Today as i started to blog again, i have my second child ( Tristan) taking his nap at the back of me.
If you recon the little one behind me, now i can blog in peace
i will just start with my Dot Journaling as i have lost my words on constructing a beautiful sentence like a real blogger.
With the expansion of our business plan and rustic team, i have become the real "Jack of all trade; master of none" - however of course with this i am sharpening my skill into "Jack of All trade; Master of ONE". So how do i split my time? Juggling between work, exercise and as a mom. Dot Journaling does help a lot and with the support of good manpower, i am blessed with moving ahead.
Many has happened - some good and some bad,as we are trying to maintain ourselves into a truly innovative company, many hiccups and joy rider in between. We have staff working under us but silo-ing our job to his own company; staff who over comfortable and start building sub culture inside the business. I had gotten used to people rolling their eyes at one another when i spoke, thinking that i didn't notice, at times i feel alienated within my own company.
REWRITE -with Dot Journaling , i wish to jot down the daily values of what happened around the business, document it down,and ensure there are the cause and effect of our business model.
It such a depression mode today, i couldn't explain how this holiday has remind me of my writing and blogging days.
Having my 18 months daughter and expecting my second in 2 more months, nothing else i can plan ahead but to be a good mom for two little chipmunks whose gonna cling on me for the next 18 years.
Only God could give me the strength to keep my sanity and keep myself motivated as a mother and an entrepreneur as Jack Mah - The owner of Alibaba.com said..
At 20s - work for somebody, a boss that could lead you and be your mentor
At 30s- Work and strengthen you field as this is the time you should be able to start something you are good at
At late 30s- start you own and learn from your previous experience, never jump into other new field and this is when you can start develop your own empire
At 40s- never look back
At 50s- you should be able to relax and employ young people who could work for you because they are better and more productive then you are
At 60s- enjoy you veteran hood and be by the beach - Relax and chilled.
Intro
It was indeed a big step i have made to devote myself and dedicate almost all my attention ( for now) to this Danish viking i have met throughout my journey of self discovery. No doubt i am , and still a hipe and busy as ever Borneon girl ; but things must have happened for a reason and God must have planned this century ago.
Culture
Danish, generally are modest, punctual and above all, "equality" is an important aspects in their Danish way of life.Indeed, any deliberate attempt to distinguish oneself from the others may be viewed as disrespect or ironic autoconcept. "RESPECT" seems to be an unofficial code of Conduct in Scandinavia Way.
My family in Denmark
My family in Denmark consist of a big family of direct and extended family. Since separation or "divorce" is a common practice here. I am truly amaze that one can still be gentle, friendly and meeting each other as a family although they are officially divorce. I somehow encountered a culture shock, but after meeting a few couple in the same scenario, i guess this is just how "open heart" Scandinavians' are.
Hanne & Eva, the rock sisters- mother and aunt of Peter ( my husband)
The younger generation at Copenhagen , from left, me and Peter, Camilla & Frederick ( with Alberte their daughter), Jacob & Katja ( with their kids Alfred and Viola )
Meeting Peter's dad @ Tivoli Garden
Hygge - Pronounce as "hyu-ge" (approximately sounds like that)
This word generally represents the culture of Danish . It means relaxing with families or love ones.Often while enjoying good food and something to drink or creating a more cozy atmosphere by lighting up candles around house.The true moment of hygge can last till late midnight as drinking wine and beer is one of the tradition on a long summer evening.
With Henrik & Ejeerah - a great couple and good old friend of Peter.
At Ruby & Tem's house for big meal .. notice the blue and white bottle of liquor in front of me( i remember knock out after a few shots of that )
Food
Typical long pork sausage and grilled/steamed potato .. is a common dish for dinner or long lunch
Open Sandwich -
Peter's mom ; Hanne is a very good cook. She used to work as a traditional Danish cook specialized in Open sandwich which is a traditional meal usually begins with marinated herring, smoked eel, crab on top of a rye bread( brown bread). The sandwich are richly garnished with onion rings, orange slices, meatballs (which Viola - my niece favorite snack), cucumber,tomato slices, parsley,remoulade and mustard. neverhteless, these meal is never complete without ice cold Danish liquor- Snaps or Akvavit.
With all that food and drinks, cheers and joy..and lovely welcomed by the family my in law- i would say SKOL... a big cheers to them, and thank you for hosting me with genuine heart and open arms..
Thank you " BFA Charity Dance Fiesta Participants!"
Photo taken by Melissa Alut Lim @ Likas Sports Complex, Aerobic Hall.
With the constant change of my location and task assigned in hand, sometimes i hope that the "Whassapp" application in my BB allows blogging so i could constantly update the happenings, and keeping everybody in a loop of whats happening over here in Kota Kinabalu, Borneo. I need to learn this on the smartphone anyway.... ; /
"Together we can do great things!" was the tagline that attracts more then 100 participants who came and join "BFA Charity Dance Fiesta" please click HERE for event detail. For only RM 20 ( Euro 5.00), each participant can dance their way out, with proper "sweatxercise" technique and refreshment upon leaving the fiesta. On top of the healthy sweat out, the priceless value of reaching out to the indigenous woman of Borneo was one of the most encouraging turn out to the participants. Through the open concept Dance Fiesta- BFA has successfully raised RM500 to PACOS Trust - the indigenous woman sector as a token of encouragement and empowering them for a better living.
