MiNi-fied!!!

Since ‘Step Up’ and ‘Take the Lead’ i have become a major fan of dance genre movies…with its original style and hip hop fusion..

After the NikeWomen dancehall workout session in Sunway Surf Beach last Saturday (24th March) Piaree, Clarissa, Mervin, Shamita, Sheila (piaree’s cousin) and Me went for STOMP the Yard at Sunway Pyramid. Honestly, by that time I was so tired…but still my eyes were wide open throughout the whole movie…piaree would know why…and it has nothing to do with the georgous hunks baring their 6-pax k..hehe…

The dance moves were awesome although the storyline was rather cliche. All in all it was an entertaining movie as it was meant to be.

‘He will challenge their traditions…Their traditions will change his life’

The traditions referred to here are the bond of fraternity’s and brotherhood within each ‘house’. This got me and Piaree thinking…mainly bout why we dont have fraternity’s over here…well its simple la…its just not our tradition…but why not? Wouldn’t you want to be apart of a sisterhood for life?…well i am a part of one…we are known as the ‘HOTTEBABE CLAN’;-)

We have already spread our cheer with extensions of the Hottedudes(for the men who are close to us) and the Honarary Hottebabes(for biological sisters, and other close friends) but you know what’s missing girls???….yeah you guessed it!….our STEP dance….hehe…

So ladies, i would like to propose a meet to plan our schedules and find time for rehersals….hahaha…

Note: Application to join any division of the Hottebabe Clan is open at all times…we are constantly scouting around for potential pledges…so ladies and fellas…STOMP!!!

In a world of comparisons and comformity, Make your own statement. Honor your own truth. Have the courage to be yourself; risk speaking your own thoughts and claiming your emotions. Share your vulnerabilities, fears, doubts, and insecurities; let others experience the real you. Have the courage to be yourself, and realize that you are a wonderful person.                                    -Diane Holcomb-

Was going through my treasure cove today (an old shoebox where i keep stuff i cherish la..hehe) and i came across this poem that i wrote down and kept all these years. Can’t remember when i first came across it but i know i have tried to live by it all these years….

For confirmation you can ask my closest friends…Rowena, Piaree, Claudine or Clarissa…they have witnessed me being ME!…too many a times…saying stupid things without thinking first…doing dumb things all the time and ya…sometimes even breaking out in song in front of Very Important People (wipe that grin off your face ;-p) can’t imagine how they put up with my ‘MiNi-Ness’…hehe…thanks sissy’s!!

Anyways i wanted to post this so you may also find your own truth and live by it…remember…the people who love you for being YOU are the people who REALLY love you!

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Spartans!!!!are you ready??!!…hehe…

I managed to catch this movie at the theatres bout 2 weeks ago and boy…what a visual treat! I loved it!

You see i’m the kinda girl that likes and occasional dose of blood and gore….just enough to make my hair stand you know…and this really satisfied my craving…haha…im beginning to scare myself!

I actually liked the visual effects of the movie though some might say it seemed unrealistic (like duh…) Seriously for all those people who disliked 300 because of its cartoony, comic book feel let me set one thing straight in case you didn’t take the time to actually check the credits: IT IS BASED OFF A COMIC BOOK. If you don’t like the movie because of the violence, script, or depiction of Persians, just remember that 300 is based off of Frank Miller’s graphic novel and thus is SUPPOSE to be read like an animated comic book. Yes you are entitled to your own opinion but just read the credits next time k….sorry la….mass comm student mah…

Here are some of my favourite lines in the movie…watch out for it!

Hair-raising : After being asked why the ‘lady’ was allowed to talk amongst them she replies…."Cause only Spartan women give birth to REAL men!" (the feminist in me caught that immediately..hehe)

Funny : When Xerxes asks king Leonidas to bow to him and he says…"Oh sorry i can’t bow now…you see after all that fighting i have a cramp in my thigh" (something like that la..haha)

There are a few more that me and my friends use as our daily lingo now its gonna stick for awhile!

For those who haven’t seen it yet….GO!!!! if you’re into action, blood or hunks baring 6-pax you’ll enjoy it…hehe…

Til then…Spartans!!!….eat a hearty meal for tonight we dine in hell!!! ;-P

I’ve done a thorough examination of my body; every limb, every lump and every fold ;-P - yet I cant seem to find that much talked about expiry date stamped anywhere.

So what is this everyone’s rambling about?

I remember being quite content being man-less, very content actually that the absence of a boyfriend barely affected me.

However, hearing the "You’d better get yourself a man before it’s too late" line more than 4 times the past month has somewhat sent me into a worry flurry. And it doesn’t help that too many (same aged) people that I know are officially getting together. A good friend of mine who is only a year older than me is getting married next week!, and another at the end of the year.

