Passion.

The Week of CNY

2012-01-31T12:21:00.000+08:00

Still a couple more days left to celebrate the Chinese New Year, since traditionally the festivities end on the 15th day (CNY day was on 23th of January) and I've yet to visit the temple. Sigh.

By now many of you would have already gone back to school or to work. I'm still lazing at home, considering it's still my semester break.

Definitely a much needed break after a week of traveling from Johor to KL to Perak and back to KL within a week for work.

And yesterday's session on the Kinect and Band Hero totally poop-ed me out.

But even for a day in, I'm researching for my travel plans and how to fix my teeth (haha, more on that later).

And since I've not wished you guys yet, Happy Chinese New Year!

May the year of the water dragon bring you strength, prosperity, harmony and health.

Gong xi gong xi.

kisses.

The Khmer Life

2012-01-05T17:33:00.000+08:00

I'm a travel freak. Every now and then I get the travel bug and start looking up flight prices from Istanbul to NZ. I'm crazy like that. I'm grateful to have been able to travel to several places last year, even those sponsored ones within Malaysia.

One of my most memorable trips would be backpacking in Cambodia in July; the culture, food, people, nature, architecture. There's nothing not to love about Cambodia.

Playing with the village kids, dining with the folks of Kompong Phluk, laughing over a glass of home brewed whiskey, climbing up the steep steps of Angkor temples, learning their history, being explorers, and the Khmer people just made the experience a whole lot sweeter!

I'll be heading back this year again! This time, even longer :)

There's no story to this post. Just some photos I took to show you just how amazing Cambodia can be.

Thank you!

kisses.

Here's to 2011!

2012-01-05T15:39:00.000+08:00

I'm writing this on the 31st, but you'll probably see it only on the 1st of January (or after).

Just thought my Carlsberg post should be a sticky for awhile as to not bombard you with so many posts at once after the long and repeated hiatus.

To be frank new year's eve is just another day to me. And at most, just another reason to lepak with my friends or party. I don't see the new year as 'owh, that's the end of my old me. Time for a new me'. In that 365 days, we were given all the time to make changes to ourselves and our lives where it seems fit. The transition from 2011 to 2012 is nothing but a change in digits after all, not a change of life.

And so it turns out New Year's day didn't feel any different either. Except maybe the many Happy New Year wishes being exhanged all around, and with me.

I'm not saying I'm not grateful for everything that has happened in year 2011. I am nothing but. But I truly believe that everyday should be like new years day; a day of renewed hope and belief, a day to be thankful and appreciate your loved ones; a day for change.

2011 in particular was a particular year filled with change; lover lost and gained, friends who came and went. Nonetheless, to all of them I am particularly grateful. For bringing me joy, sadness, and emotions I never even knew I was capable of. Yes, even for the moments that made me break down like fuck, I'm thankful. I'm thankful for the lesson learnt and taught, the laughter brought and taken away; the heartbreak, the mending.

Because there is only two ways to live life; one where nothing is a miracle, and the other, everything is.

It has been a long year, and I am thankful that the year ended with even more blessings; more opportunities and more challenges. Challenges means moving forward, no? ;)

2011 was great, but 2012 will be better. I'll make sure of that.

So here's to a new year filled with endless possibilities, opportunities, challenges and blessed with love and determination for hard work!

Let's make the impossibru, possibru.

kisses.

So Where's THE Party?

2011-12-30T20:49:00.002+08:00

So I know I've been turning down a number (countless) of parties of late, till my friends get the shock of their lives when I actually turn up at one. But to be frank, sometimes you just can't completely run away from what was once a part of your life. :p

Carlsberg to be exact.

Carlsberg has been through with me during my FHM days and when they first started out the secret party series I was estatic! Sadly though, I bailed the June one last minute and completely missed out everything!

This time round they raised the bar and held a party for over 2000 partygoers!

And I made sure I set my schedule for this one and thankfully I got to bring a date along.

As usual, none of us were told of the secret location. We were only told to wear 'stylish yet comfortable' and to meet up at the Shah Alam Stadium, which we then boarded a bus to our secret location which was "an hour away". (Note the quote and unquote)

The usual suspects

Our bus was awesome!

Our bus tour guide who had to try so hard to say no when we pestered him to give away the location.

Of course our bus went round and round for an hour and it started getting suspicious when we realized we were rounding Shah Alam and then drove to Klang and took a U-turn. Our bus even went around the round about twice just to delay time!

And when I checked twitter, I knew exactly where we were going.

The Carlsberg brewery itself!

One hour my ass :p

This facility was where Carlsberg was first brewed in Malaysia in 1972 and like Soren said 'what better way to end the year than at our very own homeground'.

I agree!

While at the press conference, we were introduced to all the artist that was gonna perform that day. From superstar locals like Shawn Lee to UK girl band like High on Heels. Carlsberg had it all covered! Even for K-pop fans!

With Soren, managing director of Carlsberg.

Soren giving his welcoming speech.

With the MHB babes!

With Simon!

Jubs.

The ultimate playground for Carlsberg fans and beer lovers around is at the brewery itself, where free flow of freshly brewed beer was served (obviously!). The factory grounds was turned into an amusement park filled with rides like the ferris wheel, pirate ship and adult carousel.

Of course booths were around for other games and free food too!

The pirate ship was one of the best rides I'd have to say!

Peddle to the bell game!

(Which btw I noticed many cheated :p)

This is the Skyride where partygoers get to experience the exhilirating ride of being buoyed by a hot air balloon.

The line was so long so I didn't have the patience to wait.

Hee :)

Of course all the games will score you points. It's not for nothing. We were given RFID tags at each game booth to earn certain number of points which can be accumulated and redeemed at the exit.

I was too excited playing the game till I forgot to tap to collect points! Ugh!

Carlsberg really thought it through when they organized this.

They brought in the heaven of all partygoers!

FOOT MASSAGE!!!

This is heaven after the party! But people are already lining before!

Also available is a fortune teller to those of you who believe :p

And airbrush tattoo.

Suzuki getting all excited at the fortune teller.

