Tuesday, 7 July 2009

oral pic 3

This is a picture of some people taking hair-styling lessons.The 5 women in the picture are all holding combs and scissors in their hands,stationed in front of heads of mannequins,trying to style the hair on those heads to the style they have in mind.On the table,there is a bottle of hair conditioner of the brand "Dual Care".i believe its for conditioning the hair on the mannequin's heads,to make it smoother and less frizzy,more manageable for styling.There are also large hair clips in front of each mannequin's head,also tools for hair-styling.

In the background,there are leafy trees.Blocking the view is a gate with an interesting pattern.Perhaps the large space between the trees and the gate is a beautiful park.And the gate is to prevent The women in the picture are not wearing any specific uniform,just simple casual wear.Therefore,the place the picture is featuring might not be a school but a place for private lessons to be conducted. At the top right-hand corner there is a sign half captured,displaying only the letters "OM 1".Most probably its a plate saying ROOM 1 in full,maybe there are other rooms in this building for other sorts of lessons to be conducted,eg.make up,baking etc etc.

Perhaps these people are students wanting to learn some hairstyling tips from the class.Most of the women in the picture looks like they are in their late twenties.And some,like the woman at the right,in her late thirties.They all seem to be Malays or Indians,looking at their darker skin tones.Or maybe they are domestic maids,while on their day off of the week,decides to take up a course and learn something interesting.While learning a skill,they could catch up with their friends and have a good time.At the bottom right-hand corner,the mannequin's heads are fashioned with short-hair,most probably of the male gender.And maybe,their are also males in the class.If not,then the women styling the short hair might simply be trying out for a more manly style,less of the femininity,more of aggressive chic.Most of the women in the picture are wearing gold jewellery of rings,bracelets and necklaces.Seems like they are a fan of gold designs rather than platinum or silver.Whatever they are wearing,by the smiles on their faces,they all seem to be enjoying themselves .

Counting from the left,stands a young lady in her late twenties.Clad in an ivory, spaghetti strapped tank top,with her hair tied up,and a big happy smile on her face,she gives an impression to people that she is a cute,chic girl and having great fun.From the big happy smile on her face and the determined glint in her eye,she is probably thinking to herself,"Wow,this is so fun.I am glad i decided to take up this course.I have got to get this right,then go back and try this new funky style on Big sister."By tying her hair up in a ponytail,hair is swept away from her face.Maybe this up do is to aid her in concentrating better during the lesson,and the soft tendrils framing her face,softens it and creating a more feminine look.She has a pair of large,expressive eyes topped with thin carefully styled eyebrows.Maybe she is a person who cares very much about her appearance.

Before this picture was taken,the ladies might have been in another room taking a different part of the lesson.Maybe the picture is featuring their practical part of the lesson and they might have had the theory lesson before the practical to help them understand the lesson better.The theory lesson may be held at a different room,Room 2 maybe.Or,they might have been washing the mannequin's heads,then blow drying them to make it nice and soft for easier management for styling.Perhaps,they were all at different places at different times before gathering at Room 1.Maybe shopping with friends,having a cup of tea.Or maybe,they have been hair-styling for quite some time already,however,not a single one of them looks bored or tired,the lesson must be really fun and interesting.

i think its a great idea to learn something new in a person's spare time.Its a great way to spend time.You get to know people from all walks of life,interact with them and make some friends.In the midst of having fun,you get to pick up a new skill.And by the end of the course,you can even more share the skills you have gained with your family and friends.You save money from those expensive salons and plus,some funny memories can be created on the head of your brother by the hands of an amateur.

if i were to give this picture a title,i would call it"Snip-Snapping Fun".

oral pic 1

This is a group of elderly playing a ball game.An old lady in a wheelchair has just passed a striped-patterned ball to a young Malay lady.The young lady's dressing is similar to a nurse uniform.The pther 5 elderly in the room are wearing outfits similar to hospital gowns.By the expressions on their faces,they all seem to be having a pleasant time.They might be happy to have some exercise and having the bonus of having fun at the same time.

In the background are some trees and a picket fence lining the house beside the building the people in the picture are in.Also,there are exercise equipment at the back of the room eg.a walking ramp and a stand to train for walking.Those are all equipment for physical training of the injured.Perhaps this picture features a nursing home for the elderly.And,since most of the elderly in the picture are wheelchair-bound maybe the equipment are for them for physical therapy.

