ConfeSSIonal......

Life... it seems

2012-01-11T00:15:00.001+08:00

As time stand still,
echoes of heart beat heals.
All of my doubt, seems to have gone away somehow.

& all my sights, flashes with bright calm light.
Sets me away, walking a path that does not fade.

Should I walk on with faith,
never to let time wait.
For life has too many turns,
too many signs.
Just too many to whine.....

Struggle

2011-08-23T02:02:00.002+08:00

Is life always a struggle in wonder...
If life wasn't such a struggle, would we ever know the sweetness and the fruits.
If life wasn't such a struggle, would we ever learn to appreciate.

But if life is always a struggle, doesn't it kept reinforcing the bad, the worse the failure?
Sometimes such perspective comforts me but at the same time, deteriorate me. Confuse me..

But confusion is always because we don't one idea and refuse to put it into his context. Failure is evident but openness we seek all the time. Struggle is evident but clarity is what we see. Life is what we struggle but truth is what we want to live by.

Your Son,
Gabs

Just a ventilation

2011-08-02T22:30:00.001+08:00

Injury in place, I slowly work my way back up. Back to normality :) Patience and Faith

Anyone for sale of MTB

2010-12-16T19:26:00.002+08:00

I need one for Avventura and possibly SAC (Sabah Adventure Challenge). Any recommendation? Meanwhile, I'm at the midst of planning for the races upcoming for my year 2011. Excited yet planning is necessary. I realised; if you don't plan for it... you will never achieve it. :)

Got a link for the advantages of sitting up straight. Check the link:

http://triathlon.competitor.com/2010/12/training/sit-up-straight-to-improve-your-triathlon-performance_17317

Routine in life.

2010-12-13T12:03:00.002+08:00

In life, we always seek routine. Some things that would help to anchor our life to. It would be faith for me. Sometimes there are so much tension with the materialistic world. For all the "wants" than the "needs". It's a shame that I'm sometimes still struggling with such. But I'm not afraid of admitting and I'm not shunning away from it. In fact I recognize that I need help. Lord help me to be stronger in my decision.

One unique routine that I love to have for the past 2 years was my training in triathlon with my aussie mates. It was a form of way to start my day with and also end it. It was wonderful. It helps me strengthen my relationship with others and with God. I thank God for that and I thank the rest of my mates toO! Although I must admit that sometimes sleeping in was a much better options at time.

Looking through this video reminds me of the good memories. Especially with the ever positive and encouraging coach "Smoothy"! and the team mates! This motivates me not to stop here and continue to pursue in my dream to do well in triathlon!

Boring Brunei

2010-12-10T10:08:00.000+08:00

Bored, bored, bored with fredrick beside me

Mass for World Aids Day

2010-11-29T00:57:00.002+08:00

Date: 1st Dec 2010
Time: 1930 hrs
Venue: Church of Holy Cross (Clementi)

For those who are Aids Victim we pray for them.

Have fun Yvonne!

2010-11-24T08:35:00.002+08:00

Last night, farewell dinner with Yvonne before she leaves for her next part of life. New adventures... new faces.. new kind of weather. Seems exciting with loads of surprises. Uncertainty comes along with all these kind of adventure. One thing for sure, you need to learn to trust before you dive into a pool of uncertainty. You trust yourself and your belief. I'm sure Yvonne is ready. All the best!!

God please bless her!

:)

Alan just sang this song... reminds me well...

Time to say goodbye for now... but will see you soon Yvonne! I'm sure Elaine can't wait to get to Boston!

Glacier 3000

2010-11-19T12:32:00.001+08:00

something that caught my eye!

http://www.triathlonfamily.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=10142

running around swiss alps for 26km ascent to a couple of peaks with breathtaking sceneries! I guess involuntarily i've shortlisted into my to-do-list :)

No more FB for no.

2010-11-17T18:30:00.003+08:00

Hey fellas, if find me here, good on you. back to blogging. Stopping FB, because i hope i could have more time not fbing but able to have more time for other stuffs and trying to see what other stuff internet could offer. So please email me if u guys really need to contact me. :)

If it's love.... if it's....

2010-11-04T00:49:00.001+08:00

If it's love
And we decide that it's forever
No one else could do it better

If it's love
And we're two birds of a feather
Then the rest is just whenever

And if I'm addicted to loving you
And you're addicted to my love too
We can be them two birds of a feather that flock together

Love, love
Got to have something to keep us together
Love, love
That's enough for me

2010-07-07T15:16:00.002+08:00

the cut was too deep, it really hurts. just hope time wIll heal all wounds, even the scars.

2010-06-13T00:10:00.003+08:00

suffering produces perserverences,
perserverences produces character,
character produces hope
and hope does not disappoint us because God poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given to us.

Romans 5:1-5

trial gives patience
patience gives merit
merit give hope

this will is a important lesson learnt

Baptism on Sight

2010-04-01T19:19:00.003+08:00

I pray and focus. Conversion in me. Emptiness and Openess to receive the blessing and gifts.

It was lovely today, morning. Breakkie at Zion, Chrism Mass with all the priest in one church, Lunch with my dear Elaine. Visit to Churches

Not too far, not too far from Baptism.

Anyway, that picture is St Thomas Aquinas Church in St. Lucia, Brisbane. I MISS AUSTRALIA! I MISS THE LIFESTYLE!! I MISS THE TIME WITH ALL THE FRIENDS THERE!!!

How far is heaven???

2010-01-19T00:31:00.003+08:00

not too far

What does it take to be come a good officer?

2010-01-11T22:15:00.003+08:00

Well spoken,
Well read,
Well mannered,
Well informed,
Well groomed,
Well DONE!

Back to Singapore

2010-01-09T23:57:00.003+08:00

Haven't up date you guys on my experience at Tasmania. But my current life update = Work, Elaining and training up for Aviva Half Ironman. Did a couple of run, swim and bike but it is nothing worthy of a 5:30 hrs timing. Time to push more!!!

Back to Brissie

2009-12-07T01:44:00.003+08:00

Back to Brissie but this photo was what facinated me in Tasmania

and... this was what was ringing in my head - Old School = Mambo

Tassie Trip

2009-11-29T11:00:00.002+08:00

To sum my trip of 12 days out of my 19 days of trip, 1 day in Melbourne, 6 days of caravan (Tasmania), 5 days of back packing and more to go. in the 5 days, 3 days of cycling, 1 day of climbing and 1 day on the bus. My journey on the bike from Launceston to Hobart has been altered. I have decided to take it to only to this little town of Ross instead.

I'm aware that I'm capable of doing it down to Hobart but to only question if this is what I wanted? It is definitely a hard decision to make as I want to make it down to Hobart so dearly. But to the meaning of the trip, it has come to the point where purpose behind the actions are not as strong as it used to be anymore. This is defintely disheartening for me; not setting out to do what is intended of. But this boils down to the depth of my actions and decision through out.

