this was sent to me via e-mail. Hope others would benefit from it as well...
Bapa salih bentuk keluarga cemerlang
PENGORBANAN bapa dalam membangun dan memimpin keluarga perlu dihargai. Kita perlu bertafakur sejenak bagi menilai tugas dan tanggungjawab bapa memimpin keluarga mengikut pandangan Islam.Kerjasama bapa dan anggota keluarga lain wajar diberi perhatian dalam memastikan bapa dapat mencapai kecemerlangannya sebagai tonggak keluarga.
Kita pernah mendengar ungkapan ‘di sebalik kejayaan lelaki ada wanita di belakangnya’. Rasulullah SAW sendiri mendapat sokongan padu daripada Siti Khadijah serta isterinya yang lain. Anak pula perlu menghormati pandangan bapa dan memberikan kesetiaan jitu kepada kepemimpinannya. Apa lagi sekiranya konsisten dengan amalan berbincang dalam urusan keluarga.
Ada banyak perkara yang perlu diperhatikan oleh bapa supaya Kepemimpinannya dalam keluarga dihormati dan disegani.
Perkara itu banyak disebutkan dalam al-Quran dan hadis.
Antaranya:
1- Mendidik anak dengan keperibadian dan akhlak Islam.
2- Menyayangi yang muda dan menghormati yang tua.
3- Mencari dan menyediakan nafkah untuk keluarganya.
4- Menjaga kehalalan dan kesucian sumber rezeki yang dicari untuk keluarganya.
5- Tidak membesarkan anak dalam kemewahan berlebihan.
6- Membantu isterinya dengan kerja rumah yang mampu dilakukan. Ini akan merapatkan hubungan suami isteri, di samping memberi gambaran keakraban dan keselamatan keluarga kepada anak.
7- Mengajar anak ilmu fardu ain.
8- Mendidik anak dengan ilmu dan kemahiran hidup yang diperlukan sesuai dengan zamannya.
9- Membimbing anak untuk menghayati cara hidup Islam.
10- Bertegas secara bijaksana dalam mengajar anak mematuhi ajaran Islam. Berlembut dan bertolak-ansur biar kena pada tempatnya. Sebagai aktivis masyarakat dan pendakwah terkenal, Hassan Al-Banna, menegaskan bahawa seorang bapa mesti mempunyai ciri asas seorang Islam.
11- Akidah, ibadah dan akhlaknya mesti benar-benar Muslim. Dia perlu tahu dan mengamalkan tanggungjawabnya sebagai orang Islam sesempurna mungkin.
12- Seorang bapa perlu sentiasa menilai dirinya, terutama hubungannya dengan Allah dan setakat mana penghayatan amalan Islam.
13- Bapa perlu menjadi teladan baik kepada seluruh keluarga.
14- Dia perlu mempunyai visi dan misi membentuk suasana Islam dalam rumah tangga muslimnya.
"Setiap kamu adalah pemimpin dan kamu akan bertanggungjawab kepada orang yang dipimpinnya".
-Riwayat Muslim-
Anisa199
(url: ustazmelaka.net)
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Survival..
Beware, how to cook instant noodles
For all who love eating Maggi
DO NOT IGNORE THIS ........ Especially those fond of Maggi.......
'CORRECT WAY OF COOKING NOODLES'
The correct way to cook instant noodles without harming our bodies and health. `Normally, how we cook the instant noodles is to put the noodles into a pot with water, throw in the powder and let it cook for around 3 minutes and then it's ready to eat..
This is the WRONG method of cooking the instant noodles.
By doing this, when we actually boil the ingredients in the powder, normally with MSG, it will change the molecular structures of the MSG causing it to be toxic.
The other thing that you may or may not realize is that, the noodles are coated with wax and it will take around 4 to 5 days for the body to excrete the wax after you have taken the noodles.
CORRECT METHOD :
1. boil the noodles in a pot with water.
2. once the noodles is cooked, take out the noodles, and throw away the water which contains wax.
3.. boil another pot of water till boiling and put the noodles into the hot boiling water and then shut the fire.
4. only at this stage when the fire is off, and while the water is very hot, put the ingredient with the powder into the water, to make noodle soup.
5. however, if you need dry noodles, take out the noodles and add the ingredient with the powder and toss it to get dry noodles.
