Fairyfeet Mad Thoughts

New wallpaper

2009-05-09T15:30:00.004+08:00

Created this wallpaper while listening to "I wish you love"

Shall I?

2009-03-07T23:19:00.002+08:00

Have you thought about quitting blogging? I have. It’s going to happen sooner or later. As with anything, once the thrill is gone, then what? Once you start a blog, do you have to maintain it forever? Some do, but most people don’t.

Venetian Angel

2009-03-07T21:19:00.001+08:00

o.O I'm so obssessed with mask since last year Masquerade Party. Added the grunge effect for some mysterious feel :p

Cutie Wallpaper

2009-03-07T15:27:00.007+08:00

One of the best ways to experiment and try new things is to create a wallpaper to grace my monitor. I won't compare myself to other talented artists out there but at least I have something personalize :)

Thanks to the cute art by Shadowhardt

Life Is Busy

2009-02-25T00:12:00.004+08:00

Good that life keeps me busy, cos that means getting things done and draw great satisfaction! But how? There just seem to be not enough time to do all the things that needs to be done. Now I occupy my evenings, spare time and weekends too! with something I'm not really interested in but I can't say NO to... sigh :( Extremely exhausted...

I want to live a healthy life! I need to squeeze fitness back into my schedule. I'm running out of shape and body aches here and there. I can't risk my health...

Okie, it's time for bed... the most important thing is to get enough sleep

Happy Birthday to ME!

2009-02-14T17:23:00.004+08:00

Thank you to all WONDERFUL people from the bottom of my heart for making this birthday such a great day.

I feel very fortunate to be surrounded by so many good people. I've received warm wishes from relatives, friends and colleagues all over the world via sms, cards, email, facebook, etc. Knowing that is perhaps the greatest gift anyone could ever receive!

P/S: Not be be forgotten, I wish to thank a bunch of lunchmates who held a small surprise party for me... whoohoo!

Happy Chap Goh Meh!

2009-02-09T15:46:00.004+08:00

Today marks the last day of the Chinese New Year celebration. Is there any special food for this occassion? I've asked my mum but she doesn't know so I search the web and it says to consume tangyuan. Whoa! Tangyuan is so multipurpose... wedding, winter solstice and even CNY. COol!

For younger generation, the first thing that comes to mind is that it coincides with the Chinese Valentine's Day. A day where young unmarried women gather to toss tangerines into the sea, in a hope that their future spouse will pick it up. And, men now toss bananas with messages written on them, too! Sigh... why pollute the river? Just eat the fruits, it's healthier :p

I'm so outdated!

2009-02-08T01:33:00.004+08:00

Got a call from Pris. Yeah! Finally she's been able to reach me... don't know what's wrong with the line. She said each time she calls it will go into my voicemail.

We went to a mamak stall nearby and spent a few hours chatting. Wow... she's now into gadgets, travels, charity work and so much more. She's really enjoying her life while I'm just living in my little world, just work during weekdays and stay at home during the weekends -- NO LIFE!

Romantic Sunday Night

2009-02-02T15:45:00.002+08:00

Nothing much to do so I chose to watch "My Blueberry Nights", an English movie directed by Wong Kar-wei. A romantic story about how Elizabeth met a soulful new friend; Jeremy, a cafe owner after a rough break-up. Then she sets out on a journey across America, leaving behind a life of memories, a dream while in search of something to mend her broken heart.

After 90 minutes, which pass pleasantly enough, with swirly, mood-saturated colors; lovely faces; and nice music, I feel a bit logy— filled up, sugar-addled.

2009 Chinese Astrology

2009-02-01T21:57:00.003+08:00

Career
There is a Travel Star coming in 2009. That's the sign for touring distant or traveling abroad. In career, you might have more business trips to long distance or foreign country. You will have extra work hours, but you don't have extra income or additional compensation. You just have to do well for the company's assignments. Otherwise, you will be losing your reputation and losing your responsibility, even your position. The support from your friends in your job area is very limited. Do not let your enemy attack your weakness. As long as focusing on your job duty, you shouldn't get a big trouble.

Money
There is an Unlucky Star appearing in 2009, which will impact your expense area. Many unexpected expense will come to you far beyond your budget, such as hour maintenance, car repair, travel expense, medical bill for yourself or family members. Or your friends or relatives might borrow money from you. But that loan will never return. Anyway, do not underestimate your expense, watch for your wallet, think about your budget before spending in 2009.

Health
Another Unlucky Star appears in the health area. That means you have a chance to get hurt, sick, injury, accident or surgery. Pay more attention outside, specially on driving to avoid the car accident. Otherwise, car repairing and medical bill will cost you. Also, let yourself have adequate sleep daily to maintain a good health. If not, you will feel tired and no energy all day long. Your daily activities will be impact due to the poor health.

Fortune
Many trouble will come to block your career opportunity. It's hard to reach your goal in career. Money luck will make you disappointed. Both Love and Health won't meet your expectation.

Although, there no strong sign showing good luck in 2009, you don't have to give up on everything. You just have to keep a low profile, watch for your words, focus more on your work. You shouldn't do any risky investment. You need to spend more time to care your family members and more love for you partners or companion. Then you still can have a peaceful year of Cow.

Buddhist precepts violated

2009-01-26T22:43:00.002+08:00

It's the first day of CNY and I violated the first of the five precepts! OMG!

Five conditions of panatipata (Killing)
1. The being must be alive -- Yeah, last saw running alive in my bathroom.

