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Nov 30 (Mon) St Paul, Dontozidon (6.30pm) Holy Family, Telipok (7.30pm) Dec 1, (Tuesday) St Joseph, Kiulu (6.30pm) Holy Trinity, Inobong.(6.30pm) Dec 2, (Wednesday) St Thomas Kepayan (630pm) Dec 4, (Thursday) Good Shephard, Menggatal (730pm) Dec 7 (Mon) St John Tuaran (630pm) Dec 8 (Tuesday) Mass to launch the Holy Year of Mercy (630pm) Dec 9 (Wed) Holy Rosary, Limbahau (630pm) St Simon Likas (730pm) Dec 10 (Thursday) St Joseph Papar (630pm) Dec 11(Friday) St Michael Penampang (630pm) Dec 14 (Mon) Holy Nativity, Terawi (630pm) Dec 15 (Tuesday) Stella Maris, Tanjung Aru (630pm) Dec 16 (Wednesday) St Catherine Inanam (7pm) Dec 17 and 18 (Thursday) Sacred Heart Cathedral (630pm) Dec 21 (Mon) Divine Mercy Church, KKIP (730pm)

I really wanted to celebrate Halloween after I have my daughter. Thought the celebration would leave good impression in her childhood. Yes, It is not traditionally celebrated in Malaysia. But the play of Trick and Treat with adorable costume is seem to be fun. This year as Halloween fell on Saturday, we only attended the sunset mass as both of us were under the weather. There was intention to participate in the Halloween Fun Run held at Likas Sports Complex at 8pm. But, it seemed like going to rain after we finished the mass for All Saints Day. Later at night, mom whatsapped me an image on how to celebrate Halloween as a Catholic. You may say that I am an ignorant Catholic for not knowing how to observe the Eve of All Saints Day accordingly. But, it is a good guideline on how should I raise a child as Catholic and at the same time to enjoy the fun of celebrating Halloween. On the All Saints’ day, I was assigned to visit cemetery where people commemorated All Soul...

First and most important rule NEVER choose/become one unless it is unavoidable for cases like the husband is sick, a marine or serving the country and etc. As for now, I am literally a single mom who have chosen not to follow husband to peninsular Malaysia for his two years studies. Now, it has been four months (only). I have already felt the pinch of having to struggle alone in making both work, toddler and everything alright. There had been bad occassions such as earthquake, car broke down, problematic babysitter and work overloads that made myself miserable in coping and swallowing them all by myself. When I bring the toddler out and see others have both of their parents, I really hope it won't hurt my toddler who might question, "where is her daddy?" But I know I have to set formula to make me survive those perils. 1/Ask blessing, courage and protection from God.  Be at any condition, we need His help to protect and bless what we do and ...

Found Raintree Beach Resort while searching for weekend getaway. Booking websites portrayed the resort has a lot of activities and well-maintained facility. But all those pictures were outdated or maybe photoshoped. The resort, which is located about 40 kilometres from town, is worth to its cheaper rate. I have a deal of RM150++ per night for a Villa on weekday via direct booking via Raintree Facebook. The admin foretold that there were swimming, barbeque and volleyball facility among others. But, he or she did not mention there was no restaurant. So, breakfast is definitely not included for the deal. The check in time is at 2pm. We took our own sweet time to drive to the location, guided with Waze application. The place is located far from Tuaran town, which is about 18 minutes drive. We got lost a bit as confused by roadside signboard. Asked an elderly woman at a village, she said she only heard about Mimpian Jadi, Rasa Ria and Karambunai. Tried again…then finally ...

Astro’s  forum on Power of Advertising in Kota Kinabalu.  Nestle Malaysia Communications director and Malaysian Advertisers association special advisor Khoo Kar Khoon. Current global trend The advance of the technology changes everything and will definitely affect how the world runs now. Cheaper and better broadband penetration means more people will rely on technology to live their lives. For examples, the technology makes a better home which the device records and analysis almost everything including the usage of electricity, people goes in and out among others. Internet enables like-minded people to share information or knowledge via an application. Boundary of location is so yesterday. The access to limitless knowledge can make kids smarter than their parents provided internet users have interest to seek more information online. Certain application also helps people to track their health condition or to encourage them to be fit. Japan, ...

Grey's anatomy season 12 is all about recalling memories. It says it is very unique on how the brain arranges memories on different people. The saying makes sense to me when an ex, perhaps the first love, approached me again recently. The so-called relationship happened when I was 16. I was intrigued that the four years senior at school wanted me to become his girlfriend.  We went out for only one date and bade farewell two days later as the ex departed to Indonesia for a five years of sailor course. During the farewell, he asked me to wait for him to come back and gave a cheek kiss. He looked sincere and I was naive. I had foolishly believed we could withstand the long distance relationship for 5 years.  For almost a year, I had been hopeful on the relationship...until his then girlfriend broke the news that I became third party between them. I got the scolding and thought it was so unfair to me. Thus I would be mad whenever he wis...

A friend's friend recommended this 6-seater hair saloon at Karamunsing complex to me. Gave it a try since I had my car serviced nearby the shopping complex. Upon my arrival at about  10am , the good-looking boss known as Kent welcomed me. Briefed me about the price and estimate time to do rebonding on shoulder-blade length hair. The 30-year-old Chinese boss told his female employee to do the necessary.  Unlike other typical hairdresser, this Malay woman by the name of Tina was quite soft spoken and didn't complain on my troublesome hair thickness. She just did her job as necessary. Her male colleague Kang was quite a kind person as he helped her to handle my voluminous hair. It took about 2 hours for my hair to be done. Was listening to Chinese and Malay songs played at the saloon all those while. The boss is quite responsible as he ensure quality control on every hair his staff are doing. He even uses scaling machine to measure right amount of...