How are you , ROTTIE?

 Rottie , is a very friendly rottweiler. Everything started in the year 2012 August. I saw the 'dog-catcher' catching dogs in the neighbourhood and one of the girls was upset and pleaded with me to save the dogs. I told her, I couldnt do much and left. However, she managed to persuade me to do something towards them. Hence, we went to the place where they kept the dogs to be euthanized. We saw like over 30 dogs there and they were of all breeds. I couldn't bear to see them dying so I tried to approach the council to let me at least take a few dogs home. However, they wanted to fine me (which was not my fault). Let's not get into too much information as everything was settled with the help of 'Malaysia Dogs Deserve Better'

When I was there, one particular dog caught my attention. It was wagging its tail profusely in the cage while following me everywhere ( I mean it's eyesight ). It looked very friendly and as if it was asking me to help him. I fell in love with him immediately. He was in a terrible state and I looked at him and said I will save him.

                    This is how he looked like and he was bleeding with wounds all over its body.

 The wound is pretty fresh and deep. I saw a lot pus oozing out. He even had a collar around its neck. Obviously, he had an owner who probably kicked him out because they didn't want to cure Rottie which is A VERY COMMON HAPPENING IN MALAYSIA. Malaysians have a very bad habit with dogs. They often buy puppies and 'play' with them for a SHORT period of time and then 'THROW' them away once they are bored with them or they acquired diseases like ROTTIE.

I went to find a vet who is a very caring Muslim Woman from Glory Veterinary Clinic Segamat. She was ever willing to help me with treating Rottie and gave a great discount on the medical bills and we drove about an hour to the destination to pick up Rottie in her truck. After months of treating , Rottie regained his health as below.

 I was going to keep him as I thought it was a grown up 'Mongrel'. However, the vet told me it was a puppy rottweiler and was only 6 months old weighing 17kg as you can see above. I couldn't keep it as we stayed in a terraced house. In a sad and heavy heart, I had to put it up for adoption. Yes, I gave it away and as an anonymous owner. I miss him even though we only had a brief encounter.

 I got this picture of him from a friend recently who gave him to his friend for adoption. This person remained as a secret adopter. I don't know him and probably doesn't know me either. Rottie must be around 3 1/2 years old now. He looks so much grown up and also looks like the owner is giving him a much care too. He looks happy, doesnt he?

I Think I Got Conned in Bangkok , Thailand!

                       BEWARE, IT HAPPENED IN BANGKOK!

Recently we have travelled to Thailand for our honeymoon and was expecting to have a great time there which we had. However on our last day in Thailand, we stayed in Bangkok near Khaosan ( a popular nightlife destination ) and it's near to numerous attractions too. We planned to walk to the Emerald Buddha which was like 20 minutes away and passed this little canal in the picture below. Not long after that, we came to a small temple which wasn't significant and was stopped by a man who was standing beside his van. He was very friendly and polite and could speak many languages. He approached us and asked if he could help us and told us that he was waiting for his mother who was meditating in the temple. We told him our intention but he told us to go to the temple of the 'NINE FACE BUDDHA' instead. ( never heard of it before )

 Okay, he looked quite nice and even told us that the rest of the temples weren't worth the hassle if compared to this nine face buddha and said it was only accessible by boat through a canal. We were taken by surprised as we didn't know the existence of this temple and he made it sound so irresistible so we heeded his advice. He was so ' friendly' to even tell us to go to a special port to get on to a 'LOCAL ONLY' longtail boat at a 'LOCAL PRICE' for THB1200 per person. It actually sounded quite expensive for an hour ride but he didn't leave any time for us to hesitate by telling us others pay THB3000 per person and that to take a TUK TUK there , it only cost THB20 and don't be fooled by the people. He even wrote down the name of everything. He was seriously friendly. We paid for the TUK TUK for the price of what he said and i was taken aback because I have never paid THB 20 for a 15 minute ride in Thailand! When I think back, I seriously think that they were working together to con us. Why I am saying I was conned? Well, when we got to the port which was unmaintained, we didn't have much THB left, they offered MONEY CHANGING facility. I really think we were quite stupid now as we both are travellers but still got conned.

 However, we got the whole boat for ourselves but for the price we paid, we were expecting for something nicer.

                                                       One of the houses by the canal.

                The 'FLOATING MARKET' which tried to 'slit our throat' with their super overpriced items.

Ta-da , the nine face buddha which is nothing to shout about. It was accessible by land too. There and then , I had actually realised that we had been conned but I didn't say or mention anything to my husband. I guess he will actually know it by now if he is reading this. SORRY HONEY!

