Saturday, November 08, 2008
Monday, October 20, 2008
break the ice
This conversation happened between me and my mum a few weeks ago. Out of the blue. Without warning. I think we were in the kitchen making pasta.
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Mama: Boy, what is ice?
Me: Ice? It's that stuff you put in your drinks to make it cold. Seriously ma you need to get yourself checked out.
Mama: I know what is ice la! I want to know what is the other ice.
Me: Other ice? What are you talking about? (at this time, I was getting a bit uncomfortable)
Mama: It's a kind of drug isn't it? (By which she is fully facing me by now)
Me: Yea.. Why la?
Mama: Your aunt found it in your cousin Charcoal's bag. Do you know anything about this?
Me: Excuse me, why do you think I would know anything about this? And how does her mother know what ICE look like? Ha?
Mama: I don't know.. but what is it?
Me: It's just a drug that gives you an unnatural high. That's all.
Mama: Cos your aunt and me were discussing about it and we think the best solution is to send Charcoal to rehab. (her face at this point was dead serious)
Me: REHAB?! Are you insane? Why are you sending the poor girl to rehab? OMG. Your jumping your guns here!!
Mama: She's a druggie la. She needs help.
Me: You don't even know if she's addicted. You don't even know if she did it more than once. You don't even know if she's done it yet! Besides, not everyone who does ice is addicted.
Mama: How would you know? Have you tried it?
Me: Who hasn't?!
Mama: Boy, don't play play. This is serious.. You could be destroying your life.
Me: Ayoh Ma.. Everybody does it la. No one talks about it. Can you all stop jumping to conclusions and think everybody who tries it are drug addicts. Welcome to the 21st century.
Mama: What nonsense. 21st century my foot! (at which the conversation abruptly ends cos the pasta pot has overboiled and is spilling over).
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Now.. my mind was reeling after this conversation. Send the poor girl to rehab? Parents these days are even worst worrywarts than they were 5 years ago. I just could not believe they decided to send Charcoal to rehab after which could possibly be just a one-off thing on her part. Poor girl.
But I'm glad to say that Charcoal is not in rehab. She's still at home. Perhaps under tight scrutiny from her mama. I for one know she's not addicted and she did try it out only ONCE. Heck, I was the one who gave her money to get it ;) Don't get me wrong. I'm not an advocate of party drugs but I am an advocate of you-should-try-anything-once and I've tried to instill that into everyone around me.
Don't do drugs and drive.
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Mama: Boy, what is ice?
Me: Ice? It's that stuff you put in your drinks to make it cold. Seriously ma you need to get yourself checked out.
Mama: I know what is ice la! I want to know what is the other ice.
Me: Other ice? What are you talking about? (at this time, I was getting a bit uncomfortable)
Mama: It's a kind of drug isn't it? (By which she is fully facing me by now)
Me: Yea.. Why la?
Mama: Your aunt found it in your cousin Charcoal's bag. Do you know anything about this?
Me: Excuse me, why do you think I would know anything about this? And how does her mother know what ICE look like? Ha?
Mama: I don't know.. but what is it?
Me: It's just a drug that gives you an unnatural high. That's all.
Mama: Cos your aunt and me were discussing about it and we think the best solution is to send Charcoal to rehab. (her face at this point was dead serious)
Me: REHAB?! Are you insane? Why are you sending the poor girl to rehab? OMG. Your jumping your guns here!!
Mama: She's a druggie la. She needs help.
Me: You don't even know if she's addicted. You don't even know if she did it more than once. You don't even know if she's done it yet! Besides, not everyone who does ice is addicted.
Mama: How would you know? Have you tried it?
Me: Who hasn't?!
Mama: Boy, don't play play. This is serious.. You could be destroying your life.
Me: Ayoh Ma.. Everybody does it la. No one talks about it. Can you all stop jumping to conclusions and think everybody who tries it are drug addicts. Welcome to the 21st century.
Mama: What nonsense. 21st century my foot! (at which the conversation abruptly ends cos the pasta pot has overboiled and is spilling over).
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Now.. my mind was reeling after this conversation. Send the poor girl to rehab? Parents these days are even worst worrywarts than they were 5 years ago. I just could not believe they decided to send Charcoal to rehab after which could possibly be just a one-off thing on her part. Poor girl.
But I'm glad to say that Charcoal is not in rehab. She's still at home. Perhaps under tight scrutiny from her mama. I for one know she's not addicted and she did try it out only ONCE. Heck, I was the one who gave her money to get it ;) Don't get me wrong. I'm not an advocate of party drugs but I am an advocate of you-should-try-anything-once and I've tried to instill that into everyone around me.
Don't do drugs and drive.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
open your heart
A few weeks back, I had the opportunity to visit The National Heart Institute. The people I work for and the National Heart Institute Foundation have been working hand in hand to raise money for those who are not able to afford treatment and the high costs of heart surgery. This joint venture began sometime in January/February and has proven to be quite a success. By June, a total of RM170,000 had been collected and the people I work for has brilliantly matched this number giving a grand total of RM340,000.
About 2 weeks ago, I had the opportunity to visit the National Heart Institute for a media moment and also to visit the patients who had benefited from our collections. There were 7 of us altogether. All flight attendants, all beautiful, all armed with a million dollar smiles. But nothing prepared us for what we saw and what we felt once we were in there. A few of my colleagues were moved to tears and most of us had tears in our eyes.
