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I did it!
Well, it wasn't my typical run on the sidewalk around the neighbourhood where I knew the exact distance by driving once to plot my route. The local community Terry Fox Run was on a parks and recreation trail. I arrived at the local community centre shortly after 8 am. After registration I hung around a bit, thinking I should join the crowd in case I get lost on my own! Then I decided that I wasn't going to wait for the official 9 am start. I looked at the map of the running trail and thought well I couldn't possibly get lost. I was told the entire run was 10 km.
So off I started, among some early birds. Soon I found that I was running by myself, following the directions put up by the organizers. Having lived in the area for over 20 years, you'd think I knew where I was. Wrong! The truth is, I've never walked far along these park trails never mind running. 28 minutes later, I found myself at the finish line. I thought no way I was that fast! So I kept running and along the way I seemed to be in a loop as the trail looked familiar. Well I thought the heck with the route. Just used my stop watch that I initiated when I began my run. Then I saw some unfamiliar path and I thought OK I finally broke out from the loop. An hour of non-stop running and there I was in a loop again. Fearing that I could run out of energy, I decided to look for a way out. I ended up on Copenhagen Road (off the route map!). My sense of direction, as if I had any, took me to Derry Road; then I saw Glen Erin Drive where the Community Centre was. Shortly after, I found my destination. OK, so I arrived at the other side of the finish line. 
My stop watch showed that I ran non-stop for 1 hour and 25 minutes. At my average running speed of 7.5 km an hour, I figured I covered my 10 km run and then some. I was quite pleased with my accomplishment, as much as I'd liked to do better. More importantly, throughout my run I felt that I was doing it for a worthy cause. This was not a routine run for me.
My heartfelt thanks to my family, friends and colleagues who donated generously to support the Terry Fox Foundation. You made me feel good about my effort. From now on I hope to participate in the annual Terry Fox Run!
Click here for a map of the route.
Posted by Ba on Tuesday 15 September 2009 - 04:16:35
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My first Terry Fox Run
Better late than never ...
I have never participated in any public running event for any purpose. Somehow, I have made it an "obsession" to run 6 km every morning, 7 days a week for the last 2 years (missing only the odd days when I'm on a plane). Well, I thought for once why not run for something, rather than just do it for myself.
So, on Sunday, September 13, 2009, I am participating in the annual Terry Fox Run for the first time, to support The Terry Fox Foundation in its ongoing work to fund innovative and progressive cancer research programs..
I very much hope you will consider making a donation in support of my effort, confident in the knowledge that your kindness will impact the lives of so many people living with cancer. Let me share the following message with you, as I believe it reflects the core philosophy of this organization and one of the many reasons I choose to support it:
The Terry Fox Foundation firmly believes in its obligation to be fully transparent in all matters relating to fiscal reporting. With only 3 cents of every dollar raised going towards administration, and ten cents going towards fundraising costs, the Foundation is an industry leader in fundraising accountability.
You can donate directly and securely by accessing my personal fundraising page.
Thank you in advance for your generosity and support.
Posted by Ba on Sunday 06 September 2009 - 16:09:47
Congratulations to Patrick and Alisha!
I'm very pleased to report that our good friend and colleague, Patrick, decided to tie the knot recently. It was a privilege to be invited to the wedding reception of Patrick and Alisha on August 16, 2009. Congratulations to the happy and great looking couple! I'm told that Alisha is incredibly talented. She even made their wedding cake! I'm very happy for them. Let's wish them all the best, and may they live happily ever after.
Posted by Ba on Sunday 30 August 2009 - 06:47:28
My new hangout ...
Well, not really. When I was told that I was going to a new project site about 45 minutes from Montreal, I had no idea I would be at Saint Hyacinthe (pronounced "saint ya san"). It's been almost 8 weeks since I came here. I know a few people were expecting to read my blog about this place. With all due respect to the folks in this town, I have nothing to write home about. OK, so it's known to be a "farming town", at least according to my friends in Boucherville (about 30 minutes from here, towards Montreal). Just smell the fresh air, feel the peace and tranquility.
Perhaps it's because I'm more into big city environment. Montreal is great. Shanghai is awesome, and I'd kill to work in Manhattan. Meanwhile, there's a lot of work to do for this project, and it's just as well being in a small town with nothing to do. So I started tracking where we eat in this town.
I need to get a life!
Posted by Ba on Thursday 13 August 2009 - 03:07:06
Remembering Leng Song, our buddy
I was totally shocked to find out that our high school buddy, Lee Leng Song, passed away in the morning (Malaysian time) on Sunday, June 7, 2009.
Prior to my return to Malaysia in November, 2007, we saw each other in December, 1990. So when he heard about my return in 2007, he just had to see me. He drove a couple of hours to have dinner with me and our friends, Ser Chai and Wan Leet. After dinner, we hang out for drinks, and talked about old times. He had to get up early the next day to catch a flight. Yet he made the trip. What a good friend he was. I don't recall the last time that I felt so fortunate to be at some place. In the old days, there were 5 of us and we were the best of buddies in high school. That was our high school clique, including Steven who was unavailable for our 2007 reunion dinner.
I remember visiting Leng Song in 1990 at his home, and met his wife and 2 young daughters. It's hard to believe that the next time (and the last) I saw him was 17 years later. Now I wish that I could have made more trips to Malaysia during all those years. Time has no mercy. Once the time is gone, you wish you had made use of it differently. I know life is short. But I never thought that any one of us could run out of time so quickly.
Rest in peace, Leng Song. We miss you dearly.
Posted by Ba on Sunday 07 June 2009 - 20:13:53
