Way Back Into Love

I know I am being quiet again, leaving this blog in silent mode for nearly 2 weeks. I am sorry if this has made you worried or anxious (because losing your daily dose. I know, I know). As a return, I will blog more often starting by today. Deal? =P

 

I have again, come across with this song, “Way Back Into Love” by Hugh Grant and Haley Benneth and it has inspired me to do some self-reflection in the middle of the night before sleep. Did I ever tell you that I’m a Reflective Princess?

 

Well, this time I will let the lyric do the talking. It is best to enjoy the song by playing the clip below and sing along with the lyric. This post is written as a beginning of my new 2nd half year of 2011 – which is and will be filled with endless adventure, fun and loves. Treat this post as an appetizer alright? :)

 

And I’m looking forward for each and everyday from now onwards because I’ve found the new meaning of life. I shall share more on my discoveries in coming posts.

 

 

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I’ve been living with a shadow overhead
I’ve been sleeping with a cloud above my bed
I’ve been lonely for so long
Trapped in the past, I just can’t seem to move on

I’ve been hiding all my hopes and dreams away
Just in case I ever need ‘em again someday
I’ve been setting aside time
To clear a little space in the corners of my mind

All I want to do is find a way back into love
I can’t make it through without a way back into love
Oh oh ooooooooh

I’ve been watching but the stars refuse to shine
I’ve been searching but I just don’t see the signs
I know that it’s out there
There’s got to be something for my soul somewhere!

I’ve been looking for someone to shed some light
Not somebody just to get me through the night
I could use some direction
And I’m open to your suggestions

All I want to do is find a way back into love
I can’t make it through without a way back into love
And if I open my heart again
I guess I’m hoping you’ll be there for me in the end!

There are moments when I don’t know if it’s real
Or if anybody feels the way I feel
I need inspiration
Not just another negotiation

All I want to do is find a way back into love
I can’t make it through without a way back into love

And if I open my heart to you
I’m hoping you’ll show me what to do
And if you help me to start again,
You know that I’ll be there for you in the end!

 

 

P/s: Thanks for bringing me back into love. I’m blessed.

Love Me

For the very first time of the month, I find myself unable to sleep. Well, it was normal to face this situation in the past 2 months when I was struggling with my academic writing. But now, when I have no commitment at all?

 

Ok. Not to say ‘NO commitment’ at all.

 

I probably understand why there are changes in my sleep pattern today. I am nervous with my unfinished slides (stuck somewhere) and the idea of presenting my paper in an International Conference on Wednesday (tomorrow!). I saw a few of my lecturers’ names in the schedule and I will be placed with my respected lecturer, presenting in the same room. Whoa…. that’s the ultimate heart tester. Wait, what am I talking about? I should be proud.

 

I guess, I am worried that my topic is too ‘rare & cold’ that no one actually wanna hear my idea, making the room empty. Or, there might be a big crowds which I might not be able to handle with endless questions from the experts. Can’t help but having these negative thoughts and I just wish to do ‘self-therapy’ here at this hour. Lol… excuses.. =P

 

By the way, it is fun to see dad snoring at the living hall while I am still sitting at a corner, doing some writing here. This has reminded me about this photo which I created for him, specially for father’s day :)

 

My mum is so lucky to be blessed with a considerate, wise, happy-go-lucky and charming boyfriend =D

 

I just simply love my dad (and of course mum too) for whoever he is. I feel blessed to be born in this family. They are wonderful parents who always care and love me no matter how good or bad I had been. They are the people who always accept me – for whoever I am though there are fights and quarrel once in a while. That’s the beauty of relationship I have with my parents *love*.

 

Alright, it’s time to continue my preparation again for the conference.. *amitabha*

 

P/s: Currently listening to Yiruma’s ‘Love Me’ clip. I find myself awe at his masterpiece once again. I can feel the beauty of love when I’m listening to this song. Thx Calv for sharing this :)

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Imagine All The People

Imagine there's no heaven

It's easy if you try

No hell below us

Above us only sky

Imagine all the people

Living for today...

Imagine there's no countries

It isn't hard to do

Nothing to kill or die for

And no religion too

Imagine all the people

Living life in peace...

You may say I'm a dreamer

But I'm not the only one

I hope someday you'll join us

And the world will be as one

Imagine no possessions

I wonder if you can

No need for greed or hunger

A brotherhood of man

Imagine all the people

Sharing all the world...

