19th & Mizuno Wave Run 2009

This year's 19th celebration has been overshadowed by an unpleasant happening, which I might share it some other time.

First of all I would like to thank everyone who wished me on Facebook, text message, and even phone call from U.K. [*wink ;) Wei Kit] ...

the remaining Cengal bunch celebrated my 19th with me..

& Jac for the midnight surprise and being great company :).

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Call me sad or what, I took part in Mizuno Wave Run on my birthday. Frankly, I was looking forward to the run more than my very own appreciation day. Not too hyped up for my birthday. Hmm.

The Mizuno Run was gonna take place at UPM. So on the eve of my birthday, I slept over at my Jac's house because on the next day, she could direct me to UPM, accompany and cheer for me for the run.

This year the first wisher through text messaging was the same person as last year's, Aunt Farah :D .

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Back at Jac's house, she gave me a pleasant surprise at 12am sharp with 2 slices of Secret Recipe cakes :).

Thanks babe ;).

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Next morning, at UPM's Sports Complex. UPM is so big - definitely bigger than the whole Tropicana area! They have a lovely running track which I strongly believe UTAR should have one too to promote running and athletics among students. Being at the track gave me a chance to rekindle my old sweet memories of athletics :).

The distance for this Mizuno Wave Run is more than 11km which I got 89th placing with the time 52 minutes and 36 seconds. I did better than I expected, I was predicting to get around top 200 as the top 500 runners are eligible for medals.

Stretching and warming up.

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I registered this run together with Ah Lian which participated the previous Centro Run with me.

Meet Ah Lian a pro volleyball player but joined the run with the motive to - sweat out and keep fit.

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Right before the start of the run at the starting line, I heard, "MENG LEONG!".
Guess who was there!

Kevin Wong! He's currently at IMU now, the same Uni as Joanne Pereira. Kevin's stamina is a whole lot better than mine I'm sure! He got 24th place compared to mine, 89th. Very good run my friend! Haha there's still room for improvement as for my case :).

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The medal :)

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Behind me is the place where we can have unlimited water, 7up Revive, Milo, cereal etc. But being around those booths, Jac described the place as if it was 'raining' - raining sweat that is :p.

To get my cup of 7up Revive, I have to go through a crowd of heavily perspiring runners to reach the booth as if it I was a car going through a car wash.

But nevertheless, I enjoyed the run :).

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Ah Lian and I at the finishing line. The finishing line is such a turn on la, I cannot resist to sprint as I reached the final strecth back at the stadium track :).

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Last but not least,

Jac and I - thanks for accompanying me, really glad you came and watch me run :).

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At night, was a dinner at Damansara Village with the remaining Cengal bunch + Jac :).
Eh, Wei Kit, I thought you told me you were coming :\?
Special thanks to Yong Meng for the cake and organizing over such short notice,
Kar May, Sab and Joanne for the gift :).

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Now I have a tormenting issue to settle with. Hopefully things get better.

1 advice : There are plenty of scams all around. Don't be too gullible.

Student?

Nowadays, most of us students have the privilege to study in a very comfortable and at times, luxurious environment - much thanks to our hard working parents.

Being able to study abroad, being able to drive motor vehicle, being able to purchase the latest gadgets and many more, to enhance our standard of living. Our parents didn't have the opportunity to enjoy such chances when they were students.

Briefly, we are modernizing but let's have an appreciative moment for the generous amount love care and money that our parents 'invest' in us.

An example of such a student who has been living a privileged life, Jacqueline. Knowing that cycling to campus, eating cheap cafeteria food, spending free hours in the library are actually very common amongst the UTAR students. But being blessed with a Honda City and an appetite to try various food around, she is proud to share with all of you, that she...

CYCLED TO CAMPUS FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME.

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ATE AT THE CAMPUS CAFETERIA FOR THE FIRST TIME.

WOW.
Spoilt student la you :P.

Klang Centro Community Run 2009

I have several running events this few weeks, so I have been training 6 days a week. 11-10-2009 was the Klang Centro Community Run, with my UTAR friends Ah Lian and Zhen Yang tagging along. This is a milder run considering the distance is only 6km. During training, I clocked 24 minutes 35 seconds for 6km, not bad but not great either. But sadly for this run, I ran slower at 25 minutes 28 seconds. Ahh, and Klang runners are no noob man, not noob at all - they are damn good. Plus, there are foreign runners participating this run as well - from Kenya, Japan, etc. The Kenyan men grabbed the top 2 place for men open at the time of 17 minutes +. That was pure pwnage :|.

The top 250 would be able to win a medal and I reached my realistic target of being top 50 as I got 44th place out of... alot runners la :p. Ah Lian and Zhen Yang couldn't make it to top 250 but their efforts were credible :).

Oh, meet my new baby :) .

Zhen Yang, myself and Ah Lian before the run.

The turnout was quite good - thumbs up for Klang Pacers!

Moments before starting the race. Picture from Klang Pacers Athletic Club

After finishing the race - Zhen Yang and Ah Lian reading the free papers sponsored by Nanyang Siang Pau.

3 of us at the finishing line :)

The medal!

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Posing in front of Centro -

Ah Lian

Zhen Yang

Me :).

3 of us again .. We did have an enjoyable morning judging from our bright faces :).

A solo picture and we're ready for our next MUST-DO agenda at Klang...

BAK KUT TEH!!

We went to a Restaurant at Taman Eng Ann,

Dry Bak Kut Teh

& of course the wet one.

YUMMYYYYYYYYY.

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Right after that I went to Genting AGAIN, but this time, with my UTAR friends. Will blog about it some other time, till then ;

Ciaoooo ;).

1 year.

A year ago, I was courting Jac, with abundance of uncertainties and ambiguities. It was till a defining trip a year ago that clears the uncertainties - a trip to Genting Highlands. Our relationship kicked off then, and it's already been a year. So, we decided to cherish it by going Genting again.

1 day trip to Genting.

Jac having a good look at the map.

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A good day at the peak, the weather was very welcoming, and it wasn't crowded.

Me before taking a shower. - Nah, Go-Kart. I was very disappointed, I feel more thrill even by cycling. :\

The Race Queen ready to show what she's good at - driving fast :p.
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Jac on the Bumper Boat! Bump others hard!
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Peddling the 'manual' boat :).

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Later on, we met up with the 'Sg. Long' gang.

Sam loves peace!

Li Li loves peace!

Jac, you don't love peace? :| haha.

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After that, I sat the Flying Coaster. It was thrilling, but heck it stinks!

Outside and inside the double decker :).
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My favourite ride :D! Jac seems excited there, as that's her first time ;).

The fair ladies - Jac and Li Li :).

Dinosaurs at Dinosaur Land!

A group picture :).

Jac, it's been a year. A year of plenty, plenty of ups and downs, but we're still together cause we believe in and appreciate each other. I respect and salute you, for being able to accept my flaws, and embrace my strengths. Your love and devotion is pure, which is so, so hard to come by these days. You're one complex and yet a simple player in this Game of Love. Our disputes happened because we care for each other and we shall take heed from them and make us stronger than before. Let's cherish the sweet moments we had together and be prepare embark on new ones. &..

I love you babe.

What a gift, thank you very, much Jac, I love it :).

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