I just came back from Cameron Highlands last monday. It was my very first time ever visiting Cameron Highlands. I know most of you will think that im a jakun. But cameron highland… is such a nice place. Everything there is relaxing and SWEET. The food there is SWEET. Strawberries all over the town. I tasted scones for the first time. Its quite good. But … im not a fan of it since i dun really like sweet stuff. I prefer salty stuff.

I drove there on Saturday morning. With a group of youths… we were there for a great purpose. To attend the first ever of its kind in Malaysia… The SPORTS CAMP… organized by ContactSports.

I learned a lot of stuff during the camp. Sports leadership, a couple of important fitness exercises, dieting… and we also did a fitness test.

These were the results of my fitness test

Fat level in body - 17.4%
Distance in 12 minutes(endurance) - 1.99 km
Distance travelled in 3 seconds(speed) - 17 meter
No. of crunches per minute - 39 times
No. of pushups per minute - 28 times
Balance test - 14 minutes
Leg strength - 5:30 minutes

The most interesting part about the tests is the leg strength test. We were supposed to lean on the wall and… place our legs as though we are sitting( i dunno how to explain here). For me… it was more than a fitness test. It somehow tested my determination. For that test, i should have dropped down long time ago. But somehow i forced myself till my whole face was pale. And also my legs were shaking. It was already beyond my limits. I guess this is what they mean by "mind over matters". I did it by closing my eyes and concentrated on finishing this whole test as long as I could. One of the speakers told me not to force myself if i can’t take it.

I made a resolution that from today onwards i will try my best to keep my body as optimum as possible. Learning that i have 17.4% fat was a shock to me. Its ok for a layman. But as an athlete im far away from the ideal. Most athletes are within the   5 - 10% range. On the extreme Bruce Lee has only 1% fat. I dun think its impossible. But certain habits have to change. For a week I have been on a controlled diet. No deep fried stuff(say goodbye to my favourite Char Koay Teow). No sugar on my drinks(yes… i drink my usual teh o peng without sugar now). I have to start building more muscles to gain more weight as im quite underweight. Its harder to be disciplined in Penang as good food are everywhere. But to do my best as a floorballer… this sacrifice is required.

I know that Im not a natural born athlete. I have always been deprived of opportunity. But I always believe that where theres a will theres always a way ( I love this georgian motto which will always be the philosophy of my life ). The less you have… more effort and wisdom is required. I still dream of playing floorball at a higher level even though… age has caught up with me. But I dun want to make this as an excuse. Dreams don’t drop from the sky. You’ve got to go and fight for it.  I am always ready to give out 101%. Even though opportunity is scare… there will be no lack of drive and determination coming from me. If there is no opportunity… ill then create my own opportunity. And I know… this will be an interesting journey… because when you reach the destination… you know that u earned it with all your total being. Thats going to be very sweet

So for the time being… ill have to just WORK EXTREMELY HARD and beat the barriers that are around me. Pray hard for me.

Its been a year. Im now officially 25 years old. Thank you guys for remembering my birthday yesterday(for reminding me that im old… keke).

Honestly, this year has been a good year for me. I felt like as though i am currently entering the promise land. One word… FREEDOM !!!

TERTIDUR

I want to apologize to some of you who called me at 12am. This is very unusual, but i actually tertidur at 11.30pm. I somehow doze off. Probably because of travelling long distance the day before. I woke up at around 12.45am. And then after that i couldn’t sleep oredi. keke…

In the morning, at prudential, there was some training going on. I was late(oh i hate it when it happens… i got to sleep at around 4am). Theyre launching this new product for retirement(aiya… theres always new products coming in 1 la).
Some of you called me. Im touched. Thank you very much. Thanks for the sms-es.

LUNCH

After training, I went out with Sister Poh Sim and Pastor Thomas to Chopper Board for a good makan. Had a nice time chatting and learned a lot from these 2 seniors of mine. We talked some theology and pastoral stuff. Some of the few things that interests me

ALMA MATER

After that, went back to my alma mater, Segi College BM( now known as I-Systems) to settle my graduation stuff. Met a few people at the college. I said to some of them… keep in touch. But u know… i have a very strong feeling that i wont be meeting most of them anymore as life carries on.. thats life. You move on when ure times over. Well i did offered some of my juniors help in case they need some advise regarding final year projects.

INNER CIRCLE

Later i went back to pick my sister from school and sent her to tuition. The next thing after that was an appointment with Irwin Choo and Joshua Lam aka "LAM Tai Hap"(Pendekar LAM). These guys are my so-called "Inner Circle". Ate at FoodLoft in gurney plaza(4th floor). I took some spagetti with clams and seashells. It was really good. You guys should check out that place out. I love the food, the concept and the interior. You place an order using some sort of card. Very new concept to me. Maybe im outdated la… keke… Old liao. But its really cool. Highly recommended. But make sure u dun mind the price.

Our inner circle meeting is never completed without a "mamak session". Thats our tradition. SOMEHOW.. must go mamak. End up in subaidah. These 2 jokers gave me a surprise with a small mini and cute birthday cake. I made a wish and blew the one candle on the cake(is candle too expensive nowadays? or people are sensitive about their age? kekeke).

BIRTHDAY WISH

I made a birthday wish… wishing that ILL GET MARRIED SOON.

NAH… tats not wat i wish for. In fact its far from it. I wished that Frontliners Floorball Club will continue to grow and grow until a day…that they can carry on without me. It would be beautiful seeing our current young punks becoming the leaders of the future replacing players of my generation. I guess i really love this club very much

WHAT I THINK ABOUT BIRTHDAYS

Birthday was good as it marked a milestone for me. Im half a decade away from my 30s. So I want to make my 20s a memorable one.To me birthday is just another day.. and it shouldnt be too extremely extravagant. But it is a point to ponder. "Im already 25… where am i now?"

I asked Irwin and Pendekar Lam 1 thing during the mamak session… What is your goals and dreams? Have you been working on it… are u heading there?

As for me… i know that im working on the right lines. Birthdays should be a point where we reflect on where we are…and gear ourselves to the future.. dont u agree?
Upon reflection… I prayed and submited to GOD watever that visions and dreams that i have and ask for HIS blessings. Now tats life.