tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-93698802012-02-09T21:08:28.259+08:00Reflections & ExpressionsAnuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.comBlogger2431100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-81349235156326408772012-01-16T23:17:00.000+08:002012-01-16T23:39:14.561+08:00

Inspired by my friend Sri's thank you post to the Universe  here is my little tribute to the Universe for the past year. The year started off on a quiet note, with me trying to move on after my dad passed on in late 2010. It wasn't easy but with the help of family, friends and work, I managed to get to a better place. I took solace in travelling, a passion I inherited from my father. I 

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Title: Manana Manana - A Mallorcan Summer Author: Peter KerrPublisher: SummersdaleRating 7/10 Manana Manana (Manana meaning tomorrow in Spanish) is a perfect book to read to find out what life is Spain is like. Although set in a quiet town in Mallorca with a farm and a Scottish family as its protagonist, it is easy for anyone who has visited Spain to get into the story, especially when

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Like any hot-blooded young(ish) Malaysian woman on an adventure to Spain would have hoped for, I too anticipated meeting a few gorgeous Spanish men, who may have a liking towards curvaceous  Malaysian Indian women who travelled across the globe to learn their mother tongue. I was pretty happy with the prospect of hanging out with a guapo (good looking) Spanish fella with dark brown eyes and

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Due to popular demand, here are some photos of Sevilla... On my naughty days I took photos of Sevillians in their everyday routine. Horse ride anyone? I apologise to Senor for taking a photo of him relaxing during siesta, but I just had to take it!   I fell in love with Sevilla the second I feasted my eyes on the Cathedral. Pigeons enjoying the sights and bites in front of

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When I decided to go to Spain for a month from mid October to November, I thought I had figured it all out. I would go there, spend some time learning Spanish, soak in the culture, devour some tapas and have some fun along the way. But as always the Universe had more in store for me.   I learnt that learning Spanish was harder than I thought. I was reminded how I could be a social

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I am back from my one month cultural adventure in Spain. I've got photos and some funny stories and I shall update the blog very soon...until then! Hasta luego. :)

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After months of anticipation, finally my cousin Rena got her big fat Malaysian wedding today. As Maid of Honour, I had the privilege of helping her get last minute preparations done and sort of the finer details at her wedding/reception. Interestingly enough, her wedding has taught me that I do like attending and being a part of weddings, as long as the people involved are close to my heart. And

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-77733247864573567942011-09-13T22:37:00.029+08:002011-09-14T11:49:37.351+08:00

And my stint at The Malay Mail is officially over.Today flew by in a haze (and daze). Needless to say I didn't get much work done. I spent most of my time chatting with my colleagues and at the end of the day, taking photos of people I have grown to care about and become my friends. At the end of the day, when it's time to go off into the unknown, you take all the professional experiences, life

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-26623183512750512182011-08-27T21:26:00.005+08:002011-08-27T22:02:11.329+08:00

Instead of writing about my India trip (don't hate me Smeeta!), I have decided to make an announcement instead. Two announcements actually...here goes! 1. I resigned from my position as Writer at The Malay Mail last week. My last day is on September 12. 2. I will be leaving for Spain enroute London on October 12 and will be back in Malaysia on November 19. I will be in Sevilla for 3 weeks

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-88991842741450237602011-08-23T14:50:00.003+08:002011-08-24T10:55:24.229+08:00

Touching and realistic, we all have something to be sorry about... I'm sorry I've never helped the blind cross the busy KL streets. I've always wanted to, but am just too shy to make the move. I must try harder.

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Once again I'm a little slow on blogging about my recent Indian trip. Bah! So many things to do, so little time to do it - is my excuese. For those (i .e.) Smeeta who is probably waiting for me to update the blog, I guess I will have to keep you in suspense for a little longer. :P But I promise more exciting news in my next post. Until then.....

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FREEDOM!

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I wonder sometimes if I am a little psychic.Just a few days ago, I dreamt that a friend of mine was determined to get married soon and today I learnt that he will be getting married in September. Ok so the dream wasn't actually him saying 'I'm getting married' but it was very close, because I remember the sense of determination and faith he had in it. And I didn't think of him at all for many

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As I've said in my previous post, there is something in the air. The winds of change is here, albeit blowing slowly, I feel it gaining momentum as I type. What's in store in the next few weeks? We shall have to wait and see...;)

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After my last out of KL assignment, which was the Borneo Jazz Festival at Miri, Sarawak , I had a feeling that something had changed.I couldn't put a finger on it or say exactly what it was, but something had changed. Period. Perhaps it was the fact that I had met many interesting people during the assignment, both journalists and musicians. Perhaps it was their energy that got transfered into

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-28714885991709182532011-05-18T22:43:00.000+08:002011-05-18T22:45:20.283+08:00

"Redone with help of instagr.am on my sister's iPhone 4.

