Keeping up!

In late December 2012, I started to notice improvement in my exercises, so much that my current workout plan doesn't give me any challenge anymore.

After talked with my coach about the issue and wanting a new plan, he was not entirely convinced because of the surgery I had, and didn't want to rush things. After much ado it ended with he won't give me a new plan, but he will upgrade the current plan where I can run faster and lift little more heavier, only if the doctor approved of it.

After a health check with my doctor, and got approval to the upgrade, I can now speed up from 8.5 to 10,0 km/h in 24 minutes, however the incline is the same as before.

Following by 5 sets and 10 repetitions, instead of 3x10:

• Leg pres from 60 kg to 80 kg
• Leg curl from 12,5 kg to 35 kg
• Stomach from 35 kg to 55 kg
• Seated rowing from 15 kg to 25 kg
• Chest pres from 15 kg to 25 kg
• Pull down from 20 kg to 35 kg
• PecDec from 12,5 kg to 25 kg
• Stretch lower back on the bench from 3x10 with 0 kg to 5x10 with 10 kg

So if this continues, then I think that I may be straightforward in-shape again in no time. However, it's almost a shame that I'm going to Asia for almost 3 weeks soon, destroying the fine rhythm and habit... Hopefully I will not be completely out of shape after the vacation.

18 days in Asia

From 05. March to 23. March 2013, I will be in Asia, there the travel destination is China, Hong Kong for family and relatives in 11 days and then 7 days in Thailand, Phuket for just fun and a well deserved vacation.

Never been to Thailand before, so really excited and looking forward to that. Planing to take the scuba dive license for Open Water. Much cheaper to take the course there than here in Norway.

I can feel the need of this vacation. The past year has been filled with so many changes and challenges. Once the plane have taken off, I'm gonna leave my worries behind, and I am gonna renew my spirit and give my mind and body the needed breaks from everyday stress.

Shitty school caferteria

Had nothing good to eat at school, and it feels like the cafeteria is getting worse for everyday. Didn't had time for breakfast either, feels like I am being put on a forced diet.

And just to put the icing on the cake, the stomach decided to go rampage. Just to remark me how unhappy it is.

....

ARGH! Sooo HUNGRYyyyyyy!

Realization

Yesterday my friend broke his Samsung Galaxy SIII by losing it down the toilet, and on it's way down, hit the edge of the toilet, which also lead to smashed screen.

After I died several times of oxygen deprivation from laughing, I promised to join him to the store and buy a new one.

However, I realized that I was going to be delayed, and send him a text; "gonna be late, give me 5 min, forgot to pack to school", and send.

Took me 5 seconds after sending that text... his phone doesn't work...
 ....thank you brain

Brain derp

Really brain?

There is Absolutely No need to tip your glass, when you drink from a straw.

Homemade lasagne

1. Preheat oven to 200 ° C.
2. Brown ground meat (400-675 g) in a pot or large frying pan. Pull the pan off the heat. Empty the bag of spice over and mix well. Pour in 5.5 ml of water and 7 ml milk, stirring constantly. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
3. Use a low baking dish that holds approx. 3 l (25 x 35 cm). Add sauce and pasta sheets layered (3 layer discs). Begin and end with the sauce. Scatter. 150 g cheese.
4. Bake in oven for approx. 30-45 minutes.

Before

45 minutes later

Google translate FTW

The Fresh Prince theme song in Google Translate

Vertshuset

 

Vertshuset is a little tucked away local restaurant in Molde, Norway. Due to location, it may be a little difficult for visitors to find the entrance into the restaurant. Many will think that it is a part of the hotel or a pub.

However, if you find your way in, you will find the restaurant decorated like a Norwegian tavern style with antiques and massive timber and beams ceiling, which gives a cozy look. With the way they dim the lights and candles everywhere, it kind of remind you of a hut back in the days.

Their are known for their fish soup appetizer, reindeer tenderloin, monkfish, beef, (salt) cod, marinated salmon (who is the chef's specialty) and generous portions of the dishes.

At the start, the service we got was so-so. We met two waitress at the entrance, where none of them welcomed us or gave no sign to show us to the table. As far we could see, they just stood there and did nothing than shit-chatting with each other.

