Rides again

This posting should have been done long time ago, which actually it was done, but then I didn't save and then exit. And all gone la. Now I know lor, 1st time using blog app with iPhone mar...

Last weekend was a long weekend... Had Friday off, good thing bout being in Malaysia, many public holidays. Took the chance to start riding again. Damn as hell I'm so out of shape thus the decision to start riding again.

And riding I did start back, together with my colleague and his wife. As always FRIM is always good for starters. So we arranged to meet at 730am, didn't they were late, the ride matters. We started the scenic route, Bukit Hari trail if I'm not mistaken. Hey it has been almost 2 years since I actively ride... It was a test of my stamina.

I guess before I proceed on with the short ride blog, should tell bout the preparation the nite before. Spent nite with mama mia DVD playing, changing tubes and tires. Was just a tiring ordeal actually... Been awhile mar... Feeling was great prepare all my stuffs the nite before.

Back to the ride...

Headed upto the trail... I took the lead. Didn't quite waited for them cause I thought that they were fast mar. Just go lor, as much as my feet can pedal, working hard pushing my 100kg weight uphill. Ok la... Still can pace myself uphill then again the trail is dubbed as a highway. Hehehe... So yeah... I did take a break, to wait for them. In which....




It feels damn good hearing the zing from the 24 engagement Tank Lights hubs and the ling long from the bear bell. Let's not forget the clean air. The sweat soaked tiredness and a certain numbness - priceless.

Little did I know...

Coming the a downhill section of the trail, bit of the rocky part, try la... Bomb only downhill. Felt the tail was flying everywhere, rear tire too much pressure. It was bouncing everywhere... Next thought that came across my mind was damn don't let the tire blow. So I stopped and pppsssssssssssrttttt... I've got a flat !
Bah ! Luckily I've got spare tubes. Should have brought more tubes, as I was done, 2 rider chicks came along. 1 of them had a flat... Pretty hardcore rider chicks.. And I mean pretty...

There after it was pretty standard by the books. It was a test of nerve actually going downhill again. Single track so no worries lor... But still need to build up guts again. End of it a good sweat out ride.

That is not the end of the weekend ride.

On Sunday morning, another ride... With my all time kaki, Keat. This time decided to take the Rover trail, more scenic route. With joggers and walkers on the same trail, a bit tricky at certain sections.

But... The best part... It was Crap goin uphill. Damn as hell didn't make it all the way. Felt all flat out dead tired... Really gave up. Stopped to rest at the end of Dream Trail, konon la macam just finish...
Damn long lor rest there, my legs were on the verge of getting cramp. Survived la... The rest of the trail felt endless...

That's it la !!! 2 things was then confirmed. First we were heading to wann tann minn for sure. And that I'm damn out of shape. So I've decided to ride more... Now that photography has taken a slow slow pace. Bah ! Another disappointment... But that's another story ain't it.

This weekend... No ride. Couldn't wake up, was working till 4am - for real ! So another weekend missed. Thinking now if I should ride after work tomolo. Reverse up to FRIM sg buloh trail... Sigh... Decide later. Now to enjoy the rest of my evening. I've got The Godfather III playing on and just finish my cup of Bailey's.




That's all... Got a few more things I wanna blog about. Time time and time... Need to steal more time...

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Company Trip 2009 to China

Well... in December 2009... I had a trip to China (Hangzhou - Suzhou - Shanghai), 6D4N. As you know la, say only 6Days - but then 2 days already lost cause of traveling.
Every year company sure have 1 oversea trip, sadly now with the large amount of colleagues, budget is pretty much limited. That's why it is usually limited to destinations that Air Asia flies to, or rather ASIAN destinations that Air Asia flies to. But anyhow... something is better than nothing... At least for sure my passport will have 1 stamp every year.

As for the trip... I am only looking forward to the days in Shanghai, having friends who are or have worked there, been hearing good reviews of the place. I mean I was in the "committee" helping to organize this trip, wasn't too bothered about the trip itinerary. Saw that had 2 nights in Shanghai and I was happy enough liow.

But little did I know, that I would have been rather disappointed with the trip...

Lets not even mention the boring places we went in Hangzhou and Suzhou.... Don't get me wrong, it is really not that bad. Just that I am not a nature person, in the sense that I am not really into landscape. I prefer the metropolitan type of places. Buildings... neon lights... people... pretty girls.. Of course man ! All the hype about PRC girls here and there... which in all honesty, didn't really saw any that took my breathe away. Disappointing huh...

So I have to mention about the silk factory which was in the tour... Long story short, there was a Fashion Show schedule. Went and checked out the stage, all good lightings... long runway... Great set up, what more potential PRC models wor !
When the show started... rite... music blasting... lights ? What lights ? plain boring lights... like just turned on the fluorescent tube only. Models ? Oh my goodness... Cannot even see wann... Fine looks memang all auntie, nevermind ! Body pun don't have ! I stopped shooting half way, and just dropped my camera.... like WTF ? You call these pretty PRC girls ? Oh the disappointment !

There were other bad hiccups... Don't really feel like dwelling into it... Like bringing us to this con ass medicine hall. Supposedly free foot massage... but then later, by checking your pulse.. They will give you the most terminally ill fake deduction. Basically they are just targeting a quick fast and hard sale ! Why not ? Not like you'll come back again... And prescription goes to about RM4k to RM8k. WTF woii ! ! Obviously looking at my face, the no money to squeeze face, none approached me.

Just thought I share the slide show I made from the trip... From there, can see la... with Muslim and Sikh colleagues, food was never a highlight of the trip. No pork... Either than the suppers we had after hours. Which is no doubt satisfyingly good...

