the walk of my life

life according to mala

2012-01-03T23:11:00.004+08:00

another year has begun, life's refreshed.
have got many plans arranged up ahead, looking forward for the challenge + accomplishment
* career change, new possessions + commitments, travel plans, relationship (maybe - if the time comes, god knows who could that be - i leave it to fate)

1 thing for sure, I need to be serious & sincere with things, for a smooth flow of course
yes, I am ready for it - for the new refreshed me
and sure it would feel so good
i need some challenges and ready to gain experiences
though my new year was dramatic, but it was good - i learnt my lesson & I thank God

most importantly , one need to be thankful to God, for it has the magic in it,and one day you will know it
looking at the brighter side of life makes me feel so,so good (:
and as Swami Sivananda has mentioned, life should be lived without any expectation + forget unwanted incidents/stuffs/ person- unnecessary worries can suffocate you..
live in love + humility = peace

simplicity + minimalist , shall be my mode & mood of this year.

that's about it, it's time to live & celebrate life
cheers~

(:

Lotus Sutra

2011-12-20T18:11:00.008+08:00

Just sharing an excerpt that I came across an interesting blog,

http://integral-options.blogspot.com/2006_12_31_archive.html

"This is from the current (Winter 2006) issue of Tricycle, Norman Fischer on The Lotus Sutra:"

The Lotus teaches that [the Buddha] appears not from karma, as do all other beings, but due to the "One Great Causal Condition," which is the interdependent nature of existence/nonexistence, a field whose true shape and purpose is love. This is a deep and astounding teaching: that far from being a world of trouble and tears as it appears to be, this world of existence/nonexistence, seen in the light of suchness and lived according to upayais in reality a world of bliss and awakening. But beings don't know this. They are awash in a sea of suffering. Reality's true trajectory is toward relieving this suffering through love.

It seems to me that somehow we all know that love is our real nature and our real goal; we all long to realize this goal, however confused and misguided our longing may be. Being human has embedded right in the middle of it some sense of longing and reaching out for something very, very large, not outside our lives, but as our lives...

Promising days

2011-09-12T23:20:00.005+08:00

A little recap on all the good things that had happened lately (few days ago) , starting from the ever wonderful Friday to the amazing Sun!

MOTIVATING FRIDAY ; SEPT 09, 2011

after having a drama in the office, I headed straight for my Odissi (extra) class, and 2 beautiful miracles came about :)

1) We have gotten our beautiful dance cotton sarees as our dance costume for this coming Navarathiri :) and got a colour that I like :)

2) Me and some of my friends (4 of us) are selected to move/head on to another level, which is quite advanced. Definitely this is a wonderful opportunity yet a privilege for us, and therefore I shall appreciate this blessing from God.

ADVENTUROUS SATURDAY ; SEPT 10, 2011

got up quite early in the morning,started off with my first-time-ever journey @ venture to ASWARA for a Dance Photography Workshop by public transport. I managed to reach my destination on time plus I managed to meet up some new friends, and I learnt many, many things too :) and a kind soul offered me a ride from ASWARA up to my arts school! then I joined my Flute class, next had our own practice for contemporary class. After the practice I ran back home, refreshed myself, did an archana for my father it has been the 12th year,since he departed on this date.He is still missed. After a visit to the temple, I ended my Saturday evening with a really good show entitled 'Qismat' with my dance mate @ TFA and then a little service at Annalakshmi, while sharing laughter with my friends .

DARING SUNDAY ; 11 SEPT, 2011

got up early for the morning prayers,and then the day goes with Kathak class, followed with 2 workshops 1) Introduction to Body Movement & 2) Introduction to Acroyoga ; (shall blog more on the those workshops later!) :) Overall it was FUN especially when we did lots of daring stunts that we have never done in our life before!! then the night has been taken by a dance performance 'Established Malaysian Dance Companies'. My day has been busy, it was a great worth! Time are utilised maximumly ;) so yeah, that about it my busy weekend and

of course,dad you are missed too in the midst of busy-ness.Love you loads.

Hari OM~

Lesson of Life : The mind

2011-09-06T23:54:00.003+08:00

a lesson i learnt in my Odissi dance class today - Tuesday, Sept 6th. it all started thru the 'fear' in dance , which has made our teacher to, sort of lecture about it. it's actually good, since I do experience that at times. my fear in dancing comes especially when it comes to Kathak, mainly with the 'chakkars' @ turns. i am still thriving in it , provided with some pointers on how to improve it by my charismatic Kathak teacher. however, my fear also comes at the wrong timing that will make me go out of my mind, yes, I did experience that lately. well, let's not focus too much on fear.the fear comes when your mind is not in a correct frequency, you should control it, and not let it take control of you. let's just say, if you are scared to do a particular step and you find it hard, rather you see the negative side of it, let's just take it as something which is do-able and imagine the satisfaction you get when it is accomplished.most importantly PRACTICE, that's the wonder - of getting yourself familiarised & comfortable with the steps. so less worry ,soonafter. :) and yes when my teacher mentioned about it today, my inner being actually responsed automatically to what she said about the mind that (may) conquer you.in the end , it is part of the learning process,and we gain the knowledge & experience, towards a beautiful life ahead. Hari Om~

Beauty of Life : Radha Matha

2011-09-05T23:37:00.004+08:00

a wonderful day, with wonderful opportunity. on the 5th Sept-it's Radhastami, I had the opportunity to bathe Radha ,in the form of Lakshmi, morning before I went to work. also managed to chant for the merciful one.Well Radha ma, I am still thankful to have you with me, last time when I was caught up in a funny trouble, you blessed me. I do remember that, a secret that is kept between you and me(probably part of Krsna lila'). Your presence is beautiful, especially you as the manifestation of love :) and here you go, a samarpana on your appearance day, my simple artwork of and for you :)

Life Inspiring : Blessing

2011-09-04T23:23:00.004+08:00

Met this unusual soul, which I have known & ignored for quite sometime. However, today I shared a few words with him since I bumped into him. As usual, he starts up with his humorous talk added with some classical Carnatic songs, and next he came up with some questions. Soonafter I have replied him, he surprisingly gave me a remark that actually has made my day. He, with a smile on his face told me that "You are a blessed soul" and I, was clueless at first, for he came up with that faith-giving words when I actually, really need it the most. Well, I am pleased to take it as a humble blessing, and I clearly know that blessings do come in disguise and also that I am never alone ;) Hari Om~

Life Inspiring : Motivation

2011-09-04T00:53:00.006+08:00

For the past few days, I would have to admit that my days + state of emotion was not balanced. Somehow yesterday on Saturday ( Sept the 3rd) , an element of change came thru' the way. My morning is started with me joining my good friend in a mini pooja for Krsna and next, attended my classes thru out the whole day. However when it comes to the 3rd class, I was spiritless + disturbed ; thinking of ways of not going for the class (confession of mine) . And THEN, as I was hanging out with my wonderful dance buddy (which was far much more elder to me) , she came to speak about her LIMITED body ability in dancing : poses , movement, etc due to aging factor [though she's remarkably active in many activities ; various dances, yoga , pilates, and god knows the rest :)] I was touched , especially when she mentioned that 'young' ones like me should achieve more, when we have the ability, that indeed sounded like a 'Varaprasatham' to me. Yet she added by saying, "do it today, do not go for tomorrow, we don't know where we would 'be' tomorrow! (yes,we do hear it often, but the effect don't come together,unless when the time 'comes'). BUT today, I think the time has come, for me to just 'dive-in' rather 'submerging', and yes I did it, it made me patted my own back (rewarding the good faith in me) . I managed to pull thru' the spiritless me and persevered while doing my learning +corrections in my contemporary dance class. My teacher said " No Pain, No Gain" so true as it is , plus the timing was just so right!the pain gave me such a good pleasure ;) though there are more learning + practice to come. Hmmm, in the end of the day , I learnt, if you do not try , you may never know! So just do it ;) and I would need to thank my dance mate, cause I am unsure if there'll be a tomorrow for me, but I am glad that I have finally updated my blog after a year of break! Hari OM~

the beginning & fulfillment

2010-12-16T22:29:00.009+08:00

A cool day indeed, it rained. managed to accomplish my utmost important task; to send amma's upcoming birthday gift via registered postmail & a Christmas card to my neighbour in Penang :) work went well and at the same time enjoyed a happy conversation with my girlfriends(ex-schoolmates) via e-mail thread!FUN! :D after work, i had a quick dinner & joined up my first art activity with the artistic being, and yes i painted (after quite some time MIA)... :D erm it's not with acrylic or oil, but it's mural paint.first time i came in contact with this type on paint(pic below; paint stain as a memory).not bad :) it looks good when it dries up, its matte in soft/strong/metallic tone ;) i managed to do some observation on his concepts & ways of design; they were so wondrous & brings you back to the classic moment of the royal & ancient era. btw, i am happy too, for this morning 1st day of Marghali, i got up after 5.30am, out of a great effort, then drew a (complicated) Kolam, ermm let me name it as twisted Lotus (pic,as above), coz it actually twisted my brain while doin it,lol! :) and yes ,tomo shall be another happy day as it's our Secret Santa gift exchange day in my office,lol! okay then that's all for today :) Hari Om~

Deeper Conversation ~

2010-12-15T23:00:00.005+08:00

God is simply great today for giving me really wonderful blessings! Yeap, this morning i thought about the talented man whom i met yesterday, and coincidentally he appeared right infront of my eyes when i was rushing to my work,wow! that is the power of visualisation :) SO there WAS a purpose of me waking up late today ;) next, i was so,so excited to get my things done in office, just to drop by @ his work station, and yes, i did. Together we went for a cuppa & there's where our conversation goes deeper and he started to open up about himself. He's married with 2 kids, aged 45 (unbelievably, he looks so young that i guessed it as 32@34) LOL!then he revealed the story of the PROTEGE in him :) yeap at the tender age of 2 he started to draw on his own and seeing him being potential, the dad had decided to teach his lil' son ARTS. Plus, his dad is also in vocal, hence he's also absorbed into it. The conversation went on & on..Indeed,he is a lucky soul to have experienced this ;) . He is born with it, and as for me I am SEEKER who needs to discover it, perhaps it is my KARMA, who knows...so now my journey has started, i am glad that i have met him..hope that he can guide me thru & again i am thanking God for having me meeting this adorable soul. Tomo, i shall start it up with him, yeap i am lending a hand to his major art project, also the time to do some learning and to have good fun too! HARI OM~ *************************************************************************** p.s: above is the trial@ testing of my Marghali kolam, simple one , swirly LOTUS to mark the blooming of a beautiful life :)

WOW : Sky + Art

2010-12-14T21:57:00.015+08:00

"WOw!" that's the word that could tell it all, of what i have felt today :)
VADVHDJhhdahdhdkjahdakhdkajdhkjhdkjdhkjdhakjdhkjdhakjdhakjdhakjhdakjdhajkdhjdhajd
the evening was wonderful with a breathtaking view of the sunset; when i saw the soft peaceful blue sky..with the silvery white cluttered clouds enveloped with the gentle ray of mystique golden sun.it was so captivating that i realised another person, a man, noted it too, and then the other part of the "wow!" story continues with this particular person.. :) ahdgadgagdadgadgadgiagiugdsiugddadh;ah;ah;hhaidhiadyiayaidypaidydyap as i was really thinking of the word 'PROTEGE' and watched a video of a child protege today, i actually DID came across with one(a protege,as claimed), and it's the man who was watching the sky at the roadside(eventually he is handling a major art project) He.....A brahmin born in Sri Lanka but based in Chennai (India).He looked mysterious with the artistic vibe around him , from the 1st day I saw him at my usual hang out spot. An artiste in visual arts ; heard that he designs, paints, draws and a lot more. Yet a low profile man as he was so shy & declining the statements on his talent when they were 'publicized' by others.Yep, I was pretty impressed and I think it is my destiny of meeting artistic shy guys around,LOL!coz he's not the 1st one :) then i had a little time to talk with him before it was interrupted by the presence of a third person. Thank god, that i have at last had the opportunity to have a few words with that talented man :) can't wait to meet him again :) yeap i have offered my help in his major art project, woot! by the way his nickname has the word 'padma', that is indeed very significant to me, as it means lotus in Sanskrit, whilst i was told that the meaning of my name is a flower too,by his friend,an old uncle. Anyway, hope that my artistic journey shall be blessed & blooms beautifully all the way :)with the presence of this talented man.Hari OM~ :)

Dheena Dharani

2010-11-24T23:06:00.006+08:00

As per request of my dearest sister, Thenmozly akka, let me share the song 'Dheena Dharini' that mesmerizes my soul with it's melody & it's serenity :)

:)

Hari Om~

(New) Friends + Wedding = Unique experience

2010-11-23T23:15:00.003+08:00

Just got back from a wedding which I was 'not really' invited, went there in a group, of an earlier known + (2) new friends. These new friends of mine are not just mere guys, they are classical dancers, which by looks they do not look like one! Wow! these guys are so, so inspirational. I was introduced by one of my TFA friend, while they waited for their class , which eventually got cancelled today. I suppose the guys should be over their 40's, yet they have got the time to dwell into their passion in dance. I dedicate my respect to them. We end up talking about dance, music & spiritual matters (Great minds think alike,ahaha!)

Next, we went to Shantanand Auditorium & checked out a wedding , since it's a malayalee (mixed) wedding. And yes I did find out that it is quite distinct from the other weddings that I have attended before. The bride is from Malaysia & the groom is from Kerala. The bride is a young talented shy girl who performs on the veena & as well a vocalist. Glad to see my beautiful dance teacher there too, who was actually on-call for her duty! I find that the deco is mainly based on the Kerala Malayalee style, esp with the use of coconuts & it's other properties (interesting!) next we watched the performances which are mainly on the different ethnics of Kerala ; malayalee, muslim & christians, later all combined in a piece known as 'Kerala Sundaram'~the dance was really , really entertaining & it was so rich :) and at last, the song in a vocal performance that I was really intoxicated during Navarathiri 'DHEENADHARANI' (composed by Swamiji), I heard it again today & the best part of wedding is they gave a new twist for the function by surprisingly asking the bride (whom she herself a vocalist) to sing, though she was unrehearsed, all the singers on stage (as well as my dancer teacher) has captured the heart of mine with the lovely rendition.The food was totally good, a set of 9 dishes on the plate + sweets + malayalee payasam+ cakes + juice (vegetarian cuisine) , that really filled me up! :) Then when passed the main lobby, I saw the exterior deco was Purple themed, from the drapes to the kolam..and that makes me imagine how mine shall be.. :)

Overall, it has been a wonderful day with a new experience of meeting new friends , attending 'unique' wedding that is so classy yet cultural.I am loving it~

God blessed the married couples, whom will be settling down in Europe

and

God shall bless all :D

Hari Om~

11.11.2010

2010-11-11T23:58:00.000+08:00

a brief posting for today...

