tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45280322552009438582012-02-16T23:12:53.535+08:00Why Can't Dreams be Realistics????? Why Not....Of Coz, CAN!!! Work it out!!!!Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16547231555149147008noreply@blogger.comBlogger391100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528032255200943858.post-53606437926636089812009-03-17T14:28:00.000+08:002009-03-17T14:29:40.959+08:00Time = Money<br />Money = Time<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4528032255200943858-5360643792663608981?l=dreams2realistics.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16547231555149147008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528032255200943858.post-44838742848655639722009-02-19T00:51:00.002+08:002009-02-19T00:53:27.849+08:00Working out proposal for my business after long rest and brain storming.<br /><br />Hopefully if will be a good convincing one.<br /><br />Too many competitors now, must faster work one wonder..<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4528032255200943858-4483874284865563972?l=dreams2realistics.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16547231555149147008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528032255200943858.post-90088241030473697972009-01-20T17:29:00.001+08:002009-01-20T17:31:38.429+08:00So many things had happened...<br /><br />So many complaints and compliments....<br /><br />So many days had gone by.....<br /><br />So many stupid and smart people....<br /><br />So many happenings....<br /><br />So many ideas.....<br /><br />So many rubbishs....<br /><br />So many smart alex....<br /><br />Why So Many.....????<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4528032255200943858-9008824103047369797?l=dreams2realistics.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16547231555149147008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528032255200943858.post-31234231303760124312009-01-07T16:12:00.004+08:002009-01-07T16:16:25.153+08:00Cooking the Nasi Lemak Chicken Wing today.<br /><br />Great!! Its so nice!!<br /><br /><a href="http://s477.photobucket.com/albums/rr140/sohfamily/?action=view&current=07012009.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr140/sohfamily/07012009.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />1 kilo mid-joint wings (approx. 10 wings)<br />1/2 tsp salt<br />1 tsp sugar<br />2 tsp light soy sauce<br />1 tsp sesame oil<br />dash of white pepper<br />1 egg<br />8 tablespoons cornstarch<br />oil for deep-frying<br /><br />1. Wash and pat dry the chicken wings.<br /><br />2. Mix the salt, sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, pepper, and egg together. Pour the mixture over the wings and mix thoroughly, then add the cornstarch and mix well. Leave aside for 15 minutes.<br /><br />3. Heat up the oil and add the wings. Deep-fry in batches if necessary. Lower the heat to medium and cook till about 80% done. Then raise the heat to high again and deep-fry the wings till they are golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.<br /><br />IF NOT, 8 MINUTES WILL DO.<br /><br />4. Serve with sweet Thai chilli sauce and ketchup<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4528032255200943858-3123423130376012431?l=dreams2realistics.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16547231555149147008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528032255200943858.post-25831087182750388102008-12-24T21:08:00.000+08:002008-12-24T21:09:15.855+08:00Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all!!!!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4528032255200943858-2583108718275038810?l=dreams2realistics.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16547231555149147008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528032255200943858.post-55629145311346999562008-12-15T09:51:00.002+08:002008-12-15T09:53:04.507+08:00Went bowling with the YEC friends and happy to see my standard is still the same but fingers are damn painful. maybe too long never play. Then headed to pastamania for dinner. Watched Superman in the evening with my family.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4528032255200943858-5562914531134699956?l=dreams2realistics.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16547231555149147008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528032255200943858.post-31592237353081981092008-12-12T22:12:00.003+08:002008-12-12T23:02:55.492+08:00Been taken advantage of yet still have to tolerate!! WTF!!<div><br /></div><div>Sometime people dun understand what is double job and misusing their authority against own will. Indirectly destroying or demoralizing is painful but i will endure... </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4528032255200943858-3159223735308198109?l=dreams2realistics.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16547231555149147008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528032255200943858.post-62317465317549956032008-12-11T23:32:00.002+08:002008-12-11T23:34:09.193+08:00Went home straight after teaching in the morning and slept the whole afternoon.<div><br /></div><div>one incident happened in the morning, that i had a swimmer got cut on her chin and i manage to treat her with the assistance from the lifeguard. Thanks god she is all rite now!!! phew!!!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4528032255200943858-6231746531754995603?l=dreams2realistics.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16547231555149147008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528032255200943858.post-76694609900031129472008-12-10T16:06:00.003+08:002008-12-10T16:08:33.843+08:00Finally settled down at my house since 8 Dec 2008.