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Recently, I found this heart warming piece and it's been so beautifully written that I had to share it here. Guess who this reminds me of? :)Date a girl who reads by Rosemarie Urquico Date a girl who reads. Date a girl who spends her money on books instead of clothes. She has problems with closet space because she has too many books. Date a girl who has a list of books she wants to read, who has

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Since my last post a few things have changed. First up, I am now 35, although I still look 25.I got what I asked the Universe for and am now leaving it to the Universe (or God, whoever is it charge of my source code) to decide the outcome of this new found experience.I know this is all vague, but the thing is I've said a few things out loud over the past few weeks and now I'm beginning to wonder

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Ok so I finally decided to put up photos of the Hong Kong trip. Not very happy with the photos don't say I didn't warn u! On the first night walking around Lan Kwai Fong area. Our first (and favourite) dessert - Mango Pancake. The lovely Star ferry that we took many times. In front of the Legislative Council Building. I like! Divya and Dhanya at typical HK market. Note the stony stairs.

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-82420820459337800782011-03-26T21:05:00.005+08:002011-03-26T21:26:02.900+08:00

I started putting up pictures of my trip to Hong Kong earlier, and then as I looked at it, it was all so crappy. I don't like em'. :P Is this the real me, or the PMS talking I really can't say. Time will tell, I guess. In the meantime, I guess you'll have to bare with me ranting about the trip.Hong Kong was brilliant. My favourites would be the breezy public transport system, in particular the

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-56769814101973906122011-03-03T23:13:00.006+08:002011-03-04T14:15:22.756+08:00

I still dream about my father. I suppose it happens when I keep thinking about him. When I miss his presence at home and wish for the millionth time that I had spent more time with him. As I get ready to go off for my short holiday to Hong Kong, I remember how he would be the one to change my Malaysian ringgit to the currency of the country I would be visiting. How he would remind me to write a

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-11969442987570612102011-02-26T13:37:00.005+08:002011-02-26T13:55:00.789+08:00

Time passes by fast when you're learning life's lessons.Some things take you by surprise and you just don't know how to react. And instead of embracing this newfound change with open arms, as usual I take a step back and want things to happen slower. What is this thing with me and the need to take tiny, baby steps? I'm that sorta person. I don't do spontaneous very well, at least not when it

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-12391690057511872942011-01-30T22:08:00.008+08:002011-01-30T23:04:11.110+08:00

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-22693524991058828742011-01-19T14:11:00.004+08:002011-01-19T14:16:53.463+08:00

It's official. The book geek is ME! ;)

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The new year is here and with it fresh hopes and dreams, a desire to achieve. Small achievements, or big ones. Preferably a mix of both. I guess big or small it really doesn't matter, what matters is the opportunity to swim in the sea of accomplishment. And feel the sun shining down as I bask in its glory. Of course,flowery words mean nothing without doing something, taking steps to make it

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-21842881599920579102010-12-10T14:24:00.003+08:002010-12-10T14:36:41.986+08:00

Once in a while, the table turns around and I am at the one with answering questions instead of asking them. It's not too bad...once in a while. :) Thanks to my friend Eileen, for asking me to do this in the first place. You can check out more encounters at: http://anencounterwith.blogspot.com An Encounter With...: An Encounter with...Tragedy Name : Anu Venugopal Age : 34 Where Are You From? :

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I was talking to my colleague about dreams the other day. It is just funny (in an interesting sorta way) that the dreams I've had of my late grandmother can more often be scary, than sweet. And this despite the fact that she used to love my sister and I and was never shy of showing her affection - it's a mystery to me.Like the other day, I dreamt that I went into my room was switching on the

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-83870940931858017902010-11-24T22:22:00.008+08:002010-11-24T22:44:57.444+08:00

Wouldn't it be nice if I had a secret fan/reader who looked forward to reading my movie reviews, because he/she thought I write it well? Ah, we can all have dreams. :)I must confess there are times when I truly love my job. The feeling is so strong, it's like I can almost taste the sweetness. Having worked for 10 years now I've always had a strong attachment with my jobs, but this latest one is

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-26908468498327261842010-11-07T22:23:00.006+08:002010-11-07T22:34:12.398+08:00

Title: Tapai - Travels & Guilty Pleasures of a Fermented MalaysianAuthor: Hishamuddin RaisPublisher: ZI PublicationsRatings: 7/10If you think the title of the book is intrigu­ing as the reviewer did, you are in for a treat. Written by Hishamuddin Rais, the columnist for Off The Edge magazine, blog­ger and former ISA detainee has plenty to say in this book that pays tribute to a diverse selection

