Bloom, flowers, bloom...

A Swift Bye

2011-10-12T11:27:00.004+08:00

So while I am in momentum to blog (albeit after 2 weeks but that's better than once in 6 months!), I'd better jot this down in memory too, before I get too lazy afterwards.

6 weeks ago, I bade "so long, farewell" to my sexy red Suzuki swift.

A month short of 4 beautiful, problem-free years, Swift was replaced by a spanking new Suzuki SX4 Sport Crossover, a fully imported, premier model. Too lazy to snap any pics, you can view its full specs on Suzuki's official website.

There were 6 colours to choose from but I wasn't interested in maintaining Fervent Red anymore. Sunlight Copper was a tad too "jeng" for me and Super Black has stopped production. So left with just 3 colours, I figured a lazy soul like me shouldn't go for Snow White which was like THE black stallion of the SX4 (to me, at least). And since my car porch is parked by 4 other silver-coloured cars, Star Silver was out of the question. In the end, I opted for Mineral Gray. Yea, yea, boring but at least it's kinda dust-proof for someone who doesn't even wash her car more than 3 times a year!

So there! Till the next update...

An Introduction

2011-09-29T15:49:00.015+08:00

I have been meaning to blog. I have been reminding myself every passing week that I wanted to blog. Ironically, at any one point I wanted to blog, there WAS something I wanted to blog about but for some reason, it never gets blogged. 6 months have gone by since my last blog post. Half a year seems like a long time and no doubt, *some* important events have taken place within that time frame. That’s one reason why I must note them down in case I get too old and memory fails me. Gasp! I hope that doesn’t happen.
Note to self: Play more games on iPhone for mental stimulation.

So where were we? Aaah! An introduction. Yes, an introduction to a life. A new life. A new breath of life.
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Sorry peeps. I am four and a half months too late in introducing Kimberly, my lovely little 7th generation Siamese Princess of Ranong. Tiny little foot, eh? That was taken in the first few days of her life. Kimberly was born petite like me at only 2kg and measuring only 43cm but as healthy as a hopping rabbit.
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Today, at four and a half months, I’m proud to say that this fully breastfed princess is now more than 5kg and measuring close to 60cm. So there! She's the reason for my lack of posts. :) My, going to work after having Kimberly has never been this tough. Neeways, Kimberly says hello and mommy signing off for now!

This marks the beginning of motherhood for dear Primrose...

Sweet & Sour Pork

2011-03-28T10:47:00.003+08:00

It seems that I've kinda turned this blog into a "sort-of" food blog, eh? Actually it wasn't my intention but since I like cooking, I just thought of sharing some pics of the food I've cooked over the weekend. :)

Sweet & sour pork or better known as koo lou yoke in cantonese, is one of my absolute favourite dishes and it is a must-know-how for me. Of course, I also like sweet & sour pork ribs (or pai kuat wong) but that will be for another day. :

(click to enlarge for instructions)

Fish & Potato Pie

2011-03-07T13:20:00.007+08:00

So I had some time to take photos of what I was cooking over the weekend. Why not post it up, I thought ... Makes a good recipe note-to-self in the future if I ever forget my how-tos. :)

I was at the market on a Saturday as usual, stocking up on dry ingredients like potatoes, onions, garlic and the like. And then, I walked past the fishmonger and saw some fresh looking fishies staring back at me. Hmmm, why not? I detoured and stopped at my regular. I pointed at a small but fleshy, thick piece of grouper and asked for it to be weighed. Wow, RM18 for a piece of fresh fish? *shrug* That's why they don't come frozen...

So I continued on with my marketing, not knowing exactly what I wanted to do with that piece of fish yet until I get home and dig into my fridge to see what other accompaniments there is.

Ahhh, I had cheese, I had an unopened box of cream, I had some frozen prawns and squids - I immediately thought "western" and "seafood in white sauce". I checked my larder and found pastas of all sorts and cans of tomato puree and thought "marinara". So what did I want to do? No fret, let's deal with the fish first and thaw the prawns and squid, I thought.

So the silly fishmonger forgotten to de-skin my piece of fish as I have instructed. Looks like I'd have to do it myself now. What a bother! Here's how:

1) Bring some water to a boil

2) Boil the fish, de-bone, de-skin and leave it aside

3) Keep the fish stock for later use

At this point, I was just too lazy to make a pasta dish. Fish and potato pie it will be, I thought truimphantly! Just perfect to serve 2. :)

4) Melt a piece of butter and put in sliced onions

5) 2 tablespoons of cream from my box and add fish stock

6) Put in the fish meat, salt and pepper to taste

7) Since I had leftover prawns, I put it in too. I will keep the squid for some other dishes

8) Lastly, add some chopped parsley. You can't cook seafood without lemon or parsley

Note: Boil potatoes already :)

9) Put cooked contents into a casserole

10) Mash potatoes with a small knob of butter and no salt. Spread it on top of the casserole

11) Place 3 slices of cheddar cheese on top of potatoes (this will add that cheesy saltiness to the otherwise bland potatoes)

12) Melt the cheese in a pre-heated oven of 200deg for about 6 mins (or microwave at one and a half mins if you can't wait that long)

13) Serve!

I served my fish and potato pie with simply blanched brocolli florets. It was all wiped clean. Burrrpppp! :)

Chicken Pot Pies

2010-10-13T21:43:00.007+08:00

I baked Chicken (Pot) Pies again last weekend but for the first time, I took some photos... I would have just named them Chicken Pies but since I've got mini pots this time, I named it (Pot) Pies. :)

I have been searching high and low for ramekins but couldn't find any. For the longest time, I've been baking chicken pies in my muffin tray but last month, I got 8 ramekins for my birthday. Wonderful! Put them to use, I did!

No, I didn't make the pastry from scratch, are you crazy? Hehe! I bought them frozen from a local supermarket.

So my oven can only fit 4 ramekins at a time (but 6 in a muffin tray). I very much prefer ramekins because firstly, I don't need to lay pastry at the bottom and secondly, the serving's larger (the filling, I mean).

It was delicious, like the ones you get at cafes (like Dome pies). BURPPPPP!!!

Ginger Chicken

2010-08-23T14:35:00.000+08:00

This is one of my favourite(st) dishes. And when it's your favourite, chances are, you know how to cook it! :) It's really a very simple dish, you'll see...

Ingredients:
Ginger (sliced, then halved - up to you)
Garlic (crushed, then chopped - up to you)
Chicken (in pieces)
Seasoning: Sesame oil, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce

Step 1:
Heat up 1 tablespoon of sesame oil mixed with normal cooking oil and put in ginger slices. Fry till fragrant

Step 2:
Put in the chicken pieces and chopped garlic. Let the meat sear for a while

Step 3:
Stir the chicken a little till you see that it's no longer raw-looking (like it's cooked, but actually it's not), but you know it's time to put in the oyster sauce. Go round twice.

Step 4:
Add a cup of water, mix well and let the chicken simmer for about 10 minutes

Step 5:
Finally, when the sauce has thickened, the meat cooked, it's time to put the dark soy sauce. If you like it darker, feel free to go round a few times. I like it just nice. About half a tablespoon is a good colour for me

Time for dinner. Let's eat. Amen!

Supposedly GCB

2010-08-11T19:13:00.008+08:00

I am usually not a McDonald's (fast food) fan but if I were to McDonald's, I would order a fillet O' fish meal and change Coke for Milo. However, today, for some alien reason, I swiftly changed my order from fish to the new GCB just as the cashier was about to confirm the order.

Now, GCB is supposedly this new burger that was supposedly "launched" to grace the Ramadhan (fasting) month, supposedly a great burger to "buka puasa" (break fast) because it comprises of supposedly 2 pieces of grilled chicken thigh pieces with supposedly layered char-grilled sauce and supposedly topped with crunchy lettuce.
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(excuse the blurry pics. Taken with my iPhone and as you all know, the "i" is not a good camera substitute)

The supposedly GCB packaging

I was about to bite into the burger (like how you would sink your teeth into a burger) when, for some alien reason, I have decided to just lift the bun to take a peek at the chicken pieces...
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What's that teriyaki-glazed surface?
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Yikes! Fatty chicken skin! No, no, no, I don't want to see chicken skin in my burger. Not one but TWO skins (since there were 2 pieces of chicken)! But no big deal, I guess. Removed I did plus scraping out all those fat bits.

Took a bite and oh no! It's peppery. Gee, it's black pepper taste. I kinda hate black pepper in burgers (I've never wanted to buy Prosperity burgers during CNY) and I kinda hate black pepper in fried chickens (I've never wanted to try Crispy Black Pepper KFC). No where in their McDonald's advertisement did they state "black pepper" in their GCB.

Sigh. At this point, I've lost all appetite and decided to eat the bun, the chicken and the lettuce separately, just to make sure I know what I'm putting into my mouth. The chargrilled sauce they claimed? It's mayo with LOTSA black pepper in it. Chargrill my ass.

I just ate one piece of skinless chicken, had a couple of wilted lettuce and happy with my milo.

That's it! Fillet O Fish from now on. GCB=Gross Chicken Burger

Minute Beauty

2010-07-27T13:08:00.004+08:00

I woke up a little late this morning and whenever I am late, I wear a dress. Why? Because it's one piece. Because I don't have to match a top or a bottom. Because it has just one zip and no buttons. And this dress of mine? Pre-creased with dainty stitched red flowers, not printed florals. So it's long lasting and iron-free after washing. I love this dress. See?

However, there's something anal about me which I must do EVERYTIME I dress for work or to go out. I MUST have a matching pair of earrings and a bracelet. Without either, I will feel naked. Err, metaphorically. :)

As anal as I am, I donch have a matching pair of red earrings for this dress. I mean, I have red but the red's too bright to match this red. Aww, you know us girls!!! Pffttt! So, for the months that I have been wearing this dress, I will always pair it with silver. That's what they say. Silver goes with anything. I have been reminding myself everytime I put it on, that I should make myself a pair of red earrings and everytime I slid the dress off the hanger in the wardrobe, I would have to remind myself again. And again. And again.

So this particular morning, I want to procrastinate NO further. Make one NOW. Glancing at the clock in the room, I MUST leave the house in five minutes. So one minute is all I've got to whip up this pair of red earrings and never the need to remember ever again.

In a flash, I dug out two red swarovski crystals, a pair of earring hooks and two ball pins. Quickly slide the pins through the beads, bend it, cut it, loop it, dangle it.
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Tada! My minute beauty!

The next four minutes? Well, one minute for lip balm, lipstick and blusher. One minute for a quick brush of that long mane and clip it up as usual. One minute to grab my work bag, my handbag and a quick bye-bye peck on the cheeks of my other half. And one last minute? Grab the car keys, get myself seated in my little red car, wait for the auto gate to swing open, and swift off!

Gone with the Wind

2010-07-26T13:40:00.005+08:00

Nah, I am not talking about the movie, you silly. I am talking about the good ol' times. The times when technology barely existed. When there weren't emails, e-cards, mobile phones and text messages.

Just last week, I was writing a note on a "thank you" card to my customer who supported me quite a bit. And my oh my, what happened to my pretty handwriting? I think it was more like scribbles now. I wrote barely 3 lines and my wrists felt tired already. How come we don't feel tired when we TYPE?? Can you imagine that? Tired? What happened to those school days where you write PAGES of essays? Gone with the wind. Curse the keyboard.

And right after the "thank you" note, I wrote a birthday card. And while I was writing a short message of love, I realised how I hated it when others just write "Happy Birthday" on a birthday card. I mean, a birthday card already comes with its "Happy Birthday" message. So why bother repeating? But hey, I find it even worse when people just put inverted commas on the pre-printed "Happy Birthday". Sounds familiar? For goodness sake, write something meaningful. Err, a little out of context there. Now, back to my point. So what happened to sending and receiving cards or letters in the post? What happened to snail mails these days? Does anybody write with pen and paper anymore? Gone with the wind. Curse e-cards.

So after licking the envelope cover to seal and licking a 50 cents stamp (yes, I lick old school), I went downstairs to get a glass of water and what do I see? My nephew playing intently on the PSP/PS2 or whatchamacallit rectangular thingy with rounded edges and buttons aplenty! Sigh. Doesn't any growing kid want to ride a bicycle anymore? Or go catch grasshoppers in the bushes? Or go fly a kite? Err, I mean that literally. Gone with the wind. Curse video games / consoles.

Sad, isn't it? Not that technology isn't a good thing but *sigh*... I miss the good ol' times sometimes. Just sometimes. Reality is, you DO need the wind to move you forward, to move you in the right direction. The wind will blow now and again. Wait for the next wave...

But please do me a favour? Go get yourself a puppy and stop feeding a virtual pet, a'ight? LOL!

Making an Appearance

2010-07-12T10:18:00.003+08:00

It's been a while. A long while but not quite a full year yet. The garden of Primrose has been left unattended for (only) exactly 8 months but it felt like it was only yesterday. The flowers have withered on unwatered plains but no fret, I like it this way. What better way to have the buzzing bees and butterflies leave my garden alone than this.

So much has happened and yet, no life-changing experiences. Life went on as usual, unsurprisingly, quite ordinarily. Christmas 09 was celebrated with a family dinner. The New Year already long past where I went to bed early because I didn't want to be out with and in the crowd. Then came Chinese New Year in February where I indulged in some gambling and a lot of girly gatherings. B.U.M 2010 came and went in May with a little hyper buzz that in 2011, we'd like to invite our very own Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. The keys to my very own pad were delivered last month and after having conducted two inspections to the empty pad, it's now time to make it cool. So you see, just a blink of an (eight-month) blink, I'm now at the present month of July.

However, in all those months of routine, one thing remained constant. The moolah flow. :) Business has been great for my handmade beading accessories :) My artsy–craftsy skill and creativity has earned me a new laptop (upgrade from 5-year-old Primpy Junior), my binge for ANOTHER Louis Vuitton bag and matching wallet and numerous facial packages. :) :) Yeah, I'm a sucker for facials. So there you have it! A summary from where I left it...

These flowers in the beading pot will continue to be very colourful and bursting! Bloom, flowers, bloom!

Hiatus

2009-11-12T11:50:00.003+08:00

Sorry all, I guess I'll have to hang up the sign for a while since business is picking up for my handmade accessories and I have tons to do with no time at hand to blog about life. :(

But suffice to say that life is a bliss right now. :) Wouldn't have wanted it any other way...but right now, I have to go make some money!!

Mini Chocolate Mousse

2009-08-25T13:20:00.010+08:00

I had some time last weekend and I attempted to bake some mini chocolate mousse cakes.

You'll need your ingredients, of course!
1) Believe it or not, 5 whole eggs and 5 yolks (that's 10!)
2) As-much-as-you-like dark ready-to-eat chocolate bars (roughly chopped)
3) 200gm unsalted butter
4) 115gm castor sugar (I substituted with brown sugar)
5) 75gm all-purpose flour (sieved)
6) 50gm cocoa powder (sieved)
7) An oiled muffin baking tray
8) A mixing bowl and a mixing spoon :)

1) Beat eggs and sugar
2) Melt the butter and chopped chocolate over a hot water bath and then let it cool

1) Mix the egg into the chocolate mixture. Stir constantly
2) Fold in flour, fold in cocoa powder. Mix well
3) Spoon mixture into buttered muffin tray
4) Into the oven it goes for 8-10 minutes in a pre-heated oven of 180deg

To remove from muffin tray, turn it upside down onto another tray. Stand to cool. Make another batch.

The ingredients are enough to make 12 mini chocolate mousse cakes

Tada! Warm, soft and gooey in the inside. Sorry, none left. All gone in a day!

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hmm, yummy.. yummy... do u do delivery within Klang Valley? ;p
kruy | Homepage | 28.08.09 - 12:57 pm | #

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Hi hi Kruy...for you, can lar.
Primrose | Homepage | 05.09.09 - 4:29 pm | #

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Me and Simon also like chocolate mousse
Charlene | Homepage | 11.09.09 - 11:22 pm | #

Petrol

2009-07-02T12:04:00.008+08:00

I have a habit of keeping my petrol receipts and count them half yearly:
1) just for the fun of it
2) to keep tab of my petrol expenses
3) make a claim for it
4) gap at the amount I actually spend just driving around
5) All of the above

So from January till end June 2009, I have actually spent about ... *punching numbers on calculator* ... Ahh! A not-so-whopping RM1100.00 (USD366) on petrol!! That's an average of RM183.00 (USD61) a month - only.

Eh? That's not too bad. In fact, not bad at all considering that petrol prices actually went up by so much in the beginning of the year and considering that previous half-yearly(s), I actually spend at least RM300.00 (USD100) a month! Ah, I know why...
1) My one-year-old car is fuel efficient
2) I am staying home more
3) I am going out less
4) Less weekend shopping sprees
5) All of the above

The only drawback would be my highway toll charges. I have RM700.00 (USD233) worth of receipts and that's an average of RM116.00 (USD39) a month! Now that's a lot of highway tolls.

Nonetheless ... *pats self on the back*

Wow, I'm still amazed at how well I've done - financially, I mean. Must have been my hobby-turned-business handmade jewellery activity. It keeps me at home, keep my hands busy, (but) makes my eyes tired and keeps my wallet full. I'm so pleased. :)

And if you're wondering why I haven't been updating so frequently, you can find out here

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Yawnnnn. Cant understand how boring n mundane some blogs can get.
Kulz | 08.07.09 - 9:58 pm | #

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ouch! thats like near 2k for ur travel expenses.......thats a lot
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*gasp* that's a lot of toll fee!!! Well, soon you'll be able to enjoy the discount that our PM is offering
moomoo4u | 16.07.09 - 4:18 pm | #

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Heeee... I did that for every single expenses whenever I moved to a new place for the first two months. Then... I became lazy and lost track. :P Hey dear, I wrote a message to you on facebook, so sorry I missed it.
fish fish | Homepage | 18.07.09 - 1:26 am | #

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Kulz: Thanks for watering my garden

Foodcrazee: And I thought this was an ok amount!!!

moomoo4u: Hey E!! Glad you dropped by to water my garden. Yes indeed. Can't wait for the 20%. Not much but it sure will be of help.

fishfish: I have replied you and am waiting for your meowmeow address.
Primrose | Homepage | 21.07.09 - 9:33 pm | #

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That's good financial planning and monitoring.

I too keep track of my petrol bills and I spent about RM400 a month and Toll charges also RM400 a month.
Maverick SM | Homepage | 23.07.09 - 12:48 am | #

Missing in Action

2009-06-11T15:45:00.009+08:00

Primrose hasn't been very good at watering or seeding her garden lately. That's because she's doing very well (and getting extremely busy) with her bead and wire jewellery-making ~~business~~ activity.

She foresees that she won't be updating this blog so often now unless there are any significant happenings or events...

Meanwhile, do take a peek at her workspace at home...

And how about taking a peek at her best sellers?

Pearl bangle in gold is a favourite and she has sold at least a dozen of them. This bangle also comes in silver and rose gold

This bangle is fully handcrafted with wires and it comes in ruby red, jet black, lilac purple, crystal clear, olivine green and lime green in either gold or silver. She has sold more than a dozen of these in a span of 2 weeks!!

How about pendants? Yes, she does pendants too, alongside with bracelets, bangles, necklaces and earrings. This particular pendant comes in gold and silver

If you are ever interested with these wire jewellery and accessories, feel free to contact her at primroses [at] gmail [dot] com.

She makes them to fit, makes items by request - three words: Made to order.

Cheerio!!

ps: Primrose requested you to water her plants in her garden when you drop by... :)

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Love them! So pretty. Eh, you got time to meet me when I go to KL in a few months with hubby? Bring some of them for me to see, I might just buy on the spot. ^_^ My wrist is L size.
fish fish | Homepage | 12.06.09 - 7:26 am | #

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Ah, finally tracked you down after we met at BUM 2009.

Great pink background. Very feminine.

How do we water your plants in the garden? Virtually? Ha, ha.
donplaypuks | Homepage | 13.06.09 - 2:03 am | #

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Can i buy some..??
mama bok | Homepage | 21.06.09 - 8:10 am | #

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Hi Fish fish, I replied you on FB

Hey donplaypuks, can't recall who you are. Hints, please?

Hey mamabok, I gave you my site in gmail. Feel free to browse.
Primrose | 02.07.09 - 1:03 pm | #

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B.U.M 2009 Buzz

2009-05-24T22:02:00.015+08:00

The event came and went and it took me a week later to put up the updates. I have been extremely busy, had to procrastinate a little - my apologies. Here are some pics to summarise the successful day of honourable 16 May 2009 - a day where all bloggers gather together!

The backdrop

The poster

The little meeting we had right before the event started to brief on duties and responsibilites

And then the registration started

Helen and I at the registration table

The first session - just look at those people from the media

Our special (and honourable) guest - Our very own former Prime Minister, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad

And it was such an honour to be the one presenting the B.U.M 09 t-shirt souvenir to Tun. Thanks to Maverick who took this pic for me...

And it a GREATER honour to be able to have tea with Tun in a private session. Thanks to Capt Yusof aka The Ancient Mariner who took this pic for me...

What luck to have a photo op with Jeff Ooi

The signature sheet at the end of the day and that includes Tun's too! Can you spot it?

It was one memorable B.U.M and a successful one too. Thumbs up to all who have put in so much time and effort into organising the whole event!!

Till next year!

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Must be busy splitting your time between BUM & MDeC.
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Ah prose -- poetic on Sundae finally! -- it's a case of Badder late than neber -- sume DDC hear!(English beatle-d!
PS: Pls inform HelenH of LINK to this post, CHE3ERS, YL
ylchong | Homepage | 31.05.09 - 1:56 pm | #

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B.U.M 2009

2009-05-07T13:08:00.007+08:00

Hear ye, hear ye! Calling all bloggers in my garden once again!

With the success of B.U.M 2008, there shall be a repeat of success at 2009 Bloggers' Gathering on Saturday, 16th May 2008. No excuse there. It's a public holiday AND a weekend!! Details as follows:

Venue: The Lake View Club, Subang Jaya
Time (Session I): Registration - 10.30am – 12.30pm
Time (Session II): Registration - 2.30pm – 4.30pm
Time (Session III): Registration - 6.00pm – 8.15pm

Theme: 4th and 5th Estates — on Collision Course?

Registration and Payment Details

Programme Outline (Session I): 10.30am – 12.30pm
Topic: The Media - Civil Society’s Perspectives

SPEAKERS:
(a) Dr Lim Teck Ghee, Director, CPI
(b) Sdr Din Merican, Programme Director to PKR chief
(c) Dr KJ John, Civil Society activist
(d) Tentative: Sdr Art Harun, Lawyer-Blogger

Q and A Session (30 minutes)

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Programme Outline (Session II): 2.30pm – 4.30pm
Topic: Bagaimanakah Media Baru boleh menggalakkan pemikiran kritis masyarakat?

