ps: It's going to be a VERY LENGTHY post! Please excuse my literature :P
20th March 2009 (FRIDAY)
The
day started with me having to sit for my T8-Audit PT2. My friends and I had to
leave the examination hall early as we were told that the bus that was taking
us to FRIM would leave at 5pm. As I left the examination hall, I could feel a
rush of excitement as I have been looking forward for this camp for weeks! All
camp participants had to gather at the foyer before departing. We departed from
Sunway University College at around 5.30pm. I slept throughout the journey to
FRIM as I was dead tired from studying audit the night before.
We
reached our camp site at around 7.30pm and had our dinner straight away. There weren’t many tables and chairs around
so my friends and I had to sit cross-legged on the floor and ate our dinner
with our hands as the plastic cutleries provided were very flimsy. It felt
awkward at first but it was kind of fun because it felt as though we were in some
village far far away from civilisation! Haha! After filling our empty stomach with the scrumptious meal (p.s: everything tastes good when you’re hungry!), we
then performed our Maghrib prayers. After performing our prayers, the girls and
the guys then proceeded to their respective camp sites to set up their tents.
It was my first time ever to camp under the stars! It was so exciting!
We
then performed our Isyak prayers and gathered at a spot for our next activity
which was the night walk. We were divided into two groups and a ranger was
assigned to each group. I was in the first group so we went in the forest first
followed by the second group. The ranger brought us deep into the forest...we
walked in total darkness as we were not allowed to bring our torchlight with
us. As we walked, the ranger would stop us at one point to give us a brief talk
on some trees and plants. We were told to be attentive to the ranger’s
explanation as the information would be essential for the activity that we were
going to do the following day. The night walk was kind of tiring as we had to
walk for about 2.5km which took us about 2 and half hours! But all in all, the
night walk was awesome!
The
night wasn’t over yet...all of us had to gather at the “pondok”. The AJK had to
re-group other groups besides group 5 and 7 because most members from the other
groups couldn’t make it to the camp. Group 5 and 7 ROCK! We have team spirit!
Yayy! Group 5 was renamed to Group 1 whereas Group 7 was renamed as Group 2 and
the list goes on. After sorting the rest of the participants into their
respective groups, we were then given the task to create our team’s logo, flag
and also cheer. While we were all busy preparing our team’s logo and flag, the
AJKs distributed files and name tags to all participants. They also gave each
participant a biscuit (to be kept behind the name tag) that has to be taken
good care of. The biscuit had to be treated as though it was some precious
jewel! Marks would be deducted if the participants were to break or destroy
their biscuit even if by accident.
It was about 12pm and they told us to stop
drawing, etc and go to sleep. For some reason, Shahira and I couldn’t sleep so
we went down to the campfire site to laze around while Atira went straight to
sleep as she was already pooped out.
Shahira
and I didn’t stay out that long because it was about to rain. As soon as we got
back to our tent, it started to rain. I couldn’t sleep because it was raining
outside and we had to cover every airway of the tent...I needed air! OXYGEN!
The tent was kind of stuffy and packed. Why? Cause we’re girls and we don’t
travel light! The tent was packed with our luggage etc. Despite the fact that
it was raining outside, it was quite hot in the tent. So yeah, I did struggle for a bit...kept tossing and turning. Looking at Atira sleeping so soundly like
a baby made me go green with envy...hmmphh! I managed to doze off around 2am.
ZZzzz....
21st March 2009 (SATURDAY)
Rise
and shine sleepy heads! I woke up at 5am because the alarm rang but everyone
else seems to be sleeping still. So I decided to doze back...I woke up half an
hour later to perform our Subuh prayers. After Subuh, we had to gather at this
particular spot in our respective groups and get ready for the first activity
of the day which was jogging. We had to do a little bit of stretching first. We
jogged for about 10 minutes and then had our nasi lemak breakfast to replenish
the calories we’ve just burned! -___-“
After
breakfast, we took our bath and got ready for the next activity. Atira, Shahira
and I were the last ones to take our baths as there were only 5 shower cubicles
and about 20+ girls to share it with! How on earth do they expect us to get
ready within 15minutes?! It’s simply ridiculous I tell you! And for that, we
were late and received a good scolding from Irfan. Haha dude! You’ve got to
understand our situation here! It’s not like we were late on purpose! LOL..just
kidding. But it was alright cause Irfan wasn’t a pain in the neck like that
certain someone (I shall not disclose any names or should I say name). *evil
smirk*
Alright...back
to the presentation... each group had to present their team’s logo, flag and
also cheer. We named our group SAMANIAH which means 8 in Arab because there
were 8 eight of us in the group. Our team’s logo was a picture of a puzzle with
symbols resembling our team spirit, passion and togetherness. Last but not
least...our team’s cheer! It goes like this....GO SAMANIAH! YOU’RE THE ONE!
