Rumah Kanak-Kanak Tengku Budriah

Here we go! I've been wanting to do this since 4 years ago and it was such a great feeling that we did it well. Rumah Kanak-Kanak Tengku Budriah is a shelter home for the children who has been abused, abandoned and orphaned.

There was about 100 kids joined us at our activity. It was really chaotic. They were so energetic that we hardly could control over them. But I was surprised that they were concentrating so much when they were doing the handicraft activity. It was so impressive and encouraging. They yearned for our attention. It's so sad to know that they are actually being victimized. They are all so cute and how could someone bear to hurt them that way. There are babies and pre-school kids as well. Only time will tell for what their future hold for them. And it's another blessing in disguise that they are under care of nice people now. =)

Gunung Stong

My third hiking experience. The bag was heavy this time with all the food they stuffed in my backpack but somehow I didn't feel burden out of it. Kinda used to the weight I guess. Surprisingly, I felt better this time with an opened heart. I tried to let go of everything that was jumbling in my mind and heart. I knew I have to let go.

It seems that the person who came into my life or any new friend that I met with (who we clicked really well) are sent from above from Him. And He has been looking after me , I know. With all the courage and strengths that I feel from Him, I move further. Everything happens for a good reason.

Back to abseiling, we did the dry abseil from the waterfall. It was not as easy as what I thought initially but eventually, it was not as tough as I thought anymore. I managed to slow down my pace and enjoy the way I was tied up to the ropes and the whole surrounding.

What I love about hiking is that I really get to know myself better and more during and after each hiking experience. The best thing of all was I received a little surprise from myself every time from the trip. The force from nowhere was so strong that it made a change in me. Somehow I was wondering to myself; for how long will I keep this force going like this. But right now I know it is still moving! =)

30 Hour Famine 2008

The camp was carried out differently this year as we spent the first 26 hours in UTAR where the D.I.Y camp was organised by the Psychology students. I was so saddened with how the whole camp was being conducted by a bunch of inexperience and ego people. It was simply a big let down. I should not expect too much from them but I thought it supposed to be an educational camp that touches the heart of all participants? The Emcees suck! The programmes Sucks! The facilitators/helpers Sucks! The president Sucks! The vice-president SUCKSSS! Can you imagine that they actually had the game instructions hand-written and with mistakes all over? All in all the camp was just so not professionally done! I'm truly disappointed.

No matter how bad the situation turned out to be, the three of us managed to get entertained with their actions and were laughing our ass off. HARD!

My groupmates whom I only talked to 3 out of 8. Ok. I am a freak.

We spent the last 4 hours at the Bukit Jalil Hockey Stadium where all participants from all over the country gathered for the final countdown. And that was when I feel all the excitement and feeling that I was looking for ; the power from everybody! I really love this kind of feeling when everybody gathered together to do the same meaningful thing and the spirit of making things happen.

I love what I'm doing and I'm going to do this again next year =)

I didn't know if I would ever love hiking until the very first experience that I had for Gunung Nuang. Hiking is some mental game that I challenge myself, it's some sort of force in me that I may not know. It's where I know exactly how far I can do or go. It's a test.

For it's a test of self-discipline and self-determination. I controlled the consumption of water so that I do not have to respond to the call of nature. I tried not to stop for a rest unless I really need to catch some breath. I walked alone in the complete darkness with the aid of my little torchlight though I did cried to myself while i was left all alone walking because I was really scare and my legs were trembling. I had only me myself to overcome all those thing that I was very aftraid of - darkness and all kind of sounds that came along just beside my ears. I prayed hard, I talked and sang to myself to get me distracted. Since then, I am so much braver than before. No kidding. If u were to know me well, you will see the drastic changes in me.

The second experience of hiking - Gunung Datuk. I went all alone without any companion (not refering to any new friends made from the trip).

*Brief information on G.Datuk*
Location : Rembau, Negeri Sembilan

Height : 870m /2900ft

The trail was not as tough as G.Nuang as it took less than 2 hours to reach our campsite. The treks are clean and all the way straight up to the peak. Hate to admit this but the whole journey to the peak was not a very pleasant one because something was so amissed. I couldn't help but to compare the whole experience with Nuang's. It was as if I take my own bus to Rembau and start hiking on my own. At most of the time I was alone. I missed him.

And it's going to be over soon. Very soon I tell myself.

Gunung Nuang

Finally,my first ever mountain hiking adventure! We set off from Setapak at 2.30pm and reached the foothill at bout 4pm.

Ok. Here's little introduction on Gunung Nuang :

Gunung Nuang is located in Malaysia with the height of 1493 meter(4898 ft). Its peak marks the meeting point of three Malaysian states;Negeri Sembilan, Pahang dan Selangor. The mountain itself is the highest point in Selangor and part of the Titiwangsa Mountains.

Group 1

Yeah that's my backpack with 2 shirts, 2 pants, 1 slipper, 1 jacket, 1 towel, 1 torchlight, 1 sleeping bag, 1 pair of stocking, 1 big bottle of 100plus, 1 big bottle of mineral water, 1 small bottle of mineral bottle, 1 toothbrush, 2 gas stove, 1 umbrella, 1 cap, 1 small packet of salt, 2 messtin, plastic bags and some other small little items. Man, it was quite heavy with everything inside and the bag itself weighed quite alot too.

