"Consult not your fears but your hopes and your dreams. Think not about your frustrations, but
about your unfulfilled potential. Concern yourself not with what you tried and failed in, but with what
it is still possible for you to do."
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Hey peeps....
Been ages i updated my blog... Pretty busy year i say and super tough. The year is coming to an end and i hope 2010 will be a good year for all of us.
Lets See... I did my SCM this year and it was a great run i say. Did a better timing as compared to previous run.
Billy & Me after the SCM 09
Desmond, Myself and Billy resting while waiting for Massage So sad, i lost my Shades at the run... No more shades to run while running
Me before the Run @ the memorial park getting ready for the race
My JC Buddy - STEVE ONG HOCK GUAN after the run Super shacked Steve... Congrats mate on your accomplishment
My well deserved saucony Shoes has been decommissioned. SCM 2009 has seen the last race of it. The shoes will be worn casually as of now as it is not suitable for LDR. Thanks mate for accompanying in all my run
Get ready for a Banana Fiesta in the 3rd Edition of the Banana Relay
Are you game to have some fun in a relay? We are proud to present our very own SGRunners Banana Relay, an event which aims to promote friendship, teamwork & bonding, regardless of speed, height or gender... And we have a very special Banana Hero contest for the 3rd Edition of the Banana Relay. Read on to find out more!!
Event Date 30 January 2010 Saturday
Venue West Coast Park, along West Coast Highway, Shelter at the extreme right end of Car Park 3 Banana Relay 2010 Route Map.jpg(96.09K) Number of downloads: 127
Flag Off Time 8.15am
Reporting Time/Registration 7.00am to 7.45am
Maximum No. Of Participants 210 participants
Eligibility to Participate 1. Open to all SGRunners.COM members, family members & friends. 2. Minimum age of 16 years old and above. 3. Only registered pariticipants who have paid in full can take part.
Registration Information 1. Cost - $20 (inclusive of a medal, tea reception, drinks & lucky draw) 2. Registration Deadline - 31 Dec 2009 or earlier if we have reached the maximum no. of participants.
Registration Options You may register via one of the following modes:
2. Registraton via Personal Message – Please send a message via SGRunners.com to ironmandreamer with the following details:
Full Name: Nickname in SGRunners.com (if applicable): NRIC/Passport No.: Date of Birth: Gender: Mobile No.: Home No.: Email: Home Address: Blood Type: Name of Emergency Contact Person: Relationship to you: Emergency Contact Person's No.:
Please note that by registering, you agree that the organiser will not be held responsible for any injury/accident/death that occurs to you as a participant. We strongly recommend you are covered with a personal health/medical insurance in case any incident occurs although you can be rest assured we will strive to make this event a safe one for everyone to have fun. Medical personnel & an ambulance will be on standby in case of emergency & to render first aid.
Payment of Registration Fee 1. After submitting your registration, Ironmandreamer will contact you via email or your mobile no. to arrange payment.
2. Please retain proof of payment e.g. Bank in slip, in the event the organiser needs to verify your payment.
3. Once payment has been made & verified, Ironmandreamer will then send an acknowledgement email to confirm your payment & participation.
4. It is not necessary to bring along the confirmation email on event day.
Relay Format 1. There will be 3 members in each team.
2. Each member will run 3 laps of 1.5km per lap, but not consecutively. Each team will clock a total of 9 laps, accumulating a distance of 13.5km.
3. Bananas will used as a baton, to be carried throughout the relay by the team member who is running. The 1st runner for each team will collect 1 Banana just before the race commences. The banana baton(s) must be handed over to the next member within the Handover Zone before commencing the next lap. The Handover Zone will be marked by Red Tape on the floor.
4. One Banana baton shall be carried during the 1st to the 3rd lap. For the 4th to the 6th lap, the team has to carry an additional Banana baton on top of the 1st Banana baton. The first member to start the 4th lap for his/her team must be ready with the 2nd Banana baton (available at the handover point) prior to the commencement of the 4th lap. For the 7th to the final 9th lap, each team are required to carry a 3rd Banana baton. This is where your Banana Holding Skill will be a great asset.
5. The Banana batons can be carried in any manner but it must be with the member at all times during the run, failing which, the team will be disqualified due to the Banana MIA(missing in action). Officials will be situated along the route to be on the lookout for the presence/absence of Banana batons.
Formation of Teams 1. Teams of 3 will be formed by a lucky draw format instead of self-arranged teams. A draw will be conducted to form the teams, similar to the World Cup group draw. By leaving the team composition to fate, it helps promote friendship and bonding with others whom we may not know.
