Demise of my beloved dad 15.12.07

15.12.07 (Sat), a significant day in my life, the day God sent His angel to take away my beloved dad from us. And now, dad is sitting right beside of God, to watch over us.

About 3am on 15.12.07, we were awaken by the sudden door bell of my house..mum quickly went down to check out what happen...soon after, I heard her calling me " Leng, quickly come down now, police is here!" ..Without hesitating, I rushed down..before interacting with the police, I realised my dad's motorbike was not there..hence, in my heart, I had a bad feeling, thinking "Police must be here to inform my dad had met an accident."

"Miss, do you know who is this?" (the police shown me a paper, with my dad's name written on top of it)
"yes, he is my dad!"
"He has been admitted to the General Hospital."
"oh, what happen to him?"
"sorry miss, we don't know. We were told to inform you that he has been admitted."

We were all stunned..immediately, all 3 of us (mum, sis and me) rushed to the hospital, located opposite my house..when we were at the ward, the nurses requested us to wait for the doctor, before seeing my dad..apparently, doctor has something to tell us..while waiting, I looked around the ward..all of the patients looked painful and sorrow..finally doctor came, a young chap (later I came to know he is only 29 years old)..

We were told that my dad was admitted by the ambulance, about 11pm++..someone found him unconscious by the roadside..doctor did a brain scan for him and found a huge blood clot inside his brain, about 11cm!! and dad's blood pressure is extremely high..after consulting with the specialist from Sg Buloh Hospital, it was not advisable to undergo an operation..hence, doctor had to give him some medicine, hoping to bring down his blood pressure..unfortunately, medicine did not help and he passed away around 3am++..in another word, by the time we were there, he had already gone..In my heart I was thinking "maybe doctor wants to tell us that my dad was admitted and he is well now after medication, you may see him in ward no. XYZ"..I never expected that bad news to come, especially during the Christmas season..The news is too shocking and unbearable..I was crying sadly because we did not get the chance to be by his side when he needs us the most!

The nurse led us to my dad's bed..He was already covered up by the white cloth..The nurse asked us to unwrap his face, for formality sake, to confirm he is my dad..I did it and the sadness grown..He looked so pale and in pain..Sis and mum couldn't hold their tears anymore and they cried..

It was already 4am++..and I don’t know who should I break the news to..I called my sis in Singapore, Mark in Kulim, relatives, church pastor and members..Everyone was very shocked to hear that..coz my dad is healthy all these while..

Being the eldest in the family, I had to handle many things and I have to be strong ..With the help of my church pastors and members, the funeral service was smooth..

I would like to extend my heartiest gratitude to all of you, for helping my family and I so much during this difficult moment..

To Rev Hong, Pr Ang & Pr Yoke Keng: Thank you for your comforting words and help, especially replying to my sms 4am in the morning to help us with the burial matters.

To my cousin, Kah Hock: Thank you for accompanying me at the hospital, awaiting to collect my dad's body.

To May and her dad: Thank you for accompanying us to the Fairy Park office.

To CG members, church members, friends, relatives, colleagues: Thank you for being with us during the wake service of my dad. Your presence, care, concern are much appreciated and will always be remembered.

To Mark: Thank you for driving back from Kulim, 5 o'clock in the morning and accompany me from 15/12-25/12. Thank you for lending me your shoulder to cry on, your comforting arms. Thank you for everything.

I am sorry that I couldn’t list down all the names here..may God bless you.

Please continue to remember us in your daily prayer, especially my mum..I knew she is very sad but I hope God will comfort her and she will take care of herself, for us.

Short story with beautiful message

Little girl and her father were crossing a bridge.

The father was kind of scared so he asked his little daughter,

"Sweetheart, please hold my hand so that you don't fall into the river."

The little girl said,"No, Dad. You hold my hand."

"What's the difference?" Asked the puzzled father.

"There's a big difference," replied the little girl.

"If I hold your hand and something happens to me,

chances are that I may let your hand go.

But if you hold my hand, I know for sure that no matter what happens,

you will never let my hand go."

In any relationship, the essence of trust is not in its bind, but in its bond.

So hold the hand of the person who loves you rather than expecting them to hold yours...

This message is too short... but carries a lot of feelings

LOVE

What does Love mean?

A group of professional people posed this question to a group of 4 to 8 year-olds, "What does love mean?"

The answers they got were broader and deeper than anyone could have
Imagined. See what you think :
_____
"When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn't bend over and paint her toenails anymore. So my grand-father does it for her all the time, even when his hands got arthritis too. That's love."

Rebecca- age 8
_____
"When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different. You just know that your name is safe in their mouth."

Billy - age 4 (I love this one)
_____
"Love is when a girl puts on perfume and a boy puts on shaving cologne and they go out and smell each other."

Karl - age 5
_____
"Love is when you go out to eat and give somebody most of your French fries without making them give you any of theirs."

Chrissy - age 6
___
"Love is what makes you smile when you're tired."

Terri - age 4
_____
"Love is when my mommy makes coffee for my daddy and she takes
A sip before giving it to him, to make sure the taste is OK."

