TNB Boleh

I am impressed..really impressed by TNB..

Yesterday was a very peaceful and uneventful day until in the evening when

the utility pole decided to spit fire works to lighten up the night  !  at 8.pm

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Luckily we had good responsible guards, whom help us to remove our cars from being electrocuted and set on fire.

The guard also extinguished the fire still burning on the cables before the Fire Brigade arrived.
One of the cable came crashing down !

Half the neighbor hood was in total darkness.  It was hot, humid and unbearable ! Imagine those living without electricity.

The TNB team came and promised that repair work would be carried out and electricity would be connected soon.  Later they left and I saw no back-up team.. Mentally I assumed that TNB would only come back when there is daylight..so looks like we had free sauna for the night..

We shared a small fan in the room and try our best to stay cool and not attract the mozzies..

Then, surprisingly three TNB teams came before 11 pm..and electricity was resumed less than 2 hours later..

I am so impressed by their quick response which all of us appreciated very much to make the night more comfortable.

Totally impressed ...really !

Good Job TNB Boleh !!!

MichelAngelo Bag

I told myself  'no more new bags'.. I have enough to last me for years..
Bags which I bought during my Bandung trip 2011 are still in their dust bags.
Read more at it here.

But when the eyes meet the colours, designs, shapes and bling bling..the heart and the brain are at battle, to outwit and outsmart each so that the pityful me become a victim of their war!

 

What the heart wants is not what the brain logically think is a necessity...thus making a not-so-thrifty choice.

MicelAngelo bag....nice, so sasssssyyy and just love the feel of it...

Well, maybe I do need another bag, I am sure I would find an occassion to use it !!

Happy Mother's Day

to all the great grand mom, , grand mummies, mamis  and to be mums

Bersih 3.0 - I am Glad I Did It

I am glad I did it!

Hubby only confirmed on Friday evening that we would be attending BERSIH 3.0.

After watching the Bersih 1.0 & 2.0 from the comfy of my home while my country men women braved the onslaught of tear gas  water cannon, I told myself that I would attend Bersih 3.0.
We owe it to our future generation to make right the situation !

With Hubby and doter, we would make it a family event.

That night, we packed the necessity as advised : salt, rain clothes, mineral water, goggles, face mask and lastly ear plugs when it was FB that the PDRM has bought acoustic guns.

Next morning, we took a commuter to KL Old Station Centre and had breakfast at Kopitiam Lai Foong in Jalan Tun HS Lee. 

The shop were filled with customers, old and young, and 99% in yellow.

I felt elated as Malaysians has made the efforts to wake up early on a Saturday, reached the city early to avoid the road-closures hassle as associated with Bersih.

We took a leisure stroll towards Jalan Petaling and here more yellow &green crowds can be seen, including Angry Birds.

Walking towards Jalan Sultan, a barricade of police was there,, but they make no effort to stop the crowds.

Many of us took the opportunity to have photography sessions here.

It was great to be walking leisurely on Saturday morning, enjoying the almost carnival like atmosphere for once.

Everyone was relaxed, smiling, walking without a care in the world, no rushing here and there

WHAT A FEELING.

Quarter before 12 noon, we made it to McDonald Jalan Silang to have our early lunch as the march would start at 2pm from Central Market.  My gosh, the place was packed yellow.

We walked over to Central Market and mingled around with crowd.  

At 1.45pm, Mrs Ambiga was on CM stage with her speech. We could not hear clearly as we were a distance away.

Sharp at 2pm, the crowd moved out towards Dataran Merdeka. With chants of Bersih, it was a peaceful stroll towards the designation.

Unit Amal of PAS did an awesome job leading and controlling the crowd!
They were also the front liners to feel the impact of the tear gas and water cannon later

When we reached the junction of Jalan Tun HS Lee/Jalan Tun Perak, the crowd was told to DUDUK Bantah on the road since Dataran Merdeka was out of bound.  Made you think wat shitty govt we have to ban the rakyat from our own Dataran.

Like good kindergarten kids, we all sat down, chit chatting and idlying our time.
Just before 3pm, the crowd was told to disperse as BERSIH had made our point!

We decided to stay around and enjoy KL a little longer.

At the juncture of Jalan Tun Perak & Jalan Ampang, we could see activities near Jalan Sultan Abdul Samad, and then smokes!!

The tear gas being fired at the crowd.

I felt my face stinging and my eyes watering. Ran as fast as I could (while putting on my goggles) towards Pudu Sentral area.  People were running in every directions to prevent from being targetted.  And the protesters were also helping each others during this chaotic moments.

I felt so furious that the stupid BL**DY SH#$% GOVT was using our money to gas and water us.   

We took refuge at Pudu Sentral and freshened ourselves.  After 30 minutes, we walked towards Jalan Sultan/Petaling to make our way to KTM KL.

We could still feel the sting of tear gas as the authority was still firing them even when the majority has left the scene.  Perhaps they have a quota for the date :-(

Walking pass  Jalan Bandar, the police was barricading up the road, and threw stones at the passers, for whatever reaons only known to them.

Train station was full of participants, tired physically but happy spiritually, waiting to go home to their beloved at home.

