Simple joys

Tomorrow is public holiday, internationally it is called Labor's Day, in Finland, we called Vappu, and usually, people wish each other 'Happy May Day' (hups, like wishing people to have 'big trouble' on that day, ha ha). Anyway, the weather is forecasted to be Spring-like tomorrow, warm and sunny. Kids and I went to the shop today, and bought a simple device - bubby gun, so that tomorrow they can play outdoor all day making bubbles. It is simple stuff, but kids are really delighted and joyful... :)

You don't need expensive toys or gifts to make a kid happy, but when they are used to such luxury, you create expectation on yourself, and anything lesser will make them unhappy. So, think twice before you splurge on expensive gift, because it may bring temporary joys, and more sorrows in the future. 

  

爱你一辈子。。 感人故事

老教授帶病妻上課，他在台上講，她就坐在下面，一臉幸福的聆聽。愛，是經得起平淡的流年，是矢志不渝的相守。一輩子的愛情…

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http://www.ettoday.net/news/20120427/42206.htm
http://www.sinchew.com.my/node/245398?tid=2

Spring Fun at Home!

Kids are having fun, whilst mummy sufers the aftermath!

  

Finnish hare

A Finnish hare behind the bush... lovely creature! More info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mountain_hare

Yellow Day

These T's are just regular collections from Disney Paris as gifts to my kids, but I was told, they would be disaster colour if put on today in Malaysia due to the 'Bersih Campaign'... :(  Anyway, kids love their new Ts, and we love our country.... we hope the Bersih walk will take place peacefully.

A milestone accomplished

My first ever academic article was produced today. This is a baby step forward. Earlier, when writing course assignments, I never need to think so hard, the writing came naturally in free style, just a self-expression of some kind. However, this round, the 'writing' seemed so challenging. A lot of thoughts needed for the style rather than the contents, and most importantly, I could not grasp the expectation of the target audiences, unlike writing papers for 'practical readers'. Anyway, I know the paper has significant gaps since I hardly read many scholarly papers in my life... but it is a small step to my monograph writing in 2 years time, and I guess, more practise will gradually improve my skills in producing academic papers in future, hence, I am all in for the 'learning'... it is part of the personal development I am look for.

Roti Chanai and Tandoori

When getting busy and stressful, food is my best friend. Today, I pampered myself with something I cannot get in Kajaani - roti chanai and tandoori chicken. Heavenly treat! Who says we need to be in fine dining to have great food, this little homely treat is what money nor fine dining cannot offer. My taste, my liking!