Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Tag: 5 Posts Link to Keywords

Have to finish this tag before I go for holiday, thanks Judy!! I'll be away from 26 Sep - 1 Oct, so if I still have any tag(s) pending, will get it done as soon as I back to my workstation, ok.

Here are some specifications of the tag:
***INSTRUCTIONS: ***
1. Post 5 links to 5 of your previously written posts. The posts have to relate to the 5 key words given below.

2. Tag 5 other friends to do this meme. Try to tag at least 2 new acquaintances (if not, your current blog buddies will do) so that you get to know them each a little bit better.

3. Don’t forget to read the archived post and leave comments.
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Link ONE must be about FAMILY:
Trip to Tg Sepat ~ Can?

Link TWO must be about FRIEND:
I did not write anything about my friend la on this blog, how?

Link THREE must be about YOURSELF:
8 Things About Me

Link FOUR must be about YOUR LOVE:
Sidney 'n Sebastian

FIVE can be ANYTHING YOU LIKE:
My Kidz Happy Times

Here I need to tag 5 people...
Lovelymummy
Montessorimum
Vivian Wong
Shasha
Etcetera-Mommy

Happy Mid Autumn Festival

To all my dearest friends 'n mummies

Wishing you all "Happy Mooncake Festival"!!!!

Monday, September 17, 2007

Tag: My Most Embarrassing Moment

Really dunno where to hide our face especially in public area... like Chinnee, she got her "Red Attack" My most embarrassing moment is happen at Golden Triangle Area somemore during lunch hour...... : (

I took this skirt (beige color with horizontal stripe) from wardrobe, which I did not wear for quite sometimes after giving birth to Sidney, tried out this skirt and it can fit. Wow, so thinking this can fit me so I must putting off some weight already. Happily wore this skirt to work. Come to lunch time me 'n my colleagea (oni two of us) decided to walk to Sg. Wang for lunch. Wearing high heel, nice office attire and not bad looking lady walk together with colleague to Sg. Wang for lunch, somemore walk so "yau yeng". Reached Sg. Wang 4th floor, notice my skirt a bit "senget", so pulled it back properly and I can feel abit windy at my buttock. Then I turn around and check my skirt, I'm stunned..... and quickly call my colleague and whispered to her, my buttock was exposed to public. She burst out laughing din even help me to find my way out.... niameh!! At that time, I was so hungry and have to take care my buttock, I turn my skirt around, so the torn one is in front and I use my hand to covered it. Quickly finished off my food and went to Isetan to buy skirt.


Walking distance from my office to Sg. Wang takes about 10mins. In between this 10mins, I passed by dozen of people, I really dunno whether these people notice my buttock or not, I can't imagine and I do not want to imagine.... really embarrassing!!!


From that day onwards, I will check every single skirts or pants that I want to wear whether is new or old one.... to avoid this happen to me again.


Mind sharing your most embarrassing moment...
Leah
Shirley
Sweetpea
Janice

Tag: The Truth

Thanks Leah, and you got my link right!!!

Hhmm.... this tag abit tough leh... abit different from the tag I've done earlier which have question and I just list down my answer. It's takes me few days to complete this task....

Ok, what I really don't like people doing, asking, saying and telling me or irritates...

1. When are you having your third one?? When I had my thrid one, sure you will ask me when I'm having the forth one.... rite!! So stopped asking this question.

2. Why Sebastian so notty and kenot sit still?? Excuse me, he just a kid, what do you aspect. Sit there diam diam like "sor chai" izzit?

3. Eh.... how many months pregnant?? I know my tummy is big, you don't have to answer this question everytime you see me... ^#&$(@*^^!#(

4. Fiona, where is xxxxx? Hello, I'm not reporting to her ok... go and ask her section people (even thier own section dunno whether thier boss is going)

5. Don't just talk 'n talk 'n talk but no action taken. I hate people who like to act in front of your BOSS say "Ok.. Ok", after that turn around ask you to follow up

Those who have told the TRUTH are:
Ogre the Caveman

Janice this is a miracle
Trinity from Rooms of My Heart
rinnah from It’s all about the spin…
Giddy Tiger from Giddy Tigers
Leah from Leah’s Cafe
K.I.A.S.U.M.U.M

And those who need to take this test now are:
Baby Shern
MummyInVain (Jacelyn Chew)
Vicky & Chloe's Site
Karen Yiau

Thursday, September 13, 2007

Tag: 2 Things About ME.....

