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Online virtual games

2009-04-29T15:28:00.000-07:00

Do you agree that our kids should be steered away from Facebook or Myspace?At my elder daughter age, I wouldn't even want her to have her own email account.Actually the Internet can be a wonderful resource for kids.They can use it to research school reports, look up words using the online Dictionary.Kids who are old enough to type a few letters on the keyboard can literally access the world.Belinda(my younger daughter) is one them.

It was kinda surprise to me when I got the newsletter from the school today.My elder daughter's school are encouraging the students and teachers in grade 3-6 to participate in a virtual online word travel adventure game and wants them to be physically active playing the game.

What is Wemuv?Wemuv is a new virtual world and social network for children that provides an educational online gaming experience.It is developed in partneship with physical and health education canada and the WEMUV inc .The most unique about the Wemuv school challenge program involves the interface between the website(www.wemuv.com)and the specially encrypted pedometer that tracks a child's physical activity steps.The activity will be recorded by the pedometer as steps will act the currency for the world travel.The game content is designed to educate the children on general topics including world geography,culture,earth science and social studies.Isn't this cool?

There are some really great sites for kids under twelve.Here are my favourite sites which my daughters is playing.

Club Penguin - A virtual town,play games or chat with others. Games and chatting are free, but if you want to own a pet,buy clothing or decorate your igloo,then you'll need to buy a membership.

Buildaville-A free to play virtual town.You can buy plush toys and animals in Build-A-Bear Workshop play games and adventures to earn Bear Bills to decorate the bear house,buy clothing and many more.

Poptropica- A multiplayer online game and virtual world in which children can travel, play games, compete competition,and complete "island missions".

They are many more online virtual games that are suitable for young kids.It's also important to be aware of what your kids play on the Internet, who they meet, and what they share about themselves online.Just like any safety issue,it's wise to keep a close eye on their activities.

Can't live without internet

2009-04-21T16:42:00.000-07:00

Oh!! It's an awful day for me for the past few days!I'm sorry for the lack of updates and for not able to reply back to comments left on my blog.I had a problem with Internet connection since a few days ago.I don't understand why the technician took so long to come and fix the problem.I felt frustrated because I kept bugging the customer service to send the technician over to active my connection back.As you know I was really freak out whenever I am unable to access my computer.Not even that,I also unable to watch TV as well.

The technician told me that someone use my main cable to connect to their house cable.Yes,It's my neighbour!I really don't understand why!If I got a chance to see her I will definitely ask her whether she did ask someone to fix her house cable.The technician told me that only the qualify technician can go inside the cable room to touch the cable.Hmm!really weird!I don't seem to have problem with her and I also wonder whether she could watch the TV program using my cable.

Since I can't access the Internet and watch TV these few days,my kids and I felt like the end of the world. If you want me to choose between TV and Internet,I will choose Internet.Why?because without Internet I can't pay bills,listen to music,play games and watch live TV movie(it's free OK!)Yes it was boring and I don't know what I am doing if it was lasted for more days I am sure I will crying for being bored.Anyhow,I am glad they finally fixed it yesterday.

Oh!tomorrow is earth day.I wonder what people what people going to do on Earth Day?I don't really do anything extraordinary on Earth Day. But,my kids has to wear green colour clothes to school tomorrow.

Proud to be a mom

2009-04-08T17:02:00.003-07:00

An award from a wonderful wife Nisha

RULES: please

1. Link with the person who tagged you.

2. Copy above images.

3. Post this on any or all of your Blog/s.

4. Answer the two-part questionnaire following these Rules. (Feel free to elaborate your answers. For questions 8 - 14, post only the one (1) which you believe best describes your choice.)

5. Share this with at least seven (7) friends on your Blog Roll.

6. Come back to Living A’ La Mode (DO NOT CHANGE THIS LINK PLEASE.) and leave the URL of your Post in order for you/your Blog to be added to the Master List.Master List:

7. Have Fun!

~ Parenting Style ~

1. Do you exercise full or minimal control over your child’s / children’s behavior?
A. Full control I guess because they are big kid now.

2. Do you expect your child / children to obey 100% or let her / him / them do what pleases her / him / them?
A. I do expect my kids to obey me 100% it's our culture.Sometimes I do respect their decision and pleases them.

3. Do you welcome discussion or you simply set rules?
A. I welcome discussion and set rules at the same time.

4. Do you reprimand?
A.Of course sometimes I reprimand as a jerk reaction to my child's misbehavior.

5. Do you use spanking for punishment?
A. No!What can I do?It's against the law in canada to spank a child.If the neighbour saw what I do they will call the cops.Can't even yell at them loudly in public.

6. Do you use some kind of a reward System for motivation?
A. Sometimes but not always.

7. Do you enjoy being a Parent?
A. Sometimes I enjoy and sometimes I am not ..well depends on my mood because I am an impatient person.

8. Are you a hands-on Parent or do you have a full-time Nanny?
A. Hands on man!

9. At what age would you let your child make simple decisions for himself / herself?
A. No age limit.They even knows how to make decision when they were born.

10.Do you and your Husband have the same Parenting Style?
A. Nope.there are so many things I do differently than my husband.My husband has patience than me and never discipline the kids.

~ Wife Style ~

7.How long have you been married?
A. 9 years same as Nisha

8.How do you feel about being a Wife?
A. Great!Like what nisha said on top of the world and my husband always on my side no matter what had happen.

9.What has been your typical sleeping attire since you got married?
A. Hahaha!house clothes too.I don't wear any typical sleep wear.

10.How do you show how appreciative you are of your Husband?
A. I don' t know because I never show :)

11.What do you do when your Husband annoys you?
A. what away and don't talk to him even he try to talks to me.

12.You are buying or planning to buy your first house as Husband and Wife.
A.Buying!I mean I already own.

13.How does your house look like at the end of the day when Hubby gets home?
A. Messy!the dishes piling up and the floor full of toys and books.

14.How do you feel about running a household?
A. I don't like household.I feel so tired.

15.What is the sweetest gift you have given your Husband so far?
A. Support and love from me.And of course take good care of him.

Now I am tagging some mommies!

Irene sting suesue

Take a bite out of granville island farmer market

2009-04-02T20:35:00.000-07:00

Granville Island is a fresh market district in a small island of vancouver.The last time I went to this place was 2 year ago. I love the place so much.I remember for the first time in a while we spent the day focused on the outdoor only because it was a public holiday.We didn't have a chance to get into the market to explore.So we decided to go there again.We went there with our friends.The first thing captured my eyes are the desserts.It is the best place for snacks and desserts.

If you want fresh salmon 12 months a year come here and get some home.

Great spots for cheese lover!

Fruit stall is a top attraction and a favorite of tourist.I love the way the fruits are displayed.

Throwing Bagels

I guess this is the most interesting part in the market.I love this location inside Granville Island Market. They have a variety of bagels for you to pick from,I would recommend their Blueberry Bagels.

I love their pastries, I wish I could know their names so that I could share with you.Don't you think it's great to have a freshly baked bagel to eat in the morning with a cup of coffee?Oh no!I bought so much tasty food in the market.Need to diet for a week :)

Have You Had A Root Canal

2009-03-27T00:21:00.000-07:00

I got an infected tooth probably since two weeks ago.First I thought it was only a minor infection or just had significant decay but I was wrong.The infection was getting worst.The nerve on my gum So yesterday I went to a new dentist for an emergency root canal therapy.I was absolutely terrified to get my second root canal because I had a terrible pain experience 3 years ago!I had a high tolerance for pain.

Anyhow,I had about 3 injections I would say, and I only felt the first one.The procedure was pain free.I can't even feel any pain at all.I thought my dentist was going to drill my tooth all the way to the bone and I would hear that awful sound of the drill, but the drill they use is soo quiet.The procedure was only one hour.But the worst pain of a root canal is the pain leading up to it.At night then I felt the pain and pressure on my tooth and the gum as well.My dentist told me that this is a normal reaction and it will gone after several days.I couldn't sleep that night because of the pain so I took advil.