He even ditched me later on to go back for a second time.

Evil!

Darren, Suzuki, myself and Jules.

My kakis for the night.

Yupp, that's my outfit for the event.

I guess it classifies at 'stylish yet comfortable'?

Thank gawd I didn't wear heels! My combats were a lifesaver!

Mikey!

I had tons more scandalous pictures but I think i'm gonna keep them to myself.

;)

The party starting!

Shawn Lee, our very own superstar beatboxer!

Awesome collaboration with Dennis Lau!

(videos in the next post, thank you)

Koren star, Lee An!

Mr Soren even ever so spontaneously came up to rap!

No kid!

Crossfire!

And when the beer hits us!

Getting down with Macho Libre!

That calls for a Carlsberg!

My fave act! High on Heels!

Tracks like Levels were played and it's the ORIGINAL version! Not some Florida or Adele remix thank gawd! That would have ruined it.

The almost 12 hour party ended with the most awesome Lok Lok ever and i'm not kidding.

I'm seriously not a fan of overpriced sticks of meat but since all came free for us I was so jakun to have some.

And that was the best decision of my life.

The marinated beef freshly deep-fried and THEN grilled. Yumms!

Gila awesome!

In line with Carlsberg philosophy of responsible drinking, we were time and time again reminded not to go overboard. No one likes to wake up smelling of throw up. We were all only allowed 4 cups of beer before 8pm to ensure we actually enjoy the night and what's installed for us. Of course after that it was free flow all the way like no tomorrow!

They even have an Alcohol Testing Zone to have their alcohol levels tested while partying, and even arrange cabs for those who are too drunk to drive. Talk about being spoiled! :p

Of course my date doesn't drink which saved us the trouble of being caught to get a cab.

It was definitely a great end to the year and a great way to say thank you to us beer-drinkers, with a night of free entertainment, food and drinks! Great to have caught up with the girls from MHB and the rest of the kakis. Truly glad I didn't miss it this round.

Note that this is not all there is to the party, there's way more photos and inside scoop at the Carlsberg Facebook Page.
Also, you may just get the tips on how to get in the next party ;)

Thanks for the great end to the year, Carlsberg. I owe it to ya!

See you at the next party?

;)

Remember to party safe and Happy New Year!

kisses.

Freedom Never Smelled (and Partied) Better Than This

2011-11-12T20:35:00.000+08:00

As I made a conscious effort not to party so much and cut down on alcohol intake, I just missed the biggest Hennessy Artistry last night! This has never happened to me, but of course, it's all also for a good cause.

It was my runway show for MOFEW 2011 and I take comfort in the personal compliments I got from the judges on my walk.

Trying to make myself feel better for not winning first :p

Still, freedom for me ain't here yet. After that grueling 3 months of committing

And looking back at all my posts, it's only when it's the last week of my semester, hence all the due dates of ALL my third and most important assignments, that's when the best parties happen.

NO LUCK MAN.

Don't believe it?

Read

I'm really glad that the dance music scene here is at it's peak (for now), I skipped the alcohol parties, but raved GREATLY.

Gareth Emery, Dash Berlin, Deadmau5, Super8 & Tab, First State, blablabla.

My head banging, arms failing moves have not gotten so much showtime till now.

Thankfully this time round I got luck on my side, with the next Freedom this coming weekend!

My assignments end on November 18th.

How my face looks like as a meme right now.

Featuring a Gothic Horror theme, Leon Bolier and Ummet Ozcan will be rocking your world with their progressive and trance tracks this 19th of November at KL Live!

It'll be nothing like those gigs in clubs. This is KL Live people! An actual rave venue, trust me.

So dance music kakis, time to get your freaky on ;)

Leon Bolier

Ummet Ozcan

With dirty trance-y sounds and gut-busting bass lines, expect ONLY the biggest beats from the two superstar DJs. I challenge you to NOT want to dance when you're there in person.

Especially with the free-flow you'll be getting *shifty eyes*

Head over to www.freedom360.net on how to get your hands on em tickets.

It's RM50/RM80 with free flow!

And if you listen to Fly FM on Saturday nights, you've probably heard "Fly Five O with Simon Lee & Alvin".

Yupp, the bunnies are playing too!

So will i be seeing you there?

I'll be the crazy head banging, arms failing chick there.

Perhaps, in a troll face mask, or a sexy Darth Vader outfit.

So, look out for me!

kisses.

Changes

2011-10-20T18:14:00.000+08:00

Blogging from le iPad2!

No, it's not mine.

I've never been an advocate of brands when it comes to my gadget toys. I may use a MacBook Pro, but you'll never see be buy an iPhone. Not some blonde bimbo who buys of out hype kay?
;) there are reasons why I'm known to be both a nerd and a geek.

Anyhoo, remember how I was talking about turning over a new leaf with my life?
Well, after going through another tough few weeks of work, assignments and projects, I'm finally able to sit down for some alone thinking time and to pen out my thoughts.

People say that failure is inevitable, and all that matters is how you get back up.
I'd like to believe that really :)

After going through unhealthy relationships, being jobless (sorta, not really), competitions, mistreating my health, and weight gain from all that burden definitely dampen my otherwise bright outlook on life.And of course my avoidance with the media.

The thing is when life just seems shitty, all you need is the right people around to be your crutches for awhile, and I'm truly glad to have the people I do.

It's a long boring story how I turned things around for me and I highly doubt you're interested, but let's just say this is the stronger ( also literally) me.

And oh, I started running again.
:D

Since my one month stay in the UK, my body was at it's worst from my daily 3 cans of beer. I've not truly kicked the alcoholic habit ( in fact a Ducati and Faisal just called my name for a party tonight!), what more my Diet Coke addiction but i can truly say that my body has never felt better and my friends can vouch for that!

Damn, I've never imagined the day I'd actually preach exercise.

I look super alienish here due to the bad lighting. Desperate times call for desperate measures!

My legs have always been super toned from 13 years of ballet training, but this is the first time I've actually seen definition on my arms!