<div><br /></div><div>Moving - 95&amp;</div><div>Unpacking - 75%</div><div>Cleaning Up - 85%</div><div><br /></div><div>Haha!!! Finally the hard work is completed except the leftover unpacking and moving of my left over stuffs at old house..</div><div><br /></div><div>Looking forward to christmas function on 25th Dec 2008, Yeah!!!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4528032255200943858-7669460990003112947?l=dreams2realistics.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16547231555149147008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528032255200943858.post-54683139943380009532008-12-07T12:20:00.002+08:002008-12-07T12:22:28.678+08:00Busy and rushing packing my new house.<div><br /></div><div>Completed</div><div>=========</div><div>1. Praying</div><div>2. Painting</div><div>3. 75% packing</div><div>4. 15% moving</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Just purchased LCD TV yesterday, so Happy!!! Ha Ha!!!!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4528032255200943858-5468313994338000953?l=dreams2realistics.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16547231555149147008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528032255200943858.post-20512821066163578932008-12-04T23:54:00.002+08:002008-12-04T23:56:08.347+08:00Thanks God, My new house is almost done with painting and cleaning up...<div><br /></div><div>Now only left with the praying and moving in, HAHA!!!</div><div><br /></div><div>House done 85% and packing 50% done</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4528032255200943858-2051282106616357893?l=dreams2realistics.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16547231555149147008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528032255200943858.post-23655111924134280062008-12-04T00:09:00.001+08:002008-12-04T00:10:38.077+08:00What a busy and rushing day...<div><br /></div><div>Teach swimming in the morning then head to new house to paint the wall, thanks to aloy for the help if not will have gone bersak....</div><div><br /></div><div>House is 75% done but old house packing is only 45% done...Haha!!!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4528032255200943858-2365511192413428006?l=dreams2realistics.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16547231555149147008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528032255200943858.post-1133265476879613622008-12-03T00:09:00.001+08:002008-12-03T00:11:12.818+08:00Counting down to the days i'm moving into the new house.<div><br /></div><div>Thanks god that everything renovation is done and only left some wall to be painted.</div><div><br /></div><div>Hectic schedule today and rushing up and down to new house and pool.</div><div><br /></div><div>Anyway, joy and busy in my life path.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4528032255200943858-113326547687961362?l=dreams2realistics.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16547231555149147008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528032255200943858.post-57067196595622992912008-12-01T23:28:00.003+08:002008-12-01T23:31:10.388+08:00What a hectic day today!!<div><br /></div><div>Teaching from 8am - 10am</div><div>Rushed to new house to supervise the renovation works of the window grille, False wall at 10.30am...</div><div>Appt. with Town Council at 12.30pm...</div><div>Then rush to Compass point to get paint and light bulbs...</div><div><br /></div><div>YEC meeting at 8pm - 10pm, surprisingly, i'm nominated to be the vice chairman..Yeah!!</div><div>Looking forward to know more people as well as creating more activities and events...</div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4528032255200943858-5706719659562299291?l=dreams2realistics.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16547231555149147008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528032255200943858.post-19137410382232431702008-11-30T22:10:00.002+08:002008-11-30T22:12:46.283+08:00Went to IKEA to purchase required items, so tiring walking up and down the store.<div><br /></div><div>Then to GIANT to shop for mop, floor cleaning shampoo and floor protector.</div><div><br /></div><div>What a tiring day shopping and going up the new house many time to place the items.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4528032255200943858-1913741038223243170?l=dreams2realistics.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16547231555149147008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528032255200943858.post-65445794887982801162008-11-29T21:58:00.005+08:002008-11-30T22:13:12.351+08:00Finally found a beautiful water fountain as well as the Chandelier for my new house.<div><br /></div><div>More to buy tomorrow.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: line-through;">1. Children road carpet - IKEA</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"> Bought on 30th Nov 2008</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: line-through;">2. Drawer Mat - IKEA</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; ">Bought on 30th Nov 2008<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; ">3. Mattress Pad - IKEA (Delay Next Year)</span></span></span></div><div>4. Children Bed Guard rail - IKEA (No Stock)</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: line-through;">5. Laundry Bag - IKEA </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Bought on 30th Nov 2008</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div>Luckily all from IKEA. </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4528032255200943858-6544579488798280116?l=dreams2realistics.