inside view of the jeep
Checked in, got our keys, put our stuffs and we went walking around a little. Trekked a little and took some photos.
The fog is creepy
Back in the evening, we showered and tooked our dinner at the only café there. The view was great from where we were sitting.
Taiping view i guess
Enjoying our food while watching the evening view of Taiping. We sat, chatted, ate junk food, and lastly opened our bottle of red wine which we brought up. Not long I felt a little effect of the alcohol though I hardly had a full cup.
Trying to open the bottle.. we are just beginners
I'm sober..
Gulp gulp gulp...
Cheers !!
Then we walked down the hill a little to a little playground and view tower to enjoy the night view. We continue sitting and chatting a while. Then hiking up back to our little chalet. Sat in a common hall, watching Harry Potter, and I fell asleep.
The next morning, woke up early, just before sunrise, enjoying the last few moments of Taiping night view before the sun shines. The street lights began to fade off slowly. And the sun shines began to cover more and more of Taiping. The view is just magnificent. Breathing in fresh cool air. Did some light exercise and just enjoying the clean, fresh air. Walked around the garden, took photos of some flowers scenaries.
Cassini
Finally it’s almost time to go. Grabbed our stuff and the jeep is there waiting for us.
one last one
really last one..
Another one of a kind ride down hill.
Back down Taiping, we bought our ticket, and took lunch just before leaving, one of the famous chicken rice in town. It’s nice, especially the char siew. Then me and guey yong went down KL while jin chin and agnes went back penang. Too bad agnes can’t follow me back.
Back in KL, followed Andy’s car back home.
Day 1
Arrived in a rainy afternoon, did some registration and headed to my new room. But the sad news is there is only one key to the room and it's with my new room mate as he has arrived earlier. I ended up waiting for almost half hour. A little unsatisfied but I didn't blame my new room mate for that though. My new room mate, See Hon, from NUS. They separated us from our friends, it wasn't a bad idea though. Nice room mate he is.
Took a shower and quickly went down for briefing in full formal, with blazer. It's hot but i think they actually looks very nice. Everybody looked very smart. Then time for dinner, Luxurious indeed, 4 dishes. Something that we hardly eat back here. It would cost me twice the price.
After dinner there's group dividing and ice breaking game. It really not easy to remember each and everyone's name especially when there's like at least 90 of them. But at least i remembered half or more. So objective achieved. There were participants from quite a number of universities, UM, USM, UPM, UNIMAS, UMP, UTHM, UTM and even from
Day 2
Took breakfast in the cafe and headed of for the opening ceremony in the hall. Everyone is in their best formal attire. It's really my first experience of seeing such formal event especially when i'm one of them. VVIP, VIP were there giving talks and so on. Nothing much interesting.
Then after lunch we had a training session by Motorola by Mr Andy on how to solve problems creatively. Using a powerful tool, TRIZ. Continued a little on career talk, introduction to Motorola, overview, how to join them and stuff like that.
At night, we had a session with Mr Christopher Raj. Very nice speaker, interesting, too bad time was a little limited as there was some delay.
Day 3
Brand new day began with an aerobic session. Everyone was still semi closing their eyes while doing aerobic i guess. Hehe. It was tired but still manage to get through it. Took a shower and went for breakfast. Continuation of the motorola session part II. Did some group activities in solving some problems given. But everyone still puzzled and unsure. So we just crap our way through it.
After lunch there was a financial planning by Mark & Chermayne. Did some financial planning activities, estimating how we actually spend our money and a little on how to manage our money wisely. To me, I'd say it all began with savings from today onwards.
Next was outdoor challenge. Yippie, this is more fun!! We went kayaking and did flying fox at the nearby lake. I started with the flying fox.
B4 getting dip in the lake
It's sort of gliding down from one side of the lake to the otherside. For those heavier people like me ( after enjoying luxurious food at home ) well, there's no escape from dipping into the lake. It's kinda freaky thinking of dipping into the lake which look as if it's full of toxic waste. But i guess it isn't as bad. Then kayaking was next. Me and Ryan took a kayak and went kayaking. Meeting people nearby and greeted each other with lake water. Splash! Splash! Lucky enough our boat didn't turn over. Some actually did. Hehe. Then we joined our kayaks together and row along. Pity those at the side ( ME!! )
Towards the night, we had a session with Mr Yau Chao Fong, an engineer and also the president of the toastmaster club of some district. Interesting, interesting and interesting. For those who haven't been to any talks by toastmaster, seek any opportunities available. You'll enjoy it. It's mostly about speaking and presenting.