LESSON LEARNT:

 * NOT TO TRUST ANYONE WHO APPROACHED YOU AND OFFERED ADVICE ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO CAN SPEAK NUMEROUS LANGUAGES

Review : Miacare CONFIDENCE Silicone Hydrogel Color Daily Soft Contact Lens

                   World's 1st Siilicone Hydrogel Circle Contact Lenses 6 Times More  Oxygen for Eye Comfort that Truly Lasts

 It must have been more than 15 years ago since I first tried wearing contact lenses. My first impression was that contact lenses were so COOL! Then the coloured lenses came to market but my first coloured contact lenses were very thick and uncomfortable. However after trying Miacare, i changed my mind.


First, thank you BenQ Materials, a leading optical materials manufacturer in Taiwan for supplying these lenses.

 There are 2 colours available ( BLACK & BROWN )

 * A Healthy Oxygen Supply for Healthy Eyes Long-Lasting Beauty Throughout the Day
 The exclusive Dot Matrix Color Printing Technology offers a revolutionary breakthrough in lens design that allows for the most oxygen to reach the cornea, extending the wearing time. Also, the colors of miacare CONFiDENCE gives us the most natural look for Asian eyes.

 Beautiful packaging

* Innovative EautraSilTM Hydrophilic Silicone Technology 1 st Solvent-free Silicone Hydrogel Lens with 6 Times More Oxygen
Conventional silicone hydrogel lenses are hydrophobic and require the use of solvents to combine silicone with hydrogel. To raise the standard of lens wear safety, miacare incorporates its world-leading EautraSilTM Hydrophilic Silicone Technology to modify silicone molecules with new hydrophilic properties so that the silicone and hydrogel can be combined without solvent treatment. This results in the world's first solvent-free formula for silicone hydrogel lenses: no irritation, no allergic

* Dot Matrix Color Printing Technology  for Beauty and Breathability
The unique dot pattern design is tailor-made for Asian eyes – a naturally beautiful look with plenty of room for oxygen passage. The outer pattern with a diameter of 13.2mm and a large un-obscured optical area brings out the natural beauty of the eye that as high as 88%3. of miacare CONFiDENCE users find satisfying.

* The Unique Color Blocking Technology for Total Fade Resistance
The tri-layer printing technique keeps the pigmented layer in the center and isolated from the eye – ensuring the highest safety and protection for your eyes.

* Smart Peripheral Edge Design for Lens Centration
Automatic conjunctiva curve alignment with an asymmetric edge design effectively brings tears and oxygen to the surface of the eye, assuring adequate tear exchange for improved surface wettability, reduced irritation and extra comfort. What’s more, the lenses will stay precisely where they are naturally, unaffected by eye movements, for a consistent, flawless look.

* Double Moisturizing Agents: Hyaluronic Acid and Sodium Alginate
This unique formula is exclusively developed by miacare to moisturize and revitalize your eyes for better eye health.
* pH 7.2 Solution: Gentle and Non-Irritating
miacare contact lenses are packaged in a gentle, non-irritating pH 7.2 solution similar to tears to maintain the natural, healthy state of the eye.

* UV Blocking: Say No to Harmful UV Radiation
miacare has added UV protection to block off harmful UV rays, effectively protecting your eyes from retinal damage.

 OK let me tell you how I feel after trying them for some time:

# It took me a few attempts on the first day to put them on because the lenses kept folding. It might be my skill problem because I haven't been wearing contact lenses for a period of time.
# After that, I could hardly feel their existence. They are so soft and comfortable.
# However, I had to take them out after 5 hours because I could feel the edges when I blinked or looked to the sides.
# I would recommend Miacare contact lenses to others.

I would like to suggest that Miacare to produce more colour choices.

Three Thousand Kilometres of Rocky Roads to A Happy Ending - Malaysia Express Wedding License

 I am married and YES I am married!  BUT THE HARD WAY!!

Getting married itself is already a stressful mission but marrying a non-citizen of Malaysia is 1000 times more stressful because I didn't get any advice from anyone. I hope my blogpost can help a lot of the citizens who want to marry their loved ones who are non-malaysian easier.In my case, I am marrying an American .

We found out that there are two types of Registration of Marriage (ROM) in Malaysia for the non-citizen.

i) Normal procedure marriage at the office of the Registrar of Marriages (ROM).
- this usually takes 21 days after submission of the form by both the parties. ( Non-citizen must have resided in Malaysia for at least 7 days consecutively)

ii) Express Marriage License
- this one doesn't need a waiting period but a fee of RM100 is applicable.