2. The draw will be conducted after registration has closed. The exact date of the draw is to be confirmed.
3. The list of team members will be posted in the forum on 23 Jan 2010, 1 week before event day.
4. Should any member of the team be unable to take part on event day, the organiser reserves the right to merge/split teams to allow every registered & paid participant to be a part of the Banana Relay. There may also be circumstances where members have to run additional laps if they have a lack of team members.
Timing 1. Although this is a fun event, the organiser will record the timing of every lap and the total timing for each team so that participants know their lap times.
2. There will be no appeal cases accepted as this is a non-competitive event.
3. No time limit will be imposed to complete the run.
Race Briefing A race briefing will be conducted at 8am, which is 15 minutes before the race commences. You are strongly encouraged to attend it so as to be clear on the race procedures & rules.
Route 1. The Start/Finish point is at the shelter located on the right end of Car Park 3. Please click on Banana Relay 2010 Route Map.jpg(96.09K) Number of downloads: 127
2. Each participant has the option to run/walk/crawl 3 laps of 1.5km along a designated route on the footpath within West Coast Park Area 3.
3. Marshalls or Directional Signages will be deployed along the route to guide you. Deviating from the route will result in disqualification & no medals will be given.
4. Marshalls/Checkpoint officials will be present at strategic points to ensure every participant completes the full route.
5. Do be alert and give way to other users of the footpath e.g. Walkers, joggers, cyclists, etc.
Hydration Stations 1. Hydration Stations will be set up at the mid point and the Start/Finish area as shown in the Event Map/Layout.
2. Water & Isotonic Drinks will be provided.
Medals 1. Every participant will receive 1 limited edition Banana Relay medal.
2. The final runner of each team will receive the medals for his/her team after crossing the finishing line at the end of the final lap. He/she will then pass the medals to his/her team members.
Lucky Draw 1. A Lucky Draw will be conducted shortly after the conclusion of the run.
2. Winners of the Lucky Draw are to collect their prizes immediately during the Lucky Draw upon showing your race bib.
Banana Hero Ever dreamt of being a Hero? How about a Banana Hero? Come in your most oustanding/outrageous attire!
To add fun & colour to the 2010 edition, we are introducing a special segment where all participants & volunteers can dress in their most outstanding/outrageous attire. Everyone gets a chance to vote for their favourite Banana Hero at the end of the run. The top 3 Banana Heroes will be rewarded with attractive prizes. You do not need to register for this special contest. Just turn up in your most attractive attire and WOW the crowd. This contest is open to all participants & volunteers.
Photography Please look for any of our photographers if you would like to have your photo taken with your team or the Banana Heroes.
Event Day Programme 7.00am – Registration & Collection of Bib/Safety Pins 8.00am – Phototaking & Race Briefing 8.15am – Race Flag Off 10.00am – Expected completion of run & Tea Reception 10.30am – Lucky Draw & Banana Hero contest 11.00am – Home Sweet Home
Upon Arrival at Race Venue 1. Proceed to the registration table
2. Register according to your team/bib number (will be announced prior to race day but not to worry if you do not know. However, your team number might change at the last minute if there are absent runners)
3. You'll be issued 1 Race Bib with 4 safety pins (To be placed visibly on the front. It is not transferable to others)
Baggage Deposit/Retrieval 1. You may leave your belonging with us at the hut but we will not take responsibility for any damage or loss of it. Hence please refrain from leaving valuables in it.
2. For identification of your belonging, we will write your bib number on a piece of masking tape & stick it to your bag.
3. You may retrieve your belonging at any time but do present your bib to the baggage official to facilitate collection.
Waste Disposal To do our part for the environment, all rubbish are to be placed in the trash bags which will be provided by the organiser as all rubbish must be removed from the race site after the end of the event.
Race Safety 1. Your safety is most important.
2. Please ensure you are well-hydrated & well-rested prior to the event.
3. Please hydrate during & after the event to prevent heat-related disorders.
4. First Aiders will be on standby at the Start/Finish Area. Should you feel unwell at any point during the race, please stop & seek help from the nearest Marshall, who will then call for the First Aiders if necessary.
5. In an emergency, you may be evacuated to the nearest Hospital/Medical facility, e.g. National University Hospital, 24hr Main Line is (65)67795555.
6. Your Emergency Contact Person will be informed in case of an emergency.
7. Please refrain from taking part if you are feeling unwell or if you are just recovering from any sickness/ill health recently as we will not be held responsible should any crisis/injuries occur to you as a result of taking part in the Banana Relay 2010.
8. If any of the race officials are of the view you seem unwell or display symptoms that may be detrimental to your well-being, the organisers reserve the right to pull you out of the event without a refund of your registration fee.
Sponsorship We welcome any form of sponsorship to make this event a fun experience for everyone. Just send a personal message to ironmandreamer with your contact number, email address and area of sponsorship, and we'll contact you accordingly.