Arrr... I did managed to meet up with Karl, who is working there for 2 years liow. Met up also kind of late. But hey... wanted to see what night life Shanghai has to offer. But sighz... on the way out of the hotel, bumped into boss at the lobby. Said that he wanna follow, cause we said we were just going for beers. Me and my roommate, we were looking for something more interesting - wanted to hit the clubs ! But alas... spoil plan ! No matter... a few beers with the girls... and then called it a nite... Practically the end of the China trip.

Vouch to go back to Shanghai again... on my own personal trip... when the budget permits...

some alone time

Time spent alone... Is a time well spent. That's what i keep telling myself. But is it really nice to be alone ? Just a bit of a dilemma period i guess... Right now, i'm sitting at The Bakers, just finish my sandwich dinner. Enjoying this horrible coffee-waiting for Keat. We are supposed to go ikea shopping. Our hse project is taking a bit of a delay :(

Back to the dilemma... The past long Christmas weekend, been going out, with this girl from Salsa class. More like she teman me out, coz we go out with my friends... Out in groups, not like a 1-to-1 date la. To me, it is like out with a normal friends mar...

But... I think she is taking it the wrong way. I mean, there is nothing wrong with her... Nice lady (cause she is elder than me), kind of a simple girl next door type of girl. How should i put it ? To me, it was just normal going out with friend. I think she takes it as if we are dating. Cause her words and actions clearly shows it...

So..... Then i'm now asking myself, am i not wanting a relationship or am i just not wanting a relationship with her ? Still can't really answer tau question. Probably i've been bit too comfortable being single ? What's wrong with going out and have no strings attached...

Her signs are strong... But i control myself and not being too physical with her. Not saying that i wanna sleep with her la. But i draw a border, dun get too overly physical, respect mar... No guys... She is not throwing herself onto me. Don't think she's like those cheap type of girl...

Confusing huh... I enjoy her company, out for dinner and movie. Believe, it has been te longest time since i last went to the cinema. Now... How am i to put it to her in the nicest most gentlemen way that i'm not looking for a relationship just yet... Pros and cons aside, still don't feel like commiting myself. So much more for me to do and think about...

Alrite... Keat is here... Time to finish up this horrible coffee and start shopping. Think bout this dilemma later. Meeting my dear Kenix later for a cuppa at Starbucks...

Sofea @ Sekinchan

IMG_8292_Sofea, originally uploaded by ::N.Keong::.

Many many many moons ago... made this photo shoot trip to Sekinchan, as I always been wanting to know what it is like there. There have been so many photo shoots done. Vast greens of paddy fields, that should provide a background for a portraiture shoot.

Didn't really helped that the nite before the shoot, I had a all niter with 3 other photogs. It was a chill out relaxing lepak TCSS. Yeah I think I remember now... Went down to Low Yat to buy myself a new CF card.. SanDisk Extreme 60MB/s - 8GB. Then Alvin brought us (Jayhan and me), for some real authentic Thai food. Where the waitress tried to take our order in Thai. Good shitz... HOT and sa-picy as hell ! Then the whole TCSS lepaking session lasted till like 4am.

Anyhow... totally stoned for the photo shoot... we did managed to make our way to Sekinchan. As expected... paddy fields, as far as the eyes can see. But really really really... lack of toilet facilities.

Photo shoot went on well... with Sofea as the model. She as always able to BRING IT for every photo shoot. This is the best shot I got from that day's outing...

Anyhow... Hope that this work... Adding a short clip of what was done by Jay & Jian @ Sekinchan.


Just as an end note....

All these while that I've been blogging, never expect to have any followers. Not that I am an avid blogger. Just on and off... It is really great to know that there are a small few ppl who are following this blog. Well, I do see the hit counter running up every time. But anyhow... Probably could add me up on Facebook : nkeong@gmail.com
Do mention that you found me from this Hardtail'ers Blog.

Thanks...

Chantelle Chuah

IMG_3208_Chantelle, originally uploaded by ::N.Keong::.

Quite honestly... I don't really wanna flood this blog with photos of models. I mean after all this was created from mountain biking rides. That should still be the essence of the blog... Then again, not like anyone of us been biking...

Anyhow I don't want to miss the chance to blog this shot. She is Miss Chantelle Chuah... Also, Miss Malaysia Model of the World 2007 - Crowned Winner and Miss Malaysia Universe 2009 - Finalist. Those are just the 2 main pageant titles.

Can always follow her on her blog : http://chantellechuah.blogspot.com/

Of my other Labour of Love...

Not sure if I've mentioned of blogged about this before... But along with weekend rides, my weekends are filled up with Taekwondo - every Saturday morning. It is really nice to be with my students, which I usually refer to as my kids... Shorter name to call them and a more personal and confusing at times to friends..

In August, there was a small tournament that a small few of my kids joined. Well... managed to get a good Silver. But a waste, it should have been a Gold... Motivation...
Already starting to train the potential ones for 2010... At least convert the Silver medals this year, to GOLD ! It is not really as bad... cause the few good ones are listening to me, the worst is when you get those smart-ass kids. Who thinks they are all that damn good... Those... oh well... just let them be...

So... here are some pics... but not of my kids.. when I am coaching them, how to shoot le.. Can't be cam whoring as the side of the ring. Malu woii... and disrespectful.

Preparation


Battle of the lil ones


Clash of the Titans


Shot of The Day

Qing : Evening photo shoot @ Putrajaya

IMG_2158, originally uploaded by ::N.Keong::.