of VWB, BBQ and everyhting in between

VWB = Volunteers Without Border.

this is what i aim to be. i mean, wouldn't it be wonderful if you could extend your helping hand literally to anyone in Malaysia, or even the world? that would be awesome. yes, there are lots of charity organisations doing that, amongst all is MERCY. well, might join them in few years time la kot. as for now, i'll just develop and harness my own capabilities, commitment, as well as the enthusiasm to do so. and yeah, if my wife permits me to do so :)

we received a request for help from one of our champions in Projek TEKAD. after a brief discussion among us, it has been decided that we will drive all the way to Ijok, Perak to answer her call. Naz sent an email to the Coaches, and received positive responses from them. in a period of two days with a short notice, fund collected is more than rm500! may ALLAH bless their souls. Alhamdulillah.

then, Saturday 6th Oct marked the day when Aizan, Asma, Cha'aint and I travelled to Ijok from Ipoh. we brought along a 'trunk' full of food as to ease their preparation for this coming raya, as well as the fund collected.

the Champion lives with her grandparents, 3 siblings and a blind aunt.
her Tok Wan earned rm300 per month, just enough to support those under his care.
the Champion's siblings are all in school.

it's not the poverty that touched me most. it's not the condition of the house they call home (it's not that bad anyway. they do have basic necessities). and for sure it's not the fact that the Champion's parent left them to live with the aging grandparents.

it's their will to fight on. to continue in making tomorrow a better day. best of all, how they always think of things positively.

earning less than rm300, while supporting a big family with schooling children. and yet, they still look at things from positive point of view.

earning rm2500 per month, while paying a small fraction for the car, and yet sometimes i questioned my motivation level.

my most important takeaway from the visit: besar jugak rupanya gaji aku...

BBQ @ JC

it was awesome. great food, great place, great host and great company! must do this more often. but where? takkan la at Master's place again? (altho i don't mind actually hehe)

alrite, gtg. dah mula pening kepala masa hantar elle balik.

better tido skrg. satgi nk bgn sahur balik.

roger and out!

s.i.g.n.i.n.g.o.f.f