I Need To Brag (well just a little)

My youngest son Chris has been prompted to General Manager of the Animal Hospital where he works. When I asked him about his responsibilities he answered, EVERYTHING!! Chris has had some tough times in the past and this is definitely a GIANT STEP forward for him. Way to go Chris!!! I knew you had it in you. Never look back.

My oldest son Jason just accepted the position of Vice President at Merrill Lynch! www.ml.com Jason had been thinking of leaving and they made him "an offer he couldn't refuse". I guess he must be doing something they like. Congratulations Jason!

OK. I'll stop bragging now. However, I must say I know where they got their good looks and intelligence!! HA! HA! HA!

OUR TRIP TO ORLANDO 2nd July to 6th July 2008

These are Pic of Firework taken in Magic Kingdom of Disney Land, Orlando on 4th July 2008. This was the first time I tried to capture the firework with our FUJIFILM Camera. Not professional but aren't they interesting & unique ????

Ah Don is not showing you the way to the ride.

It is just a big painting on the wall !

These pic were taken by Jason.

In other outings, we did not have the chance to take photo together.

We spent our first day in the Magic kingdom from 8.20 am to 11:00 pm on 4th July the park opened till 1:00am. On the 2nd day, we spent out time at Hollywood Studios from 10:00 am to 10:30 pm. We ventured to all kinds of ride and fun games. Space Mountain, Tomorrowland Indy speedway, splash mountain, rock"n" Roller Coaster , The Twilight Zone of Tower of Terror ( drop 13 stories) Toys Story Midway Mania

Couldn't believe that I could survive without a "heart attack"!!

It was a good thing to find that both of us were very energetic. The show that I like the most is " Fantasmic" It was a nighttime spectacular with lasers light, dancing fountains and special effect. Very technical !!

Jason went for all the FASTPASS tickets to save our time in lining up to enter. Some attractions took more than 2 hours of waiting in line. Overall, this was a nice trip for us to be together for fun.. .. Jason and the kids- Marc and Brooke, me, Ah Don and Jaclyn.

WE ARE BACK TO OUR DAYS !!!!

It's Saturday again ! Ah Don has to supervise some upgrading works on networking system so he is back to the office. That means I have to miss my "Garage Sale" activity today!!! What a loss !!!:(:(:(

However, I still woke up early as usual; just want to make sure he have the coffee and cookies with him to the office.

Eh ! talk about "cookies", "snack" or "Ice Cream" kind of stuff... Ah Don will answer this to me " I don't need that !" whenever I asked if we need some at the grocery store !! When we have them at home, he would eat more than I do, particularly when he was watching the late night TV show (who knows what show he was watching !!!! ). And this always happened after I have gone sound sleep !! ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ Reason ?? so that I would not have the chance to stop him !Ha ha haha..... sometime, he is still a kid when comes to "snack".

Since I am at home it gave me a good chance to chat with my daughter Su-Yee online just now. She listen to me and let me clear away some of the unhappy feelings that stuck within me during the period when Don's youngest daughter from Seattle came visiting. I have a difficult time to encounter the feeling of being dumped???

Can anyone image how hurt it can be when you were there siting and that you are excluded to recive even a simple word of "Good Nite" and there were hugging and kissing goodnight next to you ???

Anyway.... I am glad that I have my days back again! Everything should be back to normal ! I am glad that she landed her home sweet home yesterday. I am pleased that I have a chance to say some words to her before she left and hoped that she got my message.

All the best to you Jaclyn!! Hope you really enjoy the good & quality time with your dad here.

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Beside this, I am excited to receive the following Certificate from eBay !!!

Good Job eh !!

PS : I am supposed to post some pics of our visit to Orlando in early July. I mentioned this to my daughter,but regretedly, I did not have the mood to do so . I feel bad !

Reply To "WE HAVE A PROBLEM !!!"

Yes, the AC is on all day. But, it is programmed to change during the day. 6:30 to 9:00 - 26C, 9:00 to 17:30 - 29C, 17:30 to 23:00 - 26C, 23:00 to 6:30 - 27C The problem here in Florida is that the summertime is very warm with high humidity. This is prime conditions for the dreaded BLACK MOLD !!! If you get mold in the house then a.) It is Very Very Very difficult to get rid of the mold. and b.) It will KILL you !!! So, must keep the AC running to both cool the house and keep the humidity down.

In terms of the fan, I turn the ceiling fan on every night !! I have learned to cover my legs to avoid the cramps and I can deal with the clogged head in the morning (it clears within an hour after I get up).