Root canals are nothing to be afraid of, if anyone can't handle pain like me!If you can find a good dentist you probably won't feel any pain.Trust me!!I am going to make another appoinment for another root canal two weeks later.Just relax and have a positive attitude, just think all of your pain will go away after this boring procedure.Oh ya,I am getting my first crown maybe end of the year.I wonder it is pain free too.LOL

Wash clothes by hand

2009-02-23T21:58:00.000-08:00

Today was my bad day ever.My washing machine broke down.We did called up the technician to fix it but they only come next week.What the heck!!!To be honest,I am not very echo friendly when it comes to this stuff.It's been ages I didn't wash my clothes by hand.I remember when I was 10 years old,I used to help my mom to wash family clothes every single piece and three times a week.At that time,I hate to wash clothes by using hands,but I have no choice because my dad can't afford a washing machine.Our clothesline can accomodate two large loads at a time.I hate to wash heavy linen such bed sheets and blankets because it was too heavy to rinse it.

After married,I have maid who wash our clothes three times a week.After landed here,then I started to use a washing machine.Everything else goes in the washer and dryer after they are clean.Oh boy,I wouldn't want to live without my laundry machine now.It's really hard to get clothes clean if you wash them by hand.You have to bend your body and use lots of energy to work.Even if I washed them by my hand I probably wouldn't do it right.The machine is so much easier and such a time saver.

Now I need to soaked it in the bath tub for at least overnight so that it would be easy to wash.I felt horrible now.

Through the Eyes of Life

2009-01-07T10:15:00.000-08:00

It's been along time I didn't write something here.A few months ago, I decided to write a few words to encourage myself to keep my blog active but my body utility control me not to process any update.I'm currently having problem deleting all the sadness and problems.Insomnia was back.It all started since two weeks ago.I force myself to sleep but nothing seem work.I know worrying about tomorrow during the night is not a good idea and it could only makes the problem worse but I really can't stop worrying.Imagine the frustration of being awake in the night till morning.So last night,I prayed and kept on mumble to god.I wasn't expecting him to do anything about it.God bless!Last night is one of the night that I could sleep well.

I always thought I had been through the worst but apparently my cousin sickness takes more complicated process than what I had.One of the most painful moments for me was when I chatting with my cousin who was very, very close to me ever since we were a kid.She told me that she has stones near her liver.I don't know how serious is it but according to her doctor she needs to remove the stone and at the mean time she also needs to take medication to control her sickness.She has had high fever on and off.Her body became thin and weak since last year. She told me she wants to give up in life and keep on thinking negative in her fight.I hope through my comfort and positive encouragement she could think positively.

I can't stop my anger and fearful because of the things she had to go through.I tried to control those feelings and focus on the positive.What I can do now is to pray for her battling sickness and hope she gets her life on track soon cause I miss her so much.I know she is under alot of stress right now and hopefully her life can calm down and she can get well again.

This moments that make me realize how incredibly blessed I am.I know I wouldn’t be the person I am today without the influence of family members and friends.They are my dearest friends.Year 2009 is here.I hope everything could be going smooth and all the bad luck could be washed away like the melting snow.I wish everyone all the best for the New Years. and keep on living with the greatest in life.

Red Rose

2008-11-03T10:19:00.000-08:00

Over the last two weeks,I have been given this beautiful Roses from a beautiful Lady.It was an honored to receive an award from Dora.I haven't been very active on the blog lately.After the Thanksgiving day,I had bodily pain.I sprained my neck and all over my back on right in my sleep.This took me more than 10 days to get back into normal.I can't even do house chores.Pheww!What a pain.

Last Friday was Halloween day.And we spent the day at home because we don't have any plan to go.The kids was having fun at school.Ashley won two Halloween prizes in her class and Belinda got so excited when her teacher gave her a Halloween party pack.

There are many I would nominate because they are truly outstanding blogger out there but I needed to send this down to my lovely bloggers.But these are ones that made the final cut to the seven, those whose words stay with me for days after reading their blogs.

The rules of the award are:

1. The winner can put the logo on her blog.
2. Link the person you received your award from.
3. Nominate at least 7 other blogs.
4. Put links of those blogs on yours.
5. Leave a message on the blogs of the girls you’ve nominated.

June,Ms Envy,TNY,Rozella,Sting,Nessa,Ling that's me

Halloween is coming

2008-10-27T09:34:00.000-07:00

My kids were very excited for Halloween this year.They can't wait to wear their cool costume to school.Although we don't have any party or celebrate this festive,but we still get excited at about this time.All the store are selling pumpkins and spooky costumes.Yes, Halloween is coming and I usually start posts Halloween the last minute.

After reading the local newspaper,discussion about Halloween safety and I was thinking back then how great those days were, it also got me thinking how things have changed and how sick and sadistic some folks have become these days. I remembered the year that I came here and the very first impression of Halloween had all changed for me.After the best night of "trick or treating" I'd ever had came a TV news flash.I never thought Halloween day could turn out a nightmare to a kid.Some adults was putting Razor blades and needle in chocolates.Halloween was just so scary to me.

It seemed that every year or two after that you'd hear about someone doing something similar.To this day the thought of someone forever spoiling one of the best kids holiday ever, to me is a sick person who are not educated at all."REMEMBER" to warn your "trick or treaters" not to eat their treats until they get home and you've checked them.That's why till today I never allow my kids to go trick or treating.It's a shame that it has come to this but we must do what we must to make sure that they indeed have a "HAPPY" Halloween.

My first Thanksgiving dinner at home

2008-10-13T11:48:00.000-07:00

Thanksgiving day is a big holiday for Canadians.Their traditional food on Thanksgiving Day is of course turkey,cranberry dressing and pumpkin pie.

Ashley,wants to eat turkey and celebrate Thanksgiving at home this year.You know kids always thought that it would be fun to have turkey for dinner.Actually,I don't think it's a good idea to have turkey for only few people but at last we decided to buy one anyway.

Last year I had my Thanksgiving dinner in mom in law house.It was only a simple Chinese dinner.However,this year I invite my mom in law and two sis in law to be guests at our table.As I said,I like baking and experimenting with new recipes,but not in cooking.So today was rocked!I got up at 9:00 so that I could cleaned house and bummed around for a while.It was a challenging day to me.If I was going to make this Thanksgiving dinner for someone I'd have to do some planning and it takes a long day to complete the mission.

Lets talk about Thanksgiving dinner photo!

The over baked Turkey :(

I use the Italian sausage,red pepper,parsley,bread cubes and carrot for the stuffing.The turkey was good I guess.It was not very dry and salty.

Actually,I didn't prepare a lot of different kinds of foods.I'm thinking of just making a small turkey,coleslaw, gravy,sweet potato bun,stuffing,yellow rice with raisin and apple pie.

I have never made any of these things in my life so I'm nervous as all heck over here.I only have one oven and the turkey took 3 hours to cook so I can't bake the bun and apple pie on time.It screwed up my plan.oh ya!you know what I forgot to take out the coleslaw from the fridge for dinner.I only remember this after the meal LOL!!!Hubby bought some sushi for the kids in case they don't like the food.It was just a simple dinner.The atmosphere was good and I am happy that the kids were happy to enjoy the turkey.

After the meal,we ate the Apple pie as the dessert.

This sweet potato bun is awesome.These buns are supposed to serve with the meal but too bad they only can try it after the meal.
There is definitely something to be said for getting together a bunch of people for a homemade meal regardless of whatever any of you can cook.The dinner was great though.Over all, this was a happy meal.

Fall is coming

2008-10-07T13:22:00.000-07:00

Well, I've finally made it back to my blog.I was too lazy to even update my blog everyday.I play online games whole day and I kinda let the blog go stagnant for more than a week now.Life being so bored lately.Maybe it's because of the weather-cold and wet everyday.