2. There must be the knowledge that it is a live being -- Cockroaches... insects are living creatures too!

3. There must be an intention to cause death -- I chase them around with a slipper.

4. An act must be done to cause death -- I smack smack and whack them with a slipper!

5. There must be death, as the result of the said act -- split into half, white juice oozes out with that stinky smell. GROSS!

As a result of my cruelty, I'm falling sick now. WTF!

The new beginning

2009-01-24T22:59:00.004+08:00

It's year 2009, time just flew by. It's been a month since my last post. Don't know what are the things that keep me occupied... probably it's just because nothing special has happened so I have nothing to blog about.

CNY is coming soon and I would like to wish everyone a Chinese New Year full of sparkling happiness and prosperous! Here's a simple greeting card that I create for my work.

Dobermann for Adoption

2008-12-27T13:08:00.004+08:00

Scooby has been staying with us for 7 years, it's sad that we have to let him go but there're too many dogs in the house... We're now looking for a dog lover who can continue to take care of him ^.^

Merry Christmas

2008-12-25T19:31:00.003+08:00

I did this for work... Merry Christmas everyone! Ho Ho Ho!

Christmas Gifts - Part 1

2008-12-25T13:44:00.004+08:00

Got a gift from Desmond--lovely packaging

What's inside? A simple and nice butterly necklace. Ooppsss! Don't know why this photo is showing as portrait orientation instead of landscape. Urrghhh... I'm so dumb

Another Great Dane in The House

2008-12-23T19:34:00.004+08:00

Bro bought a female Great Dane brindle puppy to accompany Panther.

Name given, Joey.

Age, 6 weeks.

This is Panther, about 1 year plus.

Remember him? The cute little black puppy in this post.

Happy Winter Solstice (冬至快乐!)

2008-12-21T15:50:00.005+08:00

It's time for my favourite dessert again... They're meaningful--implies reunion, fully satisfaction. After eating the glutinous rice balls, we grow one year in age. So I can only eat one per year??!! NO WAY! No wonder I look old... I break the rules :(

Tis the season to be jolly, Fa la la la la, la...

2008-12-17T23:30:00.002+08:00

Working near a mega shopping mall with decorations everywhere, dance and shows, Christmas songs fill the air, nicely packaged festive gifts... they seems very tempting but I didn't feel the Christmas mood yet! Counting down... only 8 days to Christmas!

It's been a super busy month--project deadlines, reports, annual dinner, PMP, Christmas party, and coming soon Winter Solstice... Wowww. What a never-ending list! So many things happened in just two and a half weeks =.=!

The worst thing is... I haven't started my Christmas shopping and I have no idea of what to buy!

Smiling Moon

2008-12-01T22:44:00.003+08:00

I was waiting for train when I received a message from Alan, telling me to go and have a look at the moon. Whoohoo! The moon, Venus & Jupiter aligned to form smiley face :)

Langkawi Trip Photo Compilation

2008-11-16T22:09:00.001+08:00

Did this upon request, I will make another slideshow just for Underwater World

Another toy poodle in the house

2008-11-15T13:06:00.002+08:00

Eldest bro also bought a puppy!
Age: about 3 months
Weight: 1.22kg
Color: Super Red
Name: Yoyo

Toy Poodle In The House

2008-11-03T21:31:00.010+08:00

Bro bought a puppy!
Age: about 3 months
Weight: 1 pound
Color: Red
Name: Mario

Another horror movie -MIRЯORS-

2008-11-01T23:31:00.004+08:00

Yeah.. I know! This is a August movie but there're just too many movies to watch.

If you've watched Poltergeist III, you'll be able to guess what the movie plot is. Although it doesn't bring anything new to the table, I still like it! At least it keeps me at my place and watch it... and the most important thing is I didn't laugh... hehehe those who know me will know why :p

There's suspense, plenty of blood and gore, grimly violent; packs in the scare! Especially a bath tub scene... Holys**t!!! Downright gross!

After watching this movie, some of you might be afraid to walk past a mirror or you’d peek warily :p

Nail Art

2008-11-01T21:28:00.001+08:00

Whoohoo! I did my own nail art

Movie Day- Flight of The Living Dead

2008-10-26T16:58:00.004+08:00

Went to Cineleisure last week for the movie Flight of The Living Dead aka Plane Dead and it just made me laugh but the blood and gore effects are decent enough, bodies being ripped apart, tendons snapping between starved undead teeth, blood spraying like a fountain from a newly exposed jugular and peppering the lovely face of an innocent blonde victim of the feasting arisen…

Now I'm attracted to watch "Quarantine", a remake of a Spanish film [REC].

Langkawi Day 1 (More photos added)

2008-10-18T21:06:00.009+08:00

Pantai Cenang, the fine powdery sand beach fringed by coconut trees and casuarinas

Another view

Telaga Harbour Park, yachts provide a picturesque landscape to the entire scenario

On the other end, the original fishing village

Mr. Monkey blocking the road, posing for pictures...

Oriental Village, offers many attractions for local and international tourists.

My Best Friend...

2008-10-11T00:47:00.002+08:00

Can't live without them...

It's a bug's life

2008-10-04T13:20:00.004+08:00

Saw this superrrr big bug resting on a pillar, about 3 inches... SCARY!!! luckily it doesn't fly towards me when I took this pic :p

I'm back from the Legendary Island!

2008-09-23T22:34:00.004+08:00

Took this shot on board... towards the heaven of DUTY FREE boOZE, cigGIE and CHOCOLATE!!! Weeee!!! Look at those cotton candy clouds... More photos to come soon, stay tune...

