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Memorable moments of 2014

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 02 Jan 2015   Posted by Cheryl Tay


Every year I say this – time flies by too quickly. This year has had lots of moments to remember and equally as many to forget. You don’t need a new year for new beginnings; a new start can be done any time any day. I can’t help feeling a little emo on the first day of each new year though – but heh, I’m all good and I just want to wish you all a greater year ahead. We never stop growing – physically, spiritually, psychologically – but most importantly, don’t forget to be true to yourself and be able to answer to yourself.

Here are my memorable moments of 2014:

Happy 2015 guy!

January 2014

Formula Drift Thailand

I almost didn’t make it for Formula Drift Thailand 2014. I flew out one day after the ‘Bangkok Shutdown’ and there were protests going on in the city, but it was all fine and I’m glad I went! It was the third and last round for the 2013 Formula Drift Asia season, plus it was also the last Formula Drift event we did as the Driftpac team before we handed over to the US main office in a merger of operations.I’ve been missing it a lot really! I’m badly in need to catch drifting action live!

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Toyota Corolla Altis blind car review

This year marks the seventh year that I have been reviewing cars, but for the first time ever, I was invited to do a blind car review. Obviously, that means not having a clue of what car it will be. Paired up with Hong of 9tro.com, both of us were blindfolded and we were driven around in the car. After that we had to guess what car it was!

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February 2014

Porsche Driving Experience 2014

WOOHOO! This was an awesome opportunity – driving the Porsche Type 991 911 Carrera 4, Carrera S and the all-new Turbo S on the Sepang International Circuit! The most exciting drive was obviously the Turbo S, which had more power than I could handle, but at least I got a taste of its potential.

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Republic Polytechnic Blogger Challenge 2014

I was one of the three judges for this year’s Republic Polytechnic Blogger Challenge, which was part of the Writing for Digital Media module for the Diploma in Mass Communication. Students teamed up to create a blog and generated content on their blogs over six weeks, so I had the privilege of judging their blogs.

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March 2014

OCBC Cycle Singapore 2014

My first time participating in a cycling event and I haven’t been cycling much. For this event I only had two practice runs on a borrowed bike but I survived the 40km Challenge at the OCBC Cycle Singapore. My aim was to complete the entire 40km without stopping and I did, finishing it in 1 hour 35 minutes with Isaac’s BMC Roadracer SL01.

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UBS talk: Life in a man’s world

I was invited as one of four speakers for UBS’s Re-Imagine, Re-Inspire and Re-Ignite talk in conjunction with International Women’s Day, where I shared about my work in a male-dominated industry to inspire with the untraditional route I took for my career.

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April 2014

Meeting world champion triathlete Chris McCormack

He was humbly dressed in a t-shirt, shorts, running shoes and a cap and I wouldn’t have guessed it was Chris McCormack, multiple world champion triathlete including two-time IronMan World Champion. He is now executive chairman of Thanyapura, a world-class sports and leisure megaplex in Phuket. What an honour to meet him!

Hitting new PRs in the gym

I’ve only been lifting since mid-2013 and I haven’t been doing it as regularly as I would like to, but through training with Coach Kelvin at Iron Fitness Singapore, I hit 80kg for both my back squat and deadlift in two months. I went to him with an injured back and a previous PB of 60kg. I was going five times a week but after work picked up in the second half of the year and I started travelling, I’ve been going like once a month. It’s time to get back to the gym!!

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Lotus Exige S test drive

The raw feeling of driving the Lotus Exige S is a rare refresher from today’s modern cars full of gadgetry. There’s nothing like feeling the raw power in your hands and having nothing else come between you and the car. When I test drove the Exige S, this track-worthy road-going model fully reminded of why I love cars – and made me miss my pink S2000 a lot.

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Jeju self-drive holiday

It wasn’t a good time for me to be in Jeju Island when I was in April, shortly after the ferry tragedy, so I apologise in advance if you find any part of this Jeju post insensitive. I was on assignment for Wheels Asia magazine – courtesy of Korea Tourism Organisation (Singapore), Jeju Tourism Organization and Automobile Association of Singapore – to travel to Jeju Island for a self-drive holiday. The landscapes there were AMAZING.

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May 2014

Formula 1 school talks

For the second year running, I worked with Singapore GP to give talks to secondary schools on Formula 1, in particular the Singapore Grand Prix. The objective is to increase the awareness of the sport, intil national pride in the youths (we have F1 in Singapore yo!) and also educate on the useful aspects of the sport such as the science and technology behind it.