Calling for Volunteers
For those who are keen to volunteer for this event, pls Click Here. You can even rope in your family & friends who are not SGRunner members to be a part of this fun event.
We will have various positions available such as route marshall, registration, time keeper, checkpoint i/c, etc. We hope to attract volunteers who like to have fun & have the passion to cheer people on. And don't worry, you won't need to carry a banana
Please provide the following details:
Full Name: NRIC No.: Date of Birth: Gender: Contact no. (Home & Mobile): Email add: Home Address: Blood type: Emergency Contact person, relationship to you & no.: Preferred position/role (subject to availability):
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Sunday, November 8, 2009
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17 March 1980
Your date of conception was on or about 25 June 1979 which was a Monday.
You were born on a Monday under the astrological sign Pisces. Your Life path number is 11.
Your fortune cookie reads: Love is the triumph of imagination over intelligence. H.L. Mencken
Life Path Compatibility: You are most compatible with those with the Life Path numbers 2, 4, 8, 11 & 22. You should get along well with those with the Life Path numbers 3 & 6. You may or may not get along well with those with the Life Path number 9. You are least compatible with those with the Life Path numbers 1, 5 & 7.
The Julian calendar date of your birth is 2444315.5. The golden number for 1980 is 5. The epact number for 1980 is 13. The year 1980 was a leap year.
Your birthday falls into the Chinese year beginning 2/16/1980 and ending 2/4/1981. You were born in the Chinese year of the Monkey.
Your Native American Zodiac sign is Wolf; your plant is Plantain.
You were born in the Egyptian month of Pachons, the first month of the season of Shomu (Harvest).
Your date of birth on the Hebrew calendar is 29 AdarI 5740. Or if you were born after sundown then the date is 1 Nisan 5740.
The Mayan Calendar long count date of your birthday is 12.18.6.13.11 which is 12 baktun 18 katun 6 tun 13 uinal 11 kin
The Hijra (Islamic Calendar) date of your birth is Monday, 29 Rabi'u'th-Thani 1400 (1400-4-29).
The date of Easter on your birth year was Sunday, 6 April 1980. The date of Orthodox Easter on your birth year was Sunday, 6 April 1980. The date of Ash Wednesday (the first day of Lent) on your birth year was Wednesday 20 February 1980. The date of Whitsun (Pentecost Sunday) in the year of your birth was Sunday 25 May 1980. The date of Whisuntide in the year of your birth was Sunday 1 June 1980. The date of Rosh Hashanah in the year of your birth was Thursday, 11 September 1980. The date of Passover in the year of your birth was Tuesday, 1 April 1980. The date of Mardi Gras on your birth year was Tuesday 19 February 1980.
As of 11/8/2009 6:47:56 AM EST You are 29 years old. You are 356 months old. You are 1,547 weeks old. You are 10,828 days old. You are 259,878 hours old. You are 15,592,727 minutes old. You are 935,563,676 seconds old.
Your age is the equivalent of a dog that is 4.23796477495108 years old. (You're still chasing cats!)
Your lucky day is Thursday. Your lucky number is 3 & 7. Your ruling planet(s) is Jupiter & Neptune. Your lucky dates are 1st, 10th, 19th, 28th. Your opposition sign is Virgo. Your opposition number(s) is 5.
Today is not one of your lucky days!
There are 129 days till your next birthday on which your cake will have 30 candles.
Those 30 candles produce 30 BTUs, or 7,560 calories of heat (that's only 7.5600 food Calories!) . You can boil 3.43 US ounces of water with that many candles.
In 1980 there were approximately 3.6 million births in the US. In 1980 the US population was approximately 226,545,805 people, 64.0 persons per square mile. In 1980 in the US there were 2,406,708 marriages (10.6%) and 1,182,000 divorces (5.2%) In 1980 in the US there were approximately 1,990,000 deaths (8.8 per 1000) In the US a new person is born approximately every 8 seconds. In the US one person dies approximately every 12 seconds.
In 1980 the population of Australia was approximately 14,807,370. In 1980 there were approximately 225,527 births in Australia. In 1980 in Australia there were approximately 109,240 marriages and 39,257 divorces. In 1980 in Australia there were approximately 108,695 deaths.
Your birth flower is DAFFODIL
Your birthstone is Aquamarine
The Mystical properties of Aquamarine
Aquamarine is often used to experience love and mercy. It is said to help ease depression and grief.
Some lists consider these stones to be your birthstone. (Birthstone lists come from Jewelers, Tibet, Ayurvedic Indian medicine, and other sources)
Jade, Rock Crystal, Bloodstone
Your birth tree is
Lime Tree, the Doubt
Accepts what life dishes out in a composed way, hates fighting, stress and labour, tends to laziness and idleness, soft and relenting, makes sacrifices for friends, many talents but not tenacious enough to make them blossom, often wailing and complaining, very jealous, loyal.
