It's uncommon that we get 2 days in a row of holidays in the middle of the week
and when we get it,
I'm gonna make sure that I treasure every hour of the days and make full use of it =)
weeeee........
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Good luck & bad luck
"We all have good luck and bad luck. Unsuccessful people live lives doing nothing, avoiding bad luck and also good luck. It's hard to have any kind of luck if you're doing nothing, paralysed by fear. A successful person is one who takes action and takes the good with the bad, knowing that he or she can turn bad luck into good luck"
Robert Kiyosaki on what his rich dad told him.
Robert Kiyosaki on what his rich dad told him.
Let them go
Tomorrow, I'll let them go ...
I've been holding them back for too long.
Although I feel 'mm seh tak'
but there's always a time when we need to learn to let go
Let them spread their wings and fly (although they don't have wings)
Let them enjoy the freedom that's due to them.
Now that I seldom have time for them.
Tomorrow, I'll be bidding farewell to both my tortoise 'Wu Wu' & 'Guei Guei'
I'll be letting them live with their friends at Thean Hou temple ...
a place I know where they will be well taken care of.
a place full of blessing and love..
It has been a wonderful journey raising these 2 'buggers' (as someone used to call them)
from getting various sizes container for their home as they grow to getting good-within-budget food for them)
I'm going to miss them making noise asking for food each time they sense someone near them.
I feel like a mother now, letting her children leave her to pursue their goals and dreams.
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Looking back, I was this girl who didn't give up any hopes.
Last time, I was told that tortoise have very long lives ... and often they are rear as sign of longevity.
I rear 2 - a male and a female tortoise ... to be honest, that was actually because I wanted both my mum and dad to have longevity to enjoy their senior years.
Now, I want the tortoise to be well taken care of at Thean Hou temple ... the sacred and holy place full of blessings.
For I know there, they can be together and survive for many many years to come.
Updates : I'm happy I found them a good place to belong to =)
I've been holding them back for too long.
Although I feel 'mm seh tak'
but there's always a time when we need to learn to let go
Let them spread their wings and fly (although they don't have wings)
Let them enjoy the freedom that's due to them.
Now that I seldom have time for them.
Tomorrow, I'll be bidding farewell to both my tortoise 'Wu Wu' & 'Guei Guei'
I'll be letting them live with their friends at Thean Hou temple ...
a place I know where they will be well taken care of.
a place full of blessing and love..
It has been a wonderful journey raising these 2 'buggers' (as someone used to call them)
from getting various sizes container for their home as they grow to getting good-within-budget food for them)
I'm going to miss them making noise asking for food each time they sense someone near them.
I feel like a mother now, letting her children leave her to pursue their goals and dreams.
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Looking back, I was this girl who didn't give up any hopes.
Last time, I was told that tortoise have very long lives ... and often they are rear as sign of longevity.
I rear 2 - a male and a female tortoise ... to be honest, that was actually because I wanted both my mum and dad to have longevity to enjoy their senior years.
Now, I want the tortoise to be well taken care of at Thean Hou temple ... the sacred and holy place full of blessings.
For I know there, they can be together and survive for many many years to come.
Updates : I'm happy I found them a good place to belong to =)
Saturday, September 27, 2008
why is it so?
Why is it so that when someone we love gets hurt we get hurt too? if not more hurt?
I'm not sure if everyone feel this way too ... but I experience this always.
even though, the hurt was a physical one.
Just like today,someone got himself a deep deep cut while we are cleaning our home kitchen,
I feel the pain to see him hurt so badly.
It doesn't help that he still bleeds even after 6 hours.
Now that I've promised him that everything will be fine when he wakes up tomorrow, I'll have to better make sure it will be fine.
This reminded me of that 'incident' that happen during our visit to FRIM (Forest Research Institute of Malaysia forest reserve) last year.
Sometimes things like this happen for a reason, they remind us not to take anyone for granted.
I'm not sure if everyone feel this way too ... but I experience this always.
even though, the hurt was a physical one.
Just like today,someone got himself a deep deep cut while we are cleaning our home kitchen,
I feel the pain to see him hurt so badly.
It doesn't help that he still bleeds even after 6 hours.
Now that I've promised him that everything will be fine when he wakes up tomorrow, I'll have to better make sure it will be fine.
This reminded me of that 'incident' that happen during our visit to FRIM (Forest Research Institute of Malaysia forest reserve) last year.
Sometimes things like this happen for a reason, they remind us not to take anyone for granted.
