GOOD BYE 2011......
WELCOME 2012 !!!
Sincerely wishing all of you Good Health, Peace, Joy and Happiness in 2012.
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Friday, December 23, 2011
Neighbours
Just wondering whether any of you who lives in apartment has or is encountering the same problem as myself. Yes, what I mean is surrounded by exasperating neighbours.
My next door neighbour is a smoker and a chain smoker for that matter and the two downstairs neighbours are ardent cooks. (My apartment is on the topmost floor). You guess it right.... I am talking about cooking smoke, cigarette smoke and smells that seep into your apartment even though you close all doors and windows.
My good neighbours downstairs cook at the most ridiculous hour of the day. Imagine frying salt fish at 4am in the early morning and deep frying who knows what at 12 midnight! Both neighbours like to cook spicy food whose smell often irritates my throat and nose making me cough or sneeze.
My next door neighbour on the other hand, is a smoker. He has this habit of standing at the kitchen balcony and smoke. Of course it is GOOD of him to think of his family members' health and does not wish them to inhale second hand smoke. It is BETTER still if he cares for his family's good health and his neighbours' good health as well. But definitely it is BEST if he can quit smoking! hahaha... Don't you agree?
My next door neighbour is a smoker and a chain smoker for that matter and the two downstairs neighbours are ardent cooks. (My apartment is on the topmost floor). You guess it right.... I am talking about cooking smoke, cigarette smoke and smells that seep into your apartment even though you close all doors and windows.
My good neighbours downstairs cook at the most ridiculous hour of the day. Imagine frying salt fish at 4am in the early morning and deep frying who knows what at 12 midnight! Both neighbours like to cook spicy food whose smell often irritates my throat and nose making me cough or sneeze.
My next door neighbour on the other hand, is a smoker. He has this habit of standing at the kitchen balcony and smoke. Of course it is GOOD of him to think of his family members' health and does not wish them to inhale second hand smoke. It is BETTER still if he cares for his family's good health and his neighbours' good health as well. But definitely it is BEST if he can quit smoking! hahaha... Don't you agree?
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Merry Christmas
CHRISTMAS is just 2 weeks away.
So right here I want to wish all of you............
A VERRY MERRY CHRISTMAS.
" May the peace and joy of CHRISTMAS fill your heart with happiness and stay with you throughout the year. "
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
November
In my personal calender, NOVEMBER is the most active of the 12 months.
First, comes birthdays of family members. Irene starts the ball rolling on the 7th, follow by Val, 11th and Zixin, 15th and not forgetting my late husband, 30th. Many of my good friends' birthdays also fall on different days of the month. To name but a few of them are Gaik Bee, Lee Moong Nah and Girly. So here is wishing all of you.... " A VERY BLESSED BIRTHDAY AND MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY !! ".
Next, comes anniversary. My beloved mother's death anniversary is on the 27th. So to the bestest mother and bestest grandmother in the whole world, I say it loud and clear..... " YOU ARE FONDLY MISSED AND FOREVER REMEMBERED BY ALL OF US !! ".
First, comes birthdays of family members. Irene starts the ball rolling on the 7th, follow by Val, 11th and Zixin, 15th and not forgetting my late husband, 30th. Many of my good friends' birthdays also fall on different days of the month. To name but a few of them are Gaik Bee, Lee Moong Nah and Girly. So here is wishing all of you.... " A VERY BLESSED BIRTHDAY AND MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY !! ".
Next, comes anniversary. My beloved mother's death anniversary is on the 27th. So to the bestest mother and bestest grandmother in the whole world, I say it loud and clear..... " YOU ARE FONDLY MISSED AND FOREVER REMEMBERED BY ALL OF US !! ".
Monday, September 19, 2011
Pos Laju
A company sent me an item by Pos Laju end of July. I only received it on Wednesday, 14 September. One and a half month later!!! Between this period of time, I received 2 sms from the sender informing me of unsuccessful delivery by Pos Laju. Twice I had to reconfirm my address.
