ROTC Mike broke the news -- turns out my left leg is 1cm shorter than my right. Ain't that a bitch? He gave me pointers: put more pressure on your right side, work your core, try not to slouch, etc...
So today, as I was slowly getting started with my run, all I could think about was 'put more pressure on my right', 'crap, don't forget to breathe', 'I'm using too much pressure', 'suck in my gut, work that core', repeat and rinse.
35 mins and 5 kms later, my brain was exhausted. @(*$&@(*@!
As I was halfway into my run, I unexpectedly ran into 2 people. I don't know them on a personal level nor have I ever been aquainted with them, but it was weird how at first glance, I just knew who they were.
No, they weren't celebrities or anyone newsworthy. They were a couple. A couple to be married this year (if I remember correctly). Just funny how the world works.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Saturday, February 13, 2010
At The Core~
As a treat for signing up to True Fitness, they offered 3 free personal training sessions. Yippee for me~
Today was the first session. I thought it was gentle on the eyes, Jason... but no, they stuck me with ROTC Mike. ROTC Mike that also enjoys triatholons, marathons and walks on the beach. Anyway, after drilling me on why I wanted to exercise (apparently 'being healthy' was not the right answer) and watching me do a demo run, he just frowned and did this weird head nod thingy. Apparently, my posture is all wrong, my stance is wrong, its just ALL wrong.
Bah~
Next was core training. He totally dissed my pilates skills (Mary Winsor, I've failed you completely) and tried to correct my core. '你太僵硬了!' Yep, that's what he kept telling me. I wanted to reply with '僵硬有什麼不好'. But considering we just met, I didnt want to scare him away.
Next weekend, next session.
Today was the first session. I thought it was gentle on the eyes, Jason... but no, they stuck me with ROTC Mike. ROTC Mike that also enjoys triatholons, marathons and walks on the beach. Anyway, after drilling me on why I wanted to exercise (apparently 'being healthy' was not the right answer) and watching me do a demo run, he just frowned and did this weird head nod thingy. Apparently, my posture is all wrong, my stance is wrong, its just ALL wrong.
Bah~
Next was core training. He totally dissed my pilates skills (Mary Winsor, I've failed you completely) and tried to correct my core. '你太僵硬了!' Yep, that's what he kept telling me. I wanted to reply with '僵硬有什麼不好'. But considering we just met, I didnt want to scare him away.
Next weekend, next session.
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Urban Dictionary
Definition of [Nancy]
she's bootylicious and funky fresh.
she's a perfect ten and the most amazing person you will EVER meet. everyone who meets her loves her very very much.
nancy is pretty much the sex.
did you see that girl, she was a total nancy!
(boy sees hot girl)
boy: WOAH WHAT A NANCY!
hahahaha~
she's bootylicious and funky fresh.
she's a perfect ten and the most amazing person you will EVER meet. everyone who meets her loves her very very much.
nancy is pretty much the sex.
did you see that girl, she was a total nancy!
(boy sees hot girl)
boy: WOAH WHAT A NANCY!
hahahaha~
Sunday, February 07, 2010
nobody, nobody machu
i can dance nobody in mah sleep now~
year end dinner was AWESOME -- only cuz i don't remember half it being drunk for most of the nite. but the end results? CHA-CHING baby!
i'm so getting a new laptop over break! =T
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on a different note, i got membership at true fitness today. the smell of sweat reminded me of the good ol days spent at cali fitness.
year end dinner was AWESOME -- only cuz i don't remember half it being drunk for most of the nite. but the end results? CHA-CHING baby!
i'm so getting a new laptop over break! =T
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on a different note, i got membership at true fitness today. the smell of sweat reminded me of the good ol days spent at cali fitness.
Thursday, February 04, 2010
Thirsty Thursdays
Feelings, nothing more than fee..fee..feelings~
Company year end dinner is tomorrow -- half dreading, half anxious.
The only sound in my head right now is 'cha-ching!' cuz mama needs a new laptop el pronto~
Company year end dinner is tomorrow -- half dreading, half anxious.
