HAPPY 50TH YEARS OLD!

Today is Malaysia's 50th National Day. I watched the life countdown from TV2 online. :-)When they were counting down, we were having our dinner. This is the first time that I am not celebrating this day in my own country. But I would still want to say: "Happy National Day" to all Malaysian...

... And, enjoy your holiday!!!

Coke zero

Do you love coke? Many people tried to avoid coke because of the high sugar content. You do not need to worry about this anymore because of the launching Coke zero.



Together with the launching Coke Zero, the company is organizing this Coke zeros campaign “Life as it should be” is real fun on the Internet. What you need to do is to direct your own small movie and afterwards send it to all your friends. Besides, Coke has found some old b/w film clips that you are allowed to manipulate it according to what you want. Afterwards your movie will compete with other movies to be the highest rated! Sound fun, isn't it? Come and join the fun at http://www.zeroismore.com/.

PPP: What is Betws-y-Coed?

When talk about holiday, I wish to have my holiday in a place which has fresh air and natural environment. I can relax my mind and run run away from a busy daily routine. See the picture below. This is the place called Betws-y-Coed.



When I first saw the picture, I fall in love with the place at first sight. So pretty, so nature! Betws-y-Coed is a popular tourist attraction to Hill walkers, mountaineers, climbers, photographers, artists , and anone who enjoys spectacular scenery. Here is one of the most popular tourist attractions, the highest mountain in Wales.

Looking for a nice place for your holiday? This is the one!

A small achivement!

Ok, after 2 weeks of diaper-less during day time, what Anne's reaction on potty training? She still never pee in potty or toilet bowl. She pees countless time on the floor. BUT! At least, I think she knows what is "peeing". Today, after bath while she was still standing inside her play pool. She told me :"sheeee... sheeee....". Yes, she knows she wanted to pee. I quickly help her came out from her pool and ask her to squat down and pee. YES! She peed! This is the first time she saw herself peeing. Now I know she prefers to pee in squatting down position! :-D

PPP: Fun blog

More and more people start writing blog. A lot of people like to use blog as their dairy or just a place for them to jot down what they like to write for example technical stuffs, parenthood information and lots more. This blogger created this fun and learning blog to share fun stuff, interesting knowledge and latest buzz around the world. Hop over to have a look!

How to reserve a post in PPP?

I read some where that we can actually reserved an opportunity in PPP. Just now I saw 2 available opps for me. I reserved one, then click on the 2nd one, write the 2nd opp, submit my post and clicked back the opportunities page. I cannot see the 1st opp that I reserved minutes ago. Why? I cannot reserve a post like that? How to reserve a post? HELP!

PPP: Hypnosis

When I first saw the word, I do not know what does hypnosis mean. Do you know? Hypnosis mean An artificially induced altered state of consciousness, characterized by heightened suggestibility and receptivity to direction. Easier to understand: A sleeplike condition. Do you believe in hypnosis. Hypnosis can be used as a method to HEAL anyone of long-standing fears and problemsin just a few minutes. Do you interested to learn hypnosis? Now, you can find a hypnosis coach online at http://www.hypnosiscoach.com/. According to the coach, Hypnosis is one of the most powerful methods of self-development currently known to mankind.And when combined with some of the awesome tricks and techniques that he is going to share, you'll discover how to literally turn into a SUPER-HUMAN. Wanna try?

Sleep! Sleep!!

Anne normally will doze off within 15 minutes when we are on bed. But lately she will try her best to drag the time to sleep. When I am with her on the bed, she will talk to me, roll around and play with her pillow. At first, I will tolerant with her. After 30 minutes, if she still awake, I cannot stand her already. I will scold her! Then only she will keep quiet and doze of very soon! I hope I do not need to scold her so often to force her to sleep... But, I just can't stop myself been fierce to her when she is naughty! haiya...

PPP: Interesting Event Websites

Many company will prefer to opt for a online registration instead of a using a normal paper-form registration that need participants to go to post office to post the form. RegOnline is a great site that allow you to easily create a great-looking event websites, with just one click. Don't believe? Try to have a look at this site.

Imagine that you are considering attending this MHGS Conferences, you have received an email directing you to the website where you can register for, and find more information about the event. If you were to land on this site, what would your reaction be? I think the website's layout is neat and tidy. I can find all related information, for example the title, the speaker, venue, date, time, summary, fees and schedule of the conference easily from the website. The pictures shown also very related to the topic of the conference "THE WOUNDED HEART ". Most importantly you know where to post your question if you have one, the email! And, Conference Registration Forms is just one click away. Simple and easy!

Anyway, if I was the web designer, I think I will choose another background color as gray will make people feel down if compared with other "lighter" color like pink or yellow.



Looking for a simple and easy way to create a nice event website for your company, try RegOnline, you will like it!

I want to praise Pos Malaysia!

