Profile: Nariman a.k.a Putri

Wherever the wind blows :), Singapore
I'm a Jack of all Trades. But a Master of None. However, my primary passion is in Teaching. I'm very expressive with my emotions .... hence ... I'm no good in a poker game :) Love all the romanticism that life can offer. Love my family, my one and ONLY. Last but not least my surrogate family my baby Princess and Chomelanggun.

Monday, November 26, 2007

Sunday, November 25, 2007

After the Main Event

Trying our best to take photos of Sara with the backdrop ain't easy what with all the people doing the same and collecting their children and what have you.

We manage to take some pictures at the cost of my specs glasses falling out from its frame.

Luisi wanted to have some up market local food when Sara said ..... I want Pizza. So since IT WAS after all her day .... it was her choice. So we ended up going to Prego.





Graduation Day

I did not have to worry about clothes as usual ..... Chomelanggun whipped out her magic. This means that I just have more time to sleep in.

We met at Starbuck's near @ Raffles City at 9am. I was early!! I was not even aware that Beach Road was so nearby. Dad strolled in few minutes after me. Since the concert started at 11am. We took our time over coffee and gossiping of my other life. My other life is now no longer a secret and am willing to share THAT part of it. My family is more receptive to it now. Thank you.

When its about time we went in .... so just we could see the slides of the school activities.




In the aisle eagerly waiting for her name to be called.



Graduation speech in Mandarin by Sara and her friends.



Her first performance Rainbow Fish. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Recalling the story from the play acted by Su Ping. Obviously it was more joy just to see Sara playing the part. :)




The second performance done by Sara was in Mandarin - Butterflies and Flowers.

This is the finale where the children come out class by class.

Lake City, Florida

Lake City is a city located in Columbia County, Florida, USA. In 2006, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's population at 11,953.[2]. It is the county seat of Columbia CountyGR6, and is the Principal City of the Lake City Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is composed of Columbia County, and had an estimated 2006 population of 67,007.

History

The site of Lake City was a Seminole village named Alpata Telophka, meaning "Alligator Town". By 1830, a white American town called Alligator was established, adjacent to the Seminole town. The city was incorporated and changed to its current name in 1859. The name was changed because the mayor's wife, who had recently moved to the town, refused to hang her lace curtains in a town named Alligator. The American Civil War Battle of Olustee took place near Lake City in February of 1864. By the early 20th century, Lake City had become an important railroad junction, served by the Seaboard Air Line, Atlantic Coast Line, Georgia Southern, and the Florida Railroad. By 1950, it had a population of 7,467 people.

Every February since 1976 Lake City has hosted the Olustee Battle Festival & Re-Enactment. Lake City also holds its Alligator Fest each October.


Geography


Lake City is located at 30°11′23″N, 82°38′23″W (30.189640, -82.639654)GR1. Lake City is near the intersection of Interstate highways I-10 and I-75. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.1 mi² (28.7 km²). 10.6 square miles (27 km²) of it is land and .5 square miles (1 km²) of it is water. The total area is 4.69% water.

Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there are 9,980 people, 4,043 households, and 2,429 families residing in the city. The population density is 944.8/mi² (364.9/km²). There are 4,536 housing units at an average density of 429.4/mi² (165.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city is 59.32% White, 37.46% African American, 0.23% Native American, 1.02% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.33% from other races, and 1.55% from two or more races. 2.82% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 4,043 households out of which 28.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.5% are married couples living together, 20.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 39.9% are non-families. 33.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 15.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.34 and the average family size is 3.01.

In the city the population is spread out with 25.4% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 89.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 85.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $26,161, and the median income for a family is $31,920. Males have a median income of $27,369 versus $21,290 for females. The per capita income for the city is $14,697. 20.5% of the population and 16.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 27.8% of those under the age of 18 and 16.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.


Economy

Lake City and Columbia County, Florida are known as "The Gateway to Florida" because Interstate 75 runs though them, carrying a large percentage of Florida's tourist and trade traffic, and Lake City is the northernmost sizable town/city in Florida on Interstate 75.

Agricultural products of the area include tobacco, corn, peanuts, cotton, and melons.

Lake City is the location of the Osceola National Forest's administrative offices.



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Lagos, Nigeria

Lagos is the most populous city in Nigeria, the largest country in Africa. The metropolitan area, an estimated 300 square kilometers, is a group of islands endowed with creeks and a lagoon. Lagos is projected to be one of the world's five largest cities by 2005.


In an effort to reduce massive urbanization in the metropolitan area, the Federal Government is in the process of moving the capital to Abuja.


The original settlers of Lagos, or Eko as it is called by the indigenous population, were of Benin and Awori Eko heritage. The city began in the fifteenth century as a Portuguese trading post exporting ivory, peppers, and slaves. It subsequently fell into the hands of the British, who began exporting food crops after outlawing slavery in 1807. Although Nigeria gained independence in 1960, a two-and-a-half year civil war broke out in 1967.


After the war, migration to the city, coupled with huge waves of refugees and migrants from other African countries, produced a population boom that has continued to the present day.