It's really fun doing tag, I like to do it and I feel happy when my blogger mummies tagging me. Vivian, thank you for tagging me.

This time is about 2 things about me,
Two names you go by:
1. Fiona
2. Ling

Two things you are wearing right now:
1. Contact Lens
2. Clothes

Two things you would want (or have) in a relationship:
1. More loving
2. Honest

Two things you like to do:
1. Sleep
2. Shopping

Two things you want very badly at the moment:
1. Be at home and sleep (so sleepy now)
2. Eat... i'm so hungry now (only had bubur cha cha wor)

Two things you did last night:
1. Playing with Sebastian 'n Sidney
2. Sleeping (zzzzzzzzz)

Two things you ate today:
1. Curry Puff for breakfast
2. Bubur Cha Cha for lunch

Two people you last talked to:
1. Colleague
2. My friend - Teresa via online chatting(but she din answer me)

Two things you're doing tomorrow:
1. Continue blogging and check any pay post for me.....
2. Go Pasar Malam buy I'm Not A Plastic Bag (since this is hips 'n trendy now)

Favorite day of the week:
Saturday Nite Fever

Two favorite holidays:
1. Public Holidays (no need to work)
2. My Holidays

Two favorite beverages:
1. Milo
2. Ice Lemon Tea

Two things about me! Things you may not have known:
1. Big tummy with Big Butt 'n Big Thigh
2. I just cut my hair short

Two jobs I have had in my life:
1. Secretary ~ an Event Company
2. Snr. Executive ~ China Pek Company

Two movies I would watch over and over: (and do)
1. Any movie that have my favourite leng jai actor - Jerry Yan
2. Transformer

Two places I have lived:
1. Jln Ipoh
2. Cheras

Two of my favorite foods:
1. Assam Laksa
2. Bak Kut Teh

Two places I'd rather be right now:
1. My Bed
2. Shopping Centre

Two people I think will respond to this (my note: all mummies that I tagged are responded not only two, ok)
Judy Chow
Elaine

My Blog Has Been Approved


Hip... hip.. horrayyyy!!! My blog has been approved by PPP. I can now start earn some extra pocket money. I saw many mummies writting pay post, so I wanna join the gang too....

Monday, September 10, 2007

The Art & History of Lion Dance

Saw this small exhibition at Leisure Mall and wanted to share with you all as some of you may or may not know about this history.

The History
According to ancient legends, the Lion is one of the guardians of the city gate, an auspicious being that protects the people from evil forces. There are many legends about the origin of the Lion Dance. The following are four folklores that have been passed down from generation to generation.

- Legend has it that there were continual famines in ancient China. One day, a single horned monster appeared. Since then, the famine never came again. The villagers named the monster nian. Using bamboos and papers, they recreated the monster. They filled bamboo shoots with gunpowder and covered the village in red decorations. Every year they celebrated te harvest or festivals by performing the Lion Dance and setting off firecrakers to commemorate the day and to ward off evil spirits.

- The emperor Tang Ming Huang dreamed of a commoner performing a dnace that resembled the movement of a lion. The costume was colorful and the dance was accompanied by eight drums. Fascianted by what he saw in his dream, the emperor woke up. He then ordered the costume to be made and the dance to be performed. SInce then, the lion dance is also caleed Xing Shi or the Awakening Lion.
- According to historical record, the lion dance took shape during the Han Dynasty when a foreign ambassador came to pay respect to Emperor Han Wu Di. The Emperor gave him a warm reception. To entertain the special guest, the imperial performers dressed up in animal costumes of every sort and danced in the court. After watching the performance for some time, the ambassador pointed out that he did not notice a lion in the group, and was told by the emperor that such animal did not exist in his kingdom. Upon returning to his own country, the ambassador ordered a lion to be presented as a royal gift to the Emperor. The lion was transported from the West to China throught the Silk Road. The story was then enacted and passed down in the form of lion dance.

- It is believed that, once upon a time, the Cang province was a beautiful place with lush greenery and abundant wealth. However, a pack of wolves came to terrorize the city, killing livestock and the people. One day, at dusk, as the wolves were menacing the city, a bolt of lightning stuck across the sky and out cae a beast with long golden mane. It roared like a thunder and its cold, blinding rays beamed down on the wolves. A pride of lions then emerged from the clouds and changed towards the wolves, killing all of them.
The incident was witnessed by a group of young men. It gave them an idea on how to rid the city of his menace. Together, they made lion costumes and imitated the movements of the beast. As the wolves came to attack the city again, the lion dance troops paraded across the streets while others rushed out hitting their drums to scare off the wolves. Seeing this, the wolves fled the city. From this day, the Chinese perform the lion dance not only to celebrate thier victory over calamity, but also to ward off bad spirits. Today, the lion dance has evolved into a popular performing art that never ceases to amaze the spectators.

