tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31450063526974477802024-03-14T04:25:13.015+08:00The Meow FactorLife in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from the eyes of a Sydney-born feline. She dreams of a world ruled by CATS!!!!!Cat-from-Sydneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04316678270023647758noreply@blogger.comBlogger564125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3145006352697447780.post-30884119365824049232015-05-15T09:00:00.000+08:002015-05-15T09:00:01.839+08:00Whose Birthday Is It Today?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Friday, 15 May 2015. Sofea Jane is one year old. Oooohhh.....how time flies.....<br />
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<br />Cat-from-Sydneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04316678270023647758noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3145006352697447780.post-56427668270693993132015-05-11T09:15:00.000+08:002015-05-11T09:15:06.192+08:00She was stolen?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yusuf.<br />
The she with a he name.<br />
Was mama's favourite among all who live in a shelter.<br />
A recent visit revealed that she no longer lives there.<br />
Someone had taken or stolen her.<br />
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Hmmm....why is it when a stray is skinny or full of fungus or dirty, no one except for a few exceptional souls would take him/her in? Once he/she is healthy especially the good looking ones, there'll be people queueing up to want and to some extend, steal them? No wonder mama tells me to stay indoors all the time....because I'm worth it?<br />
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Monday morning thoughts,<br />
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The story of my mother, Hope Elise Lange</div>
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Slightly more than a year ago, my Mama heard a kitty crying loudly. It came from a recently emptied unit underneath ours. Of course she went to investigate.</div>
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Mama found a skinny tabby and without hesitation, took her home. The tabby was very hungry and didn't stop eating. She ate and ate and ate and Mama thought, hmmm...she's fat now. So, took her to the V-E-T for the usual health check and whatever they usually do at that place. </div>
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However, when Mama asked the evil one when they could book a date for neutering, the evil one laughed. And said, no way, ma'am. Don't you realise that she's pregnant? So, that's how I know nobody knows who my biological Dad is and my mom Hope won't tell either. </div>
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Did I tell you that when I was born, mom Hope refused to let me suckle her? Of course Mama intervened. She took us into her bedroom, closed the door, and held mom Hope so she couldn't run away as I suckle away.....</div>
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To be continued....</div>
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The storyteller,</div>
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Sofea</div>
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Cat-from-Sydneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04316678270023647758noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3145006352697447780.post-40528590784075515092015-05-06T15:48:00.000+08:002015-05-06T15:48:27.451+08:00Wordless Wednesday: It's Sofea's birthday month<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Once upon a time</div>
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Angelina owns this space</div>
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Nine years is a long time</div>
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She can't maintain the pace</div>
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Take heart</div>
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Here comes Sofea</div>
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She'll blog from the heart</div>
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No favour or fear</div>
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Today is the first day of Shawal 1434h and also 8 August 2013</div>
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Today is also the fifth anniversary of the foundation</div>
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Thank you for supporting us all these years</div>
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Thank you for making us your charity of choice</div>
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Ramadan has left us for now</div>
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Yet there's always time to do good</div>
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To increase prayers and deeds</div>
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To increase charity and help those in need</div>
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Shawal has come knocking on our doors</div>
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Bringing more opportunities to do good</div>
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While we rejoice and feast after a month of fasting</div>
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It is good to remind ourselves of those who are still hungry and thirsty</div>
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Cat-from-Sydneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04316678270023647758noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3145006352697447780.post-55663354143571173402013-05-10T17:55:00.000+08:002013-05-10T17:56:30.090+08:00Malaysiana: A Fruit with Many NamesRoadside stalls are aplenty wherever you travel in Malaysia. Many of them are interesting if you care to stop and snoop.<br />
