Common Sense

So sad, but oh so true!

My parents told me about Mr. Common Sense early in life and told me I would do well to call on him when making decisions. It seems he was always around in my early years but less and less as time passed by until today I read his obituary. Please join me in a moment of silence in remembrance for Common Sense had served us all so well for so many generations.

Obituary 
Common Sense

Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense who has been with us for many years . No one knows for sure how old he was since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape.

He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as knowing when to come in out of the rain, why the early bird gets the worm, life isn't always fair, and maybe it was my fault.

Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you earn) and reliable parenting strategies (adults, not children are in charge).
 
His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a six-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.

Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job they themselves failed to do in disciplining their unruly children. It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer Aspirin, sun lotion or a sticky plaster to a student; but could not inform the parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion.

Common Sense lost the will to live as the Ten Commandments became contraband; churches became businesses and criminals received better treatment than their victims. Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar can sue you for assault.

Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement.

Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents, Truth and Trust; his wife, Discretion; his daughter, Responsibility; and his son, Reason. He is survived by three stepbrothers; I Know my Rights, Someone Else is to Blame, and I'm a Victim.

Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone. If you still remember him pass this on. If not, join the majority and do nothing.

How Do I Know I Married The Right Person

This was taken from my friend Su Ann which I find it interesting.

During one of our seminars, a woman asked a common question.

She said, "How do I know if I married the right person?"

I noticed that there was a large man sitting next to her so I said, "It depends. Is that your husband?"

In all seriousness, she answered "How do you know?"

Let me answer this question because the chances are good that it's weighing on your mind. Here's the answer.

EVERY relationship has a cycle.

In the beginning, you fell in love with your spouse. You anticipated their call, wanted their touch, and liked their idiosyncrasies.

Falling in love with your spouse wasn't hard. In fact, it was a completely natural and spontaneous experience. You didn't have to DO anything. That's why it's called "falling" in love... because it's happening TO YOU.

People in love sometimes say, "I was swept of my feet." Think about the imagery of that expression. It implies that you were just standing there; doing nothing, and then something came along and happened TO YOU. Falling is love is easy. It's a passive and spontaneous experience.

But after a few years of marriage, the euphoria of love fades. It's the natural cycle of EVERY relationship. Slowly but surely, phone calls become a bother (if they come at all), touch is not always welcome (when it happens), and your spouse's idiosyncrasies, instead of being cute, drive you nuts.

The symptoms of this stage vary with every relationship, but if you think about your marriage, it is about LEARNING TO LOVE THE PERSON YOU FOUND. SUSTAINING love is not a passive or spontaneous experience.

It'll NEVER just happen to you. You can't "find" LASTING love. You have to "make" it day in and day out. That's why we have the expression "the labor of love." Because it takes time, effort, and energy.

And most importantly, it takes WISDOM. You have to know WHAT TO DO to make your marriage work. Make no mistake about it.

Love is NOT a mystery. There are specific things you can do (with or without your spouse) to succeed with your marriage.

Just as there are physical laws of the universe (such as gravity), there are also laws for relationships.

Just as the right diet and exercise program makes you physically stronger, certain habits in your relationship WILL make your marriage stronger.

It's a direct cause and effect. If you know and apply the laws, the results are predictable... you can "make" love.

Love in marriage is indeed a "decision"... not just a feeling.

http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/How_do_you_know_if_you_married_the_right_person.html

Rose

The first day of school our professor introduced himself and challenged us to get to know someone we didn't already know. I stood up to look around when a gentle hand touched my shoulder.

I turned around to find a wrinkled, little old lady beaming up at me with a smile that lit up her entire being.

She said, "Hi handsome. My name is Rose. I'm eighty-seven years old. Can I give you a hug?"

I laughed and enthusiastically responded, "Of course you may!" and she gave me a giant squeeze.

"Why are you in college at such a young, innocent age?" I asked.

She jokingly replied, "I'm here to meet a rich husband, get married, and have a couple of kids..."

"No seriously," I asked. I was curious what may have motivated her to be taking on this challenge at her age.

"I always dreamed of having a college education and now I'm getting one!" she told me.

After class we walked to the student union building and shared a chocolate milkshake.

We became instant friends. Every day for the next three months we would leave class together and talk nonstop. I was always mesmerized listening to this "time machine" as she shared her wisdom and experience with me.