Beer maybe GOOD for you!

2008-08-26T22:09:00.005+08:00

Sometimes I do go for social drinking i.e. casual collateral drinking, usually WITHOUT the intent to get drunk, just to relax... but it's hard to know when the thin line to alcoholism is crossed. Have you ever wondered how much is too much drinking?

According to a new study, moderate consumption of beer has more health benefits than red wine. Beer in moderation can deliver protection against heart attacks, stroke, hypertension, diabetes and dementia, also reducing osteoporosis...

Whoa! That's a good news for drinkers... but please get rid of unhealthy habits like binge drinking, snacking and smoking!

Moderation means one drink a day for women and two drinks a day for men. One drink is equivalent to twelve ounces of beer.

Remember... alcohol can cause addiction, hangovers, vomiting, having unwanted sexual encounters and starting fights or arguments and other mental and psychological consequences. Daily drinking contributes to liver disease... don't risk your LIFE!

Kuala Selangor

2008-08-24T22:31:00.002+08:00

Once a month makan trip at Kuala Selangor again! It was starting to rain when I noticed the sunset and snap this photo with my new handphone...

Olympic 2008

2008-08-09T19:28:00.005+08:00

The grand Beijing 2008 29th Olympic Games started with a brilliant opening ceremony yesterday... 91000 people flood the bird nest!

Too bad, I didn't manage to watch the live show :(

You can read more about Beijing Olympic or check the latest result here

Tantalizing alarm clock

2008-07-19T18:40:00.003+08:00

This come up a little bit earlier as tomorrow I'm going to Kuala Selangor to have seafood! Pigging out again...

Surreal

2008-07-13T15:18:00.004+08:00

It's wallpaper Sunday! Created another to add to my collection ^.^

Fantasy

2008-07-08T22:33:00.004+08:00

Trying out some picture tubes... hehehe so cute!

Music wallpaper

2008-07-06T16:57:00.003+08:00

What a boring Sunday... so I spent my time creating this wallpaper, took me 15 minutes

The right signal?

2008-07-05T19:21:00.004+08:00

The thing about body language is you want to be completely in control of it so that you can utilize body language to your own advantage...

However, you can always interpret it in different ways... For example, when a woman tosses her hair, it comes across as a nervous gesture. On the other hand, it's also a way of calling attention or showing off a gorgeous, glossy mane too!

My common gesture is arm crossing... yup, a close posture! doesn't mean that I'm not interested, it's just that I don't know where to put my hands as most of my pants/skirts have no pockets...

When I read an article this evening... this gesture can actually telegraph different message to a guy, of which I think it's somewhat true without realising it!

It's sending a message that she's a vulnerable female creature, an innocent little lamb who feels the need to protect herself from the Big Bad Wolf! or it's a primitive gesture of sexual anticipation laced with sexual anxiety, a sneaky way of drawing attention to your breasts!

Oooppsss! I did it again... LOL

Down in the dumps?

2008-06-28T17:43:00.002+08:00

I'm feeling blue! I thought a night out will do the magic... laughter should be the best medicine but I feel so discouraged... my inner self is just restricting me from having fun...

Seeing Red...

2008-06-25T21:21:00.002+08:00

Everyday frustrations, impatience and resentment... they are just fleeting moments and so far I've been able to take these situations in stride and quickly return to a sense of calm without exploding.

Maybe I've been trying too hard to suppress or deny my anger so unconsciously it leads to headaches, depression, stress, and sleeping difficulties....

Recently my blood boils after minor irritations, often mood swings and I've been throwing temper tantrums! Is this because of PMS? I wish to flip my negative thinking, I need a timed out, a breakaway...

Naughty but yummy...

2008-06-22T16:53:00.006+08:00

Japanese are well-known for their marketing gimmick. It's always the packaging that is noteworthy... I stumble upon an article yesterday and was attracted to this cute and innocent packing but when I clicked on read more... Warning! 18sx... Not safe for work!

It features a young lady dressed in a lacy bra that, when removed, reveals two mounds of jiggling milk-flavored gelatinous goop! A pair of edible boobies...

Hahaha! I laugh out so loud... the first thing that came to my mind was "Is this some kind of comfort snack? Therapy?" They appear to be sold in Japanese supermarkets and/or department stores at prices in the 380-400 yen range... make good souvenirs :p

Some old photos

2008-06-20T16:34:00.004+08:00

I was organizing my folders when I found this album, photos that I took at Cameron Highlands in year 2007... Hahaha! I forgot to turn off the date stamp in some photos...

Dark Art

2008-06-17T19:24:00.006+08:00

This is Spiel's lousy shot (that's what he says), I think it's okay, at least I can't take such photo... so I play a bit of digital manupulation and turn it into Ta-Da!!!

Duck Mini Radio

2008-06-15T21:48:00.005+08:00

Feel kinda "lonely" in my room, besides reading magazine, there's nothing I can do so I bought this ducky radio and I'm lovin' it!

Back to the PAST

2008-06-14T13:51:00.005+08:00

I keep on getting error code 80048820 so I can't sign in to my Windows Live Messenger. I thought it must be a temporary problem on .NET Messenger Service. I'm a PC dummy and don't bother to troubleshoot so I've been using eBuddy to communicate for the past few days....

Ok, something's not right, I am still getting the same error code! I think the problem might be on my computer because Microsoft wouldn’t take that long to fix it so I'm forced to read the help and follow all steps to fix error code 80048820 but still can't connect. I've tried reinstalling too!

