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Monkeying around to celebrate CNY

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Posted by Xian Wei Gong Xi Fa Cai! This year's CNY might be one of the most prosperous CNY for me. I get to visit my cousins again, and eat and talk with them. Also, we had the reunion with some of my parents' friends.  The Yusheng. The only dish that did not vary in the reunion dinner during our visits and stays. So if you can't escape from it, just eat it. During the CNY, animals(sugar glider [right]) and insects(cicada [left]) also wanted to visit us. They were quite a company. Ming's buddies showing off their martial arts skills, all enjoying the festive CNY.  And of course, the famous movie "Ola-Bola", a Malaysian production. This is, by far, the best movie made by Malaysians. A truly heart-warming movie that is about not only football, but also about the hardship of Malaysians in the 80s. Watch it if you are truly a Malaysian! We stayed with our cousins during CNY. All the cooking smells from kitchen preparing for the reunion dinner r...

A Cool Breather in Cameron - 22-25 Jan 2016

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Posted by Xian Jin Finally, the moment we have been waiting all year: a rest and retreat at Cameron Highlands! I was longing for a cool, refreshing time up here, away from the scorching heat back in KL.  The OMF bungalow, where we stayed for 4 days. It was very spacious, with so many places and treasures to explore and discover. I spent much time in the library, going through old books in peace and quietness.  The scenery was simply beautiful, lush green surrounding the entire bungalow. It was a cold, squally morning; the forest of different shades of green overlooking the blue sky. The air was so fresh and clean, a pleasant environment. Football Time!!! We spent hours outside playing sports. I enjoyed the cooling atmosphere up here, something we didn't have back in the city.  You can never really feel bored here, what with books to read, animals to play with and the people you spend hours with.  It's moments like thi...

A New Chapter - 2016

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O Lord our governor, we beseech Thee, of Thy mercy, That we may have the heavenly vision,  And behold things as they seem unto Thee, That the turmoil of this world may be seen by us To be bringing forth the sweet peace of the eternal years, And that in all the troubles and sorrows or our own hearts We may behold good, and so, with quiet mind And inward peace, careless of outward storm, We may do the duty of life which brings to us A quiet heart, ever trusting in Thee. We give Thee thanks for all Thy mercy. We beseech Thy forgiveness of all our sins. We pray Thy guidance in all things, Thy presence in the hour of death, Thy glory in the life to come. Of Thy mercy hear us, Through Jesus Christ our Lord. By George Dawson