Super proud!
heeeeeee :)

Now only to have the strength to say no to Diet Coke.
Highly unlikely.

Kisses.

(forgive le iPad2 for fucking up the font and alignment)

Uh-oh, it's CODE FRIDAY!

2011-10-07T18:26:00.001+08:00

Remember when i said i'm coming back bigger and better?

Well, apart of that is also making a lifestyle change.

Growing up

It's been awhile that my constant irresponsible partying ways have left me.

I'm now eating better (or i try to), working out, and getting all workaholic on things.

(Maybe just to save up for a GTR)

Back when i was younger (haha, says someone who just turned 20), to say my partying ways were crazy was plain out sugar-coating it. As much as i'd like to say i enjoy the amount of fun i had, getting all sloshed, partying up and traveling for gigs, i'm also guilty for the couple of times i drove while being intoxicated.

If you ever saw a girl driving on the wrong side of the road in KL about two years ago at 2am, that may be me.

*facepalm*

Which is why i totally support CODE FRIDAY: Be in control, if you drink, don't drive!

I mean, i can't stay away from fun forever. But i detest that groggy feeling the next morning, and of course road-related mishaps.

So the best solution is to get the best of both worlds!

;)

My last Friday's party plans was Neverland (a new club opening soon by the way) as Pernod Ricard was launching their new CSR campaign to encourage responsible drinking among partyers, like you and i.

The entrance to Neverland.

Vain asses like me super love the mirrored entrance to the club!

(credits to Sam)

I arrived early after rock climbing, which made me feel totally healthy

(sports+ controlled drinking)

It was great seeing everyone again after so long of being MIA!

That's CK by the way, MD of Pernod Ricard Malaysia, launching CODE FRIDAY.

CODE FRIDAY calls out to partyers like us (aged 18 - 35) to adopt a new responsible drinking attitude while having fun. I'm sure most of you have, at one point in your life, drove while under the influence. If you can't walk straight, what makes you think you can drive straight?

O.O

After all, do you really need that 20 shots of tequila to have fun?

Pernod Ricard also adopted the Quick Response (QR) code for those of you who just don't have time to log on to pledge to drink responsibly. See that code? You just have to scan it using your smartphone to pledge!

Well, since you're reading this:

www.beincontrol.org.my

Log on!

Many bar owners and alcohol-related businesses even took the pledge to ensure and support responsible drinking.

After 1st October, you'll find pretty CODE FRIDAY ladies around popular clubs & bars in KL to help you pledge to responsible drinking via their iPad app. You don't have to get drunk every Friday night, ya know?

;)

Make sure you say hi to them and pledge!

Even I voluntarily did!

Supah proud for someone who used to be known as an alcoholic!

Michelle is in control, with Pernod Ricard MD!

Of course, if you happen to see those girls around where you're partying, take it as a reminder that how your night turn out depends on how you drink.

If you don't control...

No, you don't get a jail like this!

(credit to Sam)

A great way to drink responsibly is by controlling how much you take in and make sure there's a sober designated driver all night.

I only had two drinks. Even with that, i didn't drive.

Don't drink and drive!

Be in control, with me?

;)

www.beincontrol.org.my.

Everyone, in control and looking good!

kisses.

The Come Back

2011-09-30T10:33:00.000+08:00

I've been MIA for more reasons than one.

The ego bashes this (modeling) industry brings, the stress from excelling in my bachelors, the numerous self-run projects which are on-going; life, technically.

Yes, i've been busy with life.

I took some time off blogging to settle into my new way of life, my new perspective.

I plan to come back bigger and better, in every way. To better myself.

Because at this point of my life, chasing my dreams is my main priority.

Without totally shunning away fun of course!

( I have my occasional drink or two and party a little harder)

*wink wink*

And to celebrate that, I'll be over at the first ever Code Friday at Neverland tonight!

Yes, tonight!

It's all about having fun in life, but never totally screwing it up.

So will you stand by me and watch me take on life?

Cause i plan to come back bigger and better.

;)

Are you excited yet?

kisses.

Jaspal Spring/Summer 2011

2011-08-02T18:26:00.000+08:00

In the midst of one of the most relaxing day in a while, between lunch at Ben's, reading at Coffee Club and roaming the Art Gallery, I realized that I finally have free time. So here I am, so religiously blogging (and also the fact that I had to bail on one of the biggest parties of the year by Carslberg so here I am consoling myself).

Wayyyyyy back when.

Days of no cheekbones and post UK weight gain. Shitfucks.

After which I had to fly to a 21st birthday party at the other end of town.

I had to balance on outfit that's dressy enough for a fashion show and decent enough for a 21st birthday party.

Should have worn a dress cause the birthday party turned out to be crazier than i thought it would be.

Should have known that Jason would bring it to that level.

Anyways, here's Jaspal Spring/Summer 2011 (which would have come and gone by now, come to think about it)

(Since this post was stuck in drafts, I might well post it before i move on with my life)

kisses.

Malaysia XI vs Chelsea Football Club!

2011-07-01T12:33:00.000+08:00

I'm guessing i'm gonna get some backlash from fellow Man Utd fans for going for this, but hey we're all football fans, no?

I've always been surrounded with people into the football frenzy; with my brother a huge Chelsea fan, and one of my closest friends too. I used to watch the game a couple years back, then I stopped when things just got really busy.

And with how things are going lately, i'm sure it's pretty obvious that i'm now a converted and proud Man Utd fan.

But my love for the club hasn't stopped me from lovin' the game first and foremost. Probably one of the reasons I'm into futsal (not so gungho to play real football, sorry)

Vidic wannabe yo.

Being a fan of a great football club, we're not sore losers. We recognize good talent and a good team when we see one. We're not kiasu fellas who would deny every other club's existence and talent for our own. The game's all about mutual passion, and mutual respect.

Which is why Chelsea's tour will be the one i'm looking forward to.

When Chelsea visited Malaysia in 2008 after the World Cup frenzy, my involvement in the football world was almost nil (almost, because my friends still drag me to watch the games with them). And thank God, this time round my passion for the game hasn't been greater.

