Monday, October 29, 2007

Miracle

I have been searching for my missing electronic organiser since last Wednesday night (24 Oct) after coming back from my badminton session. I searched the bag through and through and the next day back to Basel Hall to check whether it was left there. I was sure I took it with me to play game on Wednesday night. But no sign of it.

I also searched through my office table just in case I left it there. Not once but a few rounds. Still no sign of it. Unlike Serene, she knew where she lost her ring. In my case, I couldn't pin-point a specific location. That made searching really difficult.

After almost a week, I almost gave up. I reasoned with myself saying it's time to let go such "old" piece of gadget and probably it's time to get a more stylist kind of organiser. After all, many of my friends have asked me to move with time and get one more up-to-date kind of organiser.

But then, there is just too much information kept in it. Beside hundreds of addresses and phone numbers, there are all the pin nos and passwords of cards, enrich membership password and what have you. How am I going to get these back.

This morning just before going to work, I said another prayer. "God, You know how desperate I am for this organiser and I have no other alternative but to come to you one last time. Just somehow lead me to my organiser".

This morning as I entered the office conference room for our office staff weekly devotion and prayer meeting, Wow, I just couldn't believe my eyes, my organiser was placed on top of the conference table! There was no need to find out how it got there. Suffice to say, it's another miracle !

Sabahans getting used to DIY in Perth


Judging by the new houses built by friends who have moved to Perth, I have no doubt they are settling down well. Unlike in Sabah, they have all gotten used to the concept of the DIY.

Jimmy told me that he has got the whole process of the building of his house all captured in video. Jimmy also installed the garden sprinkler system and even laid the floor boards in the house. Pretty amazing !

Kelvin seemed to have picked up his gardening skill pretty well.

Sunday, October 28, 2007

Wedding in Tuart Lawn


Beside Bradley Martin, the bridegroom, the rest are all the relatives of the bride. Five flew from Malaysia.


This wedding was a departure from the usual wedding I have attended which are either in church building or some enclosed buildings.

Without the exhortation from the pastor as in the case of a Christian wedding, this wedding ceremony was really short. Two poems and the marriage vow. That's it.

I was surprised that the vow has excluded phrases that I am used to such as "..for better and for worse..... for richer and poorer... till death doth us part". I remember it ended with "as long as we shall both live".

Model Father


It was five years ago since we last met in Perth. This time as we met, the jovial spirit and wittiness of Yu Chaing still remained unchanged. From his father-son bonding exercises that he related to us, there is no doubt that he has been doing well with his fast-growing up son. He remains a model father. No doubt about it !

Of course, with the passing of time, there may be some deterioration of the brain cells and recollection of some past events may not be so spontaneous like before. But then, that's the fact of life.

Saturday, October 27, 2007

Count it a Blessing!

At Eva's pre-wedding banquet on 10 October 2007
At the hair combing ceremony for Eva on 11 October 2007
At Cicerillo Landing, Frementle on 13 October 2007

At whole-sale market on 6 October 2007. Count it a blessing that the three siblings can have such rare opportunity of being seen together !

Thursday, October 25, 2007

To Whom It May Concern



Introducing the new couples in town or rather not so new already. No offence!

Italian Food



The food at the little Italian Restaurant where Serene and Meng How took us to one night was really fantastic.
 
With four people seated around a little table, we were not sure how the food could be placed on top of such a tight space. The double decker is really a genius way to solve this small problem as far as the restaurant is concerned.

Hole with a Difference


We were taking a stroll along the streets of Perth when I glanced upon this hole in the slab on top of the walkway.
 
That reminded me of the similar hole found in Jesselton Height of which Sam has a hand in it!

Fish & Chips






I have never missed going to Fremantle's Cicerello's Landing for the fish and chips each time I was in Perth.
 
This time, we enjoyed the food without any disturbance from the sea gulls. The owner has come up with an idea. They have hung a lot of strings to form a mesh on top to prevent intrusion from the birds. Brilliant !

Friday, October 12, 2007

Pre-Wedding Prayer



Hair combing ceremony for the bride the night before her wedding is something I have not heard before. Alicia decided to have it done for her daughter Eva. The whole ceremony was arranged by Aunty Monie.

My conviction is that successful marriage is not dictated by ceremony of the like. But a ceremony such as this is a good demonstration of the parent's wish and desire to see their daughter live to enjoy the very best of marriage life here on earth. Beside, it is a fun experience to remember.

It takes more than hair combing to enjoy a good marriage. It is a conscious choice each partner has to make daily to make it works.

Chances of success in marriage if God is given a central role will be high. That's why I believe that a prayer to draw inspiration from God at the end of the ceremony can make a difference. Of course, the choice still lies with the bride and groom!

The Swan Brewery Co Ltd, Swan River, Perth


 
Eating is one of the key activities when you are on tour. I count it an experience whenever I have this opportunity. Of course, the people you are with is more important than the food itself. That does not mean I am not enjoying the food! Devonshire Tea and Cappuccino was nice !
 

Monday, October 08, 2007

Dogs Vs Homo-Sapiens



It's hard to believe that I was last in Perth five years ago. This time around, I had the chance of visiting the Perth Royal Show.

That was the first time that I saw so many different kinds of dogs kept in one place!
 
A few thoughts came to mind: Seeing the way these dogs were being treated, some might be tempted to wish that their next lives be reincarnated as dogs rather than homo-sapiens.
 
Some might wonder who were really on display - dogs or the homo-sapiens!

Thursday, October 04, 2007

David Copperfield Live!


Finally, I will have the chance to see David Copperfield live in Singapore on 3 November 2007. I will be watching the show with Sam.

One unresolved issue: my Airasia ticket bought online still tagged with the word "Pending".