Yep , it's that time of the year again , food galore at 4.30 pm at the various locations here. However , the zest for driving there and walking and smelling the charcoal fire burning the aromatic meat is not so strong any more. the kids have also lost their yearning for buka puasa food especially the burger. We all love Keropok lekor but of late this delicacy no longer is offered for sale. The reason being that fish is expensive and hence not profitable to make and sell. how sad, I love this so much especially with the special chili sauce that goes with it. just as well I guess , I have to cut down on eating oily food anyway, but ...,, I really like the taste.
Now I just drive pass the pass the pasar malam and look and ..... It's no fun when u are watching what you eat , gone are the days when anything goes and more. Always the exta bowl or extra plate " ka liu ". .... Now, It's more like , small portion will do , share share. So my advise to all is to eat while you still can or you will live to regret once you reach 50! .
Somehow food doesn't have that hypnotic control anymore. I can walk past my favorite stall and not even have a desire to eat. now I have boring oats for breakfast. Just as well I had my fair share years ago. having said that I still have strong desires to eat ice cream though. guess it's because it's forbidden food. So all these 50 over years I had to be so careful when eating anything cold. My asthma took the front seat while I was growing up. now after a good old Chinese herbalist treated my asthma ,I can at least enjoy cold dessert more often then necessary.....hahaha. Now especially so when it is so hot everyday, an ice cream would be just the thing to cool the sense.
oh well, you eat some and you just look at some. At least I got to eat some so I can't complain. life has been good. praise the Lord.
Monday, August 8, 2011
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
My emeralds came out
Hahaha, my emeralds as Pui Lin calls them came out . They were holidaying in my gall bladder for don't know how long. Well now, its time to keep them out , so must exercise more, ahhhhhh!!! , I hate that word. Also have to watch my diet as I also have fat around my liver, that's the next to go. can do the cleansing after one month.
They all came out green, floating in moss like substance. luckily they were still small so they came out easily and painlessly . So the treatment of apple juice , olive oil and lemon works. I am glad it did so now I don't have to have an operation to remove the gall bladder. I would like to thank all my friends for sending me the recipe for this treatment. There is always an alternative to going under the knife.
Looks like it's spring cleaning time for my temple..... My body is a temple so I must keep it clean, but living in Sandakan its going to be difficult as this town is famous for its seafood among other things. My kids are back so its eating time , a relative is coming so its eating again, thank you Lord for this blessing. Guess it's better than starving like the millions in Somalia.
I must remember to pray for them . Perhaps you could too.
I want to improve on our LSG meetings every Thursday. Make it more interesting for the members so more will want to come. But I don't know how? Any ideas? BTW , LSG stands for ladies sharing group. You see we meet every thursday to sing and read the bible and share . The sharing can sometimes side track . That's when it becomes interesting but , its not what we meet for, so, ....
Anyway, I am sure The Lord will guide us , so ....
They all came out green, floating in moss like substance. luckily they were still small so they came out easily and painlessly . So the treatment of apple juice , olive oil and lemon works. I am glad it did so now I don't have to have an operation to remove the gall bladder. I would like to thank all my friends for sending me the recipe for this treatment. There is always an alternative to going under the knife.
Looks like it's spring cleaning time for my temple..... My body is a temple so I must keep it clean, but living in Sandakan its going to be difficult as this town is famous for its seafood among other things. My kids are back so its eating time , a relative is coming so its eating again, thank you Lord for this blessing. Guess it's better than starving like the millions in Somalia.
I must remember to pray for them . Perhaps you could too.
I want to improve on our LSG meetings every Thursday. Make it more interesting for the members so more will want to come. But I don't know how? Any ideas? BTW , LSG stands for ladies sharing group. You see we meet every thursday to sing and read the bible and share . The sharing can sometimes side track . That's when it becomes interesting but , its not what we meet for, so, ....
Anyway, I am sure The Lord will guide us , so ....
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Starvation vs diet
People in Somalia are dying by the second. the world leaders are scrambling to be seen to be at the fore front of humanitarian aid to this besieged African nation. Somehow it's always a little too late. it's only after many children have died that the world wakes up to the news on their TV sets.
Famine isn't caused by a change of weather over night. Yet we sit in our cosy home not caring what happens on the other side of the world. Happily eating at fancy restaurants , throwing away food that has been kept over night or looking up a diet program to do. How sad we have become.
