Yes, a kopitiam in Island Glades supported Earth Hour last night. And I know this because I was having my dinner of chicken chop with Nic there last night and at the appointed time (they were a bit late, maybe late by 10 minutes or so), the coffeeshop owner and his helpers started bringing out …
Read MoreThis Course of Life 2
I have not been in the mood to blog this week. I don’t know why. Or maybe I do know why. I’m thinking of the short story for the MPH Short Story Competition. The deadline is this Tuesday, 31 March. And I told everyone I would be joining. Except that my story is half-written and …
Read MoreIf Your Cat Is Your Master, Read On…. 3
Got your attention didn’t I? Well, really, I always feels that Margaret is my master more than I am hers. Because I feed her, I clean her poop and I make sure she is comfy and happy. And I tickle her chin, scratch her fat belly and play ‘catch my feet’ games with her. I …
Read MoreNigella’s Easy Cup cake Recipe 52
These days, I’ve come to the point where I have quit buying recipe books. Not because of the economy (hell, good or bad economy, I must have my books). Not because I am running out of shelf space for all my recipe books, Flavours magazines and crochet/knit books. I got fed-up coz sometimes recipes from …
Read MoreBuy Muffins and Help A Girl Do Good 3
I got the below email from Swee Yong who is one of the most helpful and kindest people I know. It was a forward based on an email sent by her friend, Beng Choo. The gist is this, Beng Choo’s niece, Mindy, is going to bake muffins to sell. The proceeds will be channelled to …
Read MoreCatch Ombak Ombak Studio in Gurney 0
A quick heads up that Ombak Ombak Studio will be performing at Gurney Plaza this weekend. Lots of things are actually happening this weekend – this dance performance in conjunction with Hari Wanita, then the Pakatan Rakyat gathering on Esplanade and then of course, all these happening because it’s going to be a long weekend …
Read MoreWhat The Judge Is Looking For In Your Short Story 2
If you don’t know yet (gosh where have you been?) there’s an ongoing short story writing competition organised by MPH. If you know about it, you will surely know that the deadline for submission is 31 March 2009. I got to know of this through Derek (as always, the footie fan keeps me updated on …
Read MoreHow to get a scholarship 0
Dear friends, Mensa Penang will be organising a talk on “How to get a scholarship to study in the USA” by Mr Yeoh Chen Chow on 7th March, 2.30 pm at the Caring Society Complex, Jalan Utama. RM10 per person (inclusive of refreshments). Email (info@mensapenang.org) to register as seats are limited. Highly suitable for students …
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