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The truth is everyday I think about him, even if its in a small, simple way. There are days when I can't listen to anyone talk about him without having tears in my eyes. But there are also days when my heart is filled with his face, his actions, his thoughts and he gives me comfort in his own way.Work makes me feel better, but it also leaves a bittersweet feeling. I remember all those times when

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-6577222626221747552010-10-17T10:32:00.007+08:002010-10-19T11:50:07.120+08:00

Knowing that I am walking on the same path my father did gives me hope and much happiness.He told me about this jogging track in Subang a while back and I told myself that I would explore that track soon - but for the longest time I was happy to be going on my own favourite route. I found time on hands and a desire to try something new last Friday.So I made my way to the area and there is was - a

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-17373157676297190722010-09-30T14:23:00.041+08:002010-09-30T23:45:42.614+08:00

Every once in a while Life reminds you of the Greater forces working as you go about making your own plans. After spending six weeks in hospital, my father passed away on Sep 22, 2010. He was 68. He had a stroke and was on his way to recovery when the infections refused to leave him. Long story short, he was a brave man who fought very hard to get over it, to spend an additional month with us,

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-33145928217820332352010-09-09T20:54:00.005+08:002010-09-30T23:34:23.721+08:00

Quiet Superstitions will be on hiatus for a bit. I'm taking a break from blogging until I feel like sharing my thoughts and feelings once again. Hope to come back soon, feeling better and as happy as my last post. Gracias.

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-55577714528522713312010-08-01T17:52:00.010+08:002010-08-01T23:56:16.722+08:00

Although these few weeks have been quite busy for me, it has also been quite rewarding.Work as always keeps me busy. I'm on my no-carbs plus a little cheating diet, once again. I'm going for morning jogs. (Ok, so it's more like a fast walk rather than a jog). I'm cutting down my intake of coffee and alcohol. I'm having lots and lots of green tea.I've never been in a better state of mind (or heart

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-51241306749782305722010-07-22T22:10:00.004+08:002010-08-01T23:51:18.509+08:00

1. Avoid museums. This might seem to be absurd advice, but let’s just think about it a little: if you are in a foreign city, isn’t it far more interesting to go in search of the present than of the past? It’s just that people feel obliged to go to museums because they learned as children that travelling was about seeking out that kind of culture. Obviously museums are important, but they require

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-71665796115560062302010-07-11T22:51:00.002+08:002010-11-07T22:29:57.892+08:00

Title: Wellbeing - The Five Essential Elements Author: Tom Rath & Jim HarterPublisher: Gallup PressYear of publication: 2010Rating: 8/10This is not your regular straighten-me-up self-help book.Wellbeing - The Five Essential Elements is a conversational guide to holistic wellness that deals with the bigger picture first, before getting to the finer details in life.Authors Rath and Harter

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-85085645846166548172010-07-06T19:57:00.016+08:002010-07-08T19:30:48.013+08:00

Suzhen and I just after landing at Koh Samui airport. Dom and I in the van before we got scolding from the immigration ladies. Suzhen and I happily drinking our beers. The yummylicious banana chocolate (nutella) pancake. Trying to finish off the pancake ourselves before Dom gets to them.

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-15131059056368437232010-06-28T17:53:00.032+08:002010-07-02T22:11:18.985+08:00

Beautiful unicorns and rainbows -was what I was hoping to see as I had my first ever Mushroom Shake - in the island of Koh Phangan (KP).Instead what did I see? Absolutely nothing! I didn't even feel the familiar buzzy alcohol effect. After careful and long delibrations with my colleagues-friends and KP roomates Dom and Suzhen, we decided that we were cheated! Cheated by the Thai's at Mountain Bar

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-18574014975700997192010-06-19T20:04:00.003+08:002010-06-28T18:12:39.673+08:00

This time next week at Koh Phangan, this will be me.

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-82500890736277738392010-06-06T17:06:00.006+08:002010-06-13T23:26:16.615+08:00

I gotta admit I have been the lazy blogger recently. The truth is nothing big has happened for me to blog about. Nothing spectacular and nothing too boring. Life goes on. Work keeps me busy, most of the time. There are good days and bad. There was a blues-y episode couple of weeks back, but that has passed and it's all good now. Oh yes 19 days before I leave for the sandy shores of Koh Phangan.

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-40927248421774555932010-05-13T18:19:00.015+08:002010-05-14T13:57:02.068+08:00

When my friend Sharky told me that the mind expands after every new experience, I only half believed him (He's a joker, that one.)But what he said really intrigued me and I had to find out if he was indeed telling the truth.So I took my question online and what I found out is that it's true. And no, expanding the mind doesn't mean your skull is going to become larger or that your brain will grow.