Normally, people only will complain about Pos Malaysia, complain about their lousy service. Since we come to Netherlands, we use Pos Malaysia's services very often. Normally our parcel would receive fastest within one week. Some would be very late, eg. 2 weeks for almost RM200 postage! When my sister first told me that she posted one parcel for us last Tuesday (21st August). Inside the parcel, they put in some present for Anne (for her 2nd birthday), a plastic musical lantern for Anne, some paper lantern and most importantly - some moon cake! She said, officer in Pos Malaysia (Miri Branch) told her that the parcel needs 2 weeks to reach here. 2 weeks, will be after Anne's birthday. OK, nevermind. But I am worried about the moon cake. Can the moon tahan the 2 weeks? My sister said this is a registered parcel, not Pos Laju some more! And the postage only cost RM54.50.

Guess how long it takes for the parcel to reach here? You are not going to believe this. 3 days!!! Tiga hari!!! Can you believe this? 3 days for a parcel to reach here from Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia to Delft, Netherlands. I cannot believe my eyes when I saw the collect-slip send by the postman here today. This is such an excellent sevice I have ever get from Post Malaysia. I am extremely surprised!

OK, I must say this, WELL DONE POST MALAYSIA!

PPP: Mint credit cards

More and more people will keep at least one credit cards in their wallet. Me too. Having a credit card with you, you do not need to bring a lot of cash with you when you go out. Beside, you also can use credit card to buy things online. Looking for a good credit card deal? Mint credit cards offer a low interest credit card with a competitive introductory offer and a host of benefits. You can read more about the card here.

Handphone Radiation

Got this email from my friend, just be more careful when you use a handphone!!

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This morning I heard a sad real story from my colleague. She told me one ofher friend always miscarriage when the baby 2-3 months old for few timescontinuously in few years time. The couple went to check with many doctorsand lastly one of the doctor check on the death baby and found out thebaby's body cells keeping die when baby growing up until he/she cannot besurvived. This is because her uterus has been affected by HANDPHONE radiotion. The doctor told she has no chance to get baby no matter howbecause the radiotion affected her uterus which the major portion of heruterus cells already death, cannot carry healthy baby. All this because ofshe has been keeping her handphone in her working jacket which the positionjust right to the uterus positon for few years time. Please beware and takenote the consequences is not worth.

Dearest family members, please do not overlook the handphone radiationwhich will affect our health or body organs. Please put away your handphonewhen ever you don't need it much. Guys, please do not keep your handphonenear to the kidney position and pants pocket as this will hurt and affectyour "production" if you plan to get baby.

The other doctor also advice another friend to keep away handphone to hernew born baby to avoid radiotion to baby's brain and cells. Do not let thebaby or toddler play with the handphone for long time. Because the smallyoung baby or toddler still very fragile and most probably they cannot takethe radiotion.

Please remind yourself do not sleep together with your handphone or putnext to your bed. Keep away any other electronic goods (such as tv also)which got radiotion away from your bedroom to reduce risk as we have tosleep few hours a day in our bedroom at night. Do not think that you switchoff the TV it will be no radiotion actually it is still around in your roomjust not eyes visible. Even the small alarm clock not to be advised to putjust next to your head while sleeping.

Care about yourself and people that you love.

Bloggerwave

Yes, you see it right! I found one more way to blog for money! That is Bloggerwave.com. Bloggerwave.com is now live and is looking for bloggers. They have lots of advertiser that would like to find bloggers to write about their products or services. Another easy way for you to earn extra money by writing on something that you feel want to write. I am feeling good because I can earn money although I am a full time stay at home mother!

PPP: I want a Watch!

When I was in Malaysia, I seldom wear my watch. I only keep one function watch! Why I do not need a watch? You see, I was either at home or at the office most of the time. When I was at home, I prefer my hands to be free of any accessories. When I was at office, I depend to my PC's clock. If I went out, I will use my handphone to check on time. I did not see the need of a watch. But, once I come to Netherlands, I am so lazy to bring my handphone out with me. I do not like to keep my handphone in my pocket and I afraid I will lost my beg that I keep my handphone when I am too busy chasing Anne around. I see the need for me to get a watch now! I found that these Timex Watches is really nice and suite my taste! I should start bugging Loong to buy one for me! :-)

So tired!

As you know, I started my potty training session with Anne last week. She is yet to know to tell me before she wants to pee. From her reaction, you can tell that she wants to pee. But, when I put her on her potty or toilet seat, she won't pee. She will pee on the floor few minutes after she get up from her potty or toilet seat. I am so tired repeating the same sentence to her now. So, I decided to stop forcing her to pee into potty or toilet. I decided not to scold her also. I will only let her wear her diaper during her sleeps time and when we go out. The rest of the time will be either wearing cloth-diaper or pants only. Let's see with this method, how long she needs to be fully potty trained.

