Broga Hill

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!

 

Finally, I have done selecting and editing my Broga Hill trip’s photos. Trust me, this is a worth reading post (in fact, all of my blog posts are worth reading). I have spent nearly 1 days to do this work. So, do leave me comments as a sign of appreciation and motivation. I desperately need them! Lol… =)

 

Since the post title already stated ‘Broga Hill’, it is obvious that this post is about  the hill. lol.. Last Saturday, I had been to an adventurous local trip with the 4 of them Kok Wei, Jien Hau, Zhi Xing and Makiyo at a small town namely Semenyih in Selangor (Malaysia). I know Semenyih pretty well because my aunt is staying there and I often spent my holiday at her house, visiting and playing with my cousins when I was small. Well, not anymore ever since the rest of us have grown up. However, I didn’t notice that this mentioned hill is located at Semenyih, which is pretty near to my aunt’s house. Oh dear, am I the last one who knows?

 

 

Anyway, that is not important because that doesn’t stop me from enjoying myself with Zhi Xing and his friends. I should thank to Makiyo and Jien Hau for planning and guiding us there because without them, we wouldn’t be able to witness the calm 12th December 2009’s sunrise. They are the ones who suggested to reach there before 6am because it will take times to reach at the peak of the hill. Guess what, I have to depart at 4am from my house. So, I decided to sleep at 9pm in order to recharge a full bar of energies in me. Unfortunately, it didn’t turn out like what I had expected. I went to bed at 9.30pm, trying to plant myself on the bed with an ideal position and doze off. But I ended up rolling and changing position every few minutes with mind full of thoughts of excitement. Frankly, it is too early for me. Plus, I was over excited till it disturbing the secretion of alpha and beta waves in the brain.

 

I ended up having just a couple of hours of sleep before my mobile phone started singing my favorite song, “Way Back To Love”. Well, no worries because I was absolutely energetic and the 2 hours nap had enable me to reached the peaks of the hill just on time before sunrise. We are lucky because the weather was good and accompanied by Mr. Wind, allowing us to adore the enormous amount of shinning stars, the bright smiley moon and cold breeze. Oh ya. I had to use torchlight all along the way. It was really dark. A MUST BRING ITEM.

 

 

Those stars and moon have reminded me about my childhood’s dream to own a small astronomy room where there will be glass roof and telescope in my future house. I want to be showered by stars light in each fine weather while nesting myself on a cosy bed with my prince charming. Hey, don’t laugh at my innocent childhood’s dream because I will not consider doing this anymore considering the growing number of burglary, robbery and high cost… sigh.. =(

 

The wind was freaky strong  during in the whole journey and my hair was all mess up (since I have short hair now. I felt like an black octopus dancing on my head whenever the winds came. lol.)

I was pretty amazed with myself on how I managed to reach the first peak (there are 3 peaks) just in time before sunrise. I was kinda worried with my blood pressure, just in case I might faint, like in my previous trip to Bukit Cahaya, Shah Alam. I nearly fainted while half way cycling up the sloppy hill. It will be a tragedy if I faint half way climbing up the Broga Hill because the earthy track is seriously steep and narrow. I guess a comfortable entire (loose t-shirt, stretchable pants and comfy bra) safe me from those troubles.

 

And OH DEARRRRR!

I just simply love this place although it was kinda crowded.

 

 

But still, the crowds didn’t stop my excitement and joy in admiring the sky and the beauty of the place. I feel connected with the environment and this has reminded me about MJ’s Earth Song and Heal The World. Man has done enough damage to our mother Earth and it is time to save our Earth from further damage. Seriously, I can’t imagine what if 2012 really happens. Praying that I have enough time to do whatever I want to do to my love ones.

 

Ok. Back to the Broga Hill. I have gone too far again.. –__-!!

 

 

I was surprised to see a large group of DSLR owners at each peak of the hill. (It makes me feel small when I am using my Sony compact digital camera. Hmpm..) All of them had already chosen a good spot, with camera on hands or tripod, preparing to snap the gorgeous sun to rise. Wow… did they reach there at 6 if not 5am? Anyway, here are 2 pictures of sunrise. Not being able to capture much because it happened too fast.

