I've been taking this supplement for energy, our company's star product. Yesterday I was so busy that I forgot to take, and also I thought, I've limited supply, so what if I don't take it for a day or two? Then, I suffer the consequences...
Before end of the day, I was already dragging my legs and felt so extremely sleepy; yesterday was the company weekly outdoor activity - trekking, and we got orders from big boss that we were to cover additional distance (of all days!). I was sooo hungry at the end of the walk, boss treated me tau fu fah, that's the only available source of "energy" then.
Went to "Dee See's" (which sounded to me like Daisy) pump and my mind just drifted away, far far away, couldn't stay alert, and was extremely lack of energy, at one point till the DeeSee (that's how his name is pronounced right?) asked if I was ok... as a result of my low energy situation, I decided to slash all my weights, besides, the instructor in question didn't know my normal weights, so I don't foresee him making any comments, neither did I expect him to "force" me to increase my weights.
This was the result...
Warm up 5kg -> same
- felt like I've done 3 tracks already
Squat track 11kg -> 10kg
- did mostly baby squats and my bottom halves looked like top halves
Chest track 6kg -> 5kg
- wah, only 1kg and it's so different, managed to do all full movements and didn't need to scream at all, but still, I get muscle ache now
Back track 7.5kg -> 6kg
- Haha... I know! Should have only cut down to 7kg, but since I didn't plan to do this and the weights station was rather far so I just made do with the available donut lo
Tricep 5kg -> 3.5kg
- Oppss... too easy and I even did the dips at the end without difficulties and no need to "moan". Ok, mustn't do this again.
Biceps 3.5kg -> same
Was tempted to slash down to 2.5kg but since I allowed myself an easy tricep track, I better not lah.
Lunges, shoulder, abs - did my normal routine - I normally use silly light weights so impossible to cut down the weights. (or perhaps I should have used the 3lb dumbbell for shoulder? too much izit?)
Now I really have to max out in tomorrow's pump class (and remember to take my supplement!); To achieve this, what's better than attending one of the "torture master", Hobbes' class? I'm quite sure I'll not be able to get away with reducing weight in his class...
Friday, August 10, 2007
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
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No, that was not a code up there, neither does it read anything... I saw that kind of title last few days in another blog, and I thought, that's a good idea when you don't know what subject title to put. If I do a tabulation, the amount of time I spent on blog title will most probably total up more than the content proper.
Got an sms from my boss after showering at gym, so here I am laptop switched on, internet connected, waiting for him to go through the document he wanted me to send him, to see if there's anything else he wants to discuss... yes, it's 1130 at night. So might as well blog. (really want to put in story for last weekend, but lazy to upload the pix tonight... tomorrow perhaps)
xxx
Went to Chang Tung and Bake with Yen during lunch time today, my 2 regular bakery supplies shops since I've moved to this new company. I'm always very pressured shopping there with such limited time, but they close at 6pm, so there's no other way but to do a quick one during lunch. I bought Mascarpone cheese for the upcoming birthday cake - it's cheaper here at Bake w Yen, RM26 for 500gm tub as oppose to almost RM19 for a 250gm tub at Cold Storage - and no, you can't get Mascarpone cheese at Giant, nor Jusco and not all Cold Storage sells that. Replenish my disposable piping bags - the ones from Chang Tung is better though about 60 cents more expensive for a pack of 10, cuz they don't tear as easily as the ones from BwY. I also bought whipping cream - to use as double cream as well for my durian cream and some new tart mould - all these because of...
sms history:
last few weeks from sms-buddy
"mayb you shud try bakin durian cake. but need to wait till durian season."
my reply
"if u dun mind being the guinea pig! never baked durian cake b4"
Besides, I don't eat durian...
Last few days from the baker:
"i got the durian de. Will be in town nxt week n ll b able to send the cake t u."
SB's: bake de? how? nice?
baker: not yet, if bake 2 early cake not fresh wen reach u.
SB: ok, can u put extra durian icin pls?
baker: u can only make tis kind of request wen u hav a "personal baker" u know? Oh, i also hav recipe for durian cream tart, u might like tat 2 since you like pies. nxt round of experiment
SB: then make it a double request! cake and tart ;) to fulfil my durian cravin.
