Dedicated to Sam

Sorry for the late post of these photos. Somehow I encountered some weird and out-of-the-world experience while developing these photos. From a common hallway in Sam's dorm, suddenly something appeared out of the light. Needles to continue (and before my laptop got burned) here they are:

Enjoy Sam, I recognised her as your girlfriend, Sadako.

Sam's Dorm Picture

Japan is a country of heritage customs and weird happenings.

ペドロ、うちの母は―　何、おまえばか娘か？？！

I didn't photoshoped them. Just notice them after I degrade and reenact the light on the background. Found all these children by chance. Sam, your student?

Swine Flu

Ho-he-ho-he-hoooooo

Hadn't any need to describe further, I'm sure everyone of you know what had happened in Mexico and this matter, Swine flu, had spread across the border into neighbouring country. Many countries are taking strict precautions as to prevent it from infecting the people. No worry though, pork seller in Malaysia doesn't import pig from the American continent. I've known that Australia had been classified as "Unconfirmed or suspected cases", take care Sheng.

More information about Swine influenza here:
1. Wikipedia
2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

I would like to highlight the "Preparedness" from the Wikipedia info:

To maintain a secure household during a pandemic flu, the Water Quality & Health Council recommends keeping as supplies food and bottled water, portable power sources and chlorine bleach as an emergency water purifier and surface sanitizer.

Source

Some nations' news:

- Malaysia expand screening...
- Swine Flu: Overseas mission...
- Swine flu death in Mexico...

PS: I'm feeling dizzy from the overwhelming sweetness of Krispy Kreme doughnuts right now

Krispy Kreme at hand

Finally went to Krispy Kreme Doughnuts outlet at BTS during lunch time. First impression; I thought I entered a bank. The queue's tolerable, with a sight of the doughnut making machine on the right side which is tempting for a picture.

The size of doughnut is smaller than J.Co's, while the shape and toppings are irregular. As the name suggest, the toppings are crispy, with sweet cream as fillings and all melt in the mouth while the textures are soft and tender as well.

While queueing, a pretty girl came out from the doughnut production "factory" and gave us freshly baked Original Glazed, for free. It's very very sweet, in fact too sweet to the point of sickening that I will forever blacklist it. On the other hand, Shukri says it's tolerable if the Original Glazed is served with a coffee. No fruit variants, means Sam gonna hate Krispy Kreme.

My verdict: I still prefer J.Co Donuts for their tolerable amount of sweetness and generous centre fillings. Well, unless you like the springy feeling of a doughnut, then try out Krispy Kreme's as the texture of the doughnuts is very soft.

Kim Ha-Yul dances to Gee

My favourite model Kim Ha-Yul dances together with Lee Ji-Woo and 2 others to the song Gee by SNSD/Girls Generation. You can look at her enthusiast face singing the song while struggling to follow the dance steps. Lee Ji-Woo on the other hand having difficulties to move due to her high heels. Her assets also prone to pose some "hazard" to her balance.

Gee - Kim Ha-Yul, Lee Ji-Woo and More
Uploaded by Cutkillavince

Needless to say; I like the strobist effect

By the way, checkout SNSD's Hahaha Campaign CF!

Krispy Kreme Open for Business

As I last stated in my Krispy Kreme in KL entry, the doughnuts cafe is finally opened for business!

Located on the ground floor of Berjaya Times Square (next to Papa Johns), it is definitely the wholesome other choice of doughnuts you can taste besides the usual Big Apple Donuts & Coffee and J.Co Donuts.

The question: Can the long-going heritage of American doughnuts fight the ever standing Asian donuts? The answer will depends on your taste buds. Some claim Krispy Kreme's are tastier and tender, another claim it's the mother-of-all-doughnuts while many hope that the 1 available in Malaysia will be as good as those they tried overseas. Let's hope shall we?

Prices are RM2.50 for original glazed and RM2.80 for assorted doughnuts. A dozen original glazed doughnuts are RM19.90 and if you get 2 dozen, it is RM33.90. A dozen of the pre-assorted varieties are RM23.90 with an offer where you can get a dozen of pre-assorted varieties with a dozen of original glazed for RM37.90.

