Unicef Charity Run 2009

You know how people in HK always complain about how tiny Disney is? It is not small at all. You try running around the park!! haha =P





I'm just really glad I finished the race! keke

Not sure what my timing is but it should definitely be better than my record at Std Chtr last year. All thanks to Fitness First! =)

MacLehose Trail

John said it was an easy trail.
This proves again, men cannot be trusted. =P

I'm too lazy to post the rest of the pictures (check FB instead).
Got a marathon to run tomorrow. Night guys =)

Friday Fill Ins

(click on pic to fill in yours)

Inspired by Body Combat. =)

1. Wait! Wait, don't forget to stretch first!

2. Jab, cross, jab followed at once by a double back kick.

3. The trouble is I can't concentrate & is confused with my left from the right!

4. Track no. 8 is just too many miles away.

5. With a faint pop, there goes my heart.

6. Instructor shouting "don't stop!", all shadowy and ominous.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to hear J&J sing karaoke (LOL), tomorrow my plans include hiking at Tai Long Wan and Sunday, I want to beat my own record at the 10k run and still be awake for church service afterwards!

MS. MICHELLE CHENG -- HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

Things I Am Thankful For

There are sooo many things I am thankful for this year.

1. God. Thanks for loving me. =)

2. My family, who often make me tear my hair out in frustration, and about whom I often complain, but also bring laughter, wisdom, stability, support and comfort to my life.

3. My blog.

4. HK. Its not perfect but I couldn't be any happier being out here.

5. Mos Burger.

6. All my friends, who make me laugh, make me embarassed, and make me realize - in terms of "mo-liu-ness", 一山還有一山高！ haha

7. TVB.

8. My job. The fact that I still have a job. LOL

9. Spotlight (the store in Megabox).

10. Fitness First. You guys kick (_)(_) (literally)!

11. 24-hour McDonalds (and 7-11s).

12. People who smile. It makes me want to smile right back. =)

13. Healthy and cute kids running around the park.

14. Awesome colleagues. They are my lunch buddies, bathroom buddies, slacking-off buddies, and coffee buddies! Very essential.

15. Being healthy. It is not an entitlement but a gift that we should treasure.

16. Tomorrow is Friday!

17. Gloomy weather. Life wouldn't be complete without it. It makes me look foward to sunny days.

18. Lastly, I am thankful for Thanksgiving.

It reminds us that we should be grateful everyday for everything good in our lives...

EVERYONE! =)

Fruitful Sunday

1. Went for 3 gym classes straight in a row!


2. Picked up the UNICEF runner's packet.


3. Attended Sunday service. It was a really meaningful 2 hours for me. This deserves a separate entry - I'll blog later. =)

4. Walked around Megabox with Jessic. Then she took me to 飛鵝山 and taught me the term "照田雞"! *tsk tsk* such bad influence.

EAG Volunteer Service Pledge Ceremony

All the volunteers showed up at the Wan Chai stadium to take an oath on serving for the 2009 East Asian Games.

The guys dressed in blue are the volunteer leaders.



The EAG theme song.


Our pledge.


Recognize some of the guests/organizers?


Peggy was forced to make a new friend today - ME!
She sat right next to me and didn't have a camera. haha



Random Pictures!

Only 2 weeks before the game! I'm so excited!

EAG Volunteer Uniform

Before attending the service pledge ceremony, here's a sneak preview of the uniforms! haha

Uniform = very 愛國! LOL


Front (Sandee at your service).


Back.


Preparing to fight!


Stan dared me to walk around CWB like this. 誰怕誰!

2010 Vancouver Olympic Mascot

Miga is my favorite. But Karina likes Quatchi the most...

My only comment is he's really hairy!!

My Lunar Glide

I know - it's shocking blue! haha



I *heart* the upbeat color though!
This is my 1st pair of non-white sneakers.



Got to test them out at the gym tonight. They are really comfortable!



Gotta thank my brother & mom for getting them for me. =)

I'm back!!

It was truly an amazing trip!
But unfortunately Aunt Winnie is leaving for NY tomorrow.

We were watching tvb and she got really confused when she heard the term "升呢". I had to explain to her it's one of HK's latest invention. 港式中英混雜 meaning "升 level".

Anyway, I guess I'm glad to be back. =)

Egypt (Nov 6 - 15th)

In a few hours, I will be boarding on a plane to Egypt! So excited!


(This trip is partially inspired by one of my favorite movies, The Bucket List)

But before I go, let me also leave you with one of my favorite quotes:

迷宮般的城市，讓人習慣看相同的景物，走相同的路線，
到同樣的目的地，習慣讓人的生活不再變化。
習慣讓人有種莫名的安全感，卻又有種莫名的寂寞。
而你永遠不知道，你的習慣會讓你錯過甚麼。

As much as I love HK - it's time to leave things behind & see the world!