Only when CNN or BBC reports on TV that nations and politicians scramble to be interviewed on TV about their plans to help the "dead" or dying. I am no better then the willfully blind politicians about the affairs of the world. I too depend on CNN and BBC for news about this disaster that has hit the African nation and brought it to its knees.
What am I going to do about it? Nothing! I will wait to donate and let the other heros do what they do best. In the meantime I will try not to waste food , not to pollute the environment and to help kids in under developed countries get a decent education. what else can I do? I can pray that the grace of God will touch us all and we will find the courage to step out of our comfort zone and carry out God's will . To serve in his name.
why do people diet when millions are dying of hunger ? I don't know.....
Why do millions die when there are so many billionaires in this world ? I don't know...
Famine isn't caused by a change of weather over night. Yet we sit in our cosy home not caring what happens on the other side of the world. Happily eating at fancy restaurants , throwing away food that has been kept over night or looking up a diet program to do. How sad we have become.
Only when CNN or BBC reports on TV that nations and politicians scramble to be interviewed on TV about their plans to help the "dead" or dying. I am no better then the willfully blind politicians about the affairs of the world. I too depend on CNN and BBC for news about this disaster that has hit the African nation and brought it to its knees.
What am I going to do about it? Nothing! I will wait to donate and let the other heros do what they do best. In the meantime I will try not to waste food , not to pollute the environment and to help kids in under developed countries get a decent education. what else can I do? I can pray that the grace of God will touch us all and we will find the courage to step out of our comfort zone and carry out God's will . To serve in his name.
why do people diet when millions are dying of hunger ? I don't know.....
Why do millions die when there are so many billionaires in this world ? I don't know...
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Stones in the garden?
One would think stones belongnin the garden or the fish tank... Hahah but mine are in the gall bladder. Very safe place to store precious stones don't you think? No one can get them . Well that is what I have in this safe place.
it seems many folks have them. You don't know until you have some kind of pain . Well there are two ways to get rid of these semiprecious stones. One is yo remove them under the knife or rather 3 holes, yeh key hole surgery. This involves removing the whole gall bladder which I was told we do not really need . You just need the toilet more that's all.
The other way is to drink a concoction of apple juice and lemon and olive oil and hope that it works. I will try this second method first and pray hard that it works. It's a 6 day treatment so I can only do it when I have no big dinners to attend or am not travelling. So after the 21/7/11. at least I can buy the whole concoction from the organic shop complete with ins ructions... Idiots guide to gall stone removal. Well must say I am an idiot for having them anyway so ....
I also have some fat around my liver so next treatment would be to remove that as well, but its easier said then done cos if we continue eating local food which is full of oil , this problem won't go away. I am sure everyone has this unless you are an oiless vegan. Then eating would be soooo boring!!!!
So.......
it seems many folks have them. You don't know until you have some kind of pain . Well there are two ways to get rid of these semiprecious stones. One is yo remove them under the knife or rather 3 holes, yeh key hole surgery. This involves removing the whole gall bladder which I was told we do not really need . You just need the toilet more that's all.
The other way is to drink a concoction of apple juice and lemon and olive oil and hope that it works. I will try this second method first and pray hard that it works. It's a 6 day treatment so I can only do it when I have no big dinners to attend or am not travelling. So after the 21/7/11. at least I can buy the whole concoction from the organic shop complete with ins ructions... Idiots guide to gall stone removal. Well must say I am an idiot for having them anyway so ....
I also have some fat around my liver so next treatment would be to remove that as well, but its easier said then done cos if we continue eating local food which is full of oil , this problem won't go away. I am sure everyone has this unless you are an oiless vegan. Then eating would be soooo boring!!!!
So.......
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Life does not stand still
So many things have come to pass this last month. I have been busy traveling to KK and KL doing this and that. life is so full and the journey is very blessed and interesting. I have been home hunting together with family. Saw many potential places that can be called home . Yet life style has to be compromised and belongings scarified in the name of security . Just imagine moving from a bungalow into a condo , a proud home owner 's nightmare. But life goes on and circumstances change so we must adapt too or get trampled by progress.
Well at least now we have sorted out the " home " problem and things are moving on track . Now comes the awful bit, packing up, what to keep and what to throw and what to give away . Never easy when it involves the things left behind by a loved one. May he rest in peace. Fortunately the family's blessed with abundant love and support . God is keeping an eye on them . He loves them and has not forsaken them.