Perhaps these people are the participants of the ball game similar to 'catch and pass'They all seem to be above the age of 50and sitting in a semicircle of 7.At the centre stands a young Malay lady who is most likely a nurse or a volunteer at the nursing home.At the far right of the picture stands too,a young Malay lady,according to her dressing,she is most probably also a nurse or a volunteer at the nursing home and the lady in the centre might be her friend.6 out of 7 of the elderly are in wheelchairs,maybe caused by old age or accidents.Only one of them are sitting in a chair and beside him stands a walking cane,maybe to aid him in his steps and balance.Since all of them are wearing outfits similar to hospital gowns,they seem to be residents of the nursing home.

At far right of the picture sits a man in a wheelchair.He has a very dark skin tone,maybe he's an Indian or probably he was very active in outdoor sports in his youth.By the smile on his face,he seems to be having quite a time by the ball game.He is probably thinking to himself,"This is so much fun!I get to exercise and have fun at the same time.Reminds me of the days at the court,those were the times."By the colour of his gown he seems to be one of the only two man in the group,the other sitting in a chair one place from him.Perhaps they are good friends since the same gender usually like to each other.There is a young Malay lady standing behind him,she might be his personal nurse.To be able to afford that,he might come from a wealthy background or simply have filial children who care alot for his health.

Before this picture was taken,the elderly in the picture probably were all doing different things at different places.And this might be their playgroup and play room.Some of them might be having leisure time;listening to music,reading a novel maybe.while some of them might want to build some muscle and improve their health and work out at the exercise equipment area.And the nurses might be busy doing some paperwork or having a pleasant conversation over tea before the ball game.And also,it might be possible that they were all outside having a walk for warm up before coming to the room to play.

I think that it is great for the elderly to have some fun and exercise by playing a simple game of "catch and pass".This way they can escape from the boredom and loneliness that they might feel at the nursing home when their children are too busy to visit.I encourage simple games like this to be conducted in nursing homes as they help the elderly to interact with one another more and easily creates a light,gay atmosphere for friendships to be formed.Then,the days at the nursing home will be easier to live by with great pleasure.

Thursday, 12 March 2009

Journal Writing wk 14

I am living in Singapore.

Journal Writing wk 3

Some poeple like to stand.
Some people like to sit.
I for one,like to sit

Journal Writing wk 12

Rain is the output of the river system that is happening in all water bodies on the face of earth.Rain is starting to form or IS falling to the ground right this second in various parts of the Earth.

I think rain is a very special creation of Mother Nature.I bet that she is a very intelligent person and was in a very good mood when she invented rain.

Rain is magical.It can trap two person who like each other in it's magic and help to craete a special atmosphere for love to bloom.

Journal Writing wk 11

"hey.everybody!what's up!"That is a typical american greeting.
"yo.dawg!u down with me!"That is a typical African-American greeting.
"Oy!u never say hello to me leh!so bad."That is a typical Singaporean greeting.

The fundamental language of this greetings is the globally recognized English.However,do you see the differences of the use of it.Different tone,different way of grammer all constitues the different way of saying a "how do you do" to people.

Sunday, 8 March 2009

Journal Writing week 8&9&10 A.Kingdom chpt 5

Mr North Wind pricked back his ears with an innate ability to sense apprehending danger.A crown creased his forehead as he stopped in his footsteps and listened to abortive silence.

"Why,what's wrong?Mr North Wind?Is this one of your amateur tricks again?Now,i warned you of the consequences of playing an inane act again."Mama Cow admonished Mr North Wind.

Mr North Wind walked on stealthy footsteps to a certain spot,took out his magic stirrer and stirred the air above him.Inasmuch as a second will allow for magic,a tiny mouse popped out spontaneously in the air.

"Who are you?Surrender your name and weapon and i might let you live.Or not,i might have to modify your features and make your so tiny head to accomodate my tiny wand."Mr North Wind enunciated every word with an acrimonious tone.

The mouse with its tiny size shook his head from side to side,obviously suffering from the pains of his pernicious fall.He rubbed his little bruised head tenderly.Mr Owl pitied the little mouse and helped him up.

"Hey,heyyo.blow boy.i'm Tommy the mouse of the clandestine organization, which i cannot tell you what by my strict code of ethics.i am not one of megalomania before you go to any strife.And if i must tell you,i was sent to protect you from the evil,profligate Witch Crow.That was some cheese she got on her plate.That inexorable woman flagrantly violated the law of goodwill by sending out a legion of her evil rats when she peskily found out that she was not invited to Mrs Chickee's birthday bash.Such indicting manner of treating friends,she's absolutely treating me with derogatory by sending such measely pets.A new coup for her,i see,"the little mouse whispered,as if it was afraid of being heard by one of the snivelling rodents.

