Let's do our part to clean up our environment!
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Sunday, September 14, 2014
[Rinjani 2014] Tip 4: Bring food and hot beverage up to the summit!
The wind is strong and cold. It is a must to wear a good wind breaker, gloves and everything that you need to keep yourself warm.
It is good to bring some food and hot beverage up to the summit if possible. The summit push is not easy and it will definitely help to have some additional motivation to keep on going.
[Rinjani 2014] Tip 3: Get a pair of good trekking poles and good trekking boots!
The trekking poles and the trekking boots will come in handy especially when doing the summit push. The path up is full of ashes and gravels. Every step I took, my foot sank into the ashes and gravels. It is definitely a good time to demonstrate what resilience is all about.
[Rinjani 2014] Tip 2: Start the ascent from the Sembalun.
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| To get to the top, we had to stay near the top. |
Within 6 hours, we reached the Sembalun Crater Rim and the tents were set up already by the time we reached. So all we needed to do was to rest and chill.
We woke up at 2 am the next morning to trek up the summit. The summit push is definitely challenging even for a seasoned trekker.
[Rinjani 2014] Tip 1: Engage John's Adventure
I just got back from Lombok and had a great time trekking up Mt Rinjani and chilling at the Gili Islands!
If you are planning to do the trek, you might want to consider doing it other than January to March as the Mt Rinjani National Park is closed due to the rainy season.
Do consider engaging the service of John's Adventure as I think they are really good and professional.
Visit their website at: http://www.rinjanimaster.com/
Read about the reviews on Tripadvisor: http://www.tripadvisor.com.sg/ShowUserReviews-g297733-d386938-r148250930-Mount_Rinjani-Lombok_West_Nusa_Tenggara.html
So my group of 4 paid for the 3 Day 2 Night, Deluxe Plus Package for USD$235 + tips each. A guide and 4 porters accompanied us throughout the whole trekking. And we were taken care of very well.
If you are planning to do the trek, you might want to consider doing it other than January to March as the Mt Rinjani National Park is closed due to the rainy season.
Do consider engaging the service of John's Adventure as I think they are really good and professional.
Visit their website at: http://www.rinjanimaster.com/
Read about the reviews on Tripadvisor: http://www.tripadvisor.com.sg/ShowUserReviews-g297733-d386938-r148250930-Mount_Rinjani-Lombok_West_Nusa_Tenggara.html
So my group of 4 paid for the 3 Day 2 Night, Deluxe Plus Package for USD$235 + tips each. A guide and 4 porters accompanied us throughout the whole trekking. And we were taken care of very well.
Saturday, August 16, 2014
Outing with the Wheelchair bound Seniors!
I have been doing this for a while. It is really meaningful to see that the seniors enjoying themselves. Being wheelchair bound, many seniors in Tampines don't get to travel beyond the neighbourhood.
For the outing this time, we will be heading to the Resorts World Sentosa via the Sentosa Boardwalk. Then we will stop at the Sentosa Merlion for a tea break and some games.
Click here to get more information and/or to RSVP!
It may not mean anything to us but it means a lot to them.
SAFRA Swim for HOPE!
For every lap we swim, SAFRA will be donating $1 to the beneficiaries they adopted.
The more we swim, the more $$$ SAFRA will be donating. YEAH!!!!
It is happening on 12 October at the five SAFRA Clubhouses - Tampines, Yishun, Jurong Point, Toa Payoh and Mount Faber.
For more details: https://www.safra.sg/Participate/SAFRA-Swim-for-Hope.aspx#.U-9nt_m4Uy4
*Join me at SAFRA Tampines!!!
The first ever Clementi Vertical Challenge is here!
Things are getting more and more exciting here on this island. Other than zombie runs, colour runs and blah blah blah runs... We now also have a vertical challenge in the heartlands, ie Clementi!
Registration fee is $21
Date: 21 September 2014
Race Time: From 0900 to 1400
Registration: Starts from 0800
No. of Levels: 40 Levels High
Reporting Location:
Clementi Town Centre
(Open Space between Blk 442 and Blk 449)
For more details: http://www.clementivertical.com/
To sign up: https://regonline.activeglobal.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1582917
Monday, July 28, 2014
Tuesday, May 06, 2014
New Bus Service in Tampines!
