Thursday, July 29, 2010

It's JHO LO peepsss...not J-LO...


   
I just had to re-post this from her blog!! She got it spot on!!
I'm sure The Star sold out every single copy of their paper today because of their front page story featuring International Mystery Man Jho Lo. Now we know we don't need scantily clad girls to sell newspapers, some rich chubby fellow will do!
Jho 'Chubs' Lo

But reading Jho's interview is instructive nevertheless. There's a lot to learn from him. So here are a few lessons from the 28 years of Jho Lo's existence:

1. Always go to the best schools eg Harrow, Wharton. So all you people who have to go to all those decrepit sekolah kebangsaans where you only speak BM or Mandarin or Tamil, too bad.

2. When at school, pick your friends carefully. Make sure they are scions of the rich and famous. Forget about the scholarship kids.

3. Stay close to your friends and always make them feel good about themselves. This way, they are sure to trust you. Trust is very important.

4. Make sure you know how to do anything for your friends. Book tables at fancy restaurants and clubs, throw wild parties, order champagne, procure friends who are also rich and famous.

5. Bunk in with friends who can pay USD100,000 for a New York apartment. Never mind if you have to sleep on the couch, the address matters!! (12 people in a 5000-square feet apartment...they all slept in bunks or what?)

6. Be so busy arranging things for your friends that you only have time to eat supersized American meals. But who cares if you're chubby if your wallet seems to be too!

7. Tell everyone how you made your first million at 20 and are now making billions for other people. How exactly, you don't have to say. But it's enough to make more people want to throw more money at you. (Never mind that the finance industry is the most derided right now because of the numbers of people it has impoverished. Not the New York party boys of course!)

8. Get a tame local newspaper to do a free four-page ad for you and make sure they ask you only the questions you want them to ask. Don't let them ask you the questions just about everybody wants to know, like how DO you organise these parties?

9. Insist you're a Malaysian through and through but make no mention of any Malaysian friends. Guess partying in KL or Penang ain't quite the same...

There you go, boys and girls, how to succeed in life the Jho Lo way!! 


Now everyone "lets do the Jho Lo!!!"


Monday, July 26, 2010

Meet my new Jane Holli wallet...



I love my new Jane Holli !!

I needed a walled or more like I wanted a new wallet. To pacify this shopaholic mind, I had to over and over again tell myself  it's ok Mas, your wallet was taken away unjustly in Paris. Although that one you got it free for pwp...stilll??? u need a replacement.... teeeheee....

As I waited for the escalator bringing me up to the ladies handbag area, I already had in mind what I wanted. And before I even landed my feet on the firmer ground I saw it. It was in purple, pink and black. I quickly made my way. And that lady as if she read my mind, "amoi, I show you red kaler, also very nice" Damn she was right!! I fell in love immediately. Although it's a step lower than my previous Braun n Buffel but what the heck!!

So I said, tunggu aaa...I walk walk first and survey. But my mind was smitten by that gorgeous red oily leather, whatever that is. It has all the compartment I needed to stuff all those discount cards. It can even fit my Ipod touch. Wonderful!!!

It's pricey considering I have not heard of this brand before. "Aunty, saper ini jane holli, femes ker?? frm where?" Amoi, dari hong kong ini..manyak femes oooo... Ini range no discount ka aunty??? solly laa amoi...this one no have laaa....""

Aiyooooo...why ouh whyyy....

Aaaaanyway, my last wallet lasted for 3 years, so lets hope this one meet that marks too!! If you divide the purchase price into 3, does not sound that bad...quite an investment... plus it's bigger than a normal wallet, it double as a clutch too!! Fantastic!!

Friday, July 23, 2010

Of still being single....



I have watched it countless times and never get bored of it. Is it the story line? Is it Sandra herself? I am not sure. But that hot bod of ryan reynolds, I am pretty sure that's part of it hahahaha

But this I know... I will surely use that line Margaret said when he proposed to her at the office. That is if I ever get a proposal... I have come to few conclusions as to why I am still single.

1. I am scared. I have been out of relationship for almost 9 years. Note the word - out. It's not even in and out. How pathetic is that?? I have been alone that long that I am not sure if I can handle being a pair. I make decisions without having to make that phone calls well except sometime to my mom...and that is only because it involves big money...teeheeeheee

2. Inferiority complex. If I don't think I am not good enough for any man, why would they think otherwise? I thanked my mom for that. I am sorry but mommies out there, please know what kind of implication you have on your kid when you say things like "if you were slimmer, I am sure men will be attracted to you" or "it's a fact, if I have a son too, I would not want a fat daughter in-law"  Ouchh...that really hurts...BIG TIME!!