... hence the reason why I bought the tart mould... also, my big boss suggested fruit tartlets the other day, so the mould will be in used quite a lot I foresee.
xxx
Was at MML for combat today because...
Text to Tall Gal (can I call you this in my blog? if you have objection, please provide me with your more "glamorous" nickname pls. tq) at 5pm ish.
"any gym plan tdy?"
"going 2 MML"
Need a buddy if I do plan to do the Tuesday combat at MML, because the studio has limited space, not to mention the class is always packed (which of Combat Master's class is not?) and it's an earlier than usual class, so need someone to "stand big space" so I can slot myself in if I'm late. However, I was on time today, left office early since there was no urgent tasks and boss was not in either.
Walked pass registration list at reception, saw my name under Tall Gal's, which means she's already there. We took place at the back of the class where Tall Gal always prefer, and I got influenced to do the same. I was originally standing beside this guy, erm... what shall I call him here? Anyways, told TG I prefer standing to her right which was away from the middle and she didn't mind changing with me saying that she would be so inspired by this guy (shall be temporary called this name in this blog). I find myself enjoy this Tuesday combat more than the Monday one at Curve now a days, while I was happily kicking away enjoying the company and my ideal spot, I got kicked on my elbow... ouch! So, got kicked by This Guy even though I've distance myself... humph... he of course apologized profusely. He apologized again after class and said people will normally sue for such unforgivable incident, well... I've engaged TG that very instance to be my lawyer.
The class was lacking the usual noise level, it could not be achieved because, I suspect, the main contributor to the usual kiahs, Farid, was not there. I tried to contribute but thought that my low-key kiahs were all drown by the music, but I really tried. I also really wanted to scream my lungs out after a few tracks because I was extremely drained of energy due to "sweating > water intake". Why were we not allowed to drink leisurely every now and then ah? Is this a new endurance training or what? Some more restart the track after one whole minute?
As usual, during muay thai, I was again very amazed by This Guy (can't do short form, same with Tall Gal) shooting up to the ceiling. Also got distracted by this rather uncoordinated guy standing right between my view of the Combat Master, basically blocking since he's taller than the master.
Was an entertaining class, especially with the Combat Master's "dad" contributing to a few witty remarks, love the "get on with it!!" before the start of the conditioning track.
Got an sms from my boss after showering at gym, so here I am laptop switched on, internet connected, waiting for him to go through the document he wanted me to send him, to see if there's anything else he wants to discuss... yes, it's 1130 at night. So might as well blog. (really want to put in story for last weekend, but lazy to upload the pix tonight... tomorrow perhaps)
xxx
Went to Chang Tung and Bake with Yen during lunch time today, my 2 regular bakery supplies shops since I've moved to this new company. I'm always very pressured shopping there with such limited time, but they close at 6pm, so there's no other way but to do a quick one during lunch. I bought Mascarpone cheese for the upcoming birthday cake - it's cheaper here at Bake w Yen, RM26 for 500gm tub as oppose to almost RM19 for a 250gm tub at Cold Storage - and no, you can't get Mascarpone cheese at Giant, nor Jusco and not all Cold Storage sells that. Replenish my disposable piping bags - the ones from Chang Tung is better though about 60 cents more expensive for a pack of 10, cuz they don't tear as easily as the ones from BwY. I also bought whipping cream - to use as double cream as well for my durian cream and some new tart mould - all these because of...
sms history:
last few weeks from sms-buddy
"mayb you shud try bakin durian cake. but need to wait till durian season."
my reply
"if u dun mind being the guinea pig! never baked durian cake b4"
Besides, I don't eat durian...
Last few days from the baker:
"i got the durian de. Will be in town nxt week n ll b able to send the cake t u."
SB's: bake de? how? nice?
baker: not yet, if bake 2 early cake not fresh wen reach u.
SB: ok, can u put extra durian icin pls?
baker: u can only make tis kind of request wen u hav a "personal baker" u know? Oh, i also hav recipe for durian cream tart, u might like tat 2 since you like pies. nxt round of experiment
SB: then make it a double request! cake and tart ;) to fulfil my durian cravin.
... hence the reason why I bought the tart mould... also, my big boss suggested fruit tartlets the other day, so the mould will be in used quite a lot I foresee.
xxx
Was at MML for combat today because...
