Cecil Lee

Case Study 1: What are the possible reasons for this taboo? 1. In the past, perhaps family sizes are large especially in agrarian society + not everyone is rich. 2. Thus it can be a burden to the groom's side if more than one son gets married. 3. As traditionally, the bride marries into the groom's family and not the other way around. 4. And also the dowry that the groom side has to give to the bride's side. Multiply it by two (two sons marriage) and it can become a real burden. 5. Plus the need to squeeze another room for each bride+groom. 6. Perhaps, these are some of the reasons for this taboo of not having more than two sons married in the same year. 7. Not so bad, but I seem to find the comical semblance to our recent political history of a PM, after an election said that if there are more oppositions, he has to find time to... "fix" something. 8. Maybe some Matriarch may come to the same conclusion - not exactly fix but in some instances "tame" two more "outsiders. LOL What's your take? Nowadays, even if one marries into a family... it is temporary perhaps the couple has to wait for their BTO to be ready... LOL It is not like staying with the in-laws forever, right? P.S. Malays have a different approach. When the daughter marries a man, the man (was) suppose to stay with the mother-in-law. This is to ensure a 100% thing that her daughter will never be "ill-treated". LOL

1. You wrote: "when you lie in bed, your feet is facing straight line to the door." 1.1. In my opinion, the legs are facing straight line to the ward-rope. Not towards the door. 1.1.1. I am sure most of us are not the famous Pele of football right? If so, he does "banana kick". And if it's him and only him... then with such banana "split" sorrie... I mean banana kick, then you can say that this might be true... Else good to erh... dream on ... with a good dream... 1.2. It is only that the bedroom door is facing straight to the bed-head position. 1.3. Thus it is not like the feet is "carried out" towards the bed-room door. 2. For landed properties, if a wake is held at the home; during the ceremony. 2.1. When it is time for the funeral procession, indeed the legs are carried out first, of the home. 2.2. This was the reason why it is sometimes called a "coffin position". 3. But, I am scratching my head as how did you come up with such a conclusion? 4. In fact, if you see the red arrow, if the bedroom door is opened, the bedroom door panel can become a "blade" or sha qi. 5. Common sense says if someone is using the bedroom and doing "some business or aerobic exercises" also, then simply close the bedroom door when in the room. 6. You also wrote: "Second point is that for the master bedroom the toilet door will be shifted to the middle of that wall. This will result in the toilet door facing the side of the bed." 6.1. Under symbolism in Feng Shui, one could simply like in the above illustration place a table lamp on a side table. This symbolises a partition. 6.2. This second point is quite common for attached toilets of quite a few condo layout plans. 6.3. Just close the toilet door when not in use. So that it is not visible when one sits on the bed. 6.4. Fortunately also the throne where "chocolates" are made, the WC is not directly facing the toilet door. This is because I had mentioned in past forum messages that if the lid is closed, when one flush water into the WC, air gushes out from the seat area where often there are rubber studs... these are micro-droplets... The saying goes: "A little knowledge is a dangerous mind-game-phobia thing. LOL"

What are the possible reasons for this taboo? 1. In the past, especially in agrarian societies, families tended to be large and not everyone was wealthy. 2. Because of this, it could be a financial burden on the groom’s family if more than one son got married at the same time. 3. Traditionally, the bride would join the groom’s family, not the other way around. 4. There was also the issue of dowry – the groom’s family had to provide it to the bride’s family. If two sons were getting married, this expense would double and become even more burdensome. 5. Additionally, each newlywed couple needed a separate room, which could further strain household space. 6. These practical concerns may explain the taboo against having more than two sons marry in the same year. 7. On a lighter note, this reminds me of a recent political joke, where a Prime Minister, after an election, said that with more opposition members, he would have to find time to “fix” things. 8. Maybe some matriarchs feel the same way—not to “fix” but perhaps to “tame” two more newcomers to the family. What do you think? These days, even if someone marries into a family, it’s often temporary while the couple waits for their new flat to be ready, so they may not actually live with their in-laws long-term. P.S. The Malay community has a different custom. When a daughter marries, the man is expected to stay with his mother-in-law. This way, she can be sure her daughter will never be mistreated.

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Nearly a football team-:) I am also delighted to hear this good news! Augurs a good start and lots of blessings of both couples + families + loved ones! Cheers!

Vegetarian Noodles at Happy Hawkers Block 406A Sembawang Drive $3/- meal. Generous amount of noodles. Overall average. Except that their crispy fried tofu skin has a smoky nice flavour.

1. There was also a previous posting on this subject matter. 2. All the "rule-set" were in my opinion, very rigid and often leaves one scratching one's head especially for the Chinese and Chinese culture/community of today. [Seems so unjustified and close to non-sensical. LOL) 3. I personally feel that each and every family should examine their personal "system" if any. 4. Today, for example, there are fewer and fewer Matriarchs (simply an older woman who is powerful within a family). 5. If one has such a family member, than this is the person to turn to. Here, this person can dictate or write-off such taboos. 6. In the past, when I brought this up to a forum user who had posted similar questions. Indeed, the reason why they turned to seek advice, here was that his/her family does not have such a person. 7. Actually not true in a sense. 8. I personally feel how each and every Chinese should do is to check with one's elders. Be it one's parents. Who subsequently may check with their parents or parent (who is alive). 9. So long as they give YOU their blessings, then all these Chinese taboos... can literally be washed away! 10. Instead of so many Indian chiefs; just focus on the GROOMs parents. Who in this case, have two sons could have being married same year. 11. In many of the forum postings, I always go with the logic of common sense = has this "Feng Shui thing" to do with it? If no, then ... 12. Same here. I personally don't seem to be able to relate this to common sense at all!. Purely due to superstition and taboo! I say: "We are of a different era from our Chinese forefathers. We (our elders) should be able to decide for the good and happiness of our family without carrying any "old mother hen-baggage" tales."

