Type of gooseberry that grow by themselves in my house compound

The one that grow in my house compound is Physalis minima [1]. It is hard to distinguish between Physalis peruviana [2] and Physalis angulata [3] as they have similar looking fruits and came from same Genus that is Physalis [3].

This is from 1 tree that I move near the drain area opposite of my house

The fruit that contains lots of Vitamin C [1]

A fruitful tree

This one I move it to the land area near drain in front of my house. Seems like it is bearing more fruit here than the one that I leave in my house compound. Hoping to grow more of them so that later I would be able to make nice jam out of the bountiful fruits.
It is also feel nice to be able to harvest the fruits when the tree originally was just happens to grow by themselves in my house compound. Talk about me being lucky.

The gooseberry tree with fruit

Close up on the fruit

Many that grow themselves in my house compound

I found that the one that I leave to grow in my house compound bear less fruit and the tree is taller since they have to compete with the weeds that grew below them. Well, at least now I do know which area and environment that is more suitable for their growth.

Regardless the seed is free since it grow by themselves, I still give attention and affection to them. In order for it to grow consistent fruits for my daily consumption.

This tree have plenty of medicinal benefit. However, I only focus on the fruits for Vitamin C supplement.

References:
[1] http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Physalis+minima
[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physalis_peruviana
[3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physalis_angulata
[4] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physalis

My hire purchase grant of my first vehicle

I finish pay for my hire purchase in July 2015. But just manage to retrieve the original hire purchase grant today from CIMB Nusa Bistari branch. Almost 1 year from the date I finish my payment. This is due to the process to transfer my document to Hire Purchase CIMB in Johor Bahru from Hire Purchase CIMB in Menara UAB, Kg. Baru, Kuala Lumpur.

I bought my car last time in July 2008. I only took 7 years loan tenure after consulting few of my relatives and friends.

The best part is, I manage to finish paying it up not long after I start paying for my house. People would normally say "What a coincidence". As a professional engineer, I prefer to say all thanks to good planning and good timing.

First page of my hire purchase grant

Second page of my hire purchase grant

It is really a relief to only need to pay for my house only at this moment. With the increasing cost of living and daily expenses. I am really getting good timing and opportunity to have my own house in a gated guarded area with a really good price at that time. If not, I do not know and cannot guarantee the safety of my car even when it is parked at home in the porch.

For those who is taking loan tenure more than 7 years, I wish good luck in endevouring the coming years to get your original hire purchase grant.

Till then, have a good day ahead.

Ideas on gardening in small house with no land area or high rise building

I talk about gardening this with one of my foreign friends. Who is currently unemployed. He even asked me what that he could grow at home since he is living in apartment. Well, considering his origin, no wonder he asked me such question.

For me who already in saving mode as I have 5 cats to feed, force me to be creative to think ways to survive. That is why I have started to try and grew as much as I could in my land area where the size is only 10" x 70". Especially now where the groceries price hike up.

Now I already have tomatoes, yam, papaya, Sabah snake grass, Cat Whiskers, sugar cane, pineapple, mango. Trying to grow potatoes, ginger, turmeric, chilies, pumpkin for next attempt.

I did read in this article about  how a model turn her 1200 sqft loft to be fill with almost 500 plants. She is also a writer, businesswoman, chef and an ecologist [1].

She even have pineapple, cucumber, rosemary, squash, lemongrass, micro greens, lemon balm, curry, fig, a lemon tree and numerous other edibles growing in her apartment [1].

I am totally impressed with her gardening effort since such work requires a lot of effort and dedication. Even me who have land area size 10"x 70" still cannot compete with her plant collections which reach 500 plants.

Further in the article did mention that since small she loves to bring outdoor into indoor. She even bring moss in her room and raise insects there.

What makes me envious is she grew more plants than I do at home on my land area.

Basically, there is no excuse from not growing anything for your own consumption. All depends on the individual themselves.

[1] https://www.6sqft.com/my-1200sqft-inside-model-summer-rayne-oakes-williamsburg-oasis-filled-with-500-plants/

Process of changing voting address took less than 5 minutes

To change voting address, you will need to go to post office yourself. As the form need to be signed by you and the post office personnel once it is filled. The filling in form process took less than 5 minutes. But the longest part is waiting for your turn in the post office.

The registration system will take 3 months for validation process. You are able to check your application status online [1].

Example of the filled voting form - to change address

webpage to check your voting status [1]

Result of my application for change of address

I have change my IC and license in UTC Johor Bahru last time when I renew my license. The experience will be in other entry.

I opt to change voting address as that is the my latest address. Plus, that is the place I currently staying and work. Which is much more sensible for me to cast my vote there instead of my original hometown.

You could also wait for Suruhanjaya Pilihan Raya (SPR) Malaysia [2]  counter to be open near voting season, you might need to queue long.

I have change my voting address last week while went to the post office to buy a post express envelope.

For those who are still not register for voting, please do so in the post office. The registration took less than 5 minutes also. As your vote is important to determine leader of your choice.

Till then, have a good weekend ahead.

[1] http://daftarj.spr.gov.my/DAFTARJ/
[2] http://www.spr.gov.my/