Sooooooooo, do we have a problem ??? :)) :)) :)) :))

In terms of the young lady (Jaclyn), I have already observed that she has changed a LOT in the past three years. I think this visit will go very well. Everyone just needs to keep an open mind and make a few little adjustments and it will all be fine. :) :)

Just my thoughts.

WE HAVE PROBLEMS !!!

The weather is getting super hot these days.... up to 90.

We have to set the air conditioning system runing the whole day so that the house temperature will remain cool at our desired temperature. This is nice, when we come home from work!!

But, It is not a good idea when it comes to our sleeping time ................... This is where our problem starts >>>>>>>>>>>>

I do not like to have the air-con running the whole night;
Reason : when it get too cold, I will pull/snatch the whole blanket to my end. ..... Ah Don suffers !! Not Fair !

I used to sleep with window opened to ensure better ventilation. This is not allowed !!! Someone said "During the hot season, we have to close all doors and window to prevent the heat coming to the house.!"

Okie OKie , No problem, So, I bought a small fan to place on the night stand to let it blow onto my face when I sleep. Sound good!

But, the problem still not solved !!! Why ??

Ah Don does not like the fan ( even it is just a 6" fan! ), the fan will blow his head and clog up his nose !!! Not nice again !!!

" What about that ceiling fan that you have in the in the room ?? " you asked .

" Yeah ! but that fan will blow directly on our feet. Ah Don can't stand it. He will have cramp feet in the morning. He suffers again !!!

Now, do you think we have a Problem here !!

Any solution ???

I do have one !!!

Should I put him to sleep in the guest room ??? ha hahahaha....

Shhhhhhh... I hope he will miss this blog. Otherwise he is going to get annoyed ....... :(:(:(:(


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Next problem???

Yeah, I think I will have another problem very soon !!! ..... guess what ???

One young lady will be coming to stay with us for a couple of weeks..........

In 2005, she came to stay with us in New Jersey together with her sister. I was very new to this country at that time. The bad experience that I received almost driven me to pack my luggage and leave!!!

You asked me " Are you serious? "

Yes! I was!! because my daughter was all alone by herself. She was sick and admitted to the hospital. No one looked after her! And, I was serving people who did not appreciate !!

Anyway, I only hope that this young lady will behave better and than Ah Don will know how to handle the situation since he should know me better by now.

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Just my thought.....

Received this from BYL today. Click the Why I Love You link to read the card and hear the music.

Thank you love.

Why I Love You



Only @ 321greetings.com

AH DON HAS A NEW TOY ON FATHER DAY !!!!

I can't believe this ? Yesterday, we thought we just wanted to take a look on some cars at one of the Toyota dealers to decide whether we should keep our present car.

Toyota Camry XLE V4 ( light metallic sky blue)

bought in July 2005

It ended up we signed for the following car after 5 long hours of viewing, discussing, negotiating, bargaining and chatting. We took delivery of this car during our lunch time today !!!

Toyota Camry XLE V6

Silver metallic

Are we impulsive ??? Yes ??? No ????

This is definitely a beautiful car. It has all the enhance features that are not in our old Camry.It has leather seats with built-in bluetooth receiver etc..... ( I heard and I knew there are a lot of extra, I am unable to list them here )

Why did we choose this car ??? We did not notice this car when we entered the showroom. It was after we sat down with the sale person and comparing all the prices of different combination of features that he told us that there might be one that suit us. So we went out to look at the car.

At that very moment, I could see that Ah Don love it at first sight..... so he asked " What do you think ? " This is the normal question he would raise if he needed me to " affirm" his thinking right !!

Ok..... so this is where I came it to negotiate on the price. 1st discount $1,000, 2nd discount $2,000, last discount $3,000. So the deal went through!!!

Out of the Door price $28,000.

HAPPY FATHER DAY TO AH DON

IT'S FATHR DAY !

NO SPECIAL TREATMENT FOR AH DON TO DAY......

NOTHING EXCEPTIONAL FOR HIM TODAY......

BUT, HE RECEIVED A FATHER DAY GIFT A COUPLE OF DAYS AGO FROM ME....

( He loves the shoes and already worn them for work !!)

It's a pair of Earth Shoes. They are good for his feet. Since young, Ah Don has the feet problem; he could not walk for long if he is not wearing the right shoes and support. Recently, he has custom-made a pair of insert from the shoes expert. That helps him a lot, now, he has less complaint on walking with me at garage sales.

