Inspired

A blog post by Robin Sharma (link) got me thinking about
My Perfect Day.
Got my best chapter in 2008 and here's my perfect day in 2009.
Woke up at about 8 am without help of alarm clock. The first thing on my mind was:"I'm going home tomorrow."

I forgotten if I had breakfast at "home".

But I remembered the hidden surprises of their garden. The pumpkins, nest and snail.

The beauty of the greens against the blue sky. Wow.

Took quite a number of good photos with Clarissa as my model - playing with shadow and her bear, Sparkle or sometimes named Strawberry.

Dim Sum at Emperor's Kitchen.

Big round table with the family and Kalavanie.
Joshua had 4 sesame seed balls.
I always enjoy family meals like this. Kids playing with chopsticks or shouting across the table. Let them be even adults get annoyed, cos these only happen when kids are still kids.

Shopping at Habour Town was quite a chore for me. 2 hours of cracking my brain to decide what souvenirs for parents. At least, I found good deals for Nike and Adidas apparels.

Intended to get persimmons from Subiaco market, however, they were too soft for me to bring home. I love markets- colourful fruits, creative artifacts and buskers.

Mini picnic at Kings Park where you see the overview of the city, swan river, highways and cars.

It was a truly overjoy moment. These people are wonder of my life.

Short stories- Greatness

My focus for the past half month: Catching up with friends, Yoga and reading.

Haven been taking photos, so here's short stories:

During one of the trainings for THK charity, we were taking pictures with Nat. (Yes, that cute man on TV). I wanted to have one photo with Ben who was busy reading his scripts. I told Nat & he walked over and told Ben about my request. Nat said in mandarin:"Just ask & you'll get it."
Yes, he's right. Just ask.

I sell chicken rice for a living.
Customer A demanded a refund because he complaint that my chicken rice tasted terrible.
The next day, he came and refused to pay because he demanded that I should give him a bigger portion of chicken.
The third day, I told the troublesome customer A to patron another chicken rice stall.
My sisters, Ah Lye and Ah Loy told me that I should appreciate customers' feedback & look into the quality and quantity of my chicken rice and improve on it.
Driving the customer away does not solve the problem.

I love yoga but there are some weird poses that I fear to even try.
Diamond pose, shoulder stand etc. I still go for Hatha, hot and gentle yoga for BEGINNERS.
Just this afternoon, my master wanted us to try on Diamond pose. Something that I couldn't do for the past few months.

M: " Now, put your heels close to your hip and lift up. Please try and stay as long as possible. You may relax once you think it's enough."

Upon hearing this, I knew he wasn't looking at my direction and I gave up on trying and decided to enjoy the cool air and used the towel to cover my face.

Happiness is short-lived.

M: "Try."

J: "I can't"

He didn't take this for an answer. He gestured me to get up and with one helping hand he lifted me up.

M: "See? You can."

Yoga taught me that sometimes we need a helping hand, a word of encouragement and most importantly, nothing is impossible.

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"It is amazing because you just sit down, look at the sky,
be quiet for a while and count your blessings,
what more can you ask for?" - Hossan Leong.

Vision impairment.

I'm sure there's a lot of us want to help a vision impaired person, yet we are lack of the confidence to do so... ...
I met 2 very impressive clients from my workplace, I got this brochure & think it will be very useful and important to SHARE.
The brochure has pictorial illustration.
But i don't have a scanner, so it will be a little dry with words only.

Helping person with vision impairment

Identify yourself
When offering your assistance to a person with vision impairment, let him or her know who you are & then ASK if they need assistance.
If he or she does not need your help, do not feel offended. Respect their independence.

When help is accepted...
Do not pull them by the white cane. Guide the person to grip your arm.

Give clear & precise directions
Use the person with vision impairment as a reference point when giving directions.
" On your right, 5 steps ahead is the traffic light."
Give clear instructions when approaching objects, doors, stairs etc.
"We are approaching a flight of stairs, 4 steps ahead."

At the bus-stop...
Offer to read the approaching bus numbers.
"Bus number 65 is approaching"
When boarding, place the person's free hand on the grab rail. On the bus, guide them to an available seat. Preferably near the bus captain.
"Here's the grab rail"

Getting off the bus...
Let the bus captian know the destination of the vision impaired person.
"My friend is getting off 3 stops from here"

Waiting & boarding the MRT...
Help the vision impaired person to the correct side of the platform to board the train, keeping the person at a safe distance behind the yellow lines until the train arrives, then guide the person to board the train safely.
"Let's board the north-bound train"

Getting around in a taxi
Offer to hail a taxi for the person with vision impairment. Place the hand of the vision impaired person on the car door so that they will know where the door is. Let them open the door and get in by themselves at their pace.

Leaving
DO NOT leave the person you are guiding standing alone in an open space, especially bus stops and public roads.
inform them of your intention to leave and if others are present, request someone to take your place.
"I am leaving now. You are now on Orchard road with shopping centre on your left. Goodbye"

Remember:
Always inform the vision impaired person when you are leaving!

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"If you tend to get overly serious about your work or your responsibilities,
remind yourself that the most common deathbed regrets
relate to neglected relationships, not unfinished business."

Source unknown

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If your have spare time, maybe you want to ...

Watch Studio Ghibli Anime: Grave of fireflies
Listen to "215 的约定" on FM 93.3
Read "Eat, Pray, Love" by Elizabeth Gilbert

Starting work next Wednesday.

I'm enjoying my break & will be looking forward to
周杰伦魔杰座 album release
Steamboat dinner @ home
Saturday Dinner @ big cow's place

According to plan, I should have time for visits to another museum & a super cool cafe.
Hopefully.
so I can share.

Okay, I'm free. So here's to share:

Quotes:
Blessed are those who can give without remembering & take without forgetting.
- Elizabeth Bibesco

Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.
-Albert Einstein