You may say I'm a dreamer

But I'm not the only one

I hope someday you'll join us

And the world will live as one

May Day Riot in Santa Cruz (Video)

WATCH: "Anarchy Riot Santa Cruz Ca May Day 2010" on YouTube by alansitarbrown & "Violent May Day March in Santa Cruz" on YouTube by ksbwtv

Santa Cruz has suffered an incident of mass vandalism that is being labeled an "anarchist riot" in the news media. Cowardly and misguided individuals appeared at an un-permitted "May Day party" in Downtown Santa Cruz with masks, spray cans, paint bombs and rocks to destroy the message of international workers' rights. Instead they terrorized and destroyed our city, for the name of what exactly I'm not at all clear.

These nut jobs smashed a series of windows and sprayed anarchist graffiti on local businesses after turning a workers' rights rally into a riot. Whatever misguided notions they have about anarchism, or whatever message they were trying to convey, was smashed right along with the glass. Compounded by that only cowards wear masks to get "the word out," for whatever that means to them. If you have a cause that you are passionate enough to protest about, use your face and real name to stand behind this cause and not the cloak of a mask.

These supposed connections between a local "anarchist's cafe" and the madness in Downtown are weak, in my mind. Those groups are usually book clubs, not bomb-throwers and masked vandals like in some common misconceptions. But I do not speak from any personal experience on this specific group.

I've asked around a little and nobody knows who did this. I'm going with the theory it's just some cretins with no message at all beyond destruction and fear-mongering the public.

The real tragedy here is the taint to the righteous cause of workers' rights worldwide that started when the organizing group, who are now under FBI scrutiny, refused to gather the proper permit.

I can report that unnamed local leaders were urging these people to file for the permit, hoping to close the open door to incidents like this one.

I think the poor police response time is the real story here. Reportedly, police were led away from the rally by a pair of false 911 calls designed to distract them from the situation brewing Downtown; however, according to multiple eyewitnesses (of which I am not one) as well as the included YouTube video the police took over an hour to respond.

Merced Sun-Star:

"We don't think this was an unsophisticated group of protesters; we think this is an organized group of anarchists," Santa Cruz Police spokesman Zach Friend said Monday, adding that investigators believe the anarchists had sought to strain city resources.

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In the Political Internet this riot is being framed as having some connection to liberal progressives by the far right-wing. This is entirely untrue and goes to show how little these misguided conservatives understand how liberals feel about might-makes-right kind of messages like terrorizing people with riots and the mass destruction of property.

Unlike the cases of obvious tea party vandalism against pro-health care reform Democrats, there is no resounding vocal effort to excuse the actions of all these possibly politically motivated vandals and domestic terrorists on behalf of liberal progressives as there most certainly was on behalf of the "tea party conservatives."

Whatever Free Speech you want to spread is fine, and odds are we'll disagree about something somewhere, but making threats, inciting violence, destroying property and wearing masks is just the tactics of terrorists and fascists.

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The Sixth Sense That I Want!

A friend in Facebook, Susan used to ask me before about the differences between sixth sense and instinct. I couldn't recall much on what I had answered her last few months but I remembered in the end of the discussion, I got confused. So, I suggested her to visit the Wikipedia or books to get better and trustable information. At the same time, I promised if I have come across with any information about sixth sense and instinct I will inform her.

To my surprise, as I was doing some visiting to my friends' blogs in this cold morning, I came across with this stupendous video clip from @NileshBabu about the future 'Sixth Sense'. This is the 'Sixth Sense' I am looking for, not just touch screen iPhone or easy access BlackBerry. This future technology is going to be our extra senses and even strengthen our instinct. You know what I mean if you watch this. Some cool scenes which I love so much.

I guess I am a bit out-dated with the news since it has been published like 8 months ago. How not geek I am, I know. Anyway, it is better late than never right? Lol..

P/s: I wonder, will my curryegg name appear on my body if the TED device scan over me? Emm..

Peter & Dan Aykroyd with Alan Colmes

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Kudos to LiberalViewer of YouTube

Have you ever seen this YouTube Channel called "LiberalViewer"?

I personally would aspire toward having a blog more to the nature of the work of LiberalViewer in days to come.

See for yourself:

Colmes Interviews

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The Super Best Gift

Finally I have done a short video clip in reviewing one of my birthday presents which I have received days ago. This is the most special gift I ever received in my life! Yes. I am serious. Watch it if you don't trust me.