~happy that I managed to catch up with the last day of Sashti prayer,early in the morning (5.45am)

~It is my (late) father's 57th birthday,love you loads appa!I have you in me, always I will :)

~My good friend,Puvanan has left to Abu Dhabi :)

For all the good things that happened today, I am thanking God
may all be blessed in their own special way..

Om Shanti~

Navarathiri's Finale : Day 8 ,9 & 10 (Vijayadasami)

2010-10-20T23:48:00.008+08:00

Alright, to continue my posting on the auspicious & special Navarathiri...let's start off with the..

8th day(FRi) : I am off to the Sarawathi 2nd day pooja, then work and next to Central market to grab some stuffs for my guru offering. From the town, I went back to TFA to watch the performances of the night as well to do a lil' practice on my own in the studio. Afer all those, I got back home & yes it's time to get charged up for the next BUSY day! The day of our Kathak performance! ;)

9th day (SAt) :Went for the Pooja in the morning, oh my... how beautiful was Saraswathi in her white saree.. next, watched the morning performances @ the auditorium, where my flute master did his vocal performance, followed by other performances, and at the same time I ran out halfway to join in the Kanya Pooja @ Kanni poojai at the top most floor of TFA. Well, this is the 1st time I am witnessing one; seeing kids in their traditional clothing + jewelleries + makeup and that their appearance were depicted as the goddess. They looked so cute. They were first taken arathi, next they were offered prayers followed with feeding session(only by the ladies-it's girls affair,it seems)>>lotsa food!!,at first the little girls were excited but the whole bunch became tired of eating,LOL! However I managed to feed them too!something light>>payasam. After the pooja, I got back home and rested for a while..after that got back to the auditorium for Kathak rehearsal, once done with the rehearsal,I went back home,refreshed and off to the studio for make up session.Vidhya did for me the make up, it was FUN though :) Then we camwhored a bit in the studio, before we get to the auditorium to get our feet dancing on the stage. On that day, I am thankful that my good (funny-can't escape this) companion came down to watch the performance, it was good of him to record a video on our dance.Thanks to Rames, his good deed has brought happiness to all of us since we have something as a memory. After our dance, we watched other dances and turned out,the LAST piece for the night was truly special, bombastically divine that it gives you the shiver, titled Omkara Karini by the graduated dancers of TFA. In the end, we finished it with arathi and me & my gang managed to get some shots of memory with Vidhya,my Kathak guru & lol!even with my funny companion :P

10th Day (SUn) : It's Vijayadasami! The day is dedicated for all the wonderful gurus! I went up to the studio to meet my flute sir~after giving my offering, he taught me a new jantai (No.9) at first it was challenging yet tricky but it was nice to try out something new since this day is the day where you shall learn new stuffs and get blessed by your teacher(s). Next after meeting him, I went down to the auditorium to see 2 of my lovely pretty-in-blue gurus, yeap it's Dhanya (contemporary)& Vidhya(Kathak)! they looked good in their blue sarees! :D and the day turned out to be more special when it blooms with Vidhya's birthday! We then learnt a new steps from Aahmad and gotten blessings from them. Then we camwhored! :D wow! what an inspiring day that also brings us close to our gurus. I shall cherish this day ;D I am thankful to God for giving me this wonderful opportunity to learn arts + meeting up wonderful being thru out this inspiring journey of arts :D and on that day, it turns out to be open house in annalskshmi, we ended the day with good lunch there!

God bless all :D

Stay happy & achieve your dreams...

That's all from Navarathiri 2010~

Credits to ramesstudios for the video!may this video remain as one of the best memory for Navarathiri 2010! :D

Ahimsa...

Navarathiri : Day 4 ,5 ,6 & 7

2010-10-14T22:48:00.010+08:00

A simple posting for tonight, on the past few days of Navarathiri celebration by me ,of course,LOL!:

Day 4 : ermm, nothing much except for cleaning up & organising my mini altar..
thank God my room was protected from something :)

Day 5 : Well, it is Tuesday today and it is the day we performed our contemporary piece! We totally had fun,yet performed with the kids! I felt relieved & satisfied with my offering, yet I think I have tried my level best to overcome a lil' of my stagefright,yippee!

Day 6 : I did a lotus kolam in the morning and went to work early,same on the Tuesday-for 2 days I went early to work to replace the time I used to rehearse my contemp ; 2 hours. Then I went to Mid Valley after work to get some gifts as offerings to my gurus! Happy with the stuffs I have gotten for them :)

Day 7 : The first day of Saraswathi's. I managed to wake up as early as 5.30am , though I am lack of sleep for few days but I realised that I automatically got energised to start the day. As usual I will clean my room, then the doorstep. Next refresh myself , then pray, put up kolams at the doorstep also in the house, light up ghee lamp @ the doorstep, then the best one for today is I went for Saraswathi pooja at TFA but ermm right at the last minute, however,thank God I managed to 'meet' and 'greet' all the deities plus enjoyed divine food offering (yummy!) Rightafter i went back home, soaked + washed some clothes, did some pics editing,uploaded some shots in FB, and then walk down to my office.After work,I came down for Kathak practice @ TAF and after all those, here, I am blogging after consuming Prasadam (food offering-once again 'yummy!')

lotus~padma~thamarai

the happening us :P

yeah the contemporary gang again :)

with my good sister :)

Bharatanatyam

okay, I shall now retire to bed as I really wish to wake up early tomo
so that's it for tonight, a recap on how my Navarathiri have been for this year

Good night moon :)

good night all

Ahimsa~

Navarathiri : Day 3

2010-10-10T22:17:00.009+08:00

Today I managed to wake up before 6am, that was the best effort that I could make since I slept late. It turns out to be a good day ; drawing up kolam, then to listen to some devotional / spiritual tale from the aunty, and a simple hearty breakfast-thosai. After all those, my whole day goes to rehearsal ; kathak, flute & comtemporary.
Today , I had my flute performance ~ it was indeed a good experience for me to perform for the first time on stage, moreover an instrument performance. Thanking my Sir for the wonderful opportunity & for his great patience~
Below are the happenings of the day in the walk of my life, Hari Om

Kolam & lights ~ good to see & feel their presence @ the door step

Bharatanaatyam by children

Bharatanatyam by the ladies

Flute~ Varnam

Odissi ~ Maha Kali

Kuchipudi

Bollywood

Arati (Prayer)

TODAY has been a wonderful opportunity to learn & do new things

Hope that all these good things showers & benefit all

Om Shanti~

Navarathiri : Day 1 & 2

2010-10-09T22:53:00.009+08:00

Hie I just got back from the celebration of the 2nd day of Navarathiri.

This year, the celebration has been very special & meaningful for me; personally, it brings out the divinity & feminity out of (from) me...

~On the 1st day, I got up @ 5.30am(supposed to be 4.30am) & cleaned the house , then put up kolams ( a total of 5, including neighbour's house) and for today I got some Ghee to light the lamp @ the mini alter in my little room.

Hmm,Never I have celebrated it in such a way, I should perhaps thank the aunty whom I stay with, she introduced me & inspires me to dwell in the spiritual celebration..It's just I need to get myself a lil' bit disciplined to maintain these for the coming days..(would have to admit it though)

Alright, as for today in TFA they had quite aplenty of performances

Let me documentate those here, do have viewing pleasure and hope that you could too come over to experience the sweetness of arts in divinity

p.s : could only capture shots from today (2nd day) didn't bring my camera along on the 1st day~

Kids Hindustani vocal

Bala Vihar

Carnatic Vocal

Kids Bharatanatyam

Bharatanatyam ~Ganesha Kautvam

Odissi ~ Sthai

Odissa ~ Mokhsa

Pooja (Prayers)

My good friends ~ Francesca (R) Sara Wong (L)

Eri (Below), Me , Sara, Fran

That's it, for the 2nd day, I really enjoyed it, looking forward for the coming days of the auspicious celebration

Till then ,may God bless all , and may all of us serve all with love & live with peace

Good night~ om shanti

I thought..and it appeared! (P2)

2010-09-19T23:27:00.003+08:00

Back to my posting ~
I shall now continue with the previous posting

On Sunday morning (29th Aug, 2010) after meeting Edgar at the Buddhist temple,I made my way to my school of arts before I could realise that another significant event is up in store :)

Uncle Soman is a simple, common friend of mine whom I enjoyed talking about spiritual matters, current issue & etc whenever I get down to the student's cafe. On that particular day, I was thinking of sharing a little chat with him and surprisingly he gave me 2 poems that reflects what was on my mind!

Let me share those 2 poems here! :)

The Great Escape

While we human beings seldom completely escape,
From the influence of Maya while still alive,
We partially escape from Maya's influence,
In deep sleep,
In dreams & near dreams, in deep prayer and meditation,
It is such a partial escapes that endear us,
So much to our Lord and makes life on earth worth living.

The Divine Love

Just as divine light is flowing through us always,
So too is divine love flowing through us all the time.
So we too tend to love God so very much,
Once we are on the inward journey.

I am very much happy on that day!
It may seem to be coincidence to others
but I count it as a blessing :)

Take care all & count your blessings! :D

I thought..and it appeared! (P1)

2010-08-29T22:45:00.006+08:00

It was such a great and a pleasant day Sunday and that has made me decided to record it down over here :D yet i guess it's worth for sharing too :)

On this morning after a mini house cleaning, I went off to my dance class. While on the way, I came across an uncle who shares the same date of birth (except the year~LOL)with me and after a little funny chat with him, I continued my journey to my class. Hmmm,but this time ,while I was walking I came to a thinking on something that I really longed for and all of a sudden...it appeared rightaway!!! :D

Yeap!

I WAS thinking of having a pet dog and finally I found one! :D Whenever I pass by the Buddhist temple in Brickfields, I usually will stop by to pop a 'hie' to Buddha and chant a little prayer from the entrance. As for today, I came to see a black four-legged figure tied under a tree. Then a man approached that figure to move it from a sunny spot to a shady one :) seeing that, I went into the temple compound ;near to the man and asked him whether the dog belongs to him. He mentioned that it stays in the temple and the chief monk is taking care of it. Then I asked the man on what he does there (temple), he told me that he works as a cleaner and he's from Sri Lanka (he is leaving end of this year & good for him! his daughter is getting married!). We have got ourselves introduced and we talked more. He told me the dog is named as Edgar & he is young 'kid'. Ahahah!To me,Edgar sounds like a cartoon character yet it's a cute name. I have no idea on what breed Edgar is but he is definitely a very friendly, gentle soul.I had the soul satisfaction when I got the opportunity to touch and share my love with him.Edgar is very well mannered dog.He was taught mannerism by the chief monk, also by the other monks there ( I have to admit some monks there are really good looking & dashing)Edgar knows how to shake his 'hand' with yours and many more! :D I really got hooked to him and I am so going to make frequent visits to the Buddhist temple ; for both Buddha & Edgar! At one point I told Ananth (the cleaner) that I have been longing to get a pet dog as a good companion, but if I were to get one ; I would need to get the space & time (in which I think would most prob happen when I get married, hopefully) So Ananth told me that I am welcomed to see Edgar in the office :D hearing that, I have been given a new hope of getting a good companion. Looks like God has granted one of my wish~

Thanks God~

The 2nd part to be continued in the next posting

HAri OM~

A visit from a loved one….

2010-07-20T23:07:00.003+08:00

What a day, what a heavy rain! Pheww! Just got back after my replacement class .Today’s class has made my spirit & enthusiasm heightened, thanking my Sir for the encouragement & his utmost patience.

Oh yes, when I returned home, at the doorstep I came across a visitor who just came over to show his presence. Yeap, it is the seasonal butterfly (that’s what I call it as); which you will see not so often and after few days, sadly you will find it lifeless on the ground…I have been seeing them (a lot) when I was in the varsity.

I believe that their presence has a significance whereby the departed ones make their visit by this kind of return. Moreover when they are close to your place or area. To some, it might be ridiculous but not for me. This is because each & every particle of nature has its own way of revealing its mystery and that is the beauty of it. So I assume that it might most probably be my late father paying me a visit! It gives me joy that feeds my hunger of longing and to keep him close to my heart. It is a magical experience that brings you closer to nature and to feel the abstract love. **all smiles**

To my dear dad: Thanks for the visit.I do feel your presence, and do not worry, I shall take care the treasure that you loved the most, amma…

Just wonder if all in this world, experience love in such a way (those who are skeptic not included).I would think that the nature will find a better growth thru the respect given and people shall all indirectly spread love, abstractly indeed!

Believe in nature, believe in love..

~Ahimsa

Have some heart when you have the eyes...

2010-07-15T21:36:00.005+08:00

Ever since I started working @KL Sentral , (at times) I have been wondering this one matter especially when I travel. Well, as most know,KL Sentral is a busy hub of public transportation and over there it's normal to see those who are visually impaired traveling. When I come to think about this,I could sometimes feel their hardship (though it might not be one for them) particularly when it comes to certain aspects;crossing roads, walking thru obstacles, to get on the right bus, etc.Seriously it is not easy to do those with both eyes closed, yet in the hustling bustling city!

With them, there were some scenarios that gave me the opportunity to lend them a hand and at the same time to share some light moments with them that will cease of myoneliness,boredom and the best, to refresh me with a smile on my face!

Some that I could still recall:

1) On a rainy day, I walked pass 1 old uncle who was sitting at the bus stop. Then, I had a feeling that he needs help and when I approached him, he took the offer. I brought him across the street & while we were crossing he asked about me and I replied, then when I asked his name, I got to know that he's a Malay when he don't like one! With that we both laughed together :) and after that I let him have his own time since he is waiting for his friend there @KL Monorail
What can be seen from this: At times they tend to have to difficulty in asking for help, due to the unpredictable mind of some people, therefore we must be ready to offer a good & sincere favour to them :) If they do not need one, then it's okay~continue your journey

2) On a sunny evening, there was this young lady who was waiting for the bus back home.To check whether the bus to her area has arrived, she turned and asked some people nearby. To my frustration, those people that she asked didn't answer her, instead they were puzzled or (i dunno) I then went to her and asked which bus she needs to get in. Then another Chinese Granny also joined me, we were all having a small chat together. Soon after her area bus came, she was so happy with my company that she thanked me for it. As a result of that~I felt so good,as I really felt her sincerity and I understood what she felt...
What can be seen from this: Always be ready and be at your service, please do not be blur~if you can't understand them, just ask them back.DO not ignore them, really not nice!