This month we went to Malacca for my dad's birthday. had a great time celebrating with relatives near and far. Visited the SPCA and got a dog for my mum, the type she wanted with a big black spot on its body. So guess its name..... Hahaha , yes " Spot " of course what else can it be called. the dog is settling in well and everyone is happy.
We are happy too as we got done everything we wanted to do in KL including having a delicious father's day dinner at the market at Uptown Damansara with friends. Saw Morgan's new car and it looks great . now just wait for it to be perfected and road ready.
Last nite was the culmination of this month's events. We attended the join installation dinner of the Rotary and IWC. We were the MCs so , of course the nite went well. Everyone looked great and very beautiful. now that June is almost at an end , July would be dull in comparison. then again it may be not. God has wonderful things instore for all of us if when trust in him.
On I march into July and into my first district committee meeting as Dist treasurer.... Oh what an adventure I am going to have. !!!!
The Kids will be back so that will keep us busy till September. Let's see what July will bring.
Well at least now we have sorted out the " home " problem and things are moving on track . Now comes the awful bit, packing up, what to keep and what to throw and what to give away . Never easy when it involves the things left behind by a loved one. May he rest in peace. Fortunately the family's blessed with abundant love and support . God is keeping an eye on them . He loves them and has not forsaken them.
This month we went to Malacca for my dad's birthday. had a great time celebrating with relatives near and far. Visited the SPCA and got a dog for my mum, the type she wanted with a big black spot on its body. So guess its name..... Hahaha , yes " Spot " of course what else can it be called. the dog is settling in well and everyone is happy.
We are happy too as we got done everything we wanted to do in KL including having a delicious father's day dinner at the market at Uptown Damansara with friends. Saw Morgan's new car and it looks great . now just wait for it to be perfected and road ready.
Last nite was the culmination of this month's events. We attended the join installation dinner of the Rotary and IWC. We were the MCs so , of course the nite went well. Everyone looked great and very beautiful. now that June is almost at an end , July would be dull in comparison. then again it may be not. God has wonderful things instore for all of us if when trust in him.
On I march into July and into my first district committee meeting as Dist treasurer.... Oh what an adventure I am going to have. !!!!
The Kids will be back so that will keep us busy till September. Let's see what July will bring.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Nothing to say
As I sit in front of the TV watching nothing in particular, thinking about my week, yet can't recall exactly what I did and why I am always running around like a chicken with no head. I seem to be so busy , with so many minor errands that my days passes by so fast that monday and sat seem to merge seamlessly.
Everyday I have something to do. Somewhere to be. Someone to meet. I can't decide if this is good or bad. Try as I may to relax at home and catch up on watching Oprah , errands just crop up from nowhere and off I go chasing the headless chicken，I was hoping for a quiet month of May , you know, eat , sleep and jalan jalan but .....
Now I hope to have a quiet June, but already I have a list of things to do. Have to help two persons fine tune their speech. One as guest of honor and one as in coming president. a wedding to attend , an installation and an AGM. A birthday to go to , a facial and a manicure, weekly alpha course at church, weekly ladies sharing group , aerobics twice weekly and yoga twice weekly ... oh boy, !!! I am exhausted already. Still my husband says I don't exercise enough. Ok I will try to find time between my lunch with Obama and power meeting with Najib to go to the golf club to swim.
Actually what I need is sleep. Sleep at 11 pm and wake up at 8 am. nice relaxing breakfast sitting down , instead of standing at the sink and gulping down the bread. I guess after doing this for 23 years when the kids were growing up , it's a habit hard to break. Only possible when we are on holiday at a hotel. Like when we were in Bangkok recently.
Meanwhile as I sit here watching CNN, thinking about what interesting topics I can blog about , the time has past 11pm and I should go to bed as I have a full day tomorrow. Have to call Lady Gaga and cancel our shopping trip as Nelson Mendala will be dropping in to have a chat about my dogs..... Hmmmmm.
Everyday I have something to do. Somewhere to be. Someone to meet. I can't decide if this is good or bad. Try as I may to relax at home and catch up on watching Oprah , errands just crop up from nowhere and off I go chasing the headless chicken，I was hoping for a quiet month of May , you know, eat , sleep and jalan jalan but .....
Now I hope to have a quiet June, but already I have a list of things to do. Have to help two persons fine tune their speech. One as guest of honor and one as in coming president. a wedding to attend , an installation and an AGM. A birthday to go to , a facial and a manicure, weekly alpha course at church, weekly ladies sharing group , aerobics twice weekly and yoga twice weekly ... oh boy, !!! I am exhausted already. Still my husband says I don't exercise enough. Ok I will try to find time between my lunch with Obama and power meeting with Najib to go to the golf club to swim.
