wishbone

At last, I've adopted wishbone home.

According to the caretaker, wishbone's lucky for she was 'checked out' a.k.a adopted only about 2 hours after she was 'checked into' SPCA.

I lost count of how many dogs (mostly puppies) I've hugged and pat and I still had no idea why wishbone was chosen.

In fact, I saw her shivering in her cage. People usually avoid shivering dogs for fear of illness or weakness. But somehow, I just feel like bringing this poor puppy home.

I promised wishbone that this journey together is for life ... I'll never at any one point of time give up caring for her.

Ironically, wishbone is one of my wishbone wish come true.

I've one more important person to thank for being so supportive of me and wishbone. He was the one who taught me that you get to make a wish when you get the longer end of the 'Y' shape wishbone. and that was how we ended naming wishbone - wishbone =D

*wishbone trying to get out from the box to play*

Earth Hour 2009

What we did for earth hour (2009)

1. We rushed back from pasar malam after hearing one of the trader say in Cantonese "still have 25 more minutes, we switched off the lights" .... don't know whether he really meant it but was glad that the message actually reach people from all walks of life.

2. As we walked back to Tesco, we were informed Tesco had made announcements to switch off lights from 8.30pm onwards for an hour ... a little suprised but sort of anticipated Tesco will join community activities like this.

3. Reached home 5 minutes before 8.30pm ... ah dear switched on TV to watch the event throughout Malaysia and the world.

4. Just sharp at 8.30pm according to my home clock, I switched off all the lights that were on in the house.

5. As I've yet to bath, I took bath with a tealight candle ... it was such a relaxing bath so much so that I intend to do that more often. Yah, i know I'm not suppose to use the water heater as well but bath still need to be taken.

6. Being a busybody I'm, I went out to check who else on the same street off their light in support of earth hour, dissapointedly, beside our home and father in law home and 2 opposite neighbours (one of which i think is not at home), all the others were with all their lights on.

7. I sat outside wondering what is KL like at this time without most of the lights ... and I sat outside imagining wishbone is running towards me and sat beside me ... wondering whether wishbone will be still waiting for me at SPCA.

(source : www.mymagicproperties.com)

till the next post, take care everyone and if possible, try to do whatever little we can for the earth we live in. We are only guest on earth and we owe our next generation the best of what we have on earth today.

till then, more good news to come =)

funny habit

These days I have a funny habit ... don't know bad or good
I wake up wee hour in the morning looking for food ... let's say around 3 or 4am
once I fill up my tummy, then I'll have a good sleep till the morning alarm clock rings

someone will have to stock up more on food ... ^^!

新不了情 - 萬芳

I grew up listening to some very good / classic songs like this .... songs that can make people cry just by listening.
I grew up at my babysitter's home while I was a toddler and kiddy listening to all the best songs of the era (70s, 80s and 90s) .... that was how they managed to get this hyperactive girl to take afternoon nap.

Strange though, I didn't knew it was the theme song to a movie with the same title ... until I saw the MTV. I heard the song at pasar malam and you-tubed for it.
Now I want to watch the movie (can anyone tell me where can I download old movie like this? TQVM)

Meanwhile, off the light, close your eyes and enjoy this song in the dark ... perhaps something you can do on earth hour on 28/3/09 =) Enjoy

Savings bond

I read the other day about this soon-to-be issued (but don't know how soon lah) government syariah compliance savings bond
tenure : 3 years
interest : 5% p.a paid quarterly
min investment amount : RM1,000
max investment amount : RM50,000
open to malaysian's above age 21

looking at the FD rates now 2.5% p.a (12 mths) and a mere 2% for 1 - 11 months, I think this is a good alternative for savings.

if any of you happen to get any news about this issuance, please just drop me a note =) thanks =)

I'll be flying without wings

Soon ... I'll be flying without wings
This will be the longest time I'll be flying thus far in life
some more this time we can get free food all the way ... lol sheepishly

cold weather .... here I come =D

Life is indeed beautiful

Perhaps it was the 'life is beautiful' feeling I had today ...

perhaps it is about time I do something from my resolutions ...

perhaps that now I'm at a different new stage in life ...

perhaps it's something I feel like giving (after what I've been blessed with this life) ...

I've decided to do this ... giving a gift of life

I've walked past the booth today during lunch but I didn't know why I turned back to have a second look at there I found something I've wanted for a few years.

I honestly did not sign up on the spot ... I feel it's only fair that I at least let my loved ones know this decision I've made (not that it will really change my decision).

To say the least, I've decided and submission will be tomorrow.

12/3/09 will be a 'life is indeed beautiful' day for me =)

Some FAQ on organ donation for sharing ..

What is priceless gift of life?