This is the 2nd pair of earth shoes he has. They are great & comfortable shoes for his feet and posture. I may want to get a pair for myself in near future.

We will be going out shortly to look for a good place for lunch. ( special treatment for him - no home cook ! )

This is the FATHER DAY for him- not exciting but it will be more fun and meaningful if Jason, Chris, Nicole and Jaclyn will call him today to brighten his day !!

IT'S ME AGAIN!

WHAT A PRINCESS !!

PINK ONE !
CAN YOU TELL THEY ARE LEGO ??

THIS IS HARLEY DAVIDSON !!

ANOTHER MODEL!

IT'S ME AGAIN!

SAND HILL CRANES & WILD RABBITS

One unique thing in Sarasota is not just about the snowbirds who came here to keep warm, there are other "visitors" who freqent our Village Walk.

First of all, we can see some Sand Hill Cranes walking freely along the road side; They do not bother about people; Drivers have to stop the cars and let them parade across the road. They know they are special and fully protected!!!

The following are some Pics of Sand Hill Cranes by the road

The following Pic is of different kind of white cranes,( will find out the name) they are much smaller than Sand Hill Crane. They began to gather around the pond recently in the morning . Unfortunately, I was unable to get any closer for a better shot. There were more than 30 birds at this corner. Some more were at the other end of the pond!

Next, we have some wild rabbits hopping and living in the bushes across our garage. Recently, I notices that there are some small ones too. I have been waiting to capture their photos; but as soon as I get close, they run away.

The following pic was taken through the netting of patio door one morning when this rabbit came close to our house to look for food.

The little ones are very cute; I want to catch them one day!

Besides these animals, there are small rodents which look like hamsters in the bushes too. There are different birds flying around the trees. I enjoy the presence of all these animals.

But certainly not this one.....This afternoon while we were on our way home, we saw one small snake trying to come out from the bushes. Ah don stopped the car immediately; but, by the time I took out the camera, it went back to the bushes!!!

I'll keep watching... I am sure there are some other "guests" in the bushes!!!

I ONCE WANTED TO BE ......

I ONCE WANTED TO BE .......

>>>>>>>A FASHION MODEL

>>>>>>> A SINGER

WHEN I WAS IN MY TEEN!!

This is why I love and enjoy watching " The next American Next Top Model" and " The American Idol" I admired those people who tried so hard to make their dreams come true.

I love to watch " So you think you can dance" too... but never had I ever wanted to be a dancer!

I also wanted to play piano... but there were two good reasons prevented me from learning. 1st, there was no piano teacher in the small town where I grew up. Next, my last finger are too SHORT to reach 5 keys. so I definitely have not been gifted to be a pianist !! :(:(:(

On the other hand.... I also hoped to be a FASHION DESIGNER Believe it or not. I was a good tailor. I learned sewing during my school breaks in Singapore. I designed and made all my own clothes.Other times, I offered ideas to friends who needed my help in designing their dresses before going to their tailors. I had lot of new clothes after each semester break. Hmmm that was why many of my course mates wanted to see what I would put on every other day, they were jealous of my dressing !! During those years, I kept long hair, I tied my hair in many different styles and used different color of ribbon to match with my dresses. How could I afford this ?? Simple... I took out my mom and sisters' old dresses, I cut and altered them with additional accessories, mix and match , buttons and belt.

Since we did not have TV till mid 60, so my only exposure to Modelling was through reading magazines from Hong Kong. I admired one of the top models. She was both pretty and gorgeous. I kept all cuttings of her appearance in the magazines. Hoping that one day I would be like her.......

Somehow...... this never happen !

But now, with the advanced technology in computer and Internet, I can satisfy my passion of modeling in my OWN WAY .. CAMERA Take 1 take 2 take 3.....

Also ! I am lucky to have my " self -trained ' Personal Photographer to do the photo shooting for me from home !!! ka ka ka ka

These were taken yesterday before we left for Orlando

Next, what about my passion to become a SINGER ???

Oh! I thought I did !. We had a guitar band known as " The Star" . Together with 2 others girls, we were the key singers in the group to perform on stage for some yearly celebration events, wedding party or birthday party. I liked to sing at wedding and birthday party because not only we had the big feast at the end of the performance, we received extra "money in Ang Pau "from the hosts.

