Motivation

Always need motivation to accomplish something.

Today, I finally learnt to cycle. Well, at least be able to continuously cycle for few minutes without stopping. Have always wanted to learn to cycle as it's an important skill in life. Didn't take me that long to pick it up actually. Maybe about 30mins to be smooth as now, guess once you remove the fear of falling, it's much easier. However, still need to practise a lot as my skill is still very mediocre. Can't ride slowly without toppling left and right - my balancing ability still not good enough. Also, I was practising on an open quadrangle just now, not exactly challenging, since there's no obstructions. Wonder how I will fair when I cycle on narrow lanes.. Prob not very good.

My motivation came from the need to be able to cycle when I go Thailand in two weeks time. Going to visit Ayutthaya which has sprawling historical ruins. Hence to be able to get from one attaction to another in much shorter time, cycling is the best way to go... Cheap, convenient and healthy! I guess without this motivation, I would be still putting off the intention to learn to cycle.

Speaking about Thailand, I am really looking forward to it. Recently been getting along very well with G. Went out for movies together (just saw Everlasting Regrets.. What a slow movie!), shared opinions in things. She's really easy to get along actually... Not picky in anyway. Think we will have a good time.

Anyway, back to cycling. It's really enjoyable actually. To feel the breeze in your face, get a good cardio work out and prob tighter buns too! Haa. It's a pity that my parents never made me and my siblings learn cycling when we were young. Such life skills should be equipped since young so that we can enjoy the benefits of the sport.

The same goes for swimming. I can't swim well at all. Only picked up swimming in secondary one cos it was part of our PE. Till now, my breaststroke sucks. Can't seem to move in the water. Freestyle - though can move but I always get very out of breath after swimming one lap. And because of my little to be desired swimming abilities, I am not confident in water. Hence, tend to give all the water sports a miss, though I really am interested in stuff like diving and canoeing. I do enjoy all these activities, but my lack of confidence pretty much restricts me to land acitvities! Do intend to pick up swimming proper soon, but somehow been putting off the course (money is an issue here..). Have yet to find a compelling motivation for swimming. But hopefully in months to come, I can take part in all the sports that I want! Spur me on!