Tabur Hill

Today is the New Year in the Islamic calendar. Wishing all Muslims a Maal Hijrah, and may this year bring lots of happiness and prosperity!

So today, is another public holiday. Again, my cousins an I opted for recreation. Last night before I went to bed, my cousin called, "Wanna climb Tabur Hill tomorrow?". Being a lil self-conscious, I question, "Where at? Is it higher than Broga Hill? Is it more challenging?". And my cousin, Bob assured me that it was a lil bit challenging, but has the most breathtaking view ever. Highly because of the view, I said Yes!

Planned to go at 6am. (Somehow my alarm clock didn't work). It's as if it knows today was public holiday! Even my cousins didn't wake on time. So instead, we hit off at 7am. On the way, it poured heavily. So we decided to cancel the climb and instead, had breakfast at NZ Wangsa Walk. I had chappati and Hot Nescafe, all because I knew the climb was cancelled and that I might wanna go luxury on breakfast. Like they say, Breakfast like a King. And out of nowhere, the bright sun rised and the initial plan to climb up Tabur Hill was back on! (I'm a bit full to climb, but I went for it).

Here goes...

Started climbing up Tabur Hill at 9am. Unlike climbing Broga Hill, I started to ran out of breath 20 mins after the climb. We had to grab onto tree branches to pull ourself up. Wrong step might lead you to a fall-down. And I started losing breath fast and rest for like every 10 minutes! The last time I was like this was when I climbed Mt. Kinabalu in 2006. Freakin' tiring!
Well, taking a short breath also meant picture-moment.

My cousins. They're already a pro in mountain climbing.

Among the signs available at the foothill.

The view of Kuala Lumpur wasn't beautiful today. We couldn't even see KLCC and Kl Tower.

Taking a breath out of a breathtaking view.

Overlooking Klang Gate Dam below.

Picture purpose only. Posers!

Almost there. Here, we're actually queueing up to reach the peak, which is another 6-10mins.

The last challenge before reaching the peak.

Finally, the peak! And...snack time!

Time to go down. Oh, that peak over there? We were there on our way up to the East peak. So theoretically, you'd have to go through several peaks before you actually reach the real peak. You climb up..climb down..up again..then down again..then finally, the peak! *exhale*

Don't be fooled by his smile. He ain't posing nor taking a break! He fell on his bums. LOL.

We reached the foothill 40mins later. We didn't follow the route we went up. There was another route down, so we opted for the shortcut, going through farms and people's home.

To conclude, it took us 1hour and 10mins to reach the peak. My cousin said we were quick. Especially with a starter like me. (Woo..aren't I proud of myself?) *pads own shoulder*.

When I start getting the hang out of this outdoor activity, I might wanna climb up other peaks. Even here at Tabur Hill, there are few peaks altogether. And it has different routes providing different challenges. There's the East, West, Extreme and Far East. 

I say if you wanna experience outdoor challenge, go here! Tabur Hill is located at Taman Melawati. No entrance fee. 

Seriously...I'm Kidding. By Ellen Degeneres

I've just finished reading this book by Ellen Degeneres. I've always been a fan of her humour. Love her talk show.

So one day, I went into Kinokuniya book store in KLCC..and walaa~ I found this book by accident.

Without hesitation..I paid for the book (RM56.90) and got out of the book store as fast as I could. 

(The longer I stay..the higher the chance I'd buy another book. And this I gotta avoid cuz otherwise I wouldn't have enough change to catch the LRT train back home).

This is no story book with many serial chapters where a girl and a boy falls in love, got married, had children and lived happily ever after. It's a book with many current issues from Ellen's P.O.V. She talks just bout anything she wanna talk about. Among the chapters in this book are;

• CoverGirl
• How to be a Supermodel
• Random Things That Might Help You But Probably Won't
• American Idol, Or "If You Don't Have Anything Nice To Say. Don't Say Anything At All"
• Dinner with a Psychic
• Tweet Chapter
• How to Become a Billionaire
• and many more...

What makes Ellen's' book different? 

In Chapter: For the Children, she provided a 4-page colouring section. And she really meant it for kids.

In Chapter: For the Teenagers, she provided the below text. Something teens today will feel all cool and hip.