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Stuck in a traffic jam going up the hills of Cameron Highlands, we decided to cool off the car's engine and our parched throat with some exotic looking fruits. It's a kind of coconut that's said to have medicinal properties. Read about these fruits <a href="http://animhosnan.blogspot.com/2011/09/buah-tal.html">here</a>. (<i>OK, use Google translate if you must</i>). Popularly know as African sea coconut, this fruit is also called tal, lontar and many others. Anyway, whatever its name is, we looooove it.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: red;">Just suck on the straw to draw out the sweet juice, then use a spoon to take the flesh out. yummmm.... </span></b></i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: red;">Tal galore! Prices start from RM5 to RM15, depending on size. Or you can buy the ready made drink at just RM2 per cup. Oooh...we're talking about the darker coloured fruits at the bottom.</span></i></b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: red;">Another view of the fruits on display. We were told that these fruits come from the northern part of Perak.</span></i></b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: red;">The affable seller has amazing knife skill. </span></i></b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: red;">Who's the crowd puller? Many people also stopped at this stall.</span></i></b></td></tr>
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<b>Angelina's note:</b> An exotic fruit a day keeps the doctor away. <i>purrrr....meow!</i></div>
Cat-from-Sydneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04316678270023647758noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3145006352697447780.post-83803209746925152352013-04-17T00:30:00.000+08:002013-04-17T00:30:00.931+08:00Wordless Wednesday: Seen at Feline Sanctuary<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Cat-from-Sydneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04316678270023647758noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3145006352697447780.post-86426314885762666732013-04-12T11:39:00.001+08:002013-04-12T11:39:55.728+08:00Feline Paradise on EarthYes, it does exist. Its existence makes you realise that there is hope yet in this crazy world we live in....<br />
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This is my Mama's account: <br />
A chance visit to the northern island of Langkawi gave us an opportunity to visit this wonderful place called LASSie (Langkawi Animal Shelter and Sanctuary Foundation) currently occupying the grounds of Bon Ton Resort. The organisation was set up to receive, rehabilitate and care for neglected, abused and needy animals. I saw some woofies lounging in the enclosures but what made me sing is that the cats are allowed to roam free. Lovely photos will make you drool, peeps.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><i><b>Look out for this marker along the road from the airport to Pantai Cenang, drop by for coffee or tea, lunch dinner or breakfast at this lovely resort. There's a lovely shop selling all sorts of creative crafts where proceeds will go to the shelter.</b></i></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><i><b>Hmmm...reception committee awaits...complete with head butts and leg wraps.</b></i></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><i><b>Yusuf...beautiful, regal and friendly...ok...maybe a bit gender confused. A she with a he name...</b></i></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><i><b>Mama says Yusuf will be Brad's new bride. Lulu is free for others now...teeheehee....</b></i></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><i><b>Mama says this little lady reminds her of me when I was a little girl...</b></i></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><i><b>.....and...action! They really know how to pose for the camera.</b></i></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><i><b>And who says cats hate water? </b></i></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><i><b>When cat ladies meet....they talked about....ermmm...cat toys...environment friendly cat toys to be precise.</b></i></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><i><b>Beautiful landscape at the resort...purrrfect setting for Brad and Yusuf's wedding I must say.</b></i></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><i><b>Visited the shelter proper, those staying in the enclosure are either sick or new arrivals, not fit to roam the grounds yet.</b></i></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><i><b>Guess this kitty's name? Hint: moustache.</b></i></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><i><b>aaahhh....what a life...</b></i></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><i><b>Oh...the kitties need forever homes too...They can't stay in the shelter forever...</b></i></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: magenta;"><i><b>Yusuf saying goodbye at the end of the visit.</b></i></span></td></tr>
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<b>Angelina's note: </b><i>Check out <a href="http://www.langkawilassie.org.my/">www.langkawilassie.org.my</a> and <a href="http://www.bontonresort.com/">www.bontonresort.com</a> for further information. A quick glance tells me you can contact them to make a donation, make a booking to stay at the resort, or even if you want to volunteer at the clinic and shelter.</i> <i>purrr.....meow!!!</i>Cat-from-Sydneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04316678270023647758noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3145006352697447780.post-6725971948508186852013-03-06T19:05:00.000+08:002013-03-06T19:05:55.101+08:00Discovering KunakI am sad with the turn of events in Sabah right now. Many hoomans from both sides have lost their lives and I don't know how many more will lose theirs. I wonder if the evacuated locals remember to bring their pets with them....<br />
