BEING HEALTHY AND KEEPING MYSELF SANE CONTEMPORANEOUSLY


Pertaining to the previous post, I'm so seriously tempted to strike off no. 4) and 8).

Coffee to me is as water is to fishes.
And it certainly does not help that Taiwan sausage is my childhood soulmate, my sworn lover, my ou xiang, my dear darling sweetie-pie.

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Thank goodness I had enough sense to leave my chocolates alone.
Hah!

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Believe it or not, my thighs are aching so terribly right now.
And how far did I run?
Less than 1km, I think.

But then again, it seems like ages since I've last experienced any muscle ache.
On that day I kissed Sec4 NAPFA Test goodbye, my muscles have been on a long vacation ever since.


Let's take a look.

The only times I've ran are when I chase after my bus.

The rare times I've done "push-ups" are when I'm at the library and have to lug those super-ultra abso-freaking-lutely THICK (and when I say thick, it really IS thick) Life Science reference books to an empty table.

The even rarer times I've carried out any "sit-ups" are, well, when I'm down with a vehement virus that causes me to hack and cough like I'm afflicted with Tubercolosis (which occurance is like, once per don't-know-how-many years?).


With these muscle aches now, I somehow feel that I'm 16 all over again.
(=

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You know what?
I don't really like it when lean and trim females flaunt their stuff.

Honestly, I don't enjoy seeing long and shapely legs, toned and firm arms, and trim waistlines.
Especially when they're not mine to begin with.
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I firmly suspect that the green-eyed monster will aggravate me to poke such ladies to death with a toothpick real soon.


Die! Girl, you die! Vous mourez!
(I believe wholeheartedly that I'm suffering from the deterimental effects of caffeine-and-Taiwan-sausage withdrawal syndrome, that's why I'm a tad cranky and off my rockers today. Pardonnez-moi. I'm usually pretty docile, sweet, loving, endearing, and charming. Really. Cross my heart.)

FOR THE FIRST TIME IN CLOSE TO 4 YEARS...

I RAN.

Bingo! That's right.

I ran.
Wo pao bu.
J'ai couru.

*beams*
Am feeling so immensely proud of myself right now.

I mean, when the only times you've ran for the past 4 years are those of which you chase after the bus, it sure boasts your ego when you find yourself suddenly running out of the blue for the sake of good health.

Running has never been in my blood (honestly, I so prefer to stroll!), but I do make a somewhat decent runner in my secondary school days.
Today, however, I feel like an aged and wizened ah ma.

Where have all my stamina and muscles gone?
Must have been wasted through muscle dystrophy.
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To make things worse, I experienced a rather sharp pain in my chest (the sternum area, not the heart, thank goodness). It really makes me wonder what this pain, which presence has been nonexistant until today, is due to.
Perhaps it's because I've only had 2 slices of wholemeal bread and 1 Black Pepper Chicken Puff for the whole of today. Maybe the problem lies with my low blood pressure or iron level. Or maybe it's simply because it's been ages since I've last put my flabby thighs to work.
So, for the benefits of my health, I hereby make a solemn promise to adhere to these following consecration (to the best of my ability, as an afterthought):

1. totally stop consumption of pork,
2. abnegation from biscuits,
3. abstain from fried food,
4. cut down coffee intake to at most 2 cups per day,
5. drink at least 1 cup of water per day,
6. eat at least 3 servings of fruit per week,
7. run at least 2 times per week (to be substitued with "indoor" exercising if my schedule does not allow it), and
8. cut down my Taiwan sausage comsumption to at most 2 sticks per week (pohlin, don't laugh).

All in all, the bottom line is:
WO YAO JIAN FEI!!!!

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Went for Spelling Bee today.
Got kicked out of Finals.
There goes my dream of being Miss. Princess Bee.
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Let's see what I've put up with for the past few months:
Prelimary round - 500 words
Quaterfinals - addition of 300 new words
Semifinals - addition of 700 new words

A total of 1500 freaking words!!!
Only to get kicked out when I've come so close to the Finals.

... )=

Somebody throw me a knife.
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But then again, looking on the bright side, at least the memorizing torture has ended for me, albeit it's a tad too premature for my liking.


