A Blast from the Past....

Well, days just flew by...sometimes slowly...at times very fast! Depends on what is happening. Yup, today is already the 27th of March. Another month soon coming to an end.

Yup, many events have taken place in our country. The political scene. Both good & bad. If you have been following the news, you should know what I'm talking about...the latest being the impasse in Trengganu - the MB "fiasco"? Feel we should know the next chapter by this evening. And hopefully, the powers that be knows what is the right thing to do...for the sake of Peace & Harmony in the country we all call "Home".

As for lil ole me, the latest was a trip me made to Penang. Again? Yup, where else can I go? First stop was Queensbay Mall cos my other half said she hadn't gone there for quite a while. Had lunch there, too. And as usual, we didn't leave Qbay empty-handed. 1 interesting item added to our array of gadgets is a Fridge Thermometer. A "Made in Germany" item @ RM9.90 ... considering most foreign items are now no longer made in their home country but "Made in China"!!

Update: On putting the thermometer in our fridge overnight (recommended to do so for 24 hrs to get a reliable reading), it was found that the temperature was just below max of recommended limit of 5 deg Celcius, namely 4 deg C. On Googling, it was found a temp of between 1 to 3 deg C would be BEST. So me had already turned the temp ctrl knob down slightly, with hope it would bring the temp down to 3 deg C.

Anyway, it is felt a 2nd unit to put into the Freezer compartment of the Fridge would enable checking of the temperature there at any time. Maybe on our next visit to Qbay?

F1 GP fever was highest last weekend with the 2nd F1 race being held in Sepang at Kuala Lumpur. And that fever somehow passed over to the inmates of Lot 10...esp this old man! Ha ha! So me had visited Shell Petrol Stations for my ole junk's refills. Got me a couple of Red Ferarri cars...models...with real lifelike engine sounds...for RM5.90 each...with a refill each time of at least RM40 of Shell V-Power fuel. Could not, however, buy those popular ones...appears to be sold out everywhere! Below is pic of my acquisitions.

There are 7 different models altogether. Maybe me try to get them...in due course? Chances are slim tho, with the popular ones unobtainable as it is. Not matter though. Really not that crazy lo...hehe...

Guess we are still awaiting Tesco AS Branch to be operative. Made a round trip to chk on its construction progress. But feel what I saw, did not warrant a pictorial update. Banners had been put up calling for job interviews. We will see...

Since Kedah falling into hands of the Islamic opposition party, namely PAS, ppl in Kedah esp the non-muslims, have been waiting to see what good or bad would come out of it. And most are hoping that Kedah would not follow in the footsteps of Kelantan. If it does, me kinda got feeling, PAS would lose control of Kedah in the next elections. Only time will tell...

Guess that's about it for now...Enjoy the moment!

What an election....

13th March 2008.

8th March was the 12th Malaysian Elections Day. A day that will now go down in history as it was on that day that a "Political Tsunami" took place. A day when the electorate wielded the power of the voting slip. A day that was as shocking to the opposition parties as it was to the Barisan National (National Coalition) party that had been enjoying a mininum 2/3 majority rule since Malaysia achieved independence.

Btw, me did carry out my patriotic duty. Cast my vote, I did. Proof below :

It is generally felt that all Malaysians, irrespective of race, religion & culture, has had enough of what's been going on in the govt of the day. It was time for a change. Huge losses were suffered by the then ruling coalition (BN)... finally losing 5 states to the Opposition! Penang, Kedah, Perak & Selangor...they fell into Opposition hands...besides Kelantan.

Now many things are happening in the country. Too many for me to elaborate here. How they will finally end up, only God knows. I can safely say here that what most Malaysians want is for all to realise that Malaysians are becoming a more mature & knowledgeable lot. Not ppl that would simply accept what comes out of the Govt-controlled media nor the mouths of govt leaders. Old lies & threats of May 13th, coupled with other fear tactics do NOT work anymore. They just want their voices to be heard and their problems sincerely looked into & solved. They are not gonna sit still & let their lives be dictated by all & sundry. A clear signal to aspiring govt leaders...do sit up & pay attention...

