it's true, what they say. live and learn. going to the hospital really opened my eyes.
for eg, i learnt just now, waking from a pleasant nap, that ppl's smell do cling to you. i mean i knew before, just never realised how tenacious they can cling to you though. was doing a lot of transfer and balance work with a lady today so was in very close physical contact throughout. thing is, when ppl are confined to bed for prolonged periods of time, they tend to develop a certain, hmmm, olfactory identity. didn't really realise how stubborn the smell can be until i woke up just now realising i smelt like the lady.
lesson: shower RIGHT after reaching home, come hell or high water.
Wednesday, 26 September 2007
Monday, 24 September 2007
post 39. all the pretty girls ^^
started day one of neuro placement at charlie's today. seems like it will be very interesting. haha, apparently, our beloved anne furness will be our school clinical tutor. i hope she doesn't eat me alive. ^^
since the placement starts at 0830 and starts at 1630, will have to deal with rush hour daily. the great thing though, i realised today, is that if you take public transport, you get to see pretty girls. ^^ i'm serious.
today for example, when i was rushing to get into the elevator, this girl held it open for me and even directed me to go in the correct direction when i got turned around coming out of the lift. she had a nice smile, which was liberally flashed at me - hah i must have forgotten to do my fly or something. ^^ i am such a sucker for girls with nice smiles. especially nice, friendly smiles. ^^
and when i was waiting at the bus stop, there was another pretty girl. okay. this one didn't smile so much, in fact, she never smiled much, but she was a looker. tall, nice hair,long legs, good looks. wow. i didn't know the hospital was crawling with such good looking girls.
and and, when i was in the city waiting to cross the traffic light, what do i see? another girl dressed in a very nice striped shirt with her tail tied up in a ponytail. oh yeah, i am also a sucker for ponytails. ^^ there's just this thing about a girl in a nice, fitted shirt that is classy yet sexy at the same time.
lol. i think i am going to enjoy my placement quite a lot.
since the placement starts at 0830 and starts at 1630, will have to deal with rush hour daily. the great thing though, i realised today, is that if you take public transport, you get to see pretty girls. ^^ i'm serious.
today for example, when i was rushing to get into the elevator, this girl held it open for me and even directed me to go in the correct direction when i got turned around coming out of the lift. she had a nice smile, which was liberally flashed at me - hah i must have forgotten to do my fly or something. ^^ i am such a sucker for girls with nice smiles. especially nice, friendly smiles. ^^
and when i was waiting at the bus stop, there was another pretty girl. okay. this one didn't smile so much, in fact, she never smiled much, but she was a looker. tall, nice hair,long legs, good looks. wow. i didn't know the hospital was crawling with such good looking girls.
and and, when i was in the city waiting to cross the traffic light, what do i see? another girl dressed in a very nice striped shirt with her tail tied up in a ponytail. oh yeah, i am also a sucker for ponytails. ^^ there's just this thing about a girl in a nice, fitted shirt that is classy yet sexy at the same time.
lol. i think i am going to enjoy my placement quite a lot.
Sunday, 23 September 2007
currently reading
Cheng Tzu's Thirteen Treatises on T'ai Chi Ch'uan, Professor Cheng Man Ch'ing (1985)
Taijiquan and the Search for the Little Old Man: Understanding Identity through Martial Arts, Adam D. Frank (2006)
Touching the Void, Joe Simpson (1988)
interested has been re-aroused in internal martial arts (IMA) after frequenting formosa neijia . usually, most IMA demonstrations seem highly dubious, u know, the aikido throws that project you across the room with a feather touch. not to say it's not possible, but, practical- wise, is that really possible in a confused chaotic environment with ppl resisting, rather than cooperating. hmmmmm. this could spark a furor amongst some - yes, aikido is based on battlefield techniques, yes, it can be lethal if applied wrongly. it's just my functional training background - usually best outcome occurs if you train patient for the task itself, rather than the components. as in, if u want to get someone to stand from sitting, best way to do that is if they practise the task itself rather than say, strengthening the quads. so yeah, if u want to train for self-defense, practise doing that. that is why i'm always a bit iffy about traditional martial arts, which seems to focus quite heavily on forms/kata. beneficial, yes, but i think there are more efficient ways.
anyways, that's why i am reading up a bit on the taichi stuff. it's not just for old ppl, you know. ^^there's a few clips on youtube showing it being done in a very yang way, which is not the traditional slow moves you see. when it's done fast, the results are quite different.