Then on Wednesday morning I received a call from a Pos Laju staff asking me whether I was at home. I told him I was. He then asked me to come down from my apartment which is on the 4th floor, to collect my item. His vioce was loud and sounded quite rude. I also raised my voice and I asked him back why I should go down and why he could not come up. He paused for a while before answering.... "saya minta you tolong turun". Beause he said "minta tolong" so I relented. At the same time I was also curious to see this person. Just as I had guessed, he was a youngster in his early 20s.
Before I opened the usual plastic courier envelope, I checked my address. It was correct and there was even my mobile number printed on it. Inside this envelope was another plastic courier envelope. Obviously it was the 2nd delivery envelope. My address was also printed correctly but without my mobile number. Inside this 2nd envelope I found yet another plastic courier envelope. I am quite sure it was the 1st delivery envelope. My address was also correctly printed and again without my mobile number.
Now, can you guess the reason for the 2 failed deliveries? Yes, because my mobile number was not printed on the 1st and 2nd envelope, therefore he could not call me.
This is POS LAJU SERVICE !!!!
I never have problem with City-Link, SkyNet, Nationwide and GD Express.
Then on Wednesday morning I received a call from a Pos Laju staff asking me whether I was at home. I told him I was. He then asked me to come down from my apartment which is on the 4th floor, to collect my item. His vioce was loud and sounded quite rude. I also raised my voice and I asked him back why I should go down and why he could not come up. He paused for a while before answering.... "saya minta you tolong turun". Beause he said "minta tolong" so I relented. At the same time I was also curious to see this person. Just as I had guessed, he was a youngster in his early 20s.
Before I opened the usual plastic courier envelope, I checked my address. It was correct and there was even my mobile number printed on it. Inside this envelope was another plastic courier envelope. Obviously it was the 2nd delivery envelope. My address was also printed correctly but without my mobile number. Inside this 2nd envelope I found yet another plastic courier envelope. I am quite sure it was the 1st delivery envelope. My address was also correctly printed and again without my mobile number.
Now, can you guess the reason for the 2 failed deliveries? Yes, because my mobile number was not printed on the 1st and 2nd envelope, therefore he could not call me.
This is POS LAJU SERVICE !!!!
I never have problem with City-Link, SkyNet, Nationwide and GD Express.
Friday, September 9, 2011
Priority Lane
Need to go inside the bank for its counter service, so dropped in at the Pantai Jerejak Public Bank. An old guy who seemed to be in a hurry and myself reached the glass door at almost the same time. Ah hem... being a good sport, I allowed him to enter first. Almost immediately I regretted my action. The reason was that we were both heading for the same counter...the priority lane for senior citizens/expectant mothers/disabled!! He went straight to queue whereas I hesitated. Instead I turned to press for a number and then took a seat nearest to the priority counter.
There was no crowd and within 5 minutes my number came up. While waiting for the teller to attend to my transaction, I glanced down the counter and noticed that the old guy has also reached his turn and was in the process of filling in some forms. Incidentally we finished our business at the same time and left the bank at the same time as well. No loss for me!!! Hahaha.
Here is a tip to all my Warga emas friends. The next time you go to a bank, press for a number first before proceeding to queue at the priority lane. If your number comes earlier, move away, if not wait for your turn in the queue. Of course if there is nobody at the special counter then go straight up to it and do your business. That simple and fast!!
There was no crowd and within 5 minutes my number came up. While waiting for the teller to attend to my transaction, I glanced down the counter and noticed that the old guy has also reached his turn and was in the process of filling in some forms. Incidentally we finished our business at the same time and left the bank at the same time as well. No loss for me!!! Hahaha.
Here is a tip to all my Warga emas friends. The next time you go to a bank, press for a number first before proceeding to queue at the priority lane. If your number comes earlier, move away, if not wait for your turn in the queue. Of course if there is nobody at the special counter then go straight up to it and do your business. That simple and fast!!
