Lift Etiquette

I just got hit by the lift doors because 3 selfish people who went into the lift first did not have the courtesy to the press the button for the doors to remain open until everyone was in.

Well this is the selfish attitude of people these days. For a change after being hit by the doors, I raised my voice and said “Jaga sikit lain kali!” Of course the three dumb fools just kept quite and did not even have the courtesy to apologize. What a bunch of nin-com-poops!

This has happen to me several times and after the lift door hits, my left arm is painful and some times it is numb for days. That is why I am usually careful when I enter the lift these days.

I was surprised at my own outburst. With more self centered people lurking around, in every nook and corner, it is time to be vocal!

My Sunday Discoveries

I just found out this morning, two of my neighbours a few houses away have been hospitalized for dengue fever. When people came yesterday to spray the insecticides in our housing area, we were wondering why all of a sudden the town council has sent their men to spray. After hearing the news this morning, it explains the men’s presence. Hope the insecticides have eradicated the mosquito population in my housing area…that is the last thing we need, is to be down with dengue fever.

My 4-month old nephew had his head shaved at Batu Caves today. I climbed the 272 steps to reach the hilltop, panting and catching my breath at several stops on the way. When I reached home, I had a muscle pull at my right leg and my heart was still beating fast as it was going to pop out of my chest. Looks like going for Tai-Chi does not change the fact that I am getting old…ha…ha!

As I was resting my legs this afternoon and reading the papers, I came across this article on how a number of people have signed up to have their bodies frozen after death in the hope of being thawed and brought back to life some day. It is about the world of cryonics. These people are convinced that if they were frozen carefully and quickly soon after their death, their bodies could be maintained indefinitely until science found a cure for whatever illness that claimed their lives.

When the time comes, they hope the future generations would be able to take them out of cryogenic suspension and jump-start back them into a second life. It was interesting article to read on how people are willing to pay lots of money for a second life.

That made me think, what about those suffering from breast cancer. Would they want to be put in cryogenic suspension and brought back to life many years later when there is medicine advancement? Among other issues, that is an interesting, expensive and morally ethical thought to consider as it creates revolution for human existence.

Punching Bag

I represented my area in the Toastmasters International, District 51, Division C, International Speech Contest last weekend. The title of my speech was “punching bag”. The speech was for 5-7 minutes. I spoke about when challenges coming knocking at our doors at once, how to cope with such adversities. I associated adversity to be a boxer and we the punching bag

Of course, I said the first thumb rule was self confidence. To believe in oneself of our inner strength and willpower. The second rule was to find alternatives. I related how my first chemotherapy was really bad and how I found ways to reduce the effects by going to tai chi. The final rule was the phrase chemotherapy taught “this is only for a few months”. I spoke how I lost my crowning glory, my eye lashes fell on my blouse, my eyebrow thinned and nails turned black. I said I was an image of a sunflower with no petals! But this image was only for a few months and how I look stylize after that.

I concluded my saying how when life gives punches, we must the punching bag to bounce back.

I was declared the 1st runner-up of the contest. I was naturally disappointed and bruised by the result. I thought I did well but the judges must have thought otherwise. My club members were encouraging as they said I should take this defeat in a stride and with humility and this will make me a speaker in future.

Contesting was a great experience for me. I would not like to dwell too much on the defeat but remember the fact that many people who came to me and said it was inspiring and a good speech. So I guess I am a winner in other ways!

A Small Celebration

We had a small celebration 2 weeks ago. It was the ear piercing ceremony for my 3 months nephew Theenesh and a small celebration of my father's birthday. After all it has been some time that we had merriment after all the life's adventures we experienced in recent months.

My relatives and close family members graced the occasion. Of course my father wanted the celebration to be a surprise so only close family members know about it.

Food was prepared by the The Big Rajah Caterer where my cousin works. As usual the food tantalized everyone’s taste buds. We also had instantly cooked kuey tow for the vegetarians. Guests indulged in ice kacang, which was great for a hot night.We also had lamb chop...my favourite...but then i only took one piece this time around. Regretted it later, should have taken one more...he...he!


I too showed my creative talent that night. Since I have my own garden with flower plants, I decided to use them. I took small bowls, filled them with water, put some coloured flowers and put tea lights into them. I wanted to have green colour too…guess what I did…I plucked some curry leaves from the garden and added the dark green into the array of coloured flowers. Ha…ha…that’s my creative juices working.When everyone is showing off their inner talents, i too decided to take the first step of having it captured for the blog!

Then I had used Bel Air Fragrance Green Tea to give fragrance around the house. I was given this by a friend who came to see me during my chemo days. I got hooked to them. Whenever i use them it always reminds me of the chemo days for a few seconds.

Since it was Sunday night, the celebration ended early. The weather to was very accommodating, although it was hot, it did not rain...thank god for that.I must say everyone had a good time. The baby got hugged and kissed by almost everyone. It was a great day.