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16547231555149147008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528032255200943858.post-91963061152959596972008-11-28T22:42:00.001+08:002008-11-28T22:43:59.663+08:00What a long day, hectic and confused!!!<div><br /></div><div>Problem with my house ceiling and yet unsolved.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4528032255200943858-9196306115295959697?l=dreams2realistics.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16547231555149147008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528032255200943858.post-39465288004971398032008-11-27T22:37:00.001+08:002008-11-27T22:37:51.392+08:00What a busy day filled with all tight schedules.<div><br /></div><div>So tired and energy being drained off slowly...</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4528032255200943858-3946528800497139803?l=dreams2realistics.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16547231555149147008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528032255200943858.post-66578298623480419552008-11-26T23:20:00.001+08:002008-11-26T23:22:05.436+08:00Surprise after a meeting with a club and realised that we might be able to base there and provide services to them.  Yeah!!!<div><br /></div><div>Anyway, busy day ahead and let's work hard!!</div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4528032255200943858-6657829862348041955?l=dreams2realistics.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16547231555149147008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528032255200943858.post-48335496539472470132008-11-26T01:09:00.004+08:002008-11-26T01:19:12.033+08:00Same routine, cleaning up the new house, teaching the School Holidays Swim Program and club's teaching.<div><br /></div><div>Good news is that most of the school holidays swim program swimmers can already swim on the fourth sessions. (85% achieved)</div><div><br /></div><div>Additional, most of my swimmers in the evening are able to be promoted to the next level....YES!!!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4528032255200943858-4833549653947247013?l=dreams2realistics.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16547231555149147008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528032255200943858.post-71370333159386858322008-11-24T22:13:00.003+08:002008-11-26T01:14:04.338+08:00Busy with swim classes as usual.<div>Busy with my new house taking the pictures and measurement.</div><div><br /></div><div>Sad to see some items are not in placed and worst, the ex-owner said items are no longer existing.</div><div><br /></div><div>SAD, Sad, sad....</div><div><br /></div><div>Afterall, pray hard that all things will go well after moving in.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4528032255200943858-7137033315938685832?l=dreams2realistics.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16547231555149147008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528032255200943858.post-15267251950539666712008-11-24T00:51:00.003+08:002008-11-26T01:14:34.622+08:00Collected my house key today and so happy abt it!!<div><br /></div><div>Take all measurement and tested out all electrical appliances, so far so good.</div><div><br /></div><div>Went to IKEA for my shopping and also geylang but for lightings. Nursery for plants. What a long day....</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4528032255200943858-1526725195053966671?l=dreams2realistics.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16547231555149147008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528032255200943858.post-56162658899324493602008-11-22T16:57:00.003+08:002008-11-26T01:15:30.025+08:00finally started teaching on sat.<div>Somemore kanna sunburn on my thigh, haha...</div><div><br /></div><div>Raining now and sleeping after packing my store-room...ZZZZZZZzzzz</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4528032255200943858-5616265889932449360?l=dreams2realistics.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16547231555149147008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528032255200943858.post-47954055667176554982008-11-21T23:16:00.001+08:002008-11-26T01:17:41.763+08:00OKAY!!!<div><br /></div><div>Fine day and good teaching.</div><div>Nice day ahead...</div><div>Looking forward to collect my house key and move in fast!!!</div><div>Haha...</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4528032255200943858-4795405566717655498?l=dreams2realistics.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16547231555149147008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528032255200943858.post-35464943546823220592008-11-20T23:22:00.003+08:002008-11-26T01:18:24.292+08:00Very happy and glad to hear many of our swimmers score and passed their PSLE.<div><br /></div><div>But something is so unrealistic that someone challenge me to help thru a school entry and will only commit and support me if successful. Wait long long, no such guarantee in life without realistic and commitment. Money can't buy dream and realistics, you need to work for it!!!! </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4528032255200943858-3546494354682322059?l=dreams2realistics.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16547231555149147008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528032255200943858.post-57173953917975096362008-11-19T22:37:00.002+08:002008-11-26T01:16:27.782+08:00well, rain again... and especially so heavy!!!<div><br /></div><div>Classes as usual but only one 3 yrs old never get into the water...sad!!!