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Birthday card
On my birthday, I received this beautiful card from a a very special friend, Gomathy.
I like the wordings inside. As usual, vain old ladies like to be wished "young"!! Hahaha...... Can you read them? It goes like this......Thinking of you warmly
now your 60th is here.
and there's just no need to worry
you look younger every year.
So you must be doing something right
you're really looking great.
and on a special day like this
take time to celebrate.
HAPPY 60TH BIRTHDAY
now your 60th is here.
and there's just no need to worry
you look younger every year.
So you must be doing something right
you're really looking great.
and on a special day like this
take time to celebrate.
HAPPY 60TH BIRTHDAY
I texted to thank her. Almost immediately she called me. She told me that on my birthday eve she drove all the way from BM to Downing Street Post Office in Penang to post the card so that I could receive the card on my birthday. I am so touched.
After slogging for 30 over years, first in MPPP and then in MPSP, she is now enjoying her retirement with comfort and much travelling. Her eldest daughter is in Australia and 2nd daughter in Vietnam, so most of the time she will be flying up to Ho Chi Minh City and down to Melbourne. MPSP friends...... if you want to call her, I advise you to text her first to know where she is otherwise you might end up making overseas calls!!
So right here, I want to sincerely wish her continuous good health and great happiness.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Classmates II
Recently met up with another old classmate, Gooi Bee Peng, who came up from KL. After attending a relative's wedding dinner, she suggested we celebrate our 60th birthday together. So there we were, at Haagen Dazs in Queensbay Mall the following day for the cake cutting.The 3 of us, Gooi Bee Peng, Wong Ong Lee and myself were very very good and close friends. We studied in the same class from Standard 1 right up to Form 5. A good 11 years together!! However, we parted after leaving school to realize our separate careers. We did not contact each other until recently when we met up again.
In those days, our favourite hobby was taking photographs. Every year usually after Chinese New Year, we would wear our new clothes, set out hair and then trooped to a nearly studio to have out photographs taken. So vain!! hahaha....
This was the last photograph we took together in the studio. The year was 1968.
This is our latest photograph which was taken on 10July 2011. 43 years later!! Not bad, huh? We have aged gracefully!! hahaha....Do these photographs look familiar to you, guys? Actually Ong Lee posted them on facebook last week. I just elaborate on it.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Takaful's Dirty Tactics
On Monday morning I received a phone call from a Takaful staff. My mobile showed the number as WITHHELD. He spoke in Malay, did not introduce himself, just mentioned that he was calling from Takaful. He went on to say that he has received an application for a policy from me. I told him that he has called the wrong person because I did not apply for policy. He then mentioned my name and address. Again I told him that I did not apply but he insisted that I did. I denied again and again he insisted.
Now comes the joke. He told me that every credit card holder must take up this policy. I countered him, saying that if that was the case then why was not I informed by the bank and also I did not remember reading such news in the papers. He did not answer my question but went on to read the terms of the policy. I asked him to stop and instead to send me a copy of the terms to read myself since he already know my address. He said he could only send provided I make a payment of RM299 first. I told him to call me back the next day because I wanted to check it out with my son first and to call up the card centre to inquire. I ended the call without waiting for his reply. Almost immediately, I received an sms from this number, 0166264315. The following is the original text :
" Pn kami nak buat penggantaran polisi. Pemotongan rm299.00 kami suda di jalankan tq pn "
My mobile started ringing again. I let it rang for a while before taking the call. It was him again. I raised my voice a little and immediately told him that when a person say "no", respect the person's decision and with his sms I was going to the police station to lodge a report. He did not call again after that.
The next day, I called HSBC card centre to inquire whether there was any payment from Takaful for the amount of rm299.00. There was no such payment. I told her that I have not consented to the payment and also I have not signed any papers. I asked her to note down that should they receive such payment from Takaful, then it is definitely a forgery. She was most helpful and gave me Takaful's number, 18800889659, in case I wanted to call them.
Such cheap and dirty tactics to do sales!!!
