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Building an Acoustic Home-Sunday People, July 19 (Saturday)

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I remember we took alot of individual shots that evening, but of all the pictures taken, they published the one where I look very out of place, lol. Anyways, that performance at Palm Square Jaya One is a nice, simple one.

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Frustrated with Myself

I'm feeling very disappointed because I won't be able to perform at Moonshine tonight. I've been preparing for it since Reza extended his invite to me a couple of week ago. I was planning to sing a few new songs even. Sigh. Two nights ago, my throat went dry and I lost my voice since yesterday. This morning, I woke up with a running nose and now I'm sneezing like hell. Talk about bad timing.

I don't remember eating any junk food and I drink plenty of water... and I just had a fever last week, so I thought it could be long till I get sick again. This proves my immune system is not as strong as I thought it was.

I feel bad because I've promised to perform yet I couldn't make it eventually. I really dislike breaking promises... Break a promise, and people will lose confidence in you, that's what I believe. :( Sigh.

I'll be having another performance next Sunday (will update soon), and hopefully I'll be fit to perform!

I really miss performing.

Of Job Hunting

Before this, I told myself I would start working in the month of July. Then, unexpected events such as Taipei trip sprung up and I decided to push forward my start-of-work-day to August. It's better to take some time to browse around for a good job that I'll enjoy rather than rush into a job that'll make me miserable right? So I posted up my resume everywhere-jobstreet, monsters etc, flip directly to the jobs classified page of the Star etc. There are so many job vacancies around, so I thought it shouldn't take long for any potential employers to call me for an interview.

Seriously, I didn't expect job hunting to be this difficult. So far, I've only attended three interviews. THREE! That's too little. Then I start thinking to myself, 'Am I not good enough? Did they even receive my resume? But that's impossible, they do reply with emails that says, 'thank you for your application, we will be reviewing your application blah blah and will get back to you in near future' which means if they find me suitable lah.

Darn it... At least call me for an interview? Don't leave me hanging...

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I'm having a performance tomorrow, and I'm having a sore throat. Great. Just great.

Ian's Dream Car-Fiat Coupe + Rude Dude + "Promotion" and Dream Place

Ian finally got his dream car~ Happy for him. He took me for a spin the other day, and I whipped out my camera and captured a few shots of his new baby.

Side-Front Shot:

Front Shot:


And Back-Side (yes, backside) Shot:
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I met a unreasonable, uneducated dude.

Yesterday afternoon, I went to Midvalley and after a short waiting period for a parking spot (I usually just wait at certain spots rather than round the parking lot), a young Malay lady approached her car which was just next to mine. She was even kind enough to tell me she is leaving so I can put on the signal.

While she was reversing out from the parking space, I notice there was a Wira appear from the back. I thought the driver didn't know there was already someone waiting for the parking space (me) as the young Malay lady's car was blocking the view. So I thought, no matter, when the Wira driver gets a clear view he would be able to see that I've already flashed the signals.

But no.

When the young Malay lady drove out from the parking space, the Wira driver sped into the empty space. I was like, WTH?!

I went down and approached the Wira and knocked on the door. He opened and his face, bloody hell like I owe him money like that. And he's like doing his own things ignoring me.

So I said, 'Excuse me, but I was going to park here, I've put on the signals'.

He had the cheek to say, 'Who came first who gets first lah', still not looking at me.

That got me fuming, but I kept my cool, I said, 'But I came first. I have put on the signals first'.

He said, 'So what I don't care'.

Ok, I don't want to racist but if he wasn't an Indian who looked like a hooligan with a face like he could kill and beat someone to death, I would have persisted to argue with him. But I didn't, because I figure out I didn't want to be killed just for a parking space in a parking lot, so I shake my head and walked away without another word.

While approaching my car, I was surprised to see that the young Malay lady parked her car in front of my car just to tell me there is another empty space a lil' further. So kind of her! I thanked her and drove into the empty space.

I thought of taking a picture of the dude's car but thought better of it. Why would I want to keep a picture that will provoke me right? I was afraid he might scratch my car or do something to it but was glad to find the car alright when I left Midvalley that evening.

I just want to say, there are always black sheeps among each race-Chinese, Malay, Indian and whichever group of people that brings shame to their race. At the end of the day, the fact is, we are human. That is why some people do the things they do. Some people just don't care. Some people just aren't afraid of karma.

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Everyone is moving on to the next phase of life.

Recently I found out one of my high school friend has gave birth to a daughter a couple of months ago. While reading her blog, about her recent life-marriage, family, daughter; it made me ponder upon my own life. A few of my friends' (same age as I) status have been "promoted" to either married, engaged, divorced, or mothers.