This morning I run through all the steps again and finally... I noticed that my date and time is incorrect! It has been backdated to year 2000! Undeniable, I'm a PC idiot!

Gloomy

2008-06-10T23:25:00.007+08:00

Another version of photo manupulation with the same photo.

Inspired after a movie, Long Khong

I feel GOOD!

2008-06-08T22:48:00.005+08:00

A spontaneous self-portrait... visited quite a lot of photo manupulation website recently so I come up with this tutti-frutti image!

What's next?

2008-06-04T19:34:00.003+08:00

Petrol is getting really ridiculously expensive, increase by 40.6%, jumping from RM1.92 per litre to RM2.70 and it certainly looks like it will not be staying at a constant price for long...

Last night, those who heard the news began converging at petrol stations nationwide to fill up their tanks, causing congestion.

Let's see how can you cut down on petrol costs.

1. Keep your tires properly inflated
2. Avoid carrying excess weight
3. Avoid accelerating or braking too hard
4. Use the highest gear possible
5. Avoid excess idling

Exotic dance

2008-05-23T21:40:00.005+08:00

Everyone would like to benefit from exercise, tone the body, burn those calories, but strenuous exercises just aren't for everyone!

Recently there's been a pole dancing fever, don't get me wrong... no stripping involved! Pole dancing has caught on as a new and increasingly popular form of exercise, focus placed on the athleticism and artistry of the performer rather than on pure sex appeal. Sounds good, but then again, not everyone has a dance pole in the house!

There's always a better way. Imagine having a sexy, slender, fabulous body without ever having to do another boring, tedious workout again! You can use a chair to get your heart pumping too.

I hope this video will be available in the market soon ^.^

Happy Wesak Day

2008-05-19T10:53:00.001+08:00

I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone peace and happiness~

New Gadget

2008-05-18T16:11:00.003+08:00

Bought this few days ago, its small size allows me to clip on and wear it as a badge of musical devotion!

RHU The Pao

2008-05-16T11:50:00.002+08:00

Thanks to Vincent for creating such a cute character!

Why a pao? because I used to bring pao for lunch, almost every Monday, so my colleagues start teasing me...

Why RHU? It all started when one of my colleagues in the UK was called Tori, instead of Victoria... so I thought I'll be RHU!!!

Art of placement

2008-05-13T21:25:00.003+08:00

Bedroom is our ultimate inner sanctum. We spend between a quarter and a third of our lives in the bedroom, re-charging our batteries in an environment that needs to be safe, secure and intimate.

Here are some tips:-

The foot of the bed should never face the doorway.
Keep the area under your bed as clear as possible.
Don't place your headboard on the same wall as the incoming door to your bedroom.
Create a clear entry way to your bedroom.
The head of the bed should be placed against a wall. In fact, if possible, the bed should be against a wall that doesn't have a window.
Television, computers, exercise gear or a workspace in your bedroom are thought to distract you from rest, symbolize wakefulness and take up energy.
Open the windows often or use a good quality air-purifier to keep the air fresh and full of oxygen.
Keep all the bedroom doors closed at night, be it the closet doors, the en-suite bathroom door or the bedroom door. This will allow for the best and most nourishing flow of energy to strengthen your health, as well as the health of your relationship.
Ceiling beams above the bed are a feng shui nightmare.
Make sure all bedside tables have rounded edges and not square to prevent cutting chi being focused towards the occupants.
Don't have a mirror directly opposite the door, the window or facing the bed.
Place your alarm clock as far as possible -- away from your bed.
Place a low nightstand or low table to the right of the bed.

Fried goodies

2008-05-06T21:32:00.004+08:00

It's hard to find nice deep-fried taro puffs, one of my favourite dim sum delight. Mum bought this from a kopitiam nearby and walla! crispy lacy outer coating with the mushy taro filling of minced pork, scallions, and mushrooms... absolutely delicious!

Herbal Jelly

2008-05-05T21:49:00.004+08:00

Serve it chill with a little bit of diluted honey syrup. When the herbal jelly is consumed regularly, it helps to prevent heatiness in body. In addition, it helps to revitalize and improves the digestion and immune system of the body. It keeps pimple away but the price is getting higher and higher =.=!

Pigging out!!!

2008-05-04T21:27:00.004+08:00

Finally, it comes to the end of my 4 days weekend break. Went to Carl's Junior with mummy and bro for dinner. I picked the Portebello Mushroom at RM18. The sandwich features a charbroiled, Black Angus beef patty, Portobello mushrooms that have been sliced and sauteed with garlic and parsley, and Swiss cheese, topped with red onion, tomato and lettuce. I add in some pickles too! It tastes similar to Burger King Mushroom Swiss but a bigger version with premium quality mushrooms :p

Little Taiwan Special Toast

2008-05-02T21:45:00.005+08:00

My favourite toast... some call it 棺材板 (coffin toast) in Taiwan

Do you need a boyfriend?

2008-05-02T19:27:00.003+08:00

Lately, quite a number of friends ask me whether I'm a lesbian or why am I not attached to anyone yet? Well, I don't know the answer so I took a quiz and here's the result:-

Dont feel the love...Stay single you'll do alot better. You are 63% Hates Guys(might be a lesbian) and 37% Loves Guys

Ooopsss! I didn't realize this :p

Pixieland

2008-04-29T22:41:00.004+08:00

Ohhh! I'm so addicted... Found a custom brush by gothika-stock so happily play with it and created this. Click image for bigger view, just slightly bigger... hehehe :p

Starbucks breakfast promo

2008-04-29T15:18:00.000+08:00

I can't resist the temptation of the Starbucks Breakfast Sandwich, the promotion is going to end tomorrow...