1. Drum

In ancient times, the drum was regarded as a tool to communicate with the deities in heavens. It is used during sacrificial ceremony. The history of the Chinese drum can be traced back as far as 3000 years. It was also used as a weapon to attract the enemy, scare off wild animals, tell time and alarm people. With the advancement of civilisations, the use of drum expanded to folk music, opera, orchestra, festive celebration and sports.

2. Cymbal

The cymbal is a percussion instrument consisting of a brass plate that makes a lound clashing sound when hit with a drumstick or two cymbals are hit against each other. There are many types of cymbals and they are categorised according to sizes - small, medium and bit. It is normally used with durms in performance. The cymbal has a long history and its ability to produce loud sound makes it a popular instrument in folk music, opera and orchestra, especially during cultural performance and festive celebration.

3. Big Head Buddha

Teasing the Lion is the main function of the Big Head Buddha. Wearing the big mask of a smiling Buddha and the clothes of a monk, the performer dances to the fhythm of the music, showing all sorts of antics, teasing the lion with a big fan. The performance is usually enacted during the Cai Qing ceremony. In fact, the Big Head Buddha has another hidden role to play. He helps the dancers to overcome problems or any obstacle that may arises during the Cai Qing ceremony.

4. Dragon Dance

The Dragon Dance is another form of Chinese traditional performing art. It is usually performed during the celeration of Chinese New Year. The Dragon is a mystical creature revered by ancient Chinese for tis power to bestow good luck and its supernatural ability to govern the cloud and rain. Among the 4 mystical creatures in the Chinese cultural (Dragon, Phoenix, Kirin and Tortoise), the Dragon is regarded as the most auspicious Ancient Chinese worshipped the Dragon. Today, it is an auspicious symbol. The Dragon Dance is peformed to bring good luck, peach and prosperity in the year to come.

5. Dragon Fish

Dubbed as Dragon Fish, Arowana has a majestic and beautiful appearance that resembles the legendary Dragon. Hence, it is treated as a symbol of luck and prosperity, making it a pet highly prized in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong.

6. Qilin

The Qilin is a mystical beast in Chinese culture. Together with the Draon, Phoenix and Tortoise, it is revered as the Four Auspicious Creatures. Qilin is also known as the King of Sacred Beasts. Ancient Chinese believed that the presence of Qilin marked the birth of a son in a family.

7. Northern Lion

There are obvious distinction between Southern and Nothern Lion Dance. The Northern Lion looks more realitic. It has golden fur and the make-up of the head is simpler. The Northern Lions normally appear in pairs. The male has a red bow on its head, the female a green bow. The dance required 3 performers - one operates the head, the other forms the back and the third plays the warrior, leading the dance. Northern Lion Dance style is entertaining. The Lion is agile, smart and jolly. There are times it behaves like a mature old man, steady and composed, but it can be mischievous and playful as a child the next moment.

8. Hokkien Lion

The 3 types of Hokkien Lion
Green Lion with White Eyebrows
He is the older lion. He has long white eyebrows and his mouth opens. In the Hokkien Province, he is always used in religious ceremonies. Those in Kung Fu use it a practice and at demonstrations. Besides at religious ceremonies, the Green lion with white eyebrows is often seen at national celebrations and at parade performances.
Lion Cap
Its distinct feature is its big head and long body, and his charateristics is similar to that the Southern Lion. Often seen at general entertainment, fun gatherings and athletics at fitness training.
Green lion with Black Eyebrows
This type is fierce and cruel, has a long tooth and ferocious look. Its silence reflects the Man Qing dynasty soldier. The sound "Qing Shi" (Green Lion) also means to beat the Man Qing Dynasty soldier in a playful manner, as an encouragement for the Ming Dynasty patriot to revolt.

