Climb & Run

Today, MooMoo did not do her usual Step class but instead went for a Climb and Run at the gym.  It had been 2 months++ since her last run and she realised that she has 2 running events coming up on the 10th and 11th November.  OMG!!! It's 9km and 21km back to back and she has not done any training at all.  Hope she survives and not too late to condition her legs a bit.  LOL! :p

At least, there's some progress today.  MooMoo climbed 45 floors and ran 4.5km.  Now, MooMoo is dead tired.  Maybe MooMoo should try running 5km everyday and see what's the results at the end of the month.  ^=^  

* One more day to go... and MooMoo will fly back to Cat City for a friend's wedding.  It will be so nice to meet up with some old friends again after many years.  Eat good food time again... :p

Prayers

It's been quite some time since MooMoo diligently goes to mass every week and praying daily consistently.  Since MooMoo have decided to start a new journey of faith with God, she will need to work towards it.  Nothing will come with no effort at all, as it takes both sides to make things work.

Last Sunday morning, MooMoo actually made an effort to wake up for Sunday morning mass.  Hope this will be a consistent routine from now on.  MooMoo's cell group buddies actually buzzed her to remind her on the mass.  Well, she must work towards going on her own without having to be reminded.  But, sometimes it is always good that your buddies gives you a nudge or a push or two just to encourage you to go further, especially when the going gets tough.

MooMoo have bought herself some stuff while at the church bookshop, as she reached a bit earlier.  MooMoo bought a crucifix to stick at her bedside for prayers.

MooMoo have also bought herself a simple prayer book and a rosary prayer book.  The little rosary does not come with it.  Haha.

MooMoo wanted to buy the Daily Gospel prayer book for year 2013 but they do not have it.  Her friend actually gave her a copy from year 2009 for reference.  MooMoo will try to get it when she's back in KL churches.  Guess nowdays, MooMoo can also actually download all these prayer apps in her iPhone but she still like the feeling of reading the actual book instead of online.  Hahaha.

Payers does work wonder.  It could keep one peace at heart.  A prayer a day keeps the devil away?!?  Hahaha.  It is always good to consistently pray everyday but it does take a lot of commitment as well.  Well, if MooMoo can diligently go to gym almost everyday, there's no excuse or reason to say that she can't schedule some prayer time each day.  It is like God is your family member and you need to spare some time for him and not only spend time with him when you have spare time. 

The praying bears are so cute!  The one in white is a birthday gift from a friend while the one in pink, MooMoo just bought on Sunday, as it came with the little rosary in the hands.  Praying together is a great thing, where you can share with each other and keep each other on track.

May God bless MooMoo and help her persevere in her journey of faith with daily consistent prayers.

* Some prayer quotes that MooMoo like...

“Prayer is not asking. It is a longing of the soul. It is daily admission of one's weakness. It is better in prayer to have a heart without words than words without a heart.” ― Mahatma Gandhi

“Prayer is not asking. Prayer is putting oneself in the hands of God, at His disposition, and listening to His voice in the depth of our hearts.” ― Mother Teresa

“Do not pray for an easy life, pray for the strength to endure a difficult one” ― Bruce Lee

Starting a New Journey of Faith

Guess all that have been happening lately have kinda put MooMoo's usual routine of life a bit upside down.  At one point of time, MooMoo felt she was going down wards in the spiral of darkness and if she just let go of everything, she would have just slipped and fall deeply to the endless pit.

MooMoo have been doing much thinking lately and she decided to do something about it.  MooMoo knows that if she does not take charge of her own life, she will be kept hostages in her life, as her life will take charge of her.  She just gotta make all the changes she needs whether she likes it or not.  All she got to do is just to make the very 1st step and start a new journey.

Changes is never easy and it usually makes people uncomfortable.  It requires a lot of perseverance, discipline, heart work and always ready to take risk in trying out things that you never do or experience before.  Not all things may turn out well but at least if it didn't turn out as expected, you have failed trying and not ended up regretting not doing anything at all. 

MooMoo did something out of the norm last night.  MooMoo actually went to meet up with a friend's friend and followed her to join a Cell Group meeting with a bunch of strangers.  MooMoo felt that she should start working on her spiritual life and this time, she should be taking actions instead of just saying it over and over but never do anything about it.

At the beginning, MooMoo felt pretty uneasy as she's usually an introvert and anti-social by nature.  Hmmm... MooMoo knows that some may disagree to this but in actual fact, she is really an extreme introvert, except when being around with her close friends, whom she feels comfortable with.  Anyway, things were much better as everyone were very friendly to her.

MooMoo was not very used to the sharing sessions but she does learn some new things during the discussions in the cell group meeting.  Some of the things discussed actually gave her some interesting insights.  Well, guess everyone just got to be open and try to share more in order to learn more.  This reminds MooMoo of the saying... the more you give, the more you will receive.

During the cell group, the topic touched on "Accountability Partnership", which involves in a person whom you can count on to encourage each other, promote growth in you, actually invest time and energy to connect with you.  It is someone whom you can trust, be there for you and support you.  It will also be someone to help you be on track and to pray together and for each other.

This actually leads MooMoo thinking about things like "Never having enough time...".  We always hear people saying "I don't have time" or "I'm very busy" or "I'm not free" or "Time is not enough"... We are constantly drowning ourselves with lots of activities while we only have 24 hours per day and everyone in the world have the same amount of 24 hours, nothing more and nothing less.

