The city needs more decoration

I found some interesting neon decoration in the park at Seoul Tower - human neon. That reminds me of Kuala Lumpur is not doing a good job in decorating the city. Cleanliness is another problem. With more vehicles and more congested traffic nowadays, I think the citizen is screaming for a better living environment. To keep the pollution low is one thing, to lift up the spirit of the city is another thing. To keep the citizen's aura way up high, the street is in need for a beautification. I think general plantation of trees and flowers is definitely not enough. We need more creative structures, such as monuments & lightings, . Right now, if you ask me what's the most creative structure in KL, I'm sorry, I have to say if you consider the Twin Tower is.

E=MC2 & The Ipod Skin

My recent shop at a record stall has helped me solved one of my problems: How to decorate my Ipod into Mariah theme. I'm so thrilled to find the deluxe version of E=MC2 is packed with a set of Mariah Ipod skin. The price of this version is only RM17 more than the normal version at RM37.90, which is truly a good news to all Mariah fans. I like the skin and it goes really well with the black Ipod.

So much about the Ipod skin, what about the album? IMHO, I think it is the 4th best from MC apart from Music Box, Daydream & Mariah Carey. It's truly worth for the waiting and MC again lifted her standard from Emancipation of Mimi. This album is enriched with a lot more new elements than what she has ever done before, eg the very Sean Paul's style Side Effects, a bit of oriental touch in the I Stay In Love, and the very Timberland Migrate.

My favorite tracks: I Stay In Love, Touch My Body & Bye Bye
My rate: A

Waves oh waves

It's the first time I am standing so near to the big waves (in Bali). In Malaysia, there's nothing like this, so please don't laugh at my ignorance about the surfing waves. It is cool, breathtaking, but I gotta admit is a bit scary though.

Looking for a 5 Star property in Bali?

Here's one of the very beautiful properties I found in Bali. It is asking for USD3.5 million. Neighborhoods with some of the luxurious 5 stars Spa Resort such as Nikko & The Bale. The property is built beside the sea, with great sea view and on a quiet piece of land. It is no doubt one of the best resort homes you can get in Bali. If you like to try it out, perhaps a renting at USD3ooo a night (for a minimum of 2 nights) would be another option. To me, this is too darn expensive! But, for the quality, it is worth it.

Gate way to the paradise home

Almost an mansion with its own sea & own pool

The master bedroom is located at the basement, thus, it is almost at sea level. Fantastic view.

Spacious loving room and washroom

Some of the interior decorations

Some parachuit spot at the area

Bvlgari Resort Bali, The 5 Star Experience

"Luxurious, exclusive, sophisticated”, these are just some of the best of the best words that can describe Bylgari Resort well.

As its brand that says that all, quality yet maintaining at a higher market range, the Bylgari Resort has brought the Bali Villa battles to the next level. Mainly captive to the Japan & Korean market, the villa is designed in very Eastern feel, more than that, all the facilities and infrastructure provided will definitely wow you.

From the high tech bed room with latest technology such as the best home audio & visual system, the elegant European + Eastern design and set up, to the pool and spa, everything is equipped with the best for the finger tips. Spa for example, it is using the world’s most expensive spa products, one of my all times favorite, ESPA!

The location of the villa is roughly 40 minutes drive from the airport, calmly rested on the sea shore yet surrounded by rain forest, where else can you enjoy more than beach & forest all at a same time? Security is very strict in the villa too. All guests’ belonging must be checked upon arrival at the security check point at the entrance before being brought to the waiting hub, where, the buggy will take the guests to the reception lobby.

It is definitely not easy to select which is the best villa in Bali, however, I truly believe Bylgari Resort has brought the Bali villas status to a higher level, or at least, it is the best villa I have stayed so far.

The overview look of the villas & the pool side.

Welcome to my home! Hehe, I wish. From the private pool, to my private washroom! I love the villa so much.

An outside view of the spa. After Spa, don't forget to relax yourself at the balcony and enjoy the great scenery.

ESPA! Gosh, I love the products

Ulu Watu Vs Tanah Lot

2 of the most popular sea temples in Bali, one at the west coast, Tanah Lot, another one at the southern coast, Ulu Watu, which one is the best?

My personal favourite, Ulu Watu. Sits high on a steep cliff; below are some of the best surfing waves in Indonesia. The view is incredibily impressive. Standing on top of the temple enjoying the great sunset view and the cool breeze is truly breathtaking. It is a very sacred temple where many parts of the temple is not allowed to be visited. One cons I must say is the monkeys. Tourists must bewared of them as they will grab whatever they could from you; hats, caps, camera, specs, anything! They are extremely active and intelligent, so make sure you prepare yourself a bag of nuts, because you need it to trade it back your belongings with the monkeys.

The temple is siting on top of the cliff, watching the sea (bottom); At the other end of the temple on top of another cliff is where the ritual is being held. There's some culture dance in the evening too (top)

Watching the fierce wave from top is a bit scary, do you feel like I feel?

