Elliptical Cross Trainer e820

Today, i finally decided to buy the Elliptical Cross Trainer e820. To train in the morning and on days that rain so heavy that i cannot go for my usual running at night.

Specifications:

• 6kg flywheel magnetic system to offer extremely smooth, frictionless movement and silent operation.
• 3 pedal position to offer different moving stroke.
• 4 choice pedal arm length to provide different moving track.
• Pulse sensor which reads heart rate.
• 15 levels of magnetic resistance.
• Large LCD shows scan, time, calories, distance, speed, RPM, recovery and pulse.
• Generous striding area with movable handles for a total body workout.
• Build in transport wheels for easy storage.
• Dimensions: 1080mm (L), 525mm (W)

Tripwow - Hokkaido 2009

Very cool tool. Tried making a video on my hokkaido trip back in 2009.

Hokkaido 2009 Slideshow: Willie’s trip from Singapore to 10 cities Sapporo, Chino, Narita, Haneda (near Ota, Tokyo, Japan), Furano, Asahikawa, Chitose, Otaru, Toyako Onsen and Shiraoi-gun was created by TripAdvisor. See another Japan slideshow. Create a free slideshow with music from your travel photos.

5th week

Seems like i am approaching a plateau, it just keeps fluctuating around there.

Blackberry Not working

Heres an example of taking words literally

Test Driving SLK200

Got tempted again, to get the SLK200. So i went to test drive a possible buy, but to my disappointment again, it has extremely bad pickup. And when you step the accelerator too far in, the feet can't seem to reach that deep. Also the brakes are spongy, so spongy that feels even worse than my old vios. May need to change to a steel brake hose if anyone gets it.

The second thing about this test drive was a terrible creaking sound when you corner sharply, not too sure if something was just rolling around in the car, but it seems to come from the roof, so i am guessing it is some vario roof mechanism that is loose.

Nice Built, but performance needs more punch

Also it comes in Midnight Blue, not a color i would match with the SLK. It just does not bring out the class of Merc-Benz.

Overall, i will either go for the SLK280, SLK300 or SLK350, which boosts a V6 engine for that extra kick. Or just wait for the 2011/2012 SLK Series to come out and decide again.

4th Week

Finally its on its way back down.

New SLK leak promo video

Finally a real view of the car. I love it. Used to think i the current SLK that takes the nose of the mclaren is nicer. But now this SLS baby looks good too.



Can't wait to get it when it comes out.. provided COE falls back to its 10-20k range...

Javier's so cute

Javier, my little nephew is so cute. Got some pictures of him during our last outing. He is just so cheerful and adorable.

Willie, the song

Lyrics to the song in my name:

Performed by: Cat Power

Willie

willie deadwilder and rebecca
they knew that they loved one another
gonna have a real good time
no more sad sad bad times
it's all they've been waiting for
someon to knock at the door

willie was shot once in his mind
and his cry out saved his own life
the second time was through the heart
the doctors pulled the bullet from inside
he had a job to do he said
that's his way of life

please don't bring him down
please don't let him go
he's on the same side as you
he's just a little behind

i tell ya there are some people living alone
i tell ya there are some people with nowhere to go
there are some people who don't believe in love
but willie and rebecca prove 'em all wrong

a man named john wrote a song for me to sing
and the most beautiful flowers i have ever seen
he is a very good man
and he has been an even very good man to me
i hope one day his song i will sing
another love i still love
familiar face to me
a standing arch above my heart

i've never been to reach
he's laid my head on the bed
and told me sweetly i am not
crazy like all the others said
no he's not crazy like me

please don't bring me down
please don't let me go
my heart is a worried thing
memories have planted seeds of a field i now
want to reap and sow
i'm on the same side as you
i'm just a little bit behind

Blast from the past

This is to motivate you.... Lose more weight!!!

Mitsubishi vs Proton

Saw this on a forum thread, pretty funny:

Komodo Dragon (Starbucks)

Very nice earthy, herbal taste. Goes great with sandwiches.

My Rating: 4.5 / 5

* Based on dripped coffee maker

3rd Week

Awful week, had lots of days without running. And drinking and stuff... So bloody disappointed in myself.

2nd week

So fast 2nd week already, hope my chart will gradually go down even more ;D

Forbes List of Ugliest Car 2010

Forbes has release the list of the ugliest cars for 2010:

Honda Accord Cross Tour

This does not look that bad right?

Nissan Cube

No need to defend this. Its really UGLY.

Chevrolet HHR

Not my cup of tea either

Honda Element

Doesn't look that bad right. Well Goods vehicle it is...

Ford Flex

Its ok if i am running a business..

Mazda RX8

Totally dun agree on this. where are your eyes.... they choose a sutpid looking picture and featured it... damn fools

Acura ZDX

Another car that does not look bad... but these ppl seem quite blinded...

Overall, i can draw a conclusion about ppl at forbes. They hate Japanese and American Cars. Looks damn biased to me...

Receive and Forward Postal Service

How hard can this be. Well it appears to be super expensive in some cases.

I got a shock when vPOST (which i have always used) charged me 52 SGD for sending my package to me from the US.

Scenario, my package:

Volmetric Weight : 4.7 kg    Actual Weight : 2.1 kg

Dimension : 47.0X 36.0X 14.0 cm

Hence i shall try to get some quotes for each of the known Service provider out there is see which does it at the best rates.

Vendor	Cost
VIAddress	4-6 Days - SGD 46.96 * 2-3 Days - SGD 55.24 *
Borderlinx	4-6 Days - SGD 48.93 * 2-3 Days - SGD 65.01*
VPOST	S$47.52 (including 10% discount)
Comgateway	5-8 Days -  SGD 49.96* 3-4 Days - SGD 59.71*

* Converted amount is subjected to Credit Card Transaction Charges.

Hmmm now i know my unhappiness is unfounded.... The cost for shipping at VPOST is not that bad. Just that it takes a long time for their package to arrive.