I chose the toasted Ciabatta bread with Sausage, Egg and Cheese but they gave me the Mushroom, Tomato and Cheese, it tastes good so I don't mind ^.^

Selling at RM4.50, you can get a cup of Tall Size (12oz) Freshly Brewed Coffee...

DIY Pancake

2008-04-26T18:24:00.005+08:00

Pancake time again... all I need is the Pillsbury Pancake Mix and a box of milk. Easy to make and it tastes good. Believe me, it's so good until a house rat almost finished up the whole box!

I just need to mix a packet of the pancake mix (there are 2 in a box) with 240ml of milk. Stir until mixture is smooth and free from lumps.

Heat a little bit of margarine in a small non-stick frying pan. When pan is just hot, pour a ladle of batter to thinly cover bottom of pan. Tilt the pan to swirl the batter around evenly. Cook until the upper half of the pancake starts to dry. Flip over and cook the other side. Remove pancake onto a plate and Ta-da! It's done... continue with the remaining batter then stack up the pancakes on a plate.

Serve with butter and maple syrup/honey/jam or even ice-cream and chocolate sauce...

Addicted...

2008-04-24T21:37:00.001+08:00

Created another abstract art "The Trapped Soul"

Abstract Art

2008-04-23T22:15:00.003+08:00

I was learning how to create a stunning smoke effect, the tutorial was meant for Photoshop users but I don't have it so I use a different method, hoping to create something similar... Obviously, I failed!!!

OMG! I'm drawing?!! LOL... but I kinda love my piece of art, presenting the "Flaming Flamingo"

Free 1 Million Sausage McMuffin

2008-04-22T02:56:00.004+08:00

I saw it in a newspaper advertisement... so I drag my colleague along to McDonalds during lunch time... not fair, I get one, he gets two! I'm not handsome enough??!! Hehehe, I think it's because he looks underweight, so he should eat double...

Kept the voucher in my wallet for more than a week, finally claim it this morning... wow, it's quite salty for me and it's quite heavy, 370 calories each :p

Crispy Floss Egg Crepe

2008-04-21T16:13:00.003+08:00

I'm so hungry today, besides my favourite Shihlin oyster mee sua, I decided to try out the Crispy Floss Egg Crepe, before the price goes up like the mee sua... A lightly panfried crepe, topped with a generous amount of crispy chicken floss, rolled up and cut to bite-sized pieces before served. The accompanying sauce enhances its taste... yummy yummy! I feel like I'm eating a crispy roti telur with chicken floss ^.^

Smoke art

2008-04-20T21:41:00.005+08:00

I found this site "Colored Smoke" pretty interesting. I wouldn't realise that smoke can be so beautiful, just like a piece of art...

I found a custom brush that creates similar effect so I tried it on both white and black background

Escape from Huangshi

2008-04-15T22:34:00.004+08:00

Went for this movie in a rush, I have less than 15 minutes for my dinner, just because of the Macau Pork Fillet Burger, and I only have half of it :p

Okay, back to the movie... Inspired by a true story, this is about a British journalist George Hogg who smuggles himself into pre-WWII Nanjing and witnessed the atrocities of the invading Japanese army. Almost beheaded, Chen Hansheng or Jack, a communist came to his rescue, also to give us some brief history lessons on the uneasy alliance between the Communists and Nationalists ^.^

Upon the suggestion of Lee Pearson, the nurse, Hogg went to Huangshi and was given the daunting task of taking care of a group of 60 psychologically shattered war orphans. To protect the children from the advancing Japanese, he tried to bring the 60 orphans to a place where no war has been gone through, leading them on an extraordinary journey across hundreds of miles of treacherous terrain, through snow-covered mountains and an unforgiving desert.

This is a very subtle movie dabbling on heavy and emotional themes, about the courage to lead on one’s life, and enduring even in the most atrocious state... It is not one that has a lot of bombing and fighting, although I wish for such scenes. The sadness and emotional thoughts only lingers on after one finished watching the movie.

Harlequin Puppies

2008-04-13T16:43:00.003+08:00

2 more puppies in the house! Aren't they cute? They're only about 7 weeks...

I'm a Sensible Shopper

2008-04-08T21:32:00.003+08:00

I think I've spend too much money recently, on cosmetics, skincare products, shoes, clothes, etc. etc. so I took the Are you a shopaholic? quiz and I'm glad that I'm not!

Here's my result:-
Congratulations, you’re obviously a lady with a large helping of self-control. Whilst you do enjoy the odd scout round the stores and have been known to get those cash registers ringing in your time, you steer clear of frivolous, unnecessary purchases and don’t have to go cold turkey if you’re away from the shops a while.

Maybe I'm just like any other girls--growing numbers of shoes and handbags, also have a wardrobe crammed full of clothes but still nothing to wear...

I just ordered these bags online, thru a colleague and am waiting anxiously :p

Baby snake pay us a visit

2008-04-06T14:02:00.007+08:00

It's about 1.30a.m. when my bro shouted "A snake!!!". The baby snake slither away and quickly hides behind a piece of brick when they sense human presence. We thought it was gone until my bro use the water hose and spray the brick, it slowly crawls out to escape... it's more than a feet long but tiny, looks like a rat snake to me...

