Took wife and mother to this new place where they sell flower pots etc at Jalan Tambun opposite Thai Buddhist temple. Didn't buy anything because too expensive for there are exported items. Finally went to place opposite Perak Stadium and bought 2 packets of soil. As we were walking back to the car mother twisted her ankle on an uneven road. It was not painful at that time as she can still walk. But when night fall and after rested then she felt the pain when she tried to walk. Massage for her after fetching my son from his friend (who just came back for LA) then went to dinner.
The photo of the bird showing here was capture while we were driving out from the new place. It was standing on the concrete fencing as if taking a breather. Took 3 shots and it flew away when I want to get down from the car to take a different angle shot. This is a Kingfisher.

Festival of 1113

Nacha of Tai Pee Sim Monastery

This figure of Nacha situated in the middle of the main altar of Tai Pee Sim Monastery was recently recoated with gold foil to give it the shine again. He is said to be the General of the center direction of the 5 Directions with yellow color representing the "Order Color". The recoating was done by craftmen import from China. Took them about 3 months to finished the whole temple job.

DHAMMAPADA

DHAMMAPADA a practical guide to right living

Translated by the Venerable Sri Acharya Buddharakkhita

CHAPTER 1: THE PAIR
(10 pairs)

1. Mind precedes all mental states.
   Mind is their chief;
   they are all mind-wrought.
   If with an impure mind
   a person speaks or acts,
   suffering follows him like the wheel
   that follows the foot of the ox.
    


2. Mind precedes all mental states.
   Mind is their chief;
   they are all mind-wrought.
   If with a pure mind
   a person speaks or acts,
   happiness follows him
   like his never-departing shadow.
   

Returned

For no reason others than his along, he returned to sleep with his mum yesterday. Actually we were waiting to see how he would last sleeping on his own. We hope it would last. He will be when the time comes.

Yongsen’s remarks

Since the day he wanted to sleep on his own, he said he had very peaceful nights without Daddy's snoring disturbing him. It was even better with his Mum "pat-pat" him to sleep. My son always decide things on his own from the time he was 3 years old until now.

In his class only 7 pupils including Yongsen got more than 90 marks for English. He got 96. The class master divide and group the class according to their marks so that he can concentrate more on the weaker students.

On the way back after dropping Rahi back at his home fetched Poh Ling from Pasir Putih's market to my shop to have her IC duplicate and laminate. Later her two friends also came and have their IC duplicated.

Since the day he wanted to sleep on his own, he said he had very peaceful nights without Daddy's snoring disturbing him. It was even better with his Mum "pat-pat" him to sleep. My son always decide things on his own from the time he was 3 years old until now.

In his class only 7 pupils including Yongsen got more than 90 marks for English. He got 96. The class master divide and group the class according to their marks so that he can concentrate more on the weaker students.

On the way back after dropping Rahi back at his home fetched Poh Ling from Pasir Putih's market to my shop to have her IC duplicate and laminate. Later her two friends also came and have their IC duplicated.

Sleeping On His Own

24^th March 2007, Saturday

Today business was not too bad. There were books from Mrs. Lee and Suria for photostatting. Stationery sales were good too. At least the day was not as boring as yesterday. It was raining heavily and we closed for business earlier than the usual at 6.30 pm.

As I reached home, Yongsen came out to tell me that he was not feeling well and didn't attend TKD class. He took some fever medicine then fell asleep on the couch and was felling better after that. Went up to take my bath, saw that Yongsen's room was all make up and wonder why? He used to sleep with his mum. It was that he suggested to his mum on that morning that he would like to try to sleep on his own in his own room that night. Never imagine that he is growing up so fast. A lot of things we the parents need not interfere in their decision makings. Like Yongsen, he made his own decision without us interfering from as small as 3 years old. We can only just advise and guide them along.

Supposed to go to the optician to have Yongsen's spectacles fixed after dinner but they closed at 9.00 pm. Went to Hoong Toe for dinner. It was packed. They served delicious fried noodle in many varieties.

By the time the dinner is finished is already 9.10 pm so had to postpone to next day to visit the optician. So much for today, see you.

Hundred Days

23^rd March 2007, Friday

The Hundred Days. The late Sau Sing finally reached the realm of consciousness, where she realized and had to accept that she had left the world of human being. She will begin her journey to a new destiny according to her merits. May her soul be ever peace.

9.30 am started the prayer to relieve her soul from all sufferings and guide her towards the realm of rebirth. Beside her children and grandchildren, her grandniece who came all the way from HK was also present to pay her respect.

Present to say prayers was Ting, Wei, Sook and me. Didn't called Moon as he might be away for work. (Didn't take the trouble to find out)

 

Was a very quite and dull day at work. Wondering where is all the people? I was in front of the computer most of the day downloading games to play. That how un-busy I was. Luckily there was people coming in to buy stationary. Nothing much happened to report. See you all again some other times.

Homage to your Ancestors Day

Tomorrow the 28th day of 12 Lunar Month is the day everyone should pay homage to their ancestors to give thanks and ask for forgiveness, health, happiness and wealth. Let's face it, without them there won't be you or me existed in this trouble world. (Should we thanks them, I wonder?) Everyone existed in this world with a purpose either to help or to receive help or to destroy or to make amend....whatever. That is where we should evaluate what steps we should take in order to acumulate good deeds or points for our redemptions.

Thought I could provide some happy news that was supposed to happen to me everyday but sadly nothing is worth mentioning.
Yesterday morning walk at PG, Poh Ling joined us. She stayed overnight at our place after her temporary job at JJ. Later after breakfast, took her home at Cempaka.
Started on "Shapeworks" on Thursday 25th. Starting weight was at 63kg. The whole package was price at RM277. But I only paid RM150 until later date to pay for the remainder. After I consumed the products, I feel fullness the whole day but still that doesn't stop from eating until today I tried to reserve from eating too much. Just see how thing goes. Keeping my fingers cross.

An Idea

Yesterday I read in the newspaper regarding an article about a woman who wrote down all happy things that happened to her everyday. She called it "My Pleasure Book". She would read this book whenever she feels sad. And that also gave me an idea to follow her steps to blog good things that happened to me or anyone close to me and share them with you all. I hope by doing this happiness will spread throughout. Peace upon you.