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-63101068741151461332010-04-23T20:57:00.006+08:002010-05-02T17:00:49.455+08:00

It's been 10 days since I blogged and boy have things changed since then.I don't know if there is something in the air but I do feel a change coming. I no longer feel heartbroken. At worst, I feel a little sad. It's like suddenly I have seen the light and that things are going to be more than alright.Funny how can read things a million times or listen to people say the same ol' thing and one day,

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-72043032415579069142010-04-13T18:51:00.007+08:002010-05-02T17:01:13.450+08:00

Like these are mistakes we're meant to make...(Losing It All - Shannon Noll)And yes, I am reading 'Treat Them Mean and Keep Them Keen'. I obviously need help in that department - keeping them guys. Haha. I know, I know it's not something u can adopt from a book BUT it does give u a better bigger picture. Reading = learning.These past few days have been a bit of a emotional rollercoaster for me,

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-20275789977958057882010-04-03T20:14:00.016+08:002010-04-04T17:37:48.730+08:00

Everybody's life has some drama, at one point or another. I guess mine has started today. And my birthday is around the corner some more. Perfect timing right? Or, maybe not!As much as I love my aunties, (u gotta love them rite, they are family), sometimes they can just be exasperating and over the top. Take for instance Aunty B, who spends her time 'looking out' for eligible single guys and

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-50873634463550956792010-04-03T17:35:00.012+08:002010-04-03T20:13:22.599+08:00

What is it with personality tests? I can never get enough of them. Perhaps it is a way for me to understand myself better. Plus it's always so interesting. When the opportunity to find out about my personality comes by, I take it. This time around, the quiz has given me the comfort, (if that's the right word) that I am not the only one who goes through life's episodes this way. And somehow, that

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-51072980653355760432010-03-27T11:44:00.015+08:002010-03-29T17:02:08.611+08:00

After more than 10 years of having an active online social life, I am ready to throw in the towel.Well, ok so maybe 'throw' might be a tad far fetched. Perhaps 'keep-at-a-bottom-of-a-drawer' would be more like it. Just knowing that is there and that u can use it anytime u need to. That is more like it. It started off pretty harmlessly, in the late 90's when the Internet made its presence. All for

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-36944451398700472962010-03-21T15:09:00.005+08:002010-03-21T15:47:39.611+08:00

Sometimes life just doesn't work the way u want it to. Not that it is something new, or it comes as a surprise, yet when the moment comes when it doesn't go your way, the inevitable happens. Hurt. Sadness. Disappointment. But there is nothing you can do to change that. Only thing to do is to keep the spirits high and move along with the tide. And hope that one day the whole 'fake it until u make

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-51985249315063452172010-03-13T23:37:00.028+08:002010-03-21T15:43:27.907+08:00

Aryan loves his cricket! Aryan getting ready to bat. Aryan posing with his drum. After I took the photo, he wanted to see it. What a cutie! Tiger Taj doing his stretches. He is my cousins' dog. Mumbai's Indian take-away is in Melbourne! Just another day in St. Kilda beach. I like this quote. As seen at a language centre in the city (where I studied Spanish, incidently). Is he a statue or a man?

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-10691009414851177052010-03-13T20:15:00.017+08:002010-03-21T15:48:31.858+08:00

It's been a week since I got back from Melbourne. The trip made me re-think my priorities in life and I am on a quest to establish a healthier work life balance. I don't want to stay late at the office every day of the working week. I know that writer's block is inevitable, that assignments will pour in, but I will try to finish up stories as quickly (and as creatively as possible). That will be

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-24260845641070309662010-02-17T18:53:00.009+08:002010-03-21T15:44:10.499+08:00

This is going to be a shorty, as in a short post. Busy as usual, but come Friday, Feb 19 I shall be flying off to Melbourne, Australia for a 2 week break. Woo hoo! Coffee, Wine, Hungry Jack's Grilled Chicken burgers -I'm comingggggggg! I promised myself that I will not think about work and do as much shopping as I can. And enjoy. I shall take some pictures as well... and will upload them on the

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-90864294841171989082010-02-03T13:03:00.007+08:002010-03-21T15:44:37.204+08:00

Last weekend, I decided to get a haircut. When I went to the hairdresser, I spontaneously decided to ask her if there was anything I could do to lessen the frizz, and she said I could 'relax' the hair - which I did. And now it is pretty straight. No curls to be seen at all. Mom obviously hates that I did this to my hair - anything natural is best, of course.Initially, I was wondering if I had

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-62119644227407121812010-01-29T11:11:00.022+08:002010-03-21T15:44:59.369+08:00

It's not that I have forgotten about him. It's just that I wanted to blog about it when I was relaxed and not rushing for deadlines. So the days turned into weeks and then I get reminded by Saby about my non-existent post about the fabulous Ne-Yo. Finally, two weeks later, the time has arrived. Here is my lil' ode to Ne-Yo. ###When I first found out that I was assigned to cover Ne-Yo's concert

