When it comes to parties and fest, I always got super excited and this year, RWMF it didn’t change at all. Yes, I was pretty much excited about the whole thing. Initially we planned to stay at Damai Puri which is just a walking distance from the place but since all of our bookings were cancelled for no apparent reason, we have to settle for Harbour View - which is not bad either.

We too the shuttle bus from our hotel to Sarawak Cultural Vilage which took about an hour to get there because the lousy driver somehow drove us to Santubong Resort before he realized that he’s in deep shit. Stupid bugger!

When we reached the place the party has already started. Massive jams caused by humans and astro creeps making life not as easy as it seems to be but who cares anyway - it’s a fest remember? So, I wouldn’t mind the shoulder to shoulder thingy. That’s life in the fast lane.

Th first workshop I attended was the strings workshop. A few fellas with sitar and what not - simply because I dunno what the hell are those instruments and yes there were “gambus” and I pretty much sure that if anyone of you are from Limbang, you pretty much have heard about this gambus.

Nothing seriously that hot that afternoon as we arrived there a little late but we managed to catch a few mini performances such as the guitar workshop and also percussions - which I enjoyed a lot eventhough I only managed to catch a little glimpse of it.

We spent our time waiting for turns to get tattoed at Lim Kok Wing’s booth which we shouldn’t have toeventhough it’s pretty much worth the wait. The big boss’s tattoo was out of this world. I just love it.

Petrus busy inking ..

Now, some people think that the mud is disgusting. Yes it really is but it’s a fest remember. People don’t mind gettng dirty and if you’re thinking you are going to wear your pretty clothes and not getting dirty might as well you pack up your things and go clubbing in town instead you fat ass! I don’t freaking care about your urbanite friends not being happy because of the mud. It’s a fuckin fest!

We entered the pitt when the song aleng leleng was playing. That pretty much reminds me about the good all YCS days I ad. We used to sing this song for mass and gatherings. It’s fun though.

We moved closer to the stage as time goes by and before we know it, we are just in front of the stage.

Another shot ..

My first experience of RWMF was not a good one I must say. Honestly I didn’t reall enjoy the show because I think that quite a number of the bands playing doesn’t really suit the crowd especiall that Palestinian grup. For me it’s pretty much boring and there’s nothing to shout about at Motofuji’s solo drums performance. It didn’t really impressed me much. I was hoping for something more samba-liked, rattamahatta-liked, capoeira-liked and yes, I am dissapointed at the fact that the budget for this year’s RWMF was cut down. I am definitely not happy!

A few things I think they need to improve on are :

Transportation / parking space
I think this one needs a lot of attention. More bus and less waiting time is better. For God sake we paid for the service and I don’t think it is that hard to get more busses as there are money to be made and the parking space, what more can I say - It’s so damn far!

Toilets
You have the moving toilet and that’s fine with me but what was not fine was this :

Toilet was not in good condition, not well cleaned. For an event like this everything should be top notched. I rather not take pics on what’s inside ad outside,it was an eyesore. No water inside the toilet and how could the management overlooked this things? And if possible more toilets please? Because this is not just a majlis persandingan Rokiah and Raub, there’s gonna be thousands of people flocking the place. Be a little smarter next time.

I was told by Celeste that actualy promotions in KL for the thing was decline. The management refuse to do some performances somewhere in KL for some Gawai Fest held. I thought that was a waste of opportunity, you could have just pocketed more if you just did that. What a shame!

But guys, that won’t stop me from coming again next year and I hope the management hear my plea and a lot of people hav been saying that this is the worst RWMF that they ever attended. I keep my fingers crossed that things will get better next time. don’t fuckin’ care about Penang’s Ranforest blah blah blah …

There was lotsa interesting things happenning throughout RWMF. I can’t deny the fact that I was pretty much excited about the whole thing because this is my first time attending this event. I’ve always wanted to go for the event but being broke and still studying was the only reason I can give you on “why only now?”.

One of the best damn thing is that I met lotsa celebrities along the way.

With Channel [V]’s Dom

The guy is so freaking cool. I saw him at the entrance but I didn’t have the guts to approach him being a shy me *blush*blush* It so happened that he was there nearby the Lim Kok Wing tattoo parlour and I finally went up to him and said

“Dom! Can I take a picture with you?”

“Be my guest. Not a problem at all. You want to hold the mic?”

