Life Is Beautiful

Don't compare yourself with anyone in this world.
If you compare, you are insulting yourself.

No one will manufacture a lock without a key.
Similarly God won't give problems without solutions.

Life laughs at you when you are unhappy...
Life smiles at you when you are happy...
Life salutes you when you makes other happy...

Every successful person has a painful story.
Every painful story has a successful ending.
Accept the pain and get ready for SUCCESS.

Easy is to judge the mistakes of others.
Difficult is to recognize our own mistakes.

No one can go back and change a bad beginning;
But anyone can start now and create a successful ending.

If a problem can be solved, no need to worry about it.
If a problem cannot be solved what is the use of worrying?

If you miss an opportunity, don't fill the eyes with tears.
It will hide another better opportunity in front of you.

"Changing the Face" can change nothing.
But, "Facing the Change" can change everything.
Don't complain about others; Change yourself if you want peace.

Mistakes are painful when they happen.
But years later collection of mistakes is called experience,
which leads to success.

Be bold when you loose and be calm when you win.
It is easier to protect your feet with slippers than to cover the
earth with carpet.

AMY

Unique Doggie Flower Decoration

Ding...ding...ding ~ Cute right???

AMY

Multi-Purpose Basket

Why I call this "Multi-Purpose Basket" ???

This cute basket are imported from Vietnam at first, but I don't know if now they are made locally. I use this when I went to buy vegetables at market. I use it to bring my son and daughter lunch at school. This basket are made from plastic stripes and is very durable. When dirty we can just wash it with water and detergent.
I got myself few different design, size and colour. They of course have more design than what I showed here.

medium size - light blue and pink

Side view - i use this when going to market every morning ^.^

Smaller size - light blue and yellow

I use this to fill in the lunchbox, drinks, fruits and snacks for my children at school.

I simply like the design of this one...the size can fix in an A4 size file - sometime I use it as handbag because it doesn't really look like a basket ...

This basket is the first I owned of all the above. Its colour and design really catches my eyes..a great one for outing or picnic. Can use this fill in all baby's stuff when going out like pampers, milk bottles, milk powder, water.. etc. and some clothing as well. I found it really useful and cute !

What you all think??? ^.^

AMY

My Princess New Look

"Mommy,..bring me to the hair salon to cut my hair" ~ Xin Nin said. Ok .. ok .. ~ I reply her. The weather is too hot here and she can't stand it.

At first I thought she's just joking and I asked her repeatedly. Are you sure you want to cut it short? Have u think of it already? and...her answer is "YES"..

and here is the result of her new hairstyles, a real short one !!

waiting at the salon, reading magazine...
Xin Nin still with her long silky black hair
her long hair of 3 yrs *sob*
this was her first time to get her hair cut that short after so many years...

the hairdresser cut her hair short first b4 he trimmed it shorter
mm,..how was it??? Look like Japanese Doll right?
this short-bob hairstyles really suits her face
waiting patiently for the hairdresser to finished the work ^.^

AMY

☆● Watermelon ●☆

Once a while I would love to have a glass of iced watermelon juice to ease my thirst and cool me down on this hot sunny day. How you all like watermelon?? or watermelon juice?? ..

Watermelon smoothies + yellow watermelon flesh in it . . .

I love watermelon, sweet and juicy !!

Fruit boost: The citrulline in watermelons reacts with the body's enzymes when consumed in large quantities and is changed in arginine. Arginine has the same basic effect like Viagra (as stated in The Star newspaper)

Guess what I've read in the STAR newspaper today (page - W54) ???

"EAT WATERMELON FOR BETTER SEX"


That is the big title stated there... Eat Watermelon For Better Sex???

