come on over

Was surfing the other day and came across this really cool site. I was attracted to this couch. And was I amazed to discover it's function! Read for yourself.

"Forget couples counseling to tell you you're drifting apart from your lover. A UK designer has come up with a concept that’s illuminating relationships from their living rooms. This sofa is embedded with patterned lights which react to seating arrangements. As a couple sit apart on the sofa, they are surprised when a cold blue pattern begins to grow around them signifying their distance apart from each other. With the pattern changing in relation to weight and proximity, as they move towards each other warm pink petals begin to form representing their closeness. Using light emitting (Electroluminescent) technology in conjunction with trigger sensitive materials, the pattern is displayed in relation to where a person is sitting. The petals will randomly illuminate around your body and disappear when you move to another spot, meaning an ever evolving and changing pattern display occurs. With the thoughtful and playful development of the pattern, the wonderment of where the pattern will lead adds to the experience of using the sofa. Contact us if you require contact info on the designer. "

feelin so good

I found this site thru another blog and i must admit i die laughing everytime i surf this site. It is damn sarcastic and witty. Ha.. ha.. Using animals to portray lifestyles. The comic strips are dry and very in-ur-face. Ha..ha.. Do check it out-> mr gisby's petshop

these boots are made for walkin..

Since Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey decided to call it quits and go their own way, the tabloids and mtv news have been jammed daily with the ups and downs of these 2 former lovebirds. Who their dating, how they miss each other but don't wanna admit it, whose fault is it, how they're coping with it. Enough already on the past. Move on to the future. They've both come out with new singles. So let us look at the strength of their first singles. Nick's What's Left Of Me versus Jessica's A Public Affair. Now tell me, who is crying and who is rejoicing? Stupid Nick is still caught up on the whole deal and is milking out sympathy whereas Jessica is stepping out with the girls and celebrating. And that ladies and gentlemen is what everyone should be doing after a break up. No use crying over spilt milk. Celebrate your freedom. Celebrate yourself. Nick's is a heartbreaking ballad and Jessica's is a breezy groovy dance tune. Go Jessica!

I love Jessica's video. She has Christina Applegate and Millian, Eva Longoria and Ryan Seacrest in it. In the beginning when they talk about fame. Hilarious!

Jessica: I wanna be so famous, everytime i fall in love somebody does a special about it.
Christina Millian: I wanna be so famous that even my ex boyfriends become famous.
Christina Applegate: I wanna be so famous that I have to have my babies in Africa.
Eva: I wanna be so famous that I'm the most downloaded person on the Internet.
Jessica: I wanna be more famous than the Internet.

Ha..ha.. Classic Jessica!!

water water everywhere

Been meaning to post this for some time but kept getting side tracked. I think Pirates Of the Caribbeans: Dead Man's Chest is just WOW. Real summer popcorn flick! Had a good time watching it. My mate wrote a review on it a her blog. Here's the link honeystar's pirates. Orlando is of course just hot hot hot in this movie. And the fight scenes were stunning! Especially when Capt Jack, William and the man-formerly-known-as-Kommodor were fighting in that giant wheel thing. Stunning! The sea battles with the Kraken were visually stunning but abit fear inducing since I have a mortal fear of the deep blue.

My favourite scene was at the end when they all returned to Tia Dalma's shack to mourn the loss of the Captain. That was serene and freaky at the same time. All those people holding candles in the waters surrounded by the darkness of the swamp. It was just freaky. Gave me goosebumps watching the scene. Speaking of Tia Dalma. This woman stole the show! I love her! Her character! So weird and enchanting at the same time! And flirty despite her almost maniacal appearance. Love her. Let's hope she gets more screen time in part3.

If you haven't checked the website yet.. Go ahead. It's bloody wild.

i wanna be bad

This is a little indulgent..
Growing up I was never confused with who or what I was. I always knew. But it took awhile for me to present myself to the world cos I needed to be comfortable with myself first. I'm totally in love with myself and I am my own best friend. And I've always believed that you need to truly love yourself first before you can actually love someone else. That way, even when you are alone, you'll never be truly alone cos you always have yourself. I've always been inspired by movies, tv and music. Growing up, I was exposed to the media world as both my parents are media activists. As such, I am doing a tribute to my favourite iconic characters of the past. Icons that helped me in my lowliest hours. Helped inspire and crazify me. These are characters from tvs and movies and not real life people.


