Relaxing Sat

I learnt that my biological age is 39 today. That's old...Really old...Good thing is, although I might weigh a lot but my body fat is healthy. Now, I need to work to cut down stress, unhealthy habits, rest more and do more sauna...LOL. Not any normal sauna but FIR. -> refer to http://www.zazenhealthsolutions.com/.

Dear and me went for a free trial today. This is not an advertorial, though. Each session of sauna is not cheap. Cheapest package comes to about RM9.90 per 30 min session and you have to sign up for 300 sessions to get that rate. Do the maths. Or you can buy the whole unit back home for RM10,500, Yup...

So, what's so special about FIR? It does not use steam (water and heat) but instead uses Far Infrared Ray. The sweat from the session is not the normal sticky, salty sweat. I don't even need to take a bath after that (taking bath after any sauna is not good actually coz your pores are open). I always feel a bit uncomfy in steam sauna. The heat and humidity makes it hard to breath. But today's session is just nice. We sat for 30 mins and feels the time is too short. They have cabins for 1 person or 2 persons.

According to the consultant, we can burn up to 900 calories per session. Dear was sweating buckets and his stats actually shows improvements after the session.

So, will we consider signing up? Probably not. Money is hard earned nowadays. Furthermore, it is advisable to have at least 4 sessions per week. How are we going to find the time? We had a good Saturday. Nice breakfast of wan tan mee, relaxing sauna, rojak for lunch and just watch some series at home. I wish every weekend can be like this...Maybe I am really getting old...

J&J Amazing Explore Hunt yr 2

Second year participating. Hoping to come back stronger this year but it was a let down. This year's hunt is less on cryptic questions (which we scored most of it :P). Most marks are from the challenges and there are 5 tough challenges. When I say tough, it was really tough lor...
Task 1: Climbing up KL tower
2 out of 4 of us have to complete this. It's not new to me and FL but we're not mentally prepared. Nonetheless, we made it to the top, passing many teams which were struggling half way. Then we need to look through the window using the telescope, and solve two questions. CY and KY who were at the base needs to solve some pictures clue.
Task 2: Penalty kick challenge
In the spirit of World Cup, they throw in a task that has something to do with footbal. We were given 3 attempts to kick a ball into a few holes. It's not as easy as it looks. We were not given any practice kicks. Not able to aim properly, most team failed to get any points here...us included.
Task 3: Paintball challenge
2 out of 4 need to perform this. We need to get 2 flags with 2 shooters trying to knock us out. With one the shooter focusing on each player, it's tough even trying to get past mid way. And most teams came out with bruises on their legs. After seeing so many failed attempts, we chicken-ed out. To save some time (LOL...it's actually to avoid the pain/bruises).
Task 4: Atlantis puzzle
One team member need to submerge underwater to get a glimpse of the puzzle at the bottom of the pool. 3 will be at the side. Verbally, the one in the water will have to instruct the rest to assemble the shapes same as per the one in the water. We were actually doing quite well but half way through, our puzzle was ruined by the water because we were too near the water edge.
Task 5: Final challenges
a. Find pebbles in a small tank filled with few small pythons. I took this task as I feel more comfy compared to doing task b. The 'geli' part is when after they blindfolded me, they put a big python on top of my shoulders. I can feel it's tongue on my arm....ticklish...
b. Transfer live, wiggling worms, with your mouth from one plate to another. I have to admit that it was quite gross. Applause to KY who managed to get a few mouthfuls.

Although we didn't win this time round, but it was a fun-filled day (except for the kns paintball). It was the experience that counts (and the lucky draws we got too, teeeheheheheh).

Toy Story marathon

I'm not a big fan of Toy Story. Heck, I don't even remember the first and second movie..or have I watched it before? But names like Woody or Buzz or Jessie is not new to me. When I'm being offered a free ticket for Toy Story in 3D, I did hesitate before saying ok...And so, it's my first time with 3D and it's with a movie I don't really anticipate to watch. And it's not only for the 3rd movie, I got to watch all 3 back to back.