Danny - age 7
_____
"Love is when you kiss all the time. Then when you get tired of kissing, you still want to be together and you talk more.

My Mommy and Daddy are like that. They look gross when they kiss"

Emily - age 8
_____
"Love is what's in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and listen."

Bobby - age 7 (Wow!)
_____
"If you want to learn to love better, you should start with a friend who you hate,"

Nikka - age 6

(we need a few million more Nikka's on this planet)
_____
"Love is when you tell a guy you like his shirt, then he wears it everyday."

Noelle - age 7
_____
"Love is like a little old woman and a little old man who are still friends even after they know each other so well."

Tommy - age 6
_____
"Love is when Mommy gives Daddy the best piece of chicken."

Elaine-age 5
_____
"Love is when Mommy sees Daddy smelly and sweaty and still says he is handsomer than Robert Redford."

Chris - age 7
_____
"Love is when your puppy licks your face even after you left him alone all day."

Mary Ann - age 4
_____
"I know my older sister loves me because she gives me all her old clothes and has to go out and buy new ones."

Lauren - age 4
_____
"When you love somebody, your eyelashes go up and down and little
Stars come out of you.." (what an image)

Karen - age 7
_____
"Love is when Mommy sees Daddy on the toilet and she doesn't think it's gross."

Mark - age 6
_____
"You really shouldn't say 'I love you' unless you mean it. But if you mean it, you should say it a lot. People forget."

Jessica - age 8
_____
And the final one -- Author and lecturer Leo Buscaglia once talked
About a contest he was asked to judge. The purpose of the contest was to find the most caring child.

The winner was a four year old child whose next door neighbor was
An elderly gentleman who had recently lost his wife.

Upon seeing the man cry, the little boy went into the old gentleman's
Yard, climbed onto his lap, and just sat there.
When his Mother asked what he had said to the neighbor, the little
Boy said,

"Nothing, I just helped him cry"

Trip to Bali 28/8-31/8/07

This trip was planned since March'07. Got the flight ticket at cheap rate, free 2 nights hotel stay, engaged a local tour guide at reasonable price..all ready and set to go..

28.8.07 (Tues): Depart to Bali, Uluwatu tour
Thanks to Mark's dad and sis for sending us to airport (departure time 10.55am, 3 hours journey)..luckily our flight was on time, no delay..
We landed at Denpasar airport sharp at 1.55pm, and Komang, our tour guide was there to greet us..a very nice middle aged man. We checked in to our hotel in Kuta, and had sat down with him to discuss our itinerary for this 4D3N trip.
Around 3pm, we started our Day 1 tour, to Uluwatu.

GWK Culture Park
You can find the largest statues, Bust of Vishnu and Head of Garuda and the hanging garden here..however, this place is 60% constructed due to lack of funds..
Admission fee: Rp10,000.00/person

Uluwatu (Kecak dance, Sunset view)
Perched high on a cliff over the ocean on Bali's south-western tip is the temple of Ulu Watu. In addition to the fantastic view from the temple, especially at sunset, the temple is famous for its gang of monkeys and perhaps appropriately its Kecak dance performance.
The temple itself is open only to Hindu worshippers. You can visit the rest of the complex every day. The Kecak dance is held every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday evening starting around sunset (6 to 7 pm). With the temple and the sun setting in the background, this is easily the best place in Bali to see the Kecak.

Arrive for a performance early so that you'll have time to take in the temple complex and the views from the cliff-top. Be on your guard around the monkeys. They will grab anything they can get ahold of, like baseball caps, handbags, cameras, watches, necklace etc..yep..this is TRUE..so ladies and gentlemen, safeguard your belongings tightly..in the event the monkeys got your belongings, you need to pay a certain amount of money in order to get your things back.

Admission fee: Rp6,000/person & Rp20,000/per person(Kecak dance)

Jimbaran for seafood dinner
The night here get dark very early..after the Kecak dance, we went to Jimbaran for dinner, where you get to see Barong dance and had dinner by the seaside..Komang took us to this restaurant named Matahari Cafe. Food were ordered over the counter where you get to choose fresh seafoods (fish, prawn, squid, lobster etc) and have them cooked either grilled or BBQ (price is per kg)..then, rice and vegetables are FOC.

29.8.07 (Wed): Ubud & Kintamani tour

We started our journey at 9am..had breakfast at a local cafe before departing to Batubulan, a handmade Batik factory..for locals (ie Indonesian), you get automatically 50% off for shopping..so just pretend you are one of the local to enjoy this privilege. I bought some souvenirs here.

Goa Gajah, the Holy Water Temple
Not far from the central Bali town of Ubud is Goa Gajah, popularly known as the Elephant Cave. The cave, which is carved into a cliff face, probably dates back to at least the 11^th century. You can't see the cave from the road, but you'll know you're there when you spot the tour buses and souvenir stalls. From the parking lot you descend a curving trail cut into the cliff face, and the cave is slowly revealed. In front of the cave is a large flat courtyard. Sunk into the courtyard is a pair of bathing pools. Water trickles into the pools through water jars held by maidens carved into the rock wall. Legend has it that the pools were considered a sort of fountain of youth. Bathing in them was supposed to keep you young..

