tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16760936.post2247464587711231809..comments2024-03-28T15:13:45.925+08:00Comments on Good Morning Yesterday: My Mother’s Broken Jade Bracelets – Lam Chun ChewUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16760936.post-32488736520957902162013-09-11T21:25:19.752+08:002013-09-11T21:25:19.752+08:00I like this idea to design new jewellery by using ...I like this idea to design new jewellery by using broken jade bracelets.bracelets singaporehttp://jewellerysg.com/category/bracelets/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16760936.post-78426735590198809872013-03-12T04:59:12.617+08:002013-03-12T04:59:12.617+08:00There’s nothing wrong to believe in traditional su...There’s nothing wrong to believe in traditional superstitions such as jade can indeed ward off evil. Nonetheless, having a jade accessory is really good. Aside from having powers to protect an individual from evil spirits as tradition has dictated, it really looks good and unique. Its color gives has a classy feeling to it that makes it stand out from other stones. That’s my opinion on this matter. Anyway, thanks for sharing this story!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.dragonflymoonjewelry.com/asian-jewelry/" rel="nofollow">Idaline Cirillo</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09051880575848952347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16760936.post-25749496133831975472007-03-29T16:46:00.000+08:002007-03-29T16:46:00.000+08:00I read the ST yesterday, and realise how innovativ...I read the ST yesterday, and realise how innovative the Chinese 2008 Olympic committee is. They come up with the idea of using a circular jade piece(uniform in size) encased into all medals (to be awarded to winners), be it gold, silver or bronze. It is like what the Chinese says: adding decorative flowers onto a beautiful piece of silk.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16760936.post-8583043707130585632007-03-29T09:03:00.000+08:002007-03-29T09:03:00.000+08:00I have one part of that jade bangle now - my mom a...I have one part of that jade bangle now - my mom always said that about jade...how protective it is. and that story is stuck in my head.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16760936.post-75661189795313850482007-03-28T21:37:00.000+08:002007-03-28T21:37:00.000+08:00Zen,but the fact remains that the man who is physi...Zen,but the fact remains that the man who is physical and mentally weak is younger. Sorry, now I'm really being argumentative. Haha..<BR/><BR/>Actually, young or old does not matter. One must not stop living. That's the main issue. Some people think they are living, but they are not. Eat, sleep, wake up and go to work. That's all they do.Chris Simhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08760501651748435844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16760936.post-68884126803383318472007-03-28T10:36:00.000+08:002007-03-28T10:36:00.000+08:00Chris - Talking about age, it reminds me of a Japa...Chris - Talking about age, it reminds me of a Japanese author who said that whether person is young or old, is not so important. He gives an example - what is the use if a young man if he is a physical wreak and mentally weak. On the other an older person could be full of vitality, stamina, pro-active and leads a full life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16760936.post-38458780201552716632007-03-28T00:20:00.000+08:002007-03-28T00:20:00.000+08:00Chris - Can you stop being so argumentative? Besid...Chris - Can you stop being so argumentative? Besides, age is off-topic for this post. Jisuz.Victorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10339178864363140977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16760936.post-59253861786212932242007-03-27T21:41:00.000+08:002007-03-27T21:41:00.000+08:00Zen, then you're considered young too! Only 64 wat...Zen, then you're considered young too! Only 64 wat... Actually, old or young is really relative. Compared to a 9 year old, a 25 year old is considered "old". At 64, you're way too young compared to a 92. Agreed? haha..Chris Simhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08760501651748435844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16760936.post-91719761311967420152007-03-27T10:18:00.000+08:002007-03-27T10:18:00.000+08:00Chris - Victor and Chun See are rather young, even...Chris - Victor and Chun See are rather young, even using you as a marker. By confucian standard, only those approaching seventy, are considered old. Actually they can be ranked as your elder brothers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16760936.post-17790711816946651752007-03-26T23:35:00.000+08:002007-03-26T23:35:00.000+08:00Hehehe.... my wife's middle name is Geok (玉). She ...Hehehe.... my wife's middle name is Geok (玉). She dun read blogs one. She bought the Jade herself after reading some book on Chinese horoscope lor .... But she's not the fanatic sort.