What is of remain of this?
Me in a really quiet town.
Having some quiet town to reassess my current situation.
Having some time to reflect on the people that I hang around with and people that I have met.
Time to go church (missed last week mass)
Try the wonderful bakery of this town. (trust me, it's good stuff! Well known in Tasmania)
and wait for my trip back to Hobart on the bus.

In the next few posting,
I will start to feature people I have met whose words and conversation that have struck me.

But to positive side,
more tangible achievememts:
- Cycled from Hobart to Ross (Approximately 90km)
- Climbed to the Cradle Mountain Summit (Solo)
- Wineglass Bay Lookout
- Dove lake with the guys
- Ghost tour at Port Arthur
- Kayak along Coles Bay (Freycinet)
- Tried loads of Oyster
- Checked out the military show in Campbell Town (all military enthusiast)
- Stay in a Bed and Breakfast (expensive though)
- Played computer games in Melbourne National Library
and meeting different people from different walks of life.

I'm looking forward to more days in tasmania, but defintely looking forward to heading back to brissie where I start to appreciate more.

Meanwhile... Carpe dium... I'm going for a run around the town.

Wrong turn

2009-11-13T00:52:00.002+08:00

With a wrong turn I made, everything just fell into place. How wonderful it is, I'm in for a appetite for destruction. Lovely to know that you just gotta figure your own way into getting out.

That's life. That's the path I chose. Just mesmerizing... :)

1 exam left.

2009-11-05T19:05:00.002+08:00

1 exam left so what?
It's still a paper!
It's still not over yet.
I'm not rubbing salt into your wound.
I had my own fair share of work
So what's the big deal?

Be nice to everyone,
cause everyone is fighting their own battle.
I'm fighting mine.

Peace be to everyone.

Breakkie!

2009-10-24T23:43:00.000+08:00

I will eat breakfast.

My last serious academic weekend...

2009-10-16T19:27:00.003+08:00

thoughts?
gonna miss this routine, sleepless nights, friendship forged.

Looking forward to my next phase in life.

But this weekend is the weekend I'm gonna fight to my last drop of blood...

I feel peace and hunger within me.

Hunger for the soul to be enrich, peace that I know I'm with him,
Peace for I am happy to be with my love. Elaine
Peace... (cause I'm listening to Corrinne May)
Peace cause I'm at peace with my temptation
Peace cause I'm poor but happy.
Peace cause I'm appreciative of everything.

Peace cause I know I'm fighting for a cause.
I love fighting and peace.

Struggle

2009-09-17T08:13:00.003+08:00

Everyday is just a struggle for me...
with distractions around me.
with my easily distracted attention span,
with all the negativity.
I fighting everyday...

Energy I need is not the physical one but the spiritual one.
It's the intrinsic motivation that I seek. So please help me for I seek happiness and joy in my everyday's doing.

This is how life is... I'm not angry but I just want to seek peace and serenity.

training

2009-09-15T20:40:00.003+08:00

just did 15 km without a planning.

Enjoy factor 9/10

still wanna improve my timing for my half-ironman! 5hr 30min is the time to beat.

I was kinda bored at home and we caught this clip about this two people inspired by ROCKY!

2009-08-30T00:45:00.001+08:00

a refreshing version of viva la vida. that's why i like acoustic!

Ringing, ringing, ringing, Red Hot Chili Peppers

2009-08-11T10:05:00.003+08:00

Good news! RHCP fans, they are back after taking 2 years of break!
nice!

back to school work,
start picking up the tempo,
focusing my lenses,
sharpening my tool.
same exciting deal: Studying, Swim, Bike and Run. (just harder, better, faster, stronger)

Just hook on to it.

2009-07-17T10:21:00.001+08:00

What parents do would affect their children?

2009-07-13T20:47:00.002+08:00

Have been pretty hooked on to youtube.

Children see, Children do.
So what you do.

Feeling better today. guess I could start running in a couple of days time!

Anxious wait...

2009-07-11T18:33:00.003+08:00

It was an anxious wait until last tuesday night. In fact this is the better semester performance out of the 3 semester I did.

Some marraige proposal i got from leslie's blog. Don't just stop at the 1st minute.

Guess what elaine said?
Wah. The ring is dirty already!

(sprained my ankle, a bad one, guess my training plan is compromised. Gonna see a doctor)

Be Thou My Vision

2009-05-31T22:29:00.002+08:00

Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart;
Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art.
Thou my best Thought, by day or by night,
Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light.

Be Thou my Wisdom, and Thou my true Word;
I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord;
Thou my great Father, I Thy true son;
Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one.

Be Thou my battle Shield, Sword for the fight;
Be Thou my Dignity, Thou my Delight;
Thou my soul’s Shelter, Thou my high Tower:
Raise Thou me heavenward, O Power of my power.

Riches I heed not, nor man’s empty praise,
Thou mine Inheritance, now and always:
Thou and Thou only, first in my heart,
High King of Heaven, my Treasure Thou art.

High King of Heaven, my victory won,
May I reach Heaven’s joys, O bright Heaven’s Sun!
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall,
Still be my Vision, O Ruler of all.

a traditional Christian hymn, which can be traced to Ireland but is now sung in English-speaking churches around the world.

The original Old Irish text, Rop tú mo Baile is often attributed to Dallan Forgaill in the 6th century. The text had been a part of Irish monastic tradition for centuries before its setting to the tune, therefor before it became an actual hymn. It was translated from Old Irish into English by Mary E. Byrne in Ériu (the journal of the School of Irish Learning) in 1905. The English text was first versified by Eleanor H. Hull in 1912 and is now the most common text used.

From ^ "The New Methodist Hymn Book Illustrated", John Telford (Epworth Press, London, 1934): This old Irish poem was translated by Mary E. Byrne M.A. of the University of Ireland, an Irish Research worker to the Board of Intermediate Education. It was versified by Miss Eleanor Henrietta Hull, founder of the Irish Text Society, its secretary in 1899 and sometimes President of the Irish Literary Society of London and author of books on Ireland. and Wiki

When you think your job is tough? This is worse... :)

2009-05-29T08:31:00.003+08:00

What Gandalf Said...

2009-05-26T19:45:00.002+08:00

Frodo: I wish the ring had never come to me. I wish none of this happened.

Gandalf: So do all live to see such times, but that it is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.

Training

2009-05-25T03:40:00.001+08:00

Win or Lose, you will never regret working hard,
making sacrifices,
being disciplined or focusing too much.
Success is measured by what you have done
in preparation for competition.

[John Smith]

Poem 180509

2009-05-18T19:55:00.000+08:00

Leave me alone, Unrest heart,
Never left peace at home, never leave peace from the start.
Still this unrelenting of mine shall seek, the serenity one shall always keep.

As I seek comfort tonight from the stars,
I breathe deeply alone in the dark.
Silent words of breath I could not keep,
I try to start no ripple in the water with my heavy heart.
Because I know what this heart bears,
Not just the road ahead but also what the road was paved.
How I see my way and how it was swayed.
Feast not idle gossip but purposeful silence I lay.
The rules of this game I would if I may.
For Thou shalt not…

Redeemer

2009-05-17T12:29:00.003+08:00

Some timeoff from work,
Some one (Adeline) sent me this videoclip cause knowing that I am passionate and interested in Triathlon.

