Thanks so much to my dear sister for sponsoring me the ticket with great seat  This would be my first time ever watching this legendary Asian power house performing live while it’s her 3rd/4th time already. #hardcore fan

LOVE all her costumes. very nice and sexy. She has got some crazy shoes as well, able to put up a match with Lady Gaga!

Diva moment. This is when she started to sing nonstop for 40minutes delivering all her super popular songs. Love it! Still cant believe she sang infront of me! Songs like Ting Hai, Yuan Lai Ni Shen Me Dou Bu Yao, Jie Tuo which I’ve heard for X amount of times in my life. Especially 记得 ( Ji De), the ultimate song to sing at karaoke. She’s really amazing. It’s one of the best concerts I’ve attended. She interact well with the audience with the voices, and dances to go with it. She managed to get almost everyone on their feet at her will, dancing and singing along like mad. The last concert i went where i get to get up and dance freely was Maroon 5. Awesome showmanship and True artist with voice that does not disappoint!

The weather was perfect for an outdoor concert too. Dark clouds was looming before the starts of the concert but then it cleared up into a beautiful clear sky with bright moon. It was around the “super moon” week. When she sang 掉了(Diao Le), the whole stadium was illuminated with handphones light, replicating the songs lyrics, falling stars… The feeling was so serene its surreal.

Then I get to end my fabulous weekend with not only my first little blue box, but second and third as well !!! So Blessed is my life now! Thanks to the angels around me!!!

What’s with week and something going on every weekend for me. Good stuff though.

MrSmallface Granny’s 80th birthday so we had something traditional yet fancy. The Chinese poon choy!

Celebrating the March Babies birthday in Mt Kiara. Was awesome catching with everyone in such a big group!

Finally had the chance to try out Antipodean cafe in Bangsar. Was really good but too crowded.

Wind up the month with a reunion with ex colleagues at a wedding. Not really much of a reunion as I still see the girls on regular, really regular basis. haha. But whatever

It was a pretty exciting moment for me when my best friend told me that there might a slight slim chance to meet LeeHom in person after the concert.

For those who may not know who is LeeHom, he is equivalent to maybe Bruno Mars.

We were there quite early. The entire area was so packed and lack of parking, we had to walk a short distance to the Stadium despite so early.

Then it started to rain FOL

Boredom 
 

With the girls

With family concert go-ers !

Futuristic looking piano that moves in front of his stage.

Quoting Kim: So good looking, how to not die in his hands?? Some more so talented  

The rain was unforgiving throughout the concert.

But the most exciting part come after the concert!!

The traffic condition around the Stadium was horrible after the concert. We were so worried we will miss it.

Doesn’t matter that we all look quite horrible ourselves, been sitting under the rain for few hours already, damp,flat hairs and all. This is the first time I had such opportunity and do not know what to expect.

Been in the field for hours, we have very muddy feet no less FOL T___T  and once we reached the Hotel, the first place we headed was the washroom and we find plenty others trying to clean up, beautify up, but there’s only so much can be done hahaha.. Why do i get to meet one of my favorite artist in such state. seriously FML ~!

Basically, my friend got the pass to go straight into the party but the rest of us had to wait outside until some of her colleagues leave so we can fill in their seats.

The first photo i took of him walking pass me.

SO DAMN NEAR ME! HOW NOT TO GO JELLY!

Anyway, the security around him was very strict and do not allow us to go near him for request of photos of talk to him at all. Only official photos are allowed

But the thought of being such close proximity with him was never even in my wildest dream I am happy enough What we can do was take plenty of paparazzi shots like the below hahaha! WTF  This only happen maybe once in a lifetime, no face also nevermind!!

Family photo with Leehom and his mother…HAHAHAH!!

They actually have a buffet spread for everyone to take but the girls on our table just sat there and stare at him throughout the night. Embarrassing yes, very groupie yes, but I think everyone couldn’t resist soaking in all the gorgeousness in front of us .

so when we finally left, we took a couple of photos with his bassist or guitarist.

and one of his dancer.

Overall, it was a fantastic experience. As for his concert, the organizer really need to buck up. It was a disaster exiting the stadium, so disorganized. Almost like a stampede, everyone rushing and stepping on the chairs as the field was SO muddy. There were no indication which direction to go, we just walk straight and had to climb over a barrier.