Actually I was quite busy shopping around since last week.Trying to buy cheap and cool Halloween costumes for the girls.Buying a costume for them ain't fun at all.It’s make me wonder whether it’s okay for them to wear some of the outfits.I remember for the first time,they love to have a cute little fairy or princess costumes but too bad so sad!not for this year!And to top it off, my 9 yr old daughter wants a witch with a broom and a hat-you know,the costume has a black cloak that everyone wears.I prefer them wearing a costume depicting an actor’s character not a ghost or witch.It's not really that big of a deal, but I'm too concern about their over imagination.

There is one thing that I don't really like about Halloween is that I have to waste money on costumes that only last a day.I hope I can sew and save.It should be awesome.By the way,it's pouring outside and the little one wants me to play Wii sports with her.She is pretty good in tennis which I always lose to her.Plus there's not much reason that I should not go to play with her right now,so that's what I am going to do.

A half day tour

2008-09-27T11:11:00.000-07:00

It's a dreary day.The kind that makes you want to stay inside and sleep all day.It took a lot of effort to get out of bed this morning.But it was the time that I need to get my daughter ready for ballet class.After the one hour waiting at the ballet school,we decided to bring the kids for a half day tour to Downtown.So here we are!The Gastown!!!

Although it's raining we still continue walk around.Gastown is one of the tourist traps where you can find the world's first steam clock which was built in 1977.According to the history,they called Gastown after "Gassy" Jack Deighton is the first man to open a salloon for the sawmill workers that worked here.

It's a nice little attraction but I would recommend Gastown more for its cobblestone streets and gift shops.The Gastown's shops close down around 6pm and the neighbourhood feels vacant immediately so we didn't manage to get into the gift shop.If you only have one day in Vancouver,Gastown is worth an hour.But in my opinion there are better places to explore downtown if you have such little time.There are much more vibrant downtown neighbourhoods such as English Bay, Denman Street, Robson Street, and Yaletown, for evening strolls. However,I have always felt that one of the best ways to learn about the culture of an area is to visit the local Downtown with the kids on the weekend.

15 Things about me

2008-09-23T19:58:00.000-07:00

TAG 15 Things about me from bluecrystaldude

Ok let's get started with this.It has been quite some times I didn't do a tag.And the is taken my whole day to complete because I don't even know myself.LOL!!!I don't know I did the right thing but at least I had done it.Sorry bluecrystaldude I don't who to tag so I guess I just leave it alone.

I am Marcia.The only one in the world.
First the most important thing about me is I can remember how I thought and care my family when I was a kid.
I am Malaysian chinese but it's more like Malay,Thai,Filipino.(It's too complicated to explain to other.) Somehow those genes came through strong from my grandfather.I was born with a tan.
I was baptized Catholic when I married to my husband.
Although I already married to Sabahan but my status is still a West Malaysian.
In all things, I'm a slow worker.Even on houseschore,it always took me the entire week to finish.
I'm not a great writer but a great editor.I thing I only can write anything shorter and very difficult for me to write longer.
I am not a good cook but I am a good eater.
I can't sleep through a lot of light and background noise.I like to sleep in a room with a lot of blankets and make sure my feet is not sticking out form the blanket.
The first group singing competition I ever compete was in college.I felt like a superstar at that time.
I like to sing while I'm bathing.My favorite is "Wind beneath my wings"
My favorite fruit is Strawberry.
I'm the best singer in my family, but still not a good singer.
When I was in 20s I was a party girl.
I hate Star Trek. I know it's a quality show but it's too too boring.I don't understand why my hubby still enjoy watching it.

Am I living in a foreign country

2008-09-16T09:42:00.000-07:00

This morning I sent my kids to school a bit early.So while I was waiting and queuing outside the classroom,I noticed that 99% of my little one classmates are Chinese.Suddenly I left my mind thinking and mingled together in confusion-am I in China or Canada?Apparently,most of the parents I know came from China.I felt a little left out because I was the only Malaysian who don't speak perfect Mandarin.Sometimes I really don't know what to say and wonder if they can understand my accent.

I believe in ten or twenty years ago in Canada English is the official language and French as its second language.Most foreign students have to speak English because there were very few Chinese students at the time.Both my sister in law were of a few dozen Chinese girls in the school.As what they told me,their classroom has only 1% chinese students.They feel isolated when they first came to Canada.Well,isolation is a state of mind at that time but not now where it is so not the case because the second language widely spoken in Canada is Mandarin.With the increasing number of Chinese immigrants arrive in Canada,students of Chinese descent especially in my kids area,are no longer feeling that isolation.

Despite we don't feel isolated in this country but it's just that I felt kind of weird.My little one doesn't know how to speak Mandarin and she told me her friends at school speak Mandarin where it is hard for her to join their team.This is what I am concern about.Perhaps I should teach her to speak perfect Mandarin rather than English?.I am not writing about discriminating against others or just because they are different.I am just trying to tell the truth.If one day you got a chance to live in canada you will notice that.However,or what ever it is,if we want to succeed in a society,I guess,no matter where we are we have to know how to fit in to make friends and be happy with my environment right?I hope she can cope with her classmates soon.

A terrible exposure at home

2008-09-12T16:10:00.000-07:00

A lot of kids nowsaday learn musical instrument these days though most of them learned to play the recorder in elementary school.The first instrument I had was a recorder.I still remember how to use a recorder!I can’t say I really remember how to play anymore.Hehe!but if I manage to get a quick overview of the notes again I’m sure I’d be able to pick it up quickly.

When I learned the recorder it was a compulsory music lesson in primary school.As far as I can remember,we were given it right from the very beginning and I don't think anyone struggled to get the hang of it quickly so most of the time we will get a special reward-up!that's mean a whipped on our hand.It's a very strict lesson at school.

I think playing a recorder is just something fun to do when you’re little but sadly I found it kind of pressure and started to hate it when the music teacher abuse us and expect us to be perfect.

The recorder is something that’s definitely interesting to learn and can also sound surprisingly good depending on how it is used.Yes!this is also an entertainment that need a ear plugs at home.Where now both my kids started to play with it after school that send me nuts everyday.

My Little Balllerina

2008-09-10T12:10:00.000-07:00

I've always loved ballet when I was young and doing it as my dream.My mom did brought me to meet the teacher and register the class for me.But I don't why the teacher doesn't want to accept me as her student.I remember vividly that she told my mom that I body is not ideal for ballet.I was very upset at that time.I think I don't look as pretty as the other girls.Be honest,I am an ugly duckling when I was little.Anyhow,that's a history and I know my dream will never comes true but I do hope my kids can help me to make it come true.Hopefully!!

My little girl love ballet and always pretend to be a ballerina at home.I never expect that one day she could be in the ballet class.This was just the first day real dance studio in Goh Ballet Academy where this is world class ballet academy in Vancouver.We have to drive her there every Saturday morning and it takes about half and hour drive.It's a hassle to send her there because of the rush hour in the morning but it's worth it.Before her dance class start,I went to their store and was expecting to buy her pink leotard, pink tights and pink ballet shoes.But instead they told me that the blue leotard is the one they have in stock.I always thought all ballet academy schools should wear the same thing but I was wrong.I mean,I thought the main thing for ballet class was pink leotard.I'm so confused.My little girl was very excited to wear it on even though it wasn't her favourite colour.Some girls were crying and insisted their mom to be in the studio with them and one little girl don't even want to wear the outfit and keep on crying and beg their parents to bring her home.I am very proud of her and am glad that she likes to go there again.I wouldn't expect much more from her.As long as she did her best and if one day she refuse to learn ballet I am ready to accept that.

What a waste

2008-09-09T14:04:00.000-07:00

The weather will be getting cooler and can't stand the cold now.So that's mean I have to make a little in my wardrobe.A week ago,I was browsing TheShoppingchannel.com to search for clearance stuff you know that's something I have to look forward to.I found a Faux fur coat on sale for Cad20 bucks(original is cad179).I was very excited so I added it in my shopping cart.Before I check out and make my payment,I was like trying to look for other stuff so that I can save up my shipping cost.When I want to checkout,the screen turn the item into this words(Sold Out).

