Run Yani Run!!
Thursday, October 30, 2008, 11:48 a.m.

I envy those athletes who are fit as they can be, participating in triathlons etc as much as I envy those who excel in the fields of mathematics and science and those who own a Chanel 2.55.

My dream of being ultra fit may not be fulfilled anytime soon but one thing I know, I’m addicted to running. Never did I think that those words would come out of my mouth. But for the past week, that what was exactly I’ve been proclaiming.

You see, recently, Mohd and I had made it a point to run at least once a week. His realization of the need to build up his stamina and to be healthier and fitter in general came upon after undergoing reservist. He said he needs to buck up before he “loses the momentum” As for me, I just want to be healthier and fitter ( and yes, to shed off the extra pounds (before it's too late)

As for now, I’m taking it slow and steady, not too ambitious, having just started out after a looooong hiatus. But during my last run, I felt like running and running. I didn’t want to stop. I felt so light and kinda floaty. The feeling made me happy. But I had to remind myself not to be too ambitious and exert myself so I stopped. But simply couldn’t wait for the next run.

I really hope though that the determination is here to stay. I still want to be addicted to running as long as possible. But really it boils down to yourself on whether you choose to keep the flames burning or not.

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It is not always about you.
Sunday, October 26, 2008, 01:37 p.m.

This October, being the "raya" month was a very busy one, filled with invitations, raya visiting, gatherings, etc especially during weekends. May I add that the waistline is expanding too.

Mohd and I somehow left "our wedding" out of our october agenda and now that the festive month is coming to an end, we think it's time to get back on track.

so moving on to wedding preparations, just when I thought everything is in place and when i'm kinda not in the kancheong mode, my family dropped a little bomb. They want to change the wedding venue.

Surprisingly, I took the news slightly well this time around unlike 3 months ago when things didnt go my way. Perhaps, with the wedding creeping near, I'm in this state of "whatever goes". yes my friends told me not to be lazy or tak kuasa coz it is my wedding. yes it is my wedding but it is also an special event for others especially my parents. this is where segment "jaga hati" comes in, matter of fact, all along the preparations. at the end of the day, it's not only about you. since day 1 till date, 1001 changes were made. A total turnaround of what Mohd and I envisioned how our wedding would be like.

I'm not ashamed to say that my parents are forking out $$$ for the wedding reception and so since they want to change the venue, we will change the venue. I gotta tweak few things here and there like seating arrangements, decor ideas, maybe programme. With the newly chosen venue, I'm concerned with the space constraints. I hate cramped areas and I'm anal with details, right down to human traffic.

Also, I would like to add that holding a wedding reception is not a competition to see who has the grandest wedding ever. so do not compare. Positively, with the newly chosen venue, we definitely save cost and I think my dad would appreciate the savings and use it for his medical expenditures instead. so i think that's cool. anyway, what matters most to me is the presence of my family, relatives and friends to share the joy with us. I pray to the Almighty every single day, hoping that everything will turn out well.

other than that, I'm left with the invitation cards and wedding favours. Oh, also the family's outfits. If you ask me if I'm excited already, the answer is no. Not yet I guess.

I shall leave you with snaps of Eid 08 here

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