So,leaving sharp at 530pm from the office (as always), I got chauffeured to KLCC. The ticket is for free seatings, so being the kiasu people we are, we wanted to get the best seats. With not enough time to eat dinner (the first movie starts at 7pm), we smuggled in Burger King. Apologies to those who were seating beside/in front of us/near us, if you smelled my Whopper Junior (with cheese). Eating a burger oozing with mayonnaise and ketchup, in a dark cinema is not a pretty sight.We got the first row from the back thus, it was quite comfy.

Initially, I was worried that I might not get used to 3D...with comments from some that you might get dizzy, etc. But surprisingly, I survived the 5 hours movie marathon. I'm not sure whether it's due to the cinema hall in KLCC but I did not fully enjoy the 3D effect. It's just like watching a normal movie. All in all, I never thought that I would really like Toy Story but now I LOVE it. The show is hilarious with the colourful characters and the meaning behind it.

The character I like most:

I find them really cute...oooooooooooo

Or if I must choose another fave character, it'll be:

He definite is funny in his own way...(voice of Micheal Keaton)

Mayday Mayday!!

05.06.10 0800 Stadium Putra, Bukit Jalil

It was a fantastic show. 3.5 hours of non-stop energetic performance, I really enjoyed the concert. At least, it's a channel for me to release all the negative feelings in me lately.

Some might say that attending a concert is a waste of money. For me, it's a once in while luxury. I love the feeling and atmosphere. Screaming fans, great music, leng chais on the stage, brilliant guitar and drums performance...

I like it when the they encouraged the audience to be interactive - sing-a-long, dance along, to hold hands with the person beside us and most of all to reflect on our daily life. Well done, Mayday!!

丁噹-我是一隻小小鳥

Amazing vocal!! She gave me goosebumps during Mayday DNA concert....

Little pleasures

No matter how bad, how sucks, how miserable, how de-motivating, at the end of the day, knowing that I'll be heading home to loved ones and sharing the remaining day with them, makes everything alright. Sometimes, it's just a small gesture of love makes my day. Thanks for standing by me and listening to my rants.

It's these little pleasures that counts...

Saving mode

I think I need to:

1) cut down on my runs and hunts...having said that, I just confirmed myself for Shape Night Run...

and look at those happy faces during one of our hunts...

2) cut down on luxury food...RM20 for a cup of yummylicious yogurt with toppings???

but it's damn satisfying...

3) cut down on buying bags and clothes and shoes...my hands are getting itchy...

but then again, I don't consider myself a shopaholic...nope i'm definitely not...

4) cut down on buying snacks...not only it makes me poorer, it makes me fatter too...

but it makes me feel better after a long day at work...

Sigh.....how to save up like this??

Struggling

Been a bit unhappy lately. Out of my comfort zone, I guess. Struggling and feels like drowning. But have to push myself. Nothing in life is easy. Keep distrating myself so I will not over-think and make myself feel more demotivated. But luckily, Mr Teddy is always by my side...

I should count my blessings...and no more whining!!

Food Review:Sakae Sushi (revisited)

We serve only what we eat...That's the tag line for this sushi joint. I prefer Sakae Sushi than Sushi King for a quick fix on my crave for japanese food that will not burn a hole in my wallet. The items here are more expensive than SK but they are worth the quality and taste.

California Temaki (buy 1 get 1 free with Citibank Card)

Chicken and salmon teriyaki bento set

Something blossom ...

Salmon cheese maki

Forgot the name but this is really good...

Ebi fry maki with floss-my fave

Salmon sushi with a lemon slice....

California makimono

Fried hotate

Chawan Mushi

http://www.sakaesushi.com.my/

*Drools*

*Note: For girls (who likes Lin Dan) only....

No offense to M'Sia...I do support my country's team but personally, I think Lin Dan really set the game a notch higher with his performance recently (now i know why my dear idolizes him). And obviously, many girls will agree with me that he's hot!! He might be arrogant and LCLY but hey, that's what makes him the more man, hor?? Anyway, pics below are yummy...can't resist to share it...

he look like Jay Chau meh?

