We do the random.

Serendah, 3pm. Peace and quiet. Weather is cloudy with a chance of rain.


Lee Ting casting the first rod. We kinda shattered the peace when we got there.

Our sacrifice.

Once the rod is in place, there is nothing to do AT ALL . So what else then to drink, stare at the pond and hope.

Stan with his cowboy hat.

More waiting. We tried so hard to not make any noise as it is a no-no when fishing but it didn't really last that long.

Bern Trying To Fish 101

First : Learn from someone who fishes and is patient.

Second : Attempt to follow instructions given and throw the line properly without hooking anything else on the way by accident. Do it with lots of enthusiasms.

Third : Smile at photo oppurtunity to capture first fishing moment on camera.

Fourth : After all that smilling, the lesson is to always REMEMBER the after-instructions. Or else you will end up with a tangled fishing line as per above picture.

Fishing Trip brought to you by YJ & LT.

Kampung Orang Asli Serendah,Rawang, 29th May 2010 x

American Idol Finale Party '10

Yesterday i was given tickets for the american idol party at Alexis for the screening of the show brought to us by Starworld and CIMB bank. It was hosted by Adam Carruthers and featured a special guest performance by the soulful Najwa. Hors d'oeuvres like mini burgers, caviar on crackers, wantons, tuna sashimi and a host of mini a-may-zing desserst were served in between by very attentive staff who made numerous rounds to where we were standing. It was really cute but i was starving so no pictures. No alcohol served though but Alexis is a bar afterall so any drinking is to be done at the bar. It was alright i guess as i already watch the live telecast version at 6 so this was just more of chilling out with my friends.

So finally American Idol Season 9 is here and it's done. Not much of a fanfare this year except for Simon leaving but there were it's moments. You know, it's about time for a change but for now, i have to take a side and team Crystal Bowersox it is! I think she has pure talent but i am aslo going 50/50 with the more commercial Lee Dewyze. He gets half my support for that damn voice he has and a couple of great songs he sang. I wished he would be more creative àla Davd Cook but he fell flat in that department. And as we all know, Lee won in the end. So to another year of lackluster-ness TV entertainment.

American Idol Finale Screening Party at Alexis, The Gardens Mall.

{Listening to....}

The Greatest View Silverchair

Wild Horses Rolling Stones

Every Little Bit Hurts Teena Marie

Till It Happens To You Corinne Bailey Rae

Wish You Were Here Pink Floyd

Serendipity John Mayer

Somewhere West Side Story Soundtrack

Nothing On You B.O.B Feat. Bruno Mars

The Man Who Can't Be Moved The Script

I Ain't Gonna Lose You Brett Dennen

Paris Nights/ New York Mornings Corinne Bailey Rae

Newsflash : Greenhorn Productions proudly presents Corinne Bailey Rae Live In Singapore at Esplanade Theatre this 28th of July 2010! Omg, i can't believe she's coming! How awesome is that but as you can see i am miffed that it's gonna be in S'pore. Fingers cross that i'll make it there x

Just Like Yesterday.

I was writing about how much i missed certain things in life be it a person or an object or even just the feeling of doing something and it dawn upon me that much of that part of life is slipping away. As i went on listing down all the things, i realize all i was doing was venting all my frustration and it had nothing to do with me missing anything.

Sigh. It's highly complicated.

If you must really know what i was writing before i went "screw this emotional sh*t" then read away. Pardon me for sounding like a 40 year old and all that whining drama.

I really miss my long hair. Not that i am not loving a shorter do now but it is just not the same. There is something about wearing your hair long for 20 years and then a sudden drastic change causing a major identity crisis. So much for a little drama huh? I guess i am feeling so because i had my impulsive hair cut just before i stepped into a brand new environment and it seems that all the new people i have just meet only knows one side of me. But it's all part of the process of change. It has to be drastic to work.

I miss the days too where i was less cynical, sarcastic and where everything i did was an adventure. I miss that stage of life where you're a little naive and there is a curiosity waiting to be quenched. Mixing tehm together provides the ideal platform to try out anything and everything. It was chaotic, it was risky and it was sure a hell lot of fun. Now, now i am more careful and i know too much of a good for myself. There is more stakes riding on you as you grow older.