Alot of people have seen this clip before.

But I'm never tired of watching it. It has never failed to stir my emotions. It just showed the power of love. Love from Father, Love of God. Love. Love with actions. Love with heart. This video is like a mirror; Reflective.

Thanks for sharing! Cause Sharing is Caring!

Acquaintance or a Friend?

2009-05-17T02:02:00.003+08:00

I can never understand if he is an acquaintance or a friend?
Although his words says the second but I couldn't find it the same.
It is not difficult to see or feel this awkwardness, to see how he handle his things.
So much for putting faith in him, I guess it would just get even lame.
I like to rhyme this cause it wouldn't hurt his sense.

Frustration is never ending,
this path is never mending.
I can't be bother with the signal I'm sending...

Thanks alot dude.

Love,
Your Dearest *****e*****e
:)

P.S. does this happens to alot of people? or is it just me? Am I just too sensitive? Or do I need more maturity?

Life like this. You learn. Cheers to Life.

Byron Bay Triathlon Experience... Sweet

2009-05-10T19:49:00.003+08:00

Pretty much enjoyed the event, clocked a pretty good timing, although it was 7 minutes short of what I was aiming for. I know where I had to improve and I will look forward to it. Had a fantastic time with the UQ triad team. My 2nd official triathlon; my first triathlon was Gold Coast Half Ironman.

Unique part of this race is:
- it is held on a Saturday
- it is held in the afternoon

Accomodation Phase:
Although it is quite common for such events like this to be held in Singapore but this was one of the rare chances for the Aussies to take break from work and enjoy what Byron Bay had to offer. I managed to hitch a ride to Byron Bay from Paul (one of the older fella from UQ Triad Team) and I was staying with them (Paul, Wybrand, Jan, Michael, Leisa, Rory, Louis and Victoria) in a house. It was my first time staying with all the non-Singaporeans since the start of my study term last year. It definitely create alot of opportunity of interaction with them.

Post Race Party was interesting, it was really thrilling to see a room filled with people of the common interest. People who are so committed to this sports. It was my first time that I saw all my training mates who looked very serious in training actually having fun. Everyone was having a great time. What can I say, beer is one fantastic socializing medium that improves the atmosphere and conversation. I'm not sure when will I ever experience this again. I'm sure this race had made a lasting impression on me. It has definitely improved my understanding of the guys that I always trained with every morning.

Anyway congratulation to Jo, Louis and Smoothy. Fantastic job you guys did out there for a podium finish!

Race Phase:
Afternoon race was helpful as it relives all the unnecessary rush that one has to go through. It would provide ample time for preparation and warm up to be done without having to to wake up early. The weather was cooling and it helped alot.

Swim: It was a beauty to swim where you were able to see fishes and the seabed beneath you. However, I was having problem in having proper swimming strokes due to the restriction from the wetsuit. I have to learn to get used to it.
Timing: 33mins
Distance: 1.5km

Bike: First 10 km was painful. I was having a hard time trying to get into my momentum. 10 to 20 km was much better but that was when I had my chain dropped out. Last 20 km was fantastic and I was flying back to the transition area (T2). Thank God that the wind helped me in the last 2o km of the bike leg.
Timing: Unknown, waiting for the results.
Distance: 40km

Run: Tiring indeed. I was pretty comfortable for my first 5km, but I thought the lack of mileage in my run made my 5th km to the 10th km tough. It is times like this when you know that you are almost done with the race. You will get the feeling of tapping out, of slacking off, you will feel anything but to push yourself. Well, that was what I did; I pushed on and I looked really stuffed at the finishing point.
Timing: Approximately 43mins
Distance: 10km

Total Time: 2 hrs 37mins

Experience: Priceless

and.... Happy Mothers' Day Ma!!! :)

Labour Day on the 4th of May (Aussie)

2009-05-04T20:16:00.004+08:00

5 days to Triathlon,
4 days to my VO2 Max Test,
3 days to Transport Phenomena Lecture and Laboratory Work,
2 days to my 1 hr lecture and group discussion,
1 day to my long day of school and laboratory work.
Every night to my assignment which is due next week.

Schedule looks packed. Thanks for occupying me events all day. I'm excited, and I know I would be tire out. Keep my heads up. Stay focus on my direction.

New people I knew over the weekend, new perspective I gained. More questions for myself too. Life never seems to be lacking of such events. :)

Change is always constant...

Had a surf swim lesson a month ago with the UQtriads group. Had alot of fun, gonna expect big waves in byron! gonna swim in wetsuit too! Nice...

The nearer the goal is... the harder to reach...

2009-05-01T11:13:00.004+08:00

Byron Bay Triathlon is just round the corner.
There is always a target to aim for before the race day.
Target could be the timing that one wants to achieve, or some just wants to complete it and some just for the T-shirt (Bryan, you know what I am talking about). It isn't too hard to send in the application.

Somehow it always feels terrible for me during the build-up to the race. Especially with just 2 weeks before the race, I am starting to get the feeling of buttefly in my stomach. I could never finish a run knowing that I have never trained for it. Even if I did, I can never get past my conscience. The last time I felt this good was my Army Half Marathon (when I ran for OCS team). I am still longing for that. I am longing for a good timing in my Byron Bay Triathlon.

Training has never been an integral part of my life in Brisbane, for that I felt really lousy about it. With distractions, it just made things worse. The goal ahead of me is just ahead of me, with all the school work building up and other ill-discipline action of mine, it just make every step towards my goal harder.

Timing to achieve:
2:30 hrs

Swim Split: 0:30:00
Bike Split: 1:10:00
Run Split : 0:45:00

The remaining time is my transition.
This is only my second triathlon but I just have this timing ringing inside me for a while. Guess that is my calling, I am going for that no matter how unprepared I am in my training. It is all about how long I gotta grit my teeth.

I am blogging during my lab session in school. :)

Tonight Reiji Night(clubbing) or tomorrow's 6am brick session(Bike and Run)? Choice is really simple for me.

Bike Training

2009-04-30T20:30:00.001+08:00

Had my bike training yesterday, I felt really good on hills. In fact, I am addicted to them. The lactic acid that is pumping, it just felt really good. Enjoying the speed that I was going at took away the pain I would normally feel.

Bike training
1:30:00

Anyway, well done Manchester United. It is just going to get better!!!
Manchester United 1 - 0 Arsenal.

Harder Better Faster Stronger 2

2009-04-25T22:11:00.004+08:00

This will always be rooted in me. Everytime I wanna see distinct change. Change is always constant. Change is always for the good. If it is not, it is always a good opportunity to learn from it. I just want to improve my studies and my triathlon.
It sounds simple but it is never easy. Keep on going!

Did a relax swim of 400m,
1hr Bike on windtrainer,
5km run (21:15 mins)
Refer to this website for the exact route.

Well done Gabs but it sure gets tired after every training.