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4528032255200943858-5717395391797509636?l=dreams2realistics.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16547231555149147008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528032255200943858.post-59783996569342284292008-11-19T00:11:00.002+08:002008-11-19T00:13:59.853+08:00Finally School Holidays Swim Program started.<div><br /></div><div>Taught 3 group of swimmers and surprisingly, one of them is 3 yrs old and one is special need.</div><div>Afterall, all are good and attentive. Lesson plan as planned and everything went on well. No one absent and everyone is so eager to learn.</div><div><br /></div><div>But what a long day, at least i'm so happy!!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Cheers to good day!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4528032255200943858-5978399656934228429?l=dreams2realistics.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16547231555149147008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528032255200943858.post-42599481152374191102008-11-17T12:44:00.001+08:002008-11-17T12:45:48.150+08:00Really envy those club having so many swimmers.....<div>Really have to work very hard to do more recruitment...</div><div><br /></div><div>Anyway, it is the results the ppl want...</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4528032255200943858-4259948115237419110?l=dreams2realistics.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16547231555149147008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528032255200943858.post-19921021717222551362008-11-15T23:43:00.001+08:002008-11-15T23:44:26.154+08:00bad day, bad news<div><br /></div><div>i don't understand why such thing will happened.</div><div><br /></div><div>It's ok, i know how to deal wif it...</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4528032255200943858-1992102171722255136?l=dreams2realistics.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16547231555149147008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528032255200943858.post-1989907547285979132008-11-14T12:14:00.001+08:002008-11-14T12:16:43.751+08:00fine day... at least only drizzling yesterday.<div><br /></div><div>today is so sunny, yeah.</div><div><br /></div><div>When to always hope for and it never come.</div><div>When you forget it, it always come.</div><div><br /></div><div>Down with gout and leg so numb and painful.</div><div>At least i got the chance to eat strawberry again. </div><div>Strawberry can help to reduce inflammation, yeah.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4528032255200943858-198990754728597913?l=dreams2realistics.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16547231555149147008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528032255200943858.post-11832331640765640312008-11-12T23:13:00.000+08:002008-11-12T23:14:20.021+08:00Rainy the whole day. <div><br /></div><div>When can you stop!!!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4528032255200943858-1183233164076564031?l=dreams2realistics.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16547231555149147008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528032255200943858.post-5691962701249002092008-11-11T23:59:00.002+08:002008-11-12T00:00:12.846+08:00Today looks fine, new swimmers, new challenge!<div><br /></div><div>happy to collect money today but not 3 million</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4528032255200943858-569196270124900209?l=dreams2realistics.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16547231555149147008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528032255200943858.post-47705495427302311072008-11-10T10:59:00.001+08:002008-11-10T11:00:58.252+08:00Why everyday raining?<div><br /></div><div>How to survive thru such raining days?</div><div><br /></div><div>It is ok as long as i still positive...</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4528032255200943858-4770549542730231107?l=dreams2realistics.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16547231555149147008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528032255200943858.post-77933498381556628432008-11-10T00:47:00.001+08:002008-11-10T00:48:40.474+08:00Rain, Rain , Rain....<div><br /></div><div>When will you stop.....?</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4528032255200943858-7793349838155662843?l=dreams2realistics.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16547231555149147008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528032255200943858.post-24592289470102562442008-11-07T23:34:00.001+08:002008-11-07T23:35:40.251+08:00Joy to see the pool of swimmers growing....<div><br /></div><div>Many swimmers are improving and very determined...</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4528032255200943858-2459228947010256244?l=dreams2realistics.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16547231555149147008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528032255200943858.post-382844372303483702008-11-07T15:28:00.002+08:002008-11-07T15:29:23.844+08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_h7oiPDFaBlA/SRPuTICEjCI/AAAAAAAAACE/06QQ0ndj3nw/s1600-h/Slide1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_h7oiPDFaBlA/SRPuTICEjCI/AAAAAAAAACE/06QQ0ndj3nw/s400/Slide1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265814401667337250" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4528032255200943858-38284437230348370?l=dreams2realistics.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16547231555149147008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528032255200943858.post-91144987731498635902008-11-07T15:22:00.002+08:002008-11-07T15:24:43.517+08:00Life is so hard and when u wanna strived for the best, u dun get the best.