16 flights in 2008, 4 flights in 2009, how many await in the new decade?!
I happen to stumble on a fellow tall asian female blogger who shares her insights on being considered bigger than most of her own asian cohort.
I can relate to it on so many levels, like asian clubs, little asian girls, etc. etc. I only wish I had my own “way to be Captain Obvious” comebacks when people tell me “Wow! You’re TALL!”
Anyway, I thought it was an amusing read.
And yes, I’ve heard all these comments since I stopped growing by the age of 13.
My work shifts are all over the place. I worked 50 hours last week but ended up getting weekdays off. It’s similar to a hospital schedule, where it’s “4 days off, 4 days on” — except it’s more like 3 days on, 1 day off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 4 days on… etc. Anyway, it ends up being 40 hour weeks somehow.
Played too much ultimate today, but I wanted to make the most of my first official day OFF work! I’m on a team playing Winter Hat on Sunday mornings, then I played 2 games of Indoor Ultimate — subbing for 1 game, and then playing for my own team. Very tired, to say the least. I also lost both games of indoor. 
My own record is something like 1-8. (e.g. I’ve only been on a winning team once when I’ve played.) Wow, very fail.
Been thinking more about Summer plans and I’m getting more and more excited. I’ll miss playing ulti with my friends here, but I could be playing ulti with new friends overseas, right?! 
— spoken like a true ulti whore. I’m also unfit to play full field ultimate now. 7 v 7? I’ve been spoiled playing turf and indoor. I need to get my legs back into the game, and stay injury free… Of course I’m saying this as I’m icing my injured heel via plantar fascitis. Sigh.
…Christmas?
Except where’s the snow?
It has been 6 months since I ran my half-marathon. Where does the time go? I’ve stopped training since then and concentrated on playing ultimate. As a result, I have plantar fascitis from putting weight on the same heel, which means I can’t run anymore either. I think it helped that I used to bike (bicycle) everywhere since that would stretch the calves. Time to put on the turkey weight?!
Can’t believe the Olympic countdown is down to 60′ish something days. Working lots, and hopefully will get those Preliminary Men’s hockey tickets (SWE vs FIN) I put my name in the work lottery for! Hopefully getting to do some boarding too!
And nope, not yet started on Christmas presents!
Finally completed my (first) half-marathon, after talking about it for how long? Time is not important…
Of the 21km race, my first 14km had a great pace of 2h15, but that was probably too good to be true. After the last 7km, my final time ended up being 2h32. A bit slower than what I wanted, but I shall strive to do better next time! And learn to pace better! With actual training! (Ultimate is only good for the first 11km of the race)
But now I can finally concentrate on ulti. 
Ooooh… vacation in 4 weeks too. How I’ve missed YVR!
Forgot about my blog, yet again! Should really post more often…
Flowerbowl this weekend! EEEP!!! But we have a roster of 25 players for Saturday. Little playing time AND quick losses? Great…
Still recovering from bronchitis too.
Yes, sunny indeed. Almost hot!
Logged 4km today (1230-1300)
Let’s see…
Got a Handblock, a break-side put, and… *NEAR*-Callahan!! (But Strip was called OK fine, I didn’t contest, it was probably a strip, HAH)
In spite of all that, still lost both turf games!
In the first game, we were up 11-8 at halftime. We hardcapped it at 13pts, or 5mins (whichever came first), and they won in the end. YES, they scored 5 straight points to make it 13-12 in the end.
Ridiculous. Just ridiculous. But good on ‘em, they played well.
In the second game, their boys pwned our boys. Lost 21-14.
Still, I still got my big-D handblock and several endzone puts. I’m happy
Today was supposed to by OFF day for running. So much for that… Didn’t run too much since both teams we played had girls who didn’t have any subs. Ouch.
Indoor Ultimate: Lost 25-20.
So much for “zero to hero”, after finishing the regular season with a not-so-impressive 1-9 record.
Running: 8km today (1750-1845)
Route: Home to Hampton Place + back
Did 10/1. Legs were not used to the long steady pace, having mostly ran 4/1 or 5/1. Still tingling, as we speak.
Probably overtrained since I needed a half-hour power nap in the evening!
On Saturday night, we tried out a restaurant in one of the more unexpected locations in Richmond. For a three-course menu, the portions were larger than usual, especially the entrée. It would be ideal for those with big appetites, and a good value for your money since it was priced at only $28.
The restaurant was full when we arrived, and for whatever reason, they had lost our reservation! Fortunately, they had one table left that would hold all five of us.
I had the lobster bisque soup to start, which was mediocre to say the least. It was too thick for a bisque, and the tomato paste consistency overpowered most of the lobster taste, which was unfortunate. There were bits of lobster, but the taste was much too subtle. In my opinion, the winning selection was the Thai Prawns (Thai Coconut Prawns with Sweet Raspberry Balsmic Vinegar), and really I’ll let the picture speak for itself:
For the main course, I had the striploin and yorkshire pudding. I ordered it medium-rare, which came out more like freshly slaughtered cow on a plate. The Yorkshire pudding was warm and seemed to be fresh out of the oven. I devoured that and left most of the meat uneaten. It also didn’t help that there was a lot of fat in the cut.
I was the only one who ordered tiramisu for dessert, while everyone else got the Chococlate Ganache cake. It was light, a tad too sweet for my taste because I like my tiramisu with more of the coffee taste kick. Maybe the kitchen was expecting me to share it because it was an extra big piece…
Okay, so I kinda shared.
Because it was part of the Best Western across from Richmond Costco, this adjoining restaurant’s location was pretty obscure. There were 1 or 2 surprises, like the prawns and the yorkshire pudding, but overall, it was pretty mediocre. Most of the people eating here looked like they were staying at the Inn. I don’t think I’d be coming back here any time soon. The service was exceptional in my opinion (the waitress was very nice), so she made the dining experience better. Too bad about the food.
Note: Pictures courtesy of my asian friend, of course. I stopped taking food pictures in restaurants ages ago, but I will happily post them if someone else takes them!
