Free and Easy Sunday drive to the Kampung along Jalan Borneo Heights, Padawan

On a lazy Sunday we decided to spare our afternoon for a car-ride along Jalan Borneo heights, Padawan, a free and easy drive which hubby have been wanting to pursue for quite a while. Though we experienced slight drizzle on our way there, but soon enough the sun started to shine again. Here's to share from the photos which I've captured.....

Kpg. Benuk

Crossing Sg. Bakam

Taken a turn to Kpg. Semadang

Starting and ending point for canoeing  

The hanging bridge to the other side of the Kampung

The canoeing will pass through here...

The Kampung houses behind the trees

Moving towards Kpg. Temurang

Kpg. Bengoh

Kpg. Danu

Another pass through of the canoeing

Hanging bridge to Kpg. Danu

/The beautiful limestone mountain behind this Kampung

It's a worthwhile road-trip, we enjoyed the beautiful scenic views throughout our journey.....

The duo Outing.....

With the strong heat this time of the year, we will normally stay indoor during weekends or even on Public Holidays, most of which my hubby will do some light gardening in the shaded area of our garden.  However, during a recent public holiday, the 'tender sun' gave us a positive change of mind and we made our last minute plan to go for a slow drive,  a little bit further out of Kuching City.

Our first stop, Pasir Pandak......

As it is a public holiday the area is rather crowded, many family enjoy their day out picnicking with their young children.  Small stalls are being set up by local businessmen to cater for the needs of the picnickers and passers by.  The authorities are coming up with lodgings which is still in progress, as such I believe that Pasir Pandak will be open up and more people or tourist will love to visit and enjoy this beautiful. quiet and serene place.

After capturing some photos, grab something to munch, we then made our way to our next stop.....

Damai Central......

This outing is awesome and I love this Mee Mamak as it's deliciously tasty!  

The beauty of NATURE!

The beauty of nature is all around us -  the sparkling rays of sunrise and sunset; the colourful rainbow which spreads across the sky; clusters of white clouds which floats over the clear blue sky; drizzling rain just before sunset, etc....  

I've captured some beautiful pictures recently and would love to share.....

Sunrise

Sunset

blue sky with white clouds at mid morning

drizzling at 6.30pm.

15mins. later, the beautiful rays of the sun setting

beautiful clouds at 5.45pm.

an Air Asia plane flying over the rainbow at 7.08am.

Not everyone appreciate the beauty of nature! I have a friend who love to travel but coming back complaining that it's a disappointing trip to Taiwan as what they see are just rocks, trees and hills!!  

Golden memories [1]

How many have fond memories of this simple game set or how many knows of it???

This game set comprises of four games 1) Steeplechase 2) Draughts 3) Ludo, and (4) Snakes & Ladders. These popular games of 20 to 25 years old are not a one-time-favourite of my children but also myself, especially.....

Steeplechase

Draughts

Snakes and Ladders

Many years ago myself, hubby and our children gets to play these games quite often in the evening during our free time and even during weekends.  Today, these game set are being stored away safely in one of the cupboard and we only gets to play them once a year, which is during the Lunar New Year, if our children come home for the celebration. We  still enjoyed the fun of this game as much as 'once upon a time!' 

My Voice [6]

It is a common sight these days to see road users breaking traffic rules as if "traffic rules are meant to be broken!"

The situation in Kuching City seem to be getting from bad to worst - rushing through traffic lights even when the lights already turned RED; driving on a lane but suddenly turn either left or right without giving the vehicle next to it the opportunity to move first; vehicle stopped right in the middle of a YELLOW BOX; many reckless drivers are driving at very high speed especially drivers with big powerful vehicles; irresponsible drivers driving on the motorcycle or emergency lane who then make sudden turn out taking no heed to other vehicles who are queuing to move out of a junction and others.....