3) Okay this one a little bit touching for me, it involves a family of 4. The mother,father & 2 young little sons. It was late (nite) and I was waiting for the bus while at the same time watching them. Then I realised that the father & mother are both visually impaired.Basically they rely solely on the son (6-8 years old) to check on the bus. Meanwhile, their youngest son which is like 1 year over ( it gave me a pain in the heart when I saw that his eyes are also affected-though he is not blind) I just can't seem to explain much about his eyes: it was like the eyes were bulging out and the pupil of his eyes are large that made the white part of his eyes lesser to be seen; he was having difficulty to see the bus numbers. So I went to them, accompanied them till they get on the bus.I felt so,so relieved and at the same time became emotional thinking about them (I know I shouldn't but when I came to think about the kids...)
What can be seen from this: I have seen a lot from it, needless to say as all you need is just a little caring heart

That's what I have been pondering (now feeling so at ease after typing them here)...and I personally hope that in future when my kids are growing up , they shall read this posting and may they get a good lesson from the walk of their mother's life :)

~ahimsa.... :)

Hello Hulu Selangor! :)

2010-06-13T22:54:00.005+08:00

A pleasant day, though it was very , very hot!

My activity today was basically more on sight-seeing & shooting with my good friends

The location took place at Hulu Kelang, and at various spots

If you enjoy watching nature, well then I would recommend you to go there to slow & calm down the pace of your life, as though you are at ease while watching the lazy clouds passing by..

Well the town we went, Kuala Kubu Baru, to me does look like Ipoh town and yet it is claimed as sleepy town. This is because you gotta make sure you settle your stuffs there before 6pm, as they close the place early.

Went went to the dam, orang asli settlement, ulu yam village, ulu kalung recreational spot and other places. What a day,pheww! It was really good for me, since I managed to venture many places in just one day! looking forward for more of this adventure later :)
thanks to all my buddies too!thanks for the enjoyment :)

The Dam

On the way to the Orang Asli Settlement

Lastly, the breathtaking lake

That's all folks! :)

Ahimsa...

A day of... I loved each & every moment of my life

2010-06-13T00:38:00.011+08:00

Oooh la la, what a wonderfully hectic day yesterday :)
been travelling here & there all day long, meeting up those who are close to my heart as well new faces too! now that's FUN! :D

Let me keep this posting as one of my journal entry. Since I keep happy, happy stuffs with me, I shall keep this posting as one of them too! :D

I am glad that in the morning I managed to get up after getting ample amount of sleep , knowing that yesterday is gonna be a hectic day :D
then completed some house chores before getting ahead with my journey out

In the morning, I went to meet my good friend, Uncle Wong, whom I used to meet when I worked in Puchong during lunch hour; he owns a vege restaurant. It feels so nice to meet him after a long time; I enjoyed having tea with him and yet he always offer me my fav ABC soup for free :) Usually whenever I go to his shop, he'll get ready with a teapot & cups , then he will sit and talk along with me. Most of the time , he'll advise me to pray and give me some good words of encouragement, and it makes me feel so warm :D
After meeting uncle Wong, I attend my flute class at TFA, I enjoyed meeting my friends and for today we learnt new stuffs: Jathi & thala, as well some new terms :) it was cool
Once done with my class, I went down to Central Market and there I did lotsa things; met my buddies & joined in ARts for Grab where I managed to grab a book at RM20 there, wee! and the book is titled "Eternal India:Folk Dance-Tribal,Ritual & Martial Forms'.

Arts for Grab Event

The book that I got for myself :)

In that happening event, I came across a group of young talented ladies who are into Dollhouse & Miniature making,one of them named Giannigoh(most RIGHT-pic below), invited me to join their group and I gave myself IN! So excited :D
oh I even met one of my funny ,insane buddy wit the name YKK-Yeo Kien Kong promoting his artwork there and gotten myself introduced to Gordon Tan, CM's photographer.

Me with YKK

Gordon & I

Today I even managed to venture on how one can do custom designed t-shirt. Yeap, I got to know that we can put up our design on a silk screen then just stamp it up on the shirt with fabric dye. Cool aite? should thank Shawn(one of the designer in that event) for the explanation& demo given.
Next I got down, met my 'Sifu', none other than Mr.Khairul, who works an artist in Central Market. He as a creative being, can do almost all of these ;sketching, drawing , painting and the list goes on. Well, I like meeting him because I feel free, relaxed and inspired when it comes to us talking about arts ,as well for a little bite of gossips :P LOL!
Next location, my once upon a time fav spot, Old Town White Coffee.Yeap meeting up a good friend-cum-brother there.; Wing Nai from Myanmar. From him, I learn Myanmarese language :) and he likes to care for me too, till he will force me to eat / drink there-and that is his treat. As a result of knowing him & with the frequent visit there, almost most of the workers there know me and they will cheer when I enter the kopitiam, where I will hear "Malaaaaa, how are you?" Nice kan? that's where I felt the warmth too :)
And at 5pm , I went back to TFA and joined in another class, which is the contemporary dance. I met a few new friends in the class too :) and Thank God, the class today went on well! yeap I managed to clear my confusion by personally approaching my sir for the sake of improving myself.

After my class, I ended the day with a visit to Puchong Perumal temple. Over there, I enjoy meeting a priest;for his concern on me. After the prayers most of the time, I will have the habit of observing people especially little kids,babies and even the elderly, as seeing them is a kind of a breather for me, that carves a smile on my happy face too :)
Well that's about it..my lovely & wonderful day that gives me a satisfaction to love each & every moment in my life!

Cheerio

Ahimsa....

You are simply special...

2010-06-10T00:02:00.002+08:00

It is time to let out what I felt for the past few days

After hearing news on the sudden passing of loved one(of others) in tragedies, I gotten myself in the state of shock.However,I personally know how it feels to be losing a person who is very dear to you, and I suppose most of us do feel that too. As to my good friend,Sophia who has just lost her dear sister,Florina in the recent accident.My condolences to her: may Florina's soul rests in peace. Even to Uncle Chiew who left(accident) on the 21st April, may his soul blessed with peace...
As an effect of hearing cases after cases, I came to a thinking that all of us should actually love one another as though as there will be no better opportunity later; yet to love unconditionally. This is to make sure that there's no words left unsaid and no love left unexpressed. Let it all out, get the joy out of it and live with the memory.

To those whom their loved ones has departured, this song I dedicate to them

for they are truly special to one's heart....

one of my most fav song by my fav artist,Adibah Noor; very meaningful & soothing track

oh btw, I just got to know that the song above; the lyrics was personally written by Adibah Noor(singer of the song) and it's dedicated specially to adik Nurul Huda(10 years old) who was raped & murdered brutally 6 years ago. God bless her soul..Also thanking the good souls out there, who sheltered warm love to those who departured, and may this Earth is also filled with the warm unconditional love as well.Life shall be beautiful as it will always be...

Ahimsa...

Forest + Africa

2010-06-06T21:44:00.008+08:00

A wonderful weekend I had!
Oh yes I do :)
Especially when it is cherished with nice-to-be-with buddies; both old + new friends!

On Saturday I went to FRIM with a happening couple,to name them- Poobalan & Thenmozhy. Initially planned as a picnic, but as we went there and we got ourselves more into hiking and jungle trailing activity. After done with it , we call it a good day with a unique cup of Malay tea + chit chat with a new buddy + and yeah!camwhoring! of course, we did shoot all the way until my battery dried out!LOL!and FYI this was my first time trip to FRIM, that also means I am planning to go there again :)
Gratitude: Poobalan bro, Then sis + Radzli(new friend) for the good time together!
Meanwhile for today, it is definitely the lovable fun-day Sunday :)
I was gifted a surprise that comes with a package of great FUN!!!FUN!!GREAT ONE!!
As usual Sundays would be my classical dance lesson day, so I was wearing a traditional attire
and to my (so called) horror, when I reached the dance studio I realised that there is NO kathak class as it is replaced with the 'African dance + music' workshop. However, I was encouraged to join the workshop! At first I felt not so comfy but when the workshop started, all those feelings drifted away and FUN came in all the way!!! the dance is way too magical , though it is totally new for us, we all shared great laughter while uncovering the stamina within to sway along with the drum beats, oh FAST drum beats!LOL!The best& worthy part of this workshop is that I managed to learn African dance + music from here itself,LOL!
Gratitude: Olivier Tarpaga, US (Origin-West Africa) + TFA for the lovely workshop!!

that's all for today,more to come in the next posting! :D

ahimsa :)

Dance baby Dance :)

2010-05-21T00:17:00.005+08:00

this posting acts as My journal for today, :D

Been a hectic and tiring day today!
I worked till 7.11pm, then from office I rushed to TFA for my Kathak replacement class
On the way, I passed thru night market and I realised that majority are indians there especially non-locals...what to expect Brickfields ma :P
it also feels like I am not in Malaysia, ahaha!
Couldn't grab anything at the pasar malam..coz i was longing to enjoy a cup of 'chaya' @ tea + lite meal; I enjoyed having Mee Siam (Vege) and Tea! :)
On the way to my class, I actually bump into this particular uncle/grandpa from TFA, whom I feel so warm of seeing him and even when getting a smile from him, and there seemed to be a mutual respect that I harbour on him though I have never shared any words with him..he reminds me to my late dad and my late grandpa,hmmm.....

In the class today, as usual we started with strenous practice in the basic footwork (tatkars) coordinated with the taal, next variations in tempo and rapid turning movements/ spins (chakkars) and ended with theehais and spinning exercises. Seriously, I really enjoyed the class today ! though I attended it after work, I never felt stressed or even tired :D instead I felt so inspired yet refreshed! yes i sweated too, a lot after so long!! we too had fun in the class, glad that it was a friendly environment!

For my reference**
To improve: my turnings- need to focus on the point and then turn!head is the first
,body is the LAST!

That's all for today ! :)
Enjoy the videos below and enjoy dancing peeps :D
ahimsa..... :)

My Motherly Instinct...

2010-05-18T23:21:00.004+08:00

Simple posting but lotsa LOVE in it :)

After work this evening while it was raining, I walked out from my office passed KL Sentral and then made my way to the bus stop. Since it was raining heavily I rushed to get a shelter nearby the bus stop and there I made a little observation while waiting for the bus for 1 1/2 hour.

I came to see a mother holding her little baby boy, asleep, close to her chest..and at the same time watching over the little one rested next to her breasts. After some time, she gave the little one a light peck on his forehead ..and all the while, the little one snugged up so comfortably that it makes me feel so warm...so at home...so loved! Oh she was then accompanied by her husband who made a sudden entry..LOL!and yes, he too was admiring their sleeping baby :D

How blissful it is to see such a scene ...which is full of love and care..
and How it would be of MORE, if one experiences it personally?
Yes, seeing that, it actually made me travelled thru my arsenal of thoughts...
* How would I be when I become a mother?
How many children would we have?
and how would they be loved by us; me & my husband?
How would they grow?
and how would the love flourish and bloom more and more? *
yet,I am kinda excited to hold our baby close/next to me...give him/her the warmth of love..sing a little lullaby, lightly or even talk & talk lots of story , and even dance while cuddling him/her, LOL! Oh what an imagination! anyway let all those to come by when the right time approaches
but till then I will observe, learn and shall spread more Love all around :D

Ahimsa...

God bless : Further Note...

2010-05-17T22:57:00.007+08:00

I would start today's posting with a humble gratitude towards God for blessing my day today

To 'summarise' on what had happened today.....

I woke up & got ready (very) early...LOL! even had the time to draw a Kolam at the doorstep! Then got myself on a bus after 7am and reached KL Sentral by 8am.Managed to grab some time to sip on a cup of Milo at a mamak restaurant and at the same had the pleasure of watching some Tamizh song clips on Astro. Stepped into the office before 8.30am, met my Admin Manager;he briefed me on my tasks and the contract. Then I was introduced to my team mate-Suzanna. Suzanna and me seemed to click well too! Thank God I met her, but it is not gonna be long since she'll be leaving next month, end. Then I was briefed again by another staff from US Base via conference call. As for lunch, my manager gave me a treat, he was so sporting that he opted for a place that serves vege food in KL Sentral; hence we went to the 'Swiss Oven' and had (God-knows-how-big&hard) tasty and healthy sandwiches + juices.For the whole day, I ended up getting exposed to the company's database to get familiarised with it. For me, it was fun and challenging! Best of all, I was welcomed humbly by all :D

However on the other hand, I missed my previous workstation whereby it was way more happening when all of us made noise like nobody's business!!!ahahahaha! and now I really need to get used to the brand new environment where I need to sustain myself in silence (no heavy music) and to face the screen all the time.Ahahah!however that doesn't matter , I still will get back my Walkman from Sony Centre (hopefully soon) and soften the volume then enjoy doing my work.Lalalalala!

Oh I also realised my current colleagues is discrete than of the previous; the designers (previous) and software engineers (current). It is of TOTAL DIFFERENCE! Seriously! Now I am missing those fellow designers and hell yeah, designers are super cool yet happening! But still engineers are also cool in their own way too, I kinda like their seriousness,LOL! ahahaha! :D

Okay, let me end this posting by again thanking GOD and all for the support . Hope that everybody shall be blessed in every good deed they do and may more GOODness spread all around and make this world more lovable! :D

P.S: I am now working in a US software company :) and this time with Software Engineers (deep in my heart,missing the Designers!LOL!)

God bless...

2010-05-16T21:38:00.003+08:00

Tomorrow shall be the first day of my new career, hoping the good and colourful ones for me. At the same time, I am also feeling excited because there are loads of new lessons to be learnt yet I am ready for it. May god bless me and shower me with happiness. This is not only for me but for all, when all are in joy, I shall be too!

~Ahimsa~

A life that brings me to life : ) AmmA

2010-05-09T00:01:00.007+08:00

I would like to scoop an opportunity here to dedicate this love-sealed posting to my ever beloved mother...

and now to my humble,flowerlike Amma, let me tell you something that has been stored in my heart all this while..

