But the joy of crossing the line when I made it is magical.

“HOORAYYYYYYY. FINALLY COMPLETED LIAO. WOOTS.”

I have won the sleeping battle and completed a 10km today. I did, and you didn’t.

With that, I am proud of my healthy regime. HAHAHAHA.

And the last time I run was, I cant rmb. I told you I totally skipped running. But I do go for spinning class occasionally now. (struggling to even go twice a month!!! Trying v hard to increase the frequency) HAHAHA. My long last run which was more than 5km was 7 months ago, when I completed my half marathon for 2xu. I reckoned I am very daring indeed.


Its kind of amazing for me to complete the run in my usual timing anyway – 1 hour 10 minutes. I expected a longer run timing, cause I didn’t train for it at all. HAHAHA. So the results came as an happy surprise.


I shall be proud of maintaining my record. Either my stamina improved, or I just didn’t put in my best effort for my past run events/exercise. It is actually possible, I run at such a constant pace which is v comfortable for my heart. ROFL. HAHAHAHA. Hai. I just cant run faster without feeling like dying. That’s a major obstacle course.


But its okay. I am contented to have legs and able to run. HAHAHA. The recent sudden deaths of ppl who passed away during race events kind of freak me out even more.

So long I got exercise, my heart is beating. I did a workout.


Running aside, the happiest thing of the event is to cross the finishing line!! My ordeal is over. Fats, go and dieeeeeee.


Hooray to meeting my girls after that to celebrate!










Its funny how exercising brings us tgt. I shall just treat that as fate. There’s so many ppl who exercise in Singapore anyway. Takes effort to maintain our healthy relationship!!! HAHAHA. (:




I shall join SHAPE run every year. And take the exact same pose to commemorate our friendship. Heh.

In 2012.


In 2013.


Many more SHAPE run to come! (:

Next happiest thing, went to true fitness and bathe so that we can go for our breakfast tgt!!! WAHAHAHAHA.

Exercise regime.

How is everyone enjoying your holidays!!??

Even though i brought my work laptop home and feeling v sian that I will have to burnt my holidays just for work, I am grateful its still a holiday afterall.

I am not sure if anyone know i am a crazy yoga fan.

Usually, i go yoga 5 times a week. Usually la. 

Monday morning: Sun series by Anant

Morning evening: Hot yoga by Anant

Tuesday evening" Pump class tgt with sis and buddy, followed by a 20 mins run on the thread mill (if i have die yet. HAHA)

Wednesday or Thursday evening: Either yoga stretch by Anant or Hot yoga by Vicky tgt with buddy and lover.

Friday morning: Hatha yoga by Anant

Saturday morning: Body balance (yoga) tgt with buddy and MH, followed by a 20 mins run on the thread mill (if i have die yet. HAHA)

Occasionally, Sunday morning: Hot yoga by Anant.

So you see, at least 5 yoga classes. HAHAHAHA.

I love yoga so much, it totally outshine my love for running.

And then i got scolded by everyone. Cause yoga doesnt give me the enough cardio workout to burnt effectively. Which explains why, none of you see me losing weight at all. In fact, i gained 3 kg. After you gained weight, you are supposed to see some really obvious changes to your body. Like how my buddy slim down after her sinful Ireland trip. But sadly, I dont. Cause i dont do enough cardio.

Buddy says, my $260 Asics sport shoes is such a waste. Its only for pump class. T.T

Sis said, its all muscles mass gained. so I don have to worry. (muscles are heavier than fats. I dropped fat mass and gained muscles mass) HAHAHAHAH. Since my clothes didnt get smaller at all but my belts are all bigger now, I shall not be bothered by numbers. Numbers shall remain as numbers.

Back to the point. I really love yoga.

Yoga makes me calm. Yoga gives me the tranquility. Running do, but not as much as what yoga can offer.