Anyway, during the potty training session, I changed her quite often. The result is, she learn to wear pants by herself. Not success all the time, but at least some time she will success! It' fun to see her try to wear pants by herself! :-)

Smorty

Since I decided to join the fun of blog for money, I only earn my money from one site! Due to the reason that blog advertising is become so popular now, I am happy to find another way for me to earn some extra pocket money from Smorty. Smorty is a service connecting advertisers with bloggers. Advertisers can pay bloggers to write opinion posts with links back to the advertisers site. The best part is, Smorty will email new campaigns to all suitable bloggers. This mean, I do not need to logon to Smorty to look for opportunities. I registered myself on last Friday and surprise that they actually approved my blog on Sunday, in just 2 day they approved my blog! Don't you think they are efficient? Now, I can earn extra money from different compamy not fully depend to one company. I also can buy more toys to Anne and of course some good things for myself as well!!!

What are you waiting for? Get yourself a blog and join me to blog for money!

PPP: Home Improvement.

This is a sponsored post.

One of my blogger friend are searching for some home remodeling idea because she would like to remodel her old house. When she told me about her idea on her house, I started to start imagine about my dream house. If I can afford a house, I will definately opt for a landed property. I wish my children will have a largerer area to play.

While searching on home improvement related idea, I am so surprise to find this site and read about the fact that "The best way to reduce traffic noise is actually to break up the sound waves.". One of the idea given is by put up a sturdy fence, or just can plant some trees. Yes, just trees. What a cheap way. I belief I can find more great information from the site.

Looking for home improvement ideas? Why not get your idea here as well?

Billy Beer Restaurant.

We seldom eat outside food. Main reason is, because it is expensive. If I opted to cook our dinner, each meal I think I only need €5.00 for a complete meal which include rice, 1 vege, 1 meat or even 1 soup. Anyway, since it was my birthday that day, I did not want to cook. We went our for our first self-paid western food in Netherlands.





We choose this Billy Beer Restaurant after reading some good review from GoGoDutch.com. Main reason also because this is a children friendly restaurant, as indicated by some of the reviewer.

This restaurant is decorated with a lot of teddy bears, children will love this place.

I ordered Ribeye steak - €16.50, oranged juice - €2.50 and Loong ordered Mixed fish platter, beer - €2.00 - €14.20. Total we spent that night - €35.20.

My Ribeye steak:

Loong's Mixed fish platter:

Our bill came together with there sweets! :-) The food just normal, but Anne enjoyed eating french fried that normally I would not allow her to eat so much!

PPP: Missionary travel agency

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After I graduated from University, before I started my first work which requested me to join 2 weeks after my graduation, I decided to go for a missionary trip to a small village in Pahang - Kuala Lipis. This was an memorable one week missionary trip for me. All of us were from the same fellowship - Chuan Ai Fellowship and we had the same mission, that is to help the church in Kuala Lipis to spread Jesus's love to local people. In our country, we do not have a Missionary travel agency, we need to plan our journey, our program and our lodging by ourself. We were students, we cannot afford high cost. How I wish we could have this kind of Missionary travel agency which can help us to find the cheapest missionary flights for us so we can save the money to use in other purpose.

Planning for a missionary trip? You can find a lot of useful information at Golden Rule Travel. You can read some touching testimonials on Missionary and Testimonials page. Workers are ready to help by on their cell phone service 24/7. They offer a full range of travel services to individuals, church groups, NGOs, humanitarian agencies, and missionary organizations. I remember that it is very important to save every cents we spent during the trip, especially on travel expenses. Golden Rule Travel even have special contracts with airlines for missionaries, so that you can get the lowest possible airfare.

How I wish our country can have this kind of Missionary travel agency. With this kind of services available, we can put more efford in our program than spending time looking for a cheap fare.

"When God's Call Sends You Around The World, A Call To Golden Rule Travel Will Take You There."

Sorry Anne...

Just now, I felt so sorry that I scold Anne badly just because she peed on the floor. The minute before she peed, I asked her whether she wanted to pee or not and she replied "NO". Then she pees soon after I left her in the living room and went to kitchen. Suddently I heard she said: "Wet, wet, how?". I was so angry to see her peed on the floor. She wanted me to help her took off her pants but I refused. I wanted to let her know the "wet" feeling. She cried pittifully!

When I think back what I had done, I feel that I have very low EQ. Why should I get angry with a toddler who just started her potty training process few days ago? I wrote this down is to remind myself not to put high standard on my girl. I wish she can have a happy toddlerhood not always scold by mother only! OK, I will try my best to control my temper next time!

PPP: British Gas Launches Greenest Energy Tariff

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Due to global climate change, some of the country has started to put more effort to become an environmentally friendly country. Main intention is to ensure safety of any natures. Recently, British Gas has announced it is launching two new green energy tariffs, Zero Carbon, which will be the greenest tariff available on the domestic market and Future Energy. Consumers signing up to the tariff can be confident that they are getting 12 per cent more renewable energy than they would otherwise have got. For more information, you can have a look at the press release attached.

Press Release:

BRITISH GAS LAUNCHES GREENEST ENERGY TARIFF

9 August 2007: British Gas has announced it is launching two new green energy tariffs, Zero Carbon, which will be the greenest tariff available on the domestic market and Future Energy. British Gas has launched the tariffs, in response to the increasing demand for green energy products.

