Day 33-34: Of Alpha Weekend Away and 2 dinners

Today's 11/11/2017.  It happens to be Single's day and my Aunt's Birthday.  Online Sales aplenty nationwide.  Today, I slept 5 hours and 20 mins only.  Drove straight to Empress Hotel for DUMC Alpha Weekend Away!  

WHAT IS ALPHA?

Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the Christian faith. Each talk looks at a different question around faith and is designed to create conversation. Alpha is run all around the globe, and everyone's welcome. It runs in cafés, churches, universities, homes—you name it. No two Alphas look the same, but generally they have three key things in common: food, Music, a talk and good conversation.

FIRSTLY, there's FOOD:

Whether it's a group of friends gathered around a kitchen table, or a quick catch up over coffee and cake, food has a way of bringing people together. It's no different at Alpha. Most sessions start with food because it's a great way to build community and get to know each other.

THEN there's a TALK:

The talks are designed to engage and inspire conversation. Usually around thirty minutes long and delivered over about eleven weeks, they can be given as a live talk or played as a video. They explore the big issues around faith and unpack the basics of Christianity, addressing questions from Who is Jesus? and How can we have faith? to Why and how do I pray? and How does God guide us?

FOLLOWED by DISCUSSION:

Probably the most important part of any Alpha: the chance to share thoughts and ideas on the topic, and simply discuss it in a small group. There's no obligation to say anything and there's nothing you can't say (seriously). It's an opportunity to hear from others and contribute your own perspective in an honest, friendly and open environment.

Why Alpha?  This is the Place for you to make BEST FRIENDS.  This is the 3rd season I'm here.  1st time was exactly 1 year ago.  I was a guest back then.  Then on March 2017, I came in as Helper.  This round which started back in September 14, I came back as Helper. 

At Alpha, We were ourselves... 

Above, Only 2 of us from Group 1 went there.  Me and Pek Ian.  We merged with
Group 10 = Group 7.

Above and Below, Group 7. 

END OF ALPHA Day 1. 

MY Aunt's 70th Birthday celebration at Grand Millennium Hotel, KL. 

She wants maintain low Profile.  So requested no Photos of her.

Above: Estimated 800 calories from above menu.

End of Day 33.  Let's proceed to Logbook:

1) Weight: 96.5kg (+0.5kg)

2) Waist: 38.0" (same)

3) Calories Consumed today: 2037 (112 calories remained)

Breakfast: 667 cal

Lunch: 568 cal

Dinner: 800 cal

Snacks: 0 cal

- Calories Burned 138 cal

4) Steps: 3,522 / 1.76km

5) Walking and Running distance: 1.78km (Apple health APP)

6) Sleep: 5 hours and 20 mins only.

7) Libido: Normal.

8) Water intake: 13 glasses.

9) Mood: Happy, Excited, Blessed.

10) Exercise: Brisk Walk, 3 sets 40 times sit-ups, Warm up, planking.

11) Caffeine: 1 cup.

12) Soda: 3 cup.

END OF DAY 33.  

Start of Day 34, November 12, 2017:

Today, I slept 7 hours and 20 mins.  Reached Empress Hotel 9:30am.  Just in time for Morning session of Alpha Weekend Away.  

Above, my breakfast.

Above: My Lunch.

Drove straight to Dream Center to Collect old clothing from my Cell Member.

Above and Below: At 7pm, Me and mum drove to NERO NERO Italian Californian Restaurant at Level 3, Damansara City Mall.

Above and Below: Appetizers.

Above and below: Appetizers.

Above: RM15 Italian lemon soda.

Above: Main Course.  Grilled Barramundi.  Below: My uncle had this...  Beef...

Above: 1 slice of Pizza.

Above and Below: Desserts. 

Above: Chocolate Lava Cake with Ice Cream.

Above: FAMILY Photos.  Thanks to my 3rd Uncle for the Fine Dining Dinner.

Without further ado, Let's proceed to Logbook:

LOGBOOK:

1) Weight: 96.7kg (+0.2kg)

2) Waist: 38.0" (same)

3) Calories Consumed today: 1685 (470 calories remained)

Breakfast: 353 cal

Lunch: 479 cal

Dinner: 853 cal

Snacks: 0 cal

- Calories Burned 145 cal

4) Steps: 3710 / 1.98km

5) Walking and Running distance: 1.99km (Apple health APP)

6) Sleep: 7 hours 20 mins only.

7) Libido: Normal.

8) Water intake: 12 glasses.

9) Mood: Happy, Excited, Blessed.

10) Exercise: Brisk Walk, 3 sets 40 times sit-ups, Warm up, planking.

11) Caffeine: 2 cup.

12) Soda: 2 cup.

That's all folks, thanks for having the time and patience to read this blog entry.