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	<description>My playground for the time being, photos &#38; useful tips</description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:10:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Photo Friday: Religion</title>
		<link>http://www.irenelaw.com/2008/06/27/photo-friday-religion-cemetary-graveyard-buddhism-buddhist-qing-ming/</link>
		<comments>http://www.irenelaw.com/2008/06/27/photo-friday-religion-cemetary-graveyard-buddhism-buddhist-qing-ming/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:08:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Irene</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[This photo here is showing a type of hell money used by the Buddhists during Qing Ming or during religion based occasions. Not all Buddhists are using this type, they have their own. Each temple has their own hell money for offering. There are also general ones that are widely used. This is from one [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This photo here is showing a type of hell money used by the Buddhists during Qing Ming or during religion based occasions. Not all Buddhists are using this type, they have their own. Each temple has their own hell money for offering. There are also general ones that are widely used. This is from one of the local temples here.</p>
<p>I just simply took this picture last year during Qing Ming at the tomb of my grandparents. Was playing with macro mode and didn&#8217;t expect the sun effect to turn out this way.</p>
<p><center><img src="http://www.irenelaw.com/images/pf_religion.jpg" alt="photo friday, religion, hell money, buddhism, buddhist, graveyerd, cemetary"></center><br />
<strong>Location:</strong> Cemetary at Batu Kitang, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia<br />
<strong>Comments:</strong> Resized and slightly adjusted the curve.<br />
<strong>Taken with:</strong> Canon DIGITAL IXUS i zoom<br />
<strong>Date taken:</strong> 1/4/2007</p>
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		<title>Photo Friday: The Great Outdoors</title>
		<link>http://www.irenelaw.com/2008/06/20/photo-friday-the-great-outdoors-borneo-highlands-kuching-sarawak-malaysia-kalimantan-indonesia-mountain-rainforest/</link>
		<comments>http://www.irenelaw.com/2008/06/20/photo-friday-the-great-outdoors-borneo-highlands-kuching-sarawak-malaysia-kalimantan-indonesia-mountain-rainforest/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:19:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Irene</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Photo Friday]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Kuching]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Malaysia]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Living in the city, there&#8217;s no such view everyday. Once in a while, you should explore the great outdoors, you will definitely come back fully recharged and refreshed. What you see here is the rainforest and mountains in Kalimantan, Indonesia. We were at the Kalimantan View Point at Borneo Highlands and you can just reach [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Living in the city, there&#8217;s no such view everyday. Once in a while, you should explore the great outdoors, you will definitely come back fully recharged and refreshed. What you see here is the rainforest and mountains in Kalimantan, Indonesia. We were at the Kalimantan View Point at Borneo Highlands and you can just reach your hand out, you will be in Indonesia, just don&#8217;t jump down!! Hahaha&#8230; No one will ever find your body there if you jump down.</p>
<p><center><img src="http://www.irenelaw.com/images/pf_greatoutdoor.jpg" alt="photo friday, Borneo Highlands, Kuching, Malaysia, travel, vacation, holiday, mountains"></center><br />
<strong>Location:</strong> Kalimantan View Point, Borneo Highlands, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia<br />
<strong>Comments:</strong> Resized and slightly adjusted the curve.<br />
<strong>Taken with:</strong> Canon DIGITAL IXUS i zoom<br />
<strong>Date taken:</strong> 4/3/2007</p>
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		<title>Photo Friday: Movement</title>
		<link>http://www.irenelaw.com/2008/06/13/photo-friday-movement-genting-highlands-theme-park-spinner-malaysia-pahang/</link>
		<comments>http://www.irenelaw.com/2008/06/13/photo-friday-movement-genting-highlands-theme-park-spinner-malaysia-pahang/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:35:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Irene</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Photo Friday]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Genting Highlands]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[holiday]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Malaysia]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Pahang]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[vacation]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Spinner at Genting Highlands Outdoor Theme Park. This ride wasn&#8217;t scary at all. If you like to play swing, that&#8217;s how it feels just slightly faster and higher. I enjoyed the view from up there. It seemed fast but when you were on it, everything was like normal.

Location: At Genting Highlands Outdoor Theme Park, Pahang, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Spinner at Genting Highlands Outdoor Theme Park. This ride wasn&#8217;t scary at all. If you like to play swing, that&#8217;s how it feels just slightly faster and higher. I enjoyed the view from up there. It seemed fast but when you were on it, everything was like normal.</p>
<p><center><img src="http://www.irenelaw.com/images/pf_movement.jpg" alt="photo friday, Genting Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia, travel, thrill, amusement park, theme park"></center><br />
<strong>Location:</strong> At Genting Highlands Outdoor Theme Park, Pahang, Malaysia<br />
<strong>Comments:</strong> Resized and slightly adjusted the curve.<br />
<strong>Taken with:</strong> Canon DIGITAL IXUS i zoom<br />
<strong>Date taken:</strong> 10/1/2008</p>
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		<title>Photo Friday: Tools</title>
		<link>http://www.irenelaw.com/2008/06/06/photo-friday-tools-graveyard/</link>
		<comments>http://www.irenelaw.com/2008/06/06/photo-friday-tools-graveyard/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:49:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Irene</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Photo Friday]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[graveyard]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Hey! Those in hell also need to have their teeth cleaned and personal hygiene is important too! Therefore people have to burn all these things for their ancestors to make sure that they will stay clean in hell.

