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Guide to a better life

This was shared by a friend with me, I thought of sharing it here. This is amazing, Randy Pausch 47 yrs old, A computer Sc. lecturer from Mellon Universityhe died of pancreatic cancer in 2008, but wrote a book ‘The last lecture” before then, one of the bestsellers in 2007. What a legacy to leave behind… In a letter to his wife Jai and his children, Dylan, Logan, and Chloe, he wrote this beautiful "guide to a better life" for his wife and children to follow. May you be blessed by his insight. POINTS ON HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR LIFE Personality : 1. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about. 2. Don't have negative thoughts of things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment 3. Don't over do; keep your limits 4. Don't take yourself so seriously; no one else does 5. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip 6. Dream more while you are awake 7. Envy is a waste of time.

Piggy Bank collection

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Banks used to give very nice piggy banks. Here is a little collection I have:

Hibiscus - Malaysia's National Flower

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For those who are unaware, hibiscus is Malaysia's national flower. It is also known as "Bunga Raya". Here is how it looks like:

A Piece of Legacy

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When you visit Penang, you will find a lot of pre-World War II house. Some of these ancient residence, due to the reality of economy, have been converted to commercial sites. Tourist spot: Here is one that has been changed to a restaurant: Here is another converted into a food court: