Weekend Activities

Tuesday. Last day of the 4-day weekend we are enjoying because of Maulud Nabi and Thaipusam holiday. 

We didn't go anywhere and plan a trip. Didn't go back to my hometown either, just relaxing at home and being totally lazy.

So what did my 9-year old was up to during the holiday? Nothing much but he kept himself busy with:

Indoor activities
Playing board games. I got coerced into playing snakes & ladders with him. This is the 3D version. As usual when playing games with that boy of mine, there would be a little bit of argument while playing. All for fun though.
He spent time colouring too - not any old thing. He likes colouring super heroes. He's a boy, after all. That's Go Onjer that he was colouring.
And playing with his toy and games collection - that's the Gokaijers he got there, and Kamen Rider Fourze figures at the back. And oh! An Ultraman jigsaw puzzle too. Plenty of things to keep him occupied at home and not get bored even when being cooped inside. Pity reading is not high in his fun thing to do, though.

Then of course, he keeps himself occupied staring at his netbook screen and being online.
After having fun playing, it's time to sit down and study too! On weekends, we set 4.00pm onwards (until he finished everything that I told him to study/do) for study time. There's an ulterior motive setting it at 4.00pm. It's Mommy's time to control the remote. There are Korean shows that Mommy like at that time on Saturday and Sunday and when Son is studying, Mommy gets to watch TV without interruption.

Outdoor activities
Played a bit of badminton with him at the apartment's playground. He totally dissed my badminton playing skill. Huhuhu 
He's a bit self-conscious playing badminton at the playground and he wanted to stopped when a few kids came to play there. Regardless, I'm just happy he wants to be out of the house.
He had a swim too (OK, make it two swims). I don't really like swimming so when it comes to visiting the pool, Raimie goes with his Daddy. But that said, after a run under the hot sun, a dip in the pool is sure nice. And it's a good way to cross-train. ^^

Then, it's time to go cycling. The initial plan was to go on Sunday. I actually changed my planned 13K run on Sunday earlier and did it on Friday to clear Sunday for Son. But turns out everyone woke up late on Sunday! So turns out Tuesday cycling it was, after I did my scheduled 10K run.

What is not high on our list of activities during weekends? Hitting the malls. Oh! I really do hate going to malls on weekends. Mall crowds gives me a headache.

Back to work tomorrow and no more public holidays until May! Ugh. 

Comments

  1. That's a full plate of enjoyable activities. No time to get bored. Yeah, weekend crowd at malls can be quite a turnoff.

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    1. Its good for kids to have lots of activities rather than just be a couch potato, right? :)

      Yes, weekend mall crowd is a turnoff. ;(

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  2. I like swimming!
    It's good for your joints too.
    It's such a relaxing sport. ;)

    Your condo downstairs got swimming pool?
    Nice lah.

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    1. I'm not a good swimmer. After a few laps, I get tired. ;p

      Yeah, our unit is pool-facing too. ;)

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    2. Aiya, I forgot to tell you I got lots of fat.
      Helps me to float more easily in the water, like a tyre lah!
      You so skinny, must paddle more lah.

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    3. Show me your photo. I'll be the judge whether you got lots of fat or not! LOL

      Me, skinny. Aiyorrrrr... feel like want to kiss you lah, you saying that. Muahahaa

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  3. Sounds like a fun weekend and holiday. I had to go back to work today, uggghhh!

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    1. Never mind. You make money what! For new shoes and paying for all the races you'll enter. LOL

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  4. Tokyo Aunt is happy to see so many photos! ^^

    Aha. Fajar is Malaysia's biggest publisher.

    I also Googled Go-onjer. "Ooo," I thought, "another Malaysian legend." Ha. Not. Duh. Blush. :D

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    1. I don't really know who/what is Malaysia's biggest publisher. *blush*

      Ahahah... If you look closely, the magazine he always seems to be reading are either terebi-kun or terebi-mag. Not exactly Malaysian. ;p

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  5. so that comes to an end to our 4-day long weekend break!! gosh, how quickly time has secretly slipped, especially happy times!! :D

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    1. Yeah, can't believe the 4-days off is ending. Gosh! What did I do these 4 days???!!!

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  6. what a good boy raimie is huh!! never even complained you not bringing him anywhere for the long weekend..

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    1. Somehow he's at the age when he likes to stay cooped at home rather than following his parents out. xD

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  7. good lah!! at least he also enjoy his time doing both indoor and outdoor activities, and oh, following your schedule set for him for studies (while you *conspiracy-ly* watch your own korean drama!!! tsk tsk tsk, bully lah you~~ :D

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    1. Where got bully! I'm just being practical. He knows he can't watch TV at that time, so why not study? Right? ;p

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  8. eih, how come commenting become so easy today?? no more hassle!! oh, you disabled the word verification!! baru lah bagus macam ni, hahaha~~ :)

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    1. Yup, I disabled the word verification for the time being. See how it goes. ;)

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  9. wow, 10km run followed by cycling?? fuyoh, hebat!! why not you also swim, so you start to train yourself for triathlon!! yeah, that would be very fun don't you agree??