I miss days where all we talked about was what we gonna do in the afternoon coz we all had time and where we were gonna party or who has the bottle from last night or when was everyone having their semester breaks. And when summer came, everyone came out to play too and there will be nights and nights of drunken trails and 5am curfews. All that drama, all that drinking, all the talks and everything in between it. Those were the days. Now by 12 am, i am wishing that i was in my bed, pajamas on and asleep. I miss you all my drunken friends. It will no longer be the same ever back where we were 18 or 19 or even just the year before. But i love you all still - sober, working and full of responsibilites.

You know what, i think we need another one of those getaways! I for sure know i am in dire need of a holiday and excitement in my life to boot x

Broadway : West Side Story.

Tonight i was fortunate enough to be given tickets to something i never thought i would fall in love with - Broadway. It was love at first curtain opening at the beautiful Istana Budaya. And how befitting i imagined that my first Broadway experience will be of the infamous West Side Story tonight. It is after all the original Broadway musical spawned over 50 years ago. It is said to be a romantic love story, suspenseful thriller and exciting social documentation on the stage and of goose bumps and tears, enthusiasm and suspense in the audience – that is pure West Side Story.


West Side Story 50th anniversary World Tour was making Kuala Lumpur it's only South-East Asian stop and so it was a real treat. I wasn't sure what to expect at first and all i could imagine was that it was like watching a movie in the cinema except for the fact that it is played out in the flesh. Upon reaching Istana Budaya, i did not anticipate the atmosphere to be so plush. It was so easy to stand out as i stood among the sea of designer bags including one very noticeable bright orange legendary Hermès "Birkin" bag rumoured to cost over RM 30 000 but it was after all the second show to be playing after opening day the night before and rest assure, most of the elite/socialites would prefer to be the first few to be in attendance. Gives them more social credit. Nevertheless, i had stall seats which was the lowest tier parallel to the stage and comes with a-may-zing views, the kind you get if your ticket cost RM 590 each. I know, i myself couldn't believe how lucky i was, designer handbag less and all.


From the time the curtain first opened to the curtain call, i sat there perfectly enthralled. The amazing cast, the different scenes and all that infectious song and dancing will draw you into their world for all that hours you're sitting there. There were even a few songs that i was going "Oh my God, how could i have not known it was from West Side Story!". That was how little i knew about the wonderful musical scores of Broadway. But since i am now completely mesmerize, i wish for more with the likes of Chicago, Cats, Les Miserables, The Phantom of the Opera and the many great Broadway productions all coming towards our shore. But West Side Story would suffice for the moment. If you wouldn't the mind the ending that is ;)

Oh did i mention i ran into the entire crew and cast after the show backstage? Firstly, i would like to state that i am hardly excitable when it comes to meeting anyone "famous". I never lose composer ever and all i do is give a customary glance of that "famous" person and go along my way. But this, this caught me off guard. It happened after the show and we were all heading to the car park, walking along some obscure darken corridor around the building. At first a small group of people carrying bags and were in casual clothing walked past us. At that point my sisters and i were still very engross in our conversation and didn't think twice. Then suddenly as we went around a corner, a large group of 30 or more were walking past, all laughing and in high spirits in casual clothing sans make up and then it dawn on us that they WERE the cast members as we spotted the familiarity in their faces. Then as i paused for a moment to literally stop and stare, one of the main leads playing the leader of The Jets turns to me and smiles then probably thinking why this chinese girl in a floral dress is staring at them. Well you would understand if i told you that he was god damn well built, tall and not to mention had the bluest eyes i had ever stared in. See? I swear i blushed as i realize i have just gave that guy a chinese bambi wide-eyed stare. Anyway, i thought it was humbling for them all to be smile back.

Here is a little mention from the official West Side Story : 50th anniversary world tour website.

"The provocative finger snapping of the Jets, the urban sound of police sirens, the throaty laughing of the Puerto Rican women – the premiere of West Side Story in 1957 brought the New York big city jungle onto the light-flooded Broadway stages. It was fresh, authentic, never done before – and became a sensational success. A new type of musical theatre was born. Bold, realistic, vital and sharp-edged. Until today, this atmospherically dense Jerome Robbins staging is regarded as being unrivalled – despite countless copies, adaptations and new versions. Therefore, it is a stroke of luck that now the only current worldwide West Side Story, which is ennobled by the endorsement of “THE ORIGINAL”, legitimised by Robbins, is returning to international metropolises. And the enthralling performance of the Jerome Robbins student, Joey McKneely, really does breathe the spirit of the master: perfect dramaturgy, unforgettable dance numbers, extraordinary lighting design and the timeless music of Leonard Bernstein, with hits such as America, Maria, Somewhere or Tonight. Precision, passion and devotion – the magnificent ensemble of first-class musicians, singers and dancers realises the standard of the original work in a congenial manner through acting, singing and dancing"

The musical, which will run from May 12 to 24 at Istana Budaya, boasts a New York cast and crew of more than 70 members. Tickets for the musical are priced at RM190, RM290, RM390, RM490 and RM590, and can be booked by calling 03-2287 2727 or logging on to www.ticketspeople.com.

