Horrible Bosses

MooMoo went to watch the movie "HORRIBLE BOSSES" today and it was better than expected. MooMoo had a real good laugh at the cinema.

MooMoo's Friend: Hey, how come this movie also got so many people watch? Full house...

MooMoo: Hmm... guess a LOT of people have horrible bosses? LOL...

The movie is about 3 buddies with 3 different types of horrible bosses and they always meet up and complaint about their bosses. Then, one day the thoughts of murdering their bosses crops up. This is where the crazy story begins when they start plotting on their plans with stupid ideas. In order to regain their happiness, they just have to take action.

The movie is quite coarse with lots of dirty talking but with lots of humour. The dialogue often crude but at least it's witty. Guess it makes a lot of difference with great actors around... like Kevin Spacey, Collin Farrell, Jason Bateman, Charlie Day and Jennifer Anniston. MooMoo could not really recognise Jennifer Anniston in there coz she seems to lose lots of weight and looked much older... but she's real good in the movie as a boss who loves to sexually harass her employees or patients.

Check it out!!! If you are looking for a good laugh to de-stress yourself. MooMoo gives this movie a 3 out of 5 stars. ^=^

* MooMoo had a long good break... eating non-stop, walking non-stop, playing with Cutie Pie, companying parents around Lion City... holidays ending soon... good times always passes more quickly... ^=^

Craving for Sushi...

MooMoo just have this craving for Sushi today... like she's preggie... MooMoo look like she's preggie but too bad, no baby inside tummy... just FATS... hahaha...

After doing GREAT 4 hours of exercises (2 hours Pilates, Balance and Zumba Toning) today, MooMoo asked 2 of her gym buddies to go eat Sushi with her. MooMoo wanted to try out this new outlet, "ITACHO SUSHI" that she never tried before as her friend told her that it is really good and she had read some really good reviews on it. MooMoo thought that 313 Somerset had a branch but she was wrong coz they only had branches in Bugis Junction, ION Orchard and Plaza Singapore at Dhoby Ghaut.

After reaching 313 and found out that there's no sushi there, it's really disappointing... Since we're already too hungry to walk back to ION Orchard, we decided to go for Ichiban Boshi's Sushi instead. Well, at least it satisfy MooMoo's hunger for Sushi for awhile.

MooMoo will try to go for the Sushi session again maybe this weekend of next week. This time, must really go to "ITACHO SUSHI". Haha... One day, MooMoo would really wanna try out some expensive good quality Sushi. ^=^

* Today MooMoo actually went to eat Breakfast with her Fav Instructor and gang after 1st 2 hours of workout before continuing the next 2 hours... we kept pestering him to have more Step class in the schedule... LOL. ^=^

Who do you think you are?!?

JAR of HEARTS

--- Christina Perri

No, I can't take one more step towards you
‘Cause all that's waiting is regret
Don't you know I'm not your ghost anymore
You lost the love I loved the most

I learned to live, half alive
And now you want me one more time

[Chorus:]
Who do you think you are?
Runnin' 'round leaving scars
Collecting your jar of hearts
And tearing love apart
You're gonna catch a cold
From the ice inside your soul
So don't come back for me
Who do you think you are?

I hear you're asking all around
If I am anywhere to be found
But I have grown too strong
To ever fall back in your arms

I've learned to live, half alive
And now you want me one more time

[Chorus]

It took so long just to feel alright
Remember how to put back the light in my eyes
I wish I had missed the first time that we kissed
‘Cause you broke all your promises
And now you're back
You don't get to get me back

Who do you think you are?
Runnin' 'round leaving scars
Collecting your jar of hearts
And tearing love apart
You're gonna catch a cold
From the ice inside your soul
Don't come back for me
Don't come back at all

Who do you think you are?
Runnin' 'round leaving scars
Collecting your jar of hearts
And tearing love apart
You're gonna catch a cold
From the ice inside your soul
Don't come back for me
Don't come back at all

Who do you think you are?
Who do you think you are?
Who do you think you are?

* MooMoo had a good stretch at Balance and Pilates today... it's a no 'shoes' workout day today... MooMoo just realised that she have not been going to Step class as much as last time... from 7-8 times a week to 1-2 times a week and next week, it may be 0 time. MooMoo always said she will die not going to her Fav Step class... guess she didn't die after all... Hahaha..

Zumba Toning Rocks!!!

Recently, MooMoo goes to this new class called 'Zumba Toning' and she really loves it. MooMoo thinks that Zumba Toning really rocks!!! MooMoo used to go to Zumba Fitness class but she finds that Zumba Toning is more interesting.

Zumba Fitness is a dance-fitness workout. Zumba Toning is almost similar to Zumba Fitness except that it is more of a body sculpting workout with combination of dance moves, using a Maraca-like Toning Sticks. You can actually tone your body while having a good workout dancing to the music.

Samples of Zumba Toning Videos at YouTube...