So guys, please do alert everybody.
Now comes the joke. He told me that every credit card holder must take up this policy. I countered him, saying that if that was the case then why was not I informed by the bank and also I did not remember reading such news in the papers. He did not answer my question but went on to read the terms of the policy. I asked him to stop and instead to send me a copy of the terms to read myself since he already know my address. He said he could only send provided I make a payment of RM299 first. I told him to call me back the next day because I wanted to check it out with my son first and to call up the card centre to inquire. I ended the call without waiting for his reply. Almost immediately, I received an sms from this number, 0166264315. The following is the original text :
" Pn kami nak buat penggantaran polisi. Pemotongan rm299.00 kami suda di jalankan tq pn "
My mobile started ringing again. I let it rang for a while before taking the call. It was him again. I raised my voice a little and immediately told him that when a person say "no", respect the person's decision and with his sms I was going to the police station to lodge a report. He did not call again after that.
The next day, I called HSBC card centre to inquire whether there was any payment from Takaful for the amount of rm299.00. There was no such payment. I told her that I have not consented to the payment and also I have not signed any papers. I asked her to note down that should they receive such payment from Takaful, then it is definitely a forgery. She was most helpful and gave me Takaful's number, 18800889659, in case I wanted to call them.
Such cheap and dirty tactics to do sales!!!
So guys, please do alert everybody.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Melaka
Visited Melaka last weekend. Cannot remember when the last time I was there. My memory of Melaka was a large open field, Mahkota Parade, the Stadthuys, taking chicken rice at one of a row of stalls facing the sea and a very crowded Jonker Walk.I was indeed pleasantly surprised to see many changes in Melaka. The city is more lively with heavier traffic; many new buildings have sprouted in and around the city; apart from the famous historical places, there is a number of new tourist attractions and trishaw rides have been popularised.
Believe me, you can actually see the whole city all in one day!! I just did..........
Took the Duck for the first time. Rather a bumpy ride as the duck waddled slowly round part of the city before entering the Straits of Malacca. It went a bit further out to sea then made a U turn and headed back up to where we splashed in and ended the tour at where we started.
Next, went up Menara Taming Sari for a panoramic view of the city. The observatory cabin revolved 360 degrees as it elevated to the top of the 110 meter high tower and submerged down to the ground again in just 7 minutes.
After a quick lunch at the nearby Pahlawan Mahkota, headed straight for the Sadthuys. What attracted me most here was the bunch of flamboyantly decorated trishaws and taking a ride seem to be the in thing with tourists. Hahaha... had a go at it too. It was sort of a guided tour with the trishaw rider sharing the history of Melaka as he peddled along.
Of course nobody leaves Melaka without tasting its signature food.......Chicken Rice Ball. Dropped in at Hoe Kee Restaurant in Jonker Street to taste this Hainanese dish. Personally, I find the chicken and the rice a little bit too salty.
A stroll down Jonker Walk after the meal ended my day tour of Melaka.
See, I have seen the city from the air, from the sea and on land.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Choosing Numbers
Last Sunday, we had a guest pastor in our church. Like to share an interesting part of his sermon with all of you.
He touched on choosing vehicle registration numbers. He said that as Christians we are not particular with numbers but for the sake of reselling the vehicles later on, we have to avoid certain unfavourable numbers otherwise it will be very difficult to get takers for the vehicles. He recalled an incident whereby his church had decided to change his car for him. He was asked to choose the numbers. At that time the alphabetical order was almost ending of PKC. Without a second thought he answered PKD 162. The reason? PKD 162 represents Psalm of King David chapter 16 verse 2, which says....." You are my Lord, apart from you I have no good thing ".
He went on to say that Chinese people loves the number 8 and having more 8s for vehicle number, the better. But if you refer to Psalm 88:8 - " You have taken from me my closest friends and have made me repulsive to them. I am confined and cannot escape ". This verse is not so ideal!! On the other hand, Psalm 44:4 - " You are my King and my God, who decrees victories for Jacob ". This verse is more meaningful.