The only sound in my head right now is 'cha-ching!' cuz mama needs a new laptop el pronto~
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Perceptions
Taking a cue from Queenie (somewhat), my life has now once again revolved around work (somewhat). As I'm getting more and more settled into my new digs, things are slowly falling into place.
A very recent biz trip down to KS with a coworker became more of a bonding trip. I thought we knew each other pretty well (as co workers go) and for those that know me or have worked with me, I crack inappropriate jokes during the worst time, I sing way off key when I'm stressed, I show what color panties I have and ask what color other people are wearing...
My point? Her perception of me is a complete 180 of what I just described. Funny thing is, my boss said someting similar couple months before.
Hmm, who would've thunk~
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From the wonderful news section: Its a boy!!! And also caongrats to Doc and Danny!! 4th o July, here I come!
A very recent biz trip down to KS with a coworker became more of a bonding trip. I thought we knew each other pretty well (as co workers go) and for those that know me or have worked with me, I crack inappropriate jokes during the worst time, I sing way off key when I'm stressed, I show what color panties I have and ask what color other people are wearing...
My point? Her perception of me is a complete 180 of what I just described. Funny thing is, my boss said someting similar couple months before.
Hmm, who would've thunk~
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From the wonderful news section: Its a boy!!! And also caongrats to Doc and Danny!! 4th o July, here I come!
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Cliffhanger
You know whenever you're watching a movie/tv show and one of the character has that window of opportunity to make things right by telling the truth or just plain speaking out loud, but doesn't and a whole bunch of crap (that could've been easily avoided) happens?
And everytime you think to yourself,'幹~又在托戲. 講出來就好了ㄚ!'
Art imitating life...
I talked to Eve (my coworker) about this and she simply said 'some things just aren't meant to be said.' I think that's horseshit (could be my stubborness, could be the American in me), but on some level, I know she's right.
So now what?
And everytime you think to yourself,'幹~又在托戲. 講出來就好了ㄚ!'
Art imitating life...
I talked to Eve (my coworker) about this and she simply said 'some things just aren't meant to be said.' I think that's horseshit (could be my stubborness, could be the American in me), but on some level, I know she's right.
So now what?
Monday, January 11, 2010
Friday, January 08, 2010
Run Nancy, Run!
Jogged to Fanny's place last nite. Such a bad idea to run outside at nite in Taipei. I almost got hit by scooters (twice) and took a wrong turn in the beginning which led me in the opposite direction of where I needed to go. Then, on the way back, I thought I made the right turn, but turns out, nope, sorry, better luck next time...
I'ma stickin to a well lit gym and a treadmill. At least I won't get hit by a scooter...
I'ma stickin to a well lit gym and a treadmill. At least I won't get hit by a scooter...
Wednesday, January 06, 2010
Filler Up
After driving in Yilan and not running anyone over, it dawned on me on how much I miss it!
So after checking prices on the most economic car in Taiwan -- I've concluded that I can't afford shit here with my salary plus mortgage. There is the option of getting a roommate to help with the mortgage or getting a used car. hmm, I'll see...
So after checking prices on the most economic car in Taiwan -- I've concluded that I can't afford shit here with my salary plus mortgage. There is the option of getting a roommate to help with the mortgage or getting a used car. hmm, I'll see...
Monday, January 04, 2010
Resolutions!
So every year I list down new year resolutions... Last year was horrible. I don't think I stuck to any of them. As traditions go, here is my list for 2010.
1. Get back on the frickin mill
2. Minimize on the procrastination (ha~ as I blog this at work on a Monday morning)
3. Don't sweat the small stuff
4. Have a lil more faith in people -- especially here
5. Reconnect with old friends
6. This one I'll tell you later...
7. Be more organized
Lets see if I can stick to at least 3 of them!
2010, its on!
1. Get back on the frickin mill
2. Minimize on the procrastination (ha~ as I blog this at work on a Monday morning)
3. Don't sweat the small stuff
4. Have a lil more faith in people -- especially here
5. Reconnect with old friends
6. This one I'll tell you later...
7. Be more organized
Lets see if I can stick to at least 3 of them!
2010, its on!
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Peace Out 2009!
Oh yah! Counting down to 2010!