Zumba Toning 1

Zumba Toning 2

Zumba Toning 3

Zumba Toning 4

Zumba Toning 5

Zumba Toning 6

* MooMoo went to watch 'Wu Xia' at last... it was GREAT...damn funny... thought they filmed it wrongly... Action packed kinda Comedy... kekeke... MooMoo wonder why her friends didn't like it... she finds it GREAT... something different... watching the movie really gives MooMoo some 'AHA' insights...other than admiring her lengchai 'HERO'... ^=^

The Last Lecture

Recently, MooMoo just read a book called the "THE LAST LECTURE."

MooMoo finds that the author "Randy Pausch" is a very interesting guy and the book he had written is very inspiring. His book is based on his last lecture on the topic “Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams” and he delivered his last lecture on 18th September 2007 to 400 audiences at Carnegie Mellon University before he lost his battle to Pancreatic Cancer on 25th July 2008.

Below are some of the Citations and Quotes that MooMoo likes from the book...

"We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand."

"You've got to get the fundamentals down, because otherwise the fancy stuff is not going to work."

"When you're screwing up and nobody says anything to you anymore, that means they've given up on you."

"If I work hard enough, there will be things I can do tomorrow that I can't do today."

"Tenacity is a virtue, but it's not always crucial for everyone to observe how hard you work at something."

"The brick walls are there for a REASON. The brick walls are there to give us a chance to show how badly we want something."

"If you want something bad enough, NEVER GIVE UP."

"You don't repair things if they still do what they're supposed to do."

"No matter how bad things are, you can always make things worse. At the same time, it is often within your power to make them better."

"There were things we could that might help the outcome in positive ways..."

"Focus on each day, rather than the negative things down the road. It's not helpful if we spend everyday dreading tomorrow..."

"Go on those trips you've always wanted to take... Live in the moment."

"Getting people to welcome feedback was the hardest thing... Too many stroking and too little real feedback is not good..."

"We must know how to judge ourselves... do self reflecting..."

"Luck is indeed when preparation meets opportunity."

"Give yourself permission to DREAM."

"You only buy new clothes when your old clothes wear out."

"Complaining does not work as a strategy. We all have finite time and energy."

"It's not how hard you hit. It's how hard you get hit... and keep moving forward."

"Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted."

"A BAD Apology is worse than NO Apology... Half hearted of insincere apology can be insulting."

"When we're connected to Others, we become better people."

"Sometimes, all you have to do is ASK."

"OPTIMISM is that as a Mental State, it can enable you to do tangible things to improve your physical state."

"It's not about How to Achieve your Dreams. It's about how to Lead your Life. If you lead your Life the Right way, the Karma will take care of itself."

Do check out the book if you're free. It's a book worth reading.

* MooMoo had a GREAT week so far without Dark clouds... had a good workout doing Boot Camp and Balance at the gym just now. Today, MooMoo's Company's CEO communication was pretty motivating... MooMoo really liked that new guy... Hope he really walk the talk... and not just giving empty promises... Anyway, looking forward to watch her Hero in 'Wu Xia' tomorrow...^=^

Evening Run in a Breeze... ^=^

MooMoo had a good evening run with a friend after work today around Marina Bay Sands. The weather was great after the heavy rain in the afternoon. Therefore, it was pretty cooling.

This 'big prawn head' MooMoo forgot to set the watch to time the last loop so only managed to capture the distance and timing for the 1st 2 loops of the run.

Distance: 7.47km

Timing: 51mins 48secs

It's kinda amazing that MooMoo didn't really feel tired after running 3 loops, which is about a total of 10.5km in about 75mins. MooMoo did the 10km evening run in a breeze today. ^=^

* A Quote from the Author of this book that MooMoo's currently reading now...

"We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand." --- Randy Pausch

MooMoo really likes this quote as he is sending the message that we are born to this world, given this Life in certain ways that we cannot change BUT definitely it's all up to each individuals on how they choose to live their LIFE...

QUOTE of the Month

MooMoo loves this QUOTE... she came across it while browsing the Net.

"Believe NOTHING,

No Matter where you Read it...

Or Who Said it...

No Matter If I have Said it...

Unless it Agrees with your own REASON...

and your OWN Common Sense."

It's one of BUDDHA's Quotes. MooMoo not a Buddhist but she likes the way it is quoted. It will be the Quote of the Month for MooMoo.

* Lately, MooMoo's just so into the 'Power of Mind' subject... been doing a lot of readings, mostly on Motivational and Inspirational Books, which is doing a GREAT job in motivating MooMoo in everyday challenges in Life. ^=^

BODY BALANCE - LOVIN' IT ^=^

MooMoo had a good stretch today at Body Balance class in gym. ^=^

MooMoo used to only go for Cardio classes with great intensity and movements. i.e. Steps, Aerobics, Zumba. MooMoo didn't really fancy classes with slow movements as it could really make her doze off in class but the more she go to Balance class, the more she loves it. It really does her great wonders and it's kinda fun when she sees herself improving in her own strength and flexibility. Of course, the instructor plays a great role as well. MooMoo have a couple of favourite instructors for this Body Balance class at the gym.