Location: At the graveyard
Comments: Resized only.
Taken with: Canon DIGITAL IXUS i zoom
Date taken: 1/4/2007
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hey! Those in hell also need to have their teeth cleaned and personal hygiene is important too! Therefore people have to burn all these things for their ancestors to make sure that they will stay clean in hell.</p>
<p><center><img src="http://www.irenelaw.com/images/pf_tools.jpg" alt="photo friday, graveyard, hell"></center><br />
<strong>Location:</strong> At the graveyard<br />
<strong>Comments:</strong> Resized only.<br />
<strong>Taken with:</strong> Canon DIGITAL IXUS i zoom<br />
<strong>Date taken:</strong> 1/4/2007</p>
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		<title>Photo Friday: Minimalism</title>
		<link>http://www.irenelaw.com/2008/05/30/photo-friday-minimalism-interior-design-lightings-light-wall/</link>
		<comments>http://www.irenelaw.com/2008/05/30/photo-friday-minimalism-interior-design-lightings-light-wall/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 06:57:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Irene</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Do-It-Yourself(DIY)]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I love this kind of minimal decorations. The wall is just plain colour painted wall, when two lights like this hanging at the corner, it will automatically make the wall looked different and interesting. It&#8217;s no longer plain and boring, it looks as if some patterns and textures were incorporated into the wall. Minimal decoration [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I love this kind of minimal decorations. The wall is just plain colour painted wall, when two lights like this hanging at the corner, it will automatically make the wall looked different and interesting. It&#8217;s no longer plain and boring, it looks as if some patterns and textures were incorporated into the wall. Minimal decoration like this can go a long way and it doesn&#8217;t cost you a bomb at all. This is one simple interior design tip that can give your home/office a quick facelift.</p>
<p><center><img src="http://www.irenelaw.com/images/pf_minimalism.jpg" alt="photo friday, light, interior decoration, restaurant, lighting"></center><br />
<strong>Location:</strong> Ten Ichi Japanese Restaurant, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.<br />
<strong>Comments:</strong> Resized and adjusted the curve a bit.<br />
<strong>Taken with:</strong> Canon DIGITAL IXUS i zoom<br />
<strong>Date taken:</strong> 1/5/2008</p>
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		<title>Start Exercising Slowly</title>
		<link>http://www.irenelaw.com/2008/05/24/start-exercising-slowly/</link>
		<comments>http://www.irenelaw.com/2008/05/24/start-exercising-slowly/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2008 13:50:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Irene</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Useful Tips]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[heart]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[If you have abnormal heart rhythm, you must go to see the doctor immediately because if Sudden Cardiac Arrest is not treated within 4 to 6 minutes, it can be fatal. 
I&#8217;m sure many of us are quite lazy in exercising. It&#8217;s not good, it&#8217;s bad. Without exercise and healthy lifestyle, you will be at [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you have abnormal heart rhythm, you must go to see the doctor immediately because if Sudden Cardiac Arrest is not treated within 4 to 6 minutes, it can be fatal. </p>
<p>I&#8217;m sure many of us are quite lazy in exercising. It&#8217;s not good, it&#8217;s bad. Without exercise and healthy lifestyle, you will be at very high risk. So how to get your lazy bum up and going? You definitely cannot work out too much during the start. You must start slowly and build up the momentum as time goes by.</p>
<p>You can start by walking block by block to build up your stamina. Start from one block and later when you are fitter or with more stamina, you can increase the number of blocks in your neighbourhood. You can also opt for running and apply the same concept.</p>
<p>Hope this will help you attain a healthier and better lifestyle. I should get my lazy bum up also <img src='http://www.irenelaw.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_razz.gif' alt=':P' class='wp-smiley' /> Hahaha&#8230;</p>
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		<title>Photo Friday: Difficult Shot</title>
		<link>http://www.irenelaw.com/2008/05/23/photo-friday-difficult-shot/</link>
		<comments>http://www.irenelaw.com/2008/05/23/photo-friday-difficult-shot/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 08:58:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Irene</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Photo Friday]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[flora]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[flower]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[graveyard]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Why this photo is difficult to shot? This is because it&#8217;s taken without flash and there wasn&#8217;t enough natural light as it&#8217;s still quite early in the morning. Summore to take sharp macro picture is not easy with this camera without enough lighting and a steady hand.

Location: At the graveyard.