Attitude is Altitude!

It is very fascinating to hear about Nick Vujicic's adventures - scuba diving, golf, horse-back riding, the great wall, surfing, parachuting, and travels around the world to give testimonials.

Even though, he has no arms and legs!!

He was truly inspiring. I wanted to run on stage and give him a big hug!

If we pray for something and it's God's will, it'll happen in His time. If it's not God's will for it to happen, then I know that He has something better.

But I honestly wish God will grant him one gift. And that is love.

I really hope he finds a life-time partner! =)

Jon and Abe's manly advice:

Abe told me to be careful when buying souvenirs in Egypt. He believes that it might be cursed by the angry pharaohs.

J: Turn the thing over. If it reads "Made in China", then you're fine.

First Fitness rocks!

Fu is covering Anna for body combat tonight. Chatted with her for a bit at the showers. She is just so nice!

In fact, I think all the class instructors @ FF are really cool.

I am soooo glad I joined this gym. keke

寂寞的季節

You know it is around corner when Starbucks starts serving gingerbread latte.

But it is still one of my favorite drinks though! =)

EAG Volunteer Uniform

Li Ning is the proud sponsor of our uniforms for the EAG this year! And Vivienne Tam designed it.

We received a pair of sneakers, 2 polo-tees, pants, 1 jacket and a cap. Besides the cap, everything else was oversized! haha



And as you can see - it's all in red. My dad said I look like a 利是封. But personally, I think I look like a really cool 解放軍!

Be the Legend 創造傳奇一刻

34 days until the games....

Halloween Night

The gang came over and watched 2 movies:


(I can't believe Tim recommended Superbad!)

M. is currently dating G.

M told us G started noticing her when she helped him changed the vcd at my place last time after the Orbis Trail.

So we got M & G to do an reenactment tonight. HAHA

Running Track List

The Unicef marathon is just 2 weeks after my Egypt trip.
I'm trying to compile a list of songs for my run. Any suggestions?

Makes me wonder / If I never see your face again - Maroon 5
How far we've come - Matchbox Twenty
Never let you down - The Verve Pipe
Stronger / Circus / Do somethin' - Britney Spears
Flood - Jars of Clay
Sorry sorry - Super Junior
Next to you / One step at a time - Jordin Sparks
Let it rock - Kevin Rudolf
Pokerface / Just dance - Lady Gaga
When love becomes a lie - Liz Kay
Here it goes again - Ok! Go

Someday we'll know - Mandy Moore
Gotta be somebody - Nickelback
U + ur hand / Funhouse / So what - P!nk
Yeah - Usher
All star / Walking on the sun - Smash Mouth
Love in this world - Khalil Fong
Steal Away - Park Ji Yoon
Pocket Full of Sunshine - Natasha Bedingfield
Hot n Cold - Katy Perry
Breaking' Dishes / Don't stop the music - Rihanna
Disturbia / Shut up and drive / SOS - Rihanna
Whenever, whatever - Shakira

Holla Back Girl - Gwen Stefani
Sweet Home Alabama (rap remix) - Bama Boyz
Halo / If I were a boy - Beyonce
Dilemma - Nelly (ft. Kelly Rowland)
甜甜的 / 稻香 / 夜曲 - Jay Chou
中國話 - S.H.E.
一事無成 - Stephanie Cheng
快樂崇拜 - Wilber Pan (ft. Angela)
Save tonight - Eagle Eye Cherry
Nobody - Wonder Girls

Don't cha - Pussycat Dolls
Mariah Carey - Always be my baby
This kiss - Faith Hill
I think I'm paranoid - Garbage
Girlfriend - Avril Lavigne
How deep is your love - Jinusean
Counting down the days - Natalie Imbruglia
Straight out of canton - The Notorious MSG
Another night - Real McCoy (LOL very high school!)
Right round - Flo Rida

Ok, I just realize this list is already over 2 hours of music.
Hopefully I'm done with the race by then!!! =P haha

Weight off my shoulders

Body combat nearly drained the life out of me tonight.
Body pump played a song I haven't heard in ages.
Beginning goes like this:

Cars just stop. [pause]
There's nothing you can do or say.

Then when the chorus came on - I couldn't help singing along!

But now I'm STRONGER than yesterday,
Now it's nothing but my way!
My loneliness ain't killing me no more
I am STRONGER.....

And ended up lifting the bar when I'm not supposed to.
Paolo (the instructor) kinda smirked at me. So embarassing!

Admiralty MTR Station

It is just not very baby / elderly / handicap - friendly.

