New Balance Pacesetters 15km Run, 20th May 2007

can't you tell that i had such a good run last sunday? still can pose for the camera man! hahahahahha. having said that, although it was an enjoyable run, it was also a tough course because there were 4 hills to 'climb'. i think my fuel belt was really useful as it kept me hydrated and energize me.

crossing the finishing line... quite disappointed with my timing. i was aiming for a 01:30:00 timing, instead, i finished at 01:40:05.

joy ride

many years ago, i used to drive my pregnant-with-triplets boss to all our meetings in town, and whenever i had her in my car, i get all stressed out. i’m doubly aware of the surrounding, maintained speed limit, double check before cutting lane with the indicator lights on and no swearing. how can you swear in front of a triplets bearing lady, right??

anyway, moving on to last weekend, i had my niece riding in my car for the first time. we were all going out for a simple mother’s day dinner at shakey’s outside my house. it was the most stressful 15 drive on my entire 11 years of driving. although my car comes with dual-airbags and abs breaking, it doesn’t mean shit as the other reckless motorists made me upset. i had to keep myself super alert, driving at no more than 60km/p, with indicator lights switched on for every turn i made, 15 mins felt like forever!

we had a good time out and here’s a photo to prove it.

an interesting conversation

awhile ago during dinner, my brother decided to have a chat with me on my social life, or more precisely, the non-existence of it. the conversation went something like this:

koko: so, what you doing with your life?

me: just living it… chilling, doing my own thing.

koko: what do you mean ‘chilling’? frankly speaking, i expected more from you, ah girl. where are you heading in your life? have you thought about relationships and settling down in the future?

me: no. i’m not thinking about any relationships because i’m just not bothered about it. i don’t want to think about it. i’m happy with my life now - working, running, traveling.

koko: you’re not thinking about your life because you are running away from your problems, you’re living in denial.

me: huh???!!! living in denial? but i truly am happy. can i just have dinner, please?

koko: ok lar… but think about what i’m saying here. you’re not getting any younger.

the weekend after that conversation, i went to singapore, and continue on with my weekend runs here and there.

now that i’m back, i’m starting to think about what my big bro was trying to get at. the people around me are all either getting married or are already married or planning to get married. even my friends in singapore are tying the knot. i’m suppose he’s afraid that i’ll be left on the shelf.

i have nothing against marriages. i’m happy for all my married friends and to all those who are getting married. but personally, i’m just very jaded when it comes to relationship because i know of so many divorces; plenty of two-timing cheating relationships and countless affairs. personally, i’ve been a victim myself.

so tell me… why shouldn’t i be happily single for now? or perhaps, forever.