Shopping - Headache No. 1 Written by : Reiki Sanctuary Date : Saturday, May 10, 2008

It was a long day.  Chiauw picked us at about noon.  She had earlier gone to Sungei Kadut to get samples of the wood for the bedrooms.  That saved us a trip - initially, we were supposed to go there with her.

Our first stop was to a sanitary ware shop somewhere in Jalan Besar.  Gosh, I didn't know that Jalan Besar is such an area for all kind of household things.  Chaiuw wanted to show us an alternative of the white ceramic kitchen sink, at a lower price but with a proper (and bigger) basket waste.  Surprisingly, the price is soooo much cheaper than the one we saw last week.  Anyway, more of headache about kitchen sink later.

At the same shop, we took another interest.  We had earlier intended to bring over our existing kitchen hob to Reiki Sanctuary as it still looked new.  Guess, it might now change our mind. 

We saw a sleek Rinnai [model RB2CG] glass ceramic kitchen hob and liked it instantly.  The size was just right with two Inner-Flame technology burner.  Ah, hold on to your chair - this hob was not cheap!  It was slightly more than $800! 

Chaiuw teased that should we want to have it, we would be her first home client ever to get a kitchen hob more than $400.

Rinnai RB2CG Glass Ceramic Kitchen Hob

Rinnai Glass

The Inner-Flame Burner Technology

Rinnai Glass Fire Technology

What is Inner-Flame Technology?

The purpose of the unusual design is to create a coherent, unified
flame that rises under the center of a pan, then flows outward, bathing
the entire bottom of the pan in flame. This approach heats the pan with
greater uniformity and improves the efficiency of heat transfer from
the flame to pan, which is good for even frying without getting burned
food.

In addition to aiming the ports inward, two other design
factors assist in shaping the flame. One is that the burner sits
slightly below the surface of the cooktop, helping the individual
flames to coalesce toward the center as they rise through a hole in the
cooktop surface.

Secondly, and more importantly, the burner ports are angled slightly on
the horizontal plane. The effect of the flames shooting out an angle is
to create a fiery vortex. The swirling flame is meant to accomplish two
things. One, it assists in driving the flame outward across the bottom
of the pan, helping to evenly bathe the pan bottom with flame. Two, the
vortex creates a pressure drop that assists in drawing air in for
combustion allowing for a strong consistent flame.

Will sleep with the thought whether to go ahead ..

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Separation Written by : Reiki Sanctuary Date : Friday, May 09, 2008

Separation is always hard.  Often, it fills with sadness, sorrow and sense of loneliness.  The longer we spend our time with someone, or having a strong attachment to an object or event, it is not easy to say the word 'good-bye'. 

I know, to some people, it can also become an obstacle to pave the way for new discoveries.

Of late, there are many questions hovering in my mind.  It always ends with a missing feeling.  Whether I am doing something (like doing the bed or shredding an old document) or just planning for the move, flashes of the past would conjure.  The past energy becomes surreal momentarily.  It is hard just to dismiss it, not when I am still surrounded  with the thought that I will move out of Hertford.

Why do I miss you?  Why do I not able to let you go?  I guess, as long as I am still here in Hertford, her energy will dominate my senses.  Perhaps, she has a message that I am yet to hear.  Perhaps, it is about self awareness of my shortcomings.

I am mixed with the new anticipative change ahead.  Is it about not wanting to let go?  I ponder. 

There are many life stories written in Hertford.  Gosh, 20 years is such a long time and the memories and experiences she provide shaped my life.  She is a bridge to my freedom, my vision, my dreams.  It will not be easy to just throw them away.  As I am slowly packing things, the old memories of my family members, my friends, my holidays, my career, my character, my attitudes .. and the lists go on .. only bring tears in my eyes.  I had a good cry.  And I want to cry because Hertford deserves this compassion.

Those memories and experiences are filled with so much love.  Unfortunately, they are about to be left behind.  It is about time to move on.  Change, as people always say, is good.  I reckon it would be a step out of my comfort zone and to see another aspect of life stories.

My tears, my smiles, your name - they are a pretty rainbow that awaits for something new.  I know that things will change and in my vision few years back, it will be an 'Explosion of Joy'.

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Let's Relax The Mind Written by : Reiki Sanctuary Date : Thursday, May 08, 2008

Guess, in all the midst of our busy daily life, it is good to end the day to let all go.  I often play this piece of music to relax.

Carmen Warrington has such a gentle voice.  Her voice will just relax you and link your mind to your original identity.  I am sure, when you let your mind to be open and your heart free, the music will empower your thoughts and refresh your mind.  The more you listen, you will be able to think deeply about letting go, creating a spiritual identity, awareness and experiencing the original home of the soul.

Simple guidelines to relax and enjoy the music:

01.  Sit comfortably.
02.  Close your eyes and turn your attention to your breathing.  Take a deep breath and slowly exhale.  Do it few times.
03.  If your mind wanders and is following your thoughts, return it to the breath - take a deep breath and slowly exhale.
04.  Repeat [03] as many times as necessary until the mind settles on the breath.
Now, enjoy the music:

Free To Forgive

Carmen Warrington

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