Actually what I need is sleep. Sleep at 11 pm and wake up at 8 am. nice relaxing breakfast sitting down , instead of standing at the sink and gulping down the bread. I guess after doing this for 23 years when the kids were growing up , it's a habit hard to break. Only possible when we are on holiday at a hotel. Like when we were in Bangkok recently.
Meanwhile as I sit here watching CNN, thinking about what interesting topics I can blog about , the time has past 11pm and I should go to bed as I have a full day tomorrow. Have to call Lady Gaga and cancel our shopping trip as Nelson Mendala will be dropping in to have a chat about my dogs..... Hmmmmm.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
shoot first then ask questions later
Sadly in May , some one very close got robbed, or rather her home got burgled. the thieves took her personal treasures given to her by a loved one. Fortunately for the family, the kids were not there neither was she. Guess that alone is a blessing only God can bestow.
It was a frightening experience for all of us., one that we will not forget too soon. Now home security is on all our minds once the sun sets. Of course the Police still have not solved the case nor have they caught the perpetrators of this greed intended act. We are not surprised but once in a while it would be good if the bad guys are caught and put behind bars. I think if caught they should be shot , chopped up and thrown to the sharks. ... If only.
There is no excuse for instilling terror on innocent people. If they have such itchy hands they should go and rob the corrupt members of society. These corrupted people don't deserve to keep their ill gotten gains anyway . Go rob those who earn $ 5000 but drive $300000 cars, live in million $ homes and still are able to sleep at nite. Some one should publish a manual for would be robbers , " robbing for dummies"... Where and who to help, unload their ill gotten riches... Hahaha. At least they will get a standing ovation when caught.
Anyway, she now is afraid to stay in her own home alone, but having not many choices , home it has to be. I pray that God will keep her safe. the only thing to do now is to move to a condo. How one decides which treasure goes and which to throw , one will need a double degree in home management, a masters in mental therapy and a doctorate in emotional management. How to throw away the pieces of a big puzzle that forms your family growing up requires a working committee of Einsteins and Sigmund Freuds . If its just hoarding , then its easy, close your eyes and just throw but , when a family has to throw or give away parts of their lives , it's sad . Life doesn't stop to purposely upset you but it goes on and so we have to keep up and move on in the face of a tragedy or an unfortunate event. Albeit unfair but as man depends on God, it is his will be done , not ours.
Some times it is easy to comment when its not our hand that is stuck on the pot. It is easy for me to write this as I stand outside watching the events unfold, but, it's not easy to find the right words to say to the one suffering this act of cruelty. Now would be a good time to find solace in the Lord .
It was a frightening experience for all of us., one that we will not forget too soon. Now home security is on all our minds once the sun sets. Of course the Police still have not solved the case nor have they caught the perpetrators of this greed intended act. We are not surprised but once in a while it would be good if the bad guys are caught and put behind bars. I think if caught they should be shot , chopped up and thrown to the sharks. ... If only.
There is no excuse for instilling terror on innocent people. If they have such itchy hands they should go and rob the corrupt members of society. These corrupted people don't deserve to keep their ill gotten gains anyway . Go rob those who earn $ 5000 but drive $300000 cars, live in million $ homes and still are able to sleep at nite. Some one should publish a manual for would be robbers , " robbing for dummies"... Where and who to help, unload their ill gotten riches... Hahaha. At least they will get a standing ovation when caught.
Anyway, she now is afraid to stay in her own home alone, but having not many choices , home it has to be. I pray that God will keep her safe. the only thing to do now is to move to a condo. How one decides which treasure goes and which to throw , one will need a double degree in home management, a masters in mental therapy and a doctorate in emotional management. How to throw away the pieces of a big puzzle that forms your family growing up requires a working committee of Einsteins and Sigmund Freuds . If its just hoarding , then its easy, close your eyes and just throw but , when a family has to throw or give away parts of their lives , it's sad . Life doesn't stop to purposely upset you but it goes on and so we have to keep up and move on in the face of a tragedy or an unfortunate event. Albeit unfair but as man depends on God, it is his will be done , not ours.
Some times it is easy to comment when its not our hand that is stuck on the pot. It is easy for me to write this as I stand outside watching the events unfold, but, it's not easy to find the right words to say to the one suffering this act of cruelty. Now would be a good time to find solace in the Lord .
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