Query: There's a minor rendering in the great room / living room. Where that mirror is, we will use a black mirror. Is that okay? Reply: It is okay. But there are SOME who felt that it is inauspicious to use "black" as in black mirror. Again, this has more to do with personal preference or prejuidice.

In the past = 1960’s to 1980’s there were concerns of air pollution in Jurong. These were the early years of industrialisation. In my opinion, no. The two water fab plants are not a concern. One would even be more concerned today with living at Punngol especially estates facing Johor’s industrial park right across the sea. But taboos are different. If you do have some concerns, in the near future, others might also share the same concerns. Thus there can be a situation where - no matter how much one try if they might to convince = it may fail. If in doubt, walk away.

Out of the blue a “lawyer” writes.. Good day, I write you today with optimism regarding a discussion that will benefit us both immensely I am Philip Dykes QC SC a Hong Kong barrister and current Chairman of the Council of the Hong Kong Bar Association. . Pardon me for using this medium to contact you, I had no choice...I actually have something very important and urgent that I wish to discuss with you which is the main reason I am contacting you. I actually contacted you because you have the same last name with my late client. I have already drafted a detailed letter but due to the confidentiality and sensitive nature of the situation, I deem it necessary to confirm that this is your private email before I can proceed by sending you the detailed letter. Attach is my private email barr.philipdykes@gmail.com and Telephone number +447452182010 I await your prompt response. Kind Regards, Philip Dykes, SC.

D'Cambridge completed in 2006. Falls under Period 8 Flying Star Feng Shui. Stacks like #03 falls under NE1 facing direction. Stack #03 Stack #01

Former Feng Shui client’s comment: Got it. My gf and I were just talking about you. [Name Masked out] whom I recommended you years ago. She's happy ?

Thanks Master Cecil for your Super fast response, truly appreciate it Unfortunately the unit was sold already.. but your reports did give us good insights.

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So far... Noticed that the developer has started advertising with virtual slides. But last checked today (Monday 21 September 2020... could not locate floor plans..) If you have the e-brochure. Can share with me? So that I can do a review of this development soonest. Updated on 3 Nov 2020

The above is based on the Compass School of Feng Shui = Flying Star Feng Shui. NE1 = Facing direction of a unit falls within e.g. 22.5 degrees to 37.4 degrees. The facing direction of a home etc.. is based on this:-

Lesser and lesser of such dedicated coffee bean stalls..

Ubi Grove seen from Block 316 Rear view mirror sort of a “convex ba Gua” mirror

Block 302 ACX Food Court Old Place Prawn Mee $4/-. At 1.20pm on a Sunday afternoon.. ran out of bee hoon. Opted for Mee Pok. Not bad, tasteful.

Auditing nearby Cambridge Road. Stop over at Pek Kio. Pek Kio Etymology 1. Pek Kio, or "white bridge" in Hokkient, refers to the quaint neighbourhood enclosed by Moulmein Road, Balestier Road, Race Course Road, Kampong Java Road and Thomson Road. 2. One of the earliest references to Pek Kio was a newspaper article published on the Singapore Standard on 2 October 1953. 3. In the newspaper article, it was reported that the tenants of the Singapore Improvement Trust (SIT) flats had formed an interim committee to establish a community centre called Pek Kio Owen Estates Community Centre. 4. Early Pek Kio residents named the residential enclave Bai Qiao and Hong Qiao Tou (head of the red bridge), after the two white bridges and a red bridge which spanned across the Kampong Java Canal. 5. Also known as "Little England," roads in Pek Kio were named after towns, cities and counties in England - Bristol, Cambridge, Carlisle, Dorset, Durham, Gloucester, Hertford, Kent, Norfolk, Oxford and Truro. 6. Other roads, including Owen Road, were named after British officials. G.P. Owen was then secretary of the Singapore Cricket Club and the Singapore Sporting Club (now known as Singapore Turf Club). 7. Today, the white bridges are located over the canal opposite KK Women's and Children's Hospital whereas the red bridge is situation beneath the Kampong Java Flyover. 8. [Below] Local call sign for: “Haven’t finished yet!” Don’t remove! 9. Pek Kio Food Centre with some of the more popular stalls shown below:- The centre photo: Soon Huat Teochew Porridge & Kway Chap has lots of varieties and is one of the most popular stall in the morning:- Wanton Mee, Prawn Mee and Hong Kong Style Chee Cheong Fun:- This stall (see below) faces Block 44: Their Wanton Noodle and Chicken noodle stall is less popular. Thus less waiting time:- Their chicken noodle at $4/- with the accompanying source for the noodles is fragrant and overall nice. But I still prefer the one at Clementi Central Market at only $3.50/-. As their chilli has a lot of garlic over-taste! Not to my liking. Thus only asked for the accompanying source + add lots of vinegar green chillies.

Sembawang God of Wealth Temple fire: Statues of deities intact despite extensive damage, 3 dogs dead Source & Credit:-

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