With the implementation of the new Traffic Lights at certain areas, we thought that road users will be more discipline, as there is an extra feature counting down the remaining minutes from 10 to 1 BUT sadly it doesn't really work that effectively, to be precise the traffic light along 3rd Mile, Laksamana Cheng Ho and Rock Road.  The authorities have spent money and time to change those traffic lights but still the situation remain the same ~ sad ~

One worst problem when we are approaching a traffic light is that, we must always look at our rear mirror to make sure that the vehicle at the back of us are at high speed or not, if not we can slow down and brake when the light turn amber to red, BUT if the vehicle are at high speed, we are to follow them breaking the traffic light's rules, why is it such?? Well, that's simple, because if we slow down and brake they will give us a LOUD HONK and even might end up knocking our car!!  I've experienced such a situation whereby the vehicle behind me is screeching due to emergency braking of the car as I made my stop when the traffic light already turned red.  Further more I didn't make an emergency stop, I slowed down then stop.  Mind you, the driver behind is scolding with his hands up and down inside his car!! What a reckless driver!

If only the authority is strict enough to implement all Traffic Rules seriously, then such a situation won't have to happen. Road Safety is everyone's responsibility, thus if there are few who did not abide by these rules the safety of other road users will be at stake.  That is why road accidents are always on the increase.... where does the problem lies?????  I think we all know the reason behind it!

My Voice [5]

Some of us might have great achievements last year, but is aiming for more in this new year, while others are on the average and are satisfied with it but for those who didn't do well they really need to work harder!

The new year 2014 has just begun, I trust that each and everyone are trying to work towards their aim and goal in life.  Setting goals is not only for those who are holding a post in some offices or working people so to speak, but it applies to each and every individual being - parents, grandparents, children who are studying at all levels as well as housewives! 

Whatever we do, commitment is very important!  To be committed we must always put our mind into the things that we do and do it seriously.   Success doesn't come knocking on our door or rather, nothing can just come to us on a silver platter!  Many people fail just because they don't have the passion in the things that they do, why??  For some they just do because of money or either with the reason having to take care of their small children, in the case of some working mothers who have to quit their job after their child is born.  Many young women prefers to have a career outside than being tied down to taking care of their small children at home.  With such thinking it is hard for them to be successful when situation forced them to quit their job and be a housewife.  For those who have the passion to stay home then they are able to be a committed housewife and a responsible wife and mother.

This all depends on the interest and passion of each individuals in order to be successful.  Let me share this meaningful phrase and picture which best explained my write-ups......

My Voice [4]

Product Advertisements, though its vast and covers almost every single product that are on sale at any supermarket shelf and even at small shops are something which we rarely can trust!  Back in school, many years ago, I learned that advertisements are very exaggerating.  Indeed it is!!

Thus as consumer we are made confused by the advertisements and ended up buying and using the product which are not suitable for each individuals.  To overcome such a situation, consumer must be smarter and sensitive in knowing the product well and ending up purchasing the right product for our use.

Last Sunday morning I came across an advertisement in a local newspaper showing a long list of items with promotional prices.  An item caught my attention, so I drove to the particular supermarket and went around searching for the item.  To my surprised the price of the item are not as advertised??? The price tag showed RM6.90 but the advertisement showed RM6.50!!!! 

That is just an item, what about the rest of the other items???  Is this the way to steer customers by putting an attractive price on the advertisement???  I believe that many customers are still blinded by such an advertisements, never to be aware of the fact that they have been cheated.  Whereas, there are also some who knew it and will never trust them any more in the future!!

Well, this seem to be the way many businessmen do their business these days, but do not count everyone in, there are still some who are sincere in running their business - nothing is 100%!

My Voice [3]

How many of us still remember this sweet song??

A Smile

A smile is quite a funny thing it wrinkles up your face,

And when its gone you'll never find its secret hiding place,

But far more wonderful it is to see what smile can do,

You smile at one, he smile at you,

And so one smile makes two.

