Thank you B2.0 Borneocolours.com 2010

I remember when i first met Laura Tommy, the organizer of Borneocolours.com. I didn't know much about Social Media Networking, its scope and even the insights of Sabahan Bloggers.

Ever since B2.0 which was successfully held last year. I am very much involve in blogging, online media publishing and even using apps that helps on self branding for the purpose of public relation and reaching out loud.

Last 2 weeks, i have an honour to be the emcee for the launching of SABAH Division on the largest PC fair in Malaysia. PIKOM PC FAIR. I was also the emcee for their 25th anniversay regional launch ceremony. I was absolutely my pleasure, thank you.. Jiayee @ Fishy Tiong, Kay Yi from Extinc Exhibition as well as Grace from PIKOM for trusting in my ability.

I was nervous , as i never host an official launching especially being attended by VVIP from ministry or Professional Corporate companies. I am more of a Sabahan vocalist that speaks, with the Sabahan slang and of course, sometimes with Sabahan funny gesture. Oh Well, thats me.

Thank God, the butterfly in my stomach was calm enough and i was first astonished by a little gesture of an elegant lady, giving me a thumbs up for starting with a smile. She is the IFCA

(SABAH) General Manager; and as i speak along, i saw Datuk Yee Mo Chai ( the Minister of Information & Technology Sabah, giving me an acknowledgement smile for welcoming the crowd " Selamat Datang ke SABAH dan Salam 1 Malaysia" following by the kadazan welcome "KOPIVOSIAN".

After the welcoming speech by the President of PIKOM, En. Shaifubrahim from KL, this PIKOM PC fair some what linked me to B2.0 media dialogue. So i responded to the president before inviting Datuk Yee Mo Chai and emphasized to him that :

" YES, WE SABAHAN ARE VERY MUCH INTO SOCIAL MEDIA NETWORKING, ESPECIALLY ON FACEBOOK, LINKED IN, TWITTER, BLOGGING AND you name it; all we need are proper set up of infrastructure, especially to out reach the villages in Sabah, then education comes in,"

and wallah, this sentence triggered the crowd, and i was shocked that even Datuk Yee, rephrased my terms.. and he explained that how much fund was allocated to reach out on CSR

( Corporate Social Responsibility), to build infrastructure to the village school for computer facilities as well as setting up computer classes for the schools.

I reflect back... and i know B2.0 gives an impact not only to me, but to a lot of you out there to develop what you desire. Your networking, business, research, even your own publicity.

Thank you B2.0 ; for putting me a step ahead in Social Media Networking.

These not so INDIGENOUS People i met

Why do i have to specify a blog and talk about the people i met in my trip to Tawau..This is simply because i do not want to brag about the melting pot of Sabah community, but somehow the interesting details character they have has triggered my interest to study the origins of their community..

Name : Carynn Joshua Tanduba

Race :Sino Kadazan ( mix parentage of Chinese Kadazan)

Origin : Penampang Kota Kinabalu

Carynn is currently running an outdoor expedition Company that specializes in Jungle Trekking, Outdoor Rock Climbing as well as any other adventurers sports in Sabah with her English Husband. Perfect Mandarin and English speaking with strong character, as you can see how hard she study ( when i couldn't be bothered but sleeping in my cocoon sleeping bag) ... even on our little bed, she can occupied her MAC notebook and bent her waist while doing her portfolio.

Below is me.. most of the time sleeping, enjoying the companion, and fresh air....

Its a challenge for not being lazy in such a refreshing environment.

and.. yes its me again.. monkey to be..

next......

Name : Grandus Verus

Race : Kadazan 70% Chinese 30% ( correct me Glen if i m wrong)

Origin: Inanam

This young boy basically is a very outspoken , spontaneous and absolutely straight forward guy. The genuinity in him can never makes you feel bored having a conversation with him. He has chinese Sharp features with tanned skin. With a tender beer belly that can never hide for a kadazan boy :)

KADAZAN- They are basically one of the largest ethnic in Northborneo. The Kadazan Dusuns form about 30% of the state population. However, with the mix marriage that been happening since long time ago.. the word "SINO" came in as a meaning of HALF HALF.. So dont be surprise when you ask any of the locals and they said "half-half" or "sino" and yet they look fair and they dont speak mandarin.

Name : Alim Biun

Race : Dusun

Origin : Ranau

Been serving for Sabah Park on conservation project for years and now venturing into lecturing and Specialize trail. Basically a very sincere and touch down man,

full of knowledge especially in birds, plants as well as wildlife observation. Specialist from around the world came and look for him, just for the specialized guide on nature trail from him.

Name : Theodore Dennis

Race : Dusun

Origin : Telupid

Very versatile and cheerful. Dusunic is very much in his character, as you can see in the photo below i shot, how he triggered the girls to drink "Tapai" , the local rice wine during our last day of camp.

DUSUN- is basically sharing the same language and culture with kadazans, mainly inhabitants

of flat valley deltas, which as conducive to paddy field farming. But this guy is smart, he is doing Tilapia fresh fish culturing just right behind his "kampung" h

ouse (village). I may have to visit him one day. The Dusun traditionally lived in hilly and mountainous regions of interior Sabah, they main activities were farming on vegetation as well as plugging wild plant to support their daily living.

