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It's time to say.......i love 2009


2009, didn't start off well. Why i think so, cause at that moment, i felt lost, i don't know why and what the heck i am doing, think it's an usual occurrence to people like me, clueless... And perhaps i missed so many great times with my fellow kampung mates, felt even worse. Then it's chinese new year !! Pretty excited, as always, love doing decoration with family and hang out with them, feasting and occasional nagging from leelee when she thought i didn't help out well. And then, yea, my class, not good, skipped classes and realized that it was not good, didn't really pay attention in class. Chaos, first quarter of 2009.

Then, signed up for expedition in second quarter. That was when i was forced to manage my time properly. Before really focusing in fundraising, i had to pass my exam before i could embark on one. So fortunately it went well and completed my fundraising within in a month. Thank you to my beloved family, esp mommy and my dear dear lovely mates, cant live without you guys.

Climax of the year, expi, dude! The experience of a lifetime. Met people. learnt new skills, passionate about what am i doing now and cherishing the life i am having now, all were inspired from 09E. It happened, so fast, counldn't really grasp every moment of it. Still misses every single thing of 09E untill now, guess anyone will too if they've been there before. So hard to explain with words, but yet the feeling so strong within me.

Back from expi, continue for my 4th challenge, contribute back home. Yea, so i've chosen to be active in Raleigh KL and continue to inspire more young people here to go expedition. Felt my life being strongly toxicated with Raleigh. Cant really spend a day without an element of Raleigh in it.

But happy times, of course bad times, came, hit me so badly i couldn't breathe properly for few seconds. Two of my besties' father passed away. There's this one moment i hate myself that i did not know how to comfort them and was not by their side. I think i was not such a friend at all...but now am glad to hear from them and they are just doing fine and carried on well.

More people i've met this year, more conversations i've had. 2009, it's not that bad.....All the things happened in 2009, gave me a feeling that, "we have hope, people, have faith". Say, like copenhagen climate change conference, natural disaster aroud the world but you could see people around the worlds too helping out each other. Now i realise i am those kind of "second chance people". I am somehow turned into a person who don't give 100% certainty, but will forever leave some space for possibilities. Guess i got this from adam smith ???

Love the feeling having people around me, love nice chats, enjoy milo+a stash of cinnamon, life...oh life..oh life....du du du du du.

>>>>Drake says:...

her name is Koong Hui Yein, as i was told, she just got back from Raleigh Borneo Summer Expedition 09E. She said, she spent an absolutely awesome 10weeks at Borneo.

Before joining Raleigh, Yein felt constantly trapped in her current life, she keep asking herself, " now, beside studying, what else i could do? ". With this question in mind, she started to seek her own adventure. By chance, her cousin sister, who too joined the 10 weeks Borneo Expedition on 2006 told her about it. Since then, she's determined to join Expedition when there is chance. In fact, she's bit scare of what would expedition be, she's always doubt that whether she can face the challenges ahead, expedition taught her that with determination and effort, yes it's possible to achieve what she desire. It was the type of confidence expedition had taught her to possess. She's more calm and steady when dealing with stuff now. Now, she learn to live and laugh everyday~ she learned that there is always something around the corner, just waiting for her to explore. Expedition triggered her curiosity.

So, i met Yein at Kota Kinabalu on 8th of September, i joined her to visit Kampung Pinapak, a small little village in the district of Pitas, Sabah. It was located somewhere up North of Sabah. I was told that it was one of the poorest region in Sabah. Yein was at Kampung Pinapak for her community phase. Her project was aimed to build a water gravity feed system for the village. I was so excited when she told me about the project, so i decided to tag along the group consist of 4 girls ( Yein, Su Lan, Shu Woan & Kar Lye) for their post-expedition trip to Kampung Pinapak.

On 09/09/09, we departed from Kota Marudu to Kampung Pinapak in the afternoon. We traveled there on a four-by-four. After a 2 hour bum-bumped road, we reached the beautiful Pinapak.
According to Yein, we were going to overnight at Mr. Jeffrin's house, a very generous uncle who gave us such a warm welcome and made me felt i am not a stranger at all. So, after we stopped by Mr.Jeffrin's house half an hour, Yein was anxious to see how was the outcome of her hardwork and sweat for the past 3weeks, and decided to go and see the dam she and her team built. Together, we walked up 2 big and 3 small steep hills before we reached the entrance of trail. That trail, which was 300 meters, lead us to the water source for gravity feed system and was where the dam built. It was quite well hidden among the trees. The water was so clean and clear, compare to the river.

