29 June 2014

An aeroplane a day, part eight


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In this series: |part 1| |part 2| |part 3| |part 4| |part 5| |part 6| |part 7|
Workshop: |1| |2| |3|

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Initially wanted to post another LEGO workshop, but when going through the photos I unearthed some other random LEGO creations that I bothered to take photo of.

 
These were made in mid of September 2013. 

First are the super simple robots that no step by step instructions are needed, just look at them and you should be able to figure out. =)

so simple I made six of them in no time

party time!

Then out of boredom I tried to create some LEGO art...

 
decorative art piece, kind of...

 
with dramatic angle it can be object of photography too =P


28 June 2014

Backlogs


I was looking for some screenshots of an online game I started playing on and off since slightly more than a year ago, intended to make an introduction to it when I unearthed some screenshots of various instant messaging chats instead.

Hilarious stuff. 

Well, at least to me they are, since I am rather easily amused. =P

These chat history I found dated back to August of 2012, I bet those people have already forgotten what they said.

Or in some cases, wish I have forgotten what they said. =P

Got a few of them, let me share a short one today. This one is dated 27th of February 2013, and titled as "bo liao" by me.

You will need to know Hokkien and Manglish to understand this.


This person, 'seven early eight early' already cracking cold joke, really bo liao.


26 June 2014

生活点滴:辣妈


初稿于二零一四年三月二十二日。

今天,被烫了两次。

第一次,是晚餐时老婆仔传过来的热碟子。

第二次,是晚间老婆仔递给我的那杯热姜茶。

两次,接过的那一刹那手指反射性的想要松手,应该是没有想到会是那么热的缘故吧?

急忙放下热杯后我扁嘴玩笑的对老婆仔说:

今天你烫了我两次了啦…

那是因为我很 hot 的关系。写下来,你下一篇 blog 的题目。

我们都笑了。



生活点滴 |系列|

24 June 2014

Run Log (October to December 2013)


03 October 2013, Thursday.

Too hot after work, so decided to give up running around the workplace and headed home.

Late evening run towards Straits Quay.

Initially intended to break the 7.5km target, but left lower leg was hurting, so I did 5.01km instead. Took me 39 minutes running nonstop.

Ended strong but it was a slower than usual run.

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10 October 2013, Thursday.

Busy watching Running Man in the weekend so I missed the weekend run. =P

Had to pick up parents on Tuesday so missed that run as well.

It's rather hot after work today so I came home instead of my usual run around the workplace routine on Thursday.

Ran the Straits Quay route after sunset instead, 6.51km nonstop in 49 minutes.

Ended okay, not a bad run but still haven't hit my 7.5km target.

Oh well.

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15 October 2013, Tuesday.

Skipped the weekend run again.

Ran a new Straits Quay route today to get more distance. Did 7.81km nonstop in 55 minutes.

Finally broke the 7.5km target, felt good.

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22 October 2013, Tuesday.

Plenty of rainy evenings recently, and many lazy days too. =P

Anyway, missed a few runs and finally got my lazy arse out today, the frustration and stress from work helped.

Did a modified Straits Quay route from last week, ran 8.58km nonstop in 58 minutes.

Ended tired but happy.

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12 November 2013, Tuesday.

Two weeks without training, and just recovered from sickness.

7.63km nonstop in 56 minutes, Straits Quay route.

As soon as I stopped at a junction to let the cars pass, I couldn't start running again. My legs simply turned to jelly.

Oh well, this was the last run before Sunday's bridge marathon. Really just want to find out what condition I am in after two weeks without run and fresh from sickness, so I am psychologically prepared.

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17 November 2013, Sunday.

Bridge Marathon. The day.

First few minutes after the announcement of run start was edging step by step within the human wall towards the starting arch. The number of participants was just... mind blowing.

Besides having to dodge people constantly throughout the run, it was really just like another run for me. Guess those trainings did work.

Ran nonstop for 1 hour and 15 minutes, and according to Nike+, I covered 10.35km.

Got myself a medal for finishing in the time limit. I could have covered more than 2km in the time it took me to get a cup of 100+, meh!

Since it started to rain after I got my drink, I decided to leave.

And that's that.

All the trainings since May have built up my stamina for 10km, still undecided if I will continue running. Will be good to keep the stamina I suppose.

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02 December 2013, Monday.

Had to be in Penang site in the afternoon so I couldn't go to my regular Monday badminton session.

So I went running instead. First run after Bridge Marathon.

I would like to do 10km in an hour, so I ran faster than usual today...

... and kaput after 2.63km, heh. =P

But at least I got the speed about right, worked out to be around 9.8km/h for that 2.63km, I need to be running 10km/h or more.

Oh well, perhaps this is not the way to train for speed, especially after a break in the running routine.

Had to slow to walking for a while before I ran at a more comfortable pace, but just for a further 1.33km since I already fatigued myself. Damage done I am afraid.