Argggggggg!that's really make me frustrated and sad at the same time.You know,this wasn't the first time happened to me.The fur coat is the last one and with the size XS.Not only the coat are very cheap but it's looks comfortable. I love this coat!!!Anyway,what can I do huh!Just let it be.And the lesson is you snooze you lose!

Remember first day of school

2008-09-08T14:39:00.000-07:00

Summer's is over so my daughters started back to school on the 2ND of Sept 2008.I was very busy before the school open.I was busy searching for their school supplies-buy new shoes and clothing for them.This year Ashley will be in Grade 4 and Belinda will be in Kindergarten.I am happy that both the kids go to school this year because I can have my me time at home.LOL!!!

First day of school is always a big deal to some kids.I believe many kids get nervous or scare about heading back to school like me.Both my kids were very excited to go to school because their teachers never give them pressure on studies.The school in canada provide a happy, safe, supportive and challenging learning environment.I don't really like to go back to school when I was young.When I was in primary school,I always asked myself these questions.Will the teacher be nice this year?Where's my seat?Will the other teachers like me?Will the friends like me?All kinds of silly questions!You know in the old days most the teachers are very fierce and strict to their students.I am sure anyone who is in my age should know what I am trying to say here.

In my day the Government supplied all Primary schools with pencils,notebooks(where we called exercise books),uniform,white shoes and free milks.My Mom never bought any supplies for me since we moved to Sabah.My parent were very blessed because free supplies for students will never happen in the state where I was born.However,I am glad that I am didn't cry but of course very nervous.I think it`s normal that children cry for mother when they are alone.Do You Remember Your Very First Day At School?

Pass the security exam

2008-08-29T15:15:00.000-07:00

Yeepy!I am very proud of my husband.He pass both the BST 1&2.We've been waiting for the results for a month now and till today he got the results.Actually my husband found a job at the airport as a security since he was laid off few months ago.In order to get the job and worked as a security guard in Canada,he need to complete BST 1 & 2 and to pass a written test.The training is using a curriculum developed by the Police Academy at the Justice Institute of British Columbia.

He was undergo a minimum of 10 days of classroom and practical training under the training courses and be examined by Justice Institute examiners at the conclusion of the training.It was a hard and stressful time for him to pass the exam.I've never seen him study so hard before.Now he can work in any field as a security firm,individual security professionals and the general public.

A disappointed day

2008-08-27T11:05:00.000-07:00

It's pretty hard to get a Wii Fit ever since it was released.Wii Fit is a pressure-sensitive Balance Board mainly for sports and yoga.Since few months ago,I've been looking for the Wii fit for the kids but could never find one.

Last Saturday,I went to Futureshop just for browsing the sales and try to get a Wii fit.I didn't know the Nintendo announced Wii Fit would land on store shelves again.It cost Cad 99.99 only for the balance board.When I tried to approached the shelf and tried to looked for Wii fit,before I can grab it I found my pace was too slow.A lady grabbed it faster than me.Then I quickly asked the customer service to get a new one for me,well you know what-was the last one.I already tried to get it from other stores but still no luck. :(

Last night,I asked my sister to help me to get Wii fit in for me.What a surprise,she doesn't know what is Nintendo Wii.Even my cousin who live in a same town with her also don't know what the heck it is.I will definitely get Wii Fit one day because it looks like a good way to exercise.Does anyone knows is there Wii fit available in Sabah?

Crazy for shoes

2008-08-26T15:01:00.000-07:00

When I was in back home.I've never tried wearing flip flop stepping out of house.It seems wearing a flip flop is not a sense of fashion to me but most of the people in North America I know have a few pairs.They love to wear it in all kind of occasion.I understand they're cheap and comfortable won't hurt your toes, but do get dirty quickly.Now I am one of them.I wear it almost everyday-from supermarket to a BBQ party.No one complaint!

Today is not one of my favorite days, but I have to get it over with.I love Old Navy in general,because the prices at Old Navy are always just right and you can get really nice, chic items that don’t look cheap.I just bought their sandals and wedges.It's only cost Cad 0.27cents for a pair sandals and Cad 1.97 for wedges.And at old Navy, you can always get a pairs of heel for 1.99 bucks on sales.Although I am partial got a chance to wear wedges or heels,but these two wedges are resistable to buy.It was only like 22.50 originally but I couldn't believe it!

That's really not a bad deal,although I already bought few pairs of shoes,on the very next day in I nearly bought few pair from Superstore.Luckily my hubby stopped me from buying it.He brought me away from the shelves.Gee!If a woman doesn't like buying shoes she is not a woman,If a woman loves buying shoes she is shoe crazy.This is why I never have any money in my savings.

Capilano suspension bridge

2008-08-25T11:37:00.000-07:00

We took a stroll in this park.This nature and beautiful gardens is British Columbia First Nations artisans chisel legend into cedar.Capilano Suspension Bridge takes you to the serenity.You can also enjoy the scene while walking across the longest suspension bridge in BC.While new visitors to Vancouver usually enjoy Capilano,as a half Sabahan,I feel a bit disappointed because in my view I found it looks the same suspension bridge that connects from tree to tree at the hot spring and Tamparuli in Sabah.

Capilano Suspension Bridge is one of Vancouver, British Columbia's most popular tourist.If you you got a chance to visit Canada,you can try to experience differences between Borneo and Canada Suspension Bridge,where each of them has their own unique mix of adventure, history and culture.It is an essential on your list of things to do in Vancouver, BC. The bridge offers fantastic tree top views of the valley below (230 feet) and the pathway on the other side meanders down the valley to the Capilano river.But don't forget Suspension Bridge in Canada is a tourist trap.There’s another similar bridge not far away in this park,called the Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge.It is free.While Capilano may be fun, it's purely a tourist destination, that they overcharge you.Access to this park cost a little bit too expensive to me.So this was our first and last to Capilano suspension bridge.

Hooked on games

2008-08-22T21:18:00.000-07:00

Oh no!I don't even realize not updating my blog for so long.I only saw this today and omg I can't believe my blogger friends left me a message.Thank you guys for visiting my blog.

Over the summer,I was seriously hooked on HI/LO and Gold Rush that game on Moola.I know a lot of people play games with computer.They spend most of their time and money on computer games.But to me I am searching for games that pay for real money.There is a website Playandwin.co.uk designed for us poor people who spend half our day and night time on the computer to earn money.

I really hooked on games lately.I play the role playing games though.I know it sounds crazy.My husband used to make fun of me for playing there. He used to say " I can't believe you play those games online".I woke up one day,and guess who was sitting here playing on the computer playing jackpot in playandwin.Yup,you guessed it!My husband!This game is addicting but I assure you I will not disappear.

It's pretty hard to win the money from Moola but what I can tell you now is that I am almost at $10 for payout.I am not only try to win money on games but I am addicted to ebay too.I spend all my money in paypal account on stuffs.Oh heavens yes!Ebay is similar to gambling in that you are taking a risk and trying to win.I guess at least with Ebay,if you lose you get your money back,right lol.Why are these things so addicting?

I think I am a loser.I am mean I still take care of my kids,but spend every free second I get on the computer?My mind is always active.I just keep going and going.Really,before I was addicted on blogging.I thought I have to stop facing infront of my computer but I am not.

Maybe this computer and the internet are my escapes.The escape from the daily problems.Besides this is one of my way to relax and unwind after a long day.I think I really need to stop buying from ebay.Now what I am trying to do is update my blog daily and write some reviews to earn my money back.

Old fashioned way of writing a letter

2008-08-22T15:33:00.000-07:00

As I sat down to write this blog,however, it occurred to me I should "lighten up" a bit.I have something else in mind.I found a pile of old love letters in my closet which I kept for a long time.Nowsaday people (me included) also seldom send letters.I remembered I used to write letters to my best friends and penpal then when I was studying.In the old days, before the net, I would write a lot of letters.

