XMAS Time

Yipee...

Going to have gift exchange and see the kids unwrap their lovely presents.
Amber is dying to tear those nice packaging away.

I need to do some last minute shopping as usual.

Got another Boxing Day picnic at TTDI in the morning.

Going to the Lion City

What a unexpected trip in the middle of December.

Just by chance, i managed to get a day off from work and travel down with Kit.
Fly in by day and leave by night - sounds like a Bomb Squadron under some covert operation.

Anyway looking forward to this trip - and some X'mas shopping.

Good thing Kit has done up the Christmas tree - except for the lights.

CCC Futsal

Communion before the Quater Finals.

First day scoreline - rather scary.


Our tough opponent - Campus.
Thank God we had some practice session. But still aching all over the body.

This Is IT! @ the Blues
1. Darren (keeper)
2. Hom (sweeper)
3. Haris (midfield)
3. Jin Loong (striker)
4. Wei (striker)
The Finale - against 3G.... but we potong potong cut cut them.... heh heh

-Day1
Match 1: W/O
Match 2: 14-1 (Chinese)
Match 3: 3-1 (Campus)
-Day2
QF: 5-2 (YP2)
SF: 7-1 (YP3)
F:4-0 (3G)

Dragon Oakland

From the sounds of it, you cannot decipher what it means.
Well, its just another Chinese Restaurant located in Seremban.

This time, its 'Ah Sean' wedding. And mine, she does look so different from her old photos.
I guess we all have the childhood impression of our cousins and aunties carved in the deep recess of our minds. Its pretty hard to shake it off ... even our thoughts about family and friends are pretty much the same.

It was good outing - traveling in one car. Took loads of pictures, and had a few drinks.

Chicken Pox

One after another... now its Amber's turn.

Luckily she's vaccinated... so the outbreak doesn't look too bad.
On a bright note, school holidays are 1 week away, not that it mattered.

Hopefully this boy doesn't get from the older sister.
Also, a chance to send them to Ulu Langat ;-0

Wheez Kid

Oh... its not the whiz kid but wheezing as in difficulty in breathing.

Zac just stayed 3 days after initial problem on Thursday.
I am reminded about a year ago, that he developed similiar problems.

Luckily this time, we got GreatEastern to bankroll the bills.

Hopefully, he will recover soon.

1947 - 30th October

The kids were in high spirit, for a while... wishing grandma a Happy 62nd B'day.

Everybody hiding under the umbrella, including the flowers.

Really need to go earlier... its scorching hot at 9.30am

THIS IS IT?

Mmm... not sure to be thrilled or filled with trepidation.

Still waiting for the news....

Finally Found Someone.... 10 years ago

Dear Steve and Jenny,

Congratulations...again after 10 years. Hope to see many more years to come for a blessed marriage and more kids too. Today its that special date to remember 9.10.99 for what 2 love birds finally found each other...

I FINALLY FOUND SOMEONE (Barbra Streisand & Bryan Adams)

I finally found someone, that knocks me off my feet
I finally found the one, that makes me feel complete
We started over coffee, we started out as friends
It's funny how from simple things, the best things begin

This time it's different, dah dah dah dah
It's all because of you, dah dah dah dah
It's better than it's ever been
'Cause we can talk it through
Oohh, my favorite line was "Can I call you sometime?"
It's all you had to say to take my breath away

Latern Festival cum Mooncake gathering

The kids having a blast... yummy food and serene atmosphere.

Some old traditional laterns to lighten the place.

It was a good weeekend at Loan's place, while they were gone in Singapore.

Taiping Zoo

By the famous lakeside of Taiping.

Good food, cheap motel and interesting place for the kids.

Stay at the Taiping View Hotel but next time we should stay at Taiping Golf Resort.

Cheese & Whack!

Cheese -by Amber, Whack by Zac.
Smile.... say 'cheese'.


New addition to the family.
This is after both fishes died (but they survived almost 1 month).

Xuan's Birthday

1st Birthday bash for baby Xuan. Held at Raymond's condo near Bukit Jalil... very nice place.



This is heavenly for Zac and Amber. They just love to play with water.

Father and Son moment... more to come.

Photos: Courtesy of Shinichi

Diamonds Are Forever

They say diamonds are girls best friend.
But i think there's a scale down diamond... that can still be your best friend.
Touched your live with this unit!

Fireproof Marriage or Watertight Divorce?

A great workshop for marriage couples: Movie on characters of Caleb and Catherine.

1] Affectionate Regard
2] Men wants Respect, Women needs Love
3] Quota of 10 hours per week

QCB890

Twin Terror

Its a love hate relationship for now.

Princess turns 4!

The princess diaries...

The One and Only - MJ

The King of Pop is dead and about to be buried. So sad....

Here's my own numero uno list:

1. "Liberian Girl"
2. "Rock with You"
3. "Billie Jean"
4. "Man in the Mirror"
5. "Thriller"
6. "I Just Can't Stop Loving You"
7. "Bad"
8. "The Way You Make Me Feel"
   
9. "Ben" - OST for Ben
   
10. "Smooth Criminal" - from Moonwalker
    
11. "Will You Be There" - OST for Free Willy
12. "One Day in Your Life"
    
    

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Last Paper ... for now

Oh... just one last hurdle to go.

Pretty excited to finish of my last paper ONT. Need to be disciplined and not put my feet off the pedal. I guess when you pursue something over a period of time, it can be taxing.

It's not just the laborious effort you have to put in, but the feeling of being distracted by other things in life. Everything seems to need your attention. Movies seems to be screaming "play me", various mini-series like 24, House, CSI and what-not being offered on cable.

Also, i have to get back my jogging routine (been off 2 weeks since its been so hazy) before my tummy bulges out too much. Then there's racquet skills to enhance after a long lay off.