P/s: Thanks again Irene. No you, no me.. :)
The whole episode will be out soon. It is specially dedicated to my friends. So, stay tune.

Obama Health Care Speech

Rep. Wilson calls The President of The United States a "liar" at this point in regards to the legislation effecting illegal immigrants; if you failed to hear the audio that caused the interruption.







This was an excellent Address on Health Care by President Obama. All significant issues were cogently addressed, but I found the president should have expounded further upon the specifics of the budget and the concept of "deficit neutrality." Perhaps it is my own failure in understanding but I do not fully understand this notion as it pertains to health care.

I also think this clear explanation was needed much closer to the onset of the national debate instead of at this point in time and also hopefully prior to the town hall debate setting, but I see the issue of Health Care Reform as being underlined and placed in the foreground.

Those who chose not to listen and refute every word Obama speaks will most likely continue to do so.

The issue of a 'failure to sell' Health Care Reform and explain the proposal is put to rest, in my view.

Triumph the Insult-Comic Dog

"Their heads filled with talking points. Their bellies filled with pure-grain alcohol."

"Can you finish me off now?"

"Your show sucks so hard the sides of my TV caved in."

"It's called 'doggie-style', okay grandma?"

FPSD Kills!

The Climb

Miley Cyrus -The Climb lyrics
Songwriters: Alexander, J; Mabe, J;


I can almost see it
That dream I am dreaming
But there's a voice inside my head saying
"You'll never reach it"

Every step I'm taking
Every move I make feels
Lost with no direction
My faith is shaking

But I gotta keep trying
Gotta keep my head held high

There's always gonna be another mountain
I'm always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be a uphill battle
Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose

Ain't about how fast I get there
Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
It's the climb

The struggles I'm facing
The chances I'm taking
Sometimes might knock me down
But no, I'm not breaking

I may not know it
But these are the moments that
I'm gonna remember most, yeah
Just gotta keep going

And I, I got to be strong
Just keep pushing on

'Cause there's always gonna be another mountain
I'm always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be a uphill battle
Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose

Ain't about how fast I get there
Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
It's the climb, yeah!

There's always gonna be another mountain
I'm always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be an uphill battle
Somebody's gonna have to lose

Ain't about how fast I get there
Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
It's the climb, yeah!

Keep on moving, keep climbing
Keep the faith, baby
It's all about, it's all about the climb
Keep the faith, keep your faith, whoa

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I feel so much connected with this song right now. It is just like describing how I feel at this moment. Yes, the climb. I shall really sit down and figure out the missing puzzle. And guess what? I am not going to give up my dream. Not till I reach the peak.

#Comment off.

She Doesn't Need A Birthday Cake

First of all...
Thank you for your lovely wishes for my 2 year old baby. I mean my blog of course, silly!
Hahahahahaha...

Your wishes and your comments really touched my heart because celebrating my blog's birthday is just my crazy little idea. I thought it is one of my way to show my appreciation to my consistency in blogging. A way to motivate myself since I hardly do something for such a long period. 2 years! I just can't believe it.

Anyway..
Congratulation Curryegg.


You did manage to stop yourself from taking the idea to stop blogging. Frankly, I do have the idea to stop blogging whenever I am terribly down. I just can't help but feel negative. Maybe some of you have experienced this before? The feeling is like so terrible till you want to stop something which you love so much. Well, don't worry. I have survived and I am still blogging - for our daily dose. Haha.. I shall thank you my readers who never stop motivating me to continue my blog.


*Big bear hug for everyone of you*
*hugs*


Yesterday, I did do a small celebration for my little Curryegg. Everything seemed to be perfect till I realized that there is no cake for her. Gosh. How clumsy this mama is. Sigh. But no worries. As long as this mama is here, her creativity will safe the day.

Instead of driving out in the evening to look for a cute cake for my baby, I made something increadible. Something which you could hardly believe.





Yes.
I am using a curry bowl, chicken eggs, a candle with rose aroma and a deco instead of a piece of cake.
Smart?

Hahaha...
And hey! Wait!

I even did a video for my little Curryegg with me, playing the piano. Hmpm, I should sing along. Let my curry's voice spicing my reader's ears.. Hahahaha....



So naughty of me... :)

Photoshop. Should I? Shouldn't I?

I believe most of us know what is Photoshop, right?
It is a software which can make your photos perfect by editing them using the provided tools - as perfect as you want.

I remember I first learn to know about this skill is from Xiaxue, a famous Singaporean blogger. She did blog about it and even made her own video to show us the effect.