It's a sign of good fortune, it means something or someone important is coming into your life... but who dare to welcome such creature into the house??? Ooppss sorry :p

Daruma Doll

2008-04-06T13:11:00.004+08:00

I read a book about Japan recently and found something interesting, the Daruma doll--a symbol of good luck, hope and optimism.

Daruma dolls are a representation of Bodhidharma, the father of Zen in Japan. He is said to have lost the use of his legs after meditating so long. Daruma dolls are weighted at the bottom so no matter how many times you push them over, they bounce right back, like Weebles - symbolizing optimism and the never say die spirit.

The doll has a face with a moustache and beard but the eyes are left blank for the owner to paint as a wish is made and when that wish comes true, paint in the other other eye. It is traditional to fill in the right eye first; the left eye is left blank until the wish is fulfilled. Until the wish has been granted, the daruma is displayed in a high location in one's home.

Uhu! hu! Cheesecakes

2008-04-04T15:47:00.001+08:00

Who doesn't love cheese?? Me and a few colleagues share a box of fluffy Uhu! hu! Cheesecakes today and the melt in the mouth experience is so unforgettable! The Loaf is having a promotion from 1st to 15th April. At normal price, it will cost RM5 each but now it's only RM25 for 6 and you can choose from over 18 flavor... the more you buy, the more you can save :p

I selected the Berries Ensemble and it taste good! A little bit like yogurt cheese tart ^.^

I tasted a few different flavor too e.g. Kiwi Surprise, Luxurious Chocolate, Blueberry Tressure... and they're all good!

Too much craving this week, it's time to work out on my fitball and sweat it out :p

Sinful Dessert

2008-04-01T05:04:00.003+08:00

I fall sick for the past few days, a continuous attack of respiratory track infections, so I decided to have something light for my lunch i.e. porridge...

While I was walking towards the stall, a lady stopped me with some tiny bits of sample dessert, they look delicious so I give it a try, and Ooppsss! It's durian pancake! Oh no! April fool prank??!!! I don't have tools to brush my teeth in the office =.=!

Although it's yummy but I can't stop thinking and feel that I smell like a durian for the whole day...

After work, I went to the Scrumptious Dessert, the durian pancake stall again to buy a pack of such sinful desserts for my mum ^.^ at RM10 per pack. Both of us just fell in love with it. It's filled with fresh whipped cream and some real durian flesh. It's a much better way to eat durian... the super thin layer of pancake prevent chunks of durian flesh stucked in your finger nails, less messy :p

Things I want...

2008-03-30T18:24:00.010+08:00

Scars from acne can seem like double punishment — first I had to deal with the pimples, now I have marks, enlarged pores, uneven skintone as a reminder; a result of squeezing and popping my zits!

I've heard some good comments and reviews about Skinfood products. I've bought a few masks but they're still in my cupboard... I think I need to invest in some cosmetics to have the immediate "magical effect" to boost up a little bit of self-esteem...

Banana Concealer Stick

A secret weapon to banish blemishes with high coverage results.

Skinfood Pore Mini BalmHelps to control sebum, hides pores and wrinkles for a smooth skin texture. Also helps to clear breakouts and reduce redness. I need both so that I can have a flawless texture... hahaha I hope it does :p

Lemon Eye Brightener Not to be forgotten, to "temporarily" get rid of dark circles underneath my eyes...

Taiyaki

2008-03-27T21:30:00.003+08:00

Whoohoo! I found my long lost favourite dessert... jumping in joy, ready to drool... It was once a popular snack. I fall in love with it when I was young, about 5 years old. There's a stall in Yaohan selling Tayaki so it's a must buy for me each time I drop by. However Japanese stalls were replaced with local delicacies stalls after a renovation... totally disappointed!

TAIYAKI, a fish-shaped cake comes in different filling like red bean, custard, chocolate and cheese... You must take a bite once it's handed over the counter, while it's steamy hot! Yummy... crispy crust, then immediately, a rich bounty of sweet filling oozes out just like volcano eruptions...

This is how Taiyaki is made...

Beauty Rescue

2008-03-26T14:44:00.004+08:00

Marks & Spencer has always been my all-time favorite store. Every so often I would walk in to restock my beauty products. Sometimes it feels good to pamper yourself with luxury body wash and complete the routine with richly moisturized body lotion…

I like the Floral Collection… My first purchase was an impulse buy, just because I love the bottle, magic of creative packaging...

Besides leaving your skin silky smooth, you will also capture the light fragrant of roses in full bloom from this foaming bath cream, leaving a pleasant smell for the whole day.

Don’t forget the hands! Prevent them from looking like prunes… Massage them with cream to soften, condition and nourish the skin...

Embarrassing moment

2008-03-26T13:03:00.001+08:00

I can see it from far so I increase my speed from 3 to more than 10mph as if I’m running for my life, forgeting that I'm not wearing adequate running shoes and the damage that it cause to my legs and knees...

Oh no! the door is closing… I have to reach for the green button hoping that it’ll work and it does! However the door re-closes when I’m stepping in, within a split second!!! Obviously there’s a “Mr. Bad Guy” who is so inconsiderate to press on the door close button and the door just ram on me so hard with no mercy! Ouchhh!!! What a dumba$$...

I was sandwiched by the doors until I lose my balance and almost fell on my knee. Luckily there’s a gentleman that hold me on my elbow and stop me from falling. There’s nothing I can do but to pretend nothing has happened even though I can see many are giggling. What an embarrassing moment to start the day with…

Good Bites

2008-03-25T22:02:00.004+08:00

Today egg tarts come in many variations... ranging from Portuguese-style egg tarts, milk tarts, honey-egg tarts, ginger-flavoured egg tarts, etc etc... and now the luxurious bird's nest egg tarts... Super yummy when it's warm and straight out of the oven!!!

