Early in the morning

On the 2nd May 2008 Friday, 0650 hour, little Vernon patiently waiting for mummy to bring him to school. He is seen sitting at the doorway after put on the school shoes with some deep "thinking". Probably asking why I have to go to school at this hour? Why me? Why not later?

No answner to his questions. Just have to wait.......

"No Spitting Throwing Away"

No Spitting Throwing Away ??? What is it trying to say ???
This is the signboard hanging next to the Hotel lifts in 加积市, 海南省. I can surely understand in Chinese, but not in English. Seems like it was a direct translation from Chinese wording, ignoring English grammar totally. It would be clearer if it is read like this "No Spitting No Littering"

SGD 5.60 Face-Lift at Hainan Island

This is my first facial experience in Hainan, China. It cost SGD5.6 per session inclusive of steaming, removing black heads, washing, face massage and shaving (for my brothers with thick beard). Not sure whether it helps me to look 10 years younger, though this is what the beautician said. Definitely it was a good experience in China. Haha.

Skiing in Korea Sorak Mountain - YongPyong

Skiing trip to Korea

This is a year end incentive trip from my company. Around 40 members took holiday trip to Korea. Places visited were Cheju Island, Everland, Lotte World, Sorak Mountain, Seven Luck Casino and many places related to Korea Drama such winter sonatar and all-in.

"二百五"

2007-12-03 11:20:56

"二百五" 是个很有趣的骂人语文 初次到北京时 一提到 "二百五" 数字时 身边同事 一定偷笑 我一直想查出 这句话的典故可是就是没有人能解答
刚刚从报章读到一偏文章 说古时候的钱是以"两"计算 既是

一封钱等于五百两
半封钱等于二百五两 ==> 半封 (半疯)

所以 "二百五"(半疯) 也就是指 办事不加思索 糊里糊涂 也既是 傻瓜的意思
如果 还有其他解释 请分享

Puppet show

Celebration

新加坡 chilli crab

标签：新加坡 chilli crab

Yummy.........
这道新加坡名菜 已经闻名世界 有很多 游客到此 都得尝一尝. 不境是外国 游客喜爱 本地人跟是对它 爱不释手念念不忘 难舍难分. 记的哦 来新加坡游玩 千万不要错过

马来同胞 开斋节

禁食月

2007-09-26 17:58:39
标签：知识/探索 休闲 谈天说地

九月十三日 是咱们 马来同胞 禁食月 的开始也是 "慕丝林" 日历的第九个月开始 到十月十三日 维持一个月 在白天内不能进食. 一般上班 同胞 必须 等到日落后 大慨 七点过后 才能进食. 他们 尽量 用这个时间 和家人 或朋友 一起团聚 祈祷 反省 和进食.以巩固 家庭 和 马来团体 的凝聚力.
图为 芽笼士乃 街灯路景

Busy Dylan

Busy something, not sure what was he busy though. The purpose is to try out my new Sony Ericsson Mobile k770i with 3.2mega pixel phone. Did not look nice at first shot due to lens protecting sheet (forgot to remove it).

天安门广场

很有意思的照片. 在天安门广场 看到一个警卫 动也不动的站在岗位 守着后面那个石雕象. 虽然不知道 那个石雕象代表甚么, 我想应该和革命运动有关. 手上握着小红簿 头上戴着小红徽.

回憶 北京日记 [2007年09月11日]

标签：知识/探索 休闲

从北京回到新加坡 已经快半年了. 也逐渐习惯这里的生活方式. 必竟这里才是我的家.我出世和读书的环竟. 但是偶尔回想起了在北京上班的情景很多美好 回亿.记得初到北京时是三月初 冬末 气温是十度以下 又冷又干 皮肤开始破裂喉咙又干又痛 家里到处有静电 又无戚无挂苦不堪言家里又无暖气 真是 活受罪 后来 渐渐 习惯 了以后 却喜欢上了北京. 那时 还乘着得空时间 到处逛. 图为新加坡 同事一起游山西时影

新加坡 七月歌台

标签：知识/探索 谈天说地 文化



农历七月是个热闹月份. 七月也叫中元节, 也是一年一度的"鬼"节. 第二世界的大门开放 让兄弟们 回返 世间 欢度 三十天. 这其间人门都忙着烧银子 拜祭 先人, 整个仪式 活动方式 都充满了独特地方色彩和明间文化. 歌台演唱会 更少不了. 据说 歌台前俩排空椅子是让兄弟们的.歌星除了新加坡,也来自马国, 台湾 以及中国. 她们也个个都浑身懈术 的发挥其长 融入这特别慶祝 活动. 顺便賺一点外快.我国政府也提昌 鼓励 和 保留这些活动.再加上 电影"881" 的放映. 使到今年中元节电特别热闹. 图为歌台红星刘铃铃.