Quote : The Star - Friday 4 July 2008
LUBBOCK (Texas): A slice of cool, fresh watermelon has effects similar to Viagra, researchers say.
Watermelons contain an ingredient called citrulline that can trigger production of a compound that helps relax the body's blood vessels, similar to what happens when a man takes Viagra, said scientists in Texas, one of the United States' top producers of the seedless variety.
Found in the flesh and rind of watermelons, citrulline reacts with the body's enzymes when consumed in large quantities and is changed into arginine, an amino acid that benefits the heart and the circulatory and immune systems.
"Arginine boosts nitric oxide, which relaxes blood vessels, the same basic effect that Viagra has, to treat erectile dysfunction and maybe even prevent it," said Bhimu Patil, a researcher and director of Texas A&M's Fruit and Vegetable Improvement Centre.
"Watermelon maybe not be as organ-specific as Viagra, but it's a great way to relax blood vessels without any drug side effects."
Todd Wehner, who studies watermelon breeding at North Carolina State University, said anyone taking Viagra should not expect the same result from watermelon.
"It sounds like it would be an effect that would be interesting but not a substitute for any medical treatment," Wehner said.
The nitric oxide can also help with angina, high blood pressure and other cardiovascular problems, according to the study, which was paid for by the US Department of Argiculture.
More citrulline - about 60% - is found in watermelon rind than in the flesh, Patil said, but that can vary.
Citrulline is found in all colours of watermelon and is highest in the yellow-fleshed types, said Penelope Perkins-Veazie, a USDA researcher in Lane, Okla.
She said Patil's research is valid, but with a caveat: One would need to eat about six cups of watermelon to get enough citrulline to boost the body's arginine level.
"The problem you have when you eat a lot of watermelon is you tend to run to the bathroom more," Perkins-Veazie said.
Watermelon is a diuretic and was a homeopathic treatment for kidney patients before dialysis become widespread.
Citrulline is present in other cucurbits, like cucumbers and cantaloupe, at very low level, and in the milk protein casein. The highest concentrations of citrulline were found in walnut seedings, Perkins-Veazie said.
"But they're bitter and most people don't want to eat them," she said. -AP

After reading this in the newspaper today only I realise that watermelon has so much good benefit to our body...(not just for the better sex, of course ...hahaha~) So take more watermelon ya !!



AMY

My Maid of 3 yrs & 8 mths - Baniyah . . .

A very big SORRY !!! for keep all of you waiting for my new updates . . .

Baniyah finally finished her 4th year contract with me and decided to went back to her hometown to get married. Her mom had find her a husband and I hope she will be happily married and start her own family soon.

The reason I didn't update my BLOG for so so long is, . . . I hv to do the housework by myself now . . . the first few days I handle the task is really terrible. Imagine that I've stopped doing all this for more than 7 yrs. I get a maid after I give birth to my 2nd daughter so, it really take sometime for me to get back to do all this, hehe !!

Baniyah started to work with us when my youngest daughter was just 3 yrs old. She is the one who took care of my youngest daughter Xin Nin the most. So, when my maid decided to go home . . . Xin Nin is the one who's feels so sad. Baniyah is like her mom other than me. They share secrets out of my knowledge and always argue to each other. I can see Xin Nin really sad when I sent my maid to the agent.

Baniyah left on 25th June 08. And now she's already safe at her home as she had gave me a phone call to keep me informed. After a few days of the time manage and practice, now I manage to handle all the work and get back to blogging. . . yeah!!!

Here some pics of Baniyah and Xin Nin I took for them just before I sent her to the agent house on 24th June 08... all this pictures will sure be the sweet memories for Xin Nin in future..

Both smiling ... so sweet !

I'm sure they will miss each other very much ...

Xin Nin showing her sad sad face ... haha !!!

I want to thank Baniyah for being so helpful while she is working with me. Although sometimes she is not delivering the job I want, but she is still my good maid. I wish her all the best in her life. Thank you, Baniyah!

AMY

Rolex - my cute Toy Shih-Tzu

My son Kai Xen posing with Rolex...

She is 4 yrs + both are tired ald... hot hot weather today!!!!

Jeng... jeng... jeng... here I present my cute "Model Of The Day" !!! ...

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ROLEX ~ ~ ~

It has been quite a long time since I last post Rolex's pictures here. Today, while my son bring her for a walk outside our house, I snapped a few pics of her to share with all of you. It's a bit hard for me to get the nice shots of her as she is moving non-stop all the time and I could hardly get an eye-contact pics of her.

I hope this few shots will serve for those who loves puppies. I dedicated the pics to those who loves doggie...!!! Come on, share your puppy pics with me too.. ^.^ Cheerzzz..