Said Yein, before the gravity water feed was built, villagers rely on river and rain water for water. The river was claimed to be polluted, so there's no promise to the villagers that they are having clan and safe drinking water. After seeing the dam, we went to the hall where the tap is located. The girls turned on the tap and saw water flowing out! Yein felt really happy to be part of this project because she felt she had made a difference.

So, after the visit, the girls went to cross the newly built suspension bridge which its existence will overtake the present low-level crossing at the river. Hmm..i realised that Kar Lye was extremely afraid of heights. Though I am small, it was significant that i was much more braver than her as I could cross the bridge without hanging on the handler, but she kept both of her hands tight on the handler and yelling and can't stand still to her feet.

After some pictures taken, the girls decided to go to swim in the river. I couldn't join because i saw a tag on my ass saying that " Dry Clean Only". Oh well, i could just sit there and enjoy the marvelous view of the river and the river bank.

At night, us and Mrs Jeffrin and her daughter went to the river bank and had a mini bond fire. We had corns which were bought from Kota Marudu to roast with. Then, by chance, Mrs.Jeffrin spotted shrimps in the river. They could be easily spotted because the river water was clear on that day. So, holding Yein's parang made in Long Pasia, she bang the shrimps with it. So, all the girls were excited by the catching of the shrimps and started the shrimps hunt. Other than shrimps, they spotted small fish too !! They ended up having corns, shrimps and fish for barbeque, all the fresh food with the natural freshness. I couldn't eat as, you know... Beside the fire, i too enjoyed gazing the stars. Then when it was near 11pm, suddenly, the little girl, Jeffrin's daughter spotted a black figure not far from us. We were scared, especially when that figure became closer and closer. That's when we started to pack our sruff and get ready to leave. So, when it get so close, we all walked quickly to leave that spot, but strangely while we stareted to walked, that figure ran away, so quick we can't really see what or who was it! weird.... We really really had a wonderful night. What a day for a night, and what a night for a day~

With strong reluctance to leave in our heart, we departed from Kampung Pinapak to Kota Marudu in the morning. I could say for now, how awesome it was to be part of Raleigh International because it could take you to places where humanity and warmth can be discovered.


my name is Drake, the bear.

kermit

kermit will be expeditioning with me

it......happened

http://simoyoungyoung.blogspot.com/2009/01/michael-you-should-go-let-curtains-fall.html

i wrote this "feeling" on 9 January 2009.
he left on 25 June 2009,but his legend remains forever.

bok bok..bok bok..bok bok.. bok bok bok bok bok

heart pounding faster each day, counting down.

17days to go..

dong dong Gunung Stong sTong !!!

This is a fund raising effort by Hui Yein for her Raleigh Borneo Summer Expedition 09.
what is EXPEDITION? http://www.raleighinternational.org/

Longing for an escapade ?? Far from city! Get some fresh air! Be amazed by mother nature!
Then, the chance is here!

Longing for an escapade ?? Far from city? Get some fresh air?! Be amazed by mother nature?
Then, the chance is here!

A hike to Gunung Stong at Kelantan will definitely take your breath away as it have the surprise-elements waiting for you to explore!!
-claimed, the TALLEST WATERFALL in south east Asia
-Great sunrise scenery as it is at the east coast region
-cooling sensation (as you know how hot KL has always been)
-not to forget, the dense forest that will just sooth your eyes and rejuvenate your mind, body and soul
-and many many more waiting to be explored
-it is also the time for you to challenge yourself

Below is the rough itinerary for the trip, it is still subject to changes
18 June 2009
- 8:30 p.m. >night train depart from KL sentral to Dabong

19 June 2009
- 7:47 p. m. >reach Dabong

- breakfast and start hiking to Baha Camp to unload stuff before hike to Gunung Stong
-Reach peak of Stong, get tons of pictures
-Hike down to Baha campsite, dinner and rest

20 June 2009
- 5 a.m. > watch sunrise

- breakfast and then trek to waterfall
- lunch and hike down to Dabong
-catch night train

21 June 2009
- 7:45 a.m. > reach KL

price is RM 250,

the fee include 1lunch/1dinner/1breakfast, fee for the ranger, park fee, train ticket (to & fro ) . Other expenses have to be borne by yourself.

