Disturbing incidents
First email received
...let me share the case happened in my unit to raise the awareness of all of you and prevent the similar case. Last Friday evening, I went out at around 6:00 pm for dinner and came back home at 7:25pm, and found the drawers in my bed room were open and several goods including note book and iPad2 were disappeared. Looked like a person(s?) took a mosquito screen panel out and opened the locked window at the back side of the living room in the 1st floor. Then he jumped out from the window in the 2nd floor.
I think it could be prevented if the security (alarm) system worked.
Actually, I have asked service center to fix the security system several times, but they only answered they would do it next month, next month, next month... but never took actions. And also, one day after, I went to the service center and asked to show me the CCTV record. The answer from the person was unbelievable - CCTV system was under test and cameras were taking pictures but no record.
Two days later, another email received
Just NOW at 19:00, I received a call that again a burglary case happened. The police is around searching with torches, the burglars might be inside the compound yet. Switch on the lights around your house and stay alert if you see any strange behaviour. This chaotic management has went too far.
There has been a series of burglaries in this compound and it is extremely disturbing. This is supposed to be a safe compound with high concrete walls and live wires running round the walls. Alarm systems, 24 hours security guards…and yes, the burglar still managed to sneak in. Imagine alarm system not working, CCTV cameras take pictures but no records!
I think the damage is done to this city when the foreigners go back to their respective country to share their bad experiences. One of the two biggest cities here and a very wealthy one too.
This is the kind of problem a country will face when the income gap is a humongous divide!
As for commoners like us, we can't live in fear. Life goes on but we must be prepared. I am heading out to buy some baseball bats. Heard that it is very effective for wacking!
Tooth fairy, no tooth fairy, tooth fairy, no tooth fairy….
Ok, this is most ridiculous! Why should a matured woman, mum of two, be so worked up over two girls, not even ten years old, arguing over whether there is a tooth fairy or not! Ok, I am not talking about myself, I am definitely more matured than that. *Grin*
Let me relate to you…
Daughter LL goes to the same ballet school as Ann. We all stay in the same compound, I have invited her to hitch a ride from us. Last week, as usual, we went for ballet together. So, LL was telling Ann that the tooth fairy visited her…
Ann : There is no such thing as a tooth fairy (maturity! you go, girl)
LL : Yes, there is
Ann : No, there isn't
LL : (turned to her mummy) Mummy, is there tooth fairy?
Mum : Yes, there is.
LL : Yes, there is
Ann : No, there isn't…
So the two little girls went on debating about the topic and soon Santa also came in….
By now, mum (repeat…NOT me) was really tensed and agitated (oh, pl…ease, they are just two little girls discussing), she turned around and looked at the girls and told them to drop the subject!
To me, I think it is perfectly healthy for kids to mentally spar each other. It is intelligent conversation. It is knowing how to speak up for your belief. What's the problem? Ann has always discussed topics like these with her classmates and no one cry at the end of the day. Read this..when Ann was in the USA pre-school, they even discussed 'Apartheid'. Of course, at a pre-school level. I always encouraged my children to engage in healthy debate. They are free to even take me on! When they grow up, they have to learn, to know that not everyone will accept their views. It is not about forcing people to accept what you think, it about letting people know what you think.
To lighten the situation, I turned to look at mum and asked, "so, do you keep all their baby teeth in bottles?"
Mum : The tooth fairy (with a smug look)
Oh God…save me… For your information, she is a beauty. Model perfect look in spite of giving birth to two kids. Chiselled face features, slender body, slim legs (I am not exaggerating ok). But you know something, when you don't have the inner beauty to help radiates the outer beauty…it is as good as nought.
Relax lah!
Ok, this is most ridiculous! Why should a matured woman, mum of two, be so worked up over two girls, not even ten years old, arguing over whether there is a tooth fairy or not! Ok, I am not talking about myself, I am definitely more matured than that. *Grin*
Let me relate to you…
Daughter LL goes to the same ballet school as Ann. We all stay in the same compound, I have invited her to hitch a ride from us. Last week, as usual, we went for ballet together. So, LL was telling Ann that the tooth fairy visited her…
Ann : There is no such thing as a tooth fairy (maturity! you go, girl)
LL : Yes, there is
Ann : No, there isn't
LL : (turned to her mummy) Mummy, is there tooth fairy?
Mum : Yes, there is.
LL : Yes, there is
Ann : No, there isn't…
So the two little girls went on debating about the topic and soon Santa also came in….
By now, mum (repeat…NOT me) was really tensed and agitated (oh, pl…ease, they are just two little girls discussing), she turned around and looked at the girls and told them to drop the subject!
To me, I think it is perfectly healthy for kids to mentally spar each other. It is intelligent conversation. It is knowing how to speak up for your belief. What's the problem? Ann has always discussed topics like these with her classmates and no one cry at the end of the day. Read this..when Ann was in the USA pre-school, they even discussed 'Apartheid'. Of course, at a pre-school level. I always encouraged my children to engage in healthy debate. They are free to even take me on! When they grow up, they have to learn, to know that not everyone will accept their views. It is not about forcing people to accept what you think, it about letting people know what you think.
To lighten the situation, I turned to look at mum and asked, "so, do you keep all their baby teeth in bottles?"
Mum : The tooth fairy (with a smug look)
Oh God…save me… For your information, she is a beauty. Model perfect look in spite of giving birth to two kids. Chiselled face features, slender body, slim legs (I am not exaggerating ok). But you know something, when you don't have the inner beauty to help radiates the outer beauty…it is as good as nought.
Relax lah!
Wonderful chocolate cake
I tried out this new recipe and it was simply heavenly.
