2011 in pictures

2011 had been quite an eventful year for me – in my voluntary work, in my personal life and also in activities with my school alumni friends.

In my voluntary work with Buddies, after re-elected as the chairperson in March, it was activities after activities other than the regular clinic duties and visits to my clients’ homes.

There were the exhibitions…

Men Against Violence campaign in Chenderong in April

Talk & exhibition in Royal College of Medicine Perak, also in April

At Kg Ulu Geroh (Orang Asli village) in October

And in Taman Meru also in October

Then there was the charity run in May where I ended up injuring my knee, but still managed to personally collect a total of RM4,700.

We had our Family Day in July at The Roots, Tg Rambutan

I attended the National AIDS Conference in Penang in October

and then we had a briefing for my fellow volunteers in November on the latest in the world of HIV

And finally, our annual dinner in December at Assam House Restaurant, Medan Gopeng.

On the personal side, involving family matters, there were a few downside, like the “atap terbang” incident at home during a storm in March (thank God nobody got hurt)

And in May the shocking news of my cousin’s 11 year old son who perished in the landslide at the orphanage in Hulu Langat.

Of course, there were happy moments as well, like my niece’s wedding in March

and my nephew’s engagement in June.

Not forgetting, my RM0 airfare trip to Ho Chi Minh City in February with my sister and my niece.

And of course, there were activities involving my school alumni members, whether official activities, or just unofficial activities with friends.

Playing hockey with the under-50 team against the school under-15 team… :-)

Chairing the committee elections during the OGA AGM in July

And the unofficial Jalan-jalan Cari Penat activities with felllow adventure loving friends…

Spelunking in Gua Tempurung in July

Enjoying outdoor adventures in Belum-Temenggor in September…

the boat rides

trekking up the lookout tower 4,011 feet above sea level

trekking to the Rafflesia site

enjoying the cool waterfall

visiting an Orang Asli village

kayakking around the island

Then later in November, we went for the canopy walk at FRIM…

Many more activities lined up for 2012 insyaAllah, involving Buddies, family and school friends…