What can I say about 2009? Hmm~ Lots of random life experiences fo'sure.
Where do I start?
(in no particular order)
Quarantined for faux H1N1 (love how this is on the top of my list)
Bought a house
Bought company stock
Food poisoning over Xmas
Still at Imperial(!!!)
Road trips with new and old friends
Amanda's wedding
Still drunk dialin folks back home
Getting sick every other month
Shotgun weddings (quoting Kristi "its raining babies!")
All the Seatown/Cali folks visiting
Drama-rama
Realizing habits are called habits for a reason (ie. road rage)
Only 1 gray hair this year!
Fresh ink
Please, no more biz trips to Macau!
Wakabayashi Jr. ^__^
2009 was definitely full of ups and downs and its ending on a really good note. News of baby Wakabayashi, for some reason, put a lot of things into perspective. It's like a kick in the ass to stop fuckin around and to be more pro-active.
I usually go with the flow of things, but I'm pretty anxious (in a good way) for 2010.
What can I say about 2009? Hmm~ Lots of random life experiences fo'sure.
Where do I start?
(in no particular order)
Quarantined for faux H1N1 (love how this is on the top of my list)
Bought a house
Bought company stock
Food poisoning over Xmas
Still at Imperial(!!!)
Road trips with new and old friends
Amanda's wedding
Still drunk dialin folks back home
Getting sick every other month
Shotgun weddings (quoting Kristi "its raining babies!")
All the Seatown/Cali folks visiting
Drama-rama
Realizing habits are called habits for a reason (ie. road rage)
Only 1 gray hair this year!
Fresh ink
Please, no more biz trips to Macau!
Wakabayashi Jr. ^__^
2009 was definitely full of ups and downs and its ending on a really good note. News of baby Wakabayashi, for some reason, put a lot of things into perspective. It's like a kick in the ass to stop fuckin around and to be more pro-active.
I usually go with the flow of things, but I'm pretty anxious (in a good way) for 2010.
Monday, December 28, 2009
Baby Talk
Whenever a friend or friend of a friend announced an engagement, we'd always joke 'is she pregnant?' out of good humor.
After a bunch of missed calls and a somewhat excited voicemail, it didnt dawn on me of what's to come.
I still think I'm being punk'd (just kidding!!!)...
This is hands down the best news I've heard in 2009.
I wonder if you'll name the kid 'something warrior wakabayashi'... Has a nice ring to it, no?
Congrats again!
After a bunch of missed calls and a somewhat excited voicemail, it didnt dawn on me of what's to come.
I still think I'm being punk'd (just kidding!!!)...
This is hands down the best news I've heard in 2009.
I wonder if you'll name the kid 'something warrior wakabayashi'... Has a nice ring to it, no?
Congrats again!
Monday, December 21, 2009
B. Murphy
A Munday it is with news of her passing.
Moments like these always make me think of the cliches: life is short, important things in life, living with no regrets, etc. But once the moment passes, I go back to my routine as if nothing had ever happened.
As I'm away from my family and friends this holiday season (like many holiday seasons), just know that I'm thinkin of you guys and that your Christmas cards will probably arrive after the new year.
Har har~
Moments like these always make me think of the cliches: life is short, important things in life, living with no regrets, etc. But once the moment passes, I go back to my routine as if nothing had ever happened.
As I'm away from my family and friends this holiday season (like many holiday seasons), just know that I'm thinkin of you guys and that your Christmas cards will probably arrive after the new year.
Har har~
Friday, December 18, 2009
Inner Charlotte
A guy that I used to have a crush on left me a message on FB recently. I don't know why, but I'm still smiling. Funny how after all these years, he's still able to give me the warm n fuzzies...
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Squares with Chocolate Chips
Ingredients
50 mL 1/4 cup margarine or butter
1 pkg 1 pkg 250 g (about 40) regular marshmallows or 5 cups miniature marshmallows
2 mL 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
1.5 L 6 cups RICE KRISPIES*
250 mL 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Preparation
In large saucepan over low heat, melt margarine. Add marshmallows; stir until melted and well blended. Remove from heat.
Stir in vanilla. Add cereal, stirring until coated. Add chocolate chips, stirring until thoroughly coated.
