It's been a decade long.

Just not long ago, I have finally achieved something that I have always wanted for the last decade, but wasn't able to.
This year, I put in efforts into training, specifically my running, in order to create that possibility.
And that is, my Individual Physical Proficiency Test (IPPT)!

I didn't feel that I was ready to achieve a Gold standard, be it my push-ups, sit-ups or running.
But because I was in camp for reservist, I thought I would just clock a Silver first.

As it turns out, I was in quite a good form that day!
And here is my results:

And it's a... GOLD!

I was rather surprised about my results for push-ups and sit-ups.
And that gave me some hope of achieving a Gold.
That's what motivated me to push even harder for 2.4km run, landing me the best timing I have for the past decade.

As a quote from a well-liked Japanese anime/manga called "History's Strongest Disciple Kenichi", or “史上最强弟子兼一”

“The only thing that won't betray you, is your training"

I shall continue to strive on in my physical well-being. 

The busy period has ended!

It has! Finally! (Hopefully)
at least for this period.

It's time to get my engine started for all the things I have been waiting to start/continue.

Was reading some Facebook articles and came across these few lines of wisdom in dealing with life in general.
Thought I would just list them here, for when I have the chance to look back and reflect, or when I need guidance in life, I can refer back to these lines of wisdom.

Source: http://mindcity.sina.com.tw/weibo/user/2437421643/3898470261509155

我選擇善良，不是我軟弱，因為我明白，因果不空，善惡終有報應；
我選擇寬容，不是我怯懦，因為我明白，寬容了他人，就是寬容自己；
我選擇糊塗，不是我真糊塗，因為我明白，有些東西爭不來，有些不爭也會來；
我選擇平淡生活，不是我不奢望繁華，因為我明白，功名利祿皆浮雲，耐得住寂寞才能升華自己。

My thoughts:

自己的选择， 自己的因果；
我选择，因为我明瞭。
已过的不成熟，一点一滴，累积成果。