Mother's Day 母亲节

This weekend is Mother's Day. Today had a family dinner to celebrate Mother's Day - for our beloved mum cum dad. =) A simple western dinner at Jack's Charbroil Jalan Setiapuspa was so-so. Would probably the first & last visit there. Even though food was not amazing but what matters was the time spent together. All of us had a good time out, spending most of the time to catch up after 2 weeks from the last gathering we had.

In short tonight was a great night out celebrating for 2 mothers - mum & sil (mum to 2 kids). Happy Mother's Day to all the greatest mum on earth! =) 

这个星期是母亲节。我家提早庆祝了。今晚我们一家大小光顾了一间西餐厅，一个简单的晚餐就度过了今年的母亲节。今年母亲节虽然晚餐不是很棒可是主要的是我们全家人能够开开心心的度过美好的夜晚。

今晚大家都很开心能够在一起吃顿美好的晚餐而于两位妈妈庆祝母亲节。祝天下伟大的妈妈母亲节快乐！ ＝）

毒戰

昨天終於看了《毒戰》－的確是一部好看的電影。我一路都有追讀古天樂的部落格也知道這部電影已在上個月在內地和香港上映，票房也很不錯。結果等了3個星期終於在大馬上映了，可惜演員們都沒有到大馬做宣傳。這部電影在大馬沒什麼宣傳也剛好遇上國家大選，所以票房不是很好。《毒戰》才上映了短短兩個星期就快下映了。
古天樂在這部電影里雖然是以廣東和其他演員對話可是整部電影看起來還是很自然。這部電影的演員們－香港和內地都演的很贊！雖然女演員才兩位，可是整體上他們的演技和槍術都演的不錯！
從這部電影里看到一個人的自私自利可以犧牲了那麼多人命，友情和信任。一個人對工作的堅持和熱愛是超越我們的想像的。大家一起去支持這部電影吧！

黑社会

你是否有想过如果有一天你爱上了黑社会老大，你会做出什么决定呢？会和他在一起或者像大部分人离开他？

在现在的社会里虽然已经很难遇见黑社会老大可是世上是没有不可能的事的。就像圆圆，她在一次很偶然的机会里遇见了他－－阿杰。阿杰外表斯文，说话彬彬有礼，根本就不像是混黑社会的。圆圆在还没知道他的职业以前就已经对他印象深刻，也被他有型的外表和友善深深的吸引了。

圆圆这下已无法自拔根本就忘不了阿杰，所以也不顾一切决定和阿杰在一起。虽然身边的朋友都劝她三思可是圆圆知道阿杰有一副好本性，根本不是每个人所以为混黑社会就是凶巴巴心狠毒辣的。

如果你身处于圆圆，你会做出什么决定呢？难道爱上一个黑社会的成员有错吗？我们应该给黑社会的成员机会，不要因为他们的所谓职业就判他们死刑。我总觉得人人都应该获得公平的机会发挥以及表达自己。没有人是一出世就被看不起的。你觉得呢？

United We Stand

I've learnt this phrase since young, no matter in school or at home - United We Stand. Today is the day where the people around me is putting this phrase into action. Everyone has a same objective and goal, gathered at one place and stand united as one to ask for a clarification.

At workplace, my team members have been working as one professionally to contribute and deliver the assignments. Even though we do have arguments and dissatisfaction sometimes, but it is always overcome peacefully and we are back together as one again.

At home, my mum always preach us siblings to stand united as one. Do not be influenced by words or act of people who try to create havoc among ourselves. There shouldn't be hatred among siblings. Whatever arguments or unhappiness should be forgotten. We flow the same blood and hurting one another should never happen.

Among friends, it is hard to practice this. As it is so difficult to find true and sincere friends, what more someone who is willing to stand by your side when you are in any difficulties. Am glad that I have a group of friends that treasure friendship and my principle is - the quality of friends are always better than number of quantity of friends that one has.

What do you think? :)

Focus & Fruitful

It has been an interesting week. Our country's 13th election has just past & there is a mixed emotions among the people. Anger, frustration, happiness & joy...different people has different feelings for the results.

