The place was pretty easy to find with the help of the map. One point that we have to take into consideration if we are coming from Kl through the Federal Highway is the jam on the highway itself. The flow of Federal Highway is unpredictable/jam most of the time, hence we should take precaution and add in more time allowance.

It is also very important to browse through the website carefully so that you do not miss any info because there is a lot that we should know. Sherling got to know from a friend that we are suppose to be there 1/2 hr earlier for briefing which means when our booking is at 1.30 p.m., we need to be there at 1.00p.m. or earlier. In my opinion, it is so that we could catch the bus ride from the entrance to the activity site (you'll know what I'm talking about if you read on).

The car park is very spacious and you don't have to worry searching for car park. The car park fee charged was RM 1.00 for a car, RM 3.00 for a bus and.. I forgot what the other transport is.. After getting the car nicely seated, we went to the Ticket Counter. Apparently, we need to pay RM 3.00 per person for entrance fee into the whole jungle park. The RM 40.00 per person is just for the Big Thrill Activity itself. Once we got through the entrance, he headed to the said bus and with the sardin situation on the bus, we pretty much know that we are the last 5 to board the bus. The seats are extremely limited and standing people are already filling up most of the space. With us on the bus, 2 person have to stand at the staircase of the bus which I think is extremely dangerous and unethical. The road that the bus have to go through to the activity park is pretty much like a snake. Hence there was a little swaying to the left and right, and sometimes back as well. The handle that we could only hold on to are not giving us a hard grip and it takes hell lots of energy to stand still on the platform and prevent from falling off the bus. Mind you, we were all standing on or in front of the staircase.

We were really glad when we finally reach the place. We submitted our form and signed a declaration letter to keep SkyTrex from being sued and take into responsibility whatever that will happen to us after that For the activity, we were required to put on gloves (not the ciplak knitted glove that people use to wear when shifting boxes) for grip assistance. They do sell those free size PVC gloves for RM 3.00 a pair or you could opt to use the once that are shared for public for F.O.C. There's things you can rent with just paying the deposit such as RM 5.00 for a locker and RM 5.00 for a bottle sling bag.

Before the start of the activity and attaching the safety harness set to you body, you are required to take a clean pee break or else things will get though when you are up in the trees (I agree with that). Pee break done and it was just a short while before we are all geared up in our safety harness set @ 1.30p.m.

We came in a group of 5 hence we need to wait for the group of 20 to get ready before we were briefed together which finally happened at 2.45 p.m. or later on.. The briefing also includes a trial (included in the count of 27 stages) on a smaller scale of the activity to make sure you know what need to be done and that you are comfortable to go through these kind of activities. We are so glad that we will go ahead of the group of 20 or else we would need to wait till me fall asleep (zZz~)

Finally, we get to head for the real thing and was placed behind a couple. Things were kinda tough (and need I mention slow since we have to wait for the front to pass) at the front but after you pass through 1/3 of the "thrill, things start to get so easy and fast that you will probably lost sight of the person in front -____________-. Here's how the stages go: Pull down a rope (with much strength)to attach your carabiner to it and start climbing a freaking tall ladder (maybe about 3 storey high? I can't remember) which gets you to start a little huffing and puffing -> Walk across a net bridge -> climb up a 1 storey ladder -> was across on zig zag plank -> flying fox -> walk across on many swing-like hanging pipes -> flying fox -> walk across planks -> walk on a wire -> flying fox -> tarzan swing -> flying fox -> walk on planks -> flying fox -> flying fox -> climb down the ladder -> flying fox -> flying fox -> walk down a net bridge -> end (not in correct order and number coz I can't really recall but that is pretty much it).

For me, the front was great, the end was pretty disappointing when all you could only see are flying foxes. The flying fox pretty much takes up most of the 27 stages I guess, which I would like to repeat again, disappointing. I thought all 27 stages were different (1 or 2 repetitives would still be acceptable). They basically deserve a different name - Front Thrill.