I think if I am ask to choose the numbers, then I will most certainly pick P_ _ 1506 because this verse sums up all the psalms.
Psalm 150:6 - " Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord ".
Hahaha... what is your vehicle number? Just for kicks, search through Psalm and see what it says!!!!
He touched on choosing vehicle registration numbers. He said that as Christians we are not particular with numbers but for the sake of reselling the vehicles later on, we have to avoid certain unfavourable numbers otherwise it will be very difficult to get takers for the vehicles. He recalled an incident whereby his church had decided to change his car for him. He was asked to choose the numbers. At that time the alphabetical order was almost ending of PKC. Without a second thought he answered PKD 162. The reason? PKD 162 represents Psalm of King David chapter 16 verse 2, which says....." You are my Lord, apart from you I have no good thing ".
He went on to say that Chinese people loves the number 8 and having more 8s for vehicle number, the better. But if you refer to Psalm 88:8 - " You have taken from me my closest friends and have made me repulsive to them. I am confined and cannot escape ". This verse is not so ideal!! On the other hand, Psalm 44:4 - " You are my King and my God, who decrees victories for Jacob ". This verse is more meaningful.
I think if I am ask to choose the numbers, then I will most certainly pick P_ _ 1506 because this verse sums up all the psalms.
Psalm 150:6 - " Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord ".
Hahaha... what is your vehicle number? Just for kicks, search through Psalm and see what it says!!!!
Friday, April 22, 2011
Taiwan
Spent a week's holiday in Taiwan. Touched down at Taipeh International Airport night April 10. Started round island tour the next morning, travelling by coach down to Yeliu, Chiufen, then by train to Hualien and coach again to Taitung, Kaohsiung, Taichung and back to Taieph. Left Taipeh afternoon April 17.
Quite a relaxed tour. Really enjoyed the local food, the scenery and shopping at the night markets. One thing that impresses me most about Taiwan is the cleanliness of the country.
I would like to share with you 2 incidents which happened at the Taipeh International Flora Exposition site.
Incident 1: Ann and I were sitting on a bench enjoying the breeze. At the other end of the bench sat a Taiwanese family, father, mother, grandmother with a toddler on her lap and a 4 year old girl. They were having their lunch. Suddenly the girl dropped her packet of fries. It spilled all over the ground. Instantly and without a word the mother squatted down and diligently picked up the fries and disposed them in the appropriate thrash bin. They then continued with their lunch like nothing has happened.
Sorry to say this but if this has happened in Malaysia, I can tell you for sure that the whole family would have moved to another bench, leaving the fries on the ground for people to step on and make a mess of the place. Worst still, the mother would be screaming at the child!
Incident 2: Ann and I were waiting for our friends near the main entrance when I noticed a coin purse on the ground. My first thought was to pick it up and take it to the information counter but I changed my mind. Ann and I then moved a bit further away and observe. Crowds of people passed by, saw the purse but just ignored it. Nobody picked it up. After about 5 minutes I saw a teenage boy running from the opposite direction towards the purse, picked it up and ran back to where he came.
Again, sorry to say that if this has happened in Malaysia, the purse would have disappeared in a split second!!
Incident 1: Ann and I were sitting on a bench enjoying the breeze. At the other end of the bench sat a Taiwanese family, father, mother, grandmother with a toddler on her lap and a 4 year old girl. They were having their lunch. Suddenly the girl dropped her packet of fries. It spilled all over the ground. Instantly and without a word the mother squatted down and diligently picked up the fries and disposed them in the appropriate thrash bin. They then continued with their lunch like nothing has happened.
Sorry to say this but if this has happened in Malaysia, I can tell you for sure that the whole family would have moved to another bench, leaving the fries on the ground for people to step on and make a mess of the place. Worst still, the mother would be screaming at the child!
