Random pics taken and stuff done last year

These are some pics that were left “unblogged” in my computer and I thought I’d just blog about them in one post. Everything is random with snippets from here and there.

First up is this notice that was tagged to the table at the Cheras pasar malam. The “threat” is softened by the smiley face at the end of the notice

Next is a pic of these 2 HUGE eggs that was given to me some time last year – they are organic. Taste is about the same – ok, I guess I’m not much of a connoisseur who can taste the difference.

This, I proclaim, to be the BEST Roti Milo in the whole of KL. The stall is not easy to find at all.

688, Lengkungan Jambu Gajus, an area inside Segambut

This is probably not going to help much, but this is how the place looks like.

This “kopitiam” styled place called ah cheng laksa at cineleisure, the curve. Good set meal for 2-3 pax @ RM13.90 with bowl of laksa, bowl of assam laksa and a choice of nasi lemak or kway teow soup. Sufficient for small eaters and tastes pretty good

Some of our guests for our 2009 Christmas dinner at our place.

Meanwhile, our eldest two spent Christmas together. We’re glad they had each other in a land so far away.

It was many “firsts” for Andy – first time away from the family at Christmas, first time at college, first time experiencing winter and snow, first time working. For Anna, it will be the last lap before graduating – 4 years already, and we can only thank God for the way He has kept and protected her, and provided for us as a family.

Relaxing in Camerons

One of the really great things about home schooling is that we can just “up and go”; erm, I don’t mean that in the morbid sense but literally pack up and go off for a break! And that’s exactly what we did at the beginning of January and we’re going to do that again in February

We sent Angie off to Cameron Highlands for the 5-week Residential Bible School and decided that we should take 2 nights off to relax. It was a great 3 days, walking in the mornings not only fulfilled Andrea’s PE class requirements but also did us a lot of good, much better than walking in KL!

Wi-fi services widely available meant Andrea’s classes were not disrupted.

I must say that I’m not good at this “self-portrait” kind of thing! 

Steam boat is a MUST for us whenever we go up to Camerons. The hot food and soup plus the cool weather – GORGEOUS!

We decided to try the organic steamboat. I’m not sure if we went to the wrong place but I just felt a bit let down. The soup was pretty watered down and bland. There are a few organic steamboat places in Brinchang, I don’t think there are any in Tanah Rata. Maybe next time, we should just throw our health out of the window and go for the “normal” steamboat with the really tasty herbal soup or better still, tom yam soup!!

This cosy, quaint little place called T house at Tanah Rata (corner, 1st floor near Merry Brown) is one of my favourites. The apple pie is really good and we find the food and drinks cheaper than some of the other places. There’s also free wi-fi here

Saw this spider weaving her web as we headed off

Next post – Siem Reap, Cambodia

Erm, give me 2 weeks from now – I promise to try my best to get good tips and deals for you nice people

This is how 1 Malaysia should be; a story of my multicultural family …….

There are 6 countries represented in my extended family, soon to be 7

A lot of my cousins are from mix marriages and they are close to each other. The younger ones, of course, “click” together and the older ones, likewise. I don’t think we’ve really ever felt that they are different in any way. And that’s the way I pray that our nation will be. When I was in school, I’ve never felt ANY tension between the different races, and I really wish the same for my children, and their children. 

So, here’s my multicultural family:

Cousin 1 is Chinese-Indian

Cousin 2 is Malaysian-Vietnamese

Cousin 3 is Malaysian-French

My darling niece is British-Malaysian

My dear nephew (cannot use darling here although he is – his age too sensitive to accept that, ha ha ha) is Malaysian but has lived in Singapore all his life, so will probably become a Singaporean

This cousin has Korean blood?? No, la – PURE CHINESE! hee hee hee.

I have an aunty who married a Malay man who loves her to bits and is a REALLY GREAT guy. Its a pity I don’t have his pic here.

Another cousin of mine will soon be marrying an American girl.

When we are all together, we are MALAYSIANS and to all politicians out there who are trying to play havoc with racial issues for your own gain, PLEASE STOP!!!

 

know a hoax before u send one….

Malaysians are really kind hearted ………..

I receive a lot of emails warning me about this and that, I’d really like to do a series on some of the more famous ones that are still circulating. Its really quite easy to check whether its a hoax or not.