As for me, I'm still, well, me.

Being in a relationship, it made me respect my friends who are either married, engaged, divorced, or mothers; because being able to meet and be with someone that truly complements you, and makes you whole is not an easy thing at all. What more maintaining the warmth of a relationship.

Marriage is about companionship for a lifetime-whatever good or bad you do, you're through it together; you work things out together not because you have to, but want to; you laugh together, you cry together, you make each other feel like the most special person in the world and no one other, for the rest of your lifetime on planet earth.

I don't dare to think too much yet (ok, I admit I do think of it at times, who doesn't?) because of alot of factors, which are from the people around me. Not myself. Sad huh? Even though this is my life... I don't really have a complete say over it.

Ahhhh random thoughts, ignore me and moving on...


I LOVEeeeee this place to bits-Subang Soho! If I had money to invest in property this would be my first choice... If I had the money lah. I can't express how much I love this studio condo-my dream "single" home (I have dream "family" home too). Imagine if I had even more money to buy a grand piano, I would propped it beside the glass window panels... WaAAhhhhhh~ Can lah, dream first, dream first.

Moonshine@The Apartment KLCC

Do drop by The Apartment KLCC this coming Saturday at 9:30p if you're able to. As usual, I'm pretty nervous now, as I'm playing at a new venue, along with new people, playing new materials...

It's True

Absence makes the heart grow fonder. It's comforting to know that I'm needed and missed. He says he's grateful that he has me; I'm grateful we're together. I just can't imagine being with anyone else.

Taipei Travel Log: Finale

Since it was our first trip to Taiwan (both our dream travel destination), we agreed before hand to visit as many places as we can within the 3-4 days at Taipei. But we didn't expect the weather to be that hot... :\

On Day Two, we headed towards Taipei 101. The MRT system is very very convenient and efficient. They stop at strategic locations and the trains arrive on time. If only Malaysia's LRT is that good.

Instead of a card, we got a token. We were abit jakun at first-didn't know how to use the token. I thought we were supposed to drop the token somewhere. But it's exactly like touch n go, but in a token form.

The train travels at a very fast speed... definitely 'feels' faster than our LRTs.

Upon arrival at a MRT station, we were advised by a lady to take a bus to Taipei 101. The bus driver told us to pay upon arrival on destination. Of the entire Taipei trip, the only not-so-polite people that we've met is this bus driver. He sounded irritated. Well I guess we can't blame him...

Taipei 101. Freakin tall ok. It was blazing hot as well. Took a few shots of it then quickly run into the mall. Air conditioner is a gift to mankind.

Camwhoring at a washroom in Taipei 101. Nice big mirror.

We were exhausted from the trip to Taipei 101. Headed back to the hotel with boxes of tarts and cakes and everything. Again, I can't believe we were able to carry so much, and walk that much under insanely hot sun. *salutes*

I decided to buy lunch from 7-11. Always wanted to try their food. They have dumplings, sushi, rice, noodles, pastas and everything at 7-11.

Taste like yellow glutinous rice in Malaysia. Seriously.After taking a nap. We headed towards the gathering location with Xue Ping Sensei. Traffic is crazy as well during the evening. Thank goodness we took a cab... Don't think I could take another MRT ride that day.

Dessert before the gathering.
Where Warner Chappell Taiwan is organizing the gathering.

I know alot of people share this dream-owning a cafe or a restaurant at some point in their lives. As for me, my ideal cafe would be a place with books, music, nice homely furnitures, beautiful lightings, platform for acoustic performances etc. This particular cafe is how my ideal cafe would look like. Beautiful place. I find it inspiring.

It was a star-studded night. We saw Soler (they were sitting next to meeeeee!), famous songwriters, and Tanya! Thanks to Ah Guan sensei for initiating this shot with her. I've always loved functions like these, where singer-songwriters sing their songs just with guitar or a keyboard. So raw and original. I hope one day we'll have the opportunity to perform in front of these respected musicians.

Day Three:
We decided to visit historical spots. Our first destination was Sun Yat-Sen's Memorial Hall. Taipei 101 can be seen.
Look what we saw! Fluffy white puppieeeeessss! So adorable... I felt like dog-napping it.
Behold, Sun Yat-Sen giant sized statue.

By the time we completed the tour around the hall, it was obvious the sun-heat was getting into us again. But because we didn't want to surrender, we decided to walk around the area-Zhong Xiao Dong Lu area. However, as we walked, we noticed there weren't much to see... so we raised the white flag and dragged our feet all the way back to the hotel.