The angry & upset clan has been unhappy over the results. There was a silent walk event where people wore black and tape their mouth as a sign of protest for a clean & fair election. A lot of rumors have been spread via social media that stirred commotion among people.

With all these posts and news around, it actually indirectly encouraged & woke up the energy in oneself. The motivated or rather "disturbed" person tends to be able to focus more on work. Their mind is more focused & is able to think & contribute more fruitful ideas at work.

So afterall the anger does have a positive impact to a person. I have seen a few examples of such positive change in my workplace & am quite impressed by it. I guess these people have high EQ as well to be able to control their emotion & divert their anger to contribute more solid & concrete ideas during meetings. =)

2012 - Awesome Year

Year of 2012 must be an awesome year...though it has just started, good news have been coming along so frequently! :)

January - CNY celebration & 2 lil monsters got accepted to the World Olympiad Maths squad

February - one of the most luxurious & memorable wedding dinner

March - less workload as recruited new team member

April - celebrating 29th anniversary & project go live!

May - the arrival of new family member

June - sandy beaches & clear water island

July - shopping shopping & shopping...summer sales in UK

I guess there will be more good news coming up in the 2nd half of 2012...looking forward to a great year! :)

Pic - London July 2011 ~natecila~

人真的那么善忘？

人类真的那么善忘吗？还是人类宁可选择不记得呢？每一天我们都面对很多事，在工作上我们都有做不完的事务，回到家里还要把家打理的井井有条，再加上要理解家人，这些事情我们每日都反复的在面对。所以如果要把一件事或一个人忘了，有那么容易吗？

上班族每天上班打开电脑然后就不停的阅读邮件，再将每一件文件一一的处理好。就这样一天过一天，每天匆匆忙忙的上下班。在这样的情况下，难道一位上班族会忘记每天该做的事务吗？人类如果每天重复地做一件事，自然而然就会熟练也会牢牢记得每一件事的次序和做法。如果要把它忘了根本就不会是一件容易的事。

同样的我们每一天和很多人相处，免不了每日和朋友家人同事谈话交流。当然每日的话题都会不一样可是都很精彩，都会有深刻的印象。我们可能记不了每一个话题可是我们都会记得话题中的男女主角，更何况述说的那一位呢？如果一对人每天都见面和谈话，要把对方忘掉的可能信根本不高。所以我一直都不信人类能那么容易把一位每日见面和谈天的人忘得一干二净。一切都是我们选择把它忘了而不是我们善忘。

经过波折后我才接受事实 － 人类的确不是善忘而是自己选择把它忘了。过程当然不容易，而且是件很残忍的事 － 难道事情那么严重吗？那个人那么讨人厌吗？我们怎么那么狠心把一切之前所学好的技巧忘了，之前交头接耳的好朋友忘了？难道之前奋斗的事业和多年的友情都不值得珍惜吗？

话到此而言，今天的我终然醒悟了 －社会上有很多绝情狠心的人存在。读者们，相信自己开开心心的活下去吧！ 在想想每当一个人说他忘了一件事，那到底是真的吗？

Story of A Pencil

I came across this article & find it quite motivating! Just to share... :)

A boy was watching his grandmother write a letter. At one point, he asked, "Are you writing a story about what we've done? Is it a story about me?"

His grandmother stopped writing her letter and said to her grandson, "I am writing about you, actually, but more important than the words is I'm using this pencil. I hope you will be like this pencil when you grow up."

Intrigued, the boy looked at the pencil & said "It didn't seem very special. 'But it's just like any other pencil I've ever seen!"

"That depends on how you look at things. It has five qualities & which, if you manage to hang on to them, will make you a person who is always at peace with the world."

1st quality: 'You are capable of great things, but you must never forget that there is a hand guiding your steps. We call that hand of God, and He always guides us according to His will.'

2nd quality: 'Now and then, I have to stop writing and use a sharpener. That makes the pencil suffer a little, but afterwards, he's much sharper. So you, too,must learn to bear certain pains and sorrows, because they will make you a better person.'