SPEAKERS:
(a) Sdr Faisal Mustaffa, Special aide to a DAP MP
(b) Sdr Fathi Aris Omar, Online Editor
(c) Sdri Saodah Elias, Women’s Editor, The Star

Q and A Session (30 minutes)

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Programme Outline (Session III): 6.00pm – 8.15pm
Topic: Has The Old Media Failed Civil Society?

SPEAKERS:
(a) Jeff Ooi, DAP MP for Jelutong, Pulau Pinang
(b) Sdr Ahirudin Attan aka Rockybru, All-Blogs Interim President
(c) Tentative: YB Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, SA of Seri Setia, Selangor
(d) Sdr Steven Gan, Editor-in-chief, Malaysiakini.com
(e) Sdr R Nadeswaran, Editor (Special reports and investigations), The Sun
(f) Special Guest Speaker? Watch this space!

Q and A Session (45 minutes)

******BUFFET**DINNER***********

For updates on the progress of Bloggers' Universe Malaysia (B.U.M) 2009, check us out!

Goodbye Granny

2009-05-07T12:39:00.006+08:00

My 85-year-old granny was admitted into the hospital when she couldn't be awaken from sleep in the morning of last weekend. She was in a coma for 2 full days at the hospital until the conditions worsened and my parents were informed by the authorities. All relatives were summoned to the hospital for one last look at granny. On Monday morning just a few days ago, she passed away peacefully around 6-ish am.

Granny had been complaining of pain and short of breath for a very long time. She was hard to hear and was always out of breath. She had also been expressing every so often that she wanted to leave this place for good. I guess she had already lost her will to live when grandpa passed away last year. It has only been 10 months since and granny couldn't wait any longer to join him.

We held a one-night wake at the Kong Tung funeral parlour with Christian proceedings. We had the pastor from Calvary Church heading the funeral ceremony with prayers and songs of praise.

My heart feels heavy even as I am writing about my grandparents now but this is how life is. God gave us life, and one day, it will be taken - back to Him, to a place where there is no more sufferings.

This is one of a handful of photos I have of granny. Thankfully, there were a few more taken at my wedding. And a few days before she fell into a coma, she has passed on a strand of rice pearl necklace for my keepsake.

Rest in peace, por por. I love you and will miss you. Don't forget to bless me with many generations down this path.

And those were the last words I whispered just before her coffin descended to the ground for cremation.

Ashes to ashes
Dust to dust
And from hereon
The family saga ends
At last!
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You're right Frances. Ours is a borrowed life. My condolences to you and to your family.

*hugs*
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Yes, Lene. Borrowed life is the correct term. Thank you for your condolences...
Primrose | 07.05.09 - 4:09 pm | #

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My deepest condolences.. Princess. You take care..!
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Thank you Mamabok...
Primrose | 08.05.09 - 4:08 pm | #

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My deepest condolences to you and your family. It's late but better than never. *Hugs* Take care.
Charlene | Homepage | 13.05.09 - 12:14 am | #

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Thank you Char. {hugs back}
Primrose | 17.05.09 - 12:54 am | #

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Get crafty

2009-03-16T13:29:00.010+08:00

Hi peeps,

Thanks for all those emails asking me about my whereabouts. Nah, I wasn't away. Or at least, not very far from my desk. In fact, I was quite desk-bound for the past few weeks (I am not referring to work here). I have been extremely busy on weeknights and over the weekends. With what? With my hobby. Yes, a hobby which I have never done very much on - until now. Well, I am happy to say that I have taken a step further than just calling it a hobby now.

Curious about my hobby? Well, it's my love for beads and wire jewellery, actually. I have always had a knack for craft and I thought to myself that I should really take the initiative to do something about it, work on it!

So here is a preview of some of the many items that I have crafted over the past few weeks. Lots of hard work and time put in, mind you. I hope you like them as much as I do. They ARE for sale, by the way. Feel free to drop me an email and I'll give you more details about my other wares. *winks*

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hello primrose

whoaho... creative mind and hands u got there. post more pics or ur hobby and the prices.

i loved the way u hang those earings on the leaves and then snap a picture of them, very original and gives a refreshing feeling, perhaps the green of the leaves.
kruy | Homepage | 16.03.09 - 9:54 pm | #

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They are so beautiful!!! Simply lovely! *waiting for sifu to teach*
WTT | Homepage | 16.03.09 - 10:18 pm | #

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u can send me the info to: kruy@hotmail.co.uk
kruy | Homepage | 17.03.09 - 6:12 pm | #

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i've updated ;p
kruy | Homepage | 20.03.09 - 6:02 pm | #

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Whoa, I haven't had time to read your blog and FB message..

I will be right back soonest possible.
Charlene | Homepage | 08.04.09 - 1:32 am | #

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Ox-picious 2009

2009-01-26T00:36:00.006+08:00

I can hear fireworks in the dark of the night right now and realised that I have forgotten to wish all bloggers a Happy Chinese New Year.

So let us all welcome the Ox into the (not so) bull-ish year of 2009! Gong Xi Fa Cai. Gong Hei Fatt Choy. Xin Nien Kuai Le.

Let 2009 bloom like flowers in spring
Shine like the sun in summer
Showers wealth like snow in winter
And let sickness fly away like autumn leaves...

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Did you draw the bull? Cute!

Happy Niu Year sweety. *hug*
fish fish | Homepage | 27.01.09 - 7:32 am | #

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ah mGf spring flower
prose still can remember
though it be not september
greAtings via verses do surrender
it may not be roaring bull
an ox-ygenated moo-moo will also can-do -- desi
ylchong | Homepage | 27.01.09 - 2:51 pm | #

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Happy Moo Moo year for you and your loved ones and family

'hen bao' ..hahahaha...
charlene | Homepage | 27.01.09 - 10:36 pm | #

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hi primrose, wishing u a Happy New Year & a Prosperous OX Year!

i just got back from Pulau Pangkor with bf's family. and spent the CNY days there sick, ugh, flu and cough, cannot eat spicy fried ice water etc. hai, cham.

can get ang pao from u ady hor? hehe ;p
kruy | Homepage | 29.01.09 - 11:24 pm | #

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and to u too girl . . . .may ur climb along the career ladder be smooth...
foodcrazee | 04.02.09 - 9:12 am | #

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Blissful 2008

2008-12-31T23:54:00.006+08:00

How customary of me to write a post, always when it's inching towards the last hour or minute of the last day of the year. Hmm, how shall I summarise year 2008? Let's just say that 2008 has been nothing short of enjoyable, sweet and blissful, except for a bit of a stumble here and there, as how one would experience life's journey.

Why has it been enjoyable? Well, I shall relate that to my love for travelling and great trips to Phuket & Ranong, Italy and Queensland, Australia.

How sweet has 2008 been then? Well, sweet enough to have gotten me drunk on four (4) bottles of 1000ml organic raw honey in a span of 2 months with another two (2) bottles in the fridge. *chuckle* On a serious note, I am most pleased to have renewed a friendship or two along the way. Also, I can't help but mention of my very good progress I have made in my violin, hopefully another step closer to being the next Vanessa-Mae. *kidding* Don't think I will even get close.

In contrary to the sweet always comes the bitter when I bade grandpa goodbye. However, it is most comforting to know that he has now gone to a better place, above all mortals, probably engaging himself in his favourite pastime - gambling. *giggle*

So what is so blissful about 2008?
Main Entry: bliss·ful
Pronunciation: \'blis-fəl\
Function: adjective
Date: 12th century
1 : full of, marked by, or causing bliss blissful marriage>
2 : happily benighted
— bliss·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb
— bliss·ful·ness noun

I find this post most appropriate to bring on an esoteric revelation. As how the word blissful is always associated with the word marriage, dear bloggers, Primrose is now pronounced no longer single and available. Tied the knot. Wedded. Married.

So before the final stroke of midnight, here's wishing all a blast of a New Year!! Here's ushering in 2009 with a large piece of confidence, a glass full of positivity and a gulp bursting with renewed resolutions!

Cheers! *clink*

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Oh my.. oh my..!!!! the princess got married..!! congrats..!! congrats..!!!! I'm so happy for you as well.. Primrose..!! now if only i can get to see a clearer picture of the groom.. donch forget to send me a real picture..!!!
Mama BoK | Homepage | 01.01.09 - 9:49 am | #

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Congrats! Congrats! Congrats!

Geez... I still remember the time we first met. LOL Was yours on Dec 30 too? Or earlier? Yes, larger and clearer photos please. Such a beautfy like you must show us, cannot Sai Zhou.

My heartiest congratulations to both of you.

Happy new year!

Love and hug, fish fish
fish fish | Homepage | 01.01.09 - 10:21 am | #

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Dear, I forgot to ask your facebook ID. Let me know and I will add you. ^_^ Thanks.
fish fish | Homepage | 01.01.09 - 6:22 pm | #

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I want to see your wedding photos oh!!!
moomoo4u | 01.01.09 - 11:43 pm | #

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so that's the real reason u've been busy with ;p
congratulations primrose!! so happy for u. yea, would like to see a bigger picture if possible.
kruy | Homepage | 03.01.09 - 2:05 am | #

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wow, this is such a big surprise! a good one of course, haha. congratulations ^^

hey you're on fb? add me up will ya? ^^
gothikt | 03.01.09 - 6:09 pm | #

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And I am so delighted to know of such! Congratulations to the lucky man and best wishes to you Fran. I'm so happy for you.

Need not know about the details and the preparation and the stuff. Just knowing that you are married now makes it all awesome.
Lene | Homepage | 03.01.09 - 6:59 pm | #

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Whoa!
charlene | 04.01.09 - 11:42 pm | #

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congratulations -- sung in belated low desibelles traversing the small valley of Furong awe da way to a taman full of blooms in Fast, Fast!
Cheers, raising 3 tehtarik -- in goblets of Au, Ag and Pt
ylchong | Homepage | 05.01.09 - 1:25 pm | #

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Happy New Year, Primrose.

And good to know that you had being blissful.
Maverick SM | Homepage | 24.01.09 - 5:06 pm | #

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Christmas cheers

2008-12-23T23:40:00.002+08:00

We are just barely 2 DAYS away. I must say that this is the only time of the year that I can feel the mood, the peace, the colours of white, red & green, the holiday season, the toys, candies - the list is endless. Christmas is my absolute favourite.

With the year closing fast, I sure am working on my new year's resolutions and am definitely thinking of my closure post for 2008.

Here's wishing everybody a wonderful, wonderful Christmas and God bless!

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merry xmas and a happy new year to you too frances. have loads o fun these few days and wishing you all of the very best for 2009 ^^
gothikt | Homepage | 24.12.08 - 5:09 am | #

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Merry, merry Christmas to you Frances and to your loved ones.

Christmas is really the most wonderful time of the year!
Lene | Homepage | 24.12.08 - 9:34 am | #

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Hey there....Just dropping by to wish you Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! May the year ahead be a good one for you. Cheers!
Imran | 24.12.08 - 1:00 pm | #

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Peel a Meal

2008-12-01T21:39:00.012+08:00

Miss me? Well, blame Facebook. It has already made me victim to Knighthood early in the year and now, I am addicted to "Peel a Meal". I have been practically at it day and night. Yes, you read right. Day AT WORK! *snigger snigger*

It's a game where you start off with 10 coins and you can purchase items like drinks and coffee as beginners. As you spend more coins, other items will be revealed for you to buy like the burger, fruit cup, fries, salad, ice cream, lunchbox, BBQ, muffins etc

Items purchased will be reflected on the right panel

Select the item you want to peel

Sometimes you get awarded with more coins

After finished peeling one item, select another item to peel

Sometimes, you get "Sorry Try Again" peels. Actually half the time!! Such a waste of precious coins.

Sometimes, you get awarded with items. So what do you do with these items?

You place them on the boards. There are boards for Websites, Junk Food, Animals, Fruits - quite fun to want to complete the sets! Once you complete sets, you get extra coins

This is my current stats. I have spent a LOAD of coins. You'll need to catch up if you want to start now. *winks* Yes, coins are being awarded every 4 hours. It's a freakin' long wait, aight?

Time really flies. It's already the 1st day of the last month of the year. That's one reason why I'd gotten my butt back onto my blog to keep it updated. Am already counting down to Christmas, and then the New Year, and then Chinese New Year. Wow, can't wait.

Oops, back to Peel A Meal! Babai!

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Seriously sweetie, now I know why both of us are procrastinating. I am also spending too much time in Neopets, and I dont think you want to know more about Neopets, you might be as addicted like me too.
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fish fish still in neopets? my pet was forgotten and abandon again, haha.

ah, got new and interesting game. i'll try out Peel a Meal if i have the time. thanks for sharing.
kruy | Homepage | 05.12.08 - 7:59 pm | #

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Hello there? I finally smell the roses after the long hectic work journey.

Merry X'mas and a Happy New Year and yes, Gong Xi Fa Chai in Jan
Charlene | Homepage | 16.12.08 - 12:42 am | #

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Yes, I am still in Neopets. Officially for 5 years!! Wow~~~ But I don't send as much time on it nowadays, busy with Real Life stuffs. Can I have your acc name, want to go and see what kind of pets you have. ^_^ Thanks~
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Chomp some roo

2008-11-06T14:31:00.004+08:00

I was recently in Australia for a holiday and I was quite happy to get acquainted with roo again. Many years ago, I tried roo jerky. Yummy and tasted like any meat floss you can find here. Only tougher and need some good teeth.

[click on images to enlarge]

This time, it is a whole slab of raw meat already marinated with herb and garlic. 98% fat free, cholesterol free, gluten free - I think AUD4.63 is very cheap in exchange for good health

Good for you and good for the environment! Approved by the National Heart Foundation too!

Your poo is probably more degradeable

Cooking method: Just like how you would cook your beef steak. Roo meat is best eaten rare or medium rare

Some nutritional information and ingredients that comes with the pack

That slab of raw meat. See those herbs and garlic?

Fry it with some olive oil. Makes it even healthier. Sear meat for 2 mins each side to get the beautiful "cooked" colour

I cooked it to well-done because I don't like my meat bloody. It was juicy and tasted like beef / emu / ostrich / venison / deer

And while I was having this hearty meal, I happened to flip the papers and read this small little article

Be environment friendly by eating roo, please.

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So Prose, how many kg did you add on, or izzit miNURSE?

Maybe can rty another recipe: roo roo roo your (steam)boat!

welcome back to blogosphere, now game for some Seremban candlelight vigil cum possibly singAlong -- waltzing matilda the Furong way!
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PS: Note to all Primrose fans:

OPEN INVITE: Drop by Dataran Seremabn Park Fridae Nov 7 at 8pm for some singAlong at anti-ISA candlelight vigil...Bring thy friends.
Thanks without AP using thy turf, dear PRose, to PR a community service project; I will buy endless tehtarik at Lingam's CH,Paul Street an hour before the do, or did!
Regards, YL, Desi
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Wow, some good info and the roo and how you cooked it made it sooo yummy to look at!

Am glad you're back and will look forward to more posts regarding your Australian trip.

Oh, by the way, your comment in Char-sh Part II is blank, I received a notification through email.

As for my applications, I'm pretty excited too!
Lene | 07.11.08 - 11:03 am | #

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err.. roo meat? As in the boxing roos? or Winnie the Pooh's friends, Kanga and Roo?
Wang Tai Tai | Homepage | 07.11.08 - 7:28 pm | #

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kangaroo meat, interesting.
i went to China recently, was supposed to try on dog meat but couldn't find any as it's only available during winters.
kruy | Homepage | 09.11.08 - 12:18 am | #

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Hi Desi, how was Fridae night?

Hey Lene, I replied on your post. I saw my previous comment was visible already.

Hehe, funny, Wang Tai Tai. Uhm, I think boxing roos are possible since the meat's tough and fatfree. Kanga is mama roo and Roo is baby joey, right? Guess it would be Kanga's meat.

Hey kruy! Dog meat ah? Yeah, it's available in winter but nah, I don't think I'd ever try dog meat. They say after eating dog meat, dogs can sense it and won't come near you. Since I have a poodle at home.....
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Hi there, oh yeah, I was able to publish your post through the blogger site. But the email notification was really blank. But anyways, it's all well.

So, how are you? I look forward to more posts about your recent trip in Australia.
Lene | Homepage | 13.11.08 - 7:54 pm | #

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wish i have a chance to try them over here
foodcrazee | 16.11.08 - 2:14 am | #

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YUCK!!! ROO MEAT!!! OMG!!! YUCK!!!
titoki | Homepage | 02.12.08 - 3:07 pm | #

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oh yum, it looks really good ^^

i'm all for trying new stuff. and if it's healthy. hey, sign me up! haha.
g. | Homepage | 08.12.08 - 1:53 pm | #

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Saying Hello

2008-09-24T13:23:00.006+08:00

Hello peeps! It's lunch time and I'm restless. So out came my mobile phone, snapped a pic and uploaded it from the phone, I did. So there! I'm alive, doing good and staying pretty.

Cheers!

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hi pretty young thing
whatudu berudu | 24.09.08 - 2:32 pm | #

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Okay I can see you don't have scary bug tooth like moi~. ;B

Lurve your top and your bling bling necklace.
titoki | Homepage | 24.09.08 - 6:15 pm | #

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And then I missed out again in greeting you on time. Shucks!

Belated happy, happy birthday Fran! (Sept. 24)

Here's wishing you all the best and continue to share your life to us. It makes us privileged to witness how life's been wonderful for you.

Again, happy, happy birthday!
Lene | 25.09.08 - 9:03 pm | #

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Happy Belated birthday to you! Belated better than never. All good, cheers.
charlene | 25.09.08 - 10:28 pm | #

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Oh my, it is your birthday on 24 Sept?? Happy birthday pretty sweetie. LOL, you truly are one of the rare, the older you get, the more attractive you are.
fish fish | Homepage | 27.09.08 - 12:43 am | #

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Hello.. Princess..!
mama bok | Homepage | 27.09.08 - 8:35 am | #

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Wah berudu, long time never make an appearance.

You where got bugs tooth jiek, Titoki? My top ah? With or without my blouse? Haha! Stale joke. Anyway, the top from G2000 ler. Bling bling? Aiyah, cheap cheap bought from Plaza Damas one. Not even RM30. Psst, fake one.

Hey Lene! How did you know? Thanks so much for your wishes. What a pleasant surprise.

Hey Char, thanks for the wishes. Never late, never late. Everyday wish me also can. Haha!

Hi Fish fish, yes it was. Thank you. Eh, I'm not getting older larrr but am getting more attractive. Hahaha!!!

Hello Mama Bok! Howdy?
Primrose | 28.09.08 - 12:04 pm | #

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Have fun in Brisbane. Good that if you are also going to sydney.

Anyways, I am only going to Oz in March next year..still long way to go..
charlene | 28.09.08 - 2:06 pm | #

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I kept in mind that your birthday is on September. I'm just not sure of the exact date. So on the 25th, I had the hunch, and so I browsed your September 2007 posts and voila, your b-day is on the 24th! I greeted you that time also on the 25th. :p

So, how's your birthday celebration? You already in Brisbane?
Lene | Homepage | 29.09.08 - 1:58 pm | #

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Hey Char, nah, will skip Sydney this time.

Hi Lene, no, I'm still here. Will only be away in 2 weeks. Thanks for much for remembering, babe. I want to come visit soon.
Primrose | 29.09.08 - 5:26 pm | #

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You looking very pretty indeed
Boy | 30.09.08 - 11:38 pm | #

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You're very much welcome. I know I owe you something still.
Lene | 01.10.08 - 9:30 pm | #

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I'll try to remember to be on time, sext September...knottyaSsusual
ylchong | Homepage | 12.10.08 - 8:31 am | #

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Yes, five weeks is a long time....waiting for more updates....
Wang Tai Tai | Homepage | 31.10.08 - 11:28 am | #

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Hello girl, must be having fun in OZ?
Charlene | Homepage | 31.10.08 - 3:24 pm | #

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*waves* haven't been here in awhile. glad to see you're doing fine ^^
gothikt | Homepage | 10.12.08 - 3:08 am | #

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Back to Basics

2008-09-21T00:21:00.001+08:00

Would you be able to live without the mobile phone today? Yes, of course. Yeah rrrright. Well, perhaps some of you can. I would have been quite restless without it for a day, to be honest. Let alone "live without"! Pfft.

But as advanced phones are today, I was itching to get back to basics. Just for fun. You know, no camera, no bluetooth, no GPRS, no MMS, no fancy ring tones, no infra-red even. Just a basic phone with a keypad and the sms tool. You know, probably how it was before, 8 years ago.

So I went on a mission in search of one basic (second) phone which should also be slim and sleek with colour screen.
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Take a peek at my cute pink Nokia 7070, a diamond-cut design, also a 2008 release. That little pink triangle blinks when a call or sms come in. Also lights up at intervals until you retrieve your missed call or message. Quite cool. Comes in blue too!

Extremely basic and I love the size. Weighs 78g with battery, measures 87.5mm (l) x 44mm (w) with 15.8mm in thickness. Even the packaging is cute!

One thing though. You probably won't find this in Malaysia - yet/ever. There's no market for basic phones anymore. Malaysians too eksyen. I got it from Singapore for S$120. Cheeeeaapp! Basic phones are cool there.

I'm loving it!

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LOL "Malaysians too eksyen".

The Japanese did a survey and showed that most of the multi-functions in the cellphone rarely or never utilized by the consumers in Japan.

Your cellphone is a lovely one Frances.
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Hi Fran! How are you? Aiming for the basics eh? I'm also quite thinking of separating things in my life. That is, a digital camera for pictures, Ipod for music and just cellphone basics for SMS and calls.

But my Motty is almost a year only so it's not practical for me to go with the plan, I think.

Flip phones are cool, brand aside.
Lene | 21.09.08 - 4:12 pm | #

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another new phone again??? mine last time i complaint battery always died, changed the battery for RM40 and i'm still with the same old phone leh...
kruy | Homepage | 23.09.08 - 3:20 pm | #

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Cool! I love the way you describe on your blog Very interesting.
charlene | 23.09.08 - 6:32 pm | #

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Guitar

2008-09-01T16:37:00.005+08:00

I was spring cleaning some parts of the house when I found my forgotten electric guitar hidden away in some corner, weaving cobwebs.

I remember I got it at the same time I've decided I would learn the violin first, because I realised that I simply cannot handle both instruments at one time as it would be extremely confusing to the mind and fingers. One with 4 strings and another with 6! Now that I think I am ready to explore the guitar, I wanted to tune the guitar strings but oops! What are the 6 strings on a guitar?

So I decided to send a text message: Hey there, what are the 6 notes on a guitar? I wanted to tune my guitar but don't know much about the instrument. I scrolled my address book and randomly picked about 15 guy friends on my list and bulk messaged them.

"Do re mi fa so la. I'm a guitar idiot", came one reply.
"Me no play guitar", came the second one.
"I'm tone deaf and musically untalented", said another.
"Sorry, I no play guitar", my phone beeped.
"Never been musically inclined," beeped another.
"Same as the electric guitar," came one stupid reply. DUH!