YOU’RE THE BEST! GO SAMANIAH! It was a lot of fun seeing other groups perform
their cheers too! Although I think our team’s cheer is the best...Group 1’s @
Al-Quds’ cheer was also entertaining! Their cheer goes like this...TAKBIR!
ALLAHUAKHBAR!! 3..4..SHUHH SHUHH...BAIK PUNYE! Kinda awesome don’t you think?
Haha!
After
the presentation, we played this game (too lazy to elaborate) and our group
WON! GO SAMANIAH! We then got ready for the next activity on the agenda which
was the religious talk by Ustaz Asrizal. At first I thought that the talk was
going to be boring like any other religious talks but I was wrong! The talk was
somehow interesting! I never knew that religious talks could be so interesting.
I guess it all depends on how the person presents their talks. Anyhow, the talk
was kind of longwinded…it felt as though the talk was never going to end! All
of us had to sit cross-legged on the floor for 1 and a half hours!
I
had leg cramps several times! OUCH! At last we were given a short break to have
our lunch. After lunch, the talk then continued for about 30minutes or so. We
all learned so much from the talk..didn’t we? hmm..
Performed
our Zohor prayers as soon as the talk ended and got ready for the TREASURE
HUNT! I absolutely love treasure hunts! But little did I know that it was going
to drain every single energy I have left in my body. Before the treasure hunt
started, we played this game to test our teamwork. We were all blindfolded and was
told to make a perfect square using a piece of string. I’m not sure which group
won though...but who cares?! Maybe some do...but not me! I couldn’t care less
because it’s all about having fun and not winning or losing.
OK! Treasure hunt time! Each group was divided
into two and were given a set of question papers to complete and a plastic bag
to collect leaf samples. And OFF WE
GO!!! We had to run here and there to search for answers and also to collect
leaf samples. It was bloody tiring! The treasure hunt lasted for 2 and a half
hours. Our group came in second from last but we ended up getting 2nd
place for the treasure hunt because we got most of the answers correct! Not bad
huh? GO SAMANIAH!
My
body started to ache after the treasure hunt but it was all worth it because I
had a blast! We rested for awhile and then decided to take a bath! We really
needed the bath! Huhu! We then had our lunch and performed our Asar prayers.
While waiting for Maghrib, our group had a quick meeting about our group
performance later that night. Performed our Maghrib prayers, had our dinner… we
had a BARBEQUE DINNER! YUMMY!
After
dinner, we then proceeded to the last activity for the day...the group
performance! Our group was second last to perform. It was fun watching other
groups perform! Their performance was really exciting and not to mention funny!
I can’t remember the last time I laughed like a hyena! Our group’s sketch was
quite good for something we prepared in the 11th hour! The main
actors were the Terengganu boys, Hazwan and Shahir. Ahaha these two are so
funny and wacky! You should listen to their Terengganu accent! After our group performed,
it was then al-Quds’ turn to perform…the much awaited group to perform. Why?
Because their sketch was properly written and directed by Shakir @ Ket and…was
prepared many weeks in advance whereas other groups did a spontaneous act. In a
nut shell, their performance deserved a standing ovation because everything felt
so real! It was kind of scary but hey…that’s going to happen to all of us one
day…DEATH! Everyone was silent throughout their play. *woooo*
As
soon as we got everything wrapped up…we played this one last game…I think it
was called “Chap Kali Chap”. I have never played this game before…and you know
what? I really enjoyed playing it! It was bloody awesome I tell you! Oh and
before they let us go, ustazah asked all of us to write down our dreams on a
piece of paper, scrunch it up and throw it away! At first I was hesitant but
ustazah told us to…so I did…WE ALL DID! But it was all a trick..damn..should
have known…you don’t just throw away your dreams…you have to work hard to
achieve it!