七月歌台

农历七月是个热闹月份. 七月也叫中元节, 也是一年一度的"鬼"节. 第二世界的大门开放 让兄弟们 回返 世间 欢度 三十天. 这其间 人门 都忙着 烧银子 拜祭 先人, 整个仪式 活动方式 都充满了 独特地方色彩 和 明间文化. 歌台演唱会 更少不了. 据说 歌台前俩排 空椅子 是让 兄弟们的. 我国政府也提昌 鼓励 和 保留这些活动.

One Blank File

Coincidentally two brothers dropped their front tooth almost at the same time. Not only speaking with leaking wind now, but also food biting with special marking.

The growing process is more prominently displayed. But for the old, this process is stressful as every moment of growing for the children represents every moment of aging.

If I also drop the front tooth like them, that is the end. It's will be another teethly problem.

Where there is love, there is happiness

Sounds nice and soothing. All people want to love and to be loved, which they think will lead to happy ending. In reality it is just the opposite; Where there is love, there is suffering. In a lifetime, there are so many things that remain unknown and need to be learned. The person you love and see as perfect today may not be the same tomorrow. Life is not a single roll of feature film that comes to a conclusion easily in the end nor is it water in a glass that is transparent to the bottom.

Interesting paragraph that I read from a book. The female spouse said that prior to their marriage, when they dined out together, she hardly needed her own hands with her. But after getting married and having the fisrt child, she never seemed to have enough hands to deal with the trouble her husband put her through. A loved one had turned into a trouble-maker in barely one year.

Pinehurst Golf Club

One month stint in Ayuthaya, Thailand on working assignment has provided good teaching for me. I worked 12 hours per day (including Saturdays). Thailand operation was tough as it was not too ready to produce current customer's specified parts. Everyday is a drudgery and hard struggle as if going through war or "hell". Discovered new surprises in each day and it can really drives one's up to the wall and go crazy. Somehow I started to complain and asked why me? why I am here?

Then with a calm and peaceful mind, I realize that life is not always a smooth journey. Sometimes good, sometimes bad and this is following the nature way of life. Probably my previous experience was too smooth and so I expect my current job to be the same. But how can it be the same? Looking at the surrounding of my accommodation (a country club house) appreciating the beautiful greenery of the golf course, it made me feel good and settle. This is a good dhamma lesson.

Wat Mahathat - Historical Park

Amazing site of The Sandstone Buddha Image at Ayuthaya. This Buddha Head is the only remainder of the entire image appeared at the base of Bodhi Tree, where the Lord Buddha gained enlightenment. No one knows where is the body and lower limbs go to, but this site is well received by the devotees and became of the main holy attractions throughout the country.

Thailand Motorcycle Taxi

The new company that I work now has a factory located in Ayuthaya of Thailand, 50km away from Bangkok city. It is an industrial area with many industrial parks and factories. It is quite “ulu” place compared to Bangkok, and not so many taxi and “tutu” transport here. But there are many motorcycles on the road including “motor-taxi”. I tried this motor-taxi to move around this dead town to the nearest shops for sight seeing. It was quite exciting to be carried around as pillion rider without helmet. I wonder whether my insurance policy has this coverage if something happen to me on the road?

Temple Wat Panan Choeng

Wat Panan Choeng

This is another ancient temple 5 minutes away from the temple of victory. This temple is an old monastery housing Thailand’s largest ancient Buddha image known as “Luang Po To”. It also housed the Chinese三宝佛宫 and 观音菩萨 believe to protect those who sail, since much sailing was done by the Chinese then, for trade or for migration. As this temple and many others were built at the centre of river, boat ride service is available to cruise round and view the magnificent and ancient temple structures.

The Great Temple of Victory in Ayuthaya

Wat Yai ChayaMongkol

It looks similar to the famous Ang Ko Wat temple, but this is in Thailand. Established 660 years ago and was proclaimed by the King U-Thong as the royal temple then. The temple had been the place of many important historical events. It was the seat of the Buddhist patriarchs and monks of the Forest Tradition which was noted for the practice of meditation and insight. The name “Temple of Victory” was derived from the Chedi built to commemorate the renowned victory of King Naresuan over the massive Burmese invasion in 1593. There is also a huge reclining buddha statue and the main Ordination Hall next to this stupa.