They were starting to hear something, it started soft, then it became louder and louder! To such an ear-deafening extent. Worst still, the operating surgeon emerged from the operating theatre with the new-born child, making the cries of the baby even louder. Shouting through the cries, he said," Congratulations! It is a male child! I heard that your family has been longing for one for years!"
With that, he left the baby in the grandmother's arms and went back into the theatre to attend to the mother.
The proud grandmother of 8 asked,"Chuan Poon, I see that you would have to give up your idea of changing your wife, eh?" Chuan Poon's cheeks turned red.
Just then, Chuan Poon's phone rang. He fished it out of his pocket. He stare hard at the little screen of the phone. It was his mistress. What was he to tell her? He rejected the call, unable to think of an explanation. He was so deep in his thoughts that he did not realise that his wife had been wheeled out of the operating theatre, into a ward, and that his mother-in-law had followed.
Half an hour later, he was still deep in his thoughts, until his mistress came up to him and splashed icy cold water onto his face," So, tell me! What is the end result? Is it a boy, or a girl? Why were you so dazed?"
His eyes turned watery, and he replied," Dear, I am sorry, the kid's a boy."
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
Urbanisation arrives in Thul.
It has been heard of in the village, Thul, that hundreds of factories will soon be built. Well, the elders are firmly against the idea while the younger generations are looking forward to the development of this project.
According to interviews, the younger generations are supporting the idea because of the possibility that they might be able to get jobs, and that they can train their hands to work machines.
From the other side of the table, the elders know that the factories will dispose of their waste by releasing it into the ocean, and that will harm the health of marine life, decreasing the quantity of the fishermen's catch, as well as the quality of the fish.
Well, in the end, who do you think will predict correctly---the elders, or the younger generations?
According to interviews, the younger generations are supporting the idea because of the possibility that they might be able to get jobs, and that they can train their hands to work machines.
From the other side of the table, the elders know that the factories will dispose of their waste by releasing it into the ocean, and that will harm the health of marine life, decreasing the quantity of the fishermen's catch, as well as the quality of the fish.
Well, in the end, who do you think will predict correctly---the elders, or the younger generations?
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Musical(Assignment for Online Learning)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkvLq0TYiwI
Name of Song:Starry Starry Night by Don Mclean.
It sounds sad. I decided on the song because in the beginning of the chapters things were mostly sad. The children's mother was ill, their father not doing anything,Hari unable to find much things to do, and they were struggling to make ends meet.
Name of Song:Starry Starry Night by Don Mclean.
It sounds sad. I decided on the song because in the beginning of the chapters things were mostly sad. The children's mother was ill, their father not doing anything,Hari unable to find much things to do, and they were struggling to make ends meet.
Bodily(Assignment)
Lila's reaction to Pinto's death.
http://www.aumbliss.com/crying.jpg
Lila's expression when offering flowers to the rock:
http://image51.webshots.com/51/5/44/67/463954467aQPvqc_ph.jpg
Lila's expression when the medicine-man arrives to help her mother:
http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/thumb_242/12043068183cwagj.jpg
http://www.aumbliss.com/crying.jpg
Lila's expression when offering flowers to the rock:
http://image51.webshots.com/51/5/44/67/463954467aQPvqc_ph.jpg
Lila's expression when the medicine-man arrives to help her mother:
http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/thumb_242/12043068183cwagj.jpg
Journal Entry(Lila)
Dear Diary,
I am feeling down today----- stressed out. I went to offer flowers in the morning to the rock without making breakfast for my sisters first. How could I be so selfish. Dad's still the same, drinking toddy excessively, still dumping himself into a corner in Mum's room, giving her room an awful stench of alcohol. Can't he be more productive, go find some work? Or at least try? Mum's seriously ill, no one knows what is wrong. She is getting weaker and weker, how I wish she could recover. It would be great to see her offering flowers and red kum-kum powder to the wock by the sea once again! If only we were more wealthy, we brush our teeth with twigs, I have heard of rich people brushing their teeth with toothbrushes. I can't expect much of Hari, it is quite obvious that I can't expect him to earn like a grown-up man. When he brought up a suggestion of following the de Silvas back to Bombay the next time we see them, I was suprised in a negative way. Although I want him to earn money, I do not want him to leave us to provide for us. We are running low on money, what can we do?! Hari spoke about an upcoming factory, but when will that happen? We can't just keep waiting! If there are hundreds of factories, then it might take years, or even decades to build the factories! Ad even if Hari can work there, what if the work is too dangerous? I do not want to lose my brother while trying to earn more money. If he works in the factories, does that mean that we have to wait for so many years? And I think they will be hiring professionals, not uneducated vilagers like us. Dear Diary, what shall I do? Well, I can only hope for the best and better. Good night.
yours faithfully,
Lila
I am feeling down today----- stressed out. I went to offer flowers in the morning to the rock without making breakfast for my sisters first. How could I be so selfish. Dad's still the same, drinking toddy excessively, still dumping himself into a corner in Mum's room, giving her room an awful stench of alcohol. Can't he be more productive, go find some work? Or at least try? Mum's seriously ill, no one knows what is wrong. She is getting weaker and weker, how I wish she could recover. It would be great to see her offering flowers and red kum-kum powder to the wock by the sea once again! If only we were more wealthy, we brush our teeth with twigs, I have heard of rich people brushing their teeth with toothbrushes. I can't expect much of Hari, it is quite obvious that I can't expect him to earn like a grown-up man. When he brought up a suggestion of following the de Silvas back to Bombay the next time we see them, I was suprised in a negative way. Although I want him to earn money, I do not want him to leave us to provide for us. We are running low on money, what can we do?! Hari spoke about an upcoming factory, but when will that happen? We can't just keep waiting! If there are hundreds of factories, then it might take years, or even decades to build the factories! Ad even if Hari can work there, what if the work is too dangerous? I do not want to lose my brother while trying to earn more money. If he works in the factories, does that mean that we have to wait for so many years? And I think they will be hiring professionals, not uneducated vilagers like us. Dear Diary, what shall I do? Well, I can only hope for the best and better. Good night.
