Plant more...

It rained for the first time since Chinese New Year and we have a good nite sleep. Everyone is longing for more downpour since the dam water are running low. Since the weather turned extreme recently, one practical way to curb it is to plant more. We had visited to floral fair held at the entrance to Botanical Garden and bought lots of orchid plants and fruit trees for planting.

These plants are in my wish lists. The fair will be held again in June during mid-term school holidays. So, just keep an eye on it...

Pause for tot

I read this article with interest "In Hard Times, Lured Into Trade School and Debt" and the link is here.

These are some of the interesting points:
..."If these programs keep growing, you're going to wind up with more and more students who are graduating and can't find meaningful employment," said Rafael I. Pardo, a professor at Seattle University School of Law and an expert on educational finance. "They can't generate income needed to pay back their loans, and they're going to end up in financial distress."

For–profit trade schools have long drawn accusations that they overpromise and underdeliver, but the woeful economy has added to the industry's opportunities along with the risks to students, according to education experts. They say these schools have exploited the recession as a lucrative recruiting device while tapping a larger pool of federal student aid."

So, if you wish to read the full article, just click on the link I place above. It's good to broaden your view and perspective.

Endless of homework again!

1st term school holiday started and my sons both have endless count of homework - it is writing to be precise! and if you wish to attend reading session, you need to pay 10bucks per day per student. Is that means during formal schooling hour they don't teach reading to kids??? what kind of schooling is this?

Camera battery has worn out, otherwise can snap more picture for you to see.

Parents, if you encounter the same kindergarten experience with me, do share. See what we can do at home to improve our child's learning.

Penang seafood and scenery by the sea

In the midst of mundane housechores, it is a peace of mind when I do marketing by the sea, the scenery and the non-stop supply of seafood one can get here. This is Teluk Kumbar fishing village.

the sunset...

the little lover's bridge...


villagers' fishing boats...


fresh catches that everybody would craving for ...


this will be our dinner tonite...

would I not to love Penang...?!
not so possible.... just enjoy the little thing that you do.