♥ 30th October 2016

♥ Lend A Hand, Together We Can Charity Run 2016 ♥

So I'm sitting here typing away while drinking my peppermint tea and waiting for the freaking internet to load! I was suppose to post this up today (31st Oct) but the internet is freaking playing with me. Cannot load at all!! Hate die the new quota system! >.< So I'm posting it up on Tuesday 1st Nov then.. -.-"

Here goes! ♥

So, on 30th Oct (Sunday) it was Schlumberger's 80th Anniversary in Brunei and they decided to host a charity run where all donations goes to charity. I am pretty sure the whole Brunei is aware of this event! LOL!

It was my first time joining a run in Seria area cause usually it's in Bandar. I think it was over a thousand participants and it was pretty successful. Everyone had fun with the games and we received lots of goodies.

So, according to Borneo Bulletin - "All of the proceeds collected during the event were donated to charity organisations. A cheque for $30,093.41 was presented to the Society for the Management of Autism Related issues in Training, Education and Resources (SMARTER) Brunei while $20,062.28 was presented to Pusat Ehsan Al-Ameerah Al-Hajjah Maryam."

cr: BORNEO BULLETIN (Link to Article)

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The arrival was suppose to be around 5.30 am but due to the lack of parking spaces and my mum was one of the committee, I was at the Arena Padang (Arena Field) at 4.15 am and I woke at 3 am!! I heard some had to park all the way at the cinema or at town! XD

♥ Route for 8km, 5km and 3km ♥

I personally joined the 5 km with my aunt and thank god I did not kiasu go follow my youngest aunt at 8 km! I would have died! LOL!! 

Everyone started with warm ups. It was zumba, pretty fun. I think it was around 6.35 am, everyone started at the Arena and upon return, we had to go for another full round on the track. Only when we were done with the tracks then we can receive our medal and certs. I swear it was chaos at the medal station. Everyone cutting queue, all the aunties and uncles tried to cut queue! LOL!! I gave up waiting and return only when everyone was gone. 

During that time I overhead a lady asking for her medal and the committee requested to see her bib number and name. However, the lady answered, "How I know need to bring that number. It's at home!" XD

♥ Cert and finishing medal ♥

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There was a lucky draw session but I didn't get any! -.-" Everyone received goodies such as towels, bottles or pen after they complete the above courses. 

Yeps, as usual! IT WAS CHAOS! Especially at the Safety First  booth. Kids were lining up while the adults kept shoving and rushing to grab words as if it would run away! LOL!! Thank god no kids fainted! HAHA!

Convincer is where people test out the impact upon accidents.

Walk the line with goggles P.O.V of a drunk person

Safety first is just crossword puzzles

Say Cheese is taking pictures in a booth by msquaremphotobooth

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Met Liew and Lai whom I've not seen for years! Mini reunion I guess! HAHA! It was great seeing them again. 

Overall it was a pretty successful event and everyone had so much fun. It was super tiring at the same time. Kudos to the committee for all the hard work!

*Yes! I did come home and went straight to bed after shower! LOL! 

Hoping to see more of these events around the Belait District! 

♥ Kimmy Loo ♥

♥Day 2 & 3 - Long Banyok

♥ Day 2 - Exploring Long Banyok ♥

After the traditional ceremony, we decided to explore around Long Banyok. We only explored one part of the village. My aunt told us to visit the jetty and mini farm around the village. So we did but we didn't get to the farm! It's also a chance for me to try out my photography skills! As if! LOL! XD 

♥ Route to Jetty ♥

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From what I heard, before the road was available to Long Banyok, this is where people get off to get to the village. Water transport takes way longer than on land so with the new road available, it's easier to reach the village.

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Me, mummy and my uncle decided to go down. The wind was super refreshing and cool on the jetty. When we were up on higher ground it was pretty stuffy and hot but when we reached the jetty, cold wind started blowing. 