AMY

Chicken Noodles served with (Yau Char Kuai)

This is one of the Vietnamese food I try when I was in Hanoi last month. Vietnamese people they eat just everything. One of their main dishes are chicken. After I tried the chicken there, the taste of the chicken are not the same as we have in Malaysia. The chicken in Hanoi taste more like our "ayam kampung". More tasty and chewable...lol

On my one week stay there, I was so lucky to have the locals bring me to try out many special and famous Vietnamese dishes there. Don't be surprised that the Vietnamese people do take dog meat. Umm,.. I dare not try it!! hahaha. As a Buddha follower, I didn't take beef as well. I just try out the chicken and seafood there. Not too bad, although some food I found it to be too oily and salty. They like to use many different kind of sauces with their food.

Chicken Noodles (hawker stall style) this is very nice and I don't feel thirsty after drink the soup..
My lovely model - Aeiween

Hai Anh & Linh - busy eating ... hehe!!
different type of chilies & sauces
their tables and chairs...smaller that our kindergarten school one..
I can see they pray "Kuan Yin" and other decorations on their wall.
Aeiween posing with her noodles

K-Link International - Hanoi, Vietnam

I've visited K-Link office recently on my trip to Hanoi. Ya, ladies and gentlemen.. this is where my hubby work in Hanoi. K-Link office in Hanoi, Vietnam. Below are some pictures of the office..

Main entrance of the office

It's a 4 storey shop-house building (Front-view of the building)
Receptionist counter
Purchase of products and products display area
Most of the shop in Hanoi are decorated with roses. It's very cheap flowers there..
This building are located on the right hand side in front of K-Link office..

AMY

Ear Acupuncture (Auriculotheraphy)

1. Shen Men - Calms Nervous System


2. Kidney


3. Sympathetic - Reduces Stress (associated with pain)


4. Liver - Moves Blood


5. Upper Lung


6. Lower Lung


7. Heat - Clears Heat


8. Minor Occipital Nerve


9. Helix Point - Clears Heat


10. Zero - Moves Qi & Blood


11. Tragus Apex - Reduces Pain, Clears Heat


12. Subcortex - Calms Nervous System


13. Brain Stem - Calms Nervous System


14. Occiput - Calms Nervous System
    
    
    

Felt So Right - SARAH GERONIMO

I love this song by this Philipine's teen idol - Sarah and she is only 19 yrs old. A very talented singer and actress..

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Felt So Right ~ Sarah Geronimo

I love you
I don’t know what else to say
Cuz I long for you more each day
I need you
I want to feel your embrace
And have a chance to touch your face

I was lost and alone
But you showed me the way
Now I call you my own
Things will never be the same

How could I’ve known
You will hold me close so tenderly
Even though I’m alone
I can feel your arms enfold in me
And that love, became mine in just one night
When you held me tight
Oooh.. it felt so right

I feel you
You’re always here in my heart
Its where reflection since we fall apart

I was lost and alone
But you showed me the way
Can’t go on, on my own
Wishin’ that you would stay

How could I’ve known
You will hold me close so tenderly
Even though I’m alone
I can feel your arms enfold in me
And that love, became mine in just one night
When you held me tight
Oooh.. it felt so right

I was lost and alone
But you showed me the way
Can’t go on, on my own
Wishin’ that you would stay
Tell me that you would stay… ey

How could I’ve know (how could I’ve known… ohh)
(Ooh)You will hold me close so tenderly (oohh)
(Ooh)Even though I’m alone
I can feel your arms enfold in me (your arms enfold me)
And that love, became mine in just one night
When you held me tight
Oooh.. it felt so right
Felt so right…

The Four Agreements

Just to share this meaningful quotes; we keep on learning everyday...as we grown older. Day by day, we learned, we experienced and become more mature and wiser. Cheerz..!!!

Be Impeccable With Your Words

Speak with integrity.
Say only what you mean.
Avoid using the word to speak against yourself
or to gossip about others.
Use the power of your word
in the direction of truth and love.


Don't Take Anything Personally

Nothing others do is because of you.
What others say and do
is a projection of their own reality,
their own dream.
When you are immune to the opinions of others,
you won't be the victim
of needless suffering.


Don't Make Assumptions

Find the courage to ask questions
and to express what you really want.
Communicate with others as clear as you can
to avoid misunderstandings, sadness, and drama.
With just this one agreement,
you can complete transform your life.


Always Do Your Best

Your best is going to change
from moment to moment;
It will be different when you are healthy
as opposed to sick.
Under any circumstance,
simply do your best,
and you will avoid self-judgement,
self-abuse, and regret.


--don Miguel Ruiz
(from his book, "The Four Agreements")

AMY