Positive Thinking for the New Year

Yesterday is but a dream, tomorrow is only a vision. But today, well lived, makes every yesterday a dream of happiness, and every tomorrow a vision of hope. Look well, therefore, to this day, for it is life, the very life of life.

You only have to do a very few things right in your life so long as you don't do too many things wrong.

Pleasant thoughts make pleasant lives.
Life is a canvas-you fill in the picture.
Purpose is what gives life meaning.
To find friendship, offer friendship.
You'll never get rid of a bad temper by losing it.
Every ending is a new beginning.
To know one's ignorance is part of knowledge.
Making the most of today is the best preparation for tomorrow.
You can't get anywhere unless you start.
Each day comes just once in a life time.
If we don't stand for something, we'll fall for anything.
Your life is what your thoughts make it.
Fear is the parent of cruelty.
Your smile is the most important thing you wear.
Do good and fear nobody. Do ill and fear everyone.
Do not choose to be wrong for the sake of being different.

Birthday Presents Surprise

Guess what I got from my sis, nieces and everyone in their family!!!

What I always wanted >^..^< a big cat and a box of small cats

My cat family is growing

Thanks to them!!!

Beautiful Birthday Quotes

Nature gives you the face you have at twenty, but it's up to you to merit the face you have at fifty.

by Coco Chanel

Middle age is when you still believe you'll feel better in the morning.

by Bob Hope

You can only perceive real beauty in a person as they get older.
by Anouk Aimee

Birthdays are good for you. The more you have, the longer you live.
by Anonymous

As you get older three things happen. The first is your memory goes, and I can't remember the other two.
by Sir Norman Wisdom

We know we're getting old when the only thing we want for our birthday is not to be reminded of it.
by Anonymous

Birthdays are good for you. Statistics show that the people who have the most live the longest.
by Larry Lorenzoni

The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.
by Oprah Winfrey

A Birthday Wish and a present from my daughter

She gave me a golden Rutilated Quartz Gemstone bracelet stretchy. She was so excited and happy as she selected the bracelet herself and bought it using her own hard earned money. I was informed that if I wear constantly, it will become shiny and it will bring me good health and luck. She meant well and I am very happy too for her thoughtfulness and sincerity.

Take a closer look at the Gemstone

Teach the children . . .

A very meaningful story that everyone should know about ChRistMAs: -
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Teach the children . . .
.. the true meaning of ChRistmAs

Late one Christmas Eve, I sank back, tired but content, into my easy chair. The kids were in bed, the gifts were wrapped, the milk and cookies waited by the fireplace for Santa. As I sat back admiring the tree with its decorations, I couldn't help feeling that something important was missing. It wasn't long before the tiny twinkling tree lights lulled me to sleep.

I don't know how long I slept, but all of a sudden I knew that I wasn't alone. I opened my eyes, and you can imagine my surprise when I saw Santa Claus himself standing next to my Christmas tree. He was dressed all in fur from his head to his foot just as the poem described him, but he was not the "jolly old elf" of Christmas legend. The man who stood before me looked sad and disappointed, and there were tears in his eyes.

"Santa, what's wrong?" I asked, "Why are you crying?"

"It's the children," Santa replied sadly.

"But Santa, the children love you," I said.

"Oh, I know they love me, and they love the gifts I bring them," Santa said, "but the children of today seem to have somehow missed out on the true spirit of Christmas. It's not their fault. It's just that the adults, many of them not having been taught themselves, have forgotten to teach the children."

"Teach them what?" I asked. Click here to continue reading .................

Christmas Family Gathering

It was a joyous night for us as almost all our family members came back to spend the Christmas. Moreover, we have a new family member Baby Elijah sharing his first Christmas with us.

Some photos taken for the night:-

See everybody put a big smile for the camera!

Baby Elijah with his parents. Look how cute he is. He is the Star of the night. Clever boy.

Our chef of the night in Dreamland. Can't wait to savour the food!

Beautifully decorated Apple Cheese Christmas Cake

Christmas Thoughts and Quotes

"Christmas! The very word brings joy to our hearts. No matter how we may dread the rush, the long Christmas lists for gifts and cards to be bought and given-when Christmas Day comes there is still the same warm feeling we had as children, the same warmth that enfolds our hearts and our homes."
-- Joan Winmill Brown

"Until one feels the spirit of Christmas, there is no Christmas. All else is outward display-so much tinsel and decorations. For it isn't the holly, it isn't the snow. It isn't the tree not the firelight's glow. It's the warmth that comes to the hearts of men when the Christmas spirit returns again."
-- Anonymous

"Christmas gift suggestions: To your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance. To a friend, your heart. To a customer, service. To all, charity. To every child, a good example. To yourself, respect."
-- Oren Arnold

"As long as we know in our hearts what Christmas ought to be, Christmas is."
-- Eric Sevareid

"Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas."
-- Calvin Coolidge

"One of the most glorious messes in the world is the mess created in the living room on Christmas day. Don't clean it up too quickly."
-- Andy Rooney

"Christmas is most truly Christmas when we celebrate it by giving the light of love to those who need it most."
-- Ruth Carter Stapleton

Another Try at New York New York at 1Borneo

I have another try of the food at New York New York in 1Borneo. I thought of ordering the Hawaii Teriyaki Chicken Chop but on second thought I chose the beef pepperoni pizza. It was very thin and crispy crust topped with cheese and beef pepperoni. Sure it was crispy just like eating the water crackers.