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Anyway, a few districts have been mentioned in the news, where the militants are supposed to be still at large - Lahad Datu, Semporna and Kunak. My Mama is a frequent traveller to Semporna, en route to her projects on the islands, and....has also visited the least known Kunak. Serious! Now, how many of you know where this place is? Hmmmm....? (raised one eyebrow!)<br />
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Kunak first came into our radar when we saw an agriculture TV programme that highlighted Kunak's <i>salak</i> <i>madu</i>. <i>Salak</i> is a kind of fruit from the palm family that has a snake-like brown skin and white flesh that tastes kinda sweet, sour and tart. The one from Kunak is said to be extra sweet (hence <i>madu</i> or honey) and crunchy.<br />
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Hmmm...people say the proof of the pudding is in the eating. In this case, we'd have to find the fruit and eat it first. Or so my Mama said. And so we made a more than 20km detour off the Tawau-Semporna road into Kunak, in our quest for a fruit.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: red;"><i>First roundabout we came to in Kunak has these humongous prawns basking in the sun.</i></b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i style="color: red;">Then we stopped at this row of stalls selling tidbits and fruits, and ask around for the whereabouts of the fruits.</i></b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><i style="color: red;">We found some! They were selling for about RM4 per kilogramme.</i><i><span style="color: red;"> The stall owner was kind enough to give directions to the fruit farm.</span></i></b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: red;"><b>Just go along the road from the fruit stalls until you find this sign by the roadside.</b></i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: red;"><b>Not too far off the main road, you'll see this signboard. The name of the fruit farm owner is Sudirman or better known as Pak Sudir among the locals.</b></i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: red;"><b>Bunches of unripe salak fruits upclose. The young ones are very thorny. Oooh...beware of snakes!</b></i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: red;"><b>Is this woofie the guardian of the farm? He was friendly though. I hope he's fed for his services.</b></i></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<br /><b>Brad's notes:</b> Our verdict? The salak fruit from Kunak is sweet as honey and crunchy, as publicised. Nowadays, whenever we come across anyone selling this fruit, the first question we'll ask: is this from Kunak? <i>har har har *evil laughs*</i>Cat-from-Sydneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04316678270023647758noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3145006352697447780.post-23649809726159208142013-02-06T18:28:00.001+08:002013-02-06T18:28:46.509+08:00Wordless Wednesday: Brad versus Sebastian<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Cat-from-Sydneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04316678270023647758noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3145006352697447780.post-6879014518906880282013-02-03T01:54:00.001+08:002013-02-03T01:54:16.761+08:00Sunday Blues: Life is Not a Bed of Roses....when you are a roll of paper towels living under the same roof as Sebastian the Destroyer.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b style="color: red;">He said: It wasn't me Mama...it's that smiling cat on the bag! Yeah...right!</b></i></td></tr>
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<br />Cat-from-Sydneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04316678270023647758noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3145006352697447780.post-81344244726891215712013-01-29T01:48:00.002+08:002013-01-29T01:48:38.671+08:00Tuesday with Tabby: I Love Tuna<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: red;"><b>Fresh from the sea....I just love watching the fish being prepared for cooking....this tuna is rather small compared to the usual 25kg ones I've seen.</b></i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: red;"><b>What are those crabs doin there? Hmmm....let's concentrate on the tuna....I must say this particular fish is very....how shall I put it....bloody?</b></i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: red;"><b>This is tuna umai, umai is a kind of raw fish salad Sarawak style...very refreshing and yummy......the fish must be very very fresh to make this.</b></i></td></tr>
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<b>Brad's note:</b> We've also tasted tuna barbequed, curried and fried. I looooove them all. Even the canned variety. Please bring some home the next time you go there, Mama! <i>har har har *evil laughs*</i>Cat-from-Sydneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04316678270023647758noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3145006352697447780.post-10901894193181568592013-01-27T17:16:00.000+08:002013-01-27T17:16:36.518+08:00Sunday Blues: Blogging Tutorial<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: red;"><b>Sleeping on the job, Brad?</b></i></td></tr>
