You Actually Gain When You Lose

Woke up early (earlier than the passed few days) today to make full use of the time for this one more day left of holiday (I know, I know, some of you are still on holiday). What do we always say? Holidays always seem so short, too short. So 5 days had whooshed passed and now feeling extremely lazy to get back to work. Looking forward to another day of public holiday. And no, I didn't take leave for coming Friday.

First thing first. Gym.

The last time I went to gym (for workout) was the Tuesday before last week. Bad right? And needless to say, you can imagine how I coped in this morning's pump class. I was already showing Carebear how much I was suffering (by sticking out my tongue) during warm up track. Yup, it was THAT bad. Cut down weights for squats (8.5kg), chest (5kg) and back (7kg) tracks.

It's the new release and don't ask me. I've no idea whether the new release is tough or not because walking up the stairs to the locker room alone, was tough.

The new release, I thought, has quite a lot of surprise elements. The triceps track for example, does not require the use of bar - just plates for kick backs and seated triceps presses. I find that very effective. In other words, ouch... my triceps muscles are in pain. Okay, not just the triceps muscles, the chest and my upper back and I'm sure I will discover more tomorrow.

The 4 clean and presses in a row is back so luckily I've reduced the weights I normally carry. Opss, I missed one clean and presses. Oh, now I remember, the biceps track was tough. I know I am not the best person to comment about biceps track since I actually dislike biceps tracks to start with, but 40 bottom halves? Though not all in a row, but still!!!

I hope I'm able to resume my normal weights before the end of the new release. So while I gain some muscle pains, I hope I will lose those weights I've gained during the passed few days. :p

After gym I debated whether to have lunch, or to get home and make myself a glass of fruit juice, and call that my lunch. Before I even left the mall, I decided that I was having one of my usual caffeine withdrawal symptoms. Haha... So headed to the green place for my caramel macchiato and chicken finger sandwich. We (MC, BIL and me) actually had developed a habit and had grew particular fond of the sandwich and this chocolate cake. We also discovered that the outlet at Gardens, inside Borders, to be one of our favorite for the cosiness and view.

Yeah, we were also there yesterday, at the one near our neighbourhood. Coffee and book, a perfect way to unwind and relax. Since I didn't bring my book today, I browsed one of the magazines provided. There were many write-ups related to year end and new year resolutions etc etc... this particular message from the editor was actually very interesting and I kind really felt for what she said.

For how many years have we been looking back during the end of the years and said, geezz... I've not achieved much. But instead of always looking back for what we've or we've not done, perhaps it's more productive to plan and look forward to the new year.

We often recall the things and people that we've lost but seldom realize what we gain WHEN we lose it. If we change our point of view just slightly, we will discover that we have gain so much more than we've lost over those several thousands days we've lived. And I do always believe that everything happen for a reason, and I would also like to stay positive all the time by believing that it's for a good reason.

Certain things and some people are just part of our lives but not part of the end of our stories. Though loosing is always painful and usually takes a lot of time to heal, we should also be grateful that they have been part of our stories weaving in many interesting episodes and beautiful memories. That's why we always hear people saying, enjoy the moments. That's about the few things we can control.

Later in the afternoon, I went over to girl-friend's to pay her little one a visit. The box of sweet little indulgence was a big hit among her elder two boys. And the baker was extremely delighted to get compliment from a 5 year old boy. Awww... so sweet, and isn't it true that kids don't lie? Haha...

A very beautiful family. Wish you all the best and may the new year brings you loads of laughter, joy and love.