Missing my beloved classes already!

Wow I havent even gotten on the flight and I already miss my workout classes!!! Muaks
Cant wait to do Attack, Yoga, Combat, Jam when I get back!!!
Absence does make the heart fonder....

Gratitude List ~2010

Looking back, I am grateful to be fortunate enough to have....

• An amazing father - arguably the most amazing man I have ever met in my life thus far. Selfless, helpful, responsible, caring.


• A loving mother -who is more like my soulmate, my elder sister that I never had - someone whom I can share my secrets and life stories with, someone to laugh and cry with, someone who 'gets' me


• A kind boss - such a polite, reasonable and kind hearted person


• A group of friendly and warm colleagues - who adds in even more fun and joy into my daily work at office


• A friend with twisted dark sense of humour - who never fails to amuse me with her over - reactions as we gently poke fun at her. We love her so!


• A friend who keeps talking to me about what gym classes she is going to attend on a day - at least consoles me that I am not the only Gym Freak!


• A friend who is so Zen - that he taught me what it is, to just Be, in the moment, to go with the flow and be happy and peaceful


• A friend who is so solid emotionally (most of the time at least:P ) - who inspires me on how to strike a balance between self acceptance and self improvement


• My nice & caring Yoga teachers


• My fun and inspiring Group exercise class instructors


• Many other kind strangers & acquaintances who have left footprints in my life

Most of all, I am thankful for All the amazing things & people I had, I have and will have in my life :)

Birthday Reflections

It is my usual tradition to reflect upon the previous year on my birthdays. So here goes :)
1) I quite like my new job- going on well - my boss is nice & kind, most of my colleagues are nice too, I like what I am learning on the job....so I feel grateful for it
2) Over the past one year I realised I have become a stronger person on the inside. I have learnt how to be at peace with who I am, and at the same time able to know when and how to be better at the right pace. Amazing how self-trust can change one's life so much
3) Today my colleagues threw me a small birthday cake cutting ceremony at the office -I was very happy as about 30 people celebrated with me today :) So many well wishers...will be a great year to come hopefully!
4) Thankful for the good health & happiness of me and family
5) Thankful for the good and sincere friends around me
6) Thankful for being able bodied and enjoy my active lifestyle

Fingers crossed for another similarly/ MORE amazing year ahead!

Lovely Lovely Workout

Enjoyed my lovely workouts today - pump and step.

Both the instructors were so amazing - very clear pre-cues& cues and coaching on techniques.

~Jadebell Oct2010

Why did the sky turn dark? So that you can see the stars shining above. :) ~Jadebell Oct2010

A Love Letter

Dear Mummy & Daddy,

Using free wifi in KLIA-still 45 mins to go before boarding.dont worry I am sitting only 2 minutes walk away from my gate. already found it just now..

By the way, just now as I bid good bye to you all, I suddenly feel that i miss you ! (and i havent even boarded the flight yet hahah)
Anyway, that got me thinking on how often we take things for granted in life.When was the last time we actually make conscious effort to do something to make our loved ones happy?

Right now, I would like to ask you, my dearest dad & mum, can you tell me one thing , the one thing that I can do to make you happier?
I think too often, parents spend their whole lives sacrificing for their kids. But their kids often take things for granted as they are too caught up in the daily busyness. At the end of it all, family & loved ones matter the most,
So I want to take this chance to take a conscious effort to ask, to find out, if there is anything I can do to make you happier:)
Some ideas for starters
- bring you out for nice family dinners?

-sponsor your gym membership?

-prepare home cooked meals?

-buy you some sports gear?

-bring you for vacation?

Dont worry you have the whole 2 weeks to think about it. Do keep me posted on your thoughts!

P.S -Thanks for everything you have ever done for me.
Love, always

XOXOXO

Self Care is a Necessity, not a Luxury

Often in life, when we are pressed for time or get carried away, self care is the first thing that gives way.
We start to forget to eat well, to get sufficient workouts and sleep.
I have had first hand experience of the HUGE NEGATIVE impacts of not having enough good sleep, recently.
With a VERY fuzzied mind and body, I was like a Zombie the whole day, and my workout at the gym was almost redundant (despite my best effort to do my best).
So last night, I decided to go to bed earlier to ensure at least 8 hours of sleep.
And what a huge huge difference in how I feel and look this morning.
I felt so refreshed, so energetic and so ready to take on challenges and activities in life.
From now on, I shall make a more conscious effort to rest & sleep better :)

Endorphin RUSH Addiction!

