2 hour and 15 minutes reimbursed

im curious...
so if you visited a country that the time zone is delayed 2 hours.
Do your body...adjust to it?
say...you usually wake up at 5am originally, do you wake up 3am at the current place?
or that you usually do your morning dump at 7am...how about at the new place?...business at usual? or the urge wakes you up at 5am...

well...lets find out the next couple of days😊
Welcome To Nepal.

My Journey Thru Fitness

i remember,
when in 2018,
i went to collect for my race pack of Borneo Marathon.

I saw this lady,
walking around behind the counter carrying her water bottle,
she's one of the organizer personel.

I remember,
looking at her and thinking,
Geez...i bet all those drinking water made her so fit.
She was about 40 years old,
maybe plus,
She was walking around with her back on straight posture.
Her agility,
The way her muscle contract and release..

I thought that was all water.

But,
a year later.

I know better.

What i didn't see,
is that,
she probably doing crunches(plus bicycle crunches) 15 seconds, 3 reps a day with 5 second intervals.
She might do 1 minute and a half of planking front and side to side each.
She did leg raises, hamstring raise, squats,lunges,spider and mountain climb and...push up,

Daily.

I bet,
that is what,
i didn't see.

😊

Its easier to compliment people based on simple excuses.
But, to really offer kudos towards them for the 'real' things they did is almost impossible.

We usually just call them,
Crazy.

Road to Dean List PJJ-USM

First of,
What Is Dean List?
After asking around, Dean List is the annual list of students who gets a GPA of 3.5 pointer.
Some universities sets 3.67 but USM fix it at 3.5.
Dean List is also bound to quota limit, which is another way of saying the Board decided who gets to be listed.
The board sets the quota as how many students according to programes ie, Science 5-10 students, Social Science 5-7 students, Literature 5 students etc.
Honestly, there is still a major confusion as to if i am qualified for Dean List. Some says instead of GPA, its the CGPA that qualify the Dean List. Yet, some says the CGPA is for First Class (a higher category) who gets a CGPA above 3.5 every year and they're the ones who get the best seat in the hall during convocation hihi
So why Dean List?
well...i heard they're(USM) giving out RM500 incentive, i dont know hahaha
But other than that to me, it proves (at least to myself) that im not just...doing further study but i...i get the gist, the core of the knowledge that i have studied.
Also, i guess i made Sabahan proud that me ; Tanak Sabah walk that stage and....smile for the camera hahah

So, these are my journey so far, im looking at the CGPA instead of GPA, because im not even sure if i got listed this year so i tend to overlook the GPA to ensure less heartbroken hahah, no, its okay i have come to terms and fully accepted if i miss my chance again this year.

year 1 : short by 0.09
year 2 : short by 0.07
year 3 : short by 0.04

...maybe Tuhan tidak bagi saya dekan mungkin kerana jika saya dapat, saya mungkin akan menggunakannya untuk membangga diri.

Lalu Tuhan hanya berikan saya progress supaya saya yakin bahawa segala sesuatu yang baik pasti indah pada waktunya.

I still got 2 round/semester as a fighting chance.

Amazingly, compared to last year's reaction to failure...i didn't even cry at this year's failure

Road to ABC Aug '19 Part.1

So...its, 

barely 2 weeks before the exploration of yet another adventure (provided her knees allowed her)

Hence, i decided to share my Famous Inventory for Summer Trek of Annapurna Base Camp(sarcastically of course...)

Here goes...

Footwear

1.Ysandal :these are a specialised sandal for recovery and long distance running as it absorbs impact to prevent injury on the knees and made from high quality rubber...will do review on this soon

2. Strap sandal : any will do, so long that it has good grip and easily removed rubbles

3. Hiking shoes : i bring my Salomon xa Kuban

4. Thick socks : preference wooly, August is not snowy season instead its rainy season yet, it can get chilly at night.

5. Toe socks : best to prevent blister for long hours hike or run, you can wear it together with strap sandals for comfort.