"I am now far away from you...and you are lonely there..I am so sorry that I could not do much(except to contact you via phone) ...and being away from you has also taught me a lesson>>and that is, one (usually) only values somebody when that person is no more or away...needless to say-Appa is no more and you are far away, whilst me over here feeling so,so lost that it made me longed to be with both of you...remembering those happy moments when you,me and Appa used to have together* it gives an ache deep in my heart-wondering why is it all for temporary? *leave it*

Ever since Appa left, I taught myself to be grateful in having you...for you are such a bold & strong being..seriously you are! cause it is not easy to bring up 3 unmarried girls after husband's death-and it is also not that simple for a typical housewife to cope up with it..but despite all the hardship,you did it!! One of your daughter has got married and now you have 2 wonderful grandchildren to accompany and to entertain you :)

I appreciate you for all of these..
* to be soft-humble hearted, and very,very patient (you just don't get angry- I rarely see that too)
* an obedient and loyal wife (as how you were to Appa)
* very self-sacrificing - you eat the old stocks of food whereas you give us the fresh ones & you will only sleep after (a long wait) any of us-the siblings return home late though you,yourself is very tired and sleepy
* to respect and not to waste food- I do that too Amma :)
* not to be ignorant and not to be lazy- to be aware on any fallen stuffs on the floor and then to handpick them by bending down instead of using your foot to pick them.
* taught me to wake up early to get to the market /to put up a kolam at the entrance of the house
* guide me on how to do smart shopping at the groceries and not to waste money
* teaching me how to cook! (I am learning ,still)
* taught me Tamil (esp in writing & reading)
* you are my inspiration to be an artistic /creative being: I know you loved knitting, sewing, gardening, flower arranging, as well to venture other arts& crafts-house deco
* very hardworking- all the housechores ,all done by only you when you are in such a condition!
* very gentle, loving and caring (introvert) - we rarely show our love & care to each other directly, but deep inside I perceive it mother..
* very peaceful being- to mind our own business and to help others when you need to
* a brave being you are in bringing up the 3 of us + the 2 little ones- all by your own!
* you have made me become a nature lover- when we used to stay in the kampung,you will wake me early in the morning, bring me to sleep at the riverside nearby a little forest and then you told me to enjoy the view of the green to feel fresh and to get pretty looking eyes!:D
* being a sporting being - you have given us the authority to choose our own life partners, and being honoured to get the trust, I will get a good one that he will make you happy :)
and the list goes on.....

For the 25 years (till present) of living my life with you Amma, I am thankful that I have met you, thanks for showing me what and how it takes to be a woman,daughter and a wife...and on top of that, thanks for being my mother, my Angel and my Life!"

Happy Mother's Day...

Om Shanti ...

A Mother's World :The Anil Journals

2010-05-04T01:11:00.006+08:00

An excerpt that I would like to share; taken from the book 'A Mother's World' under the story of 'The Anil Journals'

The Sanskrit word for mother (matra) as well as Greek (meter) are also the words for measurement.
Thus, mathematics was once called "Mother Wisdom".
Panacea (all-healer) and Hygeia (Health), were the daughters of Mother Rhea Coronis, the Cretan universal mother or Great Goddess of old. Both goddesses are mentioned in the Hippocratic Oath
~MB & PM~

I dedicate this posting to all the mothers out there... :D

Ahimsa...

My personal touch with pets...

2010-05-03T00:21:00.006+08:00

shot taken by Kok Pin during my visit to Bandar Harapan :)

Today (Sunday) I got reminded to the fond memories of my pets that I was with- long time ago ...way back when I was a kid :)
Having the natural liking for animals (dad,thanks!) has made me become a happy friend of a few dogs & a pup (temporary),2 goldfishes too...

The Dogs and me:
*When I was small,my family stayed in a bungalow near Batu Feringgih beach; a lovely place indeed! to swim and shine :) and best of all, I had a few play buddies a.k.a guards, and they are Jackie,Johnny,Jimmy, Cherrie,Banu, Brownie, Blackie and the rest (sorry, out of memory). Though I can't really remember the fun we had but I still remembered what my mother told; they are our protector. Once, my mother was saved from a big snake when she was drying her clothes.
Thank God! they were there for us... :)
but how long were they with us?
Sorry, I was too raw to get those recorded
but
I heard that one got hit at the road and......, another went missing...
but
I can only remember well that Brownie got too old and sick,and they had to put him to sleep :(
I LOVED Brownie...he has been quite close to me, could even remember that when my hand was broken-he was there with me

therefore to
God: thanks for having me to meet those lovable souls! :D
Jackie,Johnny,Jimmy, Cherrie,Banu, Brownie, Blackie : It was good of meeting you all! You all thought me loyalty and FUN! :D also I dedicate my gratitude to the all of you!(for saving my mother)
Dad: thanks for nurturing the love for animals in me at young age :)

Me and a Puppy:
*hehe, this gonna sound funny...but let me just tell you what I have experienced with the cute pup! :D
after few years of staying near the sea side,our family shifted to different locations>>kampung and then to the town, where I entered primary school..
how did I get to meet the little pup?
Well, one day as I was walking back from the shop.. I heard a little bark ..but there's nothing to be found..I searched and searched..nothing still..then I continued my journey back home..however suddenly there appeared a little four-legged brown and bushy/frizzy-hair being. It was running towards me!!awww! Though it looked like it was insecured at first, however we managed to get ourselves connected to each other.
I liked the pup a lot (it really looked like a little toy) so I decided to bring it back home! (without thinking of the consequences>>my family,LOL!)
Then when I got home..and as usual, conflicts head on with my mother & sisters saying 'this and that'
but I had enough courage to keep the pup with me, coz I got a gang and that is my father!! :D
he welcomed the pup as one of our family member :)
happy! happy! :D :D
we let the pup to stay at our balcony. We do not have a proper space to let it live since we are staying in the flats.
It was a pleasure of seeing him playing..but it was not for long when he starts to bite and turned a little nasty..
The funniest thing ever!!!only me & my dad dare to go near him..while the rest; my mother and sisters don't have the guts; they will be so scared to even place their feet on the floor when they sit at the living hall!!!LOL!LOL!
hmm,at last the pup's nastiness and the (lack of) space for it live has made it get back to the streets..I had to let it go...wonder how it is doin now..hmm..

to
PuP: wherever you are..I really missed your nastiness though you have bitten me many times,LOL! :P wish that one day you will pay me a visit :) though you would not meet my dad..and if you are also still around..

The duos-2 Goldfish(es) and me
* after the Pup left, this 2 aquatic buddies made an entry in my life and again I thank my dad for that :)
it all started with me getting surprised when I got back from a motivational camp
as soon as I entered the house,I saw Goldfish 1 & Goldfish 2 in a mini aquarium :D :D
my dad gotten them for me!! I was so happy :)
I took good care of them
but
things did not turn out to be good when one of the Goldfish got killed by the other (sad)
don't know what they were fighting for or did....ermmm...
then the remaining one also left (undefined death:committed suicide or natural death)

to
Goldfish 1 & 2: you 2 were leaving peacefully together for quite some time but I jus don't understand why you 2 quarreled till I gotta loose you all..hmm,so no domestic violence..ahimsa..next time don't fight >>be good,LOL! :D

So that's all about it...I personally would thank my dad for inspiring me to love and respect animals as much as how we,the humans do :D you are great dad! Whenever I think of pets, it will always remind me to you...

Cute Mike (German Shepard + Rottweiler) & Me in Bali: shot taken by Raaja

Ahimsa....

Ek Rishta...a beautiful relationship..

2010-05-02T01:07:00.013+08:00

Today (Saturday) I came to learn some lessons of life (from others), especially in relationship..

and the lessons are as follow:

* one must not take the companion for granted
* when one is angry, it is better for him/her to keep quiet for the time being-cool down and then
bring the conflict to a resolution
* never prolong the conflict, resolve it the soonest as it could..
* avoid yourself from Ego as much as possible and soften down..get to the root of the
problem-don't beat around the bush
* a smile would cast the evil spell away and make the 2 of you melt into each other (like the
yummy cheese-LOL!) , and oh yes a warm hug would make the 2 of you glued too!
*and for the longing hearts, it is a miracle when you suddenly become auto-activated once
getting a missed call/call with no answer from your loved one ; though he didn't realise that he
did the call (sounds strange but true)
* try spending some quality time even when you are totally packed up; a little buzz (even a
missed call) on the phone,would make the day of your loved one as colourful as the rainbow

my fav clip for the day is this!
do enjoy it :D

**photo credits to Mr.Vasu

Me, a Nikonian...

2010-05-01T03:43:00.005+08:00

My posting today would be on a flashback that would bring you back to the day I became a proud Nikonian.

On the 31st January 2009 (last year- Saturday evening) after a day out with LOL Gang at IOI Mall... me, Selian and Sundra went to Sungei Wang Plaza to get my Nikon D60 at Boieng Electronics.

But before I go deep in it, permit me to keep a little ref to myself as a memory-:
"Hey good to hear that!Have fun,take good care of it.Keep it safely with u.Always wear the strap around your neck.Change the lens carefully,make sure dont have finger prints on the mount. Thats all! From proud nikon owner ahaha!"
msg no22 ,sent 11:18:57 am >> 1-Feb-2009 (as it is)
* an advice from a good & special friend

Strangely, at the time of purchasing the camera, I actually had this
mixed feelings : excited but at the same time feeling choked up.
Well,I myself could not figure out why I felt as such.
At last, I am glad I became a satisfied being !
*My credits to Selian for the guidance and to Sundra for the encouragement! :)

With the camera fresh in my hands, I head to IOI Mall with Sundra and we did our first shoot ever!together with my other friends, it was enjoyable!
Thank God, I have some memorable photos that I took that day..let me share them here!

Me in mixed feelings (shot by Selian-supposed to be candid though)

'Shy' Sundra? You gotta be joking!!!!LOL!

'Happy Family'-LOL! Shot taken when I am officially a Nikonian! (me, looking excited now!)

Next location: IOI Mall-Maria (L) and her friend

1st Test shot : an attempt (need to learn from error, LOL!)

A little improvement! yeay!

Next, camwhore with the girls!

Me with Sundra, to mark the beginning of our 'Poser-ism',LOL!

That's all for now... from the ever proud Nikonian!
and
Anyway weekends is here...enjoy it everybody!Be blessed!

**Those who are interested in getting cameras (DSLRs) at a good price , you might as well try it at Boieng Electronics:G 103 Sungai Wang Plaza, Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2145 3393

Ahimsa!

Desiderata (Revealed)

2010-04-26T22:54:00.009+08:00

what would one need in life?

if I was asked the question above, I may not know the answer

but

definately I know what I need

and....this is it

All I need is to:
*make my family(mom,dad,niece,nephew) & my another family happy
*get a simple job that is just nice for me to live with
*be in peace all the time and to spread it all around
*meet the God within me and to bloom in divinity
*be in love with my other half for all my life;and I shall value him as my God-gifted-gift:husband
*be blessed with lovable kids (as talkative like mom /shy like dad @LOL-LOL-LOL!)
*live and grow with nature as she is also my mother!
*do more & more RAK(Random Act of Kindness) all the way and anywhere!
*get to know new friends whenever I travel and to keep a good contact with them; that gives
me the inspiration to smile & talk more =HAPPY!
*be active in my lifestyle and to live with burning spirit & optimism
*be more artistic!in dance, artwork even in the way I live my life
*cherish unforgettable moments of euphoria with my remaining good friends
*get God and Angels read my "Desideratum' (as above) and to bless me :D

To end this posting, let me end with this lovely clip that I really fancy very much :D

Ahimsa!

-

2010-04-22T23:51:00.002+08:00

i (personally) think that i have to make a posting before the day ends, a simple posting

**may i dedicate this posting to uncle Chew who passed away on the 21st april-11pm (in a devastating condition)
may God bless his soul...

to be honest ,i am currently recovering from the shock of his death and yet saddened with the matters that follows throughout the last moment of his..

april 21 marks as one of the most unforgettable date, .......

May Lord Shiva blesses his soul...

Om Shanti

Blessing thru divinity & friendship

2010-04-12T19:54:00.011+08:00

Been an awesome week last week!

Oh how I felt so blessed in so many ways.. :) Thank God

Okay, what did I do over the last weekend?

On Saturday morning,I attended my classes ; both my Contemporary dance and flute class.I perceived lots of inspiration!A mantra that I managed to unearth from those classes is : PRACTICE!I realised that if I don't put that mantra into practice,it would bring me nowhere. Best of all, I had good FUN attending those classes! I shall as well thank God for blessing me with all the convenience and enthusiasm that I own now..and in the evening, I had really really nice time with the LOL Gang at I-City in Shah Alam.Lots of lights!!!flickering,blinking,sparkling and showering colourful lights all over!
Next on Sunday, a spiritually blessed day where the LOL Gang ; Mahendran,Puvanan,Pushparaaja,Sundra,Me + Rames & his family members drove down to Kuala Selangor for a Thiruvizha. The Thiruvizha @ prayer is done once in a year by the village @ estate folk as an offering to a deity known as Nageshwari. The deity was in such a calm & divine state, Om Shanti. Oh yes, we had good food too! Banana leaf food!After the Thiruvizha, we all left Kuala Selangor with happy memories and to head on with the coming week.

So may all enjoy the coming weeks thru the blessing gained and also with lovable friends! Sure there would be many fond memories to collect and to be kept,just like what I am doing here :)

LOVE & DANCE

2010-04-08T17:39:00.002+08:00

A simple and yet a wonderful day today..God bless!

Me enjoying some time on my own,hihihih!!
Since I will be having my replacement class today :D
I shall share this unique video of contemporary Kathak piece that would serve as an entertainment and also as a source of inspiration for budding dancers out there!

A lil quote to share as well:
" DANCE as if no one is watching.
Sing as if no one is listening.
LOVE as if you've never been hurt"
~Anonymous~

So let's all LOVE and DANCE your life towards happiness & peace :D

A day before my birthday...

2010-04-03T17:53:00.002+08:00

Had a great day with my classes today, a productive day indeed.Moreover it was good in meeting up my friends and yes,I made new connections too.

Since it is my birthday tomorrow, I think I ought to express what I have been feeling deep down in me... a lil imagination that keeps on flowing within me..

For the past few days...I got this glow of hope.
A Hope for a better future..a magical glow that strengthens my optimism
the hope that tells me, one day I shall be blessed(in something) with the way i wanted it to be..

"Well i cud imagine myself tomorrow, meeting up my prince charming
He,in purple and hands over a lotus with a lovely-heart stealing smile"

woah, I wonder how could I just have this kind of imagination
LOL!
I am laughing at myself!!
but still i find it a magical wonder
ok that's it for now

all I could just wish for tomorrow is that ; May all be blessed for each and every coming days!

*Ahimsa*

Below are some songs that I fancy ,in the mood that I am now
Enjoy listening people

1st April, me a free bird :)

2010-04-02T19:15:00.012+08:00

A pleasant day today :D..a day of me out of work,into a peaceful atmosphere..

Spending more time with me,myself...and lesser hype (vocally) since I DO talk a lot in the office..and now left the memories of the pictures taken yesterday. Yes and me end up being SILENT-literally untalkative..huhuh!!

By the way,yesterday 1st April was my last day in Asia Media (Puchong), never I planned for a farewell as I am totally out of mood though I am all excited!!! :D
ME and my colleagues + an office mate just had a simple lunch together @ McD, after that we got hyped up when we got ourselves immersed into the action of CAMWHORING,LOL!.
I am so happy to get to know that they are also POSERz :D

We did our shoot both indoor(office)& outdoor(playground)
it was really FUN!!