Dietician's Note: If you buy plain hakka noodles which you make initially need to boil in water and discard the water. This will soften the noodles but to prevent it from sticking we need to add a tbsp of oil and also the noodles are deep fried partially to make it crunchy and then dusted with flour to prevent it from sticking while boiling. Hence when you buy the noodles they are already made unhealthy and this is the type we use to make stir fry noodles and the regular maggi too is made the same way plus they add MSG/ ajinomoto and other chemical preservatives.
A large number of patient with the ages ranging from 18-24 years are ending up with pancreatitis either as a swelling or infection of the pancreas due to regular consumption of instant noodles..... If the frequency is more than 3 times a week, then it is very hazardous...
For all who love eating Maggi
DO NOT IGNORE THIS ........ Especially those fond of Maggi.......
'CORRECT WAY OF COOKING NOODLES'
The correct way to cook instant noodles without harming our bodies and health. `Normally, how we cook the instant noodles is to put the noodles into a pot with water, throw in the powder and let it cook for around 3 minutes and then it's ready to eat..
This is the WRONG method of cooking the instant noodles.
By doing this, when we actually boil the ingredients in the powder, normally with MSG, it will change the molecular structures of the MSG causing it to be toxic.
The other thing that you may or may not realize is that, the noodles are coated with wax and it will take around 4 to 5 days for the body to excrete the wax after you have taken the noodles.
CORRECT METHOD :
1. boil the noodles in a pot with water.
2. once the noodles is cooked, take out the noodles, and throw away the water which contains wax.
3.. boil another pot of water till boiling and put the noodles into the hot boiling water and then shut the fire.
4. only at this stage when the fire is off, and while the water is very hot, put the ingredient with the powder into the water, to make noodle soup.
5. however, if you need dry noodles, take out the noodles and add the ingredient with the powder and toss it to get dry noodles.
Dietician's Note: If you buy plain hakka noodles which you make initially need to boil in water and discard the water. This will soften the noodles but to prevent it from sticking we need to add a tbsp of oil and also the noodles are deep fried partially to make it crunchy and then dusted with flour to prevent it from sticking while boiling. Hence when you buy the noodles they are already made unhealthy and this is the type we use to make stir fry noodles and the regular maggi too is made the same way plus they add MSG/ ajinomoto and other chemical preservatives.
A large number of patient with the ages ranging from 18-24 years are ending up with pancreatitis either as a swelling or infection of the pancreas due to regular consumption of instant noodles..... If the frequency is more than 3 times a week, then it is very hazardous...
Sunday, June 14, 2009
job (to be) vacancies...
THIS WAS SENT TO MY E-MAIL; great reminder of what to be expected when newly-weds are over 'the moon'...
POSITION :
Mom, Mommy, Mama, Ma
Dad, Daddy, Dada, Pa, Pop
JOB DESCRIPTION :
Long term, team players needed, for challenging, permanent work in an often chaotic environment.
Candidates must possess excellent communication and organizational skills and be willing to work variable hours, which will include evenings and weekends and frequent 24 hour shifts on call.
Some overnight travel required, including trips to primitive camping sites on rainy weekends and endless sports tournaments in far away cities!
Travel expenses not reimbursed.
Extensive courier duties also required.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
The rest of your life.
Must be willing to be hated, at least temporarily, until someone needs $5.
Must be willing to bite tongue repeatedly.
Also, must possess the physical stamina of a pack mule and be able to go from zero to 60 mph in three seconds flat in case, this time, the screams from the backyard are not someone just crying wolf.
Must be willing to face stimulating technical challenges, such as small gadget repair, mysteriously sluggish toilets and stuck zippers.
Must screen phone calls, maintain calendars and coordinate production of multiple homework projects.
Must have ability to plan and organize social gatherings for clients of all ages and mental outlooks.
Must be a willing to be indispensable one minute, an embarrassment the next.
Must handle assembly and product safety testing of a half million cheap, plastic toys, and battery operated devices.
Must always ho! pe for the best but be prepared for the worst.
Must assume! final, complete accountability for the quality of the end product.
Responsibilities also include floor maintenance and janitorial work throughout the facility.
POSSIBILITY FOR ADVANCEMENT & PROMOTION :
None.
Your job is to remain in the same position for years, without complaining, constantly retraining and updating your skills, so that those in your charge can ultimately surpass you
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE :
None required unfortunately.
On-the-job training offered on a continually exhausting basis.
WAGES AND COMPENSATION :
Get this! You pay them!