Don't get me wrong, I love my mom to bits. I have had my fair share of arguments with her and still do and that's me. I don't blame her as I believe God works in mysterious ways, I just felt that I could do better if only she has faith in me and that size sometimes does not matter.

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Will I grow antique gracefully...


We flagged off an entourage of antic car owners.

Looking at them, this is somewhat how I have in mind of how I want to retire. Not exactly having that car but the luxury of time in my own hands.

With God will I have another 25years of working life to go. And if God grant me extension of life with good health, I hope I will be able to contribute something good to mankind or at least mother nature.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

There's something about Darling

There's something about Darling

It's so nice to hear good things about her. If only my death will be remembered as such.

Dalam kenangan: Dalilah Tamrin (1967-2010)
Oleh - Elviza Michele Kamal


Langit petang di Tanah Perkuburan Kampung Labuhan Dagang menangis lewat Isnin lepas. Langit di hati saya juga masih kelabu dengan airmata. Jadi, saya memohon kelonggaran dari pembaca budiman agar ruangan Kanvas Kata minggu ini dikhususkan sebagai obituari sahabat saya, Dalilah Tamrin.

Dunia penulis laman web telah bertanggungjawab menemukan kami dalam lingkungan keakraban manusia. Persahabatan kami tidak tua usianya, baru empat tahun sejak pertama kali bertemu mata. Tetapi empat tahun itu getir. Apa yang saya belajar dari Dalilah, boleh diibaratkan seluas laut, setinggi gunung dan setala langit lepas. Tuhan pertama kali menduga Dalilah ketika beliau berusia 37 tahun, di mana Dalilah telah didiagnosiskan mengidap kanser payudara. Bahagian payudara yang tercemar dengan kuman jahat itu segera dibedah dan dibuang jauh-jauh. Selesai pembedahan payudara, enam kitaran chemoteraphy dan 24 sesi radiotherapy, Dalilah menarik nafas lega. Tetapi rasa lega Dalilah cuma bertahan tiga tahun sehaja. Tahun 2008, sekali lagi Tuhan menduga Dalilah. Kanser metastasis telah disahkan merebak ke bahagian hati, tulang rusuk, tulang selangkang dan rahang beliau. Penularan kanser di bahagian hati itu juga telah menempatkan Dalilah sebagai pesakit kanser kronik, tahap keempat. Sekali lagi tubuh badan Dalilah menderita didera rawatan chemotherapy, yang bukan sahaja membunuh sel-sel kanser, tetapi juga setiap zarah sel-sel lain di badan. Tidak tertanggung mata melihat penderitaan Dalilah. Namun, berbekalkan dorongan suami dan anak-anak, Dalilah selesaikan juga enam kitaran DOCE chemotherapy dan lima sesi radiotheraphy. Tidak juga mati kanser jahanam itu! Pada bulan Julai 2009, para doktor dan pakar onkologi bijaksana telah memberi jangkaan bahawa Dalilah hanya ada 18 bulan untuk hidup. Ketika baru mengetahui diagnosis yang menjengkelkan itu saya meradang, saya bertanya kepada Dalilah: Why do doctors love to play God? Dalilah tergelak besar dan berkata: If would worse it you let lawyers play God! Ah, Dalilah�

Ketika arwah masih ada, saya sering mengusik beliau, saya bilang: “Awak ini selebriti penyakit kanser!” Apa tidaknya? Sekiranya dijemput untuk ditemubual di stesen televisyen atau berucap di hadapan pesakit-pesakit kanser yang lain, mutiara kata dan teks ucapan akan Dalilah susun dan rancang serapi mungkin. Elemen-elemen emosi diabaikan untuk memberi laluan kepada semangat dan harapan kepada pesakit kanser yang lain. Setiap kali Dalilah muncul di kaca televisyen, ibu saya adalah antara penonton merangkap peminat setia beliau.

