Sort of an adventure race held in Sungai Sedim, Kedah by Malaysian Tourism and Discovery Sport and I was invited to join a team competing in the Open Category. By the end of the whole event, I was satisfied, and glad that I joined. Met lotsa great individual that shared the same passion for the outdoors. Would definitely do it again. And hopefully, would win the next time.
The bride and groom, had to do flying fox to get to the pelamin, which was set up nearby. It had leaves and everything. Obviously it was a green/jungle theme wedding. It was fun to be there. To see both of them in green. Even the pengapit had kipas made out of leaves.
I was invited to join for and event held by Malaysia Tourism and Discovery Sport. Honestly, I have very little information on what it is all about. All I knew, was that it was going to be something I’d enjoy, and that it was related to the outdoors.
So I went, not knowing what awaits, but at least I had a friend with me, and that is always a plus.
In a whole, it was great. I get to do a lot of things there, things that I enjoyed very much.
There were abseiling, rope ascending, rope traversing, flying fox, obstacle course, cycling, tubbing. And every team of four would compete, and I’m not so sure on how many teams there were, but there were a lot.
It was held in Sungai Sedim near Kulim in which I went to a boarding school there, so it was nice to have that feeling of going back there.
The first day, it was pouring rain, but that didn’t stop us from doing what we had to do, which was to win the competition. We also had to camp outside (which was pretty sweet) with tents and all, and were supposed to cook our own meals. I was on the Artiste team of four, and we were taken care of pretty well. We had tents and meals, everything taken care of, so we had no problems. Honestly, it wouldn’t have been any different either way. I’d like to think that I have enough skills to survive moderately when going camping.
My team consists of 4 members. 2 recording artistes, a bass player from a band, and I. I knew Elyana well enough to know that she’d be okay with everything. Aesar and Hafiz on the other hand, I don’t know them that well enough to know what to expect from them. But they were so easy to work with, I’m telling you. And they did more than great. For most event that required us to work in pairs, my partner in crime, Hafiz, performed extraordinary. I knew he’d be good at this, but he was actually great, not just good. He and I worked so well together, that by the end of one event, I couldn’t stop smiling because we managed to do, just what we wanted, and the outcome were even better.
The second day started differently. A friend was getting married, and the reception were done there. Right after that, we had a series of competitions waiting for us. For the cycling/tubbing discipline, Elyana was my partner, and she was great too. We qualified, just in time to finish the whole thing. She cycled, ran, carried a durian, paddled, answered questions, and even did some weight lifting as well. Her points just went through the roof in my eyes after that.
I never thought I’d have so much fun at the event. I met an old acquittance, Pyan too. It wasn’t entirely a surprise, I knew it’d be his thing too (and his team won 1st place overall).
I met a lot of people that shared the same thing that I love too. And I’m looking forward to see them again. I’m sure I will.
Oh, did I mention my team got a decent placing/ranking in the competition too? I hope we made our fellows actors and actresses proud.
For the past few months, I have been driving back and forth, between Kuala Lumpur and Lumut, Perak. The distance is approximately 230 kilometers. Its a long drive, takes about 3 hours 15 minutes top, with my slow driving.
Working away from home, puts a toll on me. Rather than being physically exhausted, it would normally hit my emotion nerves. The craziest thing I’ve put myself through is working for 21 hours non-stop, driving 3 hours back home after that, settling down the first hour I got home, sleeping the next 2 hours, waking up and taking an hour getting ready and driving back for another 3 hours to location again, and working for another 14 hours. Yes, I brought it upon myself. Why?
More like who is automatically being knocked-out. We pretty much know who is going to win the whole thing.
Today is the finale for the CLEO’s 50 Most Eligible Bachelor 2008. And since I had to actually force myself to go for the event, I might as well write something about it. I’m dreading on the fact of having to go, for so many reason. But more than anything, its because I’m simply not Most Eligible Bachelor material.
I knew a couple of friends who was listed in previous years listing. And I’m just not anything like them. I adore them, but I just know I am what you would least expect in a guy.
I’m not confident with myself. I don’t think I deserved to be put on the pedestal for something I’m not. I don’t think I am better than anyone else. I would rather hide than stand out. I’m afraid of crowds. I don’t know my ways with girls. Girls look at me as this spoilt dependent little kid. I’m not friendly. And I’ve accepted that. I’m not sizzling hot, so I don’t pretend I’m one. I don’t dress up nicely, and most of the time I’m a mess. I wear the same clothes again and again. I wouldn’t be able to dance if my life depended on it. I’m not sexy. I guess I’m happy being a nobody to most people, because I know I am probably somebody to my family and friends. I’m a friend, a son, a brother, but I’m not a heartthrob. Who are we kidding here.
I just hope I’d be able to forgive myself for doing this, this one time.
This is nothing against the organizer, or anyone involved in it, the bachelors especially. You guys are great. I envy you people for being able to put yourself out there. Be comfortable with what or who you are. I wished I shared the same passion, but I couldn’t bring myself to do it.
So I wish good luck to you guys, and hopefully you’ll have a blast at the event. And to whoever wins the title, we all know you deserve it more than anyone else listed. I hope you’ll be happy.
