Detoxify: Day 1

I started the morning by drinking 1 litre of water with 2 teaspoons of sea salt. That is suppose to flush the system.


Then the concoction of lemonade, maple syrup and cayenne pepper. It tasted OK. Then immediately gargled my mouth. Apparently the lemon is bad for my teeth. I will do that each time when I drink the lemonade concoction.


Each time I feel hungry, I will drink The Lemonade. So on this day, I drank 6 glasses of it.

Actually, the maple syrup and water can be replace with sugar cane. I was overjoyed! Its delicious!


Today was tough because my body was adjusting to no food. The water bill must be sky high this month, at the rate I am gobbling down water. That's the only way I can fool my hungry stomach.


No food means loosing the joy of living. So, do I eat to live or live to eat? No. Please don't answer the question.

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Detoxify: Master Cleanse

All the hype about cleansing and detoxification. Its a huge industry. I personally find it quite a hassle. Some of it just too complicated.


So naturally I have not done a serious one, till now.


I was reading someone's blog and she was doing this program called master cleanse. I did some research and found it simple enough to do it. Even the concoction sounds delicious!


So two days later I was full fledged on the journey of having my body rid of toxins, feel and look healthier and hopefully loosing some weight. That's the motivation!


I will blog about it and maybe motivate some of you to join me...

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New Blog.... Journey of My Gardening

I have started a new blog and hope to share my gardening experiences.


Please visit it at Journey of My Gardening.


I will continue to keep this current blog, Journey of My Life on normal stuffs about my life and the other will be about Gardening.

New Phase, New Journey

I have titled my blog as Journey of My Life.


I feel that I am in a new phase of my life, a new Journey.


I need to remind myself that its the journey, not the destination. I am TRYING to enjoy the journey.


This new journey has a lot to do with leaving 'working from home - part time' stage to 'working outside the home - full time'.


Let's see how I am going to manage all this.

Goodbye Sony, Hello Samsung

I have gazed into the screen of my Sony Ericsson various times and promised everlasting...



... faithfulness



.... loyalty


.... never to look upon another phone with the intention of longing to purchase....


It was my companion through the ups and downs in the journey of life for almost 2 years.


I have to admit that it was no celebrity phone with iphone features or look.


It didn't matter. I was happy. Satisfied.


I kept my promise.


....till death did we part....


It was a horrible death. No one should die like that. Drowned in pee. But I believe it was quick and painless. But still.


The grieving totalled a full day.


I never really bid goodbye. I was busily thinking of ways to replace it... Er... I mean, how to function without a phone.


The male members of the household basically decided on the type of phone. Not only that, they joined the bandwagon. Hopped in. Took the same ride. Returned home with one exactly the same.


So, goodbye Sony, hello Samsung.

Four Eyes

I never had the opportunity to be teased "Four eyes"!


You know what I mean right? In school... If you wore spectacles, you must have been teased with that. Surely. I have teased numerous "Four eyes" persons.


Well, I am now enrolled in the club. Sent my applications. Accepted. Full membership. Reluctantly.


I am "four eyes" whenever I need to read.


I mean, its really amazing.


Blur.


Clear.


Blur.


Clear.


Now you see.


Now you don't.


Now you see.


Now you don't.


Whoever created the spectacle is a genius. Allowing people like me to enjoy a good book.


Sometimes reality hits hard. Eventhough I would like to blame it on my reading positions (I have read lying down, on my back all my life), the lack of lightings, blah, blah, blah...and etc. But still, its dawning on me that I am no longer 21 years old (Er... Actually I am just a little over 21 years old..plus... plus x 10 ...).


Ah well, what's the fuss and big deal about putting 2 pieces of glass (magnifying glass) in front of my cute Chinese eyes?


Just do it when no outsider is watching ... Brilliant idea.


"Mummy, you look farnee with the spectacles... Like Grandma... Ha ha"


I hear my son whispering into my ears.


I think he is the one who is having the bigger eye problem.


Hummpph!

Full-Time Employment

I recently decided that I was ready to market myself for full time employment.


The last time I worked full-time was 10 years ago. Since then, I have been working part-time and from home. That gives me flexibility to cook inbetween emails, wash the toilets and then make calls to Suppliers, run to grocery shopping and return to my filing, sending out faxes to the Media at 1am in the morning, etc.


How does it feel again to be able to totally concentrate on work without the kids fighting at the background?


