post mortem

The Universe knows that the 7K organizing committee worked really hard for the event and rewarded us with a fantastic weather that day. But you and I know that the Universe has an unusual sense of humour and gave me a near heart attack with four (or was it five?) blackouts. Apparently someone accidentally tripped on one of the cables. It took the whole technical team to find the source of the problem and fixed it. *claps hand*

I was really worried the crowd would start throwing their shoes at us but the sporting crowd just cheered us on. *two thumbs up* for them.

I don’t know what happened at the other end of the tennis court, but at my end, everyone had fun and enjoyed themselves. The performers were superb. I cannot get Terry Peter’s new song out of my head “Pretty Young Girls” featuring Ridah and The Dugong. “Sumandak… sumandak”

Rene Barrow, Ridah and Jimmy Palikat were awesome too. If I was not working that night, I’d sumazau among the crowd sampai kena buang kasut kena suruh duduk ni. The other KK people are so polite. Everyone sat quietly on the floor, just clapping their hands to the music. Maybe they all penat berlari kan?

I wanted to organize a mob dance to mark the 10^th celebration but it’s a good thing it didn’t happened because there wasn’t any space to do it anyway. But it would have been so cool kan? Oh well. There’s always a next time.

I am happy and relieved that the whole event was a success but I must share my disappointment with some people who doesn’t understand the concept of charity or the effort made by their fans to see them perform.

When you agree to perform for charity, please show up or at least have the courtesy to inform us that you cannot make it. I have gone the extra mile to make sure you get the promotional coverage that you deserve because you are helping the beneficiaries. You guys figure out larr sendiri who am I talking about.

Another thing, people come all the way from Keningau, Tenom and etc to see you perform. The same people who have spent money to vote for you. To sing one duet and a single only is pretty selfish don’t you think? What do you have to lose by singing another song? *tsk tsk tsk*

Ridah is superb. She came to the rehearsal a day before the event for the duet with Terry. We asked her on the spot if she would like to perform at the 7K and she immediately said yes. No question. No demand. People like her, would get my/our support anytime. Check out her song "Lugai Lugai".

We also have wealthy people who demanded free 7K Tshirts just because they are the committee member for something. OMG. It’s only RM25. Even school kids sanggup tidak makan ni mau kumpul duit to buy the Tshirt. I am ashamed for you.

These people are pathetic. But life is funny don’t you think? Funny because these people can get away with things like this while the good ones, and I am not talking about myself kay, have to go through hell and back just to survive.

“Things happened for a reason” they say, but why can’t THEY explain to me the reasons ?

Mode: bleargh

*Sigh*
I miss.

7K 7K 7K

Okay. Everything I say or do these past few days are 7K Charity Run related. I must admit there are times when I had too much of 7K and I want to vomit blood. However, I have always been a big supporter of anything charity and so I do try my best to assist with the event.

Those who knows me well, knows how much I despise individuals who takes advantage from events such as this. Like individuals who not only ask for ridiculous amount of payment which we oblige because we understand they have to make a living, but to ask for ‘extras” like a full spa treatment and lobster for dinner, that’s a big NO-NO. Shame on those people.

For the 7K Run, ALL the profits made from the event will be divided equally among the selected beneficiaries which are the Special Olympics Sabah and Sabah Thalassaemia Society. Of course, profit meaning after deducting expenses such as manpower, food, beverages, etc. One also must take into account that the closure of the venue for at least four days means the organizer has already lost four days of revenue which indirectly means, the employees who enjoys service points will get lesser service point for that particular month. This does not include our over time working on this event which we don’t claim.

All in the name of charity.

True, there are no prizes for the winners but more than 500 people will walk away with great lucky draw prizes. Plus, unlike other marathons, we bring you your favorite local artist to entertain you as our way to show our appreciation for your generous support. What you “donate” for the event, is much lesser than what you would have to fork out for dinner/concert tickets anyway. Not forgetting the dress, the shoes, make up, etc.

The 7K Run is a great venue for families, friends and colleagues to spend quality time together. It doesn’t only promote a healthy lifestyle but it also spreads the message of sportsmanship, team spirit, love and unity within the community of Kota Kinabalu. Yes, the whole IMalaysia speech.

By the way, the real reason why we should support these two organizations is because they are non profitable organizations that needs money to run their activities and programs that help special children to develop skills which makes them more independent and confident of themselves as well as to help the Thalassaemia patients by providing them the drugs they need to survive. You and I know, no money no talk. In a year, Special Olympics Sabah needs more than RM100K to run while Sabah Thalassaemia patients needs about RM1K per month for their drugs alone. There are over a thousand of Thalassaemia patients in KK and more than half comes from the rural area. So take a calculator and count the expenses these organizations need to come up with every year.

FYI, last year’s 7K Run collected RM63,340.12k for each organizations. That’s the generousity of KK people worth RM126,680.23 in total.

So stop whining about the traffic, parking space and the crowd. Get yourself registered [yes we are still open for registration because you would not believe the amount of phone calls we get asking us to extend the deadline an hour before the Run because they are outstation, etc] and be a part of Sabah’s biggest Charity Run. I

f you don’t run, you can jog or walk. If you don’t do any of those, come and join the 7K Carnival anyway where there’ll be plenty of food and other interesting stuff. The 7K Carnival only uses the 7K coupon which is available for sale at RM10 per booklet. Yes, each booklet gives you additional shot at one of the lucky draw prizes.

I support the 7K Charity Run because the event benefits the organizations so much and needs so little from us.

So see you there ya. Don’t be a stranger. Say hie. Give me a hug. A high five also can.