Householders signing up to the Zero Carbon tariff will:

• reduce their household energy carbon emissions to zero through Kyoto compliant offset schemes which will meet the new Defra requirements
• help fund a direct increase in investment in renewable energy generated in the UK
• contribute to the new British Gas green fund which will:

1. invest in developing new renewable technologies such as wave power
2. oversee a programme to help schools in the UK reduce their CO2 emissions

Gearóid Lane, Managing Director British Gas New Energy said,”Our new tariff responds to consumer demand for truly green energy solutions. It is essential that customers have confidence in green energy tariffs and that their credibility is not damaged by tariffs that claim to be green but in reality do not deliver any incremental environmental benefits. Green tariffs are moving from niche to mainstream products and we’re leading the industry by offering a tariff that will do more for the environment than any other product currently available.”

Under the government’s Renewables Obligation (RO), electricity suppliers in the UK are already required to produce an increasing percentage of their electricity through methods such as wind farms which, unlike traditional power plants, produce zero carbon emissions. For 2007/2008 this figure is set at 7.9%.

In a recent report, the National Consumer Council (NCC) raised concerns that some energy suppliers are packaging electricity which is produced under the RO scheme as “green”, yet it delivers no additional environmental benefits. The NCC called on energy suppliers to take steps beyond their legal requirements and offer green energy tariffs that provide genuine additional environmental benefits, in particular CO2 emissions reduction.

British Gas worked with Global Action Plan and The Climate Group’s “We’re in this Together” campaign to develop Zero Carbon which goes further than any other green tariff in meeting these requirements offering consumers the only zero carbon option on the market.

The tariff carries a premium of £84 per year, reflecting the higher cost of producing energy through lower carbon emission schemes.

Virginia Graham, Chair of Global Action Plan, said, “The British Gas Zero Carbon tariff delivers on all three of the essential requirements of a green tariff which are: additionality, transparency and verifiability. As such it is a very welcome new offering in the market. Consumers signing up to the tariff can be confident that they are getting 12 per cent more renewable energy than they would otherwise have got. The carbon emissions from their electricity and gas will also be offset with emissions reductions from projects accredited by the United Nations.”

Zero Carbon is one of the first initiatives launched through the ‘We’re in this Together’ campaign, which was launched in April 07 as an alliance of some of the UK’s biggest brands who are all working to help their customers reduce their impact on the climate.

Dr Steve Howard, CEO of The Climate Group and founder of ‘We’re in this Together’ said, “We’re committed to offering people ways to make a real impact on climate change through Together.com. We’ve worked with British Gas to ensure that Zero Carbon is a genuine step forward in delivering more environmental benefits than any other tariff currently available.”

British Gas’s second green energy tariff, Future Energy, offers an alternative green electricity tariff at a premium of just £20 per year. Customers signing up to this tariff will contribute to a green fund which will provide solar panels and other renewable energy technologies to UK schools. Money from the fund will also be invested in development of future renewable technologies and sources.

To sign up customers can call British Gas on 0845 604 0055 or visit www.britishgas.co.uk

Five Flavored Squid

I love Squid, but I found that it's difficult to find a good recipe on squid. When I first saw this recipe, I know that I am going to love this dish.

Ingredients:

• 250g fresh squid
• 1 pc young ginger
• 2 gloves garlic
• 1 red chilis and 3 chili padi
• some lettuce (for garnish)

Sauce:

• 2 tbsp tomato sauce
• 1 tbsp chili sauce
• 1 tbsp vinegar
• 1 tbsp sugar
• dash of salt

Method:

1. Clean and scale the squid, then cross cut the surface and slice into wide strips.
2. Blanch squid in boiling water and then soak in ice water till cold, drain.
3. Chopped young ginger, garlic and chilies.
4. Mixes chopped ingredients with the sauce ingredients and toss with squid, place on top of lettuce and serve.

Recipe from Oriental Crusine April 2007. Try this dish, it's very appetizing! But the picture I took look not that good... My camera's problem... :-D

PPP: Drug Rehab Referral Service

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I belief most of us do not like drug. Drug won't kill you immediately, but it will slowly bring you to dead. You will lost control of yourself and you will hurt your loved one badly. Once you got started, you can't stop. It is so pain to see your beloved family members or friends lost control because of drug abuse.

It's a pain in heart to see loved ones suffer from a drug or alcohol problem. If I see one of them, I always wish that I can help them personally. I have a friend who has a cousin suffered form drug abuse. She is a brave girl I must say. She helped her auntie to find a suitable Drug Rehab for her cousin, accompany her auntie to visit her cousin every month until her cousin was fully recover from drug abuse. A good drug rehab is very important to help those who suffer from alcoholism, drug addiction, substance abuse, dual diagnosis, and chronic relapse clients. As I know, most of the drug rehab is a non-profit organization. Their main intention is to help give addiction treatment to those who wish to wean themselves from drug or alcohol addiction.

