Sunnies that make you Sm:)e

*This is how I bully my family members*

Food Glorious Food! Makan-makan !

So this last weekend was a(nother) long one for us in Malaysia with Friday being Wesak Day... Tens of thousands of miles away, our American counterparts enjoyed a long weekend with Monday being Memorial Day.

For us Malaysians, a long weekend normally means lots and lots of eating.... and a great excuse for me to indulge in some yummy food since I've been working out like mad over the last month.

Here's a little of what I ate my way through

*gulp*

fluffy thai omelette

Fried Garoupa in a fresh Basil sauce

Prawn Mee Soup (note the dollop of sambal!)

Char Kway Teow

Oyster Omelette

Deep Fried Chicken skin

*OH GAWD*

I feel major guilt from looking at these pix!!! Hahahahaha so it's back to the workout grind for me!

I am proud to say though that I did manage to squeeze in a healthy Bircher's muesli or two for brekkie :)

Party of 2010 to date : Launch of Musa KL with BryanBoy & Henry Holland

Yay! I got my pic with the top Malaysian make-up artist Alex Eu (who is not only a great friend but he also styled my first album sleeve) but fashion blogger Bryan Boy & Henry Holland himself

Alex, Moi, Bryan, Henry

Probably the best party to date for 2010 was the launch part for the Musa KL boutique in Avenue K.

Flowing drinks, a beautiful fashion show that was hosted by BryanBoy himself finished off by a superb after party with music provided by KL's own DJ Goldfish with Henry Holland spinning his selection of tunes, most of which took us back tot eh good ole 80s when leggings, bright & neon colours & shoulder pads were the 'in-thing', first time around.

Yeah Yeah I know this was awhile ago but I've been waiting on some answers to come back from the two jet-setting boys (Bryan & Henry), alas with no success, despite much help from Amri of Milk PR (who did a fab job at organising the event) and Naz (who is the stunning 'parent' to Musa KL)

Amri & I

Nazreem 'MusaKL'

The after party itself was a blast and a half and I woke up the next day with a pounding head-ache which I blamed entirely on the shortage of sleep I got as a result of the late night

*ahem*

Amri & his bevy of beauties

I am into my fashion but am cr@p with names - I simply buy stuff cos I like the look and feel and what I can tell you is that the Musa KL boutique has a lovely collection of clothes and accessories for both men & women that I have yet to see anywhere else in KL, particularly the whackiest sunglasses!!

Naz has also added a cafe to the boutique, which I hear, through the twitter grapevine, has an excellent menu. Apparently the nasi lemak & pulut are 'must trys'.

Another new eaterie to check out on my to do list!

Aaaowwww Aaoowwwwwww Aaowwwwwww

Can you surrender to Happiness?

Today after my early morning run, I came home and started my usual routine of checking emails and facebook.

Within 2 minutes I discovered that friends of mine whom I thought were well on their way to joining the world of 'engaged-to-be-married' people, had in fact split up.

Moments later I read the news of another couple's engagement...

Yesterday Mum told me about a friend of the family, not far off my age, who was recently diagnosed with cancer. My brother spoke to her the day before yesterday to ask how everything was going, to which she responded :

"Not Good"

She passed away yesterday morning.

This is exactly what life is all about - unpredictability.

The sooner we come to terms with it , the better.

The things / people we hold closest to us can be gone within seconds - so we must remember to treasure each moment that we have. I try to see it as :

* GIVING IN TO HAPPINESS *

'cos by letting go of our fears, insecurities & all negative / pessimistic ideals, we inadvertently invite happiness into our hearts & minds

But it's easier said than done eh!

In the words of Aimee Mann, there is no time like the present to 'Wise Up' up folks - or at least TRY to :)

WISE UP

It's not.. what you thought...When you first... began it.
You got... what you want...Now you can hardly stand it.
Though, by now you know
It's not going to stop...It's not going to stop...It's not going to stop
Till you wise up.

You're sure... there's a cure...And you have finally found it.
You think... one drink...Will shrink you to...
Your underground and living down, but
It's not going to stop...It's not going to stop...It's not going to stop
Till you wise up.

Prepare a list for what you need,
Before you sign away the deed,

'Cause it's not going to stop...It's not going to stop...It's not going to stop
Till you wise up.
No, it's not going to stop
Till you wise up.
No, it's not going to stop
So just give up.

This Woman's Work

A Lil Sumfingk I threw together for all you Kate Bush lovers out there



Sa x

Puss in Boots / Dogs in Trainers

Something I dug out of my archives that made my heart smile...

Mia & Zen (who have both now passed) ready to go for a run with me ;)