Saya Main VolleyBall

Been a while since i lepak with the Koma'ites, and signing up for a Saturday volley seems like a good idea at the time, not until i realised on Friday when it is ... for TOMORROW! So there i was dreading about the fact i have eagerly said yes, when I have a wedding in Taiping and a BAKTI session on the same day. Geezz....

But anyway, it was fun. I learned the right skill to volley, and i had good team mates. Way to go girls!

Girls after the game. Oh well, we lost two games (we only played two), but what the heck, it was all for the fun of it.

Showing off our hand after the hard volley. Look at the merah-ness of the hand.... Cool...

Another adventure.. till later.

Pengalaman pertama white water rafting'ku

I went white water rafting on Sunday, and met up with this Egyption friend whom I haven’t seen for quite some time.

We talked about politics, religion, current issues and all the heavy stuff that can transpire on the ‘Malaysia dilemma’. I guess it was all the adrenalin pumping action from the rafting that intensity the passion to deepen the discussion.

I would say that I am now a strong supporter of Mahathir. Back then bila hidung masih hingusan, I was a great critics of him. But as you grow older and began to enter the professional/working world, you’d notice that if Mahathir listen to critics like me (and multiply that by a few hundred thousand), we would never see the likes of KLCC, KLIA or even Putrajaya today. How despicable and shameful of me. Now that I work in KLCC (and proud to be), and seeing the vast improvement that Malaysia now enjoys, I finally see the vision of this wonderful man who has light-years thinking ahead.

Today, the man has to bear the same critic. Who are we to pass judgement on the man who has made it happen to Malaysia?

My Egyption friend said this, “I love Malaysia. When I heard Malaysian criticize Mahathir, I am appaled myself! We have never heard of Malaysia before, but we know Mahathir. He was a great symbol to the country. How can the Malaysian today be so ungrateful.”

What we read in the paper before this was all there. Malaysia is nothing if not for the great man. He was even a great leader to the Muslim community. Remember back then when he was a great supporter for the Islamic currency before it finally falls apart after he step down? Even Bush is terrified of this old man. The aura he posses speaks wonder for himself.

Later on, when we were in the bus going back to KLCC, I was seated next to few interesting colleagues with mixed parentage background whom all exercises their right to speak Chinese.

Later they came with an interesting question to Lefty.

“What is my race?”
Half Chinese Half Malay
75% Chinese, 25% Malay
“What do you call us?”

Lefty interrupted. “We are Malaysian”

“But how do you fill up the form?”

“We are still Malaysian. Would it matter?”

Yeah, now that you think about it, does it matter? Are we Malaysian enough?

Enough of this political nonsense, some pix from whiter water rafting..

Macam pelarian ... sakit bontotku duduk atas jip ini. Adus
Briefing session fella.. Please pay attention

Getting into the boat. Excited gila la...

Fuh penat... Ok, find me!

Rough terrain.. Haha.. Not really

Ala... Why la i tak capsize. Haha

Look at that...

Memorable pix after...

Going back. You can see me sandwhiched behind

The cool chicks had real fun!

Leaving.. Walla.. Sedih..

Bola Sepak 5-0? Merdeka 5-0?

So Tengku Abdullah announced his resignation from FAM effective this morning, which was then followed by Khairy’s. Azalina see this as an opportunity to seek all senior FAMs’ who thinks that new changes should take place to follow suit. Well, these are the kind of sacrifice those people are urged to do.

It is indeed a bold move, but would it really be the solution to Malaysia’s foot ball team? The big 5-1 and 5-0 lost is indeed a tribute to Malaysia big ‘5-0’ years of independent. I guess they were just playing their part of patriotism to the country.

I am indeed proud to be Malaysian, but these people are indeed not. No sports training in London can help them to become better. We surely showed them that we are ‘jaguh kampong’, cause we did play like one.

I should have shown some encouragement, at least try not to be so critical. That is how typical and judgemental I am these days.

