the world's a stage for a fucking adventure
Control of oneself is admirable. To be able to think clearly, perform logically and efficiently. But too much control also leads to a tiny backdoor that appears when control and repression becomes intertwined. The loss of reason, anger, lashing out at seemingly mundane occurrences. It doesn't take much to trigger me (usually a stupid driver … Continue reading The double edge of control
It was one of those days when we couldn't decide on a hiking location. Like dipping our hands into a top hat and hoping someone else makes the choice. That's how we found Dorod Sikuk aka Gunung Doya, located within Kampung Seromah, Bau. We were halfway to Bau when we decided on this particular mountain, … Continue reading A find in Seromah
By virtue of cheap flights, I found myself flying 30 minutes from Penang to the other famous island in the north, Langkawi. I came here once, 5 years ago when the company I worked with sent me for training at their resort on this island. Even though I was there for all of 7 days … Continue reading Raided in Langkawi
I can't put myself out there. Personal relationships are revealing a lot more about myself that I have to accept. When I'm emotionally invested, I go above and beyond the requirement. Not blaming anyone but myself, a flaw of nature. I should have seen it coming. Time and again this has happened. Now I must … Continue reading 4th quarter reflections
2 years of planning and delays. The mountain I have been staring at enviously every time I drove through Lundu. Gunung Kanyi is the highest point in southwest Sarawak, part of the Berumput Ranges that straddle the Malaysia-Indonesia border. Most do the trek in 2 days. My crazy hiking friend Dan decided to attempt it … Continue reading Kanyi of the Great Wall
There's this new hiking spot in Kuching. Located about an hour away, it sits at the border of the Bako National Park, on private land. The hill itself has a collection of massive boulders stacked on top, giving it the nickname (at least by some) the 12 Apostles (a play on the Australian rock formations). … Continue reading The 12 Apostles
Deep in the hinterlands of of the Padawan highlands is one of the most magnificent waterfalls I have seen to date. The trip began as a nonchalant invitation. I didn't even bother checking online the location, partly to be surprised and partly relieved for once someone else is planning an outdoor trip. We started our … Continue reading Ban Buan Kukuot Waterfall