Some residents have been sending feedback to the authorities regarding the bus service in the area. And it is a pleasant surprise to hear the announcement of a new bus service - Tampines Express 1 (TE1).
Launched on 2nd May 2014, it will cover mainly Tampines Central, Tampines Changkat and Tampines East. Residents staying at Tampines St 33 will be able to take TE1 straight to the round market at Tampines St 11.
TE 1 operates during the morning and evening peak hours on weekdays and the morning peak hours on weekends. The bus fare costs $1 per trip and the only form of payment is by ezlink.
From today till end of May, passengers who alighted at the bus stop near Tampines Changkat CC will receive a $1 voucher which can be used at the round market!
Launched on 2nd May 2014, it will cover mainly Tampines Central, Tampines Changkat and Tampines East. Residents staying at Tampines St 33 will be able to take TE1 straight to the round market at Tampines St 11.TE 1 operates during the morning and evening peak hours on weekdays and the morning peak hours on weekends. The bus fare costs $1 per trip and the only form of payment is by ezlink.
From today till end of May, passengers who alighted at the bus stop near Tampines Changkat CC will receive a $1 voucher which can be used at the round market!
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| The bus looks like any other buses. Look out for the TE1 signage. |
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| The route that will be covered by the bus. |
Thursday, May 01, 2014
Sunday, April 27, 2014
Let's get ACTIVE together!
Great news for all Singaporeans and PRs!!! The Singapore Sports Council has launched a new initiative - ActiveSG! Sign up for the free membership and there is even a ActiveSG $100 credits!
Sign up now right here: https://www.myactivesg.com/about-activesg/membership
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Those were the 21 days out in the sun, sea and sand.
Last December, I spent 21 days with a group of fantastic people. They came from all walks of life and we are determined to serve our community. We came as individuals but we returned as one - Neh Shing Choy!
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Monday, April 21, 2014
$12.85 only? $12.85 only!!!
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| $12.85 only! |
If you are not a runner, maybe this is the best chance for you to dig out your running shoes and train for it!
Register and more details here!
Saturday, April 05, 2014
Monday, February 24, 2014
Jazz, nice!
Join the @FIJIWaterSG giveaway to win a pair of tickets plus exclusive meet-and-greet passes to SingJazz 2014! http://woobox.com/6wyrhm
Saturday, December 28, 2013
Ohhhh…. Oasia Hotel
So on the last Saturday of 2013, I checked myself into the Oasia Hotel with my family. I got a good deal and booked it before I attended the OBS – it is meant as a reward for going for the 21-day Classic Challenge. Boy oh boy, the Club room at Oasia Hotel is really value for money.
The Club room comes with the Club benefits and that means we get to access the Living Room aka the Club lounge from 7am – 11pm, coffee, tea and soft drinks all day long.
From 6pm – 8pm, we tried out the cocktails and the canapé, also at the Living Room. Not much of a choice for the canapé but the drinks selection was not bad. I tried the Milky Dreams and the Oasia Bliss.
The weights room and the swimming pool are located at the 8th level but there is another swimming pool next to the Living Room, yup, specially for the guests staying in the Club room - an infinity pool and a Jacuzzi next to it.
The view of the MacRitchie Reservoir is pretty awesome and the skyscrapers of the Marina Bay could be seem as well (but you will need to move yourself around).
I am already looking forward to the breakfast buffet tomorrow morning. Yum yum.
The Club room comes with the Club benefits and that means we get to access the Living Room aka the Club lounge from 7am – 11pm, coffee, tea and soft drinks all day long.
From 6pm – 8pm, we tried out the cocktails and the canapé, also at the Living Room. Not much of a choice for the canapé but the drinks selection was not bad. I tried the Milky Dreams and the Oasia Bliss.
The weights room and the swimming pool are located at the 8th level but there is another swimming pool next to the Living Room, yup, specially for the guests staying in the Club room - an infinity pool and a Jacuzzi next to it.
The view of the MacRitchie Reservoir is pretty awesome and the skyscrapers of the Marina Bay could be seem as well (but you will need to move yourself around).
I am already looking forward to the breakfast buffet tomorrow morning. Yum yum.
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