Yoga workshop with Bronze

I recently attended a yoga workshop organised by Yoga Essence
with Bronze. Found it very rewarding as he shared many guidelines
as how to stay safe on the mat . Before you embark on this journey,
you learn that it is not about achievement , it is more about the
mind and body relationship and awareness through yogic practices.
Finer details like alignment of the poses were discussed, and students
were allowed time to ask questions about why it is painful to do
certain poses.

I think this asana.....in Sanskrit is Virabhadrasana 1.....HmmmErrh...could be
wrong! Hehe......anyway have to check with Bronze...

....Ohhhhhhh...........I can't hold any longer........

....Fun time........

A picture of contentment and peace... we went home happy, it was
sweet and sweaty. Hoping for more workshop to come.

Food ....Glorious Food

Was away in KL for the Deepavali holidays. Had a great time dining out

with Cheryl , Cynthia and Dad. A taste of Austrian at Klimt's....

Beef goulash

...Schnitzel.....

...seafood paella.....

...this is the best apple strudel I have had...the thin crispy skin makes

it special.

The second dine-out at Le Meridian buffet dinner... the dessert

was superlicious....errh....the pistachio creme brulee was finishing too

fast.....

...the fountain of youth....chocolate.....

...food...more food....

Teppanyaki anyone?...Nah I prefer sashimi....

Personalised ice-cream..... This sumptuous meal made me put on about

1kg. Two nights in a row eating out was just simply great....can't

be doing this everyday!

Passing of a fellow jubilant

Susie will always be remembered as a lady who had a passion

to dance. She was just simply happy whenever she did line dancing

her son says. "Madu dan Racun" and "Hustle Bustle" are her

favourites.

The Susie I knew was a great wife and mother,

who adored her 4 sons tremendously and takes pride of them.

She was a quiet, humble and down to earth lady who had no

bad word for anyone. She has fought valiantly and bravely,

until sickness had taken a toil on her health. Her spirits

will live in us forever.

This is the last snap taken of her with fellow jubilants in 2007.

Sad News....and Good News

On 14th October morning, I received a phone call from my
sis-in law that my mother-in law has been diagnosed
with advanced cancer of the gall bladder. This is just
one day before my husband's appointment with his
oncologist for his routine checkup. Of course,
this is devastating for all of us. Because of the bad
timing the family thought it would be insensitive to relate
this to my husband and gave me the duty to telling
him this sad news in good time.

I told him immediately as I knew my husband is
strong and accepting. He was calmer than I had expected.

I accompanied him the next morning for his medical
appointment at the National Cancer Centre in Singapore.
The wait was not long, but nervy. The doctor cautioned
him as his appointment which was overdue(he missed his
appointment in February) and told him his condition is clear.
We were so relief ...the minute we walked out he said "Let's go
for Bak-kut teh!"

Hello Botox Goodbye Acting

Was reading my newspaper this morning and came

across this report about Courteney Cox revealing that

she has used Botox. She says that she hated the

muscle-paralysing effects of botox as she has lost her

ability to make facial expression which has hampered

her acting skills...so not necessarily good for everyone.

...And clearly side-effects do occur! However, I admire

her honesty.

Are you nuts?

No I am not! On my recent trip to KK I was recommended by

Beeda to use soap nuts as a greener way to do my laundry.

She learnt from her yoga guru that soap nuts which comes from

India , an alternative to laundry washing.

I have done some serious reading about this wonderful berry

and decided to give it a try. These berries contains saponin which

is a natural detergent. The shells are the one needed and the

nuts are discarded. I will place this shells in an sock and rubber band

it securely. Throw this into my washing machine with my clothes

and the rest is done. I notice that my clothes are clean , fresh

and so soft. It is 100 per cent natural, chemical free and

environmental friendly. Studies show that saponin inhibits

tumour cell growth.

For those who are ever worried about chemical detergent affecting

environment, but never found the alternatives satisfactory this

is the answer.

With age comes wisdom

Today is a special day, it's Cheryl birthday!

We pre celebrated her birthday over the Raya

hols when she was back in JB.

A family picture taken after a yummy Japanese dinner at AjeSai.

Seems like just yesterday she was born, this bouncy 7lb 6oz

baby is now an all grown-up adult. How time flies....

Wishing you Happy Birthday !

Raya Hols

The children are back for the Raya hols and it is just simply great
to have more noise in the house and also the best time for me
to exercise some of my culinary skills

Honey mustard ribs........

Salad with balsamic sauce.....

Salmon with sliced lemon....

And of course "torture time" for....

gingerrrrrrr

....................and miawwwwwww.........oh dear!

Safe at last in the arms of Dadddddyyyyyy.......at last

What better way to celebrate this festive holidays.

Pink for courage, hope and cure

Today marks the beginning of October, Breast Cancer

Awareness month. As I look into different website I

picked a few interesting items bearing the pink ribbon.

It is great to raise awareness and raise funds but do all

these things really tell us about breast cancer?