Offering frequent raises and bonuses.
A balloon payment is due when they turn 18 because of the assumption that college will help them become financially independent.
When you die, you give them whatever is left.
The oddest thing about this reverse-salary scheme is that you actually enjoy it and wish you could only do more..
BENEFITS :
While no health or dental insurance, no pension, no tuition reimbursement, no paid holidays and no stock options are offered; this job supplies limitless opportunities for personal growth, unconditional love, and free hugs and kisses for life if you play your cards right.
Forward this on to all the PARENTS you know, in appreciation for everything they do on a daily basis, letting them know they are appreciated
for the fabulous job they do...
or forward with love to anyone thinking of applying for the job.
** AND A FOOTNOTE 'THERE IS NO RETIREMENT -- EVER!!!
POSITION :
Mom, Mommy, Mama, Ma
Dad, Daddy, Dada, Pa, Pop
JOB DESCRIPTION :
Long term, team players needed, for challenging, permanent work in an often chaotic environment.
Candidates must possess excellent communication and organizational skills and be willing to work variable hours, which will include evenings and weekends and frequent 24 hour shifts on call.
Some overnight travel required, including trips to primitive camping sites on rainy weekends and endless sports tournaments in far away cities!
Travel expenses not reimbursed.
Extensive courier duties also required.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
The rest of your life.
Must be willing to be hated, at least temporarily, until someone needs $5.
Must be willing to bite tongue repeatedly.
Also, must possess the physical stamina of a pack mule and be able to go from zero to 60 mph in three seconds flat in case, this time, the screams from the backyard are not someone just crying wolf.
Must be willing to face stimulating technical challenges, such as small gadget repair, mysteriously sluggish toilets and stuck zippers.
Must screen phone calls, maintain calendars and coordinate production of multiple homework projects.
Must have ability to plan and organize social gatherings for clients of all ages and mental outlooks.
Must be a willing to be indispensable one minute, an embarrassment the next.
Must handle assembly and product safety testing of a half million cheap, plastic toys, and battery operated devices.
Must always ho! pe for the best but be prepared for the worst.
Must assume! final, complete accountability for the quality of the end product.
Responsibilities also include floor maintenance and janitorial work throughout the facility.
POSSIBILITY FOR ADVANCEMENT & PROMOTION :
None.
Your job is to remain in the same position for years, without complaining, constantly retraining and updating your skills, so that those in your charge can ultimately surpass you
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE :
None required unfortunately.
On-the-job training offered on a continually exhausting basis.
WAGES AND COMPENSATION :
Get this! You pay them!
Offering frequent raises and bonuses.
A balloon payment is due when they turn 18 because of the assumption that college will help them become financially independent.
When you die, you give them whatever is left.
The oddest thing about this reverse-salary scheme is that you actually enjoy it and wish you could only do more..
BENEFITS :
While no health or dental insurance, no pension, no tuition reimbursement, no paid holidays and no stock options are offered; this job supplies limitless opportunities for personal growth, unconditional love, and free hugs and kisses for life if you play your cards right.
Forward this on to all the PARENTS you know, in appreciation for everything they do on a daily basis, letting them know they are appreciated
for the fabulous job they do...
or forward with love to anyone thinking of applying for the job.
** AND A FOOTNOTE 'THERE IS NO RETIREMENT -- EVER!!!
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
A set of wheels, anyone?
Those who are looking for a new ride, you might want to check the latest deals from distributors across the country. I came across these at cbt.com.my. Check it out...
SUZUKI
From now till 31st July 2009, Suzuki Malaysia Automobile Sdn Bhd is running a special promotion for ALL models, namely Suzuki Swift 1.5A, Suzuki SX4 1.6A Sport Crossover and the Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0.
Customers will enjoy the following:
- Free service, including parts, labour and lubricants, over 2 years or 40,000 km (whichever comes first) for the fully imported SX4 SPORT CROSSOVER and VITARA.
- Free service, including parts, labour and lubricants, over 3 years or 60,000 km (whichever comes first) for the locally-assembled SWIFT.
- Low interest rate of 2.80% (current market rate is 3.25%), arrange with either Bank Maumalat or RHB Islamic Bank OR opt for extended repayment schemes with Ambank wherein the monthly instalment will start low and increase every 5 years. The length of the repayment period can be up to 15 years.