Using lightly-buttered spatula, press into buttered 3.5 L (13 x 9") pan. Cool. Cut into squares.
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da da dum!
50 mL 1/4 cup margarine or butter
1 pkg 1 pkg 250 g (about 40) regular marshmallows or 5 cups miniature marshmallows
2 mL 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
1.5 L 6 cups RICE KRISPIES*
250 mL 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Preparation
In large saucepan over low heat, melt margarine. Add marshmallows; stir until melted and well blended. Remove from heat.
Stir in vanilla. Add cereal, stirring until coated. Add chocolate chips, stirring until thoroughly coated.
Using lightly-buttered spatula, press into buttered 3.5 L (13 x 9") pan. Cool. Cut into squares.
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da da dum!
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Defining Moments
An excoworker IM'd me recently and noted how exciting my life is -- basing all this on my FB pictures.
If she only knew that I had 15 work events within a 6 week period that spanned 2 countries and 3 cities in Taiwan. During the same 6 week period, I: filed dozens of paperwork for a damn house that I didn't want to get in the first place; met with interior designers after work to make the house more live-able; used my weekends (when I'm not traveling) to pick out flooring, bathroom toilets, sinks, faucets, tubs, shower heads, an entire kitchenette, granite tiles for the kitcken, color panels for the kitchen cabinets; wall color, door color, stair color; back and forth trips between the house and numerous furniture stores to check measurments, breaking down already installed lighting to fit a closet in, breaking down already installed wall frames b/c the door space was too narrow, finding out they booked the wrong color wood floor AFTER they installed it; the numerous trips to the house during lunch hour, after work, day after day...
I'm exhausted as hell.
The events are done (thank god) and the house is in its final stretch. My life is not exciting. Because on top of all this, there's other drama (within the same time period). The kind that you see on day time soap and every week there's something new and even more out there -- this isn't November sweeps people.
And in the midst of all this, moments are defined, characters revealed, actions speaking louder than words and the ugly truth comes out. It's heartbreaking and disappointing but also a relief b/c finally you stop wondering, you stop caring...
Yeah, my life is totally exciting~~
If she only knew that I had 15 work events within a 6 week period that spanned 2 countries and 3 cities in Taiwan. During the same 6 week period, I: filed dozens of paperwork for a damn house that I didn't want to get in the first place; met with interior designers after work to make the house more live-able; used my weekends (when I'm not traveling) to pick out flooring, bathroom toilets, sinks, faucets, tubs, shower heads, an entire kitchenette, granite tiles for the kitcken, color panels for the kitchen cabinets; wall color, door color, stair color; back and forth trips between the house and numerous furniture stores to check measurments, breaking down already installed lighting to fit a closet in, breaking down already installed wall frames b/c the door space was too narrow, finding out they booked the wrong color wood floor AFTER they installed it; the numerous trips to the house during lunch hour, after work, day after day...
I'm exhausted as hell.
The events are done (thank god) and the house is in its final stretch. My life is not exciting. Because on top of all this, there's other drama (within the same time period). The kind that you see on day time soap and every week there's something new and even more out there -- this isn't November sweeps people.
And in the midst of all this, moments are defined, characters revealed, actions speaking louder than words and the ugly truth comes out. It's heartbreaking and disappointing but also a relief b/c finally you stop wondering, you stop caring...
Yeah, my life is totally exciting~~
Monday, November 09, 2009
Sunday, November 08, 2009
All that jazz
There's this ABC singer, Alisa, that we had perform at one of our recent events -- surprisingly and thankfully, she rocks on stage. In fact, during rehearsal, I couldn't help but notice certain similarities between her and Amanda. Turns out, Alisa's manager was Amanda's old one (small world).
Anyway, as I watched her perform that night, seeing her work the crowd, all I could think was "that should be diva up there doing her thang..." It was a bittersweet moment -- c'est la vie no?
ps. note to self: stretching is very important...
Anyway, as I watched her perform that night, seeing her work the crowd, all I could think was "that should be diva up there doing her thang..." It was a bittersweet moment -- c'est la vie no?
ps. note to self: stretching is very important...
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