Thursday, December 18, 2008

It's kind of boring and dull lately. Hmmmm... just the feeling.

Had a friendly game with NYP last night. It was ok for the first 2 quarters. But the 2 quarters after that was terrible. It's the combination. I allowed everyone to play any position they want. Is it a wise move? Or should I have controlled the situation from the beginning during warm up. I donno. Maybe I should have done something to make it more a learning game than a relax He Ha game. I feel bad after the game actually. Especially after playing GA in the last quarter. I know I'm having a weak attacking line up but didn't do anything about it. Haiz...

Earlier in the week my school had their netball camp. Can't say that it was good. But, I do see improvements of the players that came. It was rather disappointing actually. Not so much on the girls that came but those that didn't come. They have no sense of urgency. Zonal is just around the corner and they are still like this. I really don't know what to do with them. And this group of people is more than half the team. I don't know how long can I carry on until they suck all my passion away from netball.

Was suppose to have beep test on Monday night but it was canceled last minute. Why??? I have to push my coaching away because of this. Nevermind... So, I went NYP for the girls friendly after a sad day at school for their camp. And more disappointment. I had to umpire and my own teammate was not happy with my umpiring. Do you have to do this to me??? So sad...

Tuesday night at NUS was great! It was suppose to be a training session but I really have no mood to coach. So, we played game after game. It was really fun... At least I can recharge my passion level.

Going KL tomorrow. Am I looking forward to it??? I'm not excited at all. Or is it because I'm numb to feel?

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

I've chopped my hair today.
I think it's a bit short and messy.
Still a bit not use to it when I look in the mirror.

Thursday, November 27, 2008

Still up at this hour. Hope I won't be late for coaching tomorrow morning.

I'm aching all over from the basketball game today. It was silly, a bit dissapointing, but overall a good game. The game was delayed because my team only had four players there on time. Over at the other end has tripled our strenght. Silly when you see it. Four warming up at one side and ''Whaooo'' twelve at the other side. So, we waited for more than ten minutes for our two late teamates. We started quite well in the first quarter. Ended it with eight points lead. I think the opponent was shocked too. With only one sub, all of us had little rest time. And soon after, we started to get tired and lost quality of what we did. The lead we had was gone in the second quarter and at half time we were chasing by five. The difference continued to increase till the end of the game. I was struggling so much in the third and last quarter to keep up. How I wish I am able to do what I did in the first quarter. But overall, I enjoyed the game. I've collected seventeen points with the lousy stamina I have.

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

It has been very tiring these days.

Sunday was filled with ups and downs. It was Zenith carnival and I was the organiser. In the beginning was quite smooth. But after everyone was tired and all, things start to get rough. And it ended with some drama. This is the first time as umpire we award a game to a team. It's sad. And what the team had said after that still affects me. Anyway, I'm happy that the carnival was able to be completed with not many hickups. And I'm happy for the Champion team. With only three trainings with them, I've seen much improvements.

Yestarday was another carnival. It was a postponement from last week because of rain. My school did better comparing to last week. At least they were more ready to fight. But they didn't win a single game. And the sad thing was, I only have seven players in each team. Where are the rest??? It affects me alot on my coaching passion. I ask myself, why am I there for them, when they aren't even there for themselves?

Went training at night. Was not there at training for few weeks. I miss playing netball!!!

The kiddos lost their game today. Why I don't have more defenders in the team? Could have won. I think it's my mistake of filling players. Should have start off with stronger line up. Ahhhhhrrrrr......

Friday, November 21, 2008

I'm so tired, even my butt aches!!!!!

Friday, November 14, 2008

Was really busy the past two weeks.

Umpire polite final was really exciting.
JSA carnival was great. Although with lots of last minute stuffs, it still went smoothly.
Basketball game on sunday wasn't good. Couldn't perform that night.
Zenith 19U game was good. Hope the girls had fun together.
Wednesday's coaching was messy. I'll have to take over the P3 girls because teacher was not around. How can I handle them better?
Last night's umpiring wasn't good too. Co umpire didn't know she's umpiring two games and had to delay start the game. And I've made some bad decisions during the game. Feel very bad about it. Learn form it KS.

