subtle deteriotion

One can never know how bad an event or situation can affect ones life. 11 months has gone by, I thought I could keep my good old self in shape physically and mentally. Its seem like mentally I am affected. Not that I noticed at all but slowly but surely I lost the competitive edge. I am losing part of the drive that makes me hungry for success. Going thru two aircraft conversion with interuption along the way wasnt helping at all. I only manage to log less than 50hours of flying in the last 12months as oppose to the normal 850 factorised hours. Must push myself really hard now.

Taste bud

I grew up pampered with good old homecook food, everything from Bachang to cheese cake to mooncake. All my aunties and my mum loves cooking. I used to bring food to school for my meal during recess time. All this has pampered my tastebud. Nowaday, whenever I buy food from outside, I get disappointed. For example, if I buy vegetable Pau I would compare it to my grandma's homemade. I hardly/never bought any mooncake from the store before. With all my auntie, grandma and mum growing old, I have to adapt. I have to learn to acquire the taste of mass produced food. The only way I can overcome it is by teaching my wife to cook! Guess I better learn it myself. Ah, the good old days! By the way, its Bachang month. Yippee!

Age

Normally one can hide ones age with make ups and clothing but one cannot lie to the body that it is still young. I gave my body the break it needed by opting for the F50 fleet which means no flying over the night. Last Thursday, I flew to London. Thats flying thru the night plus crossing a 7hrs difference in time zone. After a 24hrs rest, I flew back to Kuala Lumpur, again crossing a 7hrs difference in time zone. While in london, I felt tired at 5pm because its 12pm in Malaysia. My body is struggling to catch up with the time zone, before it reaches London time, I am on the way back to Malaysia. Back home in Malaysia, I sleep thru the day, waking up in the evening. Today, my body is still feeling the jet lag. I used to be able to recover within a day or less but till now, I still feel lethargic. Guess age is a big factor here, recovery rate slows down with age.

Lost Touch

You never know how much you lost touch with reality until you are back at work. This trip to London is really an eye opener for me. I haven't been flying for the past 11 month. So imagine the culture shock I have going to London. Never knew I would forget so much and lost so much working skill in 11 month. Very steep learning curve trying to regain the lost skill and knowledge. Feels like a novice again. Busy busy days ahead for me.

KUL - LHR

I am flying to London tonight. Its been 3years since I last flew there. So many things have changed. The procedure and entry requirement all have been updated. I wonder if I would feel like a stranger in a very familiar place. Well, atleast the pound sterling is still so expensive. Lets hope the weather going to be pleasant there, its summer time. There will be plenty of britney spears look a like at Hyde Park sun bathing.

Badminton

Since school days, I have always enjoy playing badminton with my schoolmates. After moving to Seremban, I manage to rekindle the passion for the game. Ever since I join the clubhouse near my house, I've been playing almost every alternate day sometimes even everyday. Unfortunately, age is catching up with me, gone are the days where I can still feel my arm and leg after three game in a row.

Penny wise, Pound foolish?

Last Monday I bought a brand new lawn mower. I figure if I pay someone to mow the lawn in 2years time it would cost the same as a brand new lawn mower. Since I have no idea whats the normal cut height is, I just assume the height that I like. Boy am I wrong, the grass is struggling to regrow now and I am left with big patches yellow and dying grass. So, is it penny wise pound foolish? Lets give the grass another week and see if I really mess up the lawn.