6. Gaiters : just to ensure rubbles did'nt get into your shoes

(photos for illustration purpose only, this one is taken during the 2 days 1 nite trip to Mount Mantapok, Ranau, Sabah, Borneo. I have'nt took the one for ABC yet, i doubt it fits the frame hahah)

Accesories

1. Thermal gloves : mine is only thermal so its not practical for outdoor wear, best to get a pair with waterproof feature

2. Knee support : these are not just accesory for me, instead its mandatory due to injury from full marathon last April, these has become a neccesity.

3. Brim hat : these are more practical for full day hiking instead of a cap or a visor because of its full coverage

4. Umbrella : main challenge fro Annapurna base camp circuit are the long hours hike and the gradual increase of elevation(causing AMS) but its almost leisure instead of gruelling and so you can still make use your hand to hold yourr umbrella if it rains during the hike 
5. Windbreaker : rainy season also brings wind with it, mine is not a lightweight but i hope it still works its magic
6. Sarung : This one is my friend's Zarin idea of celebrating Eid ul Adha in Nepal.
7. Walking stick/pole : i bring one from my last Borneo Ultra Trail Marathon and planing to buy another one in Kathmandu.
8. Buff : for dust, cold air and wipe off sweats
9. face mask : not neccesary but if you plan to take cute pictures then hey, why not :)
10. Clothes peg : im gonna use these to hang my inner hijab on my day pack and dry it under the sun while hiking
11. Headlamp + battery : in case you need the toilet visit at night
12. Foot/hand warmer : i never use them, but im a type of person who can't handle cold temperature 
13. Hot water pouch : -ditto- this one is to put inside the sleeping bag at night
14. Telekung & sejadah : i only take the mini sejadah juz enough for the head area and a nylon telekung
15. Poncho : because August is the rainy season

Underwear 
1. Sports bra : bring at least 9 pair so you could change to a new pair every day during the hike
2. Normal bra : these are for the free at leisure days in hotels and transits
3. Disposable underwear : my first time to try it out...i hope i wont get yeast infection hahaha
4. Panties : proper ones hihi for leisure activities in hotels

Medication
1. Minyak Bidara : i found this work out on my knees to subdue the pain
2. Counterpain : Analgesic cream
3. Hurix muscle : for muscle pain
4. Hurix Flu : my nose tends to get congested in cold weather
5. Charcoal tablets : helps with bloated stomach due to indigestion
6. Pil chi Kit Tec Aun : for stomach pain and diarhhea
7. Diamox : for Acute mountain sickness and climatizing
8. Paracetamol : for general headache and painkiller
9. Ostematrix : my daily supplement for bones
10. B-Complex : -ditto- this one is...my 'happy pill' hihi also for energy booster
11. SR Vit C : -ditto- for general well being
12. Koyok (i dont know else to call them hahah) : muscles patch
13. First Aid Kit : including gauze,medical tape,plaster,compression bandages
14. ORS : for reyhdration and prevent and helps muscle cramp
15. Insect repellant : sometimes...there shall be leeches hahah

Toiletries/grooming/hygiene
1. Vaseline -for blister, dry hands, moisturizer, multi-purpose item
2. Nivea hand cream : i have...badly wrinkle hands haha
3. Hand sanitizer : comes handy when you took snack/meal break during the hike
4. Hair Comb : regardless how short your hair and regardless how small your comb, everything must be listed
5. Cetaphil : face moisturizer
6. Aloe Vera : i use these for night mask plus its also good for sunburn or after-sun
7. Facial wash : if possible pack it in smaller tube
8. Toothpaste + brush : pack the ones just the size for 3 weeks trip
9. Shower gel : pack these in smaller bottle too
10. Bath Towel : pick quick-dry material and medium size, mine is 50 x 100cm
11. Hand Towel : if you dont want to get mix up between your sweat and wiping hands, if you dont mind the buff should suffice.
12. Lip balm/tint : you can use vaseline for balm but the lip tint is to ensure you look dandy tho' miserable(tired) hahah
13. Body Mist : practically useful as, shower cost you RM20 per use hahaha
14. Deadorant : -ditto-
15. Wet tissue : after snacking by the side of the trail with no water nearby