 

 

And a lovely dovey pictures…. <3

 

    

 

Well, I strongly believe that you know what will happen next once I reach the peak, yes? I will never miss a single opportunity in capturing every single worth-to-be-remembered moment. In addition, this is my first time, doing something really outdoor with Zhi Xing and his friends. Ok. Now, they have become MY FRIENDS! Haha.. So, those memorable moments must be recorded, right? =D

 

Here are my best shoots of everyone, including myself doing self-portrait.

 

You might be questioning about how beautiful Broga Hill is since there are no photos of the hill yet. Well, I am just about to show those pictures to you. There are so greeeeeeen that I thought they are ‘green pau’! Lol.. what the pau.

 

 

  

 

This place is surrounded by big stone and tall grass. Forgive me for not knowing the name of this plants. Let me know if you know it. Anyway, I really love this place and just couldn’t shut down my camera. As a result, I took about 200 photos in the end of the day. Crazy. That’s the reason why it took a longer time to write this post. Tiring but satisfying… ^^

 

 

 

And not surprisingly, there were some ‘funny activities’ going on among us them. My job is to capture as much as I can and post it in my blog and Facebook. Lol.. Isn’t that fun? Pardon me if you can’t stand looking at those photos. Hahaha.. Don’t blame me k?

 

    

 

 

Muahahaha…

Aren’t they so cute? It will be even great if I can insert background music or sound effect. Lol… Is there any software where I can insert sound effect? haha.. That will be brilliant.. XD

 

 

I, myself managed to capture a few photos of me. Not much because I didn’t feel good with my look that day as I could feel a pair of big, swallow dark circles under my eyes plus the messy hair. At that moment, I miss my long hair because the strong wind really messed me up and if I have longer hair, I can at least tie up my hair like Makiyo. It wouldn’t look so funny. Lol.. Anyway, I didn’t regret for cutting my hair. No. No.

And thanks to Jien Hau for the photos… =)

 

 

Guess. What. Here are another few photos which I love so much with the presence of the sun. Though the sun rays are not clearly being captured, still I can see the effect. I love these photos so much that I thought I was doing photography for advertisement or for artist music album? hahaha… I feel so bold with myself.. =D

 

 

Now, who say compact digital camera can’t work well? I know it is tiny if compare to those expensive DSLR but still, I manage to capture good photos. Agree? (giving excuses for myself for not owning a DSLR… yet). This is not a hinting message. No No. I don’t expect my parents or the boyfriend to buy me a DSLR at this stage because I am a student who fully relying on my parents economically and I don’t want to get one without me working hard. Like I always said, I wanna work and get my own peny to get my own DSLR. That will be more meaningful, isn’t it? Except if there is a contest which I can win one. Haha.. =)

 

The‘chicken eyes’ – For Jason. Lol..

  

We spent almost 2 hours there before we decided to leave because we wanna saved ourselves from those dangerous UV lights. Plus, we were freaky angry. I mean, I was really hungry and couldn’t wait to get back to car and leave. However, my hunger wasn’t a big matter anymore because I felt sleepy rather than hungry. I was real exhausted man! 2 hours of sleep and a McD breakfast burger couldn’t prevent me from feeling sleepy. Another point is, it has been a long time I didn’t do any exercise. Not even walking and that is real embarrassing… lazy egg.. =(

                      This is the track I mean. You will not notice there is a hill if you didn’t walk further. It is a challenge for old adults. So, make sure you are strong physically if you wanna go there.

You will come across with oil palm plantation before you come across with the hill. You will have to pay RM2 if you park the car in this area (oil palm area).

 

The moment I reached home, I just felt deadly on my bed for 2 hours straight. The hours should be more if not because of my stomach started to rumbling furiously and I got to get up and eat. Anyway, it was a real fun experience and I wish to go there again. Thanks to all my friends for bringing me there. I shall start exercise, not just fingers..