Email huiyein@gmail.com or call 012 - 686 3457 for registration and further details should be sent to you once participation is confirmed.

2933 , jack pot ???

time flies !! flies like a lightning, i am really unaware that the deadline is so close !! and i am still in that zero-fund status!! oh, god help me !!!!

Was chatting with my friends yesterday, went to Broga and found out a famous temple there. Heard many people went there just to use the "magnificent water" to wash their number plat and won lottery with their reg.number ! so, was hoping i can go either wash CBK 2933 or CK 333 to won lottery to fund raise my expedition! Well that's just some day dreaming..

one day Dumbo Trip 13 June 2009

This event is a fund raising effort for Hui Yein's volunteer expedition to Sabah on 2 July-7 Sept 2009.
What is EXPEDITION ?? www.raleighinernational.org

a two and half hour bus from KL to kuala gandah, you'll get the chance to
-play
-bath
-ride
with the elephants !!

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=110613927106



date: 13 June 2009 (Saturday)
NOTE: Clicking attending at facebook doesn't mean your place is confirmed. Kindly make your registration through email or phone calls . thank you!




8.30 a.m. - assemble at the front of Hotel Vistana (accessible by LRT, stopping at Titiwangsa station )

9.00 a.m. - DEPARTURE (note that we must be punctual as there are only limited passes for visitors to play with the elephants - 100 passes per day )

11.30 a.m. - Arrival - registration - lunch

1.00 p.m. - Documentary film at Registration office

2 - 4 p.m. - EleFUN time (leave some donations for the sanctuary as they are desperate in need for funds and resources )

4.30 p.m. - back to K.L.

Early bird registration fee before 4 June 2009: RM 60.00
Registration fee from 5 June onwards : RM 65.00
Registration Deadline: 10 June 2009
Fast! places are limited.

Fees should be banked in to Raleigh's account at RHB bank
Account number :
PERTUBUHAN RALEIGH INTERNATIONAL KUALA LUMPUR 21413 8000 26536

Bank slip must be kept and presented to Hui Yein on the day of the trip. Once fee is paid, contact Hui Yein for comfirmation.


Come and have fun with elephants !! Bring your friends ! make it an unforgettable trip !
your understanding about the elephants is vital for their survivor!!

fluorescent adolescent

just being sentimental in the middle of preparing exams and being frustrated with life for a short moment. Then flashbacks.....being at this age, it's hard sometimes, struggling to get through silly thoughts and unpromising dreams. So many temptations around me, yet i cant stop them all. I am too greedy at times, never knowing what the consequences of those choices. Well, when the time i got hurt, then i only i knew. But, stubborn me, cool-headed me, strong pride in me, i rather get hurt than being regret. the best i ever had? the best i ever had? the best you ever had ? the best you ever had? are those memories and those dreams. ... . .not being a slag, it's my ultimate goal. perhaps i don't even know what the hell am i expressing right now, it's just a thought of my messy mind. Must spit some of them out so i could get some free space for my studies. get it out out out.
...alright, into artic monkeys lately, so possibly being a lil... ...messed-up

sabor

Oui~ i've got my handbook of expedition to sabah today. Roughly gone through it, just roughly, already i felt butterflies in my stomach. The excitement, the anticipation, emotions stirred up. Yes, i am determined to go sabah this year. It's the moment that i've been waiting for. I longing to go there, to serve and learn. And when i come back, i hope my experience could in fluence my friends and hope they would join the parade too.

The above statement shows my optimism. But in reality, not everything goes well. Firstly, fundraising is a BIG prob to me. Then, to be honest, my mom still don't understand the whole picture of expedition, so she'll keep on nagging till the day i depart. And i am not equipped yet, rucksack, shoes, vaccination, swim test, ect.. So many things. Yet.. time management is crucial here yet i am still always procrastinating...aiyoooo!!! somebody scold me please.......argh... no place for me to complain my frustration, blog here so mayb my friends would see it and ask me about expedition

to answer my friend(turtle)'s question.

My name is Koong Hui Yein. I currently pursuing my economics degree at HELP Academy. I am 20years old. I am single and available (only to turtle).

This year, i set few things in my to-do list:

• score all 4 distinctions in my exam (sound impossible but i wanna possiblify it)
• fundraise RM 4000 for my sabah expdedition
• SABAH EXPEDITION
• volunteer at 30 hour famine
• change my bad habit ( a lot ah !!!!!)
• reduce absence for friend's gatherings
• change my hair (stop complaining you all !!!)

wish me luck~

恋爱症候群

this uncle !! too pandai !!! you'll understand if you know chinese. sorry if you cant....