Here are some really famous HOAXES:

1)  Haiti Earthquake Relief Hoaxes
Messages circulating via Twitter and Facebook claim UPS will deliver packages to Haiti at no charge and American Airlines has offered free flights to doctors and nurses. Status: False

2) Amazing Tsunami Picture

Emailed image purports to show the devastating tsunami of December 26, 2004 washing ashore on the Thai island of Phuket (or Indonesia, depending on version).

Description: Emailed image
Circulating since: Dec. 2004
Status: Fake

OK, this is a FAKE!!!

3)

‘Postcard’ or ‘Postcard from Hallmark’ Virus Hoax

False email alert warns of ‘the worst virus ever’ circulating in the form of an attachment labeled ‘POSTCARD’ or ‘POSTCARD FROM HALLMARK.’

Description: Email hoax
Circulating since: Feb. 2008 (this version)
Status: False, although real e-card viruses resembling this do exist

 

IMPORTANT NOTE  Some versions of this hoax claim the information was “verified” on Snopes.com. This is NOT true. What has been verified on Snopes.com is adifferent e-card virus threat with a similar name.  DO beware of phony “Hallmark” (or other) e-card notices — they may carry a real virus.  DON’T be confused by the false descriptions in the emails quoted below.  Analysis follows.

4)  Lady Gaga Is a Man
An online concert video appears to show a little “something extra” peeking out from under Lady Gaga’s miniskirt. Status: False

5)   Do They Eat Babies in China?
Internet scuttlebutt claims aborted fetuses and dead babies are cooked and eaten in China. Status: False

6) Ericsson ‘Free Laptop’ Promotion 
Email chain letter claims phone manufacturer Ericsson will give away free laptop computers to those who forward the message to at least eight people. Status: False

7) Bill Gates Is Sharing His Fortune!

Sorry, folks. Microsoft and AOL have not merged, they’re not conducting an email beta test, nor has Bill Gates decided to share his hard-earned fortune with people who forward silly chain letters.

Description: Email hoax
Circulating since: Sep. 1999 (this version)
Status: False

Ok, that’s it for today, if you want to know more and especially if you want to know how to recognize a hoax from the real thing, go to http://urbanlegends.about.com/cs/nethoaxes/ht/emailhoax.htm

In closing, please DO check if an email is a hoax or not before pressing the forward button, I know most of us are really sincere about it, but let’s GO ONE STEP FURTHER, re-educate ourselves to check the status of the email before circulating. Ta, have a great day!

The story of an old faithful

In 1995, we sold off our van and bought an old, small little Datsun to use. The proceeds of the sale were used to finance Allan’s exploratory trip to USA before we ventured into the entertainment business. In the years to come, we bought bigger vehicles for our “growing” family  (The children were growing) and to accomodate the business’ needs. Although the cars came and went, we kept the old little Datsun. It was useful as an extra car whenever our staff needed one. Later, we sold it to Ah Hui for RM1,000.00 but he didn’t want to transfer the ownership of the car to his name – it was just too complicated for an old car as far as insurance was concerned. When he went back to Miri after about 6 years with us, he returned the car to us. Although the car was literally falling apart (erm, I shall not mention who was responsible, ha ha ha), it was still running alright and was still used!

Last month, we found out that we could surrender the car to be scrapped and get paid RM5,000.00 for it in exchange for purchasing any Perodua car. So we decided to end its life *appropriate music comes in here*.

What have we learnt from this car?

• Old things are not necessarily useless
• Do not judge a book by its cover
• We need to remember people and things who/that have served us well and be grateful for them
• We need to count our blessings for all that we have and all that God has provided
• Remembering our roots is good for our soul

This old faithful was also a great test for those who were asked to drive her – would they hesitate because others would laugh at them? was it beneath them to drive such a car? I’d like to insert a lesson for young (and sadly, older people too) here. Its not what you drive that makes you, respect comes from being who you are, how you carry yourself and so on. Is it better to drive an old car and be debt free or to drive a brand new car and be heavily in debt? If you can say, “self-gratification comes last”, and are able to do a simple thing such as drive an old car so that you can save up some money, then I think you will succeed

So, although the Datsun was not a handsome or expensive car, we felt it deserved a place in our blog.  This car started together with us in the business and has a special place in our hearts.

Farewell, BBD 8666, may you rest in peace. Thank you for your services and we are proud of you.

The replacement – also a small car