Beep. Negative.
Beep. Negatvie.
Beep. Negative.

Gosh! What's wrong with guys nowadays? Aren't you guys supposed to be guitar plucking romeos, impressing yer lady love? I couldn't believe my eyes reading message after message apologising to shocked me. What do YOU guys do to woo yer gurls these days, pray tell? And I thought that all along, the guitar has been such a guy thing. Guess I'm so so wrong.

The strings are E-A-D-G-B-E, by the way. It's spelt EDGE with AB in between, get it?

Pffttt!!
*shakes head*
*still shocked*

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playing the guitar should be on top of my priority list too!
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LOL I guess it is a sad facts that a lot of Malaysian guys don't play guitar anymore. I will get one that I know play pretty well to read this post.
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I opted to learn how to play it since I'm the only one who doesn't know how among us sisters but I was not successful. I can't stand the pain on my fingertips everytime I tried to play it.

But I know how to play 1 song thought. Apart from that, I won't try anymore. :p

Oh, btw. I will have to post story about my meeting with Char and Titi and Sam. Dunno if I mentioned it to you but anyhoo, you'll read about it soon.

Take care!
Lene | Homepage | 09.09.08 - 7:33 pm | #

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Hi Reta, yes, playing the guitar is next on my list. Perhaps 2009's resolution??

Hi fish fish, yes lah, sad news for us gurls these days, huh? Haha! I guess guys wow gurls with flowers and chocs now. Or do they not??

HEY Lene!! So good to hear from you. Yes, Char told me that she's going to pay you a visit. I can't wait to read all about it!
Primrose | 10.09.08 - 10:38 am | #

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Yes....I will post up at the soonest.

You certainly looking forward to it..xoxo..
charlene | 11.09.08 - 9:48 pm | #

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Made in China

2008-08-28T11:19:00.000+08:00

A picture that speaks a thousand words! We can't deny the fact that there is some truth in this. *chuckle*

Beauty & the Beast

2008-08-11T14:15:00.004+08:00

This is a VERY late entry. A month late. I have meant to put this up before the end of July but family matters took precedence AND ... procrastination took over, as usual.

I went for Disney's Beauty & The Beast, the Broadway Musical at the Plenary Hall, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on 1st July 2008.

I bought the lowest-priced tickets there was at RM90.00 but after the 10-minute intermission, I moved to the RM150 seats. Nice!

The Programme

That's me

That's the view of the stage from where we were seated

Overall, slightly below my expectations. I shouldn't watch the cartoon and expect the stage to take after it. I expected Gaston to be this umpphh, muscular guy but he turned out to be quite goofy. Nonetheless, he brought along a lot of humour. And then I expected Beast to be this...this growly and hairy beast he is supposed to portray but...but certain scenes turned out to be comical, somewhat childish - so much so it was kinda sissy-ish for a B-E-A-S-T. Kids loved him though. I must say that my favourite character had to be Lumiere! He stole the night definitely. Songs and the stage set were great. Had some new songs that was not featured in the cartoon.

I am awaiting the next Musical. Let me know if one comes along. Cheers!

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Hello, Wow, this is good. I also want to go for this.
charlene | Homepage | 13.08.08 - 11:11 am | #

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Hello, hello, am going to Manila next week..haha..meeting Arglene!
charlene | Homepage | 19.08.08 - 2:26 pm | #

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Goodbye Gramps

2008-07-31T15:30:00.010+08:00

My 88-year-old grandpa was admitted into the hospital under critical conditions yesterday morning. Last night, he passed away peacefully around 11-ish at night and we were contacted and informed at around 1-ish this morning.

Exactly a year ago, grandpa had a fall. Granny said that he fell on the 1st day of the 7th month in the Chinese lunar calendar (which is the start of the Ghost Month). And tomorrow is the 1st day of the 7th month. At this ripe old age, granny said that grandpa is better off in heaven. "Lungs full of germs," she continued. "Better let him go and end his suffering."

We paid our last respects at HUKM's morgue today. Grandpa had a nice cream coloured suit on, with a reddish tie, ready to be transported to the crematorium. I laid my hands lightly on his. Felt cold to my touch. Mum asked us to say a few words to grandpa. "He'll hear us," she said. "His soul is still around. C'mon...last few words," mum persuaded lightly.

Do not be saddened. It is probably better off this way where there is no more suffering. He's now off to a better place, most probably engaging in his favourite pastime, pok kiau (means gambling in hokkien). *giggle*

I don't have many photos with grandpa. This was taken 2 years ago. He is always cheerful and funny, makes me laugh in his clumsy ways.

Rest in peace, kong kong. I love you and will miss you.

And those were the last words I whispered to him.

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my condolences.
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U take care now, K
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I am so sorry for your lost..! may you and yours find comfort that he is in a better place..! you take good care.. Princess..*hugs*
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My condolences Fran. Your Granny is right, at his age, it's better to end his suffering. He actually reached his prime. Lucky you, you were able to be with him for so many years more. I lost my grandparents early.

I'm sure he'll be in your heart...forever.
Lene | 02.08.08 - 5:43 pm | #

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Thank you all for your wishes. {{hugs}}
Primrose | Homepage | 2.08.08 - 11:48 pm | #

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*huggies* . . . .at least u know him . . . i . .. er. . . .my grandpa passed away way b4 i was born and my grandma died when I was 15.

Cherish ur time with him . .sis
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Condolences about your grandpa. But he did live till 88, lots of people aren't so lucky.
James | Homepage | 08.08.08 - 1:03 am | #

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My heartiest condolences. He's in a better place now. Chin up and be strong . *hugz*
titoki | Homepage | 08.08.08 - 6:40 pm | #

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Sorry for reading this very late. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family Frances. *hug*
fish fish | Homepage | 24.08.08 - 12:46 am | #

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Ants

2008-07-25T13:27:00.005+08:00

No, this is not a movie review. In fact, this is a food post. Yep, you read right. FOOOOOD post. Quite a yummy one too. :)

Have some tidbit. It's a rare delicacy and it's bacon flavoured

Giant toasted (leafcutter) ants of the Amazon Indians, world's largest ants. By the way, it's got some youth-giving and aphrodisiac qualities in it.

It's edible, really. Tastes just like peanut. You can even check it up at www.edible.com. See? No poison, no preservatives. Just crispy ants and salt

You think it's cheap to try some rare delicacies? It's imported from the UK and cost a whooping £10.99, ok!? That's freaking ±RM71.50 (estimating at a rate of RM6.50 to £1)

Let us all get enlightened. Click to enlarge

Presenting . . . . . . THE ANT

Just so you know the size. About the size of a 5-cents coin

Presenting . . . . . . the soldier ant's mate

See? We see and ~~taste~~ learn new things everyday. If you're interested to have a taste, drop me an email and I'll send you an ant. *winks*

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OMG, no thanks!
kruy | Homepage | 25.07.08 - 7:44 pm | #

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ahem....aikssss...
charlene | Homepage | 25.07.08 - 8:13 pm | #

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I remember when I was very young, I used to follow my mum to the chinese medicinal shop and she would buy these dried 'cockroaches' for my sister - suppose to be good for coughs, or something. Double ewww....

Oh, btw, I send you an email. Got it yet?
Bkworm | Homepage | 26.07.08 - 3:42 pm | #

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I can't imagine having that in my mouth. It's just impossible. he he
Lene | 26.07.08 - 10:41 pm | #

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Is it nice and delicious?
Maverick SM | Homepage | 27.07.08 - 5:09 pm | #

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I can't wait to get my hands on them. LOL!!!!
TITOKI | Homepage | 28.07.08 - 5:08 pm | #

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looks yummy! but a bit expensive though...
michaelooi | Homepage | 28.07.08 - 10:00 pm | #

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Colgate not

2008-07-22T21:55:00.002+08:00

At a quick glance, the red and white tube sure does look like Colgate regular toothpaste. Another look at it and ... *piang*

Some cheap Made-in-China toothpaste

Dad used it in the morning and he complained that it tasted stale and felt like rough soil. Poor dad. He didn't know it until he starting polishing sand onto his enamel. I hope no harm was done since it was described at Exceed Strong

Of course, we had a good laugh reading whatever's written on the tube, just like any Made-in-China stuff

I think the authorities should indeed supervise the manufacturers in China

See what the recent fuel price hike has done to us. Mum was trying to stinge even on toothpaste! *gasp* Thank goodness I am allergic to Colgate and wouldn't have attempted using it anyway. I use Fresh n White. The green one. I'll get my own toothpaste next time, thank you. Heh!

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haha..cute.
charlene | Homepage | 24.07.08 - 10:46 am | #

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poor thing, even toothpaste have to change to made-in-China brand. just use half the portion of what u normally had and only brush once a day!
kruy | Homepage | 25.07.08 - 7:52 pm | #

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Height chart

2008-07-08T13:23:00.002+08:00

Gosh, it's 2008 now...What happens now? Low, lower, lowest. Droop, drooper, droopest!

Random observations: Chewing on my nails
Currently listening to: Whirring of the air-conditioning in the silence of lunch time
Currently reading: Seharum Kasih by Aina Emir

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Hey Primrose,

I hope to meet your goodself in times to come. Yeah, you like comic as well, cool!
charlene | Homepage | 10.07.08 - 9:13 pm | #

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Hahahah!! which reminds me.. maybe i should start too..
Mama BoK | Homepage | 11.07.08 - 2:00 pm | #

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ouch !
foodcrazee | 12.07.08 - 8:25 pm | #

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PR:

Hi! Hiya!! Mt Everest!!!
ylchong | Homepage | 13.07.08 - 10:25 pm | #

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Hahahaha; what a nice pic; it's nature and the rule of nature!!!
Maverick SM | Homepage | 14.07.08 - 11:50 pm | #

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Thank gawd I flat like KLIA runway!
TITOKI | Homepage | 15.07.08 - 2:12 pm | #

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err, i dun quite understand the pic...

anyway, i've updated
kruy | Homepage | 17.07.08 - 9:39 pm | #

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Trip to Italy

2008-06-27T21:39:00.003+08:00

Yes, I for Italy. I had over 200+ photos, I'm not sure where to start. Start from the beginning, of course. This makes it a VERY long post. Don't say I didn't warn you.

After a 3-hour long transit in Bangkok, we endured another 12 hours flight to Milan on midnight of Wednesday 28 May 2008. Touched down on a cloudy morning but who cares. It was fashion city, Milan!!

29 May 2008 - Milan, Italy

This is inside of Duomo di Milano (Milan Cathedral). It is one of the world's largest churches, second within Italy, next to Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome, and being the second largest Gothic cathedral in the world. A small red light bulb in the dome above the apse marks the spot where one of the nails from the Crucifixion of Christ has been placed

Description of some restoration work being done to the Duomo di Milano (Milan Cathedral)

The complicated architecture of Duomo di Milano (Milan Cathedral)

View from ground. Details of the brick construction of the Duomo di Milano (Milan Cathedral)

Had a lot of free time to roam around some fashion streets in the city and visited the Galleria. We stayed the night in Milan

30 May 2008 - Verona, Italy

We travelled 2 and a half hours from Milan to Verona

Stopped by Juliet's Balcony

Costs €4.00 to enter Juliet Museum

This is Verona’s Roman Arena, once rivaled the Colosseum and is the third largest arena in the Roman world. Lots of shopping streets here as well. Make sure you bring enough euros. Haha!

The Wall of Verona, once fiercely protected the city from invasion. From Verona, we travelled one and a half hours to the city of Venezia and stayed the night

31 May 2008 - Venice, Italy

A short ferry ride to the islands of Venice, made up of 118 islands

This is the Bridge of Sighs in Venice. The enclosed bridge is made of white limestone and has windows with stone bars. The Bridge of Sighs passes over the Rio di Palazzo and connects the old prisons to the interrogation rooms in the Doge's Palace

The many gondolas. Costs €25.00 a ride along the smelly canal

Piazza San Marco - St Mark's Square. That's a full view of St Mark's Basilica

A little about Piazza San Marco. Save me some writing

The ceiling of St Mark's Basilica. Those are not paintings. They are mosaic. Impressive!

The Square with lots of pigeons

More about the Piazza

Venetian masks are worn during the Carnival of Venice (elsewhere known as Mardi Gras). Comes in different colours, full-face masks or eye masks

Murano glass, famous product of Italy

Mastro Gappetto, wooden Pinocchio, also a famous product in Italy

We had the rest of the day to shop around Venice. I must say that this city is a must-stop-and-shop place. The L-O-N-G street of Rialto sells beautiful leather, cheap and fashionable in all colours, shapes and sizes. You may bargain slightly

1 June 2008 - Pisa, Italy

Venice to Pisa took 5 hours on the road. So there went half the day

Ahh! This photo needs no further description. We travelled another hour and a half and reached Florence to stay the night

2 June 2008 - Florence, Italy

The very first place we stopped at was the Pizzaale Michealangelo and his famous piece of art - (naked) David

I sure thought it was a city of statues. Too many of them, with history attached to it, of course. Go wikipedia it

Another David

Florence is also another city that you simply must shop! Don't hesitate to get that leather bag or leather wallet or leather something if you like it. After all the walking and shopping around, it was time to adjourn to the cultural city of Italy - Rome!

3 to 5 June 2008 - Rome and Vatican City

It was a drizzly and cold Tuesday morning. Ironic that we were to visit Vatican City on such a day. This is St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City

This is the balcony where the Pope stands and greets the crowd on Sunday noons or Wednesday mornings, when it's not raining

Look at the number of chairs put out for the public to meet the Pope. H-U-G-E compound!

After spending close to an hour in St. Peter's Basilica, we went on a city tour to Rome city. Rome needs no further introduction, really. The main attractions are as follows:

One of the many buildings of the Roman Forum

View of Roman Forum taken from the Palatine

The ever-famous Colosseum that needs no introduction. It used to hist gory battles between gladiators, slaves, prisoners and wild animals. Much blood has shed here

The map of Colosseum. Costs €11.00 per entry. The ticket allows entry to the Palatine as well

Inside the Colosseum

Fontana di Trevi - Trevi Fountain at Piazza Di Trevi is the largest most ambitious of the Baroque fountains of Rome. Standing 25.9 meters (85 feet) high and 19.8 meters (65 feet) wide! A traditional legend holds that if visitors throw a coin into the fountain, they are ensured a return to Rome. We didn't have any RM. So we threw some Baht instead. Haha!

The Pantheon. It means "Temple of all the gods" which was originally built as a temple to all the gods of Ancient Rome. Today, it illustrates a monument where dead are buried

Piazza di Spagna where the Spanish Steps are found. It has 138 steps but we were more interested with the high fashion shops around that area - Dior, Ferragamo, Louis Vuitton, YSL, Prada, Gucci, TODS, you name it!

We went back to Vatican city the next day to visit the Musei Vaticani (Vatican Museum). Entrance fee is €14.00 per entry

We had one objective: To visit Capella Sistina (Sistine Chapel). It was a L-O-N-G walk before reaching the chapel

The ceiling of one of the galleries

Another ceiling of another gallery

After 45 minutes or so, we reached the chapel. Photography is forbidden. I was naughty enough to open the camera shutter, placed the camera on my laps and snapped whatever the camera could capture of the Sistine Chapel's world-famous ceiling of The Creation and Judgement Day on the wall, painted by Michelangelo

A gallery on the way out

The exit stairs in Vatican Museum

Santa Maria della Concezione's Crypt (Crematorium) is a Baroque church with skeletons of over 4,000 monks, dismantled and arranged in swirls and curlicues with ribs hanging from the ceiling in the form of chandeliers. Photography is prohibited. Donation of €2.00 is required. The remains of one of the Princesses of the Barberini family is found here. It says: "What you are, we were. What we are, you will be". You can read more here

Santa Maria della Vittoria is a Baroque church which holds one of Bernini's most famous works - The Ecstasy of St Teresa

The Ecstasy of St Teresa. It shows the Spanish mystic floating on a cloud in a spiritual trance after an androgynous angel has pierced her with a burning arrow

San Pietro in Vincoli. Pilgrims visit this church for the chains said to have been used to shackle St Peter in Jerusalem

The chains are now conserved in a reliquary on the main alter

Santa Maria Maggiore has a ceiling said to have been made from the first shipment of gold from the Americas

Why did we visit this church? Because Santa Maria Maggiore bears this plaque which marks the burial place of Baroque genius, Bernini

The entrance door of Santa Maria Maggiore. Observe the 3D carvings

Food in Italy was pretty much predictable. The many tramezzini (sandwiches) found almost at every corner of any streets. Costs about €4.00 each. Nothing much inside except for some salad, tomato slices and salami/chicken/ham

Yummy pasta. I tried the common carbonara but I assure you it looked and tasted different from the ones we get from home. Look at the larger chunks of meat and dry but tasty pasta. YUMMY!! Costs about €10.00 - €12.00

Common penne all'arrabbiata (pasta in tomato and chilli sauce). Absolutely delicious!

Oh well! We still will indulge in some McDonald's wherever we go. But hey, cheese and bacon nuggets. See the bacon?

And beef burger with bacon. See the bacon?

As far as shopping is concerned, shop in Venice or Florence. I regretted not buying the beautiful bags I've seen because I thought I'd leave it till the end, which was Rome. Ah, never do that! I didn't find the street stuff in Rome as I did in other cities except for branded goods. My only hope is to go back one day and buy my heart out! Arghh!

And if you're a brand freak, this is THE place with a capital T. The goods are so much cheaper as compared to home PLUS you get VAT 12% cash back on your way out at the airport. Since I missed so much shopping at other cities, I splurged on an expensive bag. Well, why not? Everybody seemed to be drowning themselves in luxurious Gucci, Prada, Ferragamo etc. and I was also made victim. I got me this.

The Louis Vuitton Monogram canvas MONTORGUEIL from the latest collection for €495.00 (minus 12% VAT is €436.00). Yeah, yeah, expensive I know but lei chui meh? I know it's not Italian but oh well, French is fine by me too!

The trip has come to an end on 7 June 2008. Wonderful trip altogether. How can it not be when it's Italy? With so many pictures posted, I hope these spoke more than a thousand words.

Ciao bella Italia!!

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I am SO envious....sigh!
Bkworm | Homepage | 11.06.08 - 10:42 am | #

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whoa, u went Italy. can't wait for your story
kruy | Homepage | 11.06.08 - 5:19 pm | #

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WHOAAAAAAAAAAA~~~

Got any leng jai Italian over there or not sin?
titoki | Homepage | 12.06.08 - 11:30 am | #

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Very very nice!! Sweetie, quick quick update. I want to see the foods too. LOL
fish fish | Homepage | 13.06.08 - 2:05 am | #

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Whoa~!
charlene | Homepage | 16.06.08 - 12:23 pm | #

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aiyaiyaiyai ! U must have enjoyed urself dy . . . .let us now of ur makab spree there . . .
foodcrazee | 16.06.08 - 3:06 pm | #

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yes. rome and pisa nice place. did you go to tivoli ?
Patrick Leong | Homepage | 24.06.08 - 12:59 am | #

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I'm breathless! ha ha Just by reading your post, it seemed that I toured around Italy too.

Ahhh, you've been to Florence. Thank you for sharing your photos and stories with us!
Lene | 29.06.08 - 12:43 pm | #

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Hello Primrose, Good to have you back. Cool on Italy. My next stop here.

I am back from Dublin, Ireland. more pictures soon too. Cheers.
charlene | Homepage | 01.07.08 - 2:53 pm | #

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Thanks for the very very nice pics. Did you have time to go to Genoa? It's also very nice.
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Golf in the boot

2008-05-15T08:22:00.005+08:00

Ever since I bought the Swift, I have been wondering about the capacity of the car boot space...

"Do you think you can fit your golf set in?" I pointed at my opened car boot one afternoon and asked KCG casually while we were both standing at the car porch. He stared at the boot for a while, went into the house for a bit, came out dragging his ultra-heavy, ultra-bulky golf set and plonked it into the boot.

Didn't go right in. "It can fit but must take out the driver and put on the back seat", he told me after seeing that the bag didn't fit comfortably into the boot. Feeling extremely puzzled, I repeated after him. Slowly. "Take.out.the.driver." "Hmm...then who gets behind the wheels?" I asked matter-of-factly.

KCG gave me a blank stare like I was the dumbess brunette on earth, chuckled to himself, went to his golf bag, pulled out a pouch-covered club and gave it to me. "Nah, the driver!"

%^&#@*! This is a driver? Some big-brain-thin-stick metal? Damn! Double damn!! "Come, let me get you a Golf for Dummies book," he teased, obviously tickled by the whole conversation out at the car porch. %^&#@*!

So there! A golf set sure can fit into the boot of a Swift. Just remove the driver, the longest club in the set used for teeing off, and wala! And the driver? Yea yea! Put it at the back seat. The driver drives the driver. Duh!

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Having fun with the b/f..??
Mama BoK | Homepage | 17.05.08 - 4:12 am | #

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Golf?
*gulp
mob1900 | Homepage | 21.05.08 - 11:04 pm | #

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LOL I am as dummy as you dear. Driver!! How are we non-golfers supposed to know that.
fish fish | Homepage | 23.05.08 - 7:09 am | #

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, you are always on the nice pose I love it so much. So much~!
charlene | Homepage | 25.05.08 - 1:03 pm | #

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Slip-up like that do happen. Haha. Oh BTW, you look gorgeous in pink!
titoki | Homepage | 26.05.08 - 6:01 pm | #

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Mama Bok: Yup

mob1900: You dummy like me too?

fish fish: Yeah! Why don't we ask them about blushers and concealers, huh?

Hi Char! Thanks! Next time pose with you, can?

Titoki: Tenkiu tenkiu. I try to match the blog sometimes.
Primrose | Homepage | 27.05.08 - 12:02 am | #

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I didn't know you are a golfer!!! I am not. I rather blog...
Maverick SM | Homepage | 27.05.08 - 10:45 pm | #

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hehehehe. . . .whats ur handicap ?

btw, where's da recipe ? maybe i can give a tip or two . .
foodcrazee | 29.05.08 - 4:55 pm | #

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Yeah~! Will definitely have some chance to pose with you~!
charlene | Homepage | 30.05.08 - 9:54 am | #

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score a whole in 1 and invite all callers for A*partee...on the green? ~~ Desi, knottyerTHANus...
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B.U.M 2008 Buzz

2008-05-03T23:15:00.004+08:00

That was where I spent Labour's Day at. The Bloggers' Universe Malaysia B.U.M 2008 event held at Lake View Club, Subang Jaya.

Arrived around 11am to meet up with the rest of the organising committee and had a good hearty lunch at Kampungku Restaurant before the work began. There was specialty bamboo fish (sambal fish cooked in a bamboo), fried buttered calamari with salted egg, specialty homemade tofu with fish paste among others. It was very sedap! Thank you for the lunch.

The backdrop.

The registration team. There was myself, Tony a.k.a alliedmartster and Helen

And then the 1st session commenced. I was very impressed with the turnout. It was a full house!

