A DeAD tRee BroUGht bACk to LifE

I was driving to work as usual, on the same road and familiar surrounding but somehow that day it did a bit different as one tree took my breath away . . . it is so eye-catching.  My first thought was, how did the tree become so beautiful? I stop my car at the end of the road and took few snaps.

The so creative and eye-catching project has caught attention of quite a number of people. Later I found out the this is actually a project in the two-day Playground in Island 2011 workshop.  This project took 2 days to complete.  The site-specific installation was led by Korean artist, Jeong Hwa Choi. with some 20 to 30 students assisted him in placing the 1,000 plastic flowers.  The project cost RM3,000 including the flowers and rental of ladders.  They tied the flowers to the end of the branches with strings to make it look real.


http://www.dailyexpress.com.my/news.cfm?NewsID=80032

Be PoSiTiVE

“I got two A’s,” said the little boy,
His voice was filled with glee.
His father said, “If you studied more,”
“You might have gotten three.”

“Mom, I’ve got the dishes done,”
The girl called from the door.
Her mother answered sharply,
“Well I hope you swept the floor!”

“I mowed the grass,” the tall boy said,
“And edged the sidewalks too.”
“I hope you improved,” his father said,
“On the job you usually do.”

The children in the house next door,
Seemed happy and content.
The same thing happened over there,
But this is how that went:

“I’ve got two A’s,” the small boy said.
His voice was filled with glee.
His beaming father said, “That’s great!”
“I’m so proud you belong to me!”

“Mom, I’ve got the dishes done.”
The girl called from the door.
Her mother smiled and softly said,
“Each day I love you more.”

“I’ve mowed the grass,” the tall boy said,
“And edged the sidewalks too.”
His father answered “Thank you!”
“For all the helpful things you do!”

Give a hug, or thanks or praise,
For the tasks your children do,
If they’re to lead a happy life,
So much depends on you.

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Your Character Based On Your Birth Month

JANUARYAmbitious and seriousLoves to teach and be taughtAlways looking at people's flaws and weaknessesLikes to criticiseHardworking and productiveSmart, neat and organisedSensitive and has deep thoughtsKnows how to make others happyQuiet unless excited or tensedRather reservedHighly attentiveResistant to illnesses but prone to coldsRomantic but has difficulties expressing loveLoves childrenHomely personLoyalNeeds to improve social abilitiesEasily jealous

FEBRUARYAbstract thoughtsLoves reality and abstractIntelligent and cleverChanging personalityTemperamentalQuiet, shy and humbleLow self esteemHonest and loyalDetermined to reach goalsLoves freedomRebellious when restrictedLoves aggressivenessToo sensitive and easily hurtShowing anger easilyDislike unnecessary thingsLoves making friends but rarely shows itDaring and stubbornAmbitiousRealising dreams and hopesSharpLoves entertainment and leisureRomantic on the inside not outsideSupersticious and ludicrousSpendthriftLearns to show emotions

MARCHAttractive personalityAffectionateShy and reservedSecretiveNaturally honest, generous and sympatheticLoves peace and serenitySensitive to othersLoves to serve othersNot easily angeredTrustworthyAppreciative and returns kindnessObservant and assess othersRevengefulLoves to dream and fantasizeLoves travellingLoves attentionHasty decisions in choosing partnersLoves home decorsMusically talentedLoves special thingsMoody

APRILActive and dynamicDesicive and haste but tends to regretAttractive and affectionate to oneselfStrong mentalityLoves attentionDiplomaticConsolingFriendly and solves people's problemsBrave and fearlessAdventurousLoving and caringSuave and generousEmotionalRevengefulAgressiveHastyGood memoryMovingMotivate oneself and the othersSickness usually of the head and chestEasily get too jealous

MAYStubborn and hard-heartedStrong-willed and highly motivatedSharp thoughtsEasily angeredAttracts others and loves attentionDeep feelingsBeautiful physically and mentallyFirm standpointEasily influencedNeeds no motivationEasily consoledSystematic (left brain)Loves to dreamStrong clairvoyanceUnderstandingSickness usually in the ear and neckGood imaginationGood debating skillsGood physicalWeak breathingLoves literature and the artsLoves travellingDislike being at homeRestlessHardworkingHigh spiritedSpendthrift

