No... not RPM. Although I'd to say, RPM is one of the best activities for endurance training, you really neeeeeed to bear with the pain and get through with that in order to accomplish your mission. Kind of no pain, no gain.
I'm off to a Singapore trip, a business trip else I'll be yippie-ing away. And this is a trip with the bosses... already tired to the max by just bearing that thought. I hope I can just shoo the image of the trip away. I guess there's no escaping from insomnia tonight. Usual Sunday insomnia + pre-trip stress.
But one really lucky fact is that I got a single room for myself. Phew... At least there is a hideout place so to speak, and I can breathe during the night and don't need to entertain colleague after "working hours" (if there's going to be such thing during the trip).
Having said that I hate going for this trip, there should be time and chances for me to do some quick shopping as there are going to be meetings that I go on my own. I'd like to get some cake decorating books from Singapore. I know I won't have the time to go to the bakery stuff supply shop for some cool decoration tools or gadget, but I would like to at least get a book from Kinokuniya or something...
Now, let me go TRY to sleep... I wish me luck :)
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Monday, April 5, 2010
Rewarding
Last week was a really hectic, but fruitful, week.
The time was actually very manageable but certain things just cannot be done too in advance, like the cakes for Saturday and Sunday can only be baked on Thursday (the rum and raisins on Wednesday since it will keep well with the liqueur). Though I can make the toppers in advance, the tennis court for instance, was only made last because I wasn't totally sure on the size. Actually, I also didn't have that much time during the weekday nights, that is if I still want to get a reasonably sufficient amount of sleep and get up early to go to gym. I was up on Friday night until 4 o'clock in the morning to complete the Saturday delivery; and the one delivered on Saturday evening was only completed just before 5.30pm. Rushed that out after I went out to send the other 2 orders at noon on Saturday itself.
But it's really rewarding, can't wait for the shop proper to start, and perhaps I can push this to like 10 fold? Or okay, 5 times maybe?
After one whole day of crazy schedule and madness, Saturday night dinner was relaxing. Went out to Gardens for Korean food with MC, BIL and Bebe. Sunday was a total relax day, first of all wanted to sleep - 10 hours, which still didn't feel quite enough. Went to gym, did a pump class which I tried to increase the weights I lift to see if the lack of energy during the previous classes was due to muscle not awake for 7am morning class... then went to late lunch with MC and BIL again, shopping... Back to home later to watch Avatar dvd and had home made sandwich dinner. Yumss...
As for Avatar, I like the movie effects a lot, the plants are simply beautiful! But I don't like the movie overall because too many people died in the movie. It's rather disturbing. Maybe I'll stick to cartoon, or movies like Transformers and Iron Man where only the bad guys will die.
So coming back to the pump class... this was what I did:
1) warm up: used 5kgs (my old time weights) instead of my recent 3.5kg. It was okay, but only because there weren't too many overhead presses. I find that I cannot manage overhead presses so well with that weight now.
2) Squat: changed from 10kgs to 8.5kg (used to be 10kgs) after some consideration, especially saw that instructor only used 10kgs haha. 8.5kgs was quite manageable, but I find that my shoulder was a bit strained carrying the barbell.
3) Chest: back to 5kgs. Was okay actually, but had to skip a few moves and towards the end I was doing baby singles already. Actually just like what I did the last time :p
4) Back: 6kgs (used to be 7.5kgs). Not too bad, but I really didn't think I could have managed any heavier than that - couldn't have managed the clean and press when lifting the bar overhead.
5) Triceps: back to 5kgs, and that's because there were really very little bar workout, mostly plate kick back.
6) Biceps: back to 3.5kgs... cannot manage many repetitions. But it's just like last time, I was never able to manage bicep curls anyways. I think I want to change this to 2.5kg only haha...
7) Lunges: no weights. During some days previously, I might actually carry a 5kg plate.
8) Shoulder: 2.5kg plate throughout, just like last time.
