Photos from CNY

These are some photos from CNY....

Lesson from 'The Pretty Lady'

This is taken from an email i received.Think it is something that most of us including me should learn to do.

The Pretty Lady
Once upon a time a big monk and a little monk were traveling together.They came to the bank of a river and found the bridge was damaged.They had to wade across the river.There was a pretty lady who was stuck at the damaged bridge and couldn't cross the river.The big monk offered to carry the pretty lady across the river on his back.The lady accepted.The little monk was shocked by the move of the big monk."How can big disciple brother carry a lady when we are supposed to avoid all intimacy with females," thought the little monk.But he kept quiet.The big monk carried the lady across the river and the small monk followed unhappily.When they crossed the river, the big monk let the lady down and they parted ways with her.All along the way for several miles,the little monk was very unhappy with the act of the big monk.He was making up all kinds of accusations about the big monk in his head.This got him madder and madder.But he still kept quiet.And the big monk had no inclination to explain his situation.Finally, at rest-point many hours later, the little monk could not stand it any further, he burst out angrily at the big monk."How can you claim yourself a devout monk, when you seize the first opportunity to touch a female, especially when she is very pretty.All your teachings to me make you a big hypocrite." The big monk looked surprised and said, "I had put down the pretty lady at the river bank many hours ago, how come you are still carrying her along?"

[This very old Chinese zen story reflects the thinking of many people today.We encounter many unpleasant things in our life, they irritate us and they make us angry. Sometimes, they cause us a lot of hurt, sometimes they cause us to be bitter or jealous.But like the little monk,we are not willing to let them go away.We keep on carrying the baggage of the "pretty lady" with us.We let them keep on coming back to hurt us, make us angry, make us bitter and cause us a lot of agony.Why?
Simply because we are not willing to put down or let go of the baggage of the "pretty lady".We should let go of the pretty lady immediately after crossing the river, immediately after the unpleasant event is over.This will immediately remove all our agonies.There is no need to be further hurt by the unpleasant event after it is over.It just that simple.]

Results

Results for my Financial Reporting (F7) and Audit and Assurance (F8) will be out SOON!

0500 GMT 22nd February 2010
which means in Malaysia 1pm on the 22nd February 2010.

Hope i don't fail any this time.....
Hard Rock or No Hard Rock?

CNY 2010

Chinese New Year this year was a little different but enjoyable and fun!

Many relatives came back so it was quite a big gathering on the first day.Practically all the rooms in the house was occupied,halls used for playing cards,two rooms for mahjong and the others for people to take a nap.There were approximately 40 people IN THE HOUSE.

Dinner on the first day used to be a big headache for grandma,aunts staying in the house and mummy cos they have to plan and prepare meals for that many people.But this year,they came out with an idea..each family bring a dish.That was a brilliant idea cos finally everyone get to enjoy together and it is not so tiring for those who had to prepare.Everyone said the dinner from any buffet one can get from hotel,the dishes prepared were everybody's specialty and also because we have a big family,there were many dishes to choose from.I wanted to try everything,so took a little of each and ended up with a mountain of food.I thought i was being greedy and took to much,but when i looked around...everyone's plate was the same too.

Then,i had photography sessions with my cousin.Didn't know he is so interested in camera too.So,we went out on the eve to Mengkuang Dam,took some photos during the first day of CNY and second day too..It was so much fun to be able to exchange knowledge and explore new things together.The only thing not fun is that he always wake me up when i am enjoying my sleep.

It is really fun this year especially spending time with family members.So much to share and talk about...Looking forward for more =)

*If i am hardworking then i will upload some of the photos i took,but most probably they will be in FB only*

Once bitten,twice shy?

After the first taste,one will be more aware and cautious before the second one.

Dilemma

Perfume or Primer?

I want to buy a bottle of perfume.I don't know why.Just feel like owning one.But since i am into photography,primer is something that i should invest in also (if only the camera was mine or if only it was Canon,then i won't mind spending $$$ on it).

So..which should i spend $$$ on?

*High possibility of me not even getting both since i don't know which to get*

No time

Since class started till now,i haven't had a day off where there is nothing for me to do especially when i am back at home.So,you can guess..the book is a little (or maybe more than that) neglected.

I think i am to be blamed partially cos everything that comes has a higher priority than studying.If i am more determined,then i would have done at least a little.I will start from tonight (hopefully).

Partially it is not my fault because those are really more important..such as making the invitation cards,getting CNY clothes,buying presents,bathing the dogs,cleaning the cars and etc...If i were to wait,then they won't ever be done or i will be too late for them.

My current interest in photography is also distracting me.Evenings,if i am free,i will try to play with the camera or i will surf the net to see if there is anything interesting for me to read up on it.

Besides that,there is my dance class and also a book which i am still reading (never ending because it is a little boring and i am always so tired and sleepy when i get to the book).

AND...there is karaoke-ing at home and mahjong-ing,both of which i am still in the learning process.

So many things..how not to be busy right?

Funny discussions

Was having dinner at my aunt's house with cousin and sis,when this question came into our minds.How do mosquitoes die?

My instant answer was...us human smacking it.

Then,they said no,naturally..how?

My cousin came out with this.Mosquitoes die when the suck too much blood.They get too fat,can't fly then they die.

My sis's answer was they die after laying eggs.The funny thing my cousin replied was 'Then how do the baby mosquitoes drink milk?' Cousin oh cousin..since when baby mosquitoes drink milk?

And this discussion went on and on..from us to the maids and then to another cousin.

Baby photos

My previous baby photos were taken with lights on but the effect was not nice.The photos turned out too dark and not sharp.So,was told to use natural lighting and that's what i did today.

Are they better compared to the ones before?I am still in the process of trying to get the perfect shot.

Baby Zen Yi - 11/01/2010

My first time taking baby photos.It is not easy as they move constantly.These are some shots out of the many that i like.


What do you think?I am still not satisfied as they are not sharp.Any hints or tips on the settings that i should be using?