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“Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.” John15.13
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Me BirdDay Month Entry
Posted on June 26, 2010 by CatholicJules
It is apparent now that I spend more time updating twitter and Facebook out of sheer convienience. And lo and behold the end of June is fast approaching without a single entry, save for the pic entry of Seth below which I managed to send to wordpress via email. Anyhow let’s see if this entry will be the ‘Mother’ of all entries for June. 😀
*sings* where do I begin? to tell the story of how great a love can be….*stops* oops got carried away there for a second….
BDAY Stuff
Okay so I was doing the night shift the day before my birthday and the next morning my colleagues came in with food, drinks and a present for me. Oh and before you say how sweet a bunch they are, which they can be when they want to actually, the birthday prezzie thing comes out of our monthly contribution for birthdays so in the end it’s like buying yourself a present when your actual day arrives. 😀 Finger Food and drinks though, are sponsored by our Boss. Pic one shows you just how much weight I’ve put on…well actually it’s meant to show moi unwrapping the present. Pic Two is a failed attempt at a cutesie pose! lol
Bday Prezzie
Failed Kawaii Pose
But the best birthday present I received this year has got to be from my ‘brother’ John Low! He got me this…..
AC RYAN Media Box
Playon!HD mini
ACR-PV73200
- Full HD Media Player
- HDMI up to 1080p (Full HD)
- Enjoy Full HD video (H.264, MKV, RM/RMVB) on TV
- UPnP Media Streaming
- Wired & Wireless Network
(Wired Network is included / Wireless Network is an optional extra, not included in the standard package. To enjoy wireless network at up to 300Mbps, purchase the Wireless option) - Download BitTorrent to external media
* Available in future firmware update - Listen to Internet Radio
- Internet Feeds
(Picassa, Flickr, News Feeds) - Enjoy a Slideshow of your favorite photos
A/V Out:
- HDMI interface up to 1080p
- Composite Video
- Composite Audio
- Y/Pb/Pr Video
- SPDIF Optical TOSLink (digital audio)
Storage supported:
USB 2.0 Host Controller
Storage supported:
- Browse network by navigation or direct IP address
- Save Shortcuts to easily access network locations
- Plays / streams audio/video/image media from any device in network
- Use Playon! HD to play any media in network
- Play media stored in Playon! HD from anywhere in network
Network – Wired:
- LAN Ethernet 10/100Mbps Auto-negotiation
- Built-in DHCP for Auto IP or Manual Fixed IP
Network – Wireless
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Boy am I loving this new gadget…..Oh speaking of gadgets, I downloaded the new Iphone OS 4.0 firmware and I think it’s great! Lots of overall improvement though I doubt if the pure novice will ever figure out what’s really different unless they download the manual which Apple has recently made available. For instance unless you’ve read up about it on the forums etc. you might not know that, to create a folder you’d have to move one app ontop of the other before a folder is automatically created with a recommended name which you can keep or edit. Or that double pressing the button at the bottom will show you the apps pocket or the ‘multitask’ area (not in the real sense of the term).
Little Time Away
For a short holiday away from Singapore, I brought the family up to Sunway Lagoon where we stayed at my Gee Kor’s place (2nd Aunt from my Father’s side) well actually I should say my Richard Kor Kor’s home (elder Cousin ) since his mother, my Aunt is staying with him. Anyhow the home is in Subang Jaya which is approx 8 minutes away from Sunway by car. We had lots of fantastic tasting durian and other such delightful goodies which he pampered us with, during our stay.
We spent most of our time shopping around at the Pyramid Shopping Centre, Berjaya Times Square and Mid-Valley Megamall this was of course only after the kids enjoyed themselves both at Sunway lagoon and at Berjaya Times Square Indoor Amusement Park – Cosmos World. This time round Seth could go for a little more of the rides now that he is older and taller.
As for the shopping itself, I must say that not everything is cheaper over there. Only certain foodstuff are really dirtcheap, as for clothing etc. well you don’t really save much on the exchange rate. unless of course you are shopping for clothing for the home, like tshirts and shorts. Madame managed to get some really good deals on shoes and a dress or two. The kids got some polo tees and long pants and as for me….well I only got a nice leather wallet for about SGD40 and a really nice long sleeve shirt with cufflings from Ted Baker which costs me Rm199.00 which works out to be around SGD86.00
Didn’t take much pictures this time round, but the little that I did was uploaded to Facebook. I do however some pictures of some great tasting food we had which I will place here too……
From left to right –
Stewed pork belly with Yam, Homemade Beancurd With Vegetables, Char Siew & Sio Bak (Honey Barbequed & Roast Pork) and Cod Fish Wrapped with Tau kee topped with Tau Chio and Black Fungus.
Wifi Access experience In KL –
Sunway Pyramid – Good
Mid-Valley Megamall – Sucks
Berjaya Times Square – So So only but at OLDtown Coffee House on the 5th Floor I think the access is FANTASTIC!
**Note to self** At Sunway Pyramid at LG2.93 in Marrakesh – shop name Country’s Tid Bits & Candies Cottage is where you bought all your Nan Yang Coffee Mix, Tea Mix, Chek Hup coffee, Dodols, Coconut Strips Candy.
Back home……
Kenan’s Medical Appointment
Had to bring him for his hearing and refraction tests because during the school nurses’ visit….once again they said he had problems and needed further tests. We went all the way to SGH, where he passed all the tests they made him take. WHEW!
Eucharistic Ministry
Our parish priest approached me to join the EM and initially I was reluctant because I felt and still do feel that I am not worthy nor ready for it. But he had convinced me to just attend the meetings first and learn because it would take at least six months before anyone is allowed to perform the duty. I attended my first meeting on Monday….
Gourmet Food In A Can
Just tried it today and I must say it is quite tasty…..$6
Other Random Stuff
Just learnt yesterday that my Supervisor, aka colleague aka Friend of 14 years has resigned! Well it was indeed upsetting news even though I fully understand why….really didn’t have the mood to work all day….
Next…..am I the only one? or does this line/sentence sound condescending?
“If you wanna stay angry then that’s up to you.”
Moreover this was said after an apology was given…so now it not only sounded condescending to me but whatever was uttered before i.e. the apology was just lip service?! Well he can DUCK off! The nerve of some people! who are just sooooo into themselves they use terms like ‘Right For US’ when they mean self-centredly they want what’s best for themselves. They have no decency or respect for others because I believe it all stems from their own upbringing! Had to rant for awhile in white sorry…..
Finally…..who do you think will take the World Cup? I’m rooting for Argentina and Germany!
AHOY!
And FOR ALL MY FAITHFUL blogreaders or what’s left of you….heh heh…
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Posted on June 26, 2010 by CatholicJules
Sent from Julian’s Mobility Pad
“Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.” John15.13
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