- Exclusive Suzuki merchandise
- A chance to win a holiday trip for 2
For further details, contact Awanis Sdn Bhd, 03-9133 4661 or its Manager, Mr. Alan Ong at 019-3359944. Showroom opens on Sunday.
PERODUA
Kenari models
* Cash Rebate ranging from RM3,000 to RM3,500
Viva models
* Cash Rebate ranging from RM500 to RM2,500
To qualify for these rebates, customers must register their cars in the month of June 2009. For further details, contact any Perodua sales outlets. All are open on Sundays.
HYUNDAI
Inokom Getz 1.4 (2008 stock)
* Instalment subsidy of between RM6,000 to RM6,500
Matrix 1.6 (2008 stock)
* Instalment subsidy of RM6,877 (manual) & RM7,098 (auto)
Inokom/Hyundai I10 (2008 & 2009 stocks)
* Instalment subsidy of between RM2,500 to RM4,500
For enquiries, contact Seong Hoe Motors Sdn Bhd (PJ) 03-79566022 (Open on Sundays)
TOYOTA
Avanza
* Low interest rate with Toyota Capital - loan period up to 7yrs 2.38% and 8-9 yrs 2.68% OR
* FREE Insurance for 1st year OR
* Low Downpayment Rebate of RM2,000
Rush
* Low interest rate with Toyota Capital - up to 7yrs 2.38% and 8-9 yrs 2.68% OR
* FREE Insurance for 1st year OR
* Low Downpayment Rebate of RM2,000
Innova
* Free Aerokit Package worth RM2,800 OR
* Low Downpayment Rebate of RM1,500
Hilux double cab
* Low interest rate with Toyota Capital - up to 7yrs 2.38% and 8-9 yrs 2.68% OR
* FREE insurance for 1st year OR
* FREE bedliner PLUS sports bar package worth RM2,500 OR
* Low Downpayment Rebate of RM2,000
Vios (models E, G & S only)
* Low interest rate with Toyota Capital - up to 7yrs 2.38% and 8-9 yrs 2.68% OR
* FREE insurance for 1st year OR
* Low Downpayment Rebate of RM2,000
Vios (J)
* Low interest rate with Toyota Capital - up to 7yrs 2.38% and 8-9 yrs 2.68% OR
* FREE insurance for 1st year OR
* Low Downpayment Rebate of RM1,500
Altis
* FREE Aerokit Package worth RM2,350 (excluding 1.6) OR
* Low Downpayment Rebate of RM1,500
Camry
* FREE Aerokit Package worth RM2,200 PLUS eService Voucher worth RM1,500. Total worth RM3,700 OR
* Low Downpayment Rebate of RM2,000 PLUS eService Voucher worth RM1,500. Total worth RM3,500 OR
* FREE Aerokit Package worth RM2,200 PLUS Low Downpayment Rebate of RM1,000, Total worth RM3,200
For details, contact any Toyota Branch or Dealer. All are open on Sundays.
HAP SENG STAR SDN BHD (authorised Mercedes Benz dealer)
Hap Seng Star's Mega-May Carnival is still on until June 16. All models come with special offers, in particular the Mercedes E200K Sports Edition. In addition, there are also many pre-owned Mercedes E-class and S-class, registered in 2008 as well as 2009 available for bargain hunters. For more details, visit Hap Seng Star's Kinrara Pre-Owned Car Centre (03-8073 3891/92). Open on Sundays from 10 am to 6 pm.
PROTON EDAR SDN BHD
ALL Proton cars, including the Exora, are now eligible for the Xchange Programme.
The programme, introduced by Proton since 2008, allows customers to trade in their old cars with minimum lifespan of 10 years for a RM5,000 discount when they purchase any Proton cars.
Proton would like to highlight that all existing terms and conditions under the programme are also applicable to the Exora.
While cars of any model are eligible under the programme, nevertheless, these cars must first be tested and certified by Puspakom Sdn Bhd to ensure that they are not illegally tampered with.
Cars with the engines or chassis tampered, or not having proper ownership claims will not be eligible under the Xchange Programme.
BMW
BMW Malaysia, with the support of BMW Credit, is offering a special interest rate of 1.88% for its 1st 88 customers who purchase a brand new BMW 320 or BMW 320i sports. It's a great saving, as the current on-going rate is 3.25% offered by the commercial banks.
Customers will also enjoy free service, which includes labour and parts, for 3 years or 60,000 km (whichever comes first).
