The Tree of Life . Our World 23 – 30 Aug 2014 Art Exhibition

This is all that I am eagerly waiting for - "The Tree of Life . Our World 2014” Jane Yap Atelier Students Art Exhibition. It will be from 23rd August to 30th August 2014.

Ever since enrolled both Issac and Annabelle into the art class 2 years ago, with Aunty Jasmine recommendation to me on Jane Yap Atelier. I am very happy that let both children come to learn and attend Teacher Jane art class.

I think is 2 years ago too, I got to know from Mummy Ang Lee Siang Facebook, that she brought her children came to see the art exhibition too.

From the photos that Lee Siang took and put up on the Facebook, the drawings which I saw from what were the student there learn, really amazed me at that point of time.

And, made me wonder which art studio is that that teach the children so well… Finally, this year is both Issac and Annabelle turn.

We woke up early because the art exhibition is going to start at 10am, Teacher Jane asked the parents to bring the children as early as 9am.

There is an opening ceremony and the representative from Sin Chew Jit Poh is coming. The students are required to dress in white theme. Boys would be in white shirts. Girls would be in white blouse or in white dress.

Every student whom participate is going to present a canvas drawing with the title of “Tree of Life”, and 2 canvas bags which 1 canvas bag is in monochrome colour and the other 1 canvas bag is with animal theme.

As this is a joint function between Jane Yap Atelier and Sin Chew Charity Foundation, all the canvas bags are for sale and the proceeds will to sin chew foundation.

It was early as we reached at Citta Mall. We went to Dr. Cafe Coffee for a drink before we went up to The Space Exhibition Hall.

On our way to 1st floor, we met with Teacher Jane. She wore in black colour theme. She told me that Issac is appeared in the Sin Chew Daily newspaper today. It was the interviews and all about the art exhibition today. I was so happy! That later I will go and get a copy of the newspaper today.

The students and all the teachers having a group photos after the opening ceremony. There were so many parents and children there.

We took some pictures with each Annabelle and Issac art piece. I really do have a bit of surprise that both of their art pieces! Never think that both of them would have ok too!

We met with Ele Mun too. His art works really good and impressive as well. He drew only 1 bag with an eagle on it. Looks great too! His “Tree of Life” canvas art also very interesting!

After I bought the Sin Chew Daily and read about the art exhibition, I did Wats App to Papa to tell him the joyfulness and happiness I have on this!

After that, Papa did Wats App me his sketch on Issac. It do look alike ^^

Well… Really proud and happy I am. This is their first ever art exhibition, display their very own art piece and art works!

 

"Tree of Life" Our World 2014 Students Exhibition
23rd Aug to 30th Aug 2014
10am to 8pm
The Space , Citta Mall Ara Damansara

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Alvin Birthday 1 Aug 2014

This year Daddy’s birthday would be different a bit. He joined a new company this year after the Chinese New Year.

He is currently attached to a China based construction company. He is the only Malaysian working there.

The company located near Zoo Negara near Ulu Kelang, Ampang. His colleagues are all from China.

They are so nice that they cooked a birthday lunch for him. Daddy brought all of us go to his office have his birthday lunch together.

It was just a warm home cook meals prepared by his colleagues. We had the lunch together and we thank them for the meals prepared.

We had our dinner at Morganfield’s. We only bought a small cup cake for Daddy to blow the birthday candle at home.

人生的滋味。。

人生的滋味。。
今晚收拾旧物时，看到了这本相簿。也有怎二十年了吧！和母亲在昔加末顶好百货一起选的。
“妈，你知到为何我选这款式吗？”
母亲只是笑笑，对我说：“你希望你的相簿，放的就像这花生一样，嘴嚼着百般滋味的人生吧！”
我只是笑着点点头。
虽然你在我还没开始我的人生就离开。看到这相簿，总觉得，其实你一直在那哩，尝着我嘴嚼着的花生。。

Lovely Birthday Gift 26 Jun 2014

Today I feel so touched and happy ^^. Surprisingly I received a precious gift from dear!

It was almost midnight and I would say good bye to 26th June - my birthday. I was so sleepy and wanted to go to bed already after our simple dinner with dear dear, Issac and Annabelle…

And, suddenly out of nowhere, he gave me a big black bag and a card. I knew, that is a birthday card!

The black bag on top of it, there is a “Tumi” word and logo on it. I just opened it, there is a yellow colour tote bag!