Today
1. woke up early
2. cook breakfast - fried eggs and boiled hotdogs only =p would be nicer if got buy baked bean the previous day =p
3. tend to garden - planted the plants that my colleagues gave to me =D weee.... so happy and added some plants to my garden.
4. start clearing back kitchen - dismantle cupboards, wash chair, found a bicycle, found a TV cabinet (from grandpa), clean & brush the whole kitchen floor, look for keys to back door lock, clean the window grills in the rain, arrange rubbish in the car to be discarded at dump site, had a trip around looking for suitable dump site.
5. Pasar malam & dinner
6. Movie time + supper
7. Blogging time
8. Sleep
2. cook breakfast - fried eggs and boiled hotdogs only =p would be nicer if got buy baked bean the previous day =p
3. tend to garden - planted the plants that my colleagues gave to me =D weee.... so happy and added some plants to my garden.
4. start clearing back kitchen - dismantle cupboards, wash chair, found a bicycle, found a TV cabinet (from grandpa), clean & brush the whole kitchen floor, look for keys to back door lock, clean the window grills in the rain, arrange rubbish in the car to be discarded at dump site, had a trip around looking for suitable dump site.
5. Pasar malam & dinner
6. Movie time + supper
7. Blogging time
8. Sleep
Thursday, September 25, 2008
how do we find our way back home?... back to where we belong
I was browsing through some old photos when we were so much much younger, and I realised we have been that young thing before ...
We have been our parents' precious, the source of our parents' joy and happiness.
Sometimes, we just hope that the moment lasts a little longer ...
Sometimes, when we think of the sacrifices our parents made for us ... and when they just want the very best for us.
We have also been the centre of attraction, the little one that everyone wants to cuddle,
the little one everyone wants to snap a pic with,
the little one that brought happiness to everyone around us
sometimes we wonder .... can we spend a little more time with our parents and not wait till it's too late
sometimes we wonder ... if our parent is to leave us forever, how do we find our way back home?
back to where we belong ...
We have been our parents' precious, the source of our parents' joy and happiness.
Sometimes, we just hope that the moment lasts a little longer ...
Sometimes, when we think of the sacrifices our parents made for us ... and when they just want the very best for us.
We have also been the centre of attraction, the little one that everyone wants to cuddle,
the little one everyone wants to snap a pic with,
the little one that brought happiness to everyone around us
sometimes we wonder .... can we spend a little more time with our parents and not wait till it's too late
sometimes we wonder ... if our parent is to leave us forever, how do we find our way back home?
back to where we belong ...
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
steamed abalone mushroom
This one dish look simple, yet this is one dish I would like to cook good.
Sometimes the best foods are those simple foods which the cooking style brings out the taste of the foods.
ps. help me, I'm hungry ... very hungry all the time lately =p
ps. mushrooms ... my favourite ... all kinds all times =)
Monday, September 22, 2008
Garbage Enzyme
http://www.justlifeshop.com/pages/feature_product.htmI've a new project to look forward to once I settled down.
Thanks to a colleagues Mr Koh who as always generously share his knowledge & findings with all of us.
I've always believe in doing our part to save this earth.
Together we can make a difference =)
I'll be making a 'tong' of these garbage enzymes for my own home consumption as well as for anyone who would like to come together to create a better future for our children.
Mmmm... writing on the poster too small right?
Here you go..
Garbage Enzyme
Don't buy, Go DIY.
Change climate formula is in your kitchen waste.
Garbage Enzyme is the solution to recover our ozone layer and lower the global temperature.
Discover the endless benefits of this earth saving enzyme you can make in your kitchen.
It's rewarding to heal the world.
Save money : turn kitchen waste to DIY natural household cleanser
Multiple usage : natural household cleaner, air purifier, deodorizer, insecticide, detergent, body care, car care, organic fertilizer.
reduces pollution : methane gas released from disposed garbage can trap 21 more times of heat than carbon dioxide, worsen the global warming.
purify air, increase oxygen level : remove odour, dissolve toxic air released from smoking, car exhaust, chemical residue and household products.
purify underground water : enzyme residues flow underground will eventually cleanse river and sea.
Natural pesticide : reduce mosquitoes, flies, rat, cockroaches, etc
anti bacterial & virus : antiseptic for your home
prevent drainpipe blockage : release residues accumulated in basin & toilet bowls.
At my colleagues housing area, they are mass producing the enzymes for dwellers household usage as well as for cleaning the drains and lake. So far it seems to be working very well.
ps. I too have a dream that some day we can gather and mass produce for our environment =)
Can we? =)
Be Happy .... the XY way
Ever wonder why those with XY sex chromose are generally happier than those with XX?
