Category: My Personal

This year, I celebrated Christmas with Mein’s family. Reached Penang on 23 Dec 2006 noon. Mein’s bro fetched us from Sg Nibong back home. Rested. In the evening, we went for BBQ steamboat in 8-Row. RM16.00 per person. The choices were not much but I liked the steamboat though. Although Wai’s gf didn’t like it as much compared to the one in Johor where she had during her study life. For me, I liked another one called “Golden Pot” (if I’m not wrong) behind Giant. But this one is nearer and cheaper. Smaller crowd.

The next morning, had my favourite dimsum breakfast. It’s real cheap and value for money. This restaurant is situated opposite KDU College. The dimsum choices are too many and my eyes easily go whirling around among the various kind of dimsum offered. Those who are planning to come to Penang, MUST try the dimsum here. Waste no time!

At night, we went to Gurney Plaza and had a good plate of pasembur. The seller was funny. Singing & dancing around while chopping and serving the food. As for the Christmas eve celebration, it was not very happening but all I could say is LOUD & KIDS! Perhaps of the age factor, we (Wai, Ling, Mein & I) tend to feel is too loud and dirty having people spraying “snow” bubbles against each other, shouting without a reason and “attacking” strangers with their “confetti weapons the whole night. The worst area was right in front of Gurney Plaza (Secret Recipe side). It was really bad and jammed. We didn’t like the feeling walking along this area at all.

Comparing to KL, I guess the celebration back here in KL was  same in Bukit Bintang area. But I guess it should be better in Damansara area or One Utama area. But I doubt the celebration was more in the Christmas factor OR the “celebration” factor.

Do we now celebrate Christmas due to the meaning of this special day OR do we now celebrate it by the fact of everybody is celebrating it? I’m not sure how people look into this special day but for me, it is more of like celebrating it together with family members & loved ones.

Like last year, my family members had a simple gift exchange ceremony on Christmas day. It was a small thing but this is one way we keep ourselves attached together.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Death is always feared by everyone… but for me, death is a very normal thing. Although I have not to face any "near death" experience, I have the feeling of readily to face death anytime in my heart since I was in Form 6. I have seen and read about people getting killed in accidents, murdered, sicknesses and etc etc. From there, I have already built up the readiness to face death anytime.

 

A lot of people do not like to discuss the topic openly as it could be a bad omen especially for the Chinese. "Choy! Choy! Choy! Dai gut lai see"

("Touch wood!" in Cantonese). I have tried to discuss the topic with a few close friends of mine but they’ll comment that I’m too negative thinking this could be a bad sign. Always advising me to think positively.

 

BUT may I ask, if I think positive, do I still have to die one day? – YES! If I am to keep on thinking about death, will I die immediately? – NO!

To me, death is nothing but a destination. We live to die. Whatever we do now, will bring us to death one day. Which means, if we are rich, we will die… one day. Even if we’re poor, we will die… one day!  The difference is, the different kind of ceremony that the family of the dead will prepare for him/her.

 

In a nutshell, death is a destination and life is a journey. We live with a purpose. And we die with a purpose too! That’s why, life is important but fragile. Death will come in which ever way you try to avoid if the time comes. Therefore, I hope that everyone can live life with a purpose.