A quick trip to Melaka and a quick sketch session.

I drove down to Melaka on Sunday to get some things done and managed to squeeze in a quick sketch session in Banda Hilir. It was a really hot day, I had to scoured for a place with a good enough shades before settling down to sketch. Usually I will set in my mind to sketch an area and find a place but it was the other way around this time.

There was a tight window of opportunity and I didn't want to waste it. I don't usually go to Melaka and pretend that I am a tourist. It is kinda my hometown anyway.

Sketch # 1 : The path of the river cruise in Banda Hilir..

 

This place has cleaned up nicely over the past few years. I have never been on the river cruise but from what I heard it is supposedly the best way to view the area and it is fun too. Banda Hilir is permeated  by its rich colonial heritage and history. Melaka is one of the cleanest city in Malaysia. I love it here.

Skecth # 2 : UMNO Museum.

I have always wanted to sketch one of the red buildings here and in front of this building, there was a tree big enough to protect me from the scorching hot sun. You can stop grinning sheepishly now because I have no political affiliation with this party. :P

I would totally die of skin cancer if I were to sit out in the open in that weather even for a mere 15 mins. Can you imagine how hot it was? I think it was around 34 deg Celsius. Goodness gracious me!


For what's its worth, I think it was the best 1.5 hours spent.

Travelling Feet

When you travel alone or with a partner, although we do take pictures of each other (but mostly never together), it'd be much easier to do all selfie because it beats the hassle of having to ask someone to take your pic for you.


As I was going through my collection of photos thinking of what to post next on the blog, I saw a pattern in my all my travelling albums. I have an obsession with taking pics of my feet!!. Well, you can say that it is my kind of selfie :). I don't know why. It probably symbolises the "I am finally here!!!!" kinda sentiment at the place I was visiting. Or something.. 

-___- I know right!!! I promise these pics aren't icky. LOL

And.. the fact that am also obsessed with shoes.. so some of the pictures were taken after I bought the shoes. Bear with me.. 

But here goes.. a collection of pics I called "Travelling Feet".

Pictures of places in no particular order: 

Hong Kong, Langkawi, Bali, Jogjyakarta, Nice, Penang, Tekala Waterfall, Muar 

and various departmental stores. 

Happy Monday!!

Photo Friday # 1 : Green.

 

  While on our way back from a friend's wedding at their hometown (which a bit far off from our place), we stumbled across this majestic place known as Sawah Ring. Just had to stop the car and capture this.

My ever so faithful Crocs, all worn out and extensively used; especially during traveling.

A view from my afternoon run in the office gym.

Right : Walking about taking picture after a run 

Left : Jatih Luweh - the epicentre of Terrace Padi field in Bali.

Playlist # 1: 5km Running Tracks

I have yet to run without any music buzzing in my ear. I don't think I am able to run just by hearing my own inner voice trying to motivate me to keep on running.. or assuring me that the pain is temporary..

I need more than that.. I need running tracks. A set of playlist that is supposed to help me run faster and longer. I posted this on fb because a friend asked me to share the playlist with them..

I consider myself a universal listener. I enjoy all sorts of music genre as long as it goes well with my mood.. (at any point in time)..Heh. 
 
So here it goes; my 5km playlist in this order - this list is compiled, tested and proven for making me feel all pumped up at the beginning, helped me find my comfortable pace, pushing me farther in the middle and motivated me to finish the run till the end.

1. Eminem - Lose Yourself
2. The Roots - How I Got Over
3. Wisin & Yandel - Irresistible
4. Papa Roach - To Be Loved.
5. The Roots - Here I Come
6. Gun N Roses - Paradise City
7. Stonesour - Sillyworld
8. Three Days Grace - Animal I Have Become
9. Chromeo - Fancy Footwork
10.Big Boi- ShutterBug
11. Swedish House Mafia - Don't Worry Child

 Photo: My first Solomon Trail 10km Trail Run

Note : Willing to try anything (well mostly anything).

A friend asked me what have I been up to lately. In response to her question,  I said, "Plenty".

Then she went on and asked me, "Anything of your own?"

I didn't quite catch the meaning of it, so I asked her what did she really mean.

She laughed and told me that usually whatever that I have going on is because of my boyfriend. I will take after whatever that he is currently into; hobbies and activities.

LOL.

Looking back at all the things I've done, it rings true for the most part of it.

I always ended up doing things that my boyfriend is doing. In my defense, it is normally because I support whatever that he wants to do and I don't mind learning and taking up the challenge even if it means that I have to do new things, things that is out of my comfort zone. Things that am not used to. (Hence the tagline of this blog).

That is where the fun lies, isn't it?
Usually the boyfriend would ask (politely most of the time), if I want to join him for *insert suggested activity here*..

Of course I would!!

I learned to surf and dive because of my ex and now am running, cycling and sketching because my current boyfriend, Mr Snots. He is a runner and very artsy fartsy kinda guy. We have been together for almost 5 years now and all I can say is that my knack of "stealing" his activities is working well. Haha.

But what people fail to see is that I don't have to try too hard to do all these new things. It usually comes naturally to me. I have always been active ever since I was in school. Even back then when I was in Uni, I enjoyed doing outdoorsy activities and I still play futsal now...occasionally. So taking up other sports or outdoorsy activities because of my boyfriend is no big deal. I can adapt easily.

Not many people know that I have always been drawing and doodling, but of course it was not to the point of what am doing now - going out sketching. I have always loved paintings in general, but to be presented with an opportunity of starting a small business of our own? No one is their right mind would want to pass that up.

I guess my relationship sparks new interests in me, or even brought out and heightened all the interesting stuff that lies underneath my mundane life. We bonded during these times and it is beyond fun that I have someone to do all these things together although I don't mind if doing it all alone either. With all that is going on right now, I am not complaining.


But really, don't you want a girlfriend that is more than willing to take up all the challenges thrown at her? You should feel loved .... or .. maybe a bit intimidated. :)

Scenes from all my cycling trips -some with Mr Snots, some I went cycling alone.