*New Balance running shoes, new state of mind* I headed to the New Balance store at Novena Square today to get a new pair of exercise shoes. I got onto the treadmill and walked slowly. Apparently my arch collapses when I walk, which sounds like a terrible condition, but I was told that many Asians …
Month: November 2009
These lads aren’t just big on the field, they’re also big-hearted, raising money for a children’s hospital. And they look adorable in their furry costumes! Nicknames I’ve thought of for each of them, based on what they’re wearing: – Theo “the Leo” Walcott – Cesc Fa-bear-gas – waitaminute, is that a bear or a lamb? …
Lately, I’ve received a series of compliments that I would previously not expect. While unusual, these compliments are certainly not unwelcome 😉 and I hope to be deserving, and to receive more, of them. This week over lunch, a colleague complimented me on my posture as I left our restaurant. It was partly because I …
We ate well in Shanghai, but I haven’t gained weight since my return. In fact, I lost another 300 grams and have more or less reached my target weight, which I set for myself many years ago. My BMI is now a healthy 20.9, which is mid-range between ‘underweight’ and ‘overweight’ according to our [Asian …
Shanghai was foggy when we arrived in the late afternoon, and remained murky until evening, when it got prettier simply because the city lights came on. We braced ourselves for the cold weather, but even the 3 layers of clothes I was wearing didn’t seem to make a difference. Walking home from dinner, we stepped …
It’s been a while since I wrote something here. I’ve been busy. In several hours’ time I will head to Shanghai for a holiday. It will be chilly but hopefully fun. Will write more when I’m there, if the internet connection’s working and we’re not being charged an exorbitant fee.