one
LUCY VAN PELT the peanuts gang
The original crabby girl. Lucy loves being bossy and loud and selfish! Her smiles and motives are anything but angelic. It's either her way or the highway. When it comes to compliments, Lucy only like receiving them. If at the rare occassion she is giving one, there's usually something devious behind it. Her often mad ramblings sometimes has meaning to it. Especially when she's at her doctor's booth or at Schroeder's piano comprehending love.

two
PIZAZZ the misfits
Nobody can wear that much of garish outifts and loud makeup and pull it off with style except Pizazz. The lead singer of The Misfits, she was the constant bubblegum in Jem's properly coifed pink hair. You can never keep her down and just when you wouldn't expect it, she and gang bursts out into songs with such campy titles Winning Is Everything, Takin It All, I Love A Scandal, Makin Mischief, Congratulations To Me.

three
ALEX FORREST fatal attraction
Hell had no fury like a woman scorned. All she wanted was to love and be loved but what happens? Crummy guy decides he doesn't want anything to do with her. Her anger and her efforts to destroy his life is quite inspiring. Using the word NUTS to describe her is an understatement. As a kid, that whole rabbit scene threw me off guard. I was like, this woman means business. And the final scenes where she goes berserk and slashes and slashes were awesome! Glenn Close really rocked this role.

four
MALEFICIENT sleeping beauty
The original Disney villain. Pure evil, imposing, gothic, terrying and powerful. I believe this is one villain that puts the other villains to shame. But I can understand her anger. First she doesn't get invited to a dinner party and then the good fairies discover a loophole in her curse. So from a matter of preserving her honor, it became an egoistic power trip to destroy all those that defy her. In her own words, "You poor simple fools, thinking you could defeat me, me! The mistress of all evil." And " Now shall you deal with me and all the powers of hell". Simply awesome.

five
URSULA the little mermaid
Oh how I love Ursula. She made being bad look fun. Ursula reminded me of a fallen socialite trying to climb back the social ladder. Overweight, over-rich, over-pampered, over-the-top society hostess gone mad, she is all flair, flamboyance, and theatricality mixed with a touch of con-artistry as someone once put. She is ruthless with a flair. She bounced, she jiggled, she sang, she pouted, she schemed. Her business proposal to lure Ariel into her trap is such a joy to watch. When she finally lost it and became all big and terrifying, she looked good doing evil. Nothing stands in her way to become ruler of what she wants. All Hail Queen Ursula.

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NICOLE JULIAN popular
When this show was on, I used to wait and anticipate each episode every week just for the satisfaction of seeing Nicole in action. Nicole Julian wrecked terror wherever she was and to whoever she met. Even her bestest friend was sometimes the victim of her vicious plots. Most of the time her ideas and schemes were for the betterment of her social status. To make her all powerful and terrifying. Often twisted and shocking, her plans are merely a hidden call for attention. Becos underneath that ice cold exterior, lies a warm warm heart which was displayed in a few episodes. And just when everybody fell in love with the good Nicole, the bad Nicole popped back up proving to the world that you cannot keep a good bad girl down. I wanted to worship at her throne after each episode. And if you think about it, Popular was kinda of a campy show. With all the usual soap drama and comedies thrown in . It was happy hour at its best.

seven
KATHRYN MERTEUIL cruel intentions
The beautiful Kathryn. How she ruled my heart at one point. People close to me know that I was in love with her the moment she appeared on screen. This is the epitome of what bitch is. Outside goodie, inside baddie. Her coke filled crucifix, her insane plot to destroy those around her, her using others around her, her wanting to sleep with her step-brother, so delicious!! I love this woman! At the end, when she was exposed for what she really is and tears streamed down her cheek, I had tears in my eyes too. I was rooting for her the whole time and I felt what she was feeling. To have her entire world crumble in a single moment. A world she worked hard to build and preserve. It was a sad ending. Who cares if Sebastien died? Stupid fella fell in love. He had it coming. But Kathryn ruled. She knew what she had to do to be on top.

truly, madly, deeply

Following in the footsteps of Elton John and marrying his gay other half is Darren Hayes. Yes! Darren Hayes formerly of massive Aussie duo Savage Garden. I must say I am not amazed at the news. I always had my suspicion especially when he went solo and his videos began getting abit gay vibey. And the guy was even married at one point! This just goes to show you can never judge a person at all. You think you know a person, and then BOOM your whole world changes when the person reveals something shocking. .

