The Adventures of an Island Girl

Gua Sudah Pindah Rumah!

2011-09-16T01:11:00.003+08:00

I HAVE MOVED to http://chelsiang.com !

See you guys there!

I ♥ Penang!

2011-03-18T16:14:00.003+08:00

A huge Thank You to everyone at Pearl and M8 Studio for the lovely article on my Island and the awesome photos.

For more of my adventures and random ramblings -

http://chelsiang.tumblr.com/

♥

2010-09-25T14:26:00.001+08:00

For more of my adventures and random ramblings -

http://chelsiang.tumblr.com/

♥

Events

2010-05-19T00:17:00.005+08:00

Azura, myself, Jojo and Marcela.

(Lovely shot courtesy of Kenneth Ooi)

Marcela, Azura, Melissa and Smitha

With the bubbly Rina Omar.

Another one of my favorites with my GORTfriend, the gorgeous Azura Zainal.

With ShaSha and the lovely Nell Ng.

Always a beauty, Elaine Daly.

With Beauty Queen, Dato' Yasmin Yusuff.

Posing with the SKII team.

For more photos, please log on to

http://www.facebook.com/chelsiang7?ref=ts

Don't let this be the last.

2010-04-16T18:45:00.008+08:00

60 years ago,

There were

3000

Today,

barely

500

Our nation's symbol of

Power

and

Strength.

I have been browsing through the web to research material for my Tiger Blogfest entry and am horrified by what I found. I was looking for information on the dwindling population of our Malayan Tiger and found that no amount of facts, stats and information will ever be able to send a stronger message than a few horrifying photographs.

I will not post these pictures here.

They are too heartbreaking.

Here's a link to the images I've found.

Or you could just Google 'Tiger poaching' or 'Tiger parts'

These images are graphic.

Do not view if you have a weak heart.

http://www.google.com.my/images?um=1&hl=en&rlz=1G1GGLQ_ENMY287&tbs=isch:1&q=tiger+poaching&sa=N&start=0&ndsp=18

Help increase the Malayan Tiger population by spreading the word on Tiger conservation.

For more information on the efforts taken to increase their numbers, please log on to

http://www.tx2.my/whatsgoingon.php

To find out how you can help, please log on to

http://www.tx2.my/joinus.php

Earn your stripes and become a Tiger Ambassador today.

Join us in our pledge,

I hereby pledge,

to not eat, buy or sell tigers, their parts or products that claim to contain tiger essences.
to report wildlife crimes to the Wildlife Crime Hotline at 019.356.4.194
to earn my stripes and learn more about tigers and how to save them.

It's the Year of The Tiger.

Don't let this be the last.

These American kids have it good, don't they?

2010-04-13T10:39:00.007+08:00

I had quite an adventure the other day at The Met. T'was a little crowded but that didn't matter 'cause I had the whole day. It's usually packed in the mornings with school kids on field trips and I just couldn't help but feel a little envious that morning.

These kids have it good. I wonder if they realize. Their field trips include visiting...

... Dinosaurs,

Mummies,

And Van Gogh.

Oh and ...

and Andy Warhol (!!!)

and Chuck Close

and RODIN!

(Was surprised at how tiny he was)

... Monet ... (*sigh*)

I made another visit with my cousins after that day. This time in the evening after Cat had finished work. Cat used to work at the Museum and gave me a private tour. It was nothing short of AWESOME.

We were quiet for awhile. Each of us in or own world starring at Van Gogh when I said to them, 'You guys are so lucky. You get to come here anytime you want.'

And then Roy turned to me and said, 'Yeah? I'd trade places with you any day. You get to have Ban Chang Kueh anytime you want!'

(Chinese Peanut Pancakes, A Penang Roadside Delicacy)

I guess the grass will always be greener on the other side :)

10,000 miles for Ban Chang Kueh and 10,000 miles for...

breakfast with Rex...

... And tea with my friend the @NatHistoryWhale

Both equally worth the journey!

Tiger Blogfest 2010

2010-04-11T00:53:00.011+08:00

When I was a little girl, my Mom asked me what I'd like to have as my first very own pet. Thinking I'd say a hamster or even a little puppy, she was very surprised at what came out from my mouth. I said I wanted a Tiger.

Mommy then told me that Tigers were born to be wild and that they wouldn't be happy if they lived with us in Lengkok Erskine.

My fascination for these majestic creatures grew with her stories and didn't stop there.

In 2008 I was chosen as one of Malaysia's Tiger Ambassadors, a group of Tiger lovers who would continue to advocate for our Malayan Tigers.

You can do your part too.

Tiger Blogfest 2010 will fall on the week of April 19-23 which coincides with Earth Day on the 22nd.

You can help by telling your friends.

You can help by talking about Tiger Blogfest on your Facebook.

You can also tweet about this.

If you're a blogger, even better.

