Cryptic

So, the Rain finally stopped and I swear I really wanted to go out… instead… I was home dealing with something again. Ended up leaving cryptic messages on FB and stuff… Not in the mood to type today.

Sufi

Ahhhh, I’ve been looking forward to today for a while. It’s the second P.I.G.S. gathering! And this time, we were going to try Iranian / Persian food. We went to Sufi which was in the middle of no where (yet still within London). The shop owner was really surprised that we went there. I got there earlier than usual cause a few things happened at work that worked in my favour so I was able to leave on time.

The place was quite nice. Looks a lot more posh than it really us. The meat that they served was quite tasty without the really bad meat taste. I can’t lamb usually but this wasn’t bad at all. Company was always great. We didn’t have as much to talk about on my end of the table but then again, that could have been part my fault cause I was too busy snapping away and not really starting conversation. I should have come up with a topic of some sort. I sometimes really need to notice my surroundings more.

After dinner, went home and just dealt with a few things from yesterday. Getting a little tired of everything. I really need to just rest!! I started editing some photos but gave up and took a break. Next thing I know… I’ve crashed on the couch… ARGH… Oh well… Might as well go to bed.

Pho Catch Ups

So this morning when I got up… I had a look and Quanye left a post saying that he actually did 25kms that didn’t get uploaded… I’m like… What?!!?? That 1.8kms I did last night was done in vain! So I had to double check with him to find out if he uploaded it after the challenge ended or before…

Turns out that he did it after!! Phew!! My ranking stands… First for the Men, and PinkSam took first for the Women.

So this evening I had a catch up with MissyEm at Café East. But before hand, I got to go to the TummyRubber’s new place!! Nice!! I love their new TV and the open planned space of their lounge room!!! I think I need to declutter again. I just have to work out how I want to do it. I’m sure there’s a way. I think I might actually get rid of the three cheap shelves I bought from Tesco’s ages ago and get two more of the ikea ones. But I haven’t fully decided yet!

Anyway, the pho at Café East was really good today. Maybe I haven’t had it for a while or something, but the soup was good and the noodles were good! The beef is still no where near as good as Mama Pho’s but it wasn’t bad. Had a good catch up! I miss catching up with Em. I should make more of an effort to arrange a catch up. Anyway, afterwards, we walked back to the station and it was pouring! Oh well… I left knowing… NO MORE RUNNING FOR 10 DAYS! WOOOHOOO!!

After I got home… I had some stuff to deal with. A phone call that wouldn’t end for one… and when it did end… terms were not that favourable. Life throws you a lot of curve balls… you just have to deal with them.

And the Winner is…

Well… today was one of those days where I was physically exhausted!! I tried to get up to go for a run this morning but I just couldn’t move!! I did take my gear to work though and I at least I ran during my lunch break. However, PinkSam also ran during lunch so we were back to square one. I would have had to do a bloody marathon to take the title if I wanted it. It was crazy! I was already soooo tired!! I needed to rest.

When I got home, I actually crashed. I fell asleep straight away and didn’t get back up until about 8pm. Then I put on my shoes and went for an evening run. I forced myself to do at least enough to beat Quanye. However, I couldn’t… I gave up… and then grabbed a steak from a local restaurant!

Then when I got home for the second time, I realised that I was only about 1.6kms away from the top guy. Damn it! I said to myself… stuff this… and started to browse. Saw the first few pictures of my new niece and said that’s enough for me. Then LL taunts me and I’m like… Crap! I have to go!! So I went… and did 1.8… which didn’t load into the challenge but did on my run. How bizarre!!

What a day… so in the end… The winner was… THE MEN! Woohoo!!! The girls ran valiantly but it wasn’t enough. The men took it by about 50kms. If 5 girls ran 10kms each, it would have been over. We had less runners and we still won!! So pleased!! :D

Yet Another Rainy Day

So there’s only 1 more day left in the challenge and today was rainy! FARK!! I have no choice… I’m going to run in the rain. So… I told myself I’ll go run to the gym, use the treadmill, and run home. At least that way it won’t be too bad.

