0 A reflection of the sky on Tasik Titiwangsa (Lake Titiwangsa)

It was a glorious Sunday morning at the park, blessed by the warmth of a gorgeous sunrise that set my heart aflutter. These photos were taken at Taman Tasik Titiwangsa. I was taking a stroll by the serene lake when my eyes were drawn to the reflection of the sky laid beautifully on the surface of the water like a huge canvas painting. Words alone cannot possibly do justice in describing this phenomenal display. So, I'm sharing my photos with you. Aiming for the sunrise before I realised that the lake had captured its beauty too A picture can paint a thousand words Cloudy with a chance of sunshine A mirror of the sky A vibrant...

2 The RED Lunar New Year Campaign

The alarm was set for 6a.m. It was a spur of the moment thing. I felt like I needed some fresh air so I got up early for a stroll in the park. As I was enjoying the cool air with machoman by my side... "Flower! Flower!" I dug my camera out from my pocket..which I brought along 'secretly'.  "Ling, I'm surprised you brought your camera. There! There! Another red!" I looked at him with my eyebrows raised. "Ahem..for Lion Girl's red campaign, kan?" He continued. Impressive. Hubby knows. I laughed. It's exciting. Eleven days into the campaign and here I am sitting and reflecting over this exercise of posting photos of any red object...

0 Electing For Good

That's where my vote is going this election - to the good man. It will be nothing to do with which political camp I support because I am no blind follower. I will not abide by a wrong nor defend it in a show of steadfast loyalty. I'm afraid I have yet to reach this level of insane illogicality and the cruelness that comes with it. This cruelness that is so unabashedly displayed these days for the online world to see. It baffles me. The name-calling - DAPigs, Najis? When have the hearts of Malaysians turned black with hatred and where have our manners gone in all this? Do we generally lack the EQ to handle situations unfavourable to our interests...

4 Sabah - Pekan Nabalu (Nabalu Town)

Climb Mount Kinabalu? Oh no...not me! I just want to get a good view of the majestic mountain, so we made a stop at Pekan Nabalu. It was as beautiful as when I first saw it years ago. Can one envy a mountain? I do. No one ever labels a mountain ugly and if it is ever called big, it is at most taken as a compliment. There's Mount Kinabalu Pekan Nabalu has flourished as a tourist stop - for souvenirs, to grab a bite, for a toilet break and the scenic view is a great spot for some touristy photo-taking activity. The souvenirs are a treat, really cheap and abundant in choices. I love how beautiful the handmade crafts are especially the...

0 A package from Claire Organics

And then there are days I'm just so excited for the simplest reason. I've got mail! It's arrived in a neat brown package, decorated with a pretty piece of white paper lace. That's Claire Organics for you - a glimpse of their creative side. No drinking, please What they're really into is organic soaps, the handmade kind with a lot of love put into it. Their passion for chemical free body wash products has me admiring them for their tenacity in coming out with unique ingredients for soap making. I believe a lot of research went into it.I'd never even heard of breast milk soap before this but there you go, it only goes to show that nothing...

0 Choc-Vanilla Spiral Cookies

Choc-Vanilla Spiral Cookies I don't often bake cookies. Well, that's an overstatement. Ooo..I'm terribly embarrassed to say it but I can only recall one other time I baked it! That would make this attempt my second. Still very much a newbie. My sudden urge to bake is prompted by a recent book purchase - The Australian Women's Weekly, Baking. I love how the recipes are neatly presented. The photos are simply amazing - gorgeous shots with vibrant colours that'll make any kitchen enthusiast swoon. "Oh yes, why was I baking again?" I chide myself. RM19.90 from Popular bookstore Anyway, I was flipping through the pages and .. "Mmm..freeze...

0 We Elected, They Neglected

Nothing but a storm in the teacup"Election’s coming", they sayMonths pass..what's up?!What childish game to playWhere are the brave men running our country?They’ve melted to corrupt waysAll fattened by our tax money!Satan’s winning a lot these days..Dirty tactics, What do these achieve?Plumped up positive statistics?For what earns nothing but disbelief!Are you, our elected, blind? With selfish intentions to stay in powerSpending days arguing that "everything’s fine"You could have provided relief for the poorBut no, only your pockets matter.. ~ Sharon Das @ 15January 20...

0 Eat Out: Thai Garden Village, Kepong

It was a makan (eat) weekend for me, spent catching up with different group of friends and family. I also ended up sleeping at 4am for two nights in a row. What can I say? Vibrant chit-chat made me lose track of time...I gained insight and eye bags. One Hot Chick We were at the Thai Garden Village restaurant on Sunday to try out an exciting dish called the Fire Phoenix Chicken. This was a chicken on fire, literally. I love coming to this restaurant for the cosy ambiance and warm smiles. The waiters are a friendly and attentive lot. No sooner had we sat down, the menu was placed in front of us. They waited patiently while we hello-ed and...

2 Present Day

A significant day, is it not? ....Present day. I'm talking about Birthdays. Mine just came and went. Only twelve days into the New Year and I've already wished four other family members, theirs. Capricorns, the lot of us - Mom, aunts and cousin! Because there's so many of us, it's usually celebrated with some fanfare. I remember the time my mom and aunts all dressed up in Mickey Mouse t-shirts for the Birthday-do. I had to go in something else because I loaned mine to mom. That was us then, always enthusiastic about doing something for our special day. With Birthdays, come presents. Some big, some small, some plain good ol wishes. Whatever...

2 Sabah - Rumah Terbalik (Upside Down House)

The family back home was abuzz with news of the latest attraction in Sabah, which was the upside down house. My eyes rolled at the fact that it was just a man-made structure that's not even an original idea.  Little did I know that I would be making a stop here on our journey to Kampung Luanti for the fish massage! It was along the way and seemed a waste not to satisfy our curiosity. Rumah Terbalik Rumah Terbalik (meaning Upside Down House) as it has been named, has no significant cultural bearings nor it is a natural phenomenon like the famed Rafflesia. I would have put its existence down to an inauthentic tourist attraction had...

0 A Chinese take for the New Year dinner

I love to cook...probably not the most enlightening statement of the year. Here's what I whipped up a few days ago for some close family friends. I made chick-kut-teh (herbal chicken soup) and three different kind of braised mixed vegetables! I could have stopped at two but no, once my feet is planted in the kitchen, it is gala time with the pots and pans. I am oft-bemused by my culinary drama. My nose is usually the culprit of these over-indulgences. It is easily smitten by the whiff of aromatic herbs and spice and makes my stomach signal upwards, '"Surrrely one dish be too little for a feast on ssuch a special..l occasion." I could have...

0 Thank God men cannot fly..

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2 Sabah - Fish Spa at 'Tagal' Sungai Moroli, Kampung Luanti

It's always nice returning to Sabah for a holiday. Although I was born and bred in a little island nearby, there is still so much I haven't seen of the mainland. The fish spa at Kampung Luanti remains one of my favourite experiences. It is a long winding three-hour drive out of Kota Kinabalu city, but the ride was kept pleasant by the several stops we made to do some souvenir shopping, take in the majestic view of Mount Kinabalu and explore the odd structure of "Rumah Terbalik" (Upside down house). The entrance fee is RM5 for 15minutes in the river. There's an additional RM3 charge if you bring a camera in. You'll find that they aren't very...