Let's see.
I don't really envy the Finalists, because...

Finals - addition of 1000 new words
TSK TSK TSK!!!

And Spelling Bee competition is scheduled to be held on 04th June 2006.
This means that they only have 10 days to learn 1000 new words and, on top of that, to recap on the grand total of 2500 words.

Good gracious!
I feel so lucky and loved all of a sudden.
Hah!


I heard you, dear reader.
Sour grapes? Whatever.
Even so, let the grapes remain sour then.

I THINK IT'S THE AFTER-EFFECTS

Shall share this with you guys.

I think the after-effects of being nagged at to, you know, drop my "single" status is somehow getting onto me.

Guess what I dreamt of a few days ago?

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I dreamt that I am happily pregnant! (!!!)

WHAT THE ...??!!


Indubitably, Dad's going to laugh his head off. So I'm not planning to tell him. (Hah!)


Anyway, back to that dream.

So there I am, heavily and happily pregnant.
The next thing I know, I'm carrying a tiny, weeny, pinky, and fragile infant in my arms.

*faints*


Is this a sign that I'm thinking too much or being nagged at too much? Haha...

IT'S NOT THE MAIN CHARACTER WHO'S ANXIOUS, BUT...

the parents.


Yes, that's right.

Sometimes I feel that they are more anxious than I am (or should be?).

Dad seems to have adopted the newly-acquired habit of asking about my social life, or rather, the lack thereof.

Here are a couple of the spontaneous, cheek-in-tongue conversation I've had with him.

DAD: Hey, bring your boyfriend home someday ok?
Me: WHAT? I don't even have one to bring home.
DAD: Don't care. Must bring him home. Let me evaluate. See pass anot.
Me: ???

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DAD: So busy nowadays, got boyfriend already right?
ME: Ya lor, ya lor.
DAD: Bring him home lah. Let me see see.
ME: Cannot lah. He's in school right now. You know, the one who jalan toilet? Today got work, you see, so cannot come.

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DAD: Bring your boyfriend home leh. Our toilet needs cleaning.
ME: Oh, change boyfriend liao. This currently one sweeps roads.

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DAD: Tell me, when are you getting married?
ME: As a matter of fact, tomorrow. Don't you know? You must attend hor.
DAD: I want $1 million dowry hor.
ME: US dollar right?

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DAD (sms): Where are you? How come so late not back yet?
ME: I'm at Econ now. Walking home.
DAD: So late. See boy boy right?
Me: Ya lor, I'll be following him home later too.

Later at home...
DAD: Hey, where is he?
ME: Oh, he's too shy. He feels bad about coming up without having anything with him. He said he'll bring along sharks fin, bird nest, and abalone the next time round, though.
DAD: Don't forget my roast pig.
ME: Orh.

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That's how we converse to each other.
It's all about crapping around and tickling each other's funny bone.
Haha...

I wonder why he loves to harp on my social life all of a sudden.
It's not as if my biological clock is ticking away like a timebomb (I'm not a wizened, balding, cranky, wrinkling old lady afterall, right?).

But I have to admit, at times I do wonder about such things myself.
"Who is my significant other, my spouse-to-be?"
"Have we crossed path yet?"
"Are we acquainted yet?"
"Do we know each other?"
"Is he saved yet?"
"How is he feeling now? Is he going through the pits? Or is he feeling peaceful and blessed?"
"Does he wonder about me like I do about him?"
"Has he given me some thoughts?"
"Where is he now? In which corner of the earth?"

And then I'll proceed to fantasize about the kind of blissful, romantic, sweet, joyous, contented, fulfilling paradise of a conjugal marriage life we're going to lead.
I'll then imagine the conversation we'll be having with each other - the ribbing, the inside jokes, the jesting, the rapport, as well as the mutual understanding between us.

Haha... Think I'm quite an idealist.
A hopeless dreamer.
A die-hard romantic.

Somebody wake me up.


P.S. Out of curiosity, have anyone thought of the same things as I do? You know, the part about "Are we acquainted", "How is he/she feeling now"?
Somebody tell me that I'm not extraterrestrial, please?