Text to Tall Gal (can I call you this in my blog? if you have objection, please provide me with your more "glamorous" nickname pls. tq) at 5pm ish.
"any gym plan tdy?"
"going 2 MML"
Need a buddy if I do plan to do the Tuesday combat at MML, because the studio has limited space, not to mention the class is always packed (which of Combat Master's class is not?) and it's an earlier than usual class, so need someone to "stand big space" so I can slot myself in if I'm late. However, I was on time today, left office early since there was no urgent tasks and boss was not in either.
Walked pass registration list at reception, saw my name under Tall Gal's, which means she's already there. We took place at the back of the class where Tall Gal always prefer, and I got influenced to do the same. I was originally standing beside this guy, erm... what shall I call him here? Anyways, told TG I prefer standing to her right which was away from the middle and she didn't mind changing with me saying that she would be so inspired by this guy (shall be temporary called this name in this blog). I find myself enjoy this Tuesday combat more than the Monday one at Curve now a days, while I was happily kicking away enjoying the company and my ideal spot, I got kicked on my elbow... ouch! So, got kicked by This Guy even though I've distance myself... humph... he of course apologized profusely. He apologized again after class and said people will normally sue for such unforgivable incident, well... I've engaged TG that very instance to be my lawyer.
The class was lacking the usual noise level, it could not be achieved because, I suspect, the main contributor to the usual kiahs, Farid, was not there. I tried to contribute but thought that my low-key kiahs were all drown by the music, but I really tried. I also really wanted to scream my lungs out after a few tracks because I was extremely drained of energy due to "sweating > water intake". Why were we not allowed to drink leisurely every now and then ah? Is this a new endurance training or what? Some more restart the track after one whole minute?
As usual, during muay thai, I was again very amazed by This Guy (can't do short form, same with Tall Gal) shooting up to the ceiling. Also got distracted by this rather uncoordinated guy standing right between my view of the Combat Master, basically blocking since he's taller than the master.
Was an entertaining class, especially with the Combat Master's "dad" contributing to a few witty remarks, love the "get on with it!!" before the start of the conditioning track.
Last Friday
I always plan for my blog content while going through interesting events everyday, mentally composing the sentences, just that I am most of the time not able to cope with the amount of stories, simply no time to blog during certain days. Take last Friday for instance, it was a day full of stories and I planned to get home early to blog. However, due to unexpected arrangements, I reached home only midnight. Since I foresee a long and tiring weekend, I opt to go to bed instead of staying up pass midnight.
My gym schedule was a bit unusual last Friday, went to The Curve for pump, sort of in replacement for the pump I missed on Thursday. Plus, Carebear said she is replacing, what better than a perfect time slot and a perfect instructor?
I thought it was a good decision to join class at Curve that day, we got to do the upcoming release! The pump class was jointly conducted by Carebear and Cindy, I haven't done Cindy's class before and I think she wasn't really taking a lot of classes during her pregnancy (that was about the time I joint FF). True enough, she told the class that the mentioned class meant a lot to her because that was her first class back after delivering her baby. You know what? I can't even trace an inch on her that indicates that she's a mother. Cindy was great, coupled with Carebear gave great synergistic effect.
Besides the track surprises, I was also surprised to spot Partner in Crime with Diha working their souls out in body attack. So with PiC in class with me later, my session of pump became so lively, just like the old days at Maxis. PiC is just the best buddy to gym with, I remember there was one of those days when we actually took leave (not purposely but it was during clearing annual leave season, so we had planned "wisely") just to go to gym. Did something like 4 classes with FI at LM. The finale for the day of gym, as I remember vividly, was body attack during which we were so worked-out that we gone almost insane, ending the class with hysterical laughs. Madness but syiok!
The new release - simply awesome! Really torturing! I screamed my heart out during chest track, missed a few moves during back track and can't feel my arms after biceps. New moves for abs was very effective (i.e. more torturing) and quite refreshing.
Continued with combat... too bad Farid was not there. Renee's class was quite explosive as well and I actually told her it was a great class. I guess it will be so when we change from our regular regime to a different class/ instructor. There were a few new tracks, not all, just a few from the next release. I love the recovery track - which Renee said is NOT a recovery track. Throw that out the window, put it behind. She's right, the double back kick (fast mode) cannot be considered recovery move at all. My energy was drained before the end of the class, I know there would be more surprises but couldn't drag myself to go on, so skipped the conditioning track. Diha told me later that it's tough but really great.