Incident 2: Ann and I were waiting for our friends near the main entrance when I noticed a coin purse on the ground. My first thought was to pick it up and take it to the information counter but I changed my mind. Ann and I then moved a bit further away and observe. Crowds of people passed by, saw the purse but just ignored it. Nobody picked it up. After about 5 minutes I saw a teenage boy running from the opposite direction towards the purse, picked it up and ran back to where he came.
Again, sorry to say that if this has happened in Malaysia, the purse would have disappeared in a split second!!
I wonder whether it is a good idea to ignore lost properties and let owners come back to search for them. Perhaps it is the culture over there. Whatever, these 2 incidents has certainly reflected the civic consciousness, integrity and honesty of the Taiwanese.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
green.grocerasia.com
Welcome to the pre launch of green.grocerasia.com
Yes, this is my website. Still have some photos to upload though. Will be very pleased if all of you can spare a few minutes to visit green.grocerasia.com and give me your feedback. And most certainly will be happiest if you can support as well!!
So, hope to hear from you, ya?
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Online florist
Hi, I am starting back my flower business. This time no more adhering to strick mall rules and regulations! Recalling those long operating hours in Tesco and only 4 off days allowed per year give me the shudders!!
This time I am starting an online florist business. A florist friend has agreed to joint venture with me. He will take charge of the flower arrangements and delivery and I will take care of the website. ECheong setup this website for me and is now teaching me how to manage it. The site is still under construction. I have yet to upload more pictures and many write ups to complete. Very busy these day..... glued to the computer I mean!!
So guys, will inform you as soon as my website is ready so that you can start ordering flowers from me.Saturday, March 12, 2011
MPSP
Talking of MPSP reminds me of a few photos of the building which I have taken just before I retired end June 2006. I keep this album in Multiply.com. All of you are welcome to visit my site.
In my opinion this is a beautiful building and I really admire it. Whenever I am around the vicinity, my eyes will always go in search of it. Recently I needed to go back to MPSP to settle some personal matters at the Human Resources Department on 14th floor. After a lapse of 4 & 1/2 years I find everything inside the building looks almost the same as before. However, I also discovered something rather amusing here.......
Entering the public car park is like driving into a desert! There is not a shady spot in sight!! None. The few stunted trees are the same height as when I last seen them in 2006!!! It cannot even give shade to a small bicycle! Hahaha... where is the problem? Is it to do with the soil? weather? wrong choice of plants?
In my opinion this is a beautiful building and I really admire it. Whenever I am around the vicinity, my eyes will always go in search of it. Recently I needed to go back to MPSP to settle some personal matters at the Human Resources Department on 14th floor. After a lapse of 4 & 1/2 years I find everything inside the building looks almost the same as before. However, I also discovered something rather amusing here.......
Entering the public car park is like driving into a desert! There is not a shady spot in sight!! None. The few stunted trees are the same height as when I last seen them in 2006!!! It cannot even give shade to a small bicycle! Hahaha... where is the problem? Is it to do with the soil? weather? wrong choice of plants?
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Rapid bus
Remember my blog "Misinformed" published in July 2010? I had an embarrassing time when I was told by the bus diver that I was not eligible for the concession.
Yesterday morning I decided to have a try again requesting for the concession. I was supposed to meet Ann and Regina at their work place for lunch. So I decided to take the bus there. First I took the Rapid to KOMTAR. I had my IC and a RM1 note ready in hand and showed them to the bus dirver on boarding the bus. He glanced at my IC, nodded his head and gave me the bus ticket. From KOMTAR I boarded another bus to Pulau Tikus. I showed the driver my IC again and gave him RM0.70. He accepted.
Hahaha.... confirmed!! I am now eligible for concession fares even though there is still another 4 months to my birthday. This means they only consider the year.
Yesterday morning I decided to have a try again requesting for the concession. I was supposed to meet Ann and Regina at their work place for lunch. So I decided to take the bus there. First I took the Rapid to KOMTAR. I had my IC and a RM1 note ready in hand and showed them to the bus dirver on boarding the bus. He glanced at my IC, nodded his head and gave me the bus ticket. From KOMTAR I boarded another bus to Pulau Tikus. I showed the driver my IC again and gave him RM0.70. He accepted.