I think XY is a cheerful bunch and we have a lot to learn from them =)
XX although are more sensitive and emotional, seem to tend to let things get to them and sweat over small little stuff.
Let's get LOUD and HAPPY, the XY way ...... LOL =p
XY ...... doesn't care about what other think of them
XY doesn't really give a damn on what others think of them. XX more often than not worried too much that they create problems when there are none. Unless you're a celebrity, no one really pays attention to what size you wear, how much that handbag costs or what car you're driving anyway.
Why waste time and effort worrying too much ladies?
XY ...... play no matter how many grandchildren they already had
XY don't outgrow their toy (PS3 or that shooting game or that paint ball game).
See how XY spend their money on sports car, gadgets, latest technology,PS3, DVD & CD collection whereas XX spent their hard earned $ on cosmestics and push up bras (talking about the vulnerable self-esteem)
All work and no play makes Jill a dull girl ..... GO OUT & PLAY!!!!
XY ...... ask for what they want without shame
Just observe, those XYs never failed to demand for what they want while we XX imply, infer, suggest rather than instruct (due to we are the subtler YIN).
What's wrong with asking gals?? if we don't ask at all, we don't even give a chance to others to agree...
XY ...... exercise .... go go go
Most XXs never got into the habit of regular exercise... it's either they are occupied with their work or family or pets. For XXs who really exercise, mostly is also due to have a shapelier body or to burn that extra calories. Or some exercise for the sake of exercising because everyone is doing it.
XYs on the other hand DON'T EVEN PRETEND to exercise, they just go out & enjoy their games be it football / basketball or even golf.
Learn from them, we should find activities that we enjoy doing and can't wait to do.... let's move our butts gals!!!
XY ...... put themselves 1st, everything else comes second
XX ... work in corporate world, come home switch to nurturing role of mother & wife. She doesn't even have a single minute for herself (ok, maybe during shower time). They feel inadequate if they don't give enough to their home.
Now, look at XY, they take their own sweet time home, do nothing more strenous than watch the evening news and wash hands for dinner. They don't mind paying hefty sums for golf memberships or for their gadgets. Observe and you'll discover that they treat themselves much better than we ladies treat ourselves...
Start loving ourselves from this moment =)
XY ...... LET IT GO
Good memory is both a blessing and curse to the XXs. We can recall almost vividly almost everything including those that were better off forgotten / never meant to be remember.
XYs on the other hand, seldom remember even what happened a few days ago. Ask any of them and they will say "WTH do you want to spend your life bearing grudge for something that no one even remember after all?
Precious lesson from XYs : When we learn to let go, to forgive and forget, we boost our inner serenity, sense of well being and peace of mind.
I remember once someone told me, if we kept keeping old bad memories, where do we find place for new sweet memories. Free up space in us for those good things coming into our lives =)
XY ...... their heart doesn't rule all the time (like XX do)
We often accused the XYs of being insensitive, but we should learn from their resilience. They let their brain and logic work before they let emotions rule their action. Sometimes, when we let our hearts rule, it will only make the matter worse. XYs on the other hand, look for a solution first or at least use logic to stay calm 1st.
I think XY is a cheerful bunch and we have a lot to learn from them =)
XX although are more sensitive and emotional, seem to tend to let things get to them and sweat over small little stuff.
Let's get LOUD and HAPPY, the XY way ...... LOL =p
XY ...... doesn't care about what other think of them
XY doesn't really give a damn on what others think of them. XX more often than not worried too much that they create problems when there are none. Unless you're a celebrity, no one really pays attention to what size you wear, how much that handbag costs or what car you're driving anyway.
Why waste time and effort worrying too much ladies?
XY ...... play no matter how many grandchildren they already had
XY don't outgrow their toy (PS3 or that shooting game or that paint ball game).
See how XY spend their money on sports car, gadgets, latest technology,PS3, DVD & CD collection whereas XX spent their hard earned $ on cosmestics and push up bras (talking about the vulnerable self-esteem)
All work and no play makes Jill a dull girl ..... GO OUT & PLAY!!!!
XY ...... ask for what they want without shame
Just observe, those XYs never failed to demand for what they want while we XX imply, infer, suggest rather than instruct (due to we are the subtler YIN).
What's wrong with asking gals?? if we don't ask at all, we don't even give a chance to others to agree...
XY ...... exercise .... go go go
Most XXs never got into the habit of regular exercise... it's either they are occupied with their work or family or pets. For XXs who really exercise, mostly is also due to have a shapelier body or to burn that extra calories. Or some exercise for the sake of exercising because everyone is doing it.