"Oh i see.i'm so so very sorry,my little protector.Forgive me for reviling you with such blatant nebulousing ignorance . Will you then accompany us to the birthday bash."Mr North Wind apologized humbly.

Both Mama Cow and Mr Owl nodded in agreement.

"Well,okay then.Since i'm not the petty sort and i do love a good party."Tommy the mouse winked.

With that,the four of them made their way to the birthday bash.

Journal Writing week5&6&7 A.Kingdom Chpt 3

As Mama Cow and Mr North Wind walked down the bumby,cursory road to abrogate any further delay leading to Mrs Chickee's house,they met some interesting friends.

"Oh.Hello,Mr Owl,its been a long time.Are you making your way access Mrs Chickee's boy,Bumblepeck's birthday bash too?How's business at the bookstore?"Mama Cow said in pleasant surprise by the appearance of the alleged,indigenuous,gregarious,very frugal and also the smartest animal in the entire Animal Kingdom.

" As a matter of fact,i am,with much enthusiasm too.Well,thank you for asking.Bur5siness has been splendid.Youngsters this days seem to be growing a fierce interest for literature.We must be careful to never let their fallacious young age to subterfuge our vision to belittle their wisdom.That sort of old grandfather's thinking should really be invalidated."Mr Owl declaimed heartily.

"i'm delighted to hear that.You will not understand the disdain i feel for brash,pugnacious youngsters who just don't value life for what it is.They perpetrate mistakes of the most consumate foolishness.Someday,we'll have to concoct a plan to make those infernals use their brains for once."Mama Cow,the interloper for the mother "hen" for the young generation's education scoffed.

With that,the three of them made their way to the much awaited birthday bash.

Sunday, 22 February 2009

Journal Writing week3&4 A.Kingdom Chapt.2

A fine breeze brushed across the Mother Earth.Periwrinkle blue sky dotted with fluffy white clouds.The blazing sun raged with vigor,shining upon the Animal Kingdom.A propitous day for a fine party.Then, a stronge wind passes the wide field of wheat,stirring up the tinys seeds and also,Mama Cow's formidable temper.
"What on Earth are you trying to do?(an incredulous expression painting her face)Blow me off my feet, and dirty my new dress,?!You stupid fool. I am in a hurry for Mrs Chickee's son,Bumblepeck,3 year old birthday bash!And if you even dare to think of huffing a wind like that again,especially towards me,that's the ultimate straw! i will schedule an appointment with Mother Nature about her son's 'commendable'act in blowing the field of wheat.Which i believe covers the usage of grade 5 powder dust which is not used on such fine days.Are you or are you not willing to jeopardize your chances in rising above grade 3 magic? "Mama Cow reprimanded Mr North Wind with an ominous tone permeating her voice,spine bristling with disproval.

"Oh,Mama Cow. I'm sorry!Profusely!Please don't tell Mummy that i stolen her powder dust.i just wanted to try it.I aspire to be the first wind warlock of the century.If Mummy know about this,i will be relegated to dusting my brother's behind!Forgive me,a young ignorant fool with a head so dense to mess such a pretty Mama Cow's dress."young Mr North Wind pleaded,his tremulous hands gesticulating his regret.

Looking at the mammoth tearful eyes of Mr North Wind,Mama Cow's heart melted.

"Alright.Alright.i won't tell your mother about this.Now,show some of your manly valor.i say,put a cessation to those tears at once or not i'll have to whip up a happy spell to see that singularly beautiful smile."Mama Cow soothed.

Seeing the tears still flowing down his silvery cheeks,Mama Cow did exactly what she said.

Hippity,poppity ha,
give Mr North Wind a smile,maybe a cup of tea
Light,shine or maybe a handkerchief
Anything to cease his pitiful crying

Mama Cow cast a happy spell.Instantly, a red-checkered hankerchief.a cup of chamomile tea and a clown's red nose apeered before Mr North Wind's red-rimmed eyes.He stared in surprise.Then,a snort escaped from his nose,a giggle,a chuckle which exploded into gusty laughs as he rolled onto the ground clutching his stomach.

MaMa Cow looked pleased with herself."Now,since you are all cheered up,i'll have to go now"she said.

