Wednesday, July 30, 2008

The Secret


Do you believe in miracles? If you believe in God, then most probably you will. I have heard about this thing called The Secret a few months ago, but didn't get to read or watch it until a few weeks back.

Read the book and was surprised to find out that I've been practising part of it without realising it. For instance, I'd visualise a parking spot exactly where I'd like it to be and it's usually there.

I applied for a new job last year while still working for a former employer. While applying, I visualised I got called for an interview and was hired by the future employer. Can you guess what happened a few weeks after? I was called for an interview and hired for the post I applied for.

Once, I thought of a dear friend as I didn't hear from her in a while. Guess what? She rang me up the very same day.

Now, these events happened before I learnt about the law of attraction
The Secret. Coincidence, you say? Nah, I asked, I believed and I received. Always remember to thank God and be grateful for what you have.

I've another story. After the recent 40% fuel hike, many drivers are concerned about travelling costs especially long
distance drivers like me. Before the fuel hike, a single (oneway) journey from Kuala Lumpur to my hometown up north (519km in distance) cost RM70 for petrol and RM53+ for toll (US$1 = RM3.30). That was nearly RM250 for a return journey. After the fuel hike, I was afraid that it'd cost about RM100 just for petrol for a single journey. I drove home two days after I started reading the book. I had only read a third of the book and decided to apply the law of attraction consciously this time.

Here's what I did. I visualised my journey home the day before. Prayed that it'd be smooth
sailing, the day to be cloudy and the image of RM70 kept popping up on my mind. Drove no more than 100kph (the speed limit on Malaysian expressways is 110kph) except when overtaking and left the aircond off nearly half of the journey since I left early morning and it was still cool.

Can you guess how much I spent on petrol for the single trip? Go on, make a guess (keep the 40% fuel hike in mind).

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Blooms


More Hawaiian Hibiscus


Creeper blooms


Peach roses

Morning glory



More roses

Some recent blooms in the garden.

Saturday, July 26, 2008

Grey



Low cumulus clouds bringing rain down to earth


New Hawaiian Hibiscus blooms. Some colours on a grey day.

It was a cloudy and rainy day today. Look at these shots taken from the main balcony garden at home. The internet connection has been acting up since late this afternoon, but I know it'll be all right later. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

dot–net–dot–au: Tim Craker

Plastic glasses as 'Waterfall'


Plastic soup spoons


Tim Craker's hand–cut pieces

dot–net–dot–au, a travelling exhibition by Tim Craker and Louise Saxton.

The exhibition in Malaysia was held at The Annexe Gallery, Central Market Annexe. Find out more on www.rimbundahan.org/home.html

dot–net–dot–au: Louise Saxton


'Re–Collection: arachnida bellis perennisdaisy spider', made of cotton embroidery, silk and steel pins on nylon bridal tulle by Louise Saxton.










'Star Flower', made of cotton and linen embroidery and steel pins on nylon bridal tulle by Louise Saxton.






dot–net–dot–au, a travelling exhibition by Tim Craker and Louise Saxton.

The exhibition in Malaysia was held at The Annexe Gallery, Central Market Annexe. Find out more on www.rimbundahan.org/home.html

Gajah Gajah Gallery

The angklung performer opposite the gallery







Gajah Gajah Gallery, belonged to a renowed artist, Yusof Gajah. The gallery is located at Central Market Annexe, Kuala Lumpur.

If you'd like to paint here, you pay RM50 per one DIY painting for unlimited time. You can return to complete your painting on another day with no extra charge.

Old Is Gold



Masjid Jamek, Kuala Lumpur's oldest mosque




Some buildings around Lebuh Ampang, Kuala Lumpur.