We spent most of the after-work hours last week to dig through our storeroom at home and uncovering so many old items that we no longer need: three big boxes of stuffs and another one 6-foot rack that we are yet to uncover.

This prompted us to set up a website where people can donate their unused or stuffs no longer needed to somebody else that might need them — all for free.

The website is at http://donateyourjunk.com

What is this website all about?

DonateYourJunk.Com is available for your WANTED NEEDED/OFFEREd posts. This website is created for information disbursement of what is available, what is being sought after and what items other people can give or get.

We all have unwanted items in our closets, garage, basement, under the bed and so many other places. Dont throw them away: recycle and reduce landfill waste. Give away things you no longer need and ask for things someone may have to give: old cars, appliances, babystuffs, toys, books, crafts, chairs, furnitures, beds, computers, TVs, electronics, games, decor … give them away to someone who needs them!

So we created DonateYourJunk.Com for the benefit of all those who want to rid of something, need something or want something. All postings of items for donation are free of charge.

One man’s junk is another man’s treasure

DonateYourJunk.Com is a virtual recycling depot where unwanted goods can be advertised for free and can only be gifted or donated. This allow other people that are in need of the items to contact you and the both of you arrange for pickup or delivery mode details.

This is one charity that we believe can make a small difference. We hope to get more people aware of this website and use it. Not only you be helping a friend in need, but you will recycle, reuse, defer landfill waste and help save the environment. Let’s make a greener world!

Kopisanangan.

July 1st 2008. Yes, it has been 2 years already since our wedding vows – time really flies when you are having fun.

Got some flowers and we stayed at home, just the two of us. All things are continuing to be absolutely great.

We managed to take some photos of our 2nd anniversary flowers: HERE

Current thought: EOS 40D.

Major Canon EOS 40D Features

• Increased efficiency 10.1-megapixel CMOS sensor with larger microlenses
• Large 3.0-inch LCD display with broadened color gamut
• Live View
• 6.5 frame-per-second continuous shooting capability (3fps also available)
• At 6.5fps, the buffer holds around 75 Large/Fine JPEGs or 17 RAW images
• At 3fps the buffer holds around 205 Large/Fine JPEGs or 20 RAW images
• New AF system with 9 cross type sensors
• Enhanced precision center AF zone for lenses f2.8 and faster.
• 14-bit A/D conversion with Digic III processor
• New quieter mirror/shutter assembly
• Highlight Tone Priority
• High-ISO Noise Reduction
• Integrated Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit
• Larger (0.95x) optical viewfinder magnification (30D is 0.90x)
• Interchangeable focusing screens
• Continuous display of ISO in viewfinder
• Auto ISO mode
• ISO 100-1600 plus “H” (3200) (same as 30D)
• Powered by BP-511A, BP-511, or BP-512 lithium-ion battery pack
• Stores images on CF cards

$O$ !

We never thought that we would be very sad about losing a cat forever.

Muffin came to us in October 2007 from Ampang SPCA: as a birthday gift for sarah from jo, odok & moneng. Muffin was then a young feline, quite frailed and was abandoned. She was timid and very quiet in the first few weeks… and she grew so fast, becoming a fantastic cat and a part of the house member.

Some people may say that a cat is just a pet — but Muffin was a part of our lives. We really never thought that we would be so sad when losing her. We gave her care and lots of food; and she quickly became the master of the house. She was once lost for one month and we managed to find her in time for xmas. She never got lost again, until this morning.

Just before lunch, Muffin was outside among the plants when she was attacked by three stray dogs: we were too late to come to her rescue, and she died on the way to the vet in our car.

We would like to think that Muffin has had a colorful life, and unfortunately — she is now gone and we lost her forever.

For a brief moment, Muffin was in our lives, we loved her and she has now moved on.

Rest in peace muffin.

The feeling of being back at home in less than two weeks are slowly overtaking our daily thoughts; we should just grab a cab and run away all the way back home, with our widest grins ever!

We haven’t been back to kampung for quite a while now — and will make a point to share some of the photos we would be taking. We certainly expect a few changes in Tambunan — well, there should be. We dont know what, but we expect something. The last time I was in Toboh, I found out that almost every household has one or more less people; some had passed on and most of the younger ones are drawn to bigger towns.

.. and we are not sure if these three doggies are still accompanying my mom to the paddy fields.

.. what would it be like this time around?

EDIT: We went back on the 20th June instead.
My mom’s only brother passed away. He was the favorite uncle and he probably would have said this:

You can shed tears that I’ve gone or you can smile because I’ve lived.
You can close your eyes and pray that I’ll come back
or you can open your eyes and see all I’ve left.

Your heart can be empty because you can’t see me
or you can be full of the love we shared.
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday
or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.

You can remember me and only that I’ve gone
or you can cherish my memory and let it live on.
You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back
or you can do what I’d want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on.

Sunday 2:30pm — at cyberjaya, slightly drizzling outside; cool weather.

2:34pm: an idea to make our own lighbox popped out! So here we go.

• one Antonius frame ~ RM20, we bought this about 2 months back from IKEA Damansara (with the bag) Oppss.. that was Sarah’s laundry bag that became the victim. Only needed the frame, so the bag has to go.
• 4 pieces of white flourescent bulbs (we use 4 because each is only 8Watts, we need to have at least 15Watts on each sidelightings) ~ 4 x RM12/each = RM48.
• 4 pieces of white strawboard panel ~ RM6.50/each, from Tesco Puchong
• cable ties (you can buy one bag from Tesco outlets, maybe about RM0.10/pc but Tesco actually sells this in a big packet eventhough you’ll only be needing about 40 pieces to tie the strawboards on the antonius frame)
• Total cost ~ RM150.00

Sarah’s antonius laundry bag was the victim!	The frame was just perfect at W38xD35, H67cm dimension. The bag has to go	8Watts white flourescent lightbulbs. The white background is the strawboard.

You’ll just need to affix all the strawboards onto the 5 sides of the box frame: you’ll need cable tie for this. Fix two flourescent lights on each sides of the box. Once all is fixed, you can then use a white paper as the background. And here is the final product.

And muffin too.

Total time taken: slightly over 1 hour.

Results? You’ll be the judge.
LOOK AT SOME OF THE PHOTOS WE HAVE TAKEN FROM THIS SUPER ZENOED LIGHTBOX HOME STUDIO!

A place that we have never been to before: so it is rightful that we are extremely excited just to think about how we would spend a weekend in Hanoi and exploring the caves around Halong Bay!

As usual, we will just fly there and arrange everything on our own — cant find this freedom from agents.

Travelphotos will be posted.

Kopisanangan (greetings, in Kadazandusun language).

Yes — we will be in Beijing for Olympic 2008. This is certainly going to be an exciting trip and be part of the Olympic Games.

We’ll be meeting with Fuwa, the official Beijing Olympic mascots, with the five friendly characters carrying the message of friendship and peace. So, say hello to Beibei (fish), Jingjing (panda), Huanhuan (olympic flame), Yingying (tibetian antelope) and Nini (swallow).

You can read more about Fuwa here: http://en.beijing2008.cn/spirit/beijing2008/graphic/n214068254.shtml

We’ve just got the tickets and hotel confirmation; and getting ready to apply for visa.
We certainly will share the Olympic 2008 travelphotos here.. soon.

Cheers.