When we stepped into the children's wards, it was like a whole different world. Sure the walls were bright and colourful but you could see the pain in the parents' eyes and the lost wonderment in the children's eyes. They were happy and they were bouncy but underneath it all, there was a strand of sadness. It hurts especially when you see a beautiful baby with tubes sticking out of the baby's body. And sometimes it's not one but a few.
We also got the chance to walk into the ICUs where we visited patients who are just recovering from surgery. There was this one particular girl (who was a recipient of my people's collections) who had just got out of surgery but she was still having problems. Apparently her body was rejecting the new heart that was put into her and they had to strap her to her bed to avoid her body going into violent fits. It was very heartbreaking to see.
We all came away from that day with a renewed passion for life. It's too fragile and we need to appreciatte it much more than we do now. I'm thankful I got to see first hand where the money was going to and how it was helping the people that needed aid. It's great to be part of a company that is focused on giving back to the community. We've got green projects going on and we've got charity projects going on. Not many businesses can do that. You've got to be really established to be able to do proper charity projects.
Ok.. enough of tears. I promise my next post will be a happy happy one!!
About 2 weeks ago, I had the opportunity to visit the National Heart Institute for a media moment and also to visit the patients who had benefited from our collections. There were 7 of us altogether. All flight attendants, all beautiful, all armed with a million dollar smiles. But nothing prepared us for what we saw and what we felt once we were in there. A few of my colleagues were moved to tears and most of us had tears in our eyes.
When we stepped into the children's wards, it was like a whole different world. Sure the walls were bright and colourful but you could see the pain in the parents' eyes and the lost wonderment in the children's eyes. They were happy and they were bouncy but underneath it all, there was a strand of sadness. It hurts especially when you see a beautiful baby with tubes sticking out of the baby's body. And sometimes it's not one but a few.
We also got the chance to walk into the ICUs where we visited patients who are just recovering from surgery. There was this one particular girl (who was a recipient of my people's collections) who had just got out of surgery but she was still having problems. Apparently her body was rejecting the new heart that was put into her and they had to strap her to her bed to avoid her body going into violent fits. It was very heartbreaking to see.
We all came away from that day with a renewed passion for life. It's too fragile and we need to appreciatte it much more than we do now. I'm thankful I got to see first hand where the money was going to and how it was helping the people that needed aid. It's great to be part of a company that is focused on giving back to the community. We've got green projects going on and we've got charity projects going on. Not many businesses can do that. You've got to be really established to be able to do proper charity projects.
Ok.. enough of tears. I promise my next post will be a happy happy one!!
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
disturbia
I've got a God awful toothache and it's killing me. I'm dying and in pain. The truth is, I could have avoided this months ago if I had gone to the dentist like I was supposed to but NO, fear took over as it always does and I avoided the appointment. I always do that. Keep putting it aside until it's too late and I'm in tears.
I've always had a terrifying fear of the dentist right from my childhood days. Every year since I was seven, my name will always be called up by the school teachers to go see the mobile dentist that makes annual visits to the government schools. Even in high school, it was the same thing no matter how much I want to escape but I just couldn't. And none of the dentist or their nurses were pleasant looking. So to a little guy, i guess it made everything scarier.
The worst part of it all was when they start drilling. The sound. The smell. And sometimes you can see specks of things flying out. I usually try to hold my breath or breathe thru my mouth to avoid smelling that sick smell. But it never helps.
Why oh why do we have cavities? It's not to say I have poor dental hygiene, in fact it's the opposite, I'm quite diligent when it's comes to oral hygiene except for the fact that I don't see the dentist every six months. Sigh..
I've always had a terrifying fear of the dentist right from my childhood days. Every year since I was seven, my name will always be called up by the school teachers to go see the mobile dentist that makes annual visits to the government schools. Even in high school, it was the same thing no matter how much I want to escape but I just couldn't. And none of the dentist or their nurses were pleasant looking. So to a little guy, i guess it made everything scarier.
The worst part of it all was when they start drilling. The sound. The smell. And sometimes you can see specks of things flying out. I usually try to hold my breath or breathe thru my mouth to avoid smelling that sick smell. But it never helps.
Why oh why do we have cavities? It's not to say I have poor dental hygiene, in fact it's the opposite, I'm quite diligent when it's comes to oral hygiene except for the fact that I don't see the dentist every six months. Sigh..
Thursday, June 26, 2008
i kissed a girl
The past few nights I've been having barebacking dreams!!
Most of the dreams start out normal and ends with me topping the other guy. It's so freaking good but BAD! And the guys are as random as the rocks on the streets. One was with my college lecturer, another with my high school friend, two with my current colleagues, no wait.. THREE was with my current colleagues and another one with this cute guy at my neighbourhood McDonald's.
I wake up feeling good and horny and the dreams usually stay with me thru out the day. Is my subconscious telling me to be nasty? Maybe.. Or maybe it's just telling me to go and have sex. Yes, I've been practicing celibacy for almost a month now after a really really BAD sex session a month back. I immediately swore off all kinds of sex to clean up my sexual karma and I guess you can say I've been saving myself ;)
But good Lord do I miss it! And bareback!! The temptation is overwhelming. Thank God for dreams or else I might be losing my mind. I need someone to Justify My Love!!
