Trip to the Mountains

I've been less busy of late; less meetings, less presentations, less ripples, less excitement, less attention. Lessof everything. Which is good, in a way. Too much of a good thing, after all, might prove to be toxic. In my case, it's work. Hence, recently, I jumped at the opportunity to join a trip with the PETROSAINS team to the northern state of Peninsular Malaysia.

Aptly named Pengkalan Hulu (Starting point of a harbour), it is located in the most northern side of Perak, right at the Malaysian-Thailand border. Interestingly, it is located 380 metres above mean sea level, which means it's a town surrounded by hills and mountains. A rather attractive sight, if you've been staying cooped up in the office, like me.

Having been strapped to my desk for 8 months in a row, looking at the green trees, green hills and green grass truly captivates me. I have forgotten how nourishing my native state, Perak, looks, after being too caught up in my work. My mind, which has become hazy from the work load, is gradually clearing up.

As we approach these far-away trees, its shape and colour gradually take form in my mind, replacing previous thoughts of untangible work and reports.

The shapes and colours fill up my mind until all I'm thinking of, are trees, forests, hills, flowers and rivers. Soon, sleep beckons as we seem to be driving towards the land of no-retun. Gradually, my eyelids become heavier and heavier, until they can't hold themselves up anymore.