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McLaren MP4-12C overnight test drive

Some people feel that supercars are best kept for weekends (traffic is less congested) and I used to have that thought too – until I spent 24 hours with the McLaren MP4-12C where it proved that it can be a daily drive. Beautiful, beautiful car.

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Lexus Hybrid Driveaway

In celebration of 10 years of hybrid vehicle technology, Lexus Singapore took us on a drive with their full range of hybrids to Kuala Lumpur. I got to try their six hybrid models – the CT Hybrid, IS Hybrid, ES Hybrid, GS Hybrid and LS Hybrid – from the Leng Kee showroom to Kuala Lumpur’s city centre and also up to Bukit Tinggi. A simple overnight trip up North with the most comprehensive hybrid model range!

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Volvo Truck Range Product Experience 2014

This is probably the only time in my life that I would drive a truck. I got to drive the FH and the FM trucks at Volvo’s plant at Pyeongtaek, as part of the Asian launch of the new Volvo Trucks portfolio. I don’t know when or if I will ever get to drive a truck again, but I now have renewed respect for all truck drivers out there. It is a huge responsibility to drive a big vehicle like that all by yourself!

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Rich Franklin officially joins ONE FC

For some time there were a lot of talk about three-time Middleweight World Champion Rich Franklin joining ONE FC, but nothing was confirmed until I had the absolute honour of breaking the news to the world through Yahoo Sports!

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Sundown Marathon 2014 charity ambassador

This year I brought more meaning into my runs and I was one of the charity ambassadors for Sundown Marathon 2014. As part of their Sundown with Love charity outreach, I raised money for the four selected beneficiaries through a dedicated fundraiser page online and we also had Saturday morning sessions with some of the associations, such as the Handcycling Association of Singapore and the Life Community Services Society.

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Pinnacle@Duxton Vertical Challenge 2014 presented by Brooks@World of Sports

I don’t like taking the stairs but I found myself running the Pinnacle@Duxton Vertical Challenge (more like climbing rather than running actually). Geez, I woke up early on a Sunday morning just to climb stairs and I actually climbed 47 levels in 8:29 minutes – without training specifically for stairs

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June 2014

Singapore Motor Sports Association (SMSA) General Committee 2014/15 elections

This year, I decided to run for the Singapore Motor Sports Association (SMSA) General Committee 2014/15 as Committee Member. There are four Committee Member spots available and seven people have been nominated. I think it’s time for fresh blood, especially from the younger generation. Unfortunately I lost the spot by one vote. I am disappointed yes, but I don’t think I’ll be running for the SMSA committee again unless I have a compelling reason to do so.

‘Live’ tweet-ing for Formula 1 with FOX Sports

I had the chance to work with FOX Sports for a few of the Grand Prix races, where I did ‘live’ tweet-ing throughout the races.

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July 2014

BMW X5: Bromo xDrive Adventure 2014

There is hardly any chance in Singapore to test off-road capabilities of cars properly, so I was really grateful to BMW Asia for arranging a trip to Mount Bromo in Indonesia where we got to experience the new BMW X5 xDrive35i in its element – in the mountains.

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ONE FC official photographer

From July onwards, I took on the role as ONE FC’s official cageside photographer and I shot every one of their event since, following them to countries like Dubai and Cambodia.

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Sisters in Sport take on KM Duathon

Together with Kelly Latimer and Claire Jedrek, we took on the inaugural KM Duathlon on 20 July at the Changi Exhibition Centre and raised funds for Children-At-Risk-Empowerment (CARE) Association Singapore.

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My younger sister’s convocation

My younger sister graduated from university this year and officially moved into the next phase of her life – work. My parents and I flew down to Brisbane to attend her convocation at University of Queensland and it was really sweet seeing her grow up.

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August 2014

ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

I was nominated by Barbara Chng for the #ALSIceBucketChallenge so I duly completed it within 24 hours. This was a worldwide movement for the neurodegenerative disease called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in an attempt to raise funds and awareness to help with research efforts to find a cure.

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September 2014

Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix 2014

That one time when the Lion City roars into racing mode is indisputably my favourite time of the year – the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix! This year things are a little bit different, such as having a new title sponsor Singapore Airlines and also the changes in regulations made the race atmosphere a lot quieter. I had the opportunity to interview some F1 drivers again, such as Daniel Ricciardo, and for the first time in my life I ‘stalked’ someone – I waited a total of nearly five hours for Jessica Michibata!

