0 Growing up or old?

There are times when it just hits you right between the eyes, like "Huh, wasn't it just yesterday that I was in my sweet pink tee and hip miniskirt carrying a bunch of books in my backpack, to attend class?" I was queueing amongst a group of teens, waiting to get my bag checked. Security was quick to remove water bottles, cameras, umbrellas and whatever wasn't allowed in, for the safety of concert goers and copyright protection, I guess. I was ready to leave my camera in the car if need be. Biasalah (as usual), although I knew the rules, I couldn't resist. Then, my turn came. I slid the zipper on...

2 Kitchen timer baffles these newbies

Oohh, I spotted this gem of cuteness in Ikea, strewn over many boxes, in various sweet candy colours. It certainly brought back a couple of schoolgirl memories as I picked up a few and meticulously inspected it for scratch marks and what not.  Men have their grown up toys like sports cars, computer games and complicated gadgetry such as the apps filled Iphone or that...mmm.. anything that's apps filled, I guess? I've outgrown those tiny pink plastic stoves and inedible Play-Doh burgers I used to play with as a child but amusingly, where...

0 Politicians and their rainbow promises

Oh, how easily they promise .. “Affordable homes for all of you, Miss!” “Parks will remain, we won’t cut the trees!” “Corruption? No, no! We have laws for these!” “By merit? Of course, anything you please..” Another day passes, a year gone by Funny how costs remain high Funny how less trees reach out for the sky Funny how the cream of our crop continue to cry Mayhaps they lie? .. Mr. Politician, you speak half truth! Your cunning words do not soothe Is there nothing you will not loot? In the coming election, you, I will boot! In with another, hopefully, of good repute… Sharon D. @ 29 July 2...

0 David Archuleta Live in Kuala Lumpur

See? It pays to be an Astro subscriber - I got a pair of free tickets to David Archuleta's concert. But ..shhhhh..I also wish that they would  give out big discounts on their subscription fee. I honestly didn't think I would be wow-ed but I was. David brought the house down with his energetic performance and charming demeanor. One would expect seeing some difficulty singing on pitch with all that prancing about, but there was none here. Only confidence and a great voice. It wasn't long before I started clapping and humming along to catchy tunes like "Something 'Bout Love", "Elevator"...

2 Pluck : Musical Arson - A potent laugh inducer

I was a little sceptical about forking out RM55 for "Pluck - Musical Arson" at the beginning. Whenever I think of classical music, I imagine an audience of men and women with toothpicks holding their eyelids up and lips pursed to keep from yawning. My reservations left, as I guffawed and haha-ed throughout the show. Kit Massey, Brooke Day and Flora Allison brought classical music to life in a tale of comedic chaos. The story begins with the two men vying to hog the limelight as they played their violin and viola with gusto. In between is Flora, who plays the cello....

2 The "Title" Chase

There are times when I actually believe I'll bump into my neighbours one day, having to greet them with, "Good morning Tan Sri, Dato' Sri, Datuk Seri, Datuk, how are all of you today? Is Puan Sri, Datin Sri, Datin at home?" "OhHh, our wives are busy with the kids, you know, my son the Datuk and my daughter, the Datin...hehehe," drawls one of them. An oversupply we would have been proud of, if not for a few(?) bad apples. It would have meant that we have a large number of outstanding individuals contributing to society and to the progress of the nation. While we lament...

2 Curry Chicken with Campbell's Prego Cheese & Herbs Spaghetti Sauce

Curry chicken, the lazy way! That's just me - I love shortcuts. Our Sunday favourite has always been mom's onion chicken curry. It was her signature dish. It has a rich delicious flavour that can only be obtained through sweat and tears. I admire her tenacity as it involves chopping lots and lot of onions and spicy red chillis. I remember the days mom used to make me sit in the kitchen to watch her cook. I felt only resentment then as I missed my favourite anime shows like Voltron, Macross and Mospeada.  While mom was trying to explain what goes in with what, I had my head in the clouds. I...