Wednesday, November 05, 2008

My sickness is getting worst. Still having slight fever and now with stomach ache also. I got no time to rest this week. Please, I can't fall sick. It's a long week ahead.

Tuesday, November 04, 2008

I'm having slight fever. Was feeling really cold the pass few hours. I think the fever was caused by hot and cold weather I'm in today. Was under the hot sun in the morning during coaching. Then went office to do some stuff and It was so cold in office. After that umpiring at UWC and it was drizzling but with sun shining too. And during the journey to Simei ITE, start feeling very cold. And it was freezing in the indoor court during umpiring. Hope I feel better when I wake up tomorrow. It's another long day.

Sunday, November 02, 2008

It was busy the past week.
Lots of coaching and umpiring.
And also a coaching test. Donno what's the result, but I think I'll have to do it again. I really needs to be louder I guess.
I'll be cutting my hair soon. Hmmm... What hair style should I have? It'll be hard to maintain for a lazy person like me. It's the reason why I don't cut till now. But now no choice.
Next week is another busy week.

Monday, October 27, 2008

What a game today. We start off with just five players untill end of half time. First quarter was bad. We were trying to get into the game without warm up before cause lack of time. The score stuck at two all for a long time. Second and third quarter was really well untill I used up my energy. I was struggling to keep up with the play in forth quarter. Just so tired. The forth quarter was a chasing to keep up game for me untill I was subbed out. Eventually we won 54-40 and I scored twenty three points. Highest scoring today and also in my personal scoring history.

More games to come on
9th Nov 810pm
16th Nov 7pm
26th Nov 810pm
at Bishan St 22 basketball court

Saturday, October 25, 2008

Stop chasing the ball when you umpire KS.
Read the game and get ahead to the next pass!!!
Run KS, run...

Bad performance today at Polite. I need to run faster. I need to have better stamina!!!

Thursday, October 23, 2008

The weather speeks what I felt today. It has been holding it's tears the whole day.

Firstly, something sad happened. I hope it won't take me too long to get over. It took me months last time.

Then, I went out and in of my house and took the lift down and up three times. First, realise my mp3 low batt after reaching the ground floor. Went back to change battery but drop my mp3 and broke part of it. After getting dowm again, saw it was raining and I forgot my umbrella. Went up and down again for the umbrella but I never use it after all. And then, when I was reaching the bus stop, my bus just left. Ahhrrrr....

The only thing I'm happy of today is my mum now in Singapore. She gave me some biscuits she brought from home. It's nice. And I get to see her. But she's leaving tomorrow morning to HongKong. My sister is bringing her for a holiday. Hope she enjoy herself.

All my coaching was cancelled last minute this week. Sooooooo irritating....

Friday, October 17, 2008

Tiring day!

Didn't have enough sleep last night. I was suppose to go office do some work but instead I've slept in and went coaching straight.

Coaching was not very smooth today. Was at the outdoor court but after like only half an hour it started to rain. Then we wanted to use the canteen but low ceiling. Then moved to the hall but there's tables and chairs for exams. Took us a while to get permission to use it and we started moving the tables and chairs, but have to put them back after. Couldn't finish what I've planned out to do. Didn't quite cover everything for the girls in their last session of my training. But they've really improved alot with only six sessions. Hope they do well in their comming games.

Yesterday, my primary school girl did something very cute. Usually when I need the girls attention I'll raise my hand in front of me and call them to gather. At that moment, one of the girl in front jumped and gave me a high five. I was shocked... More surprised actually...

Friendly game tonight was quite fun. Alot of people turn up and we had lots of fun together.

Monday, October 13, 2008

Like the song? It's from a HK drama series 'The Seventh Day' I watched last week. It was a nice drama.

