My sister in law Elley wore this skirt during her wedding.
Monday, March 31, 2014
Saturday, March 29, 2014
Family Chain
This is a beautiful chain,
A friend from Mexico gave it to me.
You can see the seven round blobs with beautiful flowers.
This is a complete chain.
Imagine if someone yanks it,
And the chain breaks and one of the flowers drop.
It can't be fixed.
It no longer becomes a complete chain.
This is like when we become bereaved.
Our family chain will always be broken.
In my case, the hurt was great.
Because it was the last link of my chain.
I dedicate this to the surviving families,
of that fateful MAS plane.
Cry, it is OK to cry.
For your loved ones had been snatched from you.
A friend from Mexico gave it to me.
You can see the seven round blobs with beautiful flowers.
This is a complete chain.
Imagine if someone yanks it,
And the chain breaks and one of the flowers drop.
It can't be fixed.
It no longer becomes a complete chain.
This is like when we become bereaved.
Our family chain will always be broken.
In my case, the hurt was great.
Because it was the last link of my chain.
I dedicate this to the surviving families,
of that fateful MAS plane.
Cry, it is OK to cry.
For your loved ones had been snatched from you.
When
Pulau Kidjang boat sank, my parents were part of the accompanying group
with the CM to the morgue. My mum said, the CM cried,. Skeptical 17
year old me asked if it was crocodile tears. My mum said, unless you
have a heart of stone, when u were at the morgue, you too will cry.
Thursday, March 27, 2014
transforming a pair of country bumpkin feet
wonder if it works, gel sock,
promoted as to make your feet soft.
Turn dry feet into sandal-ready stunners. Simply slide on these Spa Socks with Jojoba Oil, Olive Oil, Vitamin E and Lavender Oil and let them work their magic! Feet will feel softer and more supple.
feels tempted to change my country bumpkin feet to a baby's feet.
promoted as to make your feet soft.
Turn dry feet into sandal-ready stunners. Simply slide on these Spa Socks with Jojoba Oil, Olive Oil, Vitamin E and Lavender Oil and let them work their magic! Feet will feel softer and more supple.
feels tempted to change my country bumpkin feet to a baby's feet.
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Thursday, March 20, 2014
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Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Mum and straw flowers.
Mum came home with wooden decorations with these straw flowers. Mum went to the heavenly gardens, and every time I see the flowers, I think of her.
Monday, March 17, 2014
(TheReadingRoom) have listed my book:
Simon McDonald (TheReadingRoom) have listed my book:
Mar 18 15:51
Hello,
From China to Borneo and Beyond: http://www.thereadingroom.com/books/details/from-china-to-borneo-and-beyond-ann-kit-suet-chin-chan/7321929
Yours faithfully,
TheReadingRoom Support Team
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ABC Wednesday Letter J for John
In some countries they call the toilet John. I looked it up, and The term is thought to derive from Sir John Harrington. It is also sometimes called Jake.
Our grandparents on both sides didn't have Water closets, but dry toilets at the edge of the rubber garden. When we went to visit them for a weekend, Mother would hold on until she came home. We teased her that she grew up in that environment.
This is a Japanese toilet in Australia, Mum would have love using it.
http://abcwednesday-mrsnesbitt.blogspot.co.nz/
Sunday, March 16, 2014
Geese and gosling
A Sunday outing this afternoon at my favourite Western Springs park got me all excited. Do count, how many goslings there are. I counted 17 or 18. Ka Pai aka good job, Goosey Lucy and Daddy Gander.
When Margaret was young, she followed our pair of geese in the neighbourhood. The more she attempted to get the geese home, the further they went. As a result, Father and Mother took us to Anna Studio to have a photo taken just in case Margaret went too far away.
My Author Page
When you cry, I cry with you. I too lost my
baby.
Writer, Mum, Teacher, Parent Advocate, Public
Speaker.
“Diary of a bereaved mum, Goodbye my baby”
“From China to Borneo to Beyond”
“Mail Order Mail”
http://annkitsuetchin.blogspot.co.nz annkschin@yahoo.com
Ann Kit Suet Chin-Chan
Ann Chin was
born in British Sarawak in Borneo.
She graduated
from the University of Windsor (Canada), Auckland University and Auckland
University of Technology.
She teaches
ESOL to children and adults.
Her favourite
charity is the Deaf children in Kenya. She helped raise funds to separate the
pair of Nepalese Siamese twins in Singapore.
Ann is mum to
3 surviving children and angel Andrew, (29.9 to 22.11.1989). Ann is married to
Dr. Chen Chen Onn PhD.
Her first
book was written as a therapy for herself and to help other bereaved parents. Ann
appeared in a National NZ TV Documentary, “It’s OK to cry.” A Write-up in the
Aucklander and her book “Diary of a bereaved mother,” was exhibited at the
Peacock Art Gallery, Upton Country, Dorset Park, England.
Her books are
circulated in New Zealand, Australian and Malaysian libraries.
Photo: courtesy Francis Chen
Friday, March 14, 2014
a kind act.
Saw this lovely act,
family of departed loved one,
donated this bench,
to their memory,
gives tired beach goers,
a lovely place to sit,
and enjoy the sea view.
family of departed loved one,
donated this bench,
to their memory,
gives tired beach goers,
a lovely place to sit,
and enjoy the sea view.
