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Monday Artist

Nov 2, 2015

Made the most out of my Monday Art exploration. It started with seeing an oil painting exhibition showcasing works from a competition. It was a big treat for the eyes, I was impressed by the great display of talents from local artists. While I was at the HK Central Library, I went up to the Art Resources level and skimmed through all the available books of a Canadian wildlife painter I admire – Robert Bateman. Would I be able to paint landscape/animals as well as him some day?

Time always seems scarce when you’re enjoying yourself, I couldn’t indulge in the books but rather had to rush back to the studio to pick up my brushes and paint and then rush to my evening painting classes. I was a little frustrated as I was having a hard time with the watercolor painting. I was hoping to get a little relief with the oil painting class that followed, but I painted the whole class and still couldn’t get the geometry right! Frustration escalated. Shouldn’t Art be something to be enjoyed and bring relaxation? Am I feeling the frustration that many artists suffer from? Sigh.

夏之路

Nov 2, 2015

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Running

Oct 31, 2015

Ran about 8k, doubled the distance when I first started running 2 weeks ago! The slightly cooler weather seems to help.

Still a long way from running a half-marathon, but I believe I’m making good progress!

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Laser Cutter/Engraver

Oct 29, 2015

Have been slightly busy lately experimenting with a low-power laser cutter/engraver, brought back fond memories of the co-op student days working in the laser micromachining lab in downtown Toronto. That was way back in 2002, never expected the niche skill set would still be applicable after 10+ years!

Running

Oct 27, 2015

Increased the training distance a little more and completed a 7K run this morning. Didn’t seem as dreadful and exhausting as I thought, I actually experienced brief moments of joy during the interval recovery laps. I suppose it’s impossible to keep a habit or any long term endeavour going if it doesn’t encompass the slightest of joy?!

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Robot Study

Oct 26, 2015

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Running

Oct 22, 2015

Although getting up slightly late, I managed to drag myself into my second running practice this week. Ran about 6K, really exhausted. I kept asking myself why I signed up for the half-marathon, I think partly because I wanted to prove to myself that I’m completely recovered from my major illness at the beginning of the year, and also partly because I admire persevering athletes, but those reasons didn’t seem to keep me running. I could only focus on my breathing and on counting the number of laps I completed. The joy only came at the end when I managed to complete the distance I planned to run.

Slowly incorporating running practices into my weekly routine, hopefully I’ll be able to keep this up until the actual half-marathon in January.

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Running

Oct 20, 2015

The run last Thursday was too tiring, I had to skip the scheduled practice on Saturday. Started off this week’s training with a 5K run in the morning, 1K more than last Thursday’s run.

It wasn’t easy, I had to keep telling myself not to give up in the last few laps. All this mental and physical exercise to complete a measly 5K run (1/4 of a half-marathon distance), will I be able to train up in time to make it on Jan.?! Glad that I made it through today’s training nonetheless.

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沿途㬌色

Oct 19, 2015

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Running

Oct 15, 2015

Signed up for my first half-marathon earlier, the run date is set on January 17th. With about 12 weeks to go, I kick started my training this morning. Noting my last run was already back in June, I took it lightly and ran only 4K, felt exhausted but in a good way.

I’m thinking it might take a miracle for me to train up and run a half-marathon (21K).

“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” (Isaiah 40:31)