So
after that, we were all dismissed. Shahira and I didn’t want to sleep because
we wanted to make the day feel longer as we will all be going back tomorrow.
Atira wanted to sleep but since Shahira and I planned not to…she tagged along
because she didn’t want to sleep alone...(hehe pity Atira...sorry!). We and a
few others went down to the campfire site to “lepak” and we talked for hours! I
tried to stay awake but my eyelids were so heavy and I went back to the tent
with Atira to catch some Zs leaving behind Shahira and the others. It was
already 3am then. ZZZzzz…
22nd March 2009 (SUNDAY)
I
woke up at 5am because we were going to have a Qiamullail session. Everyone
looked like zombies! Mind you…I only slept for 2 hours! We had the Qiamullail
and then waited for Subuh. While waiting, all of us dozed of at the “pondok”. The girls were all still in their telekung
and the guys with their sarongs..haha. We were all dead tired and our whole
body was aching especially the legs! After Subuh, we gathered at one spot to
have our morning exercise lead by Pn Nora. We did all this weird aerobics
exercise moves and it looked as though we were line dancing because we had to
line up in rows. And yes, it was fun! Wheehee!
We
then took our bath and had breakfast. The next activity on the agenda was the
jungle tracking. We had to hike up this hill that felt like it was going to
take eternity to get up to the hanging bridge. It was so tiring. Which reminds
me…I have to start exercising! Need to work on my stamina! I wasn’t really
looking forward for the hanging bridge as I have this fear of heights! The
hanging bridge was 150m long and it was a few hundred or thousand meters above
sea level! Well maybe I exaggerated a bit but it was so high up! You have no
slightest idea how I felt when I was on the hanging bridge. All I could think
of was to get to the end of the bridge safely. My friends told me not to look
down but I couldn’t resist to have a little peek as to how high up am I right
now. Boy was I terrified! Atlas I arrived safely at the end of the bridge and
wow wasn’t that an achievement! GO NABEEHAH! *pats own back*
We
then continued our jungle tracking and head towards the next stopping point…the
WATERFALL! As soon as we arrived at the waterfall…all I could think of was to
jump straight into the river! We were all so excited! We spent about 20 minutes
or so at the waterfall…splishing and splashing! It was FANTASTIC BOMBASTIC I
TELL YOU! I love standing under the waterfall..feeling the gush of water
falling on my back…massaging my back. Hmm just like Osim uPapa! The boys got a
little bit carried away with the “rock slide” (I bet their butt is going hurt
the next morning)…HAHA! We wanted to spend a bit longer there but we had to go
back.
We
arrived at our campsite…all soaking wet! We went straight to the shower, took
our bath and had lunch. We then performed our Zohor prayers and had our very
last activity before we go. It was the Heart to Heart slot where participants
would volunteer to go up in front of everyone and talk about their experience
and what they got out of the camp. The AJK then separated the girls from the
boys and asked us to play “OOOH SOOM”…if both people shows their fist at each
other, then they would have to give each other a hug. But if they show their
palm…then you’d have to shake their hand. All the girls showed their fists…so
we gave everyone a BIG HUG! WE also gave ustazah a BIG HUG! Hoho! Before we
went off to pack our bags, we sang a song at the top of our lungs! We sang the
song twice because most of us requested for an encore! Aahh lovely!
We
then packed our bags, undo the tent and got ready to go back home…home sweet
home…I miss my parents, brothers (not really..just a bit) and my toilet
(cangkung toilets are a big no no!)! The bus arrived and we all head back to
Sunway University College. This time, everyone slept throughout the journey
back! Can’t blame them, we were all pooped out and our body was aching so
badly. We arrived in college safely at 6pm. All I can say is that the camp was
AWESOME…I had a BLAST…I learned ALOT…made LOTS of new FRIENDS and I think I’ve
insaf-ed a bit..hehe.
THE
END! Till we meet again guys! :D I miss all of you already!!!