Death and organ donation, are difficult issues to think, let alone talk about. And if it's hard us now, imagine how it might feel during the death of a loved one. The medical staff who fought to save the patient's life find it just as difficult to accept death and talk about it. Making a decision to donate the organs and tissue of a loved one who has just died may not be easy. It is by pledging our organ and tissues during our lifetime that we make this decision making process easier and less stressful for our relatives.

By signing up with National Donor Registry you will be allowing your organs & tissues to be used for transplantation after death. This will help save lives.

Who can be a donor?

Anyone, young and old alike can sign up. Individuals below 18 years of age will need parental / guardian consent.

What is organ donation?

It is the gift of ones body parts after death for the purpose of transplantation. Transplantation is an operation which involves the replacement of diseased and defective organs & tissues with healthy ones from donors. This treatment helps save lives of people. Organ and tissue donation is the ultimate humanitarian act of charity.

what are the organ & tissues that can be donated?

The commonly transplanted organs are kidney, heart, liver, lungs and pancreas while the transplantable tissues are eyes, bone, skin and heart valves. Thus single donor can save the lives of a number of people.

when are the organ & tissues removed?

organs are removed only after brain death has been confirmed, by two registered doctors. The doctors involved with certification of death are not involved in the transplantation operation at all.

How can I become a donor?

Simply complete the donor pledge form and donor card. Forward them to the National Transplant Resource Centtre and keep the donor card in your wallet all the time.

Please inform your family of your wish to be an organ and tissue donor after your death. This will relieve them of the difficult task of making a decision following your death.

What if I change my mind later?

organ donation is voluntary & if at any point of time you decide against donating your organs and tissues, all you have to do is to inform your family about it and return the donor card.

how are the organs removed?

the process of organ & tissue removal involves a sterile surgical operation undertaken by skilled team of surgeons. There is no mutilation or disfiguration of the body. The donor is treated with utmost respect and dignity in any operation. Following removal of organ tissues, the surgical wouund will be closed just as in any other operation.

will my hospital treatment be affected if they know I'm a donor?

Absolutely not. The doctors will undertake every known measure to save your life right till the end. Only when they are satisfied that you are dead will the question of organ & tissue donation be discussed with your relatives.

will the process of organ donation delay funeral arrangements?

Not at all. Arrangements for funerall can be made as in any case of death. Following the removal of the organs and tissues, the body will be cleaned & draped and returned to the family within shortest time possible. Removal of the organs & tissues does not interfere with the customary funeral or burial including open casket arrangements.

are there any religious objections?

No. All the major religions of the world - Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism and Sikhism endorse organ & tissue donation as the ultimate act of charity and benevolence.

Life is beautiful

despite the many things ...

I just felt this way this morning (while walking to work looking at the slow flowing river) ... let's hope that this will last me a lifetime ( I mean the life is beautiful feeling, not the walking to work beside a river part =p )

May you feel the same too =D

rain rain go away, come again another day (please...)

Last last time, maybe about 20 overs years back,
I used to kneel down at the door facing the sky and pray when it rains
'Rain rain please go away, come again another day'
especially on days I want to go out and play at the playground / go to my friend's house to play with their doggies / ride their bicycle / play their video games (notice that I do not have any of these at home)

Today, while walking down the stairs from 8th floor due to 'lif rosak', I looked at the sky again and said in my heart
'Rain rain please go away, come again another day'
I literally want the rain to come again another day so that I can go home early if not sharp with the excuse of the road in front of the office is flooded .... if I don't leave office now, the water may keep rising and I may need to overnight at office till the flood water receed =p kekekeke

Yah... that's really bad of me ...
but you know what ...
today, while on my way home ... I see many colleagues who used to stay till very late actually leave the office early.
To me, it's a good thing, at least tonight, they get to spend more time with their families, their love ones if not themselves.

So, when I say 'Rain rain please go away, come again another day'
I really mean it ... the rain to go away at that moment so that people can start going home, and come again another day so people can go home early and spend their time at home fruitfully.
Isn't it amazing how a little girl's prayer last time ... can be so useful 20 over years later? =)

Some pics capture to depict how's the situation like especially when the river is almost overflowing.
(1) the road in front of office is flooded.

(2) people finding ways to leave office without getting shoes soaked in murdy river water. See the stairs, there's where everyone of us came down because the 'lif rosak'



(3) See the pavement fencing with DBKL logo ... See how near is the water to the pavement edge. In measurable terms, I will say about 15cm-20cm more (like a ruler we use in school).


(4) a closer side view of how the river is almost overflowing. In fact it had overflowed at the lower end (which is at my office).

(5) a closer closer view of how near is the water to pavement, water actually spill out to the pavement near those pillars as the water current is being blocked by the pillar, you can actually see a whirlpool at the pillar.

Please do not ask me why I still have time and dare to stand there to take picture ...

it's because I've got something to say ... a point to share ...

and nothing like this is going to stop me.