Most of the dreams start out normal and ends with me topping the other guy. It's so freaking good but BAD! And the guys are as random as the rocks on the streets. One was with my college lecturer, another with my high school friend, two with my current colleagues, no wait.. THREE was with my current colleagues and another one with this cute guy at my neighbourhood McDonald's.
I wake up feeling good and horny and the dreams usually stay with me thru out the day. Is my subconscious telling me to be nasty? Maybe.. Or maybe it's just telling me to go and have sex. Yes, I've been practicing celibacy for almost a month now after a really really BAD sex session a month back. I immediately swore off all kinds of sex to clean up my sexual karma and I guess you can say I've been saving myself ;)
But good Lord do I miss it! And bareback!! The temptation is overwhelming. Thank God for dreams or else I might be losing my mind. I need someone to Justify My Love!!
Monday, June 09, 2008
heal the world
As many of us are aware, we just celebrated World Environment Day. And how did you celebrate yours? I did not turn on the computer or the tv, did not use the car, and told everyone I spoke to spare a thought for Mother Nature. It's a celebration that goes unnoticed by many but to those of who are friends of Ma Nature, we don't let the day go to waste.
There's been alot of hoopla lately about the rising fuel prices. And yes, it's affecting everyone. But I can't help but see the silver lining in these trying times. Maybe with the escalating price of petrol, everyone will now be forced to think of alternative transportations. And by alternate transportations, I mean car pooling, using the trains and walking or bicycling!! Seriously honey, do you really need to drive to the nearest grocer's for a loaf of bread? Just because you are at the mercy of the weather does not mean you have to fill the air with more exhaust fumes. Walk, it'll do you good. And make you leaner too. Lord knows alot of us can stand to lose a few pounds. And how can you argue about the benefits of cycling? It's a HUGE abs trimmer and butt tightener. Need I say more?
There are too many people who talk about the environment and do nothing for it. Alot of people will say they are pro-green but not many are willing to give up their little luxury items in support for a greener environment. We need to wake up and smell the exhaust fumes. The earth is not getting younger (and neither are you for that matter) and before you know it, all we'll have are distant memories of green tropical forests and blue oceans. I'm not even gonna get started on fauna extinction. That's a whole different topic in itself. Even as I type this, earth's temperature is rising causing less cooler regions. There's less snow in areas where it used to be blanketed by Jack Frost, the polar ice caps are melting rapidly, the seas are constantly being polluted by crap from moronic fisherman and dumb tourists, and there is so much garbage being thrown away by households and officeblocks. Recycling is the key people. We already know it but not enough is being done. I for one am making an active stand on recycling as of now.
When shopping, bring your own bag instead of using the plastic bags. Easier said than done, I know. Because of the mentality of our shop-people. And it can get frustrating sometimes but hang in there. The following conversation happened to my soulmate HoneyStar at Watson's.
me: Its ok, I dont need a bag
nor: Cannot!
me: What do you mean by cannot? I dont need it. I have the reusable shopping bag.
nor: Cannot, the department (I dont know what he was mumbling about, dunno head department or what department) says cannot.
me: But I have the receipt to prove I paid for it. I really dont need the extra plastic bag.
nor: If you don't need it, you can throw it away. (OMG!!! I got so pissed when he said that!!)
me: (screaming)This is ridiculous, throw it away??? This is why we have pollution. Its people like you contributing to the pollution. This doesn't make sense at all!!
You can read more about it on her page. Just click on her name. I can feel her pain. There is still alot of work that needs to be done in terms of educating the general public. But I will say that there has been alot of improvement from the previous years. Lots of people are seeing the light (as hazy as it is).
So here's to a better today and a whole lot better tomorrow. Save and recycle. Life's too precious!!
I'm ending this with an ad campaign by The State Government of Western Australia. They're doing their part to combat global warming with a program called Act Now For The Future. Three simple print advertisements show chimneys, cars and lightbulbs and the words ” It’s your choice.”
Save the world. Make Mother Nature proud.
There's been alot of hoopla lately about the rising fuel prices. And yes, it's affecting everyone. But I can't help but see the silver lining in these trying times. Maybe with the escalating price of petrol, everyone will now be forced to think of alternative transportations. And by alternate transportations, I mean car pooling, using the trains and walking or bicycling!! Seriously honey, do you really need to drive to the nearest grocer's for a loaf of bread? Just because you are at the mercy of the weather does not mean you have to fill the air with more exhaust fumes. Walk, it'll do you good. And make you leaner too. Lord knows alot of us can stand to lose a few pounds. And how can you argue about the benefits of cycling? It's a HUGE abs trimmer and butt tightener. Need I say more?
There are too many people who talk about the environment and do nothing for it. Alot of people will say they are pro-green but not many are willing to give up their little luxury items in support for a greener environment. We need to wake up and smell the exhaust fumes. The earth is not getting younger (and neither are you for that matter) and before you know it, all we'll have are distant memories of green tropical forests and blue oceans. I'm not even gonna get started on fauna extinction. That's a whole different topic in itself. Even as I type this, earth's temperature is rising causing less cooler regions. There's less snow in areas where it used to be blanketed by Jack Frost, the polar ice caps are melting rapidly, the seas are constantly being polluted by crap from moronic fisherman and dumb tourists, and there is so much garbage being thrown away by households and officeblocks. Recycling is the key people. We already know it but not enough is being done. I for one am making an active stand on recycling as of now.