Heavenly.


Peace.


Tranquility.


Sanity.


Well, all those wonderful thoughts were dashed like a broken vase, today... Apparently, according to the potential Employer, he is NOT flexible for me to pick my kids up everyday at 3pm.


Looks like I have to find a Transporter or I will have to say 'bye bye' to this new excitement which is bubbling over (or is it the Rootbeer which was too gassy in my stomach?)


Anyways.


Never mind.


Surely something will come along. Soon.


*fingers and toes crossed*

Shrinking

Have you ever wondered why children's book fonts are size 20 or more, while adult books are about size 10 or 12?


Would 4 years old children have problem looking at words, that publishers actually print such huge fonts?


No!


On the other hand...


Would a 40 years old and above adult have problems looking at words with font size 10?


A huge, "Yes!"


Of late, I realised the font sizes of most books are shrinking.


Are they cutting down on ink cost?


Are papers expensive?


Are the Extreme environmentally friendly people turning publishers?


What is wrong with this world?


They are making life difficult for me.


Not only do I have to squint my eyes to read those books but somehow, they (the publishers) have incorporated some kind of magical papers in them, as well. But this only happens with book having small fonts ... E.g. If I usually hold the books about 1.4 ft away while I read. I would have to hold it 1.8 ft away. Any nearer, it becomes blurry and unreadable. It has to be at the right distance.


Shocking?


Indeed.


Honestly, just a year ago, it was OK (publishers were great people) and suddenly overnight they start shrinking fonts. This is causing a lot of frustration.


Since I am on the subject of shrinking.... They did that to the needle hole, as well! It used to take me 5 seconds to get the thread into the needle hole but since the shrinking, it took me 10 mins before I gave up and asked my elder son to do it for me.


What is wrong with this people??!!!

It Was Like A Bad Dream

Have you ever had a weird, bad dream...? Like dreaming you wore your pajamas in public, had huge large feet or often walk in slow motion...especially when some monsters are trying to catch you. Ever had those?


Yes?


Me too.


Unfortunately what happened to me today was no dream.


Let me explain...


I often put a natural fruit mask on my face whenever I am at home. Most of the time its tomatoes or cucumber. They are easy and often found in my fridge. It's just a thin layer - often not obvious except for a few seeds that dries up and patches up on some part of my face.


This morning I was probably in so much of a hurry and too many things on my mind.... that.... I actually went out with a tomato mask on my face. Only discovered it after I went to the restaurant to pack lunch and McDonalds drive in. While waiting at the McDonald's drive-in, I looked into the mirror and saw patches of tomato puree on my nose and chin. What is that? Oh no! How could I have forgotten to wash off??!


Eewww... so embarassing!


What to do?


Just laugh at myself and glad I did not bump into anyone I knew.


If you saw me today, just pretend you didn't. Or rather it wasn't me. I need my self-esteem intact.

Changes

Today marks my last working day at my part-time job.


A sense of relieve.


But the next few months is going to see me busy buzzing around due to my house renovation, packing, moving and unpacking.


Such a hassle, honestly.


But I am so happy to be leaving this rented property to my own humble home. A small little house, I am looking forward to call home. Infact, everyone at home is looking forward to it. It was especially compounded when I caught another rat which sized like a little cat.


The next few months is going to see me through numerous changes.


Career change.


Face-lift for new house.


Moving house.


Enjoying a new house.


Maybe new job.


I should stop making too many changes within such a short period of time. Why should I get all the excitement, right?

Lagging Behind in Blogging

A type of poisonous jelly fish. It puffs up like a balloon. Found it on the beach along Batesman Bay, South Coast NSW, Australia (not related to this post :-)

I feel guilty.


And...


I feel bad.


Well, its regards to this blog. Unfortunately I have been neglecting it.


Joel, my Older Son, commented that I used to update my blog almost everyday... but now... far and wide the gap of the regularity of my blog posts. As a result, this-ardent-fan-of-my-blog a.k.a Joel, my Older Son, seldom visit.


Sigh.


I should try to write more. After all, both of them are off to school and I should have some time to myself... In theory that sounds nice, unfortunately, I have not had opportunities for a 2 hours massage, spa or facial. Hmm... could it be the huge hole their schooling are burning into my wallet hole. Could be. High possibility. Or is it that I just need some scapegoat for my lack of desire to pamper myself. Hmmm... I am thinking. No resolution.