Melaka - Photos compilation (Day time)

2008-03-20T19:48:00.007+08:00

Finally have the time to resize some photos and created this slide.

Trapped for 2 hours

2008-03-14T18:06:00.002+08:00

I left the office at 6.45p.m., not much work today. As usual, train delayed every Friday evening... only two trains came within an hour ++ instead of the normal schedule of a train every 15 minutes. Obviously the platform was so packed and when a train finally arrives, it was total madness!! Imagine a herd of buffalos being let go into a field. Just like a survival battle... I only have the chance to board the third train, at 8.15p.m.

Just about 100m it moves forward, the train stops at the intersection between Mid Valley and KL Sentral... I thought it was a usual halt, but 20 minutes later there was an annoucement "Dear commuters, the train stopped to wait for signal to proceed"

Another 15 minutes later... "Dear commuters, the system at KL Sentral was down and hasn't been fixed at this time. Apologies for the delay"

We're trapped in the train for 2 hours and I was so hungry and exhausted... and there's no chocolate in my bag :(

Most of the commuters became restless and impatient. Some of them went to the controller's cabin, getting them to open the door so that at least we could walk to the nearest station... but of course, they couldn't simply open the door without getting permission. It's a crossing point of many tracks and they have to make sure that there's no other train will come and ram us!

After much discussion with the HQ, assured that it's safe for the commuters to walk on the track, they finally opened a door but unfortunately, it was a rainy day and the point where we stopped at were among bushes and river. Many slipped and fell. Finally, they decided to reverse back to Midvalley at 10.30p.m. It was the last train for the day. Services were interrupted at all stations.

I reached home at 11.20p.m. and my dinner has became my supper...

Sand art in a bottle

2008-03-09T15:46:00.003+08:00

Wow... truly amazing! This must be very time consuming...

Forever Friends Award

2008-03-08T20:40:00.008+08:00

What a lovely award from Amilia. Although we're not under the same department, we work closely with each other and she's my lunch mate too! Thanks for being there... Friends are the Bacon Bits in the Salad Bowl of Life!

~~Begin Copy~~

This is the easy way and the fastest way to :
1. Make your Authority Technorati explode.
2. Increase your Google Page Rank.
3. Get more traffic to your blog.
4. Makes more new friends.

Rules :
1. Start copy from "Begin Copy" until "End Copy" to your blog.
2. Put your own blog name and link.
3. Tag your friends as much as you can.

I would like to pass this friendship ball to Jack and Bobo

~~End Copy~~

Fancy sand drawing

2008-03-08T18:49:00.003+08:00

Received this from Chew because he wants to find out what the song name is... It's called "One Man's Dream" by Yanni. I love this song too!

The video clip is so captivating, mind blowing! Awesome talent!

MIFC 2007

2008-03-07T21:58:00.004+08:00

Wow! I found my first set of fireworks photo, which I took during MIFC 2007 so I make it into a slideshow...

CNY Party

2008-03-04T22:02:00.005+08:00

Overdue post again... We had a small office CNY Party on Valentine's Day.

CNY is never complete without Yee Sang, a symbol of abundance, prosperity and vigor! All of us gather around the table and, on cue, proceed to toss the shredded ingredients into the air with chopsticks while saying auspicious wishes out loud to mark the start of a prosperous new year.

BEFORE... Nicely arranged

AFTER!!! Messy but fun...

Jonker Walk

2008-02-23T21:58:00.003+08:00

Lights of colored bulbs crisscrossing the streets add to the CNY mood! My first attempt of a night shot and I love it...

Happy Birthday to me!

2008-02-23T16:55:00.004+08:00

A late post. *Thank you Li Lian and Amilia*

My first visit to the new outlet at Mid Valley. Paddington House of Pancakes serves more than 100 types of pancakes from all the world, including pannekoeks, galettes, American stacks, poffertjes, blitzes, blinis…. etc and etc! Besides the sweet dessert pancakes that most Asians are accustomed to, PHOP emphasizes on the savoury ones...

Shihlin Taiwan Street Snacks

2008-02-22T22:41:00.007+08:00

Stomach growling after work... It's time to hunt for food and I found this...

A bowl of Handmade Oyster Mee Sua. Superior flavour and texture with generous amount of fresh oysters, shredded chicken and coriander leaves... don't forget the chilli paste! It taste like shark fin soup... Worth a try!

A trip to the historical town

2008-02-17T17:47:00.007+08:00

A much awaited one day trip to the state that is abundantly rich, not just in natural resources but also history and folklore. Although I've been there for quite a lot of times but it's still fun to visit all the attraction spots, snapping photos, reading the story boards again and again as a tourist...
This is only Part 1, more to come soon...

Happy Valentine's Day

2008-02-15T17:54:00.004+08:00

think of love...

think of roses and red hearts...

quiet walks...

and very soft, tranquil music...

Gong Xi Fa Cai

2008-02-10T15:08:00.000+08:00

Happy Chinese New Year! 2008 is the year of Rat but it's more like the year of Mickey Mouse! Whatever it is, I hope this New Year will bring greater prosperity and abundant joy and blessings for all.

Just like the Christians with their Christmas tree, the Chinese have their pink cherry blossom tree that symbolize rebirth, prosperity and wealth so I bought the cherry blossoms from Jusco and peonies from IKEA to decorate the living room.