Blog about this.

For more information on Tiger Blogfest 2010, please log on to

http://planetofthemonyets.blogspot.com

To learn more about the plight of our Malayan Tigers, please log on to

http://www.tx2.my

Here's your chance to be a Tiger Ambassador too :)

Photo 2&3 courtesy of Beanoo

March 10, 51st Anniversary of the Tibetan Uprising.

2010-04-04T11:07:00.008+08:00

Can you imagine if you were forced out of your home? Have your family taken away from you. The life that you know, the land that you so Love and everything familiar to you brutally taken from you.

I cannot even begin to imagine what it would be like to be forced out of my island home. My life and my family's threatened if we ever return. I cannot imagine not ever again celebrating Chinese New Year, Chirstmas, Hari Raya, Deepavali and all the festivities the way we
Malaysians have so grown accustomed to. My children not ever having the chance to know Penang. My roots. My ancestors' roots cut from beneath me. I cannot even begin to imagine.

Being with the Tibetans that day, that gorgeous Wednesday afternoon in New York City made me realize how good we have it. Sure we have injustice. And sure things are not always fair. But we still have our land and we still have the privilege to fight for our rights, our beliefs and most importantly practice our respective religions within the safety of our own land.

Everyone has the right to be free. We should never stop fighting for what is rightfully ours to have. I commend and so deeply admire the courage, strength and unwavering faith of the Tibetan people in exile.

I am writing this entry as a humble salute to everyone who has ever fought for Freedom. To everyone who is fighting the good fight, keep it up and please know that you are never alone.

*Learn more about the Tibetan people in exile and their fight for Freedom athttp://www.tibet.org/andhttp://www.studentsforafreetibet.org/section.php?id=77

She has never seen her homeland with her own eyes. Lahdon Tethang fights relentlessly for the freedom of her people.

People from all over came to Union Square that day in support of Freedom.

Imprisoned for 11 years without trial for singing songs of Freedom on the streets, Ngawang Sangdral a Nun who was beaten repeatedly while in prison was finally released after excessive pressure from the United States and other intervening countries.

The massive crowd at Union Square Park on March 10.

Potrait of the Dalai Lama beside a Tibetan flag in front of an Equestrian statue of George Washington.

A Freedom fighter draped in a Tibetan flag.

We Won Another One!

2010-03-15T05:41:00.004+08:00

The Cast and Team at the Press Screening

The people have voted and Afdlin Shauki's 'Papadom just won 3rd place out of 12 international films in the Audience Choice category at the Osaka Film Festival yesterday!

Congratulations to our team!

On top of that, 'Papadom' also won Best Film, Best Original Score (Pacai), Best Actor (Afdlin Shauki) and Best Actress (Liyana Jasmay) at the 22nd Malaysian Film Festival (FFM2009)

The Cast of 'Papadom' on set at UiTM

From top left: Que Haidar, Myself, Afdlin Shauki, Liyana Jasmay, Vanidah Imran, Norkhiriah, Scha and Farid Kamil.

I ♥ NY

2010-03-14T12:03:00.005+08:00

I was so nervous. A part of me didn't want to meet him. I wanted to still adore him. Especially after seeing him perform on Broadway. I didn't want him to be one of those self-absorbed stuck-up superstars. That would be so sad, right? My fears were put to rest as soon as he shook my hand. He was so charismatic (*faint*) and sincere. I feel so blessed to have met him :)

My Hero James Spader and I

And here are a few snapshots of my adventures in this wonderful City.

More to come :)

With The King of Daytime TV, Regis Philbin

Grinning like an idiot with my winning ticket!

I WON THE WICKED LOTTERY!

At Central Park

Here I Am Again

2010-02-20T10:06:00.006+08:00

Today was not a very eventful day. But fulfilling nonetheless. Started off a little sunny but got Mary Poppins windy towards the evening. Wind was coming from all sorts of directions.

I had just filled in the first few acid-free pages of my fresh new 5X8¼"Moleskine and am feeling very good about myself. And so decided to give myself a little treat.

Took a nice walk up and down Times Square (again) with my cute-as-a-button Aussie gal pal Paige Herbermann and made our first stop at Crumbs a cupcake shop on Broadway. Had each a sinful treat and went on our way. Walked around aimlessly for a bit and succumbed to 2 $10 Comedy Central taping tickets. VIP too... Was most cynically convinced that it was a street-side scam but we bought them anyway 'cause the lady was very convincing in her pitch. We're going on Sunday.

Walking makes one very hungry. And the wind was blowing away all the calories from the cupcakes :)

We then found ourselves tucked nicely in a corner at this cute little very all-American Diner called Stardust. Waiters and waitresses donned classic 50's outfits and hairdos and did renditions of Johnny Cash and June Carter duets on the bar top. My favorite moment was when one of the waitresses jumped up on the bar top and sang 'Popular' from Wicked. I was grinning like an idiot and singing along like a very bad and broken karaoke machine ( I have a sore throat, k :( ) It was a nice experience.

