American Idol 7

Last night, Jason Castro was voted out American Idol and it's about goddamn time. Long overdue. But then Jason had those big puppy eyes and Predator like dreaded locks. Exactly what those pre-menstrual teens like. So those stupid angmoh teens go vote to keep him alive all these while. I don't have the stats, I guarantee those who voted for him must be of the female sect. Guys don't go vote for puppy-eyed guys. It's gross.

When I first followed Idol 7, I was taken by another big eyed 17 year old puppy called David Archuleta. Of course the difference between this pup and the Jason guy is this David can actually sing. I'll give him credit for that.

The frustrating thing is, David Archuleta is getting boring. Yeah, he is sweet. Too sweet. But when there's too much sugar week after week, you want to throw up. Everytime that Archuleta kid talks, don't you get the impression he's like those contestant on Miss America? Every line, every smile is mechanical.

Surprisingly, that cocky David Cook is growing on me. I'm rooting for David Cook. Just hope those Ang Moh don't go for too much sugar.

Personally, I don't know why I never listen to English songs. Maybe it's because I'm not into those Hip Hop thing. For the life of me, I don't know how the hip hop thing get this far over here. Yo this, Yo that... please lar, take a look at your self in the mirror. You think you're black meh?

I prefer Mandarin/Cantonese songs. Never thought I'll say it here at this time and at my age, I'm totally blown over by Taiwanese newcomer Jam Xiao. Yeah, stupid name I know. Taiwanese singers use the most mind boggling English names.

Here is a duet Jam Xiao did with A-Mei. Sung LIVE. You can always tell if somebody can sing when they're singing live. But then there are exceptions like Andy Lau whom you know they can't sing even when it's recorded and enchanced in the studio. It's no secret I hate Andy Lau. Nothing personal, he just can't freaking sing. Summore get singing awards wor... diu.

Jimmy Choo Bags Are Expensive

£2,325

Tell you something you don't know? Very honest with you, I don't. Not really. I know Jimmy Choo bags are not cheap, but I didn't know it's that out of reach.


Seriously, this black Malena bag costs £1,100. If you do the maths, it'll come to about 7k Ringgit. Don't know about you, from where I'm standing in the middle of the food chain, this is a little outrageous. Last night I got nothing to do so I started surfing ebay. I found a similar bag claiming to be 'authentic' going for USD152.

Immediately got crazy for a while and thankfully regain sanity few minutes later. Aiyah, if it's too good to be true, it probably ain't. If it's hard to find miracles in churches, it'll be even harder to find them on ebay. So I'm not holding out for one.

One thing I got to say is I won't go for a fake. I'm not holding anything against ladies who do. It's a personal choice. Personally, going for a fake just doesn't have that sense of satisfaction. How to put it... Crudely said, it's like a man going for prostitutes and calling himself a Romeo.

Talking about branded bags, I remember 20 years ago I had a girlfriend who bought a Bonia bag. Yeah, many of you would say Bonia where got class? But then 20 years ago and fresh out of school, Bonia is equivalent to LV for us. Anyway, I remember we went to eat and then as we were leaving, it started to rain. We had to make a dash for the car parked some distance away.We went inside the restaurant and asked for some used newspaper for cover. The restaurant did not have used newspaper, but they gave us some big plastic bags. Immediately I put the plastic bag over my head ready to make a dash for the car. Only then I saw my friend. She used her plastic bag to cover her brand new Bonia.

I said, "what about you?"

My friend replied, "I'll survive, my bag needs it more than me....."

Not Desperate Housewives... They Got That Right

I've been away and I just had time to catch up on news I've missed during my recent KL trip. I'm particularly amused by the allegation by Jeff Ooi and the subsequent denial from Penang EX-ministers' wives, they are NOT Desperate Housewives.

I just cannot tahan. This is too funny.

Sorry, I have to side with the women. They're right. They are no Desperate Housewives.

Not in a million years. See any similarities? Muaharharhar

Double Happiness & BUM 2008

This was taken from my hubby's room. The room is so small, this is my constant view.... viewed from the bed.

Double Happiness (sounds like your CNY dish hor?) for me this time I went down to KL. I specially went down for the BUM08 meet and in the mean time, found time to shop in KLCC. As I've written before, I do have my reservations going to BUM 2008. Firstly, I'm not a SoPo blogger. I'm worried I'm not on the same frequency so to speak as those peeps. I'm sure many would know how sucky it is to be at a party you don't know anyone and in the meantime trying to look as if you're having a swell time....