Anyway, it is not an easy task to find the right drug rehab. 1-800-NODRUGS.com is a drug rehabilitation referral service that charge no-cost to you, their service designed to help drug addicts, alcoholics, chronic relapse victims, and their families to find an effective drug rehab and intervention for alcoholism and drug addiction of the highest quality at no cost. There are a lot of Drug Rehab out there, it is a daunting task or I should say "a mission impossible" for you to go one by one and do a survey on which one suit you. 1-800-NODRUGS.com Drug Rehab Referral Services know all drug treatment centers in the nation. They can arrange and place your loved one in the drug rehab center most appropriate for them at no charge.

Just Call Now! Talk to the Most Experienced Drug Rehab Counselors.

The Secret to a Lasting Marriage

My sister emailed the following story to me. It's worth reading!

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When I was a little girl, my mom liked to make breakfastfood for dinner every now and then. And I remember one night inparticular when she had made breakfast after a long, hard day at work.

On that evening so long ago, my mom placed a plate of eggs, sausage,and extremely burned toast in front of my dad. I remember waiting tosee if anyone noticed! Yet, all my dad did was reached for his toast, smiled at my mom, and asked me how my day was at school.

I don't remember what I told him that night, but I do remember watching him smear butter and jelly on that toast and eat every bite! When I got up from the table that evening, I remember hearing my mom apologize to my dad for burning the toast. And I'll never forget what he said: "Baby, I love burned toast."

Later that night, I went to kiss Daddy good night and I asked him if he really liked his toast burned. He wrapped me in his arms and said, "Debbie, your mommy put in a hard day at work today and she's real tired. And besides, a little burnt toast never hurt anyone!"

In bed that night, I thought about that scene at dinner... and the kindness my daddy showed my mom. To this day, it's a cherished memory from my childhood that I'll never forget. And it's one that came tomind just recently when Jack and I sat down to eat dinner.

I had arrived home late... as usual... and decided we would have breakfast food for dinner. Some things never change, I suppose!

To my amazement, I found the ingredients I needed, and quickly beganto cook eggs, turkey sausage, and buttered toast. Thinking I had things under control, I glanced through the mail for the day. It was only a few minutes later that I remembered that I had forgotten to take the toast out of the oven!

Now, had it been any other day -- and had we had more than two pieces of bread in the entire house -- I would have started all over. But it had been one of those days and I had just used up the last two piecesof bread. So burnt toast it was!

As I set the plate down in front of Jack, I waited for a comment aboutthe toast. But all I got was a "Thank you!" I watched as he ate bite by bite, all the time waiting for some comment about the toast. But instead, all Jack said was, "Babe, this is great. Thanks for cooking tonight. I know you had a hard day."

As I took a bite of my charred toast that night, I thought about my mom and dad...how burnt toast hadn't been a deal-breaker for them. And I quietly thanked God for giving me a marriage where burnt toast wasn't a deal-breaker either!

You know, life is full of imperfect things...and imperfect people. I'm not the best housekeeper or cook. And you might be surprised to findout that Jack isn't the perfect husband! He likes to play his music too loud, he will always find a way to avoid yard work, and he watches far too many sports. Believe it or not, watching " Golf Academy " is not my idea of a great night at home!

But somehow in the past 37 years Jack and I have learned to accept the imperfections in each other. Over time, we have stopped trying to make each other in our own mold and have learned to celebrate our differences.You might say that we've learned to love each other for who we really are!

For example, I like to take my time, I'm a perfectionist, and I'm even-tempered. I tend to work too much and sleep too little. Jack, onthe other hand, is disciplined, studious, an early riser, and is a marketer's dream consumer. I count pennies and Jack could care less! Where he is strong, I am weak, and vice versa.

And while you might say that Jack and I are opposites, we're also very much alike. I can look at him and tell you what he's thinking. I can predict his actions before he finalizes his plans. On the other hand, he knows whether I'm troubled or not the moment I enter a room.

We share the same goals. We love the same things. And we are still best friends. We've traveled through many valleys and enjoyed many mountain tops. And yet, at the same time, Jack and I must work every minute of every day to make this thing called "marriage" work!

What I've learned over the years is that learning to accept each other's faults - and choosing to celebrate each other's differences - is the one of the most important keys to creating a healthy, growing, and lasting marriage relationship.

And that's my prayer for you today. That you will learn to take the good, the bad, and the ugly parts of your married life and lay them at the feet of GOD. Because in the end, He's the only One who will be able to give you a marriage where burnt toast isn't a deal-breaker!

Have a great day! May God bless your marriage.

PPP: Dialaflight Canada

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When I plan for a holiday, I would like to make sure that everything are pre-book before I reach the destination. I do not want to have situation like cannot find a suitable hotel to stay, do not know how to go to a place, do not know what to do next. That's why I prefer to search online for all the travel information before I start my journey!

Currently I am looking for Holiday Offers to Canada. To make sure that I can enjoy my holidays in Canada, I start to search for more related information online. I am glad I found this Dialaflight. They are offering a lot of cheap flights worldwide including flights to Canada. Besides that, Dialaflight as a leading independent UK travel company also offering hotels, car hired, travel insurance & travel ideas worldwide. They have been in business for 25 years and I am sure they can secure the best travel industry rates available.

