So I went for my first swimming lessons today. I already missed two (2) classes but I think I caught on fine.
I wore a 2 piece bathing suit my sister bought for me a few years ago. The idea behind getting this particular suit was to get something both trendy and decent (we pride ourselves on being decent). Anyway, like I told you earlier, I'm gifted with a great shape. I realised today that due to an improvement in the aforementioned shape *clearing throat*, the lower piece was a bit snug (BF, this is my way of asking you to fund the purchase of another suit *wink*).
Back to the real gist, class went well and the coach told me what to do to help me catch up faster. It will require me to go back to the pool on my own. Hold me to it, I need to try. At least, I've got started with the swimming end of this challenge.
For the fat end, dear brother sent me a 7-day detox diet plan which I have decided to start tomorrow. This is going to be hard. To "clean up my freezer" in preparation for the diet, I ate the ice-cream I had left in there. Don't look at me like that; you can't possibly start a diet with ice cream in your freezer. Ok, I ate it just because I could. I also ate loads of hersheys but I knew I would not finish the pack so I've handed the rest over to my housemate. I hope I don't go searching her room tomorrow. Lol.
So here's what I'll do. To keep me accountable, I'm going to tell you all I eat and drink (good or bad). Tomorrow morning, I'll take my weight and measurement and post it up as well so we can compare the before and after. It's past midnight so the challenge has started.
Do you have suggestions for the list? Now's the time to put them forward. Since we're done with 1st real vacation, let's tick some items off the list...
What do we get to tick off?
Pushed my personal limits and got a mega rush of adrenaline:
Reverse bungee jumping ü
Indoor
sky diving ü
Crazy
theme park rides ü
Spending
the night in a foreign country with only enough money (cash or card) to get me
to the airport ü
What’s next on the list?
Face some of my phobias
Phobia 1: Water - I need to learn to swim. (Don't ask me why I don't know how to swim because I'll blame my parents although reality might differ just a little.)
Phobia 2: Fat - I've piled on a little fat around my middle. I need to get my figure back. I
must be back to my royal hotness by the time BF comes to visit. I may be
coerced to show you a picture of the new 6-pack when I get it.
More Adrenaline fun
Tandem bungee jumping
More theme park rides
We'll tag the next adventure "Tackling Phobias (1)". Time to get started.
Hey guys, I'm finally awake. Had a really long sleep it seems. Let's (finally) bring this story to a close and then start something else - together this time.
Back to base. It’s
the first time I’m returning from a trip with nothing for my friends. I’m busy
thinking up excuses right now. Well, I’m sure they’ll forgive me. I was too busy having fun to shop and I spent
all the money on fun. I’m sorry, I really am.
I need to switch my mind from vacation mode now and get set
for work. I’ve missed a number of deadlines without caring. Time to get to
work.
There should be a rule against having this much fun. I was so worn out last night that Roomie and I
had to negotiate for a waking up time. You see, to enjoy our plans for today,
we should dedicate the whole day but considering that I was super worn out, I
didn’t see how it would be possible to wake up early. Anyway, we agreed to wake
up at 10am I think. I woke up with a start at 12noon to see Roomie snoozing.
Ah! We’re late babe, get up.
Off we went. Theme park today. Scary rides, wet rides and no
food – time of my life. So so amazing. After one of the super scary rides, Roomie
refused to speak for a while and I started getting worried. When she did start
speaking, I was so relieved that I forgot to ask what happened. Sadly, we
missed some of the open air rides and shows because of the weather and the
threat of lightning. But hey, we had a good time and that’s what counts. I’ve
made BF promise we’ll be back (we better be married then ;)). First meal was a
scoop of Ben&Jerry’s on a waffle cone at 5pm. Heavenly. Next and last meal
was a bar of hershey’s dark chocolate with almonds. Can’t possibly get any
better. That theme park was a perfect end to a perfect, rollercoaster trip.
Now I need to ensure I have enough money to get to the
airport tomorrow. Roomie is leaving tonight. I’m home alone *sob* but hey, the
loner in me does not quite mind. I’m too tired to be of use to myself so I’ll
just go to bed. But before I do, I better check again that I have enough money
to get to the airport tomorrow morning *all accounts empty*!!!
Dude1 left this morning. We felt kinda sad to see him go but
hey, he has a wife waiting for him back home. You can’t possibly hold a man
back from the woman he loves, can you? Lol, we wouldn’t even dream it. It was
clear though that roomie and I have a new friend. Cool.
Roomie and I had such a relaxed and lazy day for the first
time. We started with an early breakfast laced with loads of gossip (I love
gossip as long as it does not involve backbiting or lies). In actual fact, it’s
an exchange of stories and discussions. Judge me if you want, no apologies.