Let me try to "kill" myself in this coming Thursday morning class with my "usual" weights and see how it goes. Haha...
The time was actually very manageable but certain things just cannot be done too in advance, like the cakes for Saturday and Sunday can only be baked on Thursday (the rum and raisins on Wednesday since it will keep well with the liqueur). Though I can make the toppers in advance, the tennis court for instance, was only made last because I wasn't totally sure on the size. Actually, I also didn't have that much time during the weekday nights, that is if I still want to get a reasonably sufficient amount of sleep and get up early to go to gym. I was up on Friday night until 4 o'clock in the morning to complete the Saturday delivery; and the one delivered on Saturday evening was only completed just before 5.30pm. Rushed that out after I went out to send the other 2 orders at noon on Saturday itself.
But it's really rewarding, can't wait for the shop proper to start, and perhaps I can push this to like 10 fold? Or okay, 5 times maybe?
After one whole day of crazy schedule and madness, Saturday night dinner was relaxing. Went out to Gardens for Korean food with MC, BIL and Bebe. Sunday was a total relax day, first of all wanted to sleep - 10 hours, which still didn't feel quite enough. Went to gym, did a pump class which I tried to increase the weights I lift to see if the lack of energy during the previous classes was due to muscle not awake for 7am morning class... then went to late lunch with MC and BIL again, shopping... Back to home later to watch Avatar dvd and had home made sandwich dinner. Yumss...
As for Avatar, I like the movie effects a lot, the plants are simply beautiful! But I don't like the movie overall because too many people died in the movie. It's rather disturbing. Maybe I'll stick to cartoon, or movies like Transformers and Iron Man where only the bad guys will die.
So coming back to the pump class... this was what I did:
1) warm up: used 5kgs (my old time weights) instead of my recent 3.5kg. It was okay, but only because there weren't too many overhead presses. I find that I cannot manage overhead presses so well with that weight now.
2) Squat: changed from 10kgs to 8.5kg (used to be 10kgs) after some consideration, especially saw that instructor only used 10kgs haha. 8.5kgs was quite manageable, but I find that my shoulder was a bit strained carrying the barbell.
3) Chest: back to 5kgs. Was okay actually, but had to skip a few moves and towards the end I was doing baby singles already. Actually just like what I did the last time :p
4) Back: 6kgs (used to be 7.5kgs). Not too bad, but I really didn't think I could have managed any heavier than that - couldn't have managed the clean and press when lifting the bar overhead.
5) Triceps: back to 5kgs, and that's because there were really very little bar workout, mostly plate kick back.
6) Biceps: back to 3.5kgs... cannot manage many repetitions. But it's just like last time, I was never able to manage bicep curls anyways. I think I want to change this to 2.5kg only haha...
7) Lunges: no weights. During some days previously, I might actually carry a 5kg plate.
8) Shoulder: 2.5kg plate throughout, just like last time.
Let me try to "kill" myself in this coming Thursday morning class with my "usual" weights and see how it goes. Haha...
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Little things that makes me happy
I am NOT suppose to have time to blog, but I'm simply too thrilled with my orders this week...
I've got 4 orders consisting 5 boxes of cakes/ cupcakes - but this is not what I'm thrilled about. I mean it really makes me happy by getting 4 for the week, it's a good number, but what made me really happy is this - I've made some gym toppers but that order was cancelled this morning. THEN a customer ("real" customer, not my friend and he didn't mentione that he's a friend's friend, so far, anyways) called to order a box of cupcakes and he requested for... GYM THEME! Yay yay... No need to keep aside those bar bell, plates, dumbells, mats.... that I've made till midnight last night.
And there was an order which was confirmed last night and I was able to take it, didn't reject due to the original (but now cancelled) order. Also, I've got another confirmed order this afternoon :) and it's something new, a tennis theme cake! Really looking forward to make that :). I'm sometimes a bit crazy about reason of being happy, let me tell Carebear and sis offline why I am particulary happy to do this cake. She's laugh at me - and we shall have a good time with some laughter :)
Okay, back to work!