When shopping, bring your own bag instead of using the plastic bags. Easier said than done, I know. Because of the mentality of our shop-people. And it can get frustrating sometimes but hang in there. The following conversation happened to my soulmate HoneyStar at Watson's.
me: Its ok, I dont need a bag
nor: Cannot!
me: What do you mean by cannot? I dont need it. I have the reusable shopping bag.
nor: Cannot, the department (I dont know what he was mumbling about, dunno head department or what department) says cannot.
me: But I have the receipt to prove I paid for it. I really dont need the extra plastic bag.
nor: If you don't need it, you can throw it away. (OMG!!! I got so pissed when he said that!!)
me: (screaming)This is ridiculous, throw it away??? This is why we have pollution. Its people like you contributing to the pollution. This doesn't make sense at all!!
You can read more about it on her page. Just click on her name. I can feel her pain. There is still alot of work that needs to be done in terms of educating the general public. But I will say that there has been alot of improvement from the previous years. Lots of people are seeing the light (as hazy as it is).
So here's to a better today and a whole lot better tomorrow. Save and recycle. Life's too precious!!
I'm ending this with an ad campaign by The State Government of Western Australia. They're doing their part to combat global warming with a program called Act Now For The Future. Three simple print advertisements show chimneys, cars and lightbulbs and the words ” It’s your choice.”
Save the world. Make Mother Nature proud.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
give it to me
For those who know me on a materialistic level, they'd know by now that I never had the same phone for more than a year. Since 2002, I've been changing my phones annually and most of them don't even make it to 12 months. Yes, fickle I know.
But guess what? Today marks the official day that my current phone the N95, hits the 12 month mark!! I'm proud and happy with myself that I've managed to stick with this gorgeous beauty for so long. And it really is an amazing phone. I've not seen any other Nokia phones since the N95 that can come close to dethroning it's beauty.
So congratulate me. If I can do this, then I can do relationships ;)
P/S: Yes, the pic has nothing to do with the post. Just thought I'd spice things up a bit since my previous post was so morbid.
Monday, May 05, 2008
no more i love yous
It's a well known fact that I am in love with the world of the supernatural and that I am intrigued by all things unseen. This passion was planted in me by my Mama who brought me up with stories of her own childhood ghosts and countless hours of horror movies and television shows. As much as I have a stern tough exterior look, I am really a pussy on the inside. I sleep with the lights on no matter I am and my mind is constantly warning me that something is under the bed, behind the door, behind the car seat, behind me in the shower, sleeping next to me, walking behind me.. So life becomes abit of a paranoia after awhile. But like a bad habit I cannot resist listening to ghost stories or reading more horror tales.
My soulmate HoneyStar recently sent me a link to this site containing works by a photographer named Joshua Hoffine. The collection is called Childhood Fears and it's not your usual late-for-school, didn't-do-your-homework, broke-the-vase sort of fear. It's more of the nightmare boogeyman type. And let me tell you, this photos are not for the faint of heart!!!!! It freaked me out. Cos some of the images really brought out the goosebumps on my neck. Below are the creme de la creme of the ones that really freaked me.
This scenario has been played in my mind so many times. Closing the fridge door to discover something behind it. And from the looks of it, this little girl is about to experience the worst trauma of her life. What's up with the disembodied head in the fridge. The poor kid.. And why is that creature squatting. It just makes it all the more menacing.
I'm pretty sure most of had this nightmare when we growing up. The creature in the dark closet. I can actually feel this little girl's fear. Looking at the door as it comes crawling out.
I love this shot actually. It mixes innocence and danger together. The doll, the teddy bear, the rocking horse, the stuffed animal on the vanity, the pretty picture on the wall and the EVIL creature coming through the cupboard door. Have to give credit to the little girl though, don't think I'll be standing in the corner if I saw this coming out from my cupboard. Probably be climbing the wall screaming in terror.
This is BAD. BAD. I have this urgent need to save that little girl. OH LORD.. I cannot tell you how many times I've had visions about things under my bed. I've even had a few encounters myself and I absolutely HATE beds with space underneath. And the fact that the word D A D D Y is arranged out on the blocks just makes this shot all the more scary.
Don't go in there!! The kid is so naive. Can't she see the skulls? And what is that behind the window? Does not even look human!! Ugh..
This photo speaks for itself. Nothing I can say will justify it. This is FREAKILY SCARY. Don't go down there!!
And this final shot brings back bad memories of that Stephen King novel IT that got turned into a telemovie. I remember me and my cousins were totally spooked by it but we kept watching it over and over. Sigh..
All I can say is beware kids. So many dangers lurking around you. It's not enough we have to deal with paedophiles and murderers and twisted kidnappers, we also have to deal with freaked out DEMONS from the other world. Lord have mercy on us all.
Protect the children. Protect yourselves.
Peace.
My soulmate HoneyStar recently sent me a link to this site containing works by a photographer named Joshua Hoffine. The collection is called Childhood Fears and it's not your usual late-for-school, didn't-do-your-homework, broke-the-vase sort of fear. It's more of the nightmare boogeyman type. And let me tell you, this photos are not for the faint of heart!!!!! It freaked me out. Cos some of the images really brought out the goosebumps on my neck. Below are the creme de la creme of the ones that really freaked me.
