Colour of Time: January 2014

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Communication

Our recent marriage enrichment course indicates that the major marital problem confronting married couples is the lack of or inadequate communication.

I love this photo because it captures the essence of constant engagement in communication. Parents communicate with their children, old generation engages with the young generation, different faiths engage in dialogue with one another. This is the way forward for mutual respect and understanding.

Ariel Sharon 1928 - 2014

A man who was acclaimed for his brilliance in military strategy and political skill. Equally, he was reviled for the many unpopular deeds done particularly to the non Jews.

He was a leader who dared to make decisions, be they right or wrong - a hallmark of a great leader.

" I was born on a farm. My strength has nothing to do with political apparatus. I get my strength from nature, from flowers"

"We extend our hand towards peace. Our people are committed to peace. We know that peace entails painful compromise for both sides"

" I don't think I have accomplished what I still have to accomplish. There is one thing that I would like to do, and that's to bring security and peace to the Jewish people".

Sunday, January 12, 2014

Indulgence in Must - Eat Items in KK

For some of the adults who come back to KK from overseas, one of the things they would like to do is to indulge in the Must-Eat items in KK. They know well that it may take some time before the taste buds are pampered again.

With the limited time, we managed to scout around KK and tasted practically all the major items on the Must-Eat list publicized in the internet: Sabah Sea Food, Tuaran Fried Mee, Sinsuran Sang Nyuk Mian, Kuo Min's Fish Noodle, Tenom Fried Mee, Roast Pork Kon Lau Mian of Ping Ping, Braised Fish of Tung Fung, Ikan Panggang, Jia Sian Ngiu Chap, Dim Sum, Foo Yuen's Soft Boiled Eggs & Roti Kahwin.........

I hope Meng How was a satisfied man by the time he left KK for Perth.

Saturday, January 11, 2014

Nathan's Moment with Yehyeh

Yehyeh: Nathan, come inside because it's hot outside!

Nathan: No!

Yehyeh: Come inside and drink some water!

Nathan: No!

Nathan's Moment

Grace with her Grandparents

With Gung gung

With Popo

With Nainai

Nathan Turned 3

That was the second birthday celebration Nathan had in Sabah. Nathan officially turned 3 on 25 Dec 2013.

Nathan has grown so much since his last birthday celebration also at the same place.

"Hooray! Hooray", the birthday boy shouted after the birthday song was sung.

Transitioning from 2013 to 2014

Taman Khidmat is aging slowly but surely. Since the initial families moved into this housing estate some 25 years ago, it has gone through many phases: the most obvious is that young school going kids in these homes have grown up and gone overseas for further studies. Most chose to stay behind or chose to work in another overseas country rather than return to Sabah.

No doubt, Taman Khidmat is a nice place to stay because of its quiet environment, One can hardly hear any cry of baby or occasional yells of adolescent- a clear sign of aging! In fact, I did not even notice the crowing of my neighbour's roster could be so annoying until it caused havoc to the sleep of Serene's family. They were awaken many mornings as early as 4.30am!

Whether it was because of divine intervention or the pre-dawn baby cry or the occasional murmuring from us against this nuisance, the crowing somehow finally ended. We could only assume that this poor chicken had been slaughtered or sent away.