Iam naturally thrilled for these friends of mine-not just because I’ve got reasons to dress up (sounds sad…i know!) but I know that their choices have been thoroughly scrutinised (reckon there’s a better word, but i’m rather sleepy).
The thing is…I’ve seen too many broken engagements (the irony that these always happen to couples that celebrate them lavishly truly baffles me) and I dont want my personal circle of acquaintances to be part of the nasty statistics.

Anyway, I’ve always prided myself in being independent and firm footed, albeit a lil bit of an emotional drama queen at times-come on, we all have that side to us,the only variable is its degree of severity- hence, I’m convinced that though I may not at the top of ‘Most Desirable Woman’ list, my name is there… Somewhere…
Therefore, the possibility of being a single,bitter and shriveled 65 year old hag is something I refuse to believe in.

Then why is it I don’t have eligible men pounding down my door?

Coz you’re fussy.
Coz you’re not approachable.
Coz you’re confused.
Coz you’re intimidating.
Coz you’re too confident.
Coz you’re looking for the  PERFECT ONE.

That’s what my sis and some of my friends may say, but I (the one person who knows me best) would beg to differ.

Yes, I have my specifications, who doesn’t? However, that does not mean that I’m fussy or judgmental. It just simply means that I have a pretty defined idea of what I want.
And I’m not looking for perfection-just near perfection

He may be a club singer and he can have 6 fingers, I really dont care, but there must exist an unexplainable mangga-dan-kunci-like chemistry (you know what i mean la..hehe)
And for the record, I am NOT intimidating, crazy maybe…but scary??!!….nah…

And laughing and worrying at the same time over the same issue does not equate to confusion…I’m someone who likes drama…not the overly-absurd kind but you know…just to spice things up…can’t help it if i come off as weird la…thats me…so deal with it!

So its beginning to get on my nerves when i occasionally hear my siblings lament at the fact that I don’t have an arm around my waist.
I get annoyed at the queries of marriage.I mean, im only 23 and who am I gonna marry if I dont even have a boyfriend?!! Plainly, its a silly question to ask.
I will not believe that I cannot find my own man.

Wait…Let me rephrase that last statement…you see I have all these desires and hopes in my heart…but I have chosen to give JESUS full control of my life. So i believe that he has a greater plan for me…even in relationships…he has already blessed me with wonderful friends and I believe he will bless me with the perfect partner when the time is right. You know what they say…its all about the timing…

Yes, the brokers may have noble intentions, and there are days where I wish I had someone to share good times with. The endless nagging from the inhabitants of my little world doesn’t make the loneliness easier-BUT I will not succumb to it.
I will find that near perfect person…with God’s help…
At forty, perhaps
Till then, I’ll remain optimistic.

* All the days of the afflicted are evil, but he who is of a merry heart has a continual feast. — Proverbs 15:15 *

Hey peeps! Its already March! can you believe it??….time sure flies by these days….thats why this message I heard during service this morning really hit me like a massive meteor….right in the middle of my forehead…OUCH!!..hehe…wanted to share it with y’all…here goes…

Well it is simple actually…the three main ingredients for getting through each day is laughter…..the little things….and the biggest thing- the LORD…

Laughter — "A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance, but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken" (Proverbs 15:13). What I have deciphered from this verse is that true happiness begins from way…way…way deep inside and this uncontrollably emerges on our faces.

The Little Things — "Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a fatted calf with hatred" (Prov 15:17). In other words….Maintaining loving relationships and enjoying the basic things of life are more important than wealth and fame.

The LORD — "The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom, and before honor is humility" (Prov 15:33). The LORD should be the central part of our lives. When God is central in our hearts, He can teach us His way through every experience of life.

See i figured, we dont have a long time here…as I’ve mentioned in my previous post…all life is RENT…but we should make the most of it…live well each day — with laughter, the LORD and the little things in life!

Hey peeps!..have you seen this movie? you absolutely should! its awesome…a musical about the love between lovers, family and friends! Have been watching it over and over again…and it brings new meaning each time…

You’re what you own
So I own not a notion
I escape and ape content
I don’t own emotion - I rent

Rent…what do we really own in this world anyway??…everything is for rent until we go ‘home’ to dwell in our Fathers house (dont worry i’ve not moved into a convent..yet!.hehehe)…well the lyrics above say we dont own emotion…we rent…i think what it really means is that we cant control our emotions though we may think we can…ironic isn’t it…it’s true though and we can’t deny that…

Despite that, our emotions and our character is actually the only thing that we truly own..thats ours..thats unique! That makes you *drum roll*…..yeah you guessed it….YOU! Hmmm…

Just wanted to share this thought la…and also get started on my resolution to post more on my blog…hehe…and the ball has started rolling!…woohoo!!!

