Ingredients:
A group of gym maniacs
A chef and his assistants
A tarot card reader
A measure of Vodka
4 measures of 7up
Red wine to finish off
A deck of tarot cards
Candles
Mood music ~ Dying Young soundtrack, Dreamcatcher album, Bond album, pre-recorded Body Balance music
A pot of Spaghetti
A bottle of Dolmio sauce
Chinese dumplings
Chicken, preferably minced
Potatoes, preferably mashed
Cabbage, carrots, tomato, and whatnots
A little jogging hill ~ Kiara Hill
A little trekking hill ~ Bukit Gasing

Preparation:
Step 1: Preparation and practice time ~ 1- 1.5 hours
Gather a group of gym maniacs.
Set a target to climb Mount Kinabalu via Mersilau Trail.
Organise a practice session up Kiara Hill jogging trail in the pm.
Let them walk and/or run up that little jogging hill.
* Caution: Be prepared for emergence of a little monster that might want to do extra time.

Step 2: Preparation time ~ 2 hours, Eating time ~ 2 hours
Arrange a potluck after the practice session.
Get the chef to start cooking the spaghetti and the Dolmio sauce with minced chicken (to be prepared earlier).
Get the chef’s assistants to prepare the salad and the mashed potato.
Steam the Chinese dumplings as fillers while waiting for the dinner to be cooked.
Get ready the cutleries and set the table.
Prepare several glasses of vodka 7up ~ 1 measure of vodka to 4 measures of 7up.
Serve dinner when ready.
* Caution: Ensure enough cooking utensils before cooking up a storm. Start early to avoid extreme hunger pangs.

Step 3: Preparation and execution time ~ 4 hours – infinity, Sleepover may be necessary
Turn on the mood music.
Dim the lights and light the candles.
Uncork the wine and serve several measures into wine glasses.
Wine served varies according to degree of alcohol tolerance.
Set the table and tarot card reader shall organise the cards.
Gym maniacs take turn to have “fortune” told.
Serve more wine for Dutch courage. : )
When all “fortunes” have been told, tarot card reader shall ask a single question.
Answer the question and let the discussion flow and grow.
* Caution: Discussion may get out of hand and beauty sleep may be sacrificed. Watch out for emergence of little monster again that will deprive everyone of sleep. :P

Step 4: Preparation and practice time ~ 1 – 1.5 hours; Eating time ~ 1 hour
Set alarm for 8.30 am.
Get the troops ready for the second practice session.
Drive to destination i.e. Bukit Gasing.
Start troops on the easy trail across the monkey bridge to the Watch Tower and back again.
Check inhalation and fitness levels along the way.
Drive to mamak stall after practice.
Order as per recommendation ~ tosai garing with chutney, banana leaf rice, etc.
* Caution: Be prepared for emergence of little monster 2.

** Now, repeat the above 4 steps for several months and phooeeyy, watch the results!

The recipe underwent its first UAT (User Acceptance Test) over the weekend. The results are off the charts! Most of the participants are ready, eager and waiting for Round 2. At this rate, by the time Mount Kinabalu trip arrives, the bond would be as sticky as the UHU or the elephant glue!