9. Southern Lion

The Southern Lion is also known as the Awakening Lion. It exhibits powerful moves and strength in stance. its lifelike, forceful dance required great performin skills of the dancers. The pair of dancers forms the head and back of the beast. The Lion is accompanied by musicians playing a large drum, gong and cymbals while a Big Head Buddha teases it with a fan. Cai Qing or "picking the green" is a popular part of the performance. The act symbolises aglity and prosperity.

Mooncake Festival

Nice 'n beautiful lanterns hanging at Leisure Mall
Dragon lantern for Sebastian



Fish lantern for Sidney

Bought these two lanterns last week at market, the fish one cost around RM5 and the dragon one i Ithink around RM8 if not mistaken, so expensive. This traditional type of lantern is getting more and more expensive. I did not buy those plastic type one with music on it which sometime I feel so annoying when they on it everytime.
Sept. 25 is the Mooncake Festival, so another 15days to go.....

Nice Matter's Award

Hey... I got this award, surprise leh!! I was awarded by LovelyMummy on this NICE MATTER'S AWARD. Terima Kasih ya!!

The originator of the Nice Matters award states that it is meant for "those that are just nice people, good blog friends, and those that inspire good feelings and inspiration! Those that care about others, that are there to lend support, or those that are just a positive influence in our blogging world!"

Mummies 'n Friends, I think you deserve it too:-
Baby Shern
Chinnee
Janice Ng
Montessorimum
Princess Geraldine
Vicky & Chloe's Site

Thursday, September 6, 2007

Tag: My Birthday In History

Din really think of my birthday in history, but only think of how to "wat" my hubby to buy me present... kekekekeke!! Thank you Chinnee!

Here’s how it goes :
1. Go to
Wikipedia.
2. Type in your birthday and search your birthdate: May 5

3. From the results, list down 3 events, 2 births and 1 holiday.


Events
1950 - Bhumibol Adulyadej is crowned as King Rama IX of Thailand.
1961 - Mercury program: Mercury-Redstone 3Alan Shepard becomes the first American to travel into space, making a sub-orbital flight of 15 minutes
1992 - Wolfenstein 3D is released, the first-ever first-person shooter computer game.

Births
1976 - Juan Pablo Sorín, Argentine footballer
1985 - Shōko Nakagawa, Japanese actress, illustrator and singer

Holiday
Japan: Tango no Sekku (Boy's Day) or Kodomo no hi (Children's Day).

These are the people who have participated so far:
Mommyness is Happyness
This is a Miracle
Life’s Prisms
Rooms of my Heart
Life’s a Rollercoaster
Keeyit’s Wonderful Life
Lingzie’s Tummy Treats
Lilian Chan’s 5xmom
Adrian’s void sky
Sasha’s Tags & Such
Lemonjude’s Memoirs.:*CRoSs mY hEARt*:.
Montessorimum’s Our Future, Our Children
Chinnee from De’moments
.....K.I.A.S.U.M.U.M.....

So, what happen to your birthday mummy:
Lovelymummy
Yenny
Baby Shern
VickyLow

Tag: 8 Random Facts About Popo

Before doing this tag, I would like to say sorry to Jacelyn for changing her surname, instead of "Chew" I accidently type it as "Chow"..... sorry ya leng lui mummy for this mistake.

Ok, back to this, thank you Jacelyn for this tag.

This tag is about my popo, I never seen my popo before, she passed away long long time ago even before I exist in this world. So, I would like tell about Sebastian 'n Sidney popo, can arr??

Read here for Sebastian 'n Sidney's popo random facts, ok.

Will pass this tag to:
1. Vivian Wong
2. Janice Ng
3. Chinnee
4. Anggie




Tuesday, September 4, 2007

Tag: Things Come In FIVE

A tag week huh..... this FIVE thinggy tag is from Leah. Let's complete this....

INSTRUCTIONS:
Remove the blog in the top spot from the following list and bump everyone up one place. Then add your blog to the bottom slot, like so:
1. Wuching
2. Ehon’s Rojak’d Life
3. Rinnah
4. Giddy Tiger
5. Leah
6. Kiasumum


Choose 5 people to tag:
1. Mommyof2angles
2. VickyLow
3. Judy Chow
4. Jacelyn Chow
5. Sweetpea

What were you doing 10 years ago?
After completing my secretarial course, joined this event company as Marketing Secretary for 4yrs

What were you doing 1 year ago?
Let me think, eerrrr...... it was a monday and I'm working, after working hour went home and play with Sebastian 'n Sidney