I have sooooo many blog posts outstanding. My Australia trip. 19 days, only 1 post. So disappointing. Thailand trip. 11 days. Nobody knows. Haha. Have not even drafted 1 post! I am obviously lagging behind in the blogging world.


I will get down to all those post, I think. I just need to finish up some work piling up at my part time job. You know, the one I blogged about in April 09, you can read it here.


One thing is for sure... I am enjoying the pace of my life. It used to be hurried, haphazard, rushy, stressful, time management, time management and some more time management (which I was lousy at)... How does someone manage cleaning, housekeeping, cooking, marketing, running errands, laundry, going for bible studies, raising 2 active boys, homeschooling and working part time, all at the same time? *wipe sweat from forehead*


The answer is somewhere hidden with God.

All By Myself... To Australia...

I had my first holiday overseas all by myself.


Not accompanied by family or friends. It felt a little weird. But anyhow, I took a brave step to spend some time in Melbourne, Australia with my Sister.


In fact, I have not gone on holiday alone with my sister for the last 15 years. Its always been with the family tagging along. Both hers and mine.


I am not sure if I will get the opportunity to blog the whole 19 days of the trip but I will make a brief outline of what I did:

• Peninsula Hot Springs: We went for a spa at the hot spring. It was amazing because the weather was so cold (according to me, the Asian) and the water was so hot. So, it was very nice and relaxing.
• Had a nice "yam cha" session with my cousin brother who has just relocated to Melbourne. I have not met him for 25 years or more.
• Great Ocean Road: Beautiful drive along the Great Ocean Road and visited the famous 12 Apostles.
• Victoria Market: Summer Wednesday night market
• Batesmans Bay, Lakes Entrance & Eden: Drove along the coastal road and spent a few nights along the beach.
• Fruit picking: Cherry, rasberry and blueberry. Awesome!!!
• Tour Melbourne City: Spent a whole day in the city - sitting on free tourist bus going around the city. Eating Italian food, gelato, souvlaki on Lygon St.
  
• Read 2.5 books - Patricia Cornwell & Bryce Courtnay
  

It was a relaxing holiday and I did nothing stressful or tiring. I ate a lot and laughed even more.


Thanks, Sis, for being a wonderful host and taking time to spend it with me, it was precious and memorable for me. Looking forward to more trips together!

On the Ocean Road Trip.... Did someone said that it was summer time?
Sure didn't feel like it! *shivers*

Great Ocean Road... The Twelve Apostles. Breathtakingly beautiful sceneries

Execution time!

Panning for gold

My trip was taken from Dec 3 to 22. I missed the children loads but we spoke almost daily on skype. The chocolates and lollies which I purchased for them made it all good ;-).

Have You Had One of Those Days? Part 2

Incident #4

I took the kids to the shopping mall and upon reversing my cute little MYVI into a parking space, I heard my reverse sensor beeping. Thinking that I was too near to the next car, I quickly drove forward to make another attempt at re-parking.


Then suddenly, before I could reverse in, someone drove into my parking spot!!!! A huge red pick up truck. So, I horned him to let him know that he parked on my spot. But he made no signs of driving out. I had to quickly make some decisions:

1. Sit in the car and feel really upset
2. Drive off to another spot and feel really upset
3. Come back later to puncture his tyre and feel great
4. Come back later to make some interesting graffiti on his windows, which will also make me feel great
   
5. Give him a piece of my mind and still feel upset but not as bad
   

OK... I had 5 seconds to react....


I decided to do thought #5. I parked my car on the side, at the same time observe if this fella has a ring on his nose, tattoos on his arms and bodyguards by the side. Oh goodie, none of it.


I proceeded to knock on the passenger window and told him that it's my carpark. He gave the stupidest excuse I have ever heard (according to me) ..., "Did you put on your signal light?" and I answered, "So what?". It was clear that even a toad could see that I was reversing into the parking space. Duh?!!! Blah blah blah and some more blah. If he had intentions to leave, he wouldn't have taken the spot in the first place. It was clear that he was not leaving. But I had wanted to give him my piece of mind. And I did.


I decided to give one last shot and said to the girl he was with, "Eh, you don't marry this fella. He is not a gentleman. Take a woman's parking spot". Of course, if he was not in such a hurry to leave, I might wanted to say more. After all, I was on a row....


