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.

A good deal??

The other other night, he made me this for supper .... =D


The other night, he made me this for supper ..... home cooked ayam special with cheese =D

So today, I made this for him ......

kekeke .... a good deal??
OMG!! I'm starting to believe that he's a better cook than I'm ... although I've tried denying the fact for very long.....

for one more day

I've just completed this book a moment ago ...
while choking back tears ...

there are so many things that I've gained and understood from this read ...
some already mentioned in my earlier post ...

but more here (those that really touches the base of my heart) ... although the list is not exhaustive..

that we should never take our lives lightly and waste our lives away as we could be answer to someone's prayer ... such as that of our parents.

that there's a story behind everything. Sometimes the stories are simple and sometimes they are hard and heartbreaking.
But behind all our stories is always our mother's story, because hers is where ours begin.

Read this book if you have the chance ... it will really open your heart and soul. It will makes you want to hug your mother and tell her that you love her always and forever.
Trust me, you will!

ps. thanks to CY for borrowing me the book. Thank you so much..

I almost brought him home...

I went over to his place last Sunday ... we stayed in each other embrace for very long..
I let him sleep on my lap while I stroke his head..
He looked deep in my eyes and I know he's the one...

I've hugged many others before but this one feels so much closer as though our hearts are talking to each other. It's just both of us in a vacuum space. He basked in my embrace and I glow with his charm.

I almost brought him home, short of how I'm supposed to face the other man in my life (and home).
But, I made him a promise that if we ever meet again, I'll definately bring him home.

ps. this early morning, I dreamt of bringing him home.
I dream of him in the garden, waiting for me to wake up in the morning.
I dream of him at the gate, waiting for me to come home from a hard day at work in the evening.

penjodoh bilangan for friends : a bunch of friends

why the penjodoh bilangan a bunch ... because like bananas ... they are independently satu batang and yet they are dependent on each other as they come from the same root & same jantung pisang. They turn from 'green' to 'yellow' to 'black' almost at the same time.

Some stay in the bunch of pisang, some fall off, some being pluck off to eat, some being cut off (like when the customer want half the bunch only) some turn 'black' before the rest while some remain 'green'.

I also don't know what I'm bla bla bla'ing.
the point is .... this is our bunch of friends =D the bunch that makes lives happen =D and they are forever 'yellow' =p hehe

For one more day ...

About a few month back, I read Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom
and couldn't help but relate it to my personal life.

Now again, I'm reading yet another book by Mitch Albom (for one more day) and started sobbing by the last paragraph of the 1st chapter.
I couldn't help it but this author really can pull the heartstring of people where it matter most.

The last paragraph of the 1st chapter says :

But ask yourself this : Have you ever lost someone you love and wanted one more conversation, one more chance to make up for the time when you thought they would be here forever? If so, then you know you can go your whole life collecting days, and none will outweigh the one you wish you had back.

What if you got it back?

I think I've been collecting days unconsciously .... unknowingly ...
one of it ....

why i love shopping at tesco ... another reason

Tesco can makes you shop till you drop!!!
(picture was taken as it is, promise I didn't make the lamb lamb dolly fall) =p

劉德華-享用我的姓

one of my favourite song since last time ...
very nice lyrics ... love the whole lyrics particularly the last 3 lines.

the lyrics

曲：黃中原
詞：劉德華
編：Ted Lo

忘也忘不了的情
藏也藏不了的心
愛與恨糾纏不清
略糮o來自無名
是人間的宿命

難也難承受的輕
甩也甩不掉的影
老天不疼愛捎@

狠狠掏空了心靈
寂寞如影隨形

日落後縱使心裡擁有一扇明鏡
也只是能夠看到一片混濁不清

在那夜你天真無邪的心
被我深深的軟禁
含著疏鴗悕╮br>

天亮了我是不敢偷看你在移員br>
多害怕你的眼光永遠不再晶瑩
略穭丰]含了一切不幸

天亮了我是不敢偷看你在移員br>
多害怕你的眼光永遠不再晶瑩
略穭丰]含了一切不幸
給我一切的叮嚀
我怎麼不感應
為什麼不感應

縱然是每一張臉呈現都是猙獰
只有愛才能終止含痕膘鴗悕╮br>
有誰人能夠比我瞭解你的心情
有誰人能夠比我明白你的堅定
多願意把你在夢中喚醒
來實現你的憧憬陪伴你到天明

只有你才有資格接受我的尊敬
只有你才有資格共享用我的姓
當一切已顯得有份有名
你滓慢慢地相信
我用盡我的心
填滿了你的心

what happens when you put our friends & WII together?

Mula-mula, mereka semua berpura-pura tak minat. Semua duduk di tempat masing-masing. Dua orang bermain dengan alasan mereka men'test' sama ada mesin berfungsi.

Tapi sebenarnya, kalau diperhatikan dengan teliti, hampir semua budak lelaki mata tak kelip memandang kaca TV.






Apabila sudah mula warm up(panas naik), semua orang mula berdiri dan mau main. Yang cepat dapat tapi yang lambat tak mengalah juga, mereka menunggu dengan penuh harapan. Kalau diperhatikan, dibelakang atau disebelah orang yang tengah bermain, ada sahaja orang yang tengah menunggu =p









Akhirnya, seperti yang dapat dilihat, kebanyakan kawan kita suka berkongsi dan membenarkan kawan kawan lain main kecuali yang seorang itu (yang pakai baju biru). Tapi tak apa lah, kita tak kisah sebab dia yang bawa itu kawan nama WII =p

Walau bagaimana pun, kita harus berterima kasih kerana kita masih dapat berkumpul bersama dan bermain seperti 10-20 tahun lalu. Ini bukan sesuatu ' achievement' yang senang.

'Panjang Umur Kawan Kawan Baik semua'
'Panjang Umur WII'

doggies adoption

all puppies photos taken from this website

http://rescue2rehome.blogspot.com/

I can't wait to bring one of them home.

These little pups deserved to be loved and cared for.

A girafee a year keep the worries away

Yellow Girafee is Girafee (read : G RA FEE)

Baby Blue Girafee is also Girafee (read : G RA FEE)

they both attend Smart Girafee PC Course .... or so I was told.... hehe =p

Happy 'Niu' Year Everyone!!!

May the year of Ox brings everyone and family

1. the health and strongness of Ox

2. the happiness of Ox brother
3. the determination, good attitude and the success of Ox

4. safe, sound and stable in everything just like Ox brother

5. more good news like how Ox brother always bring food news to everyone in the village

ps. sorry this post is a little late ... I've been busy from chinese new year's eve till now. Thank you for all your wishes. I wishes the same for you.