In my heart - “Channel [V], I hope I’m on TV”

That was so freaking cool!

Lim Kok Wing was having this temporary tattoo’s parlour during the event. While I was wandering around I saw a long lost friend, Ivan. I didn’t know that he is now studying at Lim Kok Wing. When asked about why Lim Kok Wing and why not continuing with UiTM he said - “Passion. I love arts”

And so I asked him to draw a tattoo for me. A temporary one of course. I chose the Borneo Scorpion to be put on my right hand.

Ivan, concentrating …

Almost done …

Then along came Xiao. Initially I wanted him to draw me tattoo but he was so busy back then and I decided to go for Ivan but I guess in a way he felt bad because I waited a bit too long for that and he decided to draw something for my left hand. How cool is that? Having two tattoo artist working on your body at the same time. So freaking cool!

Xiao doing his thing …

Don’t worry, it was just ink and no needles

My Borneo Scorpion is done

My tattoo is done. A long dragon tattoo along the arms down. Cool! I look so young and dangerous. You don’t wanna mess with me.

I just love that. It’s pretty though.

Karen and Lily had theirs too and I think it was so freaking awesome! Floral designs for the ladies. Love it

I shall be back with more updates on RWMF. Catch ya some other time!

Been running out of ideas of what to write of late, but somehow *winks*winks* just gave me an idea. So credit goes to her for the birth of this post.

Time to bitch around a bit. I wonder how does it feel like to not have a real job but to have a bottomless pocket. That sounds pretty much fun isn’t it? You don’t have to crack your nut brain up, working your big fat ass out to earn a living. Imagine yourself going places - Rome, Milan, London, Paris, Tokyo, Seoul, LA, Prague

• The endless shopping spree

• Staying in 5 star hotels

Oh, you wish, CIBOL! *smack*smack*

With the need for leisure and also money become increasingly crazy, I just can’t help myself but to think about it. I sometimes just wonder why can’t I be like femes phat ass blogger? Or maybe the Singaporean Drama Bitch Queen? Or maybe that friggin faget, which I kinda forgot about his name, well you know who. I don’t need to explain that much. While writing this, imagining my money rollng in the bank, multiplying, diversifying my assets - Boo! Maybe one day I’ll get there. Just maybe, definitey maybe.

Just an update, I got RM 26.35 on my nuffnang. I will be having a few ads in another few days starting from 11th till 18th of July. So, please help a poor blogger earn some bucks by - the least you could do is to surf cibolution.com from every single PC with different IPs that you can find. You can hop from one cyber cafe to one cyber cafe if you want, or better still spread the news all around, like you do the - Cancer Awareness thingy. Better still if you have a banner created just for me, I would appreciate that. Ask your mom, dad, brothers and sisters, church mates and your whole family to do the same. You’re doing a good deed! Trust me, you will not rot in hell if you do that.

Now you might think that I’m beginning to hate my job. No, you’re wrong. I love my job, just that I hate my boss. Who doesn’t? A person that everybody loves to hate. He’s like a complete SEO pack for your blog. Every single four letter word you type will lead you to him. That shows how “best” he is. What I am trying to say here is that, it’s 2:44 am and I’m still here in front of my laptop typing this entry wishing and hoping that money will fall down from the sky. Full stop!

Whoaaaaa!!!

I want a VIP pass, can or not?

I want to be like phat ass blogga can hang out with Marion Caunter after the show!

Can? Can? Can?

Yup, I am coming for the most prestigious event in Sarawak (Don’t want to say Kuching coz later Kuching people kembang hidung). What else if not the Rainforest World Music Festival? Yes, that event Penang want to copycat by having their very own Rainforest blah blah blah blah

My message : Oit, running out of original idea ah brader? Pooodahchit!

Now I’m telling you that this is the 10th year running that the event will be held! How cool is that? 10 years of glory. That is if I’m not mistaken because I am, right now at this very hour is already so very lazy to go and google for facts and stats - I hate stats!

For those who have never heard of this event, I pity you but not to worry because here Cibol will explain to you eventhough not in details, I will try.

The Rainforest World Music Festival is a unique festival that brings
together on the same stage renowned world musicians from all
continents and indigenous musicians from the interiors of the
mythical island of Borneo.

