A Story Never Told: C S S

A Story Never Told.

Y e s.

I was an active CSS member way back in my campus study years in UMS.

CSS stands for Catholic Students Society.

It felt welcomed by being in the circle of strangers (then) but with the same faith. I learn how to praise the Almighty not just by prayers but through singing (especially those with actions, gosh..best bah) and our everyday words and deeds.

Looking back, i couldn't believe i have gone through all three years of studies and filled my schedule with the CSS activities as well (though not a super active member hehe) AND enjoyed it.

One of the most memorable thing that strike me still is the Belia Masuk Kampung activity.

An activity that was looked foward by all members every semester.

An activity that has brought us to the deep of the interior to share the news of Love from God. AND at the same time, a chance to learn the culture, lifestyles and stay with a foster family for a few days.

It might not be THE activity that all students was excited about at the time, but it was for a biG chunk of us.

Believe me,

when you are in a the middle of the interior, with Mount Kinabalu as your backdrop and cool weather surrounding you, there's nothing else you would want - but be AMAZED at the work of God.

Kampung Bunga Raya, Keningau.

Taking a picture with fellow friends and villagers at the church.

A masjid is nearby. This is Sabah.

Perhaps, it was the curiosty of the unknown that fired up my instinct to go places and meet people a.k.a jarang masuk kampung. My foster family owned a big wooden house. Yet, i could really feel their loneliness. A widow and two kids. I was glad we were there.

Second masuk kampung trip.

We were at the breathtaking interior of Tiang Lama in Ranau.

This was the most unforgettable, i guessed. My fellow friends and i stayed with senior parents in a sulap.

And they kept calling us ugou. :)

Ugou is a kadazandusun word that means 'dear'.

And the water running down from a bamboo-made pipe - cold. very cold. That's for shower - kampung style yeahh! Yet being there cured my almost a month of non stop coughing. I still have the hat i wore in the picture. hehe

And the last Masuk Kampung trip.

Kampung Batu Lunguyan, Keningau.

How could i ever forget crossing this river and strike a pose at the same time.

Awesome.

Want to know more about this place?

You can read it up here

I wrote it as part of the Borneo Colours task and as one of the finalist for the Borneo Top Blogger Award. Yayyy..i made it. But not without all your votes and effort my dear readers and buddies. And so, allow me to thank You who have voted my blog (iHaveADream Creations) in the Art and Design category..how could i ever thank u? You are in my prayers.

I would also like to congrats my fellow finalists and those who have reviewed the article. A million thanks buddies.

nc says:

did i mention that it was thru the CSS community that i met my future hubbi? heheh..yep. It happened. But looks like i have to drag him to mass now haha. hmm..i'm the angel in the family (kunun).