The servers at Stardust are all working and struggling actors waiting for their big break on Broadway. They looked like they were having a ball. I wouldn't mind having a job like that, really. Singing your heart out on a bar top while an Asian chick sucks on a BBQ chicken wing in the corner. I wish them all the best.

I would have taken more pictures had I brought along my 450D. And my little Android was running out of battery.

And here's a sweet and honest message I found in one of 'em touristy souvenir shops. I didn't buy it 'cause it would have cost me $8 so instead, I took a picture.

Hope you like it :)

1 Post a Week?

2010-02-18T01:18:00.004+08:00

You think I'd be able to manage at least one post a week? I've been feeling very couped up recently. By choice I suppose. I open up my dashboard, type in a few lines and conclude to myself that I have nothing but a few pictures to show. I then send my courser up to the top right corner of my screen (I'm on a PC) and... *click*

But I'm not gonna do that today. I feel a sudden urge to share. Be it just a picture. New York City in winter makes me very emo. Emo writing can be good. It can also potentially be a 'What the h*ll was I thinking?'

New York City.

A City of Dreams.

A City where Dreams come true.

You'll find your Dreams in New York City.

New York City is a City of Hope.

People come here to look for something that's missing in their lives.

Some find it .

Some don't.

Some arrive to realize that what they've been missing was right under their noses.

Chinese New Year at Chinatown

The Manhattan Bridge

Green and Grey Eyes Anyone?

2009-10-29T16:18:00.005+08:00

Urban Grey lenses I wore at the launch of FreshKon Mosiac Color Contact Lenses.

Hannah Lo, Stephanie Chai, Jojo Struys and I sporting Green and Grey eyes at the launch.

Steph and Jo with their Luscious Green eyes.

( Photo courtesy of Jojo Struys at http://twitter.com/jojo_struys )

Special thanks to everyone at FreshKon for the lovely gifts!

Hard Rock Cafe Penang!

2009-10-28T14:50:00.005+08:00

The Legendary Zainal Abidin singing his hit song 'Hijau' at the Grand Launch of Hard Rock Cafe Penang.

It was like having a mini getaway. Although the drive up the road from where I live in Penang only took us barely 10 minutes.

I am so very proud of my Island Home. And now with Hard Rock Hotel Penang, we are expecting more and more visitors coming up north to visit giving us another excuse to show off our beautiful Island :)

The kind and generous crew at the Rockin' Hotel treated us like Rock Stars! Beautiful Beatles artwork lined the halls and lobby of the Hotel. It was like Casuarina was never there. Everything about the place was new and spunky.

We were very pleasantly surprised at what they've done with the rooms of what used to be the old Casuarina Hotel. Funky new furniture fit for a Rock Star and a gorgeous painting of Ray Charles decorated a wall in the bathroom. Made us feel right at home ;P And the sheets... Ah... Those guitar printed sheets were so comfortable we nearly overslept and missed cocktails!

Not only did we party like Rock Stars, we also partied like Rock Star Royalty. His Royal Highness Sultan Sharafuddin of Selangor graced the launch together with his entire extended Royal family and partied with us (or rather we partied with them ;P) till the 'break of dawn'!

I would like to extend my sincerest gratitude towards Elisa Saw and the entire crew at the Hard Rock Hotel Penang for putting us up and treating us like Rock Star Royalty during the launch. And on behalf of my parents, Thank you for the vegetarian friendly buffet!

Martell Rising Personalities Awards 2009

2009-10-09T00:29:00.005+08:00

With the fabulous Will Quah

Am so thrilled to be one of the nominees! Thank you PRM for this wonderful opportunity!

Please log on to www.riseabove.com.my to find out more and don't forget to vote! You are entitled to 10 votes a day :)

Out with the Old in with the New...

2009-09-30T16:59:00.003+08:00

... And what a wonderful 2 months it has been :)

My last post was posted via my loyal companion of 4 years a few minutes before it was stolen from my bag. Those of you who know me well enough know that my Z610i needed to retire badly and oh yeah... the eclipse... Will always remember that Moon.

Hope you guys are still around. Hello?

Yes... Sorry... Will try to update more often from now. TRY being the operative word.

And many thanks to my 12 followers. You guys are the best.

Still following?

Do you know who this is?

2009-07-25T21:20:00.001+08:00

I asked Chanthuru if he knew who the guy on my bag was and without a thought he said, 'Michael Jackson!'

:-D

1 Heritage, Harmony, Hope.

2009-07-25T21:10:00.001+08:00

Khoo Kongsi looks exceptional tonight. Left my camera at home. Shouldn't have. Knew I'd regret it.
Can hear the gongs outside. Think our CM just arrived.