Hahaha.... confirmed!! I am now eligible for concession fares even though there is still another 4 months to my birthday. This means they only consider the year.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Chap Goh Meh
Today is the Chinese version of Valentine day, 15th day of 1st moon of the Chinese lunar calender or commonly known as Chap Goh Meh.
Apple Tree used to receive many orders for bouquets on this day. Out of curiosiy I asked a customer why he chose to celebrate Chap Goh Meh instead of Valentine day. Hahaha.... he gave me a very practical reply. He said.... "A bouquet of roses is charged at normal price on Chap Goh Meh but the price tripled on Valentine day! Why pay more for the same bouquet?"
The truth is that a week before the actual date, prices of roses has already risen up to triple and sometimes even higher depending on the harvest. If there is an abundance, then the price hike will be moderate. On the other hand if roses are scarce usually due to bad weather, then prices will shoot up very high. So florists have to choice but to raise the prices accordingly.
Apple Tree used to receive many orders for bouquets on this day. Out of curiosiy I asked a customer why he chose to celebrate Chap Goh Meh instead of Valentine day. Hahaha.... he gave me a very practical reply. He said.... "A bouquet of roses is charged at normal price on Chap Goh Meh but the price tripled on Valentine day! Why pay more for the same bouquet?"
The truth is that a week before the actual date, prices of roses has already risen up to triple and sometimes even higher depending on the harvest. If there is an abundance, then the price hike will be moderate. On the other hand if roses are scarce usually due to bad weather, then prices will shoot up very high. So florists have to choice but to raise the prices accordingly.
I have a tip for you guys. Except for roses, all other flowers are at normal price on Valentine day. So why not break away from tradition and pick Stargazers insteadof roses. They look good, colourful and emit a nice scent.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Happy Valentine
Valentine at Apple Tree 2008!! That was a great day!
I will always remember and appreciate the help, time and effort rendered by BeeLean, Shong Seng, BeeHong, BeeBee and Poh Khiang. Without them Apple Tree would not have such a successful Valentine. Should have snap some photos of you guys in action....... but then everyone was so busy!!
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Mydin Hypermarket
Recently, Ann and I went to Bukit Jambul Shopping Complex for KFC and was surprised to see the mall so alive. Usually it is the foreign workers who frequent this mall but that day we saw crowds of local moving down to the basement area. We went to have a peep and realised that Mydin Hypermarket has opened for business in the basement level.
We have no intention of buying anything but went in nevertheless just to survey the prices. The racks are well spaced leaving ample room for customers to move. Goods are well arranged and easy to find. There is even a travelator leading to the garment and stationery sections on the 1st floor where it was once occupied by Reject Shop and Hot Market. However, there is no liquor and non halal sections which is understandable since this is a Muslim company.
On the whole, we find the prices reasonable.
We have no intention of buying anything but went in nevertheless just to survey the prices. The racks are well spaced leaving ample room for customers to move. Goods are well arranged and easy to find. There is even a travelator leading to the garment and stationery sections on the 1st floor where it was once occupied by Reject Shop and Hot Market. However, there is no liquor and non halal sections which is understandable since this is a Muslim company.
On the whole, we find the prices reasonable.
Monday, January 24, 2011
CNY and Christmas
Walk into any shopping mall now and you will be greet with Chinese New Year songs. You also see red colour everywhere.
Personally, every time I hear these songs I feel excited, liken to anticipating lion dance performances. The beating of drums and clashing cymbals in the songs quicken my pulse. At the end of it I feel like I am exhausted.
Christmas on the other hand conjure up a different feeling. The Christmas songs together with the Christmas decorations create a cool and peaceful atmosphere, turning the mall into a fairytale land. Strolling inside the mall makes me feel joyous and most comfortable.