People of our age are definitely a 'singer of this song!'  Who dare to disagree??  We are thought to sing this song during our Primary School days and it's a song which captures many people's hearts, all because of it's meaningful wordings.

Whenever we meet people, including those whom we doesn't know, we will normally put a smile on our face rather than a frown, except of course if we happen to be in a moody state of mind at that particular moment or is unhappy.  Let's see what Max Eastman has to say:

"A smile is the universal welcome"

A warm smile can also change a serious argument between two persons or any misunderstanding that arise, why is it so??  William A. Ward is there to confirm....

"A warm smile is the universal language of kindness"

SMILE is indeed a powerful weapon, so let us put a smile on our face wherever we go so that PEACE will prevail.  Let's all......

My Voice.... [2]

One fine morning, as my hand work wonders in the kitchen, all of a sudden the sweet tune of an old school song swiftly flows from my vocal chords......

"I love your rivers

By ferry nipah boarders

I love your hills

In necklaces of clouds

My land Sarawak

To you I will be faithful

My motherland......."

I couldn't help repeating the lines despite some lost words or even sentences in between.  To me, the song still sounds lovely as before.  

This meaningful song reminds me of my school days some 45 years ago.  Though we are of different cultures, customs, religion, age and colours we are all able to study and get along well with each other - classmates, schoolmates and teachers alike.  What makes me missed out most is the fun we get to enjoy during the festive seasons, especially Hari Raya and Chinese New Year.   No matter what race we are, we will gather in groups to visit each other be it rain or shine!  Everyone, including family members are so happy to welcome each other into their homes.  As long as I can recall, nothing related to sensitivity of the different races and religion ever arise, except peace, harmony and unity!  How I wish that today we are able to live in unity, peace, harmony, respect, care and concern for each as we've had in the days of our grand parents and great grandparents.

Malaysia, being a multi-racial country have long shown it's ability to live in peace, unity and harmony with each other, and I believe that we can all continue to pursue our future as such.  Being responsible Malaysians, who would want to see chaos, disunity, hatred, unjust among each other???

So, let us ponder........

My Voice.... [1]

In today's modern world, everyone are face with hectic and tight schedules, which resulted in stress, depression, mental or emotional tensions and exhaustion.  Apart from grown ups, young children are not being spared either from such a situation - it's indeed a sophisticated world!

Expectations are huge between spouses, parents and children, siblings, students, co-workers, employers and employees, teachers and students and many others.  This resulted in great competitions among each other as everyone is fighting hard to be the best in terms of achievements, success and recognition.  

Is it worth the struggle?? Well, I believe it's up to individuals - some manage to pull through while others fail terribly; some are satisfied and are happy but for those who do not get their satisfaction ends up in great disappointment which resulted in depression; there are others who achieve great heights but are still not contented compared to those who just have enough and are contented and not to mention there are many who ends up miserably!!

Due to the hustle and bustle of today's busy and hectic life, many people are opting for a good holiday, especially during  year end when the school children are having their school holiday and parents are taking leave to go for a break.  Then again, it all depends on individuals, as it all sums up in terms of 'affordability.' Nothing is free these days, every single thing is MONEY!  Whatever it is, I still believe that we should not compare our self to others, just plan out something which is within our reach and enjoy a good holiday, and that is what contentment is all about.

Whether any of you out there agree with me???  A family outing to a resort or beach by car can be as great as a grand holiday overseas!  This simple phrase proves me right.....

Peace & Quiet!

We all need some peace and quiet from time to time!  Where would you go and what would you do then???? 

Some would prefer taking a long drive to some distant place, such as seaside, parks, gardens or for some they might just stay in their room with closed doors!! Individual people have their own preferences and there's no right or wrong in whatever decision that each one makes!

Personally for me, whenever I need peace and quiet, I would take a short drive to The Blessed Sacrament Church at BDC.  Let me share some photos which best explains the beautiful and peaceful environment....

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