Sport Brings The World Together

Many sportsmen I know don't consider Dance a sport. In my defense, until you try it yourself, you wouldn't know how tough training and rehearsals can get. I used to dance 4 times a week in my 'glory' days, and each session was even more intense than the 10KM runs.

Ever since I joined the corporate work life, I understand how we (and especially the girls) gained weight so quickly. Our arms become heavier, tummy that led to love handles, and inner thighs that now rub against each other even while walking to lunch. It's quite depressing, really.

It doesn't help that I've stopped dancing some 5 years ago and it's not easy to maintain my body weight ever since. While I am now far from my ideal weight/shape, I am not giving up just yet. However, I think everybody has their own exercise routine.

Fighting.  As in, my mental fight of "mind over body" lol

For me,  I tend to be unmotivated doing it alone, slacking, giving lots of excuses to myself ... so I prefer to do things in small groups (midnight jog with my friends around the neighbourhood), classes (have done Yoga with my husband and currently doing kickboxing at nearby CC) or mass activity (10 -12 km runs).

My trail run results last year.  :)

A recent run in Feb, will work harder!! 

I am considering taking up more classes, as I really enjoy the aches the day after a workout, knowing I've put in hard work to strengthen and tone my body/muscles. I also feel mentally relieved from buildup stress after a good session.  I'm also proud that I'm quite strong for a girl my size/height. :)

Unknown to others, my local sports hero is actually blogger Fay Hokulani. Her journey from flab to fit is truly inspiring and she has the figure I dream of having one day!

So pretty and so fit!

While on this topic about leading a healthy lifestyle, you may be interested to participate or support in the Community Games and Community Sports Festival 2014 (CSF), which has already started on 16 March and will last till 30 June 2014.

The Community Games (CG) is a multi-sports competition held in various locations in Sinapore, featuring seven types of sports - Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Football, Netball, Sepaktakraw and Table Tennis. The Games aim to connect residents from all walks of life and enhance social cohesion and community bonding, linking people through mass participation and involvement.

One of the highlights for this year’s CSF is the introduction of the Community Sports Challenge, a modified game adapted from the actual sport, to create wider outreach and interest to those who has never participated in a sport. The Community Sports Challenge’s emphasis on teamwork and promotes bonding and fun in their quest to be the best team in the competition. The challenges include Mini Pong, Archery Tag and Football. Each challenge is further divided into four categories which suit the different age groups: Children, Senior, Parent and Child and open categories. Challenger who sets the first record of each Sports Challenge of its categories wins the game. 

For more information, visit  www.redsports.sg/cg2014.

Follow the latest sports updates via their instagram (@CommunitySportsClub). 

I Hopefully I'll get to make new friends with new sports activities I try! Stay fit & healthyguys!  :)

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AWOL

I was away for a looooooong time without any prior notice!

The past few months have been really busy, and yeah I sure can be more hardworking but I didn't. *guilty* :X And then it comes to a point where I actually fear blogging because I don't know how to start and everything sounds awkward. But I really miss blogging so I'm just gonna speed-blog anyway!



Here's what I have been busy with:

After Chingay, I met up with my friends from UB for Ramen at The Gallery Hotel. It's super hard to find, but ramen totally worth the search.  I vaguely remember that I've been there once with my ex-boss when interning at his events firm.

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That same night I went on a solo Thaipusam trip for my school assignment (Spring semester has just begun and already bombarded with work!).

It was a very interesting experience. My boyfriend had to work the following day so he couldn't come with me, and also he hated crowds, so I had to go alone.  I didn't dare to enter the temple initially because I stood out from the rest of the followers, and I wasn't there to pray but just looking silly with my camera, so I observed by the fence outside.  Then the smoke got thick and I got tired from standing, so I decided to just enter the sacred holding place.

I also spoke to a few of the believers in temple as they get ready. Witnessed actual piercings. It was fascinating.  The place was mad packed though, had sweaty bodies swiped my face several times as they try to make their way out of the temple after 12am.

