SC KL Marathon 2011~10公里之行，始于足下

N-25310, congratulation for successfully completed the running, the first marathon in such grand scale ever in my life!!!
Yes, I made it, within an average time! ;-)

Actually I am not really fancy about jogging or running as I prefer team sport or racquet games where it involves more interaction and communication with the surrounding.
I even used to sing along the way while I was hiking! LOL.
However, I do feel satisfied after successfully completed the 10km run in the Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2011.
The interaction is within myself, the trick is about mental strength besides physical fitness, and the outcome is worthy despite the price to pay for walking like a zombie now due to muscle pain. +_+

从来都不是爱好和擅长跑步的我，总算成功挑战到自己的极限，顺利完成我人生里的第一次如此这样的马拉松！
代价是，现在走路像僵尸了！=_=

Sekinchan@ 4-50611: 田园风光+海鲜飨宴

适耕庄
好一个‘适’合‘耕’种的‘村’庄。
那无垠稻田，
在不同时段的阳光照射下呈现出不同的风采。
余晖映翠绿，
朝露衬青葱，
艳阳耀金黄。

短短的两天一夜，
一餐接一餐的海鲜飨宴，虽然味道品质平平却也吃到撑着；
一杯接一杯的黄汤灌肠，虽然没有夜半歌声却也畅谈到夜深。

Amazed by the paddy field, reflecting different type of colours under the sun at different time of the day.
Fully feed by the seafood and hard drink, non-stop eating and drinking with a bunch of great buddies at all time of the day.

生命诚可贵~Assest of life

今天随慈济人医会的团队到一家孤儿院去为孩子们进行健检。
除了一贯的赠医施药， 志工们也为孩子们安排了一些心灵辅导课程， 并灌输环保意识， 传承大爱精神。
该院收容的小孩除了名副其实的‘孤儿’（即双亲已逝），也有单亲妈妈或爸爸因无能力照顾而把孩子送来这里， 所谓‘养不起’或‘不想养’的孩子。

看着这么一班活泼调皮又不失贴心的小孩不分种族年龄的相处，捕捉着他们偶尔不经意流露对爱的渴望，却又很自然散发出来属于每个小孩应有的稚气，
心里有些说不上来的味道。
是， 微酸的苦涩中带点清甜的欣慰吧。

这一班小孩， 虽然各自没有完整的家庭， 可是，
生命诚可贵，
所以感恩还有这么一班人在付出‘大爱’去经营这些‘生命的延续’， 就在这小小的收容所。

回到家， 刚接到消息说某个友人因婚后至今还无法怀有孩子所以长期忧郁以至于轻生了，
心里充斥无法言语的哽塞。
是，难以置信的震惊夹杂酸楚的心痛吧。

孩子， 是生命的延续。
有人生下了， 却没有缘分陪伴在侧；
有人生下了， 却没有尽力抚养培育；
有人准备就绪要承载和付出去传承自己生命的延续，
却没有福分，
也因此甚至断绝自己脉搏的跳动。

生命诚可贵。
生命的传承，
却总是有不尽唏嘘的无奈。

A visit to the orphanage shelter home has visualized the beauty of 'great love' and treasuring the children as the precious asset of life.

A shock news from a friend who committed suicidal somehow left another question on the value of life from different perspective......

监狱风云~Accomodations in NZ

We lived a nomad life during the traveling time in NZ. Most of the time, we stayed in Backpacker's Hostel,BBH, the rate ranged from $15-$30nzd per person per night (depending on the type of room, the more beds in one room the cheaper is the rate. Can visit www.bbh.co.nz for more details).
Another alternative is the Youth Hostel, YHA. Both BBH and YHA offer member's price to those holding the member's card. I had both ($45nzd for BBH card inclusive of $20nzd phone credit; RM40 for YHA card which I applied when I was in Malaysia) but used YHA card only once.