This scenario has been played in my mind so many times. Closing the fridge door to discover something behind it. And from the looks of it, this little girl is about to experience the worst trauma of her life. What's up with the disembodied head in the fridge. The poor kid.. And why is that creature squatting. It just makes it all the more menacing.
I'm pretty sure most of had this nightmare when we growing up. The creature in the dark closet. I can actually feel this little girl's fear. Looking at the door as it comes crawling out.
I love this shot actually. It mixes innocence and danger together. The doll, the teddy bear, the rocking horse, the stuffed animal on the vanity, the pretty picture on the wall and the EVIL creature coming through the cupboard door. Have to give credit to the little girl though, don't think I'll be standing in the corner if I saw this coming out from my cupboard. Probably be climbing the wall screaming in terror.
This is BAD. BAD. I have this urgent need to save that little girl. OH LORD.. I cannot tell you how many times I've had visions about things under my bed. I've even had a few encounters myself and I absolutely HATE beds with space underneath. And the fact that the word D A D D Y is arranged out on the blocks just makes this shot all the more scary.
Don't go in there!! The kid is so naive. Can't she see the skulls? And what is that behind the window? Does not even look human!! Ugh..
This photo speaks for itself. Nothing I can say will justify it. This is FREAKILY SCARY. Don't go down there!!
And this final shot brings back bad memories of that Stephen King novel IT that got turned into a telemovie. I remember me and my cousins were totally spooked by it but we kept watching it over and over. Sigh..
All I can say is beware kids. So many dangers lurking around you. It's not enough we have to deal with paedophiles and murderers and twisted kidnappers, we also have to deal with freaked out DEMONS from the other world. Lord have mercy on us all.
Protect the children. Protect yourselves.
Peace.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
take a bow
Hey all..
Things have been crazy lately. Hadn't had the time to really sit down and write.
Guess what? Took a great big fall this morning in the bathroom. Woke up all groggy and moody. Grabbed my towel and I don't know how but for some reason, the bathroom floor was especially slippery today and the next thing I know both my legs were sailing in different directions and I could semi-see my life flashing in front of my eyes. And in a split second I was doing some weird yoga pose on the floor.
My left leg was directly in front of me, my right leg to my immediate right, my left elbow hit the toilet bowl and my right wrist hit the wall HARD. And my left butt cheek was in excruciating pain! Cos that was the part of me that received the full impact of the fall. I could not even get myself to stand up as I kept slipping. I'm not sure if it was the floor or because it was so early morning that my mind has yet to fully coordinate with my body but I eventually got myself up and limped out of the bathroom to inspect my bruises.
Thank God, I don't bruise easily. But that fall really woke me up. Every ounce of sleepiness in me flew out along with the fall. And the most amazing part? No screams. Not even a peep escaped from my mouth. Normally, I would have awakened the entire neighbourhood but not this morning.. Am I growing up?
That's all for now. Later guys..
Things have been crazy lately. Hadn't had the time to really sit down and write.
Guess what? Took a great big fall this morning in the bathroom. Woke up all groggy and moody. Grabbed my towel and I don't know how but for some reason, the bathroom floor was especially slippery today and the next thing I know both my legs were sailing in different directions and I could semi-see my life flashing in front of my eyes. And in a split second I was doing some weird yoga pose on the floor.
My left leg was directly in front of me, my right leg to my immediate right, my left elbow hit the toilet bowl and my right wrist hit the wall HARD. And my left butt cheek was in excruciating pain! Cos that was the part of me that received the full impact of the fall. I could not even get myself to stand up as I kept slipping. I'm not sure if it was the floor or because it was so early morning that my mind has yet to fully coordinate with my body but I eventually got myself up and limped out of the bathroom to inspect my bruises.
Thank God, I don't bruise easily. But that fall really woke me up. Every ounce of sleepiness in me flew out along with the fall. And the most amazing part? No screams. Not even a peep escaped from my mouth. Normally, I would have awakened the entire neighbourhood but not this morning.. Am I growing up?
That's all for now. Later guys..
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
dance like there's no tomorrow
I recently did a quick mental weekend getaway to Bangkok. The city known for it's unbridled passion for sex, shopping and beauty. This was my fourth trip to the Thai capital. I really needed the break cos I was feeling so much pain and stress and I kept telling myself, I need to get away before I collapse from mental breakdown. Coincidentally, my cousins Sam and Pearl had planned a weekend in Bangkok too. So I thought why not join them?
So on Friday after touchingdown from Denpasar, me and Dams made a quick dash to her car parked outside the terminal, changed, got our bags and ran to get our tickets. Then promptly boarded the flight. We were tired as fuck seeing as we had been working since 6am and it was now nearly 7pm but we were really excited about this trip. We reached Bangkok and wasted no time in getting a cab to Bangkok Palace which was to be our new home for the next two nights. And as luck would have it, our wonderful driver informed us that he had no idea where Bangkok Palace was halfway thru our journey. And thru broken English we tried to explain ourselves. Thank God for Dams cos she had worked in Bangkok for 3 months awhile ago so she knew bits and parts of the language.
