My 2012

I'm rushing my 2012 reflection because I'm meeting the girls later at 3pm ^^ Can't wait for the stay over and dinner tonight. Anyways... I went to look for my old post that I reflected on the year 2011. I realised I did a lot of things in 2011.. Heez.

Jan 2012

After the trip to Mt Kinabalu, we had a sharing session and shared about experiences on the mountain. Well, I did a video for it with the video clips recorded and yes.. I had my crying scenes inside. Despite the fact that I wasn't in my best state, but it made me realized that tears aren't sign of weakness. It made me felt more powerful.. it is also a form of relieve for me. I can cry a lot, but with every drop of tears... I get stronger. 

During the sharing session, the Nepal and Kilimanjaro team were present too. 

So here's them sharing my crying photo >< I felt like hiding, but.. oh wells. I had people's unglam stuff as well. 

Here's the wall of Kinabalu photos. I GOT SOLO SHOTS!! ^^

This is the video adhi did ^^

While I was watching this... it brought back loads of fun memories ^^

Chinese new year was a little earlier this year. CNY was awesome which was like usual.. busy with visiting.

I met up with the girls for visiting.

Like the liu da mei nv rights?? Heez. 

Feb 2012

Valentine's with dear ^^

We went for the movie mob at Scape and it was an awesome experience. Before that we went to several other places as well. Sweet Valentine's with my Love. 

Training for Kili started and it was much much tougher than I expected it to be. 

I guess I've never walked that far in my entire life. We walked from SP so Bukit Timah Hill a few times and we also walked from SP to vivo and to Henderson wave. The several hour tracks were so so tiring, but thinking back now.. I think its totally necessary. 

March 2012

March was holidays and definitely packed to the max. As the frequency of the training increases, there just wasn't much time for myself. And there were loads of things to prepare for like getting the equipment sorted out and collecting money, printings ad all the necessary shit. Just before leaving for the trip to Kili, I went to Kota Tinggi to help out. It was more like going back to Leap Foundation as a co Facil and the experience was definitely rewarding. The lessons and concepts that I relearnt helped me along the way up to the summit. I was glad I went for it even though I had to leave on the third day morning for the Kili trip. 

The most memorable thing was actually the tug of war because I felt helpless because I couldn't be the one there to do the pulling and all I could do was cheer them on and... that actually helped a great deal. On the second day I had more experience and I felt that I improved. And... the most important thing was to "fake it fake it till you make it"

The trip to Kilimanjaro was the furthest I've ever mean and also the highest. We had 3 flights that took about 25 hours to complete and I took a propeller plane for the first time! We transited at Doha (SOMEWHERE I HAVEN'T BEEN TO AND SHOULD VISIT, BUT THIS TIME ROUND NOT IN MY DENIM SHORTS) Yes. We then switch flights to Tanzania for the propeller plane. 

We arrived in the evening and checked in to our hotel. It was a really nice experience. The trip started the day after as we had a free day, we did a little shopping for souvenirs. 

Photo with my singing buddy. ^^

The journey up wasn't easy but definitely rewarding. 

and I actually visited the Safari. Something I thought I will never thought I would actually do. 

I need to rush out already. Continue when I'm back ^^
Meanwhile.. enjoy your New Year's Eve. 

My LEAP journey

I'm heading to town on the train cause the bus service is atrocious in BP. The crowd was really unbearable. Anyways, remember I posted about the Netball shirts that I had. Now for the LEAP shirts.

I only need to take one. Hahas. I went for 4 leap camps - the foundation, intermediate and advance. I went for foundation twice, once being my own, once to help out as a facil. 

I think I've learnt the most about myself during the foundation camps. During the foundation camp, we were taught the 7 habits and through the activities, I was able to find out who I can be. Many times in Life we can't be ourselves or we put on a different personality. I think the reason was we think too much, worry about too many things. I remember when we did the tug of war, I cried when I cheered my juniors on earlier this ear. Its a mixed feeling that isn't that easy to describe. Back when I did the activity myself, I wasn't so emotional and everything in my head was I want to win. But in the end.. I discovered that because of that there was so so so much more I could do. Its a drive.

I remember during the amazing race, I wanted to win so badly. I was pushing my friend, shouting and screaming at her to walk faster. But... As I reached the first checkpoint, I know I can't do that anymore. The thought of winning clouded my thoughts, made me neglect my friend whose feet were blistered. But at least I know... I tried my best to push her. No regrets.

leap Intermediate was at Mt Kinabalu. It was challenging because I sprained my ankle after Timpohon gate. Its a fight between my mental strength against the physical pain. I didn't want to waste the trip nor let my friends down, hence I went forth and climb. I only had my poles to rely on physically.  my friends cheered me on and that was my emotional support. I understand much better why the tortoise won the hare in the end. I was the last group to start off cause my ankle need to be cared for. But we were the first to arrive at Pendant Hut because we stopped lesser, we did more walking.

I teared when I reach pendant hut because I know I've gone a long way, I didn't give up on myself along the way. The tough decision came when I had to decide if I should go for the summit. Since we designated two days, I decided to let my ankle rest and also acclimatize. AMS symptoms was quite bad.

I didn't get to so via ferrata. I regretted. But as I think back about the late set off and my friends sprinting down hill to the start of the via ferrata, I know I couldn't so it. I had to it slowly.

Despite not being able to do the via ferrata. I bought the shirt.

The last trip was to Africa, Kilimanjaro. I actually went for the LEAP foundation for my juniors before I left for Kili. It helped me throughout the trip, definitely. Because I made it up Kinabalu, I underestimated Kili. I was busy with many things and I didn't train hard enough. I was fit, but not fit enough. The summit climb was the worse because I was cold and tires and hungry. But I wasnt in the mood to eat. The hot water I brough became cold. D:

We started off at 12 and arrived at Stella Point at 7plus. I made it to the highest point at 8 plus. The last 100 m plus to Stella point was so bad. I was telling myself I could just faint or fall and not continue. But I continued walking, trying hard to suppress all these thoughts. Looking at making baby steps, catching up to the person in front of me. I remember my cousin told me for mountain climbing, 30% goes to fitness. The rest depends on will power. Ok couldn't agree more. Fitness is important, but the mindset is more important.

These three journey meant a lot to me and will continue to guide me.