How is that? Ok, I know I just copy paste that from the original website but I think that is enough to let you guys know, get a little bit of the groove of what’s going on. Indigenous music will be played. No, not Coldplay you idiot! That’s another indie. I am talking about a more tribal, culturalistic kind of music with no beat box, nigga ragga, pussycat dolls or Smashing Pumpkins. Get it? I hope so ..

Personally, I think I know what to expect.

WOODSTOCK! - Not!

No, keep it clean dudes and duddettes. No sex, drug and alcohol. If you’re trying to get funny, the beach is just a walking distance away. If you’re getting a lil bit horny, lotsa bushes around but please not in the crowd. I don’t want to see some ugly balls, I just want to enjoy and feel the music.

To date there will be about 16 performers confirmed list of performers to get you go up and down on the freaking ground. To be honest, I’ve never been to one before eventhough I was born and breed in Sarawak. So, this will be something to be remembered. So, I do hope to see you guys rocking the place up! Catch you there!

Aram meh kitai ngansar ke kaki!

No, No Sepultura in town.

No, not ugly Ronnie and friends either.

but …

These Brazillian nuts are here.

I was on my way back from Pavillion yesterday when I suddenly saw a big crowd in front of Sungei Wang’s Maybank. I decided to stop by and take a peek. To my surprise it was a group of nutsy Brazillian doing a demo of Capoeira. Now, doesn’t that rings a bell? Remember the movie “ONLY THE STRONG”?

Perhaps the chanting :

Paranaway .. Paranaway ..

Owh, forget it. It’s basically a Brazillian form of martial art. Capoeira is a blend of martial art, game, and dance originated from Brazil, from the regions known as Bahia, Pernambuco, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais and São Paulo. The art-form started up in Brazil during the 16th Century, an obvious result of the slave trading that took place in conjunction with the previously slaved native Indians. Capoeira was created and developed by both the native slave Indians in Brazil and slaves brought from Africa. Participants form a roda (circle) and take turns playing instruments, singing, and sparring in pairs in the center of the circle. The game is marked by fluid acrobatic play, feints, and extensive use of groundwork, as well as sweeps, kicks, and headbutts. Less frequently-used techniques include elbow-strikes, slaps, punches, and body-throws.

It’s like a blend of everything. Exercise, dancing and whatever. The songs, wow! Very very indulging. It’s very catchy until the thing keep on playing in my mind. It’s insanely catchy!

Capoeira primarily attacks with kicks, sweeps, and head strikes. Some schools teach punches and hand strikes, but they are not as common. A possible explanation for the primary use of feet is the common West African belief that hands are for creation and feet for destruction[citation needed]. Another common explanation is that slaves in Brazil were commonly shackled at the wrists, restricting them from using their hands. Lastly, striking with the hands is often seen as unelegant and disruptive to the flow of the game. Elbow strikes are commonly used in place of hand strikes. “Cabeçadas” or Headbutts are common- as they are in many of the fighting arts of the African Diaspora[citation needed]. Knee strikes are sometimes seen. Capoeira also uses acrobatic and athletic movements to maneuver around the opponent. Cartwheels called “aú” (a very common acrobatic movement), handstands (bananeira), headspins (pião de cabeça), hand-spins (pião de mão), hand-springs (gato), sitting movements, turns, jumps, flips (mortal), and large dodges are all very common in capoeira though vary greatly depending on the form and rhythm. Fakes and feints are also an extremely important element in capoeira games and the setting of “traps” or illusory movements are very common.

Capoeira defenses consists of evasive moves and rolls. A series of ducks called esquivas, which literally means “dodge”, are also staple of a capoeiristas’ defensive vocabulary. There are typically different esquivas for every step of the Ginga, depending on the direction of the kick and intention of the defender. A common defense is the rolê, which is a rolling move that combines a duck and a low movement. This move allows the defensive players to quickly evade an attack and position themselves around the aggressor in order to lay up for an attack. It is this combination of attacks and defense which gives a game of capoeira its perceived ‘fluidity’ and choreography.

Other evasive moves such as rasteira, vingativa, tesoura de mão or queda allow the capoeirista to move away or dangerously close in an attempt to trip up the aggressor in the briefest moment of vulnerability (usually in a mid-kick.)

So, you might want to watch your balls!