♥ Right side of the jetty ♥

Let's all take a moment to appreciate my photography and editing skills! LOL!!

♥ Long Banyok ♥

♥ Lady Bug ♥

  

♥ Roselle ♥

Came across Roselle too. Previously when my mum had this planted in our backyard, she would take the flowers and boil it in a huge pot. It taste a lot like home-made Ribenna. It has a lot of benefits for your skin too! 

♥ Baby padi ♥

♥ Padi field ♥

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♥ Egg plant ♥

♥ Chilli ♥

♥ Okra or simply known as Ladies Finger ♥

♥ I have no idea what this is ♥

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♥ Long House ♥

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♥ Bridge to a magical rain forest ♥

Lol! Just Kidding, It's just a random bridge that connects the village to another part which I have no idea where. We decided not to cross this bridge cause one of the uncle said this bridge is pretty old. Let's not risk it shall we!

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On the way back to Uncle Victor's place we met this group of kids. They had a puppy which looks like a mix breed of poodle and shih tzu. It's so adorable. I think it's name is Ugi from what I remember. When I wanted to snap a photo, the little boy grab the dog and decided to pose for the camera.

♥ Q-t-pie ♥

♥ School in Long Banyok ♥

♥ Locals selling accessories ♥

♥ Accessories for sale ♥

These are all the pictures I have. We didn't get to explore more of the village cause my uncle had an emergency for the toilet!! LOL!

♥ Night Reception ♥

I didn't snap much pictures during the evening cause after the cake cutting ceremony, I decided to go up cause my stomach's acting up again. XD

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After I went up I think they did a traditional dance where everyone was asked to perform the traditional dance. I think it was around 1 am we went to bed but the uncles and aunties decided to continue the party. They were dancing and having fun till 4 am! 

♥ Day 3 - Leaving Long Banyok ♥

Day 3 was our last day at Long Banyok. I think I ate something wrong which led to stomachache for the whole night. I didn't dare to eat breakfast at all cause the trip back to Miri's gonna take 3-4 hours and it's gonna be hard to look for toilet along the road. 

We bid farewell to everybody, thanked everyone for the warm welcome and it was pretty fun. I was contemplating whether to go into the toilet first or not, just in case I need it. However my stomach decided to say no to the toilet! -.-" Fine, off we go.....

The night before when we were going into Long Banyok where I talked about it HERE , I couldn't take any picture of the route but on the way out, it was 9 am so I was able to take picture of the road to the village. 

♥ Exiting Long Banyok ♥

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The reason for the bumpy ride. Rocky roads.

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♥ My funny toilet adventure ♥

15 minutes into the journey on the rocky road, my stomach decided to tell me it needs the toilet! FML! I was thinking to myself, " relax, it' just 3 hours! You can make it!!!!!" 

Damn, I was breaking out in cold sweats! I was like cursing in my head and my aunt Daisy saw me she was like, relax. Then my aunt Diana said to press on pressure points on my hand. Aunt Daisy was helping me put pressure on my hands and it didn't help at all! LOL!! 

I was even thinking of going on the side of the road! LOL! Kidding! My youngest uncle stated an idea, "why not you just go into a random house along the road and ask for toilet" 

BUT! Sibeh suay(bad luck), along the road no house at all! All grass nia, how to ask for toilet!? I think it was 30 minutes later a house was insight! It was a wooden house and there was a concrete house at the side building. I told my aunt, " Cannot! I think we gotta stop and ask for toilet! I need to go! " XD

My uncle went down and ask the guy working if he has a toilet we can borrow. It's pretty much an emergency! XD Thank god he say's okay and it was at the side of the house, an outhouse.

Turns out aunt Kat also needs the toilet! She too has tummy upset! She said thankfully I went to ask for toilet! LOL! I felt so relieve after that! First time in my entire life I had to go ask a random stranger if we can use the toilet! Better than keeping it in and suffering! I don't think I can even hold it in for 3-4 hours! I would've died! LOL!