The Dudes (L-R) : Glenn, Ng, Tony and Fadzli

The Ladies : Aisyah, Me and Indryana

Indoor Camwhore!

Outdoor Camwhore!

Glenn has given me a heart touching artwork, which I simply requested (never knew he will take the effort to grant it)It is indeed very sweet of him :)

Thanks Glenn! Us from L-T: Fadzli,Ng, me, Glenn, Indryana & Tony

Whereas Indryana has also impressed me with her love thru the gift that she gave me, it is a chain with beads pendant (cute doggie).Awww!!! I am so going to miss them..I sure WILL!and I am already missing them now!!

Green: Indryana's & Pink: Mine :)

Anyway for all those who made the farewell a MEMORABLE one.Thanks a lot! You all shall be remembered and may God bless you :)

Earth Hour 2010 @ Lot 10 Rooftop,KL

2010-03-26T18:18:00.002+08:00

It's good to be back ,to be back for good
and that marks the time to do good
Yes! it is THE TIME
The time to give some care to our beloved mother nature (whom I personally call her as Bhooma Devi)
In my personal opinion,she ought to get the same respect as how we get them too, hence She deserves the rights too
I am not going to focus on any not-so-positive aspects over here
let me just express my wishes for her
Especially for the coming 'Earth Hour 2010'

I believe that She will be blessed and yet it feels so good & blessed to be gifted with Her!
I took her as my own mother,and give her the respect & care as much as I could (wish the others would do the same-those who has the similar mentality as me)
May all in this world spread PEACE and LOVE via humanity and let us Grow in/with Her productively
Last but not least..May she be happy and all the living entities on this planet Earth be HAPPY and live with Gratitude and POSITIVITY

I thank Mother Nature for the space she provided me to live,learn,dance...... and for every breath that I take.Thanks for the inspiration that I gained from you. Thanks for everything..God bless you,mother..

So looks like I will be going for the celebration tomorrow in KL.Looking forward for a good time with Her and of course with some of my LOL Buddies.Cheers all!

God Bless All !
Ahimsa

A voice on the 'Silent Past'

2010-01-21T15:46:00.006+08:00

Back to blogging after quite sometime,euphoria!!

Btw,today's posting is a brief one, based on dance

I came across a dance piece that I saw on Youtube, lately,

The music was catchy,instrumental piece -piano's tune by Michael Nyman - titled 'The Heart Asks Pleasure First'. The track invokes a deep feeling within me, makes my heart flow with it's melodious rhythm.

Next,the moves...wow! they are so so energetic! Just look at the dancer's body! So tough and strong! That surely requires one to have great stamina, body balance and stability.
In total, the dance really impressed & inspired me!
May the art of dance glorified everywhere and every way!

The video:

'Spellbound' charmed me!

2009-12-17T17:59:00.006+08:00

It was a great and a wonderful moment that I experienced last night.I attended 'Spellbound', a dance performance organised by Sutra in Universiti Malaya (admit that that was my first visit to UM)Overjoyed in meeting up new friends, whom I got to know thru online and thru my friends. Haha! enjoyed camwhoring too!!!
I thank God for the opportunity and blessing that He gives me day-by-day
Credits to Ramli Ibrahim for the inspiration too!
Ahimsa

Bachata Dance

2009-11-24T17:42:00.002+08:00

I shall post something on dance today as I just came across a dance that is called as Bachata. Since it is something new for me,let me share it with you.Below is the explanation on the dance (taken from Wikipedia)

Bachata is a style of dance that accompanies the music of the same name. It has its origins in the Dominican Republic.

The dance is a four-step beat achieved with a walking Cuban hip motion, and a unique “pop”. The dance is performed both in open position and in closed position depending on the setting and mood of the partners. Similar to Merengue, dips are not original to the dance and turns are done infrequently. The male leads the female with subtle communication using pushing and pulling on the hands to guide the direction in which to move or to hint on upcoming turns. The female may also provide communication using her left hand to indicate whether she is comfortable or not dancing in a closed position.

The style developed in Europe and US (Traditional, Modern, Bachatango) is a basic dance sequence of a full 8 count in a side-to-side motion. The Dominican style basic dance sequence is a full 8 count moving within a square. Counts 1 through 3 and 5 through 7, when taken, generate a natural hip motion. Counts 4 and 8, consists of a “pop” movement. The "pop" depending on a person’s style is executed lifting or tapping a foot or using stylish footwork while popping the hip to the side opposite of the natural Cuban hip motion. Bachata music has a slight accent in rhythm at every fourth count, indicating when the “pop” should happen. Note: The “pop” will always be done in the opposite direction of the last step, while the next step will be taken on the same direction of the pop.

for more info on it, do visit this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bachata_(dance)

Next is a video on Bachata, for viewing pleasure & to get a better view on it:

I find that this dance is fun!That's all for today :)

GOD Bless All, Ahimsa..

"Be The Change" ~Thru My Eyes...

2009-11-19T16:24:00.009+08:00

This is the story of the "Be The Change" event

Enjoyed good food there! (delicious & yummy!)

Met really happening and friendly chefs ;) from 'The Yogi Tree'

Fell in love with this desert; it's chocolaty yet crunchy with chunks of peanuts in it

Then the hot dude from MixFM,Sham came and did some 'warming up' before the talk

Then followed with the GreenMan's green talk :)

Then the winners for the photo contest were rewarded with cool stuffs from Olympus!

Some celebs also came over to show their support and to flash their smile to the cameras :P

Oh ya,this is cool! I met a new friend on that day...Ming Yang Lim :)

Me, took the chance to grab a pose with the goodie bag and the background,LOL!

The GreenMan,Mr.Mathias also joined the poser club,happily posing!LOL!

This is the winning shot,titled "Hope Lost"

Another cool shot that has won another place :) titled, "Rest In Peace"

I kinda like this shot as well, titled "Food for Thoughts", find it very meaningful :)

Then came to the 'Tree of Pledges'....

and I did my pledge too!

Then it ended with me bidding a bye to Ming Yang with a happy heart & off to another event.

Ahimsa :)

"Be The Change"

2009-11-18T16:53:00.003+08:00

Last September(27th September 2009), I attended a green event organised by Origins. It is said that the event is to raise awareness and to educate the public on the dire state of the environment, and to show what YOU can do to help preserve the environment (taken from the web)
While I was alone there, shooting..I came across Ming Yang Lim. She is an interesting being and I enjoyed talking to her .The both of us, I came to know, had one thing in common, that is Charity :) I even heard that she is also in Kechara Soup Kitchen, which I have been looking forward to join...

Since 'TheYogi Tree' has been one of the sponsor for the event, there comes a wide variety of good and tasty food! Especially the desert! It was also served in a good manner too! (Thumbs up for the service!) Yeah I even met friendly chefs there :)

After having light meals, the event started with a humorous and warm speech by Mix fm announcer Sham (who looks hot even though he's bald-hey,bald is sexy :P) then followed with Matthias Gelber's 'the Greenest Person on the Planet' talk. He talked about the current issue of global warming and provided some good ideas on how to preserve the environment too. I came to know about Eco Warriors through him and find it very interesting in joining them too! :)

The winners for the "Be The Change" Photo Contest (which was organised earlier) has been called up to the stage upon receiving their cool prizes sponsored by Olympus!So happy for them :)

There were some celebs who came down that day. One of them whom I can recognise is Xandria Ooi.

Then,after the event is over, both me and Ming went up to the Origins store @ The Gardens to get our goodies : Eco bag and some Origin's mini skincare set :) It was a long queue when we waited for our turn. We parted for our own agenda soon after!
Wow! What a day ;) of meeting new friend and of perceiving lots of new and helpful information

Thanks Origins! ;)

Kathak, a beauty...

2009-11-17T17:21:00.004+08:00

In this posting, I wish to share 2 videos of Kathak dance.
really find the dance very feminine yet classic
The song was taken from the ever popular Bollywood movie 'Devdas'
Starring Aishwarya Rai, Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit & others
The girls in the first clip had themselves adorned in lovely costumes with nice accessories
However I find that the choreography was also well done!
Watch the clip then :)

Below is the original clip of the song
The song & the clip is classically fabulous!
Enjoy this clip too

2012 & friends...

2009-11-16T17:59:00.003+08:00

It was a pleasant weekend that I had with my buddies. Feels like all those lovely memories are back again...fresh.
I spent the Saturday (14th Nov) with LOL Gang and on Sunday (15th Nov) with my university mates. Memories oh memories....lovely old memories...

Here's a lil synopsis on what had happened on .....

*Saturday(14th November)*
Met up the gang in the afternoon, hang out with them @ Garden's Starbucks-discussed a lil bit on our upcoming Bali trip, then head for the movie "2012", dinner with the gang @ Baba Nyonya Cafe.
2012-The movie was good especially it's effect, can really see the team's effect. Kudos to the creative guys behind the movie :) Thank them for stressing the Humanity aspect in this movie!

*Sunday (15th Nov)*
A rendezvous with 2 of my university mates, had table talk at Madam Kwan's. Then my best girlfriend,Barvina gave me 2 gifts, 1 from Vietnam & another from Bali. Cool! it was very nice of her too! Lately she went to Vietnam, she even told me the experience, which was unique and I am so tempted to go there!! The conversation was also added with some girl's talk (giggling), that makes our conversation (almost) perfect just like how a creamer to coffee. LOL!
**had myself measured for Kthk....

Hence, my weekends was well spent with my good buddies, who brought more lovely memories into my life. I thank them for the memories...thank them all..

Bon Odori 2009 Thru' My Eyes

2009-11-13T16:16:00.013+08:00

The event, before it starts
Pretty Japanese Girls in their Yukatas :)

Irresistibly CUTE!

The event started with drum beats by the guys in their traditional costumes. They looked like warriors too!added with the spirit :)

while waiting for the dance, I spotted this beautiful mother and her pretty little daughter :)

Haha! this funny & happening guys too!

then the dance started with all these lovely looking ladies dancing gracefully and oh yeah, hopping in a gentle manner, very gentle..

This lady is a charmer, a good dancer with charismatic personality

Then I saw the girl dancing!!! and her mum too! cute! :)

Very feminine :)
Happy Family :)
This boy is way too cute! Little Warrior,lol!

When I see this pic, I could sense the LOVE :)

I love the purple Yukata!
Yummy! Japanese packed food & others
Find them cool & took shots with them :)

In whole, it was FUN and unique for me. Next year hope to go for it again in a bigger crowd, so that it's nicer to dance together :)

Bon Odori Festival , July 2009

2009-11-12T14:51:00.004+08:00

Back to my posting on Bon Odori Festival , which I went in July
Haha! been long time but the memory...unforgettable

I went there with a good friend of mine, Praveen
and we had fun watching people clad in their traditional costume
then walked around the stalls-cum-booths, checked out some unusual products from Japan,mostly consumes
Then the best part of all is the Dance! They had this dance activity named the Bon Dance
All we need to do is to get into circles and then join in the dance by imitating the others on the main stage (the professional ones or perhaps native dancer)
We danced all night long, then the event ended with the closing dance. Haha! what else? it's none other than the Malaysia Cultural Dance (no further comments on this) obviously not by the Japanese dancers la!

For more info on Bon Odori, check this out!! :http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bon_Festival

For more pictures, stay tuned! Be back with more shots!

Healthy, relaxed and Caring October

2009-09-30T14:12:00.003+08:00

My Astrology for the month of October

* "It's a well-known fact that you are incredibly tender and sensitive beneath that go-getter, take-no-prisoners attitude, Aries. This October will be the ideal time for you to reveal that tender side and put on your care-taking shoes. Whether it is a friend, a child, a lover or a brother, someone will need your kindly nurturing this month. Their needs will be quite taxing for you. But you adore this person and know that your time will be well spent. Your support will be invaluably comforting to them.

Don't let yourself become over tired. Be sure to look out for your own health too. You will need to be scrupulously attentive to any and all minor complaints. Those symptoms are probably not serious or life-threatening. But if not nipped in the bud, they can escalate. Eat balanced meals at regular hours. Sleep 7 or 7 hours a night. And for heaven's sake, exercise! Physical activity will be particularly vital to your body's well being this October. Don't procrastinate about doctor visits. And by the way, they have dentists where you live too. Stop avoiding that chore this month."

To wrap it up, October should be the month, I.....

* show my concern,care,love: family,friends & also to the environment

* must Eat well,sleep well and exercise as well!

China,a discovery..

2009-09-23T12:11:00.004+08:00

Lately I happen to know a new friend from China, a pretty girl she is, accompanied by her father. As a result of knowing her, I came across some unique info on the dressing of those in China,from the traditional aspect. In norm, I thought that Cheong Sam, Sam Foo and etc is what they wear as their traditional costume but after having a little chat wit Nana (my new friend from China), I got to know that it is not exactly as what we have been thinking of.

Nana told me that Cheong Sam is named after the founder of Republic of China in 1912 and there are 56 nationalities in China, in which the Han as the biggest. It's population takes up to 95% of the country and the most interesting part is that EACH nationality has their own traditional costume!

That was an interesting info to me, since I just thought that their costume is basically Cheong Sam & Samfu and at the first place I never knew that they do have that many nationality in that just one country,WOW!

She even showed me a few of the nationalities costumes, and those are as below:

The 'Qiang' Nationality

The 'Mongolia' Nationality

At the last part of our conversation, she provided me a very,very interesting image where most of the costumes of the different nationality are shown. Have a look at it :) nice and unique as it is, right?
(pls click on the image, to enlarge)

Well looks like, getting to know a new friend is worthwhile when I get to discover unique stuffs especially in the cultural aspect. My credits to Nana, for the information given and by the way,the pictures are taken from the Internet ;the source is unknown.

I am happy...

2009-09-16T17:25:00.003+08:00

Back after a long gap....

Now straight to my posting for today..

Everyday we need inspiration and motivation to lead our life
lately, I came through this video...
a video, which had taught me a good lesson
that is...
to be happy with what God had gifted and make a full & good use of what you are gifted with.

"Considering the tight coordination required,this accomplishment is nothing short of amazing, even if they were not all deaf. Yes, you read correctly. All 21
dancers are complete deaf-mutes. Relying only on signals from trainers at the four corners of the stage, these extraordinary dancers deliver a visual spectacle that is at once intricate and stirring.

Its first major international debut was in Athens at the closing ceremonies for the 2004 Paralympics. But it! had long been in the repertoire of the Chinese Disabled People's Performing Art Troupe and had traveled to more than 40 countries.

