Bought a new BlackAltis

It is a new model and I got it at a steal. Customised colour coded plus every little detail is suited to me. Delievery will take place between 3-4 weeks. Will post the photos when I get it. However, I must stress not to read too much into it.

What is wrong with blogger?

Something seems quite wrong with blogger.

1st 500

I tried to register online for the SCSM 09 just after midnight but the system could not be accessed. I then made a decision that I will be 1 of the typical kiasu singaporean and be early at Raffles Place Park where the launch of the event will take place and sign up on the spot. Moreover, I was curious what the goodie bag will be like.

Had an early breakfast and then I took the train to Raffles Place. Saw an ex colleague who was on her Professional Development Leave on her way to her course. Chatted along the way and the journey seemed so much faster compared to travelling alone. I estimated that I might be 1 of the 1st 60 in the queue since I was there about an hour prior to the start. Had a conversation with 2 mothers who were also in the queue signing up for the women's 10k. They just picked up running recently and are incidentally attending the Shape Run and GE womens.

Overall the process was quite fast and I also signed up to be a charity runner. There were 3 to choose from and being in the primary education line, i decided that the Rainbow Centre Yishun Park School for autistic and multiple disabilities children will be my choice.

I will post further details on the link to the website online so anyone can make donations. Any amount is fine. What matters most is that of giving willingly and sacrificially.

Stanchart Sg Marathon 09

The promotional flier arrived. It confirmed that NB is the apparel sponsor instead of Adidas. Frankly speaking, I prefer Adidas over many other sporting brands anytime. But then again, this could be a brand rotational practice so that each sporting brand gets the chance to sponsor a large scale event like the SCSM. There were 150 pictures of various runners who took part in last year's event and I think I saw 1 or 2 from 2007. These lucky individuals get to run for free if they turn up at the official launch on the 16th of this month.

Discussed with Angela and we will also register Esther for the kid's dash this year. Angela will run the 750m distance with her and depending on how long I take to complete my full marathon, it will be a great opportunity for Esther to probably kick start her running instincts?

latest family pic

Got my Dell working again

After getting a replacement for the HDD, my Dell is working once again. Only thing lacking is the office software which I am arranging with my course friend to help me reinstall it. Hopefully this new HDD will be trouble-free