"God, please make me into a television....."

A teacher from Primary School asks her students to write a essay about what they would like God to do for them... At the end of the day, while marking the essays, she read one that made her very emotional. 



Her husband, who had just walked in, saw her crying and asked her, 'What happened?'



She answered, 'Read this. It is one of my students' essay.'



'Oh God, tonight I ask you something very special:



Make me into a television. I want to take its place and live like the TV in my house. Have my own special place, And have my family around ME. To be taken seriously when I talk.... 

I want to be the centre of attention and be heard without interruptions or questions. I want to receive the same special care that the TV receives even when it is not working. Have the company of my dad when he arrives home from work, even when he is tired. 


And I want my mom to want me when she is sad and upset, instead of ignoring me... And... I want my brothers to fight to be with me... 


I want to feel that family just leaves everything aside, every now and then, just to spend some time with me. And last but not least, ensure that I can make them all happy and entertain them... 


God, I don't ask you for much... I just want to live like a TV.'


At that moment the husband said,  'My God, poor kid. What horrible parents!'


The wife looked up at him and said, 'That essay is our son's!!!

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Old Skool kids....

Dedicated to those born in the 1940 and 1950s (some spill over to the 1970s.)

Our mothers cooked, cleaned and took care of the whole family.

They still had time to chat with neighbors.

Everyone had candy floss, fizzy drinks and ice kachang.

Diabetes was rare. Aspirin/panadol cured all illness.
We bicycled to school.

The poorer ones walked. The richer ones were chauffeur driven.

Prefects were a fearful lot. Detention class was like going to prison for a day.

We had "public caning" in school and no one dared to complain for fear of the same thing being repeated at home.

No one ever won the big prizes on "Tikam".

It was a scam but it did not stop us coming back for more.

Motorbikes were ridden without helmets. 

It was rare to ride a private taxi.  Taking a bus was luxury.

We cycled or walked everywhere.

We drank water from the tap and NOT from bottles.

We spent hours under the sun, playing football or flying kites, without worrying about UV rays. It did not affect us.

We roamed free, caught spiders and did not worry about Aedes mosquitoes. 

We kept our spiders in match boxes. 

With 5 pebbles, girls played endless games.

With a tennis ball, boys ran like crazy for hours.

When it rained, we swam the drains & canals to catch "ikan keli".

We shared one bottle of soft drink with friends without seeing the color of their skin. NO ONE worried about catching anything.

We left home in the morning and played all day till hunger drove us back home.

When needed, our parents knew how to find us.

No one watched over us. We were always safe.

There were no handphones to bug us. We walked or bicycled over to friends’ house and yelled for them! 

There were no Playstations, X-boxes, Nintendo's. 

No cable TV, no surround sound, no personal computers, no Internet.

We had friends.

 

We did not have dates until we were at least 18. Only then, did we start taking notice of girls.  
We had not heard of the word "Bumiputra".

We knew our friends by names. Their parents were Pak Cik and Mak Cik or Uncle and Aunty.
 
In Badminton, regardless of how many feathers were left in the shuttlecock, our game continued.

Our rackets were made of planks, but still Wong Peng Soon and Punch Gunalan made us proud.

Morris Minor and VW beetle were on our roads...driven alongside Kingswood, Vauxhall, Opel and Chrysler. 

Taxis were Benz.  There were no traffic lights. We had roundabouts.

  The whole kampung came together during kenduris and all took turns to "kacau dodol". 

Chinese, Indians and Malays were all part of kenduris and all of us spoke Malay.

  

Malay weddings had joget sessions at night. It was the only time to ask the Malay ladies for a dance.

 

Favourite local performer was Rose Chan.

Sunday’s Cheap Matinees were 25 cent per show.
 
Susu lembu was delivered to houses on bicycle.

All jagas were "Bayi" and no place got robbed. 

We made our own kites & glass glued threads. We made our own wooden guns. Seeds from plants served as bullets.   Kang Kong was free. Kembong" was 30 cents a "kati" and nobody wanted "ikan pari".  We did not have to buy fruits. They were self planted or given by neighbours or friends.     The idea of parents bailing us out if we broke the law was unheard of. Our parents sided with the law ! Nobody knew about child psychology ! Yet this generation has produced some of the best risk-takers, problem solvers and inventors ever! We had freedom, failure, success and responsibility, and we learned how to deal with them all !!

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Durian tasting in kampung

Hubby decided to get mother in law, step son, little daughter and me to go and search for durians to eat.
We took a drive from Sri Gombak to Greenwood but the durian stall there was practically empty, so we went towards UIA and finally found some nice durian kampung and durian daun/hutan at a roadside stall...