XYs on the other hand DON'T EVEN PRETEND to exercise, they just go out & enjoy their games be it football / basketball or even golf.
Learn from them, we should find activities that we enjoy doing and can't wait to do.... let's move our butts gals!!!
XY ...... put themselves 1st, everything else comes second
XX ... work in corporate world, come home switch to nurturing role of mother & wife. She doesn't even have a single minute for herself (ok, maybe during shower time). They feel inadequate if they don't give enough to their home.
Now, look at XY, they take their own sweet time home, do nothing more strenous than watch the evening news and wash hands for dinner. They don't mind paying hefty sums for golf memberships or for their gadgets. Observe and you'll discover that they treat themselves much better than we ladies treat ourselves...
Start loving ourselves from this moment =)
XY ...... LET IT GO
Good memory is both a blessing and curse to the XXs. We can recall almost vividly almost everything including those that were better off forgotten / never meant to be remember.
XYs on the other hand, seldom remember even what happened a few days ago. Ask any of them and they will say "WTH do you want to spend your life bearing grudge for something that no one even remember after all?
Precious lesson from XYs : When we learn to let go, to forgive and forget, we boost our inner serenity, sense of well being and peace of mind.
I remember once someone told me, if we kept keeping old bad memories, where do we find place for new sweet memories. Free up space in us for those good things coming into our lives =)
XY ...... their heart doesn't rule all the time (like XX do)
We often accused the XYs of being insensitive, but we should learn from their resilience. They let their brain and logic work before they let emotions rule their action. Sometimes, when we let our hearts rule, it will only make the matter worse. XYs on the other hand, look for a solution first or at least use logic to stay calm 1st.
Does it work for you? tell me =)
Friday, September 19, 2008
those little things that makes me happy
bought these hair bands from Cathucak Market (Mo Chit)at 50 cents a piece
one of the happy things in life is when we are able to buy something we like (and want / need) at cheap prices.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Bangkok trip
more soon on our adventurous bangkok trip (plus photos)
(not in particular order)
on the midnight tu-tu ride (with 4 person in 1 tu-tu)
on the chatuchak shopping haven
on the various different people we met
on the final call flight
on the 'feel' ... the girls will know what they mean=p
on the midnight 7-11 microwave 'ting' cari makan trip
on the doraemon hunt
on the bargaining
on the trying pants on the street experience
on the drinking BBQ coconut water
on the pass-by-just-next-to-riot-area experience
on the catching up with each other
on the promise made for future bachelorette trip
on the pork burger chase
on the massage experiences
on the packing-to-come-home experience ... this happen when me kept buying & buying
on the how terribly I slept on the plane going and coming back ... so embarassing
on the visit to temples and grand palace ... and the prayers I made, and the memories they brought back to me
Suprisingly, I came back without a single pair of earrings when that was what I wanted to buy most =p
But no worries, my sister will be going there too... hopefully she can help me to get a pair or two.
ps. Dear gals,
Thank you sooo much for this great trip. The trip will remain etched in my memories for a very very long time. I may not have much to say during the trip but it was your companionship and care that matters.
I'll remember our promise for future bacherolette trips =)
Cheers!!!
(not in particular order)
on the midnight tu-tu ride (with 4 person in 1 tu-tu)
on the chatuchak shopping haven
on the various different people we met
on the final call flight
on the 'feel' ... the girls will know what they mean=p
on the midnight 7-11 microwave 'ting' cari makan trip
on the doraemon hunt
on the bargaining
on the trying pants on the street experience
on the drinking BBQ coconut water
on the pass-by-just-next-to-riot-area experience
on the catching up with each other
on the promise made for future bachelorette trip
on the pork burger chase
on the massage experiences
on the packing-to-come-home experience ... this happen when me kept buying & buying
on the how terribly I slept on the plane going and coming back ... so embarassing
on the visit to temples and grand palace ... and the prayers I made, and the memories they brought back to me
Suprisingly, I came back without a single pair of earrings when that was what I wanted to buy most =p
But no worries, my sister will be going there too... hopefully she can help me to get a pair or two.
ps. Dear gals,
Thank you sooo much for this great trip. The trip will remain etched in my memories for a very very long time. I may not have much to say during the trip but it was your companionship and care that matters.
I'll remember our promise for future bacherolette trips =)
Cheers!!!
Saturday, September 13, 2008
I've got something to tell you dear
This is one of CY's favourite song, I think for Keef too?
This song never got hold of me, not until I found about the lyrics of this song.
