New Year 2011

Counting down to the start if a new year is always refreshing in a temple. May this year's resolution be fulfilled without much procrastination ;-)


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Instant Aquarium

After convincing my 5 years old son to abandon his Clown Fish ambition, I presented him a fresh water alternative. Being the 5 years old that he is, waiting is just not his strong point.

So, to avoid being pestered too much, I set up a planted aquarium in record time. Against all correct principles in setting up a planted aquarium, no time is provided for water cycling, letting the water matures, bacteria to colonise, nitrates to be removed. I thought the fishes are real gonner.

Pour in the soil, add tap water, put in the plants, pour bacteria starter, add plant nutrients, start the filter and pour in the fish - all in the span of 2 hours. The Discus fish turned a dark colour. Luckily, 24 hours later they are still alive. Whew! kids are sure impatient ;-)









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Lectures again....

This time round, I do not anticipate enjoying the lecture. Forced to attend on behalf of my mom. Something about recycling used oil for the food industy.

Sigh! but on the positive side, I get to see what is in Seri Negeri, the Malacca State Government building ;-)




...... and as usual, I find myself at the last row of the seats... much like schooling days :-D

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Attending Lecture

Funny thing about life is that when it was actually time to attend classes and lectures, I would actually skip them whenever possible. Which probably was the reason why I am now a failure in life ;-)
Now, when I am not compelled to attend classes, I find myself glued to this refreshing hour long lecture on media literacy......

Must be really getting old :-/

Sign of boredom

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Audio Equipment

This device which I saw in a relative's home produces quite a good sound. Anyway at less than RM50, rechargeable battery, plays MP3 & radio receiver, good bang for the buck ;-)

Was thinking of getting one to train the songbirds. Portable & space saving.





These made in China products are getting better with time....

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Wesak Noon (28th May)

Pindapata (going round for alms) went smoothly. Many traffic policemen around to assist. Should have applied some sun tan lotion ;-)




Managed to catch another event happening in a Thai Temple (Wat Jinarajah). Had lunch there. Saved a lot on food today hahaha!




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Wesak Morning (28th May)

Hmmmm...... suitable for release on Wesak. Spotted Doves & Peaceful Doves. I have many thoughts on this. But if I were to release birds, these doves will be top in the list.


Glad to see certain amount of environmental consciousness. This year no styrofoam used to serve food to devotees. In placed are paper plates. One of the better managed unit (the kitchen & food unit). Serving food to thousands of people is never an easy task.


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Wesak Procession (27th May)

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Ready to go......

Blessings of the main chariot before it embarks on a procession around town tonight.






This year, a little more high tech has been employed in the form of energy saving lights and LCD screen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufwMALzqgeI&feature=youtube_gdata


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Procession Float Preview

This is a preview of the main charriot for the Vesak procession which is scheduled for Malacca on the 27th May 2010, eve of Vesak Day.


Police permit is from 7p.m. To 12 midnight. A total of 45 floats will be taking part and this year, 15 of them will be in the running for a competition.

As usual, for many years now, I have volunteered as a traffic controller. Sounds important? nah! just a license to walk in the middle of the street along Malacca town ;-) nothing to it really......

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