Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Imma back!

I'm back from completing a milestone in my life story and I'm proud to announce that I made it happen, I did it, and I'm never gonna regret doing this.






















My calf muscles have never felt so taut before; my legs have never ached so much I have problems getting up from the toilet bowl - but you know what they tell me?

That I am very much alive. And I am really grateful and thankful for being able-bodied, that allows me to lead a normal, healthy lifestyle.

An unforgettable experience that was made possible with "If not now then when?"

Damn right - if you don't do it whilst young, are you gonna do it when you're old and ur muscles deteriorated and your cartilages loose? We passed by an elderly couple at about 7.5 km and I asked the old man if he was alright. He replied, "No." This poor man was fervently catching his breath while he shuffled his feet cm by cm, inching towards the top. But I knew he wanted to accomplish what he had come here for.

A total of 8 km up and 8 km down that took us 9 hours up and 6 hours down, but a major milestone and a lifetime worth of memories it accompanied. Everyone was elated they made it all the way to the top and enjoyed this experience totally. Thank heavens the weather was gorgeous on both days!

I must say the 2 best inventions I discovered on this trip are:
1) Kampung adidas (local rubber shoes which the best grip you can ever find and at only 10 RM)
2) Walking stick - couldn't have survived w/o it

Climbing Mt. Kinabalu was no mean feat and very physically challenging - however the more difficult part was conquering it together in a group of like-minded 8. So proud of u guys! =D

"Couldn't have survived the climb without all the crap."

I still quite can't believe it's over already. The trip was confirmed in March and the climb took all but 2 days. It was kinda surreal experience. What made me happy was that the Klimbers all didn't regret doing it too and enjoyed the experience. To be frank, I was abit worried they'd find this trip not worth the $700. Steph thanked me for organising :) I'm glad this DIY trip went smoothly without cock ups, from air ticket to hotels to mountaining package to food and lodging. In fact, they are so excited over the excellent food at Kinabalu (esp the 生肉面) I believe they are serious when they say they'd fly back just to taste the top 43 food ahahaha.

Though after the trip, most commented they would not climb again, Feng and I are still quite enthusiastic about it. I would wanna explore Himalayas (heard its awesome)! Doubt I'll wanna climb Mt. Kinabalu again but IF I ever do it again, I wanna do it real leisurely this time - just to relish the breathtaking view and indulge in Mother Nature's creations one more time.

It feels damn good to be alive and healthy.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

How Klimbers was formed

It was more than a year ago that we heard from a friend about his climb to Mt Kinabalu. We were eager. We asked around for interest. But nothing materialised... but I managed to find out that the best times to climb are June-August.

In February this year I asked the same group again if they were still interested. What I received were lukewarm responses... I opened up the invitation to another group of frens - cooler. Then I told myself, if I ain't gonna take the initiative to plan and organise, nobody will - and I would NEVER be scaling Mt Kinabalu, and striking off a box off my 'Things to do in my lifetime' checklist.

Therefore, I started the research... I googled for airline tickets, emailed Kinabalu Park, searched for hotels in the city, asked for quotation, worked out a budget, checked against the calendar, consolidated particulars, made overseas calls to the Park, conducted telegraphic transfer etc etc. It was kinda tedious work... but eventually it worked out and very soon we had 8 of us - Klimbers.

3 days later this time I'd be finding myself at the foot of the mountain, anxious and apprehensive. I'm kinda worried I'd be under-equipped for the climb. Have heard much feedback to ensure adequate protection against the chilly wind and the torrentious rain. I'm flying in less than 48 hours time' and I have yet to pack! *frantic* Camera! Charger! Poncho! Toiletries in <100ml! First aid bag! Waterproofing! Extra undies! Thick socks!

I'm so glad I took the initiative to make this trip happen. I did train abit over the past couple of months and I sure hope the effort will pay off and bring me all the way up to Low's Peak @ 4,101 metres.

The breathtaking view would be more than worth living the lifetime. =]



Thursday, August 18, 2011

I kiwied my shoes, inflated my bicycle wheels. I lubricated the moving parts and gears.

All while the sun was still up.

Please let me tio tonight $3M TOTO ahhahaha. I promise to donate half to charity!

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

It's more fun than it seems =D






















Never knew I could be hitting the balls 80-90m far on my first attempt at this sport :)

Gian to hit 200 more already! haha.

Monday, August 15, 2011

Not your average Monday

1) Lost in JB and found ourselves right at the Malaysian customs again. Had to exit Malaysia, go one big round and re-enter. Haha.

2) Stopped to ask for directions for lunch and was told "前面红绿灯大树,转左果条面 (in front traffic light big tree, turn left got kway tiao noodles)"



And LMAO - The name of the stall turned out to be....


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And it really is situated under ONE BIG TREEEEE I ain't bluffing! So cute hahahaha!




















3) Dinner with family at Dian Xiao Er. Groupon deal - $20 for one duck! Their duck (sauce) is wuu-oo-oo-oo-ooo-uuu-ooo-hoo-uu-woo-woo awesome.


Thursday, August 11, 2011

sway mak mak!

Shall we go Penang Ipoh again this December?????

I guess when I did a market check with my family just now, the following images must have flashed through their minds:























And it's 4 YES-es!!!

Can't wait already!!!!


Wednesday, August 10, 2011

New blogskin

Yellow shines with optimism, enlightenment, and happiness. Shades of golden yellow carry the promise of a positive future. Yellow will advance from surrounding colors and instill optimism and energy, as well as spark creative thoughts.

How the color yellow affects us mentally and physically
* Mentally stimulating
* Stimulates the nervous system
* Activates memory
* Encourages communication

Source: www.squidoo.com

Monday, August 08, 2011

TH1001B Rev1

Quick revision!

- Sa-watdii krap (hello, good morning, etc)
- kun chuu a-rai krap (what is your name?)
- mai ghin kao/ghin kao mai (have not eaten/have you eaten?)
- kor tot krap (excuse me)

- sway mak mak (beautiful)




















- khop khun krap (thank you)
- liao saai (turn left); liao kwaa (turn right)
- koon kruu (cher)

Awesome food at Chinatown, BKK:




















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I would prefer to go Turkey anytime la -_-

Melaka gang

Friday, August 05, 2011

Back in 2008 when I made that decision not to take up S's and K's offer, it was for the work-life balance.

The overseas shirt

I'm not sure about you, but I have a few tops that I categorised as "overseas shirts". That means I wear them only when I go f...