In my case, I use Photoshop to adjust the photo brightness, colour, correct some obvious spots and add my blog link on it. Something which is simple and easy. I know how Photoshop can make you look like a Hollywood superstar - IF! You have the skills. Or else, your photos will look worse after editing. It will be disasterous.

Lolx...
Photoshop skills can be mastered if you spend some times discovering it and practicing your own. However, I don't Photoshop much of my photos because I don't want to fake my look. It is weird when your friends found you prettier in photos than in real person. That will be incongruent and I want that.

However, after watching this video, it makes me think twice. Should I start photoshopping my photos in order to gain high admiration and adoration? Should I start making my eyes bigger, become slimmer, bigger boob, better smile and smoother skin?











Thank to Aronil for sharing this video. This video clip has proved that why the number of eating disorders is increasing lately. So girls! Watch this. You can stop your hard-to-follow-diet into easy-to-master-photoshop skills!





I start to feel that my photos aren't perfect enough. I should photoshop them!
Well, should I or shouldn't I?

Tell me my dear...
I am desperate to know... :(

The Ultimate N96 Race

Couple of days ago, May and I had attended the Nokia N96 race in Kuala Lumpur. It was a result of winning the most wackiest post in Nuffnang and two lucky winners were selected to attend this 'amazing race' of Nokia. I am one of the winner and I'd invited my buddy, May to join the race with me.

Thank dear for spending your day with me.
*hugs*

So, we were there in Bon Ton before 8.30am. Seriously, we were too excited and couldn't sleep well the night before the race. We were not busy planning strategy to win the race (for a new N96 phone and 2 tickets to Phuket). Instead, we were worrying for not be able to reach the final line on time or worse, lost. Being Penang girls who have to explore KL roads are disadvantaging. And hard.

Yes.
Hard as in hard... :(

We reached there early and met up Soon Seng and Jolene. Happy meeting them and had breakfast together. They were the participants too or should I say, competitors??? Haha..

The representative of Nuffnang.... :P

Breakfast was provided - Nasi Lemak.
I was lucky to get an egg with double yolks. It must be my lucky day and it was.. :)




Before the race, there was a briefing on the do's and don'ts.


Each group was given a handbook. 5 tasks are stated in there and we had to complete all of them.


In the 1st task, we had to play one game in Virtual Holiday Arcade with a minimum requirement: complete 1 level of the game. One level? It must be either Street Fighter or Percussion Master.

I picked the Street Fighter and the whole process had been recorded. Trust me, you wouldn't know it was me if you were there. I looked like a complete different person. Oh my... :(

Next, we had to snap a few photos in Nokia center in Low Yat Plaza. Tough as we were running all the way.

Task 3 was so far the problematic one - Buy a CD with the artist whose name starts with the alphabet "N", or find a band whose name consist the word "Nine" or find a band which consist of 6 members or elements of the number "6".

We were required to visit the Speedy shop in Jalan Bukit Bintang. However, the shop wasn't open yet when we reached there. As a result, we had to move to the next task - look for Malaysia's famous handicraft centre in Jalan Conlay.

Seriously, May and I had never heard of any Jalan Conlay so far. We had to asked the people around that area for the road and at the same time following the map in Nokia N96.

I shall say we were lucky to be able to bump into KY and Ringo in Pavillion. We followed their footsteps (although KY took us the wrong road at first.. haha..). Anyway, we reached there safely and completed task 5 together.

Ringo's and Ky's back

Seriously, it was fun after that because May and I were enjoying the whole journey - like a tourists. Haha... We don't want to waste the 'togetherness moment' between me and may and we wanted to create a memorable Vines using my Nokia N96. So, we snap pictures and recorded a few video clips using both main camera and secondary camera while adventuring Kuala Lumpur. It's cool as it was like an 'Amazing Race!'.

Hahaha...









Oh ya. Did I mention about Task 5? We were asked to visit Standard Chartered building at Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. We have to randomly take photos of 5 people from the public who use Nokia device. That's mean we had to snap photos of those people who used Nokia phone. It was fun because.. emm.... we did a few trick there. HAha...

Shhhhh..... tak mau beritau.. :P

Soon, we went back to the Speedy shop and bought a CD of Nelly Furtado. May had to capture the whole process using N eggie.. :)


At about 12.05pm, we reached Bon Ton.



It was a 'sad moment' when I heard David Lian said....

"Why so late?"