Have been going to gym non stop for the past 8 days...really addicted to the endorphin & adrenalin rush now...feel soooooooooooo amazing..gimme gimme more more more

Yeay....reignited passion for Pump2

Managed to condition my body to do pump regularly now. It's getting so much easier that I am going to add on the weights to be carried - just teeny weeny bit - 0.5 kg each side for squats, chest & back. Cant believe I will actually crave pump! I once detested it so much. :)

Well, people improve, people change.

Ke-Liaulat-an

Drove all the way - 45 minutes and realised that I will not be in time for the gym class, so have to turn back home.GRR what a waste of time, petrol and effort...zzz
If I have known earlier, would have just gone home directly after work....too bad
better luck next time hopefully. :)

Accepting things as they are

Sometimes we need to accept things as they are.
I am about to lose one of my beloved classes next month onwards.
I feel upset about the unecessary changes, but after taking a deep breath, I know if it's going to happen, it's going to happen.
There's a chinese saying
是富不是祸，是祸挡不过
Learning to accept losses and disappointments in life- are part and parcel of growing. Take it as a stepping stone to become a better and stronger person :)

Weekend with grannies

Over the weekend, we brought grannies out for dinner at a fancy chinese restaurant and dessert at some HK style dessert shop.

I think grannies enjoy it very much.

Take a step back from life. How often do we make some effort to spend quality time with our family?

Boreddd

so bored sitting at home on a Saturday afternoon without FUN GYM CLASSES! Cant wait for gym class tomorrow!!! I miss the endorphin & adrenalin rush

Cure for Stagnancy

Ever felt that your life is trapped/stagnant? Think of new things to try! Look forward, always :)

Bamboos

While doing Bodycombat cool down just now, something popped up in my mind.

Those who read my blogs regularly know that I like to label & summarise my years in terms of "theme".

For example, 2009 was a year of "free spirited soul" for me - when I just followed my heart.

Looking back at the first half of 2010, I would say it was like a "bamboo". I learned how to trust myself more, to adapt to life's changing circumstances & embrace them with feelings of peace, and be strong within, centered within my soul.

Beautiful :)

Quote of the day

To find ourselves, we must first set ourselves free

The Heart of the Matter

Believe Again

Have you ever spun out of control
Like you never saw the road ahead
Have you ever just kept looking back
Ever closer to the edge

Squats

Now i realise why my lower back is sometimes strained when doing pump. I have been accidentally arching my back slightly. Will keep a mental note to hold my back straight with tailbone pointing down , one line from head to tailbone.

Life is an Adventure

So glad that I tried CL's yoga. I liked the way he corrects our poses to the very minute detail. That way I can learn to do it better and more accurately. The things that he taught me can also be applied in Balance class! Nice!
This Wednesday I am hoping to do his Yoga followed by Pilates. See how this routine feels. *grins*

Life @ Gym on a SATURDAY

Farewell Michelle!

Last night we had a farewell dinner for Michelle as she is migrating to Canada soon. Will miss her alot. She is like my soul-sister. We understand each other really well, and we are CREEPILY similar to many ways - thoughts, lifestyle, preference etc. Will miss you my dear buddy! Do keep in touch and wishing you amazing days ahead! Looking forward to hear more of your exciting adventures :) *hugs*

Feeling Marvellous

Feeling Marvellous.. after Pump and half of step class. Realised today that my triceps have gotten stronger since the last pump. Time to load up by 0.5 kg each side! :)
Enjoying my chilled honey dew cubes now while multitasking - watching you-know-who's series and reading newspaper at the same time. Will have mum's home cooked dinner with family later. What a glorious way to end the weekend!

Humanity in Imperfection

If we seek for the good in others, we will realise that imperfections are part of being human. Cherish the strengths of your friends and family, and forgive them for their weakness. For we are all equal human beings who are trying to make sense of the world, learning to live our lives the best way we know how to. :)

Clarity

Today is my last day in Penang. This CNY, amidst the daily mindless living, I discovered that it was a good way to reconnect with my inner self. My subconscious mind was actually working more effectively and I think I found more clarity about many things in my life. It is as if all of a sudden, I get enlightenment on how I should proceed with my life for the near future. A clear sense of direction and clarity on my values and priorities. And it's an amazing feeling.

My Favourite Moments