There are many examples in life that I can give but I'll stick to one. Back in college, there used to be a guy who was considered the Brandon Walsh of my college. Alot of girls were drooling for him and he kept this mysterious aura about him. No one suspected a thing and if I recall correctly, there was even a girlfriend and all. But now, five years down the line, Mr. Brandon Walsh is openly gay and happily in love with his boyfriend! Much to the shock and disbelievement of girls and guys alike. Ha..ha.. I still laugh thinking about this one.

I have another friend Ms. High Maintanence whose man of 2 years left her for another man. She certainly didn't see that coming. I've had my share of encounters with straight men too or men whom society perceived were straight. It's a pity that these people have to live in the closet and not know the kind of liberation that comes with coming out.

Ladies, hold on to your men cos you never know. Especially if their gorgeously handsome. They might just turn at the drop of a cologne-laced hankerchief. Think BrokeBack Mountain. And alot of men will never admit it but they do think about it.

Ok.. back to Darren Hayes. I quote "On June 19th 2006 I married my boyfriend of two years, Richard, in a Civil Partnership ceremony in London. I can honestly say it was the happiest day of my life. I feel lucky to live in an era where my relationship can be considered legally legitimate and I commend the UK Government for embracing the very basic Civil Liberty."

Congratulations Darren and Richard.

deja vu

I totally did not expect the video to this song to look like this. Beyonce running thru the fields, by the lake, huh? It's very southwestern back in the day. It starts out nice with a good shot of her nude back. Nothing to make to shout about. It didn't impact me like when I first saw CRAZY IN LOVE. But the part in this video towards the end where Beyonce goes all mad and trance-like and starts doing this semi African war dance is an eye opener. Especially in that horrific skirt. What was she thinking? She looks good in most of the scenes tho. All in all, good song. Video.. Can be better.

hung up

I recently made a new friend. After casually flirting, he gave me his Thai number and asked me to text him saying he wanted to "taste Malaysia". Go figure. So anyway, once home I texted him and it never went thru. I tried and tried again and again but never went thru. In frustration and determination I called him and this was when things went abit cuckoo. I got thru but it was his telcom's network voice message system that answered my call. Specifically his Thai telcom network. First it was all in Thai, then in English.

PHONE: Hello, u have reached xxxxxx. If you would like to leave a message please press 1.

So.. I pressed 1.

PHONE: If u'd like instructions in English, please press 1. If u'd like instructions in English please press 2.

What?! Umm.. Ok.. So for the fun of it, I pressed 2.

PHONE: Please key in your phone number, followed by the star key.

So.. I key in my number, and press the star key.

PHONE: Thank you. If you'd like to leave another number, please press 2 and key in your number followed by the star key.

Excuse me? Now why would i want to leave another number? This got me abit confused. And where was the part that I actually left the message? So since there was nothing else to do, I pressed 2, keyed in my number and hit the star key.

PHONE: Thank you. To go back to the main menu, please press 1.

I waited. Silence..

PHONE: Thank you. To go back to the main menu, please press 1.

What main menu?! Where do i leave the message?

PHONE: Thank you. To go back to the main menu, please press 1.

Fine!! 1 it is!

PHONE: If u'd like instructions in English, please press 1. If u'd like instructions in English, please press 2.

This is ridiculous. Where do I leave the message? I hung up. An hour later I tried again.

PHONE: Hello, u have reached xxxxxxx...

I hung up. What is wrong with these people? And that woman on the phone's voice was so nasal and annoying. Felt like throwing the phone at her face. It was really frustrating cos I really liked this guy and to have this woman stand in my way. Aargh! Maybe.. it just wasn't meant to be.

t o x i c

Two days ago, on a flight back from a certain city (which shall not be named cos i might end up getting sued), I had the chance to live through 2hours and 45 minutes of hell. It wasn't a full flight. About 70%. And i was stationed at the back galley. And the passengers that filled up the back part of the cabin were my problem. I'm not sure if this was part of their culture (which i sincerely doubt) or is it just a lack of forgetfullness (again.. i doubt), but they smelt to heaven!! And we were close to heaven!!