Upon reaching the hotel, Sam and Pearl were already waiting for us. So we threw our bags in the room, did a final touchup and left for Kaoshan Road which is like our Kuala Lumpur's Bukit Bintang but on a more street-party like mode. People were dancing and singing and performing on the streets. It was like a carnival. And there was a HUGE array of street food on display. So many stalls selling all kinds of weird wonderful tasty CHEAP food!! God.. it was food heaven. We ate while we walked. Sadly, didn't take any photos cos we were too busy stuffing ourselves and checking out the people. Also did a spot of shopping. Then I thought it's time for some sex shows. Dams did the honour of finding the most shifty looking person on the streets and approached him and asked him. And he said the best one is about ten minutes away by tuk tuk. And we thought, fine why not? It was a decision I soon regretted. Not the show itself but the journey there. These tuktuk drivers have little care for traffic rules and they just zoom in and out as they like. And here we were four urban city people crammed into that tiny space.
The show itself was entertaining. I'd seen this before but for Sam and Pearl it was their first time seeing things being pulled out from in between the ladies' legs. From blades and needles to smoking cigarettes and blowing out candles to popping out pingpong balls, nothing was left to the imagination. Thank God they were neatly trimmed and shaved!! Then a guy came on stage and proceeded to have sex with another female in every position imaginable. After the show, we headed back to the hotel for our much needed sleep. It had been almost 24hours since I had woken up.
This shot was taken on our final day. We wanted to try real authentic Thai food and this was the only proper place we could find. It was in between two HUGE buildings and thus was shielded by the scorching sun. Below is Dams greedy attempt at trying to steal my food ;) It's such a candid photo and I love it!! Still laugh looking at it.
And this is Sam and Pearl at their candid best.
This is the fiery tomyam we had. Check out the oil but it was good!! We had two kinds. One with coconut milk and the other without.
After our eventful night at Kaoshan Road, we woke up after 3 hours of sleep to enjoy the hotel's breakfast then got ready and walked out to Pratunam where we shopped til we almost dropped. It was insane. There were so many good beautiful things to buy. And we bargained til we couldn't talk anymore. And each time one of us found something fascinating, we'd call the other excitedly like a kid finding a piece of chocolate. Bought so many stuff despite the scorching heat.
Once we've had our fill of outdoor shopping, we decided to head to MBK for some indoor shopping and especially for me cos I needed to get some things from Boots. But getting a cab to MBK proved ridiculous. No one wanted to go cos of the traffic. And the idea of walking all the way there in the heat with all our shopping bags sounded too hazardous. Thank God one guy decided to take us. In MBK, we once again got lost in all the shopping extravagance. And Dams managed to find a beauty salon that catered to what each of us wanted. Dams wanted highlights, a mani and a pedi. Sam wanted a pedi. Pearl wanted the pedi and the mani. And me? I needed a proper foot massage. So there we were. Pampered. The salon really made a fortune from all of us. And for all the stuff we had done, it came to a combined total of rm200. These included 3 pedicures, 2 manicures, nail extensions, highlights and a massage! In Kuala Lumpur a highlight alone would cost at least rm200!
Pearl getting her nails done..
Dams getting her hair and toes done.. Not too sure about the sunglasses though..
Me catching some sleep as my feet were being rubbed..Sam getting his feet done..
We got back to the hotel just in time to change and get ourselves gussied up for a night of clubbing. Despite the fatigue, we were all still running on adrenaline. On tonight's agenda, it was a show at Tawan Bar then off to Santika for a round of drinks and dancing. Now, last night we saw the power of what females can do with their bodies, tonight we were going to see what the boys can do! Now to find Tawan Bar was not easy. NOT EASY. Everyone kept putting us in the wrong direction but perseverance paid off and we found it.
When we got in, it guys guys guys everywhere clad in only skimpy SKIMPY red briefs with numbers on them. And they were parading around, chatting people up. The room just smelled of sex. Then at 10.30, all the guys disappeared and everyone focused their eyes onto the stage and the show started. And let me tell you, nothing was left to the imagination!! The guys came back out naked and with their cocks HARD and paraded. Then each of them performed different routines and dance moves and sex moves. And couple did such an amazing feat of acts that everyone was clapping and cheering. Seriously, how on earth can you balance yourself from monkey bars while fucking each other? And they even fucked while hanging on to different swings that just swung their bodies around. Sick but inspirational ;) It was truly an eye opener indeed.
After the show, we went off to Santika which is this old abandoned church that had been converted into a club. The cross and all the stained glass was still there. And the music was provided by a live band who were very VERY good. We were very impressed. Unlike Kuala Lumpur, there was no 24hour mamak to satisfy us after clubbing, but we did find this quaint little street stall near the hotel that sold this very satisfying soup noodles with pork innards. Every part of the pig was in it. At least I hope it was pig..
Us getting ready for our night out..
The best of the group shots we took.. I must have lost the memo on the all black dresscode.
The girls doing the glass door thing..
After getting a few hours sleep, we were up at the crack of dawn for a quick breakfast then off to Chatuchak Market for our last round of shopping. We were all really stoked about this cause none of us had ever been to Chatuchak and we had heard so much about it. We made it a point to go early to avoid the crowd and at least the morning coolness was still there before things got to a boiling point at midday. Once again, we shopped til we almost dropped. It was insane. Each time I made a purchase, I promised myself that this would be the last and I even told the others to stop me if I was gonna buy something else but that never happened. I just kept buying and buying. It was like a sickness. While shopping we came to the pets section and this beautiful puppy caught my eye and made me fall in love. She was so CUTE!!!