Touching the Void is about two men's ordeal on a mountain. one, who fell and broke his leg, and his partner, who tried to rescue him and had to abandon him in the end, thinking he was dead. usually stories of endurance and survival interest me, but for some reason, this book is really not drawing me in. hmmm. but will continue with it.
still reading the Garden. taking it slow because it's one of those books that i learn something new every chapter. there was one particular chapter that actually made me lose sleep for one night because the point it raised was...a bit hard to swallow. in fact, there are many things in this book that i actually have to stop and think about. that's why taking it slow. but it's good. it's been a while since a book has actually made me stop and think.
Taijiquan and the Search for the Little Old Man: Understanding Identity through Martial Arts, Adam D. Frank (2006)
Touching the Void, Joe Simpson (1988)
interested has been re-aroused in internal martial arts (IMA) after frequenting formosa neijia . usually, most IMA demonstrations seem highly dubious, u know, the aikido throws that project you across the room with a feather touch. not to say it's not possible, but, practical- wise, is that really possible in a confused chaotic environment with ppl resisting, rather than cooperating. hmmmmm. this could spark a furor amongst some - yes, aikido is based on battlefield techniques, yes, it can be lethal if applied wrongly. it's just my functional training background - usually best outcome occurs if you train patient for the task itself, rather than the components. as in, if u want to get someone to stand from sitting, best way to do that is if they practise the task itself rather than say, strengthening the quads. so yeah, if u want to train for self-defense, practise doing that. that is why i'm always a bit iffy about traditional martial arts, which seems to focus quite heavily on forms/kata. beneficial, yes, but i think there are more efficient ways.
anyways, that's why i am reading up a bit on the taichi stuff. it's not just for old ppl, you know. ^^there's a few clips on youtube showing it being done in a very yang way, which is not the traditional slow moves you see. when it's done fast, the results are quite different.
Touching the Void is about two men's ordeal on a mountain. one, who fell and broke his leg, and his partner, who tried to rescue him and had to abandon him in the end, thinking he was dead. usually stories of endurance and survival interest me, but for some reason, this book is really not drawing me in. hmmm. but will continue with it.
still reading the Garden. taking it slow because it's one of those books that i learn something new every chapter. there was one particular chapter that actually made me lose sleep for one night because the point it raised was...a bit hard to swallow. in fact, there are many things in this book that i actually have to stop and think about. that's why taking it slow. but it's good. it's been a while since a book has actually made me stop and think.
Friday, 21 September 2007
post 38. in the library
the curtin library has some paintings hanging around.
this is a pretty blue painting. yeah, it's really blue. nice to look at though. in a blue sort of way.
this is a pretty blue painting. yeah, it's really blue. nice to look at though. in a blue sort of way.
running record
mel hon actually agreed to go running with me when i asked! was pretty shocked since no one really likes to run. ^^ she's the best!
sept 21, 2007, friday
uh, wasn't really concentrating on running. was mostly jogging and talking at the same time. so probably ran about 5 km in 30 mins. was mostly a leisurely jog down to leach highway. ^^ weather was awesome though. the sun's out and it's nice and warm.
sept 21, 2007, friday
uh, wasn't really concentrating on running. was mostly jogging and talking at the same time. so probably ran about 5 km in 30 mins. was mostly a leisurely jog down to leach highway. ^^ weather was awesome though. the sun's out and it's nice and warm.
Tuesday, 18 September 2007
daily cycling record
sept 18, 2007, tuesday
distance in 5 min + 1 (with supplements): 3.95 km
well, that's it. didn't manage to break 4 km. but yeah, it was great having an intense workout and working up a sweat first thing in the morning for 2.5 weeks. made dealing with 8am classes a piece of cake. felt so relaxed and awake.
edit: YOU SHOULD ALL TRY IT! ^^ it's good~~
distance in 5 min + 1 (with supplements): 3.95 km
well, that's it. didn't manage to break 4 km. but yeah, it was great having an intense workout and working up a sweat first thing in the morning for 2.5 weeks. made dealing with 8am classes a piece of cake. felt so relaxed and awake.
edit: YOU SHOULD ALL TRY IT! ^^ it's good~~
Monday, 17 September 2007
daily cycling record
sept 17, 2007, monday
distance covered in 5+ 1(with supplement): 3.93 km
for those a bit confused, this is how they did the experiment. 3 days without, 3 days with, 3 days without, 3 days with. this is the last set of 3 days with supplements. of the two sets with supplements, one set is done with a placebo.