* you can add sunblock if you used to applying it

Outfit
1. Dri-fit tshirt + armsleeves : preferably atheletic fit for agility
2. Compression Pants : to prevent injury and as inner at higher elevation
3. Hiking pants : pick quick dry and lightweight material
4. Down jacket : for use at the base camp (elevation 4100m ++)
5. Short pants for layer : just...for style i guess hahah
6. Longjohns : as pyjama
7. Sweater/fleece jacket : as outer wear during resting and overnight at tea houses
8. Casual wear : for sightseeing around town, market and hotel area
9. Nashata Sports hijab : because they're quick dry

Food
1. Magic biscuit : this particular crackers is very filling,i think
2. Dates : excellent source of carb as glycogen replinishment
3. Candied ginger : to regulate body temperature
4. Sambal : any kind will do as extra flavor to the meals included in the hiking package
5. CEO coffee : my fave coffee tho'

Gadget
1. International adaptor : invest on buying your own so you have the liberty to use it all night long instead of waiting for your turn
2. Garmin recharger : for your watch 
3. Mp3 : who dont need music anyway??
4. Hp recharger : its quite costly to purchase a network coverage but for a quick selfie you need your hp all the time
5. Mini powerbank : because the normal one weight almost half a kilo hahah
6. DSLR & Micro SDs : make sure you bring extra micro SD hihi

Bags
1. 50L backpack + waterproof cover : im flying Malindo which only give me 25kg free cargo
2. Daypack + water bladder : where you store food, medication,gadget and water
3. Zippered plastic bag : as storage for your items you didn't bring during the hike and keep it at the hotel.
4. Sealed plastic bag : for passport and money

well...i hope i listed everything and lets do this💪

Invictus

BY WILLIAM ERNEST HENLEY

Out of the night that covers me, 

      Black as the pit from pole to pole, 

I thank whatever gods may be 

      For my unconquerable soul. 

In the fell clutch of circumstance 

      I have not winced nor cried aloud. 

Under the bludgeonings of chance 

      My head is bloody, but unbowed. 

Beyond this place of wrath and tears 

      Looms but the Horror of the shade, 

And yet the menace of the years 

      Finds and shall find me unafraid. 

It matters not how strait the gate, 

      How charged with punishments the scroll, 

I am the master of my fate, 

      I am the captain of my soul. 

Pineapple Ridge

here i am,

dreaming that im at the top of that endless peak hills.

My eyes burned as my sweat runs beneath my eyebrow,

and my knee is crying, 

begging the God above to be spared.

As i step ahead i told myself,

"This.

This is what you're made of"

That lingers, 

yet it comes and go,

Like a haze instead of a vapour.

My heart ache when a surge of internal curiosities hit me,

"why are you not stronger?

"is this all you can pull off?"

"there is no end, you knew this, you knew this"

Triggered,

I call upon my friend,

underneath my surface.

The friend that always got my back,

yet my own worst critic.

...She was laughing, smirking and slapping me back and forth at the back and front of my head.

The air is better up here though,

My skin glows better,

This pain feels like home,

I knew, 

I rather had this than being heartbroken over everything else down there.

I got my back,

"I got you" as i look down at my wobbly knees,

and i got you i said, 

as i clutched that piece of clothing i wore,

where my heart beats subtly.

It was not a dream though,

It happened before,

Only i wished that i could relive every single moment,

everytime i look up the shining sun,

everytime the breeze kissed my cheeks,

everytime i hear the leaves rustle, 

and everytime i feel that life is indeed good...

I remember that im at the top of that endless peak hills.

-blackleg- 18/12/18