weekend

Had a good time last weekend. Met up with some friends on Saturday who wanted to try the char siu chicken wing dish. Turned out quite well actually, with a slight variation of grilling the chicken as well. Both microwaved and grilled dishes turned out pretty tasty if I do say so myself. :P

After that, watched "The Red Shoes" and "Boogeyman". Personally, I tend to avoid horror shows as I am not as daring and have a vivid imagination, but was "persuaded" to watch the two. I prefered "The Red Shoes" more than "Boogeyman", but both were not as scary as some other horror shows I have seen. I get more frightened if it is about spectres or spooks, and will avoid the chinese horror shows. I think one of the worse was Nightmare on Elm Street...

Much prefer to watch adventure or comedy shows. Looking forward to catch "Seven Swords" soon. Some friends usually complain about movies being slow, yes, that's true, but it takes time for events to unfold, and for the story to develop. Sometimes it is the little little things which makes a movie good, it need not be action packed/high adrenaline push all the way through the movie. Well, that's what I think anyway...

bad... bad... sad... sad...

actually wrote this yesterday, but couldn't seem to post it online.
anyway, the day ended on a happier note... traffic was a breeze (as most were indoors eating), and my sister ta-paued "Sweet & Sour Chicken" for me for dinner! so, not so sad after all.... :)

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Had a tiring day at work today. Mental fatigue.

A friend called up last minute just before I had to go for a meeting at about 4pm, asking about the possibility of catching a movie, but no concrete plans. Either "Into the Blue (the one with Jessica Alba)" or "Flight Plan (the one with Jodie Foster)", but either movie will begin about 6:30pm or 6:45pm. A bit rushed if coming from Ampang to MidValley (my official working hour finishes at 5:15pm). So, scrapped plans.

Wanted to leave early today too, but suddenly realised that today is the first day of the fasting month. Traffic is normally quite bad from Ampang, but is compounded during this period as people rush to go home or somewhere to break their fast. Would probably not have gotten to MidValley before 6:30pm anyway from Ampang.

Also had a last minute unscheduled dinner plan, but will take me at least an hour's drive to get there. Didn't feel up to going as I was pretty tired out (what more with the traffic at this time). Felt more like going home and resting. Sometimes it is difficult to placate when expectation to meet up is there. However, I declined, but am feeling bad...

bad... bad... bad...
sad... sad... sad...

how to cheer myself up? was just binging on chocolate just now (the one with nuts!)... yeah.. EATING junk food again, but heck... once a while right?... err..just now, and just just now, and just just just now.... Actually, when I am stressed, I also eat... so that doesn't help....

How ah?

Must remember to think more happy thoughts.... think positive..... and relax.....

Just looked out my window to see whether there was a sunset to cheer me up!, but alas.... it's already dark outside.... got to be going and brave the traffic...

The Wicked Pitches - photos 2

Finally managed to get the pictures associated with the newspaper article on softcopy. Thank you very much to JK for helping out!

This first pic appeared in the NSTP's 27Sep05's Life and Times cover page. There's like a line going across the page cos' I folded the newspaper!

Alas, not all the group members were present for the photoshoot. A few did not turn up on the day for one reason or another.


Quite a few commented that I looked "rounder"... (my face that is!). Yeah, true enough, must find time to exercise again. Haven't been doing that for quite a while. The only exercise I get nowadays is going bowling. But, I guess is insufficient.

Been promising myself to sign up for the company's gym since last month (as we go by quarter year). But today is the beginning of October, and I have yet to sign up. Have told myself to also check out the gym in one of the condo blocks where I live, but also haven't gotten round to it.

Festive seasion coming soon, and after that Chinese New Year. EATING TIME!!! :P Maybe I should "diet" a bit during this month as Ramadan period kicks off.

I guess another incentive to target a trimmer me is for a scheduled 2006 end of year show by The Wicked Pitches. Have to look slimmer on stage. How ah?! Especially with all the good food around!