so, one day left to break 4 km. ^^
distance covered in 5+ 1(with supplement): 3.93 km
for those a bit confused, this is how they did the experiment. 3 days without, 3 days with, 3 days without, 3 days with. this is the last set of 3 days with supplements. of the two sets with supplements, one set is done with a placebo.
so, one day left to break 4 km. ^^
Sunday, 16 September 2007
post 37. difference in value
okay so i came back from the market today. learned a lesson after buying various items.
this is about 22 bucks worth of vegetables, fruits and eggs. it's going to last me for maybe 1 week or even 2 weeks.
this is 18 bucks worth of nuts. that's about one kg of nuts (yoshiku nuts? not sure. let's just call them japanese nuts ^^) right there. it will not last 3 days if i don't hide it in hard-to-reach places like a squirrel. i love my nuts. ^^
post 36. i am stronk!
i DID NOT break a leg. i just strained my left hamstrings. as a matter of fact, i am going swimming now. well, was going to, but got delayed cos i received multiple calls asking me how's my leg.
it's a STRAIN. thanks for the concern. ^^ but i am fine. if it was awesomely injured i would put up them sweet pictures, no?
still, it's very nice to receive calls. no one ever made a fuss over me except for my ex. i feel like a granny now. :D
"oooh, dearie, i think i did my leg."
"OMG OMG OMG! HOW ARE YOU?"
"terrible. cook me food! ^^" AWESOMENESS~~
i am very stronk okay!
ps. keep those calls coming ^^. i think i may get to like the molly-cuddling.
it's a STRAIN. thanks for the concern. ^^ but i am fine. if it was awesomely injured i would put up them sweet pictures, no?
still, it's very nice to receive calls. no one ever made a fuss over me except for my ex. i feel like a granny now. :D
"oooh, dearie, i think i did my leg."
"OMG OMG OMG! HOW ARE YOU?"
"terrible. cook me food! ^^" AWESOMENESS~~
i am very stronk okay!
ps. keep those calls coming ^^. i think i may get to like the molly-cuddling.
Saturday, 15 September 2007
post 35. around the house: climbing and falling
well. injured my left leg last night trying to jump up from the 2nd to 3rd floor of my apartment. think i strained me hamstrings a tad.
jump up? not down? yes. here's a picture, or two, to help visualise.
so basically to get up, run towards wall, jump and kick off at an angle, and grab the ledge with both hands. from there, just pull yourself up from ledge to railing and swing yourself up, clamber over railing and viola. easy.
was able to successfully do it on both legs, kicking off with left and right leg, before when alone. hmmm. does it make a difference which leg you kick off with? maybe not, but for me, if i run towards the right, i kick off the wall with my left leg, and if i run left i tend to kick off with my right leg.
so anyway, i was with simon and i felt an urge to brush up on climbing up and maybe show off a bit. ^^ so ran towards the right, cos i felt stronger kicking off on left leg, jumped and kicked off and for some reason, forgot to grab with both hands. the reason i think that is important is because grabbing with both hands tends to align the body more in line with the angle of the ledge so you don't swing around so much, whereas just grabbing with one hand, i tend to grab and fall off. and that is exactly what happened: grabbed and fell off, and i think i landed more on my left leg and strained me hammies.
lesson learnt: need to work more on the no-mindedness. having someone around should not disturb concentration. that is a bit disappointing, although not unexpected.
or maybe i should stop being such a monkey. :D
jump up? not down? yes. here's a picture, or two, to help visualise.
so basically to get up, run towards wall, jump and kick off at an angle, and grab the ledge with both hands. from there, just pull yourself up from ledge to railing and swing yourself up, clamber over railing and viola. easy.
was able to successfully do it on both legs, kicking off with left and right leg, before when alone. hmmm. does it make a difference which leg you kick off with? maybe not, but for me, if i run towards the right, i kick off the wall with my left leg, and if i run left i tend to kick off with my right leg.
so anyway, i was with simon and i felt an urge to brush up on climbing up and maybe show off a bit. ^^ so ran towards the right, cos i felt stronger kicking off on left leg, jumped and kicked off and for some reason, forgot to grab with both hands. the reason i think that is important is because grabbing with both hands tends to align the body more in line with the angle of the ledge so you don't swing around so much, whereas just grabbing with one hand, i tend to grab and fall off. and that is exactly what happened: grabbed and fell off, and i think i landed more on my left leg and strained me hammies.
lesson learnt: need to work more on the no-mindedness. having someone around should not disturb concentration. that is a bit disappointing, although not unexpected.
or maybe i should stop being such a monkey. :D
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