Long post ahead because it consists of afew different days and things done.
On 27 Feb I metup with Deanna and Eileen. And Zg joined us later. Actually in the morning I went to Funan to buy earpiece for Tony because needed to pass to his attach who is going over to Brunei. So I rushed out early in the morning (which is amazing considering I am a pig) to buy it. Then Deanna told me she will be early so lets meet earlier! So I rushed back to Yishun after buying and collecting my Green Corridor Run racepack and dropped by Tony's house to collect something because I also needed to pass it to his attach the next day. Rushed ttm.
Homed to put down stuff and off out again to meet Deanna! She trained towards yishun and I got on, our destination was FAR EAST! Because she was contemplating painting her nails. And I wanted to eat so we went to some restaurant which sold ramen (I didnt like it), and 'cuz Deanna actually already had lunch with her friends so only I ate. That was about 2plus 3. So at the same time Deanna was texting Zg and she mentioned that we were eating and he was like u all are eating? But you all are meeting eileen for dinner in about 2plus hours time right..? HAHAHA then we were like oh shit. And I was so damn full from the ramen. Had a good time just catching up and chatting with Deanna during the meal, just being ourselves.
Then we wandered around and Deanna went to paint her nails while I decided not to 'cuz my nails were tiny short. After that we rushed off to meet Eileen who was early and we were late. I think she waited for us like about half an hour. o.0 Sorry Eileen! 'Cuz Deanna and I were both full/not hungry so we shared a meal, and we ordered fries for all 3 of us to share. Also did some catching up especially with Eileen whom I havent seen since my 21st. That is a loooooooooong time!
After that we were not sure where to go but somehow we went to dhoby area to meet Zg. He havent eat so we pei him while he eat at kfc. In the end after abit of wandering around, they decided to sing k. I am fine with it, I always am. I dont mind going, as long as I dont sing. I dont mind paying full price too actually. Even though I dont sing with the mike but sometimes I do sing along. And basically just enjoy myself.
After that it was getting late and I had stupid curfew so we went to outside of SOTA for some polaroids! Took and then split off home. Deanna and I went to take train while Zg and Eileen bus-ed home 'cuz they both stay east and quite near.
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So 1 March I had bike Pract 2, my first ever lesson for Pract 2. So went there and basically was kinda uncomfortable because I am generally socially awkward. So anyway I got a bike which was not bad, and overall was quite ok. In the sense that everything also not done very well. HAHAHAHA
Slope I didnt roll back, but I cant seem to catch the feeling so I'm always struggling. Traffic rules I sometimes here and there forget to check blindspots and etc. Or some other things. Narrow plank ok-ish but sometimes fall. Pylon Salom or whatever it is called, ok but slow. Didnt hit cones at all (Specified because lesson 2 I did terrible at it).
So basically instructor after lessons went through 1 by 1 who was weak at which parts. Which I appreciate because it's nice to know what you are weak at, rather than if the instructor were to say ok you all are all ok but need improvement still. Then like erm ok but which one?
So my Pract 2 Lesson 1 was ok-ish, didn't fall, nothing much.
End of story for Bike Pract 2 Lesson 1
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On 6 March was my Green Corridor Run, which was one of my favourite runs last year! So was pretty excited about it although disappointed that the shirt this year not as nice. Last year's is one of my favourites in my cupboard so.. I must admit it's hard to live up to that. But nonetheless, not THAT bad. Just not very nice to me. Haha.
Anyway! Because I went for Compressport Corridor Run just 2 months back in Jan, so I was a little concerned because the route was very muddy then. So was super hoping and praying that the route would be fine! And it was!! Mostly fine la. There were afew portions which were a little muddy but I can live with that.
HOWEVER. I DIDNT TRAIN AT ALL. In Jan I jogged/swam quite abit but the terrain was muddy and totally not suitable for running.
But this time round, due to CNY and other reasons, like Tony came back and my general laziness, I didn't jog at all in Feb. And so I went for the run with absolutely cui stamina. Which was a pity because the route was pretty fine.
Also, my sis cooked dinner the night before and it was SPICY!! Therefore around 4km plus I started walking because I had quite a bad stomachache and if I continued running I think I would keep farting and maybe shit my pants. o.0 HAHAHAHA
And once you stop you cant start already. And once I tried to run my stomach hurt again.. So basically only jogged a little bit more of the last ~5-6km
However I must say the crew were awesome!! They were so enthusiastically cheering us on to run!! Totally appreciate because when I see them so enthusiastic, I feel I have to run so that their efforts are not wasted!! And because that route is nature-y, there were quite afew caucasians bringing their children out walking along there, I guess they like the nature part of it, so they cheered us on too!! Totally awesome experience.