Not so long ago, I usually react by moving to another parking spot and feel really upset. And then, I grew up and now I stand up for myself. I also wanted my children to know that they should not behave like that lousy fella. Its not right to take someone's "things" aka car park, intentionally or accidentally. At the same time, stand up for what you believe. Don't take crab when you need to stand up for what is right even if you are alone. Don't have to walk with the crowd.


I hope that "lesson" from me would have shook the fella and stop him from "stealing parking spaces" in future. He must have done it before and being Asians, most of us would brush it off and say that its a waste of time even trying to talk to bullies like that. Maybe. Maybe not. The next time you see this red pick up truck and if he ever attempts to take your parking spot, remember to give him your piece of mind. Not too large a piece, just enough to stand up for what is right.


Incident # 5

The cashier counter at MPH Book Sale had problems when I went to pay. After waiting for 10 minutes, I decided to pay cash instead of credit card.


Why me?????!!!!!

Have You Had One of Those Days? Part 1

I had a series of mishaps or "bad luck" (BTW, I don't believe in luck) incidences which was totally annoying, to say the least. You know, the feeling that nothing goes right. Everything seems and somehow feels that it WILL go wrong. When moments like that happens, I feel like locking myself in the house. Not that it will help. For all I know, the lock breaks down (which it did).


Its not major like the roof came down or I killed the neighbor's cat or something to that effect.


Have you had one of those days?


Well, it all started last week .... *back in time music*


Incident # 1


I was at the Macy Annual Sale 2009. Being the 1st day, Thursday, it was packed!!! Doesn't anyone work at 11am on a Thursday??! Or is it that all the Homemakers are out of the house (like me) and have decided to help the household budget by buying stuffs at a sale and save money (like me).


I was struggling to queue at the counter, while lugging two huge boxes of "goodies" (like Santa Claus). Its the lousiest queue I have ever been on. Like one of those queue at the NKVE highway during public holidays... Two lines which eventually end up at the same payment counter. Not realising that this was the case, I was standing for 30 mins with the afternoon heat and sweat. Well, you get the idea, it was not a beautiful sight.


Then, I changed queue and after 5 mins of waiting, they shut down the queue. What? I was asked to go next door to pay. There, I waited an additional 15 mins and when it was my turn to pay, the counter had problems with the computer.... Aaarrrggghhh! Anything else???!!! Bring it on, baby!


Incident #2


After returning home from the Macy Annual Sale 2009, I realised that they had over-charged me. Yaiks! In my hurry to get home after the sweat, heat and 1 hour of waiting at the check out cashier, I had forgotten to check my bill.


Guess what? I had to go back there again, the next day.... and not only I managed to get back my monies, but I also helped the household budget by purchasing even more stuffs.


Save money by buying.


You know, what I mean? We women are great at that, its a skill perfected through the great examples set by our Mothers and her Mother before her and it goes on......


Incident #3


Some of you might have read my blog post a few months ago, that I have started working part time. The Company provide Adventure Program to Christian groups. So, we had this particular group which was scheduled to have a program on a Saturday but due to some problems at a certain department, they had to work during that weekend. So, on Thursday afternoon at about 3pm, I received an email, requesting to postpone the program.


Aiyo!!!


First of all, its not a good idea to cancel the program on such a short notice i.e. 1 day. A lot of planning had gone into it. Secondly, earlier there were various changes on the venue, as a result, the activities had to change, so more planning had gone into it. Thirdly, the Instructors are all volunteers and would have sacrificed their weekend to block this date and now the cancellation.


Its just bad.


Especially, when I have to be the bearer of bad news.... informing the team of the postponement *bad feeling in the pit of the stomach*


To top the icing on the cake, the client didn't pay up, yet. That would have been my job. I asked them to pay, but they didn't (Irrelevant. Even if I engaged the services of Ah Long (thugs who "make" creditors pay their debts), its still my job to ensure clients pay-up). I will never know if they would have postponed the program if they had paid up (Again, irrelevant since it had already happen).


Sigh.


Stay tuned for more upcoming mishaps ......

2 Piano Teachers

In the last few days, I have decided that I will take up piano. I have wanted to play piano almost forever but never had the opportunity.


My children, have been taking piano lessons. Joel (12+ yo) for the last 1 year and Ethaniel (7+ yo) for the last 4 months.


When I expressed my interest to pick up piano, you should have seen the eager teachers!!! Both of them were so zealous.


