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February 25, 2013
Spreading Love for the Children at The Ramakrishna Ashrama
About 40 bloggers and the public visited The Ramakrishna Ashrama to distribute food, beverages and gadgets, sponsored by various commercial entities. It’s a philanthropic exercise not only by businesses in executing their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) but by everyone to give back to the society, thus making life more bearable for everyone in need.
The Ramakrishna Ashrama (Orphanage), Penang is a charitable organization founded in 1938 under the inspiration and guidance of His Holiness Swami Bhaswarananda Maharaj who was then stationed at The Ramakrishna Mission, Singapore. Apart from spiritual activities, the Ashrama runs an orphanage, catering for both boys and girls with ages ranging from 6 to 20 years old
The orphanage admits needy orphaned children who are poor and need the help from the society to assist them with basic needs and education. The children in the home are given proper education and are well cared for so that they will grow up to be useful citizens. Besides education, the girls learn traditional dancing, cooking and housekeeping. Children excelling well academically are encouraged to pursue higher education.
How to help The Ramakrishna Ashrama? Well, here is how you can play your part and give back:
1. Sponsoring a Child Program: http://theramakrishnapg.org/2009/02/22/sponsor-a-child-program-in-ramakrishna-ashrama-penang/
The estimated cost to support a child at Ramakrishna Ashrama RM1,500 per annum. The breakdown cost is as follows.
Education: RM500
Food: RM600
Maintenance: RM300
Miscellaneous: RM100
2. Donation: https://www.cimbclicks.com.my/TIBSEPWeb/fpxPaymentToNGO_add.do?payeeId=FPXNGORAMA
Donation to The Ramakrishna can be done only via CIMB Cares (www.cimbclicks.com.my)
Orphan Admission: http://theramakrishnapg.org/2009/02/22/orphan-admission/
A child with either no parents or with a single parent who supports the child can be admitted to the Ashrama under the following circumstances:
He/She is from age 6 and above.
The parent or relatives has no means of supporting the child.
The child has been mistreated or abused.
(Referred by the Jabatan Kebajikan Negeri or community leaders)
Other Information:
The Ramakrishna Ashrama
No 37, Jalan Scotland, 10450 Pulau Pinang
Tel: 04-2270869
Fax: 04-2278921
Email: ramkorp@hotmail.com
Website: http://theramakrishnapg.org/
Cleffairy: The event was made possible by Crowdpot Sdn Bhd (Event Organizer), Ninetology Malaysia, SUBWAY® (Suntech, iAvenue, & Leith Street branches), Chatime Malaysia, Langkawi Saga Travel & Tours Sdn. Bhd. and Alextan Artworks.
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February 20, 2013
Celebrating Birth and Motherhood
Calling all ladies/parents to be. There will be an event for International Women’s Day, where you can come and learn about the beauty and ease of gentle birthing with a Hypnobirthing tester, AMANI birth talk, the advantages of a doula, and an international premiere of the ‘Face of Birth’ documentary, followed by a forum with medical professionals.
In particular, the event will be focusing on the human rights aspect of birth – that women have the right to make decisions about childbirth based on adequate and unbiased information, and also have the right to be treated with respect and dignity and to be given privacy and autonomy during their labor.
There will also be discussion on parenting choices with talks on the exciting and natural options of breastfeeding, gentle confinement, natural baby nutrition, baby signs, babywearing and cloth diapering – and MORE!
The event is of course, children friendly.
Interested? Here’s the details:
When: Saturday 9 March
Time: 10.30am-7pm
Where: Grand Seasons Hotel, Jalan Pahang, KL
Registration: RM10 (early bird, please register HERE) RM15 walk-in
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Wordless Wednesday: Which one are you?
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February 19, 2013
Back to School
To say that I’ve been doing a lot of thinking is an understatement these days. There are a lot of changes in my life that I need to adapt to. With my husband having a change of job that requires him to be outdoors most of the time, and with my son being occupied with school stuff, I feel a tad lonely… and lost, even.
But that’s all right, I suppose. I finally have more time to myself, and that is not exactly a bad thing, considering that I can have more time to breathe…have a ‘ME’ time, to do things that I want to do without anyone bugging me to do stuff for them. Being all by myself at times does not necessarily mean that it’s a pathetic thing. It just means that I just need to find balance and fill up the void.
