#puj 7

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Slow Jogging at Stormwater Retention Facility

Thu 2020/09/24

While out jogging on the road I see an opportunity to do some off-road running in a stormwater retention facility. Charmed by the beautiful mirage of blue water caused by the mirror reflection of the sky on the surface of the still water in the water retention pond, I decide to check out the facility for a closer look and appreciation.

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New milestone in slow jogging

Wed 2020/08/26

Feeling gratified to have reached a new milestone in my slow jogging runs. Today I run 8.2 km continuously with no walking breaks at the average heart rate of 110 bpm.   I consider my maximum aerobic training heart rate to be 117 bpm.  Before this run, I usually compel myself with much reluctance to take repeated walking breaks to lower my heart rate whenever it exceeds the targeted 117 bpm limit. \ Slow Jogging \ Niko Niko Running \ Exercise \ Health \ PUJ 7, 6, 5 3, 2 &1 \

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CNY’s  Eve Reunion Dinner

Fri 2020/01/24

Reunion dinner

Reunion dinner

Buying a roast duck for the reunion dinner

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The last tree standing

Mon 2019/07/15

Imagine the last tree standing. I just want to take a photo of this tree before it's gone for good.

As early as 3 months ago the land behind the tree was a secondary forest with a hill slope covered with lush greenery. Now what is left is a barren piece of land completely cleared of vegetation, except for pockets of the original forest in the centre and at the fringes. In the distance I hear the sound of two excavators carrying out earth excavation work in the land clearing behind this solitary tree.

This spot is a hill top and the highest point in PUJ 7 where I sometimes go there at 6pm and leave at sunset to exercise. I come here because being secluded, I enjoy the fresh air, cool ambient and the quietude while doing my workouts.

Today this spot is still secluded and the air is fresh, but gone is the silence. While doing the exercises I struggled to keep my mind peaceful  at the same time putting up with the jarring noise from the two excavators operating in the land clearing behind me.

I wonder why this tree is spared for the time being. I reckon as the developer starts to construct houses after completing the earthwork, this tree will eventually be chopped down.

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Serenity

Wed 2019/04/24

Approaching a quiet road intersection on foot and suddenly got myself deeply immersed in the quietude and serenity of the moment. Although such fleeting meditative experiences of being calm, peaceful and undisturbed are transient states, therefore temporary and not be be craved and clung to, but to be transcended and to be let go nevertheless they can still be enjoyed while they last.

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Good morning

Wed 2018/12/05

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Oasis

Mon 2018/11/19

Bamboo grove: a little oasis of suburban tranquility in my neighbourhood in PUJ 7 that can go unnoticed for years if you don't know how to look and appreciate nature

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Illusion

Tue 2018/08/21

From afar, seeing what appeared to be flame flashing, I thought the tree had caught fire due to the hot weather. On closing examination the flash was due to a pair of sunglasses reflecting the sun rays. Don't know who decided to decorate the tree with his sunglasses.