Looking for a travel package to Canada? Why not book with DialAFlight. What you need to do is call and speak with one of their UK travel consultants who will ensure that your requirements are fulfilled. You can get a tailor-made holiday is exactly as you want it!

Ahhhhh!!!!!!!!

Just now, I suka-suka go click PPP's opps, then.... I saw the $500 post available!!!!! And then, I quickly go click it, key in the word request and submit! Well, from the title you must know that I didn't get the opps, it shows "All of the available posts for that opportunity have already been taken."

Anyway, if the money is not meant for me then it's not for me. I sakit hati also no use... But, at least I see the post.. I think I better go wait for the $50 post or today is just not my day!!!

Anyway... there is one improment on the progress of potty train my girl. Today is the first time she pees inside her potty! Well, I think that one was also because I am lucky. But, she pees a little bit only. After 15 minutes, she pees again... on the floor... Later of the day... all on the floor... Yeah... my house is very smelly now... don't come!

PPP: Storage Bed

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In Netherlands, most of the houses here do not have a large squarefeet. The student apartment that we are renting also not large enough. I always find that it is so hard for me to find a place to keep things that is not oftenly in use. As you know, we have 4 seasons in Netherlands. We need to have clothes for different seasons. It is hard for me to find a proper place to keep our clothes espeacially winter coat which need a big space to keep. How I wish I can have a under bed storage or even better, a king bed with storage so that I can keep some of the winter coat nicely under my bed!

Looking for a bedroom set? Don't you think the storage bed features at http://furniturefromhome.com/ is a great product? This platform bookcase bed with plenty of storage, dresser, mirror, night stand package is not only beautiful, but it has a price made for the books! Plenty of additional storage space within the bed frame is a unique find that is greatly sought after. Most importantly, it made from quality hardware, solid wood! I am sure your lover will love to come home earlier to enjoy the comfortable rest on a quality bed!

What you think?

When come to potty train Anne, Loong is not that supportive. You see, I am the one who will be blamed by my mother, MIL and SIL for not potty train Anne now, not HIM!! He is the one who always reject my intention to potty train Anne. Started yesterday, I decided to ignore his comment. I let Anne go diaper-less during day time (except her nap time). She pees every where around the house. I don't care. I think this is just temporary, but not Loong. When he is at home, he always request me to let Anne wear her diaper. I want to be consistent during the potty train process. What for sekejap pakai, sekejap tak pakai? When Anne pees, he will get angry some more... Do you think I did something wrong? Why he gets angry just because Anne pees? I am sure if I don't potty train Anne before we go back to Malaysia this year Anne, when we are back, I will shoot by my in laws for sure! He won't get scold, I will.

I don't care. I don't want to care so much! I have decided to potty train Anne now!! NOW!!! Wish me good luck, ok?

The following items were my new "tools" in potty train Anne, a training-toilet-seat and 2 training pants (she rejected potty!).

PPP: Tech/lifestyle blog

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Do you find it interesting to read other's blog? I enjoy reading parenthood blog and also blog talking about lifestyle. I do not have the luxury to blog hop during weekday as my daugther is a high demand toddler who will insist me to be with her most of the time. I can start enjoy myself on weekend as my husband will be at home, leave his reseach aside, spending time with our daugther and let me have a break. Then I can have more time to read some interesting parenthood blog, may be also this tech/lifestyle blog : A Cool Friday!

Books to read.

I bought the following 2 books from ebay.co.uk:

• The Discovery of the Child
• The Absorbent Mind

Both are written by Maria Montessori. I have yet to receive the books, I wish I will enjoy reading these books. First book cost me GBP2.00 as someone bid for the book as well. For the 2nd book, it only cost me GBP0.99. BUT! The postage for these 2 books are wayyyyy expensive than the book itself. I paid GBP6.83 for postage!!! So expensive eh! Anyway, I do not think I can find these books here and I paid using my PPP money mah. So, OK lah!!!

Total money spent: £9.37 GBP = $19.44 USD (1 U.S. Dollar = 0.482097 Pounds Sterling)

Updated on 15/08/2007

Ebay seller refunded £1.40 to me because standard airmail which worked out to be cheaper than the original quote. I must say he is a nice seller!

PPP: Aluminum Cabinets

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Unlike steel, aluminum will not rust or deteriorate when exposed to moisture. Unlike wood, aluminum is resistant to mold, mildew and corrosion.

Would you put aluminum cabinets line in your kitchen? I think I will because aluminum is a good and last for long material which is very suitable for kitchen. I love solid wood, so I will choose brown color as my kitchen's main color. Most importantly, aluminum cabinet is very easy to clean. When you cook, you cannot avoid your kitchen become oily (especially chinese that cook with wok). If your kitchen cabinet is an aluminium cabinet, you just need a piece of cloth to mop the surface of the cabinet after you have done your cooking. Not like other material, eg. wood which will look so ugly and difficult to clean when cover by a layer of sticky oil.