For my coming trip to Malaysia, I must remember to bring some Chinese song CD to play and practise. Ah Don has to set up the Karaoke system... then I will practise all weekend; Ah Don may not like it but he can always learn some Chinese and sing along with me . . otherwise he has to sit at the patio, smoke his cigar rates or drink his beer to get away from the noise pollution.. ha haha ha.....

IT'S HOT ! HOT! HOT!

The weather is so hot ... so hot .. that we have to run the air-conditioning the whole day even when we are out of the house.

Yesterday, we went out as usual for the Saturday Garage Sale. Due to the hot weather, there wasn't much activities out there. The vendors were complaining " Hot Hot Hot " too! so I only managed to get few items to be listed in half.com. On the other hand, we have to watch out a bit on the gas consumption. It's getting crazy! The price has reached $4.00 per gallon. So this is just the beginning of our suffer ring of "heat" and 'humanity"here.

I don't understand why people are going to the swimming pool under the hot sun rather than to stay indoors? Personally, I do not like to be under the hot sun, it hurts and darken my skin. People here used to ask me, "Aren't you from a country which is hot throughout the year? How do you deal with the heat then ? " Oh, sure I was ! It's always like 24C and 32C all the time. It gets hotter during May to August. We prefer to get away from the burning sun. May be this is the reason why I noticed Asians have better skin at old age.

Whenever, I saw people with scaly skin and freckles all over the body, I know that is the result of extensive sunburn over long period. I don't want that! I just love to have fair skin! Once a while , I may have to suffer a bit from the outings ...... that's exactly what is going to happen today....

We are going to Orlando at 90F .We will be going places under the burning sun, and ends with entertainment as "medieval Times for the dinner and tournament Show.

WORDS

Just received this message from a good friend.

This is something that I have to remind myself from time to time....

"Life is too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who treat you right.

Love the ones who don't just because you can.

Believe everything happens for a reason.

If you get a second chance, grab it with both hands.

If it changes your life, let it. Kiss slowly. Forgive quickly.

God never said life would be easy.

He just promised it would be worth it.

Thanks, Tanny!

SOME RECAPS

Today marks my 3rd year in The United States. I have the mixed feeling on what I HAVE and what I DO NOT HAVE so far.

I'll like to begin with something positive and encouraging on what I HAVE. First of all, it is definately the relationship that I traded by forgoing most of what I had in Malaysia. I fully understand that it wasn’t a bed of roses waiting for me to receive and appreciate. It needs water & sunsine. Likewise, to nurture a good relationship, it requires mutual effort, respect, understanding and support of each other. Some friends questioned me why would I take such a high risk to marry someone whom I knew through Internet and someone of different race and and culture overseas? There is no guarantee for good marriage. Somehow, I am glad to say that, we are able to overcome and accept each shortcoming over time. One good point to this success may due to the fact that Ah Don accept that my other names are “ I Know & Always Right”

The next good thing is my improving health; since the medical bill is extremely expensive in this country, I have to avoid such cost. Luckily, my body has been kind to me; so far I have not being to any doctors for medical reason except once to the dentist. My secret to good health....practise Tai Chi and yoga every morning and follow natural health remedies.

On the negative side, I am getting super lazy and lack of confidence to pursue anything. I was not keen to set any goals. I felt there is no incentive to have the goal neither have I being motivated to aim high; There are so many limitations imposed on me. However, I do have the heart that keeps telling me that I need to get back my old active life; I ough to work harder, I should rebuild a good career here; I need to look for social works to involve with, I really have to extend my circle of friends and networking etc. But, my body just refuses to make the effort to initial the move. I would rather make excuses or to put the blame for not being given the fair opportunity in this foreign land!

In my first year, It was justified to say that I could not to do anything out from home since I did not have the status of Permanent Residency. So , that was basically a period for me to explore and learn how to adjust myself to the weather and culture of this country. In the mean time, I had to learn how to be somebody’s wife. It was a non-productive and non-progressive period. The only thing that I picked up during this period was how to list my sales in eBay.Also, it was through this process that I found my love for Garage Sale!!

In August the following year, I got my first job with the Green Card in hand. Unfortunately, I was unable to stay long with the company sue to some internal changes.

Then for the whole year in 2007, I lived on unemployment benefits. This is certainly my very first experience in my entire life. Beside this, I was fortunate to get the sponsorship form the the Manpower Department to pursue 2 management courses in a college. I went for computer training in the morning and attended management classes in the evening. I received 2 certificates from the American Management Association just 2 days before we moved to Florida. So this could be something that I have accomplished so far.