The entrance to the cave is richly carved in the face of a demon. You enter the cave through the demon's gaping mouth. The cave itself is really rather small. The short tunnel from the entrance dead-ends in front of a statue of Ganesha. A short tunnel to the left leads to an alter holding a yoni while to the right is an alter with several lingam.

Admission fee: Rp6,000/per person

Kintamani

We had buffet lunch at Grand Puncak Sari restaurant. Tour to Kintamani is a very impressive experience where Kintamani Area have very beautiful panorama located in plateau and also encircled by mountain atmosphere with the windblast from Mount Batur. Carpet of Batur Lake seen far below and also there are local resident house beside of Batur Lake. Beside of that, Mount Batur which to date still be active growing its beautiful for Kintamani Area.

Buffet price: Rp60,000/person

After a day tour, we went for Balinese Spa, recommended by Komang (Rp250,000/per person for 2 hours). This is my first time having spa, so shy but enjoyable ler..hehe. At night, Mark and I decided to explore night life at Bali..our hotel is just next to Hard Rock Hotel and Cafe..Shops here are open from 9am till 10pm..There are many pubs around..we went to the pub that was bombed in 2002, which was now a memorial park..On the memorial plague, total 202 people (those that can be identified) from various countries were killed, of which 88 were Australians..kinda sad..

30.8.07 (Thurs): Bali Quicksilver Tour (8am-4pm), Tanah Lot

I signed up for this cruise tour during Matta fair held on March'07, for Rp400,000/person, inclusive of hotel pick up, morning/afternoon tea break, BBQ buffet lunch, visit to Toya Pakeh village, snorkelling with full equipment, banana boat, Ocean spa, underwater discovery, Semi Submarine. (you can also signed up for the same tour in Bali but slightly expensive) We had fun..

Komang picked us up from hotel around 5pm to Tanah Lot, a popular tourism spot for sunset..but due to tracffic, we were late for sunset (usually around 6pm)..:( but then, the scenery here is beautiful..and you can have shopping here..remember to bargain with them, even upto 70%.

Admission fee: Rp10,000/per person

31.8.07 (Fri): Nusa Dua and bye bye

Our last day in Bali..We checked out at 830am..Komang took us to this exclusive resort area of Nusa Dua. This is where you'll find the very expensive five-star all-inclusive resorts such as Club Med and their imitators. The area is generally for those that want a tropical getaway without the hassles of dealing with a foreign culture. If I am not mistaken, the most expensive hotel rate is about RM10,000 per night..crazy!
Before departing to airport, we had the chance to taste Bali famous local food-Babi Guling (roasted suckling pig)..it was something like our local Bak Kut Teh, but taste different, it was spicy and yummy..MUST TRY..

The whole trip was fantabulous..Bali is indeed a nice place for vacation..beautiful places, peaceful, shopping/food haven..Highly recommended! Would like to say a BIG thank you to Komang, who had been such a wonderful tour guide to us..so frenz, if you have a chance to visit Bali, do consider him as your tour guide, komang_putrawan@yahoo.com

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Items Needed: Mint Candy Kiss Tea Bag Eraser Rubber Band Toothpick Chewing Gum Band Aid Pencil Why????? TOOTHPICK - to remind you to pick out the good qualities in others. - *Matthew 7:1 RUBBER BAND - to remind you to be flexible. Things might not always go the way you want, but it will work out. - *Romans 8:28 BAND AID - to remind you to heal hurt feelings, yours or someone else's. - *Colossians 3:12-14 PENCIL - to remind you to list your blessings everyday. - *Ephesians 1:3 ERASER - To remind you that everyone makes mistakes, and it's okay. - *Genesis 50:15-21 CHEWING GUM - to remind you to stick with it, and you can accomplish anything. - *Philippians 4:13 MINT - to remind you that you are worth a mint. - *John 3:16-17 CANDY KISS - to remind you that everyone needs a kiss or a hug everyday. - * John 4:7 TEA BAG - to remind you to relax daily and go over your list of blessings. - *1 Thessalonians 5:18 *Relevant Scriptures Lord, thank You for loyal, loving friends Who are there in winter or springtime fair. New acquaintances are easy to come by, But true friendship is extremely rare. A friend always sees the best in you, Although they've known you at your worst. They laugh with you in the good times, When storms threaten, they'll be there first. They'll offer a shoulder to rest your head When tears are welling in your eyes. Take a walk down friendship's path with you And help chase away those stormy skies. Lord, thank You for all the gifts You give; Each one makes our life seem more worthwhile. But one of the finest gifts you've given us Is the warmth of friendship's loving smile.

I am back

Dear Bloggie,

It has been one month since I last blogged..wow..have been so busy lately..workload, YM, CG...but thank God that He has helped me and carry me through

Can't really recalled what I have been doing for the past one month..or is there anything major happenings that I would like to blog on it..well, I will just continue writing..