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-50006180312940263572010-01-17T11:21:00.008+08:002010-03-21T15:46:23.530+08:00

Funny how sometimes, all you need is one weekend away to get things in pespective. And I really do mean in pespective. It's like that song 'I Can See Clearly Now'. I can see clearly now, the rain is gone,I can see all obstacles in my way,Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind, It's gonna be a bright, bright sunshiny day.Ok so I have yet to see the bright, sunshiny day but I do know that it's

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-76625989512949353292010-01-01T21:47:00.008+08:002010-03-21T15:46:44.574+08:00

Every year starts off with a list of hopes and promises and this year is no exception. For years I always wished for the opportunity to write for a living and finally, last year I finally achieved that one. One wish that has remained constant is the hope of finding that special someone, the one who will complement me. Time passes and a few potentials came along, but none stayed. And he remains

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-16882509986956126662009-12-26T10:49:00.010+08:002010-03-21T15:48:00.068+08:00

I picked up this book at the Big Bad Book Sale recently. I must admit, the cover was the first reason I did so - a cover, so rich and colourful. The second reason was because of the word 'Spain'. I am a fan of all things Spanish.This story by Tim Elliot, an Australian journalist who sets off to Spain to find out what makes Jesulin, a famous metador, tick. As he criss-crosses the country in search

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-6458248595005534832009-12-22T18:08:00.006+08:002010-03-29T17:01:44.166+08:00

is an iPod nano! but what I ended up getting is:which isn't too bad cos' I do need help being more organised at work!

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-68294017356569345322009-12-19T22:28:00.024+08:002009-12-22T18:06:28.859+08:00

No prizes for guessing why I'm slow on the blogging of my exciting trip to KK. Lazy, tired and...lazy. What else can I say? And then I wanted to cut and paste snippets from my article here, but alas it is not working. So here I am offering you photos of the trip and a chance to read my article about the trip on Malay Mail's website. The amazing balcony outside ShangriLa Rasa Ria's Ocean View room

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-29770630281421716492009-12-03T13:53:00.005+08:002009-12-03T14:27:26.787+08:00

Sometimes I can't help but love my job.That's not to say there is nothing bad about the job. It doesn't pay very well, just enough for me to get by. The hours can be long. Sometimes I have to work on my off days. It requires lots and lots of energy. But somehow the experiences make for all that. The experiences are the perks.This weekend's trip to KK is an example of a perk. Not only do I get to

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-13587288500293377692009-12-01T22:56:00.006+08:002009-12-01T23:09:40.290+08:00

I found out that I am going to Sabah. Kota Kinabalu to be precise. Yes, it is for work. I will have to come up with 3 articles about the 3-day trip. But I really don't mind. Being a KK virgin, I'm completely excited about the whole trip. More shameless gloating coming soon... :)

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-39334630141373196642009-11-20T14:31:00.007+08:002009-11-20T15:05:17.417+08:00

Blogging seems to be taking a back seat these days.Work as always remains the priority. Call here, go there, assignment in KL, PJ, everywhere. A goodie bag every time. It's all very exciting for sure. But sometimes I wish there was something else to look forward to, something deeper. More meaningful. And as much as I enjoy my off days, they also remind me of the empty spaces around me. It's not

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-47861444165735878072009-11-08T21:56:00.016+08:002009-11-09T14:02:37.411+08:00

It has been a while since I've blogged, it has.A lot has happened since then. The most significant is that my sister is now married. That I now have a brother-in-law. Despite very minor hicups, all went well. As I didn't do much to help them out with their BIG DAY, I thought it was only fitting that I give them a present - the montage I created (with the help of my cousins) for their reception. (

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-71718306446881707242009-10-06T22:30:00.004+08:002009-10-06T22:46:02.238+08:00

Why is there one person who can change the course of your day just by a question?And no matter how much u want to say NO,NO your heart says YES, YES and it somehow escapes from the lips without much warning.But every minute feels like a blessing and when the time comes to take leave, it is done with a hope that there will be the next meeting....when once again my eyes and heart will feast on you.