The security of the concert was non existing. People were standing up all the time, as my seat was quite upfront (4th from front) people was just standing at the barrier, blocking everyone who was sitting, and it took sometime for 1 or 2 security to usher them back to their seat. They don’t allow people to bring umbrellas in but do not distribute raincoats like some other concerts. So they just expect people to sit under the rain??

Sound system was not working properly, not consistent and the LCD screen had very obvious dead pixels.. like wat??

Abrupt end to this post…

Yup, I finally succumb to an apple product. I think it’s my first, can’t think any any other apple stuff that i own really, except for this blog (hahaha)

Thanks to MrSmallface for approving ^__^ It was a major challenge to justify the purchase base Instagram obsession. Just a few sets of photos I took. I dont know how to make my photos appear side by side nicely. Will figure out soon 

My yinyang twins and caramel macchiato. Because according to Hipster guide, this is 2 come hand in hand.

US + Food comes hand in hand!! Best nasilemak in penang so far. 

Y U NO STOP *CHIAKCHIAK* ME WITH THE SQUARE THANG??

So now i own iphone, i can officially bitch bout some of the stupidity. Apart from Instagram, and pinterest, the 1 thing that made iphone into “considered” list is Badge or Notification alert functionality that comes.  not to forget those friends with iPhone around me, more persuasive then the Devil. Camera quality is damn good too. Anyway, some of the things I still do not like about it

- Why must sync with ITUNES? take forever(5mins + ) everytime i plug it to my pc
- Why can’t i just drag and drop my stuff? Like music?
- Why can’t I use my songs as ringtone? So troublesome.
- Why contact list are not auto sync with Facebook profile like blackberry? I have all the details i need under 1 tab. Talking about syncing, it doesn’t even sycn my fb calender to the phone calender. Very manual and stupid.
- Why is the charging cable so damn short? Shouldn’t the length of a cable be universal standard ? The solution is to BUY an extension.

And the battery life. I thought BB is bad, till i met iphone… horrible. Nokia will win.

Well, a piece of advise my friend gave me is ADAPT!  And that’s what I will do ( no choice :( ) That’s just a few of complaints i have after 4 days ??  If you have any tips or good advise on how i can make my experiences with my phone better, please do let me know. ( apart from ADAPT! )

Despite all that, it’s quite a fun phone. Sleepless night for the past 2 days because i dont need to turn on my pc to play diamond dash! hahah or bejeweled.

If i were to sum up this year in one word, it would be changes.

Believe this year is where people around, including myself make drastic decision and big changes in their life. I believe and live by the motto, change is the only constant in life, so true especially for this year. Friends getting married, friends moving on with their life, career leap, relocation and much more.

As for myself, I decided to quit my job in KL and moved my base back to my dear hometown with has the worse traffic that I could have ever imagine. Probably one of my wisest decision this year. For now, I am enjoying my career. Very fresh, very new, very exciting, schedules are like a roller coaster ride with crazy work hours when nearing dateline but full of flexibility to be independent.

It was such a Fun year for me! For a start, i went to 4 concerts, which is once every quarter  Maroon 5, swooning over ever sexy Adam Levine. Eason Chen and Zee Avi was equally awesome with different feel. Cherry on top of it all was realizing my dream of watching Jacky Cheung!! Undeniably i grew up listening to his songs, naturally i become a fan. Sadly i couldn’t make it to any of his previous musical or concerts and was sooo happy that he made a stop in Malaysia again! He does not disappoint and will definitely be part of the audience for any of his future show in Malaysia. Biggest regret in terms of concerts was not able to attend Jason Mraz’s Asia stops :(((((

Then there was the Hot Air Balloon Festival and Orbing experiences.

Favorite past time for the 2nd half of the year. Red times with Kimmies ^_^

Addiction for 2011 was unmistakable Snowflakes and Chatime. Surely i am not the only one, the first one or the last here.

Earlier in the year, i ticked off another “want to/must do” in my life. Something inspired by this little cute guy here. never had regret

Now that I’ve passed a certain age in life, invitations to weddings are coming by the throngs. This year alone I’ve attended 8 weddings to be exact.. probably this trend will continue for a couple more years, then I’ll start attending baby showers and children’s birthday..haha. Not complaining though, i love to attending weddings, a celebration of love, a good excuse to doll up (^_^) and meeting up with friends and absolutely having some great fun!

