Thursday, 13 May 2021

Selamat Hari Raya

 Eid al-Fitri marks the end of the month-long fast observed by Muslims all over the world. This year, just like last year, we only had  a quiet celebration with immediate family members. To avoid the spread of Covid 19, for the second year running, we have to observe the SOP of not receiving any guest. We definitely miss having our friends and relatives in the house.     






Monday, 10 May 2021

Mother's Day tribute to a comatose mother. 母爱伟大!

 (46) 沉睡5月植物人突然呻吟生下婴儿,宝宝哭出来那刻,妈妈奇迹苏醒,母爱伟大!【天下父母】 - YouTube


This lady went into a coma because of a blood clot in the brain.  At the same time the doctors discovered that she was 4 months pregnant.  After much consultations family members and the doctors  decided to abort the fetus to give the mother a better chance  of survival.  At this point of time the mother suddenly opened her eyes and used her tears to express her objection.   She only stopped tearing when the family and doctors agreed to proceed with the pregnancy.  For the next 5 months she continued to be in a comatose state.  When the baby attained full term a C section was performed, with the odds against the mother's survival .  Against all odds  both mother and child were safe.  The mother even managed a hand gestured a V sign when she was being pushed out the operating room.  Now she has still not fully recovered but always so happy when she sees her baby.   


Saturday, 8 May 2021

Mother's Day 2021

 Me and the 3 most important  persons in my life.  I would not have been able to remain strong without you.  

The pot of Pink Lady represents my current hobby.


When not yet a mother, 47 years ago.  😁😁😃



Thursday, 18 March 2021

Long absence from this blog

 It has been quite a while.  I've been busy with the plants and other interests.  😎







Thursday, 31 December 2020

Happy new year

 2020 has been a tough year.  God permits, I hope 2021  will be much much better.




Tuesday, 3 November 2020

Birthday

How do you celebrate your birthday?  Many might celebrate with a birthday cake. Well, I cooked for myself some birthday  noodles. Birthday noodles or 寿面 are not just ordinary noodles. They literally mean “long-life noodles”.  It is believed that the longer the noodles, the bigger the chances are for your wish for a long life to come true. These noodles also have to be eaten in a special way, without breaking it into pieces.


When my  mother was still alive, from my childhood to well into my 50s just before her departure to heaven, she had consistently without fail boiled 2 red coloured hard boiled eggs红鸡蛋 for me and I must eat both at the same time.

An egg is a symbol of birth.  2 eggs coming in a pair is even number, considered good luck. Red is the auspicious color for every Chinese, as red symbolizes good luck and fortune.  

Well, I forgot to buy red coloured food dye, so I skipped the red egg this year.  Will do better next year.

 


As a tradition our family normally celebrates each other's birthdays with a dinner at a fancy restaurant.  Since our movement is restricted by the covid 19 movement control orders , we had take-away pizzas instead.  
Birthday cake from the children 

Gift in the form of cash from the children for me to
buy myself a present after the MCO


 

Wednesday, 16 September 2020

One man’s trash is another man’s treasure

I actually found this caladium by the road side one month ago in a neighbour's trash box.  Why would anyone throw away a beautiful plant like this? 

The saying is something like, “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure” or “one man’s garbage is another man’s gold”. What is of little value to one person, may in fact be of great value to another person.





Birthday dinner

 


In our family it has become a tradition to have birthday dinners.  
We have birthdays in April, September and November    


The reds in my garden

Just love them after the rains. 



Monday, 24 August 2020

撥開煩惱

 名與利,情與愛,不停糾纏人的一生,也唯有看破之人,才能撥開煩惱

old woman running on treadmill

Tuesday, 21 July 2020

生命的價值

唯有看破之人,才能撥開煩惱,活出生命的價值與意義。

Sunday, 14 June 2020

The beauty of silence

Never underestimate the power of silence. Some of the most profound insights come from the quietest of places. ~Author Unknown

I need to learn my lesson, silence is golden