And what better way to fill up the void than going back to school again? 
Whoever say you cannot continue to pursue your education and enjoy studying when you’re married? Well, I know there are plenty of people out there who will go against the idea, but I’m all for balancing up your studies and your family. Those who go against it are foolish, in my opinion. To me, it’s not impossible. I was still a student when I just gave birth to my son. I juggled between my study and my family many years back, and if I can do it then, there is no reason that I cannot do it now. I’m a competitive person and I’ve always believe that there is nothing I can’t accomplish if I put my mind to it.
I know I’ve been talking about going back to study since last year, but as you know, plenty of unexpected things happened and I had to put it on hold due to financial constraint. 
But now that things are looking slightly better, it’s time for me to finally execute what I’ve planned before and get things back on track.
I can’t wait to go back to the lecture halls for classes, get loads of assignments to do and feel the thrill of preparing for an exam again. Call me crazy, but I find that the whole studying experience is very exciting and stimulating.
But wait, there’s a problem. I’ve missed most of the intake for this year. I’ve missed my alma mater’s intake, and if I want to start studying again this year, I will have to consider other university or college instead. To be honest, I’m a bit reluctant to consider other university or colleges apart from my alma mater to continue my study, but I suppose I could give others some consideration.
The new INTI International College Subang (IICS) looks pretty promising. INTI embraces the concept of a cosmopolitan learning environment, with emphasis on openness and community. It is definitely something that I’m looking for in a college. INTI is a part of world’s largest private education network with a presence in 29 countries, with more than 60 accredited universities and 130 campuses, serving more than 740,000 students globally. Students in INTI will benefit not only from it’s over 25 years of experience and strong track-record, but also gain from the global synergy and resources that Laureate International Universities provides. INTI provides students access to an international learning experience beyond Malaysia as part of their world class education at local prices.
INTI International College Subang (IICS) is at the final stage of reconstruction and upgrading works following an RM40 million investment to redevelop the campus. That definitely translate to new and polished facilities apart from great study environment for the students. IICS will have capacity for 7,000 students from Malaysia and across the globe. Do you know what that means? Well that means I will not only be able to widen my horizon with all the knowledge that they have to offer, but I’ll also be able to mingle around with people from various countries and experience a wide diversity of culture as well while studying there.
Awesome, isn’t it? I certainly think it’s awesome. Amenities will include a new three-storey building housing a 350-seat auditorium that will serve as an impressive venue for presentations by local and international speakers as well as ample learning spaces. It will also house INTI’s new School of Art & Design complete with a design gallery, studios, Macintosh and Autocad labs, materials library and design centre.
The new campus plaza will provide abundant space for outdoor meetings and open-air events as well as social and recreational activities to augment well-rounded personal development. Food and beverage outlets serving a variety of local and international fare will be accessible to INTI’s students, staff and visitors. Ample parking bays come with a sub-basement parking lot for 150 vehicles, so parking will not be an issue here if I were to study here.
I know it’s too early to get excited for anything, but will you just check these out?
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This is the reception area for inquiry purposes.
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The gallery area serves as a multi-functional space for events, enrollment, and to be used to display students’ projects. Apart from that, it will also serve as an exhibition space.
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Modern sliding doors can be spotted everywhere in IICS.
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Office for international students’ registration, counseling and consultations.
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Resource centre. Used for Art & Design reference material; samples of fabric, tiles, wallpaper etc. Those who are in design course will definitely benefit from this greatly.
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This is definitely a sight for forlorn eyes. The Video Lab/Video Studio for Mass Comm students is rather big, and can accommodate 15 students at one time. I never did had these when I was studying Mass Com back then. All we had was a lousy lab that can barely facilitate 5 students at one time.
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The campus has a total of 8 design studios allocated for Art & Design students to utilized as a classroom or project discussion room.
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Mac Lab / CAD Lab for the IT and Design Geeks…I mean, for IT and Design students. There is a total of 2 Mac Labs and 2 computer Labs where a total of 40 Macs will be provided. The lab could accommodate up to 25 student at one go.