I had a photo opportunity with Patrick Teoh

And am absolutely thrilled to have a photo op with (the femes) Raja Petra

That's me leaving my trail

An awesome lot of signatures!

All in all, attendance was overwhelming, speakers were impactful, media coverage was aplenty. You may read more on post-B.U.M here.

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You look awesome..!!!
Mama BoK | Homepage | 05.05.08 - 4:12 am | #

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Hehe... Patrick face seem to be even bigger than mine. LOL

You look great dear!
fish fish | Homepage | 05.05.08 - 5:10 am | #

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hey, how are you doing? Finally I see you write about that day. lol

It's such a pleasure meeting you and keep writing, OK?
helen | Homepage | 05.05.08 - 2:13 pm | #

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Hei Primrose,

Finally I got your blog.

Write more.....not so lazzzziiiii
Maverick SM | Homepage | 05.05.08 - 9:44 pm | #

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WOW, that was a BIG event, congratulations!

Blogging world really makes a difference. It connects people!
Lene | 08.05.08 - 1:04 pm | #

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Aiyuk. Aku lupa. (Nah, actually I camera-shy.) *LOL*

Will try to attend similar event in the future but I too sked that my friends/bosses/colleagues discover that I'm a blogger.
titoki | Homepage | 13.05.08 - 10:47 am | #

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Ranong & Phuket, Thailand

2008-04-27T16:04:00.006+08:00

Gosh! Only 3 days left in April? Shocking how swift the days sneaked past me without a ruffle. A routine sort of fell into place for the past many weeks. There was inevitable work but even *that* was quite a slack as I had close to 20 annual leave days to clear BY end April. Then there was the pleasurable violin practises and classes, new songs and new positions. Then I was on Facebook regularly like how an addict would playing Scrabulous, Mental Blocks and Knighthood. Oh, please get me out of there! But what really was most routine was my very-busy-time over the weekends working on the biggest, most important event in my life. Heh! But that's another story altogether.

*clear throat*

Now ... the highlight in April has to be my trip to Ranong and Phuket, Thailand between 3rd and 8th April. Sure you've heard of Phuket but where is Ranong, I hear you ask? Ah! Geographically, it's about 600km south from Bangkok or 300km north of Phuket or put simply, bordering southern Myanmar.

We arrived on a hot Wednesday afternoon at Phuket International Airport.

Rented a car for RM100 a day (for 6 days) to travel around. Works out cheaper this way. Wasted no time and were on our way to Ranong, about approx 4 hours away, arriving on a wet, rainy night.

The next morning, we set off to visit the statue of Khaw Soo Cheang, Rajah of Ranong (or Governor of Ranong). You may read its most interesting history here

As our trip coincided with Cheng Beng, the Festival of the Tombs, we also visited the the Governor's mausoleum. The hundred and fifty acres piece of land, on the outskirts of Ranong Town was given to his family by Rama V (King Chulalongkorn) to the family in perpetuity for use as its own private burial ground. My guess was that, this particular tomb land was more than 10 acres AND for EACH governor succeeding him thereafter. Hilly, well maintained, windy and good infrastructure (leading to different tombs of the Na Ranong clan).

Public visiting and police around to make sure there was no chaos.

"Wah, so much land for the dead, eh?" I queried with a squint of an eye under the hot sun. "But of course," came the answer. "They were the rulers of Ranong," he answered with much pride. "Highly respected in the country," he added. "Yes, make perfect sense to me," I acknowledged with a nod and searched for a shade under the trees.

We had one more night at Ranong to attend a gathering function of the current generations of Na Ranong, mostly the 5th and 6th generations, who travelled near and far to be here at this event, including us all the way from Malaysia. What has this got to do with Primrose, you ask? Ahh! Primrose's other half, KCG is the 6th generation of the Na Ranong Dynasty, that's what. So Primrose was there to make her presence known. *winks*

We were back to Phuket on Sunday evening and we went for a drive around lively Patong at night. Packed with tourist and loud music, we decided to drive to Tesco at the other end of town instead to explore its similarities with Tesco at home and bought some favourite local delicacies.

Patong during the day. The many massage parlours in Patong area.

Explored a new shopping mall, Jungceylon, which was the name of Phuket back in 1511AD. Very modern architecture, displaying captivating junks which is their mascot and mall logo. The basement level offers a large array of local souvenirs, food stuff and massage services. Went for a cheap pedicure session after a long walk. I didn't stay very long as I have another place to spend my time at.

I hit Phuket Square instead. Now THIS is a place for the locals. It would be useful to know a few words in Thai like "how much" or "cheaper" to start bargaining for rock bottom prices for star buys.

Phuket Square was a compendium of hundreds of stalls of sorts, from clothes to shoes to bags to souvenirs. It was a shopper's haven, especially girls. It was a maze of streets, fully air-conditioned, spacious and comfortable. Only disadvantage: They don't speak much English. But I don't think we have a problem with that, do we? Just whip out your calculator and start punching numbers. :)

The trip came to an end on Tuesday and just before we hit the Phuket airport, we were invited by KCG's uncle, the owner of Indigo Pearl Resort, previously Pearl Village, for lunch. A 5th generation Na Ranong, he missed the gathering at Ranong and would like to meet up with us before we left Phuket.

This resort is, by far, one of the most exquisitely designed resort I have ever been to. Clad in blue gems with luscious landscape and a very unique concept of a tin mine (read history of Ranong), no wonder it is Phuket's Award Winning Design Resort.

Well-designed lobby area

Matching furniture around the lobby area

Lunch lounge, the Tin Mine. Notice the interesting cutlery set.

After lunch, we had a tour of the resort including different types of rooms. Indigo Pearl has a very romantic bath area - different rooms with different bathrooms. No doors, all glass around, no raised flooring - it's like walking into another part of the bedroom except on cool marble.

Do we get to stay here the next time we visit Phuket? It is an assuring yes. All KCG has to do is to inform his uncle and we're well on our way there, very highly likely before the year is up!

All in all, it was a good trip to touch base with the Siamese side short of remembering too many names of the Na Ranong uncles, aunties and cousins. Apart from soaking up a good amount of history, I soaked up a bit too much tan too, which I wasn't too keen of. Oh well...

Till the next post.

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Er, do I hear some sort of wedding bells?.....seems like you're hinting on a BIG day soon eh?
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Glad you took a break.. wedding bells..?? you haven't talked alot about your relationship eh..?
Mama BoK | Homepage | 28.04.08 - 1:41 am | #

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Hey Primrose,

I miss you already~! You have been silent too. So, How are you? You had a great time there, I can see it, read

This year, I am seeing the world as much as I could. Bangkok and Ireland, Next. Hearing from you. Takecare
charlene | Homepage | 28.04.08 - 6:54 pm | #

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Did you go to Koh Phi Phi? I like Phuket.
Titoki | Homepage | 29.04.08 - 3:39 pm | #

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looks like you almost lost your April as well in the busy-ness of life ;p

the biggest most important event in your life, that would probably be a wedding plan for most females out there, wonder if it's the same for u
kruy | Homepage | 30.04.08 - 6:35 pm | #

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Looks like you had fun in Thailand. I've only been to Bangkok and Chiang Mai. The traffic's really bad in Bangkok. Have fun at B.U.M. 2008 tomorrow.
James Chin | Homepage | 30.04.08 - 9:23 pm | #

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B.U.M 2008

2008-03-31T09:17:00.005+08:00

Hear ye, hear ye! Calling all bloggers in my garden!

There will be a 2008 Bloggers' Gathering on Thursday, 1st May 2008. No excuse there. It's a public holiday! Details as follows:

Venue: The Lake View Club, Subang Jaya
Time (Session I): Registration - 2.15pm till High Tea break - 4.30pm
Time (Session II): Registration - 5.15pm till Buffet Dinner - 8.30pm

Theme: Towards a Civil Society

Registration & Payment

Programme Outline (Session I): 3.00pm to 4.00pm
Topic: Fostering Civil Society - Various Voices

Speakers:
. Welcoming Address: YL Chong-Desi
. Sdr Ahirudin Attan: President, National Alliance of Bloggers
. Dato’ Syed Ahmad Idid: Ex-Judge
. Dr Azmi Sharom: Academic
. Dr Lim Teck Ghee: Director: Centre for Policy Initiatives
. Sdri Jacqueline Ann Surin: Journalist

Q and A session: 30 minutes

+++HI-TEA BREAK+++

Programme Outline (Session II): 6.00pm to 8.00pm
Topic: The Fifth Estate (Bloggers) as Agency for Change

Speakers:
. Sdr Jeff Ooi: Blogger-MP
. Sdr William Leong: Lawyer-MP
. Sdr Haris Ibrahim: Human Rights Advocate
. Sdr Steven Gan: Editor-in-chief, Malaysiakini.com
. Special Guest Speaker? Watch this space!

Q and A session: 30-45 minutes

+++BUFFET DINNER++

For updates on the progress of this Bloggers’ Hap Event of the Year in Malaysia, stay tuned!

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owww. . . . i cant go again . . gotta work and bz pulak tu . . . .
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Matey to Prose, Mike, don't worry, there will be lots of reportage -- MSM, 5th Estate etc, as Org Comm just helf a successfool PC yesterday...

PS: Primrose, art thou bringing 1/2 batal-lion? OR lionurses also cun!~~Desi, knottyaSsusual April 11, 2008.
ylchong | Homepage | 11.04.08 - 2:01 pm | #

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Are you going?
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Yup Mike, I'll post pics too.

Thanks, Desi. Will try get the whole jim-bang there.

Yes titoki, I'm going. Part of committeeeee. Geng or not??
Primrose | Homepage | 12.04.08 - 10:26 am | #

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Knighthood addict

2008-03-01T00:21:00.007+08:00

No, I didn't disappear from cyberspace. I got addicted. Addicted to a game. A game called Knighthood. Knighthood on FACEBOOK!!! Aaarrrghhh!!! You're right. Facebook, in itself is mighty addictive! Pfft! I've been spending hours and hours playing Knighthood for the past few weeks!

It's a game that lets you build your capital, recruit vassals who are your friends to "work" for you and go to war.

You gain a rank on the game and you gain power. The more vassals you have, the more powerful you become and the higher the rank you climb. You can also earn or steal gold coins. I love stealing!

You start off as a Handmaiden, then a Lady, then a Baroness, then a Viscountess, then a Countess, then a Duchess, then a Marquises, then a....[nobody actually got to a rank higher than a Marquis just yet]. Of course there's a male version too. You start off a Squire, then a Knight, then a Viscount, then a Count, then a Duke, then a Marquis...

I have spent many days and nights building my capital consisting of a marketplace (to do business and earn gold coins), a watchtower, wall and palisade (defenses), barracks (to go to war), hospital (to heal my vassals) and workshop (for workers to build).

Once your defenses are secure, you can then go to war. One can raid for gold coins (in another word, steal), seize a vassal to increase your power (in another word, kidnap) or conquer another (in another word, kill).

One can also join their powers and swear fealty to each other (in other words, collaborate and kill more!).

And I wake up every morning stressing over attacks! Thank goodness for strong wall, palisade and watchtower (in another word, defenses).

The higher the power increases, the more complicated the game gets. Isn't that always the case (in anything we do)? Sigh. Thanks to Wiki-knighthood-help for tips and strategies.

My knight is just about to begin. Come swear fealty to me and go to war!

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This is interesting! My love for knighthood began when I started reading historical romances from the likes of Judith McNaught and Johanna Lindsey.

I hope to have ample time to try this. Thanks for sharing! =p
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Hey Lene, those are my favourite authors too! I have finished all books by McNaught.
Primrose | Homepage | 02.03.08 - 3:51 pm | #

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Hehehe!! as long as you are having fun..
Mama BoK | Homepage | 03.03.08 - 1:13 am | #

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ah, so u've been lost in Facebook ;p
my Facebook-addict period was over, at least it is for now, nowadays too busy with work (yes i still only have net access at work), plus my boss sends out an email about an interesting article he read "10 bad habits at workplace" as a hint!
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Oh, really! Good for you. I'm not finished with 'Every Breath You Take' and I still have to read 'Tender Triumph' & 'Once & Always'. :p
Lene | Homepage | 03.03.08 - 7:58 pm | #

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never play games for ages...hmmm...thanks for sharing
charlene | Homepage | 05.03.08 - 2:12 pm | #

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i got fedup with facebook that i deleted the acc.....

how r ya lil sis
mike | 18.03.08 - 10:45 am | #

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Holy cow. Shouldn't have invited (a.k.a. pushed) you to join Facebook. LOL.
titoki | 18.03.08 - 3:24 pm | #

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Swear my allegiance to knighty thee? I am no slave to nobody as I have gone from Socialist on weakdays to Kapitalist on wickedends.
Butt, da GOoD nu'es is I'm steal searching for GIB!
ylchong | Homepage | 20.03.08 - 5:31 pm | #

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Hey all,
You cannot imagine what Facebook is doing to me. Hummphh!! Now see what you've done, inviting me to Facebook and all? Hahaha!

I'm still playing a lot of games...will update soon.
Primrose | Homepage | 21.03.08 - 9:43 am | #

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I was addicted, then I quit. . . .better than addicted right ?
foodcrazeeaka mike | 26.03.08 - 12:10 pm | #

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did the comment go thru ?
foodcrazee aka mike | Homepage | 26.03.08 - 12:18 pm | #

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It's nearly April, you have to update soon. :p
Lene | Homepage | 26.03.08 - 10:21 pm | #

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Helo~~~ don't forget you still a blog here. Gosh~~~ seem like you addicted deeper in game than me. LOL

Miss you.
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Be very careful. I'm sure that warning comes too late. Knighthood 'seized' me more than a year ago. Very few FB games have survived more than a few days on my list, maybe 6. I still play KH almost every day, and often for hours at a time. It's quite possibly the most captivating computer game I have ever played. I also play it on Bebo. I would be honoured if your character would post a little hello on my KH wall. Perhaps I can trick you into creating a Bebo account (just for KH) and you would swear loyalty to me there.
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Gong Hei Fatt Choy

2008-02-09T00:40:00.001+08:00

Gong Xi Gong Xi! Let's usher in 2008, the Year of the EARTH RAT.

I'd like to introduce ... *gnaw gnaw* ... my other half ... *gnaw gnaw* ... Oops, please excuse the blurry pic. Blame the rat ... *gnaw gnaw*

And guess what?

Ahh, pictures of a thousand words. Our friends got themselves two gambling kits. Picture betting and Number betting (big small) complete with dices and shaker. Their house was a mini gambling den - cards, mahjong and all. Wanna join us? Bet small small only. Starts with RM5. *snigger* By the way, the kits are Made in China. Cool, huh? Wanna get one? *snigger*

CNY sure pok kiau. You would be lying if you say you didn't. Pooh!

FYI, I lost some, gained few. *sighs*

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Gong Hei Fatt Choy.. Princess..!! why b/f picture blurry one..??? gotta show face.. so can see whether he is a good boy or not.. muhahahaha!!!
Well.. i wish you happiness always ya.. and better tell yer b/f to treat you good.. else got lots of "ang mohs" .. lining up here for you in Canada..
Mama BoK | Homepage | 10.02.08 - 1:36 am | #

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WAHAHAHA! I must ask mah bf to read your comment. Gong Hei Fatt Choy! Good health always, mama bok!
Primrose | Homepage | 11.02.08 - 1:01 am | #

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Yey, am so happy to see your other half. And in line for Valentine's day, it's time to show to the world your special someone, right? :p

Keep the love alive!
Lene | Homepage | 11.02.08 - 9:25 pm | #

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Happy Chinese New Year girl~~~ Miss you. Work have been really keeping me very busy, until no time go home. *cry*

Must meet the next year I go home.

^_^ Nice blurry pic of your and yours.
fish fish | Homepage | 13.02.08 - 4:44 am | #

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Happy Valentine's Day sweetie!
titoki | Homepage | 13.02.08 - 4:59 pm | #

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Happy Hearts' Day! Savor the day with the love of your heart.
Lene | Homepage | 14.02.08 - 12:01 pm | #

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whoa~!
charlene | Homepage | 14.02.08 - 12:06 pm | #

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Surely you can do better with a nice pic of you and your other half.... C'mon, we're dying to see!
M | 15.02.08 - 6:14 pm | #

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hello primrose. it has been a while since i updated my blog, hehe, but now i have.
nice to see u introducing "ur other half" - does that mean u'r both engaged or married? anticipating the good news
kruy | Homepage | 19.02.08 - 6:55 pm | #

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Happy Chap Goh Meh!
titoki | 21.02.08 - 5:48 pm | #

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Ha-O-Meter

2008-01-30T14:10:00.001+08:00

It's obvious that this acts a filler post but hey, I thought this is funny. Haha!

Hmm, maybe it's just humurous after all! Someone should invent a Smiley-O-Meter next.

Give me your hahas. :)

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looks like some musical notes to desi -- can ye gardner do some danze steps to flatter me?
latin americano also can
moula rogue awe da way also can-can
ylchong | Homepage | 30.01.08 - 2:28 pm | #

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Happy CNY Primrose~!
charlene | Homepage | 31.01.08 - 3:01 pm | #

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Happy New Year.. my dear..
Crunchasaurus Rex | Homepage | 31.01.08 - 3:16 pm | #

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wishing you GONG HEI FATT CHOY!
kruy | Homepage | 05.02.08 - 9:00 pm | #

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Limp Biscuits

2008-01-17T22:10:00.000+08:00

My sister just returned from some parts of China and brought home some biscuits. I was in giggles this morning when I turned the pack around and read the description.

*Note: Click on image to enlarge

This biscuit is definitely limp in flavour, flat and a no-heat food. It's a beautiful food of lie fallow, old and young fitting and should eat with a cup of weak tea for longer taste. *ROTFLOL*

Can someone tell me if that was a DIRECT translation of this? What does it say?

After reading the description, I can't wait to see what the biscuits look and taste like.

Tada! I attest that this biscuit no include pigment and antiseptic, and drying over little fire.

OMG! OMG! OMG!

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Dear Primrose:

Good for byte, gooder for body system, goodest for the brain
Nah mind the Chinoserie Inggeris
It makes thee laugh, it makes Shaekespeare feel obscene
Butt it sure works up my APpetite
I now wanna go Cheena to teach the kuidare
some Prof Hggins exquisite English
Wil Primrose follow Desi dare?
Or after tasting -- is the biscuit such a scare?
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Hi Primrose,

yes, it translated it from the english version. Nothing wrong.
charlene | Homepage | 19.01.08 - 1:21 pm | #

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Hehehhe!! funnyyyy..!!
Mama BoK | Homepage | 20.01.08 - 2:36 am | #

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Errr, does it taste good? I take it it's messy when you're eating it.

Anyways, forgive me, I'm an Oreo lover!

Oh, by the way. I did some changes in my blog and it requires the readers to log-in first, sorry!

I already invited you thru email. I need that private access, it's a bit necessary.
Lene | Homepage | 21.01.08 - 7:29 pm | #

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lol... that's really funny! :p
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LOL That is sure one true "direct" translation. Good laugh. I am rushing to finish my paper by 31 Jan, grrrrr... Me and my big mouth, a promise to boss is a PROMISE.

Hey dear, I won't be able to go home this year. So have to wait till next year before I can meet you again. Take care. *hug*
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Hi Desi, actually the biscuit is not too bad. Slightly sweet, mostly powdery and dry. Still edible.

Hi Char, the English is very wrong though.

I thought so too, Mama Bok and MeiyeN

Hi Lene, too dry for me. Yes, I've accessed your blog. Hope you are not being stalked.

Hey fish fish, take things easy ok? Thank god for a blog to keep us all updated. Don't work too hard and please take care!
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Epilogue of 2007

2007-12-31T03:02:00.004+08:00

I am on Chapter 12, page 364. I am trying to summon an ounce of inspiration to write the Epilogue for my novel. I have been sitting here for the past 3 hours, having read the Prologue and all of 12 chapters, reflecting on what was written and the chronology of events. My novel, 2007, is non-fiction and is based on a true story.

Flipping back the chapters, 2007 has treated me fairly well. Thanks to you Limpa, for the pair of rose quartz Mandarin Ducks. "Tie the ducks with a red string for love luck," you have advised me. With the compass you included in the box, I have indeed placed it in the southwest of my bedroom and after a couple of months, I think the ducks worked its quack. At last, I am not placed second to nothing but top priority. I am not just someone on stand-in to fill the blanks, instead, I felt belonged. No more empty promises, empty talks. No more waiting, no more uncertainty. The jigsaw fitted and I felt complete. I am happy.

As the chapters unveiled, many relationships found a way of being strengthened. Some unfortunate few met complete closure and faltered while some knots loosened and fell off the radar. A rare few are on the recovery while new ones are on the way to blossoming.

I conquered a lot more Musicals this year, I know, and I always say I'm no fan of movies. Actually I (still) am not but you know what? I caught up with 15 movies this year! It all started off with Blood Diamond, Flyboys, Babel, Blood & Chocolates, Ghost Rider, Mr Bean's Holiday, Spider-Man 3, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, Transformers, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, The Simpsons Movie, Die Hard 4.0 and Hairspray - in that order and somewhere in between, Protége, before all movies stopped for the year. That was when I got busy and never had another chance to stop by the cinema. In-between chapters, I got myself DVD-addicted to dramas like Grey's Anatomy, occasionally House and Desperate Housewives too. And just last week, I watched all three episodes of cantonese drama, Infernal Affairs. Quite a good watch. And my highlight of the year? I finally watched the Lord of the Rings (Trilogy) which I have never attempted once when it was a craze. Holy Moly! Am I turning into a movie buff? Please stop me!

Although my novel doesn't mention much about work, it is an eye-opener to work in the government, for the government, under the purview of a ministry. I've learnt so much in terms of work ethics (or the lack of), jargons that the industry uses (that doesn't make much sense), the kind of ~~shit~~ work I do, ~~shit~~ people I meet and work for, ~~shit~~ stuff I know (at country level including minister preferences in fonts used!!). My work load is on an erratic scale. So is the pressure related to it, not forgetting the stress. Despite all that, I do see myself staying a while longer, all for the perks and benefits they offer. Enough said.

2007 also pushed me and tested my financial limits for a bit. I was finally bold enough to put all talk into action by trading off my old car for a new spanking red hot!. Did you think I could have done this alone? Hell, no! Thanks to those who have directly and indirectly helped me financially and non-financially tick off my wishlist for a new set of wheels. I recently also had the courage to finally put a booking for a condo unit I can call my very own. Roof over my head, I always say. You cannot imagine the hours I spent visiting showrooms and repeatedly falling in love with almost all of them before I finally decided on the one I wanted. Did you think I would reveal the location of my new roof? Hell, no! It's a secret.