The run to the gym wasn’t that bad. The rain was actually quite cooling. When I got there though, I ran into D. He was just doing weights today and not really running. But then SC ran past and I went to chase him. Figured I might go for a run with him to see how well he runs and he runs bloody fast! I couldn’t believe that such a big guy (big as in built and not fat) could run so bloody fast! He did look rather funny though cause his arms can’t sit or swing against his body but they are some what stuck out to the side a little like the Hulk… but the man can move! Impressed!

He powered up the stairs and then down the stairs on the other side and I was in total awe. It then started to rain a bit more heavy and he kept going and I gave up trying to chase him. Ran back to the gym and then jumped on the treadmill for the rest of my session.

The rain died down a bit and then I went home… but had to duck and cover at one point cause it started to pour again! The girls are all going to have to work really hard to win tomorrow!

My Nephew Says The Cutest Things

Sundays… the day of rest… but for me, it’s Family Day! I got up and gave the family a call. They were still partly eating and my Nephew was being soooooo cute!! He was like “Where are you Uncle…” and then he was like… “Uncle D… pick him up from the airport!” hahahaha… and then at one point… he was like “Get out of the computer Uncle…”… (he actually puts our names at the end of Uncle… but let’s just keep that a mystery for now.)

He wasn’t as playful on the computer though cause he was a little pre-occupied with the features of Skype and clicking buttons on the screen but later I got to speak with my brother’s gf for a while. It’s so funny, she told me he was going to make her run until she pukes. HAHAHAHA!!! Hilarious!

Anyway, after my call, I went to badminton. There were a lot of drop-outs today so I got to play non-stop for a longer period of time. Exhausting!! Got my fix of Viet food afterwards and I went home to quickly go for a run. I did about 1.3kms before it started pouring down! It was crazy! I ducked into a bus stop to take cover… and as soon as it eased off a little, I went home… wasn’t worth getting sick over.

Doubles

So this morning I really wanted to go for a run… but it was raining and I just couldn’t bring myself to running in the rain. I messaged P&D and asked if I could use their treadmill. Sure enough, it was okay! Wooohooo! Packed a bag and went on over. Ran at a much slower pace on the treadmill… just something that I was comfortable with cause I was still a little tired. Did around 8kms and went upstairs for lunch.

Food was great! I wanted a double servings of it but I knew I had badminton coming up so I didn’t bother eating too heavily. I did have some of that turd coffee… LOL! It’s that Kopi Luwac thing. P&D brought it back from Vietnam. It wasn’t bad… they got it at a bargain price. Guess it pays to know people over there still.

I headed off after we had all finished and I went to Badminton. Played a lot of doubles games and there were two new people… and also two people that didn’t show up. It really was a day of doubles! After the session and after a Steak, I had double the desserts! It was good! I think I’m still finding my range on what is the best there!

We all headed home afterwards, no fun and games at someone’s place… and I went for my second run. Double runs today!! I was pushing the girls to run. Both K’s were neck and neck. Double K! Hahaha! After I got home from the second run, I was doubly tired! I can’t keep this up! But I know for the last 2 days, I’m going to have run double as hard!

Quiet Fridays

So I got up this morning feeling alright, tired, but alright… I edited the photos from last night and left for work. I was going to be late, but I didn’t care, cause I knew no one would be in. I got in at 9:30 instead of at 8am like I usually do and I put the photos on the share drive. There were only 7 people in the entire office including the receptionist!! This is what happens when you have a party on a Thursday night! Even the HR team was off “working from home”.

My manager didn’t get in until about 10am and most of everyone else rocked up at about 1pm. It’s crazy!! I left at 4:30. I had a massive headache at the end of the day. I’m not sure why. I was feeling fine before, but I think I finally got the sting of dehydration! I crashed out on the couch and didn’t get back up until about 10pm… then I was screwed! I made a few phone calls again… (oh, I had a long conversation with someone last night after I got home… which was why I had to edit photos this morning instead of doing them last night… bloody call lasted till 3am!)… and then just chilled for the most part. I think I had dinner at 1am. LOL!! Instant noodles and SPAM. I felt so seedy afterwards!

I’ve started to play HKMJ again… bad sign for me. I’m determined to make someone go down to their final 100 chips but I’m sure the computer cheats!