Lagos is the commercial and industrial hub of Nigeria, with a GNP triple that of any other West African country. Lagos has greatly benefited from Nigeria's natural resources in oil, natural gas, coal, fuel wood and water. Light industry was prevalent in post-independence Nigeria and petroleum-related industry dominated in the 1970's, directly affecting the rapid growth of Lagos.


Oil production, which began in the 1950's, increased seven-fold between 1965 and 1973, while world oil prices skyrocketed. By 1978, the metropolitan area accounted for 40% of the external trade of Nigeria, containing 40% of the national skilled population. The world recession in 1981, which caused a sharp fall in oil prices, sent Lagos reeling into debt and runaway inflation that persist at present. As a result, a massive programme of infrastructure and social services expansion came to an abrupt halt.


Energy and water access, sewerage, transportation and housing have all been adversely affected by haphazard development of a geographically disjointed city. Unlike the rest of Nigeria, 90% of the population of Lagos have access to electricity, with the city consuming 45% of the energy of the country. Despite the region's endowment of water, the city suffers from an acute and worsening water supply shortage. And due to inadequate sewerage, much the city's human waste is disposed of by the drainage of rainwater through open ditches that discharge onto the tidal flats. With congested bridges, traffic congestion is a daily problem in Lagos: it takes an average of two to three hours to travel 10-20 kilometres. A high-speed, elevated metro-liner is in the planning stages.


Since 1985, state urban renewal plans have concentrated on upgrading the environment of slum communities by building roads and drainage channels and providing water supply, electricity, schools and health clinics. With cooperation from the citizens, success has been recorded in a number of pilot urban renewal schemes, which focus on building roads and drainage channels and providing water supply, electricity, schools and health clinics.


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Days Pass By

Since my baby-sitting days at Orchard when Luisi was away till now ..... loads have happen.

The Night market outing with the kids
Sara's Swan Song
Days with the Princess
Forget Me Not - Orchard
Daughter Dearest
R and R at Mama's
Escaping

 ............. So I'll try my best to update to the best of my recollection.


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Monday, November 19, 2007

Videos Updates

So my last update was Sara's concert.  I've updated all my videos and pictures on imeem.com from reccommendation of friends ... so this is it :http://profile.imeem.com/S6-n82k
 
Unfortunately whenever I run it it doesn't seem to play smoothly.  So I still prefer the videos that I've updated on my blog.  So folks .... don't be lazy.  Just search for the events.  The problem is the videos are not always possible to update it during the time of entry.
 
So enjoy.
 


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Monday, November 12, 2007

Scam - STOP FLOODING

I am sorry but I do not know your client or you.  I do not know your client's email address its because she posted her notification on my blog by sending it directly to my blog email add.  She send it six times flooding my blog site (http://foreverknight-nk.blogspot.com/)!!
 
Either she sent it at random or sending it purposely knowing for a fact that people reading my blog .... for the greedy some who are willing to take a chance might contact you.  But its not going to be me. 
 
I've gone through this before.  Hey, I'm a simple person.  I am not rich.  Nothing in life comes for free.  It takes money to make money.  If your client wanted to donate ... why can't she just donate it directly??
 
Cheers (K)

Nariman.



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NOTIFICATION

Hello Dear
My name is Lady Jenny Peters , I am a dying woman who has decided to donate what I have to you/church. I am 59 years old and I was diagnosed for cancer for about 2 years ago, immediately after the death of my husband,who has left me everything he worked for and because the doctors told me I will not live longer than some weeks because of my health, I decided toWILL/donate the sum of $2,500,000 (two million five hundred thousand dollars) to you for the good work of the lord, and also to help the motherless and less privilege and also for the assistance of the widows. I wish you all the best and may the good Lord bless you abundantly, and please use the funds well and always extend the good work to others. Contact my lawyer/Abogado (S�r Juis Han ) with this pecified email:consultantbros@ozu.es and tell him that I have WILLED($2,500,000.00) to you and I have also notified him. I know I don�t know you but I have been directed to do this. Thanks and God bless.
NB: I will appreciate your utmost confidentiality in this matter until the task is accomplished as I don't want anything that will jeopardize my last wish.
From Lady Jenny Peters

Saturday, November 10, 2007

Sara's Concert

Just got a call from Luisi ..... Rob has an urgent appointment. Yahoo!! Meaning ..... meaning there's an extra ticket AND I AM IT!!

Problem is tomorrow at the crack of dawn - I have to head for JE cause that where all my nice clothes are!! Oh well, its worth it.

Ghetto Life

So Jazzmann have already taken his desktop away manage to catch up with his princess and reminiscing the past of old picts. I am happy for that.

Thank you all for your encouragement and your opinions. I do appreciate that. Yup, yup, I am only as strong as my last fall.

The new proud owners have already taken over Woodies.

Thinking that someone will be at BR I went there only to find out that they were still at Woodies. But I didn't mind. It gave me a chance to really observe what life is really like at BR.

I looked around at the WELL littered place. It almost seem like I'm on another planet. But I am kinda getting used to it. People making the best of what they have. The way they do it .... make me appreciate the things I have in life. A child bouncing up and down on a tree branch pretending that its a see-saw.

Two teams sharing HALF a Basketball court!! Some in proper trainers, flip-flops and even bare FEET!!