If you adults have no idea whatsoever on what the above text meant, Ellen has provided a chapter "For the Adults Who Don't Understand the 'For the Teenagers Chapter' and Really Want To". Here's where Ellen rephrased the texts in a lot more meaningful sentences. Unless of course, you might wanna give it a try by writing them down by yourself first, and only later will you read this chapter. Let's see how many you get right! Have a go. 

In chapter: Deep Thinkers and Not So Deep Thinkers, this phrase got me lovin' it.

"Deep thinkers are people who ask a lot of questions, who are conscious about their actions... 

Not so deep thinkers are people who litter. They're less aware of their impact on the planet. I mean, what year are you living in if you think you can still roll down your car window and toss garbage into the street? maybe that was super awesome in 1968 but not today. It's not cool, man."

So that's all I'm telling you about this book. I hope I triggered your temptation to buy this book somehow, cuz it's so worth it. It's different. It's very funny. Very easy-going. Very da..va..va..voom~

Broga Hill

Today is November 13, 2012. Happy Deepavali to those celebrating. May you have a joyous Festival of Lights celebration.

Since I don't celebrate this festival, and today is public holiday, I opted for recreation. Together with two of my cousins, Kak In and Abang Bob..we went to Bukit Broga (Broga Hill) in Semenyih.

The last time I climbed a hill mountain (Mount Kinabalu), was in 2006. 6 years people! I know climbing up Broga Hill is far less challenging than climbing up Mt. Kinabalu in Sabah, but six years? My muscle have gone all stiff by now! Good thing I've been going to gyms and badminton trainings for the past few weeks. At least I won't be having major muscle cramps after the climb then.

We reached the foothill of Broga Hill at 7am and started climbing up. The first 35 mins was all steady-going. The only challenge then was the slippery ground. We had to firmly hold on to tree branches and walk bowing to have a firmer gravity position. (Gotta be really careful. I don't expect myself to fall on my bums and be seen by other climbers. Remember, today is public holiday. There were so many people climbing). Along the way, my cousins and I couldn't help laughing and making jokes on foot tracks. Surely on tracks we assumed were skid marks. Oh..what I've learnt long ago: Never Laugh at Seeing People Fall Down. Especially on a climb. Cuz the voodoo-effect is, you'd fall too.

Parking lot: palm oil plantations

The climb

Look how slippery those soils are.

Finally after 35 minutes of climbing non-stop..I asked to pull aside for some fresh air. Mann..I'm really in need for some stamina. 

Finally reaching the grass weeds area.

Kak In and I.

I wonder whose shoe sole this is.

Take 5 at Peak 1.

Overlooking Peak 2. And eating Boost chocolate bar to help boost my energy level.

What a wrong view for a picture snap.

Candid.

Halfway up Peak 2. Overlooking Peak 1.

Time to rehydrate.

Bob and I.

The view.

Going down.

Fresh coconut juice to re-energize.

Poor sneakers all muddy.

Altogether at Broga Hill, there are three peaks. As of today, I only managed to climb 1 peak and a half. I didn't even reach Peak 2! Well, I'm saving for the next trip. Hopefully to reach Peak 3 as well. 

After the climb..we thought of hitting the Mamak's. But instead we hit off to Kak In's friends' house (cuz they promised to meet). She prepared for us..nasi lemak! And her home-made lempeng (the best I've ever tasted). 

On the way back home, we stopped at McCafe for some caffeine.

I got myself an Iced Hazelnut Latte (left).

Once home, we hit the showers for sure. 

Dear Broga Hill, till we meet again.

Guys are super hot when they...

Just suddenly got me wanting to post this entry. As opposed to what I posted HERE. 

Below are several traits in a guy that...for me, is super hot. 

So if people ask what sorta guy I fall for easily, I'd answer these:

1. Pray five times a day.

It shows he can be a good leader in the family. And he puts God at number 1 in everything he does. 

2. Family guy

It shows he loves his family and make them a priority in everything. 

3. Funny

Fun and laughter is needed in a household. The more we laugh, the happier.

It also shows that he isn't the hot-tempered type of guy. 

4. Play sports

Sportsmen are super hot. It's shows they are health-conscious and puts sports as a pastime, which is good.

5. Loves travelling

I need somebody to travel with. Be it within the country or abroad. It shows he's open to new things in life and believe in continuous learning and experience. 

6. Can cook

When a guy cooks (be it success or failure), he is super duper hot. It shows he put in effort to make the house not a burdening responsibility for the wife. If he is able to do other chores, I'd fall in love with him over and over again.

Just saying.