It has been a great year for many football fans, with the clubs all having their Asia Tour this time around.

Whether it's for the love for your team, of the love for the game. It'd be nonetheless interesting to watch our very own local football team versus a team like Chelsea.

We tend to look down on our own football team while worshipping a foreign one, but who knows, Malaysia could just win this match, no? Then it's a match worth watching, even if it's a slim chance.

Like Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola said

"who knows, the next football superstar could be from your own country"

And with Malaysia's performance these recent years, just maybe.

So if you've yet to get your tickets to the great game, you can try your luck winning them (and maybe a limited edition Chelsea polo tee) instead!

All you have to do is spend RM300 and above on any Samsung product(s) in a single receipt and enter the SMS contest as below (click to enlarge).

If you're lucky enough, you may even be given a chance to sit with the team during a match.

That's something you can't buy!

It's gonna be my first live football match and with a team like Chelsea, i'm starting it with a bang!

(no pun intended)

kisses.

Oops.. Not Just Yet!

2011-06-04T22:56:00.001+08:00

I promise i'll be back after my final assignments are done and over it!

It's killing all of us. Like how futsal nearly did today after an intense session at the gym.

So much has happened, so much has changed, and I can't help but smile to myself at it, like the total retard that I am.

Till then, here's an infected eye for you.

Loves!

This is me.

kisses.

Espress Cafe with Jaz Fresh

2011-05-14T20:20:00.000+08:00

[Advertorial]

Besides BKT and that Fried chicken stall Sean brought my gang, I'd never imagine there's anything worth traveling for in Klang.

Yes, ol' ignorant me.

But thanks to Jaz Fresh, we were introduced to a little hang out spot for food and beer.

Seriously people, bring me to Klang more often. I keep hearing of the superb food there.

(You drive though, too far for me)

LOL.

Espress Cafe is a corner lot located just opposite Klang's huge ass Jusco Bukit Tinggi.

We couldn't find it at first due the cows that were blocking the roads.

Yea, apparently Klang has cows.

Sean never warned me of this, and he's all the way in Aussie now.

You can either dine indoor or al fresco.

It's well laid out.

Families are more likely to dine indoors since I seen alot of people my age lepaking outside with beer and snacks in hand.

We sat inside though, since we wanted to catch up.

Wore my jersey to show my support that day!

The girls and I shared coffee and tea before stuffing ourselves.

Caramel cappucino with Hazelnut syrup RM 6.50 + Rm 1.40

Local iced coffee RM 3.90

Iced caffe mocha RM 8.50

Chamomile tea RM 3.50

Owh, I seriously gotta thank Jaz Fresh for all the awesome food they bring us to, and for complimenting our meals.

Mei Sze and Sarah.

We were stuffing ourselves out over some local and western cuisine, while catching up with the gossip around.

I still miss out quite abit from my disappearance to UK.

Tom Yam soup RM 5.90

Spicy food! How can I say no?

My food has got to be the spicier the better (or the fattier the better).

Just don't wash it down with a cold drink too quickly though, messes with your tummy.

Spaghetti Napolitana RM 8.20

Swallow Fried Lamb Chop RM 16.90

Not too bad a choice. Interesting name, swallow bird x lamb meat?

The meat was a little tough but the gravy is savoury and sweet at the same time.

Nasi Lemak Rendang RM 9.20

I highly recommend this. I hardly ever find well-cooked nasi lemak with fresh ingredients and fragrant rice with just the right santan:rice ratio. It's just nice here paired with flavourful sambal.

The sambal is not too spicy so that probably turned me off abit, but it was perfect for the rest!

Teriyaki Chicken Bowl Rice RM 8.50

A Japanese like dish, except it was topped with an omellete. The gravy was sweet, though not overbearing the juicy-ness of the chicken or the fluffy-ness of the rice.

A very savoury dish which reminds me of chicken katsu-don.

We were served a couple more dishes before dessert and snacks.

And Sarah, being Sarah tried to show us how to seduce a beer keg.

Whaaatttt?

LOL.

LMAO!

Our lil' drama queen.

(Psst, she's performing in the current ongoing Cabaret production at KLPAC *hinthint*)

Snow Ice RM 5.30

This is the first time I'm having this, no kidding.

And I wonder to myself, where have I been all my life.

T__T

Guilty pleasure food, man.

Of course this, I've had since I was probably a kid (or ever since I decided beer is my favourite drink of all time).

Chicken Fried Crackers RM 5.90 & Fried Chicken Nuggets RM 6.90

Beer food!

If you're there for a lepak session or a football sesh, you can't go wrong with these.

They are like bite-size sins.

The Chicken Fried Crackers are technically deep friend chicken fat with their skin intact. And they taste like keropok, I tell you that.

Taiwanese Chicken Chop RM 6.50

Yupp, they have these too!

They taste just like the ones you get from pasar malam.

Washing everything down with a pint of Jaz Fresh is the perfect end of the night (and a very stressful week).

I've been so caught up with assignments and some personal productions on my own.

Picking up some new skills as personal goals.

I'm uber grateful that I'm often treated to good food, and of course good beer, to just wrap up my week just nicely.

Jaz Fresh is great cause it contains no preservatives or even additives, and they have a notable amount of 'live' yeast. This means it's full of vitamin B and nutriens like chromium.

We had our fix at exactly 3 degrees celcius, which is the perfect temperature for Jaz Fresh. The cloudy, medium bodied beer incorporates German technology of traditional brewing so if the taste seems familiar, you know why.

Espress Cafe

59, Jalan Mohagani 5,

Bandar Botanic,

41200 Klang.

Anymore awesome food in Klang?

kisses.

Food & Beer @ 69Bistro

2011-05-09T23:25:00.001+08:00

[Advertorial]

So I'm sick and I'm stuck in library as I need to finish up some filming work for the video production but my cast ain't here yet.

Might as well blog about that one time I went to this very quaint cozy restaurant with a suggestive name:

69 Bistro

I didn't really expect much as I don't normally travel around Damansara Perdana but boy, they had tons of cozy looking bars and restaurants.