Monkey is everywhere, watch out of your belongings, you just don't know when they will come out and grab your things. But, aren't they cute?

Tanah Lot on the other hand, is built at the terminal of the shore. It is connected to the mainland during day time, but after the high tide when evening is approaching, it is separated, and seems like being built on the sea, this is why, some people call it "temple in the sea". The temple is extremely famous for its sunset view. It is 500 years old, yet, the temple is conserved well. Crashing waves on the rock around the temple is spectacular. I love it so much, if it wouldn't be that too commercialised. I find it too touristed, as there's a big art market before the entrace to the temple, and it is really so crowded.

Bring your slippers with you. Walk to the temple and TOUCH the white snakes. According to the Hindu, the snakes will bring you good fortune. (top) The temple is surrounded by seas. The temple is where the god of the sea lives.(bottom)

Satay "Celup"

Here's the latest Satay in town, Satay Celup! The special about this recipe's it combines "Luk Luk" and Satay. To those who have never been to Malaysia, "Luk Luk" & Satay is both local favorite food. The way to prepare "Luk Luk" is very simple. The meat/seafood will be cut into pieces, skewered and soaked into a bowl of boiling soup to be cooked. Satay on the other hand is almost the same way, except the meat will be marinated first, skewered, and grilled. Another hightlight of Satay is the sauce, made from spices and herbs.

So, what's Satay "Celup"?Here's the trick, the skewered meat/seafood is soaked in a boiling satay sauce, and that's why I called it the combination. It is now being the most popular local delight which can only be found in Malacca, a historical city in Malaysia. The taste is very special, it is fill with the spices and herbs aroma, which gives many taste. All I can say is, if you happen to travel to Malacca, you must try it. It is simply the best exotic local food that you must try.

There's a number of restaurant offer the food. Among them, RESTORAN CAPITOL seems to be the local favorite. I was told the restaurant is packed from opening till late night before closing. I was there around 12 midnight on a Friday night, and you can see from the pciture there's a long que waiting to be served! (I don't know the exact address, it is located at Bandar Hilir, next to Jonker Street)

Is Desperate Housewives drying up?

The series looks like in the danger of drying well! If you have just watched the latest epidose 18, you may feel the samething as me, "Not another corpse!"

I do not understand why the writer is so keen on throwing us more corpse, again and again. I think a few mystery a season is too much. The writer should ellaborate more on one mystery, add more sparks and details on the relationship between the characters for example. As it is now, the wives seem to gather in a very rare occasion. The chemistry just seems dying. On top of that, the temporary departure of Bree made it worst. Poor Bree has vanished for episodes since the last fell from the ladder.

Right now, I guess the only character that I still like is Gab, at least her life is still interesting to watch, such as some of the jokes in her glamorous life and detail which is still working fine. Hmm, I am not sure my suggestion is alright, but i guess somehow, the writer should take a good reference on some dummy-smart characters like Elle Woods in Legally Blonde, Phoebe of Friends etc. I am sure this can add some extra funny element into the show.

Hit the beach in Kylie style!

"Madonna, make way for Kylie Minogue. The Australian pop singer is the latest star to join with Swedish fashion retailer Hennes & Mauritz, inspiring a limited swimwear line to debut in mid-May.

Minogue, 38, didn't design the beachwear but contributed ideas and will appear in ads themed ''H&M loves Kylie.'' The '60s-inspired line includes blue-green bikinis, scarves and a slinky silver swimsuit priced at $24.90.

Minogue, who recently resumed performing after treatment for breast cancer, has hits including ''The Loco-Motion'' and ''Can't Get You Out of My Head.''

Madonna co-designed a collection for H&M that went on sale last month. AP"

taken from Chicago Sun Times.

H&M Loves Kylie
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Rich "brats"

Addressed as the worst killing spree in modern U.S. history, the Cho Seung-Hui tragedy has impacted the society and everyone of us. Shocked, dismayed, who could have thought a 23 years old student was pushed to this never return path, hurting himself, and the rest. Now question is, why he did that? If you are following the case, from the reveal of his video, it is told because of rich "brats" and their "hedonistic needs."

I never been to US, I have no idea about the life being a student there, is the rich american kids really that mean? I must say the movies did give many of us a bad impression about them. Look at those rich & famous high school dramas, anyway, I did find it rather entertaining to watch such movies. Ok back to serious, I believe this is a common case that happens in everywhere, in my country for example.

Thus, that come down to the basis, human. Hierarchy existed way back to the beginning of the human civilization, as old as from the ancient Egypt dinasty. Human always wanted to be special and stand out, with money, with power, and be popular. To be on top among the rest, you can get what you want, and borned in the rich and famous, you automatically hold the key to the fastest way to reach the top. Thus, many of these off springs that borned in the rich, they tend to lose themselves because they are brought up in a very easy life, which they can get almost what they want, and most of all, pampered. Most of them have lose their instint in caring to the rest, neither being considerate nor rasional in many things they do. That is because of their immaturity of thinking, mainly due to the parenthood or grew up in a lonely way.