I went for Raby Bay Triathlon and I took couple of pictures. Really excited and I learned triathlon from a non competitor point of views. Unfortunately I took most of the transition in videos.

Getting out of T1 was crucial to get a good placing on the bike. Means I got to get used to the motion where the clips shoes is already on the pedal and the just gotta learn to hop on just my steping those initial few steps with the feet on the shoes (without wearing it).

T2 was much easier, but it has always been a pain in trying to get on to proper running tempo after much effort is used on the bike. In times like this, the core strength is crucial for the run. It gives you the necessary posture during the run. Prior to the T2, Tim (UQ triad Team fella) advised also not to push any more for the last 500m on the bike, this gives the body enough time to relax. This is also the time to to mentally prepare yourself for the run. Start slow will always be case, but I just have to take note that I don't start too slow (this would come wth practice).

One of the more memorable run

2009-04-24T05:56:00.002+08:00

timing: 24mins
distance: approximately 4.5km

Defining moment... Toilet Break.

Lesson learned, pre training / race preparation is very important. Not to get too greedy the night before. Had quite a bit of spicy food plus all the extra rice and chicken. Never wanna go back there again! Run was terrible. Definitely a wasted attempt to improve my run,

Lesson 2: during winter, it takes a longer time to warm up therefore there is a need to wake up early to get down to the pool / meeting point to warm up before the training.

Looking forward to more training. Gonna do some training on my own later. Back to my literature review for now.

Cheers
Gabs.
0805hrs

Exploring Brisbane on my two wheels

2009-04-12T22:26:00.003+08:00

Hit most places on the bigger chainery, however the slopes at Gem Road is unforgiving. The trick to it is to dispel hesitation, only with that you will dispel fear. :)

Next time I will aim to hit Ipswich and Mt Nebo. :)

Feed the Warrior 20 Pounds!!!

2009-04-11T21:55:00.001+08:00

courtesy of Nike.

FEED THE WARRIOR 20 POUNDS!

What happened during twillight run (half marathon)...

2009-04-11T14:27:00.004+08:00

Position: 112
Name: Shi Jian Wong
Bib No.: 728
Age: 25
Age Group: M 18-29
Chip Time: 1:36:04.8
Gun Time: 1:37:15.8
Difference: 1:11.0
Avg Speed: 4:33/K

I will work on from here for my Gold Coast Marathon. 3hours and 45 minutes is the time to beat.

Where's the truth?

2009-04-10T22:02:00.004+08:00

For the time I'm in Brisbane,
For the effort I'm studying,
for the sweat I'm breaking for training,
for where and who I reside with.
for what I have mention behind others back,
for the people that I face everyday.

I'm not happy.
I'm just not happy.

For the truth that I could never tell from someone's, not sure if it was credible.

I'm not impressed. In fact, I'm disillusioned.
I'm disillusioned with the conversation that was struck ,
I'm disillusioned. Anything that was mentioned would never be materialised.

God lead and guide me, for I'm blinded with all these frustration, all these emotions that disillusioned me.
For the discomfort I feel, teach me to accept any fall with grace.

Why Do Freeways Come to a Stop? (tickle your senses)

2009-03-22T09:38:00.001+08:00

All I Really Want is $$ in My Pocket

2009-03-16T01:03:00.002+08:00

Lighter side of this credit crunch and financial crisis. :)

All I want is that cheese and I'm trying to find the cheddar,
All I want is bread with a little bit of butter.

I don't like things that I like.

2009-03-11T21:56:00.002+08:00

I'm back in brisbane,
Back for my studies
back for my triathlon.

Had my dinner, it was sweet that my neighbours cooked up a sumptous meal. I'm really impressed with the effort. It was cool to meet up with the 2 Johns, clement and derwin. Definitely enjoyed my chat with Grace. Taboo was fun, living up to the old days, polishing my quick thinking skills.
Times flies, before I know it, less was my time for my literature review, gone is my time for rest before my next training.

I'm left with 4 hrs of sleep before my bike session. 2 days or less before i present to my Professor. It's just not a good feeling. With this I will never sleep soundly in a storm. Never will.. Cause I know that I am not ready for the next day.

Give me the guidance I need in tackling such situation.

Motivation Video!

2009-02-20T02:38:00.001+08:00

SWIM BIKE RUN! Going to the max! That's what life is all about. Gonna be there someday.

5 more days

2009-02-20T01:57:00.002+08:00

5 more days to go! raring! can't wait for school to start... can't wait for my training season.!!! can't wait to work my plan... can't wait to experience my ironman race. can't wait to see my housemates... can't wait to see my school mates... can't wait to cook my food... can't wait to go for a road trip... can't wait... just can't wait...

Suffering

2009-02-09T00:05:00.003+08:00

JOB 7:1 - 4.6 - 7

Job began to speak: Is not man's life on earth nothing more than pressed service, his time no better than hired drudgery? Like the slave, sighing for the shade, or the workman with no thought but his wages, months of delusion I have assigned to me , nothing for my own but nights of grief. Lying in bed I wonder, "When will it be day?" Risen I think, "How slowly evening comes!" Restlessly I fret till twillight falls, Swifter than a weaver's shuttle my days have passed, and vanished, leaving no hope behind. Remember that my life is but a breath, and that my eyes will never again see joy.

There are two sides to suffering, either you ask or seek for healing and if you don't get healing, there will be more suffering that you had wished for.

On the other hand, one could put their faith and trust in God, understanding what had happened and understanding why the Lord had bring you there.

Personally, if we do not know the pain, how do we see the joy in life?... (typical me). Sometimes, it could be our shortcomings that fogs up our vision and perception of life or the things we do; the lack of patience, humility and faith.

As I suffer, with pain and heartaches. As I suffer with the knocks of life experience. Restlessly tonight I fret till twillight falls.

Imperfect world.

I know I will be safe. :)

Your faithful son,
Gabriel

Somehow I miss brissie life. Wanna head back soon!

I left work on the dot!

2009-01-28T23:51:00.004+08:00

Random actions:
Left work on the dot for on time.
Watch Woodlands Wellington FC in training at Woodlands Stadium

Routine actions:
Swimming at Woodlands Swimming Pool (with alot of non swimmers in the pool), it was certainly disruptive.

Anyway these stuff weren't the highlight of my day though. I finally managed to catch with my long lost tuition buddy! Ong Wei Lun (OWL), not sure if he still mind me calling him that. We went through tuition during our secondary days. The past few times that I met him was all in running competition affairs where he represented for his team and I was representing for OCS. Today was finally one of the rare occasion that I had a proper chat with him. Talking about what happened to him after secondary school days. It was a pretty long chat and it defintely feels good that all of us have move along the path call life.

The road looks tough for him, he might sound disappointed but I can still sense that there is a fighter within himself. On the other hand, if the path of life is not rocky, we will never learn to appreciate the goodness of it. It doesn't mean we have to find the most difficult path to walk. We should always aim for happiness in life, but we should never fade when adversities are in our way. There will always be a way out of it, it is just a matter of how long and how much the pain will last.

