On the 3rd Day of CNY, the Choi San sent to me...

Call me KL people, but I have not gone to Batu Caves yet..........till last Wednesday. Had always been asked to bring the AIESEC interns or visitors to that place, but had never made it in every occasion. So until last Wednesday, a bunch of AIESECers, hailed from Singapore and Taiwan, took the "first time" out of me, and in this case - to Batu Caves.

The chronology of the day began in KLCC when I met a group of AIESECers who brought some friends from Taiwan and China to visit Malaysia from Singapore for lunch. They had about 12 hours break in KL before continuing their bus journey to Penang and eventually, Langkawi before heading back to Singapore.

Mr Alvin was supposed to be the tour guide of the group that day. So initially, he suggested to head to Bukit Bintang's Times Square's indoor theme park. After lunch, I guessed they were too full to ride on any roller costers after having some big fishy meals in Manhattan Fish Market. Subsequently, Alvin thought of a brilliant idea to help with the fishy digestion - climbing Batu Caves. So there we went!

Driving there was easy. It only took about 20 minutes and the parking...was okay for RM2, and easy to find too. After all my life, I heard people talking about the toughness of climbing the stairs of Batu Caves, finally, I got to experience the steep flight of 272 steps to get into the cave...while enjoying the scenery and photographing.

Halfway climbing the many stairs of Batu Caves... on the 3rd day of CNY!

It was actually a scene of greenery...but the camera was not prepared for the sunlight.

The cave was indeed huge and great. There was a small precession in one of the temples when we were inside. Not long after, we sensed rain and we began to leave. We went to Steven's Corner in Pandan Indah to particularly, fill up my stomach as I didn't have lunch when they were in MFM. Eventually, we headed back to Carmen's house to pailin while the others took their time to rest and clean themselves before they headed to Puduraya to catch their bus at 11pm.

While for me, it was more to come. Went back home to also clean myself before zooming to Natalie's house to Fatt Choy. And er, well... it didn't end too well for me. It was nevertheless, great time for the whole day and of course, the Ong fishing session.

Cheers.

On Mission to Cambodia

I have finally discovered the ultimate mission for 2009. A post related to Service is the rent we pay for the space we occupy on Earth from Melvin Chan - Learning With You.

As one of the first steps to fulfill my life objective (as I might have shared with some of you), it will begin with a Cambodian mission trip.

Destination: Cambodia
Period: At least 8 weeks

Objectives:
1. To understand and gain real insight into the daily lives of suburban Cambodians.
2. To find out, if any, problems faced by people who are affected with serious income disparity in the nation.
3. To understand about the economic situation of the country.
4. To affirm needs of assistance required by suburban Cambodians in the issue of poverty, if any.
5. To find opportunities for business expansion.

Means:
1. AIESEC
2. Founding of working committee
3. Forming of NGO
4. Individual basis

This would definitely be an interesting mission. Hope to make this a reality by October 2009.

Let me know if there is anyone interested to be part of this initiative.

Cambodia, here I come!

Cheers.

Melvin's Back!

Bigger and better than before..I hope. And yes, my life rocks!

It's Chinese New Year. At least some serious time off to reflect of the things that have happened for the past year. In fact, a lot of things have happened and many people whom I have crossed path with. In fact, the last 7 months were one of the brokest (any word like that...? But you know what I mean) time of my life. Undoubtedly, the best learning I have experienced in my life.

At this time of the year, I am analysing many routes that I can take to reach my goals. Before, I could only look at one or two because I was on one of them and just clearing the bushes ahead. Now, I am taking a deep breath, hoping to climb on the highest tree around and look for alternative paths that I can take which can lead me to the destination faster. Hmm...where is it ya?

Indeed, a very enlightening moment of Chinese New Year. This is where I have more moment for myself and to re-establish the conversation with myself.

Coming up, it would be more exciting on what lies ahead.

Cheers.