Butterflies are making me a little dizzy. Butterflies are good. They fuel. They remind you that this is it. They let you know it's time to Get Set cause it's Go! Go! Go!

Wish me luck!

Midnight Sin

2009-07-25T00:43:00.001+08:00

Sitting in my car having a box of yong tou foo with 'Who is it?' pounding on the speakers. You have no idea how good this feels. Just had to tell someone. Been so hungers the whole night. Ah... Yum.

Rehearsing at the Khoo Kongsi for the big UNESCO show tomorrow.

2009-07-24T21:17:00.001+08:00

My first time performing for the state. Can't wait!

With Jack at HairZone.

2009-07-22T20:40:00.001+08:00

Dinner at BumbuBali with the girls

2009-07-21T20:41:00.001+08:00

First time my drink came to me lookin' exactly like how it looks like in the menu. I'm impressed. Food looks good to.
It's nice catching up with the girls. Got me chocolates from Sydney too. *Yum*

Chatting Live on Astro @15

2009-07-20T21:54:00.002+08:00

A huge thank you to everyone who tuned in to chat with me!

Gotta get me one of these!

2009-07-20T21:48:00.001+08:00

-Monitors at Astro-

'SETEM' by Kabir Bhatia

2009-07-17T00:04:00.003+08:00

With the cast, producer (Gaya) and director (Kabir) at the press screening.

'SETEM' by Kabir Bhatia in cinemas July 31, 2009!

What a Wonderful thing is the end of a String.

2009-07-11T02:30:00.004+08:00

*This is what keeps me going*

o by the by
has anybody seen
little you-i
who stood on a green
hill and threw
his wish at blue

with a swoop and a dart
out flew his wish
(it dived like a fish
but it climbed like a dream)
throbbing like a heart
singing like a flame

blue took it my
far beyond far
and high beyond high
bluer took it your
but bluest took it our
away beyond where

what a wonderful thing
is the end of a string
(murmurs little you-i
as the hill becomes nil)
and will somebody tell
me why people let go

- E. E. Cummings -

Green House Curry Mee!

2009-07-07T21:40:00.001+08:00

... With @alvinbebop

Slow dancing in a burning room...

2009-07-06T03:48:00.004+08:00

ISO-400, f/3.5, 1/45, B/W in post.

Sean and Deanna at L.A very Confidential. Love this shot of them :)

*Title has nothing to do with the subjects. I just love the song.

Can someone please tell me why the Disco ball's in a bird cage?

2009-07-04T14:07:00.001+08:00

Thank you for the Music.

2009-07-04T03:23:00.000+08:00

My Message to be sent to Neverland.

Sweet Music Man

2009-06-30T22:09:00.005+08:00

Sing your song sweet music man.

They wouldn’t listen and they couldn’t see

And all they have left now are your words of peace.

Sing your song sweet music man,

You won’t be here to hold our hand like you used to,

But you'll always remain.

You’re a hell of a singer and a powerful man

but you surround yourself

with people who demand too much of you.

You touched my soul with your beautiful song,

You even had me singing along right with you,

You said I need you.

Then you changed the world with your melody

and you sang the song you had written for us

With such harmony.

Nobody sings a love song quite like you do

and nobody else could make us sing along

and nobody else could make us see

that with love we are always right.

nobody sings a love song quite like you.

Sing your song sweet music man

You travel the world with a six piece band

that does for you what you ask ‘em to.

And you try to stay young

But the songs you’ve sung to so many people

They never came back on you.

So sing your song sad music man,

You try to make them happy but in the end,

They still never understood you.

You’re still a hell of a singer but a broken man,

but you’ll keep on looking for one last fan

to sing ‘em to.

So sing your song sweet music man

We believe in you.

- By Kenny Rogers -

Click on the link for the original song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asU27FaVvBM

*I've changed the words a little... Just a tad bit for a better fit.

"Keep on with the Force, Don't Stop!"

2009-06-28T14:27:00.016+08:00

I had the perfect childhood. Attentive and loving parents and grandfather, annoying brother, bedtime stories, hide-and-seek and of course... Music.

Thank you Mr. Jackson for providing the soundtrack to my wonderful childhood. Thank you for the Music that will continue to entertain, teach and comfort us. Through your Music, your message of Love and Hope will live in us and in our future generations forever.

"Keep on with the Force, don't stop!'

I'm not very good at this. I can't seem to put down in words what I'm feeling right now. So here are a few 'thoughts' I found which I thought would be nice to share.

*Taken from 1995's HIStory.

"Michael Jackson, the star, is a phenomenon. The hat, the single glove, white socks and loafers. He's mysterious. Theatrical. The consummate performer. From the way he moves, to the Neverland he's created as his home, it's as if he's an illusion.