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Formula Drift Asia 8th Anniversary Commemorative Photo Book and Exhibition

I’ve been following Formula Drift Asia since it started in 2008, shooting and writing about every round. For its eighth anniversary, Driftpac put together a commemorative photo book with a three-day exhibition at Shaw Centre for its launch. The bulk of the photos are by Larry Chen, renowned motorsport photographer who is the official Formula Drift photographer from the States, but I had a significant part of the book in photos as well as in text. Really proud of this book!

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Sports Matters 2014

I was one of four speakers at Sports Matters, a conference which gathers the who’s who of the Asian sports industry. It was held during the same week as Formula 1 – couldn’t be more appropriate as it is one of the biggest sporting events in the world. I was sharing about the expectations of millenials and how they consume content these days – TV? Social media? Livestream?

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Secured my two most viral stories:

8 hottest fitness babes in Singapore to follow on Instagram

What I learnt about men

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December 2014

White Christmas at Niseko

I finally experienced the white Christmas I’ve been dreaming of. This year, the boy and I headed to Niseko for a winter holiday and some snowboarding!

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It was so nice to just groove to their sick beats in the company of friends… and this stranger who danced really intensely and close to us, and then photobombed all our group photos. LOL!

Till the next performance…

Sorely missing @itshaneri in this photo.
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The biggest challenge, I feel, is balancing training with the rest of my commitments and managing the fatigue from day to day.

But I like the structure and routine it gives me. I sleep by 9/10pm and wake up at 4/5am everyday, I start my day with training and there’s a rhythm going.

Best of all, I like the friends I make from this sport. Because it’s three sports in one, it means having friends from three disciplines.

I love getting to know the various communities and knowing that I’m not alone!

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    Happy to have directed, produced and starred in th Happy to have directed, produced and starred in this video, alongside these amazing people @preetitris @craigtoh @hellojaimeee @azfarhashim.jpg @zubnaz @thesquirmygremlins!

Cycling is a great way to explore a place and get fit at the same time. Singapore actually has pretty scenic cycling routes - how much of Singapore have you seen on two wheels?

The MOVE HAPPY EXPLORE SG RIDE is a virtual cycling initiative by @ltasg in partnership with @orange_room_asia to encourage people to get active and explore Singapore on their bicycles.

There are 10 curated routes involving the use of cycling paths, park connectors and footpaths to showcase path connectivity between town centres, transport nodes and parks. The more routes you complete, the more rewards you get!

Sign up at www.exploresg.lta.gov.sg.

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    I don't know about you but I feel like as you grow I don't know about you but I feel like as you grow older, it's harder to make good friends because people are busier with their commitments and it's challenging to find the time to meet or have deep conversations.

When I was struggling with body image and my eating disorders, I was such an insecure person that I became a bad friend. I would project my insecurities onto others and as a result, I lost valuable friendships.

Now I'm working on being a good partner, friend, sister, daughter and colleague.

Grateful that I managed to spend some time with @itshaneri today at @trapezerecclub - one of the treasured friends I have who show up for me every single time. ♥️

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    Never too old to pick up new skills! I actually s Never too old to pick up new skills!

I actually started taking Class 2B lessons way back in 2010 but I gave up because I was struggling.

10 years later, I still struggled but this time I stuck it through and I'm now in the midst of getting my Class 2.

Riding a motorbike is not the difficult part, navigating the circuit and its various obstacles is. I remember being so stressed!

Just remember that age is just a number and you should go and do whatever you've always wanted to, even if it's something that mostly has young people. Who cares!

#motorbike #class2 #nevertooold
    Joined another beach cleanup this morning, organis Joined another beach cleanup this morning, organised by @rwsentosa! I’m always in for one!

We focused on ECP Area G this time and we spent a lot of time picking up the tiny pieces of plastic, cigarette butts, straws, broken styrofoam etc. I reckon we picked up about 100 cigarette butts at least. Paul said there were 336 by his count.

Grateful for the weather which wasn’t too bad and for new friends made. Thanks @paulfosterrr for the jio!

Who wants to join me for more?