To wrap up everything, we returned the safety harness set, collect our stuff from the locker, returned the rented items and get our deposit back, wait for the bus to arrive, get to the car and enjoy Liping's sizzling hot Seremban Siu Pao thanks to the weather.

It was not a very enjoyable experience at the end when all you get are flying foxes but this is worth remembering for the time we spent together. The next activity together? Probably paintball next year! Seems pretty far, huh?

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Liping and Sherling went home for family dinner since they will not be staying long here for the summer break while the left of the group went for a hot and satifying meal at Restoran Shabu Shabu in Taman Desa. I agree with Seraph that something with a hot soup will satisfy our tummy because I'm been hungry since before the Big Thrill which is so ugh.. =/ saddening for my tummy. The price for each adult for a dinner meal is RM 31.20 nett. I heard the one in Puchong was RM 25.00 nett which I'm not sure because I have not been there but heard it was real good. Also at Restoran Shabu Shabu, Tmn Desa, they limit you to 2 hours of dining if there is a huge crowd on the waiting line. It seems fine for me because 2 hours are pretty much enough.

Restoran Shabu Shabu was a buffet and they have another Shabu Garden with ala carte menu down the lane but owned by the same company. We were really happy that they have the pork slices and mutton slices. They really made us happy and that's probably what we requested most of the time. (the nicest and most worth it ma. Hehe..) We are not fans of frozen steamboat food hence we did not take much of them (e.g. frozen fish balls) but did try some and found out that they are really not much to our liking =/ Hence, we just stick to our soup ingredients, vegetables and also thin slices of meat. *slurp.

Comparing Restoran Shabu Shabu(RSS) and Shabu Garden (SG), SG gives a better environment, better food quality, more food variety, more sauce variety and also more soup variety but should be more expensive if same portion was ordered in RSS. On the other hand, RSS offers more valur for money in terms of amount, only 3 soup base - Soup, Miso and Tom Yam, do not have crab, limited drinks variety, sucky ice-cream flavours, normal environment, small table, and did I mention most of the expensive stuff are not on the conveyor belt? (you'd be so sorry to know what you've missed once you left).

On my first and last visit to SG, our table ordered a seafood set. The prawn was terrible, the scallop was tasteless and the mussel was not very nice though but the mutton slice was awesome, better than what we get in RSS. Also, we previously mentioned that we ordered loads or pork and mutton slices which are still satisfying but it is definitely weird to see them coming out in different type of folding and length. That should pretty much tells you about their quality. I guess in this kinda place, they just make you happy with the unlimited food they have.

Through my observation, not many table have plates of thin meat slices on their table and I wonder if they are new to Shabu Shabu. So far, most of the friends that I have ask for shabu shabu recommendation either have never been to one or has only been once or has only been to the same outlet multiple times ( I guess once you're pretty much satisfied with one, you would prefer not to be let down by visiting another new shabu shabu outlet).

So, there you go. 2 satisfactory shabu2 outlet that I have tried. The first shabu shabu I've visited was in Kepong but I cannot remember much about the detail but the soup was good. More to come next time

P/S: This is the Skyrex website: http://www.skytrex-adventure.com

Forsakengel.

Through my "research" online, these are the best recommended by most bloogers but they are both located at puchong. Apparently both outlet offers nice pork slices and the seafood are fresh. The Mizi Shabu Shabu sauce is said to be very nice but they only offer "Ching Tong"/Plain Soup. The Restoran Shabu Shabu got few choices of soup and they also have buffet which is only RM25 per person I think, if I'm not mistaken XD. Apparently we should book early if we wanna go coz most of them said the place is usually packed.

So which one do you guys prefer and recommend? If I were to judge through these blooger reviews, I think Restoran Shabu Shabu will be my choice O.O

Forsakengel.

Biting off itchiness

She's always been the tai ka je among the pack. When some others pick fights with her, she would hold them firmly but not harm them. Now the other stupid dogs do not have anyone to fight with them. When there was something amiss, she gave out a strong alarm and the neighborhood dogs would follow suit. Now you would only hear silence lingering in the neighborhood. Even the security guards missed her loud barks. She has always looked after us without fail. She has such great memories that she know who she'd bark and who she'd not. The first time she sees you outside the gate, she'll bark you head off but when you were allowed to step in across the barrier, she's welcome you with a wagging tail and bark you no more. She's that good. Other than her, the rest will never get that much attention from me. That's her place in my heart and it will never change.