Got a text from PiC (who didn't join combat) that she's still around having dinner, and I was really tempted with her invitation to chill out before heading home. I really needed to go back early actually, it was already 10pm plus, but I didn't want to just go off, so we went for a "short" chat at Coffee Bean, had the blueberry mousse cheesecake (MB: I finally tried this, it's great! very light and it felt less fattening. But I don't really like the form of the blueberries they use though). By the time I sent PiC home and got home myself, it was already midnight, hence only the story telling for last Friday now - "illegally" because it's still office hour! I will put in some hours tonight at home to work...
My gym schedule was a bit unusual last Friday, went to The Curve for pump, sort of in replacement for the pump I missed on Thursday. Plus, Carebear said she is replacing, what better than a perfect time slot and a perfect instructor?
I thought it was a good decision to join class at Curve that day, we got to do the upcoming release! The pump class was jointly conducted by Carebear and Cindy, I haven't done Cindy's class before and I think she wasn't really taking a lot of classes during her pregnancy (that was about the time I joint FF). True enough, she told the class that the mentioned class meant a lot to her because that was her first class back after delivering her baby. You know what? I can't even trace an inch on her that indicates that she's a mother. Cindy was great, coupled with Carebear gave great synergistic effect.
Besides the track surprises, I was also surprised to spot Partner in Crime with Diha working their souls out in body attack. So with PiC in class with me later, my session of pump became so lively, just like the old days at Maxis. PiC is just the best buddy to gym with, I remember there was one of those days when we actually took leave (not purposely but it was during clearing annual leave season, so we had planned "wisely") just to go to gym. Did something like 4 classes with FI at LM. The finale for the day of gym, as I remember vividly, was body attack during which we were so worked-out that we gone almost insane, ending the class with hysterical laughs. Madness but syiok!
The new release - simply awesome! Really torturing! I screamed my heart out during chest track, missed a few moves during back track and can't feel my arms after biceps. New moves for abs was very effective (i.e. more torturing) and quite refreshing.
Continued with combat... too bad Farid was not there. Renee's class was quite explosive as well and I actually told her it was a great class. I guess it will be so when we change from our regular regime to a different class/ instructor. There were a few new tracks, not all, just a few from the next release. I love the recovery track - which Renee said is NOT a recovery track. Throw that out the window, put it behind. She's right, the double back kick (fast mode) cannot be considered recovery move at all. My energy was drained before the end of the class, I know there would be more surprises but couldn't drag myself to go on, so skipped the conditioning track. Diha told me later that it's tough but really great.
Got a text from PiC (who didn't join combat) that she's still around having dinner, and I was really tempted with her invitation to chill out before heading home. I really needed to go back early actually, it was already 10pm plus, but I didn't want to just go off, so we went for a "short" chat at Coffee Bean, had the blueberry mousse cheesecake (MB: I finally tried this, it's great! very light and it felt less fattening. But I don't really like the form of the blueberries they use though). By the time I sent PiC home and got home myself, it was already midnight, hence only the story telling for last Friday now - "illegally" because it's still office hour! I will put in some hours tonight at home to work...
Sunday, August 5, 2007
So tired!
This weekend was an extremely exhausting but a really content one! Now I feel as though I've gone for 3 back to back pump classes, no, actually it feels like I've done 24 hours of gym non-stop. No kidding, I've got a rather painful bump as well, back muscle ache, tired neck and am desperately wishing for a good stretch like the ones after a painful session of PT... plus the massage will be perfect!
I really planned to tell you why, that's why I came on line, but... gosh... can't manage, I need to go to bed now. Ouch!
I really planned to tell you why, that's why I came on line, but... gosh... can't manage, I need to go to bed now. Ouch!
Friday, August 3, 2007
Me and RPM Challenge
Have been trying to confirm meeting up with a very spicy babe a few days ago. Finally, we've confirmed Thursday at The Curve. Me after my trekking with office-mates and her after her classes at gym. I got a message the night before from her telling me she needs to stay back for a discussion after the class and therefore warning me that I might need to wait before we go dinner. Meanwhile, she suggested/ offered me to join the class. I have been doing pump after my trekking for the pass few weeks, so I really wouldn't mind joining her class, but what class was it ah?