Rita, one of my buddy, her baby girl Rachel had finally made her entrance to this beautiful world on 19th July 2007..So happy for her..actually I wanted to visit her last week, but then Donny said she is not ready to see anyone yet..haha..oh ok then..will visit her during her baby full moon day..

Today, Bruce reported that his little boy also came to this beautiful world at 4.30am..both Yen Ping and son are in good health..praise God..

Last week I also had the opportunity to chair the 3rd YM Committee meeting..Days before the meeting, I was very worry and 'kan cheong'..all these while, May is the chairperson and I just sit beside her..but because she is away..I have to take up this challenge..been praying and talking to Pastors..again, would like to thank God for His wisdom and knowledge..I would say I chaired well..Many things had been discussed and decision was made..I told myself not to cry during meeting, have to be bold and strong..nevertheless, I still cried..don't know why..(was weeping while discussing on one of the agenda)..anyway..meeting had over..all we need to do is to execute all the plans accordingly..especially Youth Sunday is around the corner..I have to give my best to make this event a successful one..together with the whole YM team!

Ever since I passed my final paper for CPA, I had been thinking alot..should I go back to accounting line or stay back as secretary..what is the purpose of taking CPA? to be a qualified accountant in future? even my superior is concerned of my future..to be honest..I myself don't even know what I want to do in future..I have never really thought of owning my own accounting firm or to be an accountant of some big companies..people who really know me, they knew all I want is a simple life..a stable career path..to have my own family..I wouldn't say money is not important, but then, money is not the only drive in my life..hence, I decided not to think about it..just stick to what I am doing now..moreover, I am happy with my current job..

Lately, I cried alot..especially when I shared with friends, even Mark on my worries..They said I think too much..I can't help it..Sometimes, crying is good in a way..help to release my tension..just want to say BIG thanks to all of you who are willing to lend your ears, and shoulders to me..God bless

Good news is that I will be away to Langkawi for a short holidays..looking forward to it..will blog once I am back..

cya

CG Bday Celebration 19/6/07

Praise God for 22 people on that night..Everything went on smoothly, as planned. Will write more about it in my CG blogspot..so check it out later..

My Sunday School kids

From left: Jansen, Jacob, Zhan Rong, Hian Ken, Nicholas, Winna, Xiu Ying, Avery, Kashyn, Rui Jie, Kaitlyn, Matthew, Debbie, Esther

These are a bunch of naughty kids..hard to control and well pampered at home. Every Sunday, I will have headaches teaching them.. (",)

However, they bring laughter and joy to me..to be able to mix around with them is a wonderful feeling..help to ease my tensions at work during weekdays though..

真得让我又爱有恨！

I passed my exam

Dear God,

Thank YOU for answering my prayer..Amen!

Dear Dad, Mum, Sis and friends,

I want to thank all of you for all your support and prayers..Finally I passed my CPA exam and completed the CPA program! No more exam burden! Yippie

To Mark,

Thank you for checking the result together with me..sharing these wonderful moments with me..Thank you for your faith and confident in me..Love ya!

  【人生】 仇人 與 恩人

給辛苦的上班族分享 !!
很有意思的管理故事： 仇人 與 恩人

大學剛畢業的時候，某電視公司請我去主持個特別節目，
那節目的導播看我文章不錯，又要我兼編劇。
可是當節目做完，領酬勞的時候，
導播不但不給我編劇費，
還扣我一半的主持費。

他把收據交給我說：
『你簽收一千六，但我只能給你八百，因為節目透支了。』
 
我當時沒吭聲，照簽了，心想 【君子報仇，十年不晚。】
後來那導播又找我，我還 【照樣】 幫他做了幾次。

最後一次，他沒扣我錢，變得對我很客氣，
因為那時我被電視公司的新聞部看上，
一下子成為了電視記者兼新聞主播。

我們後來常在公司遇到，他每次笑得都有點尷尬。
我曾經想去告他一狀，可是正如高中那位同學所說，
沒有他我能有今天嗎？
如果我當初不忍下一口氣，又能繼續獲得主持的機會嗎？