<BR/><BR/>What makes u think people like us would brush aside oldies? U dun see me brush off Victor or Chun See, do you? Hahaha..Chris Simhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08760501651748435844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16760936.post-77567634231666915712007-03-26T22:18:00.000+08:002007-03-26T22:18:00.000+08:00Jade has a powerful influence over the Chinese in ...Jade has a powerful influence over the Chinese in particular. My mother middle name was yook (jade). You would find many Chinese ladies whose names have word like Gek this or that. Whole jade industries bloom in countries like Myammar, Thailand and China providing many gainful employment to the people there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16760936.post-84815162313034928262007-03-26T22:11:00.000+08:002007-03-26T22:11:00.000+08:00Chris - Luckily I have some stories stored in my m...Chris - Luckily I have some stories stored in my mind ready to serve them as and when the occasion arises, otherwise young people like you would take centre stage, brushing oldies aside. Anyway, your wife should thank me for the story which made you parted with your precious dollars or was it hers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16760936.post-36840400559947126602007-03-26T19:58:00.000+08:002007-03-26T19:58:00.000+08:00Zen, as usuall, always have very interesting stori...Zen, as usuall, always have very interesting stories to tell. Certain things, we say we don't want to believe also cannot. My wife juz bought a jade pendant, too. She said it's for self-protection....Chris Simhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08760501651748435844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16760936.post-76807539106540098592007-03-26T08:54:00.000+08:002007-03-26T08:54:00.000+08:00When talking about jade, it would lead me to think...When talking about jade, it would lead me to think of emperors of ancient China whose seals were normally made from jade. This subject of seal again stimulates my memory. Here is the story: There was this British commanding naval officer who helped my boss alot while I was attached to Sembawang. This officer was really obliging, even letting our port VIPs boarded his aircraft carrier and told the crew to cater to the needs of these VIPs while he personally led the VIPs around. The day he told my boss that he was leaving for UK, my boss was so sad of missing his good friend. My boss discussed with me what present should he give to this pal of his. While brainstorming for ideas, my boss came up with the present of a seal (not jade), engraving with the officer's name in Chinese. The officer on seeing his present was so surprised and happy that he thanked my boss profusely and promised to use it when occasion arose. To the Chinese a seal is a symbol of power.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16760936.post-69470750986862012722007-03-26T08:31:00.000+08:002007-03-26T08:31:00.000+08:00lkk - Some correction, the wearer was my mum not g...lkk - Some correction, the wearer was my mum not grandma. Whether it is superstition or otherwise, jade lovers could continue wearing these stones which are products of nature's untiring work. Like diamond it takes skillful craftmen to make them a thing of beauty, and really standing out, but beware of fakes. I am not an expert in jade, but I like looking at it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16760936.post-21306479812862978192007-03-26T07:39:00.000+08:002007-03-26T07:39:00.000+08:00Yes, probably in this case the jade bracelet took ...Yes, probably in this case the jade bracelet took the blow from your grandma. It may sounds superstitious - ok I know....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16760936.post-70803585880220530042007-03-25T17:48:00.000+08:002007-03-25T17:48:00.000+08:00The older generation had many beliefs (or supersti...The older generation had many beliefs (or superstitions) which they did not hesitate to put into practice. Also many people of various religious denominations look on things from their own religious point of view. There was this young lady, a company secretary, whom I met years ago. She was strange and did not believe in anything and attributed unusual happenings to mere co-incidents happened in one's life. Well everyone is entitled to his or her beliefs, including non-beliefs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16760936.post-7850424357614661562007-03-25T14:35:00.000+08:002007-03-25T14:35:00.000+08:00My mum even used a jade bracelet to boil water for...My mum even used a jade bracelet to boil water for us to drink when we were kids. I couldn't jump to any conclusion as to why she did that or how effective it was.Victorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10339178864363140977noreply@blogger.com