Its lead dancer is 29 year old Tai Lihua, who has a BA from the Hubei Fine Arts Institute. The video was recorded
hisoka yang jahat: in Beijing during the Spring Festival this year"
Source:Unknown but quoted

I learn the lesson not only in dancing but also in our daily life..
It gave me a reasonable point in painting my life more colourful with what I HAVE
and of not seeking uselessly for what I don't own

so the lesson of the day:
I am happy with what I own now: a peaceful soul flowing through love & artistic journey and may I hope that God will bless me all the way & this also caters to all God's creation

Ahimsa

Double Luck

2009-08-18T17:21:00.013+08:00

Haha!
For the past 2 days, I am very pleased to welcome Lady Luck
Never I have expected her to greet me for 2 days, consecutively
However I really appreciate her visit
and now it looks like.. it's time for me to enjoy!

But before that, let's see what have I have won

1~ "The Proposal" Competition by TOKL (Time Out KL)

I could hardly remember when I joined the competition coz it was ages ago when I entered it. Suddenly when they hit me with this mail, then only my memory got refreshed on this.

Now I am very eager to get those stuffs!Now tell me, who would not want their gift? LOL!
(for a better view, pls click on the image above)

and next is the

2~ Tun Abdul Razak : The Musical

For this competition, I simply tried it out. Ahaha! This is because I am ADC-Asia Dance Channel follower, I came across this competition and just let whatever I want to let out in the slogan section and suddenly today I was notified as one the 5 lucky winners to go for the performance.Oh lucky me!! Thanks Lady Luck. Looks like,I owe you a lot,LOL!

(for a better view, pls click on the image above)

LOL! Over here is the snapshot of my slogan with the other winners. At first I was shy to see it on the site but now I realise that I gotta be proud of myself ,with moderation of course.By the way, I will be attending the performance tomorrow (hopefully) at the Istana Budaya. Kinda eager to see Fauziah Latiff performing, never seen one of hers though....

Oh ya, a little info on Tun Abdul Razak : The Musical

Tun Abdul Razak The Musical sets the course for the public to get to know the second prime minister through song and story.

IT’S a journey down the history books when Tun Abdul Razak The Musical rolls out at Istana Budaya in Kuala Lumpur from Aug 16-20. The ambitious and heartfelt production started when the students of Aswara (National Dance Culture and Heritage Academy) staged the musical successfully at the academy’s Experimental Theatre in October last year.

Aimed at staging the musical on a bigger scale this time around, Aswara engaged professional actors Rashidi Ishak and Fauziah Latiff and Datuk Rahim Razali as director.

It seeks to pay homage to Malaysia’s second prime minister, the late Tun Abdul Razak, his personal life and leadership before his untimely death in 1976. Tun Abdul Razak was responsible for setting up Barisan Nasional and conceptualising the New Economic Policy.

(Source:The Star Online)

The Casts as a loving couple: Fauziah Latiff and Rashidi Ishak play Toh Puan Rahah and Tun Abdul Razak in Tun Abdul Razak The Musical .

to all Enviromentalist : Climate Engineering

2009-08-17T14:06:00.003+08:00

Today I read thru an article, quite interesting one
So I have attached the info here & the credit goes to the writer (below)

Global warming means more people will die from the heat. Sea levels will rise, and there'll be more malaria, starvation and poverty. Concern has been great, but humanity has done very little that will actually prevent these outcomes. Carbon emissions have kept increasing, despite repeated promises of cuts.

We all have a stake in ensuring that climate change is stopped. We turned to climate scientists to tell us about global warming. Now we need to turn to climate economists to enlighten us about the benefits, costs and possible outcomes from different responses to this challenge.

World leaders are meeting in Copenhagen in December to forge a new pact to tackle global warming. Should they continue with plans to make carbon-cutting promises that are unlikely to be fulfilled? What could be achieved by planting more trees, cutting methane or reducing black soot emissions? Is it sensible to focus on a technological solution to warming? Or should we just adapt to a warmer world?

Much of the policy debate remains focused on cutting carbon, but there are many ways to go about repairing the global climate. Our choices will result in different outcomes and different costs.

Climate engineering has the advantage of speed. There is a significant delay between carbon cuts and any temperature drop – even halving global emissions by mid-century would barely be measurable by the end of the century. Making green energy cheap and prevalent will also take a long time. Consider that electrification of the global economy is still incomplete after more than a century of effort.

Many methods of atmospheric engineering have been proposed. Solar radiation management appears to be one of the most hopeful. Atmospheric greenhouse gases allow sunlight to pass through but absorb heat and radiate some down to the Earth's surface. All else being equal, higher concentrations will warm the planet. Solar radiation management would bounce a little sunlight back into space. Reflecting only 1 per cent to 2 per cent of the total sunlight that strikes the Earth could offset as much warming as that caused by doubling pre-industrial levels of greenhouse gases.

When Mount Pinatubo erupted in 1991, about a million tons of sulphur dioxide were pumped into the stratosphere, reacting with water to form a hazy layer that spread around the globe and – by scattering and absorbing incoming sunlight – cooled the Earth's surface for almost two years. We could mimic this effect through stratospheric aerosol insertion – essentially launching material such as sulphur dioxide or soot into the stratosphere.

Another promising approach is marine cloud whitening, which sprays sea-water droplets into marine clouds to make them reflect more sunlight. This augments the natural process, where sea salt from the oceans provides water vapour with the cloud condensation nuclei.

It is remarkable to consider that we could cancel out this century's global warming with 1,900 unmanned ships spraying sea-water mist into the air to thicken clouds. The total cost would be about $9-billion, and the benefits of preventing the temperature increase would add up to $20-trillion. That is the equivalent of doing $2,000 worth of good with every dollar spent.

Many of the risks of climate engineering have been overstated. Marine cloud whitening would not lead to permanent atmospheric changes, and could be used only when needed. Turning sea water into clouds is a natural process. The biggest challenge is public perception. Many environmental lobbyists oppose even researching climate engineering. This is startling, given the manifold benefits. If we care about avoiding warmer temperatures, it seems we should be elated that this simple, cost-effective approach shows so much promise.

Climate engineering could remain a backup option in case of necessity. Or we could put it on the agenda today. In either case, there's a commanding case for its serious consideration. We're on track to being the generation that wasted decades bickering over carbon-emission cuts and failed to stop the harmful effects of warming. That would be a shameful legacy – one that could be avoided by rethinking climate policy.

Bjorn Lomborg is author of The Skeptical Environmentalist and Cool It: The Skeptical Environmentalist's Guide to Global Warming. He is director of the Copenhagen Consensus Center and adjunct professor at the Copenhagen Business School

Graduation- 11th August 2008

2009-08-11T17:57:00.009+08:00

Today is one of the most memorable day for me as it is the first year anniversary of my graduation.
It was Monday last year, and this year it is Tuesday. I had my family members coming from Penang to share the glorious moment together as well as my friends. It feels so wonderful to have your loved ones with you during these moments, till you feel like you don't want anything else other than them. By the way, below are the shots taken on that day that I will cherish throughout my life. My wishes for those who will be graduating soon, god bless them. Ahimsa....

Hope & Bunny...

2009-07-31T17:40:00.004+08:00

Hie introducing to you BUNNY :)
He is just 6 months young :)
Of recent, he was unwell, very unwell...I even thought that he would not make it
despite that, I just kept some HOPE for him to get well
but it looks like keeping some hope was worthwhile & to my surprise he got well!
He made it!!
and now he is COMPLETELY WELL!!
So keep some HOPE, it can benefit you without you realising it ;)
God bless him and everybody :)

Ghosts of Girlfriends Past

2009-07-30T17:29:00.006+08:00

In conjunction with the release of GOGP today, let me post something on it.
Our client, Twentieth Century Fox lately organised GOGP SMS Contest
Whereby I have chosen 20 winners who will get 2 tickets each to watch the movie
and out of those 20, 9 lucky winners with best slogans will get GOGP merchandising, such as

The tickets (40)

T-shirts worth RM123

Notebooks priced RM105

Notepads at the value of RM32

Well congratulation to the winners, may they get entertained & happy to enjoy the moments with their loved ones.God bless :)

Destiny

2009-07-28T17:01:00.004+08:00

Have you ever wondered of the unaccomplished tasks, or unexpressed feelings that you have never gotten the chance to let out?

Well if it's so...it is now time to appreciate the days you are gifted to live with, to love the ones that you care for and to fulfill your ambitions, as well as making others happy & to bring great peace to the world. (before it is too late)

"Life is so delicate; we are hanging on a breath"...

Ahimsa...

Missing you.... the Unusual YOU.....

2009-07-27T16:45:00.008+08:00

Even though today is a busy day added with additional responsibilities, I am so happy that I have completed my tasks just for the sake of stealing some time to do this posting

I humbly dedicate this posting to the late Yasmin Ahmad, one of my great source of inspiration...

Yasmin...
she would definitely don't know who I am, as well my whereabouts
but there's something that made me adored this wonderful person whom I don't even know personally
and it's her POSITIVITY, her unique character (I am so loving it!) that created a great admiration towards her

Yasmin,
is A person whom I would call as the most UNIQUE, as she always be....

the way she blends in her creative & critical thinking in cultural perspective where she brings out a harmonious diversity, it's just way too awesome

She is really gifted with great personality"& creativity but in the terms of good health, she's not..hmmm

I got to know about her when I first watched a wonderful movie that she has directed titled 'Talentime'. Before that, I wasn't aware of her existence even though I have watched many of her TVCs, especially Petronas Festival Ads; which I will be waiting every year, especially when the festivals are just around the corner.

Looking back at all the memories that she has left (the ads,movies and also her blog) with us....
I would thank God for gifting us such a wonderful gift.
Thru out her 51 years, she has given out her best
In my humble opinion she is an ambassador of Peace, a gentle soul with great creativity
and she is irreplaceable....

Rest in peace, dear Yasmin
Ahimsa...

IT IS JUST ME COUGHING

2009-07-24T16:59:00.008+08:00

Last weekend, I had great fun DANCING in the Bon Odori Festival
It was my first time of trying Japanese cultural dance
also looks like this weekend I would get connected to Japanese Dance again, but this time it's more to contemporary (my fav)

I will be attending 'IT IS JUST ME COUGHING' performance at the Annexe Gallery (my usual weekend hangout spot) on Sunday

It is presented by The Japan Foundation, Kuala Lumpur & Dance Asia &
supported by Asahi Beer Arts Foundation

Well below is a lil' info on the performance:
“It Is Just Me Coughing” is a contemporary dance performance featuring prominent Japanese artist, Zan Yamashita. Based on the haiku poems of Housai Ozaki, “It Is Just Me Coughing” interpolates Zan Yamashita’s physical interpretation of Ozaki’s haiku as the texts are projected onto a wall."

This dance is: Directed, visualized and performed by Zan Yamashita.

Sounds interesting kan?

I will be there to see how the interpretations of Haiku are made, physically.
Moreover, poetry and dance-what a good match, I so hope I won't miss this..

Zan Yamashita in performance. Photo courtesy of The Japan Foundation KL

Chill Out

2009-07-17T17:33:00.003+08:00

This week I planned to attend the Japanese Bon Odori festival in Shah Alam and spend the rest of my Sunday for a lil gathering and also for my arts tutorial.

By the way, this would be the first time of me attending a Japanese festival. Will see how it turns out to be. I am looking forward to dance there, ermm hopefully..

Ok then, for those on holiday, ,enjoy it!
Do something that relaxes you..that brings you to a paradise & don't look for trouble, leave it aside.
Chill out!

Wedding Galore......

2009-07-10T18:05:00.006+08:00

Lately I have been invited for a few weddings, mostly of my friends
So happy to see them settled...
With that, I dedicate this posting to those who have tied their knot and also to those who are planning (well I do have some advanced invitations too)
A happy & blessed romantic, wonderful marriage to all of you all!

~Ahimsa~

Cock-a-Doodle...

2009-07-09T15:50:00.005+08:00

BAck again with more story of doodle-ing...

Doodle? for what?
I suppose people love to doodle when they feel bored; just to entertain themselves or to satisfy the itch of their hands,LOL!

But in my case, I enjoy doodling coz it satisfies my eyes,hands & also soul: no matter how the quality@ outcome is...

Way back in my uni life, I doodled on my room's wall. People say I 'vandalised' the wall but I liked it coz it makes me feel cozy and warm; it makes my mind relaxed & wander...hmmm
most of the time it feels so at home,looking at all those drawings...

I express myself thru doodles, and most of the time I love to draw eyes.
Why Eyes? I also dunno why..
but one thing for sure, Eyes is one of my fav pick for "doodle-ing"

Here are some of the doodle-ing that have accompanied thru my 3 years of uni life
aww,what a memory..now the drawings are no more..(due to renovation), they would still remain one of my most fond memories...

haha!an attempt to draw Aishwarya Rai

Eyes,eyes,eyes.....

Emo eyes

Doodley Dum Dum

2009-07-08T17:27:00.005+08:00

Hie I am back,it has been quite long since I last blogged

In this posting, let me show you some kiddy kiddy thingy of me,hihihi!!!

Ahaha! yeah after a long time I did my doodley dum dum...

yeap yesterday,I was bored till it made me grab my sketch pad and sketched something on it

well it might look funny for some but for me it portrays my mood =)

to doodle,I enjoyed it; it gives a feeling of content as it enables me to flow my mood & feelings out

try it out then you will know...

with this posting I also attach a famous quote too...

that's all for today =)

Men always want to be a woman's first love...
Women have a more subtle instinct...
What (they) like is to be a man's last romance.

~ Oscar Wilde~

You did it your way...

2009-06-26T17:21:00.006+08:00

Michael Jackson, the world's most legendary Pop Singer has departed yesterday (Thursday). Never I have thought that he would leave so soon.Despite the demise, I am still proud that his name, songs and even his dance will always hold the legacy of Pop King amongst others heart. Looking back at the moments when I used to listen to his songs with my dad; my dad is an avid fan of MJ, it is sad to see him no more. With this, I would like to dedicate this posting to him as an obeisance towards him.
I have a few videos down here,as a tribute to him; they are my fav tracks too. Even though he is gone, his name would still be in praise, just like how Shakespeare is... MJ you are loved, and still will be loved...may you rest in peace..Om Shanti...

Farrah fawcet, the blonde beauty has also fade away due to anal cancer. I recently came across her when I was doing a write up. I got to know that she was acting in the earlier version of "Charlie's Angels" way back in the 70's.Her story too, has moved me when she recorded the last moment of her life which was initially catered for her family only, but at last she made it public so that others would know how it is to experience it, and also so that people will value their life more. I am proud that she made a documentary on herself to inspire others.

With this I am hoping that the 2 souls will attain peace & thanks to them for all the inspiration given.
~Ahimsa~

*This clip says it all, about peace & love*

*Nature deserves a chance, just like us, the human race*

The Gift known as Appa...