Only letters I hand-write these days (as opposed to foot-write which I still do; it's impossible for the police to figure out my personality that way) are the ones accompanying some odd thing I've found in corn flakes, or that last one, the pebble in the ritter sport bar. This letter is usually prepared for first with a barrage of emails; it worked at Vimy Ridge, and works too, I can attest, with large corporate entities.

Today,my handwritten is terrible even doctors can't read it.Whenever I got a chance to write a letter to someone I still prefer using text typed which I thought is much nicer.It even allows me something I've never been able to do in writing like edit or delete.Email is so easy and brings us in touch with people quickly but I remember how fun it was to find I'd received a letter from someone.I have pen pals in different countries, and its nice to receive a letter hand written in old days.It's been so long since I wrote a letter or even mailed anything that I honestly have no clue how much a stamp even costs.I really value handwritten notes and use every time I need to thank someone

Since so few people write letters nowadays, it's so much more meaningful when you actually take the time to write real letters or send birthday cards,instead of simply sending an e-card.Most girls really like to get actual letters in the mail, in my experience.But in this day and age it is considered old-fashioned and silly.But I think that love letters are fabulous.No matter how eccentric,it is a piece of you.It is a personal way to express ones emotions and feelings to another person they care about.

My kids love to write letters or cards and every time I make them write birthday card for their cousins,Aunts and grandma.I really hope the kids nowsaday knows how to write a letter and appreciate the value of someone handwritten notes.Does anyone out there still write letters the "old-fashioned" way?

Summer is almost over now

2008-08-20T14:35:00.000-07:00

Rain rain go away!Raining is coming to our town again.It's been two three months now I didn't touch up my blog and post a thing.I can't believe there are few bloggers still sending messages in my other blog.I do miss them as much as they miss me but I don't think I have the time to read all the blogs right now.Anyway,I hope they don't mind.

Hey,I didn't even realize we were that far into August.Scary ain't it?I guess it won't be cold for a while, but there isn't much of summer left.This summer gets so hot and humid.Sometimes I can't even stand the heat.As much as I hate to say it,I hate winter the most,snow and wearing heavy coats.Its so annoying.I wish I lived in a place that you could wear flip flops all year round,that would be the best!Don't you think so?

Anyone has a memorable summer?I had not a memorable summer,but an enjoyable one.I spent most of my days relaxing under the summer sun,wearing my favourite tank tops.I regret doing nothing much this summer.This summer sucked.I didn't do a thing but the kids had so much fun with their Dad this summer.This is their first summer that can be around with their Dad.The girls love swimming.This the only place we go during this summer.Nothing much!My kids just can't wait to go back to school,especially Belinda.She can't wait to go to kindergarten this year.

There won't be any more summer weather during the rest of this summer.A low pressure system will bring rain again.I can only hope that it doesn't rain all the time again!!!Well,It's time to bring in the patio set from the patio.The lasting heat of summer has gone.I hope with a little luck there will some good days coming this September and October.

The challenging life of our world today

2008-05-24T12:26:00.000-07:00

Here we all come again to a challenging time of the year.All of a sudden the spring brings incredibly busy tragedy our world.Lets faced it..when I saw the tradegy disaster news,I felt very sad and it's reminds me of the tsunami that happened two years ago.I can feel how the victims feel because I was in a resort during the tsunami.It was a shcocking experinece to me and the kids.Today,I still can't forget the shocking moment.Last December it was a cyclone in Bangladesh and now a cyclone in Myanmar and an earthquake on China in occurence.Some people said God create those disasters around the world.

Do you think so?I don't think so because what I know natural disasters have been happening for many years.However,I do believe that natural disasters are increasing in frequency and intensity as a result of climate change not create by God.I believe everyone has to go through trials and tribulation.God did not promise that life would be easy but he did promise to be with us on every step of the way.Eventually every part of the world will have some sort of natural disaster.It will probably get worse in years to come and the natural disasters are all weather related.I blame it on global warming.We need to stop global warming.Change the way we treat the world and the nature.If we want to love our family and friends why not love the world first.

Here I found a video which is very touching and it's hard to find anyone who can put things in perspective more than Carl Sagan statement.

Pale Blue Dot

Sagan related his thoughts on the deeper meaning of the photograph(Pale Blue Dot)

Look again at that dot.That's here. That's home.That's us.On it everyone you love, everyone you know, everyone you ever heard of, every human being who ever was,lived out their lives. The aggregate of our joy and suffering, thousands of confident religions, ideologies,and economic doctrines,every hunter and forager,every hero and coward, every creator and destroyer of civilization, every king and peasant, every young couple in love,every mother and father,hopeful child, inventor and explorer, every teacher of morals, every corrupt politician, every "superstar," every "supreme leader",every saint and sinner in the history of our species lived there-on a mote of dust suspended in a sunbeam.

The Earth is a very small stage in a vast cosmic arena.Think of the rivers of blood spilled by all those generals and emperors so that, in glory and triumph, they could become the momentary masters of a fraction of a dot.Think of the endless cruelties visited by the inhabitants of one corner of this pixel on the scarcely distinguishable inhabitants of some other corner, how frequent their misunderstandings,how eager they are to kill one another, how fervent their hatreds.Our posturings, our imagined self-importance,the delusion that we have some privileged position in the Universe, are challenged by this point of pale light.

Our planet is a lonely speck in the great enveloping cosmic dark.In our obscurity, in all this vastness, there is no hint that help will come from elsewhere to save us from ourselves. The Earth is the only world known so far to harbor life. There is nowhere else, at least in the near future, to which our species could migrate. Visit, yes.Settle,not yet.

Like it or not, for the moment the Earth is where we make our stand.It has been said that astronomy is a humbling and character-building experience.There is perhaps no better demonstration of the folly of human conceits than this distant image of our tiny world.To me,it underscores our responsibility to deal more kindly with one another, and to preserve and cherish the pale blue dot, the only home we've ever known.

I am back updating

2008-05-22T21:26:00.000-07:00

Yup,I think it's about time for update eh?I have been busy making Fried Ghost (aka Yau Char kwai aka chinese crullers)lately and pretty tired the whole week.Till the kids don't wanna try my crullers anymore.Even hubby teased at me.Everytime he saw me making the the crullers he will said not again?LOL!!!Till today I still didn't manage to make the perfect crullers.Kinda of fed up already.How ah???Anyway,I think I got to take a week rest and try making it again.

Well,hubby work for a company that has been sold and his entire group is about to be laid off on this weekend.That's mean he is going to be jobless.He have worked for the company for 4 years already and I am so sad that he have to start all over again.Right now is a tough time to find a job.I don't know how financially stable we are after and if we have to move back to our hometown or not.While I can say that I am a little worried now.I really don't know how long we could survive in this country.The living expenses is too high here.Getting laid off is hard on a family.I know it willl be a stressful time for him and I feel helpless.I guess what I have to do now is help and focus on the hunt for him.

What have you done for the past

2008-05-03T17:19:00.000-07:00

How have you changed in the past ten years?and What have you done for the past?Ten years ago I was in college, partying a lot and doing some crazy things.I gotta say those were some fun years.Now I don't have anymore those fun.Life changed a lot now.I'm married and have a two kids.I'm a stay at home mom and have settled way down in the past ten years.I feel so content now in a lot of ways.It's just funny how much I changed.

Just now,I was chatting with a friend who we knew each other for more then twenty years.I can't believe we have been friend for so long.We were chatting about How Fast Does Time pass and what did we have done for the past ten years.Ya,he reminds me that I should learn and do something meaningful everyday and not to waste the time for doing nothing.