There are 47 days till Christmas 2009! There are 60 days till Orthodox Christmas!
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Be part of the action on 6 December 2009…
Running a marathon is a great challenge for each runner, and every shout and cheer will motivate them to the finish line. With a wide variety of activities lined, you don’t have to run to be part of the fun and excitement!
Spread the word and rally your friends to join you this 6 December, and stand a chance to win attractive cash prizes by participating in the following Supporters’ Competitions:
Cheer Day Out
Get creative and show us how you will be cheering for the runners. You could juggle, form a mini marching band, cheer leading team or dance – it’s open to anyone and everyone!
Share with the world moments of the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon as seen in your lens. Tell us which of your photograph best captures the spirit of the event (be it about personal determination, family bonding, friendship, etc) and stand to win attractive cash prizes.
This is the time to go wild! Come in your most outrageous, most fun and comical outfit you can think of. This will be the only day – besides Halloween – when you can come dressed in something insane and get away with it!
Aiming to finish your full marathon in less than four hours? What about five?
Fret not, because New Balance has appointed Team FatBird as the Official Marathon Pacers for the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2009!
Appointed by the Official Apparel Sponsor, New Balance, Team FatBird comprises of experienced distance runners and marathoners who will offer Pace Groups for the full and half marathon categories on 6 December, helping you get closer to a variety of finishing times.
Riding on the success of the team’s Marathon Pacing efforts at the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2008 race, Team FatBird is thrilled to bring the " Follow Our Pace, Win Your Race" philosophy to the Singapore Marathon 2009, complementing this year’s belief in the ‘Your spirit, our inspiration’ theme.
“We are very pleased to be working with Team FatBird on this project. I believed the experience that they have picked up in previous races will enable them to assist all, whether you are first-timer and/or a seasoned marathoner, in having a better race this year.” Patrick Wong, Country Representative of New Balance.
Wanna know more? Visit Team FatBird’s website at www.teamfatbird.com
If you want to get details and activities about the pacers, drop a note to Anthony Sum (Chief FatBird) at Anthony.sum@teamfatbird.com
On event day, marathon pacers will be on route to help you achieve targets of…
Full Marathon: 3:45h, 4:00h, 4:15h, 4:30h, 4:45h, 5:00h, 5:15h, 5:30h and 6:00h Half Marathon (21KM): 2:00h, 2:15h, 2:30h
Just snap a picture of the buses, post it on the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon Facebook photo album and tag yourself in it!
The first 20 pictures posted will win New Balance goodies.
Contest ends Sunday, 18 October 2009.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1) Contest runs from Friday, 9 October to Sunday, 18 October 2009
2) Participants are required to take a picture of the bus, post it on the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon Facebook album, and tag themselves in the picture
3) Prizes will be awarded to the first 20 participants
Yes, I have graduated from UOB after suffering for 3 years. Though I did not get 1st Class Honours as what I wanted, I am happy to have graduated. Finish my course in Dec 08 and only to be conferred the degree in Nov 09. Way back then in school, yes I was waiting anxiously for the day to arrive. To be in the gown receiving the degree from the Chancellor but now, I really am not motivated for it. It is like being forced to attend the ceremony. Told my parents about the ceremony out of respect to them though I footed the course of education myself as I am pretty aware that they are pretty excited abt it.
Perhaps, cause for me, this is just a piece of paper for me and things are kinda rough for me. Partially cause of some mistakes I made in life which I am paying dearly for it.
Well, people made mistakes and people learnt from it. Carrying the mistakes alone can be quite enduring and dearing straining one mentally and physically. My lifestyle changes a lot lately and I am more of a loner nowadays. In fact, I did not keep in touch with lots of my friends. Having a partner now really means a lot as if one is really meant for each other, this is one pit of my life where we both will share weal and woe together having happiness and rainbows at the end of the day. Well, wake up boy… there is no such thing as share weal and woe till death do we part. All this is crap.
To me, this is just like a passe where I have to go through it.Booked 2 guest tickets for my family as each graduand is only allowed 2 guest and have to pay for their reception which cost a bomb. With the gown rental and the reception tickets for my guest, easily abt SGD400 has flew off my pocket. This amt if under my inconme a year ago before resigning from CS for studies is justifiable and affiordable for me. But for now, this is a lot. I am more cautious with my cash now. In fact, pretty "NGIAO" about it. Perhaps I know I don’t know enough and have is just sufficient for my living expenses.
Though I earn lesser now, I have mixed feelings. Happy and sad at the same time.