Currently, I am working full time, the job may not be the one that I want in mind; however, it put me in the workforce. Perhaps, this should be the time to kick myself hard enough to move toward the direction and the life that I want.

Happy Mother's Day To BYL

Mother's Day Proclamation

This powerful Proclamation was made by Julia Ward Howe in the advocacy for the need of official celebration of Mother's Day in Boston, United States of America in 1870. Miss Howe was the first person in US to recognize the need for Mother's Day holiday. She was successful in raising awareness amongst the masses and pushing her plead to the upper echelons of power.

Following this very potent Proclamation made in 1870, the Mothers' Peace Day Observance was held on the second Sunday in June, 1872. Such observances began to take place each year thereafter and paved the way for Mothers' Day Holiday in US on the second Sunday of May.Though Ms Howe could not herself get the day recognized as the official holiday, she is revered for her significant contributions towards the celebration of the day and for bestowing honor on mothers. Julia Ward Howe is also famous as the writer of the Civil War song, 'The Battle Hymn of the Republic'.

Mothers' Day Proclamation

Arise, then, women of this day! Arise all women who have hearts, whether your baptism be of water or of tears! Say firmly: "We will not have questions decided by irrelevant agencies. Our husbands shall not come to us reeking of carnage for caresses and applause. Our sons shall not be taken from us to unlearn all that we have been able to teach them of charity, mercy, and patience. We women of one country will be too tender to those of another country to allow our sons to be trained to injure theirs."From the bosom of a devastated Earth a voice goes up with our own. It says "Disarm! Disarm!" The sword of murder is not the balance of justice. Blood does not wipe out dishonor, nor violence indicate possession.As men have forsaken the plow and the anvil at the summons of war, let women now leave all that may be left of home for a great and earnest day of counsel. Let them meet first as women, to bewail and commemorate the dead. Let them solemnly take counsel with each other as to the means whereby the great human family can live in peace, each bearing after his time the sacred impress not of Caesar, but of God.In the name of womanhood and humanity, I earnestly ask that a general congress of women without limit of nationality be appointed and held at some place deemed most convenient and at the earliest period consistent with its objects, to promote the alliance of the different nationalities, the amicable settlement of international questions, the great and general interests of peace.

MOTHERLY FEELING

I have been away from my daughter Su-Yee for 3 years now. She celebrated the Mother day with me in May 2005 before I left for US.

I missed all our time together even though sometimes she could be quite " naughty" to me.

I love my daughter more than myself and anything else. I took care of her as a single mom since she was only 2. She was the cutest girl in my eyes before schooling age. She was an unusual kid. She did not learn to crawl or talk too much, but as soon as she reached 13 months, she was able to do whatever she had not been doing. she stood up and walked; she could read and identify all pictures of animals and the sounds each made! Oh ! She was just so adorable. she was my pride.... but don't get me wrong. She is still my cute darling because of her small structure.

She is a personal trainer by profession. This is her interest and thing she likes to do. She did Marketing in the colleague but does not like to get involved with marketing... Young people are funny , right! :):):)

I was very worried for leaving her alone in Malaysia. Luckily, we are able to connect and chat through Internet almost everyday. Now that we each have our own blogs, it is even easier for us to know what's happening. Her blog is http://su-yee.blogspot.com

I am happy that she has someone close to her. I called him "My daughter's protector". She is not going to settle down as yet. Well, both myself and Ah Don are anxious to see he ties the knot sooner; but if she is not ready, it will be wise not to jump into it. I got married at the age at 30 going to 31. So , I can wait ....... Ha Ha.........

I keep this blog today because, we are going to Indiana for 3 days. I may not access to Internet to express my Motherly Feeling ....

My daughter told me that she is keeping all the Mother Day Gifts for the past years for me. She always has the heart for me..... Love you Bei

SHE IS OUR BOSS

Today is my Boss's Birthday. There are only 3 of us in the company.Ah Don, myself and the Boss

Below are photos taken today on her Birthday. She is kind , understanding and compassionate person. We work together like a family.

Ah Don joined this company in year 2003. I worked as a part timer last year since I was taking Mangement courses in the colleage. The company was in New Jersey till Nov 2007. We moved here together with the company; others did not join us.

It's a small system intergration company involves in pharmaceutical resaerch. The Company specializes in design, strategic development, and implementation of Web-based and IVR ( Interactive voice Response) System using a mutli-tiered architecture. Ah Don is in charge of program development for the system. He makes sure all operating procedures are followed for alll clinical study. I am in the process of picking up some skills in testing and validation of system before the system could be in production. ( In the office, I let him be my boss; other time, I am the boss who is always right ! :)):)) !!!

