I - CITY, The City of Digital Lights

25th December, 2010

It's the time of the year when everyone will just pack their bags and go for a nice holiday. Well, not everyone... Feeling somewhat bored and restless  and needed some activities, an idea just came up. Why not go to I-City which was not very far from my house and to check it out.  Might be a good place to relax and unwind. Herman & I decided to go early at 6.30 p.m as we thought the city won't be lighted up until when it's dark.  We followed the signboard and viola  was there within 20 minutes.  Upon turning to I-City, there was a check point and we paid RM10.00 per entry and it was  to redeem F&B for dine in. Many cars were already making a beeline in the level parking area. So round and round we drove up until to the 3rd level and  luckily managed to squeeze in between a tiny parking spot and there were still many more cars trailing behind us.

Next we had dinner. There were 2 options. Buffet steamboat or Blue Apple Bistro. Steamboat was packed so we chose the bistro for a quick dinner but  in the end waited an hour for the food. We ordered  black pepper udon, mushroom soup with garlic bread, vietnam roll, otak roll vietnam skin, curry fried rice omelette, carrot juice and durian ice blended for the bill to add up to RM50.00 to redeem the RM10.00 voucher. We normally do not eat that much but just to make good of the RM10.00 voucher.

We were stuffed after dinner  and  we strolled along the vast open area and soaked in the colorful and brights lights of I-City. Woo....so many beautiful bright lights.  There was also a giant LED screen and many  food stalls in tents at one side of the area and a few fun fair stalls for the kids. As the evening wore off, more people started to  pore in from where (I dunno)  took pictures and  so many kids everywhere. It was pretty crowded. Some people got into the spirit  of Christmas and was donning santa's hat.

There were also some shops selling all kinds of lighted and glowing toys and stuff. I bought a square glowing LED color change digital alarm clock (MoodiCare clock) for RM10.00. It display time, date, alarm time, temperature and can change to seven different colors. (On the box it says the special features are: it can soothe and relieve pressure and stress which are caused many  outside factors such as work. Our mood can be adjusted with the changing color and...it's made in china.). I bought it for remembrance.

Below are some pictures taken from my humble 7 years old Olympus Camedia digital camera.

 

 

 

BIG GLOWING CACTUS

 

 

 

 

INSIDE THE SAFARI. Entry fee is RM2.00 per person. Little children will love this area.

 

 

END OF SAFARI.

I took the last 2 pictures from outside the window of a building. To experience snow walking, the entry fee is RM25.00 for adult and right now there's an  opening promotion of buy 1 free 1. We decided to skip this. Maybe next time.

After 2 hours of strolling, we were pretty much beat and headed for home. On the way out, more cars was jammed up on the way in at 10.15 p.m. Still.... the night was still young. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

CICM Resposible Care Run 2010 and a break....

28th November, 2010

This was my final run for the year. I had no particular target except to finish in time and to snap some pictures so that the  memories are not  lost or forgotten. I did finished on time in 1hr 29min and in a nice  position of 123  for my category.

The running tee. 

Picture taken from  the above Stadium National Bukit Jalil. Warming up session in progress at the   middle of the giant keris.

 

2 thumbs up for a good run and a good weather.

Before a run, must always rub shoulder with Azza. Hope to rub off some running speed of hers and pass on to me...hehehheh... Shhhh...she doesn't know it yet. 

 

What a colorful finishing line!

Position card collection area. I like the 1 Malaysia structure.

 Along Kesas Highway near Sri Petaling.

Left turn towards the National Hockey Stadium.

 

One of the many stadium.

 

 Along the route, near the bus station and I stumbled upon this river. Sooo enticing and wanna dip, dip in it. Perhaps, I should switch to water rafting instead. Switch to using my arms instead of my legs and to give my tired legs a break from running. Anyone??

 Another stadium.

Halfway mark.

International Medical University

 Turning towards Taman Esplanad.

 Markers that are near to one another. I appreciate that.

Ahh...1 km to go but lo and behold, the ascending hill were not far off.

The hills. Long and steep.

hills.....I like it.

 

Revive Isotonic drinks, water melon, gradenia bread, packets of nasi lemak and vico drinks for all.

 The finisher medal that come in a pretty gift box. Nice.

My bib.

The goody bag comes with the measuring tape, vico 3 in 1, and the marathon shop discount voucher.

run, run, run

A friend of mine asked me, has the novelty (of running) wore off because my blog seem to be getting shorter and shorter. I said 'no lah'. The reason is I am not good at it and I try my best  to write and besides I like reading books than writing. It was all for the fun of it - the running, the writing and the pictures, it was an activities by itself. As this is  my last run for the year 2010 and having done it mostly on local ground, my actual plan is to  try each different run for at least once. There are some events and routes that I like and some may not, as it all depends on the organizers and I do not mind hills.

Next year I will select and choose events that I like and  include  events that I missed out this year. As for the distance, it depends on my capabilities at that time. Getting a new PB is not impossible, if I put my mind and heart to it .  I am thankful, I did not sustain any injury thus far except for a few black toes and drop off toe nails in exchange for better health and fitness.

My resolution for next year is to  join  outstation events as many as possible,  sort of like holidays cum running. That would be nice if I have the time and the money to stretch and instead of burning a hole in the pocket. From race kit collection and race day itself,  it is not cheap considering the joining fee, petrol, toll charges and other running cost. Nothing is free!!! 

But then again, if the medal is nice and appealing, please forgive me for stating the above cos I will just go and run, run, run :)

So, a month break sounds damn good. Going to the gym for aerobic, yoga and  strength workout  will help me maintain my current fitness and no issues when switching back to running later on.

My other resolution for next year is to  attempt  42.195km. Yikes or Yeayy!??