3rd quality: 'The pencil always allows us to use an eraser to rub out any mistakes. This means that correcting something we did is not necessarily a bad thing; it helps to keep us on the road to justice.'

4th quality: 'What really matters in a pencil is not its wooden exterior, but the graphite inside. So always pay attention to what is happening inside you.'

Finally, the pencil's 5th quality: 'It always leaves a mark. In just the same way, you should know that everything you do in life will leave a mark, so try to be conscious of that in your every action.'

*Story adapted from Like the Flowing River

Return......

It has been 8 months since I last posted a blog. So many things took place within such a short time!

Frustration, sadness, laughter & tears...no matter what had happened, the sun is shining brightly now! :) I have now return to keep up with more posts & updates.

Watch out for this space...stay tune!

Ramadhan Month

Time really pass by quickly, the Ramadhan month is back! I last blogged about Ramadhan when I was in Dubai. Well this time round, am experiencing it in my homeland with a bunch of foreigners workers. Just to share a funny yet annoying scene that happened recently.

Chris: "Hey everyone, tomorrow will be the first day of Ramadhan. This means the Muslims will be fasting - no food & drinks for them!"

Everyone turned and looked at him in dazed as there was an email sent out earlier informing everyone.

Lim: "So...?"

Chris: "So...from tomorrow onwards, no one is allowed to drink and eat in public! Make sure no food and drinks can be found on your desk!"

Everyone gave Chris a puzzled look and resumed to work. Chris left proudly as if he had made a great announcement.

Henry (German): "Wow! I didn't know it is so strict in Malaysia. The non-Muslims are not allowed to eat in public??"

Jenny (Brit): "When I was in Singapore, people are allowed to eat in public. Why not in Malaysia?"

After several questions and queries, Lim finally voiced out.

Lim: "Hey guys, there is no such law in Malaysia that we (non-Muslims) are not allowed to eat in public or in front of the Muslims. You guys don't need to hide yourself in pantry."

"By the way, the announcement was made by a Korean who was raised up in Australia. :)"

New Hairstyle @ Shunji Matsuo

A new hairstyle for a better lifestyle! =) I've heard so much about this salon - Shunji Matsuo at Sri Hartamas and finally today I've stepped in leaving the faith of my hair in their hands. I was the 3rd customer of the day and without any delay, the stylist's assistant (a Thai girl) gave me a hairwash. I would rate her 4 out of 5 as she accidentally wet my blouse during rinsing. =) Other than that, she has good strength giving me a nice head & shoulder massage. Also not to forget, the minty shampoo was cooling, leaving the scalp fresh after wash.

Immediately after that, my new hairstylist - Terry, greeted me with a big grin! His first impression to me - friendly, calm, fresh & yummy. After running through my hair texture, he started to snip confidently. His haircut techniques were unique & he maintained a positive body language through out the haircut session. I could see his passion and professionalism when he carried out his job, which impressed me a lot.

Finally after 2 hours, I have a new hairstyle! It is a total contrast - the short hair has lifted me up, I felt great after the session! I love my new hairstyle but I love my hair stylist more! ;) Definitely 2 thumbs up for him!

~Picture courtesy of Okinawa~

The difference between......

What's the difference between "To love a person for who he is" and "To love a person for what he is"? I was asked this question by a friend and it took me some time to answer. I was wondering would one actually thought of these when he or she is in love?

Well in actual fact, to love a person for who he is means - you fall in love with his character. You are attracted to his attitude, personality and most of all his true self. He is the person you can foresee to spend the rest of your life with, you look forward to spending quality moments together, his temper sweetens your relationship and ultimately his presence is an assurance to you. According to surveys, a couple will have a lasting relationship if both parties are into each other for who they really are.

In contrast to that, to love a person for what he is means - you love (or rather like?) your partner for what he has in life. You are basically attracted to the luxurious items surrounding him. For instance, you choose to be with your partner because he is well to do, drives a luxurious car, owns a decent house or just because he always uses designer goods. These are the non-living things that make you think that you are in love with him, but in actual fact, you are attracted to the external factors. Obviously, this relationship does not last. Even if one party is sincere and truthful to the other, the bond between both will not be strong.

