A Good Change

12 Sep

It was a good decision to change my putter to recalibrate my putting. The TaylorMade Spider Mini did its magic, making seven one-putt this morning. From seven three-putts in the previous game to this, it did wonders for the mindset. Overall, I recorded 30 putts.

There was one three-putt blemish because I rushed to hole out as the flight in front allowed us to bypass them. So I’m not too irked by this little flaw. I’m happy with the outcome, and things will remain as is until a new putting disaster comes around! Golf, especially putting, is so unpredictable.

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Free Rice Again, Part 3

11 Sep

The latest bag of free rice arrived earlier than expected. I was pleasantly surprised with the speed of the delivery this time. The last two times, it took a much longer time.

A free kilo of rice!

It is not so much of an addiction to playing the game on the online shopping site, yet I am up to bag 13 out of 15 for the game within a short time to get my next bag of free rice. Do you reckon I can complete the task before the end of the month? It’s possible with my dedication to it.

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Time to Change Again

8 Sep

You know it is time to change the putter again when putts go left and right instead of into the cup. Yes, my Scotty Cameron has been very erratic of late. For the last few games, there were several three-putts. But I brushed the stats aside because they did not bother me so much.

However, when several missed putts resulted in seven three-putts for the most recent game, I was ready to switch the putter! On one of the Par 3 – my ball landed and rolled to stop at two feet from the cup. A chance for another birdie! Alas, the putting was a letdown again! The ball rolled past the hole to the right, then left, and before finally third time lucky for a bogey.

This frustrating scenario repeated itself seven times throughout the game. Seven times, unbelievable! I scored a ‘hat-trick’ three-putt on three Par 5s, being on the green on four but three-putted to hole out. Grrr!

Why is putting so hard? Is it me or the putter? Perhaps it is the green speed or the terrain? Well, I have decided to switch my putter to recalibrate myself again.

So, out with the Scotty, and in its place will be the TaylorMade Spider Mini for my next game. Sometimes, a change and a refresh in equipment can build back the mental prowess to confident putting.

On a brighter note, my tee-offs were good, the woods and irons were also commendable, and the short game was sharp: a small consolation for myself here. It is the putting that needs to be better. So, I hope the Spider Mini will fare better from here on.

We will find out, as I have a game later today.

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Free Rice Again, Part 2

5 Sep

This morning, the first thing I did when I woke up was to water the rice field to ensure the last stalk bloomed. I knew I was getting my third bag of free rice today from the Free Rice game. Sure enough, my one kilo of rice was on the way the minute the 15th stalk was harvested! Whee.

Free bag of rice on the way!

I am now going for my fourth bag of free rice. Within a short period, I have harvested eight bags out of 15 already! With seven more to go, it is towards the end that needs more patience than ever. I can do it.

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Free Rice Again

4 Sep

I am almost at the end of the Free Rice challenge! My third attempt after playing the game for some time now. Initially, after completing the second challenge, I wanted to stop. But at the start of the game, it lures you in and goes by very fast.

Before I knew it, I was raking up bags of rice quickly and halfway into the challenge. It is only towards the end, getting the 15th bag, that takes forever to complete. I should be able to complete the task by tomorrow.

My third bag of free rice coming soon!

Will I continue after this? It may look mundane and feel mindless, but when a kilo of free rice is sent to you, why not?

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Celebrating the Anniversary

1 Sep

Every year, when our wedding anniversary comes around, it is a public holiday. We chose the date to coincide with the country’s Merdeka Day celebration, 31st August, so we don’t have to work on this special day. When Malaysia celebrates her birthday nationwide, we celebrate our anniversary with a trip or a dinner.

This year, we decided to have a low-key dinner. We didn’t even order a bottle of wine to pair with our meal, just a glass each. But it was just as lovely despite the boisterous ambiance of the restaurant.

Lovely anniversary dinner

I have lost count of the years, but does it matter? Happy anniversary, and a toast to us!

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A Silly Battle

29 Aug

I find myself constantly second-guessing Mother Nature on her mood as far as the weather is concerned. It is a silly battle. The rain and sun are always giving me grief in planning my day. I’m talking about laundry days and not my golf games.

When the sun is out, it’s a good laundry day. But sometimes rain clouds would unexpectedly creep in. This situation then spoils the after-wash drying conditions. I love sun-dried clothes because they feel fresh and have a lovely sun-baked scent. Non-sun-dried clothes pale in satisfaction.

So, over the years, I have learned to look at the sky and gauge the cloud formations before I do laundry, although I could rely on the Weather app on my iPhone XR for better planning.

Yet, despite my efforts, Mother Nature still wins. Yesterday’s laundry load did not have enough sunshine to smell good. They will be out again today to catch some rays. Hopefully, it will stay sunny.

It looks like a silly battle, but instinct and technology cannot compare with Mother Nature.

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Coloring the DIY Pieces

28 Aug

DIY project number 31 is coming along slowly. Besides building, there are pieces of furniture and accessories that require painting to complete the composition. Otherwise, the set will look different from the picture on the box unless I want a total change. Unfortunately, as much as I enjoy building my miniatures, I find customizing tedious.

Whenever a set requires a paint job for the loose items, I use my acrylic colors. Sometimes, the DIY sets do provide little pods of colors to use. So, I use those because they are of the right colors instead of having to mix the shades myself.

Recently, I discovered a new trick to shortcut this step. Instead of painting, which requires several layers, I use a color marker! And since I have two brown shades, typical for pieces of furniture, it has been okay. The pieces look just as natural. However, I need to replenish my markers soon because they are drying up fast!

A marker to stain or paint the pieces!

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Wonky Weather Again

25 Aug

The weather of late has been wonky, going from dry and hot, suitable for outdoor activities like golf, to wet and cold. It creates a sense of melancholy, yet to be home and be a couch potato seems okay to enjoy the wet and cool conditions.

After that eagle achievement, I am not aiming to be a couch potato but raring to play some good golf, only to have the weather derail my plans. We abandoned our game yesterday afternoon after the rain came rather quickly. Sigh.

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Cured and Happy

22 Aug

Recently, I went for several therapy sessions to address my plantar fasciitis problem. It turned out to be a pinched nerve on my spine, causing pain in my right heel. My spine? I never suspected this at all!

Initially, I thought it was plantar fasciitis because the pain occurred almost daily – in the mornings, throughout the day, and especially after playing golf. I even thought my golf shoes were not right for me. Well, this is a thing of the past now.

Immediately after the treatment, my recovery was spectacular, with an eagle shot on a Par 4 the next day! If I had understood my pain better to address it correctly, I could have avoided my recent golf downward trend. Oh well, better late than never, and the Eagle achievement has made up for all the past performances.

The lesson learned: always be aware of your body if something is wrong. Being a dinosaur, we cannot take things for granted. If there is any physical pain, take the proper measures to address the issue immediately to avoid months of suffering. I’m glad I am now cured and happy.

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