42.195

So I did it. I ran the StandChart full marathon with T. It was with butterflies in my stomach that I ran. I didn't prepare for it physically and mentally. I just ran like what I did the year before for the half marathon. I think this year was a much better run because I didn't walk until after the half-way mark unlike the time when I did half. If I did half, I would complete it around 2h 15mins. It was a good run because it's not an individual race but one that T and I undertook together. It was with T's encouragement that I managed to finish the race.

"We'll finish the race together."

ALIVE!

I'm still alive, very much alive in fact. Work, studies and house renovation have kept me BUSY. I'm so stressed, so stressed I'm LOSING hair! -gasp- House renovation was a good learning experience. Thank God I have a GREAT interior designer who helped me save some moolah. Basically some renovation works are FOC and after sales service is remarkable. I've heard horror stories of renovation contractors and ID firms that provide no after sales service and if they do, it comes with a fee. My ID? Free.

Now that I'm a proud owner of my apartment, I love to stay in and work on home improvement. For the past few months, I haven't bought any gadgets [except my iphone] and clothes. Instead, I bought a lot of home appliances, most of which I redeemed using my cc points. -bleah- My studio apartment is basically an Ikea home - everything is from Ikea other than the TV console which I custom-made. Now that I'm on hols and given the close proximity, I love to take afternoon walks there. It is my new playground. The stuff there are so deceptively affordable that each time I'm at the cashier, I gasped. I didn't realise that by the time I reached the cashier, there are about ten $9.90 items in my shopping bag. I popped by Ikea this afternoon to return a three tier serving dish coz I realised that it will be on sale on 7 Dec! Bought MORE stuff - two large plates on discount and one tealight holder. Will go back again to shop for MORE stuff, especially stuff for NYE dinner.

Pics of my place

Yes, NYE dinner with family! Sent a text message to my family yesterday to inform them. I'm excited! The last time they came over was house warming. The dinner wasn't that sumptuous so for NYE, I intend to have a superlicious dinner! I'm gonna order a turkey! It's a pity mum's going Chiangmai with relatives during the Xmas period else I will have Xmas Eve dinner at my place as well. So I guess it's just gonna be T, the chis and me. Plan will be fasting followed by midnight mass then pigout! Madness partying is out coz I got to be emcee for colleague's wedding on Christmas Day!

Lucky mum coz she's going Osaka this Saturday. Sis and bro-in-law are holidaying there so she's gonna meet them there. After spending so much on renovation and shopping trips in Ikea, I'm penniless. All I can afford now is a trip to KL. Flying JAL and staying in Le Meridien. In times like this, it's better to remain prudent.

It's the hols so it's time to be jolly!

Much Neglected

Breathing life into this much neglected blog of mine. Life has been really good so far - with T and a new addition - Rufus! We had only wanted to go Pasir Ris Farmway to look at dogs without the intention of getting one. However, after looking at a few pups we chanced upon a dog farm specialising in Chihuahuas! We thought he looked really cute and his hyperactivity caught our attention. Thought for a day before deciding to go back to the farm to buy him. It is a huge decision and I had to ask T if it was going to be our dog, our shared responsibility. With T's assurance, Rufus is now part of our lives. The initial few days were really trying, having to adjust with a new addition - our lifestyle has changed a little given that we have to factor time for Rufus, especially cutting his nails! Nail clipping is a constant battle between Rufus and us. I have to hold him while T cuts his nails. He's rather intelligent but I suppose he has yet to differentiate where is peeing place coz he pees on his own pillow which we got for him when we went Bangkok. Have taught him how to sit and stay and I think he recognises 'food' coz I always repeat that. Am trying to practice Pavlov's theory of conditioning on Rufus. Am contemplating sending Rufus to a dog training class so that he knows more than just 'sit' and 'stay'.

June hols is coming to a close! Time flies. Much anticipated hols in BKK with T was fufilling. We had waited months for this trip to materalise. All that we had to go through was all worth the effort. In a week's time, T and I will be into our fifth month. There is so much to look forward to together. It is no longer just me or I, but us. Our relationship isn't a bed of roses. Well, nobody [not even God] promises that life is a breeze. Father JP's homily last sunday struck a cord in my heart. God didn't promise us that life is going to be clam. Instead, in times of trials and turbulances, there is this sense of calmness - because Christ is with us in this journey. Likewise, I'm glad T is accompanying me in this journey. I can't promise a life free of turbulances but I promise that I will try to the best of my ability to be the best baby. -beams-

House hunting is over. Waiting for proceeds of sale to complete on 5 August! I can't wait! Shortlised an interior design firm. Not much designing because I prefer not to have built-in furniture. Major renovations are kitchen and bathroom.

I told you life is great.

Life

Is good

A breakthrough!

10 April 2009 is special.

10 April.

6 April.

Totally addicted!