BMW dealers: Auto Bavaria (03-55663800, 03-21422288, 03-92233200, 04-2387888, 07-2384580, 09-5161666), Ingress Auto (03-77212288), Lee Motors (04-7337003), Seong Hoe Premium Motors (06-2882228), Tian Siang Premium Auto (05-5062800)
EDARAN TAN CHONG MOTOR
Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd (ETCM) is offering attractive interest rates for the buyers of the Nissan X-Trail and Sylphy.
X-Trail (for private registration only)
* Low interest rate with Tan Chong Capital Resources, loan period starts from:
3 to 5 years - 1.98% per annum
6 to 7 years - 2.28% per annum
8 years (maximum) - 2.38% per annum
Sylphy (for private registration only
* Low interest rate with Tan Chong Capital Resources, loan period starts from:
3 years to 5 years - 1.98% per annum
6 years to 7 years - 2.28% per annum
8 years (maximum) - 2.38% per annum
The promotion is on until June 30. For more information, please call Nissan Careline toll free at 1-800-88-8368 or visit www.nissan.com.my
SUZUKI
From now till 31st July 2009, Suzuki Malaysia Automobile Sdn Bhd is running a special promotion for ALL models, namely Suzuki Swift 1.5A, Suzuki SX4 1.6A Sport Crossover and the Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0.
Customers will enjoy the following:
- Free service, including parts, labour and lubricants, over 2 years or 40,000 km (whichever comes first) for the fully imported SX4 SPORT CROSSOVER and VITARA.
- Free service, including parts, labour and lubricants, over 3 years or 60,000 km (whichever comes first) for the locally-assembled SWIFT.
- Low interest rate of 2.80% (current market rate is 3.25%), arrange with either Bank Maumalat or RHB Islamic Bank OR opt for extended repayment schemes with Ambank wherein the monthly instalment will start low and increase every 5 years. The length of the repayment period can be up to 15 years.
- Exclusive Suzuki merchandise
- A chance to win a holiday trip for 2
For further details, contact Awanis Sdn Bhd, 03-9133 4661 or its Manager, Mr. Alan Ong at 019-3359944. Showroom opens on Sunday.
PERODUA
Kenari models
* Cash Rebate ranging from RM3,000 to RM3,500
Viva models
* Cash Rebate ranging from RM500 to RM2,500
To qualify for these rebates, customers must register their cars in the month of June 2009. For further details, contact any Perodua sales outlets. All are open on Sundays.
HYUNDAI
Inokom Getz 1.4 (2008 stock)
* Instalment subsidy of between RM6,000 to RM6,500
Matrix 1.6 (2008 stock)
* Instalment subsidy of RM6,877 (manual) & RM7,098 (auto)
Inokom/Hyundai I10 (2008 & 2009 stocks)
* Instalment subsidy of between RM2,500 to RM4,500
For enquiries, contact Seong Hoe Motors Sdn Bhd (PJ) 03-79566022 (Open on Sundays)
TOYOTA
Avanza
* Low interest rate with Toyota Capital - loan period up to 7yrs 2.38% and 8-9 yrs 2.68% OR
* FREE Insurance for 1st year OR
* Low Downpayment Rebate of RM2,000
Rush
* Low interest rate with Toyota Capital - up to 7yrs 2.38% and 8-9 yrs 2.68% OR
* FREE Insurance for 1st year OR
* Low Downpayment Rebate of RM2,000
Innova
* Free Aerokit Package worth RM2,800 OR
* Low Downpayment Rebate of RM1,500
Hilux double cab
* Low interest rate with Toyota Capital - up to 7yrs 2.38% and 8-9 yrs 2.68% OR
* FREE insurance for 1st year OR
* FREE bedliner PLUS sports bar package worth RM2,500 OR
* Low Downpayment Rebate of RM2,000
Vios (models E, G & S only)
* Low interest rate with Toyota Capital - up to 7yrs 2.38% and 8-9 yrs 2.68% OR
* FREE insurance for 1st year OR
* Low Downpayment Rebate of RM2,000
Vios (J)
* Low interest rate with Toyota Capital - up to 7yrs 2.38% and 8-9 yrs 2.68% OR
* FREE insurance for 1st year OR
* Low Downpayment Rebate of RM1,500
Altis
* FREE Aerokit Package worth RM2,350 (excluding 1.6) OR
* Low Downpayment Rebate of RM1,500
Camry
* FREE Aerokit Package worth RM2,200 PLUS eService Voucher worth RM1,500. Total worth RM3,700 OR
* Low Downpayment Rebate of RM2,000 PLUS eService Voucher worth RM1,500. Total worth RM3,500 OR
* FREE Aerokit Package worth RM2,200 PLUS Low Downpayment Rebate of RM1,000, Total worth RM3,200
For details, contact any Toyota Branch or Dealer. All are open on Sundays.