<div><br /></div><div>PPL are always trying to hide or being lazy. </div><div><br /></div><div>Money is so important that it really can buy many foods and make life goes on.....</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4528032255200943858-9114498773149863590?l=dreams2realistics.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16547231555149147008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528032255200943858.post-39963117680913586522007-10-11T23:17:00.000+08:002007-10-11T23:19:16.378+08:00<span class="postbody">Self-esteem is the opinion you have of yourself. It is the mental image of how you perceive yourself, as well as what you can do and the role that you can play.<br /><br />A good and healthy self-esteem is essential to a swimmer so that he or she may achieve a high-level of self-confidence. With good self-confidence, the swimmer will be able to perform better.<br /><br />Here are some pointers on how you can develop and improve your self-esteem:<br /><br /> * Know your strengths and weaknesses<br />No one is perfect. All of us have our own strengths and weaknesses. Knowing what they are and our limitations bring us one step closer to our objectives, and ultimately, success.<br /><br /> * Be comfortable with yourself<br /> Learn to laugh at yourself every once in a while.<br /><br /> * Focus on your accomplishments<br />Failure is part and parcel of life. But just because that's so doesn't mean we must give it center-stage. Each time you don't succeed in something, be mindful of your achievements and accomplishments.<br /><br /> * Be kind to yourself<br /> Find one thing every day that you can pat yourself on the back for. It's not hard to find.<br /><br /> * Visualize success<br /> Have a positive image of exactly how you want to be, and shut out the negative chatter-box voice inside your mind.<br /><br /> * Take a break<br /> Nurture and take time-out for yourself.<br /><br /> * Develop a support system<br /> Have a few close friends you can rely on who can reinforce your positive self when you are feeling down.<br /><br /> * Think positive<br /> Develop for yourself a positive situation where you can grow and learn to avoid situations that depress you.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4528032255200943858-3996311768091358652?l=dreams2realistics.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16547231555149147008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528032255200943858.post-5681556237297943312007-10-11T02:44:00.001+08:002007-10-11T02:44:40.975+08:00<p>1. Skipping meals or reducing your calorie intake does not help control weight in the long term. It is important to eat at regular intervals, ideally every 3-5 hours, as this helps to keep blood sugar levels stable.<br /><br />2. Most of us do not drink enough water. Symptoms of dehydration include dizziness, lack of concentration, irritability and headaches. Aim to drink 6-8 glasses of water a day and you will stay well hydrated.<br /><br />3. Your mother was exactly right when she forced you to eat up your greens. We should be eating 5 servings of fruit and vegetables a day for general health. To allow your vegetables to retain as much goodness as possible, put them into a pot of boiling water and cook them quickly.<br /><br />4. Beware the hidden fat foods, which are normally those tasty party foods quiche, sausages, pork pie, salami and dips are some examples. Of course biscuits, cakes and desserts should also be kept to a minimum and only eaten as a special treat.</p> <p>5. When you buy yoghurt go for low ‘live bio’ versions. These help to restore the ‘good’ bacteria that aid digestion.<br /><br />6. Bread, potatoes and pasta are all carbohydrate foods that have received bad press in the past. These foods do not make you fat on their own. However, if you have a big cheese sandwich, knob of butter on your potato (or have chips), or make a rich cream sauce for the pasta you will increase the amount of fat you are eating.<br /><br />7. Alcohol taken in moderation can be beneficial to health, but if you are watching your weight it is relevant to know that the calories from alcohol cannot be used as fuel for exercise, nor do they provide any vitamins, minerals or fibre. <br /><br />8. The butter versus margarine debate continues to rage. The best advice is not to eat a lot of either, but to eat a little of both. The best oil for cooking is Extra Virgin Olive Oil. It is not the cheapest but a little goes a long way. </p> <p>9. Dairy products are a high source of fat and cholesterol, BUT they do provide us with other beneficial nutrients. The best approach is to buy “low fat” versions of milk, cheese, yogurt etc. as they will provide you with all the nutrients without the fat element.<br /><br />10. It is not necessary to cut meat out of your diet. Instead buy the leaner cuts and trim off any fat. It is also recommended to eat oily fish (tuna, mackerel, herrings) at least three times a week as they contain the beneficial Omega 3 oil.<br /><br />11. Finally, whoever said “a little of what you fancy does you good” was probably right – exercise moderation in all things and you can’t go too far wrong. It is not what you eat between Christmas and New Year that makes the difference but rather what you eat between New Year and Christmas.<br /><br />Happy eating.<br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4528032255200943858-568155623729794331?l=dreams2realistics.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16547231555149147008noreply@blogger.com0