In the end, I went with my hubby. My hubby is my float. In the worst case scenario, at least I can still hang on to my float and not just drown in the sea of obscurity. Thankfully, I'm glad to say this one has a happy ending.

Finally, I get to attach a face to those bloggers whose SoPo blogs I go often. Like? Rocky, RPK, Patrick Teoh, Mob, Tony Yew, Howsy and Maverick. Yes, especially Maverick. I finally get to confirm... not only that Maverick writes well, he is such a charmer. Definitely those ladies' man. :-P

BUM 2008

The room where BUM08 was held is very nice. Decorated like some Datuk's wedding .....

Photo wise, sorry lar. I'm busy helping out at the registration counter, I really did not have time to go around snapping everyone in sight. These are the few pathetic photos I managed to take before the event started. Attendance was whopping. Walk-ins are plentiful.

Nobody's there yet.My partner at the registration counter, blogger Primrose.

Mei, who is in charged of the media people covering the event.

On a personal note, the plus side on being at the registration counter meant everyone, EVERYONE goes through me. Kee Thuan Chye came to my registration counter and I was just too dumb strucked to say HI. You see, back in my teenage days, Kee's paper column is the only thing I read from the paper. His writings are the most inspiring thing EVER. Today, I see him face to face and I sit there like a batu. Don't know what to say to him... Damn. I'm suddenly like bisu. Ceh...

Well, what is life without regrets hor?

One less regret to contend with. I get to have my picture taken with Niamah, (with a capital N) Patrick Teoh himself.

Now, BUM08 is serious business conducted among friendly folks. I'm just in awed how humble and down-to earth some of those so-called 'academics' were. Really, I thought academics would be LCLY. Surprisingly, they are just humble and super nice peeps. It's the empty vessels that makes the most noise and action only.

Si-lai being si-lai in all circumstances, I still managed to sniff out the few leang jais I spotted. OK, just to be politically correct, let me first say, everyone is leang. It's just that a few is super leang and therefore worthy of special mention.

This picture does Dr Azmi Sharom no justice. Trust me, he's such a looker in person.

OMG! I know Farish Noor can write. What I don't know is how cute he looks in person. I die liao..

In the end, I'm just super happy to be there. Though I'm just a kay-ler-fer (extras) but then tell me which movie don't need them? So, Kay-ler-fer here today felt like a million bucks.

KLCC

Next happy thing - SHOPPING. Finally, I get to buy something from KLCC. Hey, and I don't mean just the burger from Burger King. Ahem, Isetan is having a 3 day sale and I got some fabulous shoes with 70% off. Wow, super happy.

I can go to sleep wearing these. Super happy. I don't care I get blisters from them.

I got no where to go with these shoes, so, I'm wearing them just for kicks, hanging my laundry in the lawn. 8 o'clock in the morning I'm in my pyjamas and stiletto heels doing laundry. Cannot meh? Sue me.

Another pic to show-off a bit. Nice angle mar..

Sien

This morning super sien and when I went swimming, one look at my car, more sien. It's dirty again. I know, guys will say women don't know how to appreciate their cars. Maybe. If it's a Mini Cooper I have, maybe I'm not so sien having to wash it. But then in all honesty, even if it's a Mini, the novelty will wear off in 30 days. That is why craving for a Mini is way better than owning one. This way, my love for dear Mini will go on forever. At least until the day I strike lottery and buy one.

So syiok. Felt like a scene from the movie Aliens.

In the end, I just drive to the drive-through car wash and gau dim. Really, who wants to wash your own car anymore when 6 Banglas and 1 mean machine shower your car for the mere price of RM2? RM2 wei... so worth it. Cannot get a decent plate of wanton mee for RM2 also nowadays.

Before wash...

After the carwash, my car felt like a million bucks.

Then I heard Jakim ruled that non-Malay Muslim converts do not need to inform their family if they convert. According to the papers..".... under the Syariah laws, the duties and responsibility of the convert towards his non-Muslim parents did not stop after the conversion."

Sometimes the more you read, the more confused you get. If someone who converted to Islam still have duties and responsibilities to their non-Muslim parents, then isn't it their duty to inform their parents.? Look, I don't care if someone chose to pray to stones, Jesus or cows. It's none of my business. But then if somebody converted and it affects me, then it's my business. I have the right to know.