Personally, every time I hear these songs I feel excited, liken to anticipating lion dance performances. The beating of drums and clashing cymbals in the songs quicken my pulse. At the end of it I feel like I am exhausted.
Christmas on the other hand conjure up a different feeling. The Christmas songs together with the Christmas decorations create a cool and peaceful atmosphere, turning the mall into a fairytale land. Strolling inside the mall makes me feel joyous and most comfortable.
However, there is a mutual feeling in these 2 celebrations. HAPPINESS. During Chinese New Year I feel exhausted and happy and during Christmas I feel peaceful and happy.
Mind to share your experience?
Monday, January 17, 2011
CNY greeting cards
Each time I buy Chinese New Year greeting cards I will ask Ann for assistance. I need her to explain to me the meaning of those Chinese characters printed on the cards and this is when she will grumble at me. "Mummy, people don't send cards now. You're out-of-date!!". Whatever, I still keep sending though I have narrow it down to 2 small group of friends.
I have a group of good friends whom I have been exchanging greeting cards for years. I just do not want to break this tradition.
There is another group of very good and old friends whom I do not call, send sms or even email. They have no free time for such things. But come Chinese New Year we will dutifully send each other a card. I guess we are indirectly telling each other "hey I'm still alive you know"!! Hahaha. These dear friends of mine are very busy these day, their lives evolving around their grandchildren. Wait till I am upgraded to Granny, then I will call them up. We will talk shop!!!
I have a group of good friends whom I have been exchanging greeting cards for years. I just do not want to break this tradition.
There is another group of very good and old friends whom I do not call, send sms or even email. They have no free time for such things. But come Chinese New Year we will dutifully send each other a card. I guess we are indirectly telling each other "hey I'm still alive you know"!! Hahaha. These dear friends of mine are very busy these day, their lives evolving around their grandchildren. Wait till I am upgraded to Granny, then I will call them up. We will talk shop!!!
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Mobiles
What started off as a convenient and simple means of communication has become so sophisticated these days. Yes, I mean mobiles or hand phones. It has become an important part of our lifestyle. So much so that the make and model of your mobile determines your status.
The other day while I was having a meal with some old friends, my mobile rang. I quickly dug my hand into my handbag to retrieve my mobile. Instantly everybody stopped talking and all eyes were focused on my handbag. I slowly took out my mobile.
I do not possess a Blackberry nor an iPhone which most of my friends are using. I am only using a simple Sony Ericsson W205, a 2009 Christmas present. Prior to that I was using a discoloured Nokia 3120!! If it had been this mobile the other day............. " LECEH BETUL " !!!
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Amusing phrases
This year Public Bank gives out a set of beautiful diary and desk calender. I have a set of them too. The theme is Favourite Tropical Delights. Rather odd.... it starts with month September 2010 and ends with month January 2012.
Each month highlights a favourite tropical fruit together with a phrase. I am most amused with the phrases of months April 2011 and September 2010.......
Persistence
# Pressure makes Diamonds #
Banks are pressure pots. Can this be an encouragement to the staff? Or better still, a compliment? Who wouldn't be proud to have a team of "diamond workers" ??!! hahaha
Legacy
# Great minds discuss ideas
Average minds discuss events
Small minds discuss people #
I think I will categorise myself under the 3rd group. I have small mind. What about you? Let me put it this way..........Small minds discuss people because we are concern for them, not for gossips!! Great and Average minds are too busy for such trivial matters and so the caring task goes to Small minds. Agree?
Monday, January 3, 2011
Christmas Not Xmas
25 December is Christmas Day and not Xmas Day. Many people make this grave mistake. Until last year, I still receive "Merry Xmas" greetings from friends through sms. I would like to clarify this matter here. Friends, no hard feelings ya?
Christians celebrate Christmas because it is the birth of Jesus Christ. Thus the word CHRISTMAS. Christians do not celebrate the birth of Mr X. So XMAS is wrong. And the symbol of Christmas is a baby in a manger.
Hopefully, this Christmas I will only receive "Merry Christmas" greetings.
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