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<b>Brad's note:</b> It's not easy being the big brofur. My mentee, Seb the Pesky was a no-show at the scheduled blog tutorial class. What do I do? <i>har har har *evil laughs*</i>Cat-from-Sydneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04316678270023647758noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3145006352697447780.post-5412339435858377242013-01-26T21:42:00.000+08:002013-01-26T21:56:17.858+08:00I Long For My Homeland.....Howdy, mates! It's Captain Brad "Hook" Pitt here. Well, if we didn't move country, we'd be having the barbie in the backyard, playing cricket or footie, watching Australian Open live from Melbourne....<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: red;"><b>Hey Brad! We can still watch Australian Open live on the tablet!</b></i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: red;"><b>Of course, in the heat of the moment, Angelina can still nap! By the way, Victoria Azarenka defeated Li Na in the women's single final. I think Victoria is hot!</b></i></td></tr>
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Anyway, before we were rudely interrupted by Angelina, I wanted to say that Australia Day is usually celebrated in a homely fashion where Aussies would spend time with their families at home or public places. We've been to some picnics organised by Mama's friends too.<br />
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Okay...enough patriotic talk. Let's sing the Australian National Anthem. Here's the lyrics, the original version. Some of the verses are not sung anymore. <br />
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Lyrics: Advanced Australia Fair <br />
<i style="color: blue;">Australians all let us rejoice,<br />For we are young and free;<br />We've golden soil and wealth for toil,<br />Our home is girt by sea;<br />Our land abounds in Nature's gifts<br />Of beauty rich and rare;<br />In history's page, let every stage<br />Advance Australia fair!<br />In joyful strains then let us sing,<br />"Advance Australia fair!" <br /><br />When gallant Cook from Albion sail'd,<br />To trace wide oceans o'er,<br />True British courage bore him on,<br />Till he landed on our shore.<br />Then here he raised Old England's flag,<br />The standard of the brave;<br />With all her faults we love her still,<br />"Brittannia rules the wave!"<br />In joyful strains then let us sing<br />"Advance Australia fair!" <br /><br />Beneath our radiant southern Cross,<br />We'll toil with hearts and hands;<br />To make this Commonwealth of ours<br />Renowned of all the lands;<br />For those who've come across the seas<br />We've boundless plains to share;<br />With courage let us all combine<br />To advance Australia fair.<br />In joyful strains then let us sing<br />"Advance Australia fair!" <br /><br />While other nations of the globe<br />Behold us from afar,<br />We'll rise to high renown and shine<br />Like our glorious southern star;<br />From England, Scotia, Erin's Isle,<br />Who come our lot to share,<br />Let all combine with heart and hand<br />To advance Australia fair!<br />In joyful strains then let us sing<br />"Advance Australia fair!" <br /><br />Shou'd foreign foe e'er sight our coast,<br />Or dare a foot to land,<br />We'll rouse to arms like sires of yore<br />To guard our native strand;<br />Brittannia then shall surely know,<br />Beyond wide ocean's roll,<br />Her sons in fair Australia's land<br />Still keep a British soul.<br />In joyful strains the let us sing<br />"Advance Australia fair!"</i> <br />
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In case y'all are wondering, Sebastian is injured because I smacked him indisposed and can't blog yet. He hasn't completed his training, anyway. <i>har har har *evil laughs*</i>Cat-from-Sydneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04316678270023647758noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3145006352697447780.post-2439320208757755062013-01-25T01:00:00.000+08:002013-01-25T10:08:37.618+08:00New Playground<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Angelina's note:</b> Find us at <a href="http://www.facebook/mamatom.aj">http://www.facebook/mamatom.aj</a>. It's a place for Mama's and my rantings and raves. Just us girls. Sebastian can hog this blog if he wants. Of course, I'll monitor his progress from time to time....you know like making sure he doesn't use foul language and all that. However, I am still the ultimate owner of this blog so....don't talk behind my back you young punk. I'll be watching.....<i> purrr...meow!</i>Cat-from-Sydneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04316678270023647758noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3145006352697447780.post-9469907891152921722013-01-24T03:00:00.000+08:002013-01-24T03:00:04.385+08:00Mama@Work: Shop for Underprivileged KidsIt has been more than seven months since Mama's organisation opened their charity shop. The funny thing is, the licensing authorities have categorised the shop as a boutique. So, technically it's a charity boutique. However, my Mama, always the big dreamer, has called it a mall. At the official launch of the shop, Mama has outlined the objectives of the shop. I have pasted her speech here.<br />