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Two days later,  my boyfriend went to the Timberland Rough Seas launch with me at One Fullerton by the pier.  We had lots of fun with other bloggers there (Bai capture instant photo machine is GREAT) and tried on their latest shoe designs (anti-slip, even against water). 

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Then on Valentines' Day, I did a personal shoot project thing with Sam and Hoong for their portfolio for a competition. I hope I helped and not ruin their chance of even getting an interview. :/ 

It was scorching hot that morning, and we went all the way to (the ulu part of)Woodlands!  By noon time after lunch, I was super drained.  That was really really fun though.  This is one of my favorite shots from that day. :)

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In February, we also went to catch Wongfu Live! in Singapore at Suntec City. It was quite a letdown though. The queue was long, and it was free seating. Some of the (young) fans have started queuing since 12pm! Walao. My boyfriend only knocked off in the evening 有没有。 Our seats were quite far back, couldn't see Wongfu at all.  Also! Ted wasn't even IN Singapore. Like what the hell, then I pay money to see them for what?



Wesley (left) and Phillip (right) kept us fairly entertained throughout the two hours.  They mostly talked between them, cracked a couple of jokes, and we watched some of the productions (again).   Overall, I thought it was quite a waste of money and time. :(

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March came and the first event we attended was Oasia Hotel's Blogger Party at The Living Room (on the 22nd floor with a panoramic view and outdoor lap pool!). We had a tour of the rooms and other facilities as well.

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A few days later I hosted another Cosplay event at The Cathay!  That gig lasted for 3 days. Every year, I get to know them (both cosplayers and musicians) a little better, or at least I appreciate the Japanese culture, which also made me want to visit Japan so bad! :/

J-Obsession 2012 left an impression because the participants had put in so much effort, I met some amazing girls, and also found out that my best buddy's ex-best buddy was a performer and sings DAMN well in Japanese. :D

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The following day, I flew off to Taiwan with my family.  Because my dad insisted on this 2-week trip, I had to cut classes and missed exams to make it possible. I was so exhausted by the end of every day since I planned the itinerary, guided my family to unfamiliar destinations,  and still have to meet deadlines at night.   But we covered quite a number of places on this trip! I am hoping to blog about it separately.  Hehe.

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The month of April holds three days that are birthdays to the three most important people in my lives.  We celebrated the birthdays at two different dimsum venues: one at Swee Choon (Y I DUNNO ABOUT THIS YUMMY PLACE) with Tea Cosy's cupcakes, and another at this small shophouse coffesop along Upper Thomson Road (ee, not nice one, don't go).

Gonna celebrate my loverboy's birthday this coming week! :)

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After I came back from Taiwan, I hopped on board another Hokkien Huay Kuan drama production - Newsy.  Took on the role of graphic designer (mostly), cum photographer cum makeup assistant.

Really proud of my design works though! Haha. It was all done on a very short notice okay, mai hiam. 

Anyway, really loved production periods coz' the rehearsals were so funny, great bonding sessions and I saw Baby's passion again. We also grew closer during this period of time. <3 
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Just two weeks ago, I went down to Raffles City for the Spring Illusion Fashion Show and tried out the augmented reality shopping experience. Pretty cool to try it in real life! (In late 2010, my UB friends and I did a project on augmented reality and suggested during our presentation that it could be used for shopping. This is now REAL! How cool is that?)

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That weekend, my loverboy accommodated to my request to go to a carnival organised by SCGS.  The tickets were already bought during Chinese New Year from my cousin! Pay already then don't go meh? Gotta admit that the parking was a bitch though. We waited so long we completed a karaoke session in the car. :P

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Hours later, we met up with Royston and Si Yu to go Sentosa. Us girls are ready to run the Nike Goddess BFF 5K Run! I've NEVER done a 5K before so I am satisfied with my results, especially when I haven't ran in years.  The boys were there to support us, and clearly to ogle at girls too (>,<) (there were nearly 5000 of them!).