With that in Chapters 10 and 11, there isn't much space left for documenting any major travels in the book although I did visit some beaches over some weekends and travelled down south to Singapore, twice. I hope 2008 will bring forth some interesting travels. Who knows, a honeymoon may be in order. *winks*

I finished the final sentence in Epilogue. I am satisfied. I sigh with self-content. It's now the wee hours of the final day of the year. I gladly close the cover of my novel. I have completed page 365. Coda.

Cheers to 2007 and welcome 2008. For me, it will be a new beginning. A new chapter.

Have a great New Year! Goodnight. Good morning.

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Well.. you did really good.. Princess.. !! and another good year for you in 2008 ya..
PS : new found love..??
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As usual, very well written, Cheers to 2008! Here's to a great year ahead!

& thank you for the nice person that you are to me...

P.S. I noticed the 'Live Traffic Feed' and wondered why the address states 'Cuenca'. he he I'm no way came from there. It's 'Bauan' to be specific. Anyways, that's cool! :p
Lene | Homepage | 01.01.08 - 6:22 pm | #

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Happy New Year 2008 to you as well. Hope that the new year will bring you wedding bells.
imran | Homepage | 01.01.08 - 9:24 pm | #

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Happy New Year 2008 Primrose
James | Homepage | 02.01.08 - 12:13 am | #

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nicely done. liked the idea of a novel. i'm anticipating the *honeymoon* part ;p

happy new year primrose! may u bloom in 2008
kruy | Homepage | 03.01.08 - 2:30 pm | #

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It is a truly amazing post. Well Written.

Happy New Year~!
charlene | Homepage | 06.01.08 - 10:23 am | #

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Happy New Year sweetie! *big hug* Wow! That is sure a good achievement for you. I am also writing, but for work. Gah... progressing very very slow, no good. But I promise myself this year must work much harder. I think I watched more than 20 movies last year. :P Well, that is the only entertainment that I can get easily in my living area, besides simple supermarket groceries.
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What an interesting novel. Got Romance. Got villa. Got sports car.

Can't wait for your next novel '2008'. Hehe.
titoki | Homepage | 14.01.08 - 11:46 am | #

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Merry Christmas

2007-12-25T10:34:00.000+08:00

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and yours..
Btw.. chloe has her own blog now.
www.monsterbrat.com
Mama BoK | Homepage | 25.12.07 - 12:16 pm | #

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Hey, Frances! Here's a warm greeting from my family to yours a JOYOUS CHRISTMAS & A WONDERFUL NEW YEAR!
Lene | Homepage | 25.12.07 - 12:57 pm | #

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Merry X'mas, Happy Boxing Day, and Happy 2008!!!
titoki | Homepage | 25.12.07 - 11:22 pm | #

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merry x'mas and a happy new year to you primrose! :D
kruy | Homepage | 26.12.07 - 11:20 am | #

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beautiful~!

Happy New Year to you and your family!
charlene | Homepage | 26.12.07 - 1:13 pm | #

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merry xmas frances ^^ *hugs*
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merry xmas and a happy new year hot babe =)
Reta | Homepage | 29.12.07 - 3:24 am | #

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Counting down

2007-12-15T23:42:00.001+08:00

The past few weeks had been madness. I was kinda stressed out juggling my time between work and play. I finally had some time to put together some pictures taken from my phone and a one-liner update.

November
I had the opportunity to watch 'Chicago The Musical' held at Plenary Hall, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, on 7 November.

December
We took a drive to Lumut and hopped on a ferry to Pangkor Island last weekend 8-10 December. We stayed at the Pangkor Island Beach Resort, I caught up with some extra hours of sleep, burnt myself slightly under the sun, took in a lot of sea breeze and stuffed myself crazy. That's what beach holidays are for anyway. And I was stress-free for a while. It was a much needed break.

With less than 10 days away to Christmas and counting down, I rushed through my Christmas shopping this year and just managed to send out Christmas cards last week. Yup, I still send out real cards with a personal message through conventional post and lick the stamps.

The year is closing in and closing fast! Amidst all the Christmas cheers and jingle bells, take a wild minute to reflect on 2007. You might need to write about it come end December and it's a really good topic to talk about come New Year's day. *winks*

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Thank you for the surprise card. Not many people send 'real' cards nowadays but instead opt for e-cards. There is really nothing like receiving a card through the post. It gives one such a warm feeling. Thanks again and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too!
bkworm | Homepage | 16.12.07 - 8:37 pm | #

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Hello Primrose~! Merry X'mas..

Looking back on 2007..
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it's amazing how time is flying like a bullet train and in a blink of eyes, it's new year again... not to mention i have actually following your blog for more than a year now! can't wait to read your new year's resolution and have a happy christmas! *hugz*
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Finally, an update! I'm so guilty for not having to send 'real' cards on time. I promise I will send next occassion.

It's always a good time to reflect especially if you do have so many things on your mind. It's another hello 2008, goodbye 2007!

Merry Christmas!
Lene | 18.12.07 - 2:36 pm | #

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Companies like Hallmark like the likes of PRose, still licking' stamps besides KFC. I lick'd some too following your footsteps (Hope da princess is still gard'ning at Taman Supreme! -- tasted funny/fanny/fonny -- steal an XXperience. Merry Christmas, butt spare the *turkey OK!

PS: Watched West Wing manyX recently, one episode the Press Chief gets 2 turkeys and has tochoose to spare one -- WH tradition. IF I were in HER position, I believe I will use a two-headed coin, SPARE BOTH TURKEYS and buy barrels of KFC as they're finger and mistleTOE-lickin' gooder
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hey frances, wishing you and your family a happy christmas!
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Tagged

2007-11-03T00:09:00.000+08:00

There I was reading my frequent blog links and discovered that I got tagged by Arglene on Nov 1st. So here goes:

Name one person who made you laugh last night?
KCG over the phone

What were you doing at 0800?
8am: Put on my pair of heels, got into my car, zoomed to work
8pm: On the bed, watching the Desperate Housewives, 3rd Season on DVD

What were you doing 30 minutes ago?
I just showered and fired up Primpy

What happened to you in 2006?
Err...please read my blog archive for 2006

What was the last thing you said out loud?
DIGGER

How many beverages did you have today?
Water throughout the day, a pack of Dutch Lady Coffee Milk at work and tea at lunch

What color is your hairbrush?
Light brown wood. Bodyshop, by the way

What was the last thing you paid for?
A bunch of seedless grapes at RM14.50!

Where were you last night?
I never sleep anywhere else (for now) but on my bed at home

What color is your front door?
My front porch gate is cream. My front grilled door is black. My inner front door is brown wood

Where do you keep your change?
I throw loose change into my sling bag. Literally dump them in.

What's the weather like today?
Cool in the morning, hot in the afternoon, pleasant in the evening, cool again at night

What's the best ice-cream flavour?
I don't fancy ice-creams but if I were to be treated to Lecka Lecka, it would be Pistachio

What excites you?
Speed

Do you want to cut your hair?
I just snipped off 5 inches and coloured it glossy black blue 2 weeks ago

Are you over the age of 25?
That's a secret *winks*

Do you talk a lot?
Depends

Do you watch the O.C.?
What's O.C.? Tell me, someone...

Do you know anyone named Steven?
Hey Steven, if you're reading this, you know who you are

Do you make up your own words?
All the time. Lala and Dabo dabo should know.

Are you a jealous person?
I may be

Name a friend whose name starts with the letter 'A'.
Adeline

Name a friend whose name starts with the letter 'K'.
Karen

Who's the first person on your received call list?
KCG

What does the last text message you received say?
My streamyx down. Don't know why. You took bath?

Do you chew on your straw?
No

Do you have curly hair?
I wish

Where's the next place you’re going to?
Depends on what "place" is referring to. Like right now, it would be from my chair to the bed right after this. Otherwise, it's Pangkor Island in a few weeks.

Who's the rudest person in your life?
I can't think of one right now. There had been a few

What was the last thing you ate?
I swallowed an anti-histamine pill an hour ago

Will you get married in the future?
Future? Make it present, please

What's the best movie you’ve seen in the past 2 weeks?
Hadn't gone to the movies for weeks!

Is there anyone you like right now?
Secret. *winks*

When was the last time you did the dishes?
This morning after breakfast. Hey! Washing a plate counts, right?

Are you currently depressed?
Slightly stressed out, yes but not depressed

Did you cry today?
Of course not!

Why did you answer and post this?
1) Filler post
2) Can entertain bloggers with my answers
3) Quite a different tag

Tag 5 people who would do this tag.
MeiyeN, would you like to do this? I'd love to read your answers!
How about you, Bkworm? Some questions are really interesting
FFL, if you're reading this, I know your answers will be creative
Kruy, you need an excuse for an update in your blog. Oct 6th was a LONG time ago! Wei Kuishinbomeow, your answers will provide details to everything current about you in the US of A!

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hey pretty, i have done my homework!
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I enjoyed doing mine and I definitely enjoyed reading yours!

Thank you!

And oh, "The O. C." is a TV series in America. I bet there's already a DVD copy around.
Lene | Homepage | 03.11.07 - 7:52 pm | #

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Done! It was pretty fun. Thanks for tagging me.
bkworm | Homepage | 04.11.07 - 12:28 am | #

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The O. C. stands for Orange County.
Lene | Homepage | 05.11.07 - 1:05 pm | #

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Due to HaloScan restrictions, I'll have to give a multi-part answer.

PART ONE:
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Name one person who made you laugh last night?David Hughes

What were you doing at 0800?Snoring

What were you doing 30 minutes ago?Watching television while reading the form guide

What happened to you in 2006?Just continued deterioration

What was the last thing you said out loud?No.

How many beverages did you have today?Probably about a dozen. Mostly water, though one was raspberry cordial.

What color is your hairbrush?I manage without due to a lack of hair. I do have a steel-bristled wired brush for pre-paint surface preparation. It has a dark blue handle.

What was the last thing you paid for?Sliced & roasted ham & lamb

Where were you last night?Home most of the time

What color is your front door?Mucky, yucky light brownish
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PART TWO:

Where do you keep your change?I live on credit cards. No change.

What's the weather like today?Fluctuating between hot and cold, with winds swinging between NE and SW at 5 to 25 knots. Strong possibility of rain.

What's the best ice-cream flavour?Macadamia honey

What excites you?PrincEss PrimrosE

Do you want to cut your hair?What hair? Do you mean the 5mm spikes on half my head? No need for cutting at present.

Are you over the age of 25?Many times over.

Do you talk a lot?I'm more of a listener and a thinker than a talker, though I rise to the occasion when necessary.

Do you watch the O.C.?Life is to short to waste on the O.C. I'll stick with The Bold & The Beautiful.

Do you know anyone named Steven?Yes, several people.

Do you make up your own words?No, but sometimes make up oddball phrases when mixing my metaphores.
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PART THREE:

Are you a jealous person?Mildly

Name a friend whose name starts with the letter 'A'.Anonymous

Name a friend whose name starts with the letter 'K'.Sorry, my small list of friends run out well before I reach 'K'.

Who's the first person on your received call list?I'm behind the times technologically. No call lists with smoke signals.

What does the last text message you received say?Never received one.

Do you chew on your straw?What? You think I am a donkey, lah?

Do you have curly hair? 5mm isn't enough to curl.

Where's the next place you’re going to? Back to the TV room. B&B just started. Slightly longer term, hopefully heaven.

Who's the rudest person in your life?Probably myself. Rudest to me, anyway, though not usually to others.

What was the last thing you ate?A handful of cashew nuts.
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PART FOUR:

Will you get married in the future?No. I wouldn't inflict myself on another woman. I'm not that cruel.

What's the best movie you’ve seen in the past 2 weeks?Seabuscuit

Is there anyone you like right now?Several, including PrincEss PrimrosE

When was the last time you did the dishes?Last night

Are you currently depressed?Permanently, though currently not at the most sever end of the range.

Did you cry today?Not quite.

Why did you answer and post this?Because PrincEs Primrose asked me. I'll always do whatever is in my power to do anything I can for her.
Friend For Life | 05.11.07 - 2:29 pm | #

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i've updated ;p
kruy | Homepage | 12.11.07 - 6:28 pm | #

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Been busy too?
Lene | Homepage | 20.11.07 - 7:43 pm | #

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dropped by to say hi. suddenly missed you tonight.
tadpole | 04.12.07 - 11:48 pm | #

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time to update! ;p
kruy | Homepage | 14.12.07 - 3:04 pm | #

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Underneath

2007-10-28T23:39:00.000+08:00

Caution: Girly post

It's a girl's bestfriend, they say,
Or at least, it's mine, I'd say,
No, I don't mean carat studs,
Neither did I mean pairs of shoes,
No it's not dresses and such,
Neither is it food or booze.

It ranges from affordable to pricey,
Can be plain or delightfully lacy,
No matter the price, I'd still pay for it,
As long as it is a perfect fit!
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Tada!

I meant those brassiere,
Bra, for short, or lingerie,
I have one too many, mum would say,
But a bra a day keeps frozen buds away :)

I like to arrange them by shades,
From whites to blacks,
Ah! There is beige,
To greens to pinks to purples and reds.

The collection will continue to add
There's definitely NO DOUBT about that!
Triumph, Pour Moi, Wacoal, Xixili
You name it, they fit beautifully!

I don't even want to start,
About my collection of matching panties,
Afraid that you might sigh hard,
Knowing the amount I'd spend on undies!!

*grin*

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nothing like a suggestive and baudy poem to start the week eh? *laughs*

i like women undies too. well not on me of course. i'm a not that kind of pervert, hahaha!
g. | Homepage | 29.10.07 - 12:32 pm | #

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boyissh peace:

it's large, medium or small
can have it raw, medium or well done
con bf on sundae is really fun
oral sex with an omelette to start the run
--knotty desi
ylchong | Homepage | 29.10.07 - 7:52 pm | #

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haha.... so many of them
MeiyeN | Homepage | 02.11.07 - 3:52 pm | #

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Greenfreshing

2007-10-24T14:14:00.001+08:00

For the many hours I'm spending just staring at my computer screen, it is about time I did something to ease my eye strain.

Pretty green leaves in seashells planted in husks complete with a wire hanger

There, a close-up sideshot of the shell. Small and cute!

Conveniently hung. Meant for office cubicles.

Not only does it absorb the computer rays and adds a splash of green to the cubicle, at least it's a real eyesaver, not just a dummy swaying plant on the computer screen.

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It's definitely cool to the eyes! I so love greens, lucky for you, you can have one at your office. As for me I don't have a cubicle, just a working table. he he

Anyways, I'm always out of the office, that why.

Good thing, my mom's got a garden full of greens of my own choosing!
Lene | Homepage | 25.10.07 - 10:37 am | #

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Ahhh.. very cool..! i like it..!
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Swifting the highway

2007-10-16T23:36:00.000+08:00

I've procrastinated long enough to post this up but as promised from the last post, here is the proof of my best birthday. *widest grin*

I've sold my 11-year-old, faithful green Toyota SEG 1.6

...for a brand new Suzuki Swift 1.5 in hot sexy red!!

Suzuki was supposed to make a birthday delivery. Unfortunately, excise duty took a longer time to clear than expected. Now you know why I've been so busy. The amount of thinking I did on which car to trade in for, was hard and long. After much deliberation and many visits to different car showrooms later, I've decided that this RM72,000 Suzuki Swift (CKD model) would give my front porch a blazing boost! So there! I've been SWIFTing the highway in blazing red for 2 weeks now.

Allow me to give a very brief review on the Swift:
1) The Swift is shorter in both length and height compared to the MyVi
2) 15" alloy rims, hence the stability compared to the MyVi
3) Exterior is nothing short of breathtaking
4) Safety features are great for single lady drivers: Dual airbags, ABS, EBD, driver-door-unlocking-only at one click of car controller
5) Front fog lamps
6) Boot opens by pushing a rubber button. Sleek indeed!
7) Fuel efficient
8) Interior as shown. Too lazy to describe its leather-wrapped steering, the built-in radio, the well-designed gear shift and the metre cluster

My overall take on the Swift? "You're gonna be a guy magnet," someone teased. So look out for cute lil' me when you notice a red Swift blazing past you on the highway. *winky winks*

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I figure you must have liked the ride a couple of years ago in my little red Suzuki Swift! We've got the same thing now, except yours is much newer (and cleaner). Good choice. They are a very reliable, dependable car.
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oh wow, i was thinking about getting a white one for myself ^^

sooo... when can i expect a ride? *winks*
g. | Homepage | 17.10.07 - 2:42 pm | #

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Cool~~~ sweetie, this car matches you. Tell me if any hot hunks get hooked on the... ehhem... car. *big grin*
fish fish | Homepage | 18.10.07 - 2:10 am | #

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Very nice gift indeed..! i love red cars.. and yes.. i think the car and you go together..
Mama BoK | Homepage | 18.10.07 - 9:51 am | #

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wow, what a little hottie. wish i can get a car for a birthday present....sigh!
bkworm | 18.10.07 - 1:17 pm | #

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whoa... best birthday indeed. we can fully understand your absence on the blogsphere indeed, u should spend more time with ur baby ;p
kruy | Homepage | 18.10.07 - 5:52 pm | #

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of course it's da best birthday, a new cool car!!! really cool.. i actually love this model, it's one cute car! :D
MeiyeN | Homepage | 19.10.07 - 1:38 pm | #

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I know nothing about cars, but this one is girl-y, blazing red! =p

Swift away girl!
Lene | 20.10.07 - 8:01 pm | #

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FFL: Yes, I remember the "Grace of Uki" ride.

g.: Seems that a white Swift is a Limited Edition. A ride anytime. *double winks*

fishfish: My car gets stares on the road. Or were they staring at the driver? Ahem!

Mama Bok: Indeed! My bank account is down to zero but it's worth every penny. There was an orange Swift but unfortunately, orange is fully imported and it cost 20k more. Red's still great!!

bkworm: Err...I oso got yellow Sport Swift, scale of 1:60, mini toy. I can give you. :D

kruy: Baby indeed. Have to clean it, wash it, bath it, drive it, cruise it, speed it.

MeiyeN: My salesman is great and reliable. If you need a referal, you know how to get me.

Lene: I don't know about cars either. I shop around, I see size, I see shape, I see colours, I see price, I count money, I booked, I paid, I waited - now I own it.
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Vanishing months

2007-10-05T23:11:00.000+08:00

First of all, thank you FFL for posting a birthday entry for me which I only realised this evening while logging in to post this update. And thank you so, so very much dear bloggers for all the lovely wishes. Thank you dear friends for the text messages, phone calls, e-cards, sumptuous lunches and dinners, extravagant pressies, large angpau packets - this is my best birthday. My next post should proof my point too. *winks* Watch this space.

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I have been extremely scarce these few months. I can't emphasize enough on how busy I am with various things and events happening in my life at this moment. Nonetheless, it's good progress.

I feel that the months of the year are always vanishing quickly once it hits mid-year. It would start with an upheaving climb uphill January, with very few public holidays right after February, pausing itself around March and April and dragging itself through May and June. But as July balances itself at the tip, it will start rolling itself downhill August, yanking the brakes around September before October sets in and before you know it, November just hides itself and present to us all, a happy white Christmas in December!!

Actually, I can't wait for Christmas. Release the brakes of October and accelerate to November, please. It's quite time to review how life is advancing...

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brakes and acceleration eh? hints that you're enjoying yourself driving around... how's your new ride?
michaelooi | Homepage | 06.10.07 - 9:25 pm | #

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I can't wait to hear what's the good news..?? new b/f..???
Mama BoK | Homepage | 07.10.07 - 3:46 am | #

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I can't wait for Christmas too. You definitely love driving, ei? =)
Lene | 08.10.07 - 6:47 pm | #

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i can't wait for da holidays too! have a good weekend yah and happy raya holidays
MeiyeN | Homepage | 11.10.07 - 11:52 am | #

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Happy Birthday

2007-09-24T00:01:00.000+08:00

*Posted by guest blogger, Friend for Life

Come on, Bloggers - Let's all sing along:

Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday dearEst PrincEss PrimrosE,
Happy Birthday toooo yooouuu !!!

Have a great day, PrincEss, and may today be the beginning of your best year yet (even better than your past year).

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Happy Birthday!
Vagus Homepage 24.09.07 - 2:27 am #

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Happy birthday.. my dear..! sorry i'm late..!
Many many happiness.. princess..!
Mama BoK Homepage 24.09.07 - 11:17 am #

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY PRIMROSE

MAY ALL YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE

I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THIS SPECIAL DATE OF YOU
charlene Homepage 24.09.07 - 11:41 am #

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hey, i came at he right time, HAPPY BIRTHDAY PRIMROSE! :D
kruy Homepage 24.09.07 - 9:05 pm #

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Happy Birthday To You!
May all your dreams come true and many happy returns!
MeiyeN Homepage 25.09.07 - 12:07 pm #

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hi september bloomer, happy annual showers -- no wonder you skipped august! -- and more blooms

"Try to remember
the kind of september
when a princess surrounds herself
with flowers and fellows
enjoy the moment and dance all through the night
and from among the fellows handsome or callow
may ride forth a shining knight
i can only wish thee more delight
cometh every sept 24, an MC moon shineth ever bright
ylchong Homepage 25.09.07 - 4:12 pm #

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oopsie! I missed your birthday. Have a belated happy birthday and may all your days be filled with beautiful 'blooms'!
bkworm Homepage 25.09.07 - 4:43 pm #

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Geez, I'm a day late. But anyhow, I want to greet you a belated happy, happy birthday. =)

And I want to thank you for being soo nice. I'm truly glad to have met you albeit 'online'.

Here's wishing you more fruitful years to come!

Cheers! =)
Lene 25.09.07 - 9:36 pm #

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Hey sweetie, happy belated birthday. ^_^ *hug*
fish fish Homepage 26.09.07 - 9:28 am #

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Happy belated burpday!
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happy bday! ^^
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Missing August

2007-09-03T22:02:00.001+08:00

How time flies. Haven't really had the time to write a proper post since July but I know both my hands were quite tied up with a lot of random things in the past month.

To start off the update, my division had a weekend retreat for staff at Avillion, Port Dickson. I had some fun and gawd knows how much sun my body soaked up this year!

The many candid faces of Primrose
1. Yours truly was nominated the emcee for the retreat. Must have been one popular Primrose for that role
2. Listening very intensely at the Stress Management Workshop
3. Primrose was the chosen one to go into the water, so wear the life jacket!
4. Ughh! Hurry, I need to get out of the water. I need to reach the finishing line!
5. Futsal? Me dunno how to kick. Kick the sand then, I was told.

My 87-year-old grandpa took a fall and quite a bad fall at it. He got himself some stitches on his forehead, a black eye, some cuts on his arms and legs, and a broken hip bone. I played nurse on weekends, if not on weekdays and he's now recovering in the hospital after a hip operation - inserted metal plates in support of the broken bone. Ouch! Aged people out there, never never fall. Young people out there, drink milk!

Then as how the bugs spores out in the weather, I had a throat infection, which gave me a fever, which led to a cough. Completely lost my voice for two days, and am still croaking with dry coughs in-between.