I was skeptical initially, thinking true love only happens in romance movies. After reading several articles, I have been convinced that there are individuals out there who really fall for a person's personality.

It probably takes time for you to come across such individual, hold on to faith - if the special someone is meant to be with you, he'll cross your path in life. You might want to re-evaluate your relationship with your partner if he appreciates your penthouse but complains about your snoring! =)

~Find a partner who completes you!~

Attainment of Bliss

"As an inspirant, you should always seek the truthful and joyful, and avoid all thoughts that are sad and depressing. When your devotion is well established, even if depression, doubt or conceit appears, you can easily discard them.

It is best that as an inspirant, you are joyful, smiling and enthusiastic under all circumstances. This pure attitude is more desirable than even devotion and wisdom. If you are worried, depressed or doubting, you can never attain Bliss, no matter what spiritual practise you perform.

Hence, the first task of an inspirant is the cultivation of enthusiasm. Never get inflated when you are praised, never get deflated when you are blamed. You must analyze and correct your faults. Be a Spiritual Lion." ~SB~ 23-05-2010

Lead-Free Mug

Saw something new yesterday - a lead-free mug. Never heard of it before and therefore gave it a try. I've bought it purely because the mug is pretty and it's safe to be used in hot water - according to the salesgirl. =)

I've google-ed to read more regarding lead-free as I didn't know that some mugs are not safe to be used. After reading several sites, only that I realized mug that has been colourfully painted, vibrantly coloured or decorated with cute designs are at high risk of being contaminated by lead. It is believed that the colour and ingredients used to paint the mug contains lead or plumbum that are harmful to our body.

Not only colourful and cute mugs are exposed to lead, some plain glasses also contain lead - captured during the process of glass making. Thus, do not think that a plain glass is always good for drinking your favourite hot tea. =)

After much surfing, I came across quite a number of sites that actually sell lead-free mugs lately. These mugs are mostly ceramic mugs and decorated with lead-free paint. The paint are scientifically proven to be lead-free as well as plumbum free. Therefore, they are safe to be used with hot boiling water.

With all these information that I've read, I am pleased to be the new owner of my lovely tall ceramic mug which is lead-free and also 100% hand-painted! =) Taking into consideration of the benefits of using a lead-free mug, it pays off to pay a little more to own it!

So, maybe it's time you should check and consider to replace your cute mug - for a better living! =)

Flu Flu Go Away

It is true when the elders say "When age is catching up, our health deteriorates." It was proven today - I used to walk and have fun in the rain without catching cold, but today, I was caught in the rain for less than a minute and I am down with flu already. It is so unbelievable!

Well, I wanted to recover asap so I've googled home remedies for flu. Meanwhile, I was holding a box of tissue, using sheet after sheet. I was hoping to find simple and practical remedies for fast relief, but after an hour of clicking and reading several links, I gave up totally. The remedy is either involving ingredients that I've never heard before or it has not been proven. I admit that I am not an adventurous person - at least not on edible stuff.

Finally, I've decided to pop-in a flu pill and gulped down 2 big glasses of lemon juice. I could not tolerate further as the thought of getting dehydrated due to running nose kept crossing my mind. It sounds funny but you'll never know....

Guess what, I've typed this blog for the 3rd time. I've accidentally deleted it twice earlier, due to...err...age catching-up??

Tears of Joy

21st April 2010, Sunny Day

"Today is a sunny day. I woke up earlier than usual and happily getting ready to school because it is my birthday today. Mummy sent my sister and I to school along with a birthday cake to share with my school friends.

My teacher put 6 candles on the cake and all my school friends sang Happy Birthday song to me. Suddenly my eyes were watery. I do not know why my eyes were watery when my friends sang loudly surrounding me. I shared the cake and party packs with my friends.

Daddy brought my family to TGI for dinner. I had my favourite chicken and chocolate ice-cream. I told daddy my eyes' problem in school. They were watery even though I did not cry as I was not sad at that time.