After a nap, we got ready for another highlight event of our Taipei Trip-The Golden Melody Awards! That's like a dream come true ok... I never thought I had the opportunity to witness this event live. :)

The red-carpet event before the main show.

Our dinner before heading into the stadium. Instead of buns, glutinous rice were used to 'kepit' the teppanyaki flavored chicken. Interesting.

Inside the very famous stadium-Xiao Ju Dan. I didn't take this picture during the show, so technically I'm not doing something illegal ya. The night was fantastic. I was alert throughout the show. The four beautiful hostesses were hilarious! I was taking in every moment of the night... so inspiring... :) Very happy for Malaysian Gary Cao for his Best Male Singer of the year award, he definitely earned it! And too bad Jay Chow wasn't there :(

At least this is the closest thing to him lah. A billboard at a MRT station.

Day Four:

The morning we spent transferring to another hotel. Then Anita brought the both of us to Sogo and treated us lunch. Thanks to her hospitality! After lunch, Anna and I wandered around the place and shopped for more food goodies. We even bought facial products that's worth more than RM100+ per bottle! I don't know about Anna, but I never ever spend more than RM50 for facial products. I never could find the reason to spend so much on cosmetic and beauty products... I guess there's a first time for everything. But it's a very very good purchase. If only they have it in Malaysia!

The exfoliating gel recommended by Taiwan's famous makeup artist Kevin. Really visible results!

This is the eye mask I bought. A good purchase as well. Let's see whether my dark circles will be gone in a long run eh.

After Sogo, we went to an underground shopping center and we bought more stuff over there-CDs at a very reasonable price, more cookies and tarts, souvenirs etc. Today we were able to walk so long because the places that we went were air conditioned. :) Ha ha. We went back to the hotel at around 4PM+ and took a quick rest (or rather took photographs and admiring the things we've bought so far), then headed out again to Shihlin Night Market! The crowd is insane. People left right back front and center. The shopping section was still alright for me, but when we went to the food section... I felt a lil' uncomfortable. First of all, it was really hot. To add to that, we were surrounded by hot steams, smell of raw ingredients, people and more people. The pathway was really narrow as well. By the time we left the food section, I basically smell like... well, you can imagine. They were selling smelly tofu at every corner, so yes, you can imagine how I smell like.

Regent Hotel. We only got to stay here for one night, our last night at Taipei. Nice lil' hotel. RM200 per night for a queen-sized bed.

This is what I've bought. I packed the box myself. Very satisfied when I look at it. Lol. Girls and shopping eh?

My two favorite drinks in my entire Taipei trip: Papaya Milk from 7-11.
And Watermelon milk, also from 7-11. Very nice. I like it alot.

Again, I've never had the guts or heart to buy myself expensive beauty products. I remember saying I would buy myself a bottle of perfume, but I never did. But the other day when I came back from Taipei, I decided that its now or never (ok lah, not so serious), headed towards the duty free perfume shop and got myself this:

I absolutely love the scent!

So that ends my Taipei travel log. I hope you enjoyed the pictures! I sure did enjoying snapping pictures during the trip. A memorable trip definitely. Thanks to everyone who made this possible and a dream come true for me! Hugs! I especially want to thank Ah Guan sensei, Abraham, Billy for the opportunity; to Xue Ping sensei for taking care of me and Anna during the trip; and to Anita and Warner Chappell Taiwan for their hospitality; to Anna for being a great travel buddy! We've definitely braved through the hot hot Taipei weather without falling sick! lol~ To my mom and dad for their shopping allowances; and lastly, to Boonyee for welcoming me home... :)

Fell Sick

As if I didn't sweat enough in Taipei, I put on a jacket and wrapped myself with a blanket, without fan or air conditioner. I had so many plans yesterday, I wanted to get a shirt altered, I wanted to record a demo, I wanted to go to Mobi, I wanted to go window shopping... but I did none of it, cuz I didn't even have the strength to eat. I practically slept the entire day yesterday, and I just woke up. Thankfully, I'm feeling better now. Didn't eat a single pill, geng or not? Anyways, this entry is gonna be quite random, still feeling a lil' disoriented, I think it's due to too much sleep. Reza called me yesterday afternoon and thinking back, I think I sounded really blur. He called to ask if I was interested to perform at for Moonshine at The Apartment, KLCC. Of course I said yes! So folks, if you're free on 19th July Saturday, do drop by at The Apartment, KLCC at around 9pm ok? I'll be playing a couple of new songs. For those who don't know, I'm currently seeking employment. Have sent out tons of resume but so far no luck yet. :( There is a few response, but not what I had in mind. Am I being picky? I just want a job that I'll enjoy doing. Will be updating the Taipei travel log soon.