I was downing on my milk when Z caught up with me. We both waited for a little bit till Chomelanggun and Princess came back.

Princess's eyes look red and sore. Anyways .... neither of us could sleep last night. So we listen to some music on the radio and watched a Thai horror "Ghost Game". Which we both have watched it before but love the suspence. Princess knocked out first. I must have slept about 5 or 6am.

By the next morning ........ I was so dazed by the morning sound and and the welcoming smell from the kitchen.

One thing led to another brunch chat turned to a life story tale. Though I have nothing to be upset about. After all its my actions that put me where I am now. Looking around this place .... suddenly I notice that there is absolutely no space for anything I got before.

Anyways, its not important. If there's no space means there's no space. That is that.

I soooooo want a new life.

Wishing for more brighter tomorrows :)

Friday, November 09, 2007

Emperor Card by Audrey

Today's Card
The Emperor card affirms that my alter ego today is elevated as a role model or by proxy as the Enforcer, whose superpower is contracted to establish merciful boundaries or to secure and defend the vested interests of my charges under or as this virile "Father Figure." I'm large and in charge as master of my domain -- as long as you say so or so long as I command the authority and protect the realm.

I take pride in directing the action, building a safe environment or molding my vision, and conquering resistance through permissible limits. It would be my honorable duty to stand up today as leader in support of those whose loyalty I vitally depend on to give me relevant meaning, fortitude or practical production for use. I won't let them down.

Keep to the bargain but leave room for improvement, or risk becoming possessive, oppressive or disconnected by choice and cast out of the castle.



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Treasure for Batgal

So now there are only my things that are left at Woodies. I need
help. Hottie and some of his cronies will help me. Thank you.

Yesterday was Deepavali the festifal of lights .... met up with Luisi
at LP than stayed on till Mama picked Zan and her kids over to LP. I
ended up staying the night there but I promised my mum that I'll be
back in the morning to run some errands with her. Its been ages since
I took a bath. So since I'm in the bath I actually wanted to turn the
Jacuzzi on but Darian didn't like that. So .... :( my bath ended up
with playing with Darian and his floating toys. Oh well, that's
enjoyable too.

Today, I got a wake up call from Darian pinching my cheeks. Wakey,
wakey, its morning already. His good, kind sister got his and her
brakfast. Which I am ever so greatful.

Hit off to JE got my mum ready run some errands with her did some
treasure hunt for Batgal. God only knows what storm she's cooking up
for Lyn. Hope you got the rest of her treasure. Thanks for being her
courier :) French Manicure?? What's up Batgal??

Sorry I can't find your bag but the rest are and should be in order.
Can't wait for you and Si to come back for the week.

Can't believe my mum followed me back to LP spent sometime there
before she went back with Zan and her kids.

I wish the Princess Good Luck for her exam. She ain't feeling too
good. Wishing she'll get better soon.

To All My Hindu Friends

Wishing you all and your family best wishes and my best regards.

May you be showered with all the blessings that you deserve.

Best Celebration ......

!st thought ...... what it is. My version from Mal

Diwali, the Hindu "festival of lights," is the best known of Hindu festivals and certainly the brightest and charming. Amid the dark skies of autumn, lights illumine homes throughout India and its Diaspora, while families celebrate with visits, gifts, and feasts. The five day long festival starts in the 14th day of the dark half of the Hindu calendar month of Aswina. (Every Hindu month is divided into a light half generally fortnight long, when the moon waxes, and a dark half, when it wanes.) By the Gregorian calendar, Diwali generally falls in October or November; in 2003, it begins on October 25..

Deepavali

‼ Aum, Asato maa sadgamaya, Tamaso maa jyotirgamaya ‼

Thought One

Diwali is a short name for Deepavali.

Deepavali is the festival of Lights. The word 'Deepavali' is made up of two simple words. 'Deepa' means light and 'Avali' means a row. Hence 'Deepavali' means a row of lights.

Diwali is a festival of the light which dispels the darkness of our ignorance and lights the way through the jungle that we call life.

The festival is associated with many legends and beliefs. One of them is to commemorate the killing of Narakasura, a notorious demon, by Lord Krishna. Narakasura, because of his previous store of virtue, had been granted a boon at the moment of his death. He asked that his death might ever be, commemorated as a day of feasting. Hence Deepavali is known as 'Naraka Chaturdasi' Krishna proclaimed Narakasura's son Bhagadatta as his father's successor.

It is believed that Narakasura lived in a place called Pragjyotishapura, which is known as 'Assam State' today.

What is interesting to know is that when Krishna wanted to wage war against Narakasura, Krishna's wife Satyabhama, who was adept in archery, wanted to join her husband...and she did.

The fireworks that are burst during Deepavali symbolize the use of fiery weapons used during the war that Krishna waged against the demon. Amongst the North Indians it is believed that Deepavali is the day on which Sri Ram returned from His 14 years of exile in the forest, after having got rid of various demons who made life hell for the sages and common people. Deepavali symbolizes the victory of good over evil, and it celebrates the triumphant return of Sri Ram to His Kingdom. People rejoice by burning earthen oil lamps to welcome Sri Ram back to His throne.