I've got 4 orders consisting 5 boxes of cakes/ cupcakes - but this is not what I'm thrilled about. I mean it really makes me happy by getting 4 for the week, it's a good number, but what made me really happy is this - I've made some gym toppers but that order was cancelled this morning. THEN a customer ("real" customer, not my friend and he didn't mentione that he's a friend's friend, so far, anyways) called to order a box of cupcakes and he requested for... GYM THEME! Yay yay... No need to keep aside those bar bell, plates, dumbells, mats.... that I've made till midnight last night.
And there was an order which was confirmed last night and I was able to take it, didn't reject due to the original (but now cancelled) order. Also, I've got another confirmed order this afternoon :) and it's something new, a tennis theme cake! Really looking forward to make that :). I'm sometimes a bit crazy about reason of being happy, let me tell Carebear and sis offline why I am particulary happy to do this cake. She's laugh at me - and we shall have a good time with some laughter :)
Okay, back to work!
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Lazy Sunday
Went for a good hang out with MC and BIL this weekend. Yesterday we were at Dome for brunch, today we were at the coffee shop near our house for breakfast, then Delicious for lunch. Actually, this lifestyle is very expensive, we need to be very thrifty during the weekdays which I think suits my diet. I'm going to have either oats or cereal for dinner. I realize that healthy food for diet i.e. salad and fruits, can be rather costly. Cheaper food like instant noodles, are rather fattening and unhealthy.
Didn't buy anything today except for my shampoo, went around window shopping and to the house decor expo with MC and BIL, they got something for their new home. I'm really happy for them, it's great to have your own place where you can decorate and have whatever you want in there. Not to mention being able to do whatever you want freely without being restricted by your mum.
I am feeling very lazy today. Decorated the cupcakes I bake yesterday into little lamb and that's it, didn't even get started with those toppers that are required end of next week. Oh well, it is end of next week, so I suppose I can afford to be a little lazy tonight. It's 9.30pm anyways, I might as well get started tomorrow which shall be an earlier time. Today, lets sleep early for a morning gym class tomorrow.
I feel very unsettled with the life events at the moment, everyone around me are seemed to be unsettled too. At home, everyone else is planning to move out; At work, I can see that there will be a big change. I guess that's why it's good to keep certain things a routine, like gym going, and talking to MFG everyday.
Didn't buy anything today except for my shampoo, went around window shopping and to the house decor expo with MC and BIL, they got something for their new home. I'm really happy for them, it's great to have your own place where you can decorate and have whatever you want in there. Not to mention being able to do whatever you want freely without being restricted by your mum.
I am feeling very lazy today. Decorated the cupcakes I bake yesterday into little lamb and that's it, didn't even get started with those toppers that are required end of next week. Oh well, it is end of next week, so I suppose I can afford to be a little lazy tonight. It's 9.30pm anyways, I might as well get started tomorrow which shall be an earlier time. Today, lets sleep early for a morning gym class tomorrow.
I feel very unsettled with the life events at the moment, everyone around me are seemed to be unsettled too. At home, everyone else is planning to move out; At work, I can see that there will be a big change. I guess that's why it's good to keep certain things a routine, like gym going, and talking to MFG everyday.
I'm bored
You actually know it when it's coming to an end... I also believe that when a person is dying, the person will actually be able to know that it's ending. But one might not know exactly when.
I'm so bored at work because there is nothing much to do. Of course I can read up some materials and beef up product knowledge but I'm rather lazy. Tried to use some office hour to do some write ups for TeaRoom, but I cannot really concentrate since it's something that I'm not supposed to. I am actually very amazed that some people can be so brave in taking such a big risk, he is not afraid of losing them all?