I think she's cute when it starts and rain and thunders start to go crazy between the clouds. She's so afraid of the thunders that she would hide behind the refrigerator >.

Funny white hair she has

Mush mush president... how can you not inform us about your graduation!!! Omg! We almost missed our dearest Fen Chen president's graduation! Can't even stand the sight of thinking about it! *dramatic* Hahaha...

But now.... we have to get something for Ms.president!!! In less than 4 days! and I'm at kajang! Buy whatttt??? hits wall and cracks head*

Fen Chen!!!!!

forsakengel.

Previously, they had other deals like..
- Coffee Bean Vouchers for RM4 instead of RM10!!
- Nando's Gift Voucher for RM10 instead of RM20!
- Isetan Gift Voucher for RM3 instead of RM10!
- Guardian Gift Voucher for RM3.25 instead of RM10!
and others...

That's more than half price bargains, isn't it? What's there to wait? It's your chance to grab these yummy f&b and such a cheeeaaaap cheeeaaapp price!!!

Hop on to MYdeal now!

Forsakengel.

... you need to talk to X regarding this matter.
in my mind: all right...
then I talked to my superior about the replied I got and he gave this person a called and walla! it worked out like a switch. suddenly I can deal w/ him and not X ?!?!

*so I called again*
... hello, can I speak to Y?
*transfers call politely but was not picked up*
... hello, Y is not in at the moment. Can you call back later?
... ok..

*called again*
... hello, can I speak to Y?
*transfers call politely but was not picked up*
... hello, I am sorry but he is engage on the other line
... it's alright, I call back again later.

*called again*
... hello, can I speak to Y?
*transfers call politely and FINALLY picked up*
... hello, can you please call back later? Because I am busy right now
... oh, ok. Actually, I just want to make an appointment with you.
... can you call back later? ... make it tomorrow.
in my mind : wohhkaaaayyyyyyy....

Get it? It decreases my self esteem so much when I deal with these people! It makes me more reluctant to communicate with them but I still have to get the job done. What I can do is just put on foundation a few inch thicker, bite my lower lips hard or bite my teeth hard, swallow hard and give it another try!

It's weird to see that after I've learnt to communicate so naturally w/ customers at Topshop. Ironic isn't it? Or was it actually that I have not learnt?

*sigh*

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Now and then, I am still grieving over the lost of one of my most cherished treasure God sent me. I miss Anchor. Alot alot alot that every now and then I would reminisce how she use to move, how she feels like, how she throws her tantrum, how smart she is, how she tries to get spoilt w/ me(...) 16th June 2010 was the day God decided that she will be better off in Heaven. It was 2 weeks since I last saw her and I was looking forward to meeting her during my next trip home. She was one of the best thing I always look forward to when I go home on my off day. If only we had a better time together before that day came and took you away from me.

If only...

Now I can only reminisce as long as I still have you in my memory.


Forsakengel.

2nd of July was my last day at TSTMMV (3rd and 4th as the annual leave). Such a waste, in my opinion. As the commission is gonna go up so high! I hope everyone is working well over there. Less drama and conflicts! Happy working!

Meet up with the SOL team yesterday night for dinner @ Kelana Jaya Lakeside. Food was good but I think portion was small. Has a good time though coz everyone was there. It's not easy to get it done since everyone's so spread out now. Next trip, Broga Hill! or Maxwell Hill! O.o

Back @ dad's office. so confused and lost in direction now =/

Now that I have 0 income, shall brainstorm something to get some income! Omg >.< Can't stand the sight of thinking about it at all =/

Forsakengel.

Tonight, I get to taste the oh so yummieeee Ramli burger again! Omg! Taste so goooooooddddd... Delicious!

Forsakengel.