Won the netball game last week with some struggles. Just not feeling right that day. Couldn't really perform. All my moves were stift and slow.

Coaching Coral was quite alright. The team shows alot of teamwork and competativeness. They will be a good team with more trainings and games.

I'm feeling some pressure during coaching lately. Think I need more preparation. Don't know why. Just not feeling right sometimes.

Tuesday, October 07, 2008

I hate losing. Lost the 2 games last week. It was a mess. I don't know weather should I continue to play basketball competatively?

I lost my umpiring. Haven't been umpiring consistently for a while since back from HK like more than 2 months ago. Lost alot that I've worked for. Gotta get it back!!!

Coming few weeks will be very busy! Coaching, Umpiring, Playing... All netball

Sunday, September 28, 2008

Ouch!!! Ouch! Ouch... My knees, ankles... My whole body is aching.

Thursday night was the worst night ever! Lost the basketball game. The team played very badly. All of us couldn't perform. And I have to blame it on the delayed caused by double extra time of the earlier game. I know it's not that. But I don't know what had really went wrong. Got home at around midnight and couldn't sleep till like six plus in the morning. Was twist and turning on my bed for hours thinking about the game.

Had like less than two hours of sleep and went TP to watch their training. I feel like sleep walking the whole day till night time where I got to go watch F1. My sis gave me two tickets last minute. It was really exciting!!! Although most of the time you won't know what's going on watching only a corner of the circuit, and not knowing what timing the driver have clock, and actually some time not even knowing which car have just past by you cause everything is happening so fast. Still, roars of the car engines passing by was a speechless experience. It create goose bumps everytime.

Another tiring day today. Had coaching and then basketball training at night. My muscles are all still sore and joints aching and feeling weak. Hope I can recover before monday night game.

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

It was a lucky win last night. Heng ahrrr!!!!!

We were down by more than ten points after the first quarter. Down by nine at half time and chassing by six after third quarter. It was a dramatic tie at full time and we won by six in the extra time. Till now I still can't believe how lucky we were to pull through it for the first win. Three more games to go for first round of NBL Qualifying Round tournament.

Really hope we win them all.

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

I'm reading 'Tuesdays with Morrie' again. Wasn't feeling happy lately. Reading this book makes me appreciate life more.

Had a basketball friendly last night. It was really an unlucky day for me. Game was suppose to start at seven thirty but only started at eight thirty. And I was there waiting for more than an hour for my teamates to arrive. Then during the game, many things happened. Slight twisted my ankle, bruises from falling down, and accident collision with my teamate leaving him a cut on his lip which bleed for about half an hour. We won with quite a large margin but I don't feel good about it.

Sunday, September 14, 2008

It has been some time since I last posted.

Finally got to watch wall-e. It was a nice show despite waiting in the cinema for more than half an hour. It was a 440pm show and it only started to play the movie at 515pm. Such a waste of time.

Most of my coaching have stopped because of exams. The coming few weeks will be a killer super boring week.

Basketball tournament is starting soon.
23rd September 7pm
25th September 830pm
29th September 7pm
2nd October 830pm
at Kembagan CC

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

I don’t know what to write about in my blog.

About Olympic?
How US beat Russia and then Brazil to get Gold in Volleyball? Or how US had the closest game with Spain in the Basketball final? Or about this Jamaican getting Gold medals in 9.69, 19.3 and 37.1 seconds? Or how in 8 days, 7 WR and an OR were broken, and getting 8 gold medals in a single Olympic?
I think it’s old news.

Or about what I’ve been doing?
Had an all guys Netball friendly game last week with some kiwis. And then a game with the opens on Sunday morning where we’ve lost. Coaching was alright last week. But I think I’m starting to slack. And spending a lot of time in front of the tv with Olympic actions.
Boring isn’t it?

Ok. Maybe I should write different things next time. Any ideas?





I’m sad too. Be strong!!!