 

Some collection of the best shoot photos. Aren’t they like calender or music album? Lol.. Hey! RM50 each k? Contribution to my D800 funds.. =D

 

        

 

P/S: What a long post which full with photos. Well, I am sorry if the loading page turns slow. I just feel like sharing all these photos.. =D

 

P/P/S: What you should bring? Torch light, stick (to make life easier when you walk down the hill), drinking water and small towel. Oh, and put them in a bag as it will be easier for you to climb up and down.

 

P/P/P/S: I don’t think I can blog any more travel post as it consumed so much of my time. Not an effective egg. Well, I can’t bother much because I just love this post.. Hope you enjoy it.. ^^

NewsZapped & Bloggers!

It has been ages since my last attendance to blogging event. I haven’t been attending any till I received an invitation from Newszapped last Friday (4th December 2009) , attending a forum called ‘The Future Of Mobile & Web Convergence For Blogging Forum’. It was like a total new thing to me, meeting bloggers (although I used to do this before, a year ago) and listening talk regarding to the blogosphere and mobilesphere.

 

 

I should do this more frequently as it is so fun getting in touch with other bloggers. Seriously, I have turned myself into an inactive blogger since.. I don’t know. There is something else, other stuff which need more of my time and attention at the moment.  Thus, I have good reason to go and come back once in awhile, right? =)

 

 

Well, I didn’t wanna miss out this post about this forum with Newszapped, Maxis, Nokia and Nuffnang. For the very first time, I got the chance to listen to those communication and technology companies but unfortunately, Nuffnang speaker, Nicholas was not being able to turn up that day (thought that I can get more tips on how to earn effective pocket money for myself tim… sigh.. I need $$$).

 

Suresh is so in love with Nuffnang… <3

 

Basically, this forum is about introducing internet mobile to the users and allowing them to get a better scoop about the services provided by the companies. I believe we (especially the youngsters) do realize the growing number of internet mobile user, using their phone to surf the net and get connected with people around the world. That is how Nokia, Maxis and Newszapped work together, trying to meet the users’ needs.

 

Of course, I find this interesting as I am a real 24/7 internet users (except when I am under exam stress or vacation) and I used my phone to surf the internet, whenever there is free wi-fi (I can’t afford internet mobile service currently. I am a student, remember?) I am a real Facebook and Twitter addict if you know me well and will update myself whenever there is a chance. However, this forum will definitely be helpful if there are more information about offer on services and gadgets from Maxis and Nokia since most of the participants already know how to surf and use the mobile internet. Oh, I have forgotten. Not all because some of the audiences I realized they don’t know much about the internet, not to mention Twitter, Facebook and yada yada..

 

I heard a lady who sat behind me was whispering to her colleague next to her and asked, “What is it actually about internet and mobile? I don’t understand how it works”. And the answer from her colleague, “Neither I. I won’t attend if the company didn’t appoint me here”.

 

Seriously, I don’t blame them. They look like in their 30’s and it is normal for not knowing much about the internet. That’s why they are attending? However, this incident couldn’t stop me from having a false idea about the forum, that I was surrounded by no-internet-interest-adults. I felt like I was in a wrong place, till I saw them coming in to the air-conditioned hall.

 

@suresh89 @bboyrice @jonykt @kruel74 @curryegg @bryanlyt 

 

I know they are bloggers from far. Maybe because of the DSLR cameras and also I could spot Suresh in the black-shirt gang. Lol..

 

 

We got to ask as much questions as possible to the presenters, regarding to their company’s services after a brief presentation from each of them were carried out. One thing which is new to me, Newszapper. I have never heard of this website if I didn’t get an email from them. It is a mobile channel which take job like a ‘middle person’. They will help the Newszapper users to publish media files like message, photos and video clip into their Facebook, twitter or blog straight away from mobile phone. That is what I understand about this company.

 

Speaker from Newszapper

Speaker from Nokia

Speaker from Maxis

 

I haven’t tried the services provided by Newszapped yet. I guess, it doesn’t really attract me to try the services as I am happy with the channel where I am using to update my twitter and facebook currently from my phone. Well, Newszapper should work harder by providing more interesting and affordable services to the user in order to grab the attention.