yours faithfully,
Lila
Monday, April 12, 2010
Naturalist(Online Lessons)
Differences between Chapati and Roti Prata:
Cultural Difference: Chapati is an Indian cuisine while Roti Prata is a Malay cuisine.
Looks: Chapati is less burnt and thinner. Roti Prata is thicker and more burnt.
Consumption: According to websites, Chapatis are sometimes rolled into loose cones to put meat and vegetables inside it before eating it. But for Roti Prata, it is not so, people probably cut a small piece off and dip it into curry before eating.
*Note: Roti Prata is more moist than Chapati.(According to my observations)
Difference between Jalebi and You Tiao:
Cultural Difference: Jalebi is an Indian food while You Tiao is a Chinese food.
Taste and Texture: Jalebi is sweet while You Tiao might not be so sweet, You Tiao is mostly crispy, but it changes when you bite the outer part of You Tiao. Because the inner part of the You Tiao is soft and tender.
Shape: Jalebi is in a swirling shape while You Tiao is in a straight shape.
Ingredients: In Jalebi, more ingredients are used, such as: saffron, cardamom powder, food colouring(orange) and rose water. Thus, there is more variation in the taste and looks of the final outcome.
For You Tiao, one of the differences in the ingredients as compared to Jalebi is soda.
How to make Roti Prata:
1. Add everything to the flour , except the water .
2. Add water , a little at a time and make a soft dough that is easy to handle.
3. Leave for preferably overnight.
4. Divide dough into small equal balls .
5. Use ghee or oil and work on a flat surface .
6. Roll up each ball and twist it into a coil.
7. Roll it again as thin as possible into a round shape.
8. Roll up and coil it again as before.
9. Flatten it by flipping and tossing it .
10. 10.Put on a greased ladle and cook it until flaky and cricpy .
11. Serve hot with Fish Curry or with sugar or condensed milk.
How to make Chapati:
1.
In a large bowl, stir together the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour and salt. Use a wooden spoon to stir in the olive oil and enough water to make a soft dough that is elastic but not sticky. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until it is smooth. Divide into 10 parts, or less if you want bigger breads. Roll each piece into a ball. Let rest for a few minutes.
2. Heat a skillet over medium heat until hot, and grease lightly. On a lightly floured surface, use a floured rolling pin to roll out the balls of dough until very thin like a tortilla. When the pan starts smoking, put a chapati on it. Cook until the underside has brown spots, about 30 seconds, then flip and cook on the other side. Continue with remaining dough.
Cultural Difference: Chapati is an Indian cuisine while Roti Prata is a Malay cuisine.
Looks: Chapati is less burnt and thinner. Roti Prata is thicker and more burnt.
Consumption: According to websites, Chapatis are sometimes rolled into loose cones to put meat and vegetables inside it before eating it. But for Roti Prata, it is not so, people probably cut a small piece off and dip it into curry before eating.
*Note: Roti Prata is more moist than Chapati.(According to my observations)
Difference between Jalebi and You Tiao:
Cultural Difference: Jalebi is an Indian food while You Tiao is a Chinese food.
Taste and Texture: Jalebi is sweet while You Tiao might not be so sweet, You Tiao is mostly crispy, but it changes when you bite the outer part of You Tiao. Because the inner part of the You Tiao is soft and tender.
Shape: Jalebi is in a swirling shape while You Tiao is in a straight shape.
Ingredients: In Jalebi, more ingredients are used, such as: saffron, cardamom powder, food colouring(orange) and rose water. Thus, there is more variation in the taste and looks of the final outcome.
For You Tiao, one of the differences in the ingredients as compared to Jalebi is soda.
How to make Roti Prata:
1. Add everything to the flour , except the water .
2. Add water , a little at a time and make a soft dough that is easy to handle.
3. Leave for preferably overnight.
4. Divide dough into small equal balls .
5. Use ghee or oil and work on a flat surface .
6. Roll up each ball and twist it into a coil.
7. Roll it again as thin as possible into a round shape.
8. Roll up and coil it again as before.
9. Flatten it by flipping and tossing it .
10. 10.Put on a greased ladle and cook it until flaky and cricpy .
11. Serve hot with Fish Curry or with sugar or condensed milk.
How to make Chapati:
1.
In a large bowl, stir together the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour and salt. Use a wooden spoon to stir in the olive oil and enough water to make a soft dough that is elastic but not sticky. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until it is smooth. Divide into 10 parts, or less if you want bigger breads. Roll each piece into a ball. Let rest for a few minutes.
2. Heat a skillet over medium heat until hot, and grease lightly. On a lightly floured surface, use a floured rolling pin to roll out the balls of dough until very thin like a tortilla. When the pan starts smoking, put a chapati on it. Cook until the underside has brown spots, about 30 seconds, then flip and cook on the other side. Continue with remaining dough.
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