Daddy told me that my eyes are okay and those are not water - they are called tears! I do not really understand what are tears but I am happy that my eyes are okay."

~adapted from Gerald's diary~

After reading the above, I was intrigued by this 6 years old boy. Is he just being sentimental or is he an Indigo child? Or is it telling us that kids nowadays are able to narrate their feeling in such detailed manner? At such tender age, he is able to feel the joy and warmth around him. Isn't it a wonderful thing? =) Am wondering what other wonders will take place...

-baby photo courtesy of fotolia-

外面的世界

最近经常听到这首歌,本人觉得旋律还不错,歌词也让我想起过去.
外面的世界真的有那么精彩吗?

<外面的世界> 主唱: 莫文蔚

在很久很久以前
你拥有我 我拥有你
在很久很久以前
你离开我去远空翱翔

外面的世界很精彩
外面的世界很无奈
当你觉得外面的世界很精彩
我会在这里衷心的祝福你

每当夕阳西沉的时候
我总是在这里盼望你
天空中虽然飘着雨
我依然等待你的归期

在很久很久以前
你拥有我 我拥有你
在很久很久以前
你离开我去远空翱翔

外面的世界很精彩
外面的世界很无奈
当你觉得外面的世界很无奈
我还会在这里耐心的等着你

A New Day

After 3 months long of being "jobless", I finally started my first day in a new company. The day was not heavy but somehow I left office at 6pm, which is unusual for me!! Looks like I have to get use to working late now. Well, now I can totally understand the phrase "Getting out from your comfort zone needs a huge effort!" Hopefully, I will get use to it real soon. =)

Yesterday was a day where I did nothing, intentionally, so that I won't be striving hard for the year of 2010! This is one of the superstitious practice of mine. =) I picked up this practice as I remembered reading an article that says on auspicious day or important dates, one needs to spend the day leisurely - welcoming the positive and good energy into your life! Though it is not scientifically proven but there is no harm practising it, right? =) I'll keep you posted if it is working!

Another good news to share - my friend has delivered a baby girl today! Both mother and baby are doing fine now. Can't wait to see them! It has been quite a while since I last held a newborn. Now am wondering which lovely name will the parents name her.

Lastly, I would like to thank everyone from the bottom of my heart for the well wishes (no matter it's via SMS or FB)!! =) God bless...

Sg Klah Hot Spring Park

Hot springs on a burning hot day! Sounds crazy but I did it! =) It was a fun experience. I knew nothing about this place till I hop-on a ride with my nephew & niece to this wonderful park.

Sungai Klah is located 10km away from the town Sungkai in Perak. The journey to the park took us 1 hour 30 mins. With the entrance fee of RM10, you get to enjoy the park.

I was surprised to see the park was crowded even though it was 12 noon! Majority of the visitors flocked to the man-made waterfall which has water slides & wading pool. They are filled with cool & refreshing spring water. Avoiding the crowd, I headed to the hot spring pool with the kids. =) There are several pools in the park with different temperature - from warm to boiling hot. There is a designated pool where visitors can enjoy boiling eggs. For those who are looking to have a quiet & quality time of your own, there are several private hot spring pools available for rent at very reasonable price.

The hot spring dip was refreshing & apparently it helps to relieve stiff muscles, rheumatism, insomnia and skin related problems. I would definitely return for another dip. A good place to relax & getaway from work stress! =)

The Big Day

The long awaited big day of my family has finally come to an end. Well, it's not an end afterall as it is just a new beginning for a lovely couple. They are now all set to face the new phase of their life, welcoming the new journey of happiness and blessings from all.

The memorable day was witnessed by relatives and close friends. A big thank you to all as they have made the auspicious event a memorable & successful one. With the joyous laughter, delicious food and most of all the presence of far-away relatives, the bride and groom were deeply touched. They were filled with happy tears though it was a tiring day. All these memorable and heartfelt moments were captured, and yes, I am still waiting for the 'end-products'. =)

Well, a great toast to all who has sent their wishes! Also, a sincere thanks to everyone who has contributed to this big day of the year! =) May the new couple lives happily ever after......God Bless!