Five snacks you enjoy
- Chocolate

- Potato Chips
- Cheezels
- Twisties
- Pistachios

Five songs that you know all the lyrics to
All my kid's song
- Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
- London Bridge
- Baa Baa Black Sheep
- Ten Little Indian Boys
- ABC Song

Five things you would do if you were a millionaire
- Pay debts
- Build house
- Go for holidays
- Shop shop shop
- Give some to needy

Five bad habits
- Impatients
- Hot tempered
- Forgetful
- Bite fingernails
- Disorganised

Five favourite toys
- Handphone
- Laptop
- Gameboy
- Sudoku
- Digital Camera

Five things you like doing
- Shopping
- Sleeping
- Eating
- Traveling
- Cooking

Five things you would never wear again
- Ugly floral print shirts
- Thick padding suits
- Aladdin pants
- Mini skirts
- Hot pants

Tag: 35 Question (One Word/Sentence)

This simple tag comes from Shern's Mom, Judy 'n LovelyMummy... thank you ya mummies!!!

Where is your cell phone? Drawer
Relationship? Married
Your hair? Straight
Work? FTWM
Your sister? Two
Your favorite thing? Shopping
Your dream last night? Forgot
Your favorite drink? Orange Juice
Your dream car? Merc A Class
The room you’re in? Office
Your shoes? High Heel
Your fears? Dead
What do you want to be in 10 years? PTWM
Who did you hang out with this weekend? Family
What are you not good at? Sewing
Muffin? Chocolate
One of your wish list items? LV
Where you grew up? Jln Ipoh
Last thing you did? Having Breakfast
What are you wearing? Office Attire
What aren’t you wearing? Jewelry
Your pet? No
Your computer? Dell
Your life? Rainbow
Your mood? Good
Missing? My kids
What are you thinking about right now? Sleeping
Your car? Serena
Your kitchen? Clean 'n Tidy
Your summer? 365days
Your favorite color? Black
Last time you laughed? Yesterday
Last time you cried? Gave birth to Sidney
School? Girls' school
Love? Family

Tagging time....
Yenny
Mummy To Chumsy
EtceteraMummy

Monday, September 3, 2007

Long Weekend

30/08 - Eve of Merdeka
Went for dinner @ Tai Thong behind Leisure Mall with PIL. Then shop shop at Leisure Mall. After that proceed back home to see fireworks. This year although 50th Merdeka Celebration, but the fireworks display very disappointed. Every year, either Merdeka Celebration or New Year Eve Celebration, I never missed out the fireworks display all over KL as I can see it from my house but this time was really really disappointed.

31/08 - Merdeka Day
Morning: The kids wake up already and was playing and watching TV at living hall, then Sidney came in our rooms and wake us up.... lazy daddy 'n mummy still sleeping like *oink!! oink!!*. Did not go to market, so whatever in fridge just take out and heat it up for brunch.
Afternoon: Brought Sebastian 'n Sidney to swimming, after swimming both of them take a nap
Evening: Went to Mid Valley shop shop and had dinner at Chilli's

That's how we spent our Merdeka Day

01/09 - Saturday
Morning: Wake up early as Sebastian has his Taekwondo class, then went to market to buy breakfast and some stuff for to cook for dinner
Afternoon: Sebastian has his watercolor session at back kitchen with Sidney, then watching their favourite vcd "Fun Song Factory", after that go for swimming
Evening: Having dinner at home then went to Jusco Maluri

What's a boring Saturday nite....

02/09 - Sunday
Morning: As usual wake up early and went for breakfast then proceed to Sebastian music class
Afternoon: Again shop shop at Jusco Kepong then Carrefour Kepong and buy some stuff for cooking
Evening: Having delicious dinner at home

That how we spend our long weekend.... so boring hor

Tag: Why I Blog

Thank you mummy for this tag, sorry for holding on for so long...

Why I blog ya..... why???? I only started to blog few months back when I saw lots and lots of mummies either FTWM, PTWM, WFHM or SAHM blogging. So, being a kiasumum like me... I also want to start blogging but so far I'm not addicted yet, still under control

Ok... the reason why I blog is
1. Coz I see alots of mummies blogging that why I also want to blog
2. To share Sebastian 'n Sidney photos and developments
3. Get to know more online mummies and exchange ideas
4. To share my secret recipe (this one wait first ya... gotto learn from my mummy first then only can share)

Mummies, tell me why you want to blog...
1. Montessorimum
2. Karen Yiau
3. Lovelymummy

 

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