機會是他給的，他是我的貴人，他已經知錯，我何必去報復呢？
 
後來我到了美國留學。

有一天，一位已經就業的同學對我抱怨他的美國老闆
【吃】 他，
不但給他很少的薪水，而且故意拖延他的綠卡
（美國居留權） 申請。

我當時對他說：
『這麼壞的老闆，不做也罷。但你豈能白幹了這麼久，
總要多學一點，再跳槽，所以你要偷偷學。』

他聽了我的話，不但每天加班，留下來背那些商業文書的寫法。

甚至連怎麼修理影印機，都跟在工人旁邊記筆記，
以便有一天自己出去創業，能夠省點修理費。

隔了半年，我問他是不是打算跳槽了？
他居然一笑：
『不用！我的老闆現在對我刮目相看，又升官，又加薪，

而且綠卡也馬上下來了，老闆還問我為什麼態度一百八十度轉變，

變得那麼積極呢？』

他心裏的不平不見了，他作了 『報復』
，只是換了一種方法，
而且他自我檢討，當年其實是他自己不努力。

大概前五年吧！
我遇到個有意思的事。

一位老友突然猛學算命，由生辰八字、紫薇斗數、姓名學到占星術，

沒一樣不研究。

他學算命，當然不是覺得算命靈驗，而是想證明算命是騙人的東西。

原因是有一位非常著名的大師為他算命，算他活不到四十七，

他發誓，非打爛那大師的招牌不可。

你猜怎樣？
他愈學愈怕，因為他發現自己算自己，也確實活不長。

這時候，他改了，他跑去做慈善，說：

『反正活不久了，好好運用剩下的歲月，做點有意義的事。』

他很積極地投入，人人都說他變了，
由一個焦躁勢利的小人，變成敦厚慈愛的君子。

不知不覺，他過了四十七、過了四十八，而今已經五十三，

紅光滿面、生氣勃勃，比誰都活利健康。

「你可以去砸那大師的招牌了！」 我有一天開他玩笑。
他眼一亮，回問我： 『為什麼？』
又笑笑： 『要不是那人警告我，照我以前的個性，
確實四十七歲非犯心臟病不可，他沒有不準啊！』

各位年輕朋友！

你喜歡逞強鬥狠嗎？
你總是心有不平嗎？
你有 【此仇不報非君子】 的憤恨嗎？

一點心得
你要知道， 【敵人、仇人】…
都可以 【激發】 你的【潛能】 ，成為你的【貴人】。

你也要知道，許多怨仇、不平，其實問題都出在你自己。
你更要知道，這世間最好的 『報復』
，就是運用那股不平之氣，
使自己邁向成功，以那成功和 【成功之後的胸懷】 ，
對待你當年的敵人，且把敵人變成朋友。

當 『冤冤相報何時了』 的【雙贏】 ，
能成為 【相逢一笑泯恩仇】 的【雙贏】 。

不是人生最大的成功嗎？
是不是：如果你是正確的，你的世界就是正確的？

旭日東昇 sun_rising
Happy (黃師傅 )
  
給懂 〝珍惜〞 的人

1. 遇到你真的愛的人時 …要努力爭取和他相伴一生的機會
因為當他離去時 … 一切都來不及了…… ！
  
2. 遇到可相信的朋友時 …要好好和他相處下去 ……
因為在人的一生中 … 可遇到知己真的不易… ！
 
3. 遇到人生中的貴人時 …要記得好好感激 …
因為他是你人生的轉折點 … ！

4. 遇到曾經愛過的人 …記得微笑向他感激 …
因為他是讓你更懂愛的人 … ！
 
5. 遇到曾經恨過的人時 …要微笑向他打招呼 …
因為他讓你更加堅強 … ！
 
6. 遇到曾經背叛你的人時 …要跟他好好聊一聊 …
因為若不是他 …… 今天你不會懂這世界… ！
  
7. 遇到曾經偷偷喜歡的人時 …要祝他幸福唷 …！
因為你喜歡他時 … 不是希望他幸福快樂嗎？

8. 遇到匆匆離開你人生的人時 …要謝謝他走過你的人生
因為他是你精采回憶的一部分 … ！
 
9. 遇到曾經和你有誤會的人時 …要趁現在解清誤會 …
因為你可能只有這一次機會解釋清楚 … ！
 
10. 遇到現在和相伴一生的人 …要百分百感謝他愛你 …
因為你們現在都得到幸福和真愛 …

 

Blood test report

Last week, I decided to go for blood test since the last visit on year 2005..

Yesterday, I went to take the report..everything is good except for 3 bad news:-

(1) LDL Cholesterol 低脂胆固醇
The acceptable range is <2.6, and mine was 2.9, slightly higher, have to cut down on santan food, chilis, fried food, meat

(2) HBS Antigen/Antibody B型肝炎抗原/抗体
Both are nonreactive and suggested to inject booster dose

(3) H.Pylori test 幽门螺旋杆菌抗体
The acceptable range is negative 0, and mine was 138.0..gosh, way much higher, which mean I am infected by the bacteria. I have to take antibiotic to kill the bacteria, else if left untreated, will lead to stomach cancer.

Actually, the main purpose for this blood test was to examine whether I am infected by H.Pylori or not. True enough, I am. All these while, I have gastric problem, and I suspected I am infected. According to the doctor, anyone may be infected with the bacteria H.pylori. Let me give a brief introduction on this bacteria and hopefully, may raise your concern and alert.

What is Helicobacter Pylori (H.pylori)
Helicobacter pylori (H.pylori) is a spiral-shaped bacterium that lives in the lining of the stomach. However, if left untreated the bacteria can lead to digestive illnesses, including gastritis (the irritation and inflammation of the lining of the stomach), peptic ulcer disease and even stomach cancer later in life.
But even though the bacteria can cause these illnesses, experts believe that most H.pylori infections are "silent" and produce no symptoms.
About two-thirds of the world's population is infected with H.pylori. It is more prevalent in developing countries and in areas of lower socio-economic conditions. It is generally acquired before the age of 5.

