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Hyperventilation

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Hello there readers, I'm aware that my blog title says "Plotting Maps With Nel" but allow me to share my off-travel experience which I really think it's necessary for all of us. Last Monday, as I was updating my post on Kota Kinabalu, I had a very bad shortness of breath. It's a serious thing, I kid you not. I couldn't breathe well. I started to struggle for air and my hands and legs were cold. It was insane! I was starting to think that it was the end of my life somehow. I mean, how can I stay alive when I can't even breathe? I called my colleague to take me to the nearest clinic. I was really panic and I'm sure I was looking even paler than zombies. Thank you Kak Erni for taking me to Klinik Mediviron, Menara UOA for my urgent treatment. The doctor gave me a paper bag and let me breathe in it. The reason is that whenever you get hyperventilate, you tend to breathe in shorter breath causing your lungs to pump in more oxygen than you need. This breat...

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

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Approaching Mamutik Island at dusk. Little survivors somewhere in less than 1m depth. Crystal clear water behind Mamutik Island. My bunk at KK city which costs only RM35. Flight take off. Back to Kuala Lumpur.

Pulau Weh, Indonesia

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Welcoming the sunshine. Spectacular view from my room during the day. Lazy tree almost kissing the ocean. Great experience diving at Underwater Volcano dive site. Marlies - the true Ocean's Daughter. She's from Germany. Crystal clear water of Pulau Rubiah. Diving in North Rubiah. The best place to enjoy your tea time though. Km Nol, where the land of Indonesia ends. One of the best sunset in the world is here, Km Nol. Somewhere close to Pulau Rubiah. Just look at how the nemos pose! Not a good ethic to practice but this starfish looks so lovely I want to hold it in my hands! Diving with Scuba Weh. They are so warm, you'll feel like home. Pulau Rubiah from the back. Crystal clear water! You can opt for snorkelling if you're a non diver.

Medan, Indonesia

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Batu Parsidangan Raja Siallagan Ambarita, Pulau Samosir Tourist spot somewhere in Pulau Samosir. Foxy enough? Danau Toba Lake Sibolangit Waterfalls. Strong buddy. Older than I am. Travelled with this mini van for over 10 hours. Great experience! Pump house before trekking to Sibolangit Waterfalls. Epic pose overlooking Sibolangit Waterfalls. Don't mistake misbehaving with having fun. Bukit Kubu, Berastagi. Such a scenic place to go for picnic. Typical food stall by the roadside. Gotta try the 'apam balik'! Istana Maimun, Kota Medan.

Greetings from Oceanel

Assalamualaikum wbt and good day readers, I really thought I should start writing a blog tho since I have so many things in my mind. Well, the thing is that I don't really open up to everyone so I was kinda thinking that expressing out my thoughts to strangers would be a better option. I'm currently on my internship period and I'm af bored that I'm soo done with YouTube and all. So, here I am. With you. Through this blog. May you find something in between these lines that'll inspire you to go somewhere and discover your own self. Love, Oceanel.