Oh well, hopefully this is the start of a new routine.

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21 December 2013, Saturday.

Went out with the intention of covering 5km today, and did 3.12km, heh. =P

Did the Straits Quay route and as soon as I reached Tesco I stopped. (slacker point +1)

Took me 22 minutes, hmm... running a bit faster than usual. My comfortable speed is around 8.3km/h.

Endurance has dropped from the lack of regular running, and there is no motivation to run.

Oh well.

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Posting this after so many months have passed, slacker point +1 ^_^



18 June 2014

梦吧,小天使


嘿,小天使

抱歉哟
健忘的爸爸又误期了
唉…

正日当天爸爸妈妈带着你两个弟弟从国外旅游归来
真的是忘了
你会明白体谅的吧?

八年了…
爸爸真的是有想你的
我想,我是一直都会想你的
虽然不是每一天
但就是不会遗忘

你说
再多个弟弟或妹妹怎么样?
^_^

爸爸当然是想要个女儿啦!
但妈妈说担心再生个男孩我会忧郁低落
我倒觉得妈妈犹豫是因为你大弟弟的缘故
毕竟爸爸有忧郁症已那么多年了

大弟弟今天气得妈妈哭了
爸妈还是改不掉他糟糕的态度
自负的他越大越难搞
真的很头痛

你能不能给他一些启示
一些教育性的梦
教他做个有修养的好孩子?

爸妈会尽力的
你也要乖乖了,我的小天使



心语细述 |系列|


15 June 2014

Phuket footprints


Went to Phuket first week of June.

It was a family trip, supposingly a relaxing trip but... nevermind.

This is not meant to be a wordy entry, so here are the photos captured throughout the trip.

The photo style was intentional. I hope you like feet, and legs. =P

there's always the wait in the airport

hotel lobby with free WiFi

shiny green bug greeted us at the door first thing the second morning

after breakfast break, kids had the card game out

late morning pool session

going out for lunch

after lunch break, indoor because wifey and kids are made from wax

I moved to the balcony with my novel and Coke ^_^

family movie time!

was raining most of the third day, some quality family time indoor

early morning of the 4th day, wifey and kids went to the beach while I slept in =P

lobby after breakfast, to deal with the flight check in

brief beach photo session at noon

hot, but the beach was packed

kids in their indoor "swimming pool"

me and my bubble bath

12 June 2014

Girlfriend


On and off, colleague friends would poke fun and mentioned something about my girlfriend or girlfriends at the workplace.

According to them, I supposedly have a girlfriend in each of the sites at ulu place. Can't remember if the Penang sites are also included.

No worries if this is breaking news to you, because it's news to me as well whenever they mention it. =P

Never failed to amuse me, but pretty much always left me kind of puzzled and a bit disappointed.

Most of the time it's preplexing for me on the person they picked as my girlfriend. It's like ...huh? Or ...why her?

It's baffling because they didn't go with those female colleagues who have become friends, but picked those who are 'just colleague' and even the 'hi & bye colleague'.

???

Seriously? Not even friend, you know?

So inevitably I am disappointed, cause whenever they said that I thought maybe I haven't picked up on some signal (being so kayu), or maybe I have a secret admirer or something (yea right...).

Come on, it's flattering to know some lady likes you. At least it is for me...

Got me excited for nothing, meh! =(

Hey, a girlfriend now that I am married will mean I will finally have a daughter in my next life! Gotta get a girlfriend! =P


09 June 2014

唉…


不长不短的假期转眼就过去了。

因为临时的计划改变,和家人的旅游花了很多钱。

但是有很宝贵的和家人一起互动的时光,所以是值得的。

(这样想心里比较好过,有时做人就是要阿Q点的。)

每个假期我都只是想要好好休息,如此而已,真的。

但两个瓜总会确保我没有一天是睡到自然醒的,唉…

明天又要开工廖,真的是显到… -_-



随兴随想 |系列|


08 June 2014

To have or not to have?


That's the question.

On the one hand, I really really really REALLY want to have a daughter. Really.

On the other hand, I do not know if I can handle another son. As wifey put it, will I go into depression if it's another son?

Hence, to have or not to have a third child?


06 June 2014

Home sweet home


Back from our family holiday to Phuket, home sweet home.

Five days four nights. Well, really more like three and a half days and four nights but whatever.

Will probably take me some time, if ever, to post photos so here's one for the time being.

quality time when it's pouring outside

Stayed in a hotel suite that has two rooms, a lounge with kitchen and dining area, and a pool view balcony.

Swimming pool was probably the most frequented area, then a lot of walking about for meals, the occasional beach, and let's not forget the bath tub, the kids indoor swimming pool. =P

Got some quality family time, but not much of a relaxing trip. With little monsters around, it simply won't be a relaxing trip.

Oh well, glad to be home. I missed my bed.