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The Drawing Studio for Art & Design students is impressively huge. It’s to be used for canvas drawing class and soon will be equipped with drawing easel and necessary art equipment.
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Drafting Studio, especially for engineering and architecture students. The studio will be used during drafting sessions.Classes will be held in this room as well.
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There is a total of 6 classrooms or tutorial rooms with a capacity of 20 students per room and can be utilized by all programs.
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Staircase leading to the classrooms.
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Lift that leads to the rooftop.
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It’s not ready yet, but this is where the auditorium will be. I was told that the auditorium could easily fit 350 people in it, and there will be 274 build in seats. Each seat comes with its own power outlet and table. Stage lighting and sound system is an American based integrate
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February 12, 2013
Crazy about buttons
My old but trustworthy leather bag finally decided to change its skin like a snake and go to heaven. And so after bidding my old leather backpack goodbye and laid it to rest, I went to shop for a new backpack to use with my husband. I’m pretty fussy when it comes to shopping for a bag, but I fell in love with this one at first sight.
The bagpack was made from faded blue jeans and colourful buttons were sewn generously on the bag. So lovely and artfully done, don’t you think? But I bet some people will think it’s kinda childish, but then again, who cares about the opinion of others? I love it, and it’s all that matters.
The bagpack is quite big and has 4 compartment pockets on the outside. Definitely useful for me to store my stuff in it..
It is big enough for me to keep loads of stuff in it, including my laptop.
I got this bag for quite a steal .Can you guess how much the bag costs?
Cleffairy: Branded stuff don’t always make me as happy as bargained stuff.
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February 9, 2013
Happy Lunar New Year 2013
Here’s wishing a very happy Lunar new year to all Over A Cuppa Tea readers. May this year of snake brings you abundance of health, wealth and happiness. 
Cleffairy: Special dedication to my Maple buddies and guildies: kill as much Dong Dong Chiang as you can. They only appear once a year!
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A woman can dream
It’s that time of the year again, and stress is simply escalating. If you have been a reader of my blog and is my friend on Facebook, you’ll probably have a clue of what I’m talking about. But if you’re not and new around here, then you might be wondering what I’m talking about. Well, I’m talking about Chinese New Year of course. Chinese New Year is one of the biggest holiday celebrated in Malaysia whether I like it or not, it’s happening this weekend, and to say that I’m somewhat wary of all the hoohah is an understatement.
Don’t get me wrong. I have nothing against the festival itself. I used to enjoy it when I was younger, but I stopped enjoying it once I tied the knot. The expectation is too much, and to be frank, I don’t like having to be drag to my in law’s house to celebrate it. I don’t mind if the visit is kept short and sweet. But for a few days? Well, to be honest, I always feel so out-of-place and akward whenever I’m there and there’s nothing much I can do over there but feel depressed.
Celebrating Chinese New Year is no longer fun, no longer relaxing. It’s all about cultural expectation and filial piety.
I really wonder at times. My son and I were left to celebrate all other major festival on our own last year because my husband had to work. I spent all my other major holidays in 2012 loitering the mall with my son, wandering about while looking at other happy family and couples spending their holidays together. I even kept receipts of my purchases on those days to ‘commemorate’ the events, so why can’t it be the same with Chinese New Year? I never did enjoyed it anyway, though I am grateful that I get to spend more time with my husband.
The whole thing is suffocating, if you ask me. All I did every year during Chinese New Year in my in law’s place is just mope about in the room or watch my husband go for bouts of drinks and gambling. He’s not a drinker or a gambler, but then again…it’s part of the Chinese culture. It is believed that drinking will bring loads of happiness in the year ahead while gambling is associated with gathering wealth and prosperity.
I wish it could be different this year. I wish this time around, the holiday is something I could actually enjoy with my son and husband. I want to experience something leisure and relaxing, something that I can actually enjoy and left me all relaxed and recharged after the holiday…something like what Segway have to offer.
I want to get away from everything and go for Lakeside Camping.
Or learn to fly a Cessna 172 plane over the Bernam River instead of spending my holiday moaning and groaning to myself.
