Veron: Unofficial Paparazi

I was on my way home to Bukit Jalil after work around 7.30pm. I turned into Taman Esplanad as usual from Kesas Highway and saw a candle lit with a small notice in Chinese characters. In my heart, 'Yah, another funeral...'


Candle In The Wind


I stopped at the traffic light junction (which I usually did not obey...) and saw a canopy set up at the corner house at the Phase 2. One thing very unusual was I saw a man in white collar long sleeve shirt and black pants holding a big camera, standing by at the guard house (entrance to Phase 2 houses) as if he is expecting some VIP coming. Hmm, maybe he's just someone hired by the member of the family to record the funeral.

The next day when I came to work in the morning, I was alerted by Caryn that "Andy Lau's 'father-in-law' has passed away near your house". She started to interogate me like a criminal.

Caryn: Andy Lau's wife is your neighbour ah?
Me: Har? What?
Caryn: Do you know, which house ah?
Me: Err, I think I know.
Caryn: Have you seen his wife before?
Me: I used to cycle to Phase 2 for exercise, but that was long time ago before there gated the whole area.
Caryn: Well, you may have seen her, maybe you don't know lei...
Me: Err, ok lah, if you want to know which house, you can come tonight, together we go pay last respect. o.O


Used to evening walk/cycle here




That night when I passed by the traffic light junction again, I saw more cars parked near the guard house. A police was stationed at every guard house to perform checks. They must be hired by the family also. I told Hubby about this and he mentioned that when he was having lunch with his brother at the nearby Mamak stall in the afternoon yesterday, reporters were busy editting the photos that they taken during the funeral. Haih, I think the area will be packed by reporters and onlookers tomorrow when the funeral procession takes place...


Next Big Funeral After MJ

Veron: World Breastfeeding Week 2009

Breastfeeding in Emergencies

What: Interactive talks on breastfeeding and fun activities, centred on “Breastfeeding: A Vital Emergency Response. Are you Ready?”

Organised by Mothers-to-Mothers Peer Support (MMPS) and supported by Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) Healthy Campus.

Why: Learn more about how breastfeeding protects baby in vulnerable situations and how to re-establish interrupted breastfeeding as soon as possible. Take part in Q&A and quizzes, and take home thank-you tokens.

Who should attend: Breastfeeding mothers and babies, families, health professionals, relief organisation officers, and any interested party.

When: 9.30am to 1.30pm next Saturday, Aug 1

Where: Dewan Kuliah A, USM, Penang

How: Just turn up. For more information visit pgmmps.wordpress.com, or call Jeya (019 278 2728) / Sabrina (012 415 6446).

One-Minute Simultaneous Breastfeeding

What: Annual global celebration of mother’s milk.

Why: Break a new world record by joining mums across more than 120 countries in a shared minute of breastfeeding.

Who should participate: Healthy mothers and happy babies

When: 10.30am next Saturday, Aug 1

Where: Throughout Malaysia

How: Get baby to latch on for at least a minute at 10.30am, then register your successful feed by sending an SMS to 016 4211 782 or 019 278 2728. Numbers will be tallied and announced at World Breastfeeding Week celebrations at USM, Penang.

Source: The Star Online, 26 July 2009

Veron: Left Hand Drive

Yesterday, we went back to Wangsa Maju for a badminton game. We stumbled upon a Proton Wira with left hand drive at the traffic light junction near our alma mater. We questioned about the left hand driving in the roads of Malaysia on how is the driver...

• ...pay the toll (unless he has a SMART TAG)?
• ...get a parking ticket is he enters the parking lot in shopping malls or his office perhaps?
• ...shocking discovery by the fast food fellow when he's talking to an empty seat?

Of course all of the above only applies when he is driving alone. This reminds me of a story related to me by my then French teacher, Christine. She took her family for a holiday in Melaka. She was too used to left hand driving back in France and she forgotten that she's in Malaysia! She drove to the road where the vehicles will be coming from the opposite direction. Luckily there were no cars coming. Phew! Back to the Proton Wira, is it worth to import such car to Malaysia (unless it has a sentimental value to the owner...)?


Example of A Local Production Left Hand-Drive Car

Veron: Maths & Science Issue

Currently we are caught in a heated discussion on the teaching of Maths & Science should be in what language. In my opinion, these 2 subjects should be taught in English. (Yes, I casted my vote in Tun's blog) I watched Astro TVIQ (an educational channel on the cable network) that day and they were talking about triangles. I did not know that segitiga sama kaki is known as isosceles triangle in English.




Isosceles Triangle


Imagine your kids do not have all these basics when they are doing their tertiary education. I remember when I was in college, I had a coursemate who attended Chinese Independent school. She learnt all the college syllabus math in her secondary days already. Therefore, when the math subjects was taught, it was like a revision for her. Question from a concerned rakyat, is the world coming to an end that we have to go backwards now?

Tzyy Anne: tête-à-tête

Anne likes to chit chat. She wanted me to chat with her during the wee hours after feeding..walau. I was like keep dozing off. Once I shut up, she was like giving me the usual shout of 'AHH!'.



Me Love Googoogaga One...She loves to look at the ceiling fan. Maybe it has a hypnotising effect on her.. =D