My timing was very cui so a little upset. But I guess it just means I gotta buck up!!
It is the last Green Corridor Run because the area will be closed for construction of the MRT lines.. So I guess it's a little bitter sweet.
But we received a small towel along with our finisher medals, so I think it was a really nice surprise! I mean.. I don't recall them ever saying there would be a towel..
All in all I did enjoy my Green Corridor Run!!
End of Green Corridor Run 2016
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My 2nd bike Pract 2 was on 9 March. It was quite jialat. My Pylon Salom or whatever it is called, never once done properly. Which was strange because I did do it quite ok during my first pract. But then turns out somehow I always become neutral gear.
Infact, the instructor even had me sit at the back of the bike and demo-ed TWICE for me while I am behind. But somehow when I do it myself always kena to neutral. So of course had to retake.
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My 3rd bike Pract 2 was on 15 March. AND I FINALLY PASSED PRACT 2!! Actually I was quite shocked because the same problem happened, I kept going to neutral and therefore couldnt complete the course. But then I realised I did kick to 2nd gear (I stared at the 2 to make sure I really kick to 2) but somehow when turning I might have accidentally nudged the gear and it went to neutral. I asked the instructor about it and he said ya because SSDC bikes are abit old and etc, so sometimes if you put pressure on the gear it might go down. So.. means when I am turning I accidentally put pressure on the gear causing it to shift to neutral. :( Actually I didn't expect to pass, because I am really still very worried about my pylon salom.
Nonetheless! Finally saw my 'friend' from 1st ever lesson again! And he remembers my name wth. Guilty for not remembering his name!! Anyway so he was already at Pract 3. And he was really encouraging. Before lessons started he greeted me with a cheerful Hi! and we talked awhile. He said he thinks I'm very courageous to stick to it and continue my lessons, after which I told him actually its very discouraging to everytime retake. HAHAHA but he said he also.
Then he asked me, how did I tell my parents that I wanted to learn bike and how did I convince them to let me learn? Because he has a daughter (still young) and he was wondering how to respond if his daughter were to tell him. And I guess depends on how persuasive she is? Haha. So I told him, it was super easy. I went "妈我要学 bike" and she went "orh 学 lor"
And he was like HUH JUST LIKE THAT? Wah your mum very cool ah.
Haha. Told him it was 'cuz my mummy wanted to learn when she was young too. And as for my papa, I didnt really care.
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1st Bike Pract 3 was on 29 March!! Really sian because its 2 weeks after. I wanted to every week have bike lessons but then no slots avail!!:( I only want the 8.15 slot because its the best, I can go home after that and work. Other slots not feasible because I do have work u'kno. Anyway!
So I was the only one in the class to be first time, the rest were repeat students. And tbh just at the start I was already feeling demoralised. I almost crashed into my instructor when he turned in to park (I thought he was going straight so I didnt turn in time and ended up doing a sudden turn and going super close to him).
So he showed me the crank course and S course and.. told me to join the group. Haha so.. not too bad, didnt fall or anything but timing wise I am not too sure. But when getting my bike to join the group, my bike fell. And as usual I wasnt able to lift it back up. Super demoralising sia last time I can de leh!!
This class had alot of nice 'classmates' so it was nice(:
During the ebrake portion, instructor said I didnt hit the speed but I see on my speedometer is close to 40 already leh. Mayb the front light spoil. *excuses* HAHAHA OR MAYBE I REALLY NEVER HIT IT LA.
Or sometimes I over the 2nd yellowline, or brake before the 1st yellow line.
And everytime I went back to queue again, one of the classmate will ask me "so how?" And I would tell him what the instructor said and he would laugh and tell me he also. Then he told me he often get said that he brake before crossing the yellow line so now he just let it go abit more before braking more. So confirm wont kena brake before yellow line.
Well obviously I didnt pass in the 1st try (do I ever), but I have come to the conclusion that I am the slow and steady type. Not the gifted type. HAHAHAHA.
But really worried more about my pylon salom actually.
Ohwell! And next pract is more than 2weeks later. Sian.
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ALRIGHT THATS ALL. I had assignment to submit on Sun 27 March, Wed 30 March, and 1 more to submit 2morrow which that 1 I totally havent started. SO BURNT OUT.
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