Cars 1

Start of another new title series; Cars
(since the past had been brought up under the title of Random)

Billboards fight in USA:

Click to enlarge this picture in order to read the words

The arrival of freshly baked Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 SuperVeloce:

Clean spec:

Tweaked 6.5L V12 engine to churn out 670 hp and 494 lb-ft of torque achieving 0-100km/h in 3.2 seconds with top speed of 342 km/h (212 mph). Weight reduced by 100 kg (220 lbs) and power-to-weight ratio of 2.3 kg (5.1 lbs) per hp. Production limited to only 350 units. Refinement. More pics here.


Source from Autoblog.

PS: Sam, we went to your house and took the parcel just now. 50kg, Teh said you owe us jor XD

Procrastination 2

Yes, I'm at it again.

Tomorrow's the big deal for the whole exams period. Cool.

Instead of studying, I'm admiring and reading 3 persons' blogs of which I dwelt deep into their photography skills.

1. SUPERFICIALsnapshots: Diary of a photographer
2. Arts Magnet Photography: Student work and happenings in the Photography Department
3. moments of perfect clarity: an outlet for the madness with occasional flashes of insight (her 2nd blog HERE with concentration on recipes)

Owh 2hrs and a half left before I go for sleep. Good luck to me.

©AllisonV. Smith

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Sam's dorm picture.

The kitchen where he cook


The stairs that led to haunted err..... upstair

More pic and info: Press here la!

And here's the tee I design for Adrian for his Cochrane Student Council:

Looks like the shirt I wear to sleep LOL

That's all. Gonna study.

Seoul Motor Show 2009

No cars, no in depth coverage, just brief chatter.

When you're in a Motor Show, you expect to see lots of new cars, prototypes, and girls. You tend to snap pictures of the cars, admire them, maybe sit inside, look at the leaflet and such.

But when you're in Seoul Motor Show, that's a whole lot different story. HOT MODELS. Yes, that's what Koreans are about. The media are more interested into snapping and recording those famous models more than the cars. That's the ideal of Korean show. And not coincidentally, my favourite model, Kim Ha Yul was there as a model for the Volkswagen company. Cool.

My favourite




Bling tie


Elegant dress

Of course, there were many other models of which I did not enclose such as Hwang Mi Hee and Gu Ji Sung. Click here for more photos of the models.

The hype of this show was the performance of SNSD/Girls Generation for unveiling of production Chevrolet Beat or GM Daewoo Matix as they call it in South Korea.

I like the long hair girl in the middle

Video:

For real and in depth news about SMS 2009, please visit Korea IT Times.


Finally, condolence to Hoy Yan for the lost of her 4-year old best bunny "Lui Lui". I know how harsh it is to face such event as I've lost 3 of my dogs over the years. Take care, kay? Her blog here.

PS: My exam paper today was fabulously easy. Now need to get ready for some tough stuff coming this Friday onwards.

Procrastination 1

I have left than 48hours before my final examination begin. Woah! See what's in my reading list currently:

Okay I'm dead!

I got myself a new spectacles after 3 years. Kinda dizzy from adjusting my eyesight through the new lens right now. And by the way, ever see me wearing a sunglasses? Here it is:

I looks gay huh?

Taken with my scarred and unshaven face XD

It's from ZeroX, designed by Nicholas Tze of which I have no idea of.

Sheng is on flight to Melbourne right now. See you again next year! Now, I better start studying.

"Need brooks no delay, yet late is better than never."

Korean Hip Hop Stage Special

This is a must watch man!!! Korean rapping rocks!

The Return of Sheng

Sheng returned to Malaysia on last Saturday morning, at about 9.45am. We went out in the night to Stephanie's house for some reconciliation (not that anything had happened, just that I wanna use this word). He brought back 1kg worth of Australian made nougat (imagine that!) and few packs of hard candies.

We had a lot of chatting, mostly on how hot, beautiful, and the good the performances of the Korean female music groups like Girls Generation/SNSD (소녀시대), Wonder Girls (원더걸스), KARA (카라), Brown Eyed Girls (브라운아이드걸스), Lee Hyori (이효리) and BoA (the last 2 are not music group) and also the YouTube so-called "funny" person (or rather retard) who make stupid videos and that some girls (who's mentally not well) actually admire him. Sorry for such comment being given so straightforwardly on them, but if you had watch it you'll wonder too (I will not enclose the video as I find it simply irritating). Anyway, I recommend Beyond The Wall by Dynamic Duo (다이나믹 듀오) feat. Supreme Team as I find their song very relaxing. Thanks for the 쏘리 쏘리 by Super Junior (슈퍼쥬니어) recommendation Kay Yan! But apparently I had the song haha...

