Of Nescafe Mugs and Batman Photos... Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Its only the middle of the week, and I'm already half dead. On the brighter side, I recently submitted a Photoshop-ed piece to kyspeaks.com, in lieu of his Batman : The Dark Knight premiere ticket giveaway, and my work was featured on the site!
I submitted this (thats really my Touch N Go card)... ...and managed to get some votes! Woo!
Ok, no need to point out the large gap between the winners and my own votes. Still, I'm pleasantly surprised that my half-baked work actually came to light. Congrats to the two winners! (read the article here)
On Saturday, I made a snap trip to Seremban (as communicated to Sue Ann and Lynn) for lunch and a bit of walking around Jusco (in Seremban 2).
This is how the road to Seremban looks like from the outside of a car. Since Joyce didn't want close-up shots, I aceded to her request. Note that my head is significantly larger. A proper photo. This is how the road back from Seremban/Federal Territory border looks like.
Its always nice to spend time with loved ones. =)
And, another significant discovery this week...
...prior to this, I was drinking from a styrofoam cup for two weeks.
Apparently drinking too often from styrofoam cups isn't exactly healthy. I'll just add it to my list of vices, next to coffee-drinking and sleep deprivation.
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Of Fast Food Outlets and Useless Globes... Saturday, July 12, 2008
There's just something about the neighbourhood fast food outlet that I love. They tend to be rather cosy, and just perfect for that quiet chat about life and its ups and downs.
Of course, the free refillable coffee helps.
It was just the other day, when the remarkable Lauren Foo drove down to Subang, then to PJ, and back to Subang again to meet up for a waffle and a rootbeer. Strangely, we discovered that A&W staff are rather friendly, with a penchant for taking photos as well.
The narcisissm in all of us. I respect the requests for privacy of the people I post on this blog, so I've used the blur filter, ala - TV3 Edisi Siasat (when they apprehend criminals make shy people anonymous)
Rather late on Friday night, I met up with Li-Lynn and Sue Ann at McDonalds, Centrepoint, and also bumped into Jo Ann and Li Shan! Again, the setting was just perfect for the serious talks and light-hearted chit chat that we always inevitably end up indulging in.
Of all things I forgot to bring, I forgot to bring my camera memory card. Thank God for camera phones.
On a totally unrelated note, I was walking home the other day when something in Louis Vitton caught my eye.
The most redundant globes I've ever seen =) Even more redundant globes.
If I was sailing around the world in 80 days, I sure wouldn't want one of these. Good thing they sell nice bags.
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A Very "Hancock"-ish Day.... Wednesday, July 09, 2008
Some of you may remember a post I had put up not too long ago, with the title, "The Malaysian Superhero". No, it wasn't for the Nuffnang tickets giveaway, rather, I thought I'd try and go a different direction, and instead, I joined the All Malaysian Bloggers Project (AMBP, for lazy typists like me) competition, the "Hancock: A Different Kind of Superhero" contest.
And, somehow, I won! (click here to read)
TheStar reception counter. As indicated by the sign.
So, on a Monday afternoon, with the aid of my cousin, Eric, I popped by TheStar office in Phileo Damansara, to claim my winnings. Michael Fredericks, the AMBP editor, wasn't around, but I managed to cajol the friendly Elizabeth into taking a photo with me.
She probably thinks I'm crazy, by now.
And the prizes were...
The Pièce de Résistance - The Sony Ericsson W660i! A Hancock (limited edition?) Namecard Holder......and In Season Double Passes! (of which I have no photo, since I've yet to claim these... I'll pop by the office again, ya?)
Cool stuff. A million thanks to the good people of AMBP! Looking forward to joining more events/contests/community service activities with you all!
However, my association with Hancock (and his merchandise) wasn't exactly over yet, as I made my way to Cineleisure for the Nuffnang screening of Hancock. Thanks to my cousin (who DID join the Nuffnang tickets giveaway), I was soon lining up to get into cinema to watch the show.
Thank God for signs. Badges, to show your support.  Thats Robb, busy handling the guests.
I actually bumped into Melody Song, and Shino, as well as new blogger friends Mayszin and Andrew!
Familiar faces and new friends You know hes a pro, with that camera he slings about his shoulder.
Strangely, I didn't snap away the whole night, like I usually do, and as such, have very few pictures. Nonetheless, it was a good movie. I've only been to Nuffnang's Pirates of the Caribbean movie screening before this, but watching the crowd in the cinema, with the flashbulbs blinking away, I'm pleasantly reminded about how a cinema full of bloggers is different from that of a normal crowd. A loud kudos and thanks to Nuffnang, for organizing the event! I'm sure there'll be more fun to look forward to, in the future.