There are too many changes in my life that I really do not where to begin. All this is only known to myself only. All I hope, I will come out strong, happy and successful at the end of the day.
Anyway, I will be going down to Broadway Studio on Nov 4 to try and collect my gown and get ready for the convocation ceremony on Nov 7. Will anyone offer me congratulatory message for my graduation or …..
Sigh…Life aint as rosy nowadays… Time to wake up from your dreams and move on in life..
Wow…. I am now 29 turning 30 soon… Feeling so old out of sudden. Been a while since I last blogged.
Well here is an update for me.
I struck lotter in the month of Sep. Last month, I was diagnosed as aconfirm case of a H1N1 patient. I was like &^$%^&$^$%&^$&^$^&$&^$
Thought it was just a common fever and flu, I went to see the family doctor to get it treated. Under his diagnosis and test, I was diaganosed as H1N1. I was surprised but at that juncture, I was too weak to argue. Took the medications and went home to sleep. Mind you, H1N1 aint cheap. I was charged abt SGD100 for the consulations and medications.
Frankly, I was like bedridden. My body was aching, am running a temperature non stop as though as one is on a roller coaster ride and of course the flu. Later that evening, feeling unhappy that I have H1N1, I went to see another doctor but this time company doctor… heheh thus charged to company direct. Did not tell the doctor that I was diagnosed with H1N1. Told him abt my conditions and after some testing, the company doctor diagnosed me as H1N1. Haha 2 doctors say the same. Must be confirm right…. With that I was on MC for two weeks. Not many people knows I have H1N1 then. Cuz too many Singaporeans, it is an illness that many will stay away from. I had to stop fasting for 2 weeks, As I was not in the condition to fast at all. It wasn’t a good break at all for me as I was sleeping most of the time, having body ache, feverish,tired and lethargic And feeling wobbly and drowsy all the time. The medications really knocked me out I would say.
Thus, Raya 09 wasn’t an event that I was celebrating. I was back in office 3 days before Raya. Even though then, I was still lethargic and sickly.I totally skipped out on Raya 09. Told my parents that I was not feeling well and will not do any visiting. Was home I would say during the festivities. :-(
My mum, especially was upset abt it, but what to do, I am still unwell.When my relatives came over for visting, I quickly serve them and hibernate them in the room. Of course, relatives will queried why I am so "TAO". I told them I am recovering from H1N1 an dthey quickly kept their mouth shut. Would say, it is a blessing in Disguise, as I wasn’t queried why I was single, when I am getting married, match making etc. That is the only blessing in disguise I would day, Cheers mate
Would say, I am feeling much better now physically but I realised my immune system is now very weak and my asthma resistance is now bad. Back to where I was many years back. I went back to running last Thurs and I couldn't even jog 500m and I am out of breath.Running, cycling and swimming which was an activity I used to do often with no problems… now seems Otherwise. I am out of breath after doing a short distance of my normall speed… damm useless now sia….
I really wonder whether I can get myself prepared for my 42.195km run in Dec 6 with my current physical condition. Am thinking of going back to see the doc for consulations as I feel I am not as active as last time.
The iconic and much sought-after official runners T-shirt for the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM) has a fresh new look this year as new apparel sponsor New Balance unveiled the SCSM 2009 running and finisher’s T-shirts at their flagship store at Novena Square today. The leading global athletic products company also revealed that it has specifically designed the runners T-shirt for athletes to combat the typically-humid conditions of the race. This marks the return of New Balance, which was the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon’s first apparel sponsor back in 2002. The new sponsorship deal inked this year sees New Balance providing the official running and finisher’s T-shirts from 2009 to 2011. To commemorate New Balance’s return as apparel sponsor for the SCSM, a special-edition finisher’s T-shirt will be awarded to every competitor who completes this year’s Full Marathon. For the first time ever, runners in this category will be given the option of printing their finishing times on the back of their finisher’s T-shirt. They are invited to bring their finisher’s certificate to any of the four New Balance Concept Sores at the Raffles City Shopping Centre, Velocity @ Novena Square, Junction 8 Shopping Centre and Tampines 1 to get their special finisher’s T-shirt printed. This is a complimentary service extended by the race organisers and New Balance. Patrick Wong, Country Representative of New Balance said, “Most people have a love-hate relationship with running and it is our mission to tilt the scales in favour of love. We have specially designed the official runners’ T-shirt of the SCSM 2009 to offer runners an even-better race experience. We are also proud and honoured to design and provide the special-edition finisher’s T-shirt this year to commemorate our return as apparel sponsor for Singapore’s premier running event. We hope that this special-edition finisher’s T-shirt will be a much-treasured item in the participants’ wardrobe.” Participants of other categories have also not been left out, with New Balance extending a 30% discount off regular New Balance items at their concept stores to all runners. Runners need only bring along their confirmation slips for verification to enjoy the SCSM privilege. Registration for the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon closed on 27 August, after just six weeks since registration opened. Members of the public who are keen to be involved in the marathon can do so by either being a supporter, signing up as a volunteer or by supporting our official charities – Lions Befrienders, Rainbow Centre Yishun School and Bukit Ho Swee Family Service Centre
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
Monday 20th July 2009,
Waking up in sombre mood, I dragged myself up in bed. I really wish I am off dead. I would say I am now a walking zombie. A living man with no soul, no pride, no joy lugging around a heavy burden where no one else knows. I have been lifeless. Even walking around nowadays, I have no pride. My sense of pride is gone forever.