So, will you consider to put aluminium cabinets in your kitchen?

Pissed!

Last weekend, we joined IHE's excursion to Belgium. It was a 2 days 1 night trip. I will talk about the trip in my other blog. Here, I want to complaint about one China girl in our group. I think she do not have common sense. We were in a group, we must think of other people when we were in a group! But this girl is so terrible. Never punctual. Always late! Whole group wait for her and her gang. You see, if she lost her way or she said sorry when she come, then I am OK. But she didn't show any sign of regret. She was late, she some more can walk slow slow like that... Another China guy also beh-tahan and told her that she was late. She said: "My gang getting bigger leh!" (that time another 3 China followed her footsteps!). I am so pissed by this girl... Then, the way she talks in the bus is like talking to the whole bus, so loud and clear! Bising!!! I do not have her picture, if I have... I will show her face big, big here!

PPP: Portable Scanner

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Talking about scanner make me think of my first scanner. Not mine, actually. That scanner belongs to Loong (that time still my boy friend). I need a scanner to scan some pictures on brouchers for my thesis purpose. Believe or not, the scanner is still our one and only scanner until now. It keeps in a store room for a long time already because We only will use it once in a blue moon. Since we moved from JB to KL, we didn't even take it out from the box, install it and use it. Why? This is a good question. Because I am too lazy to take it out from the box and find a place to put it and install it. The worst part is, after I use it I have to put it back into the box and put it back into our store room. Our computer table do not have enough space for this scanner. In another word - our scanner is HUGE! It need a BIG space to locate it! How I wish I can have a light and portable scanner.

I was surprise when I first found out about this ScanShell 2000N (2000NR) portable document scanner. The ScanShell 2000N (2000NR) portable scanner is the ideal A4 color scanner for the busy professionals and executives. This light weight (only 14oz/390g) and convenient scanner is powered using only the USB 2.0 port allows for a fast and easy one-cable hook up to your notebook or desktop PC. More importantly, it is conveniently carried along with a laptop and requires a minimal footprint on the desktop. Besides that, ScanShell 2000N (2000NR) also enables users to fax, email and organize all of business documents, with the "touch of a button".

Bundled software - DocShell is an easy to use utility that scan documents and export the scanned image into existing, pre-installed application on the user's pc (PDF,Microsoft paint etc.). The scanned document can be saved to one of the following image types: BMP, JPG, TIF, PSD, PCX, PNG or TGA. With the utility provided, I believe you will become more professional in imaging.

Looking for a portable scanner? You can read more about ScanShell 2000N (2000NR) here!

Windmills...

The Netherlands is famous for its windmills. Below are windmills' picture taken during our recent visit to Kinderdijk. In 1997 the mills of Kinderdijk were put on the World Heritage List of UNESCO.

PPP: Advance Restaurant Finance

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Advance Restaurant Finance, in short ARF is a business loans for small to medium-sized merchants. If you own a restaurant which has strong performance, ARF is willing to help to expand your business financially. ARF is able to secure lending where most banks stop, while allowing you to retain control of your business and meet your business’s goals.

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I am watching 岁月风云

主演：刘松仁 苗侨伟 林峰 宣萱 佘诗曼 马德钟 胡杏儿 梁靖琪 邓萃雯 陈美琪等

这是一个家族历经聚散、共同奋斗创业的故事：大哥华文翰在香港苦心经营钢铁厂多年，却因为一次错误的投资决策面临企业清盘；二弟华文鸿在北京潜心于汽车发动机的自主研发，希望能够造出中国人自己的汽车，却因为外资注入车厂而面临梦想破灭；三弟华文硕一直受文翰的庇护，一个偶然的机遇使他成为网络新星，却最终因为股价暴跌而负债累累……

就在华家陷入困境的时候，华家先辈创建自主汽车品牌的梦想牵引着三兄弟和他们下一辈的年轻人走到了一起。历尽艰难之后，华家终于成立了自己的车厂――华喆。然而资金的匮乏、技术的不成熟、竞争对手的凶猛来势，使华喆的每一步成长都历经波折，而华家每一个人的命运也为此牵动……

这是一部强强联手的精品巨作，中央电视台、香港TVB首度联袂打造打造；

这是一个家族历经的悲欢离合，讲述大时代背景下人的故事；

这是两地携手共赢的辉煌历程，表现华夏子孙振兴民族工业的岁月风云……

So far I watched until episode 18. I am not that addicted (I can control myself now), I think Loong is much addicted than me! Anyway, we cannot watch too fast like other series which we have full set before we start watching. This time, we have to wait to watch the next episode. We can get full set but speak in mandarin. We prefer to watch slowly but in cantonese! :)

PPP: Star Craft

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Do you play starcraft? If you like PC games, I am sure you know starcraft! My brother and my husband are 2 starcraft fansee. I must warn you, it's OK if you didn't play it. Once you started to play, you can't stop!