I'd do it all again.

It’s hard to believe this time, hard to believe
That my heart, my heart’s an open door
You got all you came for, baby
So weary
Someone to love is bigger than your pride’s worth
It’s bigger than the pain you got for it hurts
And out runs all of the sadness
It’s terrifying life through the darkness
You try sometimes but it won’t stop
You got my heart and my head’s lost
I’ve been burning down these candles for love, for love
You’re searching for something I know
Won’t make you happy

Corinne Bailey Rae, The Sea

Random Pleasures of a Non-Working Girl.

Having the perks of being a delayed traditional college grad, i realize that i should enjoy life as it should be now. I am lucky, very lucky indeed to still have a little of that carefree, non-committal lifestyle going on for me.Here are a few things that i still get to do and enjoy.

• Getting to sleep-in every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings till late. Days with no classes.

• This leads to sprawling on the couch the whole afternoon watching re-runs on the telly, laughing to myself. It also means i still can indulge in TV series and actually keep up to date with the episodes in real time. Now that's a real luxury.

• Going to the cinema during quiet non-crowded afternoons and on top of it - getting student discount on movie tickets still ;)

• Getting drunk + hangover during the weekday. Not that it's recommended but hey, it's a major perk.

• The pleasures of dressing down all the time is more than i can ask for. My wardrobe still consists of the good ol t-shirts/jeans/ shorts/tank tops/slippers combo. No stuffy work clothes yet. God forbid.

• Making mistakes is still acceptable. I realize that i am allow to screw up once in a while being that it's a little more forgiving still.

• Sitting in a peaceful library for a little time for yourself. You don't really see a working adult find time for a library don't you? And so I am enjoying the tranquility as much as i can.

• Three hour lunches in the middle of the day, gossiping and a spot of shopping included.

• One word - Budgeting. Being young, carefree and oh so broke has it's good and bads. I love a good budgeting plan especially when it comes to a road trip or holiday getaway. I get a thrill from having an amazing time all within xxx amount is priceless.

• Did i mention that most of the time, it is still possible to function the whole day with just 3 - 5 hours of sleep? And that pulling an all-nighter is the norm especially when there are major exams ahead. Seriously, it's must be a God given gift/ability to all students.

• Term breaks/holidays - they are given out freely a few times a year and does not need any approval from anyone.

• I guess i am very grateful for most is the chance to still learn everyday and have the creative independent part of me intact. The freedom to express myself and do all the things i love still with time on my side and no responsibilities to carry. It is a sweet, sweet taste of freedom that i am holding on as tightly as i can till it last.
  

Remodeling life.

May, oh sweet May.
I foresee more warm sticky nights, burst of floral blossoms and a hint of mischief. The yearn for fresh new days filled with the unexpected makes it oh so sweet. And with that said, there is a renewed passion that is making me feel lighter, freer and in love with life.

This is because i have been remodeling. Remodeling life per se, my life that is.
I decided to simplify life by making small changes. Not to be a completely different person. I just want to be a better version of myself. I can honestly say that if you had asked me a month ago what my mind, body and soul was telling and you would have sense a deep dark undercurrent of emotions. Now, it's all about letting go slowly, quietly and subtle.

And so, I will leave you with a unknown quote that i found. It is everything i am going through now and maybe, just maybe it's time for a change for yourselves too.

"Sometimes, there are things in our life that aren’t meant to stay.

Sometimes, change may not be what we want.

Sometimes, change is exactly what we need.

And sometimes, saying goodbye is the hardest thing you think you’ll ever have to do, but sometimes, saying hello again is the thing that breaks you down and makes you more vulnerable than you ever thought possible.

Sometimes, change is too much to bear, but most of the time, change is the only thing saving your life”