Over the course of the year, Rose became a campus icon and she easily made friends wherever she went. She loved to dress up and she reveled in the attention bestowed upon her from the other students. She was living it up..

At the end of the semester we invited Rose to speak at our football banquet. I'll never forget what she taught us. She was introduced and stepped up to the podium. As she began to deliver her prepared speech, she dropped her three by five cards on the floor.

Frustrated and a little embarrassed she leaned into the microphone and simply said, "I'm sorry I'm so jittery. I gave up beer for Lent and this whiskey is killing me! I'll never get my speech back in order so let me just tell you what I know."

As we laughed she cleared her throat and began, "We do not stop playing because we are old; we grow old because we stop playing.

There are only four secrets to staying young, being happy, and achieving success. You have to laugh and find humor every day. You've got to have a dream. When you lose your dreams, you die.

We have so many people walking around who are dead and don't even know it!

There is a huge difference between growing older and growing up.

If you are nineteen years old and lie in bed for one full year and don't do one productive thing, you will turn twenty years old. If I am eighty -seven years old and stay in bed for a year and never do anything I will turn eighty-eight.

Anybody can grow older. That doesn't take any t alent or ability. The idea is to grow up by always finding opportunity in change. Have no regrets.

The elderly usually don't have regrets for what we did, but rather for things we did not do. The only people who fear death are those with regrets."

She concluded her speech by courageously singing "The Rose"

She challenged each of us to study the lyrics and live them out in our daily lives. At the year's end Rose finished the college degree she had begun all those years ago.

One week after graduation Rose died peacefully in her sleep.

Over two thousand college students attended her funeral in tribute to the wonderful woman who taught by example that it's never too late to be all you can possibly be.

When you finish reading this, please send this peaceful word of advice to your friends and family, they'll really enjoy it!

These words have been passed along in loving memory of ROSE.

REMEMBER, GROWING OLDER IS MANDATORY. GROWING UP IS OPTIONAL. We make a Living by what we get, We make a Life by what we give.

God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage. If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.

"Good friends are like stars.........You don't always see them, but you know they are always there."

4 Things You Never Knew Your Cellphone Could Do

There are a few things that can be done in times of grave emergencies. Your mobile phone can actually be a life saver or an emergency tool for survival. Check out the things that you can do with it:

*1* * The Emergency Number worldwide for **Mobile** is 112 .*
If you find yourself out of coverage area of your mobile network and there is an emergency, dial 112 and the mobile will search any existing network to establish the emergency number for you, and interestingly this number 112 can be dialed even if the keypad is locked. **Try it out.**

*2* * Subject: Have you locked your keys in the car? Does you car have remote keys?*
This may come in handy someday. Good reason to own a cell phone: If you lock your keys in the car and the spare keys are at home, call someone at home on their cell phone from your cell phone. Hold your cell phone about a foot from your car door and have the person at your home press the unlock button, holding it near the mobile phone on their end. Your car will unlock. Saves someone from having to drive your keys to you. Distance is no object. You could be hundreds of miles away, and if you can reach someone who has the other 'remote' for your car, you can unlock the doors (or the trunk). Editor's Note: *It works fine! We tried it out and it unlocked our car over a cell phone!'*

*3* Subject: Hidden Battery power
Imagine your cell battery is very low , you are expecting an important call and you don't have a charger. Nokia instrument comes with a reserve battery. To activate, press the keys *3370# Your cell will restart with this reserve and the instrument will show a 50% increase in battery. This reserve will get charged when you charge your cell next time.

AND

*4* How to disable a STOLEN mobile phone?
To check your Mobile phone's serial number, key in the following digits on your phone: * # 0 6 #
A 15 digit code will appear on the screen. This number is unique to your handset. Write it down and keep it somewhere safe. when your phone get stolen, you can phone your service provider and give them this code. They will then be able to block your handset so even if the thief changes the SIM card, your phone will be totally useless. You probably won't get your phone back, but at least you know that whoever stole it can't use/sell it either. If everybody does this, there would be no point in people stealing mobile phones.

Benefits Of Banana

Never, put your banana in the refrigerator!!! This is interesting.

Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy.

Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes.

But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.

Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.

PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.

Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.

Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.

Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.

Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.

Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.

Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.

Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.

Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.

Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.

Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at wor k leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and crisps. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.

Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.

Temperature control:Many other cultures see bananas as a "cooling" fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand , for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD):Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan.