 This is a kampung durian. "Kampung" is the Malay word for "village". "Durian Kampung" means that these durian fruits do not come from a plantation but from a village… from original durian trees, and not from trees that have been grafted, or genetically manipulated. No plantation durian can match the taste of a durian kampung. I guess it is kind or an "organic" durian

This is a durian daun or durian hutan from the aboriginals living near this kampung. The durian is smaller then the normal durian, green skin color and supposedly, according to the seller, the fruit only grows every 2 years once. The thorns are much more slimmer and sharper in comparison to the other durians. and the inside fruit is yellow in color and quite... nice..

My dear hubby decided to go on a spree then and ordered 4 durians  and by the time I was done, I swear off eating anymore durians for the next 3 months!!! And they say durian is bad for your waistline and cause you to gain weight!!!!

Anyway, do you know the benefits of eating durian?

Durian Fruit Benefits For Health:

1. A good source of energy:

100 grams of this fruit satiates about 21% of the daily carbohydrate requirement. Being a rich source of carbohydrates, it is helpful in replenishing your energy levels.

2. Acts as a natural anti-depressant:

Studies have proven that low levels of serotonin could actually trigger depression. Durian is naturally rich in Vitamin B6 which is essential for the production of serotonin. Hence, the intake of durian is advised to boost serotonin levels and thus, tide over depression.

3. For healthy bones and teeth:

The presence of calcium, potassium and B vitamins in significant amounts makes this fruit beneficial for maintaining healthy teeth and bones.

4. Aids in delaying aging:

Vitamin C is found in abundance in this fruit. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that helps to keep the oxidative stress prompted by free radicals at bay. The lower the oxidative stress levels, the slower the aging process.

5. For a healthy digestive system:

The presence of dietary fiber in durian helps in easing bowel movement. This in turn keeps away constipation and improves the power of digestion. The presence of thiamin and niacin improves appetite as well as digestive power, thus ensuring that your digestive system stays healthy.

6. Maintaining blood sugar levels:

The presence of manganese in desired levels aids in the regulation and maintenance of blood sugar levels. Hence, it can be relished by diabetics without any fear. 

(not very sure about this, but hmmm)

7. Maintaining blood pressure levels:

Durian is a good source of potassium which is required to keep the sodium levels of the human body intact. Regular intake of this fruit can thus ward off hypertension and associated medical conditions.

8. Beneficial for Anaemic patients:

Folate, if not present in adequate quantities, could lower the amount of red blood cells produced. This in turn can trigger anaemia. Durian is a good source of folate along with copper and iron. Hence, anaemic patients can tap the power of this fruit to overcome the health condition.

9. Helps to prevent cardiovascular diseases:

The presence of organosulfur helps it to regulate the inflammatory enzymes. Hence, it has the potential to keep cardiovascular diseases away.

10. For a better libido:

Durian is known to enhance libido. Thus, it helps in revitalizing your sexual life.

Durian Fruit USDA Nutrition Chart: 

[Nutrition value per 100 g]

Principle	Nutrient Value	Percentage of RDA
Energy	147 Kcal	7%
Carbohydrates	27.09 g	21%
Protein	1.47 g	2.5%
Total Fat	5.33 g	20%
Cholesterol	0 mg	0%
Dietary Fiber	3.8 g	10%
Vitamins
Folates	36 mcg	9%
Niacin	1.074 mg	7%
Pantothenic acid	0.230 mg	4.5%
Pyridoxine	0.316 mg	24%
Riboflavin	0.200 mg	15%
Thiamin	0.374 mg	31%
Vitamin A	44 IU	1.5%
Vitamin C	19.7 mg	33%
Minerals
Sodium	2 mg	0%
Potassium	436 mg	9.5%
Calcium	6 mg	0.6%
Copper	0.207 mg	23%
Iron	0.43 mg	5%
Magnesium	30 mg	7.5%
Manganese	0.325 mg	14%
Phosphorus	39 mg	6%
Zinc	0.28 mg	2.5%
Phyto-nutrients
Carotene-α	6 mcg	–
Carotene-ß	23 mcg	–
Lutein-zeaxanthin

Recipes to try: Sambal Goreng, mixed vegetables and fried egg with sauce

I hate cooking when no one is eating, I hate cooking when there is not many people around the house and it is tiring... and yes.. the cost of cooking for a family of 2- 3 people is definitely too much.

And so, I have not really cooked for a few weeks, and my beloved hubby was already complaining of eating out, so I decided to cook yesterday morning...

