Assalamualaikum and hey there peeps!!!
I just got back home last night after spending a week or so in Putrajaya. Why did I stay there? Well, I participated in becoming a Liaison Officer helping out the foreign athletes there.
What were they doing there? ( I keep on asking myself questions.. haihh).. There was like a Workshop and Coaching Course for them regarding Dragon Boat. I got to say, these athletes are totally athletes, regardless how old they are, their body are so FIT and TOUGH! OMG!!
There was this one guy, I thought he was 20 something, maybe around 26 or 27.. but when he showed me his passport, he’s turning 36 this September! Man, this gives me a kick on the butt to keep fit and exercise a lot!
Let’s get on my journey for the whole entire week. It starts with my sweet friend Effa coming to my house to pick me up. It was on 21st May where Effa and I headed back to Tanjung Malim. On 22nd May, all of the Liaison Officers (Effa, Kak Huda, J, Elly, Wanie, Nisa, Alyaa, Yufi, Mas and me) arrived.
On 23rd May, all ten of us went to a HomeStay provided by UPSI which was located in front of the Campus. It was ‘nice’, ‘pretty’ and very ‘comfy’.. ain’t that right girls?
I didn’t take many pics of the very ‘magnificent’ HomeStay but I did try to snap some pics where it may look a bit nice... maybe? Have a look yourself. Hehe.
Posing infront of the HomeStay.
"beautiful" ain't it.. = ='
Then on 24th May, we headed to the bus stop as we have to take the bus provided by UPSI to go to Putrajaya. In the email, it was stated that we have to register in Pullman Hotel. It is a 5 freaking star hotel! We were like Hoyeah!. But when we reached there, we were informed that we will only register there, but not staying there. Grrrr!!!
Before boarding the bus
Heading towards Pullman!
In Pullman's area.
We checked-in a hotel, I can say, in Serdang. It was like ½ hour journey to Pullman! Meaning to say we have to get up very freaking early in the morning so that we will reach Pullman in time. Gosh!
That night, Mr.Zaki took us all on a train ride using ERL to KLIA ‘cuz not all of us ever been on the ERL.
In the ERL
Walking around in KLIA before fetching the athletes the next day.
Starting 25th May, we went to Maritime Centre located just next to Pullman hotel. We had to do some preparation as the foreign athletes are starting to arrive in Malaysia starting the next day. We didn’t do much that day, so we went of snapping pics here and there when suddenly a man came to us and ask us a question.
The Man: Excuse me, are you staying here in Pullman? What is your room number?
Me: No, we’re not staying here but we’re here to take care of the Dragon Boat workshop in Maritime Centre.
The Man: I’m sorry, you’re not allowed to take pictures here if you’re not staying in Pullman.
Me: (pissed off!).. Okay... (trying to smile as best as I can)
It was quite embarrassing but hey, no one was looking. Haha!
Here are the pics where I manage to snap before getting kicked-out from the place.
Early morning on 26th May, all of us were busy. Some had to make up like 4am to go to KLIA. There were guest from Macau, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Philippines, Myanmar, Iran and India. It was a very hectic day I must say.
They registered, took lunch and went checked-in the hotel. That night dinner was provided and they cleaned them all! Haha! We went back to our hotel a bit late as we had to discuss about our preparation for the next day.
On 27th May, a Workshop was held-up and some local athletes took part in it too. Overall, it was 97 participants if I’m not mistaken. The Workshop was for the whole day. Starting in the morning and end-up by 6.30pm.
Some of the Hong Kong people wanted to go to KL, so I called up my brother-in-law to bring a bus and take them to KL. After dinner, Nisa, Alyaa, Yufi and me went to Kuala Lumpur together with them. It was tiring, but fun! They even bought us dinner and I was Full!
We split up, some walked with us, some walked by themselves but we meet up again by y10.30pm to go to KLCC. They just wanted to snap some pics. After that, I wanted to bring them to Dataran Merdeka ‘cuz it’s very nice and pretty at night but they were too tired, so we headed back to the hotel instead.
28th May, it was field activities. No more air-conditioned room. Even I have to follow them ‘cuz starting that day, I had to snap the pics. It was very hot! I don’t have anything to say about this day, you’ll just have to watch the video that I’ll make later on to see the pics.
29th May, still practical, out-door activity. But it was in the morning, still, it was very hot. This time around, they were not back until like 12.15pm! Man, they really got burnt! Later by 2.30pm, they have an examination in the hall. By dinner time, they were all free to do whatever they wanted to do as they had to go back to their country the next day.
I managed to make a simple video for them, but it wasn’t good. I didn’t have enough time to do it and I was not satisfied at all with the video. That is why I will make a new one and post it later on.
But they did take the video, as a memory I suppose.
On 30th May, we had to send them all back to KLIA for their flights. I sent the Hong Kong people even though I’m in charge of the Macau people. Well, they said that they can arrange themselves, which was great!
It was very saddening to me because I don’t know when else I will be able to see them again. They’re so friendly and that what will make me miss them the most. They really like to joke around.
Regardless of the problems that occurred, we still manage to have some fun and put a smile on their face. There was this one Hong Kong man, I think he can be my father due to his age. He gave me a small cute little flash light when I send him off at the airport. I even manage to give him a friendly hug. =)
And these one married couple bought me lunch as they asked me to join along for lunch. I gave away several souvenirs as well, together with Yufi.
We gave each one of the Macau people, a souvenir and they looked very happy. That really made my day. Then I gave a gift for my special Hong Kong friend. He’s very nice and friendly. In the airport, I manage to fold my RM1 into a t-shirt and pant shape and gave it as a souvenir to a very all-out, funny and happy-go-lucky Hong Kong friend of mine.
That night, Mr.Zul, the president of Dragon Boat took us all out for dinner. Steamboat! We had a couple of speeches from each one of us and took some pics together. It was sweet!
The last day, 31st May, everyone went back home, including me, of course.
This experience is really worth it! I had a really great time and I get to meet many different people and learn their languages. And I have to say this, since I did take care of the Hong Kong people too, they’re are Super-Friendly and I will certainly miss them all. Ngo ngua chu lei. (is that right?)
Really looking forward this September as there will be another event taking place in Kedah where there will be some international countries participating.
September, wait for me! Yeah!
-out-
1 comments:
hey3! i'm the camerawoman and there's none of my pictures in ur blog. wuwuuuuu~~
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