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This was the first time, after so....long, I felt that my weekend was well spent! :D First, I was able to spend my Saturday night with my hubby and my bro at.....THE HENNESSY ARTISTRY @ Orange Club KL! We didn't have to worry about the long queues and all...coz, we had VIP passes! Wooopee! And we had the opportunity to feel what's it like to be in the 'limelight' and flashes of paparazzi LOL It did feel great haha but not sure if it feels the same if you get it everywhere you go :P Anyway, what happened was, we stood right in front of this Hennessy Artistry backdrop, and had our pictures taken by a few photographers. One of them even gave us the picture in Polaroid! heehe (Other pictures can be seen in Facebook :P) Oh and the night was superb! Especially when The Dey was on stage. I was hip hoppin' to their stuff the whole night man....They were not only great performers but talented too! (Altho' they draw some similarities to Black Eye Peas) The opening was don...

TOTTO CHAN!!! :D I was exxxxtreeeeemely elated when I opened my parcel yesterday! Thank you so.........much Skye! I'm sure I'd enjoy this book as much as you did :) I was seriously afraid that it was that "special edition" calendar that you told me about...gosh...thank goodness it wasn't. If not, I'd be dead by now! :P Anyway, I'll find a really good "off peak period" to sit down and indulge in this specially-recommended book ;) Thanks again... :)

To those of you who have read Life of Pi (or even if you haven't), check this out! Cool rite?? As reported in amazon.com, Croatian artist Tomislav Torjanac has illustrated Yann Martel's Booker-winning novel, Life of Pi, in sumptuous oils to create a special edition of rare beauty. Painted from the perspective of the novel's narrator, his use of colours, symbols and perspective reveals a new angle on Martel's audacious fable. For more, go to: http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/gallery/2007/sep/27/ generalfiction?picture=330832907

One of the most beautiful short stories I've ever read so far...is The Happy Prince by Oscar Wilde. I've not read all of the stories in this collection (The Happy Prince and Other Stories) yet, but I'm pretty sure, when I do, I'd be in for a journey filled with sadness and sorrow, but in a good way. In a nutshell, The Happy Prince is about doing good with a sincere heart. The Happy Prince, is a statue built in memory of a prince. Standing high on a mountain, he could see pain and misery that was happening around him. One day, during a cold winter, a Swallow decided to perch on the Prince for a one night's rest before he proceeded to Egypt. Little did the Swallow know, his one night would extend to another night, then another and another till he died, due to the wintry blasts, at the feet of the Happy Prince. It was during stay that he helped The Happy Prince bring joy to the people who suffered below - he flew to them, upon The Happy Prince's requests, and broug...

Topics about gays and lesbians have always piqued my interest for many reasons. One of the many obvious ones is, well, I have quite a few gay and lesbians friends, who are smart and talented, and whom I'm really proud of. Recently, I've read this very interesting article about homosexuals, and the first few paragraphs caught my attention. I'd like to strongly urge you to take a few moments to read it. "Bob McCoy is a youthful, active 78-year-old. He sings in his church choir, takes a weekly computer class, and regularly attends social gatherings organized by a gay senior citizens group in Brooklyn, N.Y., where he lives. But McCoy worries about a day when he can no longer care for himself: he has no close family, no partner, and he's outlived most of his friends. "I'm used to having friends I can call up and say, 'Let's go to [a movie],'" he says. "But now there's nobody to call." Newly engaged, Jim Fetterman, 62, and Ilde Gon...

10 Questions for Haruki Murakami (by TIME Magazine) What's your favorite book? Sarosh Shaheen Ottawa, Canada The Great Gatsby . I translated it a couple of years ago. I wanted to translate it when I was in my 20s, but I wasn't ready. How has distance-running affected you as a writer? Pallavi Dixit Minneapolis, Minn. You need two things to write a big book: concentration and endurance. Running long distances gives me the power of endurance. What sneakers do you run in? Sara Ivry New York City I don't stick to one brand. Now I'm using Nike — but the Nike people gave them to me. To what extent do you see yourself as a Japanese author, as opposed to just an author? Daniel Burke Chicago I'm a Japanese writer. I was born in Japan and I live mainly in Japan. I think in Japanese and I write in Japanese. And, still, I look at things globally. For instance, my characters like tofu a lot. Let's say that a Norwegian reader reads that and thinks, "That guy likes tofu...

You guys should check this out. It's so freakin' cool haha If you're wondering who this Mak Bedah is....the story is here: http://www.imow.org/wpp/stories/viewStory?storyId=1624

Adryan, thanks for sharing this with me... :) This is an interesting, inspiring quote Adryan got from a book titled, "Twelve Pillars to be Successful" by Jim Rohn and Chris Widener . "1st Pillar - Personal Development. The only way things are going to change for you is when you change. Work harder on (improving) yourself than you do on your job. Read books, attend seminars, study the best and successful people, apply and implement what you learn. A tree will grow as tall as it can. Man can choose to be all or choose to be less. Why not stretch up to the full measure of all the challenge and see all you can do?"