Not too mention, toilet leaks, wardrobe make-over and endless drillings to do.

Besides that, have to reorganize my follow-ups, my laptop needs more space, photos sorted and videos burned, my bank statements needs to be filed up or torched?, etc...


So there you go... another rant of life, and what we are supposed to do.

Anyway, back to the books.

Another Day in Office

Oh well... time flies. I am sure if I don't write, i would not reflect.
Perhaps that's why people write - to slow down, to reflect, to gaze upon their endeavor before their next conquest. I write not because i want to, but more towards helping myself to remember the little details in life.

So much to do, so much to accomplish... time to slow down.

Read in the papers that another 3 year old kid rundown by his cousin who was reversing his car.
Then, my neighbour house got burglarized for the umpteenth time.
Ex-President of S.Korea commits suicide.
Endless politicking in Malaysia.
Maid horror stories... seems like a lot of bad news everyday that we become acclimatized.

So its probably good to go back to the Bible ;-) for a reality check.

Cabinet Ministers in M'sia

Just For Laughs... (someone wrote this)

Abdullah was so disappointed with his cabinet for being inefficient and corrupt that he decided to call on PM Lee Hsien Loong and ask him how he managed to have such an efficient and incorruptible cabinet.

On hearing Abdullah's woes, PM Lee said, 'Simple, Abdullah, I choose able men for my cabinet. 'Abdullah asked, 'Yes, but how do you know that they are able?' PM Lee replied, Just ask them simple questions to test their intelligence. They don't need to be too difficult. Let me illustrate to you.'

Just then, Tony Tan was walking by, PM Lee called out to him, 'Hey Tony, come over here.' Tony obediently walked briskly over. PM Lee asked, 'Tell me, Tony, who is your father's son?'

Tony Tan immediately replied, 'Me! Of course.' PM Lee turned to Abdullah and said, 'See, all my ministers can answer this question. Why don't you go back and try.'
Abdullah thank PM Lee and left.

Once he was back, he immediately summoned Najib, his deputy, and shot the question at him, 'Tell me, Jibby, who is your father's son?' Najib was shocked beyond words and did not know the answer

After a while, he recovered and said, 'Boss, let me find out and I'll tell you tomorrow.' Abdullah, a bit disappointed, agreed, hoping that Najib will give a good answer tomorrow.

Meanwhile, Najib was panicking that his boss was testing him. He tried desperately to find out the answer from his staff, but none of them knew the answer. The next morning, he decided to call George Bush for help.

Surely the most powerful person in the world must know the answer. When George picked up the phone, Najib said, 'Hello, George, can I ask you a question?' Bush, very busy, replied, 'Alright, but it better be good!' Najib quickly asked, Tell me, who is your father's son?'

Bush was fuming, 'Of course its me, you stupid!' and he slammed the phone down

Satisfied that he got the answer, he confidently walked into Abdullah's office and said, 'Boss, I've got the answer to your question.'

Abdullah, happy that his deputy wasn't that dumb, said, 'So tell me quick, who is your father's son, Jibby?' Najib confidently replied, 'It'’s George Bush!'

Abdullah slapped his own forehead in disgust and said, ‘Alamak! No, No, No, bodoh! It's TONY TAN!'

2 Down 2 More

Yipee ... managed to get 889/1000. My previous score was 888/1000.
Hopefully can finish all my papers before the end of June.

How good if life its just eat and play - no bills to worry, no problems to be concerned about.
No exams and no studies - pure fun!

Sometimes the innocence of kids really makes me think back my days as a kid.
Although i cried often ;-) but it was memorable.

The Blessing

Truth to be told, the blessings from above are always there for us - its just that we always expecting a different kind of blessing.

I really enjoyed myself - not that the other conferences aren't great. This time, there's no agenda - its only time move forward like Jacob.

A case in point, the futsal match was a great workout. Althought the scoreline wasn't great, i felt indeed it was a blessing to
1] play with Vietnamese disciples
2] able to still kick the ball
3] enjoy dinner and supper in between

Nevertheless, i got bruised (still aching all over) before i got blessed!
Now where is that rock that i need to put my head under.

Team X vs Team Y

Oh yeah... another round of competition.

On Sunday, its was Ferrari vs McLaren but Brawn stole the show again at Sepang.
Then Tuesday, it was BS, BG & BA by-election fever, but remain status quo. 2 against 1, in favour of PR. BN is going to Be The End in the next GE.

Now Thursday, it is Liverpool vs Chelse (again!!) for a spot in the semi-final of UCL.

Sometimes life is not about winning or losing, but making sense of all these victories and defeats.
But as someone said, 'History is written not by the vanquished but the victors'.

Can the Reds do it... all the way??

The Tree of Life

Singles that came over for sumptuous dinner: Jack, Janet and May Yee

Today in history - when my spiritual journey started.
That was way back 15 years ago. I feel old, but thankfully not withering.

All i can say that its been a long long trip.
As the author of 'The Road less Traveled', Dr. M.Scott Peck mentioned that life is about being fulfilled. Part of it is about discipline, delay gratification and responsibility.

The other book he wrote... People of the Lie, is fascinating to digest a second serving.
Makes me think how difficult is it for us to see evil when its standing right in front of us! Is it us that he's referring to ?? You would have to read it yourself ;-)

Zac and Dad's Birthday Bash

In the beginning.... all are anxiously waiting for the pool to be filled up.

Some ploy to get them to look up. Hah!... There's nothing up there.

Crunch time - Zac blowing the candles with some help from Caitlyn.

The rest of the fan club... giving support.
Yup it is 2 years old and 65 years old... and those CupCakes sure look lovely.