I've been sucking on those blinkin lozenges and strepsils but to no avail. My chest hurts from all the coughing, someone HELP!!!

I was beginning to feel the pressures at work lately. Up to a point where I had symptoms of a panic attack, close to a nervous breakdown. Not a very good piece of news but I switched modes and adopted a can't-be-bothered attitude to calm the nerves. Should things go bad, I'd simply fling a resignation letter and leave. Simple as that, no?

Sakae Sushi had a buy-one-free-one promotion with Citibank credit card holders in the whole month of August.

Just the red plates which cost RM5.90 each on a normal day, now two for the price of one. And as a fan of salmon, oh my! I was stuffing myself silly with red plates at least once a week, twice at the most, three times on the final week!!

So there! Doesn't seem very much but I swear it was July yesterday and it's September today. Where was August?

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PrincEss, once upon a time you emailed an easy remedy for what you now have. Remember the advice about Vicks VapoRub on the soles of your feet at night, wearing socks to bed? It sounds like you need to try it.

If you do dump your job, think about a new career in Hollywood. You are always, and naturally, more stunningly pretty than anyone they have over there. You'd be popular in movies.
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1) emcee for the day? that's cool :D
2) hope ur grandpa is well and recovers - a primrose a day keeps the doctor away :o LOL
3) ah, a lot of people are getting sick these days with flu, cough, etc. drink more water!
4) pressure at work, sounds too familiar, been having that as well since the new management *sign*
5) yeah my August was gone just like that as well...
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hope grandpa gets better!
mrs jeff buckley | Homepage | 05.09.07 - 1:22 am | #

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you are back!!!!! :D is good to hear from you again....
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Hello Prim, I'm really glad you're back! =p

Now, please get well soon. Hope your grandpa will recover soon too. Time flies so fast really, and as for me, so many things are happening and they're beginning to overwhelm me in a way.

You take care! =p
Lene | 06.09.07 - 8:27 pm | #

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Some poetry for PRose:

When the virus cometh
Call the PC techie: Fix It!
When you are stressed at work
Switch off the PC jest play the mousey
When you cough so loud and high
Your boss will ask: Dear, Why?
So you take an EMcee
Another HIatus in PD!
Get wellA!
Try tehtarik with Halia
Comt 2 Furong
I'll also serve thee Puuridge burung
Test drive-lah the red bird
Touche 222,222 nyet?
The silvery cha drove buy
Another red one to set thee high?
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Speedy recovery primrose~!

I've been very sick as well. I also couldn't sleep well and i had to take sleeping pills.

aww..interesting poetry there~!
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Hi FFL, you're the 2nd person to remind me of the remedy. Unfortunately, I'm not a fan of ointment of any sort. So, Vicks is really out of the question. And I'm still coughing my lungs out. Dang!

Hi kruy, yeah, tell me about new management. Ours just changed too. I am expecting changes. Bleh!

Hi Reta, my grandpa's sort of back to being a baby now. Just big and so not cute.

Yeah, MeiyeN, am around the blogosphere. Just not posting much. Sometimes busy, sometimes just plain lazy.

Hey Lene, allow me to comment? I can't get in. I hope I'd stop coughing too.

Ho Desi, that's very good poetry
Boss already asked "what's wrong with thee?"
And all I did was cough cough cough
And all he said was "off off off!"
That mean old boss must have been fake
Don't think he meant I could take a break
BAH!
Desi has very good memory, lo behold!
My green car was 111,111 but will never be 222,222
Because it's off to market to be sold!
I'm now in a slivery korean jet
Drinks petrol like a big fat bat
ACCENT is not, after all, that great
I'll be SWIFT-ing the highway in blazing RED!

Hey Char, no good taking pills. So young. Try almond milk with honey *winks* It helps unclog the nose if you've got flu, soothes the throat if it's sore and calms the nerves for insomniacs.
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Ah, PRose:

I'm glad my li'l sweat doeth inspire
Primrose to duet via a benign song of September
"Thank you U! Sieh sieh! Merci, merci, Terima Kasih!"-- Desi
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Oh gawd. I miss Malaysia food. Asian food. My mom's food. Hungry now.
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hi Prim, i do hope you're totally well and good.

I have checked my comment settings and I really wonder why you can't comment. =p

take care girl and how I wish I've known you're birth date so I can greet you. =(
Lene | 14.09.07 - 12:52 pm | #

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I hope Grampie is feeling better now.. and you have to take care of yourself.. panic attacks are no good.. it is a sign of something more serious.. do take care..
Mama BoK | Homepage | 15.09.07 - 4:35 pm | #

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Your blog looks familiar... seems like i have been here before.
Neways. Get well soon.
Vagus | Homepage | 16.09.07 - 2:57 am | #

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ewww, I've made a grammar error, 'you're' was supposed to be 'your'. =)

how are ya?
Lene | 16.09.07 - 9:08 pm | #

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The King and I

2007-07-29T00:53:00.000+08:00

And I thought I was going to miss this because I was too broke to buy myself a ticket. Heh! No blinkin way! Not when musicals are a rare scene on our shores AND not when yours truly love musicals. How could I miss a Rodgers & Hammerstein's musical play based on a true story which has won 5 Academy Awards, longest running performance in Broadway history etcetera etcetera etcetera, right?

So there I was at Istana Budaya for the matinee performance of THE KING & I last Sunday (too lazy to post earlier). More than your eyes have ever seen. More than your heart has ever known.

This backdrop caught my attention as I walked into Istana Budaya

Can't help but have myself among the lead actors and actresses

My ticket should have been RM175 but I guess a smile and an enthusiastic chat with the young lad earned me an unexpected 10% discount from the Axcess ticketing outlet @ Rock Corner, Midvalley

The cover of The King & I programme which cost RM25

Steps leading up to the entrance of performance hall

Snapped a picture of a picture of the hall. I was seated at the Grand Circle on the 2nd level. To me, that's the best level for reasonable tickets. Bear in mind that the first 3 rows of the Upper Circle, 3rd level may not be favourable if you're short but ideal if you are not prepared to spend on tickets and don't mind a sneak peek

A very quick snapshot of the view of the stage from my seat. Photography is prohibited in the hall

All in all, it was worth my ticket and my trip there under heavy rain. The King played by Paul Nakauchi, was very humourous. As all matinees shows are, we didn't get to see original Brianna Borger play Anna but Tara Howard was excellent. I love the set, the costumes, the props, the dances, the songs etcetera, etcetera, etcetera.

When's the next musical, I wonder?

Related posts:
My Fair Lady
Phantom of the Opera Musical

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didn't know you love musicals so much, i realized. If i had enough time to get away from job, i wish i could really study music, i actually love all kinds of music. You looks great in the 2nd pic. Wow, you still able to snapshot photo when photography is strictly prohibited in the hall, how?
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Prim, I can sense your delight being there watching the King and I. Am contented you went, as your love for musical is so great followed by travelling. Lastly, am still learning about you and missing you so much, as each day goes by. The more I avoid you the stronger my feeling is for you. Know for a fact that you have a caring heart but due to the past experiences. Doesn’t mean that all men are bastards. There are still those (limited though ;P) that speak sincerely from the heart and are not as aggressive as you are. But never the less you won my heart since the first day we met. But for now I will take a step back… I won’t be far (probably just a stone throw away)! When the time is right I will make my appearance for one final time
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Dear "Anonymous",
Your recent inappropriate comments are displaying ever stronger degrees of psychosis. It isn't a broken heart that you are harbouring - it is a broken mind. Please seek urgent professional help before you cause PrincEss any further angst AND before you find yourself in serious trouble. Your apocalyptic threat in your above comment cannot go unchallenged. Get professional psychiatric help NOW, before it is too late.
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Dear FFL. Pls B nice. I love dear Prim too. Pls look at yourself in the mirror or if U don't have a mirror, look into a bucket of water before hitting others below the belt. Have a good N fruitful day everyone.
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Hi Char, when the staff wasn't looking, I took a very quick snap without flash with my camera phone. That's why it's not a very clear picture. Naughty me.

Wow Anon, you sound like "V" in V For Vendetta.

Hi FFL, couldn't help but giggle. Not psychotic but dramatic. He said he'll take a step back now.

Wooo chiki! Suddenly everyone loves me. I'll buy you a Connetto (lurve kliks) next time.
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I see you like the arty-farty stuff like i.. now i know who to call for company ..
I see you have loads of admirer now..
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Hi there Prim, care to blog soon? Miss you! =p
Lene | 14.08.07 - 12:49 pm | #

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so..as I am waiting for your update. I always wanted to read you. so, keep writing. cheerio..~!
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Million meme

2007-07-26T00:44:00.000+08:00

Well, I hadn't come by (even) to my own blog since my last post because:
1) I was too busy at work
2) I was too busy with my violin
3) I was too busy with KCG
4) I've forgotten *hehe*

And I came by tonight because I have something to write about (which I'll save for another day) but I found that I was tagged by Bkworm with "What if I had a million dollars" meme.

Initially, I thought I would have a long list of things (I want) like most people but it dawned on me that a million (Malaysian) dollars ain't very much. I would probably buy a roof above my head, read as my own cosy pad which would easily cost over half a mil nowadays in a good area, and probably a new set of wheels. What else for a single, urban girl, right? With less than RM400,000 left and not being very generous (read practical), I'd probably use a portion for annual travels since it's one of my passions and keep the rest for some gratification later, like some beauty and spa packages. Muahaha!

There you go! Interesting. So tell me, what would you have done if you had a million dollars in your own currency?

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Thank you, sweet PrincEss, for offering me $1m. With it, I'll:

$100,000 tithe;
$150,000 complete renovations and pay off mortgage & credit cards;
$ 5,000 visit you to say thank you;
$744,800 invest in high yield share portfolio for long term income & growth;
$ 200 update my will.

Thank you once again. You know my address. I'll check the PO Box next week.
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Thanks for doing the tag. I guess one million dollars is a lot more to a single person than to a married one. Amass before you have to divide! lOL!!
Bkworm | Homepage | 27.07.07 - 11:50 am | #

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Going practical is the best way . Everything now cost more and it’s best to plan and save for the rainy days...
Ronald McDonald | 27.07.07 - 3:14 pm | #

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Continuation from Biting Corners -
I have but somehow never could get your attention, as you were busy contemplating on a few other affluent bachelors. Wish you would look at what’s in the heart…
Anonymous | 28.07.07 - 3:59 am | #

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Hello FFL, I should indeed be sending you off to the post office to collect a little something but have yet to put the pack together yet. A little more time, ok?

Hi Bkworm, you're right. I don't have to divide the million dollars - for now. Heh.

I suppose so McD. My salary seemed to vanish into thin air the moment it's out from the ATM. Sighs.

Know me deeper and you'll find that I seek the heart, Anon. Alas, only one bachelor at a time.
Primrose | Homepage | 29.07.07 - 12:58 am | #

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i guess i'll get myself outta this country =P

haha... failing that, i guess... a house, a car and some choice investments with what's left would be my way to spend rm1mil...
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Biting corners

2007-07-15T23:33:00.000+08:00

It's something in our everyday lives that we just don't notice. It's something everybody eats at least once a week if not everyday. It's almost a staple. It should be a hot favourite too.

Bread.

I realised that I like my bread folded into a triangle. Actually I've realised it long ago but I finally reveal. I think it's tastier, it doesn't smear my lipstick too much, it's more appetising and it doesn't leave as much crumbs as it would have if folded a rectangular half. In fact, I chomp my bread in an orderly manner. Yes, call me weird but hey, I AM weird. *winks*

I prefer wheatgerm bread to white and I almost ALWAYS fold/cut my bread diagonal

I ALWAYS start my first (and second) bite by biting the outer corners and never fail to look at it cutely as a shape of a house!

I will then bite off the "roof" and oddly, it's a shape of a shirt!

I will then bite off the "sleeves" and I'm left with a, err, pagoda-shaped bread?

*chomp, chomp, chomp*

Ever noticed how you like your bread? Bet you never did ... till now. :)

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hahaha... you're not weird Prim. You are unique and that is what makes you loved and acclaimed by all!
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I am no bread eater. Only eat it when I have to...like nothing else to eat and I am super hungry. But when I do, it's always wheatgerm bread too :D And I usually fold my bread in half. Err...I only fold my bread into triangular shape when I am serving it to friends.
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Hey dear, I did! ^_^ I am the common rectangular type. I like wheat bread too. Not too much on white. I chomp the side left and right. Then the upper part. And finally the soft part.
fish fish | Homepage | 17.07.07 - 11:27 am | #

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i'm not a bread lover
kruy | Homepage | 18.07.07 - 1:07 pm | #

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you're absolutely right, now, I am actually imagining how I'd bite my fave Gardenia bread.

YOu definitely has a stylish way of biting! =p
Lene | 18.07.07 - 1:14 pm | #

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I miss you so much...
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aiyoh, good thing i checked. that anonymous comment after ronald mcdonald is mine. wonder why my name didn't appear. hmm...anyway, just want to let you know that you've been tagged. pls be a sport and do it, won't you?
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I don't do folded breads. I like to slap 2 of them together, work off the outer edge skin and then hoover the white part whole like a snake. (oh, and only white bread)
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RM: Loved and acclaimed by all meh? Eh, got proof ah? :p

Bkworm: Notice most sandwiches at parties are triangle? I must have done something right. *winks* And I've done the meme.

fish fish: Ahh, I eat it rectangular as a kid too. But I chomp the middle white flesh first. Heh, heh!

kruy: Aww, really? Pasta? Rice? Noodles?

Lene: I love Gardenia too. Wheatgerm.

Anon: Prove it! *hehe*

michaelooi: Aiyah, why you eat so chor lor one? Tsk tsk tsk. Like snake some more. I wonder how you eat a hard boiled egg.
Primrose | Homepage | 26.07.07 - 2:24 am | #

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Caricature

2007-07-10T00:02:00.000+08:00

Interested to have a caricature of yourself? Drop me a line and I'll let you know what I need from you and how much it will cost you. Cheers!

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eh primrose, is that u? i also want, i want!
wow, u really can draw *amazed* u'r my new idol! :D
kruy | Homepage | 10.07.07 - 11:10 am | #

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did you draw that ? how come eh ? one pic got show gigi and the other no show gigi ?
Patrick Leong | 10.07.07 - 11:24 am | #

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wow, what a lovely picture! How much you charge, ah?
bkworm | Homepage | 10.07.07 - 11:35 am | #

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wow...nice, nice! i want, i want!!!!! so how?
MeiyeN | Homepage | 10.07.07 - 2:46 pm | #

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Stunning!
Ronald McDonald | 10.07.07 - 3:11 pm | #

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Prose: I once offered an Invite, now considered wit-drawn.
now i wanna gang up with you to "picturise" my poems -- what's da fee?
a gem with many hid'en talents -- I need to do more prospectin'.--Desi
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kruy: Wah, I wish I can draw ler. No, I didn't draw it but I've got someone who does.

Patrick: When got colour, the painting automatically happier ma. Haha!

MeiyeN/Bkworm/Desi: I'll email you later.

Ronald McDonald: Tenkiu, tenkiu
Primrose | Homepage | 10.07.07 - 7:05 pm | #

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Very nice indeed..!
Mama BoK | Homepage | 11.07.07 - 8:44 am | #

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That's very cool! =p I like, I like! Please give me infos.
Lene | 11.07.07 - 9:46 am | #

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okay, thanks!:D
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Hehe... I like the 1st one. It's your face expression.
fish fish | Homepage | 12.07.07 - 10:51 pm | #

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Choir of Trinity College

2007-07-03T23:12:00.000+08:00

Hail from the University of Melbourne, the Choir of Trinity College is here in Malaysia. Their performance was held at the Plenary Theater, KL Convention Centre yesterday and they should be making their way up to the Pearl of the Orient now, then down south to JB and then to Spore before going off to Europe in their choir tour.

The poster. The Choir was directed by Michael Leighton Jones, who was very humourous and witty. He made very good bass singer in the rendition of one of the Beatles songs. I believe it got the loudest applause

The cover page of the Programme selling at only RM5

My cheap ticket going at RM60 but had the earlybird discount, down to RM54. Cool!

Classy decor leading to the entrance of the Plenary Theater at KL Convention Centre with the Choir's CD playing on the background. CD was selling at RM50, all proceeds for a good cause to a children's home in Melbourne

Me posing next to poster

The Young KL Singers made an opening appearance as well as a closing as supporting choir group. I thought the female singers were pretty mature for the Young KL Singers. Not bad at all, only if they could have smiled more on stage instead of grim looks.

The Choir of Trinity College performed lots of folk songs and lullabys from around the world - in 80 minutes, as Michael puts it. So 80 minutes it was, of graceful and soothing music. They gave a surprise encore of a local flavour "Jong jong inai, mak ipong rajawali". Excellent!

The performance ended with me asking for more. My colleague who went with me was nudging me to get off my seat.

Colleague: Hey! It's only a RM60 ticket, ok? What do you expect?
Primrose: Ooohh! I forgot! I thought I could continue clapping and they'll have to come back on stage and give a second round of encore.

Heh, heh! But don't they always??? Better luck next time.

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rm60 per tic is affordable! and.. you looked so beautiful in that pic! :D
MeiyeN | Homepage | 04.07.07 - 3:50 pm | #

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ah, the princess always know how to enjoy life with live musicals
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you gave me an inspirations of live musicals. You look happy whenever there's music. Awww..i missed this, i was there at the KLCC Convention centre but with other meetings.

ha, i have to learn how to make a glass of nice almond milk for you.
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Hello, thot I'd just say Hi and thanks for your comments about the Young KL Singers. Am one of the altos Will try to make sure we smile more instead of looking so grim! Heheh

Yin
Yin | Homepage | 13.07.07 - 8:08 pm | #

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Towers and hills

2007-07-03T00:26:00.000+08:00

Updated: Part 1

"You should really consider her. She's got a cute little butt that even I myself like. Looks really nice from behind," I texted. "I won't be doing much talking to her butt, will I?" came the SMS reply. "Now you are trying to sell like a developer who says VIEW OF KLCC and FREE bathroom tiles when the house is ugly," the SMS continued. I broke into a laugh. Now who would have thought of that! Still trying to stifle my laughter, I replied. "B..bu..but she indeed has the TWIN TOWERS," my fingers punching deftly on the keypad, bearing in mind that men like boobies. "Yes, but surrounded by lots of hills, the towers will be lost," he replied, texting just as quickly as I had.

Pfft! Ok, so he really IS not into roundish, plumpish, fat-ish chicks. Sigh. Men! So hard to please. Tsk tsk tsk!

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Addition: Part 2

A few days later...

"What keeps you busy on weekends?" he wrote on email. "Oh, my usual facials, massages, pedicure or manicure in the mornings, afternoon naps and dinner," I bounced an email reply. "And you need this kind of maintenance every weekend? No wonder you look so good," he replied, surprised. "Well, it's a girl thing, if you know what I mean. Besides, my nails look like crap, needs treatment, no choice," I wrote, short and to-the-point. "Hey, that cool chick we spoke about that day...she has got really great nails and nice hands," I tried my luck once again. "Now you're really pushing the covered-drains-and-free-dustbins-for-first-100-buyers!", he mocked, with a chuckle between the lines. "Wow! You're good. How in the world did you come up with such a reply? Can I add this to my blog?" I enquired. "Up to you...but you yourself would realise by now that's this chick requires quite a bit of selling. She turns me on as much as cold wet grass on bare feet."

And that was the end of the email tread. No, not pushing it anymore. That was a real wet blanket. Sigh. Men! So hard to please. Tsk tsk tsk!

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Oh, don't tell me you've caught the silly American obsession with butts, have you? You've watched too many US movies and TV shows. No man ever was attracted to a woman because of her sewage outlet. It's the bright smile, the sparkle in her eye and her zest of spirit that appeals to a (true) man.

(And that's why I'm attracted to you, PrincEss.)
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He's funny! LOL. OMG. You have found your match.
titoki | Homepage | 30.06.07 - 1:54 am | #

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Prim...Prim... Beauty is in the eye of the beholder! No matter how you plan to sell the other 'party’ it won't work. As it's clearly obvious that whom ever you are trying to sell to is much keener on you. But be warned; don't be just attracted to intellectuality. Cause on the matter of the hearts! You yourself know that once the flame has slowed down...you will need other elements to keep “you” going. Have an apple pie and ponder...
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interesting conversations! ;p
kruy | Homepage | 03.07.07 - 3:42 pm | #

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this is the most gymnastically conversations ever~! and I like the fact that you gave him ever so excellent reply.
charlene | Homepage | 03.07.07 - 11:21 pm | #

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*laugh* On the contrary, FFL. I don't watch much of tv.

titoki/kruy: Ya lor, hou farney ger jiek!

Hmm, deep thought there Ronald McDonald. I think I have been too careful with the matters of the heart that I cannot see any flames or sparks. Think I need an apple pie to fuel up!

char: He's better at his replies.
Primrose | Homepage | 04.07.07 - 2:04 pm | #

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SE K810i

2007-06-20T11:42:00.001+08:00

Yes, a new phone again. Well that's because the camera on my SE K800i kaput-ed. So here I am blogging from my 3-weeks-old (yet another) Sony Ericsson Cybershot. It's improved, compact, sleek with added features.

Buy it. It's kewl!

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new phone! nice one.... so envy
MeiyeN | Homepage | 20.06.07 - 1:50 pm | #

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i like this phone. more so if it's pink color
charlene | Homepage | 20.06.07 - 2:17 pm | #

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To be honest, until now, I still crave for K800i bec I really like it so much. I'm loyal to the brand actually!

And I can say (even though I am not used to being one) that I am envious of you! ha ha

The phone is really kewlll and superb!
Lene | 20.06.07 - 3:17 pm | #

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i am always outdated when comes to mobile phones. i am still using nokia 3100. no camera just the basics. no added features but tahan lasak !
Patrick Leong | Homepage | 20.06.07 - 8:34 pm | #

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Hey, I still use two tin cans joined by a length of string. Not much good for txting, though. For that, I use smoke signals.
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wah, u really a princess eh, another new phone! mine kept warning "battrey low" all the time and i'm still sticking to it, no money buy new phone all thousands one
kruy | Homepage | 21.06.07 - 4:06 pm | #

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Ha! Patrick, me even cham now, life with no hp. The function of my hp now merely as alarm clock. :p
fish fish | Homepage | 21.06.07 - 11:04 pm | #

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Hi MeiyeN, envy what jiek? You got nice darling. I also want one. Ahaks!

Char, SE got pink phones. And Sony got pink cameras too!

Aah! I found another SE fan, eh Arglene?

Hi Pat, actually old phones are better. More tahan lasak. Can throw on the floor and won't break.

Hello FFL, no wonder it's been smoky around here. What were you trying to say to me??