Really thanks to CY & Keef for letting me know such a great song =)
Forever Love作詞：王力宏/十方/何啟宏/于景雯 作曲：王力宏
愛妳
不是因為妳的美而已
我越來越愛妳
每個眼神觸動我的心
因為妳讓我看見forever
才了解自己
未來這些日子 要好好珍惜
愛我 有些痛苦 有些不公平
如果真的愛我 不是理所當然的決定
感到妳的呼吸在我耳邊 像微風神奇
溫柔的安撫 我的不安定
所以我要 每天研究妳的笑容
ooh 多麼自然
Forever love Forever love
我只想用我這一輩子去愛妳
從今以後 妳會是所有 幸福的理由
愛情是場最美最遠的旅行
沿途雨季泥濘 偶爾阻礙我們的前進
感到妳的體溫在我懷裡 像陽光和絢
巧妙的融化 我的不安定
不可思議 證明我愛妳的理由
ooh 多麼自然
Forever love Forever love
我只想用我這一輩子去愛妳
從今以後 妳會是所有 幸福的理由
妳感動的眼睛 我沉默的聲音 彷彿就是最好的證明
就讓我再說一次 I love you oh (直到永遠)
Forever love Forever love
我只想用我這一輩子去愛妳
從今以後 妳會是所有 幸福的理由
Forever love
Forever love
Forever love
ps. dear, those highlighted words are meant for you (only if you can understand)
This song never got hold of me, not until I found about the lyrics of this song.
Really thanks to CY & Keef for letting me know such a great song =)
Forever Love作詞：王力宏/十方/何啟宏/于景雯 作曲：王力宏
愛妳
不是因為妳的美而已
我越來越愛妳
每個眼神觸動我的心
因為妳讓我看見forever
才了解自己
未來這些日子 要好好珍惜
愛我 有些痛苦 有些不公平
如果真的愛我 不是理所當然的決定
感到妳的呼吸在我耳邊 像微風神奇
溫柔的安撫 我的不安定
所以我要 每天研究妳的笑容
ooh 多麼自然
Forever love Forever love
我只想用我這一輩子去愛妳
從今以後 妳會是所有 幸福的理由
愛情是場最美最遠的旅行
沿途雨季泥濘 偶爾阻礙我們的前進
感到妳的體溫在我懷裡 像陽光和絢
巧妙的融化 我的不安定
不可思議 證明我愛妳的理由
ooh 多麼自然
Forever love Forever love
我只想用我這一輩子去愛妳
從今以後 妳會是所有 幸福的理由
妳感動的眼睛 我沉默的聲音 彷彿就是最好的證明
就讓我再說一次 I love you oh (直到永遠)
Forever love Forever love
我只想用我這一輩子去愛妳
從今以後 妳會是所有 幸福的理由
Forever love
Forever love
Forever love
ps. dear, those highlighted words are meant for you (only if you can understand)
中秋节快乐 ！！！
the chinese word, copied and pasted from here =p hehe
As this mooncake festival, I'll be happily shopping in a foreign land and do not get to celebrate mooncake festival with my loved ones.
Here I wish all of you 中秋节快乐 ！！！
ps. don't worry, we'll be looking at the same moon tomorrow night and the same lady moon will be smiling at all of us =)
As this mooncake festival, I'll be happily shopping in a foreign land and do not get to celebrate mooncake festival with my loved ones.
Here I wish all of you 中秋节快乐 ！！！
ps. don't worry, we'll be looking at the same moon tomorrow night and the same lady moon will be smiling at all of us =)
Thursday, September 11, 2008
I'm moving home soon
In about 3 more months, I'll be moving home to a new warm home ... our own home.
A home which dear and me built together and will be sharing lives together.
While I'm looking forward to moving to our new home,
I think I'll miss my home ... the home and the room that I've been living in for about 20 years.
Building a home with someone you love is a wonderful thing.
We share many happy moments, sweat and tear, beautiful dreams building this home.
It gives us a sense of belonging. It gives us hope and strength to grow together.
I'm a cancer...
Home and family are what matter most to Cancerians.
Cancerians love to nurture... they basically GLOW nurturing.
To Cancerians, home is where the heart belong =)
A home which dear and me built together and will be sharing lives together.
While I'm looking forward to moving to our new home,
I think I'll miss my home ... the home and the room that I've been living in for about 20 years.
Building a home with someone you love is a wonderful thing.
We share many happy moments, sweat and tear, beautiful dreams building this home.
It gives us a sense of belonging. It gives us hope and strength to grow together.
I'm a cancer...
Home and family are what matter most to Cancerians.
Cancerians love to nurture... they basically GLOW nurturing.
To Cancerians, home is where the heart belong =)
Bangkok...here we come!!!
