Over the weekend, participated in some company training. Unlike most typical courses, it was not classroom focused - instead we were all physically challenged with lots of outdoor activities, almost like team building but with the focus on leadership.
Even though it drizzled and rained a lot, the outdoor activities continued as per usual. The lead organizer said he would only begin to consider postponing it if there was heavy monsoon down! Not good news especially since I just recovered earlier in the week from a flu and sore throat bug.
But overall I had a lot of FUN, was laughing so much as most of the people in the group was outgoing, noisy and fun; obviously the 'jokers' of the group kept the free-flow momentum going!
In some parts of the challenge, I felt like I was in the 'Amazing Race', trying to get the clue so that we can 'check-in' on time, running from one place to the other. Ha ha
Established many new friendship with colleagues from different departments and subsidiaries (which I would otherwise not have met), learnt a few new things and increased my knowledge.....the BEST NEWS of all is that I also lost 1 kg!!!!
Day 1 was spent walking all over Tanah Rata @ Cameron Highlands. Main reason was that we went off course and couldn't complete the course on time which meant extra penalty and had to walk back to the hotel, about 2.3km. Must have been the cool weather but didn't feel too tired and wasn't wheezing like my typical self when I was running from point A to point B.
Slept late, woke up early basically sum up how time flew by - funny but for some reason couldn't sleep properly and so didn't get much rest.
Day 2, again started with outdoor activities requiring us to solve some challenges. After lunch, some recaps and classroom presentation; after which we were required to prepare our night outdoor activities. From the preparations for the activities, I got bruises on my knees as had to kneel a lot to colour, paint and draw - really felt like going back to kindergarten again. But looking back it was enjoyable! Also got to know how well my other colleagues could draw, paint and colour including those who could do them upside down *shy man*!
So that's how I spent my weekend. When I got back to office on Monday, let's just say that it was a TOTAL BLUR - was physical burnt out! Thankfully there were no meetings that day.
The whole week, I've been chuckling silently to myself like a crazy woman, recalling back the silly, funny and embarrassing things we got up to on the weekend!!
Day 1 was spent walking all over Tanah Rata @ Cameron Highlands. Main reason was that we went off course and couldn't complete the course on time which meant extra penalty and had to walk back to the hotel, about 2.3km. Must have been the cool weather but didn't feel too tired and wasn't wheezing like my typical self when I was running from point A to point B.
Slept late, woke up early basically sum up how time flew by - funny but for some reason couldn't sleep properly and so didn't get much rest.
Day 2, again started with outdoor activities requiring us to solve some challenges. After lunch, some recaps and classroom presentation; after which we were required to prepare our night outdoor activities. From the preparations for the activities, I got bruises on my knees as had to kneel a lot to colour, paint and draw - really felt like going back to kindergarten again. But looking back it was enjoyable! Also got to know how well my other colleagues could draw, paint and colour including those who could do them upside down *shy man*!
So that's how I spent my weekend. When I got back to office on Monday, let's just say that it was a TOTAL BLUR - was physical burnt out! Thankfully there were no meetings that day.
The whole week, I've been chuckling silently to myself like a crazy woman, recalling back the silly, funny and embarrassing things we got up to on the weekend!!
Of course no trip to the Highlands would be complete without a quick detour to the markets!! Here are some quick snaps.
Strawberries - but don't be fooled, check the bottom cos even though looks like a big heapful there may be some added leaves at the bottom to make it look fuller (??) and mixed in with smaller strawberries. If you wish to eat them fresh, better to buy the ones which are individually packed in a row.
A variety of Highland vegetables and fruits being sold.
Bought a bag each to try, based on Bento Pet's recommendation.
Great healthy snack! I also had lots of steam and BBQ sweet corn.
Lovely fresh flowers - though they are fairly cheap, didn't get any cos dissapointingly the roses especially do not bloom and only last 1 or 2 days only.
