Friday, 24th August 2018
I died at the end of 5km and could barely feel my legs as I wobbled down the treadmill. I tried to listen to some music while running but gave up minutes after as it made me slower. I guess my brain tried to comprehend the lyrics and that took some mental energy and focus.
Several motivations helped me pull through because I was so ready to stop after 1km ><
- I committed myself to my friends by outwardly saying that I would not quit until I reached 5km (pressure is real haha)
- I had to complete a 5km virtual run/walk that I signed up for recently. A proof was needed before 31st August (if anyone is interested, there’s less than a week to go! 🙂 )
More info here. This is legit. Can ask kak Muz as she has received her medal!An intention is as strong as the nature of the intent. Slowly, both 1 & 2 started to ebb away…Hence, always have back up. In my case, the 3rd intent kept both 1 & 2 in place. - Aql saleem fil jism saleem (A sound/good/healthy mind is in a sound/good/healthy body) – Ultimately for Allah
So alhamdulillah, managed to improve by 1 minute! haha!
Goal is to get 6 minutes per kilometer. :’) Hmmm I truly wonder.
That evening, we had a full-scale rehearsal and boy was I in a daze. I was so ready to sleep after a good shower (the gym’s facilities have improved a lot!) and meal. So the fact that I stayed awake during the entire play shows how I was kept captivated in wanting to know what’s next (I actually have the entire script at hand but I was more interested in how they make the words come alive. Amazing! and good job guys!) I also find the story good as it is peppered with information and cool Malay jargons here and there that are rarely used these days. Lastly, a story is only great if it brings or elicits change in, if not thoughts about, important issues. It may seem subtle but it is only because of how it has been nicely tailored in between each character and scene.
I’m glad for the friendship, the experience and something to explore on. However, I am still quite sad that I had to find relief for my class tomorrow (will only see them after 2 weeks!! 😦 ) and to actually excuse myself from school this coming week. Definitely a first and last. (My mum was horrified to know that I had to skip a class huhu.)
To better and beneficial days ahead!
Diarinsyirah 