We opted for option 2 which was the express one. But we didn't realise that both the options included a lot of travelling and patience. Before 'M'  came to Malaysia , I found out from the JPN in my town that I could do everything including registration in Johor ( I am from Johor) and he needed a single status confirmation to prove that he was single so he got an affidavit from his high commisioner which isn't acceptable here. When 'M' arrived to Singapore, we went to Johor Bahru to register directly.
When we got to Johor, only then we found out that we couldn't get married there and then! There are a few things we had to do before we could get married. MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE A STRONG REASON FOR THE EXPRESS MARRIAGE.

What do you need?
a) I/C ( local citizen )
b)Passport of the non-citizen
c) Photocopy of I/C and Passport main page that shows the information and the page of the date of arrival to Malaysia
d) One passport size photograph with a BLUE background
e) ORIGINAL birth certificate ( get it translated from a certified translator if it's not in English or Malay )
f) If he is a divorcee, pls bring along the relevant documents

1) The affidavit from the country of origin isn't acceptable so the first thing to do is to go to own embassy to obtain the Letter of Confirmation of Single Status. This letter needs to be issued from the Malaysian Representative Office, Embassy or High Commission in Malaysia. After that, you will need to get the letter certified at the Consular Division in Ministry of Foreign Affairs ( Wisma Putra) in Putrajaya.

2) Once all the documents are certified and obtained, go to JPN in Putrajaya to get a letter of approval. This is the place that we got told that 'M' needed his ORIGINAL birth certificate. We didn't have his birth certificate and was told that the rules has recently changed. So we got 'M's' father to send it and had to get it translated into English because it was in Spanish! After gaining the letter of approval, go to the JPN in the state where you were born. So from Putrajaya we had to rush to JB.

3) At JB JPN in Taman Setia Tropika ( State National Registration Department [NRD] ), we were required to fill in the forms and submit the letter of approval from Putrajaya alongside with the relevant documents. Before that, we had to go to the High Court in Johor City to get the stamp and certified by the 'Jurubahasa' (Translator) and also the commissioner or Oath. Both can be found in the High Court. Without the stamp, the forms are not valid!

4) Then, we went back to Kempas JPN to submit everything and then we were told to wait for the date to get married which usually takes 7 days.

Please note: For all American Citizens, the US embassy which provides the notary services is only available for walk in service from 9am - 11am. 2 hours only!

After a few months of planning and a couple of weeks being on the rocky roads and some flyings from the US by my lovely husband, we finally got married on the 28th September 2014!

Letter of Confirmation of Marital Status. This letter needs to be issued from the Malaysian Representative office in your country or your country’s Embassy or High Commission in Malaysia. Upon obtaining the letter, you will need to certify the letter at the Consular Division in Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Wisma Putra) in Putrajaya. - See more at: http://milestones.my/getting-married-in-malaysia/#sthash.z1pVHnKd.dpuf

Letter of Confirmation of Marital Status

Letter of Confirmation of Marital Status

Letter of Confirmation of Marital Status

NOURISH NATURALS

 NOURISH NATURALS - Anti-Itch Soothing Cream

Nourish Naturals originally rooted in Australia, it provides a wide range of all natural skin, hair and personal care products. Formulated from the purist ingredients, it provides only the best for the skin and hair. Lovingly Australian made and owned, Nourish skin products bring relief to dry, itchy and sensitive skin. Nourish is the natural soothing solution and is clinically tested.Nourish naturals has produced an all new innovative solution to itchy skin.

 ‘Anti-itch Soothing Cream’ is the latest product to be introduced to the nourish skin therapeutic range, and is dermatologically formulated to manage itchy and dry skin. Its unique blend of calming ingredients including natural Canadian willowherb, colloidal oatmeal and menthol relieves and soothes itchy skin. Suitable for sensitive skin and pH balanced, it can be used on all members of the family including young children and all skin types.

Real testimonial:

My mum has always got skin problems. This time round, we had no idea why she was having rashes all over her shoulder , arm and back. These rashes were spreading and going to the waist. We had tried a few types of creams including those prescribed by the doctors. But to no avail. Thanks to Nourish Naturals for sending me this new product to be tried on my mum. You can decide for yourself on the results. It was WOW!

Before applying Nourish Naturals Anti-Itch Soothing Cream. Look at the redness of the rashes. They are evil looking and mum initially thought she had some strange skin diseases. I persuaded her to try this and the result is amazing.

                                                               DAY 2

The rashes start to dry out and the redness has gone. There are still a little bumps though but not so itchy anymore. Mum was ecstatic and asked for more.
 