The answer: "RPM Challenge"
Ermm... I've perhaps joint like 3 RPM classes since I join the gym. RPM has not been my favorite class because it is sort of very stationery not much variation in terms of movements. The "torturing" part if it is great, but you get a really painful bump after the class, not so great.
Nevertheless, my answer: "yes, definitely tempted, will join if I can make it on time".
Weeeeellllll.... I was not on time. Haha... I told my Maxis Buddy yesterday about my bizarre plan and I bet she didn't believe even 1 percent of what I've told her. No MB, I didn't get to join. I shall make my so called "come back" for RPM with you RPM Queens i.e. MB, Partner in Crime, Fiz and Esther, one day.
Anyways... babe said later that she can't make it for dinner. I went into gym, passed the reception area and obviously the challenge has already begun so "no chance" for me to join :p. I later on passed by the main studio upstairs, You KH was doing body jam, I thought then perhaps I can quickly join the class... but at the end decided to go straight to the shower.
After that, waited at the juice bar area so I can pass the cupcakes to Lynnx before I leave, during which You KH passed by and gave me his usual friendly hello... but before he left, he actually said "didn't do class today ah?"... Oh oppsss... so obvious izit??
Lynnx greeted me later with her "contented"-after-3-hardcore-classes-look and showed me her very cool gadget, erm... actually, I don't know what it's called, it measures heart rate, calories burnt, fat %, number of workout hours etc... Really cool, if only I can afford it! We also managed to discuss about "the plan" and we shall touch base again on this topic next week. Finger cross that "the plan" can be executed smoothly.
Since dinner was off, I've therefore converted my evening's activities to shopping. Went to G2000, which I recall entering numerous times with Farid but ended up empty handed. Finally last night, I got a work shirt, on sale, and now I just need to wait for my cuff links to arrive from UK before I wear it (ahem, someone should be getting the hint here). Wanted to get a pair of suit or at least a pair of pants but they were already closing, though they didn't chase me out, I did feel very pressured fitting under that kind of condition. So, another time perhaps, since sale is till end of August.
So, the closest I've got to RPM Challenge was the spicy challenge executor.
ps. Lynnx thanks for food-tasting the cupcakes, will definitely experiment with the variations of what we've discussed i.e. "fluff" up the cake more.
The answer: "RPM Challenge"
Ermm... I've perhaps joint like 3 RPM classes since I join the gym. RPM has not been my favorite class because it is sort of very stationery not much variation in terms of movements. The "torturing" part if it is great, but you get a really painful bump after the class, not so great.
Nevertheless, my answer: "yes, definitely tempted, will join if I can make it on time".
Weeeeellllll.... I was not on time. Haha... I told my Maxis Buddy yesterday about my bizarre plan and I bet she didn't believe even 1 percent of what I've told her. No MB, I didn't get to join. I shall make my so called "come back" for RPM with you RPM Queens i.e. MB, Partner in Crime, Fiz and Esther, one day.
Anyways... babe said later that she can't make it for dinner. I went into gym, passed the reception area and obviously the challenge has already begun so "no chance" for me to join :p. I later on passed by the main studio upstairs, You KH was doing body jam, I thought then perhaps I can quickly join the class... but at the end decided to go straight to the shower.
After that, waited at the juice bar area so I can pass the cupcakes to Lynnx before I leave, during which You KH passed by and gave me his usual friendly hello... but before he left, he actually said "didn't do class today ah?"... Oh oppsss... so obvious izit??
Lynnx greeted me later with her "contented"-after-3-hardcore-classes-look and showed me her very cool gadget, erm... actually, I don't know what it's called, it measures heart rate, calories burnt, fat %, number of workout hours etc... Really cool, if only I can afford it! We also managed to discuss about "the plan" and we shall touch base again on this topic next week. Finger cross that "the plan" can be executed smoothly.
Since dinner was off, I've therefore converted my evening's activities to shopping. Went to G2000, which I recall entering numerous times with Farid but ended up empty handed. Finally last night, I got a work shirt, on sale, and now I just need to wait for my cuff links to arrive from UK before I wear it (ahem, someone should be getting the hint here). Wanted to get a pair of suit or at least a pair of pants but they were already closing, though they didn't chase me out, I did feel very pressured fitting under that kind of condition. So, another time perhaps, since sale is till end of August.