Monday, August 25, 2008




Did you watch them in the Olympic?

South Africa Natalie du Toit





US Volleyball Clayton Stanley

Saturday, August 16, 2008

Work was good these few days. I enjoyed it. Although there are not a lot of improvements from the girls, I still have to say I love coaching. I don’t want to think too much now. I just want to do what I like and be happy with the little satisfaction I get.

There’s a saying I really like ''Don’t worry, be happy''.

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

How I wish to be younger. Why? After a few days of rest and still feeling tired and aching tell you why. I’m really getting old. I’m physically struggling to keep up with my lifestyle.

Why don’t I have bigger dreams when I was younger? Why didn’t I start younger? Why aren’t there more opportunities for me? I could have achieved more. I envy people receiving medal.

Hate it when I can’t play well in basketball. ‘Coach’ Can you stop yelling? I’m feeling bad enough already. What do you want me do when what I see is lost faces? I gotta do something when they are not doing anything. I hate the position I play.

Netball training was another disappointment. Only seven of us on Monday and that’s including me. I’m not even the one playing in PestaSukan. It has been like this for the last three trainings. Everyone is just so busy. Guess I’m the one without a life.

Friday, August 08, 2008

I think I’m going into depression. Why? Thinking of certain things. Future, what to do and all. Past, have I made the right decision? I’m thinking of it so much that I’m not sure if what I do now is what I want anymore. If this is not what I want, what is?

Anyway, life goes on. Just the matter of happier or sadder that’s all.

Coaching this week was ok.
Tuesday at Hougang. Last training with them was a month ago.
Wednesday at Coral. It has been a month too. The girls were really cute with what they do.
Thursday at Rosyth. Good improvements. And the rain poured down just after training.
Went to Hougang after that. It was raining and we trained in the hall. Injuries. Steph sprained her ankle again. Hope she’s better now. And Joy injured her toe.

Only six of us at club training last night. And the rain didn’t really stop. It was unproductive.

Tuesday, August 05, 2008

I need more sleep.
Was waking up pretty early since last Monday. Umpired 3 days of carnival last week and it was really tiring. Basketball yesterday wasn’t really that fun. Coaching today wasn’t good too. Just don’t feel like coaching those girls anymore with their attitudes. Hope I can have a better school to coach. Zenith training tonight was quite alright. Although only seven of us, we manage to have friendly game with Team Temasek. Lucky they have training too.

Thursday, July 31, 2008

Basketball training was cancelled today. Most people can’t turn up I guess. Only one more month to competition. I’m starting to feel the pressure now. Gotta be at my top condition in September. We had a friendly game last Saturday and it was our third time playing Bukit Batok. First two games we lost, but we won last Saturday. It was really a sweet win.

Because there is no coaching, I was in office the whole day these two days. It was a little boring.

Monday, July 28, 2008

I think I’m harsh on my players today.
I hate being like this.
Being someone I’m not.
But then, tell me how I can have more discipline players?

Saturday, July 26, 2008

I’m going to be very random in this post.

Was having trouble looking for umpire today. Why? Zenith is playing in Pesta Sukan tomorrow and I thought I can umpire for Zenith but then I got coaching and Basketball game. So, I was looking for replacement and it is so much trouble. I just hate rejections. Finally few hours ago, a kind soul out there is willing to help me. Thank God!!!

Talking about Pesta Sukan. Three of my girls pulled out today after I’ve registered them. Although they have their reasons and I’ve accepted it. I just can’t help being angry every time I think of it. I’ve rejected peoples to put them in and this happened. Although they are not Zenith members, at least I’m sure they have more passion for netball. Should have just registered them instead. And today I’ve asked my secondary school girls to replace and no one responded. Are they shy or what? I just don’t know what they are thinking.