The Michael Jackson I've had the pleasure of knowing for 13 years is without affectation, and is not an illusion. It must be hard for Michael to know how much the world wants to know him, to be like him, to consume him. He's wisely created his own world in which to preserve the most honest parts of his identity. Those are the parts we love the most.

Michael has a heightened sensitivity for the crying needs of this world. Through his 'Heal the World Foundation', he works to preserve this planet's most precious resources - children and the environment. He feels much of the same responsibility a parent feels - his children are all of our children. Michael brings so much to so many, he is one of the world's most precious resources himself.

Guided by his creative forces of passion, joy, work and genius, Michael has gone after his dreams and shared them with all of us. I can't wait to see where he chooses to take us next.

This collection of work comes from the most successful albums in music history. Michael is the single most awarded entertainer the world has ever known. As you listen to and enjoy his music, I'm sure you'll agree that we, his fans, are the ones who are most rewarded." -Steven Spielberg-

"You cannot say enough about what he has given to us musically and culturally. We take for granted people like him. All he wanted to do was give us great music and that's what he did. Every single day was dedicated to us." - Jamie Foxx

"Michael Jackson showed me that you can actually see the beat. He made the music come to life!! He made me believe in magic. I will miss him!!" - P. Diddy, via Twitter

"... How you suffered for your sanity. And how you tried to set them free. They did not listen. They did not know how. Perhaps they'll listen now. This world was never meant for one as beautiful as you." -Don McLean's 'Vincent'

Rest in peace my childhood friend. I will miss you... Oh... and don't forget to say 'hi' to Tinkerbell for me :)

I LOVE YOU!

Press

2009-06-18T01:57:00.005+08:00

*Click on the pictures to read the articles.

*I didn't compose any of the songs in Realiti. I did, however, sing them. :)

Kampar Roti Ayam

2009-06-08T19:31:00.001+08:00

Why do nursery rhymes have to be so brutal?

2009-06-05T20:05:00.008+08:00

Was having a nice dinner conversation with my Mom and my brother the other day and were talking about the songs she used to sing to us... Unconventional and barely heard of songs like 'Three little fishies' (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sz22dv90_mY) and 'A froggy would a-wooing go' (http://www.kididdles.com/lyrics/f024.html). Then we went on to nursery rhymes... Now this is scary... I'm sure we're not the only ones who've realized this but have you ever wondered why they are almost always brutal and completely unadvisable for children?

"Ladybug, Ladybug,

Fly away home.

Your house is on fire and your children will burn"

"Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall.

Humpty Dumpty had a great fall.

And all the Kings horses and and all the Kings men,

Couldn't put Humpty together again."

Ok this one really gives me the creeps...

"Three blind mice... Three blind mice...

See how they run... See how they run...

They all ran after the farmer's wife,

Who cut their tails off with a carving knife,

Have you ever seen such a sight in your life?

As Three blind mice.

"Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water.

Jack fell down and broke his crown and Jill came tumbling after!"

-Where's the bloody 'moral' in that???-

... Oh... And don't get me started on 'Rock-a-bye-baby'.

Why... WHY... Would anyone wanna 'rock a baby' on a tree top?

There's more. Oh... You can bet on Humpty's mangled remains there's more...

But I won't go into that so you guys can have a little fun yourselves. Please... If you come across one that's NOT evil and brutal... Post it up on my 'comments', will 'ya?

And we wonder why our Mommy never sang us those rhymes...

Are we there yet?

2009-06-04T18:32:00.001+08:00

First, he talks to himself. Weird. Now he's starting to annoy me. He's literally doing the cantonese version of Bart Simpson's 'Are we there yet? Are we there yet are we there yet are we there yet?' on me. We're moving at 20km/h and he's still doing it. I'm this close to jumping out of the cab. Imagine Slow Poke Rodriguez (Speedy Gonzalez's side-kick). *pulls hair*

AFOS

2009-05-31T15:43:00.001+08:00

~ Boys checking out a race casualty. *Special thanks to Oliver for the VIP paddock tour. ~

AFOS 2009

2009-05-31T15:28:00.001+08:00

Still Hot

2009-05-31T15:25:00.001+08:00

2009-05-31T15:12:00.001+08:00

Relay for Life 2009

2009-05-30T22:02:00.001+08:00

~ Nash, Michael, Elvira and Jac ~

Relay for Life 2009

2009-05-30T21:56:00.001+08:00

~ Dato' Yasmin, Sofia, and Niki at MSN Stadium Bukit Jalil after our Celebrity lap ~

*Special thanks to Dato' for including all of us.

Good Times :)

2009-05-30T02:37:00.003+08:00

My tummy still hurts from all the laughing.

BED

2009-05-29T23:10:00.001+08:00

~ Island Peeps ~

Ran into an old friend at MPH.

2009-05-28T16:22:00.001+08:00

Girly time

2009-05-28T14:35:00.001+08:00

Lunch now Star Trek after!