Bangkok ... here we come!!!
2 more days and we'll be flying off to Bangkok.
This is a long awaited vacation for all of us =)
weeeee..............................
2 more days and we'll be flying off to Bangkok.
This is a long awaited vacation for all of us =)
weeeee..............................
Now on resolutions
The other day, I was having lunch alone ... when I thought of getting serious about getting something done by this year beside learning to share lives with the one man I love.
I told myself, these I must do
1. Master (learn will be a more appropriate word here)chinese language ... at least up to the standard 1 level
2. Learn to recognise road and drive around town.
3. Learn to love like there's no tomorrow.
4. To plan to start a business.
I told myself, these I must do
1. Master (learn will be a more appropriate word here)chinese language ... at least up to the standard 1 level
2. Learn to recognise road and drive around town.
3. Learn to love like there's no tomorrow.
4. To plan to start a business.
Monday, September 08, 2008
weekend suprises
Somehow for some reason I've always love the song 'Save the best for last' by Vanessa Williams.
Especially these 2 lines :
Just when I thought our chance had passed,
You go and save the best for last.
Perhaps it just reflect exactly what I feel deep inside me all these while.
Again this weekend, when I thought dear will be working like the previous Saturdays,
he gave me a good news by telling me that he's not working this saturday.
Just before I finish celebrating the 1st good news, he dropped me another 'bomb' asking me "want to go genting?"
I definately jump at that question, with a big "YES'
I'm all set and all out to have fun with dear =) and my mission of adopting bears home for the less priviledged children since I've put all the previous batch of bears in good homes (hands).
I'm getting old. I'm not as good/sharp as last time anymore in the games ... but one thing for sure, I still play as crazy as last time =p
With all these bears, we are planning to go to orphanage soon...
anyone want to come along? have been postponing this programme.
This time I'm going to make it happen.
Especially these 2 lines :
Just when I thought our chance had passed,
You go and save the best for last.
Perhaps it just reflect exactly what I feel deep inside me all these while.
Again this weekend, when I thought dear will be working like the previous Saturdays,
he gave me a good news by telling me that he's not working this saturday.
Just before I finish celebrating the 1st good news, he dropped me another 'bomb' asking me "want to go genting?"
I definately jump at that question, with a big "YES'
I'm all set and all out to have fun with dear =) and my mission of adopting bears home for the less priviledged children since I've put all the previous batch of bears in good homes (hands).
I'm getting old. I'm not as good/sharp as last time anymore in the games ... but one thing for sure, I still play as crazy as last time =p
With all these bears, we are planning to go to orphanage soon...
anyone want to come along? have been postponing this programme.
This time I'm going to make it happen.
ps. CY n Keef, I really did what you both told me in the sms ah!!! I enjoyed this weekend with dear dear just like you both told me =) Thanks alot =)
ps. and thanks alot to FL for helping me to carry the groceries home =) enjoyed shopping with you the other day =)
ps. and thanks alot to Addy, for that's how the bears come about =)
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
a wedding song??
1. If a friend would like your help to pick a song for his/her wedding, what song will you pick?
2. For your wedding, what song will you pick?
3. Attending a wedding, what song will make your day?
4. What song(s) have you heard at wedding that was most memorable?
any language also can =)
many thanks =)
2. For your wedding, what song will you pick?
3. Attending a wedding, what song will make your day?
4. What song(s) have you heard at wedding that was most memorable?
any language also can =)
many thanks =)
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
When you walk ...
I'm the kind of people who must go out for a walk during lunch time come shine or heavy downpour. I couldn't sit still and warm the chair for more than 1 hour.
And I like to walk far to have my lunch which some of my colleagues think I'm a bit weird.
But I love walking ... because each morning, when I walk from the place I park car to the LRT and from LRT station to office ... that's when I start talking and smiling to myself.
That's also when I observe the people around me.
and i love the last paragraph by Steve Chandler.
"when you walk," writes Andrew Weil in Spontaneous Healing,
The movement of your limbs is cross patterned : the right leg and left arm move forward at the same time, the the left leg and right arm.
This type of movement generates electrical activity in the brain that has a harmonizing influence on the central nervous system - a special benefit of walking that you do not necessarily get from other kinds of exercise.
Steve Chandler said :
" Take your own challenges out for a walk. Feel your self motivation growing inside you, as the electricity in your brain starts to harmonize your central nervous system.
You'll soon know for a fact that you have what it takes. You won't have to pray for the courage to change the things you can - you will already have it."
And I like to walk far to have my lunch which some of my colleagues think I'm a bit weird.