Haha.
Ok la. It was not a sad moment. Just a funny moment of mine because... we were the very very late team. Kekkez... :D



Whatever it is, May and I were enjoying the 'we' moment and the whole Nokia N96 Race. That should be the main objective right? Haha..

So, this is the winner. Sorry Bryan. I can't win the handphone for you.... :(
Grab from them ya.....


Haha..
The lucky winners who win another N96 and 2 tickets to Phuket. Congratulation!


Some group pictures in Bon Ton before leaving.
Skyler and Wilson were there... :)

Wilson.. :)

The tiring look of us.. :)

Sweet girls... ^_^

We have made a bunch of new friends and that should be a beautiful memory of mine. Besides, this event has made me feel like the star of the day as every camera was spotting on us. Thank Nokia and thank Nuffnang. I am so happy.


P/s: Thank for making me run. Seriously, I need exercise as I am losing my stamina.. sad.. :(

My collection of video clips during in the event. Here are some of our tasks....
Enjoy the clips.. :)

The Wackiest I Would Do to Race for N96

When I didn't receive any email from Nuffnang on 24th of November 2008, I thought my mission to continue my race for N96 has been terminated. Despair and disappointment set in and I felt unwillingness to blog anymore. It was like the end of my day when I have to accept the fact of not being selected for Nokia 2nd round race.

*sigh*


Somehow, I guess the lady luck is on my side and I had actually received an email from Kelvin Leong from Nuffnang on that exact date, stating that I am eligible for the second run - which mean I am getting closer to win that freaky Nokia N96 phone!

OMG!!!!!
Thank Kelvin!!!!


I was too careless to check my other isolated email boxes untill 2 days ago, a friend of mine sent some photos for me into one of the isolated email box. So I signed in and wa-la.... I saw a sparking email, written..


"Congratulation! You're now one step closer to get into the Nokia N96 race........."


*All of a sudden, my heart skipped a few beats*
*Am I dreaming??*

Some of you might be wondering, why am I so crazy over the Nokia N96? Seriously, do you really mean it? I mean, do you really want to know why? Hello~~
Nokia N96 you are asking me? Well, who wouldn't want that latest-multi-funtional handphone? It is like a dream to own a gadget which fits every youngster's needs.


Emmm... I am still a youngster right? Lol...


OkOk, I am an adult now. But still, it fits every high-tech-savvy-adult's needs (me! me!).
I have been dreaming of using time wisely by feeding myself with all my favourite songs, playing online games, updating my Facebook and Twitter status, upload new photos and video clips and blog them lively while waiting for classes or during break time in varsity.

Besides, having this phone will allow me to fully use Ovi facilities. Thank to David for introduce this website for me and I found it cool! I can directly update my photo in Ovi and make it a slideshow for my blog like in my sidebar. Cool right? It is much faster than slide.com. And I want to play games in N96!!!

It sounds like multi-tasking but seriously, we, the new generation of high technology users can handle this, right?



Ever since David Lian showed me the new Nokia N96 during in the Nuffnang Halloween Party, I knew this smart phone will work perfectly on all my needs. I knew it... I knew it... because I have done my homework. Lol... I googled them of course!

XD

David Lian and I @ Halloween Party

So, I am given this golden chance to grab the last 2 Nokia N96 phones which are sponsored by the generous Nokia company and I am working on it right now. No matter how, I am trying my best to win this race! Yes I CAN!

Malaysia Boleh~~~~


My List:

1. A good pair of shoes
   
2. A comfortable t-shirt
3. A pair of out-standing pants
4. A glamourous cap
5. A big bag
6. Self-protection - egg frying pan
7. Food - eggs
8. Motivation notes - wall reminder
9. Emmm.... what else?
   

Egg pan is for self-defense. Useful as it is hard, portable and easy to carry. It's a must for every female. At the same time, it can be used for cooking. So, eggs are necessary in this case.
=P

DONE!!!


Wait wait... How can I forget this beautiful pink band? It is a 2GB USB. Muahahaha... Got this from The Silence Halloween Party. Nice right? This band is for accessory. Hihi... :P



DONE!!!
EVERYTHING IS IN ORDER AND I AM READY TO RACE FOR N96!!!


Well well well....
Don't you believe in me that I am going to be the wackiest candidate among the others?


Watch THIS and don't regret!




Reminder: No insurance is provided for any circumstances after watching this video clip. For safety, get your own insurance.




Now..... Can I have a Nokia N96.... may I????
pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
:(