Smoking &Tobacco Use:Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.

Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.

Strokes: According to research in The New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!

Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape!

So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, "A banana a day keeps the doctor away!"

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PS: Bananas must be the reason monkeys are so happy all the time! I will add one here; want a quick shine on our shoes?? Take the INSIDE of the banana skin, and rub directly on the shoe...polish with dry cloth. Amazing fruit !

Day 4 in Kuching

Today I woke up extra early but not early enough as Merlye has to call me up ^_^ It was raining in the morning so it was a cold and wet morning. Merlye was jokingly saying that because I'm going home today and Kuching do not want me to leave so it rained -_-"

Once we were ready, we head off for breakfast eating their local mee. It was delicious and I can say, it taste better than Wan Tan Mee ^_^ Then I had a 'teh si peng' and it was good. I think I drank the most tea when I'm in Kuching. At least the worst was in Kaya and Toast which was damn bitter and hard to drink.

After breakfast we went to Merlye's church to check on Baptism dates for Brenda. The schedule was not out yet so we went to the book store in the church. There are a lot of things there but mostly are in Chinese so I have limited choices what to buy. Merlye got me a book there. Thank you Merlye ^_^ While I found a cute book which I bought for Brenda. Merlye, remember to read it to Brenda ^_^

We then head off to Vivi boutique. When we reach there, it wasn't open yet so we went to Tokyo collection to see the clothes. Oh my, I feel so old there for the clothes are for younger people. Then Merlye went to buy her favourite food of all time, bread. Hahaha...When we came out of the bakery, Vivi boutique just open and we were treated very well by the owner ^_^ It is such an honour.

I went through the racks but there isn't anything that interest me for my taste is simple but unique. Hahaha...I found 2 tops but they make me look fat. There was one more which I like but it was tight at the wrong part. Finally I saw a simple but plain top and tried it. It look good but there was something missing. I decided to buy it and come back Kuala Lumpur to find either a belt or a shawl to tie round my waist.

Merlye on the other hand found a dress which looks good on her. She told me that is her new year dress ^_^ After paying and chit chat a while with the owner we left for time is limited. I have to catch my flight at 1.55pm. It was 11.30am when we were done shopping. We then head off for lunch. We went to an Italian restaurant where we order appetizers for we are still full ^_^ and 2 cups of tea. It was then Merlye told me that drink tea can lose weight. I think I would drink tea more often but not at night as I can't sleep.

Lunch was wonderful. When we left, it was closing to 12.30pm and we have to rush. We have one more stop before I go back to collect my luggage. We stop by Green Gallery for Merlye need to get a gift for her aunt. After purchasing the gift, we rush back to the car and head home. We got back and I have to put what I just bought into my luggage. My my my...I came with 2 bags and I'm going back with 2 bags and 2 boxes ^_^

Thank goodness the airport is just 5 minutes drive from Merlye's place. I got there in no time and went to check-in. The queue was long and service was slow but manage to check-in in time. I only have 5 minutes left to spend with Merlye before I head in to immigration.

 

I have a heavy heart to leave her. It has been so long we last been together and now I have to leave again. But we would be meeting for Chinese New Year and I would be visiting her again also. It was exciting 4 days and I hope we can do it again and have more fun. Besides that, it would be fun to see

Brenda growing up ^_^

Day 3 in Kuching

Today I woke up bout 9am and had a butter cake before going out. The plan for the day is to get a baby stroller for Brenda. The sky was grey when we left bout 10am plus. Our first stop for the day is at Anakku to get the baby stroller.

We were there for quite a while as Merlye has to choose the right one and wait for them to fix the new one. Unfortunately, the store person fix up a rejected one without realising. We only realise it when Merlye tested it and found that the button to compress the stroller isn't working.

They then fix another one and thank goodness it is working fine other than the sponge at the handle being torn. Its ok for it isn't that visible and there are ways to hide the ugly part. Merlye wanted to change another unit but that was the last one available besides the display set.

Once settle with the stroller, we went groceries shopping in Teck Kong. It is a small supermarket. We were there for quite a while too for there are so many things there that attract us for it is cheap. I can't believe that I nearly bought the entire shop but I have to control as I have to carry them back to West Malaysia.

I bought some cute tapes to do decorations for cards and other things. The shocking part is I bought 4 plates to be brought home. There are plastic plates with floral design and cost only 99 cents. I just can't resist it. Merlye on the other hand has to shop for things to do a photo album for Brenda and also other daily things to be used at home.

