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Showing posts with label walking. Show all posts
Showing posts with label walking. Show all posts

Mini Escapism : A Walk in KL & Perpustakaan Kuala Lumpur

November 18, 2023

I walked around 8 km in the city, approximately 14k steps - exceeding my early plan of walking 10k steps that day. I had to compile a video for a brand so I asked for my brother to help me shoot the reels. We started our walk in the Pasar Seni area, had breakfast in Flaaah, and then walked to Petaling Street, Central Market, Dataran Merdeka, had an iced coffee break, stopped by to explore the KL library, went back to Central Market, then Pasar Seni, and lastly had late lunch at The Garden.

 


It was mostly scorching hot but we had umbrellas and shades so I didn't experience migraine this time. I was drenched in sweat and smelled like a day well spent. It was a productive walking day.


I'm making an IG reel for Charby's Orbit 20w < (link here) power bank. I have been searching for a reliable power bank since I started walking in the city, found Orbit, and asked for a collaboration, they sent me one and I have been using it since then :

  • MagSafe wireless 15W + Apple watch charging
  • USB-C fast charging 20W
  • charge multiple devices at once
  • stand mode
  • LED light
  • safe for flights
  • 5,000 mAh capacity, 2 hrs fully charged from 0%
  • weigh only 149g, 
  • smaller than my palm


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The KL Library

I was excited beyond words when I visited the library because it is a nice well-equipped, well-lighted, air-conditioned library and I wanted to visit there for quite a while. The fiction choices aren't that good, but the non-fiction (self-help, motivational, philosophy, psychology) are quite OK and they also have manga that I wanted to read and not collect. There is also a kid's section on the lower floor, so I'm planning to bring Sofi there on the weekend to get her a library membership.



I created a library account right away and borrowed 3 books (need to return them within 2 weeks' time), promising myself to spend many more futures in the library. It will be my safe haven from now on. Other than a pantry where you can buy food/drinks on the first floor, and so many hidden spaces to hide or do work, the library is also located near a cafe called KLGB Confectionary & bakery (just next to the building), where they sell so many beautiful pastries and coffees. We can spend hours with free books.


Need I say more? ❤︎₊ ⊹


The closest MRT is MRT Pasar Seni so you'll need to walk around 10 minutes to get there. 

I am so happy, you have no idea. This is the best present for me. 


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Here are more pictures from that day:





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But later on, after I arrived home, I felt a bit unwell. My throat was prickly and dry, my nose was watery, and it was so cold to be in contact with water. I felt sick, somewhat feverish, and my whole body was aching. Don't know what that was. I decided to wear a mask at home (in case it is COVID), then fed Sofi dinner, waited for Af, and just let him manage Sofi because I was in dire need of rest. Zzz.


Event : World Walking Day

October 10, 2012
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Hello !

There is an event held by Nestle : World Walking Day ,  5000 steps this month! I just found out about about this , and in achieving my walking goal that I posted just now , I registered right away.

Details :
Date : 28th Oct 2012
Day : Sunday
Time : 6 am - 10 am
FREE

You can register by choosing your closest venue here or via SMS.



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Other walking track around Malaysia, click here

App : Runkeeper

October 09, 2012

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Hello !

A mobile application that I love to use during my exercise : Runkeeper.
There is also a web-based edition for Runkeeper.
Click here for iPhone version and here for Android version.

Features that I love :

1. Easy to use and straight forward
When I go out jogging, I will click open the application, choose an activity : running or walking, and click on the "Start Activity" button right away. It will then automatically track my location, how far, time, map, and such. 
Why it helps? It is a very convenient application to use. Click "Start" and off you go !


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2. Achieving your Goal
I am aiming for 50 km running and 30 km of walking in 3 months.
Runkeeper gives you a platform to keep track your goals.
Why it helps ? Tracking how far you've achieved and how much farther you need will keep you on your track. Well, at least it helps me. 3 km more to go before aiming for 100 km run ! :D


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3. Save your Activities 
How far, when, map, time taken to complete it, how much calories burned and such.




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4. Share and tweet.
Why it helps? Everything is about social network nowadays! Share it with your friends, compete, drag them along. 

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The web based can 
- list down events that you can join near you
- find street team
- save your routes & share
- make training plans
- give you visual statistic like this :


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I work as a conceptual designer for mobile application and during my free time, I explore the beautiful wonder of arts in current digital medium mainly in tablets and smart phones. I'll share my finding here from time to time. Enjoy the geeky side of me ! :D - azreenchan