I am kind of unwell today. Fever, dehydrated & loss of appetite. My friends say I have no glow today. I am like a walking zombie today.
I dare not share or do not know who I can trust with my problems now. I am screwed.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Thursday, 16 July, 2009
It was a rough day at work today & rougher even when home. My worst nightmare came true. The notice was served. Deep in my heart, I was hoping that the notice will not be served as I planned to settle it end of next week.
I am really scared and worried. My future just goes bleak from now on. How am I going to overcome this? Am I going to ruin my future just like?
Cancelled my plans totally for the week as I am now in this mess
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Tuesday 7th July 2009
It was a pretty busy day today. I made a few mistakes today. Have 4 trades that I was unable to ensure that settlement be done today. I fail to ensure that the Stock Loan Team settled all their transactions and get covers for deficits for the settlement for the equity trades.
I would say I am at a pretty sensitive position. To ensure that equity trades be settled accordingly and not overstepping my barriers to ensure that Stock Loan team does their work. Apparently, they check the positions but I am not sure how they check and based on what clientele. By the time, I wait for their reports, I only have 5 mins to call my front desk and get the necessary details out for cover and get Stock Loan Team to process it. Don’t forget, I also have to analyse positions across 2 entities and decide on the best course of action. I admit I am a bit slow in analysing the positions. Its challenging for me I would say but I hope to fare better…
Pretty tired today.. so wont blog much..
Danke,
3rdteen
Friday, June 26, 2009
Thursday 25 June 2009
Just got home and its 11;20pm. Left with 10 dollars in my wallet & about $8 worth of value in my Ez Link card. As Highlighted by HR, I will not be paid this month as I came in past the HR cut off date for payroll which was on the 10 of every month. I asked for a loan of about SGD500/- from my month for my daily expenditure for now till July 24. Damm fucking embarrassed about asking for a loan from my mum. What kind of son ask Mum for a loan?
Been kind of busy this week. Told Nick I be free this week every evening & I be busy watching the comedy series “Are you being Served?” I was wrong, up till today, I have yet to watch it.Sigh.
I am leading a life that is so complicated and too many lifestyles in me. I am kind of happy with the current life style that I am leading right now. Though busy with work, I am happy though I am worried. Life goes on.
Feeling sleepy now. Going to remove my lens and head for the DreamLand. Good Night & Sweet dreams.
Au revoir,
3rdteen
Monday, June 15, 2009
Monday 15 June 2009
Today is the 2nd day of work. Was in ORL earlier on today for an induction & say hi to my ex-managers & colleagues. Induction was boring as per usual on the first day as it was more of administrative matters to be signed & completed with HR and do clear some compliance issues.
In between, I went up to the 4th floor and did some communications with the people I had worked with previously and gave them some cakes especially to my ex-managers for her strong recommendations to my current managers when he is in a dilemma on who to hire; between me & another candidate.
Even before work proper starts, I am already stressed as I have to prove my worth doubly hard and be more proactive in my tasks & learning.
I even did my employment check up today & I say hi to my favourite company doctor. The nurses were shocked to see that my data existed in their client database & welcome me back. Even the doc was surprised & happy to see me again. I am quite popular with the company doctor as she knows that I will only see her when I am seriously sick or when I need advice on health. She was my consulting doctor when I started my exercise regime a year ago.
X ray check up is no longer with SATA nowadays. Been changed to a private practice in Orchard. Hehehe.
Met Shane earlier on after the x-ray. Saw his bag outside California Fitness & the next moment I know he is on my left smoking. Did not chat long as I was in a hurry, as a friend, I say hi and bye to him.
Got my staff pass and building access pass today. Gosh, my staff pass is damm ugly… Hehehe
Hopefully, I can prove my worth to CS and they will hire me on a permanent basis at the end of my contract. I am happy to be part of CS again.
Today was a good day. I do hope I will receive a call frm CS Hr tomorrow & notify me that my application has been approved & I am to start work on Monday. A new week, a new beginning & I can lift my heads up high and be happy.