On Deepavali day, the members of the mercantile community open and worship new account books and ledgers. This is because during Deepavali the Sun enters its second course and passes Libra, which is represented by the 'Balance' or 'Scale'.

During Deepavali, spring cleaning is done as it is believed that the Goddess of Wealth Laxmi would enter a clean and cheerful house. Plenty of long-lost items are found and a lot of dirt is removed from the house.

How much we care to cast away the rubbish that stirs up trouble within us, is a matter to consider. By lighting lamps in our home, let us strive to dispel the spiritual darkness that we seem to be seeped in, and let us make our heart a place in which Sri Ram may reign and bring about peace love and prosperity. A true Ram-Rajya, the All-Around Auspicious Kingdom of Sri Ram. Happy Diwali

Farewell Singapore!!

To my dearest friends,

The time has finally arrived for me to leave my beautiful home and country, Singapore. Even though I am very excited and happy to start my new life in Americus, Georgia, USA, with my husband Al and my stepson, Quint, I am very sad to be leaving my family and all of you here. Thank you for being my friend, confidante, encourager and supporter all these years. I will miss you lots.

Please do keep in touch. My email address again is vtvl_tan@yahoo.com.sg and my Skype id is tanveelin.

Take care my friends and may God bless you abundantly with his grace, love, peace and joy always.

Blessings always,
Valerie


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Thursday, November 08, 2007

Stop Bullying

Hey Girl,

How are you and hope you are doing find. Whatever your past entails. Don't look back ok. Forget about Nic or Fauzi and whoever else that was in your way in the past. No one is coming to your rescue.

You have to rescue yourself. No matter how people say its your fault or blame you for their mistakes or downfall. Don't despair. IT'S NOT YOUR FAULT.

A person only does what one think is right at that point of time. .... from there on one can only move on to suffer and strengthen oneself to face what consequences there is to follow.

You are only as strong as your last fall.

SO PEOPLE STOP BULLYING MY FRIEND!! She's gone through enough. Sometimes she is just way tooooooo open and her mouth may fly. But hold no grudge against her. I've known her way toooooooooooo long.

Keep in touch. ..... love ya alwayzzzzzzz



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Wednesday, November 07, 2007

Reality Checks

First night at BR.  It was cozy and comfortable.  Privacy was close not none.

Reminded me of the time when I was at D CT.  There were nine of us!!  My parents, grandmother, the four girls and the two boys.  Taking turns at the PC.  Having a schedule on who's turn to clean up the toilet and bathroom.  We all had to watch program that was suitable or rather likable by all.  If we want to listen to something different ..... well, there's my other companion the discman plugged in my ears.  But that ain't such a good idea cause when someone calls you ..... you are totally deaf to the world.

It was fun though, rough housing with each other and all our ups and downs then.

Nevertheless, its a cozy place and IS call a home.  Where more adventures of the world awaits us.  What they are I cannot tell.  Hhhhhmmmm more like adventures surround us rather than the place.

So Woodies ... fare you well.  You are just a house now where memories will always be within us.


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Final Farewell

Soon we bid our final farewell to the "old" place we once called our home.  It was uneventful.  Even I was not there to grace the occasion.

Last minute packing and items to be thrashed.  I finally decided to take the good old telly from my room, princess's pc table and the comfortable chair whereby she did countless of hours doing her work or just dozing around.  My stuff which mounted quite a bit over the years.

Where was I??  Wasting my time at the hospital with my mum.  Who in the end refuses to listen to the doctor's advice.  Don't even ask why I even bother.

I suppose when you are old ..... is not what the doctor say or the medication the patient will be receiving.  But it just the ACTUAL visit to the doctor where the patient finds some comfort.  Gosh!!  I hope I'm never like that when I grow old!!

So today ..... the children, their mothers will be visiting mum.  That would cheer her up!  At the same time there's a night market held at the JE Central.  So the kids will enjoy the rides .... and I'll chaperon them.  It would be fun.  I can't wait!!

Its 17:18hrs and I've to get back to JE, my mum soon.  Actually I can't believe I just dropped by just so I can use the phone here.  It beats using my handphone!


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Final Move

Manage to get to Woodies on time but the wait for the movers were like forever!! After negotiating with the pricing. We finally made our move. Man!! They were good, fast and efficient.

Once the truck left we left in two separate cabs. The two beaus were absolutely wonderfully helpful. It wasn't long before the small hole became a nice comfortable studio apartment. Where the new chic stuff blend in with the old. We had late supper or dinner. It was way pass midnight before first princess had her showers followed by me ...... Boiled water and Chomelanggun made us some delicious hot Milo. I was greatful for that. The beau helped us do our bedding of sofa bed. Boy!!! That's comfortable. Right after the rerun of CSI we were completely knocked out ... or rather I was knocked out.

The beau never stopped breaking his and princess manage to settle all her dressings, Chomelanggun also sorted out what stuff she has and found out that some were like bringing coal to Newcastle!! But you have to understand that she is doing this all alone and is already warned out.

So more busier tomorrows..... the final stage fixing up the Gas!




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Monday, November 05, 2007

The Move

Its now 11:31hrs ..... yup, I guess I overslept.  Just need to make sure that dishes are done before I leave.