The job and the work enviroment are totally diferent from my previous employment. Sometimes, I do miss and think about my previous company and old colleagues back in Malaysia.

The office is very close to our place. I wake up early in the morning, prepare our lunch.I packed them in our lunch warmer and eat in the office. Save time and money!!

We are doing our best and hope that the company will progress and do well

SOME UPDATES

Yesterday, I almost forgotten that I have an appointment with the Immigration Support Center at Tampa this morning. Is this a sign of loss of something something.....? Thanks Ah Don for reminding me.

The appointment was 8:00 am. From our place to Tampa It will take about an hour to drive from our place to Tampa. So, we started off at 6:30 am and hoped that we could avoid the morning rush. But ,to our big surprise, as soon as we reached the inter-state I75, the traffic was completely stand-still. We were not sure what happened ahead of us. We have no time to sit in the traffic. Later, we heard from the radio that the road was closed. Ah Don make a quick turn to other road. I was getting nervous and praying that we could reach there on time. I really do not want miss this appointment or else my application to remove conditions on Residence will be cancelled. Thanks God, we managed to reach there just 15 minutes before 8:00.

There was not a long queue; I have the electronic finger print and photo shot very quickly. This time, they took the print of my index finger and no smile is allowed for the photo. Interesting..... I am thinking which finger would be the next if I have to be back for any other application !!! :):):)

On our way back, the road was clear. The reason for causing such a massive traffic was due to car accident . One heavy truck was badly burned.

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On Friday (05/09/2008) ,we are flying to Indiana to join the family member for 2 big occasions.

On Saturday, it's the celebration of 50th anniversary for Ah Don's eldest sister Theresita as a nun.

On Sunday, it's Mother day- a celebration for Mother!

I was told that it's still cold in Indiana. I must remember to bring my jacket along.

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Tomorrow is my lady boss's birthday. I have placed something in her room this evening. Hope she will get the surprise when she comes in tomorrow morning! She comes to office earlier than us but we leave from work later than her... so it's fair eh !! :):):)

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We were watching the American Idol Result Show. just now. It is not easy for the contestants to come to this level. I am glad that Syesha was in the top 3. At least we have a female contestant as finalists for this season and she is from here . Sarasota!!!! yeah yeahs Yeah!!!!

American Idol and American Next Top Model are my favourite T V shows.

I used to take part in a few singing contests during my teenage years. The most remarkable was the one known as "Sharp's Night "Singing contest ( Chinese Song) organised by Singapore Broadcasting Corporation ( SBC) in mid 70. I was amongst 52 contestants chosen out of 2000+ participants. Each week one contentant would be picked out of 3 to go to semi-final. I was unlucky placed in a group with one guy and a lady who were seasonal singing champions in Singapore. So I was out with only one appearance on TV.... but that was a good experience and memory for my life.

MY PET IS LEAVING......

This morning we were very excited and happy to see that our turtle " George" was moving around in the patio. He was active again. He stretched out his neck and stared at us.

Last night, we were very worried that he could be sick as it did not eat or move at all. He was not eating any stuff we bought from the pet shop. We have to try how and what to feed him. Beside this,we would buy him a children swimming pool so that he can swim in the water .

This evening when we came home happily with the big plastic swimming pool, we were shocked to see that there were blood strains all over the patio floor and walls. Not knowing what was happening, but it was good to see that "George" was resting peacefully at the corner of the door. It was obvious that "George" could have cut his leg from the bolts to the shuttle doors while he was trying or struggling to find his way out.

Ah Don and I felt very sad to see him injured. We both love him and have strong feeling for this turtle. We really hope that "George" can live with us. However, it is more important that "George" need the freedom ..... so Ah Don opened the yard door ; We stood sadly to see him crawling slowly towards the door; He paused and looked at us.. As soon as he reached the door,he moved faster; then stopped and look at us again.....

We followed George all the way till he went into the bushes. Before he disappeared in the bushes, I saw him turned his head to look at us ..... I know, "George"likes us too. I held my tears to see him go ....... this is the second time that I can't keep a pet.

Below is the Pics of his departure from us for his freedom.

George was looking at us before leaving

George was leaving our yard towards the bushes

George was heading to his own home

Long live my Soft shell Turtle. We will miss you .... and hope you will come back to our place one day.