I enjoy resting in the one hour of class. Stretching all  my muscles. (actually, its not that tight since i hardly run anyway. HAHAHAHAHA)

Yoga is just fun. I really don think of anything during the class. Just, enjoying what each pose brings me.

I would nv have imagined one day, i would love yoga so much. heh.

I am still trying my best to reach the next stage of yoga.

To remain calm; even outside the room. To face reality; Chill

I attended Anant's yoga stretch class ytd and he mentioned,

"Everyone has problems. But we can look at it differently. Small problem can become big. Likewise, big problem can become small too." Be positive. Nth too difficult. Its all in the mind."

Bring yoga outside class.
(:

We can all do this.
Smile everyone.

Valerie's wedding 29 June 2013.

On this very special day on 29 June 2013, one of intimates was officially off the racks.
And i miraculously caught the bouquet. I will nv forget this special day. My lover gave me a bouquet.


It’s like the major event of the year for intimates. I swear. We were excited. Valerie's wedding marks the my first friend wedding that I attended. It used to be sharing the reunion of relatives who you hardly meet. HAHAHA.



From colour themes. To outfit. To accessories. We share her worries, difficulties and everything she faced while planning for her wedding. Its not easy.

Getting married is a big thing. Monetary issues are involved (A good budget is about $50k, including banquet), different ideas and the never ending plans for your big day just to ensure everything will flow smoothly. I can sense the stress.

It is your life’s biggest event. Probably due to the money involved too.

Everyone is contributing their so called ideas. You have to meet everyone’s expectations. You are able to differentiate your “Real” friends. You finally see friends who will willingly share their joy and happiness for you. They are those who make an effort to change their schedule just to celebrate your big day with you. Not easy.

With just a wedding, you are able to see a lot of things.

Food for thought: Sometimes I wonder why people join their souls tgt.

Is it because it is the next step in life? I am 26 yrs old. Its time. Get HDB liao, need to get married alr. Need the ROM certificate to get house keys.

Is it because its stress from family? Look!! Your cousin is married. When is your turn!!!!

Is it due to peer pressure? Shit, my friends are all married. What am I doing.

Is it because it is due to a shot gun marriage? OMG. My tummy is getting bigger. I need to get married.

Is it because you are getting too old? Oh no, I am 35 yrs old. Everyone is looking. I am still single.

HAHA. #justsaying #partialtruths

But most of the relationships I see now are genuine. They are happy. No partial truths or facing any of the above yet. I hope none of you ever do.



Marriage is the reunions of 2 parties with no hidden motives. It is the act of pure love, the need and necessity to spend the rest of your life with your partner. To begin a new life. To engage in a totally new relationship of husband and wife. From that day, you are no longer alone. You have someone from another universe, not related in blood, caring and loving for you.



I wonder when papa hand me over to XX, he will emo and cry a not. I am his precious little girl. Mama always say, "your papa dotes on you so much since young, it's almost ridiculous." HAHAH.


It’s the day your papa walk down the aisle with you, handing you to someone he trust will love you as much as he do. Awww. Its like, the man of your life for more than 20 yrs suddenly changed. Your papa handed you over to lead a brand new life.


To start a new beginning. I enjoy gg for weddings. To emerge in the atmosphere of pure joy, love and happiness. To witness their effort and planning for their big day. To see 2 couples happily tgt. What’s there not to love?

Valerie’s wedding is a success. She has set such high standards, its very stressful for the remaining intimates. HAHA.

I like how she put in effort to make it a personalized wedding, while trying to keep prices low yet keeping her ideas in mind. Its an art. Not easy.

I am ecstatic to see Valerie’s wedding which went through smoothly, happily married and enjoying her special status now. Its indescribable. It warms my heart to see people and friends I love leading a blissful life.



I am such a simple person. HAHA. You happy. I happy. What a simplified theory.

The rings that seal 2 individuals tgt. How sweet. It may just be an alloy of metals mixed tgt. But behind this chemistry lies significance meaning for both of them.

You belong to me today.