From all the weddings, this was one of the most moving. Meeting up with so many of my old pals for the entire day, recreating the ending dance pose from our scout/guides days back in 2000. Most beautiful wedding overall still was Eunice’s wedding in Melbourne. Amazingly perfect!

What is a life journey for me without a splash of travelling involve? I got myself a new camera this year or rather MrSmallface got it for me ^^ Loving it till today, Sis even brought it to Nepal and Mt Everest. talk about journey.

Went to Hanoi, Vietnam for the first time with my family. A first after more than 1o years. Loving the beautiful place, would love to revisit someday!

Then it kinda seems like tradition for me and MrSmallface to go away for our anniversary. Last year in Sabah, this year in Taipei.

Revisited Bali again with some old and new folks, still the same old Bali. Would love to go again, well, I would love to go anywhere anytime again But come on, who can resist Bali ? Still so much left unexplored. I still want to go to the Rock Bar!! Unfortunately previous trip, i was just soo close but still failed :( Must GO!

Short weekend trips

- Hadyai

- Pusing, Perak. Kellis Castle

- Weekend getaway in a bungalow we rented in Taiping. Was suppose to sekeping serendah but they are so booked out, until next year!! Too much! Eventually decided Taiping was a great midpoint to meet for the folks from KL and Penang.

2011 has been good to me. Full of new start, new challenge, new experiences in life. Learn alot, laugh alot, weep alot – probably for movies -_- Grateful I had my family and friends around me for whatever reasons. Grateful I am still able to do what I want (well, most of it)

Come what may 2012. It may or may not be the end of the world, haha, life still goes on until its realized. For me, who live each day to the fullest, Mayan’s prophecy doesn’t matter. whatever happen, happens

My Resolution for the coming year is to stay grateful for what I have, and be more forgiving towards others.

Year 2010 

Year 2009 

Year 2008

Year 2007

Year 2006

Feels just like any other day when you pass the mid two zero mark. If not for all my loving friends around me who kept asking me on where do i want to go for dinner? what do i want for my birthday, honestly, i had totally forgotten about it. The old me would have start plotting and planning few weeks prior, and ensure everything goes as plan, throwing a tantrum if not. Not that way anymore. For this year, it really does feel like any given day.

after so many years of awaiting his next tour to Asia, why must he skip Malaysia or Singapore? Or at least choose a place more accessible in Thailand like Bangkok?? Korat is filled with expats, yes, but it’s more than an hour drive away from Bangkok !

Worse part, i do not have anymore leave left  so unless he comes to me, i can’t possible go anywhere near him T____________T

4 years ago, I queued up in the middle of the night to get my hands on the final book. Has it been 4 years already, summer 2007?

A closure to Harry Potter Books and Movies after following it for more than 10 years!!

Followed by a fun night playing gasing – a game of cork and thread at starbucks -_-

What was it about that day that got us reliving our childhood?

Truth be told, this is just another one of my dumb blondes moment. Many a times, I wish I am not living in Malaysia. Due to many obvious facts but the urge are especially stronger when I’m browsing fashion blogs or sites like Asos. Certainly doesn’t really help in uplifting my mood when the thought of “I can’t freaking afford anything after conversion!!! “ creeps through my mind. Damn, i wish I’m still in UK so I can afford all those yummy stuff!!

Then it will make me think of the many dangerous “what IF”

What If I did stay on, will I still be working in the chinese takeaway getting fat and contented with such simple simple life ? Or I will be stuck at the chinese takeaway and sulking my life away?

What if I did stay on, and manage to land myself a decent job? Would my life be any different? I would be living in my own tiny flats, taking the tube/bus to work, hanging out in the many parks or nearby fountains munching on sandwiches and a beer on the other hand. Probably I would have more concert/music festival stubs pinned to my wall as well. Weekends away from the city, spend in another city. Summer vacation with big floppy hats and no judgmental looks. Bliss

OR

What if i did stay on, and got stab to death by the so many psycho in UK that we read about in dailymail? Tragic end for me.

To0 many “What If”  and it really doesn’t matter as I am here. In my room. in Malaysia. No more turning back except to ponder upon the happy times, and let my imagination have a run Can you imagine how cute my babies would be if my partner looks like Adam Levine, Ryan Gosling or Chris Evans? Just saying

So here’s to – places I will be in the future… that I will make sure its a good one