Thank You Mr. Mechanic!

Yesterday afternoon was terribly hot. And I was driving to my friend's warehouse sale.

Suddenly my car's engine gave a funny thudding noise and gasp! The radiator's reading shot up to danger level. I drove around looking for a car workshop. Meanwhile the thudding sound became louder and louder and so was my heart beat. I told my car, "It's ok, I'll find a workshop and you'll soon be all right again."

I spotted a Shell petrol station at Kampung Kayu Ara and drove right in, hoping to get instructions to the nearest workshop. And what do you know? That petrol station has an in-house car service workshop!

I must have looked like a frantic damsel in distress because the mechanic quickly examined my car. He checked the radiator, poured water and more water into it. He tested this and that, all very professional-like. After about 45 minutes or so, he turned to me and said, "It's all right now. You can now drive your car."

I was very surprised. No leaks? Nope, the mechanic did not detect any leaks. And, he was very sure that I would be able to drive safely all the way home.

I thanked the mechanic and asked how much was the payment. He said, "No payment" and walked away.

I am very touched by his kindness. A huge stress was relieved yesterday, thanks to one man's kindness. Thank you Mr. Mechanic!

10,000 Hours

Just finished the Craniosacral Seminar 7 last Sunday.

It has been a great seminar. Not only did I learnt many new things about the brain and the central nervous system, I also learnt about something called the 10,000 hours.

You see, one of my classmates asked how are we going to be as clear and skillful as our teachers. My teacher, Steve answered: Do 10,000 hours. He said there is a saying that to be experts in anything, one has to work on that for 10,000 hours. Steve has completed his 10,000 hours a few years ago.

I'm aiming for that 10,000 hours of cranio work. So, people, contact me if you need a session. I need clients to achieve that goal. 10,000 hours, here I come!

Environmental Carelessness!

I just don't get it. My immediate neighbours left for Australia a few days ago and will not be back until perhaps next year, and do you know what? They forgot to turn off their air-con! How careless and irresponsible are they!

Their air-con has been switched on 24 hours for 2 days already, and goodness knows when their relative would come over to turn it off.

And you think people are more environmental aware nowadays. Wrong!

A Weekend in Pontian

Two weekends ago, was Eng's youngest brother's wedding: time for the usual family gathering in Pontian. We also celebrated Eng's father's birthday the after the wedding lunch. So, it was a double family gathering weekend. Unlike the last Chinese New Year trip, this trip was easy-going and stress-free. I chose to enjoy myself whatever happens, resulting in a closer bond between me and my in-laws.

See all those happy smiling faces? A nice and pleasant outing for all of us.

Yum Yum Pudding

Yesterday I cooked one of my favourites: Yum Yum Pudding. It's one of my favourites because it is nutritious, quick and easy to prepare, and cleaning up is simple because it is oil-free! And did I tell you that it is yummy too? Yes, food that fits all these conditions definitely are my favourites. Who wants to be stuck in the kitchen for long anyway?

For some strange reason, my son wanted to take a picture of me with the pudding. I happily obliged.

Recipe for Yum Yum Pudding:

1. 1 cup wholemeal flour
2. 2 1/2 cups water
3. 1-2 tsp grated lemon peel (agak-agak. I never measure them. Too much trouble. Just grate and throw in.)
4. 1 tbsp lemon juice (or more)
   
5. 1/4 - 1/2 cups of pure maple syrup (pure maple syrup is very expensive here. Substitute with honey if you like but the taste differs. You got to watch out for the texture though)
6. 1/2 tsp vanilla essence
7. 1/4 - 1/2 cups of almond nibs.

• Toast the almond nibs. Lightly oil a plate/pan/whatever, and line it with the almond nibs.
• Cook ingredients 1-6 together until nice and thick.
• Pour mixture into the pan.
• Now you wait until the pudding hardens. While waiting you can work!

There! isn't it an easy-going pudding to make?