Risks of Illnesses when infected with H.pylori
Besides gastritis, infection with H.pylori causes 90% of all duodenal and gastric ulcers. Infected persons have 2-6 fold increased risk of developing gastric cancer. People with non-ulcer dyspepsia and H.pylori have 20 times greater risk of developing cancer. Gastric cancer is the second most common cancer worldwide; it is most common in countries such as Colombia and China, where H.pylori infects over half the population in early childhood.

Is it contagious?
It is suspected that H.pylori infection may be contagious, because the infection seems to run in families ad is more common where people live in crowded or unsanitary conditions.

Can it be treated?
H.pylori infections are treated using antibiotics. Because a single antibiotic may not kill the bacteria, you may be given a combination of antibiotics.
With prolonged antibiotic therapy, H.pylori gastritis and peptic ulcer disease (especially ulcers in the duodenum, a portion of the small intestine) can often be cured.

Can it be prevented?
Since the source of H.pylori is not yet known, recommendations for avoiding infection have not been made. In general, it is always wise to :

• wash your hands thoroughly
• eat food that's been properly prepared
• drink water from a safe source

Hence, I need to quickly purchase the antibiotics and also to go for injection..hopefully by God's grace, everything gonna be alright.

Wedding bells

Last weekend, I attended 2 wedding dinners-Margaret's (2/6) and Jacky's (3/6)

I knew Margaret through a friend of mine 8 years ago (I think so)..she is a very nice gal, in fact, I always see her as the superwoman in the family. Very strong, persistent, courageous, determined, especially her attitude towards her career..no wonder she is now one of the top insurance agent with ING..you rock gal! Growing from a single parent family wasn't easy and hence, I think, all these had mould her into what she is today! I am glad that God had prepared such a wonderful man in her life..I attended both the wedding matrimony and dinner.I must say that her hubby is truly a romantic and loving man..he has been giving her surprises after another during both ceremony..how sweet!

Jacky, a friend that I have known for more than 10 years..my church pal, CG member and my personal badminton coach! We used to play badminton together and he had taught me quite a lot..most of the time, we both play double and hehe, he has to cover me all the time! one of the most said verse ,"aiyo, ai leng, why are you standing there and not moving! you should run for the shuttlecock!" Initially, I thought I may have to miss his wedding day..Jacky gave me a warning, if I were to miss his, then thats it, no friend! aiyo, like a kindergarten kid! But I knew he was joking and he really appreciated my presence, since we both are friends for so long!

well, though weekend was pretty occupied, nevertheless, I still manage to get hours of nap, one thing that I truly enjoy during weekend..another thing was, I had been drinking, red wine at Margaret's wedding and Heineken at Jacky's wedding :P ..the next thing I knew, I had rashes over my body, and it was really burning and itchy! I guessed I am allergy to wine, :(

I am a Malaysian

Got this from a friend and I find it nice for a laugh ... so here goes :

NATIONAL EXCUSE FOR HAIR LOSS:
Ajinomoto

NATIONAL INSTANT FOOD :
Maggi Mee.

NATIONAL BREAKFAST :
Nasi Lemak

NATIONAL LUNCH :
Nasi Ayam

NATIONAL SUPPER :
Roti Canai & Teh Tarik

NATIONAL EXCUSE FOR BEING LATE:
Traffic Jam.

NATIONAL CONDOM:
None. Most Malaysians still feel embarrassed buying condoms.So they rushed into a 7-11, hurriedly grab the nearest pack,any pack, pay and leave before the cashier can even blink an eye. (Ok.. this I didn't know till now)

NATIONAL FRUIT FOR INDUCING MENSTRUATION:
Pineapple.

NATIONAL APHRODISIAC DRINK:
Stout. Many Malaysian men swear by it. But then after a few pints they start swearing at everything...

NATIONAL FAKE ILLNESS FOR GETTING MC (MEN):
Food Poisoning.

NATIONAL FAKE ILLNESS FOR GETTING MC (WOMEN):
Menstrual Pain

NATIONAL EXCUSES GIVEN BY WOMEN WHEN REFUSING SEX:
Headache, kids not asleep, maid not asleep, mother-in-law around, early appointment, food not digested yet, aircond not cold enough, aircond too cold, nail polish not dry yet, forgot to take the pill, sleepy, stomach cramps, period, haven't remove make-up,haven't shower, no water supply, going to watch " Santa Barbara ",depress, no mood, etc...

NATIONAL EXCUSES GIVEN BY MEN WHEN REFUSING SEX:
None. Malaysian men never refuse sex.

NATIONAL CURE FOR DIARRHOEA :
Cap Kaki Tiga. Down one bottle with warm water and you are all "dried up". (My mum used to give me PohZaiYun)


NATIONAL CURE FOR HEADACHES:
Panadol. The "cure for all". If it fails we have another secret weapon: Tiger Balm.

NATIONAL CURE FOR NAUSEA :
Moh Fah Kor.

NATIONAL CURE FOR DIZZINESS:
Minyak Angin Cap Kapak.

NATIONAL CAUSE OF DIZZINESS (FOR YUPPIES):
Happy Hours.

NATIONAL INSTANT CURE FOR DIZZINESS (FOR YUPPIES):
The sight of a police road block.