It’s really slow coaching today. Don’t see much improvement. I hate myself for being so nagging. Repeating again and again on the basics every training. Telling them what to take note, what to watch for and helping one another. I think it has been half a year and we are still stuck at basic passes, catches and footwork. Inconsistent trainings and I’ll have to remind them every time after a break. Can I coach a team that’s more competitive? A team that really want to improve and have high expectations. Hope the interview next week is good. Then I can move on.

I’m bored of Singapore. Peoples here especially. Bad service attitude everywhere. In shops, restaurants, malls… Many arrogant and selfish people as well. It’s really hard to find nice people in Singapore. And I’ve learned to cherish them even more. I think after staying here for six years, I’ve learned more bad than good. People that knows me long enough can tell. How I wish to find a better place to live in.

Ok. Need to pack my stuffs for tomorrow. Umpiring, coaching and friendly game. Need lots of energy tomorrow.

Friday, July 25, 2008

Club training today was really fun. Long time didn’t train. It was raining and we were able to use the indoor court till ten thirty. Love the sprung wood floor. Cushioned runs and landing. I ran and jumped a lot today.

Coaching was not very efficient today. The girls weren’t really doing what I want them to do. Gotta think of a better way of meeting the time limit, getting the ideas across, and seeing the girls do it. Need to be more efficient. Only two more sessions before they go for a carnival.

If you are wondering why I didn’t post more photos of the HK trip. It’s because I have problems uploading them. Blogger just don’t want them.

Monday, July 21, 2008

I’m back!!!

This trip to HK was mostly pleasant.
It is a good experience.



The court


Where we stay


My room view


At the celebration dinner


More pictures to come :)

Thursday, July 10, 2008

Umpired my last game for NL today. It was delayed because of umpire problem again. This had been happening lately. Why??? Sometimes I think I should just be like the rest. Why should I help? I missed so many Zenith games to be here.

Going Hong Kong tomorrow to umpire Asian Youth Championship. But why am I dreading? Not excited at all. Just hope that I can enjoy the time there.

Work has been tiring lately. Going office in the morning for paperwork, planning programmes and helping with company projects, coaching after lunch in the afternoon, and umpiring at night. It’s really draining.

And this question came back to me again. ‘What do I want to do for the rest of my life?’ Finding the purpose of life. A question I have constantly searching for an answer but still can’t find it.

Thursday, July 03, 2008

Your smile makes my day today :)

I had been struggling with umpiring these few days.
Hate it!!!
Think I'm doing too much of it.

Saturday, June 28, 2008

Yesterday was a good day. We won the crucial match!!! We are going to second round. I'll need to be tougher for next friday's game. Everyone was saying that I'm too kind and soft to the opponents.

Friday, June 27, 2008

I had a tiring but FUN day.

Just wanna say that I LOVE each and everyone of you in my life.

Yes, that's ''You''!!!

Thursday, June 26, 2008

I suck at umpiring today. Was complained for the national primary game I did in the morning. I think it got to me… My confident were totally affected. I did worst tonight. I don’t know if my calls were right or wrong anymore. Poor runs and positioning. I’ve tried very hard to do a good job but it just got worst. My knees are aching terribly, couldn’t get my concentration, and vision was so bad. I wish to just walk away in the middle of the game. Please… I need my confident back!!!

Sunday, June 22, 2008

Had to do my coaching assessment again. Sad…
I admit that I was rushing a bit. Well, just have to be steadier and more ready next time.

Went to have lunch with my friends at KLP after that. The sushies, green tea, and all other dishes were great. It was a very satisfying lunch.

Umpired a game straight after that. The weather was scorching hot. I was struggling to concentrate because of the heat and also of the fulfilling lunch.

Zenith had another close game today. I was timekeeping and the game was more exciting than a roller coaster ride. The score were so close and changes leads many times. Another lucky win I must say.

Umpired division one game after Zenith’s game. From bright sunlight till sunset and dark skies. My concentration was a bit better for this game. In the last quarter, my vision started to get blurry. My guess was because of the poor lighting. Or is it because of my focus?

