2024 Birthday Wishlist

 My birthday coming up soon (a month plus to go). Here is my birthday Wishlist:-

1.    New Keyboard & Mouse 

2.    Soundbar / Stereo with USB and Radio

3.    Game- NBA 2k25

4.    2XU Running Gear

Genting Aug 24

Second 3D2N trip to Genting Highland this year. We also stayed at Ion D'Element, however, we chose a much bigger "King Size" apartment. at a slightly higher cost. Apart from the space, the apartment is also significantly cleaner and with much better view. 

This trip is not as 'foggy' as the April trip, however, the first day is really cold, one of the coldest experience in Genting (around 17C-18C). 

Skytrek 2024

Been 15 years since the last skytrek. This 'Intermediate' route is significantly lower and easier than the last 'Advance' route that we took. Lots of flying fox and just basically flying from one tree to another. The whole journey still took about two hours, including tutorial session. 

Sunway Rapid KL Run 2004

After three consecutive disappointing races this year, I surprisingly did very well in this race. Its my second best 10km race ever, 5'26/km (versus expectation of between 5'40 and 5'50/km).

The route is good. Weather is fine. The view is pretty good too.

Next race- Boom 30km on Sept 14th. 

Badminton Racket

After several days of research on Speed/light head Badminton Racket, I have decided to go for Yonex-Nanoflare, which is less confusing than Li Ning & Victor.

Nanoflare has 4 main 'active' series, namely 1000, 800, 700 and Nextage, with Nextage being the cheapest version. Each series has 4 grades- Pro, Tour, Game and Play respectively. Pro is most stiff and Play is most flexible. "Play" grade is about RM 300 and "Game" Grade is RM 459. The Pro grade is made in Japan, Tour & Game grade are made in Taiwan and the Play grade is made in China. 

Eventually, we decided to go with Nanoflare 800 "Game". It is a bit risky, as we were wondering if my skill is enough to control the "Game" grade, and if  I should just stick with a safer "Play" grade. 

(P.S. also choose thin string with tension of 26)

After the first trial session, I think we have made the right choice. 

Badminton Competition- 2024 Serdang

First ever Parent & Child double competition. We enter a under 15 category, which is a slight disadvantage as the next category is under 12. I am also quite unprepared despite be in training for more than 6 months. The results are 0 win 2 losses (double elimination method) and results are not as bad as I thought. 

Lai Meng Sports Day 2024

 

Congratulations Xin Xin for winning a total of 3 medals- Gold for 4x100meter relay, Silver for 80meter individual and Silver for High Jump. This is a surprise dur to her lack of practices (and also talent). This is also a significant improvement from last year, which she received a silver and a bronze.

Sickness 2024

This year appears to be affected by various sickness.

Here's the summary:-

Feb: Sick (cough/flu) during CNY

April: I had a bad flu/cough that last for two weeks. Eye infection.

May: Bad food poisoning that last for two weeks.

Jun: Hemorrhoid operation plus cough/sore throat. 

This reminds me of how lucky I was last year with really hardly any sickness. 

Blood Test result 2024

 Not a good one. Four major area of concern.

1. Full Blood Count (Haemoglobin i.e. Red blood cell) - LOW 11.5 (range 13-18)

All sub categories under full blood count are therefore low.

2. Low Lymphocytes and high Monocytes indicate White Blood Cell suggest infection/inflammation.

3. Liver function- High Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase of 85 (12-73)

4. Kidney Function- Urea Nitrogen high of 8.4 (2.5-6.5) and low Estimated GFR of 79 (>90)

This is somewhat surprise as there are no indication from an incomplete blood test a year ago. However, my body has been signaling to me non-statistic ways in the past few months, starting with the numb in figures and feet whilst running.  

Ranking Half Marathon (Updated)

 Ranking all the Half Marathon I have participated

Rank 9:    Generali 2024 (Pace: 6'52, Time: 2'24)

Prior Race condition: Terrible. In the middle of two weeks food poisoning.  

During Race Issue: Start race at 6 pace, struggle from 7th km onwards. 

Rating: Terrible. 1 of 5 stars. 

Rank 8:    Twin City 2024 (Pace: 6'19, Time: 2'14)

Prior Race condition: Poor. A week recovery from flu. Strained in training Status. 

During Race Issue: Bonk from 7th km. Near Cramp 12th km onwards. 

Rating: Terrible. 1 of 5 stars. 

Rank 7:    Twin City 2022 (Pace: 6'13, Time: 2'12)

Prior Race condition: 3 weeks recovery from Covid 19. 

During Race Issue: Cramp at final 1.5km. 

Rating: Poor. 2 of 5 stars. 

Rank 6:    Garmin 2022 (Pace: 6'04, Time: 2'10)

Prior Race condition: Good.

During Race Issue: Near cramp from 15km onwards.

Rating: Poor. 2 of 5 stars.

Rank 5:    Penang Bridge 2022 (Pace: 5'53, Time: 2'05)

Prior Race condition: Didn't sleep the night before. 

During Race Issue: As per plan.

Rating. Good 4 of 5 stars. 

Rank 4:    KL City Day 2023 (Pace: 5'46, Time: 2'02)

Prior Race condition: Very good.

During Race Issue: Struggle at Double Hill.
Rating. Good 4 of 5 stars. 

Rank 3:    NPE Highway 2023  (Pace: 5'41, Time: 1'59)

Prior Race condition: Good.

During Race Issue: Perfect race. Negative Split.

Rating: Excellent 5 of 5 stars. 

Rank 2:    Hatyai 2023 (Pace: 5'40, Time: 2'00)

Prior Race condition: Very good. 

During Race Issue: Second half struggle but still maintain pace. 

Rating. Very good 5 of 5 stars. 

Rank 1:    Cybercity 2023 (Pace: 5'38, Time: 1'59)

Prior Race condition: Very good.

During Race Issue: Perfect race.

Rating. Excellent 5 of 5 stars.

Fallout 76

 With almost hundred of weapons in Fallout 76, here's my top weapons

1.    Railway Riffle.

Surprisingly being the most powerful weapon in game, it is easy to get and easy to upgrade.

2.    Fixer

My first main weapon that took a long time to 'mod' to my liking. Its powerful but not as smooth as I wish. Good for sneaky player like me. 

3.    Handmade

This weapon is very similar to fixer. It is slightly weaker but it is a lot more smoother.

4.    Tesla Riffle.

A 'tag' weapon that is ideal for quest. Pretty powerful and has cool animation.

5.    Cremantor

My only non-Commando build. I have yet to 'mod' this heavy-gun to my preference and probably not my style.