Then again, everyone is happy for Valerie. Truth friends are happy for one another. Pictures say a thousand words.



We had so much fun playing that morning. Making funny faces. Spamming the camera. Waiting anxiously.





This is what my buddy is good at. My buddy can make very nice plaits. Woots.

Thats me fooling around and taking everyone is action. Apparently only sister is camera sensitive. LOL. Rofl.


And its done in 10 mins.


Thanks to my very amazingly thick black hair, I can have pretty and chio fishtail plaits.

Its just a fun going with friends you love. To chat and gossip on nonsense.


Intimates FTW.


Only my sister entertains me. HAHAHA. I just take the camera and force everyone in. HAHA.


And MH is my braces buddy. I know we are still very chio. Thank you.


My task of the day: To ensure I don't get boomz enough to fall into the water. HAHAHA. Its a pool-side ROM. Else, the subject is gg to be meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee instead. Wrong focus.  Oh shit.


And the best thing of the day is to catch the bouquet!!! Veron is amazing! #proudofmyself

I did the bouquet proud. I didnt let it drop to the floor. There wasn't an epic moment of oops silence. The bouquet is not destroyed. Hooray!


I have to make sure I am the next one in line to get married after sis. HAHAHA. lol. XX, are you supposed to be stress or I am supposed to be stressed instead?

Sorry XX, thats a hint I need to get married soon. HAHAHA.


My bouquet is pretty.




Her theme: Green and blue.




Head home and rest before the wild night begins.  I attempted to make my angbao the most unique in the entire box. And, obviously. I did it. HAHA.

I sealed my ang bao with wax, embossed with love. I nv got so enthusiastic giving angbao before. Only for friends I love with all my heart.


And we will nv forget our OOTD. HAHA.

Well, we planned our outfits since a thousand yrs ago. Trying to adhere to her wedding theme colours.

Here's mine. Valerie gave me this dress to wear for her big day. I had strict instructions from the Bride to wear this dress for her banquet. HAHAHA.

Sexy peekaboo. Chio bu chio?!


I really enjoy us fooling around. One entire table of absolute fun. The fun factor just diminish by 50% when your table has some "foreigner" that you are not very close with. HAHA.











Its funny how we race against time to take pictures before the sun goes down. LOL. #thingsgirlsdo.


Tell me why is Valerie so chio?

I love our family picture. No outsiders, just intimates and their partners. heh.


Intimates have special seats. HAHAHA. We at the side of the aisle. So we have a clear view of the march in. HAHA. wee.



Say hello to my buddy. Everyone is jealous of our hair. HAHAH.

Things crazy ppl are capable of. HAHAHAHA.

29 June 2013 is such a happy day!!! No doubt, I think we easily made it to be the nosiest table. Then again, its only because there are no outsiders. HAHA.

Cant imagine the awkward situation of having someone we don know sharing a table w us. You feel the stress and pressure even to finish food. To take another slice of meat a not, but i am not sure if others want. Can i take another bowl? oh no. i am in a dilemma. ltr ppl thought i take their portion.
#truestory

I am not sure if anyone realised, my Valerie is having after-marriage-glow. It just shows on her face, everyone is jealous. HAHA.

I am so happy one of intimates is married. Year by year, lets hope we are on track to attend each another wedding ceremony.

Sis, you are next! (:
CANNOT WAIT.

Wootz. Its gg to be another night of absolute fun again. Intimates yearly event. LOL. HAHA.

Friends i love. Each one of us is different; Each have different problems, different characters, all working in different fields. Its been an amazing journey thus far.

My way of survival: Be true and honest; They reciprocate.
I am glad i have you all. heh. Thanks for reciprocating.
Thank you.

Life is colourful with intimates presence. Sense my joy and happiness as I am typing this post now.
Everyone deserves to be happy, to have a partner who we all love dearly and be surrounded by lovely ppl.
Happy to see you happily married, Valerie. Seeing you happy = Intimates' joy.