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<i style="color: blue;">Greetings - thank you Mr MC.<br />1. Our esteemed guests, let me continue the afternoon by telling you of a dream. A dream that will take so many years to realise, we know. That dream is to reach out to every underprivileged child in the world and tell them, "Now, you can go to school." Not just to any school but a school built by Muslim Aid. As I have said, it is going to be a long journey to reach that goal. First of all, we need money, tons of them. As most of you who have school going children will attest, education is not cheap. There's the premises, the teachers, support staff, equipment, books, and library, science lab, sports facilities etc etc etc. all of those costs heaps.<br />2. Thus, we decided to embark on commercial ventures that will fill our coffer fast. One of these ventures is what you're seeing today - the Wellbeing MA(A)LL. You must be wondering at the name. Such a small shop but these people at Muslim Aid are calling it a mall. And they don't even know how to spell! We'd like to say that we think BIG! Nothing is impossible.<br />3. This name was coined around 2006 -five years ago - when we introduced a catalogue of goods called Gifts for Life. The products in the catalogue are what you can purchase and then donate to recipients in selected countries, notably where Muslim Aid has a presence, as opposed to buying products from a catalogue for your own use. That's the wellbeing part of it. As for the special spelling of MA(A)LL, it stands for Muslim Aid Asia Life Line - in a broader sense, the products you purchase will provide a lifeline to the livelihood of many.<br />4. So we adopt the same principle for this shop we are launching today. All purchases from this shop will go towards giving a lifeline to the underprivileged, especially children. It is also to fulfill our dream of one day, establishing a proper school for children who are now deprived of this basic right. It is towards the Muslim Aid Education Fund that all proceeds will be channeled to. With this fund, we hope to assist more beneficiaries than what we have now.<br />5. What do we do with the funds we collect under MAEF? Truthfully, when it comes to education, the scope is very big. In Malaysia, we cater from pre-school kids to adults. We have provided equipment for pre-school learning of Somalian refugee kids, for the Myanmar refugee kids, we help pay their school's utility bills and take the children out on excursions. We also provided school uniforms, spectacles and even build toilets for Malaysian kids. As for adults, most of our projects deal with providing skills that can be used to improve their economic status, ranging from sewing, culinary and computer skills.<br />6. As you browse through the shop later, you'll see some beautiful products from Indonesia, bear in mind that these come from beneficiaries of Muslim Aid's Empowerment Programmes in Acheh and Jogjakarta. We are happy to note that two officers from Muslim Aid Indonesia are with us today, we welcome Pak Nazar and Sister Intan Maulida. At the same time, we also have some books, not the pre-loved ones, but new books on display. Most notable is Remember Allah for the Gift of Love in Our Hearts, written by Prof Dr Safiah Osman. Prof is also here today, you all can approach her for autographs. This book was published by Muslim Aid, where proceeds from its sale will go towards the education fund as well. The publishing of this book marks our foray into publishing, another commercial venture that will help enhance our income streams.<br />7. I am not going to talk too long now. I'll let you all visit the shop and make your own judgement. Forgive us for any shortcomings today, we'll improve the shop as days come by....God willing, God bless.</i><br />
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<br />Cat-from-Sydneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04316678270023647758noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3145006352697447780.post-14992656776684084362013-01-23T00:30:00.000+08:002013-01-23T00:30:01.305+08:00Wordless Wednesday: All About Seb....Again!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Cat-from-Sydneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04316678270023647758noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3145006352697447780.post-65044768664744282462013-01-21T02:00:00.001+08:002013-01-21T02:00:52.888+08:00Mama@Work: Picnic with OrphansMama gets to do heaps of fun things in relation to her work, besides the boring meetings, report writing, proposal writing etc etc. For example, she took a busload of children to Janda Baik, a village in the hills at the border of Pahang and Selangor. It took us less than two hours of driving to go there. Mama said a group of donors wanted to have a one-on-one session with the kids, treat them to a nice lunch, tea and some exposure to nature. Oh yes, the outdoors is always good for anyone.<br />
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As the bus that transported the kids was late, it was almost lunch time by the time the activities began. It's OK, nobody was complaining as everyone had fun. It was a fun and educational outing....not to say very tummy filling as well. Let's see the pictures!!!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: red;"><b>Hey...were they looking for worms or pulling grass?</b></i></td></tr>
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There was a glitch while I was uploading some of the pictures so I couldn't show photographs of the children's lunch, their bathing in the river behind the property and the tea cum fruit eating session after the river activities. Just take my word that all those activities did happen....and at the end of the day, the children didn't want to leave!!!!<br />
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Mama arrived home late because there was a massive traffic jam at the tunnel, a truck laden with sand overturned and it was drizzling.... I, of course, had the honour of massaging Mama's legs....tired she said though I don't know how that was possible when she was driving an auto. Oh well....<i>purrr....meow!</i>Cat-from-Sydneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04316678270023647758noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3145006352697447780.post-69296376966280879052013-01-16T00:30:00.000+08:002013-01-16T00:30:00.490+08:00Wordless Wednesday: Camouflage<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Cat-from-Sydneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04316678270023647758noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3145006352697447780.post-47536597265821358652013-01-14T09:00:00.000+08:002013-01-14T09:00:02.987+08:00Monday Blues (Why Mama was Late for Work, Again and Again)<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: red;"><b>I love it when my niece Nikki does the dirty work for me.....She is so cooperative.</b></i></td></tr>