Well, we sincerely hope that Malaysia would be none the worse after this "political tsunami". Those who have been swept away should acknowledge that the ppl have spoken...as dared to by certain top govt leaders who told them "to use the ballot boxes" to show their dissatisfaction...esp so when they took to the streets and were told not to but use the ballot boxes instead! Well, they did! They have listened to your good advice.

Now that the Rakyat has used the ballot boxes, it's over to the Govt of the day to listen & listen well....then to act so that the Rakyat will regain their faith in the sincerity of the govt to look after their welfare, irrespective of race, religion & culture!

Good luck, Malaysia!!

The weekend that was...

Tues 4th March 2008.

Last time me wrote was when me was awaiting the weekend. Believe it or not...that weekend has passed & mid-week is almost onto us!

As planned, our grandaughter, KL, & her fmly, came on their monthly visit...a bit earlier tho...1st weekend instead of the usual 3rd. This time around, Lot 10 was no longer a strange place to her. On arrival, she was instantly moving around like Lot 10 was her 2nd home. Time was spent the usual way, nothing out of the ordinary except KL got a ride on a small carousel at the local Mall.A pic of KL as on that weekend past, in all her splendour...hairband & long flowing locks... :However, it would hv been a great weekend if an unexpected event had not taken place. A surprise that could hv turned out wonderful for all if the party concerned had all sincerity & love in his heart...a true pity cos care & love in every way possible, was showered upon that person from birth to the recent past...

One of the main philosophies of life that me has practised and hv informed all concerned that it does not matter if my good deeds & help isn't or cannot be reciprocated....but to all & sundry, me emphasised this point...Do NOT BITE me...ever! That would be disrespect, anti-filial and ungrateful, to say the least!

Well, me was well & truly BITTEN...shocked beyond words...can be likened to a threat of sorts. Sad but true. Something me never expected would ever happen...happened...just like that! Words of such nature came so smoothly out of a person me not know anymore...someone so different...so changed...except for the physical appearance (frankly that has also changed somewhat..), you'd be so shocked to know who that person is & how he is related to me...esp so after 37 years filled with thoughts, devotion, care & love...

You see, when some ppl go up the ladder of life...improve themselves, in stature, position & financial resources, these ppl are thankful and appreciate ( if they believe in God, then they thank God...if not, then mayb they feel that life has been kind to them...) whatever blessings that have come their way & the improvements in their lives. Humility in such ppl is always a great hallmark of their success stories...a true virtue of deserving ppl!

However, there are also those who, becoz of their upgraded, so-called "elevated" position & financial upliftment, totally forgot abt their past, their roots & even their very own family...where they came from & even who hv been watching over them, protecting them, supporting them, all those unfortunate years...thru thick & thin...until they could stand on their own 2 feet. Now that, they become "somebody", no one can say anything not nice abt them...not to say the least, the truth abt their actions nor offer sincere good advice! Who you mayb or are...NOT matter in the very least! In every sense of the word, totally UNgrateful and outright arrogant!

Well, what can I say? Life is a cycle. A rollercoaster ride. Life is always full of ups & downs. One may be up now but there will always be a DOWN...maybe more... along life's journey. One may be also a parent and have own kids. So, the future can be a very good teacher...

To quote Confuscius...in my own words? :

Don't do unto others what you don't want others to do unto you...

I can recall a story (maybe you too...) mentioned in Moral Education in schools in recent years...abt how a man used a basket to take his aged father up to the top of a hill...to leave him there to spend his final days. This man's son requested the man to pass over the basket to him so that he can use it when the time comes, for a similar purpose!

A good story...can be true even. Only time will tell...hopefully soon...wishfully b4 I close my eyes for good...

We wish such ppl good luck and may they recollect how they've treated others in similar situations when their very own situations arise. When they are at the receiving end themselves. When their very own loved ones act similarly to them. Then they will feel how much it hurts when they hurt others similarly before.

Me feel God is always fair & just. Amen.