ManUnited vs Barca

2009-05-28T03:44:00.007+08:00

I wanna watch the 2nd half of the game but my eyes are extra sepet [squinty] right now. I think it just started.

Daddy and Kos making funny 'OOoo' 'AaaHhh' sounds in the living room.

Who needs to watch the game when you can get real-time results on FB and Twitter? :D

*I think Messi's kinda cute. Ronaldo too overrated. Oh... and I once shared the front page of The Sunday Star with Henry... Thought that was pretty awesome.

Whispers between the lies

2009-05-27T22:58:00.007+08:00

f/2.5, 1/45, ISO400

I have very little to be upset about. But infinite reasons to be Happy. It's all about the choices we make and how we stick to them. Sticking to them is what makes it so hard sometimes.

I know what's right. You know what's right.

But why do we still do otherwise?

Is it the thrill?

Or the what ifs?

Bubble Bubble!

2009-05-26T18:44:00.001+08:00

~ Andrew Westwood, Justin Chan and Christine Chin ~

Bubble milk tea before Night at the Museum!

Kiehls at MidValley!

2009-05-26T17:08:00.002+08:00

~ Thank you Kiehls for all the goodies :) ~

2009-05-26T16:52:00.001+08:00

~ Vroom! ~

Lat!

2009-05-26T16:08:00.001+08:00

~ With Datuk Lat! ~

2009-05-26T15:43:00.001+08:00

~ Shegar, Joyce, Gort, Baki and Andrew ~

2009-05-26T15:33:00.002+08:00

~ Getting high on green cotton candy with Azura The Gort and Joyce The Fairy Wong ~

2009-05-26T15:17:00.001+08:00

~ Shegar - stylist to the stars, Andrew Westwood and Baki Zainal 'preserving our playground' with some glitter ~

Home Away from Home.

2009-05-25T20:14:00.002+08:00

~ Little Penang Kafe ~

Funny how i never crave Hokkien Mee when I'm home.
I love this place. They serve the best laksa. Outside of Penang, of course :-)

Durian Hong So at...

2009-05-21T21:51:00.001+08:00

2009-05-21T21:39:00.001+08:00

~ATTACK!!!~

I've never had this much durian in one sitting before. And so many different breeds! (Breeds?)
There's Lipan, Rad Prawn (i'm pretty sure it's RED prawn. Am Reading from the board), Early 604, D-600, D24, White Oil Flesh, Green Small Skin, Iguana (the names are getting very weird), Batu and the list goes on. Too long.
OMG I feel sick...
*burp*

2009-05-21T21:22:00.001+08:00

~Anna with her aircraft melamine side plate and fork~

Snooping around.

2009-05-21T18:58:00.001+08:00

So i went to the little girl's room. I'm impressed. G Hotel. Not too shabby.
Sitting on a huge couch-like-bed thing beside the pool. Lot's of water flowing. Very urban minimalist whatever. But i think it's just Feng Shui.
They're Finally attending to his hair. Will snap a shot later if the subject permits.

This Thursday Afternoon.

2009-05-21T18:23:00.001+08:00

My 4pm tea appointment turned into a 5pm hair appointment.
Nachos and juice downstairs and am sitting right under an AC vent waiting for the stylist to attend to him. We've been waiting for almost an hour. What's keeping him?
I could go snoop around the mall but the couch here is pretty comfy. Also a little lazy la...
He's yawning now. I'm about to myself. Something about yawning that's so contagious. Myth Busters did an episode on this once. Pretty intersting. Can't remember if they busted it or not. Something tells me they didn't.

I need to use the little girl's room. Ok bye. TTFN.

Happy Birthday Winnie!

2009-05-20T23:22:00.002+08:00

*Special thanks to Ken from Carven Ong for the lovely purple gown.

I had fun that night with Isabel and Auntie Annie. Didn't get to sit with them though.

Winnie never fails to throw an awesome party.

** Blogging from the computer is not too bad either... Should be doing this more... :P

It's really just how you look at it...

2009-05-20T02:06:00.003+08:00

1/90sec, ISO-800, f/3.5

Evisu?

My Daddy Loves Me So.

2009-05-19T23:44:00.001+08:00

Daddy knows how to make my day! They smell like crap but OMG... Heaven... Now i'm sleepy :-D

Little Karuna is on solids now and Gorby just recovered from a near death experience. Seems like I've been away too long...

It's so good to be Home.

Had a good talk with Alvin earlier. I love that siao lang. Always makes me laugh my insides out.

Didn't manage to meet up with Eileen. And to think i sacrificed a weekend at Home to see her :-S but all's well. Had a good time with my peeps. Social was alright but Sunday dinner was good :-)

Love the night. Everything seems so Magical at night. Hope it rains. It'll be just perfect.

An evening on Strawberry Hill...