Meanwhile, I actually do feel slightly more comfortable with some slight reduction of fats around my waist, not so tight when I wear my pants. And I'm changing my stocking fashion too since I'm feeling bored with my working attire. Instead of the usual stocking, I got the thicker type (not the winter ones but just slightly thicker). Got 2 new pairs today and these are those with designs on them some more haha... Wearing these are nice when you wear shorter skirt because they will make you feel less naked on the legs. Also got 2 new tops at the flea market in The Curve today, something new to wear to shopping :).
This year, I nearly forgot the birthday of someone I used to like a lot. Good thing or not? It proves over and over again that Time can change a person's feeling. No matter how much you feel towards him now, if things don't work out, it is for sure that the feeling will be diluted by time in due course. I hope with Time, my friendship with MFG can be better, no more him worrying about things, or me feeling awkward towards expressing certain feelings.
MC has gotten her new place. So BIL and her will be moving out in a few months time. I'm so happy for her, she will feel very settled down with her own house, own space. A brand new start and it's going to be a good one. As for mum, she's also looking for a place to move out, so looks like I'll be living a truly single life quite soon. Good or bad? For good I'm sure.
Other than these, looks like the option is to wait patiently.
I'm so bored at work because there is nothing much to do. Of course I can read up some materials and beef up product knowledge but I'm rather lazy. Tried to use some office hour to do some write ups for TeaRoom, but I cannot really concentrate since it's something that I'm not supposed to. I am actually very amazed that some people can be so brave in taking such a big risk, he is not afraid of losing them all?
Meanwhile, I actually do feel slightly more comfortable with some slight reduction of fats around my waist, not so tight when I wear my pants. And I'm changing my stocking fashion too since I'm feeling bored with my working attire. Instead of the usual stocking, I got the thicker type (not the winter ones but just slightly thicker). Got 2 new pairs today and these are those with designs on them some more haha... Wearing these are nice when you wear shorter skirt because they will make you feel less naked on the legs. Also got 2 new tops at the flea market in The Curve today, something new to wear to shopping :).
This year, I nearly forgot the birthday of someone I used to like a lot. Good thing or not? It proves over and over again that Time can change a person's feeling. No matter how much you feel towards him now, if things don't work out, it is for sure that the feeling will be diluted by time in due course. I hope with Time, my friendship with MFG can be better, no more him worrying about things, or me feeling awkward towards expressing certain feelings.
MC has gotten her new place. So BIL and her will be moving out in a few months time. I'm so happy for her, she will feel very settled down with her own house, own space. A brand new start and it's going to be a good one. As for mum, she's also looking for a place to move out, so looks like I'll be living a truly single life quite soon. Good or bad? For good I'm sure.
Other than these, looks like the option is to wait patiently.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Assuringly warm
I think MFG is still rather worried else he won't send a line that says "that's what friends are for". Ok ok, I KNOW about the friend arrangement okay. Told him "definitely a good arrangement". Can? Though the hugs were warm, but not quite a full hug lor. Too much worries already this MFG. Haih...
Got this fantastic present brought back from MFG, from another friend - A cupcake book, recipe and decorations! By Martha Stewart. Happy happy!!
And of course presents from MFG too, as a friend he would definitely get me presents lah. Fridge magnet and chocolates. Getting good in buying presents already I'd to say.
My ordinary day with happy surprises to end :). Perfect.
Got this fantastic present brought back from MFG, from another friend - A cupcake book, recipe and decorations! By Martha Stewart. Happy happy!!
And of course presents from MFG too, as a friend he would definitely get me presents lah. Fridge magnet and chocolates. Getting good in buying presents already I'd to say.
My ordinary day with happy surprises to end :). Perfect.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Slowing down?
Last week felt like a breeze, passed by like without effort, I cannot even remember what happened last week... whereas this week, right now, I am feeling like the week is dragging. It's only Tuesday today :(
But something to be cheerful about is that MFG is finally coming back! It's strange, I don't see MFG all the time, but knowing that he's not in the country makes me miss him a lot. Although we still get to chat on line for a while, he's just so far away. There was this one day which I nearly forget about the time difference and that he'll be going to sleep soon so only managed to say "hi" before he went off... So he'd finally left for home again, and he said there's a present for me - NOT from him, from another friend over there.