Music is integral to capoeira. It sets the tempo and style of game that is to be played within the roda. The music is composed of instruments and song. The tempos differ from very slow (Angola) to very fast (são bento regional). Many of the songs are sung in a call and response format while others are in the form of a narrative. Capoeiristas sing about a wide variety of subjects. Some songs are about history or stories of famous capoeiristas. Other songs attempt to inspire players to play better. Some songs are about what is going on within the roda. Sometimes the songs are about life, or love lost. Others are lighthearted or even silly things, sung just for fun. Capoeiristas change their playing style significantly as the songs or rhythm from the berimbau commands. In this manner, it is truly the music that drives capoeira.

So, I leave you guys a clip from the show.

P/S : Sorry for the blur motion. I was using my phone

No, don’t get me wrong I’m not trying a Paul Tan here. This is just my personal opinion and got nothing to do with the quick and the dead.

When I first heard of Perodua planning to release a successor to Kembara somewhere in March I was a little unmoved. To be honest Kembara was not the type of SUV that I would be looking forward to drive to work. I just hate it because of it’s a little ugly to me. Maybe ugly doesn’t really mater but heard there’s a lot of problem with Kembara like the lower gear is not low enough to take on the so damn best roads in Sarawak - Not the highway but the road to the unknown. So, I thought that this would be another tin car in the making.

Nautica, that’s the name given to this shorter version of Toyota Rush and also Daihatsu Terios. They looked the same to me, well maybe slightly different. This perodua baby was launch on the 9th May 2008 and I managed to catch a glimpse of the real thing at The Curve, Mutiara Damansara a few weeks ago. So, I’m gonna take you on tour to see this Perodua baby.

“Nautica” derives from the Latin term “nauticus,” meaning “sailor” or “navigator.” And so in this case I don’t se any point naming it nautica because I don’t think you can drive this baby in the sea. If it can, good heaven then. Maybe because it sounds cool, Naw-ti-kah so that’s why the name is nautica. Notty-Ka? Well, we never know why in the first place. Let’s forget about that and just concentrate on the baby itself shall we?

The Perodua Nautica is essentially a Perodua-badged version of the short wheelbase Daihatsu Terios/Toyota Rush. The front bumper and grille is different, and these along with the rear bumper are made locally in Malaysia, while the rest of the car comes completely assembled from Japan. For lighting, you get foglamps and projector halogen headlamps while the rear brake lamp cluster use conventional bulbs.

Source : http://paultan.org/topics/cars/perodua-nautica-suv/

Maybe that justifies why the car is premiumly prized at a staggering RM89k for Peninsular market and RM91k-RM92k for Sabah and Sarawak market. That’s the ON THE ROAD price plus insurance. It’s quite expensive for a Perodua car I must say.

The rooms inside is quite spacious for a compact car as Perodua is always famous with releasing compact cars - Except for Rusa I guess. You can sleep and play hide and seek at the back. You can also have your dog and its house moved in at the same time. This is simply awesome can you imagine? You might be able to put your mini fridge at the trunk if you want! Unbelievable! Nope, that’s not the case, but the back part of the SUV is quite spacious.

See that two seats at the back? You can pulled it down to have more space for you to run around naked and get horny.

No, I did not make it to test the thing out by running around naked. Too crowded, everyone wants to go in. Only if I did …

The overall design of the car is actually not bad. I’m quite impressed. Back lights, I don’t know what they call it. Is it tail lights? Whatever lah. I played numerous racing games all of my life but what I failed to take note was which one are head lights and which one are the tail lights. Bummer!

So, which one is head which one is tail?

The wheels are 16 inch alloys with 215/65R16 tyres. I know you dirty lil bastards will just go to the garage the very next day and change the whole wheels into a more fancy ones. So do you think that’s cool huh? Dasar lanun la you all.

Now, let me take you to the front interior. It is not as fancy as any other Japanese car or even Korean. It’s very simple, the dashboard and all and it’s very very plasticky. The same feeling you get when you drive your choo choo cars when you were young. You know like those cars in Bob The Builder, that kind of plastic.

and more plastic to come

the door part. yeah, I know it sounds lame but bear with it. I’m not a car expert or what.

But I must say I like the steering.

The bumper is very much Perodua-like, ugly and so pok uchak barieng. You know what I’m saying? I mean, they just want to be Perodua by hook or by crook the bumper must look as pok as Perodua, full stop!