2009-05-12T17:58:00.001+08:00

I'm so unfit! At no.5 now. Made it in 30minutes. Not bad i guess. The roti sticks and kopi-O are definitely worth the effort. In all drama-ness i said, "Daddy, I don't think i can make it..." He said, "Baby, 300 more steps to a great view. And don't forget the roti sticks..."

Krispy Kreme Finally!

2009-04-27T09:45:00.001+08:00

At the launch of Krispy Kreme's first outlet in Malaysia! Thank you Azura a.k.a Gortfriend for asking me to come with you.
Going home today and have been receiving orders already. This is all too familiar :-S

Can't wait for me doughnuts!

Smurfin' Around...

2009-04-15T18:42:00.001+08:00

Gotta Love the T-Shirts at F.O.S

2009-04-15T18:38:00.001+08:00

Dub.. Dub.. Dubbbbing.

2009-04-14T16:05:00.001+08:00

The Dork Side

2009-04-13T20:13:00.001+08:00

Dangerous is a short stick.

2009-04-09T10:48:00.001+08:00

Just hit myself with one. I was glad and also a little upset that there weren't any cameras rolling. It would have been an absolute hit on YouTube.
It's been pouring since 6am and it still feels like an oven in here. More like slow cooking.

Chowrasta on a Tuesday Morning.

2009-04-07T12:09:00.001+08:00

I've never paid more than 8 bucks for a book here. (Ok, that's half a lie.)
Today, I gave this other Uncle 20 for both the Dickens and 3 for English Today. I really shouldn't have but i didn't want to leave empty handed. Uncle Mohamad's was still closed. I didn't get to collect my stuff... :-(

Petronas Grand Prix

2009-04-05T19:14:00.001+08:00

It was fun running in the rain. Couldn't get any good pictures with my kit and 50mm. Couldn't make out what they were saying on the P.A and had to call Kel to find out what was happening :-S
One thing I really liked was the bunyi. Damn nice :-D
Don't know if i wanna stay for Jamiroquai. Family dinner tonight that i would rather be at.

Tim Sum!

2009-04-05T13:37:00.001+08:00

Best Chocolate Souffle at..

2009-04-04T00:50:00.001+08:00

~Gracie and the super souffles~

... This place in Singapore with very bad service. Can't remember the name of the chocolate shop but OMG was the souffle divine... $17 a pop but worth every last drop.
The highlight/purpose of the trip wasn't entirely the souffle nor was it the audition. It was my dear little sister, Gracie. There is no one in the World quite like Gracie. She's the ultimate source of energy. You can get pretty far with just a dose of G. I love her to death. Anyone who has met her would never feel otherwise.

Catching up with old friends.

2009-04-03T01:23:00.001+08:00

O.P.I axxium Soak-Off Gel Lacquer Launch.

2009-04-02T15:02:00.001+08:00

~Marion Counter and O.P.I Marketing Manager Jane Lee~

Earth Month with Estee Lauder.

2009-04-02T10:51:00.001+08:00

~with Bernie and Azura @ Gort~

It's very warm out here. The laughing doesn't help. Always a riot whuh these two :-D

STYLO!

2009-04-02T00:24:00.001+08:00

With the Fabulous Scott Chu for Intoxi-Kate!

2009-04-02T00:00:00.001+08:00

-Backstage at the STYLO Fashion Grand Prix 2009-

STYLO Fashion Grand Prix 2009

2009-04-01T23:40:00.001+08:00

Lake Gardens has become the fashion center of Asia. If not just for a couple of nights :-)

I was absolutely star-struck just a couple of minutes ago when i met Sheila Majid for the first time. She was wonderful. Although she got my name wrong she was nice enough to correct herself by saying she's seen me on tv and magazines before. Sheila Majid... *sigh*
My brother and I absolutely adore her.
It's been too long a night and i'm not exactly feeling too good. Still i'm happy to be here. It's always good to see Bernie. Seems like the only time we'll ever get to catch up is when we see each other at events. Sean my L.A abang is here too with Deanna. I would not be where i am today without her :-) Sean 's wearing a very nice white shirt underneath his black jacket and I half joked, "I love a man in a white shirt..." Deanna heard and went, "OMG! I'm gonna tell Auntie Rose!" She laughed and said again that she can't believe I've grown so much.
It's been too long!
Fashion Show just ended. I'm wearing a fabulous black dress my Scott Chu for Intoxi-Kate. We're up next in the Designer and Muse showcase. My toes hurt. I hope i don't fall in front of Dato Jimmy Choo...

Start Spreading the News.

2009-04-01T00:15:00.001+08:00

There's something about New York that keeps you intrigued. Maybe it's 'cause of the movies.

Anyone can find their place in New York ;-)

Best Durians are in May?

2009-03-31T00:25:00.001+08:00

~With Beanoo our resident photog at Tari~

I've been trying to put some rhymes together whole afternoon. A little road block maybe and couldn't find the right spots to park my words.

