8th ASEAN Para Games 2015 Singapore Day 4 - Swimming

SG50 is indeed a significant year for Singapore, it has been an eventful year for us.

Back in June, Singapore hosted 28th SEA Games, 12-day fiesta involving 11 countries and 36 sports.

And now in December, Singapore hosted 8th ASEAN Para Games as a befitting finale of a major year for Singapore sports.

ASEAN Para Games is held after every Southeast Asian Games for ASEAN athletes with physical disabilities, with mobility disabilities, visual disabilities, intellectual disabilities, amputees, and those with spastic and cerebral palsy. The games are hosted by the same country in the same year where the SEA Games would take place. That explained why Singapore is the host again.

This is Singapore first time hosting ASEAN Para Games as well as my first time watching, be it live or telecast.

As part of SG50 celebration, all sports events are free admission to the public. Most of the competition venues are mainly held at the Singapore Sports Hub, I decided to make a trip down to support the athletes.

Swimming competition is one of the sports that I always wanted to watch live.

First time at OCBC Aquatic Centre.

December is the monsoon season, it's been raining frequently. But rain doesn't dampen our spirits from coming down to cheer for the athletes.

This year theme is "Celebrate the Extraordinary" which aims to promote friendship and solidarity amongst persons with disabilities in the ASEAN region through sport, rehabilitate and integrate persons with disabilities into mainstream society through sport.

With 3,000 seat world class facility, OCBC Aquatic Centre is the perfect location with 10 lane competition pool to host a variety of competitions.

A total of 10 countries are involved - Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and Singapore.

Welcoming the athletes out.

They were starting the first event of the day - Men's 400M Freestyle - S6. 

The athletes were grouped according to their classes of physical impairment. S6 refers to amputations of both arms or moderate coordination problems on one side of their body.

400M would mean the athletes have to swim 8 lapses.

These athletes are seriously amazing. Despite their disabilities, they didn't let it hinder their dreams. Instead, they overcome disabilities and work towards their dreams. Their spirit and passion are what that impressed me and touched me the most. They deserved our utmost respect.

Nothing is impossible if you have the courage to chase your dream.

I stayed for Men's 400M Freestyle - S7 and S8 too.

S7 is class for athletes who are paralyzed or lost one arm and one leg on opposite sides, or double leg amputations Those who have full control over arms and trunk and some leg function can compete in this class.

S8 is class for athletes who lost either both hands or one arm, severe restrictions in the joints of the lower limbs.

There was awards ceremony too.

Congratulations to all the winners. To me, all athletes are winner in my heart, you guys have the strengths that I am lack in. You guys are seriously amazing. *Salute*

For Men's 400M Freestyle - S8:

1st: Thailand

2nd: Singapore

3rd: Vietnam

Went to take some light bites at Old Town White Coffee @ Kallang Wave Mall. We queued for about 15 minutes before getting a seat. It's only 3.30pm and the cafe was full house.

Since it was tea break time, I decided to order something that is not too heavy to ensure we have room for dinner.

I ordered OLDTOWN Ice Kacang with Gula Melaka. Sadly, the picture on menu has a drastic difference with the food served. It didn't have much toppings in it.

Garlic Butter Toast.

Fried Wanton.

This was the best among all that I ordered today. The wanton was very crispy and served piping hot.

That's all for sharing today. 

Good night.

LPG Endermospa - Gynoid Lipomassage Treatment Review

Having slim and slender body figure was something I used to have but take for granted of. 

I was so slim in the past that people kept telling me to eat more when they saw me. But now, it is the opposite, people kept telling me I looked so fat now. Though I know that is the truth, it is really demoralizing to hear that. Truth always hurt. 

As the years went by, I find it harder and harder to slim down, especially my upper thigh areas. One of my solutions this year is to slim down and I have not achieved it. Thankfully, I was given a complimentary face or body treatment try out at LPG Endermospa. I opt for the body treatment after I learned about this treatment at the launch of LPG Endermologie Cosmétiques.

Arriving at LPG Endermospa, it is located at Ngee Ann City level 5.

So excited for the treatment.

Upon reaching, I was brought to a consultation room where I filled up my particular and being brief about the procedure of Lipomassage.

Time to get changed after the briefing.

I was brought to the changing room where we placed our belongings in the locker and get changed. I was fascinated with the locker, the system detected our fingerprint to unlock the locker. Key was not being used at all.

Inside the locker was a disposable underwear and robe that I needed to change into.

Changed into my attire and ready to proceed to my treatment room.

At the room, I shared with my therapist, Lee Pin, my areas of concern. After examining my concern areas, Lee Pin proposed on doing Gynoid Lipomassage that focus on buttock and legs. This treatment will slim down saddlebags and thighs, and smoothes cellulite.

Prior the start of treatment, Lee Pin helped me to apply LPG Body Endermologie Cosmétiques - Glowing Revitalising Crea on my thighs and tummy areas. It reduces the appearance of stretch marks and prevents new ones from forming, and micro-peel action for revitalized skin.

After letting the products get absorbed into my skin, I then put on Endermowear, a clothing specially designed for LIPOMASSAGE. Its opaque areas protect your privacy during the treatment. Not only that, Endermowear ensures an excellent grip of the skin for an even more effective LIPOMASSAGE.

The duration of the treatment was exactly 40 minutes. After 40 minutes, the machine will auto shut off by itself.

With Mecano-Stimulation, the various LPG ROLL actions trigger the stimulation of fat cells to reactivate the elimination of resistant fat and the stimulation of fibroblasts, revitalizes collagen and elastin production.

LPG Lipomassage serves 3 functions: slimming, firming and anti-aging. After 25 years old, our metabolism will start to slow down. LPG Lipomassage helps to prevent sagging skin and improve blood circulation. There is no age limit for using the treatment, you can do Lipomassage even if you are 70 years old.

The rolling action will cause a little discomfort but still bearable, the feeling is as though you are being pinched. LPG rolls stimulate the lipolysis and activate the fat release. They are thus transformed into a source of energy for the muscles. It reached out to the deep layer and broke down the stubborn fats. One 40 minutes treatment session is equal to 2 hours of exercising.

I was so tired by the time I reached home, the feeling was as though I really went for a 2 hours exercise. Feeling lethargic.

Though the result is not very visible, I could feel the result in just one session. My thigh areas are less voluminous, softer and smooth while my buttock areas become more bouncier. The result of one session can last for 2-3 weeks. I feel lightweight when I got up. 

After I took off the Endermowear, Lee Pin applied Smoothing Anti-dimple Complex to end off my treatment.

Thanks LPG Endermospa for the treatment for allowing me to be one step closer to becoming slim

LPG Lipomassage is suitable for both male and female. For ladies, the cost per session for a 40 minutes treatment is $600 and for guys, the cost is $750. One can also opt for a 20 minutes session where the cost will be $300 for female and $375 for male.

LPG Endermospa

391 Orchard Road 

Ngee Ann City Tower B #05-22A 

Singapore 238872

Operating hour:

Monday to Saturday: 11am - 9pm

Sunday: 11am - 8pm

To book appoinment or enquiry, pls call 6734 6626