HAP SENG STAR SDN BHD (authorised Mercedes Benz dealer)
Hap Seng Star's Mega-May Carnival is still on until June 16. All models come with special offers, in particular the Mercedes E200K Sports Edition. In addition, there are also many pre-owned Mercedes E-class and S-class, registered in 2008 as well as 2009 available for bargain hunters. For more details, visit Hap Seng Star's Kinrara Pre-Owned Car Centre (03-8073 3891/92). Open on Sundays from 10 am to 6 pm.
PROTON EDAR SDN BHD
ALL Proton cars, including the Exora, are now eligible for the Xchange Programme.
The programme, introduced by Proton since 2008, allows customers to trade in their old cars with minimum lifespan of 10 years for a RM5,000 discount when they purchase any Proton cars.
Proton would like to highlight that all existing terms and conditions under the programme are also applicable to the Exora.
While cars of any model are eligible under the programme, nevertheless, these cars must first be tested and certified by Puspakom Sdn Bhd to ensure that they are not illegally tampered with.
Cars with the engines or chassis tampered, or not having proper ownership claims will not be eligible under the Xchange Programme.
BMW
BMW Malaysia, with the support of BMW Credit, is offering a special interest rate of 1.88% for its 1st 88 customers who purchase a brand new BMW 320 or BMW 320i sports. It's a great saving, as the current on-going rate is 3.25% offered by the commercial banks.
Customers will also enjoy free service, which includes labour and parts, for 3 years or 60,000 km (whichever comes first).
BMW dealers: Auto Bavaria (03-55663800, 03-21422288, 03-92233200, 04-2387888, 07-2384580, 09-5161666), Ingress Auto (03-77212288), Lee Motors (04-7337003), Seong Hoe Premium Motors (06-2882228), Tian Siang Premium Auto (05-5062800)
EDARAN TAN CHONG MOTOR
Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd (ETCM) is offering attractive interest rates for the buyers of the Nissan X-Trail and Sylphy.
X-Trail (for private registration only)
* Low interest rate with Tan Chong Capital Resources, loan period starts from:
3 to 5 years - 1.98% per annum
6 to 7 years - 2.28% per annum
8 years (maximum) - 2.38% per annum
Sylphy (for private registration only
* Low interest rate with Tan Chong Capital Resources, loan period starts from:
3 years to 5 years - 1.98% per annum
6 years to 7 years - 2.28% per annum
8 years (maximum) - 2.38% per annum
The promotion is on until June 30. For more information, please call Nissan Careline toll free at 1-800-88-8368 or visit www.nissan.com.my
Sunday, June 7, 2009
memory lane..
To All those Born in the 40's, 50's , 60's & early '70s..
The article below was written by Patrick Teoh in his blog "Niamah!!".
To All those Born in the 40's, 50's , 60's & early '70s...
First, we survived with mothers who had no maids. They cooked /cleaned while taking care of us at the same time
They took aspirin, candies floss,fizzy drinks, shaved ice with syrups and diabetes were rare. Salt added to Pepsi or Coke was remedy for fever.
We had no childproof lids on medicine bottles, doors or cabinets and when we rode our bikes, we had no helmets..
As children, we would ride with our parents on bicycles/ motorcycles for 2 or 3. Richer ones in cars with no seat belts or air bags.
Riding in the back of a private taxi was a special treat.
We drank water from the tap and NOT from a bottle.
We would spend hours on the fields under bright sunlight flying our kites, without worrying about the UV ray which never seem to affect us.
We go to jungle to catch spiders without worries of Aedes mosquitoes.
With mere 5 pebbles (stones) would be a endless game. With a ball (tennis ball best) we boys would ran like crazy for hours.
We catch guppy in drains / canals and when it rain we swim there.
We shared one soft drink with four friends, from one bottle and NO ONE actually worry about being unhygenic.