2009-06-23T17:58:00.010+08:00

Life......
One of the most momentous lesson I have learnt in my life was when my father departured. Moving moments for most of us, would bring in the life changing effect, and so it did in my life...Thus, this posting is a dedication to my father on behalf of Father's Day..

Departure.....
My father exhaled his last breath in a room known as the ICU in the state of coma and on the most unforgettable date in my life, September the 10th year 1999. My father has been struggling with an uninvited guest that takes pleasure in his body till it damages his kidneys. Yes, it is the end stage renal failure (as claimed by the doctor) that took my father away from me. I was 14 at those time; young at age & young to realise that my father is in critical state.

Last words.......
At the last moments of my father, before the state of coma brings him to another world that only god knows, my father has given me & my other siblings some last advice & also request which now it turns out to be my sole responsibility to hold on to it. To look back, those time when he told me these, I took his words for granted. But now, to ponder back, I knew what he actually meant...(There's where the great lesson flows in)

Pain........
The intense pain is also there, when you never had the chance to talk to the person,kiss him a goodbye or at least see him for the last time before he leaves.The painful moment captured: I was brought into the ICU room and saw my father on the bed,breathless with his eyes closed and his body was cold like an ice.
Also remembered what my grandpa told me before they brought me to the room,"Mala,be strong" once after I heard that heart breaking statement, I still crossed my fingers, maximumly; hoping my father is still breathing, with the fact that he still has 4 to 5 minutes to survive(the brain still functions) when he stops breathing, but the bright side that I was looking for has dimmed into the darker side.
I managed to get through that heart ripping moment, but my poor mom,really had the toughest time ever in her whole life; of losing her other half...

Ponder........
To ponder back the moment of the departure, I still get the pain in the heart yet the scar of losing my father is still healing...So wherever I go, I will be touched if I get to see little kids with their fathers having fun time together. At the same time my responsibility as a daughter never cease off coz in my heart I have a comfort zone for my beloved mother; as a result of losing my father, I appreciate her more. She's my other half,my life..

Relationship.........
Some relationship when taken in granted will reciprocate great heart pain & guiltiness. I went through& felt both, and now there's no use of regretting; my father is not going to come back though, but I know he's there, just right there, where my mother is. He left us his greatest memory; our mother with us. And now it is all about love , and yes, no regrets but appreciation instead.

**The picture up here, I snapped it when I went for a Blogger's Karnival in PJ lately.
Kinda cute seeing the girl curling up on her dad, Haha! definitely it reminded to my dad &
me too (guess the same for you too)

Hope....
I am doing this posting with the hope that, in future, my kids (rough guess) would read this posting & get to see my view on my dad, hence they do the same to their dad too. Will be more glad if they too,blog about their 'appa' too. It's time to share & care LOVE. Spread the love around & blessed with PEACE.

~Ahimsa~

Korea: Arirang...

2009-06-19T17:02:00.013+08:00

Haha!
had a MEMORABLE encounter today with what I came across ages ago; those time of being a kid, in a music class but not so sure of which level-Standard 3 @ 4

It was when I learnt Arirang, a Korean folk song
My teacher taught me the song with a recorder.
Also remembered those time when I sang the song(in English translation)and it goes like:
Arirang, arirang, Ariyayo.......(proceeds)
Those time i know this song is actually a kind of sad love song.
But now, being grown up, I understand the song better (experience based)
The lover, longing for her heartthrob who is on a long journey. She wishes him to get sore feet so that the lover will be back to her, from the long journey.
I loved this song from the moment I hold the musical notes..
Ok,for this posting,let's hear the various version of the song, in different instruments.

*Arirang-Orchestra

*Arirang-Guitar

*Arirang-Piano

*Arirang-Piano

*Arirang-Choir

*Arirang-Choir

*Arirang-Flute

*Arirang-Dance on Ice

*Arirang-Violin

Haha!

I am so crazy of this song!!
Hope all the videos above entertained you
and hope the lovers get together again
Hope the same for all of us too; to be happy & peaceful
and best of all, to be gifted.. the love of our life..till the end of our mortality..to infinity & beyond

~ahimsa~

My loves.......... past & present

2009-06-02T17:26:00.023+08:00

Music has always been one of my great soulmate; it heals my soul and I live with it all my life..
But what does it gotta do with my love? moreover,of the past and of the present?
Here you go.. the answers are all here, just here :)

The Past

1 day I happen to hear this one particular track titled 'New Kafi' from the album 'Secret of the Wind', from that moment, I was so hooked on this 'awesome man', who's turns out to be the creator of the track. The man is really good at sitar & flute, even saxophone also!
I have also collected other tracks of his, a collection of his albums (not all-still collecting), indeed. When I got to know about 'him', I was shocked, he is not an Indian, he is a Germany! Wow! Kudos to him!Prem Joshua (Multi-Instrumentalist, Singer, Composer, Flautist, Sitarist)
*Origin : German
*Instruments: flute (age 5) , saxophone
*travelled to India at the age of 18 to study the indigenous folk music
*Joshua learnt Sitar from Ustad Usman Khan,India's finest Sitar teacher (thank God I have met him also @ TFA) and enlightened by Osho (read about him)
*why do I like him so much?
he blends the East and the West music genre, can see that he really experimented various forms of music. Yet the way he collaborates the jazz and classical beat (Hindustani) is simply stunning. Then he came in with lounge & trance ,bali, arabic and other beats.
*His music has immensely contributed to the Asian underground and fusion scene.
*Previously, when I was in varsity, most of my dance performance comes together with the beat of his beautiful tracks. One day I am hoping to meet this amazing man.
* His music is one of my love, from the past, since it has been quite long I was hooked on it..

The Present

Few weeks back when as I was surfing, I came across this man, hmm..well he actually collaborated with Prem Joshua (the person mentioned above), via a track,remixed 'Secret Place' from the album 'Dakini Lounge'
The track is in the video,below (Give it an ear)

I have to admit this as well, this cute tabla playing bearded fella is also a sexy dude, seriously..not only through looks but also thru his talent..
His remixed track 'Beautiful' from the album 'Broken English' enchanted me, and it turns out to be most of his energetic tracks suits for contemporary dance!

Karsh Kale (Producer, Composer, Tabla Player, DJ, Drummer, Singer/Songwriter, Remix Artist)
* Origin: Stony Brook,New York
* Well known for melding electronic club music of his American upcoming
* He has collaborated with renowned artists such as the Madras Cinematic Orchestra and tabla masters, such as Zakir Hussain
* He often creates a unique blend of Indian percussion with techno music and drum & bass.
One of his track is down here... :)

Based on all this, I am so love struck with the presence of this 2 guys, Prem & Karsh,hope to get to know the others too (I have some newbies in my list)

Currently I am so so enchanted by Karsh, that most of the time, I ended up dancing in the room and as for Prem, I use his tracks to do yoga, daily in the morning. My life is so refreshed and enticed by them.... Therefore I highly recommend these dosage for those who wants to get in trance mystically..just like me..so in love...Om Shanti...

the journey...

2009-05-29T14:20:00.007+08:00

Hie... I am back :) ...after quite sometime of bein away.
Very glad that I am back to one of my dearest companion, my memory keeper; my beloved blog.

For the past few weeks my confused soul flown through a transcendental journey which is immensely sweet; a journey that provides me the nectar of realisation.

It feels so nice & so warm, almost everything is set on calm mode, and so is my soul...
I believe all this happens for good. A great satisfactory since I am getting more intimate with nature, arts,love, peace & also closer to my soul too..

Now it also feels so beautiful, just like the lotus. While living in a materialistic world, it's better to put things in moderate and live a simple but meaningful life..

Through this divine journey too, I came across one newfound love and at the same gotten myself united with my long-lost love. Marking my way back to the core of arts.

In the next posting I will disclose my long-lost & newfound love. Who knows.. someone who reads this might like them too,and perhaps feel the same way I do...to a more peaceful & calm life..
This posting shall end here, with the expression of my soul on the lovely divine journey.. Ahimsa..

Lotus in Hinduism

2009-04-30T14:37:00.006+08:00

* In Hinduism, the lotus (Sanskrit: padma) represents beauty and non-attachment.

* The lotus is rooted in the mud but floats on the water without becoming wet or muddy. This symbolizes how how one should live in the world in order to gain release from rebirth: without attachment to one's surroundings.

* "One who performs his duty without attachment, surrendering the results unto the Supreme Lord, is unaffected by sinful action, as the lotus leaf is untouched by water."
-- Bhagavad Gita 5.10

* The lotus is associated with several Hindu deities. Krishna is described as the "Lotus-Eyed One," referring to his divine beauty. Brahma and Lakshmi, the deities of potence and wealth, are often seen with the lotus symbol. Other deities associated with the lotus include Vishnu and Sarasvati.

* Finally, the lotus is also a symbol for the centers of consciousness (chakras) in the body.

One of the most wonderful day of my life..

2009-04-27T18:03:00.005+08:00

Today is one of the most significant day of my life, whereby I have met one of the most special person in my life. The meet has also been one of the most peculiar & funniest one, ever that i have never expected it to happen...lol!Perhaps it has been arranged by God..ahha!!btw,may this lovely day bring those lovely memories again & again in my life,hence bringing joy & happiness of meeting such person in my life..God bless that person...

Egyptians : Lotus

2009-04-17T16:01:00.019+08:00

This time let's see the understanding of the Egyptians on lotus, specifically on the blue lotus..

Blue Lotus or Nymphaea Caerulea also known as Sacred Blue Lily of the Nile

Blue Lotus was worshipped by the Egyptians as a visionary plant and was a symbol for the origins of life.
The Egyptians believed that the world was originally covered by water and darkness.

A Blue Lotus sprang up from the water and opened its petals to reveal a young god, a Divine Child. Light streamed from the Divine Child to banish universal darkness.
This child god was the Creator, the Sun God, the source of all life. When the Pharao known as King Tut was entombed, his body was covered in Nymphaea Caerulea (Blue Lotus) flowers.

Looks like there are different understanding on Lotus from different parts of the world, however it does stick to one notion and that is DIVINITY.
That's how our life should be, as divine as the lotus....

Lotus in varities...

2009-04-16T15:48:00.005+08:00

The color of the lotus has an important bearing on the symbology associated with it:

White Lotus (Skt. pundarika; Tib. pad ma dkar po): This represents the state of spiritual perfection and total mental purity (bodhi). It is associated with the White Tara and proclaims her perfect nature, a quality which is reinforced by the color of her body.

Pink Lotus (Skt. padma; Tib. pad ma dmar po): This the supreme lotus, generally reserved for the highest deity. Thus naturally it is associated with the Great Buddha himself.

Red Lotus (Skt. kamala; Tib: pad ma chu skyes): This signifies the original nature and purity of the heart (hrdya). It is the lotus of love, compassion, passion and all other qualities of the heart. It is the flower of Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion.

Blue Lotus (Skt. utpala; Tib. ut pa la): This is a symbol of the victory of the spirit over the senses, and signifies the wisdom of knowledge. Not surprisingly, it is the preferred flower of Manjushri, the bodhisattva of wisdom.

Lotus is very symbolic thru divine value, why don't we just be like the lotus. As we are living in this materialistic world, let's just abstain ourselves from the mud of materialism and head towards divinity & enlightenment...towards a peaceful world..a heaven..

p.s:once again pic & info on this posting is derived from other online resources, credits to those who own them.thanks

The evolution of the Lotus in Buddhism

2009-04-15T17:21:00.006+08:00

According to the Lalitavistara, "the spirit of the best of men is spotless, like the lotus in the muddy water which does not adhere to it."

According to another scholar, "in esoteric Buddhism, the heart of the beings is like an unopened lotus: when the virtues of the Buddha develop therein, the lotus blossoms; that is why the Buddha sits on a lotus bloom."

The lotus is one of Buddhism's best recognized motifs and appears in all kinds of Buddhist art across all Buddhist cultures. Scrolling lotuses often embellish Buddhist textiles, ceramics and architecture.

Every important Buddhist deity is associated in some manner with the lotus, either being seated upon a lotus in full bloom or holding one in their hands. In some images of standing Buddhas, each foot rests on a separate lotus.

to be continued...

p.s:sources derived from a religious web.credits to it.

The lotus...

2009-04-14T16:35:00.013+08:00

Want to know why I am so passionate about Lotus?
Read this & if possible, do get inspired thru it

*in Sanskrit and Tibetan is known as padma

*a very auspicious symbol

*The roots of a lotus are in the mud, the stem grows up through the water, and the heavily scented flower lies pristinely above the water, basking in the sunlight.

This pattern of growth signifies the progress of the soul from the primeval mud of materialism, through the waters of experience, and into the bright sunshine of enlightenment.

*Though there are other water plants that bloom above the water, it is only the lotus which, owing to the strength of its stem, regularly rises eight to twelve inches above the surface.

to be continued....

p.s:pic shown above are just for illustration purpose, credits to the owner,gotten them thru yahoo search.thanks

Me + LOL Gang= My 24th Birthday celeb

2009-04-10T16:41:00.008+08:00

Tomorrow is THE DAY, the day of excitement where I will have ALL THE FUN in the worlD!!Yeah,it is with the none other than the LOL GAng!
This is because I am celebrating my 24th birthday (gosh, can't believe I am one now!!) with them..

ok

A lil insight on tomoro's agenda...
Tomorrow's agenda, will start with me 'bullying' them.Ahahaha!!LOL!!Well,i fairly think that those who come for my birthday party should not keep quiet, they gotta work it out in order to etch a cute UNFORGETTABLE memory in their life..
:)

There will also be photoshoots
>both Day & Nite , Indoor & Outdoor< style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);"> Annalakshmi(TFA's food outlet), the not only heaven-of-food, but also the elixir-of-art,where my soul and passion belongs to... the TFA-Temple of Fine Arts. I was a part of it previously,when I learnt both Bharatanaatyam & Sangeetam.

Ok Ok,let's head on to the speciality for tomo
ahaha!!
1) I am going to bully them!
2)Photoshoots!
3)Dressing code:Purple theme (can't wait to see the GUYS in purple)
4)Nice food
5)I am gonna give them something(why always the birthday girl receiving gift?This time let the party-goers get something from her)
heheh!!suspense!!ssshhh!!

On this special day, I am wishing to collaborate these subject matter with them:
Peace, love, art, nature, purple

Let's see how it's gonna bloom into

That's all folk!

Will be back with the LOLs soon!

Re-Born .....

2009-04-03T17:50:00.005+08:00

Today, my blog has undergone plastic surgery...hahaha! a facelift perhaps
Well in the layout..many changes can be seen such as the colour & fonts & also the header!
Nice tak?
LoL!
*my credits go to KaK Zakiah for that...for the designing, however the overall concept is of mine
In the layout, I have embedded elements of nature (the wooden block,lotus) and my favourite colour too-purple..
The layout, in overall,reflects my personality...my love towards nature, my mood and basically everything of me...

by the way,let me make my posting humorous today,ok?