Well,I don't even know if I have learned and done anything that is meaningful for the past.I kept thinking did I make my life and world around me better?I for a very long time always felt emotionally doomed and look sadness,helpless,hopeless and no resolution to anything.Am I just too busy?Why can I considered how precious and fleeting each moment is?I shouldn't have these excuses.Do you believe the end of the world?Despite anything's possible,I surely doubt that it will happen anytime soon.Anyhow,I hope before the end of the world I can learn something that it is something they can be proud of.

Our house almost break-in

2008-05-02T16:41:00.001-07:00

Since I moved here over one year ago, there was several occasion our apartment locker were broken in and other cars were broken into too.Anyway,our apartment was break in last night.It was around 2:30am,hubby came home woke me up and told me that someone was trying to broke into our hallway.He said when he parked the car,he saw two guys were walking down to the ground parking lot with two bicycles.At that moment,he suspect something wasn't right.So he quickly checked the the hallway exit door latch and found the door was unlocked and partially opened.

Apparently something wasn't right here because the hallway exit door never in a partially open position.Then he checked our house door and luckily the deadbolt didn't break.Everything is fine no break in.After that he went back to the parking lot again with the exit door partially opened.He went back into his car-I don't know why he did that at that time-but I don't think he should taking such risk.Anyhow,he laid back down and wait within a few minutes trying to make sure everything is fine.He was right something really happened.

After 10 minutes later he saw the two guys walked back toward the parking lot area,opened the hallway exit door and went in.Hubby was very sure that they aren't our neighbour because we know each other very well.Besides inside the hallway only has four units and it is impossible that a visitor can access the hallway and the parking lot except the tenants.So I think they might break in somewhere from the visitor parking lot exit.Well,to cut the story short,before they tried to break in(we don't know which one they target to break in),hubby quickly got out of the car and yelled at them(our parking space is only ten steps away from the hallway exit door)and asked what they were doing inside our hallway.They were pretty calm at that moment.One of them muffled some answer and explained that they were just looking for friend at the ground floor.This gave hubbyeven more suspicious,making them a liar already.So hubby approached them sternly saying that our hallway doesn't link to ground floor.He told them he is going to call the cops now.Then both of them quickly walked off through the other exit door(link to the emergency door)and left.

At this point hubby decided to call the police and let them know what had happened.He gave them a description of the guys and the cop said they would send someone over to check things out but the cop didn't come.Sometimes I really think that our cop here are racism because whenever my hubby called the cop they don't even care and did they ever solve the problem.

Well,now I’m not able to go to bed, so I decided to share my story with you. I was so scared when I heard all this happened. I can’t help but think, what if my hubby didn't come home at that time that two ignorant guys already breaks into my apartment.Oh man!I'm too scared to sleep tonight.

Our house almost break-in

2008-05-02T16:41:00.000-07:00

Mom in law came back from Sabah

2008-04-25T10:02:00.001-07:00

And for today's entry,it will be talking about food and flower.Mom-in-law came back from KK,(sabah)Borneo last night.I was very excited because my sister bought me some local food,raw prawn crackers,my favourite chicken flavour Maggie mee and of course not forget the Nescafe.During Chinese New Year or Hari Raya,you will be served with keropok udang or ikan as a treat.Prawn crackers is a traditional snack made from fresh prawn, tapioca flour and other spices.It is well known in Asia.I remember my aunt used to make the raw fish crackers and fry a lot and kept it in a large tin.Everytime she made this the house will filled with fishy aroma and of course very sting too.The prawn crackers has a unique flavor and crispness after you fry them .Nothing much to write as there's nothing much happening in the house yet!Hubby work as usual everyday and night.See!no one talk to me except the kids.He rarely stay at home and sometimes I really miss going back to Sabah.Well,we can't go back at this time because the kids already settled here and it's not easy for them to adapt Malaysia education system.Nevermind I am just rambling here.Miss A already went to school already and Miss B is watching her favourite cartoon and now I am with the computer as usual.After posting this entry I will get back into the kitchen to make lunch for the kids.I read Pearly's blog yesterday and found one interesting recipe.She share the cakoi(Fried Curlers)recipe in her post.In her recipe,it is quite easy to make and she is not using any chow fun or ammonia at all.I feel like making it today and will post it if I can make it.
In this blog I'll put some flower shots because this is the best time to snap the beautiful nature.This is one of my favourite flower.This hyacinth has a single dense spike of fragrant in different shades of colour.You don't have to put any air freshener at home if you put it indoor.Atcually this flower is plant outdoor but I don't know why everytime I plant it outside the garden the flower will die.So I decided to put it indoor and try to get more brightness through the window.Okie dokie that's it for today post.

Mom in law came back from Sabah

2008-04-25T10:02:00.000-07:00

Blog and paid post

2008-04-22T21:47:00.001-07:00

I have been feeling sick for the past few days.I felt like sleeping the whole day and really run down.I try to write a post this morning but until now then I have the time to sit infront of the computer.I don't understand why my kids are always very clingy to me.Whenever I go to the living room and watch TV,they will be around in that area make noise.But if I go upstair use my computer,they will play infront of me and make noise and disturb me all the time.I did play with them and entertain them as much as possible but they seem still want to be with me all the time.

Now it's almost eleven o'clock and I feel so sleepy.Oh ya,I received an email from an advertiser just now saying that my other blog have reviews that must be completed within 3 days from today.I have been stop writing for that blog since two weeks ago.Due to my personal reason to quit that blog,now I try not to force myself into writing about certain topics just to get more readers.I feel comfortable and having fun with this blog right now.I used to be on top of my blog and I know how to write a good review.Now I'm totally lost,unsure how to start writing and the advertiser wants me to write 400 words for the review.Well,actually the offer is quite good but my brain is totally lost.I already turn down two advertisers and if I don't write this time I am afraid they might suspend my account or I won't be able to write for the advertiser in future.I am still thinking whether to go for it or not.This is a very good lesson to me.Next time if you want to quit writing the blog stop bidding at least one month in advance.

Blog and paid post

2008-04-22T21:47:00.000-07:00

Musical show

2008-04-18T19:41:00.001-07:00

Today is Pro D day.Yep!luckily there is no school today.I feel like getting sick.I got terrible sore throat since last night.I have the chills this morning and I am sore all over my body.I've had it this year for the 1st time and it sucked.Anyway,I hope tomorrow is better.Oh ya,yesterday was the last day of musical show at Miss A school.It was an excellent show.All the families and friends in our community are very supporting to the charity event.The show was very funny.I got emotionally attached to the show in general because of the winning combination between music and comedy drama that the kids make so expressive.I don't know why everytime Miss A had a show on stage I feel want to cry.I am very proud of Miss A of her braveness on stage.She doesn't scared at all and I am very happy that she gets to perform very well at show.Hope her acting improve every year.Well,I guess I need to rest now.

Musical show

2008-04-18T19:41:00.000-07:00

Tulips

2008-04-18T16:08:00.001-07:00

One of the most popular garden plants of late spring is the tulip.I love to plant tulip in my patio. It has brightly-coloured flower.There are many different types of tulips.Some types of tulip have pointed or feathery petals.Tulip needs planted in full sun.When the sun comes out, they open wider and if there isn't any sunshine the flower will close.Isn't that amazing.Tulips are one of the bulbs that everyone would love to buy.These beautiful bright and vivid colours are totally awesome!They're really unlike any other flower.The Nikon Coolpix coolpix 3100 can take the closeup of photography with its Scene modes.Oops!I know the camera is in the market for ages.Let me see...Urmm!I bought this camera in year 2003.Although this camera an old version type of Digital camera but it's still in good condition and can take great shots.I've been able to get some awesome closeup pictures of insects and eyelashes too.The life of the battery is very short but I'm quite pleased with the performance.I would never have been able to take any of these photos with the Sony cybershot.Well,I love to own a Nikon D100 or 200 but I guess I have to wait for another year and hope the price will drop abit.

Tulips

2008-04-18T16:08:00.000-07:00

Digital LCD screen turn blank

2008-04-16T10:40:00.001-07:00

I love photography and my camera is always in my bag.I am a bit upset today.This morning my camera really gave me a big surprise.The lcd screen on my Sony digital camera is blank (white).Miss A has a school show later in the evening and I really need the camera.I don't know what is wrong with it.I tried to on and off several times but it still won't help at all.