I was talking to him that, I am looking for a tote bag for myself, as the handbag he brought me previously as my birthday present too, the leather of the bag started to peel off… And, I am looking for a bigger size bag as need to put in at least a piece of A4 size paper.

Every time during shopping, I would stopped by the handbag shops and see the design of the bags which one is most suit me.

Every time I did not buy but just to check or survey the price and designs of the tote bag.

He told me that, he bought it at Johor Premium Outlet during went to Johor Bahru for meeting. He thinks this design suits me better, then he bought it and all the while kept inside his car boot, till today only took out.

I was so happy and kissed him. After all these years, I was thinking of simple dinner is good enough for me as what we had been through all these years…

Really a surprise! and love shown to me…

I love you… Dear…

Celebrating Father’s Day 14 Jun 2014

We are celebrating Father’s Day a week earlier.

Today we were having our weekend walk at the Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. So happened that in the centre court there, there is a Batman theme display show. It features all the Batman’s merchandise including the costumes, the Batman cars, the Batman weapons, and other accessories related to it.

Daddy said, he would like to have the pork ribs from Morganfield’s. That is the first time I am hearing this restaurant. He said that, their spare ribs are the best in town, even better than Tony Roma’s, Chicago’s Ribs, and others.

We ordered Spare Ribs with 2 types of flavours – Hickory BBQ Spare Ribs and Spicy Asian BBQ Spare Ribs, whereby we ordered for kids are Hot Dog set and Meatballs set for Issac and Annabelle.

Kids are eat free with every adult set meal, meaning we are paying only for the 2 sets of Spare Ribs which we ordered. Really worth while meal for Father’s Day Celebration ^^

Morganfield's is it signature dish –"Sticky Bones" – a truly authentic, old-fashioned, prime pork ribs slow-cooked and smoked in coal and hickory wood to tender mouth watering perfection, then basted with the gluey sweet-and-sour- tomato based home-made mopping sauce.

It is really delicious ^^

After the dinner, we still window shopping around the mall then only left for home.

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Sekinchan Day Trip 8 Jun 2014

It has been almost 1 year that we visited last year. Still remember that time, the paddy fields are just after harvesting, and starting seeding.

This time around, we really are so lucky – with the clear blue sky above and the green with tint of yellowish across the paddy fields.

The picture laid before our eyes seems so beautiful and nice. Just simply snap a few pictures too, no need special high specification camera also, the scenery before us are so beautiful and natural.

We feel happy that surrounded by the green and yellow paddy. We took a few photos.

It was great!

Children were happy too!

 

 

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Malacca Temples Photo Shots 29–30 May 2014

During our trip to Malacca, we did visit two of the oldest temples in the country.

One is Cheng Hoon Teng Temple and another one is Sam Po Kong Temple.

We do not take much of the photos as it was so hot in the afternoon during when we visit for both temples.

Cheng Hoon Teng Temple is located near the Jonker Street, and it is surrounded by the old houses, and actually just next to the Kling Mosque too.

Built in 1645 and taking pride in being an oldest Chinese temple in Malaysia, this temple is a unique confluence of Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism.

The restoration is done with a lot of craftsmanship. On entering the temple grounds, one drifts into an unexplainable calm.

As the smoke from incense and sandalwood lull your being, you are brought back to your senses by the tingle in your smarting eyes. The wall panel, ceiling décor, inimitable shrines urns, temple utensils and artifacts – drugs your senses.

The view from the entrance arch is panoramic. You swing your eyes from complete left to right to take in the temple in full. The single storey structure is not an overpowering sight, but is a humbling one.

There are joss sticks, joss papers on sale for one to make offerings in prayer. The history behind this modest temple is real, back to the original Chinese settlement in Melaka in the 1500s, and it is well maintained at considerable expense.

Sam Po Kong Temple which is located at the foot hill of the Bukit Cina.

There is a well-known ancient well that is located right at the side of this temple, the local called it Perigi Raja but it is more known as Hang Li Po Well.

100 meters to the right of the temple is the Second World War memorial. This is a historical site for Malaysian Chinese.

It is a temple of multi functions; especially goddess, Tua Pek Gong is a local Taoism goddess controlling the local land and in charges of wealth.

Ma Zhu is the lady god managing the sea water to ensure safety of people with job related to sea life. Another picture that is being worshipped is the Kapitan of local Chinese during the Dutch era of Melaka history.

This Temple is located in the middle of Chinatown in Melaka. You can observe the Chinese population and their rituals here. It is a good place to understand and to learn about Chinese habits and traditions.