Its a big day today.  I'm kinda worried about my stuff.  If I bring it back to JE means I've to carry it all the way up the the 3rd floor.  If I bring it to LP it would be easier because there is a lift landing on every floor.  Problem is .... I don't want too many stuff here because when or IF the Longbottom's do take over the place that would mean I have more stuff to take out.

Decisions, decisions, decisions ..... how I hate making them. .... but I know its a must.  Ok ok its 11:37hrs now.  I better get going.  Its about a 45mins ride from here.




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Freedom and Space

Soon the shifting will be done. They decided to shift on Monday rather than to wait till next week.

So the changes will hit harder and sooner than expected. Take the change in stride. Freedom and space is something ALL of us never stop ranting about EVERY SINGLE DAY.

That word freedom .... I never stop thinking .... democracy, revolution, civil rights?? is there really such a thing as Freedom in the first place?? I mean let's just think about it for a minute.

For each freedom there is always a cause to tag along with it. Before you are 21 you are dictated by your parents, guardian, elders. Saying - you are just a kid. freedom is a PRIVILEGE NOT AN OPTION. Words such as these is common saying which all of us must have heard it once too many times before in some point of time in our life time.

But what would happen if we lack or being deprive of freedom and space - hhhhmmm mutiny, rebel with or without a cause, violent??

So maybe in truth there is no such thing as freedom. We always seem to be doing something for something.

Key phrase - treasure what little freedom we have and to savour every second. Think for that moment as eternity. This always seems to help me in some small way.

Just nice ..... 04:55hrs and CSI has just ended .... and is the call to my bed.




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Day with the Young Un

Saturday .... everyone left but Shahrazad and me. What a day it was. The night before both of us slept pretty late. Actually, I knocked out like a light before she did!!

So obviously it was a late morning by the time we got up. ... or rather She got up. she has grown so much and so independent I could not believe it!! While getting dress she busied herself making her own breakfast.

Marshmallow toast??? Oh well, as long as she likes it. Gas had run out and she soooooooooooo wanted "BBQ" Marshmallow. So since we ain't got no gas we did it over a lighter!!

For the past few weeks my handphone has become like a toy to Sara and Shahrazad. Playing games, creating what art they could with photos taken by them. Actually they are quite good.

Watched "Fat Albert the movie" followed by "Shaggy the Dog" followed by "Frankenfish". Surprisingly she's seen it even though it was a gory movie and was telling me the story!!

Downing with Pizza, Milk and Pepsi. Lately my diet has been made up of mostly HL Milk and more HL MilK. Downing it while watching movie. She helped me sat the table an all without me having to tell her!! Gosh!! She must have grown behind my back!! Gone are the days when I use to cradle her to sleep when I babysit her.

Went swimming for about an hour. Went to the playground .... I really miss playing on the swing. Its been ages since I last swam in that pool.
The minute we walked through the door my handphone rang. Mistake for the day ..... didn't call the mum to inform her the time I'd sent her home.

I didn't even realise that she hung up on her mum untill much later when I found the phone off the HOOK!! Hey, don't be too hard on her ok. Its me you are having trouble with so don't vent it out on her k.

I took her back home just as you wanted it but when you weren't home she started to tear almost to a soft sob. But I knew she was holding it back trying hard to look brave.

Anyways .... weekends is good to be at LP cause I can catch up with my all time fave TV programme. .... CSI, CSI and more CSI.

Its 04:30hrs now .... and I am already watching the second running of CSI Supreme!! But I know I have to hit the sack soon cause I promise I'd be at Woodies before 14:00hrs.

Yup, I'll sleep after this ... I meant after CSI ;)


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Teach Them While They are Young

Luisi did a discussion on an article in the papers. Letting Shahrazad and Sara take turns reading. Nothing is ever toooooo young or tooooo difficult. I found that out too while I did my babysitting stint.

Tiring but enjoyable and lesson learnt - on both sides.


Love the Rainbow

Both Sara and Shahrazad love the Rainbow colours as much as I do. Soon they were drawing almost EVERYTHING in Rainbow colours!!


Picts by the Pool



Reunion??

Soon enough Sat came. I sent my mum to her Rafflesian Reunion at the Raffles Town Club before heading to LP. Its been ages since I've been back. It was nice to be back in the old familiar surroundings.

My BP was still low and I was still weak. So I just sat and be with the flow of the activities of the day or rather the weekend. Both mothers warned their kid not to rough house with me. But that warning was soon forgotten before they were all over me. NOW CAN I SAY NO TO THAT!!

Shahrazad and Darian dragged me down to swim. Since I was still weak I just went down and rested on the sun chair taking short clips of the day.


Since the Logans arrive first and not sure if the Longbottoms would be swimming .... we decided to head for the pool first. But was not long before the latter soon arrive.




It was good .... we caught up with news by the pool with ALL our eyes on the kids. Zack slipped and fell face flat in the Baby's pool. But we were all close by to pull him up back. Luisi was explaining THIS is the main reason why baby can even drown in the bath tub with little water. They are quicker than the eye .... and even us. I have seen and heard from the pass how babies drown and suffocate all through parents or guardians negligence.

Later they all trooped to the bathroom to have showers .... all except Darian. He rather have his shower upstairs in the comfort of a home than downstairs by the pool side.