There was once that I was so mad with Loong because he prefer to spent his time in front of PC fighting with starcraft than spending the time with me! I don't mind a person play with any PC game, but, one must know the limit! You can play if you know how to control yourself, manage your time and watch your health!

Anyway, you can find a lot of starcraft & starcraft 2 from this website: http://www.creepcolony.com/. I hope my brother and my husband will not read this post, else, they will be addicted again!

The Manager's Way.

If you are a manager... Then, don't continue your reading!

A team of Managers was given an assignment to measure the height of aflagpole. So the Managers go out to the flagpole with ladders and tape.They're falling off the ladders, dropping the tape measures - the wholething is just a mess.

An Engineer comes along and sees what they're trying to do, walks over,pulls the flagpole out of the ground, lays it flat, measures it from end toend, gives the measurement to one of the managers and walks away.

After the Engineer has gone, one manager turns to another and laughs. "Seethis idiot. We're looking for height and he gives the length!"

Moral: "No matter what good you do, Managers can always find fault in you".

Manager, are you reading?? This is only a joke, ok?

PPP: Belisi.com

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All women loves to be beautiful. Who doesn't? Even my 23 months old girl also always request to wear pretty skirt posted over by her grandma. I love beautiful clothes, beautiful handbags, beautiful house.... and lots more. From the title, can you guess what does Belisi means? Yes, Belisi means Beautiful. If Belisi means beautiful, then you should know that you can find all kind of beautiful things at Belisi.com.

The Belisi Arabian Starburst Signature Pattern in silk scarf, pocket square and woven silk necktie. You also can find all kind beautifu1 Designer Handbags at Belisi. Looking for a gift for your best girl friend? You can try handbag and scarf. For boy friend? You can get a lot of neckties here. By wearing a Belisi silk scarves around your shoulders on a breezy night or tie one around your wrist or handbag for a splash of vibrant color. You will look so elegant!!

Buy now, and if you spent $100 or more you can get 25% off and free shipping to your door step!! Act now!

PR3!!

I didn't really work hard on this site. I put most of my post in my other blog. The other reason is I cannot spent more than 15 mins in front of the PC. My girl will kacau me when she saw me sitting in front of the PC for too long. That's why, if I have time, I will choose to read some online magazine/newspaper, blog hopping and update my other blog. No time to write paid-post... eh, not many opps for me also lah!!!

Today, since Loong went to IHE a little bit late, I logged into PPP to have a look. Eiks.. suprise!!! I have oppurtunities to write. This is pretty abnormal. Then I checked... all are PR3... Haha... yes, my PR is updated to 3 now! Not bad huh, at least I can have more opps to write... I am happy!

Today, raining again........

PPP: Furniture!

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I have a dream since I was still a teenager. I dream that, one day I can have my own house decorated according to my own taste! First, I would like to have a well furnished kitchen! Since the day I came over to Netherlands, I spent a lot of time in the kitchen cooking for my daugther and my husband. I started to love cooking and searching for all kind of recipe from the website. I feel satisfied when I see my 2 "lover" enjoy my cooking. But, because we are living a student life now, we cannot afford many of the kitchen tools. I only can cook those simple dish which do not required things like oven! Yes, I do not have an oven now! So, in future, when we have sattle down in our own house, I am sure I will put a lot of efford and money to get my kitchen done!

Next, my master bedroom. One will spent 1/3 of his life time to sleep. That's why a good bed is very important to me. I love to sleep! So, I must have a good mattress, good pillow so that I can have a very good quality sleep. I fall in love at first sight with all the Bedroom Furniture show in this furniture website: http://furniturefromhome.com/. I love solid wood furniture. They last for long, looks pretty and solid. My mother in law once told me that, when we bought a bed, must get a king size bed. Why? Because when you have a quarrel with your other half, the bed is still big enough to saparate the 2 husband and wife. True or not? Depend to individuals.

Study room or home office is another important area in my future house. When talking about home office, the most important furniture will be a cabinet that can fix in all the books we have. Beside a multi-purpose study table also play an important part. Browse here for Furniture Home Office. You can see that all the home office furniture are designed to make your home office looks comfortable and make full use of the space. You will love to work from home if you decorated your study room/home office like that.

Now a days, a lot of young people would like to have a bar corner in their house. It's the best way to have a nice chat between a couple and also friends. Looking for a good Tall bar stool? Try to search at http://furniturefromhome.com/. I believe you can find your good stool there. They have lots of variety for you to choose from.

Looking for good furnitures for your house? Try http://furniturefromhome.com/. You can get the best bargain here. You even can get lifestyle suggestion and even furnitures tips from the website. Enjoy your shopping there.

缘来自有机

主 演：陈锦鸿、伍咏薇、元华、黎诺懿、唐诗咏、黄贤智

类 型：时装剧情

集 数：20集

I finished another Hong Kong series, 缘来自有机. A funny and good series for you to watch. The story is mainly about the benefic of organic food and remind us to care for our environment. If you support 环保主义, then you will like this Hong Kong series!