But I love walking ... because each morning, when I walk from the place I park car to the LRT and from LRT station to office ... that's when I start talking and smiling to myself.
That's also when I observe the people around me.
and i love the last paragraph by Steve Chandler.
"when you walk," writes Andrew Weil in Spontaneous Healing,
The movement of your limbs is cross patterned : the right leg and left arm move forward at the same time, the the left leg and right arm.
This type of movement generates electrical activity in the brain that has a harmonizing influence on the central nervous system - a special benefit of walking that you do not necessarily get from other kinds of exercise.
Steve Chandler said :
" Take your own challenges out for a walk. Feel your self motivation growing inside you, as the electricity in your brain starts to harmonize your central nervous system.
You'll soon know for a fact that you have what it takes. You won't have to pray for the courage to change the things you can - you will already have it."
Monday, September 01, 2008
" Do it so that I'll never regret "
Last Friday while having lunch .... I've this feeling of
"Do it so that I'll never regret"
Just two trivial matter yet if I never did, I may need never got to do it again or may have to wait for another year.
Life sometimes is about making choices.
As I was asking for a plate of rice from the malay economy rice stall which I frequent always, the pakcik told me he's going for sembahyang. After the makcik gave me the rice, she continue eating.
Me : Makan ye kak, lambat makan?
Kak : Tadi sibuk masak, sekarang pakcik gi sembahyang, jadi kena sambil makan sambil jaga gerai lah.
Me : oh...
Kak : Ni hari last, lepas tu kita tutup hingga lepas raya. Bulan puasa kan, kita cuti lah.
Me : wah, panjang cuti. Tak dapat lah saya rasa masakan makcik ni
Kak : Balik raya kang, boleh lah..
It didn't cross my mind to wish her a simple 'Selamat Hari Raya'. The thought only came to mind when I sat down on the eating table with my plate of rice.
I was actually contemplating whether should I make the move to go back to the stall to wish makcik ... will it be akward? will everyone and makcik think that I do so because I wanted more discount??
All these while, here's where I have lunch on most days. Pakcik & makcik has been kind enough to still maintain their price low and even allow me eat for free 1st once when I forgot to bring my wallet. When I say low, it's really low as in RM1.50 - 2.50 for a plate of rice with 3 dishes selection like veggies, egg and others like tauhu / bekedil. If I were to take a piece of fried chicken/ a chunk of ikan pari with 2 other dishes, it will be max RM3.50.
Knowing me, the portion is actually quite big =p
As I was thinking, an Indian lady in her 50s wearing a old yellow sari approached me and asked in a very timid voice (almost inaudible) "Minta cik tolong derma".
My reflex reaction was shaking my head even before I had register what was it all about as I was thinking about the earlier thing.
However, when I come back to my senses, the lady has left my table. I was searching for her when I saw her leaving the food court with her head down. On her way out, her body language showed she wanted to ask but she seemed to be afraid of being rejected. (Don't ask me how I know how she felt because I think I just knew ... I've done that and been through that before...too many at times)
I observed her for a moment and something about this old lady touches the base of my heart.
She walks in a slow manner and I don't think she's working for some kind of scam.
When she almost reaches the exit, I saw her turning back, grasping those photos (which I caught a glimpse earlier) because she saw a group of middle age white collar worker entering the food court.
I took a moment more to finish my food. In my heart, all I told myself was " Do it so that I'll never regret ". Never before have I feel the urge this strong.
I just basically stood up, walked back to the makcik's gerai and waited a while in queue (while makcik was serving others). Makcik was very suprised to see me again.
When I told her "Makcik, selamat hari raya. Maaf zahir & batin ye makcik" I could see the gleam in her face and her smile was the most dazzling one. Even her helper who was helping her at the stall was gleaming with joy.
"Sama sama nak, terima kasih nak. Inilah yang makcik gembira sagat dengar nak"
I'm thankful that I make another person's day =) just right before bulan puasa and Hari Raya.
I didn't know just a simple gesture like this could brighten our day both for makcik, the helper and myself. I'm glad I did it regardless of those lingering thoughts I've earlier. Never mind the crowd at the stall whom may think I'm trying to 'kam-ching' with makcik to get more discount.
I didn't know whether I ate the wrong medicine because right after that, I went searching for the indian lady in yellow sari. I spotted her alone at some corner of the food court. I tapped her upper arm and looked at her eyes when she turned back. I asked her where's she from, she says she's from rumah sejahtera (in malay).
'Saya sihat lagi, mau tolong kawan kawan lain yang perlu. Cik tolong lah"
I have soft spot for all these ... I do not know ever since when...
it wasn't a big amount but at least I hope these little helps.