Title : Black & White Fest Venue : The Annexe @ Central Market The Annexe Gallery Studio Theatre, Central Market Annexe, Jalan Hang Kasturi, Kuala Lumpur Opening Hours : Office Hours: 10am - 6pm; Exhibition Days: 11am - 7pm URL : http://www.centralmarket-kl.com.my Date & Time : Fri 19 Sep - Sun 5 Oct 2008 (11am - 7pm) Tickets : Free Admission Phone : 03-2070 1137 Synopsis : The Black & White Fest is a mini multi-arts fest that is a celebration of Diversity. Divided into three parts, the fest promises: Diversity - a Photography Exhibition Featuring works by Alan Ng, Alex Moh, Azril Ismail, Azrul K. Abdullah, Bernice Chauly, Caecar Chong, Erna Dyanty, Lim Hock Seng, Pang Khee Teik and Tan Chee Hon. Ten Malaysian photographers return to their first love, black & white photography, to seek diversity in a monochromatic world. All works are shot on black & white film and printed on silver gelatin paper. Buyers' Preview: Thu 18 Sep 2008 (1pm - 8pm). Please contact...

Ok...So I'm abit out-dated :P Roald Dahl Day was on the 13th of September (Go to his website! You'll have fun browsing ;)) Anyway...I didn't know 13th of Sept is Roald Dahl day till later, when I read about it in the papers :P No wonder there was a huuuuuge selection of Roald Dahl's books when I was at The Borders! Being the kiasu me, I bought one of his books which I found somewhere near the entrance, away from the other of his famous works like the BFG, Mathilda, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. (Oh yeah, if you're a big fan of his, and would love to keep some of these creative, fun covers, get them at The Borders, coz they're offering 20% discount, with the coupon from The Star. Offer's valid till the 28th Sept!) As you can see from the picture, I bought the Penguin Student Edition: Roald Dahl Ten Short Stories (Click picture to enlarge). I'm enjoying all of his short stories so far. My favourites: The Hitchhiker, My Lady My Dove, and The Umbre...

Palate Palette proudly presents. .. Anything Goes, Anything Shows! A new platform for creative and passionate minds to come together and share visual stories Are you a film junkie? Whether you like watching or making films, this is your chance to catch a variety of interesting short films in the comfort of our upstairs lounge (designated TV room for the night!). Anything from today's pop culture and mushy love stories to arty pieces and documentaries; you name it, we'll show it. Come eat, drink, be merry and... watch films! We'll even provide freshly- popped curry and seaweed popcorn for your munching pleasure. We reckon dinner beforehand at PP would be a good idea :) A good friend told us about this fantastic idea so for the September edition of our monthly film night (always on a Thursday), Palate Palette is proud to do its part in promoting "oneness" with the screening of Living Library Short Films, Volume 1 by the Global Oneness Project (www.globalonenessp...

"Stop & Stare..." Yeah, that's basically what Kevin Connolly gets when he moves around on his skateboard. Having being stared at ever since birth, photographer Kevin Connolly, a 22 year old Montana native, turns his disability to an opportunity. He has travelled to 15 countries, 31 cities and taken 32,000 photos of the 'watchers' on his skateboard. Why on a skateboard? Well, Connolly was born without legs. Doctors told him it's a "sporadic birth defect". So now, imagine this, you're on a skateboard, with no legs, using only your hands to propell yourself. How on earth are you still gonna take pictures? (I can't even take a freaking good picture standing still!) Plus, taking someone's picture who's staring at you,...won't it make them feel uncomfortable? How does Connolly do it? Well, this is how he does it: Connolly holds the camera near his hip and looks in the opposite direction. And since the camera's viewfinder isn...

Oooo, I'm so excited about this 'collection' I just compiled! It's called the 'Sun, Sea and Sand Collection' haha :) (The collection got its name from the titles and colours of the books) Bring any one of them along to your next vacation ;) * Out of the Blue by Belinda Jones This is great for chic lit lovers and those who already love Jones' previous works such as Divas Las Vegas and The California Club . Selena Harper works on a luxury cruiseship and is whisked around the world from Alaska to Zanzibar, with adventures waiting for her in every port. Just like any adventures, this one fell onto her lap, out of the blue (pun unintended). On a whim, she decided to spend a week on idyllic island of Crete, in the company of Alekos, a man she's certain is an incorrigible womaniser. This trip soon turned out to be an experience of her lifetime. Not only did the island enchant her but so did Alekos. Is he really the clad she's always thought him to be? Or c...