Fair and Square

Since Fasting month I've gone through some hard times with my immediate and surrogate family alike. I promise myself that I will do my best to spent time as equally as I possibly can. Yup, yup, even when I start work I would still keep to this routine.

My Schedule:
Mon, Tue, Wed - JE
Thur and Fri - WD or BR
Sat and Sun - LP

Yeah, I guess I have studied the art of turning a deaf ear to snide sarcastic remarks. Thanks to my bro. His persistence paid off.

No matter what I never forget all the good deeds that each and everyone of you have showered me throughout all the years. I am forever greatful and you made me what I am today. Each of you played a part in my life . You are already a part of my life and never will I ever TEAR you APART.

Aaaaaannnnnnddddd only God and repay your kindness.

Hospitalise

Since last Tuesday ..... I was in Alexandra Hospital for four days! I was discharge on Friday.

I almost forgot what it was like to be visited by sooooo swarms of student doctors. blotting and percussing my body. From one who knows nothing of how a human body works to knowing why the doctor investigate you the way they do .... well, some at least if not all.

The last time I saw Chomelanggun was at her new abode. Never knew how much I miss them till they came to visit me. Princess and her beau came too after settling some school issues.

The doctor told me I was under allot of stress among others ..... told me everyday to be CRIBbed!! Complete Rest In Bed. I was not even allowed to walk. Yeah right!! Like I'm going to listen to that! Ha, ha.

Surprisingly I got the same ward as the last time only different bed. But was happy to be bedded right next to the window. I love just to look out at it. Its beautiful with all the luxury of greeneries that the view has to offer. The smell of the morning dew had to offer was totally refreshing.

I went in alone and went home alone.

Friday came and I went home on my own. Trudging slowly up the stairs of JE. That night Darian slept over and he kept me cracking up in smiles and stitches of laughter. Trying to impress me with his Wushu .... he fell and bumped his head. NOT A TEAR FELL!!


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Sunday, November 04, 2007

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What Come Around Goes Around

How very true................................. though I know allot of people disagree with me. But I believe that as long as I tried my best I think that all it matters. Off course there are Risks and there ARE RISKS.

Either brainless, reckless risk or calculated risk. How does one really know the truth?? So good karma .... What comes around goes around.


Someone asked me why I treat my foe as alike as my friends. Have you not heard the saying?? Keep your friends close but keep your enemies even closer. Bottom line is - JUST BE GOOD TO EVERYONE. Treat others the way you want them to treat you.

And also - there are such things as second chances and turning into a new leaf.

I Like Your Thinking

*_I Like Your Thinking_*

A teacher asks her class, ''If there are 5 birds sitting on a fence
and you shoot one of them, how many will be left?'' She calls on
little Johnny.
''None, they all fly away with the first gunshot.''
The teacher replies, ''The correct answer is 4, but I like your
thinking.'' Then Little Johnny says, ''I have a question for YOU.
There are three women sitting on a bench having ice cream. One is
delicately licking the sides of the triple scoop of ice cream. The
second is gobbling down the top and sucking the cone. The third is
biting off the top of the ice cream. Which one is married?''
The teacher, blushing a great deal, replies, ''Well I suppose the one
that's gobbled down the top and sucked the cone.''
''The correct answer is the one with the wedding ring on...but I like
your thinking.''


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Misunderstood?

An Indian migrated to America, and moved into an American neighbourhood; his American neighbour went next door to wish him welcome. He was shocked to
see the man from India in his nice backyard chasing ten chickens around like mad. "Must be an Indian custom," he thought to himself. Deciding he could put off the welcome till a later date, he went home.

The next day, he decided he was going to welcome the Indian man again. When he looked through his window, he saw the Indian man urinate into a cup and drink it.
"Must be an Indian custom," he thought to himself. Deciding he could put off the welcome till the next day , he went on with other stuff.

The third day, he was determined to welcome the Indian man. At his gate, he saw the Indian man with his ear
pressed against a cow's big fat butt. Seeing this, he became disgusted and went up to the Indian man. "I'm
sorry sir, I did want to wish you a warm welcome, but I cannot stand your crazy Indian customs!" He yelled in the Indian man's face.

The Indian man looked confused and answered. "Sorry sir, I think you are mistaken. These are actually American customs. I was told, that in order to be a
true American, you have to chase chicks, get piss drunk, and listen to bullshit."


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Scammers

This morning's target -Geylang
Co-incidently, both Chee Kit and Cheng YH received voice recording on
some emergency news and was asked to press '9'.

Both hung up the call.

So this seems to be true.

Hi, I would like to tell you what happen to me yesterday -
24/10/2007.

About noon time, there is an incoming call to my office direct
line. When I pick up the call, it was a voice recorded message that
said, "You have a message from the Supreme Court. Press 9 to listen to
the message." I pressed 9 and it was transferred to an operator
that answered by saying, "Supreme Court reception, can I help you?" I
told her I received a voice message from Supreme Court telling me to
press 9 to listen to that message.