This particular one has really unique decor. It's like a little teahouse, mini disneyland. Every corner/ table is a different atmosphere and furniture.

Food here is equally as interesting.

They specialize in fusion food, so you can find things like Chicken Chop, Fried Rice, Salad, and such.

Golden Crispy (chicken) RM 8.50

Technically deep-friend chicken meat balls with wonton skin-like batter.

This is one of the dishes we personally ordered, cause it looks really good on the menu.

It is, we just had trouble eating it cause the fried bits get pretty messy.

If you don't mind dealing with the mess, it's definitely worth a try.

A mix of crunchy fried skin on the outside and juicy chicken meat on the inside.

Deep-fried 'tou foo pok' RM8.30

This is a vegetarian's must dish!

Being a meat-lover, I didn't fancy this as much as the rest, but it got me liking it at least.

Probably because of the crispy tou foo skin, which looks like pie tee but with thicker 'cups' and creamier filling.

Owh yeah, i'm doing work while at work.

Haha!

And I needed a little bit of Jaz Fresh to get me going.

Still, the little keg is uber cute!

My beer was chilled to 3 degrees celcius, which is just perfect with its cloudy and golden colour. The medium bodied beer has this fragrant aroma an balanced aroma, inspired by the German styles of brewing tradition.

The natural-gentle carbonisation complements the hops aroma with a pleasent bitterness that we all like in our beers.

So if you're into German beer

And I think it's awesome that Jaz Fresh contains no additives and preservatives.

It is strictly unfiltered and unpastuerised, keeping it 'alive' with the notable amount of live yeast that allows the beer to still contain the natural vitamin B and other nutriens like chromium.

Tropical Twist milkshake

This is like liquified SUGUS!

It's milky and sweet, one for the sweet tooth.

And seriously, remember SUGUS?

Pan-fried meehon

One of their signature dishes.

It's kind of like cantanose fried kuey teow, except it's prepared with vermicilli.

I love how the vermicilli is cripy, but turns soft when it's soaked in the gravy.

It gives a variety of taste and texture in the mouth. It's a typical asian dish, but typical asian people like me.

Ayam Penyet with steamed rice, tempe and tou fu RM 12.90

This incredibly spicy dish has got to be my favourite.

Being the sorta person that has to have chilli on just about anything i eat, it's no wonder.

It hard for me to find really spicy food that actually makes me sweat so this hits the spot!

Though the chicken is a little bit on the dry side, the spicy sambal compensated for it, and of course the fluffy well-steamed rice.

Chicken Chop with Mushroom Sauce RM 13.90

Comfort food

Spicy Honey Chicken Rice RM 11.50

The rice is fluffy and I think they used fragrant rice as the taste/smell seems different.

I can't tell. After all, our taste buds are affected by scents we smell.

The gravy is savoury sweet with juicy bits of chicken.

If you want an asian flavour.

It was St. Patricks Day but we wore black.

Can't believe I missed out this year though.

Remember last year's St. Paddy's?

Drinks to compliment our dishes.

One interesting thing about 69 bistro is the fact that they have Tarot card reading.

No kidding!

For just a little twist to the cafe.

Me, being skeptical and all that (and maybe kind of a coward), I passed.

But Nicole was brave!

Sixty Nine Bistro

E-111, Metropolitan Square Mall,

Jalan PJU 8/1,

Bandar Damansara Perdana,

47820 Petaling Jaya.

603-77224428

It's near PJ Trade Centre

More on their outlets, check out their website.

kisses.

Allergies

2011-05-09T14:11:00.000+08:00

Yupp, immune system down!

My sick face.

Just to show you how sick I am.

Okay, so maybe perhaps I frown on purpose, but my eyes are swollen okay!

Apparently I have a sinus problem and I'm getting allergy attacks for allergies I never even knew I had.

I hate being sick.

It's so unproductive.

And I've not seen the inside of the gym in 6 days.

No wonder I'm down.

kisses.

It's Tomorrow People!

2011-05-06T21:15:00.000+08:00

In less than 24 hours, my legs will be dead tired from raving to Deadmau5!

Haven't been a huge fan for a while now, I so can't wait.

Much love to Euphoria by Ministry of Sound for the complimentary VIP tickets.

Though I have a feeling I will end up with the crowd, with my friends.

FUGYEAH!

I've been so stressed out lately, I was at the brink last night.

Anyhoo, outta sheer boredom, check this out:

Why Intelligent People Drink More Alcohol

Haha, no i'm not trying to make excuses.

kisses.

Lat Kampung Boy The Musical!

2011-05-05T15:57:00.000+08:00

Back when I still have some decent amount of free time, I went to check out

Lat Kampung Boy The Musical.

I actually heard about it via twitter.

Yes, that's my news source, for time-starved me.

Going through my schedule, I cleared one night from everything to go watch this.

It'll be my first ever musical theatre production.

I've been reading Lat since I was young, so this is just perfect for a first time experience, considering i'm a HUGE fan.

And Lat is just iconic.

A not-to-be-missed show, literally, I would say.

Seeing as we weren't allowed cameras, i had to settle with my phone's camera, so forgive me for the quality.

The musical was held from March 16th to April 3rd.

I was pretty late in finding out about this so the first few shows were already booked. The respond to the show was tremendous! The only seats that were available were the RM300 ones by then.

But I had to watch it no matter what.

So I caught the show on the very last day.

Khairul (who watched the first show), advised me to get stage floor tickets right in front of the lighting.

It had the best view apparently.

So we got the RM120 per person seats.

Lat Kampung Boy The Musical traces the journey to stardom of top cartoonist Datuk Mohamad Nur Khalid (aka Lat). And yes, that's him.

He was there for the show.

And so was Harith Iskandar and his wife, fellow FHM GND, Jezamine Lim.

Harith Iskandar was the writer and director of the show, alongside Hans Isaac. Their cast includes Awie, Atilia (amazing voice!) and Douglas Lim.

Having met Douglas Lim on a number of occasions and witnessed his stand-up comedy, I knew he won't be a let down.

Lat's Original works on showcase.