I would pray for my dear friend, to give him the wisdom and the moral strength in times like this. But this reminds me that the road is ever winding and tough but at the same time it has its fair share for good times. At the end of the day, "What are you going to about it? and after it?" because everything happens for a reason.

Cheers
Gabs

This song was ringing in ears, humming in my mouth, playing in my ipod and swirling in my head.

In the end,

Swim: 1.5km :) nice start

25 Signs That You Are a Triathlete

2009-01-23T01:35:00.004+08:00

Something that I bump into,

I think majority of the triathlon enthusiast would agree with these points. I guess due to the high commitment in this sports, it's inevitable that triathlete have the same likings and lifestyle.

25 - One of your goals this year is to be faster at getting out of a wetsuit.
24 - You talk about a “hammer” and “brick”, but you’re not referring to construction.
23 - You spend 7 days going to 8 stores in 4 malls before buying a pair of running shoes but you take 1 afternoon to go to 1 car dealership and walk out with a new car 4 hours later.
22 - That charming "cologne" you wear to work is chlorine.
21 - You have more water bottles than glasses in your cupboard.
20 - You have enough pairs of old running shoes sitting in your closet to open your own shoe store.
19 - You immediately bow down before someone with the Ironman "m dot"tattoo.
18 - You have NO idea what to do with yourself on your off day. You mowed the lawn, cleaned the house, washed the car, and there's STILL 4 hours of daylight left! Aarrgghh!
17 - When you're always showing up to work in the morning with goggle imprints around your eyes.
16 - You have so many tan lines you look like a zebra (running socks, bathing suit, jersey, biking shorts, tri shorts, sunglasses, gloves, watch, etc).
15 - The first three items on your grocery list are Gatorade, power bars, and gels.
14 - You get funny looks when putting on Body Glide on your neck because people think it's deodorant.
13 - About half the shirts you own have at least a dozen logos on the back of them. 12 - You wait a couple of days to take your car in when the "check engine light goes on, but when your bike needs a tune up you take it right away.
11 - You refer to the front hall of your house as the “transition area”.
10 - The one "suit" you own has a QR on the chest.
09 - When you get home from a training session, the newspaper is just being delivered to your house.
08 - You consider work, regeneration time between training sessions.
07 - Your bicycle is in your living room.
06 - Your car smells like a locker room.
05. There’s a separate load of laundry every week that is just your workout clothes.
04 - When asked, how old you are you answer 35-39.
03 - Your first thought when you wake up is how high your rest HR is.
02 - Your spouse cried during Terms of Endearment; you cried during the television coverage of the Hawaii Ironman.
01 - Most of this list doesn’t seem like a joke to you.

Link

Cheers Mate

2009-01-21T00:29:00.002+08:00

I'm on a train,
But there's no one at the helm,
there's a demon in my head... that starts to overwhelm..

and there it goes,
my last chance for peace,
you let me down,
and i get no relief... and I say I..

I try to keep awake,
I try to swim beneath,
I try to keep awake but I... I can't feel this Narcolepsy slide... into another Nightmare...

and there's a demon in my head who starts to play,
a nightmare tape loop of what went wrong yesterday,
and I hold my breath till it'smore that I can take,
and I close my eyess I dream that I'm awake,

I try to keep awake,
I try to keep awake,
I try to keep awake,
But I can feel this Narcolepsy slide, into another nightmare.

I read dead Russian authors, Volumes at a time,
I write everything down except what's on my mind,
Cause my greatest fear is the sucking sound,
And then I know that I will never get back out,

And there's a bone in my hand that connects to a drink,
In a crowded room where the glasses clink,
And I'll buy you a beer and we'll drink it deep,
Because that keeps moe from falling asleep,

I said, how'd you will to be alone and drowning?
But still I find this Narcolepsy slide... into another nightmare.

Keep awake, I gotta keep awake.

Friends

2009-01-01T23:33:00.002+08:00

Different people have different definition of friends. There's always a different level of sensitivity to what one might perceive.
It takes two hands, two hearts, two minds make a friendship works.
It takes memories of thick and thin to make it strong and sweet.
It takes effort to maintain the friendship for it to last.

For I have learned that it takes ignorance to destabilise to bond
I learned that lacking of tactfulness causes misunderstanding.
I learned that lacking of commitment keeps the distance in a frienship.

But I learned that it helps by taking the pain to know the little things your friends needs and going the extra mile for a friend.

Growing up

Marathon

2008-12-31T17:48:00.003+08:00

Done with it. Was worried I couldn't last through it cause I didn't do much training for it. Thank GOD! for him pulling me through all the way. Did a 4hrs 3mins. I really wish to work on my run timing to a 330hrs..
Tiring but enjoyable indeed!
But the more encouraging motivation was to see Elaine after the whole race. I could share my joy with her. It was really wonderful! :)

2008-11-05T14:26:00.002+08:00

shock suprise and stun! with a new member to depper street. photos will be up soon
don't get me wrong,
although there's a mental prep that was given to me,
I just don't like suprise... sometimes...
but I will learn to accept :)
hope my new roomie will be okay with it too...

Doing your runs alone

2008-10-31T05:41:00.004+08:00

Sometimes it really sucks to do your runs alone when you missed your trainings.
I just couldn't sleep the night before. It was a bad move to keep myself running with coffee for studies. The caffine lasted thoroughly through the night. Means the moment i started to doze off, it was already 1 hr away from my training.
Frustration felt but not sure how I could put it to good use! BrrrRRRR

Swim Technique

2008-10-30T22:41:00.004+08:00

Something to polish up on :) if you guys are not aware of the strokes

From Dave Scott, a seasoned ironman champion!

Harder, , , ****!

2008-10-30T11:05:00.003+08:00

Back to training regime again
1hr of wind trainner
1km of swim
time to get the body warmed up,

struggle between the bed and bike is always tough.
Time for a plan.

5 more days to my 1st paper. Gotta give it all I've got.

Port Macquarie Ironman

2008-10-28T19:06:00.003+08:00

Port Macquarie Ironman is round the corner. It's pondering in my head.
Cheeky smile

Birthday

2008-10-28T11:44:00.004+08:00

Indeed, birthday marks the milestone of your maturity. Shows how much you have learned. It was a pleasant surprise for me, wasn't expecting a lot of people in my house. I could still remember every single one of them being there even though it is in the middle of the night. Especially Kimberly, she barely could make it, her eyes was shutting off!

It was the last part of the celebration that took me by surprise too. I wasn't geared up for anymore army stuff kinda surprise and was pretty turn off by that. I knew the guys were raring to go. But I guess the school work took the better of me. I thought of having a peaceful night that I long for.

Ziyang was the victim, he wanted to start the ball rolling. I got too fired up and turned aggressive. Unfamiliar expression I seen through others, and for that instance I regretted my impulsive action. This wasn't a kind stuff I expected and anyone else too! well, that was how the birthday celebration ended. It was definitely a surprise and no one could expected. People who I thought I could play along with it, well it's just not the night. What can I say, move along.

Big heart that I'm always lacking... Impulsive behaviour that is rooted inside of me. For that, it marks my birthday and I gotta learn from it.. and move along...
That's what growing up is all about.