NATIONAL WATCH :
Petaling Street "boutique" watch

NATIONAL WATCH FOR YUPPIES :
Petaling Street "boutique" Rolex

NATIONAL RICE COOKER :
"NATIONAL" Rice Cooker

NATIONAL RUBBISH DUMP:
Anywhere. As long as it is not your house.(Hopefully this does not stay as a culture)


NATIONAL MOST MIS-PRONOUNCED NAME:
Carrefour. Sometimes even pronounced as Carry 4! On second thoughts, why bother pronouncing those French brands like Peugeot, Renault or Citroen correctly.
I think it sounds better,when the local mechanics say "Pew Jeot".When I was in school, Milo was always 'Mee Lo', now that I'm sophisticated, I say "My Lo".
So don't be embarassed saying "Carry 4" when the Mat Sallehs shamelessly pronounce orang utan as "rangutan".

My little finger is hurt

Ouch..I hurt my little finger last Friday while exercising using the 2kg dumb bell..I was carrying the dumb bell on each hand (weighted 2 kg each) and as usual, was stretching my arms..but, small accident happened, I accidentally stretched too hard and "bang", hurt my little finger on the left hand..wow...it was painful!!!

And within 1 minutes, the finger turned blue black, and was swollen..I think the blood clot inside the finger nail, but luckily, my finger nail wasnt affected, at least, still in one good piece..phew..

The next day, I wanted to go and see panel doctor, to get some cream to apply, at least to lessen the pain and the swollen..but doctor was out for lunch..darn..so never mind, I decided to ask dad to apply some Chinese medication and do a bit of massage on my finger, :)

Then, dad told me that nothing much he could do, just have to leave it for few days and the finger would get better by itself..oh in that case, no choice but to wait..

Praise God, today the finger had slight improvement, at least it was less painful..

As I was blogging on this, felt like I am like a 3 years old kis, such a small matter, but treated it as if it was a major injury and being exaggerated about it..haha

改变你的爱情观~(转)

单身，有时不一定是贵族。
单身也许会比较自由，
但自由也有一个同义词，叫作寂寞。
因为人不是什麽时候都喜欢一个人独处的；
有时好东西需要跟人分享，
有时候难过需要人安慰。
单身贵族产生的原因，是因为
经济上的独立、人格上的独立以及感情上的独立。
独立是什麽？
独立是需要而不依赖，
一个独立的人需要异性，而不依赖异性。

做情人之前，她应该先是朋友。
她成为你的朋友之後，出现在你的生活里，
才有可能认识你、了解你、知道你的长处
而对你产生好感，进一步发展感情，
变成情人、对象。
世界上的颜色并非只有白色和黑色，
黑与白之间还有很漫长的灰色地带。
只要多相处，便能发现对方的优点、产生好感，
这才是发展感情的自然过程。

『一见锺情』以及『从一而终』的感情是不切实际的，
我们需要的不是这种不切实际而虚幻的感情。
有人形容跟异性交往，
就好像在海边捡石头，大家都会捡喜欢的那一颗。
一旦捡到一颗你最喜欢的石头，便把它带回家去，
好好对待它，因为那是你唯一的石头。
而且要记住，从此後不要再到海边去。

永远相信，
我已经找到最大、最美、最适合我的那一颗。

跟异性交往最重要的不是他有多好，
而是他对你有多好。
一个人如果条件很好，有一百分，
可是这一百分之中，他只给你三四十分，或一二十分；
相反地，另一个人也许只有七八十分，
可是他却是全心全意的对待你，
那你应该选择那一个？
其实，每一个人的条件都是一样的。
不管你有多好，都还有人比你更好。

你虽然做不到一个『最好的人』，
可是你却做得到一个『对对方最好的人』。
每一个男孩子都可以说：
『虽然我不是世界上最好的男人，但我是世界上对你最好的男人』。
反过来女孩子也是一样，这是每一个人都做得到的。
感情最重要的是在於他对你的好，
而不是他自己有多好。

但是如果有一个人本身已经很好了，
对你又是真心真意，真心爱你，
那麽你真的可以把一生托付给他。

现在女性考虑婚姻的唯一条件，
应该就是你爱不爱他，他爱不爱你，
是不是真心真意对你，
跟他在一起会不会有压力，会不会快乐，
而非他有什麽！

人间的真爱是很难得的。
在人的一生中，
很难找到一个
你真正爱，真正可以跟他过一辈子的人。
如果你怯於表达，
或害怕会有什麽事，
错失一辈子可能只有一次的真爱，
那就太可惜了，
所以一定要采取主动，把心里的话说出来。

如果一个男孩子
因为女孩子对他采取主动而看不起她，
那麽这个男孩子不是男生，而是畜生。
更何况，幸福比面子重要，
如果牺牲一时的面子可以换得一生的幸福，
是非常值得的，勇敢把心里的话说出来，
不要隐藏自己的真心。

千万别说缘份未到，其实缘份到处都有，
但却是稍纵即逝，如果『缘』不及时把握，
那就没有『份』了。
大多数的女性对感情是偏重於精神，
男性则偏於物质。
男孩子除了对女孩子殷勤体贴外，
也要学会对女孩子负责任，
要将对天下所有女孩子的殷勤体贴，
全部用来对一个女孩子。

