Gym Time!

Sunday is usually gym day for me. I’ve been trying to work out 3 times a week and so far I have been sticking to the routine. Not only am I going for the sake of my knee but also as a way for me to reduce stress. I strongly believe that working out is great for the mind, body and soul. There are so many benefits to it which includes increased self-confidence, self-esteem, strength and energy as well as less stress and better co-ordination. Staying fit should be a part of everyone’s life. I’m working towards being in decent shape for the summer… but I have to admit, I’m a sucker for chocolate and sweets. :)

Here’s my usual gym routine:

Bike: 30-40 mins
Wall Squats: 3 sets of 20 reps
Bridging on ball with hamstring curls: 3 sets of 20 reps
Balance on Wobble board: 2 x 3mins
Ab crunches: 2 sets of 40reps
Biceps: 2 sets of 20 reps
Triceps: 2 sets of 20 reps
Lunges: 2 sets of 15 reps

Going to get ready for the gym now!

Life Matters

I came across an interesting blog that posted this excerpt from a book titled Life Matters. I wanted to share this with all of you as it definitely made me think about my life and what matters most.

For decades, life balance has been a huge issue in our society. Even now, in a time when most of us are quicker to connect with what matter most, there's still a gap- sometimes an enormous gap-between what we say matters most and the way we actually spend our time and money.

If you want to get an idea of how significant this gap may be in your own life, just take a minute and pull out your planner or calendar. Pull out your checkbook or credit card statement. Look at where you've spent your time and money over the past few weeks. Do those spending decision really reflect the things that matter most to you?

TGIF

Sorry for not posting anything this week until now. I’ve been extremely busy these past few weeks. As some of you know, I started a new job earlier this month and I’ve been on some intense training. I just want to say training sucks. I thought training is the best part of a job. You get to go to class, learn something new, pretend that everything you learn is interesting and then daydream for the rest of the day, right?? Unfortunately, this is not the case. I actually have to pay attention and focus in class!! We learn something new one day and then we are expected to know everything well enough to pass a test the next day. There’s so much to know but so little time to absorb the information. I now know I don’t want to go back to school. I’m no longer the student I was back in the day. My brain is having extreme difficulty retaining information and I just don’t have the patience to sit in a classroom for more than an hour. I guess I’m getting old. It just proves we learn best when we’re young. *Sigh* Have a great weekend everyone!

Don't think, Just do it...

HAVE NO FEAR!!!

At A Lost For Words

I don’t know what to write about tonight. I just don’t have much to say. I want to write about something but can’t seem to come up with anything. Some days I have so much to say but I’m struggling to express myself. I guess I can continue complaining about life but I don’t want people to think I’m depressed all the time. Hehe. :) I was only made aware recently when a close friend of mine told me my writings were depressing. I’ll be honest and tell you I haven’t been the happiest person on the planet but it doesn’t mean I haven’t had any fun or smiled. Thanks to those who are thinking about me… I’m doing OK!

The Beauty of Nature

Came across this photo on Flickr... absolutely stunning.

Time Flies

I absolutely dislike how fast time flies. When you want certain days to go by quickly (like work days), it doesn’t and when you want the clock to tick a little slower, you’ll end up finding out your day is pretty much over. Every weekend feels too short even long weekends. I hope everyone enjoyed the Easter weekend and hope the Easter bunny was kind to you all. I can’t believe it’s already April and that summer is arriving soon. I look forward to the summer and the sunshine but I don’t look forward to all the freckles I’m going to get. Sigh… It feels as if 2007 had just started. Where did all that time go?!?! Is there way to make our weekends a little longer? Let me know if you do.

Random music

I hope you all had a chance to click on the music player and listen to the music I have uploaded. These are just random songs that I currently enjoy listening to. It may or may not be your kind of music but each song that I put up means something to me…sometimes it could just be the lyrics… sometimes it could just be the melody… sometimes it could just be the fact that it makes me feel good! Enjoy!

Everything happens for a reason

As a sit here and ponder what I should write for my next post, a thought popped into my head. I think I believe there really is a purpose for everything that happens in life. Regardless of whether it’s an obstacle or a reward, there is a reason for that existence. I’m not saying that I don’t believe in coincidences; I just believe that there is a reason for coincidence to occur. Our past and present experiences help us identify our values, interests, strengths, and weaknesses. Constant reflection is what makes you grow as a person. At times, we dwell on our shortcomings but what we should do is learn from them. When something good happens to you, just know that you deserved every bit of that success and work towards achieving that next gold star. All of our life experiences have helped create the person we are today. Continue to live, continue to grow, and continue to smile each and every single day of your life. You are in this world for a reason.

These are words from me to you… as well as words for myself.

"Remember, happiness doesn't depend upon who you are or what you have; it depends solely upon what you think."

Extremely Grateful

People come and go in your life. Some are meant to be there forever while others are there to teach you something and then leave. I am thankful and deeply appreciative to those who have stood by my side all these years, tolerated all of my imperfections and accepted me for who I am. Thank you for being here. I also have to thank those who came into my life in the past year or two. I may not have known you for a long time but your words of encouragement and support during the lowest point of my life will never ever be forgotten. I also need to thank those who I no longer see or keep in touch with as their presence, in some way, has made me a better person. You may not be a part of my life at this moment, but I will never forget what I’ve learned from you. Your indelible footprint will last forever. And to anyone who has made me laugh at some point along the way… thank you, as laughter truly is the best medicine.

“The people you meet who affect your life, and the success and downfalls you experience, help to create who you are and who you become. Even the bad experiences can be learned from. In fact, they are sometimes the most important ones.”