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您相信吗？您的信念大大的影响着您的想法。而您的想法就这样影响着您每天的生活与心情。
如果您的信念是，“赚钱难、洗钱易”、它就这样随着发生。
让您觉得生活是很困难的。感觉上，钱就会很困难的赚回来、很容易的用完。
如果您相信，“赚钱不难”、感觉会不会好一点呢？
想一想。
就这样改一改想法，钱真的会比较容易赚回来吗？您就不会这么容易用掉您的钱吗？
再想一想。
举个例子：家里地上的砖破了、需要修理或装修，您会怎样去想这一件事呢？
想法（一）、“哎哟！装修要很多钱的。怎么办？我辛辛苦苦赚回来的钱，这样就没了！”
想法（二）、“噢！是时候装修了。不如找一个手工好，价钱公道的师傅来帮帮忙吧。”
您会选择哪一种想法呢？而您的选择会不会是被您的信念所影响的呢？
无论您选择了想法（一）或（二），地砖还是需要修补的。不是吗？
但是、您可以选择好好利用您的信念，不让事情的发生影响您的想法与心情。
* 地砖需要修补的例子是本人目前面对的状况。您可以猜一猜我是如何面对这件事情的呢？
Mein and I have been running in races, trails and other running events since 2008. But we have not acted as a volunteer before (as those behind-the-scene people).
Us @ #theburdenrun2014
When MetConX announced that they are organising The Burden Run, I checked my schedule and found out that I may not be able to run due to work commitment. Therefore, I gave up signing up. Nearer to the date, I realised that I am available in the morning session. So, I registered to help them when they were looking for volunteers.
Many asked why didn’t I run. A simple answer. Because I want to try volunteering.
I’m really glad that I could contribute a little in this event. That’s because I am so close with the organising team especially with Dann, Ody, Tom, Wan and the other MetConX group.
The evening before the event day, we were required to attend a briefing in the stadium in UM. That was also the bib collection day for runners. During the briefing, Mein volunteered to be in the water station group while I in the marshall group. I will be based in the 3km spot. Excited!
Goodie bags for collection
The bib collection area
The event day has arrived. We met up with our respective team leaders in UM at and were stationed to our spots as early as 5am. That’s not early compared to those masterminds behind the whole event who have been there since the day before.
Mein joined her water station team whole I actually drove to the 3km spot with another fellow volunteer, Hidayat. Great to know someone who was as sincere and passionate. He just touched down in KL from his hometown in Perak and will be leaving back to Perak the same day! Salute.
Me @ 5am plus
Me after cheering the runners and cleaning up the street
The event started at 7am. My function there before flag off was to direct driving participants to the stadium direction. A few FAQs from the drivers were :
a) Is there parking near the starting line?
b) Is there surau for prayers?
c) Where is the loo? 🙂
Once flag-off, I waited anxiously for the first few runners. Who could that be? True enough, the first two runners are Kenyans. Cheered them and continued waiting for the second waves of runners.
Not long after, the following waves arrived. I kept cheering for them while reminding them to keep on their left as vehicles are diverted to use the right lane.
Saw many familiar faces and runner friends. I felt so touched to have so many friends who are still into running. To name a few; James Fong, Adam Heng, Lorrine, Melvin Chong, Letch, Lilian Lee, Shear Ling, Yam, Elgy Tan, Joe Liew, Advance Tan, Jonathan, Alvin Gan, Andrew Pang and Regina Ho.
Upon the arrival of the final wave, Hidayat and I quickly helped out to clean up the used cups thrown on the floor by runners. (So happen that the water station was very nearby).
This road was full of used cups before we cleaned it. Thank you, Hidayat for the help! Both of us did great! 🙂
Mein helped to clean up too! 🙂
And distributing water to runners…
Here is Jonathan with his burdens
Hidayat and I left the 3km spot and water station as our duty there has ended. I drove back to the stadium and helped Dann in diverting traffic in front of the stadium. There were big buses and other vehicles going from both directions and runners were running on the same road. Again, I met with so many old buddies whom had just completed the run. Well done, guys!
When the traffic and numbers of runners running reduced, we walked back to the stadium and I took this chance to catch up with my friends. I always like the feeling of having them around. This group of energetic and positive people. I love you all! 🙂
“Minum Milo anda jadi sihat dan kuat!”
Red Bull mini distributing Red Bull from Europe. (The girl emphasized that these were different from those from Thailand. But I didn’t notice the difference. Sorry!)
The last task was to transfer all the used sandbags into the big waste container at the back of the stadium. Everyone teamed up and formed a human caterpillar, transfering the bags from one end to another. Within seconds, mission accomplised. Good job and awesome teamwork. Thanks for the wonderful experience! And well done on the great success.
Dann – the mastermind behind #theburdenrun2014
Ody – The woman behind Dann. Love you guys! 🙂
Coach Faidz – Marshall team lead
Wan and Yantie – U guys are always so cheerful. What’s the secret?
Tom – Mr Muscle. His biceps just get bigger and bigger…
Johnson – Thanks for coordinating in looking for volunteers
Lorrine – Cheers to the Kinrara bunch!
Aida – Hugs and kisses. I miss your Raya delicacies
Yvonne Tan – She is my “finger” when it comes to group selfie. Wakakakaka!
Reggie – U are so grown up now. Such a lady. When we knew each other, Reggie was still a student. She’s already working now.
Colin – Never fail to make everyone laugh. Sometimes, very drama. Always like to have him around.
Joey – Getting stronger everyday! Looking great as always…
It was New Year day and I was at a mall hunting for a pair of shoes for work. Mission failed! They are either too expensive or out of size. I went home empty handed. But my wife bought hers.
Not giving up, I went shopping online. I started googling and FB-ing. Then I saw Zalora’s ad at a corner of my FB page. Clicked on it and browsed. La la la… (happily browsing) and found out that they are giving 15% off on selected items. Narrowed my options to these and ta-daa… I found a pair which only cost RM44.00 before less. Masuk dalam shopping cart terus!
Free shipping for purchase more than RM75. Tempting… continued shopping for shirts since it’s about time to refresh my wardrobe. Masuk satu lagi baju dalam shopping cart. Great! Cukup quota.
Checked out and made payment. Senang je beli online.
Shop > Pay > Wait > Wear
Better than going out to the mall. Jimat parking, petrol, energy and other extra expenses like food while you are in the mall.
My parcel reached me on 3 January. Within 2 days, dah receive my order. Kan senang… life is easy with online shopping!!! Thanks Zalora
Perhaps, that’s also why I am in this business. I want to make your life easy too 🙂
Christmas 2013 just passed more than a week ago. Saw a few Christmas deco in malls. I personally like the one in BSC. It carries the Christmas dinner table theme with gigantic roasted turkey and chicken, tall standing cakes and puddings, huge bowls of meatballs and other food you can find on a dining table. All in super large scales. I salute the team of masterminds behind this project. If only I know who you are and have the chance, I hope to work with you guys one day.
On the same day, we went to Bangsar Village and found out that their deco was relatively less impressive. But good effort for bringing the Lego mascots into the picture.
*Testing my new toy – fish eye, wide angle lenses for my S3.
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2013 annual report for this blog.
Here’s an excerpt:
A New York City subway train holds 1,200 people. This blog was viewed about 4,900 times in 2013. If it were a NYC subway train, it would take about 4 trips to carry that many people.