Wei kruy, many phones tak sampai RM500 also got ler. Comes with vga camera some more. I only gatal want the 3.2 mp ma.

eh fish fish, in the USA, the phones some more canggih one wor... You no look see look see meh?
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nola. throw on the floor, sure break la. but even if break into pieces, after you assemble it back, still can pakai. it happened a few times already for my hp.
Patrick Leong | Homepage | 22.06.07 - 10:04 am | #

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I WANT A NEW SE K810i too!!!!!!!
titoki | Homepage | 22.06.07 - 10:29 am | #

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Im an SE fan indeed! But I have yet to solidify it by buying the latest ones, and that Prim, I still have yet to know when! ha ha
Lene | 23.06.07 - 11:21 am | #

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hello primrose, i am here again. *Knock knock*..i also don't know why Arglene's not allowed members to post comment, i can't post comment..miss both of you..
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McDonalds

2007-06-11T23:02:00.001+08:00

Five of us just had dinner. Two of them went on their way. Three of us (me, L and G) drove to L's house for some chilling out.

Me: Is there a McDonald's near L's place?

G: Yup! It's a 24-hour drive-in. Why?

Me: Feel like an apple pie.

L: Yeah, I want a sundae.

G: Ok, we'll drop by McDonald's.

L: I don't understand why girls don't suggest KFC and don't eat rice but love McDonald's.

G: Because Ronald McDonald is younger and cuter compared to Colonel Sanders.

L: Ronald's a clown. He's supposed to be cute.

Me: *laugh* That's so creative. I'm gonna blog about this!

Come to think of it, it makes total sense. Ronald is colourful, thin, fun and brotherly. Colonel is, well, all white, fat, old and such a grampie. And so here it is being blogged. Fancy that for an answer, eh? Never thought of that but of course!

In the end, I was happily stuffing myself with a box of 9-piece nuggets with BBQ sauce and an apple pie. Yes, I'm a girl who doesn't like to eat rice (and can't eat KFC everyday) but feed me McDonald's anytime. I'm lovin' it.

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You can never go wrong by ordering a hot Apple pie at McD's! Yum!
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And fries too! I cannot help but wonder why McD fries are beyond the rest of the fastfood chains. The oil? The fries? I'm sure it's just like any other shoestring fries in the market. Yuuummmm!! 2 large fries please!
Primrose | Homepage | 12.06.07 - 7:01 pm | #

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how come eh ? i am a fan of kfc wo~. does that me i am old and grumpy le ? come to think of it - i do have a bit of it la~.
Patrick Leong | 13.06.07 - 10:57 am | #

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Fries? Soggy or crispy? To me both also taste good. But believe it is in the packaging le~ that made it one of the world leading fast food chain. A bit of history... McD was started by Raymond Albert Kroc in 1954, while he was just a salesman selling multimixer that makes milkshakes! The Icon or Clown was introduced in 1963 and is a big hit till today
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that's so true! am just like you lol...
MeiyeN | Homepage | 13.06.07 - 5:36 pm | #

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actually my favourite is McD fries. I can eat that alone. like a kid.
charlene | Homepage | 14.06.07 - 10:21 am | #

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*High 5*

I don't like to eat rice too. Hahaha.

Not really a McD convert. But will drive in once in a blue moon to satisfy my cravings for an apple pie and some chicken nuggets.
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Hi Pat, I also like KFC but I realise I can't eat that everyday. But fries??? Oh yeah bebeh! Can eat everyday!!

Actually I love hot, soggy fries, Ronald McD. Am I weird?? Enlightening bit there, thanks!

Heh, heh! Don't like rice, eh, MeiyeN?

Hi Char. I eat like a kid too. One fry at a time, choosing all the soggy ones first.

Hey Titoki! Also nuggets and pie eh? Yeah, my friend also asked why girls always eat nuggets. I told him cos nuggets are fuss-free, small and "see mun" ma. Wahahaha!!
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Hehe... I like the old and grumpy much more. I never get tired of their fried leg, in Malaysia only. KFC in U.S. taste horrible! Until now, I have only stepped into a McDonald not more than 20 times and will only get the Apple Pie!

Hey girl, got to eat more "rice", you don't want Malaysia to turn into a Fast Food nation too, do you?
fish fish | Homepage | 15.06.07 - 2:01 am | #

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their hamburger is my fave! =)
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You are not weird Primrose! You are only human with your own personal preference and characteristics...
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My Fair Lady Musical

2007-05-31T22:32:00.000+08:00

Oh my, is May at an end already? I meant to put up this post last week but ~~procrastination~~ a hectic schedule crept up on me and I had to put this off until I realised that 31 days are up!

I thought I was going to miss this musical as it coincided with the 10th International Advisory Panel hosted by the Prime Minister which was a very busy week for me as I was heavily involved - ahh, my work, see? That's another story altogether but I took a gamble and bought my tickets for the final show of the season which fell on a Sunday night.

My Fair Lady musical was held at Plennary Hall, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre between 14th - 20th May 2007. A snap of the stage from where I was seated

The Programme for the night which cost some RM50

My RM250 ticket

I'd say that Plennary Hall wasn't the best of venues for a classy musical (or rather, MFL didn't have a very professional local event organiser) since they announced the start of the musical 10 minutes later, actually allowed typical Malaysians who turned up late to enter the doors even after 15 minutes to the play (on top of the 10-minute late start time), with usherers shining their torches searching for seat numbers for those late Malaysians as though Plennary Hall was a blurdy cinema. Hello! Don't you know the rules? Start sharp at the time printed on your ticket, shut the doors and only allow late comers to enter during a break or intermission. *Sigh*

Apart from the boo-boos, the 3-hour MFL was one of the greatest musicals of all time with a cast from London comprised of seasoned theatre performers from London's West End live in Malaysia! My Fair Lady musical brought me down memory lane with signature tunes such as 'I Could Have Danced All Night', 'Wouldn't it be Loverly', 'The Rain in Spain' and 'On the Street Where You Live.' Ahh, that good ol' movie starring Audrey Hepburn.

Time to play a little tune and flex those stiff fingers. Now where did I hide all my MFL piano scores?

ps: The King and I musical is coming up in July.
Hint: I'm broke buying musical tickets. *snigger snigger*

Related post: Phantom of the Opera Musical

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Ah!! One of my all time favourite musicals. But had to give it a miss (and a lot of other musicals too) coz tak ada kerja, kenalah berjimat sikit. Sigh!
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wah. rm 250 ticket a piece. thats very costly. you must have enjoyed the musical very much.
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Hehe... I have been buying ticket too. Not for musical, but for concert and Dancing with the Stars life performance!! Can't wait until the 30th of June. :P
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sounds like a good one!
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haha, u can't run away from the Malaysian culture even thou it's a London musical. any mobile phones ringing during the show? ;p
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Bkworm: You're right about the jimat part. Hmm, now have to find waterfish to buy my next ticket. Muahahaha! Bad gurl!

Patrick: Wei, all the musical tickets are priced like that one wor. Darn expensive but what to do? They have to pay the cast and all the advertisements done. By the time it comes to the end consumers, we bear most of the cost lor.

fish fish: Dancing with the Stars, eh? Where? Will they ever come to our shores here? My, you will enjoy a lot of Broadway in the USA ler... *jeles look*

MeiyeN: Hey, should go try one with your hubby.

kruy: Oh ya hoh, forgotten to report that one. YES indeed. The mobile phone rang and that blurdy person actually answered it in the midst of the musical. So distracting with that little light from her/his mobile. Sheesh!!
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Prose:

so after that did you dance through the night, and the sext 24?
minus-ing the tic princessly sum, i guess I can offer you some cuppa of tehtarik if you run out of wine and flowers
and instead of the spa maybe go outside into the gardnern and have midnight showers?
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Something someone

2007-05-21T21:00:00.000+08:00

Something that someone did today
Reminded me that expressions shouldn't grey
Indeed, I should continue within
to seek of what the soul believes in

Something that someone did today
Tells me that memories hadn't fade
It's nice to be thought of once in a while
Even when we're apart, across the miles

Something that someone did today
Revealed that power is in what I say
Am I able to transmit my positives?
Pray tell me, how? What gives?

Something that someone did today
Showed me that you were never far away
Even when the blog has not been updated
You know what's being written, being posted

I haven't written nor expressed myself for some time
But something that someone did today prompted me like a chime
Reflecting the figments of things that made up my whole yesterday
Mirroring the fragments of life that don't matter anymore today.

I want to live a new day
With the wind in my hair
The breeze on my face
Smile on my lips
Contented...

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very nice pic, look so lovely and adorable! :D
MeiyeN | Homepage | 23.05.07 - 11:41 am | #

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you gave me hope, the care and your warm hearted message. You raise me up when i am real down. Thank you very much Primrose!
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from your "don't just", i like this bestA!

"
Write poetry.
Love Deeply.
Walk barefoot.
Dance with wild abandon.
Cry at the movies. "

And I'll hand the aMore poetry if you care to touch base with Postal addie
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Reading your post make me feel very contented and happy too.
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Good one! Both the poem and you. ^_^
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I love the rhythm. You've got the 'poet' in you. =p thanks for sharing it with us!
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Don't just

2007-05-18T11:56:00.000+08:00

I was sieving through my old emails this morning and came across this forward from a friend. I thought it was a good read.

Cheers!

Don't date because you are desperate.
Don't marry because you are miserable.
Don't have kids because you think your genes are superior.
Don't philander because you think you are irresistible.

Don't associate with people you can't trust.
Don't cheat. Don't lie. Don't pretend.
Don't dictate because you are smarter.
Don't demand because you are stronger.

Don't sleep around because you think you are old enough & know better.
Don't hurt your kids because loving them is harder.
Don't sell yourself, your family, or your ideals.
Don't stagnate!

Don't regress.
Don't live in the past. Time can't bring anything or anyone back.
Don't put your life on hold for possibly Mr. Right.
Don't throw your life away on absolutely Mr. Wrong because your biological clock is ticking.

Learn a new skill.
Find a new friend.
Start a new career.
Sometimes, there is no race to be won, only a price to be paid for some of life's more hasty decisions.

To terminate your loneliness, reach out to the homeless.
To feed your nurturing instincts, care for the needy.
To fulfill your parenting fantasies, get a puppy.
Don't bring another life into this world for all the wrong reasons.

To make yourself happy, pursue your passions & be the best of what you can be.
Simplify your life. Take away the clutter.
Get rid of destructive elements: abusive friends, nasty habits, and dangerous liaisons.
Don't abandon your responsibilities but don't overdose on duty.

Don't live life recklessly without thought and feeling for your family.
Be true to yourself.
Don't commit when you are not ready.
Don't keep others waiting needlessly.

Go on that trip. Don't postpone it.
Say those words. Don't let the moment pass.
Do what you have to, even at society's scorn.

Write poetry.
Love Deeply.
Walk barefoot.
Dance with wild abandon.
Cry at the movies.

Take care of yourself. Don't wait for someone to take care of you.
You light up your life.
You drive yourself to your destination.
No one completes you - except YOU.

It isn't true that life does not get easier with age.
It only gets more challenging.
Don't be afraid. Don't lose your capacity to love.
Pursue your passions.

Live your dreams.
Don't lose faith in God.
Don't grow old. Just grow YOU!

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You've passed on some very wise advice for all of us in that, PrincEss. Thank you.
Friend For Life | 18.05.07 - 3:25 pm | #

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thanks for sharing princess
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Phantom of the Opera Musical

2007-04-28T23:45:00.000+08:00

I guess I should amuse myself and write at least a post a month if not more. The highlight for the month of April 2007 has to be my trip to Singapore just for The Phantom of the Opera Musical at the Esplanade. This award-winning musical needs no further introduction nor elaboration.

That's the Esplanade, popularly known as the "Durian". I took this snapshot on the highway from my car. Not bad

That's the main entrance

Hi peeps! I'm doing well. *smiles* Just tired. I need more TLC. Boohoo!

That's my POTO programme for S$25

That's my S$120 POTO ticket, a box seat. Not bad :)

The props and set, sound system and the Australian cast were pretty good and impressive. Change of sets for stage was highly efficient. My view of the stage from the box seat (which seats 4) was fantastic. Tickets were a sold-out (for ALL shows. Hence the extension of the musical for a further 10 days till mid-May).

The *feel* of the musical overall was, however, *slightly* disappointing as it wasn't as captivating as how it was when I first watched it at Her Majesty's Theatre, London. Could be due to stage constraints. Could be because the theatre is too modern for old history. Different casts have different sopranos and tenors. They took off snippets of the musical compared to how they staged it in London. I thought the chandelier and the ending lacked some ooommphh!

Nonetheless, it was money well-spent.

Related posts:
The Phantom of the Opera
Consumed

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Welcome back to life, PrincEss. You've been greatly missed.
Friend For Life | 29.04.07 - 9:38 am | #

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ah princess, u'r back

"I guess I should amuse myself and write at least a post a month if not more." --> u'r becoming like me? hehe...
kruy | Homepage | 30.04.07 - 2:41 pm | #

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how are you?
charlene | Homepage | 11.05.07 - 2:24 pm | #

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Like u give a rats ass on e ppl tats cares about you! Key is whats is benefitial to you!
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Hiatus again

2007-03-29T23:11:00.000+08:00

Haven't written much anyway. Wouldn't make a difference, would it?

Am at it again. I can't seem to find the inspiration to write about things lately - not feelings, not food, not travel, not mundane stuff, not movies, not my poodle, not my work.

My phone's gone kaput, the weather made my pimples popped, I badly need a good shoulder massage, have to complete the stupid income tax form before the deadline, have to sort out my bills, owe my car a service, work sucks, not enough shopping ... and the list goes on.

I'm bored, tired, feeling slightly dull, always lacking sleep. Where's the life, gurl?

Lighted. Puffed. Gone.

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Me too, filling income tax form is such a pain. *sigh*
fish fish | Homepage | 30.03.07 - 7:46 am | #

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I want to go into hiatus too but...that seems so final. What if there is something I want to write - all of a sudden? Choices, choices, choices. Sigh!
bkworm | Homepage | 30.03.07 - 8:18 am | #

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PrincEss, you need a break to recharge your batteries. Have you considered maybe soaking in a hot spa for a week or so? I'm sure it'd do you the world of good.
Friend For Life | 02.04.07 - 10:39 am | #

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hiatus -- to hAi-tea?
that's gooder than my holidie in B-lande! ~~ DEsi

PS: Would this High-trav'ler accept a MayDay challenge cometh May 19, sext to Croc Farm, SJ?
ylchong | 02.04.07 - 1:41 pm | #

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no, no!!!! i am going to miss you...
MeiyeN | Homepage | 02.04.07 - 4:21 pm | #

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will be waiting for u to come back
kruy | Homepage | 06.04.07 - 12:35 pm | #

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it's been awhile. I trust you have been well?
charlene | Homepage | 12.04.07 - 9:47 pm | #

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ah, I can relate...be back soon, OK? =p
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I feel you my friend. I'm in the same boat.

Stood up. Walked a few steps. Kaput-ed.

Geez, I'm feeling old.
titoki | Homepage | 24.04.07 - 4:56 pm | #

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it's ok to go through it for a short while.....not too long...it can drag u down real bad. cheer up, gal!
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Hello! I happened to come across your blog when surfing the net. How have you been? I would like to get back in touch. If you feel the same, my email/mobile remains unchanged.
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Musical weekend

2007-03-25T23:33:00.001+08:00

I had the opportunity to go for an INTERNATIONAL series on premium tickets at the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) during the week (thank you PL). We had Renée Fleming on soprano and Hartmut Höll on piano. Hartmut wasn't exactly spectacular but thank goodness he wasn't over-expressive like Lang Lang either. Then again, he was on accompaniment only, so soprano still reigned on stage. Renée entertained us with 3 classics for an encore - superb performance, all sang in German except for Somewhere Over The Rainbow in English! Brava!

Over the weekend, I visited Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPac) for the first time to watch Mozart's The Magic Flute. Orchestra by the KLPac Sinfonietta, directed by Dato' Faridah Merican with her husband, Joe Hasham as the lively, humourous narrater. I was slightly disappointed with the half stage and minimal acting as I did expect a little more stage work, so it was a little visually unstimulating for me. Also, it would have been a lot better if Prince Tamino, Papageno and Sarastro were to be dressed to the theme of The Magic Flute. Dressed in suits wasn't exactly what I expected. I have a lot more to comment on but I think I'd applaud for the good efforts instead, in support of local productions. I even had the privilege to go backstage to meet music director Chong Kok Ting and conductor Brian Tan. What a pleasure!

Next, it was back to the MPO, full chamber under the LEGACY series with Munich-born Viviane Hagner on the violin conducted by Matthias Bamert on BEETHOVEN Violin Concerto in D (Op.61) with 3 movements. A very happy tune, I'd say. Glorious performance by Viviane who plays on the Sasserno Stradivarius (1717)! Rare piece loaned to her by the Nippon Music Foundation. Applause! Applause!

As for BRAHMS Symphony No.4 in E minor (Op.98) with 4 movements, I found it slightly heavy but powerful. If you've got good ears for music, you will notice that the first 8 bars of Brahms in the 4th movement is repetitive 31 times over different instruments. I gave up counting because the improvisation was so good I couldn't tell the repeats anymore after the winds.

Another privilege I had too: Upclose and dinner with MPO's (Co-Principal) Oboist, Joost Flach (pronounced Yeos) - friend of a friend. Simply cool! No photo though. My Cybershot Sony Ericsson has failed on me since last week. I'm now handicapped without much blog pics to showcase until I get it fixed or get a new phone.

"You have a lot of music to bring home to, this weekend," said a friend as I was leaving the hall.

"Indeed. It's still ringing in my ears," I managed with a smile.

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i've always wanted to visit mpo since long time ago.. lucky you, must be really great to be there!
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Packed

2007-03-13T15:45:00.001+08:00

Ok, ok! I know my schedule has been so jam-packed lately I wonder how it got like that in the first place. Work and out of work. Some people are starting to complain that they are off my radar screen. Others are asking why I have been so difficult to catch up with these days. A few are assuming that something's wrong somewhere.

I'm good, peeps. Very happy and doing well.

I just have too many events all happening at the same time, not to mention handling them as well. Work has been keeping me busy, I was out of town for a while, I am juggling between violin practise and catching one or two weekend screenings at the MPO and KLPac, I will be doing some serious match-making work for a girlfriend *winks* and am starting to catch up on some movies with interesting titles at the malls. And oh! I will also try to join/treat you for/to some dimsum breakfast/lunch/tea/dinner/supper over the weekday evenings or weekends, a'ight? Promise.

The flower has bloomed and it is pollen season (bursting under intense heat) during spring under lovely sunshine in the garden of love.

Perhaps I DO know why (I've been so busy) after all. *grins*

I am progressing, that's why.

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Progessing is very good. I walked to cinema to watch 2 movies on Sunday. Felt so nice. Happy Feet and Pursuit in Happiness made me cry. Hehe... too easy to cry.

Got time blog more lar~ Miss your writing. :P
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Come sweetie, let me treat you seafood platter at Nick's in Darling Harbour.
titoki | Homepage | 14.03.07 - 6:57 am | #

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Found the love of your life..??
Mama BoK | Homepage | 15.03.07 - 6:50 am | #

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enjoy the blooming season my dearie flower
kruy | Homepage | 16.03.07 - 11:13 am | #

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Fulfilling isn't it? In love? =p
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Carbonara

2007-03-04T16:15:00.000+08:00

...and herbed vegetables.

My elder sis and I attempted to teach my younger sis some very easy-peasy-dump-all-ingredients-in dish to treat her boyfriend for lunch today: Spaghetti carbonara and herbed vegetables.

1) Ingredients you need for your carbonara:
A packet of spaghetti (or any kind of pasta you desire - we bought the cheapest on the shelves)
A packet of whipping cream
A packet of abalone mushroom
10-15 slices of backbacon (or beef bacon, whichever you fancy)
Some butter
Some slices of cheese

2) As for the vegetables, well, ANY vegetables will do (cauliflower, broccoli etc as long as they are the crunchy and not leafy ones). We settled for some potatoes and carrots (peeled and cut). Season it with some Kikkoman sauce, coarse black pepper, rosemary (or chopped basil), a dash of olive oil and some water.

3) Pre-heat the oven to 220 celcius. Cover the tray of seasoned potatoes and carrots with aluminium foil. In it goes into the oven for an hour.

4) Chop the bacon slices finely, heat the wok, a dash of oil, fry half the portion under low heat till brown and crispy. Leave them aside.

5) Cook the spaghetti: Boil water in the pot, a dash of salt, a dash of oil, dump the spaghetti in when the water's boiling, boil for 3 minutes, turn off heat, leave the pot lid covered for a further 10-15 mins. Drain.

6) For the sauce: Heat the wok, 2 scoops of salted butter, in goes the whole packet of cream, stir, add some water, stir, salt to taste, stir, in goes 2 slices of cheddar cheese, stir till it melts, in goes the spaghetti, the rest of the bacon and abalone mushrooms. Stir and fry well.

Tada! Roasted vegetables after one hour.

Sccop noodles onto plate, place cheddar cheese on top as desired, sprinkle crunchy bacon bits and serve with roasted potatoes and carrots on the side. Tada! Lunch is ready.

Simple, innit?

My sister's boyfriend said it's yummy. Of course it's yummy. It's my younger sister's skill. *wink double wink*

Related post: Spaghetti

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...and her 2 elder sisters' training. Tee hee hee...
fish fish | Homepage | 06.03.07 - 11:33 am | #

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hmm, my spaghetti that i know how to make definitely look different, perhaps i can try ur type some time ;p
kruy | Homepage | 09.03.07 - 9:55 am | #

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Absolutely delectable! I'd copy the recipe. I'm sure you won't mind. =p
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Chat

2007-02-24T14:25:00.002+08:00

Chat #1
Primrose: Why is it that men don't tell their wives that they are pretty anymore?
Doy: Because they are married?
Primrose: Sad case. Might as well stay single
Doy: Stay single and flirt

Chat #2
E: Wow, that girl is so pretty
Primrose: Cheh, ya meh? I think your wife prettier
E: Wife different
Primrose: What is different?
E: Already wife. So no need to look

Chat #3
Doy: Do you notice how some long-term couples get divorced in a very short time after marriage?
Primrose: Tell me about it. Should court for less than a year and get married.
Doy: Might as well stay single
Primrose: Yeah, stay single and flirt

Chat #3
Primrose: Wah, your wife is so young. And already with 2 kids. I so envy you.
C: Why envy? Men will look at you.
Primrose: I'm envious because I haven't completed the cycle.
C: What cycle?
Primrose: Single -> get married -> have kids -> cycle completed
C: Men look at singles.
Primrose: Men look at married ones too.
C: Singles have higher investment.
Primrose: Until their 1st crowfeet, that is.
C: Aiyah, men won't look at their wives anymore after they are married
Primrose: Then why get married?
C: To complete the cycle where divorce is final.
Primrose: Eeyerrr....!!
C: Enjoy it while you can, gurl.

Divorce rate is on the rise. So is adultery. And this is not only men's world. It's the women's too. The world is fast becoming unbecoming.

