12 Grain

In the first week I landed Canada, I kept on watching the commercial of Tim Hortons, it was about 12 Grain. It seemed so tempting that I finally encouraged myself to walk into a Tim Hortons store:

Me: "I want to get a 12 Grain"
Cashier:“Do you want a bagel?”
Me: "No, I want 12 Grain"
Cashier: "12 Grain Bagel?"
Me: "I just want 12 Grain"
...

Finally I got my 12 Grain and learned the new word BAGEL...

Don't be a workaholic

Knowing what you really want from life.
Don't be a workaholic, your work probably never let you down, but your co-workers and bosses may do.

Grouse Grind 2009

I did my annual Grouse Grind this weekend, it is 78 mins. I did not really enjoy the stairs, but I just want to have some record about my fitness level, so I prefer to do it once per year.
Last year is my first time, it was 90 mins.

I think the HRM is very helpful. I did not pay much attention to my heart rate at the beginning, I tried to climb as fast as I can. But I got exhausted very soon, and have to rest for a few times. Later, I kept my heart rate within my trainning zone. If I noticed my heart rate exceed the upper boundary, I slowed down before I got exhausted, then I didn't need to stop to rest any more. HR records: 43 mins in the training zone, Average HR 156, Max HR 175.

I burned 677 calories on the Grouse Grind, but I ate them back on the continuous snacking on the mountain, LOL.

Start and Finish Line:

Life without cellphone is offically ended

After living without cellphone for 8 months, I finally got a new cellphone.

Actually I like the freedom of no cellphones, as long as I'm outside, nobody can find me. How cool is that! Especially I won't need to worry about phone calls when I was riding!

Of course I suffered many inconvenience for no using a cellphone, that is why I finally gave in and bought one. I will turn it off when I'm riding, I just cannot stand the continuous ring in my backpack. I probably should set a voicemail greeting like "You caught me riding, so leave a message"


About my new phone: It is a 7-11 phone, yes, the phone service provider is the 7-11 stores. I never heard it before until I found it from google on Thursday evening, then I bought it in Friday. It works so far so good, hopefully no more surprises happens. I had got too much surprises from TELUS.

Delicious microwaved apple

Cut an apple into 4 pieces, core, then microwave for 5 mins.

Enjoy!

Perfect for dessert or snack.

Inspired by Damien's delicious apple pie, just simpler and healthier :)