I do hope with the blessing of the Almighty, CS HR in NY will approve my application though it is a contract position.
I don’t wish to be a burden to my family & my friends. A job is what I need & is what I will do.
It was a pretty slow day today. This morning, I received a call from CS HR. They called me up and asked how I felt I fare for the interview and my reply was that I feel it was a good interview.
Good news came after that. HR told me that the interviewer decides to hires me and they are currently processing my application and submitting to NY for approval. Tentatively, it is a contract position for now paying me a decent amount with a contractual bonus if I stay till the end. Tentatively, my last day will be till 20 Nov 2009. Hope I will perform well and will be recommended for a permanent position internally and be given a pay that I used to get. In fact getting a contractual bonus is good enough for me as they are willing to factor that in.
I do hope that the application will be successful. So far, my mum knows about it and 4 of my close friends know about it. Told 4 of my close friends briefly that I may be offered a job real soon and I do hope to confirm the good news with them real soon. It is better than nothing. I really need the job and the money badly and I don’t wish to be in trouble. Hope this will cover me for a while and I will be able to find myself a better job.
Lets hope this piece of good news be a reality soon and I can meet Wee Chieh also for lunch one of these days once a week. Will notify him of the good news once it is confirmed and I will also get to enjoy I-run.
Anyway, I am happy that I am now 78kg. From 80, I have dropped to 78kg. I must start running soon and dropped to 68 or even better 65kg. I am kinda of obsessed losing weight and looking good and feeling good. Imagine 95kg a year ago and now 78kg.
A lean & fit body with good health is my target. Too bad, in reality, I need to be fit n healthy. Life isn’t all about work. A work life balance is a must. Work, health, fitness is a must, happiness & companionship. It is lonely being alone and to have someone by your side is kinda cool.
Keeping my fingers crossed and awaiting good news from HR tomorrow. Hope I will be able to start work asap and money wise, again, I will have to borrow from Mum for daily expenses. I am such an unfillial son to keep borrowing money from Mum for daily expenses.
I must made sure I don’t get myself into the same trouble and learnt from the mistakes I made. Think with your brain and your circumstances & never with your heart. Work is always stressful but there are ways & avenues to release it.
It was a simple lazy Sunday, as usual. Wake up early, read papers, ate 2 slice of bread and shower. Today is the day, my mum will be back in Singapore, guess and as usual I will have to fetch her from the airport.
I will be going for an interview tomorrow with my recent ex-employer. Left with a good name, hopefully, the interview will bear some fruits. Seriously, though I am not mopping and feeling down as I was weeks ago, my worries are getting more real and deep inside I am getting more worried.
Though single, I have too many commitments. The only piece of good news that I have this week is that UOB finally reply me that based on my results, I am graduating with a Bachelor Degree-Pass which is better than nothing. Though I did a direct honours degree programme, I knew myself too well. A pass is better than nothing.
How I wish I have a companion now who will support me mentally, physically and physiologically. I have come to terms nowadays that life ain’t all about work, studies and voluntary work. There are many things in life that are just too precious.
Few people I met have changed my perspective in life. To have a companion is better than nothing. I just hope the right one will appear before me and its chemistry and fate that brings us together.
Will I be able to survive the crisis I am in & clear the mess I am in? God, give me the faith, confidence, blessings from you onto me to get a good paying job asap and overcome the mess I am in. Only you, The Almighty knows the mess I am in.
Just home. Was home most of the day. Did my normal routine. Wake up at 8.am, read papers, breakfast with a cup of coffee & shower and did some household chores.
Plan was to go down to Henderson Waves later & take a walk today. It was a nice walk, I would say…
Simple and relax, I walked with my frenz down to Henderson Waves. Chatted and chill at the park for a while before heading home.
Just home. Was home most of the day. Did my normal routine. Wake up at 8.am, read papers, breakfast with a cup of coffee & shower and did some household chores.
Plan was to go down to Henderson Waves later & take a walk today. It was a nice walk, I would say…
Simple and relax, I walked with my frenz down to Henderson Waves. Chatted and chill at the park for a while before heading home.
Good news…… I cried when I was at the last 2km of my run to day. Dun noe why, tears began rolling down my cheeks at the last 2 km. It seems a sense of achievement for me.
Before I go in details of my race, report card of myself.
-No blisters, no black toe nails
-No nipple abrasion. (Only had a slight abrasion as the running tee I wore on the outer layer was slightly too big for me on my left hand(minor). It was the same running tee I wore last year. Guess, the loss of weight was too evident tat it seems so much real. Hehehe.
-Muscle sore. Sore was not as bas as previous marathons. Instead, after breakfast, I went to soak myself in the pool for the rest of the morning before heading home with a friend, Victor, who wanted to come down to take pics of me running. Well, as I really do not know what time I will end, I dare not commit my ETA due to lack of training.
