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.