After a happy enjoyment time, it was lunch time and we head off to have lunch. Lunch was simple but delicious. When we reached the shop, I realise that all the cars park there do not park in one parking lot but two parking lot. What I know is there is no rules for driving. Since the place we head for lunch is a popular place, parking was a problem but my dear friend, Merlye is good at parking ^_^ After staying in Kuching for about a year, she inherited their trades. She did double parking -_-"

 

Once the car is park, we went into the shop and ordered our lunch. We had curry rice with chicken, pork, egg and bittergout with egg. I was surprise as the bittergout isn't bitter and it was delicious. The curry is also fantastic. I can not get that curry back in Kuala Lumpur. After feeling content, we head off to Indian street to get cloth.

Merlye bought 2 beautiful cloth to be used as a baby carrier. If you are wondering what sort of baby carrier, it is a sarong where you tie a sarong over your shoulder and carry the baby. Once done with that, we went to Parkson to get a toy for Brenda.

While heading to Parkson, I saw this cute "cats" at a area and was tempted to take a picture there. After parking in Parkson, we head off to get the musical toy for Brenda first then walk out to take a picture with the cats. I feel embarass for no one was taking their picture there besides me. I have to have a picture with cats since I went to Kuching ^_^

Once done there, we went to buy some pastries back for tea. After getting some pastries, we drop in to the hospital where Brenda was born as Merlye has to collect her maternity leave slip to hand in to her boss. Once the MC is collected, we went to the phamarcy to buy some iron sodium tablets (I think) before we head back home.

It was a tiring day as we were running about. When we reach home, we change the extension plug that was not working in her kitchen with the new one we just bought and arrange the things that Merlye bought home. We than relax at home till Greoffrey came home. When he came home, it was dinner time.

Merlye's mother-in-law cooked dinner and it was delicious and filling. I can't imagine how full I feel. She also gave me some tips on how to cook and keep a healthy life-style. She advice me not to eat and cook too oily, saltish or sweet food. I think I have to come again to learn from her her cooking skills as she learn cooking before ^_^

 

After dinner I help out with the clearing up before sitting down and relax. It was a fun night in-door as we didn't go out at night. It is quiet and very relaxing. I felt tired too and was not up to go out so it was cool just to stay home ^_^ Besides that, I have to start packing as I'm flying back to Kuala Lumpur tomorrow.

I feel sad that I'm leaving but I would be coming back to visit again another time and for a longer time. This time i do not have that much time but in future I would have ^_^

Day 2 in Kuching

Today I woke up at 8.45am just as my alarm ring and Merlye came to call me. Haha...We left at 10am plus to pick Poh Yee and Ling up for breakfast. We went for Sarawak laksa which is different from normal laksa. It isn't spicy but it was delicious.

After laksa, we went to buy some souveniors at a shop that sells a lot of things made out of clay. I bought a vase which is RM16 there which is beautuful. I bought 3 small cups in different colour which cost RM3.50 each. Since I'm born in the year of pig, I bought cute pigs to decorate my house ^_^ Merlye on the other hand bought some souveniors for my parents. She is always so sweet and thoughtful. I would like to thank her on my parents behalf.

After our first round of shopping, we head off to the roundabout which has the longest name. There are a lot of roundabouts here and all have a name unlike in Kuala Lumpur. Just before we head there, Merlye took us for ice cream where the ice cream is different from other ice cream. What is the different? It is madeout of pure milk.

We have our ice cream in the car and head off to the roundabout. When we reach there, we went round and round the roundabout looking for the best place to park to take picture with the sign board. We park the car at the side of the road at the Sarawak High Court and ran across 3 lane road to get to the roundabout. Then we make our way through the wet grass to the sign board in the roundabout and took some pictures. Can you imagine how long the name is?

Oh ya...the name of the roundabout is Bulatan Datuk Patinggi Abang Haji Abdullah Bin Datuk Bandar Abang Haji Mohammad Kassim. It is written on the sign in 2 lines for it can't fit into one line. After that, we went to the cat museum and right outside the museum we can see the view of Kuching town. It is a beautiful scene. We then head in and look at cats. On our way out, we took a beautiful picture together.