Day 4
Next stop was Dunham Bush factory. I hardly know what was it in the first place. Then there's still some briefing and a little lecture, they are actually dealing with heat exchangers, chillers and stuffs like that.
heat exchanger the making
great mind thinking
KLCC stop for dinner. Just ate something from the foodcourt. And took a quick walk around KLCC, as time was short and our next stop was The Eye Of Malaysia.
KLCC
Eye Of Malaysia
It was my first time though. So it was quite fasinating and eye catching. A ride which cost me rm15 for 5 rounds ride. It isn't that expensive i think. Too bad my dear is not with me. Hehe. And that's for the day.
Day 5
Poco-poco for the morning. It's a sort of dance I guess they come from Indonesia as I see my Indonesian friends who are very good at it. Interesting but still everybody is half awake. Hehe. After breakfast, it's another workshop. This time is by Mr Rizal. He's unique. A little different from the other speaker. He came in this red kungfu suit. Lots of equipments. ball, bell, powermac (ohh.. *drooling* ), chair, bangau? and other stuffs. It's very interactive. All sorts of activities to get people move about. Knowing others better, giving stars to ourselves, dancing to the music, how to ride a horse ? hehe , swichting places, make funny face ( that's one of the funniest moments, i couldn't believe what i did.. lol ), SALAM MESRA ( easier said than done, TIGA ). Well i guess all EDMATers will remember all these.
In the evening we had some forums going on. Sort of spontaneous speech. Just trying to get everyone to speak in front. Not a bad idea but i think they should actually divide the participants as it always ended up all on either side. It's always follow the crowd. Night station game was after dinner. It was a murder case and we were suppose to hunt for the murderer. And that's day 5.
Day 6
For the second last day, the feel of getting back increases but the feel of staying and enjoying the camp also increases. Contradictions. Karate for morning exercise. Just some basic steps and some warm up step. And what i've learned is, when in a fight, karate is not so much of use, steps and movements are not so much of a concern. What is important is grab whatever object which can be your defense, and run whenever possible. Jackie Chan steps are not applicable. Aim for weak spots, eye, nose, neck, kneecap, groins and even a clap on the ears will give you sufficient time to run.
7 habits of highly efficient people. It wasn't much of a talk. It seemed to me more like video watching session. Three hours is just not sufficient for a 3days course. Our speaker ended up presenting the first habit. Later we had some games, sort of awareness games, to be aware of
At night we had sort of treasure hunt games. We just missed by this little bit to find the treasure. hehe. But i still think my group really played everything well. Nice job again team !!
Day 7
The last day finally arrived. Enjoying the last few moments. We had a trip to an orphanage. Visited these really adorable kids. Really feel sad for them as some of them were abandoned by parents, on purpose or even due unavoidable circumstances, meet an accident, unable to support and lots more. They did some performance, and some of us also did some performance to entertain each other.
performance going on
Some of the kids actually got along very well with us. And it's really sad when it's time to leave.
Then the night that everyone has been waiting for. The Gala Dinner. Everyone rushed back to put on their best attire. Girls especially. Glitter and Glitz was the theme. But for guys there's nothing much different. But for girls, fancy clothings, really sparkling and eye catching. Girls are always girls. In short, the guys were gorgeus ( which includes me, hehe )
gorgeous guys
and the girls were beautiful. The bus lost it's way and we ended up at Vistana Hotel a little late. And FEAST!!! Everybody was hungry. While eating each group presented their presentation. *clap* for all. Then some other performances which includes one by our Indonesian friends and not forgetting the one by the committee. Wonderful night indeed.
Tiga
Back in UM we had our final session, sharing from everyone. And officially end of the 7 days camp.
Day 8
On the next morning we checked out and went to pudu to catch a bus. Hardly able to get tickets. Mostly were way late. Out of deperation we took the next earliest bus back to Butterworth and decided to get off at Juru toll. It cost us rm35 to get back. It’s so expensive. Usually we could just bought it at rm25 at most. And that’s not the worst part, we were guided from the bus station out to the streets, waited for sometime and there comes the bus. A SCHOOL BUS. WTH, I paid such expensive ticket to get on a schoolbus!!! Furious we were, but too bad, we have not much say in this. Everything is paid and we really want to get back as soon as possible. So just have to bear with it.
At last, Juru toll. We had to walk quite a distance with our luggage and finally we reached and was sent back by friends. What a day…
Wonderful time, great experience, memorable PELTAC.