2 We CAN-DO with less

We were all raised on a good cup of Milo. It was a morning ritual for the family. I've often thought of it as the must-have health drink, so that I'll grow up big and strong. That was what moms told us kids back in those days. Children of all levels of society in my hometown drank milo. No one I knew did not have milo at home. If we had our way, it have would been accorded the National drink title, not Teh Tarik. But today, with rising costs and all...Gomen say, "Change lifestylelar, spend less" hmmph!..not in these exact words.. In line with this "change lifestyle" ...

0 You Are No Patriot

The silence on bribery The dereliction of chivalry Approval of mediocrity Acceptance of National thievery The undeserving, heralded Unsung heroes, discarded The needy, unaided Calls for justice, unheeded You, who abide in this unkind You’re not God fearing, but blind! Kept in check and in line By reasonings of a fearful mind A patriot, not you, but a slave to tyranny Cry peace? Cry wolf, you see! No one finds peace in governmental debauchery Only shackled lives, only misery! ~ Sharon D. @ 13 July 2...

2 Banana Puff (Cinnamon sugar and everything nice)

I've decided to add more fruits into my largely carbo, meaty diet but got a lil carried away when I bought a whole bunch of bananas thinking I could finish it all in a couple of days. Black spots started plaguing the outer yellow skin on the second day. I was, of course, bored with eating ripe bananas in the plain by then and knew that if I didn't do something about it soon, it would go to waste. So I went to my favourite supermarket and stared at the rows and rows of shelves, waiting for that lightbulb "ting!"...and soon enough, there it was, the flash of inspiration! I...

0 Surisit Thai Kopitiam @ TTDI

We chanced over a new Thai restaurant located in the peaceful township of TTDI just amonth back - Surisit Thai Kopitiam. And ..mmm-mmm..I'll never forget that tom yum soup. Simply slurpilicious! I really like the small no frills set-up of the restaurant. It's inviting.  A great meal experience is always had in comfy casuals.  The prim and proper of fine dining has never provided me a satisfied meal. Well, how can I truly enjoy my experience if I'm worrying over my lipstick being smudged and I'm busy trying eat like that dainty princess who can kung-fu through baked...

0 Creative Home Talk Show with Eric Leong @ 3 July 2011

Who attended Creative Home's Talk Show with Eric Leong last Sunday? Me! It was part of the activities for in Publishers' idea (Interior Design Experience @1Utama) event. I had a great couple of hours listening to our local celebrity designer talk about home renovations. My whole family is a fan of Eric Leong. He's lively, humorous and actively engages his audience with freebies. Eric started off the talk with a guide on home renovation. We each got a nifty workbook to help us out. How cool is that. I'm going to keep it in 'mint' condition. Unfortunately, home renovating is something...

2 Pumpkin Project - Pumpkin Fried Rice

A small pumpkin was deposited into my shopping cart. I studied the fruit skeptically with an eyebrow raised, much like Mr. Spock of Star Trek. "Okayy..I know that the way to a man's heart is through his demanding belly, but this is taking things a tad too far," I thought to myself as I pushed the cart along the aisle of fresh greens and suspiciously eyed the culprit ahead of me who had tossed in the pumpkin in an unashamedly nonchalant manner. Having never cooked pumpkin before, I felt a little intimidated. The man either knows that and is up to mischief, or I've misled him...

9 Single Storey Terrace @ Lazenda Villa 2, Labuan

Guess what I found on a recent trip to Labuan? A newly completed single storey housing project located amidst the serene Lazenda Villa 2 neighbourhood - perfect for raising a small family. Cousin signed the papers at around RM360K last year. The price was, of course, bordering on unrealistic for a sleepy township. Photos were taken three weeks ago. The homes were almost complete except for some wiring work. I found the overall colour choice neat. Green tinted glass against white is nice on the eyes. It has always attracted me because it gives me an illussion of freshness. I...