Comments: Just resized. The photo is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why this photo is difficult to shot? This is because it&#8217;s taken without flash and there wasn&#8217;t enough natural light as it&#8217;s still quite early in the morning. Summore to take sharp macro picture is not easy with this camera without enough lighting and a steady hand.</p>
<p><center><img src="http://www.irenelaw.com/images/pf_difficultshot.jpg" alt="photo friday, flower, graveyard"></center><br />
<strong>Location:</strong> At the graveyard.<br />
<strong>Comments:</strong> Just resized. The photo is as it is. Nothing done to it.<br />
<strong>Taken with:</strong> Canon DIGITAL IXUS i zoom<br />
<strong>Date taken:</strong> 30/3/2008</p>
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		<title>How To Have Lasting Eye Shadow</title>
		<link>http://www.irenelaw.com/2008/05/20/how-to-have-lasting-eye-shadow/</link>
		<comments>http://www.irenelaw.com/2008/05/20/how-to-have-lasting-eye-shadow/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 04:54:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Irene</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Beauty]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Useful Tips]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[beauty eye makeup]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[tips]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[What is the cheapest way to make your eye shadows stay on whole day?
Lipbalm is the answer. Once you done applying your foundation or concealer, apply a thin layer of lipbalm to your eyelids, then apply your eye shadows.
Besides making them stay, it will make the colour of your eye shadow more intense.
Do try it [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What is the cheapest way to make your eye shadows stay on whole day?</p>
<p>Lipbalm is the answer. Once you done applying your foundation or concealer, apply a thin layer of lipbalm to your eyelids, then apply your eye shadows.</p>
<p>Besides making them stay, it will make the colour of your eye shadow more intense.</p>
<p>Do try it out.</p>
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		<title>Photo Friday: Fire</title>
		<link>http://www.irenelaw.com/2008/05/16/photo-friday-fire-heel-money-graveyard-tomb-qing-ming/</link>
		<comments>http://www.irenelaw.com/2008/05/16/photo-friday-fire-heel-money-graveyard-tomb-qing-ming/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 03:43:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Irene</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Photo Friday]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The whole mountain were smoking during Qing Ming (Old Souls Day for the Chinese community). Why? Everyone is burning something for their ancestors. This is an annual event where families will go to the tomb of their deceased family members to pay respect and pray for health and prosperity. It&#8217;s believed that the hell&#8217;s money, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The whole mountain were smoking during Qing Ming (Old Souls Day for the Chinese community). Why? Everyone is burning something for their ancestors. This is an annual event where families will go to the tomb of their deceased family members to pay respect and pray for health and prosperity. It&#8217;s believed that the hell&#8217;s money, paper houses, paper shoes, paper clothes, you name it, even paper credit cards will allow their deceased family members to live comfortably in the other side of the world.</p>
<p>Just something to ponder&#8230; Why do it when they are dead when you couldn&#8217;t do it when they are alive? What&#8217;s the point? At least all these paper products are cheaper than what you can get in real but that&#8217;s just so pointless.</p>
<p>Anyway, this is only applicable to the non-Christians Chinese community though, for the Christians, flowers will be placed on the tombs and prayer sessions will be conducted to commemorate them, they don&#8217;t do such thing as burning this and that because they believe that God will provide whatever they need in the other world, there&#8217;s no need to worry.</p>
<p><center><img src="http://www.irenelaw.com/images/pf_fire.jpg" alt="photo friday, fire, graveyard, Qing Ming, hell's money"></center><br />
<strong>Location:</strong> At the graveyard.<br />
<strong>Comments:</strong> Just resized. The photo is as it is. Nothing done to it.<br />
<strong>Taken with:</strong> Canon DIGITAL IXUS i zoom<br />
<strong>Date taken:</strong> 1/4/2007</p>
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		<title>Photo Friday: Professional</title>
		<link>http://www.irenelaw.com/2008/05/09/photo-friday-professional-flower-flora/</link>
		<comments>http://www.irenelaw.com/2008/05/09/photo-friday-professional-flower-flora/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 06:41:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Irene</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Photo Friday]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[flora]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[flower]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[plants]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Nice not? Professional or not? Hahaha&#8230; Many of people thought my macro pictures are taken with professional camera  It&#8217;s not hahaha&#8230; it&#8217;s only using a compact camera macro mode with the help of natural light. That&#8217;s all.

Location: I don&#8217;t remember where I took this photo! Hahaha&#8230;
Comments: Just resized. The photo is as it is. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nice not? Professional or not? Hahaha&#8230; Many of people thought my macro pictures are taken with professional camera <img src='http://www.irenelaw.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_razz.gif' alt=':P' class='wp-smiley' /> It&#8217;s not hahaha&#8230; it&#8217;s only using a compact camera macro mode with the help of natural light. That&#8217;s all.</p>
<p><center><img src="http://www.irenelaw.com/images/pf_professional.jpg" alt="photo friday, flower, flora, plant, pink flower, macro shoot"></center><br />
<strong>Location:</strong> I don&#8217;t remember where I took this photo! Hahaha&#8230;<br />
<strong>Comments:</strong> Just resized. The photo is as it is. Nothing done to it.<br />
<strong>Taken with:</strong> Canon DIGITAL IXUS i zoom<br />
<strong>Date taken:</strong> 2/12/2006</p>
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