Happy Birthday To The Wifey

 Today was not a bad day.

Had planned first thing in the morning 7.30am, a HYROX training session for both of us. We have a goal to do HYROX mixed doubles possibly next April, so this was a good teaser at the minimum.

The session turned out almost two hours long, with more than an hour of station training. Quite an eye opener and it’s actually made me more confident to even do solo if needed.

Then around 10am we drove back to pick the kids and went to Springleaf at Siglap to have a small roti prata breakfast. I’ve lived here almost all my life and yet this is the first time I’ve eaten there. It was the boy who’s tried it out with his friends.

By 12pm we came out again for lunch. This time at Tomi Sushi at Katong V. My first time here and we had a REALLY GOOD sushi lunch that was more affordable than I expected. Loved it. Especially Sharon the nice old lady waitress who helped recommend the best sushi offers and dishes and even gave the wifey a birthday yuzu sorbet with candle!

At 2pm we went to PLQ Mall to hang out. The wifey AGAIN got another birthday cake at Paris Baguette. She also got a birthday discount at Don Don Donki! Haha she really knows how to milk all the birthday promos where she can.

6pm we were off to the in-laws place as we do on Sundays. Again we had chocolate cake.

It was an eventful birthday for the wifey I guess.

Work

 I’ve stated that I’m loving my job this period.

Yes it is stressful.

In fact maybe more stressful than the whole of 2024 when I was parked to head a role that I was not strong at AnD didn’t really like.

Now, I have so much of senior leadership local and global trust. I stress over not living up to expectations and ambitions.

I am recognized as one of the best at what I do. I stress over the high standards I set myself so that everyone can look up to me.

I am leading so many things and changes that will make a difference to the business. I stress over not disappointing anyone.

I have a team of high performers who are helping me look even better than I work for, and I stress over having to ensure they get all the credit due to them

I wonder if all this is as healthy for me personally as it seems, but this is where I’ve always wanted to be and this is where I am at my element.

So long may this continue!

Appreciating That Things Are Going Well

 Home is good.

Family is good.

Health is ok. More focus here to eat and exercise well.

Medical issues early in the year are largely in remission or have gone or being managed properly.

Kids doing great.

Work is great.

Wealth is good. Turning into my huatest year.

Just generally feeling cautiously happy daily.

All round things are going well and before anything shitty happens, which I know will certainly come, I want to take a moment to appreciate all that is perfect in my life right now.

I am so blessed.

JB & RTS

 Been going into JB a lot this year.

Something’s drawn me there that I will be going in a little more out of necessity.

What excites me is firstly the latest RTS development, and secondly the SEZ between SG and MY.

I see a lot of potential in these developments that the north of SG will be a lot more integrated with JB.

Hopefully it really gets better and becomes a realistic opening up of more businesses, lower prices and better interconnectivity for us all.

To cheaper purchases!

To retirement in JB!

Spider-Man: Brand New Day

 Not a bad movie.

Lots of superhero appearances.

But it feels like we are getting primed for Doomsday.

The Odyssey was way better in the cinema.

Was nice to be able to watch it together with the whole family.

Futsal At 47

 Maybe a once every 2-3 months event now.

This time when I played (last Saturday) where I really tried to run as much as I could, coupled with being on a consecutive winning team, here are new findings.

Out of breath really quickly.

By game two, I needed to play goalkeeper after five mins burst.

I played goalkeeper a lot.

I couldn’t run after game four. I had to walk to track back.

Still able to do short bursts but at a cost.

The cost was out of breath and at one point I even felt faint on the pitch.

Scored at least three goals. I still have it in me.

One was a screamer from the far right past the halfway line.

One was a header that hit the bar and ricocheted back to me to tap home. 

Knee swelled next two days.

Couldn’t walk much without right knee pain for three days.

Lower back ache for two days. 

Good type of heart pain for one day. Like blood vessels got stretched.

Gout three days later.

Anyway, these are just observations of what it’s like to play futsal at 47.

Minor Gout Inflammation

 Weird.

No alcohol for six days.

Played exhausting futsal on the weekend.

Went for a 5km walk the night before.

Been eating healthy BUT ate a medium bag of SC&O potato chips the night before.

Next morning, gout inflammation on my left toe again.

Sad.

Decided I’d start on Allopurinal finally. 

So now I’m on two meds forever.

Here’s to healthier days ahead.

A Weird Birthday

 I had big plans to go into JB to celebrate my birthday alone for the day.

Then last night after work, my wife’s leg which had three supposedly innocent mosquito bites, started to swell to a point where we felt it might be good she went to the hospital.

What felt like a small issue, ended with us at CGH till 2am waiting and waiting to be diagnosed. And when she finally was, she had to stay the night even. 

Anyway long story short I had to cancel all my birthday plans in order to hang around and be on standby for her. I ended up having some short quality alone time in the afternoon so I went to take a look at the three new MRT stations that completed the Circle Line.

In the evening after my wife had her homecare treatment, we went for a simple Korean BBQ dinner.

Upon reflection, it might have been for the best that today went about like it did, as it should.

And that was it.

My weird 47th birthday.

The Odyssey

 Just watched this three hour epic at Jewel with the teens.

I thought we all thoroughly enjoyed it.

Especially the teens being familiar with Greek mythology and all.

What a movie, highly recommended!

This was a very rare time we went to the cinema again and boy was it worth it.

Next one with probably be either Spider-Man: Brand New Day or Avengers Doomsday 

Spain Vs Argentina

 So this year’s World Cup finals will be played this weekend.

It is Spain vs Argentina.

I’m not really keen on either team but my support goes to Spain.