There you have it! My toilet story and luckily I decided to make that choice. Cause for the next 3 hours it's all trees along the road! XD

♥ Our driver - Aunt Diana! ♥

THE END! Yes, that's all about my 3 days 2 nights in Long Banyok! 

Once again congratulations to the newly wed couple~ Welcome to the Family Uncle Victor! Please get use to our craziness~ HAHA! ♥

*Updates

PART 1 - HERE

PART 2 - HERE

♥ Kimmy Loo ♥

♥ Trip to Long Banyok [Part 2]

♥ Wedding Day - 12th September 2016 ♥

Day 2 in Long Banyok - Victor & Doreen's Wedding Day!

Breakfast before the wedding. I didn't get to try any because it was too early. I'm not sure what it was but I think it's glutinous rice wrapped in leaves. My aunt said it was delicious but too bad I din't get to try it.

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♥ I'm not sure what is this call but it's nice! XD ♥

♥ Church venue ♥

We were rushing to get to church at around 9 am but when we reached the father asked us "Why so early? We start at 9.30 am la" LOL. So instead of walking down the aisle, we ended up sitting outside waiting and greeting the guest. LOL

♥ Pretty bride of the day ♥

♥ Bride & Groom ♥

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The flower/ring set-ups by the pro-photographers. I haven't got the official photos yet but the few shots above was taken by my uncle Stanley with edits from yours truly! LOL XD

♥ Off to Church ♥

♥ After church ♥

There were set-ups outside for everyone to take picture of the bride and groom. The theme of the wedding was in blue so everything was literally in blue. Even my nails were within the blue theme. Let's take a moment to appreciate my master piece XD HAHA!

♥ Blue rose ♥

We returned to the house around 11 am after the church reception just in time for lunch. 

 

♥ Lunch ♥

♥ Menu ♥

- Stewed pork belly

- Bamboo stew fish

- 春卷 Chun Juan (Chinese Spring Roll)

- Butter Milk Chicken

- Lemon Chicken

- Steam Pork Belly

- Glutinous rice wraps

- Fried pork ribs

- Curry Chicken

- Fruits

I think there was a few more but I couldn't remember what it was.

The cooking area was located all the way at the back of the house. It's an open area which is pretty huge. All the food for lunch is being prepared there.

Behold! The people behind the huge lunch feast! There's too many people so I couldn't remember who is who so imma just refer to aunty and uncle! LOL!

♥ Uncle carrying giant bamboo ♥

The huge bamboo shoots were to be used in cooking later on. I think it was fish that was stewed in the bamboo shoots.

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♥ Cleaning the bamboo before steaming the fish ♥

♥ The guy on the right is the chef ♥

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After lunch, everyone was like in a food coma! We were exhausted partially due to the morning rush with only a few hours of sleep the night before. We get to lie down for half an hour before it's time for the afternoon session. It's the traditional wedding time. I'm not sure how to explain it as I am not so sure what is it about but I love the dress. It's so shinny and bling bling. XD

♥ Bride and Groom in traditional dress ♥

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It was so hard to take picture of this part as everyone was taking pictures at the same time squishing everybody but I manage to snap a few. I had to yell my aunt's name so she would look up. The one and only photo and it turned out blurry >.<"

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I'm not sure what the next event was for but it was feeding two kids (a boy and a girl) the rice by the new husband & wife.

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♥ Going around the house ♥

♥ Coming back to feed the kids one serving per round ♥

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So basically the groom feeds it to the little girl and the bride feeds it to the little boy. They had to go round the house and feeding the kids one at a time. I think from what I remembered, they went around 8x until they finish the rice on the leaf.

♥ Ended with a traditional dance performance ♥

♥ End of Day 2 in Long Banyok - The Wedding Day ♥

Part 3 - Exploring Long Banyok will be up next~

*Update 

Part 1 - HERE

Part 3 - HERE

♥ Kimmy Loo ♥