Watch me run.

Can I still take it to the rim?

2012-01-22T22:46:00.001+08:00

It's 2012 now. Time flies.

It's for sure that I don't jump as high anymore. I get lesser rebounds. I get more aches after the game of basketball.

You won't see me doing acrobatic layups anymore.

Although I am slower now, but I feel that my defense is getting better.

I am slowly adding fadeaway jumpshot to my game - still far away from mastering it.

I won't take it to the rim as often as before, but I still play this game. One of the best, at least I feel so.

I was born March 25

2011-04-23T14:14:00.000+08:00

If You Were Born Today, March 25:
You are playful, spirited, and totally unique in your self-expression. Anyone who knows you thinks you are "one in a million". As likeable as you are, some may be intimidated by your blunt approach, perhaps taking your many jokes a little too seriously. Underneath, you are far more sensitive and spiritual than you appear. Your memory is extraordinary and your talents are many. You love a good debate, and with your sharp mind, generally win! Famous people born today: Gloria Steinem, Aretha Franklin, Anita Bryant, Elton John, Sarah Jessica Parker.

http://www.cafeastrology.com/birthday/borntoday.html

Memoirs of my first half-marathon

2011-03-19T04:08:00.008+08:00

I felt so tired after running the marathon training. My calfs were in pain for 2 full days. This is sick. 11km is the furthest I have ever gone. Running as fast as you can. It's a competitive training. Not a leisure run. I am sick. The distance will be increased to 21km gradually. I want to give it a miss.

How? Give up? Give up not? -04/06/2006

On 20th, which was Tuesday, I finished the 13km run in 66mins. Due to exhaustion from the run and daily work, I completed the 13km in 109mins today. And yea, I was walking. ^^
The muscles around my shin area were very tight. Every step had the 'pull' feeling on both of my shins.
Well, I felt very unhappy being unable to complete the run.
It makes me wonder, whether the determination is in me, whether the motivation exists. -23/06/2006

Last tuesday, I completed my first 15km run, longest distance I have covered so far. I was unable to go for my second 15km run on thursday due to my guard duty on wednesday night. And this coming Tuesday, I will do my first 17km. Let's hope that I can complete it. It's going to be tough huh. -02/07/2006

I did not run my 17km until today came. Again, this distance is the furthest I have covered so far. It looks like 21km is just 4km away. I wonder if I am able to finish 21km. The training schedule only has 20km maximum. So I would have to wait until 27th August to get the answer.
40 plus days to go. Maybe I would give up halfway through. Even so, I would be glad to say 17km or whatever more is my mileage. -12/07/2006

I had a 13km run today. It was very hot. When I was left with 1km plus to the ending point, I had to walk for approximately 30 secs before picking up pace and completing the run. What can I say about that? HOT!!! The weather was hot! And seriously, I am not up to it. This is not for me. I would be better off playing basketball. -17/07/2006

What would I miss after the AHM race on 27th Aug... 1 more day to my Race....

I will miss the afternoon offs...
I will miss the scenary at East Coast...
I will miss the water-point stops...
I will miss running half-naked with my team members...
I will miss the satisfaction & fatigue each time I finish a long enough distance...
I will miss determination I do need to summon each time...
I will miss the photo-taking session...
I will miss the briefing session...
I will miss the motivational talks although they weren't named as that...
I will miss the thoughts that run through my mind during the hour-plus long run...
I will miss running past sporty girls...
I will miss the 7-eleven I would visit on my way home...
I will miss the shop that sells soya bean drink and "you tiao"....
I will miss taking Today newspaper on the way for run...
I will miss the toilet at Paya Lebar MRT....
I will miss the toilet at East Coast Carpark B1
I will miss the McDonald at SingPost tower...
I will miss waiting for Bus 135 & 76...
I will miss walking through Meyer street to East Coast... – 25/08/2006

Tranquility during my night runs

2009-11-13T15:33:00.007+08:00

When I go for my run at night, I would do my warmup at the pathway leading up to the garden track. During this moment of around 5 mins, I would feel extremely calm, as if my desires were purged, I would care about competition no more. I feel at peace with myself - looking up to the moon and feeling the slight breeze.

The next thing is that I would be thrown into extreme situation, fighting hard to complete my 2.5km run.

Bball scrimmage, today.

2009-04-28T23:46:00.003+08:00

I attended the basketball shootout for the formation of a new team. There were caucasians, filipinos and of course, locals.

The first statistical stuff I had was a BLOCK on a center's shot, it was right in his face! Haha!

I also had around 20 points, all of them came during half court 5 v 5 plays. A few hookshots/teardrops, 2 jump shots, 1 turn-around jumpshot. Surprisingly, I was energetic enough to deflect and steal some of the passes directed at the person who was backing down me.

I can only remember that I had 2 or 3 rebounds, this was because 1 of the caucasians was really good at rebounding even though he was around the same height as me or a little taller.

I sustained a couple of injuries. A blow to my upper left hand near elbow area. Another blow to my lower right jaw, it was bleeding inside my mouth. This was so unfortunate. Poor me.

So after the scrimmage, I told the manager that I would need some time to consider whether to join the team. Factors that make me consider includes: 1) Indoor court, stuffy, only fans. 2) Running full court length was tiring. 3) Injuries, possible right knee tendinitis - sharp pain, tweaky. 4) The need to commit time. 5) I am afraid to get any serious injury than I had today.

Overall, it was physical, I had a good shooting touch and worked for my points and I was able to play out my defense well.

Can you find solace in looking up at the night sky?

2007-04-18T18:30:00.004+08:00

I find my very soul out there in the stars...

I find solace, for when I look deep into the sky, I look deep into space and time and I see the same stars that all others have seen throughout the ages, and I know I am part of this amazing journey, this unfolding saga, this ongoing story.

I've heard it said that seeing the stars makes one feel very small and insignificant, and times there were when I have felt this too. However, mostly I feel very significant, very fortunate... to know that I was granted the chance to be here and look up at those stars, and to feel so very much connected to this world.

No one will ever look through these eyes of mine, yet all look upon the same world, the same stars, with the same eyes.

I find solace in knowing my love is underneath the same moon looking at those very same stars. -- Bender