I haven't been listening to myself lately. My mind and my heart are at odds. It's hard to hear anything when they're fighting.

I can't keep up. Trying makes it that much harder.

Mee kuah was nice. Al least.

It's Ng, NOT Ing!

2009-03-30T10:25:00.001+08:00

Zip zip Zip...!

2009-03-29T10:21:00.001+08:00

Dizzy. Spinning. In KKB. Just got down from Genting and Fraser.
With Lotus Club Malaysia on one of their crazy Sunday drives.
Just had breakfast.
Waterfall now :-)

March 27, 2009

2009-03-27T21:24:00.001+08:00

"It's sweet. Try some la." So I did. And I am :-D

With ma' boys at Vintry, Damansara Heights. It's always good to see them.

The girls just arrived :-D

Feeling a little warm now. Nice. The taste i mean. Sweet. Making me a little sleepy...

Feels like I've forgotten something. Hope i didn't leave anything at the bookshop.

Hui Ming just reminded me of my camera. Ah... No wonder la. Hehe...
Off to work now. Will post up some of the pictures soon.

'A' Class Aqua

2009-03-27T16:03:00.001+08:00

Acqua Panna. In my opinion the BEST bottled water in the world :-D
It's so smooth it feels like drinking straight from Heaven. I love love love love love Panna!

Am at alexis BSC with Julie. She's on the phone with her Pelle. They are living proof that Fairytales do come true :-)
The kerabu fried rice is divine... Kampung Nyonya loves her belacan.

She's still on the phone. I think she's forgotten about her laparness. *sigh* Love...
I... Love love LOVE Panna!

Lorong Seratus Tahun in SS2

2009-03-26T13:02:00.001+08:00

Dining with Nature at Subak

2009-03-25T23:16:00.001+08:00

~Teriyaki-Glazed Seafood Kebabs~

Smells nice here. No mosquitoes. :-D
Food is good too.

Subak is hosting a charity dinner this Saturday the 28th for Earth Hour (don't forget, turn off your lights from 8-9pm on Saturday. Show your love for Mother Nature :-D). 50 Ringgit to dine under the stars with the stars. Come and join in the fun! All proceeds will go to WWF Malaysia. Log on to www.subak.com.my for more info.

Gotta get back to dinner now ;-)

FACES 100TH Issue

2009-03-25T21:04:00.001+08:00

It's so cold here right under the vent. Chatting with JoB.
Hungry again :-D

This Kampung Girl will never get used to City traffic.

2009-03-25T17:04:00.001+08:00

Stuck in traffic and trying to read. Getting dizzy... On my way to M.O.S for the launch of Asience.

Still hope to catch Idol tonight. Waiting for Kel to call :-D

Rue

2009-03-25T09:55:00.001+08:00

~Karuna and her Daddy~

On my way back to the City. Gonna miss my little Rue.

Stuck in an almost impossible jam on the bridge. Aeroline playing aircraft/elevator music which is making me feel rather anxious...

Oh... Our 'flight' attendant is bringing us our headsets. Excellent. His 'Welcome' announcement earlier sounded a whole lot like English and was the best I've heard so far.
Wonder what movie he's gonna play. I'm putting my money on the one about the boy and his Scottish sea creature.

Oh... They have Juno. I've not seen Juno.
Mama Mia! He's decided on Abba. Can never go wrong with Abba. Clever...

Yay... Breakfast's here.

The Biggest Show on TV

2009-03-24T17:27:00.004+08:00

My family and I have been so hooked on this show ever since Fantasia Borino. My favourite? Carrie Underwood. To be honest, I wasn't rooting for her at all throughout the competition. I'm more for the underdogs.

My favourites this year

Megan Joy!!! Need I say more?
Danny Gokey
Anoop Dog ('Cause he's Asian and 'Cause he's also good la)

Morning Business

2009-03-24T10:01:00.001+08:00

I was coughing my insides out the whole night. Must be the damn meds.
Been listening to Mayer and Mraz. Gotta love a man with a guitar and nimble fingers ;-)

Dear cousin Roy is coming home for 2 weeks. Haven't seen him in almost 4 years now. Can't wait!

I'm so tired. Maybe i can try to sneak out the back :-P

Karaikudi Restaurant

2009-03-23T21:05:00.001+08:00

... And the winner is... Aloo Ghobi!

2009-03-23T20:59:00.001+08:00

Cauliflower and peas, briyani rice and vege yogurt.

2009-03-23T20:53:00.001+08:00

2009-03-23T20:34:00.001+08:00

People generally have A LOT to say...

2009-03-23T09:21:00.001+08:00

... A LOT of CRAP to say which will never do any of us any good :-)

The wonders of modern technology.

2009-03-20T22:02:00.002+08:00

My housemate Hui Ming with her Hunny Kenneth (in Brunei) on Skype.