Archives for August, 2009
Full Gospel Assembly (FGA) Kuala Lumpur will be holding another musical after PAROIMIA in April, Joseph the Overcomer. Also by the performing arts department of FGA. According to a close source, the performance took more than a year to come out with the story line (it is from the Book of Genesis) and script. My [...]
Talking about maids again. We have passed three quarters without a maid at home. Things we have learn and can do pretty now:- Laundry – handling the washing of clothes and children shoes by respective parents and children Clothes folding – can be done in less than 30 mins for a week worth of clothes, [...]
The long weekend started with movie Up, then BBQ at sister-in-laws home, and now lunch plus afternoon tea, later proceed to dinner with brother-in-law, Kumar and sister-in-law, Angie in town. Lots of food, beverage and laughs throughout, off course the children enjoyed the meeting with cousins and some friends. Before heading back to work again [...]
(Re-entered after the earlier post gone M.I.A) Carl Fredricksen, a balloon seller at the zoo was a simple man. He met his wife, Elly on the way back from watching great adventure documentary. Elly seems to be the extrovert and Carl seems to be the opposite. Although both of them were unable to have children, [...]
After several days without glasses, Elijah has agreed to the terms that his mother has put forth – paying for his own glasses. This happened when he was unable to keep his glasses for more than three months. The glasses are either broken or lens scratched. I brought him to nearer optical outlets of which [...]
Some like Satay, some does not, some mentioned it is too dirty to eat out etc. “I thought we are spending time in the resort?” “What happened to the family get away plan?” “Why are we having satay?” “Is BBQ a good idea?” Above are some of the questions asked in a recent family long [...]
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“Spartan, prepare for the glory!” screamed King Leonidas to 300 spartan soldiers who were with him against Persian Xerxes. 300, a 2007 American film was not my first choice of DVD selection until Retna reminded me that the OSRAM new CEO looks like Gerard Butler, who played King Leonidas in 300, I decided to give [...]
I have been thinking of effective ways of “teaching one how to fish than handling over the fish” with our sons at eight. Both Retna and I are constantly worried that in times of our busy work schedule, we might have neglected in teaching them the skills that we have learn. Or in fact with [...]
After seven months of pregnancy, today was the first time that when Retna put my hand to feel the movement of Inez, and she responded. Just to clarify, I have tried to communicate with her many times but without much success she ‘refused’ to respond to her father. I praise God that today, we communicated. [...]
It first caught my attention when it overtook me on the Bukit Jalil-Sungai Besi link. Well, too bad that have no time to ask him if he could pass some $$ to me. :)
Do you read the news online, most of the time or you would also read the newspapers (physical newspapers, sorry, some still called it online newspapers)? While having a post pitch review lunch with the clients and partners, I asked this questions and the answers seems to be:- > No longer subscribe to newspapers as [...]
I known our insurance agent for many years, since I was in the secondary school. Buying insurance is pretty much based on the needs, understanding of the requirements as well as trust on the insurance agent. After several years of no contact from the said agent, we thought things were going well, until las night [...]
After the pitch review meeting and later having lunch with client, I drove back to work using the Bukit Jalil Sungai Besi link, I noticed the sky that looks blue with white clouds. About the same type of sky that I could see when I was in Kota Bahru as well as Kuching. I took [...]
After the failing of Apple Mighty Mouse, of which decided not to work anymore, I have switched to Microsoft Bluetooth Notebook Mouse. The first choice was Logitech V407 bluetooth mouse but the construction of the mouse looks flimsy, so ended up with Microsoft instead. First impression – small. However, it works well and fine with [...]
It has always fun to have visit by family members, friends, brothers and sisters from Christ. Adam and Jess visited us this afternoon for catch up as well as to do S.O.A.P devotion. It was very kind of them to bring us some egg tart as well Seremban roast puff (sao pao). I actually forgot [...]
When I was preparing this entry, I thought of the word ‘gigi’, and I immediately remember Azmi Ahmad, my former superior at SKALI and now my very important father figure as well as mentor in family and work There was one time Aimi asked why I am afraid of Azmi, before I have a chance [...]
Elijah and Ariel suggested O’Briens sandwich when we were at Sunway Pyramid a few days ago. My first choice was Subway, because I enjoy looking at the sandwich making process, of which making the sandwich to taste much better. Maybe it is just me. The newly opened O’Briens at Sunway Pyramid is running promotion on [...]
After many blog entries on Ladang Harcroft and perhaps a single site with the most tag on the school, I have been contacted several times by parents of Ladang Harcroft – either existing or future for comments and feedback. Two parents actually asked me to answer their queries related to their children unsuccessful enrolling to [...]
As the local transmission of A(H1N1) virus increases, Malaysians are being reminded to practice proper hand washing techniques as a way of reducing the risk of transmission to themselves, their families and the community at large. This is why the Antabax antibacterial soap range has launched the ‘Antabax – Your 1st Line of Defence Against Germs’ [...]
While I was coming back from Jalan Pasar after picking up a portable sound system for tomorrow’s media event, I was stopped by a traffic police. He did not do the regular over-taking to stop me, but I stopped at the side of the road approaching Kampung Pandan round about, after seeing him waving at [...]
During my regular morning walk with Jackie, I saw a father holding the hands of his two sons, walking to the kindergarten in the neighborhood. When I looked closer, the two boys are twins. They both talked to their father at the same time. Father was mostly ignoring them, as trying to send them to [...]
It has been four months now since Elijah and Ariel had their first mobilephone line registered under the parent’s mobilephone account. Although the school does not allow the usage nor carrying of mobilephone to school, we allow them to use it when they are out with cousins, family members, tuition etc. We taught them the [...]
Before having a family of my own, I have always enjoyed Sunday every much. Going out with friends on Sunday evening to have dinner at places such as Jalan Bukit Bintang, especially Sungei Wang, had always been a very relaxing moment for me before entering into Monday. I never dislike Monday, even though I am [...]
Earlier post of Jackie meeting vet and new friend, we were thinking how are we going to bring her to the vet with the Citroen Grand C4 Picasso. Obviously French loves dog and they have thought about it pretty well. We put her at the back of the car, without much of trouble or problem. [...]
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