Sure, it might not be written in black and white a person who converted has to tell their loved ones. Yeah, no black and white, come to think of it, so's 90% of the stuff they teach in Moral class in Primary School. Those things about being filial to your parents, helping people, giving up your seats to the elderly etc etc... are not written in black and white either. You did not break any law if you refuse to give up your seat to an elderly person. You won't be put in prison if you forgot your mother's birthday. But still, these basic social nicety are fed to the children though they are not enforced by the law.

Bottom line, social nicety and consideration to others are what makes people, people. No need anything to be written in black and white to know what is right or what is wrong.

Dog Lovers Are So Easy

Really, dogs/pet lovers are really easy target. In other words, such suckers. We're the best consumers because all you need to do is to put an animal on the front, we're hardpressed NOT to buy. Cute helpless animals of course. Not tigers, eagles or predatory ones.

To be honest, I don't think pet lovers equal animal lovers. The truth is, pet lovers don't always love all creatures... just the ones that make us feel good. Make us superior and needed. Dogs are the best ego-booster. Cats are too self-sufficient and independent to fulfill the 'I'm so important' need in us. That is why they say sickly patients do better when there is a dog around. Dogs make those patients feel needed. Nothing heal faster than an ego booster.

Many times people ask me why the heck do I keep my little poodle. The poodle serves no purpose except yap yap and yap at the postman. Afterall, if a burglar really comes into my house, the little thing is not much help. One kick and my poodle will habis. The fact is, it is not what my little poodle can do for me... it's what that little dog makes me feel. Like I'm really so important and the world revolve around me. Selfish? Maybe. I say it's a win-win situation for us. Both dog and master. I get my kick, the dog get its food. Everyone is happy. Just like most bosses. They don't promote you because you're so good... you get promoted because you make him feel good.

I was out in Tesco when I caught sight of a book with a dog shadow printed on the front. Immediately I'm fascinated. I'm now half-way through the book. Not exactly my kind of mystery novel, but heck, what to do? They put a dog on the cover.

Weekend Pics and The Sign

Here's some weekend pics I took. I was at a mall and one of the jewellery chain was having a runway show to showcase their diamond. There was a nice crowd and honestly, who would want to look at some overpriced stones when they can look at the tall leggy models?

I sure hell didn't. I started shooting the models. I always carry my compact camera with me and it's one of those days it paid off.

I've been covetting a digital SLR camera. See my point? The compact camera is OK if the sun is up and shining. Without the sun and flash, it's a pain. Not to mention I cannot zoom in on those models. This is a sign. I was talking to my hubby about changing cameras last night and the next day, I get to show my camera's inadequacy. If this is not a sign for me to buy a D-SLR camera, I don't know what is..



Talking about the models, they're thin and leggy. The face ain't bad either. I told my husband, "the girls damn hawt hor?"

Hubby replied, "So-so lar.."

What? Like this also 'so-so'?? Damn, stop putting pressure on me. I cannot fill in such big shoes.

Don't know why, ladies like to ask their man whether this girl hawt lar or that girl pretty or not. Cannot help it. So used to it already. Come to think of it, I don't why why we ladies like to ask. Especially when we're not interested in the truth anyway. :-P

Survey Survey.. Mari buat Survey

I want to do a little survey. Nope sorry, you won't get paid.

I was hopping over to Adrian's blog and he mentioned he walked into a condo showroom with a price tag around RM800k. Honestly, even if I sell my Ipoh house, my cars, my dogs and my body I also cannot afford RM800k. Please, don't ask me to borrow from bank with the full amount. I'll be eating bread crumbs every month just to make the installments and that's just the most optimistic view. For all I know, the bank won't even 'choi' me.

You see, there's a few rows of low cost houses near my place. Low cost here meant those houses are around RM30-50k. Well, you might say those are humble folks with limited 'means.' I thought that too... until I see their BMWs, Benz, Camry and Pajeros parked in front of their house. Obviously their cars are more expensive than their homes.

This is kisah benar. My friend's brother staying in those low cost flat near Taman Desa has a room mate driving a BMW. That BMW guy is renting a RM250/month room. Of course from my viewpoint I will say why on earth if you can afford a BMW you want to just rent a room? No offense to those peeps staying in the Tmn Desa flat, OK? I'm just looking at it from a logical standpoint.

We are of course taught from young to live within our means. But what I want to find out is, how much are you willing to fork out to buy your very own home?

Or.. you prefer to drive 300k cars and live in 30k homes? Drive Accord and rent room? Assuming you're those who can afford both, then it's a no brainer. What happen when you have to choose?