另外，
刚毅木纳并不能讨女孩欢心，
所以要学习对女孩子甜言蜜语，多说好话。
男人，为性而爱；
女人，为爱而性。

一个维持起来轻松、愉快的感情容易长久！
一个维持起来艰难而痛苦的感情不易长久，
这时候就应该有所选择。
我们都是凡夫俗子，
要的是平凡而幸福并且快乐的爱情。
对所有的感情而言，过程远比结果重要。
为什麽？因为所有的感情都是没有结果的。
什麽是结果？结婚吗？
结婚之後就过着幸福快乐的日子吗？
可见我们不以感情的结果来评断它的价值感情，
也不以时间的长短来论定它的价值。

对感情而言，凡是发生过的都存在，
凡是存在过的都有价值。
世界上的感情每一段、每一分、每一秒
都是值得珍惜的。
婚姻是人生里最大的一场赌局。
在这无限长的时间里，
我们还要互相呈现最丑陋的一面给对方看。

婚姻和恋爱不同的是：
恋爱可以花二个小时打扮自己，
精神奕奕的向对方献殷勤、体贴，轻松完成任务。
可是婚姻就无法随时维持高亢的状态。
所以，婚姻是一场大赌注，
需有万全的准备、周详的计划、十足的信任，
然後再去押它一把，即使是这样都还有可能输掉。
因此如果在赌之前，就知道自己
不是心甘情愿、不是很爱他、并不想跟他过一辈子，
那麽这一场赌注注定是要输的。

千万不要
为了爱情之外的任何一个理由结婚。

感情的可贵
不在於可从对方获得什麽，
一方面是一种被依赖、被需要的感觉。
有人依赖我，需要我，
我会得到满足。

面对感情，我们所要采取的就是三不政策：
第一是不急：不要急着结婚。
结婚虽然是很美好的事，但是不要着急，
该是你的就是你的。
第二是不怕：不要害怕付出。
彼此必需一辈子努力，才能把感情维持好。
你不可能『得到』一个美好的感情，
你只能找到一个你心爱的人，
来共同经营、造就、完成一段美好的感情。
如果你没决心做好男人，那你就得不到好女人。

世界上没有一个坏男人会有一个好女人，
坏男人只会有可怜的女人；
同样的，也没有一个坏女人会有一个好男人。
何况感情中还有一个
跟我们共同努力、想把它做好的人。
这个合夥事业成功的机会是很大的，
关键就在於你是否愿意努力、付出而已。

第三是不要放弃。
当你受了打击、挫折、伤害，
当你感到灰心、失望时，
有一个人无条件的、永远站在你这一边，
支持你、鼓励你、安慰你，
让你重新站起来面对这个世界。

这个力量，是再亲的父母不能给我们的，
是再要好的朋友也不能给我们的，
只有在人生的旅程中所找到的心爱的伴侣，
才能够给我们。

其实爱情是人生唯一的、真正珍贵的；
也是唯一的、真正值得追求的东西。
只要你有一个心爱的人，
你就有了原动力，
你就能面对全世界。

送上祝福 用去找自己的另一半！！！

爱的最高境界是~(转)

(read this from a friend's blog)

有一天，女人问男人“你说，爱的最高境界是什么?”男人想了想，说：“是生与死吧~!你想啊~！一个人可以为另一个人去死，舍去生命中最重要的一却，还不是爱的最高境界吗？”
女 人点了点头，又摇了摇头。开始时她也是这么认为的。因为许多的爱情最壮烈的时候总是会和生与死联系在一起的。那些流传千古的爱情无一不是生生死死，总之悲 情者居多。可是，更多的俗人之间的爱情却只有平常的爱与恨。只有平常的悲伤与快乐。“那你说是什么？”男人问。女人笑了，“是习惯，当你习惯了一个人生活 中的习惯，你就真的爱上他了。
情是一个人对另一个人习惯的认同，爱到最高境界就是认同了他的习惯。一个女人习惯了一个男人的鼾声，从不适应到 习惯再到没有他的鼾声就睡不着觉，这就是爱；一个男人习惯了一个女人的任性、撒娇，甚至无理取闹、无事生非，这就是爱；一个人会为了另一个人去改变、去迁 就，这就是爱。
爱情的哲学有时候就是这么简单，就在生活的点滴里。你如果始终不能适应一个人，适应他的所有习惯，那只说明你没有爱他，或者说你还 未到爱的境界，因为爱就在这些细节里，当你已经习惯你的爱人所有习惯。比如他衣服的烟草味，比如他干净的衬衣,比如他半夜起来看足球。如果这些你都已习 惯，那么不要再问爱是什么这样愚蠢的话题了。
爱，有时候就是这么简单、朴素，它像一杯在我们身边的白开水伸手可及，喝了,让我们觉得凉爽舒服”

Cold War

Cold war made me sad
Cold war made me cried
Cold war made me stressed
Cold war made me moody
Cold war made me depressed

I hated cold war!!!