Many exits are stairs only. One of my colleague actually fainted before.

Today, I saw 2 helpless women with 2 babies on strollers so I offered to help them. By the time, I was done with 4 trips - my heart was pounding! Panting like a puppy.

I think I can rightfully skip body pump tonight. haha

Starbucks

Went to Starbucks with Kaori after the gym. It was really fun just chatting with her.

She made me realize:
- I'm such an idiot (sometimes).
- Not as Chinese as I thought I am. Only 60%?
- Still haven't found a cup I like for the office. It's been 3 ys!!
- Not all gym instructors are gay. In fact, most are straight
- (SHOCKING)!
- And I cherish this city alot.

Free arm pouch!

For the Std Chtr marathon - they are giving away free arm pouches if you enroll before Nov 1.

Last week, they were out of stock so the branch people told me to come back later. Finally got it today!

The strap doesn't work that well though. But since it's free, no complaining!!! =)

Cycling @ Taipo

Because of various reasons - many people couldn't make it.

In the end, 3 of us went anyway. But it was still alot of fun! :)



I always love dropping by the HK science park.
Best place to sit down and chill.

We cornered Wu Lai to spill some gossip.
- Vicky asked nicely.
- Stan offered him a free meal.
- I threatened him.

But it didn't work. His mouth was seal tight. =P

Disney After-Dark

This is the gang's 1st year going to Disney instead of Ocean Park!



To be honest, I think OP is better. But then it's probably because we became braver and stronger over the years! =P



And best thing about Disney - tons of shopping! haha

Love is quite 麻煩

After the gym, I went to meet up with X tonight.

She suddenly started crying! I was a little scared and didn't know what to say. So I gave her a big hug. SIGH.

Over the years, I've learned - don't give your heart away so easily. True love is like those trade-in only shops.

If a guy genuinely cares - he will also give you his heart, instead of breaking yours into two.

係咪小兒科

I finally figured out one of the IQ questions on the show! LOL
So proud of myself! =)

Q: I JUMPED INTO WATER (猜一個職業)
A: Waiter <---highlight to see

失而復得

Almost lost my watch @ the gym tonight.

But luckily, someone returned it to the front desk.
Whoever you are - thank you! =)

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On a separate note, I had dinner with FF gang again.

Everyone was sharing how their pets all came to accidental deaths.
- Abby's bird died because she fed him sugus candy.
- Allan gave his rabbit a suntan. He died from too much exposure.

I'm surprised we're not related. Reminds me of my two pets.

My mom

Mom called twice today to tell me how much she liked the bracelet I got her! haha

I"m just really happy that she's happy. =)

Patrick - HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

My brother turns 21 today!

Look at this picture. He looks so cute and I have no idea why my mom lets me go out looking like this!!!



Anyway, have a good one! =)
Just because you're legal now - stay out of trouble, ok? keke

Seek and You Shall Find?

From today's daily bible verse :

No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us. -- 1 John 4:12

This is so strange! I was just thinking about God on the train this morning.

I guess He heard me. =)

When love becomes a lie

This is one of the tracks from Body Pump 71.

It's not like I'm dating anyone nor can I relate to the lyrics. Strangely the song gives me a sad feeling. But I like it anyway. =)

It's a great workout song!



When love becomes a lie, it's time to say goodbye~

Tuesday Blues

On my way to work this morning, my shoe strap suddenly broke!
And it is very gloomy outside.

1) Have a feeling today is going to be a bad day...
2) Why no replies at all?
3) Remind me never to take Stan's advice again. Always 屎橋！

WWF -- Mangrove Trail

At first, we thought about renting binoculars just to pose for pictures. But they turned out to be pretty useful! haha




There were many types of birds but we saw mainly the white ones. And I already forgot their names!



The tour guide said we can take a 15-minute break. We used it to practice yoga and body combat.





The tour guide also said a certain species usually fly to S. Korea in the summer to breed ("搵老婆").

But for some reason 7 birds stayed behind this year. My guess is they are either very lazy or gay.




See - even birds fly a thousand miles for love. I think mankind needs to learn from our avian friends.





I was having problems with my binoculars. Then Karina gave me the best tip of the day: Sandee, did you remember to open your eyes?

Married women are usually filled with words of wisdom. =)

Judy's Birthday

According to the bible, growing old is a punishment from God. But honestly, I don't see it that way.

There are always certain things I enjoy that comes with age.
(ie: I'd definitely appreciate a back massage much more now than 10 years ago! keke)





So no worries, Judy!
You're not getting older, just entering into a different phase in life.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! =)

TGIF!

It's 6:24pm in the office. Absolutely not in a mood to work.

The Std Chtr Marathon is now open for enrollment.
Should I sign up for the 20K this year?