Eye on Malaysia

2007-02-24T11:15:00.000+08:00

I meant to post this about a week back but have been kept busy with random stuff. Had the opportunity to take a night drive to Lake Titiwangsa and witnessed the largest portable wheel in the world. Apparently 60 metres from the lake and the first overhanging a lake, as claimed by the website.

The Eye on Malaysia is built in conjunction with Visit Malaysia Year 2007

The banner shows its opening hours but due to overwhelming queues for tickets, they only stop the wheel at midnight and was still selling tickets at 11pm! Who knows, it might even remain as a permanent attraction after 31st Dec 2007 (Click to enlarge)

The ticket prices and the oh-so-common regulations to follow (Click to enlarge)

The ferris wheel from afar, with its reflection on the lake and the twin towers to the right

The "Eye" as we're nearing the ticket booths

The ticket booth resembling one of the "gondolas"

There, the quite-exorbitant prices again

I took a snap of the giant steel structure while waiting in the queue (on the ground, of course)

One of the 42 gondolas, slightly air conditioned and fits a maximum of 8, I think but they were allowing 6 people per gondola. That's comfortable. Forget the VIP one. Whatever for?

After filling up most gondolas, the wheel will turn anti-clockwise for about five rounds. That's approximately 10+ minutes on the wheel. Once at the top, you should be able to see Istana Budaya, the KL Tower and Petronas Twin Towers. Oh, and once at the tip, the gondola shakes. Brrr! Best to be seated on the right of the gondola for good view of the city and landmarks.

A good attempt in imitating the London Eye but well, KL is obviously no London and the gondolas are definitely no capsules.

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oh so cool - White Wind Mill thanks for sharing.
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A VIP gondola for two looks like it would be an exciting way to join the Mile High Club. (OK, maybe only the 100 metre high club, but it'd still be exciting.)
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Eye on Malaysia! I wanna go! Thanks for sharing the info! ^^
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Hey, good pic of the giant steel. I like. I prefer the wheel to move slowly in 1 round for 10+ min for a good and slow view.
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what's the difference between the regular gondola and the vip?
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very nice pics... i heard that sg is on da way having da greatest gondola!
MeiyeN | Homepage | 03.03.07 - 9:17 am | #

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no pictures of the city from top of the EYE ?
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Hi Char, looks more like a ferris wheel.

FFL: Nothing near Mile High.

Hi Rabbit, tell me when you write about it too!

fish fish: Me too. Like I said, it's not London Eye.

Vagus: Apparently, the VIP gondola has leather seats, serves mineral water and it's 13x the price of a normal gondola. NOT WORTH IT!!

Really MeiyeN? Wow, tell me when it's up! Need updates.

Hi Pat, I took some snapshots but they weren't clear at all. That's why I didn't put it up. AND I wasn't seated on the right side of the gondola to snap a perfect view...
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Telescope

2007-02-21T01:05:00.000+08:00

Have you ever peeped through a telescope before, looking at distant objects, sometimes knowing what you're aiming at and other times scanning at random until something is interesting enough to capture your attention?

Have you ever wondered that life is just like that? How often is your focus in life of life itself aimless? For sure one needs to look at plans. Any plans. Short-term plans, future ones - but one also needs to keep in focus: a unanimous focus. Only with focus comes a clear objective which otherwise, will transform to vagueness with no purpose. Feel free to scan horizontally and vertically to find an interesting path because with it reflects fragments of hope and figments of reality. Note the importance of adjusting the lenses as you go along focusing in life as a blurry subject would only lead one astray in confusion.

My kaleidoscopic view currently needs some focus. Spare me a penny for the telescope?

Attention captured through the eye of seekers
Seekers seek the attention captured through the lenses in life
Life itself seeks an owner
Owner seeks to bring Life's attention

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Igive thee lenses in cenemascope and desi-kolor. Happy and Progressive Nu'e Fireball Year!
May your peeping land thee an A*star.
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oh dear, looks like I need to get a telescope quick coz i've long forgotten how to focus....just wandering aimlessly day after day. tsk..tsk...pardon my confession during this Boar-ing year.

But still would like to wish you Gong Xi Fa Cai!
bkworm | Homepage | 23.02.07 - 10:00 am | #

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Till then

2007-02-14T01:00:00.001+08:00

I've been kept very busy lately searching for the missing jigsaw, also trying to pick up where I left off and piecing bits of my life together. Certain things are still vague, uncertain and confusing but I'd sure hope to see the picture when the puzzle gets fitted.

I want to update a little bit more but I've got the blogger's block for the past week or so. And with the Chinese New Year around the corner, I can't help but want to do absolutely nothing and get downright lazy. Simple people like me have NO preparations whatsoever towards the festive weekend unlike many traditionalists. I'll probably be too happy to just bum around and waste a lot of time. So I'm open to invitations (in exchange for some angpau) - Call me, text me, invite me. I'll make time as long as there are yummilicious fluffy, buttery pineapple tarts. Heh!

Nonetheless, if I don't write anytime soon, Happy Valentine's Day and Gong Xi Fa Cai, peeps!

Update: Another version of this photo has been submitted to and published in Utusan Malaysia's KOSMO on 19th February 2007, 'Asam Garam' column in conjunction with the Chinese New Year. Cool-nya, thanks Arif and Djohan.

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Gong Hei Fatt Choy and Happy V-Day to you too.. Princess..!! i hope you have a great time.. on V-Day.. and CNY..!
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Happy Valentine's Day to you, too, my dear, sweet PrincEss.
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that's a nice pic, like it
happy valentine's day and happy chinese new year to you too!
kruy | Homepage | 14.02.07 - 10:14 am | #

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Same same to you Primrose. ^_^ I wish I can go back get Ang Pau. *shameless* :P
fish fish | Homepage | 14.02.07 - 11:31 am | #

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I have pineapple tarts & more....... Lovely pic
chiki | 14.02.07 - 3:38 pm | #

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Happy V-day + Gong Xi Fa Cai to you!
titoki | Homepage | 14.02.07 - 3:55 pm | #

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happy chinese new year to you & your family! awww... you definitely looks very sweet :D
MeiyeN | Homepage | 16.02.07 - 10:50 am | #

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HAPPY.CHINESE.NEW YEAR!!
TO.YOU.AND.YOUR.FAMILY!

xoxo.
charlene | Homepage | 17.02.07 - 12:32 am | #

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That picture of yours is beautiful. This kind of shot is one of the many things I want to do. How I wish I can now pursue photography...
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Bs

2007-02-05T23:33:00.000+08:00

I blame it on the full moon. I've watched three movies in three weeks, I shocked myself. Perhaps I just needed the distraction. It keeps the mind sane.

I must have been inspired by movies based on true stories after watching Blood Diamond when I attempted Flyboys. Not too bad for a learn-to-fly-and-trash-some-planes-to-win-the-war-and-fall-in-love World War I re-film, a good attempt to get historically accurate.

Initially, I thought it was referring to the Tower of Babel (in the Old Testament) when I read the title. After the movie, I thought there were some reference to it after all - the different languages, the exploration of issues of miscommunication, the clashes in culture (all reasons by God to make the Tower of Babel reaching heaven impossible by men). Overall, Babel was slightly slow, confusing but thought-provoking, with messages from each segment potrayed strongly though choppy and no apparent link to any common thread until later in the movie. Not highly recommended but might worth a watch (and worth the Brad Pitt) if you've watched all new releases of the month.

Now why is it that I choose movies starting with the alphabet 'B', with a tendency for blood? There was Blood Diamond, then Babel, now Blood and Chocolates. Apart from picturesque shots of Bucharest, Romania, with trees, buildings, fountains and sculptures (which I hope are all real), it's a movie on werewolves with a line that (teen) romance is possible between a werewolf and a man, with no terrifying moments and it's suitable for children under 18. No, it's nothing spectacular compared to Underworld which is more dramatic and hot and action-packed and cleverly-plotted and interestingly directed - in case you're wondering. Don't ask me where the 'chocolates' fit in as far as the title is concerned. I just thought that it might be a teaser that one tastes good to human and the other tastes good to werewolves - on second thoughts, as shapeshifters, BOTH tastes good. Hence, blood and chocolates.

Will being a movie buff in 2007 a new resolution for me?

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i fell asleep halfway watching Blood Diamond, haha.. (at home lah not cinema) perhaps i was too tired ;p
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Girl, I like the new pics on side. ^_^ Good smile as always.
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Sick 2007

2007-02-03T12:29:00.000+08:00

For the third consecutive year, I am not feeling well as the warm winds blowing, clouds moving, moon shaping - all towards the Chinese New Year. I've got da flu, da fever, da sorethroat and da cough!

*sigh*

Someone once told me that if I were to be sick once during the Chinese New Year, I would be sick every year during the Chinese New Year. Well, she has been right so far.

Sick 2005
Sick 2006
Chey!

Tell me it's not a time bomb in the body. Tell me it's only the weather. I'm going back to bed.

Zzzz!

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poor thing....hope that you gonna get well soon!!! *hugz*
MeiyeN | Homepage | 03.02.07 - 12:56 pm | #

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Blame it on the weather! =p Get well soon, in time for the Chinese New Year!
Lene | 03.02.07 - 3:24 pm | #

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It's because of the weather. =) Get well soon!
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I come not as wedNURSEdae's Childe to pop in some medicine by Julie Andrews, coaxing it down Primrose's throat: "A spoonfool of sugar makes the madSin go down, ina most *Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious way!"

Of course, this piano-istic princess knows *is a song and a long word from the movie and musical Mary Poppins.

and is often used as a word as a miraculous way to talk oneself out of difficult situations, and even as a way to change one's mood. the word is used as an adjective referring to "absolutely stunningly fantastic".~~ DEsi

PS: I'll send the wedNURSEday Doc over for A*Friday's Childe!
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i blame it on the weather ;p
get well soon for CNY
kruy | Homepage | 05.02.07 - 2:47 pm | #

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Hi everyone... thanks for well wishes. Am getting better by the day.
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Ripe

2007-01-28T22:51:00.000+08:00

"I wonder why you all didn't recognise me. I haven't changed much though 10 years have passed. My hairstyle's still the same."

"Like I said, you ripe already ma."

"What do you mean by ripe ah? Saying I'm old meh? But I still look the same what."

"It's not the same, ripe and not ripe. A green apple, when ripe, turns red ma. That's why cannot recognise you."

"But I'm still Primrose ma."

"Yes lar, I didn't say you're not. That one also still apple ma."

"So is it a good thing that I have 'ripened'?"

"Of course!"

"Why?"

"Green apples ah, take a bite also, damn sour. Red apples are nice."

Ahh, the beauty of maturing gracefully, bebeh!

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Oh yes dear, if they couldn't recognize you, definitely because you turned to the better.
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i am imagining ur cheeks cheeky pink and u'r blushing the colour of a green apple just "ripened"..
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OUCH~
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Blood Diamond

2007-01-22T12:52:00.000+08:00

I watched the film Blood Diamond starring Leonardo DiCaprio over the weekend. The whole movie was pretty slow, buildup wasn't there and the plot was common as cliché.

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"Sorry I was in the cinema watching Blood Diamond when you sms-ed. Hmm, don't bother watching if you're not into slow movies."

"You watched Blood Diamond only because of that pussy boy
DiCRAP-pio! Can't act to save his life."

"Eh, that's not the real reason but the movie did receive a hell lot of publicity on the radio like it was some new Bond-must-watch movie like that."

"Haven't you heard of radio CON-mercials?"
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Oh what the heck! I did like Leonardo's accent in the movie and his style of ending his sentences with a 'huh' anyway. Apparently, I read that it's authentic Rodhesian accent. Ticket not wasted.

However, I did leave the cinema slightly disturbed by the whole story line and so I've decided to wikipedia it simply. Ah, so it *is* inspired by true facts and a series of events with close reference to actual historical details, with subtle (or strong) messages in between, however you want to absorb it, nudging your conscience to be careful where you buy your diamonds or not buy any at all! Remember: When the buying stops, the killing would too! Heh! Cliché, cliché.

I also read somewhere that De Beers was worried that their sales for diamonds may drop considerably with the release of this movie but seriously, how many of you would actually think about whether you're buying a blood / war / conflict diamond while at the jeweller's? Most would just be buying a diamond simply because, well, you're there for a diamond!

Then again, if the movie could change your perspective on diamond purchases, you can always consider diamond alternatives like cubic zirconia or synthetic, simulated diamonds, right?

Rrrriiight!!

As for me, I love all things beautiful but don't worry about diamonds. Pearls suit me fine.

Thank you very much!

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The only thing good about diamonds is that it can be used to cut glass. Other than that, they are just useless rocks (and a wallet wrecker too... go figure...)
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Yes!! Finally got the comment box to pop up! Dunno what happened all those months ago and dunno if it will happen again. Ooh, I like those ear studs.
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Diamionds are a girl's best friend, in deed and in need.
I wonder if it's steal not too late to change my Nama by deed poll to ...s/o "Diamond"?__DEsi
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watched this movie yesterday and i kinda like it!!!!! as my bf said, all because of leonardo huh? :p :p oh well, maybe?

worst of all, right after da movie my bf keeps on reminding me da cruelty of having bling-bling...
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Thesis

2007-01-19T10:38:00.000+08:00

"By the way, I'm doing a thesis and I've chosen you as my subject."

"Whoa! That's new. Haven't heard of that before."

"Yup, sorry I didn't tell you earlier. Hope it's not too late. It's hard to get a replacement at the last minute. So need to spend some time with you."

"Then it depends on the title of your proposal and the objective of your thesis."

But a thesis? On me? Damn creative minds one has nowadays. Impressive. A thesis? Pffttt!

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Just say YES laa. *LOL*

He prolly needs a lifetime to study you.
titoki | Homepage | 19.01.07 - 11:56 am | #

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Every Thesis starts wit a statement, so ENlightEN us curio cats and kittens and pussies + an owl hear, please, WHAT's THE STATEMENT?

I promise I won't pry/prise! ~~ DEsi-tra-la-la-LOL!
ylchong | 20.01.07 - 2:00 pm | #

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what sorta thesis firsttt
mrs jeff buckley | Homepage | 21.01.07 - 10:56 am | #

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Wao~~~ Primrose as the theme for thesis? Interesting. ^_^
fish fish | Homepage | 21.01.07 - 1:46 pm | #

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whoa.. what kind of thesis? something like a bibliography? interesting...
kruy | Homepage | 22.01.07 - 11:50 am | #

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OBJECTIVE: To study more of chosen subject matter. To know her, to understand her. In short, it's a pickup line, original to the max!! *Kewl*

You're so right lar, Titoki.

The statement was truly original though, Desi.

Reta: What sorta thesis ah? To study me lor. Haha.

fish fish: *nod in agreement*

Hi kruy, refer to Objective.
Primrose | Homepage | 22.01.07 - 4:56 pm | #

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Walk free

2007-01-07T23:21:00.001+08:00

I live a life of a singleton with no commitments, with nothing tying me down to anyone, anything, anywhere. Free and easy, as I always call it. No doubt it has gone through some roller coasters of ups and downs, with whirlwind of excitement dotted here and there, with opportunities and misses along the way but ... it's pretty much a life that's repetitive at most times, mundane sometimes, predictable at other times, exhilarating at rare times, alone all the time.

Someone said something which sets my mind wondering. And I pondered long and hard over the weekend. Yes indeed. As much as I have only felt that home actually felt like home in the last 2 years (which prompted me to purchase a life insurance so that I'll stay), the element of worthiness for me to hold on for long is still missing. Or rather, life has been status quo for a very long time. Yes, I could actually pack my life into a bag and walk out of here anytime. Yes, I could.

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You are never alone, dear PrincEss.

You have family, you have friends, you have Max-A-Million, you have colleagues and most importantly you have God with you at every moment.

You are never alone if you know you are loved. I know that many (myself included) do love you dearly.

Think on those things and you'll quickly realise that you are wrong about having no responsibilities. You have lots of responsibilities.

No man (or PrincEss) is an island. You are intricately connected to a big, wide & vibrant world.
Friend For Life | 08.01.07 - 7:40 am | #

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"restless" Prose, if that's the state you are in:
then it's okay to pack your bags and roam -- (born and) walk free.

You never know, as the young shepherd in The Alchemist, you may travel the world and like a Tom Sawyer, may bump into a Hucklebbery friend -- jest round the bend. That rainbow that you seek is to follow thy hear, and finally, you never know, all along the home is where the heart is. Then I'll welcome thee back with tehtarik + some Furong siew pau; the banana cake you bake thyself but leave me one byteOR2!
ylchong | Homepage | 08.01.07 - 10:43 pm | #

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Alone but not lonely, am I correct? =) Leaving can be an adventure. I myself thought of having that phase to become a reality but I think the odds beat me out of it. But you see, anywhere we go, it's just a matter of perspective.
Lene | 13.01.07 - 1:55 pm | #

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hi primrose
well i would say to enjoy ur singleton no commitment walk free life while u still can. when u get married and have kids then all these would be gone.
kruy | Homepage | 19.01.07 - 1:21 pm | #

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Bad start

2007-01-04T01:44:00.004+08:00

Right there at 9-ish in the morning, Primpy Junior flashed the blue screen, then the black screen telling me of disk error, then Press Ctrl+Alt+Del to restart. Fine, restart I did. Then there was the sound of a cackling beetle caught in the whirring fan. My arms flew up in the air with exasperation. Great! Primpy Junior couldn't boot!! Can you believe it? My hardisk died on me. Yes, died. Perished. Departed. Deceased. Expired. D-I-E-D!! ON NEW YEAR'S DAY!! Always on New Year's day!! And what was worse? It's only been a year and a half and nothing can be salvaged. Nothing. Zilch. I lost everything - precious emails, precious chat histories, precious photos, precious writings, important documents, not-so-important mp3s and videos. No, New Year's day wasn't a happy one and it doesn't help at all when my temper isn't containing very well within its volcanic well.

I dreaded the tiring efforts of reinstallations of ~~pirated~~ softwares ~~and cracking product keys~~ - email accounts, anti-virus, anti-spyware, chat programmes and all the usual works one has to do to re-equip Primpy. All of that aren't very difficult tasks but it does irritate very much when they don't bloody function - my bluetooth transfer doesn't work (help me out on toggle?). My Jaring dial-up couldn't work (not that I want to maintain my account anymore but what are the pop and smtp server names, please?). My streamyx direct dial couldn't work. My Adobe programmes boot up everytime Primpy starts (how do I disable it?) and to add to my frustrations, I have to remember passwords and passkeys to many.

Primpy Junior is currently empty. All that I own is gone. G-O-N-E !! I'm ready to cry, I seriusly am. I simply do not have any use for hardisk space now. Sigh. The consolations though, were the prompt response from Dell and the availability of internet connection after the draggy year end torture. On a positive note, my eyes were slightly rested with the absence of screen glare and read all my unread Reader's Digest issues. But I am now RM500.00 poorer, am tired, drained, upset and beginning to feel the effects of being imsomniac.

Note: I sincerely apologise to those whom I've directly flared my temper/raised my voice at. I'm emotionally affected when it comes to either the internet, Primpy Junior or my phone lines.

No doubt it's a bad start. Things are not fine just yet but I'm keeping my fingers (and toes) crossed that something better will come along soon. I need to conserve strength and hold my chin up high to survive the next 12 months.

I know, I know. I should get a life. "It's a sign to spend less time in the blackhole," as how Limpa aptly termed it. "It's only the virtual world. Get real!" Doy harshly but firmly reminded. "Yeah, take the opportunity to rest and go out yumcha," chiki contributed.

Am I *that* pathetic? Hmm...maybe I am after all but hey, it's *still* a bad start, ok. But despite that, lookey! I would still smile for you...albeit a little lacking in life [Hint: Spot the new curls].

Goodnight. Good morning.

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I love the new curl.

*deep huh hug* I wish a new year will turn better and better for you after that painful start.

I start my new year with a bad cold and flu. Ended up slept for 12 hrs yesterday.
fish fish | Homepage | 04.01.07 - 6:12 am | #

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so sorry to hear that! don't feel sad, you are not alone! believe it or not, i start my new year breaking my dad's favourite antique!! O_o no worries, it was just a bad day.. i am pretty sure that it will be good days for you over da next 12 months :D
MeiyeN | Homepage | 04.01.07 - 9:33 am | #

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aww i feel your loss as well. it pretty much sucks but you'll build your life again. happy new year!
mrs jeff buckley | Homepage | 05.01.07 - 8:07 pm | #

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Sorry to hear about the crash. Overseas consult available, as always, if you need it

Happy New Year, by the way. And a bit of news: I became an uncle on the 2nd of Jan to a cute little niece.

M.
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Hi fish fish, hope your flu's getting better. Weather's changing.

Wah meiyen, you broke your dad's antique ah? So what happened?

Hey Reta, loss is an understatement. I really don't know where to begin to refill the hardisk. Sigh.

Hey M, I did think of you but I thought I'd let Dell do it. You won't believe it that I re-installed the 2nd time and was pretty good at it. Must have been the basics you taught me. Still the geekgurl. Now I can install Windows XP for others already, including drivers. Woohoo!
Primrose | Homepage | 06.01.07 - 1:45 am | #

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You make me proud
M | 09.01.07 - 9:28 am | #

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hdds may come and go but make sure you back them up on dvds my dear... i'velearnt such a costly lesson myself... *pats*

the curls are nice. it suits u well... so cute!!~ awww..lol
seth.frostheart | Homepage | 13.01.07 - 10:29 am | #

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Flow

2006-12-31T19:32:00.000+08:00

No plans for tooh-double-ohh-seven.
No resolutions thought or written.
What can I say for indecisive Primrose.
Just one motto - go with the flow.

And flow the notes, I did.

Spent 5 hours practicing the violin and 2 hours writing notes. The original music sheet is one easy but boring melody but try the pencil-written manuscript in between. It's improvised. It's lively. It's by yours truly. It's only treble though since I did it for violin solo. 4/4 counts in D major. Meant to be accompanied by drums, bass and electric guitar. Think rock!

Happy New Year, peeps!

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It's now official - I'm inviting you to join my band. You'll play violin & keyboards whilst simultaneously providing backing vocals.

BTW - welcome to James Bond Year... year (2)007.
Friend For Life | 01.01.07 - 6:42 am | #

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happy new year babeee
mrs jeff buckley | Homepage | 01.01.07 - 9:37 pm | #

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hey pretty, happy new year to you & your family! many happy returns to you yah! :D
MeiyeN | Homepage | 02.01.07 - 9:12 am | #

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I sometimes blow my own trumpet -- Can I join thee in the Band. whatever, James Last or Lust!

Prose ~~ Happy Violining!
ylchong | 02.01.07 - 7:23 pm | #

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Happy New Year all! Thanks for wishes.
Primrose | Homepage | 03.01.07 - 9:18 am | #

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So when can I hear/see you play?
titoki | Homepage | 03.01.07 - 12:56 pm | #

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