Usually, when you arrive at a restaurant you wait for a waiter to direct you to your table, however, this restaurant is quite common so it is not unusual that people/local help themselves and just take a place. Unsure what to do, wait or help our self, we ended up waiting at the entrance. 2-3 minutes later we asked if it's OK to just take a place.

After we found us a table, there was suddenly a third waitress who come flying with a big smile, welcomed us and gave us our menus. Those two other had disappeared somewhere and no where to be seem.

Since they are well know for their fish soup, I took my chance on it for the appetizer, and for the main course, entrecôte with fried potatoes.

We didn't wait long before the appetizer was served with bread and butter. The soup was tasteful and rich with content, larges pieces of fish meat, and creamy. Little to salty for my own taste, but all in all, very good.

The entrecôte was cheap, 139 NOK and was super tender. I'm a meat lover, and therefore some find me picky/demanding when it comes to meat. But I can't any negative about this meat of mine. It's perfect medium roasted, and the vegetables were fresh and sweet, the Bearnaise sauce was a dance in my mouth and no scorched potatoes. And for that kind of price, I have nothing to complain about.

I will definitely come back again for this main course, but with a different appetizer.

Nuddle with marinated salmon fillets

Made something simple and easy for today's dinner. Noodles with marinated salmon fillet, which was fried with lemon juice and pepper mix.

Took me less than 10 minutes before I sat in front of TV and cuddly me with The Cleveland Show and Bob's Burgers. Laziness FTW <3

Born to stand out

The legend of St. Valentine

We all know that the 14th February is marked as a celebration of love and romance,
the day we celebrate with our beloved one with candy, flowers and gifts, or maybe just a fancy, romantic dinner at some fancy restaurant?

But where did these traditions come from? The legend of the St. Valentine was not exactly that romantic...After all, it is about a a Saint whom were martyred by the Roman Emperor Claudius II. I may not be the most romantic person here, but how is that romantic?!

One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families,
he outlawed marriage for young men. 

Valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine’s actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death.

Other stories suggest that Valentine may have been killed for attempting to help Christians escape harsh Roman prisons, where they were often beaten and tortured... oh~ how romantic...

The only thing that may find some sort of romance, is the version where an imprisoned Valentine actually sent the first "valentine" greeting himself after he fell in love with a young girl, possibly his jailer's daughter, who visited him during his confinement. Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote her a letter signed "From your Valentine", an expression that is still in use today.

Outside of it, I hear only drama and tragedy around this guy. So what I'm wondering is, how did this history/legend transformed into something as romantic as today's  Valentines? I kind of find this funny, anyways...

Happy Valentines to you too.

Bali kyllinggryte

Chinese astrology for 2013 by Master 苏民峰 (Sūmínfēng)

Master 苏民峰 (Sūmínfēng) predictions for the year of Snake.

The year of the Water Snake

Happy Chinese New Year!
From today on heralds the beginning of the Year of the Water Snake.

The highlight of this merry festival, means in 15 days, from sunrise to sunset, I get to eat a lot of good food and snacks! Like the Sweet Egg Twist (蛋散, dansan), who is a traditional Chinese New Year snack, at least in Hong Kong. And that's also why I tried to make some.

Can't say my first try was a success... was like "Beauty and the Beast in comparison. Some went literally to hell, a totally disaster(!), but somehow, in a miraculous way,  I got hold of some few.

Everyone, I wish you a Happy Chinese New Year!

 恭喜發財! 龍馬精神! 萬事如意! 心想事成! 大吉大利! 出入平安!

Nailed it!

Typical "Expectation vs. Reality".

Tried for the first time to make Sweet Egg Twists (Chinese New Year Snack) - 蛋散, dansan.

What I imagined...

What I get...

Best roommate ever

Headache to the degree that you think a shotgun has been fired at you and coughing until you suffocate and then more coughing again. And on top of it all, I can't get any food down without it feels like needles.....  Fuck my life.

But to my surprise, I come home to this

Creamed soup and honey tea

Made my day <3

Flu time

Really starting to get sick
Sore throat, dry coughing and even more sore throat
This morning I started the day by coughing up blood ...
It's time to do something about it...