Saturday, June 21, 2008

My whole body is aching like crazy right now. Ouch! Ouch!

Every move is a torture. Both my hands are so stiff, legs are wobbly, and body aching, even neck and fingers are sore too. All from the wakeboarding at two to five and basketball match at seven.

Yay!!! We won today. I put in twenty points. It’s my first time scoring so many in a game. I think I actually can do better if I didn’t go wakeboard, and didn’t drink those beers. Anyway, it is still a good result to celebrate for the next few days.

Friday, June 20, 2008

Slept at five plus yesterday and was woken up around two by a phone call confirming my test. I’m having coaching test on Saturday afternoon. Hope I can pass this time round. Thanks to those coming to help be my players for the test.

Zenith had a close game tonight. I didn’t expect it to be so close, lucky we are able to win it. Guess everyone wasn’t really performing well tonight. Everyone was a bit too tense.

I’m gonna be busy for the next two days. Have an interview tomorrow morning, outing with my colleagues in the afternoon, and basketball game at night. Hope to win the game this time. Saturday will be having my coaching test, then umpire NL games and Zenith is having another game.

I had these food the other day. I think it should taste good. Just that I’ve not fully recovered from my sickness and everything tasted a little plain.


Sunday, June 15, 2008

This sick person is not sleeping.

Was on my bed, closed my eyes and just couldn’t get myself to sleep. Why???

With fever, sore eyes, and giddy headache now. Ahhhhhhhrrrrrrrr……..

Saturday, June 14, 2008

I hate to be sick.

Runny nose, sore trout, cough, sore eyes, headaches, slight fever…

Hate it
Hate it
Hate it
Hate it...
Hate it......
Lost…

40-56

Suffering from knee aches, body aches, and chest pain now. Probably from the kneeing, elbowing, hitting and banging from the defending I did.

It was a frustrating game to play. Most of the time in offence, everyone was lost. Play maker wasn’t able to create play and doesn’t show confidence. There are no chemistry of moves and timing from one another. I really don’t know how to work with the team.

I threw a water bottle on the ground out of frustration in the third quarter. I was subbed because of defending errors I made and it causes us seven points. I’m still frustrated of that right now.

We’ll need to win the next two games to go second round.

Thursday, June 12, 2008

Tomorrow is the day. After so long, I’m going to play in a basketball tournament again. The last time I was in a tournament was like eight years ago. Hope to play well tomorrow.

Good news. I’m going HK for AYC.

Sunday, June 08, 2008

What have I been doing?

Nothing much actually. Coaching, umpiring, playing netball, playing basketball, cycle around, and slack, slack, slack…

Zenith finally had our first NL game on Wednesday. Eric was not around, so I was in charge. It’s the best game I’ve seen the girls play. Everyone has put in what we’ve trained in used and also have went all out to fight for the victory. Well done!!!

Coaching was lots of fun. Thinking of ideas and doing things a little different every time to make training interesting. I love planning. I love executing my plans. I love teaching the girls what I know. I love learning what they know. I love the process. I love ‘COACHING’.

Umpiring was alright. A little stagnant actually. Always got my vision blocked by other players on court. I’ll need to better position myself.

I bought a Rubik Cube the other day and had been trying to solve it since. It’s actually much harder than it looks. Many methods, many formulas, and many many ways to solve it.

I received good news yesterday. Not confirmed yet. Stay tuned…

Familiar music? Yes, I’m watching The Hospital.

Wednesday, June 04, 2008

I see snow in Singapore



Monday, June 02, 2008

I gotta stop shopping. I’m getting myself seriously broke.

Bought a pair of McDavid ankle guard today. And also renewed my WorldofSports membership. Does this mean I’m gonna do more shopping? Hope I don’t.

Was playing some basketball in my new shoe today. Pinkies a little pain. Guess will need some time to condition the shoe. Not playing well today. Gotta do better!

