Canoe trip

Last weekend Jo, I, Brett and Bek went canoeing up the Noosa River. It was supposed to be 4 hour of paddling to our campsite but there was crazy wind against us so it took us 7 hours to get there. By the time we reached the campsite, it was almost dark and my arms were aching so badly that I almost couldn't move them. The trip was still fun and funny though, we had a lot of laughs along the way. To make up for the hard work, we had a big piece of steak each for dinner, with salad and garlic bread. Breakfast was very big as well as we had to prepare ourselves to the return journey. We had fried eggs, bacon, toast and fruits. The way back was not as hard because the wind was blowing in our favour so we actually get back much faster than expected. I didn't take that many photos because there was a sad incident with my camera, it got drown.... Anyway, here are some shots from our canoe adventure.


Start from Elanda Point in Lake Cootharaba.

Brett an Bek fighting against the wind.

The water was too shallow to paddle so we(they) had to walk the canoes.

Finally we reached the calmer water of Upper Noosa River.

It was getting dark but we were still paddling.

Fuelling for the big day ahead.

End of the trip. Phew.... That was a big one.

I'm a graduate!

It's been a few weeks after my last assignment but I am still recovering from exhaustion and don't seem to have energy to do much. Perhaps, it's the "Graduate Syndrome". Anyway, I can't complain because it is still much better than having all the stress like I did a few month before. Finally, I will be graduating with the Master Degree in Environmental Management specialising in Environmental Tourism. Sound pretty cool, doesn't it?

And to all my families who give me endless support and love during all these years, thank you so much. I can come this far only because of the blessing from you all. As a result of all that love and blessing, I proundly present you with a newly graduate with the Dean's Commendation of High Achievement. =D

Thank you Peter and Bebb, my German family who treat me with great kindness and warmth like I were their own daugther. I had a fantastic time in Germany with their extraordinary hospitality and continue to feel that even when I'm back in Brisbane from their lively greeting via the phone and emails. Vielen Dank! =)


Big thanks, hugs and kisses to my American family, Kathy, Steve, Han, Jess and Stephen who have embraced me in their lovely home during my toughest time(s) in life. Thank you so much for all the wonderful parcels and cards that always made my days brighter as ever and gave me strength to fight against all the obstacles. I miss you guys so much and will be working hard to find the way to visit you all again soon.


To my Thai family, mom, dad and P' Tar, you guys are the actual reason I am who I am today (and I pretty sure that it's a good thing, hehehe. =P) Thank you for all the patience, undestanding, sacrifice amd most importantly, the knowledge of what constitute the true happiness and success in life. I love you all.


And of course to all my dear friends who put up with my lack of presence, thank you for still remembering to send me news and greetings even when I was too busy to reply. Thank you those who share the empathy when I was working on my assignments and share joy when things turned out well. Big thanks to the Catalyst which kindly lends me the research space and includes me in the dynamic working atmosphere. Hehe =P
(Sorry no photo because there are too many of you guys to show here but we sure know who you are, heh?)

And to the very special person, Jo , thank you so much for the "unlimited, persistent patience, love and care" that you have given me during these two years. I couldn't have acheived this much if not because of you, man. You are the best!


So that's my grtaduation tribute to all my dearest families and friends. Now it's time to give myself a pat on the back (I don't normally praise myself too much but I guess a little bit of self-praising once in a while can't do any harm, heh?) "Well done, Am" (pat, pat) =P