Was watching a documentary on plants (dont laugh..) and found something rather interesting…

The narrator began by saying that the need for "bad weather" to stimulate growth can be seen in nature….that statement in itself stimulated my interest.

According to scientist, the seeds of some desert bushes must be damaged by a storm before they will germinate. They are covered with hard shells that keep out water. This allows them to lie dormant on the sand for several seasons until conditions are right for growth.

When heavy rains finally come, the little seeds are carried away in a flash flood. they are belted against sand, gravel, and rocks as they rush down the slopes. Eventually they settle in a depression where the soil has become damp to a depth of several feet. Only then do they begin to grow, for moisture is absorbed through the nicks and scratches they picked up on their downhill plunge.

Similarly, difficulties may be needed to wake up a sleeping saint. This may hurt for a while, but if we yield to it, we will find that life’s bruises can mark the beginning of spiritual and emotional advances. The question then becomes….Would you prefer to remain "seeds," or grow into "fruitful trees."

                                       There is no gain without pain

It seems to me that as years go by, we grow in the awareness of God’s love. We become less concerned with what others say about us and more willing to give our lives over to our heavenly Father. We learn humble submission to God’s will.

We may, of course, ask our opponents to justify their charges, or we may meet them with steadfast denial if they charge us falsely. But when we have done all we can do, the only thing left is to wait patiently until God vindicates us.

In the meantime, it’s good to look beyond the words of those who vilify us to the will of the One who loves us with infinite love. We need to say that whatever God permits is for his ultimate good in us or in others-eventhough our hearts break and we shed bitter tears.

You’re in God’s hands, no matter what others say about you. He sees your distress, and in time will repay you with good. Trust Him and Abide in His love.

                                     Each day we learn from yesterday,

                                       Of God’s great love and care;                              

                                    And every burden we must face       

                                           He’ll surely help us bear.

                                 It takes the storm to prove the real shelter                                                          

Hi!..once again im wide awake at 2 o’clock in the morning…and once again i find that there is nothing to watch on tv…and once again, there’s no one to chat with online…and once again…yes you guessed it!…i’ve decided to write in my blog…

Its been awhile to your relief im sure…but here i go again…on holiday now but still haven’t done anything exciting except shopping ofcourse!! whew…the sale is soooo exhausting…hehehe…besides that nothing much la..

Oh ya…lost my phone…long story..dont wanna talk about it so dont ask k…im over it now but feel like a real nut at times…let’s just say it was my own carelessness k…get over it!!(sorry just talking to myself again just dont get irritated if i come around asking for your number again..

Hey guess wat…now im feeling a little sleepy…boring myself i think…hehehe…good night y’all..loves ya!

Hey all….

guess wat??!!!…yes…i finally decided to write something in my blog…not sure why…nothing very exciting to write about…oh wait! I just celebrated my 21st birthday party. I really appreciate all those that came and for those who didnt you owe me k!

Had a blast…especially at the after party. We went to waikiki and well the rest is a secret (actually i cant remember anything beyond the first drink!).

Many things have changed since then. For one i really miss my roomie (she went to Sabah). Its such a sad thing when we have to leave everything and start anew isn’t it. But we all go through it and we all change…lets just hope it’s for the better! "NAUGHT ENDURES BUT MUTABILITY"….everything changes but the fact that everything changes. Ok..ok..i’ll try not to get so philosophical and boring…

On the brighter side, since i came to Cheras, i have made many interesting, fun friends. Really having a blast now and staying a way from home(though heart-aching at first) is a real liberty. Now i actually look forward to meeting the family during weekends…hehehe….No seriously, its been a good experience, not just learning to be independent but also learning how to compromise with 10 other girls! I love them dearly and will always cherish them in a special way..now i see them more as my adopted sisters.

Besides that everything else is mundane. Came down with the fever and flu recently…hate being sick..then again who does huh?? Recovering slowly…Hope i’ll be totally fine by this weekend…GRANNY’s coming down!! yea!! my grandma is a real sweetpea..she so loving. Although she’s coming down due to a doleful matter still i hope i will be able to take her out, since i can drive around now. The last time she came was like 2 years ago when i was just taking my licence.

Looks like i keep detouring to the sorrowful side of town, lets get back to the FUN SIDE!!! Well actually thats about it la…just wanted to write something. Hope i didn’t put anyone to sleep unless you read this hoping to fall asleep…hehehe…I’ll try to keep posting if you will keep reading k…loves ya!