Thanks pa and ma from bringing me into this world,
Bro, thanks for sticking with me through thick and thin for the past 23 years. How much we have fought against each other, I could never forget.
Sis, I know you are looking after me and the family from above, you never fail to inspire me when I'm in need.

thanks guys for taking the effort to make it to Depper street, even though I wasn't much of a fun last night.
Thanks
Anthony, Ailing, Adeline, Yan Hao, Zhi Yang, Keith, Barry, Yong Sheng, Yen Wei, Lynn, Ying, Cyan, Kimberly, Stanley, Matthew, Tat, Fong, James, Shuwen, Darryl, Edwin and Michael

House mates Bryan, Daniel, Eric, Wee Hong, Avril thanks for being a wonderful
house mates. Daniel, that's a good one!

Thanks for the clocky toO!

Lesson learnt! sorry guys. lets move on!

Half Ironman

2008-10-14T07:07:00.000+08:00

Lord of Lords

2008-10-14T07:05:00.002+08:00

This song certainly impacted me. For he is great and he deserves our praise.
For those who don't buy it, just enjoy the music!

My Granduncle's Funeral

2008-10-14T06:23:00.001+08:00

It had been 7 months since I went back to Singapore. I got back to Singapore earlier than expected. I have been questioning myself whether is it all insane just to spend effort. My parents wasn't keen. But he was the only grandpa that I had. My childhood was spent with him, his place. There's always serenity and peace in his presence whenever I'm there. He took care of everyone under him as if his own child and grandchildren. I just can't be thankful enough for lao dio (granduncle) for what he has done. He was more like my grandpa then granduncle.

My whole family was well taken care by him, even my mom was also taken care by him when she first came over to Singapore to work.

All he ever wanted is everyone to be close and never forget the roots. I always know that his birthday is always an excuse for us to meet up. This family tie is rare and hard to come by and he created this. His birthday was something I always look forward to.

I felt the need to head back when I saw my brother message that he had passed away.
Shallow as I might sound. But the feeling is overwhelming, it is right cause he had made a difference in my life. Thanks Grandpa!.

You who shined the light in the most subtle way,
but little did you know who had made an impact on me.
You who paved me the way,
little that you know that it inspired me to walk on more.
You who showed care to the young ones,
little that u know that you nurture our young hearts.
It is something I can't show with my actions or my words.
But I hope you can see my from my thoughts.
Thanks Grandpa,
you couldn't have made my life sweeter and fruitful.

Yours Truly,
Shi Jian

Half Ironman Completed!

2008-10-06T14:45:00.003+08:00

Loving the ache that's in my body, just yearning for this day.
Definitely got me coming back for more! it's just a matter of focusing on half ironman or the full one. I shall decide after my standard chartered marathon! back to studies!

Back in Singapore

2008-09-20T03:07:00.000+08:00

Air stuffy and humid. Sucks.

a creative drummer with selling talent for free.... TRAVIS BARKER!!!!

2008-09-12T22:59:00.001+08:00

He ROCKS!! ever since Blink 182 till now!! cool sh**!!!

Electric Feel - MGMT

2008-09-08T21:01:00.003+08:00

I call this song - The Weed Song!! Sweet!!! Getting high and stoned
Although it's actually about Amazon Girl that was able to give electric shock.

As there is some copyrights stuff that is needed to observed, guess I can only post the imitation video. But the music is NICE.

and yes,guess when you have too much to smoke that is when you will get all this kind of songs about amazon girl...

Elaine's Current Favourite Song

2008-09-07T22:23:00.000+08:00

But she don't want to sing to me!!!!

I've always been wanted to play this song

2008-09-06T05:13:00.001+08:00

Finally I know what song it is!!!
thanks to my house mate.. wee hong!!! haha

Scar by Papa Roach.. Wee Hong send me the song!!!

Back at 3am

2008-09-05T01:32:00.005+08:00

If I can't finish, I don't sleep, that's the deal. And that's the way it is..
Later on it's gonna be my mid semester. Kinda looking forward to it and get over and done with. But I can't wait to jump into the pool again. Finally it's Friday, time to clock more mileage for swim!
Gold Coast Half Ironman is just less that 1 mth away!!!

Thanks Bryan! - He introduce me to this survery where I earned 60 bucks! that really helped with lightening the burden of all my cost for my equipments!

One down with many more to go

2008-09-01T15:46:00.001+08:00

Just done with the one... Need to cover more. Bad job done today. Time to find place where I can catch up. No options to fail....

This is what I like about ...

2008-08-27T03:27:00.002+08:00

Just got back from school, team project everyone is putting in their effort just to complete. Felt really good. Although I'm pretty slow with my work, but still never fail to have my team mates behind to help out.. thanks mates! really appreciate it..
back at 5.... lesson at 10... gonnna sleep now man!!
RoCK on!!!

I did AHM (australia half marathon)

2008-08-26T18:26:00.003+08:00

Such coincidence that me and housemates did the half marathon, I did an average timing 1hr 45mins... But last 16km i was doing at 4:30min/k. Thought it was a comfortable pace for my half ironman in October. Guess the 2.2km interval does have effect on my keeping my pace consistent. Gonna do that this week. Just too addictive to avoid! hahaha

School work starts piling up! Mid semester exams is round the corner and I'm blogging in school! at 830pm! This is life, soaking into the student life. Just wonderful! After I hand in my report tomorrow, gonna go for a swim and run!!!

Killers had this song ringing in my head.
Nice song

Romeo and Juliet

A Lovestruck Romeo, sings the street's a serenade.
Laying Everybody low, with a lovesong that he made.
Finds A Streetlight, steps out in the shade
Says something like "You and Me Babe, How about it?"

Juliet, the dice was loaded from the start.
And i forget, i forget, the movie song.
When You Gonna Realise It was just that the time was wrong?
Juliet.

Hoping Elaine gets a good job

2008-08-17T13:54:00.004+08:00

Troubled she is for the past few days, I could tell it from her tone over the phone. Sometimes I feel bad for not being there for her when she needed the support the most. But I pray to God that she will eventually get what she likes to do and stay on for long. Jia you Dear!

40km cycling in 2 hrs (kinda slow tempo ride)

60mins running (training for transition)

It all start to remind me on the weekends where I had to train for my AHM. Sweet feeling! Yeah. When the going gets tough the tough gets going and it is going to get sweet every moment.

Some thoughts spurred from the difficult run

2008-08-15T20:09:00.001+08:00

Friday:
50 mins of run
- 6min/km took quite a while to finish the run from school to Indooroopilly Golf Course and back (shin just felt kinda sore I guess the lack of running for the past 5 days does make quite some difference time to run more often)

1.5km Swim - 24.14mins
- surprising did it in less that 1 min per 50m (lap) certainly wanna do better so that I can have more time for my cycle and run leg in my Gold Coast Ironman.