#beachcleanup
    It's gonna hurt, you're gonna suffer, there's defi It's gonna hurt, you're gonna suffer, there's definitely gonna be pain (physically, mentally, emotionally). Yet I still do it, you still do it, we all do it.

Why do we do it? Because it gives us structure, purpose and lots of opportunities for growth and self-development.

As we grow older, we have less goals in life to work towards. Most of the time we are busy working to pay the bills and to lead the lifestyle we want, and our goals tend to be more material, eg. you want to get a new car, you want to upgrade to a bigger house.

For me, signing up for endurance races gives me something to work towards, non-material goals that help me see improvements in my strength, my mind, my body. It's also refreshing and you can see the results, ie. your timings get faster. Scoring a personal best in sports is very satisfying!

What about you? Why do you like signing up for races?

P.S. Not sure if you can see but I'm sticking my tongue out here haha!

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    Sometimes, we need to slow down, take stock of our Sometimes, we need to slow down, take stock of our lives and spend a moment in gratitude. A simple reset of the mind and body can do so much for your well-being.

I started my weekend a little differently, with morning yoga beside the water and the grand @royalalbatross in the backdrop, with @fearlessfi guiding us through the poses. This was much-needed and I headed onboard next for a breakfast sail around the south of Singapore.

The sea breeze felt so good on the face and there is something therapeutic about going out to sea, taking in its vastness. Find time to get out and absorb some Vitamin Sea - you need it more than you realise!

This Yoga Breakfast Sail with Royal Albatross is one of their wellness activities for @wellnessfestsg and I think it was a great pairing of yoga and breakfast at sea. I felt refreshed and relaxed after!

Singapore may be a tiny island on the global map, but we do have various types of wellness activities and initiatives to revitalise and recharge yourself. Whether it's a walk in nature, a fitness class or a sound healing session, find what works for you and constantly practise self-care. Then share that love around ❤️!

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    I feel a close affinity to the sea, probably becau I feel a close affinity to the sea, probably because of my sport of triathlon where the first leg is a swim in the open water. I don't really want to swim in dirty water! Lol that's not the main point.

The point is, marine litter is becoming a greater issue. Worse, marine litter is a transboundary issue because it can be carried by wind and tides.

On our part, other than doing beach cleanups as a remedy, start by taking your litter with you. Is it really that hard? Go to the beach, have a good time, and then take your rubbish with you.

We are very very lucky that we have a lot of dustbins and surely it doesn't take a mammoth effort to bin your trash when you're leaving?

Organised this beach cleanup with BMW Group Asia and I will be doing more on my own too - just reach out if you would like to join me or do it yourself!

Thank you to those who showed up on a wet and gloomy morning to do this with me. I'm so grateful!

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    #wakeuppretty and why I like eyelash extensions! #wakeuppretty and why I like eyelash extensions!

This is bare-faced me, which is 95% of the time, as I only do makeup when I have a shoot or some kind of special event.

The only thing I have here are eyelash extensions and they have been a lifesaver for me since 2015, along with my eyebrow embroidery and eyeliner tattoo.

There are 2 main kinds of lashes you can attach to your eyes - the temporary falsies that you use glue / magnetic eyeliner to stick onto your lashes, or these ones that last about a month but take 2 hours to be manually stuck onto your own lashes, one by one. You can choose the length and volume for these lash extensions, so you can have 3 lashes stuck to 1 lash of yours for example for more volume.

Here’s what I like about lash extensions:

- You wake up pretty and not too sleepy
- You don’t have to spend time doing much makeup or any makeup
- You pretty much look quite made up

What I don’t quite like:

- Your own lashes will get weaker so I try to rest them and not do them all the time
- The individual lashes start dropping and because can’t decide what drops first so you get ‘holes’ and it can look messy
- You have to return to the salon to get them removed or you can wait till they eventually all drop. Sometimes you get like one weird lash sticking out in the middle of your own lashes haha
- You need to sit there for 2 hours to get these done
- You can't wash your face properly because you need to be delicate and wash around the eyes carefully
- You can't rub your eyes when they are itchy

Well I used to be addicted to this and would feel weird/empty/naked if I didn’t have them but now I try to go for months without them just so I can rest my own lashes and apply serum to strengthen them.

They can be quite expensive but waking up pretty does outweigh the inconveniences, so if I have a lot of shoots or events or occasions where I wanna look pretty with minimal effort, lash extensions are my go-to.

