The moment

They say: "Life is short, paddle hard." In my opinion, it should be... "The race is short, paddle hard."

The PA race is finally over.

It is a cruel fact that the results of every team's hardwork during training, is reflected during that few minutes on the water in that 300m race. Before every race, it is a common sight that teams will gather to warm up, talk about their strategies and get their state of mind into the race. After the race, teams will gather to reflect on what needs to be maintain, what needs to be re-fine and how they can outwin ourselves in the next race.

This is my virgin race and i gave it to Kiyah-Splashh!. Being able to row in the mixed team today gave me a good experience of what a race is like. The technical aspects, strategies to stay remember and also the intensity of racing. After the race, I felt the need to build up my fitness level, work on recovery time and re-fine my stroke techniques. I have 3 more trainings to work on these.

As for fitness, I am definately not a weekend warrior. Reservoir run on Tuesdays, Netball training on Wednesdays and Saturday mornings, Gym on Thursdays, water training on Saturday & Sunday (land training on Sunday too) till May race.

Well, no matter what, it is all up in my head. I am my greatest enemy. No one can stop me except me and I know I want to race in May.

God's gift to all mankind

Sometime ago, I read somewhere that life is God's test for us. For God so love us, He give us different gifts. That makes everybody different, special and unique. If you are reading this and think you are not achieving much in life, think again. Is there anything you can do so well, others can't? My friend, that is your gift from God. Use it well.

One of the greatest gift God give to all mankind is the ability to have our own thoughts. Personally, I believe this is also one of God's test for us. He wants to see how we use this gift. To think of the good of others or the bad... To choose to love or hate... To believe & trust or to deny & reject... and so much more.

I have been feeling very guilty about last Sunday. I was suppose to go for dragon boat training but I didn't as I was afraid I will fall sick after being in the rain. On Tuesday, I received an email from a teammate addressing the issue of training in wet weather. It is said that training will continue whether rain or shine. I felt ashamed of myself for being weak. I failed God's test for me. I didn't trust Him enough.

The very same day, at night, I was on facebook and I saw a negative comment by my player regarding their game the next day. Honestly, I felt disappointed. I always consider myself as a very positive coach and I expect my players to be so too. Yet, I fail to educate my players. Then it suddenly stucked me that I wasn't all very positive afterall since I decided not to attend dragon boat training due to wet weather. At that instant, I know I am my greatest setback.

Now, I am determine to pass God's test for me. I believe I can do all things in Christ who give me strength. No matter what happened, good or bad, I will accept it for I know it is not my will but His to be done.

I want nobody, nobody but you.

I want nobody, nobody but Jesus :)

Impossible is nothing for Jesus. Since Christ is in me, impossible is nothing for me. How cool is this!!! With His strength, I survived dragonboat training. For the first time, I paddled without stopping for the long distance of 4km - 5km. Now, the butt is sore -.-" Today's training is awesome. I love the sprints for land training. I love the long distance row. I love it when the team go: "Kiyah, Kiyah, Kiyah, Kiyah...". It is such joy to love what you are doing. Not for men but for God.

Praise Lord for customizing the sporty me. Praise Lord for lifting me in every tough moment I am in. Praise Lord for being faithful even when I am not. Thank you Jesus, you are the only good thing in my life.

I cant wait for the miracle tomorrow. All will be good for the Lord will lead us, work through us and smile on us.