Reappearance of the Iconic 2 Wheeler

The Vespa first appeared in 1968 and quickly became a timeless classic. I remembered seeing them when I was young but they were quickly replaced by the likes of Honda and Suzuki motorcycles.  Now they are back! 

Their colours make me young again. I am very keen to reuse my motorbike licence again.  Last rode a motorcycle while I was in University Malaya. Still remember the days going to watch movies with friends downtown in Kuala Lumpur and zooming between PJ Section 17 and varsity!   

Some very sleek, stylish and captivating machines.

 

A Wedding Reception @ Galasa Event Centre

 

Attended a very memorable wedding reception at Galasa Event Centre at Jalan Cadwell. 

A lovely couple with very happy parents and smiling faces all around.  A great wedding ceremony and an excellent venue for the occasion.

And remember, never to forget a selfie with friends. 

The main entrance. To the right is the main event hall.  On the left, a smaller pavilion with a fountain pool in front.  

Ipoh is fast becoming a happening city!

More than an ordinary Canteen

 

This is a must visit eatery at Jalan Sultan Idris Shah (Brewster Road) just before the Police Station.  The place is called "aSow gallery CANTEEN".   The word "canteen" means a small cafeteria or snack bar.  What makes this gallery different is the picturesque plants that are displayed rather than photos or paintings. 

Look at these lovely plants hanging from the top and growing from the bottom, and even from the walls.  The potted plants are irrigated by a myriad of tiny plastic water pipes. 

The beverage cum pay counter is indeed unique.  It is very simply constructed with ventilation brick blocks. 

What fascinates me most are these terrariums.  Lovely as they stand, especially this huge construct in the middle.  Some small pieces are for sale.  

And now a sample of great food we had for dinner.

Simply delicious. 

Art and Photo Exhibition @ 22 Hale Street

Great artwork on display at 22 Hale Street Heritage Museum for the week.  Many water colour paintings are from members of the Urban Sketcher group.  

There are also photos of birds and landscapes.  

Very interesting photos are presented by the Karst group from the Kinta Valley.  The magnificent limestone caves and underground water canals are more remarkable.  These wonders of nature need to be preserved.  Most disturbing to hear that some mining companies are blasting the limestone hills nearby.   

OMF Bungalow

In 1933, Towkay Leong Sin Nam (梁桑南) built a residential bungalow at Cameron Highlands. The site is 1530 meters above sea level. Picture shows Sir Shenton Thomas with the owner at the front of bungalow.

The name Yi Yun Court “怡云阁”, which means “enjoying panoramic views of clouds atop the pavilion”, greets guests at the entrance gate on the road leading to the bungalow.

The bungalow had been built with a unique architectural design. He inscribed on the building the congratulatory message “情良中心”（Love Center) given to him by the Governor of the Straits Settlements Sir Cecil Clementi Smith (马来联邦钦差大臣,海峡殖民地总督金文泰).





Picture shows the original bungalow without the added upper floor over the covered walkway linking the main building and the tower. A network of hidden underground tunnels, below the rooms' wooden floorboards in the main building and the tower, allowed escape and food stockpile for the occupants during emergencies. Leong Sin Nam was pro-China during the raging Sino-Japanese war.

The first Chefoo School was opened in China in 1881. It moved to Cameron Highlands in 1952. From 1954 to 1959, Chefoo School used the bungalow as a missionary school for children.

In 1964, the Overseas Missionary Fellowship (OMF) bought the bungalow and used it as a place of rest and spiritual renewal for members of OMF as well as local pastors and missionaries from other Christian organizations. The bungalow is now called the OMF

Breathing Well is a choice.

To live we need to be able to breathe.  Breathing is natural and automatic.  Breathing well however is a choice because we need to exercise the respiratory muscles and also treat any underlying disease that causes airflow obstruction or impairment of gas exchange.  

There is a saying that goes; "when you can't breathe, nothing else matters".  How true!  

Build Each Other Up

 

1. Principle 1: Focus on Relationships v19 “So then, let us aim for harmony in the church…” 

Harmony is not when there is no argument. Harmony is when people are pleased with each other and agree with each other, when people relate well with each other. 

Relate: Put yourself in the other person’s shoes. To relate is to understand the other person. The first step is to be a great listener. 

Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. (James 1:19 NLT) 

2. Principle 2: Invest In Others v19 “So then, let us aim for harmony in the church and try to build each other up.” 

Building each other up involves investing in others. God gave all of us 3 types of resources: Time, Energy, Money. 

We start by choosing 1-2 person whom you are close to, someone we can relate, and meet regularly to talk about 3 things: Personal life, Spiritual life, Organizational Life. 

3. Principle 3: Encourage Others v20 “Don't tear apart the work of God over what you eat…” 

The focus of this verse is not about eating, but about not tearing apart the work of God. The Work of God is faith building. We do so by encouraging others. 

“Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.” (Hebrews 10:24-25).

Adapted from Sermon by Rev Jonathan Chan on 11/6/22.