Ending to A Hectic Day with Laughter

Last Tuesday was definitely one of the most engaging day ever. Non-stop meetings and traveling were enough to create a zombie-looking dude by evening.

Refresher?

Thai cuisine in Funky Villa at e@Curve. Tasty and yummy pineapple fried rice (Sorry, no photos. Will take more pictures during the next trip. :P)

What's nice to do after dinner? Movie of course! Courtesy of Advertlets, got myself a pair of tickets to watch The Bounty Hunter, starring a pair of hot looking couple, Jennifer Aniston as a bail-jumping reporter pursued after by her bounty hunter ex-husband, starred by Gerard Butler.

The show turned out to be so-so for two possible reasons. Reason No.1: I might be too tired as a result of a hectic day. Reason No.2: I had high expectations towards the movie because of the high-profiled actor and actress.

My favourite and most memorable scene? It's the scene where Nicole pleaded Milo to let her go by giving him $500 despite Milo stood to be rewarded with $5,000 for handing her over to the authority. Asking why, Nicole explained that her ex would be so good, he could make $5,000 or $10,000 from $500. Convinced, Milo drove straight to the casino and guess what, he won up to $5,000! However, subsequently, he lost it all. (Should notice his face after that. :P)

Well, in the end of the day, if you are looking for a light-movie with a regular laugh, the movie may be a suitable choice for the weeks to come. Check out the trailer:

Plot:

Milo Boyd (Gerard Butler), a down-on-his-luck bounty hunter, gets his dream job when he is assigned to track down his bail-jumping ex-wife, reporter Nicole Hurly (Jennifer Aniston). He thinks all that's ahead is an easy payday, but when Nicole gives him the slip so she can chase a lead on a murder cover-up, Milo realizes that nothing ever goes simply with him and Nicole. The exes continually one-up each other - until they find themselves on the run for their lives. They thought their promise to love, honor and obey was tough - staying alive is going to be a whole lot tougher.

What I had drawn from the movie? I want to get a lady who can blow onto dice and make me lucky in the casino!

Anybody?

Shoe Must Be Comfortable

I am one person who is very particular about the comfort of shoes I am wearing. And I am indeed a very happy person since I came to know about 2 very good brands of shoes. I have been wearing my favourite pair of boots for quite some time (and I really love 'em!) by Cole Haan. Cole Haan is a subsidiary of Nike which explains why it has one of the most comfortable semi-formal to formal shoes. Most of their shoes come with Nike Air soles and they are really comfortable, especially their black working shoes. 3.5 years ago, I bought a brown pair of boots and I never regret the purchase (though I recently repaired the shoes for cracked heels).

And just very recent, I got the opportunity to experience Crocs shoes and it has been a great pair of darling shoes to me since then. I have known the brand to be really suitable for people who have problems with spine and legs, especially for elderly people and largely recommended by medical professionals, but prior to then, I have never really lay my feet on any pair of Crocs shoes.

It was a birthday delight when a great friend of mine who is working in Crocs, invited me for a spring/summer launching event for the brand which was held in Mid Valley during the Fashion Week.

Photograph above is credited to Jeremy (BBoyRice)

You know it when a friend is sincere to share the good stuff he/she knows about something. She has definitely shown me a gem. Subsequently, I will share the great stuff that I come across to others too.

Photograph above is credited to Jeremy (BBoyRice)

Photograph above is credited to Jeremy (BBoyRice)

These fantastic pair of Crocs have made it possible for me to walk through the city of Singapore without complaints (which previously I had, a lot of them about tiring legs!) As a result, my Crocs have looked as though they are being worn for over half a month already, because I literally walk around with the shoes at work, leisure and play for almost 12 hours a day, 7 days a week. And yes, I no longer complain about walking because it is a non-issue now.

Shopping has become nicer too.

If you have noticed in the previous blog post on "It's Super Hot Fever!", I had bad bruise near the ankle that each impact from walking brought piercing pain. However, within 2 days, the foot recovered as a result of cushioning effect from the shoes as it absorbed the impact from walking and as a result, less pressure towards the ankle. Thank God!

For the comfort it brings, the price doesn't seem to be expensive at all. The best thing about Crocs is that it provides variety of shoes designs suitable for, like I've mentioned, work, play and leisure. If you don't believe, check it out yourself!

For more information on the latest Crocs models in Malaysia, check out www.crocs.com.my.

Did I tell you that they carry kids' models as well?

Photograph above is credited to Jeremy (BBoyRice)

Very cute aren't they? I mean the shoes.

It's Super Hot Fever!

I will have occasional weird high fever during the northern hemisphere summer time in every 4 years. This time, I feel it coming though it is slower than usual. The source of this weird fever is not known but definitely have something to do with... something round and bouncy. Forbidden to touch with bare hands unless you have special permission to do so. (Even these permitted people would not touch them with bare hands!) I know you are as clean as me so I will no doubt that you're thinking of... football. And yes, I will be having a serious football fever (and it's coming real fast!) because it's World Cup soon!