JUNEThinks far with visionEasily influenced by kindnessPolite and soft-spokenHaving lots of ideasSensitiveActive mindHesitatingTends to delayChoosy and always wants the bestTemperamentalFunny and humorousLoves to jokeGood debating skillsTalkativeDaydreamerFriendlyKnows how to make friendsAbidingAble to show characterEasily hurtProne to getting coldsLoves to dress upEasily boredFussySeldom show emotionsTakes time to recover when hurtBrand consciousExecutiveStubbornThose who love me are enemiesThose who hate me are friends

JULYFun to be withSecretiveDifficult to fathom and to be understoodQuiet unless excited or tensedTakes pride in oneselfHas reputationEasily consoledHonestConcern about people's feelingsTactfulFriendlyApproachableVery emotionalTempramental and unpredictableMoody and easily hurtWitty and sarkySentimentalNot revengefulForgiving but never forgetsDislike nonsensical and unnecessary thingsGuides others physically and mentallySensitive and forms impressions carefullyCaring and lovingTreats others equallyStrong sense of sympathyWary and sharpJudge people through observationsHardworkingNo difficulties in studyingLoves to be aloneAlways broods about the past and the old friendsLikes to be quietHomely personWaits for friendsNever looks for friendsNot aggressive unless provokedProne to having stomach and dieting problemsLoves to be lovedEasily hurt but takes long to recoverOverly concernedPuts in effort in work

AUGUSTLoves to jokeAttractiveSuave and caringBrave and fearlessFirm and has leadership qualitiesKnows how to console othersToo generous and egoisticTaked high pride of oneselfThirsty for praisesExtraodinary spiritEasily angeredAngry when provokedEasily jealousObservantCareful and cautiousThinks quicklyIndependent thoughtsLoves to lead and to be ledLoves to dreamTalented in the arts, music and defenceSensitive but not pettyPoor resistance against illnessesLearns to relaxHasty and rushyRomanticLoving and caringLoves to make friends

SEPTEMBERSuave and compromisingCareful, cautious and organisedLikes to point out people's mistakesLikes to criticizeQuiet but able to talk wellCalm and coolKind and sympatheticConcerned and detailedTrustworthy, loyal and honestDoes work wellSensitiveThinkingGood memoryClever and knowledgeableLoves to look for informationMust control oneself when criticisingAble to motivate oneselfUnderstandingSecretiveLoves sports, leisure and travellingHardly shows emotionsTends to bottle up feelingsChoosy especially in relationshipsLoves wide thingsSystematic

OCTOBERLoves to chatLoves those who loves himLoves to takes things at the centreAttractive and suaveInner and physical beautyDoes not lie or pretendSympatheticTreats friends importantlyAlways making friendsEasily hurt but recovers easilyBad temperedSelfishSeldom helps unless askedDaydreamerVery opinionatedDoes not care of what others thinkEmotionalDecisiveStrong clairvoyanceLoves to travel, the arts and literatureSoft-spoken, loving and caringRomanticTouchy and easily jealousConcernedLoves outdoorsJust and fairSpendthrift and easily influencedEasily lose confidence

NOVEMBERHas a lot of ideasDifficult to fathomThinks forwardUnique and brilliantExtraodinary ideasSharp thinkingFine and strong clairvoyanceCan become good doctorsCareful and cautiousDynamic in personalitySecretiveInquisitiveKnows how to dig secretsAlways thinkingLess talkative but amiableBrave and generousPatientStubborn and hard-heartedIf there is a will, there is a wayDeterminedNever give upHardly become angry unless provokedLoves to be aloneThinks differently from othersSharp-mindedMotivates oneselfDoes not appreciates praisesHigh-spiritedWell-built and toughDeep love and emotionsRomanticUncertain in relationshipsHomelyHardworkingHigh abilitiesTrustworhtyHonest and keeps secretsNot able to control emotionsUnpredictable

DECEMBERLoyal and generousPatrioticActive in games and interactionsImpatient and hastyAmbitiousInfluential in organisationsFun to be withLoves to socialiseLoves praisesLoves attentionLoves to be lovedHonest and trustworthyNot pretendingShort temperedChanging personalityNot egoisticTakes high pride in oneselfHates restrictionsLoves to jokeGood sense of humorLogical