This is no ordinary BO. This is hard, penetrating BO. The kind that just lingered and got worst with every twist and turn of the body. The kind of smell you'd imagine coming from a rotting rat that's been left in wet cardboard box in the scorching humid sun. Me and my colleague Ros at the back really wanted to throw up. But we are professionals. So we smiled our way thru the agony. Of course, it didn't help that they started removing their shoes and taking off their jackets. Making themselves comfortable. To make matters worst, my demo position was exactly where the rottenest bunch of them were seating. I literally had to breathe thru my mouth which made me even sick cos now I was convinced the smell was gonna kill my insides. After take off and during service, me and Ros were put to the test cos our FnB cart just happened to stop at that horrid spot as they pondered on what to order. Thank God for yoga.. I manage to minimize my breating as much as I could but it didn't help cos for some reason I was hyperventilating.

After service we were back in the galley, which wasn't much of a comfort despite my constant spraying with the air freshener. And then I realized I was smelling abit off. I subtly began smelling myself and to my horror I told myself, OHMYGOD could it have been me that was smelling all this while and not them? Was I really so egoistic and proud so as not to admit that I was smelling and not them? I wanted to cry. I looked at Ros and she had this look of realization on her face. Like she knew at that point too that it was me and not them. Then she spoke "Dear, i think.." I held my breath. "I think we are beginning to smell like them. It's on me too. It's on you. It's invaded our being." And I wanted to jump for joy knowing that it wasn't me after all but them from the beginning but i couldn't cos now there was an even bigger problem. The smell had entered the galley and almost everything we touched. It was ridiculous. And we couldn't open a window. We couldn't do anything but to just live with it just as they who brought the smell had been living with it.

I believe it's just a way of life with them. Something that they are. Culture. And despite my struggling efforts to reduce the smell it didn't help. Most of my colleague despise doing this sector becos of this little problem. But this is our living.

Somethings are accepted in some cultures and others not. We just have to learn to come to terms with it. And respect each other's cultures. But I don't think I will understand how not bathing is part f someone's culture and not wearing deo. A close friend of mine Nalini adores good smells, I don't think she would have survived this onslaught of nastiness. I barely did.

i think i'm in love

I just got back from watching SUPERMAN RETURNS. And I must admit I am in love. But I'm not really sure if it's with Superman the character or Superman the Brandon Routh. I think it's both. To start off, it isn't a bad movie as some people have said. I got goosebumped at a few scenes. Particularly, when Superman makes his first appearance and saves a downward spiraling 777-aircraft from crashing into a stadium of people. The movie is alot about Superman and Lois and their undeniable love despite the fact that he went missing for 5 years without saying goodbye and she moving on and having a kid. SUPERMAN RETURNS shows Brandon Routh in a beautiful, messiah-like entity. Almost every shot of him is shot from a good angle, and there's often a soft glow about him. And when the wind blows his hair, or when he's flexing when flying, or when he is silently brooding (my personal fave), he is in his element. Sure, he was abit stiff in some scenes but then again, he is made of steel, so you'd expect steel to be stiff won't you?

Bryan Singer (the director) made a good choice in casting a handsome unknown into the famous blue tights. But then again, he is known for doin that. Look at his choice for Wolverine. A handsome unknown Hugh Jackman. Brandon Routh has that boyish, squarecut appeal. Innocent and honourable at the same time. You just wanna hold him!! And amazingly, Brandon looks a bit like a younger Christopher Reeve. Very fitting. Speaking of Christopher Reeve, towards the end credits you'll find that the movie is dedicated to the memory of Christopher and Dana Reeve. Very touching.

Special mention Parkey Posey's role as Kitty. Lex Luthor's girl. She provided the comic relief and a suffering good girl running with the bad boys. She had the funniest lines as the supposedly dumb blonde. I like the movie. I like Brandon. I don't really like Kate Bosworth as Lois Lane. I always said Teri Hatcher made the best Lois. She made Dean Cain look good. But Kate did her best and for that I applaud. So watch it people. The world needs Superman. We all need Superman. Especially when he looks like this.

wake me up before you go

Oh.. my.. God.. I cannot believe it. England lost. To Portugal!! On penalties!! What is the world coming to? I missed the match. Was in the air at that time but of course upon touching down, the news hit me the moment my Nokia was switched on.


First, Beckham gets stomped on by some wild horse, then promptly injured and removed from the game.


Then, Rooney gets red carded over some dumb fight. Looking at the image, i can't help but wonder why isn't anyone helping the dude on the ground? Or is it all some elaborate plan to get Rooney out. Them knowing his short-temperedness and banking on it? Hmm.. Such acting and drama on the field.


No sense in crying over spilt lager. England forever as they say..