The 2 hours dance involve various rhythmic movement ranging from Afro, Hip Zumba,Belly jam, Bangla and modern dance as well as kids hip hop. Arghh... the great work out credits goes to my buddies Mellisa Robert, Nita Maria, Gergianne Lingam as well as Wester the Hip Hoper.These dance movement works on your hip muscle, your buttocks ( gluteus maximus), arms muscle and even belly ( tummy).
Ouch , this picture was taken when she is at hype, our BFA Principal Yuen
Me, taking sometimes for a little chat with Anne Lasimbang ( President of Pacos Trust )
Wester, leading his Kids HIP HOP team
The hyper crowd which consist of kids, young and the young at heart.
Georgianne, giving the crowd a thorough cool down
The Dancing troupe, danced their way out for the goodness of participants and the indigenous of Borneo
PACOS Trust President, Anne Lasimbang, receiving cheque amounting RM500 from Principal of BFA Yuen;
On behalf of the beneficiaries, she extend her heartfelt gratitude for the effort being done by the Sabahan Woman.
As little as we can do as an individual, never forget that "synergy is the best Strategy" and together we can do great things ! Thank you BFA for your great effort !
Christmas Day falls on December 25 and is an occasion for Christians
to celebrate the birth of Jesus. In
Sabah, many people, even if they are not Christian, give each other gifts,
prepare special meals and decorate their homes at this time of year. This is
because the Christmas festive falls on the year end school holidays where
children enjoy exchanging gifts, setting up wood fire and even decorating
Christmas tree.
This Christmas, if you are still contemplating
where to spend your holiday. The isle of
islands in Borneo is one of the best options. This near island escapade gives a
total opposite feel of winter snow Christmas like Europe; however, these
perfects tropical islands provide a memorable vacation island of a lifetime.
Islands of Borneo
TAR
Marine Park (Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park)
The TAR islands are easily accessible as
they are close to Kota Kinabalu - about 15 to 20 minutes boat ride. You can
choose to visit one or more of the islands in a day, or spend a night or two to
enjoy the tropical moonlight and even night camp fire with your love ones. TAR
Marine parks provide a perfect gateway for family gathering.
Pulau Gaya- One of the largest island at the Park at 140 hectares with 25km of
shoreline. For divers, the coral reefs along the entire coast of the island are
in excellent condition. There is one tropical resort on this island called the
Gayana Island Eco Resort. The untouched coastal Dipterocarp forest is ideal for
trekking and studying unique species of plant and animal life.
Pulau Manukan -This 51 acres boomerang shaped tropical Island is the second largest
of the TAR Marine Park. Manukan has good stretches of beaches especially on the
southern coastline. Ideal for snorkeling, diving and camping. There are also
accommodations available with excellent facilities. However, due to the
popularity of this particular island, the crowd congestion may be slightly
noisy in during the day, making it a similarity like the enchanted island of
Bali.
Pulau Mamutik - The smallest of the five tropical islands of the Park covering
some 15 acres. Rich coral life surrounds the islands. The island has a jetty, a
3-bedroom rest house for rent and quarters for Rangers on the island. There
were also sea sports such as banana boat, canoeing as well as water skiing for
rent during the day. Mamutik island also serves as the main off shore station
for your scuba dive lesson. Other facilities available include changing rooms,
toilets, picnic shelters, tables and barbecue pits. There are also fresh water
and electricity in the island.
Pulau Sapi -For a small tropical island of 25 acres, Sapi Island has one of the
nicest beaches in the Marine Park. Its clean white sand, crystal clear water
and teeming coral reefs fringing the shoreline makes it ideal for swimming,
snorkeling and diving. Day use facilities are available at the island such as a
jetty, picnic shelters, barbecue pits, tables, changing rooms and toilets.
There are also hiking trails available through the interior which can provide
an excellent opportunity for you to appreciate nature in its wild habitat. If
you are considering a destination for your children, this is the perfect edutainment
island for children.
Pulau Sulug - Sulug Island with an area
size of 20 acres is the farthest away from Kota Kinabalu. The tropical island
is also the least developed. The shoreline is mostly rocky with beautiful
patches of coral at the southern end. The island is however, very popular for
those island hoppers who prefer the tranquil and untouched tropical beach
atmosphere. Plenty of naughty long tailed Macaque welcomes your arrival. So, be
careful with their snatch and begging behavior. This is the calmest and most quiet
island and it is always the perfect pit stop for divers.
Perfect Escaped for the
young, the young at heart, and the old
These islands are easily access, perfect destination not only for
open water divers but also non divers. You can opt for the non diver package
and just chill in your cozy room. It all depends how you want your Christmas to
be, a romantic and quiet mode, or celebrating it with a warmth gathering among
family members. This is because Sabah is
blessed being well known as “Land below the Wind”. These islands are well
sheltered from the rough waters of the typhoon belt. Choose your desired island
according to your holiday theme; make your way to Jesselton Point at Jalan
Pantai, your holiday is just a doorstep away!
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