Everyone is always busy prioritising their schedule instead of scheduling their priorities.  MooMoo thinks that telling people you do not have time for something or someone is just merely an excuse.  It all depends on whether that something or someone is of certain priority to you.  Sometimes, MooMoo is always guilty as charged.  We would really make time for certain thing or people if we really want to.  

Imagine if you're a guy chasing after the girl of your dreams... would you actually tell the girl that you are not free or do not have time when she ask you out?!?  Haha.  But things may change when both got married.  Do you always find time for the things you love to do and always say you do not have time for the things you do not really like to do?!?  Guess it's all about choices and priorities.

Therefore, if you think that something or someone is important to you.... please make time!!! Do not wait till it's too late.  MooMoo really need to make time for God and prayers.  Hope that MooMoo will  commit to her choice and continue her journey no matter what challenges she encounters.  May God bless her and walk with her in this journey to grow her faith stronger each day.

May GOD bless everyone in great health and happiness... and bless my beloved brother in heaven.

* Looking forward to next week as Cutie Pie and parents coming over to visit MooMoo and celebrate her big day... ^=^  

Gotta work with "HEART" and not only work "HARD"... :p

* Exercise is "HEART" work... MooMoo really need to put more effort in getting rid of all the extras that she have accumulated for the past few months... plus her running events are coming up next month and she haven't been running at all... GANBATTE!!!! ^=^

When you can explain no more...

* Extracted from an article shared by a good friend who is always trying to motivate MooMoo and others around her... "Sometimes, our circumstances are only bad compared to something better. But others could have been through much worse."

Chinta Manis -> Yummy!

Recently, MooMoo quite like this place called "Chinta Manis".  It is actually a Peranakan Patisserie which specialises in handmade Nyonya Kuehs and serves a range of yummy traditional recipes.

MooMoo only tried out the Nasi Lemak, Mee Siam and some of the kuihs.  It's all very yummy... except for MooMoo's favourite Teh C Peng is just so-so.

MooMoo is not a big fan of Mee Siam (one of Mo's favourite) but she likes the dry Mee Siam that is being served with Otah.  It is slightly different from the usual wet Mee Siam available.  Actually, in MooMoo's hometown, the Mee Siam is all dry ones.  MooMoo still recall that her favourite late aunty can cook very nice Mee Siam.  

Then, there's also MooMoo's favourite... Nasi Lemak!  You can choose Nasi Lemak Ayam or Nasi Lemak Daging... both tasted good.  The beef is very tender and tasty.

Well, if you want to try it out, you can visit one of the outlet in Novena Square, Level 1.  There's one at Changi Airport Terminal 2 as well.  ^=^

Mee Siam

Nasi Lemak Daging

* MooMoo had great fun in STEP tonight and especially Mon night.  After long stressful day at work, it feels great, sweating it out while having FUN!!!  ^=^

Say buh-bye to Old and Hello to New :p

It's time to say 'Buh-bye' to MooMoo's old leather working shoes.  Thank you for serving MooMoo all these years through rain or shine and keeping MooMoo comfy all the time.  Guess you're doing such a good job that MooMoo wore you everyday till you died out so fast.  MooMoo had tried rescuing you visiting the cobbler to sew you up but now it's giving way at other parts, so it's really time to bid farewell.  MooMoo bought a new pair today after hunting for awhile... and finally, decided to get from the same brand.  MooMoo always love Hush Puppies!!! ^=^

Say 'Buh-bye' to Old Hush Puppies and say 'HELLO' to New Hush Puppies.  This new pair is very comfortable as well... the leather is so soft and comfy.  Hope it can server MooMoo for at least 2-3 years.  It's always not easy for MooMoo to find one comfy, right pair to fit her 'BIG FEET'.  :p

Yeah!!! New shoes to work tomorrow.  Hope it will be a great week ahead... Ganbatte!!!  ^=^

* Didn't do any GYM classes today but felt extremely tired... maybe tired out over the 2 days of company D&D and Lego outing... :p

Company D&D - Creating 'Vampy' Looks

This year MooMoo's company dinner falls on a Friday night instead of the usual Saturday night but luckily company allow staff to go off at 1pm.  MooMoo's table theme is vampire.  Too bad MooMoo do not have long hair, else can do the Bella look from Twilight.  Haha!

Initially, MooMoo wanted to buy the red contact lenses for the effects but it was too expensive.  Therefore, MooMoo ended up just bought a vampire cape to put on.

Vampy Cape

Then, MooMoo reached home around 3pm++ and started to work on her vampy looks within the 2 hours.  MooMoo tried to do a scary look on her eyes but didn't look that scary after all.  Maybe should make it a bit darker.  MooMoo took some tips from online on how to create a vampire looks.  If the eyeballs were red colour, it would be even nicer.  

Eye makeup

MooMoo painted her nails red and black.  Everything were in a rush and a few of her nails were smudged on the black tip while doing her makeup.  Should have done all the makeup before proceeding to paint the nails.  Haha!

Painted Nails

Lastly, MooMoo just added a Rose tattoo on her neck.  Then, MooMoo is all ready and set with her vampire outlooks.  Maybe should create bloody vampire bites on the neck... :p

* This year MooMoo didn't have any luck to win anything but at least she still got a $50 Robinson voucher as the door gift... ^=^