The lobby of Istana Budaya was filled with Lat's works!

I actually have the comic book that this scene is in!

6ft JC was my date.

Ignore the weird face i made that night.

Of course, I sneakily took a photo of the insides.

Like ninja.

For the record,

IT WAS BEYOND AWESOME!

It was my first musical and it has got me hooked onto theatre productions.

To a certain degree, it was better than watching the movies because it was so real.

And you're witnessing the story right before your very eyes.

It's probably pricier than going to the movies, but I love the whole ambience and everything was pretty much worth the price I paid. Maybe even more.

The choreography, songs, storyline, acting, props, and the sheer coordination of the performance blew me away.

Frankie is just the cutest!

(He's the chinese boy that shakes from left to right repeatedly, Lat's best friend. And I just found out he's actually my friend's , Sarah, brother. How cool is that?!)

As I came as a guest, and not media, I couldn't take any snapshots.

Not that i can anyway since I was laughing, crying and getting anxious every 5 minutes.

So here's some I took from Bryan's blog.

More here.

Never go on the first day of the show though, I heard they don't perform as well, that they need to warm up. And the great thing about going on the last day (except catching it later than everyone else), is the fact that the last curtain call always has something special, and we got it. Tun Dr. Mahathir and a couple of celebrities were amongst us.

It's definitely a change to my busy routine.

And it was definitely nice having some time with 6ft JC for once, that doesn't involve any work or stress.

I'm looking forward to CABARET and The Sound of Music next!

Here's to the biggest theatre production in Malaysia and the 30, 000 audience that attended.

NO REGRETS WHATSOEVER.

After which, it was mamak with the boys.

Talk about the perfect ending to the night.

kisses.

Shoot Yourself if You Miss This!

2011-05-02T20:27:00.000+08:00

I’m baccckkkk!

3 nights of non stop partying with drinks flowing like it’s water, I’m super deadbeat at the moment.

And maybe a little blissful and lazy.

It was top notch party package, complete with jacuzzi, suites, massage and champagne.

And of course we flew there via Malaysian Airlines.

3 nights in a row of good electro beats.

Just in time to prep myself for Deadmau5!

In 5 days time (7th May), hell will break loose (and so will Chtulhu!) with Deadmau5 rockin’ the stage at Sunway Surf Beach!

This will be the first time EUPHORIA by Ministry of Sound is going outdoors and bringing deadmau5 is probably the next best thing.

Actually, deadmau5 himself IS the best thing.

And to most of us in the EDM family, it’s the much worshiped, Joel Zimmerman.

When I first got the news way back when, I already made arrangements to plan my whole year around this.

World’s #4 DJ man, you can’t miss this!

And definitely not when his track, ‘Animal Rights’, recently bagged the Electro house track of the year 2010 title.

Having caught a couple of the top DJs in the world last year, I intend to continue completing my list, so there’s no question whether I will be there.

The awesome thing is that it’s gonna be the first full LED concert in Malaysia.

Think lit up DJ booth with stunning visuals and lights that will just blind your eyes.

Well, metaphorically.

The designers of of the stage and lights were the ones responsible of for Daft Punk’s 07’ Alive Tour famous pyramid, to all you Daft Punk fans! So expect a paramount display of visual eyes-gasm with psychedelic kaleidoscopes and generated solar systems and 3D!

And a rave with deadmau5 is like no other, he doesn’t believe in the term DJ, and neither does he believe in CDs at a gig.

Believe it or not, he’ll be playing his music live!

Musical orgy of all sorts of tracks, you wouldn’t know what to expect.

He’ll be assembling tracks on the fly.

It’s for the full deadmau5 experience, people!

I’m excited for just about everything here. I’m going all out with t-shirts already on the way from the US, and headgear coming soon. So if you spot a girl in a bikini and odd headgear, that’s probably me.

For a little sneak preview, check out Deadmau5 in Aussie recently!

Many thanks to Suzuki's friends over in Aussie.

And how they can’t stop raving to me about him.

LED headgear baybeh!

Our opening set will be by TV Rock, Patrick Oliver & le.funkt.studio.

Tickets are available at www.airasiaredtix.com/events/deadmau5 or at Rock Corner outlets in:

The Gardens, Midvalley.
Midvalley.

KLCC
Subang Parade
The Curve
One Utama

And Victoria Music Outlets in:

Sg Want
Amcorp
Tropicana
BSC

Tickets are priced at RM139 for free stand.

For those of you wanting the full experience with VIP treatment.

;)

Party of 10 @ RM3,000.00

✔ Fast track entry for 10 pax via VIP entrance

✔ Cocktail table in VIP section

✔ Drinks Included

✔ VIP hostess

✔ Easy access to public amenities

Party of 6 @ RM1,800.00

✔ Fast track entry for 6 pax via VIP entrance

✔ Cocktail table in VIP section

✔ Drinks Included

✔ VIP hostess

✔ Easy access to public amenities

VIP Pass for 1 pax @ RM300.00

✔ Fast track entry via VIP entrance

✔ Drinks Included

✔ Easy access to public amenities

Of course, it’s only for 18+.

(insert deadmau5 promo poster)

Probably 11.30 is too early for you to end your night, I’ll be making my way to EUPHORIA by Ministry of Sound after that..

(really, who sleeps at 11.30 these days anyway)

Aftermau5 party is featuring Italian disco house DJ, Alex Gaudino from 11pm all the way to 3am.

Pete Tong from BBC Radio 1 named him the ‘most prolific producers in Italy’.

And if you’re not listening to BBC Radio 1, where have you been?

With remixes of some of my favourite DJs like Armin Van Buuren, Bob Sinclair and Tiesto, Alex Gaudino also has a track ‘I’m in Love (And I wanna do it)’ that topped the Billboard Dance Airplay chart in the U.S.A.

Last weekend was the ultimate party package, this is the ultimate rave package.

See you ELECTRO HAU5 kakis there!

This is the gig of a lifetime, here’s hoping i don’t pass out at the sigh of him and that sexy headgear (lol).

