A few months ago, while I was window shopping with my mum at a mall in Ipoh, I saw a counter set up with a few adults and children, each painting a small ceramic pot. They seem to enjoy it and painting the object with so much patient.

Then, an idea came to my mind. I have been organising coloring contests for the children for the past years.Why not I adopt the idea, as an acitivity for the children in my constituency? I asked myself. I got hold of the contact number and started the planning work.

It was held yesterday. It was in a chaotic stage at the beginning. This was something new for most of the children of the village. We did not have enough tables for the children, as such, decided to get the mat for them. Some spilled the water on the floor. Others broke the pot, half way to painting it. To make things worst, I did not have enough for replacement and luckily, my branch chairman went to “borrow” some glue, meant for shoes. This village is known for shoes making, Bukit Merah New Village.

Overall, it was fun. It was something new for me and sharing it with the children, gives satisfaction. If not for all the efforts and help forwarded by Pat and Audrey, this contest would not be possible.

I almost forget about the dental care demonstration. At the interval, while waiting for Pat to judge the painting work, I invited two officers from the Klinik Pergigian Menglembu to demonstrate to the children the proper way of brushing teeth.

Where did the idea come from? Yes, when I was in primaryschool, nurses were in school to teach us on how to brush our teeth and the demonstration was taught with us cleaning the teeth at the drain. I can still remember that I could not concentrate on the lesson because I wanted so much to play at the playground which is just next to me! .
To conclude, it gives me satisfaction and brings me back some good memories. Each participant leaves home with a new set of Kodomo Lion toothbrush and toothpaste, sponsored by Southern Lion.

Thank you to all who had helped and also the sponsorship.