Dalilah bukan seperti pesakit kronik yang pernah saya temui. Tiada kanser di dunia yang mampu memadamkan semangat perempuan kuat ini. Walaupun mengidap kanser tahap keempat, Dalilah tetap berkeras untuk menjalankan tugas sebagai isteri, ibu, penulis laman web dan buku, pejuang penyakit kanser, aktivis kemasyarakatan dan macam-macam lagi. Bukan sedikit jasa dan peninggalan arwah untuk dunia yang fana ini.

Sebelum Dalilah pergi, dia telah menghuraikan perjalanan beliau menentang kanser dalam sebuah buku, Kanser Payudaraku, yang telah diterbitkan oleh Tinta Publisher pada tahun 2009. Beberapa bulan sebelum sakaratul maut datang menjemput, Dalilah sempat mengabadikan pesanan terakhir beliau dalam lagu KembaliKu PadaMu Ilahi.

Saya teringat kata-kata Dalilah ketika saya menangis melihat dia terlantar di katil hospital lewat setahun lepas: “Jangan menangis, Mish. Hidup ini sementara sahaja. Aku tunggu kau di sana ya? Kalau aku mati, kau boleh tulis pasal aku. Kau menulis sangat cantik, macam bidadari!” Sehingga sekarang, masih ada batu besar yang terlekat di kerongkong saya.

Rakan Dalilah, Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir, pernah menyuarakan pendapat bahawa setiap kali selepas menziarahi Dalilah, semua orang akan pulang dengan hati riang. Aneh bukan? Lazimnya jika menziarah orang sakit, kita akan rasa sedih, terharu. Tetapi Dalilah yang saya kenal, memang pantang melihat walau sezarah kesedihan. Senyuman Dalillah lebar lagi murah. Ketawa dan jenaka jadi sulaman walaupun sedang perit berperang dengan chemotherapy.

Semenjak Dalilah sakit, tidak sekali saya mendengar dia mengeluh. Genap seminggu selepas Dalilah melakukan tawaf wida’ di Tanah Haram, roh Dalilah diangkat pulang ke Rahmatullah, pada tanggal 19 Julai 2010. Sekiranya hari ini Dalilah masih hidup, beliau akan menyambut hari jadinya yang ke-43, tetapi Tuhan lebih mengasihi Dalilah. Saya mohon maaf sekiranya garapan ini tidak secantik bidadari, sahabat, tetapi saya sudah mencuba sedaya kudrat.

Benar Dalilah sudah pergi, tetapi obor semangat beliau akan terus menyala dalam setiap hati yang pernah beliau sentuhi. Harimau mati meninggalkan belang, Dalilah mati meninggalkan semangat. Semoga roh Dalilah Tamrin ditempatkan di kalangan para solihin. Tunggu saya di sana, Dalilah. Suatu hari saya juga akan pulang.

� Elviza Michele Kamal merasakan titipan minggu ini hambar sekali, langsung tidak secantik bidadari.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Despicable Me

It's laughable and managed to keep me awake. I was probably tired and if in that state of mind I watched a movie through and through, that means it's worth watching.

When it comes to family kinda movie, I like something with "and the morale of the story is". Yes I am old school that way.

And yes I watched movie during odd hours and odd day and in order to move my lazy ass, I will usually get it online.

The one part that I chuckled alone was went Gru entered this underground bank and a big huge sign on the front says - Bank Of Evil formelly known as Lehman Brothers.... hahahhaa... American being american... kalau kat Malaysia harus dah kena ban.

Monday, July 19, 2010

Dalilah Tamrin aka Kak Darling - RIP





 The world lost a courageous woman today. She battled till the end before the cancer took it all away.  She was one gutsy lady. I cannot imagine myself in her shoes.... nauzubillahminzallik...

Rest in peace kak darling for your are now in a better place with your Creator. May HE grant you the highest Jannah and that we will become your neighbour one day....Insya Allah...




Sunday, July 11, 2010

VIVA ESPANYOL!!! The World Champion 2010

I just want to be able to go back and record this moment. I watched a full match with some friends at Melting Pot Cafe - Upper Deck. It was one hell of a match especially the second half. My heart stopped several times. I really wanted Spain to win. The Dutch did not play a clean match. Referee rendered almost 14 yellow cards I think and 1 Red to Heitinga. I thought De Jong should have been red carded for that kick on xavi's chest. Boy that must be painful!!

All well that ends well!!

Hola!!!! Hail the SPANIARDS!!!