Have a look at the pizza which costs RM16.90++Simply delicious. Recommended

My daughter ordered Beef Balls Spaghetti served with bolognese sauce and 2 large beef balls. I tasted a bit of the beef ball. The meat was quite tough. Good sauce though. Price : RM16.90++

Very simple dish. I can cook this at home.


We shared a tall glass filled with Root Beer Float. Price: RM7.90++

Christmas Is Near

I didn't realize that I haven't posted for 3 weeks. No time, no time at all. It's because Christmas is near and I am in the festive mood. The Christmas season has swept over my hometown. It is the best season of the year. Wherever you go, you see and you hear the whole town has become alive with Christmas decors, Christmas music, Christmas carols and Cheap sale.

Here are some photos taken of the nicely decorated Shopping Malls:-

Fairyland 1Borneo

Candyland Karamunsing Complex

Warisan Square

The First Signs of Menopause

I have been watching this rerun of The Oprah Winfrey Show featuring Dr. Christiane Northrup, the author of "The Wisdom of Menopause". The show is very knowledgeable and I have learned a few facts of being over 35+ as Dr. Northrup debunks the myths of menopause and offers hope and health to the millions of women who are entering (or in!) what can be the most confusing part of their lives.

Women should know about the symptoms of Menopause.....

Menopause has been the butt of many jokes not only from comedians but also from women themselves who are either going through it or negatively are anticipating it. The bottom line is that it all boils down to the fact that different bodies will exhibit different first signs of menopause. Some women will experience every known symptom attributed to “the change” while other women will experience few if any symptoms other than a lack of menstruation.

First Common Sign

Irregular periods are often the first signs of menopause and may fluctuate in terms of bleeding from heavy episodes to virtually non-existent ones. In addition, a period may last for one day or it might last for ten days just as there might be breakthrough bleeding in between menstrual cycles that are slowly becoming more irregular.

Stereotypical Hot Flashes

Hot flashes, one of the first signs of menopause, are also the most joked about of all the symptoms of this biological change. As many as seventy-five to eighty percent of all women experience this uncomfortable feeling which can last as short as thirty seconds or as long at thirty minutes or more. The average time for a hot flash moment is about five to ten minutes for these first signs of menopause. These hot flashes can be a warm flushing sensation on your face and upper body or it can present themselves as red blotchy skin.

Sexual Problems

A paradigm shift in your thinking about sex is among the first signs of menopause as well and those thoughts can go either way. Some women lose desire to have sex and it is coupled with vaginal dryness and lack of arousal. However, other women may feel sexier and enjoy it more, even with the physical symptoms like the vaginal dryness which can be aided by a number of lubricants on the market today.

Bladder And Vaginal Issues

Count problems with your bladder and vagina among your first signs of menopause as your hormone levels fluctuate. The vaginal dryness may be an issue and sex could become painful as the skin thins out and surrounding areas becoming more sensitized. In addition, urinary problems count as some of the first signs of menopause due to that same thinning of the skin, in this case, the bladder. Some muscle tone in the bladder may be lost as well due to hormonal changes attributed to menopause.

Other Thoughts To Ponder

The first signs of menopause are quite a bit to handle but many of them gradually present themselves as a way to ease into the transition. These signs can also include mood swings, fatigue, sleeping problems and even changes in your body like not being able to lose weight as easily as you once could.

Less frequent first signs of menopause include headaches due to these hormonal changes as well as problems with memory. Even aching in the joints and muscles can be considered part of the menopausal arsenal of symptoms. If you are not quite at that stage in life to be experiencing those first signs of menopause, get ready for it. You may not develop all of them but chances are that there will be some that have your name on them.

Funny Cartoon Quotes

Do you have a good sense of humor? These quotes are so funny which will surely make you smile. Lighten up and remember happy thought is a healthy and quick way to reduce stress. ...L O L

........I used to have an open mind but my brains kept falling out........

...........As you get older three things happen. The first is your memory goes, and I can't remember the other two.............

........ I always arrive late at the office, but I make up for it by leaving early........

..........I like work: it fascinates me. I can sit and look at it for hours...........

........Middle age is when your age starts to show around your middle........

..........I never think of the future - it comes soon enough...........

........A rich man's joke is always funny........

..........I can resist everything except temptation...........

Children Learn What They Live

If a child lives with criticism, he learns to condemn.

If a child lives with shame, he learns to feel guilty.

If a child lives with security, he learns to have faith.

If a child lives with tolerance, he learns to be patient.

If a child lives with approval, he learns to like himself.

If a child lives with encouragement, he learns confidence.

If a child lives with hostility, he learns to fight.

If a child lives with ridicule, he learns to be shy.

If a child lives with fairness, he learns justice.

If a child lives with praise, he learns to appreciate.

If a child lives with acceptance and friends, he learns to find in this world.