I've never really been a dog person but this dog was adorable!! Sigh.. Chatuchak was great. And I'm glad we went early cos after 4 hours, it was getting too crowded and the heat was getting unbearable. Once glad with all our spoils, we left and headed back to the hotel where we gathered to talk about the past 2 days and to discuss our plans for the rest of the day. Dams and me were leaving in the evening. Sam and Pearl the next day. We decided to go get a massage and food and maybe another spot of shopping in the streets ;)
We found this wonderful massage place. We all decided on reflexology. The one male masseur pulled me aside and told me to get body massage for the same price and I'm like ok fine. So i bid farewell to the others and followed him upstairs then he tells me for an added 100baht, why not try the oil massage? At this point, all I wanted was a massage and at rm30 for an hour of massage, it was a steal!! So i agreed. I got naked and he worked on my back, paying extra attention to my butt. Too much attention. Then he asked me to turn around and worked on my legs and stomach, purposely touching my cock. After which when I was all hard and excited, he simply proceeded to give me a VERY good relief to which I was very delighted ;) After I came, he got me to shower then wiped me dry afterwards. Now this was what I call good customer service! I came downstairs and the guys were almost done. My masseur brought me tea and for the next ten minutes, we were very chummy with each other, to which Dams noticed but didn't say anything til we were on the way back in the airplane. Such a clever girl.
Below are just random photos which we took throughout the journey but I had no idea where to put them in. This one is of Sam in the streets of Pratunam.
This is of us crammed in the tuktuk trying to get from Pratunam to MBK. We did not end up taking this tuktuk cos of price negotiation.
This is the four of us being creative in the hotel lift. It had mirrors on all four walls so obviously inspiration struck! I like the pose and the warmth of each photo.
Sam and me waiting as the girls got ready..
Pratunam market..
Us in the lift AGAINWalking out from the hotel out onto the streets. Walking the walk..
All in all, it was an AMAZING weekend. It wasn't very much a relaxing weekend but it was fun fun fun fun none the less. And I'm glad I went with the people I went. Nothing like retail therapy to rejuvenate one's self!!
Thursday, February 28, 2008
i know where it's at
On my last trip to the GoldCoast, I finally had the chance to visit the famed MovieWorld located about an hour's drive from the airport by bus. Alphaman and I had to wake up early to get the first bus there cos we wanted to fully utilize our time there. A slight drizzle decided to join us in our run for the bus. The one thing I enjoy about bus rides is the sceneries we pass. And the very interesting people you see boarding the bus and waiting for other buses at the bus stops. After about an hour, we reached the entrance of MovieWorld. I will admit I had goosebumps looking at all the rides. They were high and they were huge.
We wasted no time in paying and getting in. It wasn't cheap. It's 66 Aussie which equals to about 180 Malaysian Ringgit. Alphaman was abit apprehensive about all the rides saying why don't we warm up with the tamer rides first. And I'm like, ok fine. So went into the BatCave which was a motionmaster sort of thing where u sit and strapin and it jerks and throws you around. This was ok. Nice appetizer.
Then we went for the Scooby Ride. Which was inside this huge haunted mansion. It was 4 person per ride and I thought it was gonna be some kiddy thing where the car brings u thru doors and then some freaky monster pops up to scare you. Well, I was rite for the first few minutes, then the car stopped and it sort of went up a lift and then it went backwards. Yup, we plunged backwards!! SCREAMING. In the dark. U had no idea where u were going save for a few flashes of lights. It was an indoor rollercoaster and we were being hurled backwards! Lots of fun.
Then we went to Shrek 4D. A 3D cinema which was above expectations. There was water splashes and wind blowing behind your ears and rats running at your feet. Lots of fun. Below are the 3 Lil Pigs we passed on the way in.
We then went to the Police Academy stunt show. Very fun and unexpected. Didn't get to take pictures here cos I was so mesmerized by all the stunts. The guys were cute too ;)
We got to take photos with a whole lot of movie characters. Sylvester, the Scooby gang (who also performed an impromptu dance) for everyone, Austin Powers being his usual groovy self and of course the wonderful Justice League! I was like OMG WonderWoman I LOVE YOU!!!
Having enough of fluff fun, I suggested for us to take on the harder rides. Alphaman was not a happy bunny. He was there just to observe the tougher rides not ride them. And I'm like how can u not ride them?
So I managed to drag him to ride the Superman which is superfast rollercoaster! That twirls and drops at neckbreaking speed. The first initial drop is a 90 degree where u can actually see yourself heading straight to the ground. And it definitely did not help when one of the attendants told us, "don't worry guys, if you fall off try and aim for the grass". This was definitely a heart stopping ride. Check out the photos below. Just look at all those twists and turns. Insanity.
Right next to the Superman was the Lethal Weapon ride. Alphaman did not even budge from where he was standing, so I went alone. I literally could feel his fear as he looked at the monumental ride in front of him. This was the kind tat leaves your feet dangling as you spin, plunge and fly through out the sky. Mental I know but I was so pumped that nothing was gonna stop me. This ride had me screaming every curseword I know in every language that I could. It was freaky and such an adrenaline rush!!
There I go, up and away.
And there I go, round and round, upside down. Feeling my insides do a milkshake!