She proceeds to ask me for my name and I/C number. So I told her
And it sounded like as it she is keying in and paused awhile and told me
I had a notice from Supreme Court with a charge of working with "Ah
long" (Illegal Loan sharks) to open 2 bank accounts for them and the
Supreme Court had already sent me Court summon letter to me.

I was so shocked and told her I did not know any loan sharks and I
will never do that and I did not receive any letter from Court at all.
She told me for that I'm one of the person who is involved in this
illegal act and if I want to verify my case, she would get the CID
police in charge of this case to call me.

In less than a few minutes, I received a call from someone who
Claimed to be a CID officer looking for me. I answered him I am the
person he's looking for. He told me that on such a date, the police had
cracked down and napped a "ah long" (Illegal Loan Sharks) and in his
house, they Found a name list containing several bank accounts open by a
group of people and I happen to be one of them. I was so shocked and
told him that I never would do such a thing and I do not know any ah
long or loan sharks at all. He then challenge me and told me, "do you
want to see the evident we got?" I told him, "Yes I would like to come
down to your police office to see it because I did not do that." I then
asked him to give me the address, which department he is from and his
name so that I can go down to see him.

He gave me his name is Officer
Khoo Boon Hui at Police HQ. CID Tower. Blk C, level 5. His office number
is 6435 0000. However he quickly change the subject and ask me a few
questions to pretend to be investigating me. He asked me have I lost my
I/C, Bank account book? I answered No.

He then asked me did I let anyone photocopied my I/C or Bank account
book? I thought for a while and answered him I did a few months back at DBS Bank when I thought of opening a Investment Account.

He then told me that it could be due to corruption, the bank
Officer may have sold my data to the Ah long (loan shark)in return for
some cash. He told me since from his investigation he assume I'm
innocent and one of those whose I/C and bank data the ah long (loan
shark) obtained from Corrupt bank officers to make false ID and bank document to open bank account, he would fax my case to a Supreme Court office to further
investigate and present my case before the Judge. As such there is no
need to go down to see him at the police HQ he said. He told me he will
get the Supreme Court officer in charge to call me and further arrange
how she can help me to plead with the Judge together with those innocent
parties that had been framed. From the voice of that man officer who
talked to me, I can tell his speaking accents sound like from China. My
mind was so confused and troubled after hearing him talked to me all
these things I did not question that at the moment.

In a while time, a lady called me on my mobile phone saying the
"CID" who had earlier on investigated me had called her and told her
about my case. She would need me to cooperate with her in further
investigation. She told me that she would need to begin to do a series
of questions she Need me to answer honestly. All my conversation with
her will be recorded as Court evident. It's so professionally done that
you think you're really going through a investigation answering those
questions like did you disclose any of your bank information, documents,
ID to anyone? Did you loss your passport, ID, bank book, credit card?...

At the end of the series of questions, she told me that they are
working together with international police to crack down these illegal
ah long loan sharks organization that go around corrupt bank officers to
sell their customer's bank information, photo copied ID document to do
fake IDs, passports, and open bank accounts for them.

She told me that right now just because I said I'm innocent it
doesn't prove anything. She need me to do one last thing. She asked me
how many bank account do I have and how much money I have in my bank
account. She said she need me to cooperate with them to check my bank
account to see if there's any activities transactions that are unusual.
She need me to go to Bangkok Bank at Cecil street to TT my bank account
money to this "International Police" account to monitor and protect my
money for me as my bank account is no longer saved as anytime it could
be frozen. If I am really innocent and has nothing to do with any ah
long organization, I would cooperate with them to help them catch any
party that is using my account to wash black money for them. If I don't
cooperate with them to TT my money then it is clear to them that I have
something to do with ah long organization and she shall turn me over to
the Judge straight away to pled me guilty and sentence me. It was under
so much confusion and fear that they succeed to con people to TT money
to this unknown "International police officer" said to be someone who
will monitor any suspicious transactions, dealing and to save guard and
protect the victim's money.

She assured me that if after the investigation is over about 2 hours
later, after they checked my account and found nothing unusual and no
black money, that international police officer will contact me and will
TT the money back into my bank account.

I was really confused and when I kept asking her for any black and
white to verify her identity to really make sure she is a real officer
from Supreme Court that she told me her name is officer Hong Mui Ying
and I can reach her at this Supreme Court telephone number: 63381034.
She told me not to hang up and not to tell anybody about what I'm about
to do so that it will not mess up their investigation process. She
instructs me to go to 108 Cecil Street, BangKok Bank to TT the money.

She told me to talk to her when I arrived at BangKok Bank then she
would disclose to me the details of the International Police to whom I
am to TT my money to. The following is the details she gave me to TT my
bank money to when I arrived at Bangkok Bank:

Name of person receiving the money: MOORDOO JAESH
Account No: 398-073768-2
Address: MAESAI

I almost TT one thousand dollars to this account she gave me to TT
My money to. But while I was at the counter, something on the inside of
me tells me, "how could you simply believe these things she talked to
you about? How do you know if she really is a Supreme Court officer? You
don't even know who this person she told you to TT your money to. What
if this is a cheat and once you TT your money over to this unknown
person, you get cheated of your money?"

