PONDERING

I just had my birthday a week ago. This year I intentionally hid my birthday on facebook.Suprisingly a few of my friends still remember my birthday. All it took was on person and soon wishes kept pouring in. I was a bit disappointed though, the one most dearest to me forgot my birthday until a few days later. Maybe after seeing all the birthday wishes on my wall.She claim she was busy and had just started working. Oh well I will give her a benefit of a doubt.  A year past and year older and another day nearer to the grave.  I did not really celebrate my birthday, though I was hoping she would at least have dinner with me but that did not happen.Maybe it has got to do with age, as one grows older, one yearn for the love ones more than anything in the world. I don't know if it is true for everyone,but that was how I felt. Nothing is more important than family and moreso on my birthday. Just to have your family around you is better than any presents.
 I just had a simple meal at hope on my birthday. But on the eve on my birthday a few friends gave me a a dinner treat at on of the Thai restaurant in Petaling Jaya.So thoughtful of them.
In two weeks' time my grand daughter will be celebrating her 2nd birthday. At least that's one birthday I can look forward to.

A LITTLE UNEASY, A LITTLE GUILT

It's been over a month since one of my friend and regular hiking partner with me injured her ankle. She is still under treatment and her leg is still swollen. I felt so bad whenever I see her facebook status stating her condition. I also felt guilty for having invite her to join me in my hike. I mean if I had not invite her maybe she would not have injured her ankle and suffer. She was an experience hiker and had gone on many hiking trips with me and some of her friends. She was just coming down the slope and just slip and twisted her ankle and that was it. No fall  at all and yet the injury was so serious and months later still no progress. It was also remind me of another friend whom I invited for a rock climbing activity. After some climb I invited her to try out the bouldering wall and while climbing she could not hold on further and let go off her hand and landed on the pad on the floor and there was a craking sound and she yelled out it's broken. I thought she was joking and seeing her in pain I knew it was serious. I got the person in charge of the place to call an ambulance and sent her to the hospital nearby. By the way the wall from where she felled was not that high only about 4 feet above the ground. It took her months to get back on her feet again. I felt so bad and kept on telling her how sorry I was for inviting her and despite her saying it was not my fault and it was an accident, I just could not put that guilty feeling away. Have you ever been in such a situation?
Perhaps I should stop inviting people to join me in my activities? What are your thoughts?

RUN WITH THE WIND

my friend who came with me but could not take part.

 

This is my first and my last 5km run. I did not really sign up for this. I got conned into it. My boss informed me there was still a few place left and requested me to support. I was under the impression it was a walkaton, so I told him ok and gave my particulars. It was only days later I learnt it was a run.Well I am not one who go back on my word, so I turned up this morning. There was already a big crowd when I got there. I was surprise I ran non stop till the finish line. Since I was already there I might as well put it my best and enjoy the run and that was what I did, and I just wanted to complete the race.
I had not practice as I thought it was a walk and I join for fun. Only practice I had was body combat on friday night , a hike on satuday morning and then body body combat on saturday afternoon, and my feet was already aching. I was almost tempted to go for body combat on sunday, but gave it a pass , I I figure my legs need some rest and I was glad I did.. I guess all those body combat and hiking really pay off. If I sound a bit boastful, let me qualify myself. I did not do it on my own strength. It was God who enable me. All glory to Him. Even though I finish the run without much problem, but I don't really enjoy running as much as I do Hiking, so I guess once is enough for me.
I survived the run,but unfortunately my brooke running shoes did not. All the pounding must be too much for it. Time to get a new pair, but again not. I aint running no more
My comment on the run: I wished it was more organised. My friend who came with me could not take part, as they did not update their records, plus the tee shirts was given out to those last minutes comers. She was not the only ones who could not take part due to this hic cup.

This medal is for my Granddaughter, Darissa

3-2-1 Action

When I was approached by a hiker friend to accompany a tv crew who was doing a tv magazine show “Get Fit, Get Focus, a 13 episode Tv programme which focuses on encouraging a healthy lifestyle,simple fitness exercise that could be done anywhere together with healthy eating and general health tips.It was directed by Jason Chong a well known actor turn director.

I had no idea I would be part of the ‘cast’.  Since it was suppose to be a documentary , I thought maybe they will just film us as we hike up the hill. Sunday 8^th 2013 will be a memorable experience for me as I a first hand insight how they make films. It was really time consuming. Since this was no drama show ,one take was all it took for all the shooting. A few hikers from MNS(Malaysia nature society), The trekkers and the Tabur Hikers on on location at Tabur west on 8^th September,2013.

It was a fun hike and I get to enjoy my couple of minute of fame when I was interviewed.

Do catch the show once it is aired on TV.

Credits: Photos thanks to Barry Kwan, Adrian Yeong and Christopher Leo .

 

with some of the hikers and tv crews

A tv crew help to mount a gopro camera on me.

My few minutes of fame

taking a break before the next shoot

with one of the female 'star" my friend jessy

With the director,Jason chong

Christopher introducing Tabur

shooting one of dangerous part of the climb

HELLO WORLD.

My first grandson and my second grand child Jonas was born on 16th August,2013.
His mother was in the labour room since 11am on the morning of August 16th, though she was admitted a day earlier.  I got a call from my wife at the office around 4.00pm and together we went to the hospital. After waiting for a while Jonas finally deceide to make his appearance at around 4.42 pm.
These are some of his photos.

Jonas Lim

with grandma ,

MY WISH LISTS

During the past few months there were a couple of death.Some were church members, but I do not know them.Yesterday there was a posting from friends in Johore of yet another death. This guy was only 49. The reason I am writting this is not that I am afraid of death.This is something everyone has to face no matter what religion you believe in. As for me I am well prepared and in fact am looking forward to it. It is a far better place to be in, to be with God our maker for eternity bliss.  One thing for sure we do not know when our number will be up and we certainly have no control over it. It is up to God to decide when you will meet him.  So with that in mind, I know there are things I wanted to do, so it is better to do it when I can, because I do not know when I will go.
I will be honest,there are so many things I wanted to do, but at the same time I want to be realistic and zero down to those that are doable for me. I do not have a fat bank account, so travelling to far and wide is not something I want to place my hopes on. So I will just list a few I know I can comfortably safe and plan my trips.

Wish list no. 1: The pinnacles mulu national park.Ever since I saw a posting by one of my friend who had been there, I just fell in love with this place. My target is next year and I hope to be able to save enough by then to make that trip.

Wish list no.2 : To join a mission trip to Thailand at one of the homes for girls rescued from the fresh trade.  There was a trip this year, but because I just join a new company, I could not obtain leave and so missed the trip. God willing hope next year or the year after that I can make it. Here is the video link .
Well since time waits for no man, better do the things we want to do before it is too late.

Well these two are my priority, and if there are other trips then it will be a bonus.

A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS

Today is the day of my daughter's school project held at the charco restaurant She was to prepare 4 course  and invite 40 guests as part of her exams. After the lunch one of friend asked the question why do the school require her to invite 40 guests ? Should the test based o.n her cultery skill? If she cannot get 40 people to test out the dish will she  not make the grade? What a funny ruling.  Anyway she passed her exams and I am glad for her. Total attendance past the 40 mark.
Here are photos of some of my friends who actually make it, even though there were so many who click coming and maybe in the event.

the main course

the chef herself mingling with some of the guests

dessert