It does look like one of those Naza Ria cars from this angle

So, what do you think? Overall I think the car was okay, we have yet to know the performance yet. What I have been told was that the fuel consumption is very much average like any other car. With petrol prices are alsways on the rise we have to be carefull of what car to buy, eventhough it’s Malaysian. Why? Because I say so. If a Honda consume less petrol then you buy Honda lor, screw those Malaysian cars. Banzai! If la ..

The only thing that I’m not so happy about this car is just the price. It’s a bit too pricey to me. I rather get myself a Vios or a Sentra. I mean it!

I’m not a big fan, I don’t have any favourite team but this is about to change. For the better I hope. Ok, maybe not jumping straight away into the BIG FAN category but maybe being one of the follower of this sport. So, Charyelle before you criticize me and telling me that I should have given you the ticket because I’m not a big fan, I’m telling you I’m moving IN-to that direction. Ok, that’s a lame try but yes, I had a good time in Sepang over the weekend. The atmosphere - Awesome, the fans - crazy, the thrill - to the max! It’s an adrenaline rush, you feel the tensity running through your veins, with bloodshot eyes I watched in awe!

Now, if Australia was a nightmare for Ferrari, Malaysia was a dream. Kimi Raikkonen toyed initially with polesitting team mate Felipe Massa, took the lead after their first pit stops, and sauntered into the distance to a victory that puts him back into contention for a second world title. Sepang was painted red as Ferrari won the race.

This is my first time being in Sepang International Circuit. The feeling was awesome. The travel method I’d say public transport is still the best because the jam and hassle going to that place especially on the race day itself can be very very frustrating. So, commuter and bus are still the better choice. We actually took a train to Nilai then from Nilai we board on a bus going to the circuit but it would be better if we would just use the shuttle bus from KL Sentral straight to the circuit because we don’t have to take all the trouble of transiting from train to the bus. This is my first time so I forgive myself for not doing enough research! - Fark! But then, That would be a disastrous trip because …

See that?

No, I’m not going to blog about the race or whatsoever because I don’t have the friggin’ time to do so. I’m leaving you with some camwhores! Oh yeah! As usual …

I should’ve taken a pic at the Ferrari’s stand - Wakakakakaka!

Pokai no money, want to buy souvenir .. aih!

Ok, that’s ugly but who cares .. I’m there and you’re not. That’s why you’re watching!

Sorry, no fast cars .. I’ll keep that to myself.

Until then

The title says it all. What more can I say?

The dynamic Duo, Cibol and Bot Bongkersz.

F1 is just around the corner, and so was the …

It somehow much more like a dream come true to us, poor bloggers from the land of the hornbills to be given the chance of getting our ass on the hot seat at Sepang International Circuit!

Now, how to win F1 tickets? It’s pretty simple. Listen to Traxxfm!

Like me.

Cut the crap .. Actually was bored on Saturday. I asked Drumsticks out but she told me that she couldn’t make it. So, down to me and Bot Bongkersz. Why Bot? Botak, that’s why. Actually I was in the office a few hours before. There were some matters to be done. Well, new broom .. What to do?

When I arrived at Times Square the show was already started. I was looking for Mag and Pat. Didn’t managed to find em so I decided to just relax and enjoy a cup of Java Frapuccino. I knew that Traxx was going to have their On The Road show that day because of our dear Suituapui. He texted me a few days before and I asked him to remind me about the event because I am a busy man. I am a busy man, really .. see, no post for the past few days. That proves that I’m a busy man and not to mention poor too.

After almost an hour at Starbucks we decided to take a peek at the show. I saw Mag wondering around and Pat - Busy entertaining the girls. I got excited a bit. Maybe I was a little star strucked. Imagine meeting the person that you texted everyday at 32776, requesting for songs and dedications .. and there they were in front of my eyes. How could I not be star strucked?

With Mag! - STP said I look like a Japanese in this picture. Really ah?

Now, what do I have to do to get F1 tickets for free? Simple :

Buy a slurpee and come back to the station the fastest.

During briefing, see how excited I was? People say, “Nak seribu daya, Tak nak - Jangan Isap rokok“.

The moment NAVSTA & GREENMAN said “GO” … You can’t see me anymore. I was already there at 7E buying slurpee. The not so best thing is that I never buy slurpee before and I don’t know how either. I actually messed up the counter with green and yellow slime and I actually made the cashier a little nervous. I keep on saying,

“Come on boy, you can do better than that. I need to win this”

I saw another guy with slurpee running through the front door and damn I was still at the counter. I got panic attack. I grab my slurpees and ran as fast as I could. I saw the guy taking the left lane. I knew I can catch him up if I just go straight but the problem was I have to go through all the chairs and crowded starbucks and a car to get there. I took the path, heck I care. I saw a lady in front of me and I actually shouted at her :

“Get out of my way! I need to win this!”