So I withhold what I was about to do at that moment and started to
talk to this "Supreme Court officer" again on the phone. I asked her if
I can go down to Supreme Court and look for her to verify her identity
also with Supreme Court too. She told me she would be very busy as she
is handling a lot of such cases and may not have time to see me. She
kept telling me to cooperate with her if I'm really innocent and should
let them check my money which makes no sense to me. Finally I said to
her, "I really want to go down to Supreme Court to verify your identity
and I don't mind waiting for you at the Supreme Court. Should you be
busy, I'll wait for you at Supreme Court and also want to check with the
officer at Supreme Court too if you really are an Officer who work
there." She then said, "ok, you may come down to Supreme Court and look
for me."

After I put down the phone, I went straight to Supreme Court to
look for her. To my surprise, when I was there at Supreme Court
reception counter to ask for this lady officer, the receptionist told me
that there isn't any such lady officer in Supreme Court and I'm not the
only person who had came down to look for or called to look for these
lady officer. Then the receptionist took out a recent newspaper and
showed me that recently a man was cheated of $10,000 also received such
call claiming to be officer from Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court receptionist then asked me for my name and IC
Number when I was there at Supreme Court reception counter to check if
there are any real court case or charges I have. So I gave him my IC
number and Name. After searching through the system, he told me that he
cannot find any charges or court case with me. It was then I realized
that I have been conned by those 3 people who had impersonated to be
Supreme Court staff and CID.

Then the receptionist told me that it is better for me to go down
to a police station to do a police report on this and I went down to
Kreta Ayer NPP to made a police report on the same day 24/10/2007.

I hope the police would quickly catch these evil cheaters out
There trying to cheat people of their money. The police officer at Kreta
Ayer NPP also told me I'm not the only victim of such case. He told me I
can go and read about this at -
http://www.spf.gov.sg/mic/2007/071018_supcourtphonescam.htm


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STOP FLOODING!!!

Ok, Ok ...... first I have no idea who you are and no I cannot race your email add. This is because you have sent it directly to my site and it will automatically publish what you have sent.

As far as I am concern this is all a scam. There are too many of such email. Daily I have to delete at least five to seven. When you people ever learn.

Hey, I just a simple person. You need money to make money. You are looking at one who have little possession. I have been scammed before and have fallen trap. Sorry, but I think its not work risking for.

You sent ELEVEN repeated email!! Why do you even bother!

Thursday, November 01, 2007

PLEASE REPLY URGENTLY ( From Mrs. Hashia Mohamed )

From : Mrs. Hashia Mohamed
United Nation housing complex.
Dubai, United Arab Emirate
Email : shashia500@yahoo.com


Dear sir / Madam,

Compliment of the day, I decided to unfold our investment plan to you after going through your profile from your country trade journal of which I was convince as to solicit for your assistance and help, before I proceed I will like to introduce myself to you for your reference, I am Mrs. Hashia Mohamed the Wife of late Sheik Mohamed from Basra in southern city of Iraq, My late husband was the former Chairman of Baath Party under Saddam Hussein regime in Iraq From 1999 to 2003 before the United State invasion of Iraq, He was assassinated during the US invasion of Iraq due to his opposition to US invasion, Before his death he was able to confirm to us of an existence deposit of US$7,500,000.00 ( Seven Million five hundred thousand US DOLLARS ) which he prudently deposited cash in oversea depository and finance security firm in Bangkok -Thailand for safekeeping ( for security reasons.)

Presently I am Temporary living a political exile life here in Dubai ( United Arab Emirate ) where I was granted assylum therefor living under the protection of the United Nation High Commission for our safety due to the continue problem with the Iraq government , Under this circumstances we have just decided to invest this fund in a profitable business but being that we have no idea into any business before this time, Already my son Mr. Musa Mohamed have just arrived Bangkok, Thailand in respect of claiming the fund as the next of kin as we have just finalize every process with the security vault management.

Your help is needed because this fund was deposited cash in Bangkok, Thailand by my late husband but as a refugee we are limited from handling such huge amount of cash as we are prevented by anti labour law of Thailand from operating a personal bank account of our own, Now that every arrangement for the release of the fund have been completed to my son as the next of kin which is the reason why I contacted you so that we can come into partnership agreement to enable us transfer this fund to your country for investment purposes..

Please bear in mind that you are facing no risk of any kindas far as this transaction is concern because all the document of this fund is intact with us as the legitimate owner and every process for the release of the fund to us have been fully completed, I will be hoping to hear from you to enable us conclude every arrangement as that will give me the opportunity to draft an agreement between both of us


1 .I will offer a reasonable 15% percentage from the total fund as a compensation for your assistance toward your help in transferring the fund to your country for investment purpose.

2. I will map out 5% of the total fund to meet up any expenses made during the transaction.

3. To reach a long term investment partnership agreement to entrust the Investment in your management and control for the benefit of both parties

For further information and procedure I will be expecting your immediate reply as soon as possible as this will give us the opportunity to conclude all further arrangement on meeting to know each other, sealing every agreement to protect each others interest and transferring of the fund to your bank in your country. thanks for your co-operation and hoping to see a good family relationship with you.

Please kindly regard my contact to you through email as an alternative for the security of the transaction.Hoping to hear from you soonest.

Yours sincerely,
Mrs. Hashia Mohamed
For the Family