Name : Rosyede and Halim

Race : Orang Sungai

Origins: Lower Kinabatangan, Sandakan

Community programme : Misowalai Homestay, koperasi Pela

ncongan

They are the Malays for the River people.. mainly running the HOMESTAY , WILDLIFE as well as the cruise along Kinabatangan River ( which is the longest river in sabah 560km) , this 2 boys were not here to teach but they are here solely for their license after been tour guiding in the jungle and its time to be OFFICIAL for them. They were

like the Live Encyclopedia, they describe most of the animals through their observation, they can act a behavior of a proboscis, they live in the jungle like their home.. However, never underestimate the willing to learn, determination and will power of theirs, my salute to them... A pair of "Kampung ADIDAS" if you know what i mean (real rubber shoes), can cross a jungle without obstacle.

Well, we also have Murut, Org Brunei, Taroja, as well as some very interesting Chinese girls that rule the group. You know Chinese always rules... :) further more they are hotty girls that really spiced up the 20 days course. If i have enough time i will describe each one of them. However the point here is, they are all ready as the State ambassador, speaks for the state and of course, brings the best of their knowledge on Sabah destination to you. Here we go.. the people of Sabah, Land Below the Wind.

When The Going Gets Tough; The Tough Gets Going..

Life can be tough, it can be easy; can be sad or fun, it’s like a roller coaster, vary in every chapter, it always about choices you have, the decision you have made and the life path you choose.

I chose to live life simple, omit the fame and famous, brand and figure and started running a day care centre that I have always dreamed of. As the ball started rolling, it has no turning back, launching of shops, human resources, outsourcing, training and development, public relations, in prompt tu service, accounting and even quality control. Everything about this centre is my priority. As time past, I have work through night and day and made it along the way, expanding my market share in this small town. Now is time for sustaining this enterprise, by generally committing and trying as best i can, to honor this success.

And now I am here, in this island of Spirit, giving up my creation and NO PROBLEM daily routine life; while blending into my new family and at times floating in the tranquility period; I have discovered that there is so much to learn in divining a culture. PASSION is the key word and determination on all obstacles comes along. I have learned that - The good life is not a problem free life, for the matter of fact, enthusiasm and drive can certainly compensate for experience, and the process of overcoming challenges and adversity often produces some of the most rewarding experience we ever had. I lost my day care centre but I have had a handful of experiences. My name may no longer be the Word of Mouth of the small town, my good business ethics stays.

So, never give up on what you are passionate about, always remember, passion comes with challenges, as the old man says

“When the Going gets Tough; The Tough Gets going”….

PASSIONATE drives the way...

Life can be tough, it can be sweet, it can be fun and it can be sad.. its like a roller coaster ... Its the choice, the decision you made and choose for yourself..

I choose to live life simple, omit the fame and famous, brand and figure... and started running a pet shop that gives me the way i wanted it.. and i ve made it... but then again, i miss the heels, the pretty chic look, the fair and lovely... as well as the aircond office table with my gadget all over.. then i told myself.. its ok.. passionate came with sacrifices... so i sacrificed my budget on indulgence.. instead, i created the best for puppy central team... it was my baby.. there are my creation.

And now, i m leaving this up ... and again its a decision that i have to made between choices... so lets play the game.. move a step further for better.

I always remember the slogan

" When the Going gets tough; the Tough gets going"

Thanks everyone, for making Puppy Central a happening place.. once upon a time...

I m Proud to Be a SINO-CHINESE

My family... comprises of a very big group of mix cultural community... My ancestor was Bajau, not because they are Bajau.. but because during the war time, when my grandparents was young, the ran flee to village to hide from World War II, and they were taken care by Bajau Nenek.. so they practise Bajau.. they practise the lifestyle of a Bajau community.. and live life Bajau.. so then hence.. my mom carried a Bajau blood.. but muka cina...

As for my dad.... His mom is a Dusun.. Aruah Moing Tutong Loijin.. and my grandpa is Chinese from Mainland China.. as usual... then the Kadazan Blood was brought down in us.. what more with my cousins the Mobijohn family are the Kakadazan... So i called myself.. a ROJAK... sometimes i answered i m chinese... sometimes i answered i m native.. sometimes i even answered i m Sino chinese.. whatever i am.. i m glad... i have a mix of everything.. that clone me a better person... in this new century.

Celebrating weddings in various way, various style and yet meaningful ...

I enjoyed the occasions traditional way... it brings a lot of fun and interesting culture that i m not even aware...

Above: My beautiful cousins...

Below: Even the modern traditional way...

I just hope my kids will enjoy what i am going through now... its not the race that matter.. is the heart and soul that runs in our blood.. makes us a better person in life... I thank my parents.. without you...i wont be here today to enjoy all the wonderful LIFE OF A BORNEON GIRL...

Happy Lunar New Year !

If i made Your Night a Wonderful Moment...

I just want to express my heartfelt gratitude to all my cousins... for giving me the chance to host one of your most precious moment in life... I may not be the best emcee... but i hope i ve made you feel wonderful That night .....

Novia & James Wedding- Night dinner & Tea Ceremony

Cousin- Sett & Jeneve... Mix culture & Police Force Style ( Serious Moment)

Above : Then the Cheerful moment.....

Below : Gordon & SiewNing.. Mix culture Wedding.. Toasting for both

A bit the 80s~ to match the crowd....

My dear wonderful Cousins...I wish you all longevity & Wonderful life ahead.. Your Journey Of Love has just begun....