**This set is the Kim K lashes, 6D volume, C curl, that I do at @hlashessg which is home based and I love her skills! Tell her I recommended her and you might get a discount 😉

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    As I’m always running around, I sometimes forget As I’m always running around, I sometimes forget to eat or don’t have time to prepare a meal properly. And now that I’m training up for races, I want to make sure that I’m eating properly so my body gets the nutrients it needs to function optimally.

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You can choose the type of meal plan you want, eg. the portion size, and you can give them your preferences such as no lamb, non spicy etc.

I like the element of surprise, as different things come everyday and you get a variety of meals so it’s not boring.

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    I really hope people will learn to take care of ou I really hope people will learn to take care of our beaches. Have a good time at the beach yes, but please make the effort to take your rubbish with you. It's not even that big of an effort because we are very lucky to have many dustbins around us and cleaners who regularly clear the trash.

I organised this beach cleanup for last Saturday morning with BMW Group Asia, some friends and family, and the rain was disruptive, but everyone soldiered on and continued to pick up litter.

It was low tide and gosh, there was so much rubbish embedded in the sea floor, for goodness knows how long. Some of the plastic even started to disintegrate as we tried to pick them up.

We only managed to clear about 12 full sized rice sacks (reused these instead of buying bags) from 50 of us, because we spent a lot of time trying to pull out the rubbish stuck in the sludge.

I went back to the beach yesterday, to the same spot, and saw there was rubbish strewn everywhere across the sand again. Like hello, we just cleaned it!! 🤦‍♀️

So people, enjoy the beach, have your fun, but please take your rubbish with you ok!

#BMWxCherylTay #BMWGroupAsia #beachcleanup #sustainability #marinelitter #takeyourrubbish
    This was how I chilled over the weekend, literally This was how I chilled over the weekend, literally chilling out LOL. This was me doing the Cold Immersion Therapy at @trapezerecclub because I am not a fan of the cold, but I know this ice bath brings great benefits (like increased blood circulation and reduced inflammation of muscles to boost recovery) so I was game!

Honestly, the first 30 seconds were the hardest and then the body adapts and you just have to focus on your breathing and relax. After that I was actually quite comfortably enjoying myself - the body never fails to amaze!

I also did their Movement & Mobility class before this and that was a real struggle because I am so stiff from always being in repetitive motions for extended periods of time for my sport of triathlon. The deep stretches hurt a little but I felt good after.

Capping off my wellness weekend was an Introspective Forest Night Walk at Sentosa's Imbiah Trail with @untamed_paths. I love walking in nature but I've never walked at night because it's dark and can be creepy. However, this was an interesting experience and I learnt a lot. We got to see amphibians and nocturnal invertebrates and the air was cool from the rain prior.

There are so many ways for us to work on our personal wellness and I had a really engaging weekend with different types of activities as part of @wellnessfestsg. There are still a lot of things happening till 12 June so check out www.wellnessfest.sg - there are free and paid events you can sign up for.

Wellness should not just be for this period though and hopefully you get valuable takeaways from these experiences to carry them into your lifestyle!

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    Are you tired or lazy? I think this is an importan Are you tired or lazy? I think this is an important differentiation we need to learn how to make.

When it comes to your fitness regime and you have a routine in place, it’s normal to have days where you don’t feel like it. Or many days when you don’t feel like it haha.

But do you know if you’re really exhausted and fatigued or you’re just making excuses? Learn to listen to your body cues. Does it need sleep? Have you been eating well? How stressed have you been?

Don’t push yourself if you really need a break. Work and life can really overwhelm us and we are only human.

But if you’re just lazy and always making excuses to get out of your workout, then please have a conversation with yourself and realign your objectives. What do you want to work out for? And how can you stay committed?

For me, I’m training for a race so my goals are different and I do have a bigger obligation to put in the work. But if you’re just trying to keep an active lifestyle, keep yourself motivated, remember the purpose and learn to tell if you’re tired or just lazy!

Seen here wearing my new @asicssg GEL-KINSEI BLAST LE shoes - took them for an 18km run and I’m liking them! Share a photo of you working out, tag @asicssg and #AsicsForSAMH and they will donate $5 towards mental health support.

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    Traded my tri bike in for a different type of bicy Traded my tri bike in for a different type of bicycle at the Spin Orchestra, one of six experiential zones of The Wellness Sensorium! As you cycle here, you trigger interactive lights and music - very pretty at night especially. 