I decorate a basket of mandarin oranges too!

Prosperity Foldover

2008-02-07T17:38:00.000+08:00

The Prosperity Meal is back and I was attracted by the advertisement... now they have the foldover so I decided to give it a try.

I ordered a Prosperity Chicken Foldover set, comes together with the twister fries and green tea. It looks good but the taste was rather disappointing. The sauce is too thick and spicy, with lots of black pepper in every bite! Make sure you order a large drink or you'll have sore throat the next day.

Even if it's only available once in a year, I think I wouldn't want another Prosperity meal anymore... Nevertheless, I love the curly fries!

*Pssst! Quite a messy meal, DO NOT order this on your first date or it will make you look like a slob :p

A Striking New Year Celebration

2008-01-31T23:10:00.000+08:00

I managed to snap a few photos of the award-winning ChangZhou acrobatic troupe performance during lunch time... excellent contortion act, balancing act and gravity-defying stunts!

P/S: Sorry for the blurry pics, I stand quite far away from the stage as the performance draws a huge crowd so I have to zoom to maximum to avoid the heads :p

Happy Roses

2008-01-29T21:55:00.003+08:00

Rainbow fascination! Truly beautiful with a lovely name "Happy Roses"

With a special coloring technique to the white species, each petal will absorb dye compound of different colors. Watch the process below:-

They're now available in the market at about $10 per stem.

A closer look!

Close-up...

The petals... rich and exuberant colour combination

CNY Countdown

2008-01-26T16:37:00.000+08:00

11 days to CNY and Midvalley just started setting up decorations a few days ago and it's still partially done! I'll wait till it's fully done before I start snapping photos...

Here's the sneak preview...

It was rather simple compared to those in KLCC or 1 Utama.

Fengshui Nonohon

2008-01-26T13:58:00.000+08:00

Recently I noticed my colleague, Vincent, is quite obssess with a 'super slow motion' toy or it's a 'stress toy' according to him. He's willing to pay RM89.90 for a piece of plastic and he's collecting these cute little buggers. Basically it is like a smiley with a body and it has a sweet smile that melts your heart. Powered by a small solar panel, some nods its head, other sits down and sway its head from side to side and there's one that sways the head and hip from side to side.

I've tried looking at it for one whole minute and I feel like slapping it so that it'll move faster! D'oh! I must be feeling too stressed from my work...

Out of curiousity, I go and look for it at the mall and found that it's called Fengshui Nonohon. Different color will bring different luck (yellow for fortune, blue for work, green for health and pink for love or relationship) and there's an instruction sheet on where to position it.

There are Winnie the Pooh, Hello Kitty, Doraemon and Pikachu Nonohon too!

Mimaland

2008-01-25T22:53:00.000+08:00

Mimaland was once a popular recreation park situated in Gombak but it was closed in 1993 due to serious landslide. The natural environment with plenty of trees and plants and a lake attracts families for weekend activities--picnic, fishing, boating, jungle trekking, cycling and etc. I long for those nostalgic Mimaland days, probably the sweetest childhood memories that one could have-- the country's first water-slides, biggest swimming pool and replicas of dinosaurs!

Many people hope that one day it will be renovated and reopened. However, it's sad to find out that the landowner has no plan to revive it and the land has been left idle for 15 years! Reading a newspaper article about it this morning makes me feel sad and disappointed. It is now a sorry sight and certainly regrettable that such a beautiful park should be left in such a dismal and dreadful condition.

Touchy-feel pillows

2008-01-20T23:47:00.000+08:00

Those sleepless nights are gone! Thanks to the Japanese, they invented the boyfriend arm pillow, which has a heartbeat and is soft and snugly. Then there's a girlfriend lap pillow that comes with realistic-to-the-touch legs and a tight short polyester skirt in your choice of black or red.

Now they have the Zaky infant pillow to help calm your baby and help your baby sleep better through the night. How lovely. Finally, mothers too can have a good night sleep.

Warm up your love!

2008-01-19T16:44:00.000+08:00

Valentine is coming soon... are you still searching for a very unique and special present for your sweetheart?

Maybe you should get a Hokkairo, a handy pocket warmer. It is very popular in Japan, especially during the winter and it's earth-friendly too!

Such a great way to tell her "I love you".

See how the heart warmer gets hot!

Cool USB Gadget

2008-01-19T01:35:00.000+08:00

USB ports come standard on PCs and notebooks nowadays. Besides plugging in your mouse, digital camera, webcam or USB flash drive, we can plug in some cool USB gadgets too! For example a USB-powered fan.

USB Ducky Fan from USB Geek

Isn't that cute? The leaves of the tree serve as the fan blades, while the duck actually serves as an on-off switch. You can also adjust the position of the fan, by twisting the trunk – sort of like a palm tree swaying in the, er, breeze.

PHILIPS | SWAROVSKI BLING BLING GADGETS

2008-01-19T01:02:00.000+08:00

Are you bored with the standard USB flash drives? Today, it does not only serve the purpose as a storage device but it's a part of fashion too!

Philips and Swarovski have jointly designed and developed The Active Crystals collection, a range of designer flash drives and earphones that are sure to set pulses racing.

Heart Beat is a two-piece heart-shaped locket drive, and the cool retractable padlock-shaped one is called Lock Out. The Active Crystals combine unique elements of functionality and fashion: truly jewels with a soul. They both hold 1GB of files, and will retail for $179.

** Fairyfeet Mad Thoughts **