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Tuesday, July 31, 2007

Goodness me...where has the motivation gone to?

Gym log.

I think that gym and I just don't quite get along anymore these days, more so since my recent return. I'm still searching for that sparks of enjoyment and satisfaction that I used to get after attending each classes but sad to say, I don't feel it now. I don't think I'm bored with gym...at least not yet. I still love my programs to bits. I really can't explain why this is happening.

It also seems that my body isn't quite adapting back to the regular exercise regimen that I once religiously follow. What was once done effortlessly seem like a struggle right now. All my favorite instructors whom I once enjoy going for their classes seem so...well...just normal. Somehow, my favorite classes suddenly got no more feel. I think something's amiss if I begin to experience the below symptoms:
  • I couldn't be bothered whether my techniques in class are correct or not, even if the instructor IS correcting me.
  • I couldn't be bothered if I'm doing a technique wrong and the instructor's NOT correcting me.
  • I couldn't be bothered anymore if my regular classes are conducted by replacement instructors instead of my favorite instructors.
  • Sometimes I looked bored and perhaps a little out of focus in class. I looked even more bored before class....sigh!
  • I seem to lack that killer "die die must go gym" attitude.
I will most probably be taking another week off next month. Let's just hope that I will be more enthusiastic when I return. I better be. Come to think of it....I think I'm taking way too many breaks from gym this year.

Monday, July 30, 2007

It's that time of the month

I love the old days when I check the mail box and I get letters from home, cards from friends, freebies, promotional leaflets, free magazines, etc.

Nowadays I check my mail box and all I get are bills, bills and more bills!


In my hand right now are 5 bills waiting to be paid...and more coming..*sob sob*

Sucks! I like that "other" time of the month better than this one.

Wednesday, July 25, 2007

At the market

Saw a lot of unique local vegetables and fruits at the 7th Mile market in Kuching. They were so colorful I couldn't resist having their pictures taken. The stall owners were very amused though. Honestly, I have never tried a lot of these food before either so I can't exactly describe how they taste. Yes, shameful, I know. In fact, I have a hard time remembering the names of these items...which explains why it took me so long to post it here.

asam paya (a sour fruit) - can be eaten as it is (after peeling off skin, of course)...taste sourish.


buah jeling (sp?) - I have no idea what this is...


buah salat - snake skin fruit. This one I also dunno what it is.


terung dayak - also known as terung asam. Ahhh...this I know. This is sour round brinjal, usually cooked with asam, soupy style. Delicious!


Sarawak Pineapples - many west m'sians love these as they are very sweet.

Sarawak pineapples are costly in KL but in Kuching, they sell for RM1.00 each only. Dirt cheap! Too bad I don't fancy pineapple.

"Ang Moh Durian" aka "English Durian" aka Soursop - very expensive in KL but in Kuching, it is so cheap until nobody wants to buy them. Seriously...

I have no idea why there are loofahs sold at the wet market, of all places.

I was looking for sago worms at the market but I couldn't find any. Damn disappointed. Saw them before at this market but I guess now isn't the season..hmm...worms got season kah? These creepy crawlies make me shudder. So, since not able to take any pics, I have to make do with the below photo from the internet to show what sago worms are.

Sago worms can be eaten live, smoked or fried. Very popular among the native tribes, usually eaten fresh. Don't squirm....