We ate salty, very sweet & oily food, candies,bread and real butter and drank very sweet soft sweet coffee/ tea, ice kacang, but we weren't overweight because.......
WE WERE ALWAYS OUTSIDE PLAYING!!
We would leave home in the morning and play all day, till streetlights came on.
No one was able to reach us all day.
AND WE DONT HAVE HANDPHONE S TO BUG US. And we were O..K. AND WE ARE SAFE.
We would spend hours repairing our old bicycles and wooden scooters out of scraps and then ride down the hill, only to find out we forgot the brakes. After running into the bushes a few times, we learned to solve the problem .
We did no t have Playstations, X-boxes, Nintendo's, multiple channels on cable TV, DVD movies, no surround sound, no phones, no personal computers, no Internet. WE HAD FRIENDS and we went outside and found them!
We fell out of trees, got cut, broke bones and teeth and we still continued the stunts.
We never had birthdays parties till we are 21
We rode bikes or walked to a friend's house and just yelled for them!
The idea of a parent bailing us out if we broke the law was unheard of. They actually sided with the law!
Yet this generation has produced some of the best risk-takers, problem solvers and inventors ever!
The past 40 years have been an explosion of innovation and new ideas.
We had freedom, failure, success and responsibility, and we learned
HOW TO DEAL WITH IT ALL!
And YOU are one of them!
CONGRATULATIONS!
You might want to share this with others who have had the luck to grow up as kids, before the government regulated our lives for our own good.
And while you are at it, forward it to your kids so they will know how brave their parents were.
PS: -The big type is because Long-sightedness or hyperopia at your age
. he... he....
~ Patrick Teoh
The article below was written by Patrick Teoh in his blog "Niamah!!".
To All those Born in the 40's, 50's , 60's & early '70s...
First, we survived with mothers who had no maids. They cooked /cleaned while taking care of us at the same time
They took aspirin, candies floss,fizzy drinks, shaved ice with syrups and diabetes were rare. Salt added to Pepsi or Coke was remedy for fever.
We had no childproof lids on medicine bottles, doors or cabinets and when we rode our bikes, we had no helmets..
As children, we would ride with our parents on bicycles/ motorcycles for 2 or 3. Richer ones in cars with no seat belts or air bags.
Riding in the back of a private taxi was a special treat.
We drank water from the tap and NOT from a bottle.
We would spend hours on the fields under bright sunlight flying our kites, without worrying about the UV ray which never seem to affect us.
We go to jungle to catch spiders without worries of Aedes mosquitoes.
With mere 5 pebbles (stones) would be a endless game. With a ball (tennis ball best) we boys would ran like crazy for hours.
We catch guppy in drains / canals and when it rain we swim there.
We shared one soft drink with four friends, from one bottle and NO ONE actually worry about being unhygenic.
We ate salty, very sweet & oily food, candies,bread and real butter and drank very sweet soft sweet coffee/ tea, ice kacang, but we weren't overweight because.......
WE WERE ALWAYS OUTSIDE PLAYING!!
We would leave home in the morning and play all day, till streetlights came on.
No one was able to reach us all day.
AND WE DONT HAVE HANDPHONE S TO BUG US. And we were O..K. AND WE ARE SAFE.
We would spend hours repairing our old bicycles and wooden scooters out of scraps and then ride down the hill, only to find out we forgot the brakes. After running into the bushes a few times, we learned to solve the problem .
We did no t have Playstations, X-boxes, Nintendo's, multiple channels on cable TV, DVD movies, no surround sound, no phones, no personal computers, no Internet. WE HAD FRIENDS and we went outside and found them!
We fell out of trees, got cut, broke bones and teeth and we still continued the stunts.
We never had birthdays parties till we are 21
We rode bikes or walked to a friend's house and just yelled for them!
The idea of a parent bailing us out if we broke the law was unheard of. They actually sided with the law!
Yet this generation has produced some of the best risk-takers, problem solvers and inventors ever!
The past 40 years have been an explosion of innovation and new ideas.
We had freedom, failure, success and responsibility, and we learned
HOW TO DEAL WITH IT ALL!
And YOU are one of them!
CONGRATULATIONS!
You might want to share this with others who have had the luck to grow up as kids, before the government regulated our lives for our own good.
And while you are at it, forward it to your kids so they will know how brave their parents were.
PS: -The big type is because Long-sightedness or hyperopia at your age
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~ Patrick Teoh
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