So, the closest I've got to RPM Challenge was the spicy challenge executor.
ps. Lynnx thanks for food-tasting the cupcakes, will definitely experiment with the variations of what we've discussed i.e. "fluff" up the cake more.
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Present from Bali
Thanks for the present little bro, love the colour, it will go well with the new top I got from Shen.
Sorry to keep you waiting yesterday and sorry for my delayed thank you note, was really rushing yesterday. Hope you were not late for your SPK class. See you around, muahs.
xxx
Technology is definitely adding more life and colours to our communication today. My boss, from his room, which is like 5 strides away from my desk, sent me an sms telling me today is Guan Yin's enlightenment day. So I sent him a message through MSN messenger telling him I'm aware of that and I'll be good and won't scold anyone today (will leave that to tomorrow haha).
Tuesday Again
It's really nice to have a boss (a few bosses) who are generous enough to buy me lunch almost everyday (whenever I have lunch with him/ them). The best thing was, my immediate boss even remembers the type of fruits I like - he ordered that for me without me asking. How nice can a boss get? Or rather, how nice of a boss can you get?
There were some havoc case later the afternoon, that caused a slight delay of me leaving the office, and the end result was me running late for the 6.45pm combat. I arrived at the gym and I could see from downstairs that the studio is being emptied for the combaters to enter class... I quickly check at the reception to see if the class was full, no point rushing or squeezing in if it's already with a full registration list (chances are there are many more unregistered members). But there were a few more space on the list... so I rushed to the locker room, but half way decided to attract the gals' (Farid, Diha & Shen) attention so they can keep me some space. Instead of attracting the attention of the tall gal, I attracted the attention of that tall guy in front of her indicating that I should hurry.
Met with a few more combaters in the locker room trying to rush for the class too, a few of us ended up waiting at the entrance for the first track to end (we don't want to risk our lives entering the class, with little space to maneuver to an available spot, while everyone was doing their back kicks, do we?)
The class was really full, I can't remember the last time I joint this class, it's a very fun and happening class, I would say I like this crowd better than the Monday Curve crowd. The only challenge with this class is (besides trying vainly to manage with space while still trying to do the full evasive side kicks) the difficulty in getting a good view (if not any view at all) of the teacher. No stage at MML, and due to the combat master being such a cute character, I do find it challenging (even with my height, ahem...). So we tried to stick out our ears for verbal instructions, but the thing with verbal instruction is you can't figure out the source is, it's going to sound the same no matter where the combat master stand right? So, thus a small episode in the middle of the class...
We were diligently contributing to the appropriate kias and hey hey heys at all the accurate moments, and on the cue (which is lowering of music normally right?) we raise the volumes of our kias and got really expert doing the moves without the music for a while. I was secretly wondering (and so I found out, Shen like wise) how did the combat master managed to lower the volume when he's (I'm quite sure although I didn't get a good view of him) so far away from the sound system? Wah... got remote control izit? THEN we realized it's actually a technical problem of the sound system. Goshh...
So we were under-workout for our left limbs (as I quote the gals, one side will be bigger) since we didn't get to finish that particular track and went straight to muay thai. I was a bit confused with the moves and must have looked funny during certain part of the track, luckily I was at the back, I'm sure no one noticed... But what I did notice was someone (a person I mentioned previously as being the nice guy who helped me with my weights) jumping up so high that he might be threatening to break the ceiling... wow... and I thought Shen is already soooo tall...
After the class was a good round of updates aka gossip. Very informative dears, thanks a lot. I shall put all the constructive ideas into my action plan.
xxx
While blogging, multi-tasked with MSN-ing fav instructor. (it was something like this...)
blah blah...
me: miss baking you cakes...
FI: it's ok lah, can wait...
me: hehe... What cake do you like more?
FI: ... butter marble cake...
me: Easier than making choc cake hehe.. I'll make sure I come with the cake the next time I see you.
FI: So long it's butter cake.
FI: Thanks!
me: anytime darling, you are my VIP teacher...
FI: then manjakid is also VP?
me: junior VIP, more of little brother actually... haha....