"I want to sit beside, Mum," chirped the little teacher


"You move to the other side," insist the bossy teacher


"Mum, Mum, here's what you do," both teachers talking at the same time!


"Good job, Mum," compliments the bossy teacher


"Wow," claps the little teachers


"No! Mummy needs to play this page first before that!" insist the bossy teacher with a sharp look


I was amused.


I noticed the difference between the two teachers. One is so systematic and insist that I begin with page 1 and continue page by page. Whilst the other younger teacher insist that I play the piece he has just finished learning, without looking at the book, just "look at me, like this, Mum!" Obviously my Son thinks that I am some prodigy!! Haha.


How to learn just by looking? After 2 kids, brain cells have decreased in numbers, you know? I have a hard time trying to recall what I went upstairs to take!!!

Backfired

"Its all your fault!" I pointed to my belly.


"What?" Joel and Ethaniel turned.


Streaks of stretch marks doubled after 2 pregnancies. Its fun to be able to blame the children for something ;-)


"I used to have a stomach like yours, you know?" I stared at his belly enviously.


"No wonder you don't wear bikini" said Joel as if enlightenment has come to him, at last. Actually there are more reasons than stretchmarks that makes me stay away from bikinis... but I should not elaborate.


Ethaniel came over and touched. I thought he was interested to see the ordeal I had to live with... instead...


"Hey Koh Koh, you see, it moves like a blubber. Mummy stomach moves so much when I poke it. Hahaha", Ethaniel was doubling over with laughter.


This is what I call.... Backfired.

Adventure Trip - Part 4

Doing a debrief after every activity

"You stand here", says Japheth.


I swallowed hard.


"OK", I answered in my bravest voice.


It was past 10pm. There was hardly any breeze that night. I was afraid that it might rain... I don't want to get soaked. There was no shades. There was no way I could escape this. They have even provided a poncho. Which means, rain or no rain... Solo Hour is happening.


Surrounded by bushes left and right, I decided to sit on my Poncho. Ouch. The floor is very hard. But better than standing. I could see the moon peeping through the high branches of the trees. My! There was a firefly walking through some weeds, dried leaves and wet earth, just in front of me. How cute. A dot of light in the dark night. No torch light, no campfire, no streetlights, no mobile phone light, just firefly and me.


What in the world do people do for a whole hour in the middle of the jungle?


No laptop?


No mobile phone?


No TV?


No MP3, MP4, Radio, etc.


Its part of the Adventure program... Solo Hour. Meaning, solo. Alone. Nobody around. Just me, myself and I. Lone Ranger and no Tonto. *blink blink* What to do?


Reflective mood sets in when you don't get distractions. Which is almost impossible in our age, time and technology filled lives. But when I actually sat down and started to quiet myself, I could actually hear myself breathing. The birds chirping too loudly than preferred (considering its really dark and I am standing alone all by myself). So many thoughts flooded my mind, especially concerning the schedules and busyness of my life and of course mostly involving my children. Juggling all the things we want to do... And talking to God.


Then suddenly....


From the corner of my eyes, I saw a figure, as if standing. It was dark, so I could not be too sure if that was Jus who was suppose to be the nearest person standing away from me or .... No, no. I should not scare myself silly. After all, I am a Mother who tells their children that, "You shoud not be afraid, Jesus is always with you." La la la la la ... I am not afraid. La la la la. I must not scared. Its just darkness. I am a grown adult. No fear *trying to calm myself*


I was in that dilemma for a good 15 mins, I think, since I did not have a watch.


After the whole session was over, I spoke to Jus and asked him how come he look small most of the time and suddenly standing tall the next? I was really curious. Having had fear inflicted on me in such an unnecessary way. "I had to pee lah", admited Jus *sheepish smile* What can I say? When you are in the midst of nature, you might have nature's call.


Phew, I didn't have an encounter.


The 2 day 1 night Adventure Program was totally enjoyable. I did some stuffs which I have not done before and some I have not done for a long time. If you are interested to join any of their program, visit their website here.


BTW, since joining the program I have been convinced that what they are doing is something really wonderful, beneficial, meaningful and great for the young and not-so-young alike. So, I have joined them as a part-time staff in the area of Admin.


If you are 18 years old and above, you can join them as a volunteer Instructor. Its great to able to be such a great blessing to many other young people and enjoying the outdoors all at the same time. Trainings are provided for free.

