I have not swam in ages! Easily over 2 months and ytd I finally felt "in the mood" to wade in the pool a bit before the start of my first work day after the long break. I took it very easy since engine is rusty from the lack of practice. Several laps into my swim and I saw Aichai. Pleasant surprise! Apparently he come to the same gym for swims but since I'm seldom at the pool past couple of months I never get to see him til now. We chatted a bit before continuing with our swim ... his 2 laps equivalent to my 1. hahahaha :P We catched up a bit at the end of his swim talking about his next event, about some of our mutual friends etc. So happy to see a friend whom I haven't see for so long! And very happy to have the chance to catch up and chat a bit :) Good start to the day.
The next few hours passed in a blur .... heart sank just looking at the pages of red emails awaiting my clearing ... and I realised that I didn't set my out-of-office email properly. SH*T ... so some of those email senders may be fuming over my super delayed response. Haiz .... *bang head for own stupidity*
The break helped me gain some perspective about work and my attitude towards it. Its hard to put into words but I know this isn't what I want to continue doing. That I return to work refreshed yes, but not with renewed strength, interest nor dedication to carry on with what I'm doing.
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This new room is growing on me. The thicker curtains help to block out the glare from the sun and I end up sleeping longer. Shiok! Managed to do a short run at 10+am. Normally I would have to be dragged to run when the sun is already out, but today somehow the idea of a run under the sun didn't feel that repelling so I took the chance and hit the track. Did a slow run and the heat does get to me. Was surprised to still see a few others running, including 2 uncles. Also met this tall and super lean (with gentle 6Ps!!!) ang mo lady runner.
Struggled towards the end and managed about 6km in 43mins. Glad that I get a bit of a tan. Yippeee! Hmmm .... wondering when will I regain sufficient fitness to run 10km or more ... and run somewhere further ...
Ok ... gonna snuggle up in bed for more reading..... :D
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