I wish to escape everything and do something that actually excites me and give once a lifetime experience to my son, but I’m no cover girl from vogue.com. I don’t live on the fast lane and financial independence is beyond me. My vacation have to be well planned and well budgeted. I can’t just take off at whim whenever I feel like it during Chinese New Year. It will upset alot of people, and not to mention my saving account. If I were to plan my vacation, I would even have to keep a lookout for great Groupon’s deal so that I will get the best bargain out of it.
I’ve always wanted to go for a holiday retreat during Chinese New Year, but I can only dream, as my husband is all for preserving the tradition and practising filial piety. I have no choice but to tag along with him and endure all the the nonsense that comes with it. But then again, I thank God that it’s only once a year. I’d probably go looney and have to go on prozac if it is more than that.
Cleffairy: A woman can dream, even when it won’t likely come true can’t she?
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February 5, 2013
Wordless Wednesday: Old Woman in A Shoe
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February 4, 2013
Project Hilang
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Everyday an average of 12 children are reported to disappear and many don’t return too their parents, and a group of volunteers has decided to develop a FREE and open sourced smartphone apps to help trace and return the missing children to their parents.
Basically, Project Hilang is a will be consisting of these feature:
1) Web based application to allow Admins & content editors to enter new entries, missing children that had been confirmed.
2) Mobile application for major smartphones that will allow users to receive real time updates and alert if a child goes missing. Parents who realized that their child is missing will be able to post alert through the apps and every user within the radius would be alerted, including shopping malls & local police. The apps will also randomly show missing child’s pictures & bio.
3) Shopping complex & police Interaction page – that will allow them to post in their details & alerts as well.
The project is still on development stage, and right at the moment, Project Hilang needs all the help they can get from the public. If you’re programmers, graphic designers, social media enthusiast and think that you could spare some time and effort to contribute, give exposure, or even sponsor Project Hilang in any way, please feel free to hop over to the Project Hilang Facebook Page to contact the person in charge and follow the updates on the project.
Cleffairy: Let us all work together for a better and safer Malaysia for our children.
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February 1, 2013
Zombie Apocalypse in Kuala Lumpur
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Bloody, gruesome and horrifying-looking zombies were spotted lurking around at several spots around Kuala Lumpur. The appearances of these ‘walkers’ became the recent hot topic, not only amongst KL citizens and tourists but even in the social media sites.
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As scary as the zombies were, curious onlookers were queuing up to snap pictures with them.
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The ‘walkers’ mainly haunted the streets of Kuala Lumpur; making appearances at Sungei Wang, Lot 10 and Pavilion, exciting and shocking most pedestrians. The zombies also made an appearance at KL Sentral Transit Concourse, Kuala Lumpur on 30 January 2013 at 5.00pm
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Besides generating buzz, these zombies also helped to promote one of the most watched Hollywood series, The Walking Dead Season 3. The second part of the series premiers exclusively on FOX Movies Premium (Astro Ch 413) and FOX Movies Premium HD (Astro Ch 433) at 11.00pm beginning 17 February 2013 and thereafter every Sunday at the same time. Limited edition merchandises of The Walking Dead were given out to those who were daring enough to approach the zombies. In addition, leaflets promoting the series were also distributed.
Based on the comic book series written by Robert Kirkman and published by Image Comics, The Walking Dead stars Andrew Lincoln, Sarah Wayne Callies, Laurie Holden, Steven Yeun, Norman Reedus, Chandler Riggs, Lauren Cohan, Scott Wilson, Iron E. Singleton, Melissa McBride, Morrissey and Danai Gurira. The series is produced by executive show runners; Glen Mazzara, Kirkman, Gale Anne Hurd and David Alpert with Greg Nicotero, Denise Huth and Evan Reilly as co-executive producers.
Since its debut season, The Walking Dead series has garnered an Emmy® Award for Outstanding Prosthetic Make-up, a Golden Globe® Award nomination for Best Television Series – Drama, and a WGA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Writing Derivative New Media, among other accolades.
Be sure to watch The Walking Dead Season 3 – Part 2, a zombie-filled adventure series that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seats! The second part of the series premieres on 17 February 2013 at 11.00pm exclusively on FOX Movies Premium (Astro Ch 413) and FOX Movies Premium HD (Astro Ch 433) and every Sunday at 11.00pm thereafter.
Cleffairy: Are you a fan of The Walking Dead?
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