Other than that, we also tried couch surfing, stayed in the hut in the middle of the jungle, overnight in the car at lakeside, not forgetting my woofing experience with the authentic lifestyle.
All sorts of unforgettable staying fun, just to share with you here. :-)

在纽国趴趴走的那一段岁月，算不清到过几个留宿点， 甚至也在湖边车里睡过。
筛选了一些特别让我怀念， 或别具意义， 或值得推荐的上载到这个合集，和你分享，也供他参考， 更可自我回味。

-Jailhouse Accommodation in Christchurch offers an unique staying experience.
-Lake Tekapo is my top favourite spot in NZ and 'The Scenic Resort' (opt for backpacker's room for more affordable price) is the highly recommended accommodation there.
-Poplar Lodge is a homely rest house located in Arrowtown, the small town with it's beauty only magnificent during Autumn and Snowy Winter.
-The Dolphin Lodge in Kaikoura offers stunning seaview and comfortable staying environment. It is the best for us to sit at the balcony during the dawn to catch the sunrise as well as during the dusk for an evening tea.

Labuan~纳闽-Kota Kinabalu~亚庇-走透透 13-17 May 2011

A trip full of sun, beach, seafood, alcohol, chocolate, and also friendship among colleagues as well as enemy-ship against sandfly!!!! =_=
难忘的东马之旅。
吃~到撑的海鲜美食，喝~到爽的酒精饮料，玩~到疯的户外活动，乐~到极的促膝长谈。。。。
虽然一到步时有些雨水为我们洗尘，可是接下来几天那热哄哄的阳光和热辣辣的情谊不止烙在了皮肤上，也嵌到了心坎里了！
收到记忆库里的，当然也包括了乘巴士去亚庇时，长巴‘爆胎’以至于要在艳阳下用美色招揽好心人载送我们的那一段小插曲啦！ 哈哈！

The experience to travel from Labuan to Kota Kinabalu was unforgettable especially the part that the bus from Menambok to KK (took boat from Labuan to Menambol) was broken down due to tyre puncture, about 30km away from town. Ended up we had to hitch hike at the roadside under the hot sun. Luckily we managed to get a local guy's ride us to another bus station, and finally reached KK by hoping on to a mini bus (Bas berhenti-henti)!!! Although the time spent in KK was kinda short, but it was quite satisfactory as we managed to witness the picturesque sunrise at the jetty and tasted few more nice food. More importantly, we had a nice catch up with pretty pharmacist friends and also meet another nice new friend.

总结， 这次的东马之旅，因为阳光， 更因为朋友， 所以发光发热， 留下了灿烂无比的色彩和美忆。

Budu Gang in Labour's Day Weekend~ Sekeping Serendah

The place is called "Sekeping Serendah Retreat", located in Serendah near Rawang. Check out http://www.serendah.com/

-A great place to getaway from city life and spend leisure time with a bunch of friends or family.
-Glad to have had a wonderful weekend with old old friends over here.

Bathing Buddha Ceremony 080511~慈济日+佛诞日+母亲节

This is an annual event organized by Tzu-Chi Association on second Sunday of May worldwide to celebrate Tzu-Chi Day + Wesak Day + Mother's Day. This year there were more than 5000 people joined this auspicious event which was held in PJ. Together we prayed for world peace, vowed to appreciate our mother earth by all means and care for the livings to safeguard a better life for all.
今年浴佛大典的主题是“广行环保福满乾坤、净化人心风调雨顺”。
这么庄严的盛会，在全世界各地同步进行， 集合了成千上万善信们的善念和念力，期盼透过浴佛洗净内心的烦恼欲望并同声祈福，祈求人心净化、社会祥和及天下无灾难。
从召集、策划、场地布置、协调、彩排到典礼的进行，见证到大家的劳心， 感受到大家的用心。。。那种感动， 久久都还触动心旋；那种法喜， 迟迟都还持续萦绕。

*人人皆有佛性， 所以慈济的佛像设计成‘大众’脸， 希望人人皆能本着善心，爱护地球，珍惜生命。
The Buddha's statue is designed to be as 'normal people' as Master Zheng Yan believes that everyone is born to be kind and able to practice buddhism (care for the living, help those in needs and love our mother earth) in daily life.