OMG THIS IS SO COOL!!!!

This is by far the most ingenious product I've seen this year!

By the way, it's not a real lens ya, it's a mug! And it's the lens I'm using, heheh~ I wonder what if someone accidentally pours coffee into their real lens? Or accidentally bring the mug out for photoshoot instead of the real lens? LOL, imagine that.

:)

Discovery Week @ Midvalley Megamall

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I was at the Discovery Week @ Midvalley Megamall (hosted by Machines) from July 23-25, 2010 to give a few talks.

Since it was my first time taking on the stage at Midvalley center court, I couldn't help but to feel a lil' worried for myself a few nights before the event. Will I have a nervous breakdown before the talk? Will I say something stupid on stage? Or worst, will I be lost for words on stage.... jeng jeng jeng!

However, right before the stage talk, I was pretty surprised at how ease I was feeling. And even more surprised that the talk went so... normal, as in, it came to me very naturally *shock*. Looks like all the training & workshops that I conducted throughout the years really paid off. I thank God for the personal growth & improvement in this career path.

I'd like to say thank you to all the new friends I met during the DW event-Liam, Ming, Mursi (thank you for capturing my profile shots!), Chin Ping (for always being smiley and for her smooth arrangement of the talks), Jeffrey. And it was very nice to meet familiar faces like Steven from Map Creative, Tai from EcazStudios, Frankie & Mint (plus daughter and new born son!), Patrick, Jinny, and the lovely ladies from Rantau PR.

Thank you for the opportunity and I do hope I have the privilege to participate in the next DW!

I'll leave you with a few pictures from the event:

Looking at the picture below, can't help but to cringe a lil'-my hair on the front is so messy & curly, eee... so tempted to get it straightened. Photo Credit: Mursi

Photo Credit: Mursi

Last but not least, a picture of Chin Ping, me and Mursi at the iPhoto Booth. Thank you both so, so much for everything! Photo Credit: Steve (Chin Ping's boyfriend)

The Hoyt Story

I believe if I were Rick Hoyt, my mom and dad would have done the same for me-climb the mountains and swim across the sea for me. Just for me.

I'm not Rick Hoyt, but my mom and dad would still do anything for me, and of course for my brother. Anything. For that, I'm forever thankful.

Please watch the video. You'll see life in a different way.

Honda Accord, Anyone?

Hello!

My dad is selling off his Honda Accord @ RM82K (negotiable).

Specs:

2.4L, Year 03/04, Honda Full Service, O&O, Well Maintained and if I'm not mistaken, a new sweet set of audio system installed.

If you're interested, please do call him (Chris) at +6016-3303770 or +6013-3629278 to arrange a viewing session.

Blissful Holiday

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I seldom use "perfect" to describe things... but the recent beach getaway was simply perfect. There's no other words to describe it.

There were no plans or anything. We just went with the flow and did whatever we felt like doing. Take a nap? Sure. Hang out by the beach? Let's go! Watch Star Movie for a while (the shows were really entertaining btw)? Yeah!

The beach was quiet. Most of the time, we were the only ones on the beach. The sun was glorious, the sea was calm and the wind was just refreshing.

Most importantly, many funny and memorable moments were created in this trip. I really couldn't ask for more; and for a better travel buddy. Next vacation at Langkawi ok? Heheh...

PS: We really enjoyed our stay at Awana Kijal. Highly recommended for those who are looking for a quiet and simple getaway.

Cristiano Ronaldo...

You're super hot! Gaaaahhhh!

I know most guys hate him... I used to think what's the big deal with this dude too-cocky, pretty boy, and perhaps can't play football for nuts. But well, thanks to the World Cup, and also this series of videos (five parts in total), I've then 'like' him on Facebook, followed him on Twitter and constantly go gu-gu-ga-ga over him... He's like a new found love for me; he's like a guilty pleasure, LOL.

To the haters and fans, you should really watch this 5 videos! Will totally change your perception towards him.

What Are Dreams Made Of?

I honestly think the term 'entrepreneur' is romanticized.

Since the day I left my day job back in May, whenever someone asks me 'How are you?', I'm sorely tempted to reply them, 'Still surviving'.

Sometimes, I miss having a fixed income. Regardless whether you perform well or not at work, your bank account will never 'starve'; your purse/wallet will always be full.

I miss being able to spend money without thinking much. I could just grab stuff off the shelf and buy the things that I like. I also loved the fact that I could give my mom money every month and buy nice things for my dad. I loved it because I feel empowered and independent, and that I'm finally contributing to the family in my small lil' way.

Many people think that setting up your own business is a luxury; you have all the time you want and you have all the freedom you want. I really beg to differ... first, you have to work twice as hard; secondly, you're on your own baby; third, no day job and no rich taikoon papa (or sugar daddy?) and no luck to win lottery/jackpot = no steady cashflow. I used to reject small graphic designing jobs but nowadays I do whatever I can and accept as many jobs as I am able to. Because even a small amount is significant to me now.

Starting out on your own is a lonely journey. A journey filled with doubts, sacrifices and frustration.

At times, I feel like giving up and going back to the work force and be done with it. At times, I wonder why am I doing the things that I'm doing now.

The only answer I have is because of passion. That's the only thing that's driving me now. That's the only logical feeling I'm experiencing now. I cannot imagine doing another thing at the moment. It's like I cannot imagine loving another person. It's something I must die doing (OK that's a lil' exaggerated lah but you get the point), else one day, I'd regret not taking the plunge when I have the chance to.

It's something that I know I have to do (and I hope I won't die doing it, LOL).