What is 'BODY BALANCE'?!?

Body Balance is a 55 mins workout with the combination of Tai Chi, Yoga and Pilates, ending with 10 minutes of meditation relaxation. It is a group exercise class created by 'Les Millis', which is popular for classes like Body Pump, Body Step, Body Combat and Body Jam.

Body Balance is a form of workout for overall body fitness, which focus on the breathing techniques, working on our core strength and flexibility. Other than that, personally MooMoo thinks that it helps her in relaxation and release of stress.

The class usually begins with slow movements of 'Tai Chi' with controlled breathing for warm up. Then, it will be followed by a series of 'Yoga' poses, such as Sun Salutations, Standing Stretches, Balances and Hip Openers. After that, it will be some 'Pilates' core works on the floor, with some twists and bends. Lastly, it will end with the 10 minutes of relaxation and meditation, which brings you to reflect on the effects of the exercises on your body and mental state. After the class, you just feel lighter in mind and body all loosen up after the stretching.

What's the 'BENEFITS' you can gain?

1. Increase your Core Strength

2. Improve your Cardiovascular Function

3. Improve Joint Flexibility and Range of Motion

4. Reduce Stress Level

5. Focus your mind and Raise level of consciousness

6. Burn Calories

Of course, where there's Benefits, there's always some 'CONS' to it.

1. Difficult to follow the 3 different combinations of movements (Tai Chi, Yoga & Pilates)

2. If you're not doing the some movements or poses correctly, you can strain your muscles, pulled a joint or hurt yourselves unintentionally.

3. Lack of muscular strength can prevent you from holding on to poses long enough to have an effective workout

4. You will need more patience to work on the flexibility and range of motion to maximise the benefits of the workout.

Anyway, there seems to be more PROS than CONS. Check out Body Balance if you got chance. MooMoo bet you will like it!! MOOMOO's LOVIN' IT!! ^=^

* So far, MooMoo haven't been haunted by dark clouds yet this week... hope this will last... Looking forward to the weekends... 2 more days to go... Yippee!!! ^=^

SURPRISE Package...

MooMoo received a 'SURPRISE' package delivered to her home today by a good old friend from abroad. It really made MooMoo's day and her friend's thoughtfulness really touched her heart.

MooMoo's friend actually sent her a package with small little wrapped up gifts to cheer MooMoo up. Each time MooMoo feel like chasing her dark clouds away, she can just unwrapped one of the little surprises in the box. And that exceptional little colourful one is MooMoo's be-early birthday gift which she will only opened it in 2 months time.

Ain't that sweet of MooMoo's friend... MooMoo feel like giving her a very BIG {HUG} right now. THANKS A LOT!!! Love ya... Muaackksss!!!

You know who you are... you really made MooMoo's day!!! ^=^

* Some 'FRIENDSHIP QUOTES' to share...

"Good Friends are like STARS. You don't always see them, but you know they are always there." --- Unknown

"Friends are ANGELS sent down to Earth to make good days and help us find our way." --- Unknown

"No act of kindess, no matter how small, is ever wasted." --- Aesop

Waiting outside d' Line...

WAITING OUTSIDE THE LINE

--- Greyson Chance

You’ll never enjoy your life
living inside the box
You’re so afraid of taking chances
how you gonna reach the top?

Rules and regulations
force you to play it safe
Get rid of all the hesitation
it’s time for you to seize the day

Instead of just sitting around
and looking down on tomorrow
You gotta let your feet off the ground,
the time is now

I’m waiting, waiting, just waiting,
I’m waiting, waiting outside the lines
Waiting outside the lines
Waiting outside the lines

Try to have no regrets
even if it’s just tonight
How you gonnna walk ahead
if you keep living behind

Stuck in my same position,
you deserve so much more
There’s a whole world around us,
just waiting to be explored

Instead of just sitting around
and looking down on tomorrow
You gotta let your feet off the ground,
the time is now, just let it go

The world will force you to smile
I’m here to help you notice the rainbow
Cause I know,
What’s in you is out there

I’m waiting, waiting, just waiting,
I’m waiting, waiting outside the lines
Waiting outside the lines
Waiting outside the lines

I’m trying to be patient (I’m trying to be patient)
the first step is the hardest (the hardest)
I know you can make it,
go ahead and take it

I’m Waiting, waiting, just waiting, I’m waiting
I’m waiting, waiting, just waiting
I’m waiting, waiting outside the lines
Waiting outside the lines
Waiting outside the lines

You’ll never enjoy your life
Living inside the box
You’re so afraid of taking chances
How you gonna reach the top?

* Amazingly, MooMoo did not have her usual 'MONDAY BLUES' today and was not bothered with any Dark Clouds... guess, it's a great day to start the week. It really does make a difference when you look at things at another perspective and take actions at another angle, though sometimes it may not be easy... Well, another plus thing to end the day, Chicky Pie finally does not cry when seeing MooMoo's bald head... ^=^