-PB for 10km was 80 mins
-PB for 21km was 180 mins
-Gd effort for being on the last 10km by 5:30am. Was targeting to end by 6:30 am but my ankle hurts like mad and I had to slow down a lot in terms of speed and also to minimise injury. Instead, I finish my run around 7am. It was a gd effort I say.A year ago today, at 7am I was on the stretch of my last 10km and I completed the race ard 8:30am. With minimum training, my timing has improved by an hr. Hmm.. Perhaps I should train more and get under 5 hrs for std chart marathon 2009… Dreaming Hehehe
Anyway, this year was a much better run than any other runs I had. Each race I participate is a better run and guess wat, I had hunger pangs during the race. Something new for me and perhaps not safe for me. Bananas was limited in supply and it was often out of stock. So sad. I only had one power gel during the race to consume to satisfy my hunger.
Run and walk was my technique this year. Run and walk all the way. This was the only way I felt was feasible for me and it works out well.
I only had to psycho myself the last 10km tat my ankle pain was never there and I am perfectly fine and motivate myself to finish the 10km. It helps otherwise I would sitting at the bus stop just relaxing and refusing to move an inch.
This year Finisher tee was so damm cool. Love it a lot and I took sz L and I actually can wore it. Nice and cool. Damm sexy.
Even my friend Hong Ping who have not seen me since Sundown 08 complimented that I slimmed down a lot. Nice. Good motivation. People that I met last year at Sundown 08 were pretty amazed by my perseverance & the physical change in me from last year to current…
Hmm perhaps I should put 2008 sundown photos and compared against myself in 2009.
& last but not least, I wanna thank Salsa frm my running grp unknowingly pacing me in my last 15 km…. I always have to made sure that he is always behind me… Hehehe.. The moment he overtook me, I must paced myself up & made sure I am in front of him…. Sigh, Salsa overtook me in the last 2km of the race and I am unable to overtake him again. Anyway, Salsa from Sgrunners, Thanks for pacing my pace…You will never know it but u have helped paced a fellow runner.
Anyway, in LDR race, I always find myself a pacer who is a stranger and I made sure that the pacers are either within visible distance in front of me or behind me. That is to motivate myself to do better.
Hmmm… Tats me on the eve of the race at my friend’s place and this was taken around 5pm which I was supposed to be sleeping. Guess anxiety and anxiousness took over me resulting in me being worried & unable to sleep.
According to my friend, this was my facial expression the whole day since I reached his place at 8:30 am. Wow, I did not realise it & btw this blog is heng not written on the eve. If it was, I will be pouring out my feelings again… Hehehe
Anyway, on the eve, was at my friend’s place helping him out with his grocery shopping for the bbq later in the day. Helped prepared marinate the steak, baked brownies, quish & a mushroom & asparagus pie.
In fact by 1pm all this was done & I decided to chill out by watching DVDs & watched 5 episodes of Are you being served? Though a nice British comedy, I was unable to enjoy it fully. Reason caused my mentality was on the race and nothing else was on my mind.
Though I was yawning heavily the whole afternoon, I forced myself to sleep, I was still awake. Played PSP, listen music and still I am wide awake. Hehehe…
In the end, I had a chat with my other friend before its time for me to shower and get ready for the run. I prepared myself physically as early as 7pm to meet my friends at 9:45pm. In the end, by the time we left Pasir Ris Mrt station, it was abt 10pm and took the bus shortly after that..
Few of my friends called me before that wishing me all the best for my race and not to injured myself.
I only hope that it was a good race.
All I could say before my race, I met my friend, TLR, founder of SG Runners, the running grp that I belong to. He finished the 1st lap of his 84km route by 11:30 and he was one of the top 20 ultra atheletes running 84km. Many people were rooting for him when he ran past by and overhear some people saying tat this guys must be famous since so many people are rooting for him… Hmm guess, those bunches not aware of the running scene. Well, if you ae in the running scene, u will roughly know who is who.
Me..
Who am I?
What do I want?
I only wish for one thing.
Happiness.
It is something that I am lacking of.
Happiness is like the next impossible thing in life for me.
I like to complain and yes I complain alot but for things that are not right. If you know me well enough then you will know that I always complain for a reason :D otherwise I am just like any quiet guy next door starring at the laptop screen.
Me before the Run @ the memorial park getting ready for the race
Super shacked Steve... Congrats mate on your accomplishment
My well deserved saucony Shoes has been decommissioned.
Me before the Run @ the memorial park getting ready for the race
Super shacked Steve... Congrats mate on your accomplishment
My well deserved saucony Shoes has been decommissioned.
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