The Wellness Sensorium runs until 12 June and is open daily, for free, at The Meadow at Gardens by the Bay. Ticket booking is required though, through www.wellnessfest.sg.

The other zones are interesting too, including the Stone Ritual where you can engage in a stone stacking ritual and The Monument of Good Vibes where you can write a quote to inspire and be inspired.

There's also a Masterclass Studio which has different types of activities going on, from fitness classes to stitch meditation, nutrition and mental health talks. I signed up for Sunset Cardio, which was a Boxing HIIT session by sista @victoriacheng.

These are all part of the Wellness Festival Singapore which has a wide range of activities running across the island. I attended the Finding Your Inner Balance day workshop by @bluesky.escapes, which had Qi Gong/Tai Chi, a gut health talk, a healing sound bath, raw chocolate making session and a wholesome plant-based meal at @livingcafesg. Definitely learnt a lot to help improve my health!

Head on over to www.wellnessfest.sg to check out all the different activities and see what might pique your interest!

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    I still can fit into my trisuit! LOL I dug this @t I still can fit into my trisuit! LOL I dug this @teampurpose custom trisuit from the depths of my cupboard after not touching it for over 2 years. Forgot to give it a wash before wearing it and I kept smelling this musty scent oops.

Queen Bitch is out too, off the trainer and back on the road. Less than 2 months to Ironman 70.3 Desaru (my slot was carried over from 2020) and all I want is for my legs to hold me up to the end hahahahahaha.

My key race is still the BMW Berlin Marathon in September, but I’ll still do my best for this!

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    Reasons why we run - @thehuangergames made me writ Reasons why we run - @thehuangergames made me write this, LOL. Hence my face!

This is part of the Puma Run XX Nitro experience at Bugis+ Level 2 atrium, where you can play their activities and complete for a 30% discount off their running collection in store.

Swipe to have a look at what we did and head down before this Sunday!

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    'Twas a hot weekend! 🥵🥵🥵 Desaru was indee 'Twas a hot weekend! 🥵🥵🥵 Desaru was indeed hot and humid, totally what I was expecting, so be prepared for a sufferfest if you're doing the Ironman 70.3 Desaru.

My race entry was brought over from 2020 so I guess I'm doing it lol. My focus is still on the Berlin Marathon though!

Headed down to the race site over the weekend to check it out and here are my observations:

Swim - The water is clear and you could see the sand bottom till quite far out. When I was there, the conditions were calm and it was nice to swim in.

Bike - A couple of roundabouts and mostly long straight roads that stretch far ahead, lined with trees, with rolling hills similar to the profile of Mandai. But be prepared for a few tough slopes! Not super tough that you have to get down and push your bike la don't worry.

Run - I couldn't check out the actual run course because the golf course is closed to public, but I heard it's shaded in some parts, some rolling hills as well, and it's 3 rounds around the golf course.

Hotel - If you're staying at the official race hotel, Westin Desaru, the rooms are big so lots of space for all your race gear. Balcony is big, shower stall has a ledge to sit on when you're too tired to stand and shower, lift is big and can fit a few bicycles.

But the service in the main restaurant Seasonal Tastes is slow. You can drive out to the coffee shops further out away from the coast as an alternative or bring your own food haha.

OK I hope this comes in helpful for those of you going up for the race in July! I drove in with my own car so if you need tips just DM me ok.

📷: @jacqtours

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    A quick weekend to Desaru with my mum! First time A quick weekend to Desaru with my mum! First time I’m driving into Malaysia post-COVID and also first overseas trip with my mum post-COVID.

I really love travelling with my mum because she’s so easy to travel with and she’s perpetually in a good mood. I’m so glad that my relationship with my parents are alright now. They still have not accepted Grace and prefer not to talk about her and change topics when I bring her up. But it’s ok, one step at a time, at least they are not ignoring me anymore.

Those who are planning to drive into Malaysia, borrow a Touch ‘n’ Go card from someone who has money in it. Remember that if you don't use your TAG card for a year, it will be invalid even if the card has not expired yet. And then, buy a TAG card from Singapore (selected petrol kiosks) and top it up in Malaysia.

When I drove into Malaysia, I went to so many petrol stations and toll offices and they all said they didn't have any TAG cards to sell! Thank goodness I bought from Singapore, so I could top it up there and not have to borrow from a friend the next time I go in.

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