boon's log 0510.06: We still don't get it...

Saw this in today's Star paper. And you know what they say about "a picture speaks a thousand words"? Well... I guess it really does.


To Mr. 1Malaysia: We still don't get it...

boon out...

boon's log 0410.02: Remembering SooLeong

SooLeong [1981 - 2010]

Last Friday marked another "black-day" for our family, when IL's cousin passed away - SooLeong left us at the young age of 29, after battling with cancer for almost 4 years. Many hypothesized about how his condition deteriorated, but they only remain as hypothesis. According to the doctors, it was a relapse and during the second cource of his chemotheraphy, his body finally succumbed to a series of viral attacks, and that was when he breathed his last.

His health degraded rather exponentially towards the end of his life. He was only admitted into the hospital for less than a week - i.e. after doctors observed swelling in his abdomen area, and extracted the liquid for further examination.

Many considered his leaving as rather untimely and "could have been avoided" or "prolonged". Our prayers go out to SooLeong's close family members and friends during this time of mourning - our hearts go out to them.

SooLeong leaves behind his wife, Ching, and their 6-month old son; his parents, sister and brother.

boon out...

boon's log 0310.06: Croc-blog

Finally bought myself a pair of Crocs this weekend - and it only cost me RM13 (!!!). I cannot believe it myself. It has all the signages of the Crocs that you would expect from the Croc shoes that you find off the shelf from the malls. It even came with the tags and Croc plastic bags.

This is even cheaper than the F-roc (Fake-Croc) that I bought for IL at Batu Ferringhi a few years back.


My RM13 Crocs next to Ab's jig-bit-filled Crocs...

There were a few hypothesis on how this Crocs cost only RM13:
1) Factory rejects
2) Shoes that were produced after the factory shutdown
3) Real fakes

But what the heck - you cannot tell if it is RM13 or RM150 unless if you
a) have read this blog
b) bow down at my feet and take a real close look (and smell my fee while you're at it ;))

boon out...

boon's log 0110.07: Happy New Year 2010

A very happy and prosperous 2010 to all. I hope that you had a blast celebrating the new years with your friends and families. IL, Ab and I were at our Aunt's for the count down, with the rest of our rellies. It was fun - especially for the younger cousins - who, basically had a whale of a time! ;)

We spent the rest of the holiday weekend at my parents'. Ab had a wonderful time swimming with grandpa at the newly renovated (and impressive) RPGC. They really did a good job with the reno. They even allowed us to bring "Ooo-gway" into the pool with us - that was nice.

It was also Popo's 49th-day Prayers at the temple. Most of the rellies were back for the prayers. Thanks to Ab, she managed to lighten-up the entire atmosphere during the prayer sessions with her "charm" ;) We really Thank God for her. Everyone enjoyed her a lot... and i bet she also enjoyed herself too ;)

It was also a nice and refreshing, albeit short, reunion for the most of us before we meet again in a few week's time during CNY'10 - which I'm definitely sure will never be the same again.

Here are some pics...


Buddha tiles...


Curly joss sticks...


"Cymbals"(?)


The "hymnal"?


The "priests"... or what Ab calls them - Master Sifu


"Altar ceremonial lights"

boon out...