Getting away from the desk

I recently enjoyed two work related events - both involved a bit of much needed exercise!

East Coast Park by bike



The first was an afternoon at East Coast Park cycling around the various paths, followed by dinner. Highlight was drinking lots of coconuts after we had sweated it out on the bikes for a bit. Dinner was a good chinese seafood meal at the other end of the park.
I will definately be heading back to East Coast park for some roller blading and kayaking in the near future. Not swimming though - the container ships hanging around suggest that perhaps the water is not too clean!
Photo 1 is of flatmate, me and Michelle from the client. Background is some rather impressive sand castle building we found.
Photo 2 is of some of the gals having a rest.

Investments goes skating



I was in charge of the team's May social event. We get a fixed budget each month to spend on just getting out of the office. We all trekked out to Jurong East entertainment centre for some ice skating.
It was amusing to see the guys from India try to skate and we had a huge Dragon (or snake - where everyone skates in a line) happenning by the end. I was proud to see everyone get away from the wall by the end of the night. We then headed to Mezza9's Martini bar for some cocktails to spend the remainder of the monthly budget - a 'Blue Bikini' was a hit. Must try to recreate at home!
However the highlight of the evening was at our quick dinner at McDonalds. I tried my first rice burger- yes there is a burger where instead of a bread bun, it is rice. A nice idea for a gluten free burger, but I don't think I would go back to Maccas for it again. The practicailities of eating rice without cultery, no matter how much it has been compressed, really don't agree with me!