For more information, visit http://euphoria.com.my/

I'm Flying Off Yet Again!

2011-04-27T21:49:00.000+08:00

Man, this is really a mid-semester break for me man.

Within these two weeks, and between four time-consuming assignment, i manage to squeeze in FLYING time twice!

I just returned from Singapore last week for 6ft JC's birthday, and less than 24 hours, i'll be flying off again.

This time to Penang!

For the ultimate Hennessy party lifestyle.

;)

All expenses paid 4D 3N trip, and i do literally mean ALL expenses paid!

Better yet?

They're bringing in Vandalism for both the Hennessy Artsitry.

They're one of my favourite electro DJs since i heard 'She Got It' Club Mix.

Some of my Hennessy Artistry posts here & here.

Back in my FHM days.

I got to play with the decks.

Cthulhu even back then?

I've probably attended about 5 Hennessy Artistry at least, and this has got to be the ultimate one yet!

A whole experience in itself.

Watch out for this face in Penang people!

I'm invading ya space!

kisses.

The Hunt for Earphones!

2011-04-25T17:24:00.000+08:00

I have not stopped hunting for headphones since i got into video production (for classes) and desperately needed one for proper studio monitoring.

I couldn't rely on my RM15 low yat headphones anymore, since i bought them to trash and repaint anyway.

With a love for good sound quality (i'm particular yes), I was estatic to join along the hunt for an unbeatable pair of earphones with 6ft JC.

It was around last year when i tweeted that i needed a place to look for headphones, that several followers replied:

'Jaben SS15'

Since then, it has been my go-to place for headphones and anything audio related.

The interior isn't much but it has every possible reliable audio brand you can imagine.

Think beyer dynamics, audio technica, westone, klipsch etc.

6ft JC wanted this or the Klipsch X10.

The great thing about Jaben is that the service is superb.

They have in-depth information about their products and they let you try just about everything with no pressure to purchase.

I literally had a lecture from the owners about audio quality and flat response.

We actually went back to Jaben a couple of time just to make sure we made the right choice.

The earphones ain't cheap, kay.

We spend at least an hour there every time, just indulging in the luxury of superb sound quality.

It was jizz-worthy.

During our visit, Jaben is carrying out a charity service where every signature (whether you are a customer or not), equates to RM1 to be donated to the Japan Earthquake disaster from Jaben.

Plus points.

And karma points for us.

After weeks of hunting (and endless grunting and walking), finally got em hands on the Shure SE535.

Jaben started off by just selling their audio products on forums under the nick YuHeng/Walabies.

Check out Jaben Network.

65A, Jalan SS15/8A,

SS15 47500 Subang Jaya,

Malaysia.

+603-56315055

Jaben will try to match the lowest price anywhere.

I'm not paid for this but Jaben is definitely worth mentioning.

kisses.

Want a Samsung Galaxy Ace Out of Thin Air?

2011-04-24T17:43:00.001+08:00

I'm not kidding!

The known magician of Zouk, Zlwin Chew, is spreading its wings and now can make a phone appear out of thin air! (Again, i'm not kidding). He used to stun me by bending a metal fork with his mental powers.

Why couldn't he have done this when I needed a phone to replace my fucked up one.

Pffft.

Really, a Samsung Galaxy Ace out of thin air!

I've been watching the video over and over again and I can't figure it out.

But if you can, you can actually get your hands on one of these phones!

The sleek Samsung Galaxy Ace offers a full Android experience. And trust me, once you go Android, you never go back. Equipped with a 5 megapixel camera with LED flash, and a wide 3.5" TFT screen, you will have superb pictures both on and off your phone screen. The awesome thing about the Samsung Galaxy Ace is the stylish design with ergonomic grip, so that it doesn't slip of your palm easily like many slim touch screen phones.

Which really helps of you always have your phone in your hands like me.

Are you ready to ace it?

There's a total of 6 units that will appear out of thin air for you.

Check out Samsung U-nivez facebook page and answer a few questions based on Zlwin's magic.

GALAXY ACE 1:

Watch this video and explain how the phone came to life!

The first person with a unique and closest answer stands a chance to win a Galaxy Ace!

If you think you know what to say, click here to join the contest!

GALAXY ACE 2:

Watch the video and LISTEN carefully!

How many times did Zlwin mention camera and if you win, how will you use your Ace?

Give your answer in the comment box in Samsung U-nivez Facebook Page and get as many friends to 'LIKE' your answer.

The Samsung fan with the correct answer and the most 'LIKE' wins a Samsung Galaxy Ace!

GALAXY ACE 3:

WATCH and LISTEN closely to Zlwin in the video!

Tag 5 of your friends

Answer this question - "How many times was the lighter flicked in the video?"

The Samsung fan with the correct answer and the most 'LIKE' wins a Samsung Galaxy Ace!Complete this slogan - Galaxy Ace light up my life because....

Place your tags and answers in the Samsung U-nivez Facebook Page comment box!

Winners will be selected based on the correct answer and most creative slogan!

There's a total of 6 videos to screw your mind over so keep updated at their facebook page or http://www.samsung.com/my/galaxyace.

Dare to win all 6?

Just submit your answers here:

Galaxy Ace 1 - http://on.fb.me/fIQiVj

Galaxy Ace 2 - http://on.fb.me/i8vuM6

Galaxy Ace 3 - http://on.fb.me/dN9nA0

Just submit them before 30th April 2011!

(Really, I should have joined this when i desperately needed a phone. Lucky you!)

kisses.

Drinks Cafe with Jaz Fresh

2011-04-18T23:32:00.001+08:00

[Advertorial]

It was one of those nights i needed to chill out after a long day of classes and gym.

I already planned to meet up with the girls for a catch up session with food and drinks of course.

We went to Drinks Cafe, which is thankfully nearby my area.

Somehow i always end up driving at least half an hour to meet up with them so heeeee :)

This time, it was great revenge that they had to drop by my side of town!

The girls and I.

Drinks Cafe is located at Business Zone Sri Petaling, and is fairly new. The area was only up for about 2 months and Drinks Cafe is one cafe that's different in this area.

