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Advent means "Coming" in Latin.  The period of four Sundays and weeks before  Christmas.  Christians use the four Sundays and weeks of Advent to prepare and remember the real meaning of  Christmas including going for confession.  Below are the schedules for confession/penitential services in Kota Kinabalu Archdiocese (Penampang) November 28 Church St Paul, Bisuang 10am- 12pm November 29 Church St Theresa, Kolopis 9am-11am November 30 IMC S. Mabpai 9am-10am Dec 1 Sr Benedict, T. Sugud 9am-10am Dec 2 St Aloysius, Limbanak St Augustine, Kinarut 630pm Dec 5 Assumption, Sugud 9am-11am Dec 6 St Marcellinus, Minintod 9am-11am Dec 12 St Michael, Penampang 630pm Dec 19 and 20 St Michael Penampang 830am-10am

Mommy needs a break from being a mommy and wife. It is a tough and rather a reluctant decision, but I just need to it before I turn 30 in few more months. In fact, travelling to Europe country is one in my wish list and Portugal is some sort of my pilgrimage trip. While next year will be the celebration of 1,000th year of the  apparitions of Lady Fatima , it still fine for me to be there on the 999th commemoration. Few more days from the date I post this, I will be flying to Portugal via Emirates airlines. The route will be Kota Kinabalu - Kuala Lumpur-Dubai - Lisbon. Flight hours- 11 hours KK- KL (2 hr 30mins) KL-Dubai (7 hours 40 mins) Dubai- Lisbon (7 hours 17 mins) Transit hours- 8 hours KL airport (5 hours) Dubai airport (3 hours) Malaysia and Portugal Time Difference Malaysia is 7 hours ahead of Portugal. Currency  1 Euro= RM4.60 1 AED = RM1.20 (In case you want to shop at Dubai airport during transit) How Much Money to bring? I get ready with...

Yay, toddler turns three. Some say it is "Terrific Three"!!! At initial stage, she does show a lot of maturity in terms of psychological and intelligence as compared to last few months of her third years. When we go out for grocery shopping, she will imitate my gesture in comparing prices and quality, as well as checking on expiry dates. Toddler is keen to carry basket and pay at the cashier.  Her learning curve is progressing exponentially, but I think she learns faster and subconsciously by imitating others.  In terms of temperament, I would always help her to acknowledge feelings such as anger, happiness, sadness and etc. For example, I will explain that she is feeling sad for having to bid goodbye after a weekly visit to her grandparents' house and etc.  Socially, she likes to complain/report/repeat the description on whatever strikes her attention. The report is usually made after school, where her friends do something to her. She will keep on...

Out of ideas where to bring your kids? A pet centre has recently opened a cat studio at Wisma BSA Kolombong in July. GPS location is    5.984445804747091,116.11790232360363. It is housed at the end of a row of shop lots, which is located opposite to BSA futsal centre. The studio which opens daily except Monday operates between 930am and 7pm.  Entry of one hour per person is RM20 (including RM10 food voucher) and Child is at RM10. Visitors have to sanitise their hands and take out shoes upon entering the studio. Caregivers have to ensure their children to be gentle to cats. Photo-taking and video are allowed. It is advisable to bring face mask for those who are sensitive with cats' fur. There are around 10 cats of various breeds in the studio. Each has its name. Staff are gladly to introduce them to visitors. The studio has "facility" which enable those feline to climb, sleep, play and even jogging. Prior to exit the studio, which comes with sec...

The chalet, or I rather call it as a two-storey bungalow, is located less than five minutes from Kundasang town. It offers breathtaking view of the majestic Mount Kinabalu, however, its location is also very adjacent to Muslim cemetery. This chalet is meant for people who want to be in the nature but still enjoy contemporary stay. In the bedroom, expect to have clean bedroom, nice duvet as well as functioning water heater in attached washroom. Toiletries are however unavailable, only hand soap is provided.   The unit is suitable for family stay as the kitchen has complete basic cooking utensils such as rice cooker, water heater, gas stove, woks and new refrigerator. Staff are very helpful and friendly in helping to set up barbecue set.  In terms of entertainment, there are range of books to be read, a High-Definition Astro channels, and free WiFi.  The house is also decorated with beautiful plants including pitcher's plant. Things...

After a five-year of hiatus from adhering to keloid treatment, I decided to re-embark in the journey eversince I notice the size is slowly increasing. I have a keloid scar on left shoulder resulted from BCG vaccination injection about 20 years ago.  The scar started to surface after the injection site inflamed and oozed out pus. It started with only at the size of a pea , I guess scratching it really promotes the growth overtime. Began my first treatment about 10 years ago when I was in med school where training plastic surgeons were more than welcomed to take cases for free. I thought a one-off surgery was enough to remove the entire excess flesh. It turned out the standard of procedures include steroid injections directly into the flesh which I can say was more painful than child labouring, if I recalled now.   Other procedures are by sticking silicone gel sheet over the scar.  I was given bandage to support the gel sheet but anatomical structur...

How to be single- directed by Christian Ditter. Duration: 1 hour and 50 minutes.  Main actress: Alice (Dakota Johnson, who also plays main role in fifty shades of grey)  Synopsis : Four women with vastly different ideas about love and relationships navigate the single life of New York City. Taking a break from her long-term boyfriend Josh ( Nicholas Braun ), Alice ( Dakota Johnson ) sets out on a journey of self-discovery with her hard-drinking new friend Robin ( Rebel Wilson ). Meanwhile, Alice's career-driven older sister Meg ( Leslie Mann ) struggles with the idea of settling down, and uptight romantic Lucy ( Alison Brie ) searches for her perfect match. Adapted from former Sex and the City writer  Liz Tuccillo 's debut novel, this modern rom com was directed by  Christian Ditter . ~ Daniel Gelb, Rovi My feedback I really enjoy this movie although I am married, and still married. It gives another interpretation of how to apprec...