February went by so fast I can’t even remember what I’ve actually done.
There was a short getaway to New Zealand with my boyfriend, and then it was Chinese New Year — which I decided to stay away from this year. A quiet CNY. I don’t really celebrate it anymore, and I shared why in another post.
New Zealand was beautiful. There’s still so much I would like to explore, and I know I will go back someday.
It was a short trip, too short. 😬
A bit of looking around.
A bit of walking.
A bit of running.
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| Amazing view of Lake Tekapo. Even more beautiful in person. |
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| A photo taken during our boat ride along Milford Sound. |
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| One of many beautiful views we passed on the drive to Christchurch. |
Then we flew back to Bangkok.
I had a week of work that kept my brain occupied. After that, I tried to return to my normal routine. Quiet mornings with coffee. Reading again. No rushing. That part felt good.
Then I tried to run properly again.
But I couldn’t run much.
Somewhere along the way, I probably picked up a minor running injury. I tried managing the load and running through it.
There’s been persistent pain along my left shin, especially after impact. My right plantar has been flaring up on and off. I saw a physio when it first started, but the pain came back.
I’ve rested. I’ve adjusted. I’ve done what I could.
Almost everything — except properly following up.
I kept telling myself I would wait until I flew back to Singapore for follow-up treatment. Maybe it sounds a bit silly. Still, if I’m honest, waiting isn’t helping. Even walking is painful now.
So I’ve decided to see a physio here tomorrow.
Sometimes discipline isn’t about pushing through pain.
Sometimes it’s about pausing and fixing it properly.
I don’t like slowing down. But maybe this is also part of training.
It’s something I’m still learning — even though I’m always the one saying I should listen to my body.
Maybe now it’s my turn to actually practise it.
May xx