I guess blogging has its perks. =) Now, it won't be too long before the wait for Batman: The Dark Knight, is over...
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Bowling Mania! @ Sunway Pyramid Saturday, July 05, 2008
I was about to text Karen to see if she was free to 'yamcha' on Friday, when the phone rang, and, lo and behold! it was Karen asking to see if 'boleh join' for dinner at Paris, SS2. Since I reached home from KL at about 9 something, I missed the chance for that dinner, but later managed to pop in at Mega Lanes, Sunway Pyramid, for a spot of bowling.
Anne, Ven Nee, and Weng Lum Julie, myself, Karen Daniel (looking good as always), myself, and Kenny (also, err, looking good)
I was persuaded to join them for a round or two of tossing a heavy urethane ball down a long strip of lacquered wood. Despite the fact that I bowl like a penguin, I still had fun (because I live in denial).
Daniel, joyfully manning the console. Julie has ball. My funky (and not so pleasant smelling) shoes. Anne has the spirit. Yeah. "My legs look longer, in this picture..."-Julie Kuan, 2008 Julie, and Weng Lum. Julie, myself, Anne (who has the spirit), Ven Nee I am pleased (because I live in denial) Credit goes to Julie, for this motion shot. Thanks! =) Karen wonders about the score.
Despite the fact we lost, I still had fun. Because points don't count (new philosophy for the night). And my wonderful teammates will support anyone through anything. It was great seeing the fellows, like Anne and Daniel, whom I've not met in years (ok, maybe a year), and still managed to retain their sense of humour, after all this time.
Well, if I can't make it to KLIA on Thursday (AND if you read this), take care, Ms. Siah! I know you'll have a fun time, and take care of yourself! See you in December!
May you always run as far as your legs can take you.
In the meantime, I should brush up on my bowling.
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Of Lonely Stations and Facebook Glitches (Part 2)... Friday, July 04, 2008
For some strange reason, my original post for this went missing. Here's a recap of what I wrote (not exactly verbatim)
After travelling to and fro from Subang to KL every morning, I've come to realize that the railway station is a pretty depressing place to be. When you're there at 6.00a.m., with the sun far from rising, about 3 hours of sleep behind you, and a whole day of grueling work to look forward to, the railway station is quite a downer.
The Depressing Railway Station The (Also Slightly Depressing) Sunrise Over Sentral
As I was telling Eelaine (whom I've bumped into twice on the monorail), seeing a friendly face among the sullen crowd is really a sight for sore eyes. At rush hour, everyone looks like a bear thats about to bite your head off. I guess travelling via public transport does that to a person.
For the benefit of the Subang girl stuck in the U.S., heres proof that the infamous shopping mall is still, well, infamous.
The Summit is still standing, don't worry.
On another note, I was browsing Facebook the other day, when I noticed something peculiar.
Do you see anything odd? Its this.
I'm quite sure I wasn't at the Zoo, and that Mei Ling didn't accidentally upload my profile picutre into a zoo album. Strange things can happen on Facebook too.
So far, all random ramblings. Stay tuned for updates of more recent events like Joshua and Ze Xin Turn Older, Fun @ A&W, and Bowling Mania! @ Sunway Pyramid!
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Goodbye Shu Ling @ Wendy's Bistro, PJ Sunday, June 29, 2008
When we say Wendy's, one would immediately think about the burger joint in Sunway Pyramid that serves humongous drinks. The lesser known Wendy's is actually a small, cosy, diner in Dataran Sunway Mentari, and it doesn't serve humongous drinks, rather, its where you can find oily, dripping, glistening pork belly and ribs.
Wonderful.
Have you been here?
We bid farewell to Shu Ling, who was going back to her home town in Penang, and decided to sample some pork during this auspicious occasion.
Kim Mi and her knives
Kenrick sometimes doesn't have enough sleep
How not to like?
The oil looks like it can catch fire anytime
We were about to take a cousin photo, when Kim Mi, who had just come back in from the washroom, decided to take part in the fun =)...
...the official cousin photo
... and the official Group Photo (with some people missing)
Take care Shu Ling! Have fun in Penang!
For those of you who like oily, glistening meat, you might also want to head on down to Meaty House, in Taipan. They serve some good pork chop (no negative connotation, or implicit meanings here)
If you're in the mood for dreamy piano music, and pictures of tantalising meat, click here to view Wendy's Bistro's Home Page.
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