On this memorable day, we did not see each others as Malay, Chinese, Indian, Ibans, Dayak dan lain lain. We only saw ourselves as MALAYSIANS!!

Time&Tide wait for no man

Time and tide go on passing without caring for anybody and anything!

Opportunities do not wait for anyone. So one should be fully prepared to make the best use of an opportunity as and when it presents itself.

Life

How do you console a friend when she tells you that she only has 6 months left?

Tell her to be positive, live her life to the fullest, realises her dreams, where possible?

It’s definitely easier said than done. When life dealt one with such cruel blow, does one goes against it?

Try to fight it or accept that your Maker loves you more and wants you Home with Him.

Yes, definitely depressing for me when I ‘bumped’ into my friend and knew her situation.

She has been a gutsy fighter, going for repeated chemo treatments, taking up different classes to improve her health, faithfully following strict diets but unfortunately, these provided no remedies.
Maybe she has more than 6 months or less.

What would I do if I have 6 months left?

What kind of legacy would I leave behind for my family?

Money or memories?

Perhaps less of the former and more of latter, good loving ones.

Would it be too late to make amends for all my wrong doings?

Whatever is it, I guess the best is live life to the fullest now for you never know what tomorrow may or may not bring.

Depressing piece for the year end, for I can empathise with my friend. Of her preparation for her school-going kids and their future when she is not around to see to their needs.

Reuse, Recycle, Reduce

In order to practice the 4R: Recycle, Reduce, Reuse, and be Responsible, I made this small jeans bag for my young princess.

Materials used :

Bag : An old pair of my jeans, which were loose due to the expired stretchable properties.

Checkered inner lining - left over from bolsters cases.

Pink strip lining the handles - left over from cheongsam’s piping.

Small ribbon rose (made by me) - removed from my doter's Christmas dresses which they have outgrown long long time ago.

By sewing this bag, I get to occupy my evening, renew my sewing skills, made my doter happy now that she has a new bag to carry her school books and used up some of my many many left-overs.

Happy Birthday to Everyone!

Yesterday, the seventh day of the Lunar year is traditionally the birthday of all Earthly mortal beings, that you and me. It’ also the day when tossing of raw fish salad (yee sang) is a must. The tossing of colourful salad and making wishes for continued health, wealth and anything good and auspicious is the custom primarily among the overseas Chinese in SEA. (Apparently the yee sang culture was initiated by Malaysia)

To celebrate this happy occasion, my classmates had a potluck gathering at my house.

My girlfriends are all super good chef. Ok lah, except for one or two whom still have to sharpen their cleavers, choppers and wok kungfu, we had a variety of dishes.

Even Miss Wong, whom claimed she does not like to cook, brought a self home-made dish.. It was simple but delicious stewed mushrooms. (we secretly think maybe it's her hubby whom cooked it - hehehe).

The children had a good time watching movies, playing computer games, card games and rummaging thru the fridge for drinks and tidbits.

Our hubbies had a great time with their yum seng session.

Tiring day but I truly enjoyed myself and my friends company, not to mention it was so ‘yit lau’ (aka noise pollution at the top most dangerous level).

Our next sojourn is on Saturday at another LYK’s house, for more foods, yakking and jin ra mi sessions!

Tiring Sunday

Just arrived back from Tapah after visiting Jas at her NS Camp.

Our first experience of visiting her :

On entering the camp, we were greeted by some of the attendees on duties, where they helped us to carry the bags to the canteen area. Then the bags were just scan thru to make sure we did not bring any non-halal food and sharp objects. We proceeded to register counter, where some other attendees stand up and greeted us..you know like those departmental store staff standing in line when they just open in the morning and greeting you when you walk in. They will proceed to page for the intended attendee.

My daughter did not wait for them to page.

She was so happy & excited to see us that she ran and gave me a big hug.

We brought her one of her favorite food - hei koh chee cheong fun, all the way from Penang and also smuggled in some char siew/siew yoke. Ok, we were sensitive enough and did not use the canteen's utensils.

Listening her recite her daily routine, eg waking up at 5.30am, wash/iron own clothes, clean toilets etc, really sounds like an inmate's life.

On the brighter side, this is actually a good life time experience.

And when we left the canteen, those attendees on duty will stand up and say good -bye etc etc.. short of a red carpet, this is really like a VIP reception..

Graduation Day

Today my daughter has her graduation day at school. Nowadays I noticed that many schools has this ceremony for their Fitfh Formers before the SPM exam.

For this occassion, the students could choose to be dressed up formally, meaning like one is going to the office.

My daughter managed to get her attire organised..after almost a day shopping!

Presenting the lady herself in her OL (Office Lady) look..





sigh..she is definitely growing up and sometimes I am proud to know that she will contribute to society soon.

It's November

Never realised that time flies so fast..today is already Nov 6 and we are only 59 days into the new year..wow..

2010

sound scary but exciting. In the movie 2012 is the year SEI KAI MUIT YAT - end of the world..so that gives us basically 2 more years to enjoy (or abuse) Mother Earth..

Emails has been circulating around that all the predictions as per the movie will come true..