THAT'S ME (Tadaa!!)

1) I've a HUMONGOUS appetite, although I seldom allow myself to indulge it.
(Try eating 3 slices of pizza, 5 spicy chicken drumlets, 1 slice of cake, and a cup of Pepsi for lunch. How about eating 2 rice dumplings for supper? Geez...)

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2) The biggest living nightmare I've been through is sharing a freaking lift (Not those big lifts in new HDB flats, but those miserable ones that are mournfully squeezy and slow) with an even freakier adult lizard. =(

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3) I've a pathetic sense of direction.

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4) Crispy Coffee Buns.

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5) Flag-day volunteers (No idea which organization they were representing) approached me on one fine day in Orchard Road some years back. Noticing them walking towards me from afar and having no desire to donate (I was that broke then), I put on a fake accent and asked, "Do you have any idea which is the direction to The Heeren?" before they could open they mouth. After getting the answer I wanted, I replied "Thank you" and sashayed off.
(This is what I call killing two birds with one stone. Man, I feel so evil. Haha.)

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6) I once earned a report book with Band 3 for all subjects in Primary 3.

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7) Crispy Coffee Buns.

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8) I cheated in exams, lied, and stole blatantly in primary school days.
(Not anymore, ok? Hehe.)

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9) I've a fear for height and lightning
(Seriously, I'm afraid of getting struck by lightning. Don't laugh.)

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10) A careful consumer I am. Checking the expiry date of my purchases is the norm.

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11) I'm a health freak, albeit one who seldom exercises.
(Do you believe I used to blot my roti prata with tissues so as to remove the oil? How about washing my home-cooked veggies with water before eating? Haha.)

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12) The naive me (I was 16) walked into Jean Yip Saloon once to get my hair rebonded, thinking that it was not going to cost much (I had expected only S$200.00 at most). My coversation with my hairdresser went like this:
"How much do you think it'll cost to rebond my hair?" "Rebonding will take quite some time, you know? At least 2 hours. Do you have any other commitments later?" (I thought she did not hear my question)
"Nope, I don't. I'm wonderi... ... ..." "Ok, good (She cutted me before I could pose the question again). Take a seat on that chair over there."

2 hours later...

and I was poorer by S$350.00.
(Stupid scheming auntie. See me innocent, cheat my money.)
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13) Crispy Coffee Buns.

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14) I very much prefer dark chocolates
(Especially those with alcohol).

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15) I do eat wholemeal bread, wheat, and oat
(Told you I'm a health freak).

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16) On the pretence of getting some stuff for my Chinese teacher on one hot afternoon, I entered the Staff Room and started arranging the things on his desk. The truth is, I wanted to enjoy the air conditioner.

So there I was, 8-years-old and happily basking in the cool air like a contented cheshire cat, until another teacher sitting nearby couldn't hold back anymore and asked, "How may I assist you? Mr. Chua is not in school today. What are you searching for on his desk?"
(DRATS!!! Of all days to take MC!!! Should have done my homework.)
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17) Crispy Coffee Buns.

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18) I took the money, given by my parents, that was intended for my school fees (There was insufficent fund in Giro and thus had to pay via cash) and purchased a rabbit instead. Hehehe...

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19) I once spent 45 minutes walking home from SengKang at 1am. Was praying all the way that the charming cops won't pick me up.

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20) Hiding my tooth beneath my pillow, I believed that the tooth fairy would appear in the deep of the night, take away that (disgusting) tooth, and leave behind a bag of gold. Mom found it on the floor the next day while she was sweeping, and asked "How come your tooth's still here? Didn't you discard it?" and I gave what I hoped is an innocent, blur look.

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21) Did I mention Crispy Coffee Buns?

THE ESSENCE OF BO LIAO-NESS (okie, I was bored)

Slow and Steady

Your friends see you as painstaking and fussy. They see you as very cautious, extremely careful, a slow and steady plodder. It'd really surprise them if you ever did something impulsively or on the spur of the moment. They expect you to examine everything carefully from every angle and then usually decide against it.

How Do People See You?