Boy, you should’ve seen her face. I think she got a shock of her life seeing me running like a bulldozer trying to catch the guy in front of me. I guess ladyluck was on my side because they guy got pancit-ed and was grasping for breath at the very end of the race but I still have another huge obstacle in front of me, an auto bavaria. I said :

“Shit, I don’t care. I wanted this real bad and nothing can stop me now”

I pulled up all my energy and jumped over a car which was displayed in front of the main entrance and I almost stumbled but I keep my head cool, fixed my running and walaaa .. I got there first leaving the another guy dropping his jaw down. God, I can’t put it into words. I should’ve recorded everything on video, man. What a shame!

Whatever, at least I got what I wanted …

Drool over it la ..

Nah, some more

The rest, let the pictures speaks for themselves.

With Pat, Cibol and Mag - In The Afternoon

They got their slurpees, I got my prize …

SWEET! What a start to life in KL ..

Before I end this post, let’s sing some happy birthday song to our birthday boy Pat

Small talk : Remember last time I told you guys that my Streamyx got into NPL? I got it back. That explains the mysterious disappearance of cibol from the blogosphere these past few days. I tell you, living without internet for just one day can really kill me!

And there was sunlight …

And what can you see?

Nothing right?

At least can see a bit .. of me

And C-P

And lots and lotsa people …

And this is what you get for RM98!

No, I’m not frustrated. In fact I enjoyed my time throughout the whole concert.

We were actually quite late for the concert and being me myself not having enough sleep the night before doesn’t really help but we braved our sleepy eyes and put some energy on. This is my first ever concert in 3 years. The last one was when Incubus was in KL and that was back in 2005. This time around, I’m gonna make it. I missed a lot of concerts ever since I decided to go back to Bintulu.

How would I describe the atmosphere? Awesome, that’s the only word for it. The crowd was huge! I love it man …

Because of my shit photo taking skills, I decided to google around and found this guy. He got nice shots - Kien Huo

The crowd was …

This was taken during the first song I guess .. I can’t read Chinese, but I think I know how the song goes!

Aiyo, why la superstars have to wear something so … out of this world. Geez!

I like this one …

he actually sang Suituapui’s favourite song, “Huo Yuan Jia” I called STP up but then I don’t know he picked it up or not but I can’t hear anything. So, I just “kuo kuo kuo kuo kuo” all the way!

This is the cowboy song. It’s very irritating actually but somehow during the concert I managed to clap and dance to it. I think the same goes to Charyelle, she was there too.

Fancy this type? Alamak …

I was hoping that he would sing a loty of songs from his latest album but surprisingly he didn’t. He sang like maybe around 20 songs, I lost count - He didn’t sing “Wo Bu Pei“. I’m a bit disappointed but at least he sang “Cai Hong”

But he did sang …

My fav song …

Updated Monday February 25th, 21:47 : More pics added

Small talk : I landed at Bintulu airport on board AK5272 sharp at 1645. I’m gonna missed KL though. I need some sleep!

Another day, another year and yes, I got older! You don’t have to remind me of that. I had my birthday party at Finnegan’s, Jalan Sultan Ismail last Friday.

To be honest with you, this was my first time celebrating something like this in a place like this. I don’t really know what to call the place but it’s the place la safe to say. I’m making you blurr? Finnegan’s , Sultan Ismail (F3) - is the 3rd edition to the Finnegan’s family. Catering to passing tourists, hungry and thirsty from their shopping and locals from offices in and around the Golden Triangle. Finnegan’s Sultan Ismail is defiantly an eye catcher as you drive by, with its bright green and yellow exterior, tanned tourists and superbly well dressed city folks all enjoying their drinks on a veranda from an old heritage bungalow.

Uploaded by blogjunkie, Flickr

This year around, to celebrate the launch of my new blog I decided to throw a party for friends in KL. I’m no femes bloger as per say but this is just what I can afford, the whole second floor of Finnegan’s and I must thank Rory for making things happen. You rock, gurl!

Rory, the person behind the success of this event!