Last week, PETRONAS had it’s sports carnival. Two weeks of trying to balance both trying to organize the annual Engagement Session (where I was the Chief de Mission) and actively participating in dragon boat (where I was the drummer/flag holder and my Boss is EXPRO’s Chief de Mission). It was tough. We were badly beaten by all competing teams, where we ended 6th. Luckily EXPRO contingent wasn’t being harsh or critical. We slip 2 places from 4th to 6th, and we only managed to contribute 2 points to the contingent (Congrats to EXPRO who emerged champion!). We tried, but everyone just got way better.

So, what was wrong? Two weeks of intensive training doesn’t pave way to winning. All other teams had better preparation since a year ago, where some even competes at national level. We just didn’t stand a chance. So, what does that tell you? Preparation should start from now, and not just as and when there is a competition. That is what is wrong about Malaysian football team. Too much talk, but lack of preparation. Too much action item, but no action taken. That was what was also wrong about the dragon boat team. We only talked about winning year by year, but a year goes by and two weeks of intensive training before the championship doesn’t help much. All other teams were serious about winning and it shows.

Lesson for the day? Don’t wait for another full investigation is done, reports compiled etc which will take another few wasted months. Take action now! Now! Now!

Bersukan bersama teman

I played this prank of a friend just now, and it worked. Haha, haven't had this pleasure for quite a while.

So, basically, here I am, in the office, working. Feeling quite restless, so was taking my own good rest, and decided to call this friend of mine. And yee haa, it totally work! Muahahahha...

So, anyway, last week, had this opportunity to follow this friend of mine to Bukit Tinggi for street-luge. He had this interview with reporters from Bukit Tinggi, and I was there as his PA cum towel girl cum water girl. Very multi-purpose indeed.

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What in the world is street luge?

Street luge is an extreme gravity-powered activity that involves riding a streetluge board (sometimes referred to as a sled) down a paved road or course. Street luge is also known as land luge or road luge. Like skateboarding, street luge is often done for sport and for recreation.
Street luge was born in Southern California as downhill skateboarders found they could reach faster speeds by lying down on their skateboards. This early form of the sport is now referred to as "classic style" or "butt boarding".

So, let's begin the journey.Gambar yang buruk. From left, Abdil, Muiz, Suhana.

At the start point. Here I am in the middle of nowhere. It was raining at first, but it turns out quite all right at the end. Lady luck on their side of course :-p

Mechanics....Now I know who to call the next time I need to change tyres. Muahaha (evil laugh)

Now you can see how high up we were. But the view was superb. Quite an interesting place to come every now and then.

Abdil and the reporter, trying out the walkie-talkie. Ceh ceh ceh.. Macam pro aje. Well, he kinda is. Opsie. You are, aren't you.

On Action... Furlong showing off, trying to impress... Kuih kuih kuih. Was I impressed? Not the slightest. *wink

Akhirnya. Photo time with the famous star, a proof that I've been there, seen that.

So, the article came out yesterday on Berita Harian, front cover. Cis, bangga sangat la tu. Well, of course I am 'kind of proud' of you.
NEXT

Ok, so I am a bit adventurous! What other sport to try out next? Yesterday, I was in Putrajaya for inline skating! Yeah yeah.. I've done something like that 10 years ago, and I am still sucks at it. But, it was such a great experience.

Fully geared up to go. Of course, perasan comel.

Try-out session. Scary at first. Look at how freak out I was.

Yee haa... Like this kid who just learned how to stand! Suhana on her two blades. Isn't that amazing what a 10 minute-lesson can do. You guys should try this out.

THE First walk...

THE first fall

She-He. Taking time off from the tiring skating. Or was me the only one feeling exhausted? All those balancing were tiring la wei.

She-skate and He-skate. Which is which? Look closely la wei.

Group photo.... Where am I? Hmm... Look closely. I am on the other side of the camera la wei. Muahahahaha....

I won't spoil this entry by throwing in thoughts that I had while I was in Putrajaya. Just some silly thought.

Oh Jolly. Too many pix posted, too many memories left.

Gotta go back to work. Need this finish up on some work... FAST!

Muah.