Adventure Trip - Part 3

We had a break at a small waterfall / stream. Washed away some of the sweat, tiredness and heat. Cool refreshing water from the stream was a delight to my hot sweaty face and toes. Ooooohhhh.... Nothing can describe it. If only my whole body could soak in it.


The rest of the team, one by one joined in and started soaking their feet, up to their ankles. I wonder if anyone is "enjoying" the water downstream *wicked grin*


Some of us got carried away and started splashing at each other. Some kind of belated childhood reaction still persisting. I joined in but tried not to overdo it in case the consequences results in dripping wet clothes. That 20 mins of break was refreshing and the Instructors was a great sport and even started some splashing! All in good fun.




Returning to the camp site alive was a real achievement for me. I still had my hands and legs intact. Whoo hoo! It's great to be alive!


I must admit that I was very proud of myself. Yes, more than the feeling of embarrassment was, pride. Wait, wait *pat myself on the shoulder* A great lesson learnt.... Perseverance produces success. I wanted to give up half way but didn't. Or rather, was not allowed to by the Instructors.


Infact, this is part of the purpose of this Adventure program. To make an anology of the adventure experience with the trials / seasons in life. Nothing sinks this deep till you have just experienced a 2.5 hours of mountain biking. As for me, it was mostly pushing the bike *sheepish smile*


The journey uphill was really tough, reminds me of my life. Many uphill moments in the last few months with Hubby's retrenchment, relocation back home to Malaysia, everyone's emotional upheaval due to the relocation and many more stuffs which I was still trying to sort out. Was this trip timely? Maybe.

Food never tasted this gooooood.....

It was a good trip to be away from it all.... To have heaps of fun, meet other participants, sweating it out, eating some Malay food which I have been deprived of since staying in Thailand and a good break for the family, away from me. Hahaha.


To be continued....

Adventure Trip - Part 2

*Puffing* *hyper ventilating* "How far is the journey?" Realising that I have only just begun. In my panting overworked heart, I had enough. My muscles was screaming for help and my lack-of-exercise limps was ready to give up about 2 minutes after I started!


Mountain biking... Why? Why was it created in the first place? To torture lack-of-exercise people like me, obviously. No, no... I think it was created for human beings such as my Sons... Who has limitless energy and needed some releasing.


*still puffing*

"You can do it".

"Take your time".

"Try resting".


En & Angel, the Instructors cheered me on. I was embarrassed that I was holding the 20-years-old-something participants from an early arrival at the destination.


I tried. I really did.


I never knew gravity to pull this hard when going on mountain biking in FRIM. There must be some kind of sabotage going on... The uneven uphill path, pebbles and wet earth everywhere was no help either.


After what seemed to be forever.... At last, we arrived at the destination. I was never this happy to meet any team members as I did that afternoon. They sat nicely chatting away while I was still grasping for air.

This was before I almost died...

I vowed to exercise after leaving this program *expression of determination* But. Will I live through this?


To be continued......

Adventure Trip - Part 1

I am an adventurous person by nature. I like doing outdoor adventure stuffs... provided it does not take too much of my energy.


Over the weekend, I went for an Adventure Program.


It was one of the most physically challenging program I have been to. I mean, I haven't been to a lot... *sheepish smile* I usually go and do something adventurous but not as organised as this. I get to "give-up" whenever I want... But not this Adventure Program. The Instructors are so encouraging in "pushing" me forward and not give up.


A group of 7 of us gathered, not too far from the entrance of FRIM, Kepong. All of us looking at each other, not really knowing exactly what to expect.


The program started with warm up games, getting-to-know-you games and many more for about 3 hours. I totally enjoyed the games, it was so much of fun!!!! I laughed and laughed and laughed. It was great! Mentally I felt young but unfortunately, my body feels much much older than that. I chose to slowly walk rather than run whilst the other guys and gals (half of my age) was busy zipping by. Nevermind. I have my ways of conserving energy (I didn't know how much I needed it....).


After lunch, the program was mountain biking. But. If it rains, we can skip it to the next program. I was hoping it would rain. Yes it did. But. It stopped just as we were about to go for mountain biking. How fortunate, for me...


I cycle, sometimes but have never done mountain biking. The uneven and uphill terrain was a real challenge for me. I mean, real challenge. I struggled so much that I was going to turn back towards camp. The Instructors were gently nudging me ahead.


to be continued .....