 

 

Anyway, it was a good day as I managed to meet some bloggers. However, I still feel bad for not being able to snap pictures with a few more of them, including Clarrisa. Looking forward for next meeting… =)

 

      I like the pictures on the wall. Wanna do one for myself.

 

P/s: It still surprised me that some of the bloggers still remember this name ‘curryegg’ in spite of my inactive attendance to blogging activities. That is why I am inspired to become a food blogger besides the encouragement from Maxis during in the forum. lol..

P/P/S; Thanks for remembering me and this blog.. ;)

Random: Why Left Hand?

 

Question: Do you know why I am always eating using my left hand especially when it comes to chopstick?

Answer: Because it simply tastes better than using the other one. *Dang*

 

P/s: If you don’t believe in my words, try it yourself. Eat with your left hand (if you are a right handled) and experience the differences… Belum cuba, belum tahu.. =)

Break Up

I believe, there is no one on Earth who like reading the word ‘break up’ and obviously, I am one of them. I have goose bumps even by just looking the words. So, to discuss it here, you know how difficult it is to me (or to some of you who are reading). The reason is simple, it connects with our emotion and leads us into negative feelings like sad, upset, disappointed, depress, gloomy, angry and stress which is normal. Since break up means that having no intimate relationship with the person who we love in the coming future, it creates a hallow feeling in us.  As for me, it is just like a ‘full stop’ in the end of a story or a double lines on a piano score. Like how my ex threw the word on my face in the end of the relationship with a cold, bold “GAME OVER” phrase. Seriously, it hurts.

 

 

When hopes turn into disappointment and sadness, it dumps us into a dark world at the same time riding the ludicrous roller coaster of emotional – all alone. If one is lucky, he or she will have a bunch of loyal friends and caring family who will help him or her in facing the challenging moment. Or else, they will have to face it alone. I am lucky that I didn’t have to face my previous 2 break ups all by myself as I have my family and friends who always stand by me. I realize having supports both from myself and the others are important during recovery moment because there were times I felt so down and lost after ending a relationship.

 

 

Before I go any further, I would like to highlight that I am not facing ‘break up’ issue, but it is my buddies. It’s so happened that there are 2 friends of mine who are currently facing ‘break up’ and under recovery moment. Frankly, I didn’t expect this from them as I thought they were having a stable relationship which will turn to engagement and marriage. Never had I predicted that the ending will come… but trust me, you girls deserve someone better… *hugs*

 

 

J  called me last night and she had told me most of her story, about how the relationship failed, her disappointment towards her ex, the stress which she is currently facing and the unconditional support she received from her friends. Same things go to M who faced break up last week. I really felt for them and hope to be there, supporting whenever they need me. I hope a call and sms from me will cheer up their days, I really it can since it is hard for me to meet them. Girls, if you are reading this, you should know I care about you and love you always… *hugs and kisses*

 

Remembering the pain and disappointment which I used to face, I understand how they feel.  This is also a reason why I rarely blog my so called ‘love story’, about Eric and I. One of the reasons is because, I can’t imagine announcing, “I have a blessing relationship and this is the guy” in one fine morning, and in another day broke down and said, “The relationship has ended and forget that stupid bastard”. Besides the dramatic change in the story sharing, it also means that announcing ‘break up’ is much harder than the former one, not till one has recovered. Of course, I believe in my current relationship I will try as much as I can in maintaining it. I will still blog once in awhile about my relationship (since some of Eric’s friends have already complaint for not writing any about him.. lol.. the loyal spies of Eric.. =P)

 

 

Adoooi…

Again I have gone too far from my discussion. Seriously, I can’t write self-reflection post as I will wander too far from the topic and write too long. I doubt I will end this post in another 2 hours… =_=

 

So, let us just ‘break up’ here. I mean for this post.

P/s: To those who are facing ‘break up’ currently or having difficulty in putting down a relationship, take your time and start reflecting on what you really want for yourself. Think of what you can do to treat yourself better like going to spa, buy yourself new clothes, pamper yourself with new haircut and etc. Or else, you can write to me. I am a good reader and listener..  =)