My bread expires on the 4th,but not ME,coz I would be born on that day..LOL!

Talentime : a movie worth watching for

2009-04-02T15:15:00.009+08:00

I watched Talentime last nite at IOI Mall,Puchong

My rating for the movie goes to 7.5/10

Not bad!A very nostalgic movie..

My P.O.V on the movie:

The plus points
- logic storyline>>realistic
- stresses on being open & of not being too skeptical@typical
(I guess this is the speciality of Yasmin Ahmad)
-Taboos & sensitive issues manufactured in clean,detailed & smart manner
-Lots of symbolic representation mirrored
-Love has been emphasized in many ways too
-new faces did well & blend with the roles
-culturally rich: different cultures blended in & there comes cool hybridity
-some good & simple comedies to sweeten the movie
-Adibah Noor is simply awesome with her charismatic & sarcastic role in the movie

The not-so-plus points
-ermm, Jaclyn Victor tried her level 'best' to act...
-some of the cast acted but i think they forgotten their script at times (obvious in some scenes)
-the love sequence among the hero & heroin is lacking
-some not so necessary scene oso available

In overall: the movie is SUPERCOOL in the Malaysian context
I give it a go!

April* Talentime

2009-04-01T17:44:00.007+08:00

A beautiful life is on ahead...I can see that..but it's just that sometimes that vision becomes blurry and made the fantasy seemed to be gone for temporary. However, pushing thru life is the one and only formula that I personally will apply, in another word-by hook or crook, you still gotta live it...
Ok,why am I talking all this?
Yeah, this is because we are welcoming the lovely month of April...

Happy April everybody..it's time to enjoy it and cherish it in your memory

Well today I wanna cherish my first day of April by going for a movie date with one of my good friend,Kavilan
We are watching Talentine, under Malaysian production-proudly by Yasmin Ahmad
Hmmm,the casts look kinda interesting too
Today my friend actually belanja me coz it is his last day working before he switches to another g place.I am feeling happy for him, therefore I am celebrating with him tonight.
I will give the movie review later..
The movie's trailer seemed to be catchy & interesting
I have never watched any of Yasmin's movie before this, this shall be the first one then..
ahah!
let's watch it !
and see it for myself..
:)
good April everybody!

Here one goes, there one comes......

2009-03-31T17:41:00.004+08:00

Well, well, well.. looks like Mr. March is leaving and Miss April is stepping in. How proud I am when my special month is coming in the focus of the world, in the attention of every living being....

To recap, the month March is one of my most fav month since my prince charming was born on that month.And even I went for lots of lots of events especially in Central Market and the Annexe Gallery during the awesome weekends. I will do the coverage on those events thru blog posting later.

Now I am bidding farewell to the month of March, since I think not many people may consider it as a friend...but I do...It was there all the way, no matter day and night..it is apart of our life..I appreciate and each and every day it brings ,no matter how bad and good they are..

It is time to cherish everyday and appreciate it

Therefore let's thank the previous months>>
January, February & March

and let's welcome April

the month I was born

Yippee!!

Mother Earth here we come....

2009-03-27T14:01:00.010+08:00

Hie tomorrow is the Earth Hour Day
Let's go and spread the awareness in saving the world-mother nature
Under the candle lite, we shall all share one love-->Unity...
oh,got free t-shirt la, got eco bazaar, got food fiesta la.....fuuuh that la,this la
hmmm, come join me tomo ;)
i will be at :
Caps Square,KL@8.00pm,:P

That's all for today..enjoy watching the video ;)

lastly I would like to end with a note

Please care for Mother Earth@nature for she cares for you,and you know that too... ;)

Rantau...a walk of memory...

2009-03-26T15:11:00.007+08:00

Last week, me and the LOL Gang went for a trip. A trip-cum-birthday celebration. The birthday is actually for 2 people-it's for Dad n Daughter.Cute kan? By the way when i went there, i really had great fun and it was a great worth of going, we went to quite many places. Here are some of the shots taken there

Split personality @ Dual Personality?

2009-03-13T10:53:00.004+08:00

Last week,Monday (9th-March), it was public holiday...therefore I arranged an appointment with this person (J @ R) The notion of meeting him is to gain some knowledge on arts, which I love to learn thru the experienced ones..
So we set up an appointment at a cafe'...

Then after talking to him.. i was suprised to find 2 identities within him...WOW!

He-in one personality (J) is a normal man, who has finished his Law degree in UK but left puzzled on his own identity..yet is still single (pity him)

Whereas the other personality-(R) is a very talented man who can paint, play piano and also writes poem...who also had his beloved companion too..a woman of his love..who is no more...

When i talked to him i got the goosebumps in package with the hair raising effect..

I was supposed to talk to the other personality-R, who is a multitalented being but ended talking to the other personality-J, who couldn't help me much in my journey of arts...

In normal he's known as J but he will come into a trance mode and transformed into R (during arts activity), I have seen it with my own eyes!!
But it was impressive to see a person to live with two different personality..
Sometimes it is not easy for him (R), he admits that he don't even know how he can paint, play piano and write poems ...all that he knows is that he will see himself facing paintings,poems and felt as though as he is awaken from sleep..

I also realised that he is a very emotional man too..gosh think that it won't take him long to let out his tear when I talked about the lover of the artist,R...she died it seems...

Hmmm,ok then looks like Mr.J or R is going to leave to India and then later to US
But before he left...

This is the last thing he told me..
"Mala, I may not be the one I am now (Mr.J) I may be someone else..(that is the multitalented man-R) "

Well looks like he is going to get thru a hard time in knowing himself...well it's not esy for him especially..he might even forget the identity that he owns now in the future..may god bless him

By the way, he also wished me luck in getting acquainted with my prince charming, god that was sweet of him :)

ok, he shall be one of the peculiar person in the WALK OF MY LIFE, hope that he will be blessed by God too...May he progress well in US since he will be settling there in the future..may Mr.R excel well in arts too..God BLESS...

1 body 2 personalities?

2009-03-12T17:55:00.001+08:00

Having heard of the term Split Personality, I was just wondering whether of recent did I meet someone as such and am I affected by it too?

According to Wikipedia, split personality, which is known as Dissociative identity disorder (DID)is a psychiatric diagnosis linked to a single person with multiple distinct identities or personalities (known as alter egos or alters), each with its own pattern of perceiving and interacting with the environment. Added that the diagnosis requires that at least two personalities routinely take control of the individual's behavior with an associated memory loss that goes beyond normal forgetfulness.

So,I think recently I met someone...someone with two different identities...
However after meeting that person, I was surrounded by air of confusion..confused to whom I was talking to..also felt that I was not talking to the person that I was supposed to..

My next posting would disclose what happened & how it happened to him and ermm, to me also...

That's all for today..

Glory to the Birthday boy...Rames

2009-03-06T17:31:00.007+08:00

Last night we attended my prince charming's birthday at the Gardens. We went to Italiannies and I had Angel Hair Pomodoro, Margheritta Pizza and chocolate fudge cake. Overall I had my tastebuds more on the awesome pizza.

We had great time bullying him
well he has gotten quite a number of gifts as well :)
Well we took some shots as well
Here are some of them
:)
His birthday cake-Choc Fudge,yummy!!
The candle being lit..waiting...
Time to blew the candles after making a wish....
Thumbs up? Praising himself in being a good boy by not smudging himself on the
cake? LOL!
Is he attempting to KILL the cake??!!
Well that the one..my Prince Charming, cute kan?LOL!

Last but not least...
Looking at him happy makes me feel happy too..
May god bless him always...

Happy birthday my dear Prince...ahha!!

2009-03-05T13:40:00.005+08:00

Hie looks like my stunt didn't work out yesterday...hmm..It's ok,better luck next time
I was out of time actually...but afterall made a comedy, yeah I went until Titiwangsa
station then came back to KL,ahaha!!At this part I would admit myself as a crazy, of what I did last nite

I know the story is vague at this moment,let me tell you the story then..

Well..today is my prince charming's birthday (05-03-09),therefore I so really wanna give him a great surprise yesterday (04-03-09) by standing at his doorstep presenting a gift for him.
The gift is of handmade, with my own effort, energy, passion, love, commitment and also motivation.
Have started it for months..at last the output is overwhelming for me =)
by the way, i keep the gift as a mystery for now
perhaps today I will only disclose and wish my prince charming happy birthday...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RAMES =)

He might not be seeing this posting>hope he don't :P
but all that I am hoping is that God will always bless him for he is such a lovable soul
:)

A special day today..

2009-03-04T18:14:00.003+08:00

Today I am planning up a so-called stunt
yet done wit a major artwork =)
wah so relieved...
ahah!
know what i am trying to mean?
well I am going to give somebody the biggest surprise ever in his life!!
Tomorrow is a special and important day for me too
Will reveal what and who it is all about tomorrow...
HIhHhIhi!!

Exam-SPA

2009-02-24T17:55:00.002+08:00

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Last Saturday I attended an exam for a job under the SPA-Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Awam (Government Sector based). I woke up early in the morning and made my way to KL then to Maluri and at last to the exam hall. It took me about, near to 2 hours to get there since I was travelling by bus. When I got there, the place was congested with people and that made me waiting for the lift with a big crowd. So I climbed up stairs to the 6th floor, my exam hall is there. There, I got into Lecture Room 10. Then there it was the 5 funny, scary and don't-know-what-to-comment exam papers.

Well, I sat for 5 types of exam,and they were:

1) General knowledge & Latest issues

2) Problem solving & critical &logical thinking

3) Reading comprehension- Malay and English

4) English essay

5) Malay essay

Time passes real fast for all the exams.By the way, the exam starts at 9am and ended at 4pm. Thanks to the Pengawas Peperiksaan, he seemed to be calm and friendly, so i don't feel tensed; he was responsive and smiling all the way. In overall in enjoyed doing the exam =)
meet many new people and out of them I met one man, he's name is mi (Fuzaimi). He was a kind fella as he borrowed me his blue pen (well it was silly of me of bringing more pencils than bringing more pens) Once I am out of the exam hall, i just can't stop laughing and smiling,hahah!!I also don't know why....perhaps happy that it is over...
However, i am keeping HOPE that I shall get this job
Oh well the job is known as PTD-Pegawai Tadbir & Diplomatik
sounds cool to me
ahahah!!
Well as how I said before, i keep up the HOPE and go on with my life...
Who knows the coming future posting, there might something that I can post more and good about this (hope u understand this)

The birth of my.....blog

2009-02-20T13:09:00.005+08:00

I was looking thru some pictures in my folder and came to see some snapshots on this particular day on the 31st January =)

This was the day i planned to come up with my blog, and at last I did it. I created my blog in the office as I was working on that Saturday. Seriously, this was the much awaited day...
Well for this my credits goes to some beings, who, inspired me and (1) pushed me to do blogging. Ahaha!!will reveal those people later.Btw for this time being I just post some pictures on the birth of my blog =P

Creation of DPL<<divinepurplelotus>>...in the process...

it has been created,at last!Gosh!!

now gotta type out a posting..hmm..no idea and yet have to think hard to come up with one..then i decided to type on whatever I am feeling at that moment..so there I am

There it is my hubby...my blog

p.s:I call my blog as my hubby because he is there as my companion and he's where I live,talk and walk my life with..

Well that's all for today, next posting, I will come up with those who inspired and also pushed me to blog.

Blessing...

2009-02-19T08:04:00.001+08:00

wow!

glad to be back...
been busy all these while due to website development (my work place)

Ok, Basically I have planned up so many things and agendas to post over here
but please permit to go with the flow, according to my frequency...

nowadays busy.....

once the Malaysian Book of Records for our company is launched, there I'll be-hopefully frequent posting over here

looks like my blog so far looks plain ...let me add an image on it

since it's my first picture...let me upload a very auspicious one...

Hmmm, well this is Lord Ganesha (cute aite?)

One of my good companion

and I have gotten him as a gift from a very special and inspiring person of my life...

i believe that whenever you talk to him (not only subjected to him,others also can) , he is there to listen, it is kind of nice to have him with you...a good companion as previously said..

So with the posting of his picture on this post, I will be back with more pictures..more stories, more on the walk of my life...

till then...God will always bless you...whoever you are...

The beautiful day of tomorrow...the Valentine's Day

2009-02-13T16:23:00.001+08:00

Since till now I have only posted 2 postings>>gosh,pity my blog-it's time for me to get back to it.

Well let's jump direct to it :)

Tomorrow is a beautiful day, a beautiful day that almost everybody celebrate
BUT ain't it funny?
Celebrating LOVE as special just for a particular day?
hmm, at least thanks to Mr.Valentine ,who, at least has made LOVE as something memorable for a day,as LOVE is nowadays ceasing from the human value and less appreciated due to many consequences.

ok, tomorrow... for Valentine, I actually expected my Prince Charming to invite me out, but...
my Mr.Romeo is ...ermm I think he's busy
so I will WAIT for him

you must be wondering who could that be>you might know him or you might even not

ahahah!!

A gentle soul HE is :)
He's so LOVEable :)

but he's heart is so DEEP to be predictable and yet so unusual

guess that now you might get to know the emo part of me even though i haven't disclose my identity and my background yet

sooner i will...slow and steady

by the way,since my Mr.RaMEo didn't ask me out, I am not frust with it
I am happy that I still have my mother,the kids at home, my friends, even God with me and also everybody :)

so,tomorrow I will be out for a date with my friend and at the same time get my D60 working ;)
yeah i'm gonna get some good valentine shots ;)

ahahah!tomorrow my date is called as "Taugeh Date"

so,let me go for the date first and then I wil update,ok?

Bye

Me & my blog =)

2009-01-31T09:04:00.000+08:00

Today is my official -first posting here
Well I would have to start up from square one then
However, the introduction of me and the notion of me coming up with this blog, whom I will claim as my life companion, I would state it soon
For today, i will only express how I am feeling today since this is my first posting =)
and also because today is a big day for me
it is a big day because :
1) I will be getting my 'baby' (at this moment it is a suspense) -lol!i am not expecting,ok?
2) I have opened a blog and that is you my beloved blog@!(talking to the blog)
3) Ermm..I have a gathering, kinda special la
4) I know today will be special too-meeting many new people, many new life stories & many new
lessons of life to be learnt
ahahah!
best of all, I am officially a blogger from today!!
YIPPEE!

Ermm blur...lol!!

2009-01-30T16:30:00.000+08:00

Hmmm (thinking hard) wondering what to type ,lol!
blur at this moment
btw tomoro shall be the first posting of my blog,today i just generate oni,
okay?
catch me tomoro
lol!