作词：黄舒骏　作曲：黄舒骏

关于恋爱症候群的发生原因　至今仍然是最大一个谜

不管性别年龄职业体重学历长相和血型　没有一个人可以免疫

有些专家学者研究后相信　恋爱是内分泌失调所引起

却有别人认为恋爱属于滤过性病毒　像感冒无药可救但会自动痊愈

不管你同不同意　自古到今许多例子证明

恋爱不但是一种病态　它还可能是一种变态

一般发病后的初期反应会开始改变一些生活习性

洗澡洗得特别干净　刷牙刷得特别用力　半夜突然爬起来弹钢琴

有人每天站在阳台对路人傻笑　有人突然疯疯癫癫　突然很安静

有人一脸痴呆　对着镜子咬着指甲打喷嚏　有人对着小狗骂三字经

女人突然改变发型　男人开始每天练着哑铃

食欲不振歇斯底里四肢萎缩神经过敏发抖抽筋都出现在这时期

随着病情越来越变本加厉　人会变得格外敏感勇敢和恶心

写的说的唱的都像天才诗人一般才华洋溢　愈肉麻愈觉得有趣

有人恋爱之后每天躲在厕所哭泣　有人开记者会宣布恋爱的消息

有人总是喜欢两个人躲在黑漆漆的地方　像做了不可告人的事情

每天忙着找人算命　挖空心思改变自己　配合对方的习性

把每天都当作纪念日　把自己当作纪念品

每天漫无目的的腻在一起　言不及意也觉得好有趣

走着坐着躺着趴着都形影不离　像是两人三脚又像连体婴

心里想的只有爱你爱你爱你爱你　也不管家里米缸有没有米

也不管路上有人示威抗议　只管爱你

心里想的只有爱你爱你爱你爱你　也不管海峡两岸统一问题

也不管衣索匹亚多少难民　只管爱你

经过一段轰轰烈烈热恋时期　不久就会开始渐渐痊愈

两人开始互相厌倦　互相攻击对方缺点　所有甜蜜都随风而去

然后开始从错觉和误解中清醒　惊讶自己为何如此不聪明

为了爱情不管一切　不顾父母朋友姐妹兄弟　开始感到后悔不已

然后开始感到疲惫沉闷气喘心悸牙痛头痛梦呓

然后是精神不济瞳孔放大脾气暴燥四肢麻痹　终于受不了要分离

虽然结果颇令人伤心　了解之后也没什么了不起

爱情终究是握不住的云　只是我想要告诉你

哦......在我落寞的岁月里　你的温柔解脱我的孤寂

带给我深深的狂喜　如此颤动着我的心灵

轻轻诉说爱你爱你爱你爱你　不管是黑夜或是黎明

不管是梦中或是清醒　深深爱你

我要对你说爱你爱你爱你爱你　不管是黑夜或是黎明

不管是梦中或是清醒　深深爱你

michael, you should go, let the curtains fall.

i think Michael Jackson should die.......for good.

Because great people are always remembered, commemorated whenever they left during their glorious time. MJ, who gave such a special childhood memories, filled with melodies from him. I just hate seeing him like this today, bankrupt, arrested, demoralized. He, the King of Pop of my time, where the tune of "Thriller" lingers in my mind as my bedtime story. Haha !!

Well, i listened to it before i sleep when i was small, when i had an overnight in my brother's room. At that time, cassettes are still being played...Though it's creepy, but i liked it. It just like some one is telling you a ghost story. He's just too great during his golden era, after the climax, his reputation started to erote terribly, his career crumbled as a warning sign.

Heroes like him, as he created a new genre to the music industry, should just go, disappear or just die, stop destroying himself before people forgets what he's great of and start denoting as a maniac..It just better that way. Great people like Princess Diana, M.L.King, evita peron, they just died, giving their glorious lifetime a perfect ending. It's not like i like seeing them dying, but at least they don't have bad stories coming after their triumph.

i've got this two golden disc of MJ when i was small, cant remember when was it, but it's given by my uncle. It's a collection of the greatest hits from the past. Each time i listen to it, which i still do even today, it just give me that melancholic feeling for him.........wonders if he ever pick the pieces up and start over again, like britney spears!! oops he did it again~

hero(me) cherish heroes =P peace out \/