All the runners' name were printed on the board but I gave up after 5 minutes. It was pouring and we were shagged and sweaty.  The cold hotdog bun given to the finisher was really blah.

When asked about how I feel after the run, I answered,

"5K was a lot farther than I thought"

 After 3KM, it got quite bad. Had to pause and rest for every 250m or so. Lousy.  I also CLEVERLY signed up for 10K at Sundown Marathon next month.  #fail

I better start running more  if I don't want to collapse during the run (very paiseh).

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Last week, my romantic relationship officially turned 2 years old! These two years were not easy, but I'm so glad we made it. So many of our friends have placed bets as to how long we would last before, and none of them bet more than 6 months. Yet here we are, 24 months and happy. :)  I love you TCG! <3

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Currently studying for my final exams this week; and having rehearsals for another drama production (and this time I am acting in it!). I iz very happy to have a role in the show, albeit a small one, and act alongside the veterans in the industry. ^^

Tickets are already for sale on Sistic! We'll (the boyfriend too!) be performing at the Drama Centre on June 16. :)

Okay gonna start studying now, shall blog soon!

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adidas x Stella McCartney F/W 2011

Leading fashion designer Stella McCartney has created a highly functional sports apparel range for adidas this Fall/Winter.  Her latest activewear collection comprises of fashion-forward outfits for running, yoga and tennis. 

The fashion line was launched last month (October 2011), held at Marina Bay Sands The Shoppes. 

It was a wet evening so most of the guests were late, including myself, but I was still one of the few who were there early!

While settling into our seats, we were served canapes.  :D

Kui Jien was the host for the evening.  His wife, Sarah, was also present.

The showcase opened with the following video clip, displayed on two wide-screen televisions:



Not sure if you're familiar with it, but you might have seen it in the cinema before a movie.  This commercial is part of the "All In" campaign, but this one particularly featuring successful women including Katy Perry (!!!), Caroline Wozniacki, Staatsballett Berlin ballerinas, Sneakerqueen, Baby G, Li Bing Bing and Wei Qiuyue.  

I am very drawn to this video.  I have watched it more than 10 times and still find it captivating. 



Anyway, I digress.  Heh.

Mediacorp artiste Jeanette Aw was invited by adidas to the event to speak about her exercise routine and her experience as a ballet dancer.

She was donned a light grey slouchy parka and pastel yellow pleated skirt (which is from the Tennis range), hair tied in a high ponytail. 

I was very distracted by her flawless skin. 

Channeling the Caroline Wozniacki vibes

Later, local stylist Martin Wong was also invited on stage to give good advice on how to dress fashionably even when working out. 

Martin is wearing the graphic panda big tee shirt in collaboration with Jeremy Scott, from adidas Originals.   Cute.  And very oversized.

In this Fall/Winter11 season, we look at three ranges - Running, Yoga and Tennis.

From the Running range:

These pieces include the Running jacket, Monogyna Runner in footwear and the Bum Bag in accessories. 

I didn't really like this look, but prefer these pieces instead:

The stylish snakeskin print on a running tank

And I'll pair it up with this pair of Stella McCartney shorts.

From the Yoga range:

 I really adore the palette of lime green and grey hues of the top and the Yoga Zip Hoodie. 

From the Tennis Range:

I love the pastel yellow pleated dress and the blouse with multiple buttons (but the armhole was too wide for me).


Other than the three ranges, there is also the Winter Sports collection that boasts some bold apparels, such as the quilted jacket, Ski Jumpsuit and the Corylus Boot.

After the introduction, a MAC Cosmetics beauty expert was there to teach us how to put makeup for workout.  I didn't know that we can put makeup for exercise!  He thought us the appropriate amount and type of makeup and the procedure of applying.

The showcase ended with a shopping spree for all guests, and although I was very close to buying a tank top from the Katy Perry series, I bought an adidas Originals jacket in the end.  Haha.

On a totally unrelated note, this was what I wore for the preview event:

Completely non-sporty

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