Having lived here all my life, Sri Petaling is known for Chinese hawker food, mamak and dim sum and that's about it. I can never find a place here to just chillout with beer, which is why i always end up driving to PJ.

The owner was nice enough to serve us her best few dishes.

Considering it's a new restaurant, we gave her our feedback for improvements.

Pasta Aglio Olio Seafood RM 17.90

We were served a few main dishes, the aglio olio rated an average for me, as i like my dishes really flavourful. So most times i like my aglio olio really spicy and slightly more oil. The prawns and shellfish was fresh though so i munched on that.

I had Jaz Fresh with me with my meal (this is why i can hold my liquor well on most occasions).

One keg is RM118++

Jaz Fresh is best enjoyed at 3* Celsius. The beer is cloudy and golden in colour. Jaz Fresh is a medium bodied beer balanced with a delicate touch of hops which leaves a fragrant aroma and balanced flavour. Inspired by the German style beer brewing tradition, the natural-gentle carbonisation complements the hops aroma with a pleasant bitterness.

It was the perfect night for a food + beer combo.

Lamb Rack with Special Sauce RM59.90

This was pretty good. First of all, because i'm very much a meat person so its plus points for this! Highly recommended if you like tough meat. The sauce complimented the dish by giving it a totally different flavour that mixes just well.

Pasta Aglio Olio with Bacon RM13.90

This is way better than the aglio olio with seafood.

Maybe its my pension for all things bacon.

Or that, this dish was later served with what was deemed as pasta paper. The owner explained to us that it's used to preserve the flavours of the pasta dish. The dish was specially prepared and wrapped, and only to be 'unveiled' when it's served to the customers.

I think the paper helped.

Famous Claypot Loo So Fun RM9.90

Probably the best dish of the night!

Their famous Claypot Loo So Fun was not only moist (but not drowning), but also has tons of sauce, flavour and ingredients to just kill your mouth, in a good way.

The best part is always the fact that it was served warm-hot.

There were alot of minced meat, seafood, egg and sauce.

Yummers!

Espresso Shot RM6.50

Chicken Ham Sandwich RM5.90

Juices RM5.90 - RM7.90

Tempura Seafood RM15.90

Ah, more fried food to compliment the beer.

I felt really guilty indulging cause I started gaining weight when i was in the UK back in January and was on a regime to treat my body well as it has served me.

I started gym-ing these days, without my friends. Cause they're all psycho gym freaks now!

I gym and swim with a partner.

Come on, i eat like crazy so often, especially when I'm invited by owners to try their new menus.

I pig out like crazy no matter how many times i tell myself i'll 'control'.

Never works i tell ya!

Okay, maybe i'm trying to make myself feel better by saying this but throughout the meal i tried to comfort myself by remembering that Jaz Fresh is healthy!

Jaz Fresh contains no additives or preservatives, it is strictly unfiltered and unpasteurised, leaving behind a notable amount of live yeast that keeps the beer 'alive'.

It's made from the finest natural ingredients and has a 7-day shelf life policy.

I'm not giving excuses.

Of course i love how it tastes. Goes with just about any food, especially beer food. It's light so it compliments heaty and heavy (and probably fattening food).

And one keg is only RM118++

For something healthy to compliment the sinful food.

Things get abit crazy sometimes with us.

It was great catching up with the girls.

Being the youngest and baby of the group, I'm always treated like one.

~__~

But it's all good, cause they teach me alot about life and the industry i'm studying about (and probably about the company that's sponsoring me to study at the moment).

They're awesome lecturers of life's lessons in the industry!

Really, i'm so loving the fact that at least one awesome cafe is not in PJ area.

Finally in Sri Petaling!

I can literally walk down to the cafe.

Drinks Cafe

133, Jalan Radin Bagus,

Business Zone Sri Petaling,

57000 Kuala Lumpur.

016-2059399 / 012-9777638

Check out their website for location and promos.

kisses.

Escapism

2011-04-12T11:20:00.000+08:00

When you feel like you have to be strong all the time for everyone else, you question if anyone will be strong for you to break down instead.

I'm trying to hold on, and hold myself up so that everyone else around me can let go.

I'll just be there to pick up the pieces.

At some point, maybe a little trapped in this pressure i'm putting on myself.

I wanna leave, run, go somewhere, and get lost.

No holds barred, no responsibilities, and no strings attached.

Just me & my combat boots.

But no one is gonna pick up the pieces for me.

Bounded by responsibilities and expectations.

Sigh, maybe it's just today.

kisses.

It's Malaysia's Turn for Johnnie Walker!

2011-04-06T13:55:00.000+08:00

After attending the previous Johnnie Walker event in Singapore, I'm stoked about the one we have back here in KL!

And after hearing stories of everything that went on in last year's Black Circuit, even more.

I remember no one could stop talking about it for weeks and i felt like suffocating myself with a bag cause i missed it.

For a friend's 21st birthday.

So i guess that's good enough?

I hope.

And I just got my money-can't-buy all exclusive invitations last week to the V-VIP Race Party!

It sounds really jakun but I'm gonna plan my this Saturday around this.

Johnnie Walker is sold in almost 200 countries with yearly sales of 130millions bottles. Tthe world's leading Scotch whisky has partnered with Vodafone McLaren Mercedes (VMM) Formula 1 team, sharing the same approach of innovative, winning, and leadership spirit.

With the theme of black and gold as it is famously known for, Johnnie Walker will yet again be throwing another soon to the party of the year as it did last year.

Black Circuit Lounge is the official race party of the 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix; the ultimate V-VIP race party and the only party you should look forward to all year long. Even I did.

Fabulous music, gorgeous crowd, celebrities; who knows who you'll end up partying next to?

I'm definitely gonna be there.

The night of my April 9th is already locked down for this.

Check out Mike Yip's take on last year's Black Circuit.

If you haven't gotten an invite, check out their site.

Keep Walking.

Johnnie Walker's just awesome for the just too pretty invitations.

Don't even try to sneak your way in, invites are coded.

Heeeeeee

kisses.