The LCD screen works when pressing but no image on the screen.After snapping few shots without focusing,I tried to download it in my computer and it seems the camera did captured what I had snapped.I have no choice but to use my old version of Nikon coolpix.Actually I love this Nikon camera a lot.There a problem with this camera is that the battery always goes dead when you need it the most.which did not last very long although I use the excellent battery life bodies.It's only can takes less then 10 shots.Anyhow,what to do-have to use this later and see how many picture I can take.Geee!what a day.

Digital LCD screen turn blank

2008-04-16T10:40:00.000-07:00

It was such a beautiful day today

2008-04-13T21:26:00.001-07:00

We had a lovely,warm and sunny day as I can see it from my window.Isn't it a beautiful day today?Unlike any other day,today is indeed a brand new day.I finally can feel meet the sunshine,wear my tank top and flip flop now.Actually I intend to bring the kids for a walk in the park to play sand and ride their bikes but I was too tired to go.We went to Artknapp this morning and got some pretty flowers blubs to plant outside on our patio.I bought tulips bulbs,daffodils, grenadines and some indoor plants.I let the kids to choose the colours and pick out their favourite flower.The place is filled with beautiful flowers and I almost got stuck in there because of the gorgeous flowers.Then we went home,unloaded our groceries and immediately went out the patio and plant the bulbs.The kids were very excited to help me out with the planting.I can't wait to see the flowers blooming.I really hope we can start barbeques and having cocktails at the patio soon.

It was such a beautiful day today

2008-04-13T21:26:00.000-07:00

Where do you belong

2008-04-10T19:52:00.001-07:00

You Belong in Spring

Optimistic, lively, and almost always happy with the world...

You can truly appreciate the blooming nature of spring.

Whether you're planting flowers or dyeing Easter eggs, spring is definitely your season!

What Season Are You?

Where do you belong

2008-04-10T19:52:00.000-07:00

You Belong in Spring

What Season Are You?

Are man a good listener

2008-04-10T13:34:00.001-07:00

My hubby is not a good listener.We've been married for 9 years and he had not changed at all. When I need someone to talk to he only say emm or ah and then never gives me feedback.For example,this morning I told him that Belinda already had her milk,and about 10 minutes later he asked her to weather she wants milk or not.Do you think he is listening what I said?

Maybe he is not a great listener,or perhaps he has absent minded as this is what we had an argument everytime he gave me the wrong signal.There was one thing that I tell him not once but maybe more than 10 times what our girls doesn't like or like when we visit store.He will eventually buy those snack that my girls won't eat.He would always bought me the wrong thing or I do not need despite I have been telling him the things that I would like to have and need.I believe very seldom men will listen and remember what we are rambling about.Don't you agree?

Are man a good listener

2008-04-10T13:34:00.000-07:00

Toys all over the house

2008-04-10T12:10:00.001-07:00

It seems that my house is always filled with toys in everywhere.I believe that Children should have a place for their belongings.Its call their bedroom.I have no problem if my kids keep their toys in the living room as long as they put all the toys away.I had bought lots of toy boxes for them to keep their toys.I did help my kids clear up the toys everyday and I've taught them hundred times to keep their toys back into where it's belong but their toys are everywhere also.I decorate the den as a play room for them and they just like to get dragged from one room to the other.It does really annoy me when I step on something and it hurts my foot.

The reason why I got so mad about is I fell down in their room last night.At 1pm,my younger daughter was crying like hell all in a sudden so I quickly ran to her room and forgot to on the lights.Then,I accidently stepped on a her toys,slipped,bumped on a small chair and fell down.It hurts my upper left arm,both my legs and upper right side of my chest.I fell down hard and it hurt when I try to raise it to the side and it kinda hurts a little to breathe too.Luckily hubby is kind enough to help me rub it with chinese medicine oil and massage my side bone.When I woke up this morning though both my legs are started hurting like crazy and I noticed they are starting to turn black and blue.My chest still hurts,I'm sure I don't need to go to the hospital but I'm afraid hubby gonna force me to seek chinese traditional massage.Essh!This isn't the first time happen to me this year.I think I am Fan Tai shui.

Toys all over the house

2008-04-10T12:10:00.000-07:00

Can't stand the cold

2008-04-09T10:03:00.001-07:00

Spring has started a month ago and I still don't feel the spring season yet.I am hoping for spring for a long time.I mean,it's very cold today.Can you believe snow in spring?It happened 2 weeks ago.Maybe we should blame the global warming or cooling!The weather seems screwed up alot these days.I know that not everyone is as cold-natured as I am, but I can't help but think that a person have to wear a winter clothes everywhere during the spring and summer months.Whenever I go outside no matter what the season is I still have to wear winter Jacket.I already organized all my spring clothes in my closet and yet have a chance to wear it.I can't wait to wear those tank tops and flip flop.

About me

2008-04-09T00:45:00.001-07:00

Yay,finally I got another blog.I feel like control the world now LOL!After I quit posting my other blog,I found out that I had lots of time to read others blog.Well ok I am taking it a bit too far but I am please with myself now.I don't have to read more then 30 blogs a day and leave comment on their blog now.And I don't have to stay up late or wake up early in the morning to write paid post.Geee!I no longer had any stress.It's not easy to setup a blog and build up a high ranking but I guess setting up a new secret blog is kinda exciting to me.Now I can write whatever I want and blog anytime and anyday I like.

My blog makeover

2008-04-07T15:24:00.001-07:00

I have been struggling for about few days just to search for a new template for this blog.After editing and experimenting the new template the whole day,this new template is finally complete.The previous template was temporary one.Technically,I was looking for a new template with white background.I have been working hard trying to look for something like this.It pretty hard to get a nice template you know.I just felt the illustration is way too big don't you think so?And my post is kinda small now.Arggg!!Geram!!By the way,I'm hoping to be able to find a nice templates with better layout for this blog.

Fine Lines

2008-04-06T17:36:00.000-07:00

I'm noticing I need to pay attention to the fine lines around my eyes these days.I have dry and oily skin and always try to use cream at night before bed but it seems the fine line still appear on my forehead as well.I had used lots of brand name moisturiser and wrinkle cream but none of these works.I have finally found the best fine line cream for my face.According to some Magazines,the best thing for wrinkles is using SPF sunscreen protection to minimize the sun damage on the skin.Few weeks ago,I've bought a set of Elizabeth Grant skincare treatment.I use it everyday and noticed a big difference.I fell in love with this product.My face complexion look healthier,brighter and the fine lines are diminished.I used to like Oil of Olay,Nivea Q10 and ponds products but I think Elizabeth Grant is worth to buy because the products contain Torricelum.

Torricelum is a formulation of vitamins, minerals and moisture enriched with substances.Luckily I don't have skin allergy,if you have skin allergy try not to use.If you have sensitive skin,try not to use Nivea Q10 because my mom used that before had skin reacted badly.The Elizabeth Grant Skin Care Treatment Line which is hypo-allergenic and well tolerated by all skin types including sensitive skins and combination skins.

Tips

Don't put heavy moisturisers around the eye area as it'll make it puffy.
moisturiser.

Moisturiser your skin everyday.

Do not smoke

Drink lots of water and eat get your vitamins A,C and E becasue antioxidant is very important

Take your make-up off every night

Get enough sleep

You don't need the most expensive creams just make sure they are a good quality and with good ingredients

Wear sunglasses if it is sunny

Do some facial exercises and massage with your hand

Moisturise,moisturise and moisturise some more

Tag of 35 Questions!

