Are you happy?

Guess what. Denmark is the happiest country in the world, according to the latest World Values Survey published by the United States National Science Foundation.

The annual study surveyed people in 97 countrie and asked people two simple questions about their happiness and their level of satisfaction with life. The research indicates prosperity is linked with happiness. It does contribute but it is not the most important factor. Personal freedom is even more important, and it's freedom in all kinds of ways. Political freedom, like with democracy and freedom of choice. So as gender equality is also an indicator of happiness, as is rising social tolerance

It is a thing to ponder upon for our nation.

Pregnant Man

As someone used to say "I kid you not", this article caught my eyes. It's like M. Night Shyamalan 's film The Sixth Sense, I have been fooled. How could a man be pregnant and moreover gave birth to a baby? Logically no way.

Can it be possible just like the film 'Junior' portraying Arnold Schwarzenegger being a scientist of a fertility research project, agrees to carry a pregnancy in his own body and later gave birth with the help of Danny DeVito???

Well in this case, an American man who was born female but subsequently underwent gender reassignment has given birth to a girl. Thomas Beatie, 34, is legally male but kept his female reproductive organs after having breast surgery to remove glands and flatten his chest.

There you have it. Feels like being fool isn't it.

2 things just not right. 'She' changed herself to 'him' and later 'pregnant' himself to 'give birth' like a 'woman'. So twisted. Man have perverted God's original plans and purposes.

The Show must go on

Do take note that the Coalition Against Inflation (Protes) which organized the One Million souls rally against the recent fuel price hike has been changed to Stadium Kelana Jaya instead of Padang Timur. Pakatan Rakyat said the gathering would be held at the stadium from 10am till midnight.

6 July 2008 will be the most happening Sunday thus far! The people, traffics, cops, FRU trucks, reporters, bloggers, supporters, cars etc, etc. A history in the making for freedom of speech!

Taking the Subway

Nope, we are not a the London Tube nor NY Subway. We are sinking our bite at SUBWAY restaurant at Mines Shopping Centre, Seri Kembangan for mummy birthday celebration.

Like the Airasia's low fare, no frills concept approach I brought mummy to SUBWAY for a simple, quick and easy meal. We don't have the luxury time to sit down enjoying food neither each other company. The children are at home with my mom alone. Her hands are full with 3 children (Ivan, Reanne and Sarah) around. We just buy some 'luxury' time out for mummy special occasion. Got to go back early to take shift from my mom.

As both of us eat and talk, I just realized mummy actually have been wanting to try SUBWAY sandwich. Well, thank God the 'simple' meal that turn out to be a wish come true for mummy on her birthday. Our candle light dinner was a half foot (6 inch) long sandwich. It was our first time anyway.

On the street

Do anticipate this Sunday morning (6 July) will not be like any other normal Sunday at Jalan Timur (Amcorp Mall area), PJ. Why? Because there will be or targeted 1 million souls on the street for mammoth anti-fuel price hike rally.

I guess better carefully plans my route to church to avoid the crowds. Special forces and cops will definitely be sent out to 'control' the situation. Just imagine the road blocks, road diversion etc, etc then you will get a better picture of the scene will be.

I am not really an outspoken person nor street protester but my view and thoughts is as like mind to the majority that affected by the fuel hike. I reckon that the people have no other platform and channel to convey their frustration, dislike or disagreement but to opt for this type of rally. Moreover, rally is not a common things in this country. Often then not it always link to negatives aspect of it like violence, vandalism and street fights. On the other hands, it can be as normal like a gathering for a cause, a good cause with no treats or what so ever.

I salute this brave souls with their brave hearts for carrying this cause to convey a message. A message that they hope responsible, righteous and proactive influential figures will take close to their hearts.

Hey, it's you

I realized by now, friendships that we have established, fostered and cherished will not easily be diminished with time. Be it many, many season ago and those which just started.

In this case, a friend and classmate of mine which we didn't see or contact for 16 years. We bum into each other at a paediatrician clinic when my friend together with his wife and daughter were visiting. I noticed him the moment we see each other when I came out from the clinic. Thank God I still can remember his name to call him or else will be a little awkward trying to explain where we have met and who I am. Anyway the way I see it, my friend hardly change a bit. Maybe that's why I can recognized him immediately. We are classmate during our Six Form student time.

We chat for while at the meantime exchanging phone number and cards. It's really feel great to able to reconnect some the past via our friends.

So, as we continue to make friends do bear in mind it will return back to you one day. I definitely sure!

To Our Dearest

To my dearest wife
On this special day
Ivan, Reanne and I wish you
A Very Blessed Birthday

Our prayer for you that the Lord
continue to bless you,
protect you and edify you
for all your dedication
and unfailing love given
to the children and me
We loves you!!!

Towing Charges

Be mindful from now on when you think you want to call for a towing service if or when your vehicle is down somewhere on the road. The location whether is in city limits or highway makes a lot of different from now. I mean A LOT of different is $$$$$$.

As announced towing charges are up by between 25% and 50%, depending on location, with immediate effect.

Federation of Automobile Workshop Owners Association of Malaysia president Cho Chee Seng, citing rising costs, said the recommended fees within city limits (or for the first 20km) were RM100 for daytime towing and RM150 for night towing.

For towing on the highway, charges would be RM150 for the first 20km during the day, and RM200 at night.

For every additional kilometre, the charge would be RM1 (day) and RM2 (night).

Previously, tow truck drivers charged RM80 for daytime towing and RM110 for night towing within city limits, and RM100 and RM150, respectively, for towing on the highway.