Episode 2 -The 2 days Journey

The journey to Thailand was what makes the team closer with each other. Chats and the card games made the 22 hours seem so short. Aside from that, we prepared the things bought in Malaysia for the kids. This episode tells the long 2 days journey from Butterworth to Bangkok, and continue on to Chiang Rai.

While making the cards for the kids, Aaron remembered us (or he saje said it) with a Confucius saying:
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."
For our case… the 1st step of our thousand miles is to know one another. I really enjoyed the trip with the team!! Thanks you guys...

I hope you enjoy the episode!! Happy New Year!

* The narration sucks-lah... and mind the language also... hehehehe.. so sorry.. :)

Episode 1 - Preparations Expectations Feelings

Preparations Expectations Feelings: For me, the mixture of excitement and fear clouded my mind before leaving Butterworth to Chiang Rai. Excited about the adventure, fun, meeting people, and the Rotaracters themselves; fear about what danger may come (FYI, I'm not insured for the trip, but Josh is... so a bit relieved-lah.. he'll test all the dangerous rides and places first, before we jump in... kikikiki.. no offence bro) and fear about the fact that I'll be jobless after the trip (that's another story to tell).
Anyhow.. This episode unveils the individual Rotaracter’s preparation, expectations, and feelings. Despite the funny mix of expectations and feelings, deep in each of the participant’s heart there is a common understanding which kept everyone together: Service Above Self. Enjoy the episode...

* The narration sucks-lah... hehehehe.. so sorry.. :)
** I'll try to keep the episodes between 4 - 5 mins. because of the size and quality if it is too large. [db(c) production]

Friendship forged during the trip...

We were really fortunate to have travelled to Thailand as Rotaractors...

I think despite of all the cheap bargains we got from all the night markets, china town and so on... 1 thing we earn from this trip that no other travelling agency is able to provide is FRIENDSHIP...

Firstly, friendship among ourself... For me personally, I wouldn't have known all 9 rotaractors and 2 advisors from RACUTP better if not for this trip. Especially Ashley, Kee Hui, Bismo, and Mr. Zul who joined us rotaracting for the first time. It's fun and interesting to know the funny and crazy character of Ashley. I can't forget how one time she was acting out a mime all by herself on the main street in front of MFLU. She was describing the scenario: What would happen at home if Kee Hui were to go CARI MAKAN in future? It was really creative. It's also very interesting to get to know Mr. Zul as a friend, he can be the funniest poser in the group. wait wait... let me upload some example..

Other than getting to know members from RACUTP better, we also get a chance to meet students and rotaractors from Thailand, both in Chiang Rai and Bangkok. If we have not travelled to Thailand as Rotaractors, we wouldn't have met such wonderful people. I would like to express my thanks to Rotaractors in Bangkok; despite having their exams, they still came early in the morning and meet up with us and brought us to the hotel... of course not forgetting the fact that they are so kind to help Rotarian to carry his luggage. On another occasion in Chiang Rai, Jared (an American student studying in MFLU) was so nice to have invited us to his house for a Barbeque Party.

For the rest of the trip in Thailand, we pretty much get to know each other better. Getting chance to spend time together in the train and behind the truck makes a lot of difference in this trip i think. If not for all the time we have from the travelling, we wouldn't have much time to share our thoughts and experiences with each other. I hope after the trip, everyone will continue to keep in touch. For those of you that are graduate (Bismo and Qi Hua), good luck in your future endeavour and remember to keep in touch with us and keep urself updated with the club's activities. And for those still in UTP ... Keep rotaracting...

I think this is another good reason for joining Rotaract... :)

Trailer : Thailand International Understanding Trip 2007

This is a Trailer of our trip to Thailand; the episodes will be out on late January 2008. I apologize about the quality, as I have to compress it for viewing purpose via the blog. Hope it can give a glimpse of our trip. Enjoy!!

Thailand Baby Part 2~

Post dated on 8 Dec 07

We visited Mae Fah Luang University yesterday and guess what? We gotten an invitation to a private party hosted by this American student, Jay! So off we went to the party, despite we need to wake up at 6.30am to leave to another community service event the next day! We brought some drinks and Coke.. and the Thai girls made bbq food.. damn sedap yo…

Then this morning.. Kul and me woke up damn early la.. Kul - 6.30am, me - 7am. We had a damn fast shower, den cepat2 dressed up… opened the door.. we saw the guys r still sleeping. SLEEPING! Mmmmm. Oka-ay. Kul went back to sleep, while I packed my things. Den later at 8.45am, Josh woke up and came to our room. APPARENTLY, there was a change of plans… 7am became 3pm.. no wonder everyone still zzz-ing… den we just chit-chatted for another hour and that’s when everyone woke up. Hah. Luckily today got hot water and I made my Chek Hup (yesh, i brot it to Thailand ) so now i’m pretty much awake..

Sidetrack a little, one thing I reli can’t stand is the food here. Everything here is pork, Pork, PORK! They mix and mince everything here.. including the tendons, ligamens, and sometimes bones! The only pork dishes I could eat here is the ones cooked by Kong’s aunt. My fav dish here is her kiam chai with pork.. Damn nice lehh.. mebe its cuz i like salty salty stuff..
Ok lah.. gotta go.. Time’s almost up.. Will update again later~

Prepare yourself to meet the MAHAs (Thai 101)

Tommorrow we're gonna meet students from the local university (MAHAs); some thai phases to remeber:

Thank You
(male) Kop Kung Krab
(female) Kop Kun Ka

Hello
(male) Sawadi Krab
(female) Sawadi Ka

What is your name?
Che A Rai

Pretty
Suai

Handsome
Lo

But the most important thing is... always smile!!!

As the saying goes:
"A smile is an inexpensive way to change your looks."
~Charles Gordy

first official visit - mae fah luang university

basically no speech was prepared for tomorrow visit, plan to do it spontaneously.... sigh....

anyway, not the first time i did it spontaneously.... well i jus plan to introduce all the members including mr zul, then talk abit about rotaract club.... then credit to the head of international affair division, ms kajeemas, gift and nung... then pass the souvenir to them before go for campus tour....

hopefully i don screw anything... or should i let joshua or mr zul to give the speech??? hahaha... maybe i should do so.... lol