There were lots of golfing done with four rounds played and a walkabout for the Liv event. The latter was the first time I watched live. Along with two friends, we gathered for the Saturday tee-off at Sentosa Golf Club. The heat started at 9am and stayed throughout. But the golf on display was even hotter. I witnessed from three feet away how a professional player could block out crowd ogling and launched one beautiful shot after another. Some of the plays were so ridiculously good that for the rest of us, it's only in our imagination. The margins are so fine at this level that you could also feel a player's pain at missing a crucial putt. The scenic course was transformed into a carnival atmosphere with music and screens placed all over. This enjoyable day was made even better when we ate a fine seafood lunch along with a cooling Chablis. My sunburnt neck and face were the only downers of a marvelous outing.
The weather's been playing games recently. One moment it's pouring heavily over days, then later switching to searing heat. This upsets my rhythm of a running routine as I couldn't slot in good intervals of rest. So to compensate for missing a run, I tried to go longer distance by 20% more. The consequence was immediate. Besides the usual tiredness, my calves cramped up and needed around two days for that feeling to subside. Shoes could be a contributing factor too. My current pair had been in service for three years so I thought to check out those suitable for 5-10km. Hope to find a cheap one over the next few months.
The youngest son suggested Haidilao for dinner over a weekend. Without reservation, we arrived early but were made to wait two hours. Good thing that we were not in a rush. While waiting, my second son completed a Rubik cube challenge and the reward was a free fried mantou dish. We were munching on freshly cooked french fries when our turn was called. The place was lively with many birthday celebrations and performances. I noticed there were several new food items and the soup base was cheaper. Final bill came up to 10% less than our usual spending.
Tip: Louis Jadot Macon Villages Blanc 2022, dry medium body, straight up day drink