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-90134453515912031782009-09-25T23:00:00.004+08:002009-09-25T23:17:33.954+08:00

After a little over a year of being a writer/journalist for a newspaper, I am starting to get excited about assignments.Some days the assignments are easy peasy, other days not so. But on many many occasions, I am inspired by the people I meet, many for small little things they do. Sometimes the inspiration happens instantly, like last weekend; when Datuk Bridget Menezes said "the greatest

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-75667672272209549682009-09-20T23:41:00.004+08:002009-09-21T00:09:33.408+08:00

42 days of no rice and noodles. 42 days without coffee. An average of 10,500 steps per day.And the best thing is trying out my old clothes and being able to wear them again. Yay!On to the next round and another 5 kgs! :)

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-48473971718605502392009-09-16T15:47:00.005+08:002009-09-16T16:21:14.707+08:00

Every once in a while amidst an ordinary life, something interesting happens.It feels like it could be one of those wide balls u get with when skies are grey. You can't say if this wide ball is the one that will save the game. But the feeling of getting that wide ball, that one extra run and the hope it represents - priceless.My aim is to celebrate gettting that one extra point; to enjoy it, to

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-6507867901372844882009-09-06T21:41:00.034+08:002009-09-07T22:58:02.080+08:00

Back from Bali, obviously but have been a bit busy (and lazy) to blog about it. Needless to say it was an interesting experience, travelling to Bali with Cathy, who was on her maiden trip overseas on her own plus moi. While there were some minor hicups, as things nevergo as planned when on a holiday, we managed to get past it and end up having lots of fun and bringing back the infamous Kek Lapis.

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-30714190119400855872009-08-22T23:48:00.005+08:002009-08-23T00:08:37.115+08:00

So finally the time has come for me to leave for Bali. I will be leaving on Monday 24/8 and returning on Saturday 29/8. It's gonna be fun and yet a little different from my last trip there in 07'. This time I won't be having nasi goreng at almost all restaurants. This time it's going to be a protein/vege and limited alco sorta thing. Well, there will always be satay...and the beach to look

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-52113632873801085912009-08-16T11:29:00.007+08:002009-08-16T15:17:43.748+08:00

Last night I dreamt I was expecting.Like all dreams it felt so real. Big stomach and all. I remember how difficult it was to walk. And in my dream I was not married, nor was I with with someone. I remember feeling a little worried about the process of giving birth, but I was determined to have that baby.Waking up this morning I wondered what it meant. I am definitely not pregnant, that's for sure

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-21397666288963535082009-08-09T14:48:00.011+08:002009-08-10T11:18:58.890+08:00

So tomorrow will mark my first time on a 'serious' diet.On on the disadvantages of working in a lifestyle section for a newspaper is that u have to cover assignments in hotels, where after the press conference or interview, u are offered an array of yummy local and international delicacies. (Believe me this is a disadvantage!) While u can eat as little as u can in every event, as time goes by, it

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-63456621215809824072009-07-29T23:10:00.010+08:002009-07-29T23:48:15.559+08:00

I have been quite emo this week, maybe two.Just as I felt somewhat normal again, Yasmin Ahmad passed away. How unfortunate that I did not get to interview the great mind behind the simple and yet powerful ads and movies. She was so inspiring, truly Malaysian in heart and soul. I wish I could come up with stories like she did. To write stories with the potential to change minds and lives like that

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-68919487941951311422009-07-13T11:17:00.006+08:002009-07-20T23:10:44.505+08:00

Sometimes I get emo. Like when I was writing the previous post. So so emo. But I am not always like that. I know that I need to keep my options open, that I should meet more people, get to know them and who knows, connections may be established, sparks may just fly. And when times get tough, when loneliness creeps in, I just have to remember the people around me who love me. My friends who make

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-20183067550417712222009-07-10T17:00:00.009+08:002009-07-11T00:47:58.001+08:00

Hope is one four letter word I can't quite figure out.People say it's a good feeling to have. A sign of optimism. A belief that everything will turn out well in the end. But is hope always a good thing?Hope by itself does not perform miracles. No amount of hope can stop someone from dying when it is his time. Hope can't make u win the lottery on Saturday, no matter how much u want it to

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-48344405523675662262009-07-05T21:30:00.002+08:002009-07-05T21:32:29.206+08:00

I first learnt of Michael Jackson's death when I logged on to Facebook on Friday morning, 10am. The death of the 50-year-old superstar dominated almost all of my friend's status updates that day. I have to admit I also jumped on the 'RIP MJ' bandwagon. An MJ fan I am not, but shaken I was. I wasn't expecting anything much when my friend Gunalan asked me to join him at a 'Tribute to MJ' at One

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-8835137930880277222009-06-24T12:43:00.013+08:002009-06-24T13:02:21.920+08:00

We have all been given a new task at work - we are required to blog about work, our thoughts and feelings as a journalist, behind the scenes, edited articles etc etc. As if updating and maintaining one blog is not hard enough! Now I've got to have two...cos' I like this blog to be private, almost invisible. I like getting my four or five comments from the usual suspects - Saby, Anu, Nalina, Dash,

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-6030838678958529732009-06-19T20:02:00.005+08:002009-06-20T12:21:27.682+08:00

Just minutes after I blogged yesterday, I was presented an opportunity to be true to myself.The lady who sits across from me, once again started her complaints about me. That I sit on my stories. That she can't understand why I can't write two stories a day. My blood started to boil. So it doesn't mean shit that I am the only one in the section, who has to write articles from entertainment,

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-1192383597001247582009-06-18T16:30:00.010+08:002009-06-18T17:19:06.167+08:00

Sometimes I feel like I have been truly honest for a long time. My past posts have been but a tip of the ice burg of how I really feel. But truth is I have been afraid to throw caution to the wind and blog my heart out. Life is not as peachy as it is but I don't want to make it worse by reading and rereading the sad, emotional posts.I want to feel better and go ahead and live life to the max.