I was so damn worried about the whole thing and I think I did contribute to all the stress that she was feeling all these while. How can I not be worried, this is my first time and I don’t want anything to go wrong lerr .. But as I said earlier, she did a great job! I owe her a lot.

I actually arrived at the place a little late because we were stuck in a jam somewhere in PJ. I tell you, it was one helluva jam! During that period of time, Rory keep on calling and SMSing me asking me where the hell I am and sort, she got worried because I was not there and so are the rest but to my surprise, Ah Jing came in first with Alice! The two wonderful Sarikeian blogger!

Alice not happy that I finished all the kalamari all by myself. She is a big fan of sotongs also

Charyelle on high!

List of attendees :

Bongkersz - The Flaccid Mind
Charyelle - Writing Upon A Star
Oink - Used to be “The Lamp Post” and “The Scorched Firefly”
Ah Jing - Access Granted
Alice - Dejavu World
Clare - Kampua Talk
Alvin Chong - Alvin’s Weblog
Rory - Fairy Delle
Drumsticks - An Empty Bottle

I think it would not be complete if they didn’t asked me to sing a few songs. And so, I did .. I sang “Over You - Chris Daughtry” and “All About Loving You - Bon Jovi”.

Trying very hard to catch the highest note! Go Cibol!

This cake is super ass keras. It’s on the house. Thanks guys!

A terbalik view taken from Charyelle’s blog

The ultimate test was the Flaming Lambourghini! Oink, I wished you’d had briefed me in details what to do because at the end of it I think I burnt my nostrils gua …

Like drinking a hot boiling milo with a straw …

Ah Jing control hensem …

With Clare, the Kampua Queen …

Drumsticks can’t wait to eat while I make my wish …

Rory giving us some instructions on how to sing Happy Birthday in a correct tone …

We’re done with the place at about 1:30 PM and next destination was …

Karaoke lor .. where else …

The Dixie Chix + A guy (Drumsticks, Rory, Charyelle & Bongkersz)

We actually ended the day at 4:00 AM, everybody was sleepy …

I will be back with more pictures when I finally got them.

I would like to thank Finnegan’s staff especially to Celest, the outlet manager. Dude, you rock!

Small Talk : Another three more days before I reached KL. See you guys there! I can’t wait

Okay, I must confess. I am a fan, not just a fan but a big fan of Jay Chou!

A lot of people had been asking why the hell is someone who doesn’t speak Chinese and only understand a little, listening to Chinese songs and adoring a Chinese superstar? I said oh, come one, like those people who likes Korean dramas knows Korean in the first place?

The point is, music is universal for me. language is not the barrier but of course to understand the music you need to understand the language but to enjoy the music and feel so sooth by the melody do you have to? I don’t think so. Language is not a barrier. Sometimes I really hate those people who always think that the best music must come from the US. If you don’t listen to Snoop Dogg, Mariah Carey, Sean Paul then you’re not cool. So I just want to ask you this, do you know music after all? I’m not saying that I do but what right do you have to say that my music taste’s sucks?

Enough of that ramblings. Well, you might be curious why I listen to Jay Chou .. maybe you’re not but then again he’s a very talented young lad I must say. Singer, songwriter, actor, director and a superstar for God sake! Basically what drew me to his music is the talent that he has. I always admire musicians who write their own songs, their own music and this somehow telling the world that they’re no joke to the industry. I have my utmost respect for these people.

He’s not that drop dead handsome to begin with. He’s not the type that when girls look at him they can fall in love and drool over him for the first time. He doesn’t have that look. He paved his way up solely by showcasing his talents to the whole wide world. That is the thing that I want to see in an artist. the keyword here is talent! I don’t go gaga over someone who mime’s all the way through his or her concert, no I don’t. in fact if I ever did come to a concert like that I might regret it my whole life paying for a mime which basically my grandma can do better.

Oh, this must be a long one. Well, enough said.

Jay Chou World Tour 2008 : Malaysia

I’ll be coming for this one and I can’t wait.

Just for fun, this one is a tribute to Jay Chou .. Whooopi! I sang in Chinese and record it for the first time. This is supposed to be a duet song. I couldn’t find anyone to do a duet with me. This one is called “Shan Hu Hai“, taken from the album “November’s Choppin” by Jay Chou and Lara. Enjoy the song! Bear with the broken Chinese!

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