"Wait!Can i go with you?Do you think its ok?"recovering from his previous outburst,Mr North Wind timidly asked.

"Well,of course you can.You might even help to blow the candles."Mama Cow beamed.

Following that,the two of them proceeded to Mrs Chickee's house.

Journal Writing week 1&2-A.Kingdom*Chapt 1


A.Kingdom(Animal Kingdom)is a realm living all the animal species you can find on the planet!However,the only difference between the animals living on typical farm and the animals living in A.Kingdom,is,the latter have,....magical powers!They were gifted with the art of magic from the start of the universe.At least the annals of Fairyland states so.

The lurid story was,the Fairy King once,had his foot stuck in the toilet bowl.He was terribly embarrassed.
"I am the Fairy King!The most powerful!The most important of the entire kingdom!I can never live it down if anybody saw me in this state.I must try to obviate myself out of such incomprehendable and,should I say,wet situation."the Fairy King thought.

He tugged.He pulled.He wrenched.He tried with all his might to no success to coerce himself out of the toilet bowl.

Then,it struck him.Of course!Magic!Immediately he made up a spell with zeolousy.

"Hippity,Poppity,oh God pls
Let me out of this bowl
spare me from such toll"

Tick tock,tick tock.The Fairy King's watch ran for an interminable run.
"Oh shucks.I knew i should not eat that pumkin pie."his mumble tinged with irritated regret of his rash actions.
"Oh.Lucky,stop it.I may get your fleas,and Mother means it when she says she will make your head shine like no other monkey,you know"he looked down,expecting the tickle from his beloved monkey and was surprised to see a chicken pecking at his boots.

Then,a dog appeared,a cat appeared,a horse,a giraffe,a camel,short to say,all the animal species in the world appeared in the tiny toilet.

The Fairy King was shocked beyond words.

The zebra,sensing the prestigous Fairy King's shock,said"We received an order from Your Highness to assist you.Every single animal to the tiniest ant,is here to help you in every nominal way."

Without a due,the animals lined themseves from the start of the foot that is steeped in toilet water,along the four walls of the tiny toilet,to the top of the inner roof.

One.Two.Three.PULLLLL!Huff,Puff.One.Two.Three.YAAAANK!Huff,Puff,Huff.One.Two.WREEEENCH!Alas!the Fairy King is saved.

Together with the whole lot of animals,the Fairy King stepped out of the tiny toilet into the fresh air of the Emerald Forest. The animals cried in happiness for accomplishing the difficult mission.The rabbits hopped about,robins singing in celebration.It was a lively sight to behold.

The Fairy King was extremely relieved and grateful to the many animals who have saved him.

"I thank you all for your help.You cannot imagine how much i appreciate the help.Name anything you want.Within my power,within reason,you all will have your reward."the Fairy King went on with his profuse thanks to the noisy excitement around him.

At his words,the noise level dropped to the barest whisper.The zebra,apparently,the leader,stepped up bravely and said,"Your Highness.It's our duty to offer our help to you.However,there is one thing."Uncertanity and an element of timorousity clouded his dark,intense eyes.

"Yes.Go on.Go on."the King probed.

"Well.Its just that we have been living here since forever and,although we are animals,we do have feelings.And we always feel a little envious of the pixies and elves when they wave their magic wand and chant a jaunty spell."the zebra's shy voice trailed of with murmurs of agreement.

"What!You mean the whole lot of you don't posess any magic powers?!Well.Well.I see the problem.All right.By the power of the Fairy King of Fairyland,I grant all the animals in Fairyland to posess magical powers of minimum grade 1 which will increase through schools of magic and good deeds.In addition,the empty village behind Fairyland will be the new world for the magical animals.A bridge will be built across the river separating the two lands as so you all are still in contact with Fairyland.Are you pleased with these arrangements?"the Fairy King said.

The animals eyes shone with disbelief.Following the Fairy King's chuckle and nod,confirming the too good nontheless true news,the animals regained their excitement with renewed vigor.In a second,they were on the ground of their new village.Then,buildings,gardens,trees,houses popped up one after another,creating their new utopia.

The animals felt a tingly,warm glow surrounding them.
"It must be the magic!"they thought happily.
As they rejoice in their new found splendour,golden words spelling "Animal Kingdom" appeared in the air.

The animals gazed in wonder at the 2 golden words spelling their blessing and future happiness.From that on,the 2 golden words hung in the air,nonetheless rain or shine,shining upoun the animals who helped the Fairy King out of the toilet bowl.