Sat:
Track Work - feeling good out there although it's kinda sore

Thursday evening was one of the rare one, managed to catch up with my Triad club mate (Meng). Just sharing about our constraints as students balancing with training. Just can't keep up, the only time for such training is only on weekend when I clock all the mileage for my swim bike and run. It was nice of him to include me in the weekend bike session if not I guess I would be lagging behind. Can't wait for it to happen!

Happy Annivesary Dear

2008-08-13T19:47:00.001+08:00

41 mths old relationship just keep getting sweeter :)

Some few words

2008-08-11T21:42:00.003+08:00

... Completeness of reactions, fewness of repairs and economy of hand labour should be the creed of the Chemical Engineers... from Davis (a handbook of Chemical Engineering in the Industrial Revolution)

... road is gonna get harder as you push on further... but this pain will taste sweeter than ever... from a enthusiast for life, endurance and inspiration... Gabriel

Finally the blog is back and functional

2008-08-10T20:43:00.004+08:00

Cheers for the blog,
Cheers for the time in Australia,
Cheers for Depper Street Housemates (for they have to tolerate my emo)
Cheers for the classmates and the friends i have made in Brisbane,
Cheers for the my family and elaine for being there for me,
Cheers for the training I'm having with UQ triathlon team
Cheers for my friends back in Singapore.
Cheers for God who has always been there for me!
Cheers for people i met along the way during my fraser island trip (Oscar, Lief, Euoud)
Cheers for the Hyndai Coupe that have serve us well,
Cheers for my aunts who trust that i will honour my contract
Cheers for the guitar which accompany when I'm bored,

There's so much people and things that I am grateful of but I sometimes don't reciprocate.

When you don't handle set back well

2008-07-20T05:09:00.002+08:00

The bitter feelings just harbours in me whenever I don't wake up for training.
It never felt good. I realise i just can't do this alone. Things would never be smooth. Frustration can't be kept well within me. There would always be other stuff troubling. It just get harder every time. Work, life, family and love. How do you ever balance it?
Why?

Because it's a commitment you make to yourself but actions doesn't suit. It's a promise to oneself and others that doesn't materialize! It's a word that you say but never be kept. This just sucks and I'm not sure if it makes it any better just to type all this when I'm suppose to be at training which if fail to wake up on time.

Screaming is not the best way in the morning to handle frustration but I just do it every time. I hate it.
I can't do this alone. I can't do this alone. Help me! SOS (Save my soul/senses)

Happy Birthday Dear

2008-07-11T21:49:00.001+08:00

Action comes with Faith

2008-06-01T17:47:00.005+08:00

Action gives Faith substance.

Exams drawing near. Now it's the time that it will test whether have one been putting action into faith. Faith alone in what you do and what you believe is never enough. It's like saying that 'I do' in marriage vows but not fulfilling them, or no effort is contributed to the improve the marriage life.

Action in faith gives you the idea that there is always something next to do to reach a goal. It would end up in the situation that you will tell yourself that you have done enough or sufficient for a goal. There is always something to look forward.

So what is faith? Faith gives the knowledge to the meaning. It gets us to do the next step to our goal even though it is not define to us. And action gets the machine started!

So if you ask me whether I've done any action into my faith? I would say yes but not sure whether is it enough to help me through my exams and university life. I guess it is never enough... cause the world is as big as you think it is!

Cheer mates!
From
Gabriel who is inspired to write after Sunday 6pm service from St Thomas Aquinas Church.

P.S. Really can't wait for Elaine to come over!!!! but first i gotta clear my Exams.

Life

2008-05-30T22:59:00.002+08:00

Life has been pretty much filled with temptations, trials and tribulations. These things will never end.

Life is never as peaceful as one might wish for. One moment you are on track for your goal. The next moment someone would just be there to derail you. They might be do it accidentally without knowing it, some might just be on purpose.

But whatever you do. It starts with one self. How one choose to perceive the kind of life he or she wants. It's tough?. Of course it is! But it is something worth fighting for.

No matter what matter or who ever tries to derail you. The main business is to stay on course. So that one will achieve things that no other can ever achieve. No one can walk the same path as you do.

Exams is round the corner for me. I just need to stay on track. I don't yearn for a distinction in my subject. However, I only ask myself to be able to understand and do my best for every paper and every event. Just gotta keep my eyes on tracks and start moving towards the goal.

Just thankful to have my buddies in depper street! Cheers mate!
And also my family and elaine! hhaha

Dreams, Catch Me

2008-05-11T00:11:00.001+08:00

Dream Catch Me Lyrics

Every time I close my eyes
It’s you and I know now
Who I am

Yea yea yea and I know now

There’s a place I go
When I’m alone
Do anything I want
Be anyone I wanna be
But it is us I see
And I cannot believe I’m fallin
That’s where I’m goin
Where are you goin
Hold it close won’t let this go

Dream catch me, yea
Dream catch me when I fall
Or else I won’t come back at all

You do so much
That you don’t know
It’s true
And I know now
Who I am

Yea yea yea
And I know now

There’s a place I go
When I’m alone
Do anything I want
Be anyone I wanna be
But it is us I see
And I cannot believe I’m fallin
That’s where I’m goin
Where are you goin
Hold it close won’t let this go

Dream catch me, yea
Dream catch me when I fall
Or else I won’t come back at all

See you as a mountain
A fountain of God
See you as as a descant soul
in the setting sun
You as the sound

I’m young
There’s a place I go
When I’m alone
Do anything I want
Be anyone I wanna be
But it is us I see
And I cannot believe I’m fallin

There’s a place I go
When I’m alone
Do anything I want
Be anyone I wanna be
But it is us I see
And I cannot believe I’m fallin
That’s where I’m goin
Where are you goin
Hold it close won’t let this go

Dream catch me, yea
Dream catch me when I fall
Or else I won’t come back at all

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Dream Catch Me Lyrics - Newton Faulkner Song Words

Finally another mid semester exam

2008-04-19T22:21:00.002+08:00

Finally my mid semester exam is done, definitely some sense of relief indeed. I came out of the lecture theatre with a chilly voice. Problem there is some calmness within it. I was told that I sounded confident of the paper I just taken. I wasn't really sure with that confidence, I having but I'm sure that I know what I don't know and I know it is time for me to work towards it.
I've learned that I just have to look forward cause there isn't enough time to look back and dwell. This train (study) that I'm on is kinda moving too fast.
I gotta keep reiterating to myself that although I'm ever passionate on triathlon training that I'm in. Study is still the paramount. I seek balance.

Done with 1km of swim. Getting faster each day but still not fast enough
Tomorrow going for my 21km! yeah!! http://www.intraining.com.au/ --> brisbane marathon website

when it's stress it's a bout personal mastery

2008-04-18T15:32:00.002+08:00

back home for a breather.. it's only times like this you gotta appreciate.
Hope I didn't put it across as a too-serious kinda tone. I'm enjoying the process cause every moment cause it is all about personal mastery. Cheer mate

It's only when you are weak and he is strong....