I still have the receipt, I vowed to visit rumah sejahtera some day...
Sometimes there are some things, some actions which I couldn't explain later. But it make me feel that there's hope and there's choices everyday in our lives. Some things, once foregone may never come back. Sometimes if we are lucky, we may be able to make things right again.
"Do it so that I'll never regret"
Just two trivial matter yet if I never did, I may need never got to do it again or may have to wait for another year.
Life sometimes is about making choices.
As I was asking for a plate of rice from the malay economy rice stall which I frequent always, the pakcik told me he's going for sembahyang. After the makcik gave me the rice, she continue eating.
Me : Makan ye kak, lambat makan?
Kak : Tadi sibuk masak, sekarang pakcik gi sembahyang, jadi kena sambil makan sambil jaga gerai lah.
Me : oh...
Kak : Ni hari last, lepas tu kita tutup hingga lepas raya. Bulan puasa kan, kita cuti lah.
Me : wah, panjang cuti. Tak dapat lah saya rasa masakan makcik ni
Kak : Balik raya kang, boleh lah..
It didn't cross my mind to wish her a simple 'Selamat Hari Raya'. The thought only came to mind when I sat down on the eating table with my plate of rice.
I was actually contemplating whether should I make the move to go back to the stall to wish makcik ... will it be akward? will everyone and makcik think that I do so because I wanted more discount??
All these while, here's where I have lunch on most days. Pakcik & makcik has been kind enough to still maintain their price low and even allow me eat for free 1st once when I forgot to bring my wallet. When I say low, it's really low as in RM1.50 - 2.50 for a plate of rice with 3 dishes selection like veggies, egg and others like tauhu / bekedil. If I were to take a piece of fried chicken/ a chunk of ikan pari with 2 other dishes, it will be max RM3.50.
Knowing me, the portion is actually quite big =p
As I was thinking, an Indian lady in her 50s wearing a old yellow sari approached me and asked in a very timid voice (almost inaudible) "Minta cik tolong derma".
My reflex reaction was shaking my head even before I had register what was it all about as I was thinking about the earlier thing.
However, when I come back to my senses, the lady has left my table. I was searching for her when I saw her leaving the food court with her head down. On her way out, her body language showed she wanted to ask but she seemed to be afraid of being rejected. (Don't ask me how I know how she felt because I think I just knew ... I've done that and been through that before...too many at times)
I observed her for a moment and something about this old lady touches the base of my heart.
She walks in a slow manner and I don't think she's working for some kind of scam.
When she almost reaches the exit, I saw her turning back, grasping those photos (which I caught a glimpse earlier) because she saw a group of middle age white collar worker entering the food court.
I took a moment more to finish my food. In my heart, all I told myself was " Do it so that I'll never regret ". Never before have I feel the urge this strong.
I just basically stood up, walked back to the makcik's gerai and waited a while in queue (while makcik was serving others). Makcik was very suprised to see me again.
When I told her "Makcik, selamat hari raya. Maaf zahir & batin ye makcik" I could see the gleam in her face and her smile was the most dazzling one. Even her helper who was helping her at the stall was gleaming with joy.
"Sama sama nak, terima kasih nak. Inilah yang makcik gembira sagat dengar nak"
I'm thankful that I make another person's day =) just right before bulan puasa and Hari Raya.
I didn't know just a simple gesture like this could brighten our day both for makcik, the helper and myself. I'm glad I did it regardless of those lingering thoughts I've earlier. Never mind the crowd at the stall whom may think I'm trying to 'kam-ching' with makcik to get more discount.
I didn't know whether I ate the wrong medicine because right after that, I went searching for the indian lady in yellow sari. I spotted her alone at some corner of the food court. I tapped her upper arm and looked at her eyes when she turned back. I asked her where's she from, she says she's from rumah sejahtera (in malay).
'Saya sihat lagi, mau tolong kawan kawan lain yang perlu. Cik tolong lah"
I have soft spot for all these ... I do not know ever since when...
it wasn't a big amount but at least I hope these little helps.
I still have the receipt, I vowed to visit rumah sejahtera some day...
Sometimes there are some things, some actions which I couldn't explain later. But it make me feel that there's hope and there's choices everyday in our lives. Some things, once foregone may never come back. Sometimes if we are lucky, we may be able to make things right again.
Sometimes, when in doubt, just follow our heart....
"Do it so that we'll never regret".
I've missed many things in life ... even utmost important ones like my mum. I'm afraid of losing anyone and anything again. I'll never let anyone slip off my hands again.
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