                                                             DAY 3

It's only Day 3 and the itchiness has gone and the skin feels smooth because the bumps have gone. No more itchy according to mum. I AM GIVING THIS PRODUCT A 5 STAR  because mum won't be annoying me with her call for help! Imagine my mum has this effect by only using it for 3 days. What happens after a week?

I like the texture of the cream. Non-sticky and it gives me a cooling effect as soon as i applied it. The smell is light and welcoming.

Nourish Naturals Anti-Itch Soothing Cream
✔ Helps to manage dry & itchy skin
✔ Calms, relieves & soothes
✔ Suitable for sensitive skin
✔ Petrochemical free
✔ pH balanced


It is also Free from sulfates, parabens, synthetics and artificial colours and fragrances. No animal testing. Clinically tested.

Ingredients:

Aqua, Isopropyl Palmitate, Stearyl Alcohol (and) Ceteareth-20, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel flour, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Jojoba Ester, Glyceryl Stearate (and) PEG-100 Stearate, Theobroma Cacao Butter, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Hydroxyethyl Cellulose, Menthol, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Metabisulfite.

THE ARCHITECT OF DREAMS

I JUST WANT TO SHARE THIS :)

' HE WAS AN ARCHITECT OF DREAMS , A DESIGNER OF ILLUSIONS AND
 AN ENTREPRENEUR OF IMPOSSIBLE THINGS. BUILDING CASTLES IN THE SKY.'

' SHE WAS THE NAIVE QUEEN OF THE NEVER ENDING KINGDOM. SHE WAS THE
SWEET WIZARD TURNING ROCKS INTO DIAMONDS AND FANTASIES INTO REALITIES.
IT WAS A SOFT MORNING SHOWERED BY SUNRAYS. IN THE MIST, HE OBSERVED THE
DIM LIGHT AND WONDERED IF THE UNIVERSE HAD A PURPOSE.'

'I THINK IT DOES' , SHE SAID.

'PERHAPS IT DOES, MAYBE IT DOES NOT. WE AS HUMAN HAVE THE INTRINSIC NATURE
OF GIVING A PURPOSE TO LIFE. HOWEVER, LIFE ITSELF COULD BE THE PURPOSE
WITHOUT GIVING THE UNIVERSE ATTRIBUTES BEYOND BEING ALIVE. WE SHOULD CELEBRATE LIFE AND ITS UNIQUE BEAUTY IN HARMONY WITH THE LUCKY STAR
WITNESSING OUR GLEE AND MAKE THIS MOMENT IMMORTAL WITH A GLASS OF WINE.'
 HE REPLIED.

LUCKY STAR WAS THE NAME CHOSEN BY THE SUN WHEN HER PERFECT EYES SAW THE
VERY FIRST LIGHT. THE MIST SLOWLY TAKES THE SHAPE OF RAIN AND THE NEARBY RIVER COLLECTS THE DROPS ONE AT A TIME WHILE THE SHINE OF THE WATER ON HER SKIN MAKES EVERY SECOND EVERLASTING AND EVERY SMILE A SWEET WHITE SPARK.

ONE SECOND IS SLOWLY BORN AND THEN IT DIES. LUCKY STAR CONVERTS ROCKS INTO DIAMONDS WITH HER TOUCH. THE ARCHITECT IMAGINES THE KINGDOM OF THE OTHER LAND ; TRACES CURVES, LINES AND PERSPECTIVES IN HIS MIND BUT THE COLOUR... THE COLOUR ... CAN ONLY BE SPREAD OUT IN THE SKY BY HER SMILE...............................................................


BY  MR ANONYMOUS

A POEM FOR ELLIS

I received a poem from a very charming man :)
It is very sweet of you to have written this ...
Thank you Mr Anonymous for this lovely poem...


" Honest, you asked me to be honest, and then you just tell me good morning,
making me happy the whole day, and you tell me to go slow"

"Honest, you asked me to be honest, and I told you I wished I was part of your of your life
since the moment I saw you for the very first time...
and you told me not to rush"

"Honest, you asked me to be honest, and I said your smile accelerated my heart in the chest
to a beat that made me shake...
and you told me it was too early for that"

"Honest, you asked me to be honest, and I told you, I was captive of your eyes,
and every time you looked , I wanted to be in every sight...
but I know I am too far"

"I want to be honest and tell you since the very first second I met you, all my senses
got tattooed with your presence,
and I know, the time to say that hasn't yet arrived"

"I will be honest and tell you, I LOVE YOU, and I don't care if it's
not the right time"