(I didn't know I'm such a pain in the ass)

How You Life Your Life

You seem to be straight forward, but you keep a lot inside. You tend to avoid confrontation and stay away from sticky situations. You tend to have one best friend you hang with, as opposed to many aquaintences. You tend to dream big, but you worry that your dreams aren't attainable.

How Do You Live Your Life?

(ya, I'm a worrywart)

You Have A Type A Personality

You are hyper, energetic, and always on the mood. You tend to succeed at everything you attempt. And if you don't succeed at first, you quickly climb your way to the top! You could be called a workaholic, but you also make time for fun. As long as it's high energy and competitive, you're interested You have the perfect personality for business and atheltic success

Do You Have a Type A Personality?

(huh? I thought I've always hated business. And aren't those with Type A Personality at a higher risk for cardiac arrest? GOSH!)

You Are a Dreaming Soul

Your vivid emotions and imagination takes you away from this world. So much so that you tend to live in your head most of the time. You have great dreams and ambitions that could be the envy of all... But for you, following through with your dreams is a bit difficult. You are charming, endearing, and people tend to love you. Forgiving and tolerant, you see the world through rose colored glasses. Underneath it all, you have a ton of passion that you hide from others. Always hopeful, you tend to expect positive outcomes in your life. Souls you are most compatible with: Newborn Soul, Prophet Soul, and Traveler Soul

What Kind of Soul Are You?

Your Values Profile

Loyalty: You value loyalty a fair amount. You're loyal to your friends... to a point. But if they cross you, you will reconsider your loyalties. Staying true to others is important to you, but you also stay true to yourself. Honesty: You value honesty a fair amount. You're honest when you can be, but you aren't a stickler for it. If a little white lie will make a situation more comfortable, you'll go for it. In the end, you mostly care about "situational integrity." Generosity: You value generosity a fair amount. You are all about giving, as long as there's some give and take. Supportive and kind, you don't mind helping out a friend in need. But you know when you've given too much. You have no problem saying "no"! Humility: You value humility highly. You have the self-confidence to be happy with who you are. And you don't need to seek praise to make yourself feel better. You're very modest, and you're keep the drama factor low. Tolerance: You value tolerance highly. Not only do you enjoy the company of those very different from you... You do all that you can to seek it out interesting and unique friends. You think there are many truths in life, and you're open to many of them.

The Five Factor Values Test

You Are The Opposite of Machiavellian

You don't have a cynical, power hungry bone in your body. Honest and kind, you believe being a good person is the most important thing. While your upstanding morals should be admired, be careful! You're at risk for being manipulated and toyed with.

How Machiavellian Are You?

The Keys to Your Heart

You are attracted to those who are unbridled, untrammeled, and free. In love, you feel the most alive when your lover is creative and never lets you feel bored. You'd like to your lover to think you are loyal and faithful... that you'll never change. You would be forced to break up with someone who was ruthless, cold-blooded, and sarcastic. Your ideal relationship is lasting. You want a relationship that looks to the future... one you can grow with. Your risk of cheating is zero. You care about society and morality. You would never break a commitment. You think of marriage as something precious. You'll treasure marriage and treat it as sacred.In this moment, you think of love as commitment. Love only works when both people are totally devoted.

What Are The Keys To Your Heart?

You Are 32% Open Minded

You aren't exactly open minded, but you have been known to occasionally change your mind. You're tolerant enough to get along with others who are very different...But you may be quietly judgmental of things or people you think are wrong. You take your own values pretty seriously, and it would take a lot to change them.

How Open Minded Are You?

(I'm a stick-in-the-mud. Geez.)

You Have a Phlegmatic Temperament

Mild mannered and laid back, you take life at a slow pace. You are very consistent - both in emotions and actions. You tend to absorb set backs easily. You are cool and collected. It is difficult to offend you. You can remain composed and unemotional. You are a great friend and lover. You don't demand much of others. While you are quiet, you have a subtle wit that your friends know well. At your worst, you are lazy and unwilling to work at anything. You often get stuck in a rut, without aspirations or dreams. You can get too dependent on others, setting yourself up for abandonment.

What Temperment Are You?

(I'm phlegmatic, but I've a nasty temper once it's reared its head. Ha.)