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-18865110042601656392009-06-14T14:34:00.005+08:002009-06-15T12:34:04.668+08:00

Your Existing SituationCraves change and new things, always looking for new adventures and activities. Becomes restless and frustrated when she has to wait to long for things to develop. her impatience leads to irritability and a desire to move on to the next project.Your Stress SourcesHer stubbornness and will-power has become weakened due to current difficulties. Feels overworked and

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-20186702960884678672009-06-07T17:45:00.005+08:002009-06-08T22:31:53.837+08:00

Sometimes life give you a wide ball.(A cricket term where a pitch that travels too far from the batter for him to have a reasonable chance of hitting it, resulting in the pitcher having to throw the ball again, and a penalty run is scored for the batting team). Just when u are ready to give up, to erase any proof of being there, done that, life presents u with an offer u can't resist. Someone who

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-22625126718800932292009-05-31T17:37:00.004+08:002009-06-08T22:22:42.528+08:00

My cousin Ashwin Nair!(Isn't he a cutie?)The details are kindy sketchy at the moment, but when I find out I will let you all know. I am sure u r all dying to know... :PUPDATE: He will be in three episodes of Entourage...still not sure when this will be though...:)

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-34754646060789535152009-05-16T13:52:00.003+08:002009-05-16T14:00:29.534+08:00

When skies are grey, when there are more questions than answers...I seek comfort in the small but significant things in life...BOOKS!

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-42238544513932271332009-05-13T13:38:00.000+08:002009-05-13T13:39:01.449+08:00

we'd rise post-obstaclemore defined more gratefulwe would heal be humbledand be unstoppable

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-714690231967997412009-05-10T23:48:00.009+08:002009-05-11T00:06:57.547+08:00

Some times, some things are just not meant to be. No matter how much u want it to work out or how much enthusiasm u have for it, it just doesn't work out. Maybe I jumped into it, too fast and too deep. I was unsure if it is the right thing to do, but I took a chance. And for that I am glad. Perhaps there is something better out there. There has to be...Life is too short for regrets, they say. I

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-31178295695277593602009-05-09T13:58:00.001+08:002009-05-09T13:58:48.324+08:00

Just checking out blogging via Microsoft Word. Is this working? Lemme see.

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-20225222454137342992009-04-30T16:54:00.009+08:002009-05-01T00:18:28.958+08:00

It's official. I am no longer that timid girl who used to sit in class, knowing the answer but not wanting to put her hand up. I am no longer the girl who used to let her friend Venessa pinch her and not say a thing about it. And I am definitely not the girl who kept her real self hidden inside as her boyfriend analysed her every move.I am the one who gives a 110 percent at work. I am one who

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-37424991176619148942009-04-15T11:10:00.005+08:002009-04-15T12:03:12.531+08:00

The birthday is over. The mini-break in Miri too. And the 'new year'.Now it's back to business. Back to taking baby steps to the next level - work, dreams, love.There's a lot more that I have to strive for, to be a better person, but I do know that I have made progress by leaps and bounds, especially when it comes to communication - thanks to this crazy job as a journalist.Personally, it's not so

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-36530849789778064292009-03-26T23:11:00.007+08:002009-03-26T23:35:41.810+08:00

There are days when u r glad to be who u are. There are days when u realise ur job is not all that bad after all. Yesterday was one of those days. For yesterday I lived the life of a model.Make up- 40 minutes (and a whole lot of it!)Lunch-0 minutes (don't want to ruin all that make up!)Hair-20 minutes (the torture ur hair has to go through to be 'perfect')Waiting for your turn for shooting -1

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-33588947454838779982009-03-17T22:38:00.005+08:002009-03-17T23:02:30.732+08:00

Sometimes things just get complicated. One day u are just happily minding your own business, doing your own thing, and the next, everything changes.Some people are just idiots, total users. They use other people to get their job done. And in that process make things difficult for others; the ones who are actually doing their jobs.But unfortunately reality is such that these idiots are the ones

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-74435612351151717392009-03-06T23:13:00.010+08:002009-03-07T00:11:05.077+08:00