2008-04-17T14:54:00.002+08:00

It's only when you are humbled, you will learn.
How many times when you don't find the eagerness to do things.. you falter...
You will realized you could have done better.
How many times when are you know what you don't, you are awaken?
For the past 2 months it's been wonderful. Knowing that all the work is coming at me. Knowing that I cannot afford to fail. It's overwhelming. But I figure, and I fight. Just enjoying the moment! :)

For only when you are weak and he is strong.
Keep the faith

Church is Just 10mins walk from my place!!

2008-02-17T22:43:00.002+08:00

Church is Just 10mins walk from my place!!

haha~! was jogging and manage to find the church St Thomas Aquinas. Look very well maintained and very unique. Went for missal today, Choir was lifely!. Certainly brightens up a gloomy morning. But overall, the experience very different from the missal I attend in Singapore.

In Aussie

2008-02-16T20:14:00.001+08:00

Yeah in Brisbane,
First few days was purely orientating myself to the places as well as the system. It was a good excuse to tour around the city, chinatown and other suburbs. It was tempting though cause I've seen alot of good stuff that is good to have but not important or crucial. Gotta control my temptation as I need to control my budget. If not I would be a sad man when I reach Mid Year. With low cash..... :)

Brisbane City along Queens Street

2008-02-16T20:08:00.001+08:00

Poly Classmates Gathering

2008-02-03T00:37:00.000+08:00

Just had a gathering with my classmates from Poly. Nostalgic feeling with them, although events happened like more than 4 years ago. But everything that was mentioned just came back so vividly as though it was like yesterday. Impressive. Something I kept telling

But I gotta acknowledge the fact that poly days made a part of me in my growing up and I thanking my classmates for being there even when I'm not as committed.

I'm really grateful for the guys unending advices, cheers for each others. Even for this gathering, I had a gifts from them. Definitely bunch of wonderful mates...
Gotta keep in touch mates!

2008-01-30T02:21:00.000+08:00

Positive comments from physio... Looks like I'm all set to go after my test for the strength of my knee tomorrow!

I definitely feel better after the swim run today.

As the days gets nearer, more problem surfaces. Hmmm apparently it seems that I have missed out quite a few issues that I need to settle before I get over to Brisbane for studies. No big issues but better clear it up before it gets messy when it is over there.

Elaine is definitely more chirpier today... after the despo job search. Jia you!

Swim : 1.5km
Run : 6 km

Dreams shapes your actions!

2008-01-21T01:24:00.000+08:00

Dreams shapes your actions!

Just imagine when you know what you what in Life and you start to visualize it. When you have the end in mind... it will miraculously guide every action towards your eventual goal. Scary but true. This is something that one might be unconsciously doing. Therefore sometimes you gotta question your action and make sure it is ever some meaningful and you know what you are doing.

I was conversing with mun on this topic. Something about her big change in life, but it something that she has been anticipating for. I'm happy for her that she is working towards her dream.

May all those who have dreams... Continue to dream cause dreams are mental model that you want to adopt in life and work towards it. I believe that no dreams are impossible. Therefore, live it!

Sounds easy? Nahz... the action plan is definitely challenging as ever!

That's it for today. Hope it enriches your soul...
Cause when the soul is enriched, even the weakest man will feel alive! (something I learned from my Boss) haha

Peace be with you guys!

Love
Gabriel

New Training Season

2008-01-19T02:17:00.000+08:00

New Training Season

Since Monday, Have been working out my cardio for a brand new season..

It was since marathon that I had a off season period. Pretty unhealthy.. though...
cause I thought there were in sufficient cardio exercise.

From now till CNY, weekday will definitely have at least 1 hr of cardio to build my base for running when i get over to Australia.

Run
Distance : 4.8km
Time : 20:04mins

Swim
Distance : 750 m
Time : 24.04 mins

Swollen Eye

2007-12-22T23:20:00.000+08:00

Realized that at times I cannot be blaming on my action all the time,
Self centered often cause ones action to do immature actions.
Viewing from different perspective helps.

When life slaps you in the face, where one punch you in ur face.
Times where you would think whether was the action you made had aggravated people.
Stupidity on your side, immaturity on their side.
At the end of the day, with the pain and swell in your face... do you think you can just walk away like that?
Too cool? or too stupid?

I had experienced it last night. Biting the bullet, gritting my teeth, swallowing my pride and blurred vision. It wasn't worth it. The only thing that was clear on my mind was that i gotta keep my cool and have a clear head. Know the consequences before doing any silly action.

I hard to break the news to Elaine and my bro ... but i just had to do it. Knowing that I need someone to confide to...

I know this post does not clearly stated on what happen, but that is the way it is how I want it to be,....

Keep within the yellow box?

2007-12-21T22:16:00.000+08:00

Keep within the yellow box....

Greatly Inspiring Book

2007-11-29T23:22:00.000+08:00

One of the inspirational figures for me. It says alot of what human life. How precious one's life is. And what extent people would fight for....
For life, for his love ones, for the one he loves. And it shows everyone struggles with the motivation. Even for sportsmen!

ConfeSSIonal......

Life... it seems

Struggle

Just a ventilation

Anyone for sale of MTB

Routine in life.

Boring Brunei

Mass for World Aids Day

Have fun Yvonne!

Glacier 3000

No more FB for no.

If it's love.... if it's....

Baptism on Sight

How far is heaven???

What does it take to be come a good officer?

Back to Singapore

Back to Brissie

Tassie Trip

Wrong turn

1 exam left.

Breakkie!

My last serious academic weekend...

Struggle

training

Ringing, ringing, ringing, Red Hot Chili Peppers

Just hook on to it.

What parents do would affect their children?

Anxious wait...

Be Thou My Vision

When you think your job is tough? This is worse... :)

What Gandalf Said...

Training

Poem 180509

Redeemer

Acquaintance or a Friend?

Byron Bay Triathlon Experience... Sweet

Labour Day on the 4th of May (Aussie)

The nearer the goal is... the harder to reach...

Bike Training

Harder Better Faster Stronger 2

One of the more memorable run

Exploring Brisbane on my two wheels

Feed the Warrior 20 Pounds!!!

What happened during twillight run (half marathon)...

Where's the truth?

Why Do Freeways Come to a Stop? (tickle your senses)

All I Really Want is $$ in My Pocket

I don't like things that I like.

Motivation Video!

5 more days

Suffering

I left work on the dot!

25 Signs That You Are a Triathlete

Friends

Marathon

Doing your runs alone

Swim Technique

Harder, ******, ******, ********!

Port Macquarie Ironman

Birthday

Half Ironman

Lord of Lords

My Granduncle's Funeral

Half Ironman Completed!

Back in Singapore

a creative drummer with selling talent for free.... TRAVIS BARKER!!!!

Electric Feel - MGMT

Elaine's Current Favourite Song

I've always been wanted to play this song

Back at 3am

One down with many more to go

This is what I like about ...

I did AHM (australia half marathon)

Hoping Elaine gets a good job

Some thoughts spurred from the difficult run

Happy Annivesary Dear

Some few words

Finally the blog is back and functional

When you don't handle set back well

Happy Birthday Dear

Harder, , , ****!