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    1. Us three don't really like to visit the pool once it gets crowded people. So, usually its either early morning swim or early morning run and in case of this week, + cycling.

      But I should go swimming. Haven't been swimming in ages. Need to work other muscle parts too. (Haven't been doing much weights or core exercises too these days) Lazy...

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    2. p.s doing a triathlon would be like so... AWSESOME! But lemme try and finish running 10K without feeling like dying first. LOL

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  10. I might have done similar things! I would stay at home most of the time playing with my games that I had. I would also go out cycling. Get some ice cream from the local vendors. I would probably blog hehehe. I would not swim, though, only because I would be too lazy to drive to the pool :p. I would not run either because I'm not used to running yet. I would ummm use the internet :p

    But, I would enjoy the long weekend! :)

    Oh, over crowded malls do suck! I agree!

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    1. You do plenty. :)

      Yeah, crowded malls sucks. I'd rather be out in the park than being in a crowded mall.

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    2. Ooh what about being in a park in a big mall? :p :p

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    3. Park has fresh air. Malls has circulated air. xD

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    4. Ahahah true! The mall's air is filtered though ;p

      oh well trees also filter air... oh well

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  11. Wow! That's a lot of activities! I don't mean watching Korean shows on TV though haha!!

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    1. Ey! Watching a Korean drama marathon also activity what! LOL

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  12. I don't remember when I last played Snake and Ladder. haha! So long ago! And I have not played it in 3D version!

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    1. I wouldn't have played it either if its not for my son. xD

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  13. I also don't really like to swim. Cos I can't float hahaha!!

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  14. That's why I panicked when I was thrown (OK I jumped in myself) into the deep blue sea at Redang to do some snorkeling last year. Will post about this soon right after I finished my Cambodia posts, which will be pretty soon, as soon as I am done with the feng shui posts LOL!

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    1. Feng Shui post ended already or more coming up?

      At this rate, we'll only read about you jumping into the sea in June! LOL

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  15. Oh wait! the snorkeling was not last year, it was in 2010. Damn! How time flies!!!

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    1. What! 2010 trip kah? And still haven't blogged about it yet!

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  16. Oh! I hate hitting the malls on weekend too! I hate crowds and I hate queues!! That's why I only go to malls when everyone is working LOL!

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    1. Lucky you lah... your own boss.

      Can go holiday at your own time also. hihihi

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  17. So nice lah, buy clothes and stuffs also no need to queue up, no need to compete with others. Can take own sweet time! : D

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  18. I'm now following your example and hijacking a post with totally irrelevant information! Muekeke! :D

    I don't know what Malaysians think of Dr Mahathir Mohamad, but when I read this article, I felt like cheering. It's about time Asia told Europe what's what!!!

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-16918000

    Was he popular and respected?

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    1. He is known for being an outspoken critic towards the West. And he initiated the "Dasar Pandang ke Timur" or Look East Policy which is to emulate the work ethics of Japanese and South Korean (but more towards Japan, in my opinion).

      He is a controversial figure. Some people love him and some not. But for me, I think Malaysia did well under his leadership. Much better than the current government which seem hellbent in bankrupting the country. :(

      Do you know he blogs too? Google Chedet.cc

      p.s. You sure are good at using laughter sounds now. kuikuikui

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  19. Thanks for telling me about that blog! I'm tired of reading Western opinions about Asia (and Africa). Reverse direction, please!

    Kuikuikui? Hihihi! :D

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  20. kih3.. pandai ko pilih time untuk study.. sronok nya dapat swim2, cam tak ramai org je kat kondo ko tu yg berminat nak swim.. bulih akak join kah??

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    1. pagi2 buta, tak ramai lar... Lepas kul 8.00 dah ramai dah. Ramai orang Arab suka main air kat rumah aku ni. Ganas semacam pulak tu, macam tak pernah jumpa air. huhuhu

      Tapi, kalo nak datang, datang lah. Bagitau. Mana tau aku tengah sibuk merayap tempat lain kan? Maklumlah, pagi2 bizi. xD

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  21. 3D Snakes and Ladders.. How nice.. Teringat zaman2 kecik2 last time just buy the RM2 snakes and ladders game ni..

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    1. Or the 8-in-1 games - ada chinese checkers, ada snake & ladders, ada dam, apa lagi eh? ;p
      Nostalgia lah... ^^

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  22. That pool sure looks inviting :) I'll play badminton with Raimie :)

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    1. Deal! Wanna come over or we go to your place? ^^

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