I am more of the optimistic type. Year 2012 will come and go, hopefully peacefully and uneventfully .. normal daily activities go on, the earth will still continue to spin on its' axis and the sun will still rises in the EAST.

Enjoy the weekend..

15MALAYSIA

15Malaysia is a short film project. It consists of 15 short films made by 15 Malaysian filmmakers. These films not only deal with socio-political issues in Malaysia, they also feature some of the best-known faces in the country, including actors, musicians and top political leaders. You may think of them as funky little films made by 15 Malaysian voices for the people of Malaysia.

Upto now, only 7 films has been released. To watch all the 15 films, please go to 15Malaysia.com.



Below are the first two films.

POTONG SAGA
Synopsis
A laugh-out-loud film about a Chinese boy’s misguided attempts at opening an Islamic bank account.





CHOCOLATE
Synopsis
A quiet tale that reminds us that, despite the multifaceted contradiction of Malaysia, life goes on – even if not all of it is sweet





This is Yasmin Ahmad last film. Yasmin Ahmad passed away on the 25th of July 2009 at the age of 51.

Our New Pet (again)

Sometime last year, we lost our cat due to her pregnancy. We all concluded she had died during birth. The night before, we saw her trying to push her babies out, the next morning she was gone from her basket and we never saw her again.

And I thought that was the last time I would need to worry about furs ending up on my clothing lines and all over the rugs. Alas, my happiness is short lived.

Last week, my jr doter has unofficially adopted a new born kitten, which was abandoned by the mother. She picked it up, cleaned it and made the kitten a home from shoes box. I am using ‘it’ as I do not know if the cat is a male or female. Wait till it’s bigger, then I will take a peek again!

Presenting now our latest pet. She is not named yet, so for now she will be known as Baby!

SOS! Autism Centre Closing Down - 14 June 2009

Will do my part, as sikit sikit, lama jadi bukit.

Read more about this in :

http://shiokguy.blogspot.com/2009/05/sos-autism-centre-closing-down-14-june.html

Tiring Days

I promised my little girl that she can have cupcakes for her Teacher's Day celebration today, that's after negotiating from sushi. Yesterday, immediately upon reaching home, I changed, took out the stuffs and started with the the first round of cupcakes making. The first tray of 12 cups were ready an hour later, followed by the 2nd round. Total only 24 cupcakes so far.

It was not enough cakes to go around, had to drive out to get the ingredients (losing valuable time in the process). By the time I finished the 3rd round, it was already 8pm..quickly rushed over for LD pratice. Stayed for the pratice till about 10pm, came home, bathed and continued with the 4th round of baking. Now we have 68 Oreo & Raisins cupcakes. After decorating them, it was past midnite. I am sooooo tired.


Tonite final pratice for Sekinchan event tomorrow and then on Sunday I can ...

Skeletons In The Island

Can we treat men's best friend this way??

http://www.mycen.com.my/rescue

Preparing for the Lunar Chinese New Year

This year, we decided to paint the 1st floor of the house, which we have neglected to give any 'face-lift' since we moved in.




Armed with rollers, paint pans and old newspaper, the whole family started with the two back rooms. We decided to stick with the same colours - well just in case we miss any spots, it will not be so obvious ...LOL...I am a BAD painter, always have been and always will be, so mostly I was spared of doing the actual work, only 'touch-up' here & there, and fetching utensils and the cool refreshments




One day gone for both rooms..







Continuing the project a week later with the 2nd family hall..Jasmine went to the education fair, so only 3 of us to carry on the 'big project'.




Now the rooms looks 'cleaner' and perhaps 'happier'!

Tea For Two

Today, we opened all the gifts under the X'mas tree as we need to unassemble the tree and the decorations, pack them into their boxes and keep them in the store room for the next 350days before they see the sunlight again :-0

the most special gift we received this year

These Hearts of Mine

These are the hearts my youngest daughter gave to me..

The paper were left-overs from her handicraft lesson in school. She cut out big hearts and little hearts. On the reverse side of each heart, she wrote the 3 words in English, Chinese and Malay. I guess, if she knows Tamil, she would have written them in Tamil too..


Daughters melt our hearts with their most unintentional ways.

PS : Her Malay is terrible,,I guess she meant to write ' Aku cinta awak'

YAAAB Mr Lim

While waiting for my administrator to find the KEY (password), I wrote this in my word file, cos don’t want to forget what I want to write..or rather what I felt (sign of parkinson or something??)

Was reading Lilian’s blog (5xmom - I read her blog from another stand alone backup PC incase our server KO, that wan can access anything).

I just love the way she described her state CM – Mr Lim Guan Eng. I can understand her, her CM is like an unsung hero. Did you know that he travels on economy class although he is allowed otherwise?




Me so proud that I have the same surname with one of the the most nicest & humble CM in Malaysia, whom is also the son of the ex-opposition Leader in our Parliament … YAB Mr Lim Kit Siang loh..


Also not to forget, the rich family who owns the resort up in the hill is also LIM (i noe, you will think I yan chan yan cheik = trying to be related)

I can only remember and relate to the good LIMs, the bad wan,,solli, no space in this little brain of mine to keep unnecessary info.