I have been talking to a childhood friend of MFG lately, a very nice lady. My stomach always churned when she told me about olden days of MFG, as I have observed, MFG is a really caring friend, very willing to give, good heart and all... sigh. There was this one time where she told me to take care of her friend here (MFG) after she'd married off overseas. Sigh... if MFG allows me to do that... she said he just need someone to sit by him sometimes, have ice cream with him by the road side... so sweet. Told her I will try.
At work, it has reached this point where I feel like jumping off, abandoning the place. I'm not sure if the people there are living in their own illusion, or avoiding problems, or trying to fool us. And I hate to lie for the company, so when the boss said to hold payment of a certain supplier, I will tell the supplier "sorry, boss said to hold your cheque", I'm not going to give script that says oh, my boss is travelling and no one to sign your cheque, or oh, we've transferred the money maybe stuck at the bank... If the boss won't stop lying, at least I should stop helping him to tell lies. Anyways, it's not my company, so can I please just relax? Yes. I. Can.
On the other note, I am keeping up with my morning workout okay, but I am growing fat in the same time, I still cannot fit into my older pants, and the weight scale has been showing increasing reading. I am heavier than I've started my morning workout 3 weeks ago. I've cut down my dinner to oats and cereal. Perhaps I shouldn't be taking so much milk even though low fat milk? Switch to brown bread? Have fruit juice only? Arghhh... something is wrong with me. I used to be able to at least maintain my weight without a diet, the workout alone will be able to help me maintain the weight.
Okay, let me monitor me for another 3 weeks before I do anything drastic to "improve" the situation. Meanwhile, let me also try to have enough sleep and see how.
But something to be cheerful about is that MFG is finally coming back! It's strange, I don't see MFG all the time, but knowing that he's not in the country makes me miss him a lot. Although we still get to chat on line for a while, he's just so far away. There was this one day which I nearly forget about the time difference and that he'll be going to sleep soon so only managed to say "hi" before he went off... So he'd finally left for home again, and he said there's a present for me - NOT from him, from another friend over there.
I have been talking to a childhood friend of MFG lately, a very nice lady. My stomach always churned when she told me about olden days of MFG, as I have observed, MFG is a really caring friend, very willing to give, good heart and all... sigh. There was this one time where she told me to take care of her friend here (MFG) after she'd married off overseas. Sigh... if MFG allows me to do that... she said he just need someone to sit by him sometimes, have ice cream with him by the road side... so sweet. Told her I will try.
At work, it has reached this point where I feel like jumping off, abandoning the place. I'm not sure if the people there are living in their own illusion, or avoiding problems, or trying to fool us. And I hate to lie for the company, so when the boss said to hold payment of a certain supplier, I will tell the supplier "sorry, boss said to hold your cheque", I'm not going to give script that says oh, my boss is travelling and no one to sign your cheque, or oh, we've transferred the money maybe stuck at the bank... If the boss won't stop lying, at least I should stop helping him to tell lies. Anyways, it's not my company, so can I please just relax? Yes. I. Can.
On the other note, I am keeping up with my morning workout okay, but I am growing fat in the same time, I still cannot fit into my older pants, and the weight scale has been showing increasing reading. I am heavier than I've started my morning workout 3 weeks ago. I've cut down my dinner to oats and cereal. Perhaps I shouldn't be taking so much milk even though low fat milk? Switch to brown bread? Have fruit juice only? Arghhh... something is wrong with me. I used to be able to at least maintain my weight without a diet, the workout alone will be able to help me maintain the weight.
Okay, let me monitor me for another 3 weeks before I do anything drastic to "improve" the situation. Meanwhile, let me also try to have enough sleep and see how.
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