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.

Malacca Maritime Museum 29 May 2014

I was totally forgot this our visit to Malacca Maritime Museum as we just took a few photos only on our naughty kids!

Standing in front of the museum, you will first be surprised by the magnificent structure of the museum and later, redefine the common way you perceive a museum as nothing more than a normal building.

This is what made the children so excited about the museum! The structure of the ship is actually a replica built according to the former Portuguese ship named “Flor De La Mar”.

Centuries ago, the ship which carried a vast amount of Melaka treasures was on the way back to Portugal. However, accident happened and caused the ship to sink off the coast of Melaka. The construction of the museum according to this former Portuguese ship started in year 1990 and was opened to the public in 1994 after being officiated by Malaysia former Prime Minister, Tun Mahathir.

Once we stepped into the museum, I felt a sense of different compared to other museums as it is lighted with dim light and spiral staircase.

Walking down the stairs can see models that visualize the situation of how traders from Arab, India and China conducted business with each other in order to gain profit in Melaka port, which was known as Venice of the East at that time.

Porcelain, silk, textile and spices were among some of the famous merchandises being brought into Melaka by the traders.

Walking down further, you will get to see framed paintings and picture that illustrate how Melaka played its role as emporium for traders from all around the world.

From those paintings, you can see how the Straits of Melaka is a strategic location for traders from both the east and the west to stop and conduct business while waiting for the monsoon season to change.

Apart from showing the significant history of Melaka Maritime, Maritime Museum also showcases the different eras that Melaka has gone through, from the Melaka Sultanate era, to Portuguese era, Dutch era to British era. With different flags, statues and illustrations representing each era, you will realize that history is no longer a series of boring lessons.

For ship fanatics, you will be thrilled by a collection of different ship models that are being showcased in the museum. From the collection, you can get to know more about the type of ships and and their functions.

In the adjacent area, you can also read about the history of how Melaka became an Islamic state and the legend of famous warrior such as Hang Tuah during the Melaka Sultanate era.

There is another interesting part on the upper level of Maritime Museum. Coming out from the dim museum, you can climb the stair that bring you up to the upper level of the ship. This is where you can see diorama of a captain cabin. Although you are not allowed to walk into the cabin to have an actual look, you can still read about the roles of a captain at the door step.

In ancient time, the Portuguese captain was the most powerful person in the ship where every subordinate will have to obey his instructions.

Those who were found committing crime will be sentenced by the captain immediately. He will also be the one who took full responsibility in fulfilling the mission of the king and ship owner.

By visiting Maritime Museum, you will be able to understand Melaka more vividly. Apart from the educational and beneficial information you can get from the museum, this place is also one where you will find the art of architecture blended in together with the history of Melaka.

Coral Wonderland Malacca 30 May 2014

After our Duck Tour ride, we went to the Coral Wonderland. The entrance tickets given discounted rate, thus we decided to visit the place as our ‘Duck’ stopped just not far from the Dataran Pahlawan.

Coral Wonderland Malacca is the Malaysia’s first coral park, hosting over 1,000 species of marine fish and corals. Opened in 2011, the coral park is home to Asia’s longest touch pool, and the country’s longest coral aquarium, giving a chance for in-depth look on loved marine life. It is situated at level 4 of the conveniently-located Dataran Pahlawan shopping mall.

Filled with interesting and colourful marine creatures such as clown fish and seahorses, Coral Wonderland is divided into nine separate sections with each focusing on a species or a theme, with corresponding activities for both adults and kids to enjoy. The shark pool, for example, lets the visitors get up close with one of nature’s most misunderstood creatures so that one can personally observe its interesting features, such as its blacktip fins and puckered mouths.

Coral Wonderland is also the longest interactive touch pool in Asia. In it, visitors can freely touch marine life such as star fishes, sea cucumbers, bamboo sharks and sea urchins with help and explanation from its informative tour assistants.

The coral reef garden that comes right after the touch pool is a mesmerising sight – beautiful corals move their tentacles at their own pace and motion, and are housed in several aquariums for easier observation.  This opportunity is perfect for those who would like a chance of closer inspection of these colourful underwater creatures without submerging themselves for a glimpse.

Other sections in Coral Wonderland include a snake corner, an arthropod zone, a clownfish kingdom and a seahorse corner, and each is loaded with information.

To further encourage learning, visitors are given a quiz paper when they arrive and upon answering the questions correctly according to the information provided in each section, they receive certification. At the end, visitors with a complete set of certification stamps will be awarded with a free gift.

Taking a step further to conserve precious marine life, Coral Wonderland has also taken part in the Malaysian Department of Fisheries’ ongoing effort in breeding hawkbill sea turtles.

The collaboration sees the coral park hosting several turtles under their roofs in a specialised pool, and educating the public regarding the critically endangered species for further awareness.

A very informative short visit we had here. No regret coming here!

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