After breakfast, we went off to sleep – we deserved it after the busy week.
I headed to church in the afternoon after I managed to drag
myself off the bed. Afterall, God is at my core. Lovely lovely place,
thoroughly enjoyed it. Then I met up with roomie @ China Town to buy some pens
at super inflated prices. Waste of money. I so hate it when I pay too much for
an item but like a friend once told me, no point crying over spent money, once
money leaves your purse, forget about it.
Anyway, I have some acquaintances that live in town to meet
up with. Had a good time at their end. They have a baby and I so so love kids
but there’s a technique to holding newborns that I haven’t quite mastered. I’ll
learn when I have to, won’t have a choice. For now, I can’t be bothered. While
I’m with them, roomie informs me she’s found a great place to get some massage.
Awesome! Dude1 is going to be dead jealous (he told us he wanted to get one
before leaving but he didn’t manage. Sorry Dude1, u got your wife, we got a massage.
Life is fair. Hehehehehehe.
Massage was cool. I actually slept off and that’s a big deal
for an uptight person like me. I got super relaxed. Afterwards, roomie and I
headed out for some more shopping. I was a drag. I hate shopping. My excuse?
I’m a tom-boy. We must have spent 4 or more hours in that place. Won’t be going
shopping with roomie anytime soon. Hear that clear my dear, I love you so but I
don’t love shopping. Well, I did get a couple of items though *covering my
eyes*. Lol. The highlight of the shopping experience is that I saw a cross
dresser. He/ looked so good. I only recognised him to be a guy through his
voice. Amazing stuff.
Did we get to gist after we got back? Honestly, I have no
idea. I was worn out.
Thank you for staying tuned in.... Appreciate you loads.
The saddest (and perhaps most interesting) part of this
whole business is that Roomie and I always get back to the room and then sit up for
a while to talk about different things (life, men, friendships, culture, etc) and then we do some work. I can’t figure out what the problem is. I can understand staying up late to talk and gist but to work, really? I’ve
been accused of been a workaholic but I can’t believe it’s this bad. I actually
consider myself to be lazy. Whatever, I’m not maximizing the little sleep time
I leave myself anyway.
Despite the fact that I slept so late, I still didn’t sleep
well. Rubbish. Went to the gym and that
woke me up. But after taking a bath, I was relaxed and ready to sleep except it
was time for the day’s conference. Aaaaaaarrrrggghhhhhhhhhhhhh. I’m now living on
coffee. It’s the only way to stay awake. I’m making it as thick and as black as
possible. Dude2 has become my doctor but his prescription is always the same –
sip water continuously.
On the bright side though, BF and I are no longer fighting
and that’s bliss. Of course, quarrels leave an after taste that takes a while
to clear but the bond is strong and the aftertaste will give way to a stronger
bond. We’ll work through it.
No group plans today but roomie, Dude1 and I have a plan.
Off we go, by cable car, to a nearby island for some indoor sky-diving. Really
cool. Dunno which is cooler – the cable car ride or the sky-diving. Can’t tell.
Cable car is fantastic and it was my first time in one. I don’t know how to
swim so being above water always feels a little scary but I think I managed
this one well. We went over a cruise ship - life definitely is good when you
have money and take time to enjoy it. I’ll get there someday. For now, I have
to settle for flying.
Didn’t know indoor sky diving took so much. Actually, self-flight
is a more appropriate description since you don’t actually dive. All you do is propel
yourself gently into a stream of fast moving air and spread your body in a way
that lends itself to floating. We had to get trained before the actual flight
and then we watched other people take a go at it. Waiting was annoying but the
actual flight was cool. I got to fly a bit high. I guess I managed to relax.
Progress.
Afterwards, we had dinner with Dude1’s friend and then we
all hung out. I learnt a very important lesson from Dude1 that night; if I want
to have a good life and a good marriage, then it is important that my partner
and I understand what is core to each of us and then create an environment that
supports that core. Simple but profound. I think I learnt a lot more but if you want
to know what else, contact dude1 directly or ask me. If you ask me, you have to pay though.
I’m not giving it out free *tongue sticking out*.
Oh and by the way, you should see this. If something similar
happens to you, it could be me. Hehehehe. Love it!
I just read this post about Google Glass and it got me so
excited. It sounds like the coolest product ever and as somebody who has always
worn glasses, I don't quite share the authors misgivings about people wanting
to wear it in public. I personally think it would be cool, so so cool to have
it.
My concerns are slightly different and is geared more
towards use. I understand that the device is voice controlled and I can't help
but wonder how different languages will be accommodated. Maybe language is
taking it too far, the different accents for English speakers. I want to assume
that is being considered already but I just had to express my curiosity.
