I’m going home tomorrow. Boy, it definitely doesn’t feel like I’ve been here for a month. Will still get to train both morning and afternoon since my flight is in the evening. Planning to kick the shit out of my trainers and probably get kicked just as bad.
Had Jakrit again this morning. It was 4-min rounds and as I predicted, I could barely catch my breath after 2nd round. God knows how I made it to round 5 and normally I would ask for another one or two but not with Jakrit. Totally whacked by then, plus have to save a bit of energy for pump in the afternoon.
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Day 28
Yikes! Only 2 days left. Almost dreading going back home cos I know it’ll be right back to being swarmed by work and after a month of just training, I feel like I’ve forgotten how to teach. Hah, got my voice back though!
Over the past weeks I’ve bought like 7 or 8 dvds to kill time. Think I’ve watched Apocalypto 5 times at least. Pretty good show I must say. Got The Devil Wears Prada too and it’s good hehe. Let’s just hope I’ll pass through customs without problem!
Over the past weeks I’ve bought like 7 or 8 dvds to kill time. Think I’ve watched Apocalypto 5 times at least. Pretty good show I must say. Got The Devil Wears Prada too and it’s good hehe. Let’s just hope I’ll pass through customs without problem!
Day 27
Boon Ma and NungMonday.
Final 4 days here and time is passing at light speed now. Can’t believe it’s almost a month and while I’m definitely ready to go home, I’m feeling kinda sad too. I know I’ll miss the people here, the training and basically just the lifestyle. It’s absolute heaven for exercise freaks like me cos everything just revolves around working out, from the moment you wake to the moment you sleep.
I’m thinking of taking Boon Ma, Apidej and Nung out for dinner but unfortunately I’ve run out of Thai baht. Shoot, should have brought my wallet with me on Sunday to change more currency. Hmm guess I’ll just buy them stuff from Singapore next time I’m here and you know what? It won’t be long before I’m back!
Day 26
Sunday! No training! Think I may just give up on getting a tan, seriously. It seems no matter how many hours I stay under the sun, my skin simply refuses to get any darker than it is now, which is barely hinting a bit of brown. Damn it.
Did all my shopping today and you can guess how much I spent. Definitely overshot my budget for this trip and I didn’t even buy a lot of things. But at least I did get my pants for combat and casual. Kinda regretted one of the pants I got but it’s too late for that now.
Did all my shopping today and you can guess how much I spent. Definitely overshot my budget for this trip and I didn’t even buy a lot of things. But at least I did get my pants for combat and casual. Kinda regretted one of the pants I got but it’s too late for that now.
Day 25
Okay, i'm not showing off, just wanted to have a pic to know that i had some definition once upon a time hehe!Only five more days left.
It actually rained today. I mean really rained. Have been to Bangkok so many times and it has never rained before. Was pretty surprised and pissed when it did cos that meant my suntanning plans were ruined. Managed to catch about an hour of good rays only, still looking way too fair for my taste. I think my skin is not capable of darkening…sigh.
Training has been good today. Trained with Jakrit again in the morning and thanked my super duper lucky stars, it was 3-mins rounds. Like I said, training with him takes all your energy. Have to be hyper alert and it’s no joke when you were just in bed 30mins ago. Had tons of fun in the afternoon with Boon Ma. I’ve finally figured out how to gain some time to recover during rounds hehe! By…ATTACKING! Yup, snuck in quite a few kicks, kept him on his toes and this way I got to rest when I’m faking attacks. Hah I’m so smart hehehe!
Went to get my first ever thai massage with Anna in the evening. We couldn’t find the place her BF recommended her, ended up changing a couple of cabs and being driven around. Finally was brought to this pretty high-end looking health spa, they charged 350baht which was just a little steeper but it was pretty good. Helped my ankles big time. Hmm think now I’ll probably get a thai massage every time I’m in Bangkok hehe. It’s Sunday tomorrow which means more sun worshipping and shopping big time!
Saturday, April 7, 2007
Day 24
Yawn…
Got back around one-ish last night. Long drive from Pattaya. Barely had 4 hours of sleep. Had to drag my ass out of bed to train, took like a 2-second delay for every kick and punch. Felt like a total retard. Fell asleep again in the afternoon then had to use up every ounce of will power for the rest of the month to get up again to do pump. Absolutely smashed by the time I finished afternoon training.
Did not weight myself for a while but I definitely like what I’m seeing. My muscle definition is getting better, whoo-hoo!! YAY!!!!!! So happy!!! Now, let’s just pray I’ll be able to maintain it for a while when I’m back home. Don’t think it’ll be easy to be pushed as I’m pushed here. Nothing like one-on-one muay thai training.
Got back around one-ish last night. Long drive from Pattaya. Barely had 4 hours of sleep. Had to drag my ass out of bed to train, took like a 2-second delay for every kick and punch. Felt like a total retard. Fell asleep again in the afternoon then had to use up every ounce of will power for the rest of the month to get up again to do pump. Absolutely smashed by the time I finished afternoon training.
Did not weight myself for a while but I definitely like what I’m seeing. My muscle definition is getting better, whoo-hoo!! YAY!!!!!! So happy!!! Now, let’s just pray I’ll be able to maintain it for a while when I’m back home. Don’t think it’ll be easy to be pushed as I’m pushed here. Nothing like one-on-one muay thai training.
Day 23
Yay!! Cute Guy won the fight!
In fact, it was grand sweep for our camp. All our fighters, Cute Guy a.k.a Coke and two little boys won their matches. It was absolutely awesome!
Me and roommate, Anna, decided to take a bus to Pattaya instead of following the camp cos we wanted to reach there earlier so we could train. Man, the bus ride took forever. Barely made it in time to train and it was interesting to check out the facilities there. It was like a huge club with pool, good gym, studio etc. Honestly preferred Bangpleeyai cos it feels more cosy, like a big family and the training is more hardcore, more authentic feel. Pattaya would be great if you want to just chill, relax and maybe learn a bit of muay thai while you’re at it. That’s how I feel anyway.
The fights were so much more fun and exciting to watch than those at the muay thai event back in day 3. I knew watching Thais fight would be an experience on its own. Wasn’t least bit disappointed, I’ll tell you that. All the side bettings and shouts at every good hit just buzzed the atmosphere big time.
In fact, it was grand sweep for our camp. All our fighters, Cute Guy a.k.a Coke and two little boys won their matches. It was absolutely awesome!
Me and roommate, Anna, decided to take a bus to Pattaya instead of following the camp cos we wanted to reach there earlier so we could train. Man, the bus ride took forever. Barely made it in time to train and it was interesting to check out the facilities there. It was like a huge club with pool, good gym, studio etc. Honestly preferred Bangpleeyai cos it feels more cosy, like a big family and the training is more hardcore, more authentic feel. Pattaya would be great if you want to just chill, relax and maybe learn a bit of muay thai while you’re at it. That’s how I feel anyway.
The fights were so much more fun and exciting to watch than those at the muay thai event back in day 3. I knew watching Thais fight would be an experience on its own. Wasn’t least bit disappointed, I’ll tell you that. All the side bettings and shouts at every good hit just buzzed the atmosphere big time.
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