And this was how it looked like when i was doing my packing. Forgive me for all the mess as it was my very first time to go hiking and pack a backpack. =)

The stream was the first obstacle that we had to go through. It was not that bad as it was only at the ankle length. I think i am not going to give a lengthy description on the whole journey as i am not good in decribing things in words. So i will just let the pictures do the story telling then.

And I was one of the two girls that reached the top first. I was soooo so sooo proud of myself for this great achievement. Ok. This might sound ridiculous to you but it meant alot to me. It was something that I persisted to the end. The route was full of obstacles and I managed to overcome all my fears by myself. And not to forget helps from WK. I really want to thank him so much for the push and encouragement he gave. I couldn't decribe those intangible stuffs I gained from him and from myself in words. I know deep inside, I really got to know myself so much better and this expedition really changed me alot in alot of perspectives. It has boost my confidence so much that I was really surprised with the changed me. I am no longer the timid me. I am no longer afraid of dark which i used to be VERY afraid of. Everytime when i feel of giving up, it makes me think of this experiece which will then keep me moving. Far. I love the way i am now!

In 24 days!

OMFG! Look at this!! Before

After

I thought i would have to wait for at least 6 months to see some results but no! This is only the 24th day and there is a change already! Hahahahahaha I AM SOOOOO HAPPPY!!

Semangatnya!

I'm now having intensive training by myself for one week. Yea i know that this is quite a last minute work but stil i am going to do this. I'm going to Gunung Nuang this weekend 5-6 July 2008. And i'm going to make it to the top! I'm so going to prove you wrong!
Just wait and see!

Taaaaa Daaa!

After 3 months of delay, i finally got the metal on my teeth! It wasn't so bad. Bearable.



i was in this position for 25min i think. Tense!



taaaa daaaaaaa~~

It was Father's Day that day and went for small celebration at the BP Steamboat after the treatment. I thought we can actually eat some soft food but hell no! We cant even chew properly. All the food stucked in between the metal and that was really disgusting! It was the worst celebration of Father's Day as we cant even enjoy our food. But it was full of laughter, grumbling and lame jokes from Pa. Love ya always!

Life without solid food

Hooo... after one week + of pain.. i guesss my toothache is much better now.. Dr.Yang says the pain will only last for 2-3 days..but mine 10 days!! now... i stil can feel the pain on my right side.. my gums are swollen since the 1st day... it's getting better though... but i stil can chew with my right side yet as the swollen part is still in pain.

One whole week of riceless-meal.. i've been eating porridge and soup for the whole week! no meat no chicken! i cant even chew simple food like cornflakes! arg.. my life was totally ruin by that!! i cant eat rice either! aih.. think of the good side... it helps me to diet .. =="

Yesterday, i could eat stuff like fried rice and some meat with the help of my left teeth.. it's been so long since i eat my big big drumstick! i swear i am going to eat like buka puasa once both side of my teeth are back to normal!

Orthodontic Treatment, finally!

Ok. I've decided it's better for me to blog my whole process of my
orthodontic treatment so that i would not forget this experience that i think will change my life *exaggerated*

Pa, Lin and I started our way to Kluang at 1pm plus... ah... not going to elaborate more on the journey or people that we met... When it was finally our turn to see the dentist, Lin pushed me first onto the seat.. aiks.. Opened my mouth big enough for the dentist (Dr.Yang) to put his hand into my mouth. He touched here and there.. Tear open my mouth.. and asked.. " so what you want me to do with your teeth?" huh!! i was like. what the f*ck? i thought you suppose to tell me what should i do instead of asking me that question? Ok. Then i told him i wanted to close my front teeth and pull them back.. Good and perfect answer right?

OK. Then i asked him.. " Do i need to brace down row as well?"
Dr.Yang : As you like ma... u want to brace then i help you brace lo. If only upper row RM4k, both row Rm5k

RM5k!!!! 5k!!!! me and Lin all together RM10k!!! Rm10k in exchange of our long time beauty.. We struggled for few seconds before come up with the decision whether to brace it or not.. RM10k!

After deciding to do it.. he started off with the mould making.. ahh.. stupid Lin didnt bring along her camera phone so didnt get to take picture of the historical moment. The mould thingy was still ok.. BUT .. not with the rubber band stuff..

Dr.Yang put 4 rubberbands in between my teeth as to crack open for some space. He kept pressing something into my tooth.. i didnt knows what it was at first.. i felt my whole body cramp.. my hands and legs crossed so tight. I wished i could punch Dr.Yang for all the pain he caused!

The after feel.. is TERRIBLE!! Right after he put the bands inside.. i can feel the pain already. I can't eat anything then. I cant chew my food.. i hate it man! It is the worst feeling ever that you have those super yummy food in front of you and YOU CANT EAT THEM!!

I couldnt sleep the first night.. The pain is killing me... i know i should bear with like what other ppl can do.. but.. maybe i am weak.. i cant stand the pain!! Second night, worse! I tried to manja with Kimv but we end up quarrelling on other issue. Whey! i am so in pain why cant you just sayang me abit more and let me throw some tantrums?! *Sob*