Thank gawd for msn, how else do we manage to "talk" to someone we can hardly manage to see?
xxx
Meanwhile, a bit of spoiler in here if you haven't finish reading HP7 (this is a warning, if you haven't then just stop reading here...)
OK, according to the "forum" besides plain gossiping, the conclusion was that the sorting hat was not summoned by "Voldy" (so I quote Farid, this is such a cute nickname) but it flew out on its own to "save" Neville, just like it appeared out of no where in the Secret Chamber so the Harry can pull out the sword from it... So, I'm the one who'd interpreted differently, I had the impression that Voldy summoned the hat (when he did some waving with his wand). Ok Alan, like you said.
There were some havoc case later the afternoon, that caused a slight delay of me leaving the office, and the end result was me running late for the 6.45pm combat. I arrived at the gym and I could see from downstairs that the studio is being emptied for the combaters to enter class... I quickly check at the reception to see if the class was full, no point rushing or squeezing in if it's already with a full registration list (chances are there are many more unregistered members). But there were a few more space on the list... so I rushed to the locker room, but half way decided to attract the gals' (Farid, Diha & Shen) attention so they can keep me some space. Instead of attracting the attention of the tall gal, I attracted the attention of that tall guy in front of her indicating that I should hurry.
Met with a few more combaters in the locker room trying to rush for the class too, a few of us ended up waiting at the entrance for the first track to end (we don't want to risk our lives entering the class, with little space to maneuver to an available spot, while everyone was doing their back kicks, do we?)
The class was really full, I can't remember the last time I joint this class, it's a very fun and happening class, I would say I like this crowd better than the Monday Curve crowd. The only challenge with this class is (besides trying vainly to manage with space while still trying to do the full evasive side kicks) the difficulty in getting a good view (if not any view at all) of the teacher. No stage at MML, and due to the combat master being such a cute character, I do find it challenging (even with my height, ahem...). So we tried to stick out our ears for verbal instructions, but the thing with verbal instruction is you can't figure out the source is, it's going to sound the same no matter where the combat master stand right? So, thus a small episode in the middle of the class...
We were diligently contributing to the appropriate kias and hey hey heys at all the accurate moments, and on the cue (which is lowering of music normally right?) we raise the volumes of our kias and got really expert doing the moves without the music for a while. I was secretly wondering (and so I found out, Shen like wise) how did the combat master managed to lower the volume when he's (I'm quite sure although I didn't get a good view of him) so far away from the sound system? Wah... got remote control izit? THEN we realized it's actually a technical problem of the sound system. Goshh...
So we were under-workout for our left limbs (as I quote the gals, one side will be bigger) since we didn't get to finish that particular track and went straight to muay thai. I was a bit confused with the moves and must have looked funny during certain part of the track, luckily I was at the back, I'm sure no one noticed... But what I did notice was someone (a person I mentioned previously as being the nice guy who helped me with my weights) jumping up so high that he might be threatening to break the ceiling... wow... and I thought Shen is already soooo tall...
After the class was a good round of updates aka gossip. Very informative dears, thanks a lot. I shall put all the constructive ideas into my action plan.
xxx
While blogging, multi-tasked with MSN-ing fav instructor. (it was something like this...)
blah blah...
me: miss baking you cakes...
FI: it's ok lah, can wait...
me: hehe... What cake do you like more?
FI: ... butter marble cake...
me: Easier than making choc cake hehe.. I'll make sure I come with the cake the next time I see you.
FI: So long it's butter cake.
FI: Thanks!
me: anytime darling, you are my VIP teacher...
FI: then manjakid is also VP?
me: junior VIP, more of little brother actually... haha....
Thank gawd for msn, how else do we manage to "talk" to someone we can hardly manage to see?
xxx
Meanwhile, a bit of spoiler in here if you haven't finish reading HP7 (this is a warning, if you haven't then just stop reading here...)
OK, according to the "forum" besides plain gossiping, the conclusion was that the sorting hat was not summoned by "Voldy" (so I quote Farid, this is such a cute nickname) but it flew out on its own to "save" Neville, just like it appeared out of no where in the Secret Chamber so the Harry can pull out the sword from it... So, I'm the one who'd interpreted differently, I had the impression that Voldy summoned the hat (when he did some waving with his wand). Ok Alan, like you said.
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