Maddy Tan

AT THE GYM

I am so very glad that I went to the gym today and after a session there, especially sweating it out at the sauna and steam room, I am feeling much more exhilarated. Finally, someone .. OK a personal trainer manifest the proper way of using the machine[s], but I have to say that my favourite of all time is still the cross-trainer machine. But compared to the one they have here at Fitness First and those at Canons Health Centre back in Bristol, I would have to say that I much prefer those at Canons. Firstly, it has better display screens, more options and the pedal aren't that big! I have small feet, you see. Although, I have to say that the cycling machine at FF is a whole lot more better as they have 2 types namely, one that works just your thigh and the other type that works specifically on your butt.

For the very first time, I tried the 'Step Machine' and it was cool. Have always wanted to try that out and altough it's kinda simple, still need some getting used to it cause if you do not control the impact of your step, it might just kinda jumbled up your momentum which is not a really good thing cause the pedal of the 'Step Machine' is about 30 cm off the ground!

And ! I love the sauna ... it's cool. And the steam room too! Too bad they do not have a swimming pool there or else it would be like my second home! O.K Enough about gymnasium.

Afterwards, as I drove my car out of the parking lot, it was raining heavily much to my dismay as I intended to have my dinner at Gurney Drive. It's a promenade along the sea, (DUH) so obviously, it's an open space and I did not want to get drenched! So I met up with another friend who just so happen to be leaving work and had dinner with her at Gurney Plaza. It's a relatively new commercial department store and it's hure. Actually, it may not be that new but since I have been away so long and just discovered it, it's new to ME.

It's the monsoon season ... so an umbrella is vital. Need to remember that.

Went on an attempt to look for a proper working shoes, one which is professional looking and yet comfortable enough to be worn to work on an everyday basis, but alas, did not see any nor find any to my liking. Penang is such a crap place for shopping. Honestly!

I need a job soon. Gasoline is not free! And I need a new trainers and why on earth did I ever disposed of my old NiKES !?