Things are happpening, many things. To blog about it or not - that is THE question. I suppose eventually it will all have to come out, but at this point of time, I am happy to sweep it under the rug. Just for now. And focus on the good things. Highlights, u could say.The numero uno highlight is ...I was very lucky to be at the Jason Mraz's press conference on Wednesday, March 4. Seeing him so

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-25567861100300434032009-02-10T21:55:00.003+08:002009-02-10T22:03:13.963+08:00

"Sometimes you got to wait for the right time for things to happen and when it does it will be that much significant. It will all fall in place at the right time for you."-My Uncle Hari-

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-33238079518028519662009-02-04T23:06:00.034+08:002009-02-07T18:55:51.879+08:00

***Rules: Once you’ve been tagged, you are supposed to write a note with 25 random things, facts, habits, or goals about you. At the end, choose 25 people to be tagged. You have to tag the person who tagged you. If I tagged you, it’s because I want to know more about you (or I know you pretty dang well, but still quite enjoy listening to you talk about yourself).*** 1. I think my legs are really

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-2654219548078284202009-01-31T15:23:00.007+08:002009-02-01T23:35:06.181+08:00

I am in a relationship. I am. The guy is an interesting one of course, a colourful character; not from the outside maybe, but inside for sure. Of course, it's all very new. We have plenty to learn about each other. I like most of what I know so far. (hey, he's only human) I hope he feels the same way about me (also human, very human).This time around, I will take it slow, take time to get to know

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-58282969206100544312009-01-16T00:17:00.007+08:002009-01-16T00:29:25.047+08:00

I shall be there somehow! Will u?

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-18096344290154902742009-01-15T22:51:00.013+08:002009-02-01T12:11:21.250+08:00

Two weeks into the new year, and boy has my life changed.. The most significant change I'd have to say is that I am no longer working at the News desk at Malay Mail. I'm now the latest addition to the Lifestyle section. No more long, boring meetings. Yay!Perks of working at the Lifestyle desk:1. The latest I may have to work is up to 10pm...2. I get to interview interesting people at interesting

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-15383222115322289552009-01-12T13:25:00.006+08:002009-01-16T19:20:54.043+08:00

Sometimes life presents u with an opportunity u can't say no to. No matter how irrational, no matter how impractical, u take that chance and live with the consequences. Sometimes these consequences are worth the risk. They are the stuff that makes memories. But after it is gone, all there is left is the emptiness and a longing for more.It leaves u with the question - why can't there be more?

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-22694191778067000082008-12-19T23:43:00.005+08:002009-02-01T12:11:56.373+08:00

As another year comes to an end, the same ol' question comes to mind. How would I rate this year?I achieved a few things this year. I was looking for a better job, and I got one. I lost some weight (ok, so now it's back to normal, but that's another story), stuck to a diet that I never knew I could do. I took the plunge. I've learnt a lot over the past five months, am still learning. I've met new

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-34330287479407771372008-11-21T23:55:00.011+08:002009-02-01T12:12:11.853+08:00

The truth is life is a bitch. You keep saving the right words for the boring, mundane but necessary stories that when it comes to the fun, non-work related bits, you are lost for words. Somehow I've got to get my act together. Somehow I've got to get past this. For there is more to life than work, although it doesn't seem like it these days.There's holidays and the promise of the next holiday.

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Lest you think that I am still having fun in the land down under... I gotta tell u that I am back home now. Back to the heat. Back to work. Back to the hustle and bustle of KL.No more crisp spring days. No more Max Brenner. No more $3 coffees. Oh how I miss those coffees! And it was lovely to catch up with ol' friends. And words can't describe how wonderful it was to play with baby Aryan...what a

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-23526405221827025142008-10-28T13:15:00.004+08:002008-10-28T13:25:14.235+08:00

Just incase anyone's wondering what I'm up to...I am away from the crazy world of journalism and am currenly renewing my vows of endless love with Melbourne. Love this place! It doesn't feel strange or alien. It feels like I am picking up from where I left. I know the streets of the city, the little lanes that have so much culture and uniqueness...I could go on and on...but I can't. I'm off to

Anuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10743614413444807702noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9369880.post-83815320928255244692008-10-18T11:50:00.008+08:002008-10-18T12:23:01.566+08:00

One of the best things about being alive is the existence of kisses.Soft sweet kisses. Hard needy kisses. Kisses where tongues collide.Kisses on the forehead, eyes, nose. Kisses, kisses, kisses!When lips meet and while tongues talk, I'll give a u a little part of my soul.

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15 days before I go to Oz! Yay! I can't wait...Spring time is my favourite season. The weather is usually wonderful during this time...plus or minus a few Melbourne showers...but what is a little rain when there is shopping, coffee and cousins! And not to mention ol' friends. I will also be in Sydney for a couple of days. Yeah, I will be low of funds after I get back but I will high on fun,fun,

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