When the lights go out

What can you do on a hot, crappy week day, when there is no electiricty and it is to early in the evening or too hot to sleep?

Venture outside with your trusty camera and snap away~~

Pretty flower 1

Pretty flower 2

Kitty...he has the blue-est eyes i've seen for a cat

It amazes me-the effect of sunset

Food review:Kaki Corner

Kaki Corner reminds me of my college years. Used to be a favourite place to makan makan and relax (and ermmm dating...back then la)...The place didn't change much after so many years. It had a bit of facelifts and it's a nice little neat place now...(and the ambience inside is still dark)...

Visited the place few months ago. The menu is almost the same as last time. And they still have the infamus 'giant' glass of fruit juices.

Some berry shake-i like this....

Mushroom chicken chop- the fries are nice...Chicken chop- ok la.....not bad...

Soft shell crab-i don't always take soft shell crab but this one surprises me: crunchy and tasty dipped in mayo...

Love this chicken cheese strips with mash potato and coleslaw

To the mountains and back (in pictures)

All geared up for the trip-excited but nervous at the same time...

View onboard Air Asia, row 31 (the last row,FYI)

Avocado juice @ Tanjung Aru...delicious but the food is otherwise...Sabah has abundance of avocado that they use it for everything...

I'm sure the toufu is very young

Pineapple @ Pekan Nabalu...sweet and cheap and the kacangs too

Cheap sticks for sale...I knew I found mine, darker than the rest, just like me...

View from Kinabalu park...I like the park-peaceful, fresh air, cool temperature...

Attempting a scene from Star Wars...not!

Steamboat dinner...so so only...but just nice to warm us up in the cold weather...

Bishops Head, dorm 3

Mesilau starting point

Still all smiles, quarter of the way...well done girls...

Saw a lot of beautiful flora...but no fauna, except for...

mr ulat

Dawn breaking, I can sit there everyday, watching the first ray of the sun, drinking hot milo in the cold...

Almost to Low's peak, so near yet so far...with that famous RM1 peak in the backdrop

Ascending is not a problem as it is still dark at that time...but during descend, it gaves me shivering legs and sore arms from holding the ropes, but this is not as dangerous compared to the Mulu Pinnacles

Laban Rata, our accomodation for that few hours before we ascend to the summit...no hot water but I still managed to wash my hair

Beautiful trees along the way...some parts are so beautiful, you'll feel like you're in a another country

We took it slow, taking pictures of every marker

and every hut

The night after the climb, we had a small celebration for Terence, Happy Birthday!!! hope you will remember this birthday, especially when we sang for you on the summit...

The morning after, still hard to believe that we were up there...above the clouds...

Some better lodges near to our hostel...with the view of Mount Kinabalu...

Grace's Hostel

Local ice cream with Baskin Robbins' concept...really nice...they have avocado flavour

Dinner at a seafood restaurant with many weird fishes and clams bigger that my palm...

Not complete without some booze

Walked along a pasar malam, selling weirder fishes and stuff like this

and this

Instead of eating the hotel breakfast, me and FoongLing ventured out for a taste of the local food...Ko Lo mee and the beef noodles. This is when my mum called and told me my house was borken in when my parents went to the market...story on it coming soon

Ventured out to explore KK town...

and getting excited sitting on some poor fish despite under the EXTREMELY hot and burning sun...I am missing the weather up in the mountains...:(

Walked to the markets and handycrafts centre, bought this ragi for dad to make tapai...

Our room in Kinabalu Daya...pardon the messy beds...we packed our things (oh and we had VedaBlu again before that) and head to...

1borneo...not 1utama ya...

after all the energy burnt, we had a hearty meal at ManHattan Fish Market

before we went to buy cheap cheap cheap frozen seafood...

Overall, it was a very memorable trip. I feel a sense of achievement. Will I do it again? Yes!! Anyone wants to join?