Even the overnight cakes were still delicious. I think it has to do with adding the melted chocolate into the mixture instead of just adding cocoa powder.
http://www.joyofbaking.com/ChocolateButterCake.html
I tried out this new recipe and it was simply heavenly.
Even the overnight cakes were still delicious. I think it has to do with adding the melted chocolate into the mixture instead of just adding cocoa powder.
http://www.joyofbaking.com/ChocolateButterCake.html
Our bento dinner
It's mid-week and it is still raining. It hasn't stopped since Monday. Yeap, it is dreary, wet and miserable. Decided to put something on the table which will put a smile on their faces…
…and I did. Look at that happy girl. When I was about to snap, her face appeared!
What's in the bento? Grilled mackerel with unagi sauce, steamed shrimp dumplings, fried anchovies, Japanese rice seasoned with minced pork. onions, eggs and seaweed. Healthy and YUM-MO!
It's mid-week and it is still raining. It hasn't stopped since Monday. Yeap, it is dreary, wet and miserable. Decided to put something on the table which will put a smile on their faces…
…and I did. Look at that happy girl. When I was about to snap, her face appeared!
What's in the bento? Grilled mackerel with unagi sauce, steamed shrimp dumplings, fried anchovies, Japanese rice seasoned with minced pork. onions, eggs and seaweed. Healthy and YUM-MO!
The search continues…
Wooden chest. If I buy this from Lim's Arts and Crafts at Holland V, it will sure to burn a hole in my pocket
These chairs reminded me of my childhood days at my grandma's village
This is a beauty (at least to me). I actually saw it the first time but didn't get it. Went home and thought of it for the longest time, the spouse decided to get it for me
I think this colour will match my interior deco back home
Wooden chest. If I buy this from Lim's Arts and Crafts at Holland V, it will sure to burn a hole in my pocket
These chairs reminded me of my childhood days at my grandma's village
This is a beauty (at least to me). I actually saw it the first time but didn't get it. Went home and thought of it for the longest time, the spouse decided to get it for me
I think this colour will match my interior deco back home
Preached it like no one else
I love the way this pastor preaches. I love the way he dissects the Bible verses and shows us new revelations. No one does it better than him. Really.
Taken from Luke 1 : 5 – 37. Elizabeth and Mary both found out they will soon be pregnant.
A brief background to these two ladies.
Elizabeth - married to Zacharias, a certain priest. They were both righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and requirements of the Lord but have no child because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both advanced in years.
Mary - a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, descendant of David. An angel appeared before her and said that she has found favour with God and will conceive in her womb, and bear a son.
Looking at these two ladies, in our human mind, it made more sense and more believable for Elizabeth to give birth. Simple fact that she was a married woman. Instead, God chose Mary, a virgin, to give birth to Jesus. Now, through centuries, many have questioned how could a virgin give birth? Many preachers have gave the answer that Mary was the chosen one. Shouldn't Elizabeth be the chosen one too after all she was blameless, leading a holy life too.
Today, this preacher has enlightened me. To choose Mary, a virgin, to give birth to Jesus, shows that God's choice is never base on human standard but the Grace of God. It shows the miracles of God.
How true.
I love the way this pastor preaches. I love the way he dissects the Bible verses and shows us new revelations. No one does it better than him. Really.
Taken from Luke 1 : 5 – 37. Elizabeth and Mary both found out they will soon be pregnant.
A brief background to these two ladies.
Elizabeth - married to Zacharias, a certain priest. They were both righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and requirements of the Lord but have no child because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both advanced in years.
Mary - a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, descendant of David. An angel appeared before her and said that she has found favour with God and will conceive in her womb, and bear a son.
Looking at these two ladies, in our human mind, it made more sense and more believable for Elizabeth to give birth. Simple fact that she was a married woman. Instead, God chose Mary, a virgin, to give birth to Jesus. Now, through centuries, many have questioned how could a virgin give birth? Many preachers have gave the answer that Mary was the chosen one. Shouldn't Elizabeth be the chosen one too after all she was blameless, leading a holy life too.
Today, this preacher has enlightened me. To choose Mary, a virgin, to give birth to Jesus, shows that God's choice is never base on human standard but the Grace of God. It shows the miracles of God.
How true.
Roast lamb, the Moroccan style
Another Jamie O's recipe. The use of cumin and tumeric powder, a great combination with leg of lamb. Just look at the juicy, succulent meat.
Baked potato slices with onions, fennel (leaves only), salt and pepper. (These potatoes were not baked yet) Sorry, no pictures on the finished product.
The leftover roast lamb was used for making pizza, using frozen naan bread. One leg of lamb for two meals. Great choice!
Another Jamie O's recipe. The use of cumin and tumeric powder, a great combination with leg of lamb. Just look at the juicy, succulent meat.
Baked potato slices with onions, fennel (leaves only), salt and pepper. (These potatoes were not baked yet) Sorry, no pictures on the finished product.
The leftover roast lamb was used for making pizza, using frozen naan bread. One leg of lamb for two meals. Great choice!
Speaking with conviction and in boldness
Most people like to hear what they like to hear. Words that are nice to their ears…I call them 'sugar-coated words'. Not sure about you, I surely don't like that. However, to be harsh and with no compassion isn't the way to go. One must be able to speak strongly, boldly with conviction, peppered with love. I so love my pastor here.
"My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord, Nor faint when you are reproved by Him; For those whom the Lord loves He disciplines, ..." Hebrews 12:5,6
Most people like to hear what they like to hear. Words that are nice to their ears…I call them 'sugar-coated words'. Not sure about you, I surely don't like that. However, to be harsh and with no compassion isn't the way to go. One must be able to speak strongly, boldly with conviction, peppered with love. I so love my pastor here.
"My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord, Nor faint when you are reproved by Him; For those whom the Lord loves He disciplines, ..." Hebrews 12:5,6
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