Here are my simple 3 dishes with basic recipes to share...

 This here is my sambal goreng, my husband and little daughter's favourite. 

Ingredients (in Manglish, I am afraid..) : Red chilli 10 biji, Green chilli 10 biji, (if you want it more spicy) add  some bird eye chillies, daun kunyit, petai, udang kering about a fistful, tempeh one packet, chilli paste, tamarind juice, a pinch of belacan, an onion and a few cloves of garlic...

Reviewing Sasatinnie Foot Boots Pomegranate

I got this packet a few weeks ago and I found it again yesterday in my cupboard while clearing up some stuff. So I decided to use it. 

To use it, open up the packet and you will find a huge sheet kind of weirdly shaped. You will see that there are dotted lines in the middle section. Tear it according to the lines and you will have 2 pieces of the foot mask/bootee.

You really have to clean your feet before using it to only ensure that the ultimate absorption of the essence but also there won’t be any bacteria or germs battling the essence of the bootee!

(oh dear... I don't know why this picture is upside down... :-(  )

Slide your feet into it the bootee. Your feet will instantly feel moisture which is the essence in the bootee for your feet. The Sasatinnie Pomegranate Foot Boots contains ginseng extract, pomegranate extract and green tea extract, which provide immediate skin moisturizing and firming effect to dry skin, as well as skin restoring. It is anti-aging, antioxidant, and can smoothen your skin after use. 

Let your feet soak in the bootee for 20-30minutes. In that duration, you can feel the coolness of the essence absorbing into your skin. You can then read a book or play some games on your tablet/computer to while the time away.

I have really dry feet and wearing high heels and slippers does not help at all. So using this Bootee with its essence is really wonderful. After  about  30 minutes, I removed the bootee and massage the remaining essence on my feet.  You can feel the smoothness of your feet fully moisturized! The suggested usage is 2-3 times a week for 4 weeks continuously. 

Read the back of the packaging for full details. I got this packet from Sasa for RM7.90 and will go back for more as I like it!!!! Go get one and try..

A cute kitten

Ok this posting is probably a little dumb as I am posting just for the sake of posting. My dear hubby took our little girl to the pet shop a couple of days ago and I had to tag along, like it or not. Then in front of the pet shop, there were a few cages, where there was some rabbits, cats, guinea pigs, etc..etc...
In the cats cage, I was pleasantly surprised to see a mother cat nursing some of her babies while a couple other played around... and one of these kittens seem to be looking at me and I could not resist stealing a couple of shots of it. Enjoy...

 

Isn't it adorable... who could resist it.. I think she or he is a persian mixed considering the mom has long fur....

Nadi Kandar Line Clear in Bukit Bintang

Oh gosh, do you all know that the famous Line Clear nasi kandar from Penang Road has opened a branch here in KL? It is at the corner of Jalan Berangan and Jalan Nagasari , somewhere walking distance behind the Istana Hotel...

 The outside  view of the place...

My Chinese New Year Celebration...

Early in the morning, my little daughter is all excited and insisted to dress up in cheong sam and wear make up. Here she is with a huge grin on her face. Today is the day she gets to explore her Chinese roots and customs... I had made her wash her hair the night before and explained to her some of the Chinese taboos...

 My daughters and me...at a very close family friend's house, a ritual we do every year without fail...

 Whilst in between laksa and nasi beriyani, also a regular menu in this open house, my eldest daughter take some time off to check her chats and facebook...

 Yours truly is vain enough to fit in a selfie too...

 Home made yee sang... also a regular thing done ... and this one's very special....

 ...... because it is done with everyone... Indian, Malay and Chinese, our friendship blossoms and we all "Lo Hei" together. This is truly 1 Malaysia... and this happens every year in our friend's open house.... 

Note:The tradition of Lo Hei stems from the phrase’s Cantonese meaning of ‘tossing up good fortune’ using Ye Sang or Raw Fish Salad that symbolises ‘an abundance of wealth and long life’. The word hei or ‘rise’ is in reference to a thriving business or prosperity and thus its popularity amongst the businessmen during the Lunar New Year. Consisting of white and green radish, carrots, capsicum, turnips, red pickled ginger, slices of raw fish (commonly salmon), crackers, topped with fragrant dressing of plum sauce, five spice powder, sesame oil, this dish is usually served as an appetiser. Families and friends gather to toss the ingredients while saying auspicious well wishes out loud to usher in good luck. It is also believed the higher you toss the ingredients in the salad, the greater your fortunes will be.

Happy Prosperous Chinese New Year... may the horses bring speedy happiness,  fortunes, good luck, good health and prosperity to you all....