Rearing chicken and ducks.
I always enjoy chatting with Yi Chang.
She makes me think from the recess of my brain, things that had
happened that were forgotten.I told her, I was the one responsible for
feeding the chickens and the ducks in the family. When we had an unexpected
guest,some one would boil the water, me and mum and other younger
siblings would chase and round up the chicken or duck. I was a butcher
at a young age. With sis Margaret assisting. Once we dressed the
chicken, it is the role of older sisters to cook it. In no time, before
the other chickens notice someone is missing, it is served on the table.
I recall, one Chinese New year, Sis Rose invited two girls from RTC. They came from another town, Rose invited them without asking Mum and dad. Dad was cross, we didn't have DAI BA aka a lot, so Mum said, Just TONg another chicken and duck. Wonder where those 2 girls are. Chang Yi, may be yr neighbours.
I recall, one Chinese New year, Sis Rose invited two girls from RTC. They came from another town, Rose invited them without asking Mum and dad. Dad was cross, we didn't have DAI BA aka a lot, so Mum said, Just TONg another chicken and duck. Wonder where those 2 girls are. Chang Yi, may be yr neighbours.
Thursday, March 13, 2014
Close knit family
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
ABC Wednesday, Letter I for Influenza Immunisation
In the olden days when I was a teenager, Mum had twins, Henry and Helen. There were no car seats. When Mum took the twins for their vaccination at the SUDC clinic, Margaret and I went along to hold them in the car.
http://abcwednesday-mrsnesbitt.blogspot.co.nz/
Thursday, March 6, 2014
International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is celebrated worldwide on 8 March each year. Mother was the vice president of the Sarikei Women's institute.
Women have come a long way in many Western Countries. But for the rest of the world, a woman's role is still in the kitchen.
I heard this saying last week," Everyday is children's day, Everyday is men's day, but everyday is a working day for the women." You may disagree.
Helen Clark, the 37th Prime Minister of New Zealand in three successive terms from 1999 to 2008. Forbes magazine ranked her 20th most powerful woman in the world in 2006.
Helen came to our school as our MP. She was very nice and shook all our hands. She was very obliging when some of the teachers and staff wanted to have a photo taken with her.
Helen Clark became the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme in April 2009, and is the first woman to lead the organization.
A day first declared in 1911 and designed to draw attention to the claims of women around the world for economic independence and political equality.
Women in New Zealand< had achieved the right to vote in 1893, many in Europe were still fighting for their political rights in 1911. And in New Zealand, women could not stand for election to Parliament until But all this is history.
The women's liberation movement has been and gone, and women appear to have cracked the glass ceilings in politics and business.
The New Zealand Census of Women's Participation highlights our successes: we have had two women governors-general, two women prime ministers and 43 per cent of our NZSX top 100 companies include women as directors.
And yet, all is not yet equal in the world of politics and business.
Women make up around 13 per cent of national leaders, they constitute 19.5 per cent of elected politicians globally, and within New Zealand, women made up only 9.3 per cent of all directors in 2010.
On Friday, March 2, 2012, we prayed specially for Malaysia, for the injustice in the country. I read Irene Fernandez Story. The organiser told me if I could, it would be great if I wore a Malaysia dress. I had been out of Malaysia since 1975, and become a new Zealand citizen. But my roots are Malaysian, so I wore this Nyonya Kebaya. It is the first time I wore this top, because it was Malaysian.
This year, the World Day of Prayer evening is at Owairaka/ Hosanna Harvest Church.
Women have come a long way in many Western Countries. But for the rest of the world, a woman's role is still in the kitchen.
I heard this saying last week," Everyday is children's day, Everyday is men's day, but everyday is a working day for the women." You may disagree.
Helen Clark, the 37th Prime Minister of New Zealand in three successive terms from 1999 to 2008. Forbes magazine ranked her 20th most powerful woman in the world in 2006.
Helen came to our school as our MP. She was very nice and shook all our hands. She was very obliging when some of the teachers and staff wanted to have a photo taken with her.
Helen Clark became the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme in April 2009, and is the first woman to lead the organization.
A day first declared in 1911 and designed to draw attention to the claims of women around the world for economic independence and political equality.
Women in New Zealand< had achieved the right to vote in 1893, many in Europe were still fighting for their political rights in 1911. And in New Zealand, women could not stand for election to Parliament until But all this is history.
The women's liberation movement has been and gone, and women appear to have cracked the glass ceilings in politics and business.
The New Zealand Census of Women's Participation highlights our successes: we have had two women governors-general, two women prime ministers and 43 per cent of our NZSX top 100 companies include women as directors.
And yet, all is not yet equal in the world of politics and business.
Women make up around 13 per cent of national leaders, they constitute 19.5 per cent of elected politicians globally, and within New Zealand, women made up only 9.3 per cent of all directors in 2010.
On Friday, March 2, 2012, we prayed specially for Malaysia, for the injustice in the country. I read Irene Fernandez Story. The organiser told me if I could, it would be great if I wore a Malaysia dress. I had been out of Malaysia since 1975, and become a new Zealand citizen. But my roots are Malaysian, so I wore this Nyonya Kebaya. It is the first time I wore this top, because it was Malaysian.
This year, the World Day of Prayer evening is at Owairaka/ Hosanna Harvest Church.
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