My humble collection of not more than 200 Korean songs

Right, back to topic, we had had a yum cha session with Teh, Chin, Hoy Yan and Shuk as usual, "teh ais" (alas!) for Sheng, then followed up with Ramly sandwich.

The pic displayed in the handphone is Sam LOL

Then the next day, Sunday presumably, Sheng, Shuk and me went to Mid Valley Megamall and The Gardens (duh!) for shopping, bowling and stroving. Shuk activated SEED mode and grabbed lots of shirts, pants and a pair of shoes too (thanks to the term "Buy 1st regret later"). There's a few Puma shoes that caught my interest, especially the 1 available in Sole What?, too bad the price is too high (I'm no richman you see). Am getting myself a pair of common grey Converse Jack Purcell sneakers.

New All Star


Bought the Jack Purcell


Cosmic Bowl

Finally, at about 10.30pm we went to dinner at the Thai restaurant located in Pandan Lake Club which was then joined by Teh. It was all hot and spicy and sour. O' the sensation! Finished at 12am+, I went home and blog about it now while they're still stroving around outside. If Sam's here, I bet he's joining too! A' the happy days.

PS: By the way, there's another Krispy Kreme opening in Mid Valley Megamall, located just beside Pizza Hut.

Krispy Kreme in KL

1st Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Store Opening Promo

Visit the 1st Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Store at Berjaya Times Square, Main Entrance, opening on 27th April 2009 at 10am for these opening specials:

- 1st customer gets a Golden Ticket (1-year supply)
- 2nd customer gets a Silver Ticket (6-month supply)
- 3rd customer gets a Bronze Ticket (3-month supply)
- 4th till 100th customer gets a month supply
- 101th till 300th customer gets a mug

Terms and conditions apply.

Call 03-21197373 for enquiries.

PS: Tabemasu ka Nagano Sam-san?

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Nagano Sam update

This time he went for night market at Ueda Castle for sakura viewing with his dorm mates. I dunno how many goodies had he eaten there or what he enjoyed, but 1 thing for sure is he became partly "kam yu lou" while "lau kam yu" with his dorm mate. *hehe*

Evidence XD

None twisted information here: THE WORLD

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Another venture into B&W on a BMW M5 picture I've taken months ago. The picture quality sucks.

Oh by the way, Nagano Sam had updated his blog here on the surrounding. Awaiting more picture of his dorm. Got his sister's number, time to go out!

In white cat suit

BoA 1

I found her voice to be matured and very suitable for on stage live concert. Do not hesitate to go for her concert then. Besides, she really knows how to dance very well. In fact, I like her performances as well as her singing. After I got poisoned by her Girls On Top song of which my friend sent me years ago, I started to concentrate on her. Her greatest hit, Eat You Up already had 2 versions of which you might know; the original one directed by Cha Eun Taek, and the latest one.

Her performance in YouTube LIVE Tokyo feat. iQ posed a great impact on me. Her dances and singing were so well that at that particular moment I don't think there'll be any other singer up to her standard. Well, that's a bit exaggerated isn't it? Anyway, get yourself there and watch in HQ to enjoy fully, in case you haven't watch last year. See her being hippy, chic, warm and funny in the concert!

Girls Generation / SNSD

Not a bad music group. All having nice legs and some have pretty face. Try their song Gee, kinda good! That's all LOL

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My dear, for my days and nights are filled with such a remembrance of thou that I well not realised. Nay, not love nor hate of thou that I missed of hitherto. For I am in tentative of what reasoning art bear that draws my attention abreast. There is something about all this that I do not understand; but if ever we need to know it, thou may be sure that we shalt.

And nay, not the cars that I have my heart on. For the maiden have been existing --- from years back. Rest assure for this entry is random.

Girls Generation

Great korean group! Not to mention sweet too.