Forgive me if i being offensive, I have some real life examples at work. There are some particular rich kids that I don't like to deal with in business. They don't do a good negotiation in most cases, and their thaught is always narrow and always take-it or leave it state of mind, very one way. I must say these people that I met definately isn't a good entrepreneur if they are borned with nothing.

I don't think this is something can be changed, we are human, just hope the parents are mature and down to earth enough in bringing up their children. I believe most of these youth they do carry a good heart, but seems like this good mind just got burried deep down in their thaught. Parent should teach them with good values, introduce them to team works, show them to socialise with everyone and most of all, teach them about respect and loving each other.

Lastly, I don't mean to offence anyone, and this topic is just about how i feel when Cho said about rich "brats". Let's not overshadow the rest who are really nice and being really a good person.

Nokie goes Gold!

Nokia has unveiled the Nokia 8800 Sirocco Gold - a bold and prestigious new style statement. Encased in luxurious 18-carat gold plating, the precisely crafted Nokia 8800 Sirocco Gold combines timeless design with contemporary flair, resulting in an exclusive display of personal style and elegance. A sirocco is a strong wind, originating in the sun-bathed Sahara desert and travelling all the way to the Mediterrean. This blending of the strength and sensual beauty of nature is the inspiration for the extire Nokia 8800 Sirocco line.

Combining its heritage of highly desired communication devices with stunning organic designs derived from surfaces found in nature, the Nokia 8800 Sirocco Gold pays artful attention to the smallest details and selection of materials. A stunning achievement of craftsmanship, fine white gold accents enhance the 18-carat gold plating while the sapphire-coated, scratch-resistant glass display helps to ensure that the beauty of the Nokia 8800 Sirocco Gold endures.

Created with a dedication to perfection, the crafting of each Nokia 8800 Sirocco Gold draws from techniques mastered over hundreds of years by watchmakers and jewelers. A smooth sliding mechanism reveals a high-resolution camera and the intuitive and ergonomic keypad. While beautiful, the Nokia 8800 Sirocco Gold is true to the “form follows function” mantra of Nokia designers and engineers - a tradition built upon decades of experience in mobility.

The “inner beauty” of the Nokia 8800 Sirocco Gold includes a high resolution camera, stunning color screen, and a wide array of messaging functionalities. The elegance of the Nokia 8800 Sirocco Gold is also complemented by a coordinating desk stand and color-matching Bluetooth headset.

Titanic passenger list

It has been over 90 years since the Titanic sank, however, I believe many of us still feeling sorrow over the tragedy. I still remember when i was watching "Titanic", I almost can feel the pain and the dismay when the ship was sinking. This is surely a painful history in our human kind history, something which we can never forget.

I have found a website with the records of the Titanic passenger, and I would like to share this with you. For more information, just visit www.findmypast.com.

Everyone goes Core-2-Duo?

Just right before the Intel's Quad swip across the world, there's an amazing duo combination in the world of Music, Shakira + Beyonce. How interesting is that? Both considered one of the hottest babe and respectively popular in their own genre of music, R&B + Latin. The effect is as amazing as the Core 2 Duo!

It is always not advisable to put two hottest same gender stars to colaborate together, check the flop of Whitney & Mariah, followed by Madge & Britney. I just wonder why this hardly worked out where I find the work is actually fascinating.

Now will it be Beyonce & Shakira turn to prove this collaboration a failure? Judging from the Billboard Top 100 (www.billboard.com)...it seems to...How sad! Well I don't care, I really like this collaboration, they are both hot in the video, and they do look like twins at the end of the video. Why not you check the video out and see for yourself?

A whole new world of cyber-social?

"Cyber-social", that's a new term introduced by my friend. I was told that I am so not cyber-socialise. Maybe my friend is right, from the first date I started the blog, I just thaught it is just a diary, but now, thanks to my friend, I am so so amazed that the blog is actually a way for you to communicate with millions out there!

True enough, I believe I could be the last person to discover this, many celebrities for examples has started their own blog in sharing their lifes with the fans. Maybe, I mean obviously, I am such a blog-dummy.

To those who maybe still in my shoes, who hasn't explored the whole new world inside the blog community, or anyone who just started with this whole new fascinating element (which has been around for some years by now), you may try out www.mybloglog.com to begin with. Today is the first day I joined the community, so there's not much I can share about the many functions of this community, but for sure, this is just one of the million ways to interact and socialise with millions out there. Have fun!

Revamp

Long time i have not visited my own blog, it has been abandoned for quite some months. I find it rather hard for me to continue writing, as I never like writing nor reading. And I have run out things to write about, perhaps hasn't any interesting occasion happen to me lately. Hope after i revamped my column, I'll get a little inspiration.

Perhaps some of you may can give me some tips on maintaining the blog's story lines? As it is now, I found it rather difficult to continue it as a diary basis. What do you think?

Lately I am very found of Gwen's Sweet Escape, love the color of the video, and it looks really fun.