Just an update

Today is the eve of CNY eve. I knocked off at 4pm. It was a quiet day at work. I did not go out on any portable rounds at all from 2-4pm after lunch. I spent quite a lot of time chatting with my colleagues. I'm gonna miss them after I transfer to A&E after CNY. Sigh. Time flies. It's already 4 months in IPS. Even though I hate it at times when it's so busy during the weekends and I have to cover so many areas, there are times when it's quiet to make up for it. I wish I ned not go to A&E. It's simply busy, busy and busy down there. The night shifts are gonna be harder than IPS ones and I wonder if my body can take it or not, without any sleep the entire night. I do catch a wink or 2 at IPS. Aiye, just don't like working at night when your body's supposed to be resting. Except for the freedom and the less workload as compared to morning shift, it's no good to do it too often. Hmph...

I had a good swim at Delta after work today. I was contemplating if I should come home to run instead. I ran yesterday already. The weather was perfect for running. I was very tired yeaterday for the day had been so busy and the patients HEAVY! I exhausted 75% of my energy during work? I was desperately looking for a seat on the MRT after work cuz my knees were kind of aching. Nah, fat hope.

I pushed myself out of that front door after putting on my run suit. Everytime I wear my running tops and shorts and shoes, I would feel so 'free', so light. The outfit is light literally and my entire body is not weighed down by any heavy bag nor uncomfortable footwear. Absolutely 'weightless'. Hah. I started out slowly and ran without my receiver, which is another burden off. I realised lately that I would rather enjoy the peace and quiet that the green areas I run through offer me than music to my ears.

Although my legs felt heavy and trunk rather sore, I was mesmerised by the beauty of nature around me as I ran through 'Green Haven'. It's really my favourite stretch in my running routes and there was the occasional fellow human being. Other than that, all that u hear would be the sounds of insects, birds chirping away, the wind that blew past you and the water flowing in the canal. Not to forget your very own breathing and the thumping of the shoes against the ground. It was dry and the water level in the canal was lower as compared to the last time I ran there when it was the rainy week. What's more, the weather was brilliant with the sun setting behind a mess of clouds and the entire sky being cloudy for most of the day. There was a constant light breeze blowing as well. *WHOA*

I ran off track to the military training grounds and I remember telling myself I need not go to MacRitchie to enjoy Nature. This is right at my doorstep.

Naturally, my heart was calmed and my entire well-being was enhanced spiritually and mentally. I felt refreshed after the run. I felt alive.

The run actually allowed me to sort out many things on my mind and came up with solutions that I am going to make about certain issues. It also reminded me of how long I have come before I started running long distance.

I love running. I love 'GH'.

I always loved running... it was something you could do by yourself, and under your own power. You could go in any direction, fast or slow as you wanted, fighting the wind if you felt like it, seeking out new sights just on the strength of your feet and the courage of your lungs. ~Jesse Owens

The human spirit needs places where nature has not been rearranged by the hand of man.
~Author Unknown

Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul. ~John Muir