 

Since it is lunch time, we then head off to have lunch. What did we have? We had something that is not sold in Kuala Lumpur which is belacan noodles. Besides that, we had a plate of rojak, milky red bean, ice kacang and two fruity drink. The belacan noodle taste different but it is not my preference for I'm not a belacan fan.

Once our tummy is full, we went for round 2 shopping. This time we went to a souvenior shop and bought some souveniors. I bought somethings for my cousin while the others got something for themselves. When we went out to the car, a MYVI was blocking our car but we manage to go out and drive out of the parking lot. This is call "Girl Power!"

After being out for so long, we went back to Merlye's house and rest. We look at her soft copy photos and chit chat. It was a fun time. We went down and chit chat with Merlye's in-laws when they came over. I have to say, Merlye's mother-in-law is very motherly. Se prepare a lot of things for us to eat. First, she show us a banana which is triple the normal size of banana which she sterm it and serve us.

 

Before that, we went out to the balcony and sat as not to disturb baby Brenda who is sleeping. We ate some Sarawak mandarin oranges, a fruit that taste like avocado and the banana which Merlye's mother-in-law sterm. She then serve us Sundrop can orange juice which is not found in West Malaysia. When we are bout full, Merlye's nanny brought us Bak Kut Teh which Merlye's mother-in-law cooked.

I can say merlye's mother-in-law's cooking is delicious. While we were eating, she brought out some organic rice and asked us to eat some with the Bah Kut Teh. Whoa...that is a fantastic high tea and a very delicious one too ^_^ After that we rest a while and chit chat while waiting for the food to digest.

It was bout 8pm where we went out for our round 3 shopping. We went to Green Gallery which is like Living Cabin back in West Malaysia but a higher class Living Cabin. They sell a lot of beautiful things but very pricy. I bought something for my sister there. We were about done when Greoffrey called Merlye to see if we are done shopping. He then asked us to meet him.

We then head off to Happy Valley to meet Greoffrey. Since I was afraid I might go hungry, I ordered pork chop and ice milo. The pork chop was delicious but it was a bit hard. We then chit chat there a while longer before we left. We then send Poh Yee and Ling back to the hotel before we head home. It was another beautiful day. Thank goodness it didn't rain even when dark clouds were looming the sky.

Day 1 in Kuching

I went to Kuching to visit my friend Merlye who is there. She has just given birth a month plus ago and I decided to visit her and also to relax.

I woke up at 6.30am and finish my packing. I have to thank Wee Kiat and Shirley for sending me to the airport. They are so kind. I reach LCCT about 8am and I went to check-in my luggage. There was a long queue to check-in luggage for my flight, AK5204.

It was bout 8.45am before I finish checking in and took my ticket. I then went and bought a newspaper to read while waiting. Then I went to the boarding area to wait for the gate to open.

The gate open at 9.15am sharp and this is my first time walking up the stairs into the plane and not through the tunnel. It is so cool. SInce it was free seating, I choose to sit at the wing area for I like to monitor the wing's movement.

I arrive in Kuching at about 11am and Merlye and her husband, Greoffrey came and pick me up. We then went to pick up her other 2 friends, Poh Yee and Ling and went for lunch. Lunch was good at this cafe. After that, we drop Poh Yee and Ling at The Spring, which is the first shopping mall in Kuching due to open on the 10 January this year.

We then head to home and I saw baby Brenda. She is so cute and small. Her eyes is so big. She was sleeping most of the time though but she is a baby and her main activity is sleep ^_^

 

Later we went out with their friends Jonathon King and his sister. We went to a hopping mall to get somethings then went off to meet their other friends at this cafe call Toast and Kaya. That cafe is using the same concept as Old Town Kopitiam. I had an ice lemon tea and it taste of bitter tea. I think they ran out of sugar.

After that we head back and I meet Greoffrey's parents. I had a chat with them and it was a pleasant conversation. We talked till it was time for dinner. Then I went with Merlye and Greoffrey to meet up Poh Yee and Ling for dinner at the foodcourt near Crown Plaza and Holiday Inn. The food there is fantastic. We had seafood and I was surprise that it isn't that fishy. The fried oyster omelette was fantastic and it looks different from the ones I usually eat.

After a long day, we call it a day and head home to rest. Tomorrow would be a new day filled with new adventures. I'm looking forward to seeing more of Kuching. So far, Kuching reminds me of my hometown, a peaceful, quiet place where the air is clean and the sky is very blue ^_^