Feeling the heat when more logos of the World Cup, this time held in South Africa, are being noticed everywhere. Wondering what McDonald's going to do this time. By the way, last World Cup's mascots, Goleo are still sitting at the back of my car. You can probably notice my car with the full sets of lion-like soft toys facing you when you're stuck in a traffic. :P

Just recently during my visit to Singapore, noticed a huge, giant football (as though it's calling me) in Vivo City. What do you expect me to do when I saw it? Kick it of course!

As a result? A bruised ankle! And the foot of an elephant...

Nah, not really. Some of you who are following my tweets would probably know I got a knock during last Monday's futsal game. What to do? It's fever time man! Some people just got crazy and all excited when temperature rising like... El Nino!

If you are also affected by the fever, please wear a mask... and your favourite team's jersey.

Sekian, majulah bola sepak untuk dunia.

P.s.: My new Liverpool jersey has arrived from UK! Will talk about it during the next post. :D

Countdown to 2010

I decided that 2009's New Year's Eve to be a random day where anything goes. After traveling from Bukit Bintang's Pavilion for a movie, headed down to Jalan Ipoh and subsequently, to Ampang Jaya for a finale treat (McDonald's sundae dessert, yummy...).

Left Jalan Ipoh at 11.42pm, hoping to catch a glimpse of the fireworks when the clock struck midnight. Drove slowly along Jalan Tun Razak and it was packed with cars parked by the roadside. So for once in the year, I could sidepark on a busy main road and catch the fireworks! And the place was really good to look at the city view as it was also higher too.

When the clock struck midnight, and 1st January 2010 was here, the first glimpse of the fireworks was spotted from the area of Dataran Merdeka (notice right side of the photo, behind the lamp post).

Left shot of Jalan Tun Razak, the place where I side-parked to see fireworks. It was just about 50 metres from the exit to AKLEH expressway. Stood exactly in front of the Celcom building.

Right shot from where I was.

Most beautiful fireworks display actually (from where I was) came from the area in KLCC. The sky was literally showered with lights.

And so, that was some coverage from where I was in the midnight of 31st December 2009 and the morning of 1st January 2010. It was indeed a spectacular year of ups and downs, and seriously I love what had happened throughout the 12 months period. I knew many great friends whom I would've never met if I hadn't chosen to do what I've done then.

Now that 2010 is here. It's time to really create lemonade from lemons I have accumulated till now!

God bless you. Have a wonderful year ahead!

Admiring Pewter

When KJ was jumping with excitement on one fine day after knowing he has bagged the 2nd prize for the Take a 'Giant Mug Shot' Photo Contest, all of us in TalentEDge were invited to the Giant Tankard Homecoming Party to witness him receiving his prize, an Olympus camera from the organiser, Royal Selangor Pewter.

Honestly I have passed by the Royal Selangor gallery countless times in the past, but last weekend was the first time I stepped foot inside the visitor centre. Didn't know it looks great and spacious with rich historical facts and items inside.

Some of the currency and money used during the old days. Only seen in Sejarah textbooks till that very Saturday. Notice the animal currencies in the forms of crocodile, elephant (short nose but long tail) and turtle. And just found out that the the coins can be plugged out from the money tree on the right (as seen on BSN logo).

More animal currencies from the 19th Century. The value of the currencies are actually determined by their weights. So I wonder, how heavy must the currency be to buy a cow...chicken...(Yes, KJ. Chickens to be rear and eaten. Not something else!)

Some of the old tools and equipments used by the founder. Noticed the old wooden abacus on the left, followed by the old catalogues, account books (Yes with old ink and numbers of sales recorded) and old ledgers.

KJ with a "keluarga diraja" costume in yellow, matched with Catherine's similar costume. He was so delighted to be in that costume for the fact as mentioned. Lol.

Who says Catherine can't get rough? Ladies at work! Don't be fooled by the picture. It is actually a very delicate process at work where gentle but firm knocks are required to form the same size and horizontally aligned spots around the cup without gaps. Now, that's what I call challenge!

Guess for which client Royal Selangor produces the trophy to? It's actually one of the products where "work in progress".

And yes, all pictures are taken with my 3-year-old 3.2MP Sony Ericsson K-800 .

That's not all. After the tour we had good tarts and pies with delicious sausages to satisfy our taste buds. Oh yeah, we had fun in their games too, where I must say I my vision and conscious was briefly disturbed after the drinking game (where Heineken was used! And yes, the Royal Selangor Party served alcohol).

There are actually more great and better pictures taken from KJ's camera so stay tuned.

Signing off.