Saturday, May 31, 2008

I’m umpiring again after three and a half weeks.

Was supposed to umpire two games today but only did one. The two earlier slots were postponed because of heavy rain. I reached Kallang before four and it was pouring. Waited till time to do the six thirty game. I almost fell today because of the wet floor. Lucky it was just a slight slip.

Went Leisure Park to have dinner and bought myself a new basketball shoe after that. Not exactly what I wanted but it’s quite cheap. Nice?

Friday, May 30, 2008

I’m so bored and lazy.

Whenever I’m at home, I will be so lazy to go out.
Even just to buy food.

And when I’m out, I tend to not want to go home.
Cause it’s just so boring at home.

Contradictions…
Had been busy for the past 3 days.
Coaching, coaching, and more coaching.
Very tiring, but I love it.
Just hope that I can have more consistent training teams to keep me occupied.

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

I need to get occupied.

I’m having too much free time…...

Saturday, May 24, 2008

Some pictures taken last week.

Was cycling around the other day and decided to visit Singapore Flyers.



After that, cycled to Shanton Way.


This is from some other night on a flyover.


Rosyth P6s last training.

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

I’m back for few days now since Saturday and feeling a bit lazy to update.

Went to NSL final and closing on Saturday. During the march in, I leaded the umpires in. We were playful doing it the other way round. Haha!!! Feel some mix feelings for the U21s team result. Hope she is alright.

About the Sabah trip. It was disappointing, unforgettable, adventures, extraordinary, and definitely was a trip money can’t buy. Many unfortunate encounters throughout the trip. Almost everyday, we have to be under the rain.

First day at Kota Kinabalu, we were caught in the rain after some shopping in the afternoon.

Second day. We went White Water Rafting at Kiulu River. Although it’s only grade 1~2, we had lots of fun. After dinner, we were caught in the rain again.

Third and forth day. Time to go up Mount Kinabalu. We took the longer trail up and I think it’s worth the 2 hours extra climbing with the feast of beautiful scenery. I was the first to reach Laban Rata after climbing for 8 hours. We spent the night there at the altitude of 3270m. The weather turn bad in the middle of the night causes us our chance to reach the summit. The temperature was 6 degree the next morning and with some wind. We climbed up a little to take some photos and it was pretty tough with wind almost swiping us off our feet and the extreme coldness. Our guide told us that temperature at the peak would be subzero then. It was pretty disappointing climbing all the way there and not being able to reach the summit. The journey down took us a little more than 3 hours with the shorter trail. We had lunch then went back to Kota Kinabalu for the night.

Day Five. Journey to Mabul Island. From Kota Kinabalu airport to Tawau, then van to Semporna and boat to Mabul. The boat ride left a bruise on my elbow and aches on my buttocks. We did some snorkelling just outside our cheapo resort in the evening. Tragedy strikes during the night. The boat we took to the Island suffers damages during the storm and need some time to repair. It causes us our trip out to sea for snorkelling the next morning.

Day Six. Couldn’t go out to sea in the morning. After lunch, we went to Sipadan Island. We face rough sea on the journey there. Waves were up to 3 meters high and it only happened during the journey. At the start and end, it was clear. I think we are really a bunch of unlucky peoples.

Day Seven. I woke up early for the sunrise. It was magnificent. And after breakfast, we went to Kapalai Island on a fishing boat. The Island has no land and a Resort was built on the shallow water. Water there are crystal clear and creatures under the sea can be seen so easily there. Just a few minutes after reaching, a storm came. Wind and rain poured so strongly and we were trapped at the Resort. We waited for about an hour for the storm to subside and return to Mabul. No snorkelling again. After lunch, we have to return to the main land. Again, we were on the fishing boat. This time round, there were no storm but the sun was scorching hot. Took us a little more than an hour of sun tanning to reach Semporna. After that, van to Tawau airport and return to Kota Kinabalu for the night.

Last day. Flight back to Senai JB and cab back to Singapore.