northern exposure...

Traveled up north last weekend to the capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur or KL, as we like to call it here. It is one of my favorite weekend getaway spot. KL is another city like Singapore - bigger but less crowded. So why bother going to another city for the weekend when you already live in one, you ask. Well, for one, our Singapore Dollar is stronger against the local currency. Besides, we actually went to a whole other country!!!

We checked ourselves in the Renaissance hotel – it looked pretty posh. It is not often that we are able to pay out of our own pocket to stay at a 5-star hotel. We can only do that in these parts. Check out the view from our room - definitely worth every little penny we paid.



The Petronas Towers (The Twin Towers as it is famously known, what it being one of the tallest buidlings in the world) is one of the main attractions of the city. I could be taking photos of that building from a lot of angles (if only I had my camera with me). Here’s one example.



It was nice to get away, even for a little while. A spot of retail therapy, a dip in the pool at the hotel, hung out at nice eating establishment, people watching and much talking … obviously, we didn’t do much but isn’t that what getting away from it all is about? Also, the road trip up north and back was really nice – business class size seats with a price which was an absolute bargain. It was a nice change of scene (despite a wee bit of pollution while in KL) & a good time was had by us.

To see more photos, click here.

hello, hello. i'm at a place called vertigo..part III

As a matter of fact, yes, I have been at a place called Vertigo since returning from my holiday. I was struggling with jet lag – what usually takes me 3 days to get over took me almost 10 days – and the heat here was unbearable and trying to sleep was a torture with the heat. At work, it was like going on a roller coaster ride that never ends. With the endless meetings, I could hardly get any real work done. By the time I get home, I don’t feel like doing anything but just lie in bed and not let my brain do any work – so I stare into space a lot. Hence, this blog has been on holiday. However, yours truly is doing her best to put her thoughts into words here real soon. Come back now, why don't you?

she is back...

I am talking about Mariah Carey, whose latest single, We Belong Together, has been on the Billboard Charts for three weeks now. I just can’t get that tune out of my head. I have been listening it over and over again on my iPod when I am travelling to and from work as well as when I am home. Call me crazy but according to my iPod play count, I have listened to this song for over 200 times. It is one those classic Mariah’s ballet - like her earlier hits in the 90’s – Vision of Love, Love Takes Time, One Sweet Day, Can't Let Go, etc – It’s catchy!

When I first heard We Belong Together, I just know that she has made a strong comeback. I have always been a fan of her music. I couldn’t care less if she dresses like a slut or behaves like a bimbo sometimes – the tracks, which she writes and produces have always grabs my attention to her music. I believe that she will be around for a while. Like Madonna, she will continue to re-invent herself and her music. However, the classic Mariah track like this one will always be my preference. Some of the tracks from her new album are quite good as well.

If you want to listen to this track, which I have listening to for about 200 times over the last 2 weeks and see what the big deal is, click here. Enjoy! I know I have, I am and I will.

one good looking man can't be wrong....

My friends have completely different taste in men. This I know for sure because when one sees a guy who they find to be extremely good looking, not all of us will agree. But that has changed recently when my entire ‘posse’ saw a photo of a man taken from my recent holiday.

The first one I got was more a cool attitude reaction: “This guy is a looker. No brainer.”

Then there was a joint instant spontaneous reaction from a couple of them, which went: “Ooooo la la… who is this handsome fella? Come to mama!” followed by the ooooooo’s and the aaaaahhh’s of the subsequent photos. (If this were to happen at work with an actual man, personnel would have summoned us for sexual harassment!!!)

There were more ooooo’s and aaaaah’s to follow when a citizen of planet Venus saw the photo. Honestly, it was not like I was soliciting for these reactions. I think it was their hormones, which send the signal to their brains to generate this natural reaction of us Venusians.

I think this is the first time that all of ‘posse’ actually agreed on something and it has to come down to a good-looking man to get into an agreement.

I don’t think they have gotten over the good looks of this person. I may have to start a fan club here. I could make money out of this with the sale of merchandise and all. :-P

Should I reveal who this mystery man is? No, it shall remain a mystery - so as to respect his privacy. He definitely has captured the hearts of a few women here in Asia and he is not even here in this continent. Bizarre o’world, innit? But let me just end with the wise words of my mother : "if you can't have a good looking guy being attracted to you, there is no harm admiring the good works of God to us womankind." I hear you, Mom!

reality bites....

The last few weeks have been like a dream when I had a whirlwind holiday:

• A few days in Dubai to spend time with Sal & family
• Spent time with Kevin in England and in the 9 days there, tried to see as much of the country as I can, taking me to Bearsted in Kent, Isle of Wight, Hampton Court, Cambridge & Brighton. Met with Rob, Rachel & family, who showed me around the Isle of Wight.
• A week in Paris where I have been able to see the city in a French perspective with much help from Cyrille & Pierre. Also, a scooter perspective of Paris with Jim.

Much fun was had and now reality sets in as I struggle to cope with jet lag and braving my way to work. The few weeks away from work and this country has done me good : with time to reflect and see things from a different perspective - A few of which will appear as posts on this blog. Film at 11.