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<br />Cat-from-Sydneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04316678270023647758noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3145006352697447780.post-60988292366544552122013-01-11T13:28:00.000+08:002013-01-11T13:28:26.164+08:00TGIF<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: red;"><b>What Mama plans to do this weekend?</b></i></td></tr>
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<br />Cat-from-Sydneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04316678270023647758noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3145006352697447780.post-35220127327904038942013-01-03T17:22:00.000+08:002013-01-03T17:22:48.174+08:00Overfriendly WaiterThe household now stands at five tabbies and one tuxie. We've had numerous family meetings and everyone's agreed that neither Mama nor Dad has the right to add to this nice even number. That is only fair as all of us have been neutered, eh?<br />
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Anyway, during the week before Christmas, Mama took a busload of orphans to a picnic in Janda Baik while Dad and another team from the office went into the jungles to fraternise with the First Malaysians in Raub. Both places are in the state of Pahang. On the way to both destinations, they had a rendezvous at the Genting Sempah R&R to have a drink and ate some roasted chestnuts.<br />
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As usual, Mama would choose a stall with the best looking waiters. Better still if the waiters are also big, strong and friendly. However, there's also the danger of her inviting them home. Therefore threatening the cozy existence we have at home.<br />
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Anyway, to cut the story short, have a look at this waiter who was very good at his job. Seriously, as if Mama and Dad can't get that kind of lovey dovey at home....<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: red;"><i>First move....no touching yet....stretch stretch stretch.....</i></b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: red;"><b>Then he moves in for a rub a dub....</b></i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: red;"><b>Oh dear...special neck scritches from Dad....</b></i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: red;"><b>Rock a bye kitty...</b></i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: red;"><b>Hmmm...Dad, better check your shoes for fleas...</b></i></td></tr>
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Mama thinks this "waiter" was abandoned by his hoomans not too long ago as he was very friendly...even allowing tummy tickles and neck scritches. Our hearts go out to him and we are quite happy to see that he looks well fed. As for making him a member of our family....errr....errr....no??? <i>purrr....meow!</i>Cat-from-Sydneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04316678270023647758noreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3145006352697447780.post-51066377070727706732013-01-01T16:57:00.000+08:002013-01-01T16:57:47.720+08:00Coup d'etat on New Year's Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Introducing Bobo the proboscis monkey, Alfred the blue turtle and Bala the Orang Utan. These three stooges have taken over the household of five tabbies and a tuxie. Life will never be the same ever. </b></div>
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<b>Bobo</b>: The cats have been negligent folks, it's about time we take over.<br />
<b>Alfred</b>: Yeah, a certain tuxie tried to molest me once, this will teach him a lesson.<br />
<b>Bala</b>: We'll rename this blog.....hmmm....Planet of the Monyet? No???<br />
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<i><b>Angelina's note:</b> We've whipped the one with the opposable thumbs into shape. So, expect the unexpected in the days to come. purrr....meow!</i><br />
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<i>p.s. Seb is still alive.....ngeeeeee.....</i><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: red;">H</span><span style="color: orange;">A</span><span style="color: yellow;">P</span><span style="color: lime;">P</span><span style="color: cyan;">Y</span> <span style="color: blue;">N</span><span style="color: purple;">E</span><span style="color: magenta;">W</span> <span style="color: #660000;">Y</span><span style="color: #274e13;">E</span><span style="color: #783f04;">A</span><span style="color: #4c1130;">R</span><span style="color: #674ea7;">!!!!</span></span></b></div>
Cat-from-Sydneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04316678270023647758noreply@blogger.com39tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3145006352697447780.post-63973917359857052852012-12-06T17:09:00.000+08:002012-12-06T17:09:33.122+08:00Gardening with Angelina<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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What? You still want to know about Seb? Halloooo.....this is MY blog!!!<br />
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So, this is how Mama's garden looked like a few days ago. I'm not going to publish the NOW picture. But imagine this, upturned pots, uprooted plants, soil on tiles, petals strewn! <i>purrr...meow!</i>Cat-from-Sydneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04316678270023647758noreply@blogger.com20