Still on an unbelievable high, I tried talking Alphaman into coming on the Batman with me. Which was basically a skyrocket type of contraption that shoots you up into the clear blue sky and then bringing you back down. My charm did not work on him, so again I went alone. And screamed out loud. The worst part of it all was waiting for the blasted thing to shoot us off into the sky. The anticipation was bad. The moment my feet touched the ground, I went for it again. Twice in a row.
Preparing for the ride.
Heart's a pounding!!
After riding the Batman, I told Alphaman, we need to ride the other rides again but he did not want to so I went back and did all the rides again. Yup, Superman and Lethal Weapon. Way too much fun. Before leaving, we caught the Parade of Stars as they paraded and performed for everyone down main street. In between, we also caught Marilyn performing a few songs for her audience and also a bank robbery courtesy of Bonnie & Clyde. It was a very entertaining place. At one point, there was this very sassy music playing out of nowhere and everyone was trying to find the source. The next thing you know, Catwoman pops out and does a dance number with her fellow "kitties" as backup dancers. Marilyn being driven around..
The Justice League doing their walk..
Shrek and Fiona..
Scooby and Shaggy..
Catwoman strutting her stuff..
Skydancer and Alphaman..
So that was it. Money was well spent and I have no regrets. One of my goals for the year has been reached and I am a happy camper. Why can't Genting Highlands here in Malaysia upgrade themselves?
We wasted no time in paying and getting in. It wasn't cheap. It's 66 Aussie which equals to about 180 Malaysian Ringgit. Alphaman was abit apprehensive about all the rides saying why don't we warm up with the tamer rides first. And I'm like, ok fine. So went into the BatCave which was a motionmaster sort of thing where u sit and strapin and it jerks and throws you around. This was ok. Nice appetizer.
Then we went for the Scooby Ride. Which was inside this huge haunted mansion. It was 4 person per ride and I thought it was gonna be some kiddy thing where the car brings u thru doors and then some freaky monster pops up to scare you. Well, I was rite for the first few minutes, then the car stopped and it sort of went up a lift and then it went backwards. Yup, we plunged backwards!! SCREAMING. In the dark. U had no idea where u were going save for a few flashes of lights. It was an indoor rollercoaster and we were being hurled backwards! Lots of fun.
Then we went to Shrek 4D. A 3D cinema which was above expectations. There was water splashes and wind blowing behind your ears and rats running at your feet. Lots of fun. Below are the 3 Lil Pigs we passed on the way in.
We then went to the Police Academy stunt show. Very fun and unexpected. Didn't get to take pictures here cos I was so mesmerized by all the stunts. The guys were cute too ;)
We got to take photos with a whole lot of movie characters. Sylvester, the Scooby gang (who also performed an impromptu dance) for everyone, Austin Powers being his usual groovy self and of course the wonderful Justice League! I was like OMG WonderWoman I LOVE YOU!!!
Having enough of fluff fun, I suggested for us to take on the harder rides. Alphaman was not a happy bunny. He was there just to observe the tougher rides not ride them. And I'm like how can u not ride them?
So I managed to drag him to ride the Superman which is superfast rollercoaster! That twirls and drops at neckbreaking speed. The first initial drop is a 90 degree where u can actually see yourself heading straight to the ground. And it definitely did not help when one of the attendants told us, "don't worry guys, if you fall off try and aim for the grass". This was definitely a heart stopping ride. Check out the photos below. Just look at all those twists and turns. Insanity.
Right next to the Superman was the Lethal Weapon ride. Alphaman did not even budge from where he was standing, so I went alone. I literally could feel his fear as he looked at the monumental ride in front of him. This was the kind tat leaves your feet dangling as you spin, plunge and fly through out the sky. Mental I know but I was so pumped that nothing was gonna stop me. This ride had me screaming every curseword I know in every language that I could. It was freaky and such an adrenaline rush!!
There I go, up and away.
And there I go, round and round, upside down. Feeling my insides do a milkshake!
Still on an unbelievable high, I tried talking Alphaman into coming on the Batman with me. Which was basically a skyrocket type of contraption that shoots you up into the clear blue sky and then bringing you back down. My charm did not work on him, so again I went alone. And screamed out loud. The worst part of it all was waiting for the blasted thing to shoot us off into the sky. The anticipation was bad. The moment my feet touched the ground, I went for it again. Twice in a row.
Preparing for the ride.
Heart's a pounding!!
After riding the Batman, I told Alphaman, we need to ride the other rides again but he did not want to so I went back and did all the rides again. Yup, Superman and Lethal Weapon. Way too much fun. Before leaving, we caught the Parade of Stars as they paraded and performed for everyone down main street. In between, we also caught Marilyn performing a few songs for her audience and also a bank robbery courtesy of Bonnie & Clyde. It was a very entertaining place. At one point, there was this very sassy music playing out of nowhere and everyone was trying to find the source. The next thing you know, Catwoman pops out and does a dance number with her fellow "kitties" as backup dancers. Marilyn being driven around..
The Justice League doing their walk..
Shrek and Fiona..
Scooby and Shaggy..
Catwoman strutting her stuff..
Skydancer and Alphaman..
So that was it. Money was well spent and I have no regrets. One of my goals for the year has been reached and I am a happy camper. Why can't Genting Highlands here in Malaysia upgrade themselves?
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