2008-04-06T16:54:00.000-07:00

It was a surprise to me that I never thought my fellow buddy could found out my secret blog.I am very happy that they leave a comment in my post.Actually I never thought of creating this blog.Before I bought the domain for Clumsy Mommy,this domain name was the first domain I bought from godaddy.After the mistake and experiment with putting up the domain,Colours Of Life was born.You know,I keep thinking of quiting my first blog.I donno and I haven't make a decision yet.I just felt like concentrate writing this blog because I love shopping and like to share the stuff I've bought.Anyhow,I was a bit surprise when Ratu tagged me this what she called Interview tag.Maybe my new reader should know more about me.Thanks for tagging me Ratusyura

1. Rate your life from 1-10 (1 being very miserable)
A: 5

2. Is your hair long or short?
A:Shoulder lenght hair style

3. Do you have many real friends?
A: Yes,they were my best friends eversince we were in primary three

4. Name friends you last hung out with?
A:I used to hung out with my cousins and sister but now I never hang out.

5. Do you love chicken?
A: Not really I love beef

6. Last three drinks you had?
A: Coffee and water

7. Do you eat fish?
A: Occasionally

8. Do people mispronounce or spell your name incorrectly?
A: Yes all the time.

9. Who was the last person you hugged?
A: Hubby

10. Last guy you think about?
A: Hubby

11. Any food that made you smile today?
A:Mc Donald chicken burger.Oh I know I have to change the eating trend but I just can't control myself eating those fastfood.:)

12. Name one thing you have in common with your friends?
A:Love eating and partying

13. Do you trust your friends?
A: Yup!

14. How old will you be in five years?
A: 37..ehemmm should really tell you this?

15. Do you believe in love?
A: I think so

16. Except for family and friends, who are you in love with?
A: Of course my hubby

17. Do you honestly believe you have found the right guy/girl?
A: I think so hehehe!

18. Are you someone’s best friend?
A: I donno but I think I am cuz they are very excited to meet me when I when back to my hometown.

19. Do you love music?
A: Yes,is part of my life

20. Last song you listened to?
A:Guang Liang-Tong Hua

21. What’s the instrument you wish you were able to play
A: Piano and Guitar

22. Who was the last person you talked to?
A: Hubby

23. Who was the last person to call you?
A:No one

24. Would you consider yourself a worrier?
A:Yes I worry everything and everyday.

25. Do you consider yourself as a happy person?
A: I don't think so ermm maybe a little

26. Do you believe in saving yourself for marriage?
A:Yes

27. Last person that pissed you off?
A:My third sister in law

28. From whom have you missed the most calls in the last 5 days?
A: No one

29. Who’s the first person you call when you’re having a bad day?
A: No one

30. Last person who made you laugh like crazy?
A: My cousins and sister

31. Who’s your greatest inspiration in life?
A:I donno

32. Are you a good guesser?
A: Nope

33. Who was the last person to sing your current favorite song and what song?
A: I donno

34. Who makes you laugh the most?
A: My cousins and sister

35. What have you been telling yourself lately?
A: Be happy and don't worry too much

I don't have much linker in this blog so I guess the only person I can tag is TNY Andrewjune.Hope you can pass this on.:P

Stone of Heaven

2008-04-02T12:59:00.000-07:00

Asian people believe that wearing jade is the good means of which people will be protected from bad luck, evil spirit and danger.Some Jade ornaments are used to symbolize wealth.But how to know if a jade bangle is real and not fake?My mom bought two Jade Bangles in her friend's Jade store.She told me that her friend gave her special discount on each of this bangle for only RM170 each.I think that's a bit expensive.I sell jewellery before and I know the rough cost of the Jade.I know she wants to buy something for me and my sister for souvenir.My grandma loves to buy Jade.I got a lovely Jade pendant from her as a wedding gift.Real jade can come in a range of colours, from a green that is almost white to a green that is almost black.I am only talking about the basic Jade.It's hardly to compare the Grade of the Jade in bare eyes.My grandma believe that if the colour of the Jade turn darker that means it's real. Since Jade is a stone, it should feel cold even on a warm day.But to be completely sure, take it to a Jewellery or gemologist for a spectrograph analysis.You know we can buy those basic Kwan yin or Dragon Jade Pendant for less than RM30 each from the supplier?It's the most basic Jade the and the carving is gorgeous.One of my friend who is Jewelry wholesale gave me a little tips on buying Jade.He said China supplies small amount of Jade nowsday because they isn't any Jade stone left and most of the great and real Jade are from Burma.

Type A or Grade A
Natural Jade without treatment.

Type B or Grade B
Natural Jade treated with polymer.

Type C or Grade C
Natural Jade treated with enhanced color

Is wearing red all right

2008-04-02T12:36:00.000-07:00

Yes!It's spring sales.I don't pretty like to wear red but who couldn't resist to grab this dress with just only CAD 4 dollar.It's made of polyester, super comfy and made in Korea.The style, cut, and material is pretty casual.Do you think this is the perfect color to wear regardless of the season! I always find red is an old color that used to be fashionable but not now but it seems that most of the fashions store are selling red dress.Is wearing red dress is for married woman only?The only thing is that the color RED.I don't think I will gonna wear this dress.Nope not me!Too scare to wear this out.Will keep this dress and give it away as a gift I guess.

Earth Hour

2008-03-29T15:41:00.000-07:00

All cities in canada will go dark tonight that mark earth hour.Did your counrty do the energy saving" turning the lights off" today?This is the first time I have heard of it.Everyone who participate the earth hour willl turn off the lights today at 8 pm.I guess Thailand,Phipines and other Asia country already doing this.Earth Hour just a boycott on energy consumption.Saving energy is great and all, but turning off the lights for an hour is not going to do the world any big favours.In fact,this is just only a reminder to people to be aware of energy saving at home.I think it actually help the environment having everyone turn out the lights for an hour a day.What we should be focusing on, is how to adapt ourselves to the changing environment around us, and the changing energy sources.The world is changing and there is absolutely something we can do about it.Do you shut down all of your power, or only the lights?

2008-03-28T19:50:00.000-07:00

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Bag the best

2008-03-25T21:49:00.000-07:00

Fashionable women are now willing to spend whatever it takes own a chic bag.It's not about a style but as an collection or extension of our own personality as well.I love buying handbags.It's all about fashion I own more than 20 bags and they go with everything.Coach and Guess is my favourite brand.Now I'm running out of space to keep them all.Everytime I go out shopping I usually go to bag section and look for the latest style in the season.I stop to see them even if I don't buy them.I hate spending money but love spending money on a gorgeous bag.I will look at clearance racks for hours so I can get the best deal on clothes but I don't even blink at spending on a handbag.Do you think a great bag is now a crucial part of a stylish woman's look?

About me

2008-03-25T21:48:00.001-07:00

Hi,everyone welcome to my blog.I'm known by most as marcia but please call me sweetiepie.Blogging is the perfect place for me to burst out my hectic daily life and to let my thoughts out.You will find a piece of me here if you read more from my post.Thanks for dropping by and I hope you could share your opinion and view with me.

Fair skin

2008-03-25T21:48:00.000-07:00

I was pretty obsessed with whitening products before but now I don't really look into 'whitening'word in the skincare products.Alot of asian like me obsessed with a fair complexion.I would give an arm and a leg to acquire pasty white skin because asian men always redefined fair skin women as pretty.I had used many whitening products that you can name it.

From affordable to expensive branded skincare.When using skincare,I can say that I a bit lazy to make it as a daily routine.Most of the whitening products has Vitamin C,Green tea ingredients on it.The problem that most people don't understand why there isn't any result after using the whitening skincare.From what I know,if we don't use the whitening skincare everyday,you won't see the result.Actually,if you make a daily routine to cleanse your face and use mosturiser daily eventually you will see the fairer skin too.

Besides using daily whitening skincare to whiten our skin,we have to make a daily healthy routine as well.Drink lots of water because water can help moisturise our skin.If our skin is too dry and our skin will look dark or dusky.Don't expect a fairer skin in one day.It takes time to repair and moisture the skin and needs time to turn lighter skin too.Look for a safe natural skincare and use it everyday.