2007 in Retrospect … Closure.

I was looking back at all my posts from January until today and I am quite impressed with the amount of articles I've posted and pictures I've shot. I have to take this opportunity to thank you all for keep coming back. I can't promise much if I could keep up next year but as for now, I know I will not be stopping blogging so soon. Perhaps, there will be a big change coming your way sometime mid-year or earlier.

Few posts before this (part I), I was reminiscing all that had taken place on Jan and Feb of 2007. I have another 10 more months to reminisce and all that has to be done within the next 3 days before the year 2008 embraces us with an Earthy Rat – ok, technically, that's not true until CNY and yes, there are actually another 5 more days to 2008 but I won't have the time to blog when after the 29^th… So. No monthly reminiscing.

On the hindsight, I have always wanted and salivated for a Nikon DSLR (I'm not going over the "Why Nikon not Canon" and the whole literature on which is better) way back in 2006 and most recently, in April 07. I didn't have to wait too long (thankfully) and acquired it in June 07. The secret is, "You have to believe" was what I have been told. Believe I did and worked hard I did, too. And I must say that was one of the happiest moments of 2007. The other is having to complete the ID for a cafe from ID work to consultation to graphic designs and even assisting them in teaching the staff on customer service (with ad assistance of cos :) ). Also recently did up a salon.... Not bad for a year, really.

Turning 30 this year was another turning point for me. First, there was the denial, then anger then depression … Ok, ok, nothing that serious. It was really more psychological than it is an age thing. I supposed I've learned to accept it and embrace it. I've to say, I am proud to be 30 and yes, the next couple of years will be a kick-ass-year for me. I am super excited.

New Year resolutions, I haven't exactly thought much of it. Maybe, instead of terming it as Resolutions, I'll call it Goals. Before setting my goals, I have a few closures for the year of 2007: -

1. I am not switching gym – I still enjoy working out at Fitness First. Seriously.
   
2. I am not buying Viewty because I still fancy the "Minority Report" inspired iPhone. Yes, I eat my own words.
   
3. I am not giving up Lomography. Watch out.
   
4. I am not giving up my dreams
   
5. I am not changing my car contrary to popular "beliefs"
   
6. I am not changing my religion
   
7. I am not going to tolerate lies
   
8. I am not going to tolerate superficial divas
   
9. I am not slacking
   
10. I am not obese :)
    
    

Here is a presentation in pictures (some pics are missing from here) …

Meantime, wishing everyone a Fantastic 2008! Keep rocking...

Happy Ending (Part 3)

8. Macy Gray's Finally Made Me Happy. This song deserves more spinning on the radio.




9. One Republic's Apologize feat. Timbaland. Great collabo. Great Song. Deserves a Grammy nom.




10. Mary J Blige's Just Fine. No more drama, that's just fine :)




11. Amy Winehouse's Tears Dry On Their Own. I like this a lot more than Rehab to' Rehab is still a great song that I hope she wins at least a Grammy next year.




12. Mark Ronson's Valerie. feat. Amy Winehouse. I love this song. I love, I love, I love.




13. Feist's 1,2,3,4. Nice. Very nice.



14. Lily Allen's Littlest Things. Did not appreciate her song much intially but I've grown to like her better.





15. & 16. Robyn's Konichiwa's Bitches & Handle Me. She returned looking slightly more matured and made pop darker and sometimes disturbing. Love all them videos. Just look at Konichiwa Bitches.






17. & 18. Robin Thicke's Lost Without You & Can You Believe. Smoooooooth operator.






2 more to go...

2007 In Retrospect (I)

The year is coming to an end. Hurray? Ad asked me what have I achieved the past 11 months or so few nights before and I turned to him and said, "I think I want to sleep now than thinking of what I have achieved in 2007". So, I slept it off. But not for long, of course, which in turn, made me blog this.

I read with much admiration the interviewed NST did with Dato' Tony Fernandez of Air Asia fame yesterday. Who is Dato' Tony Fernandez? You have got to be kidding me. Anyways, I admire him for having dreams and I admire him for his tenacity and his strong will to fight. The year ended with a big bang with Air Asia winning the coveted "Airline of The Year Award" by CAPA. The other person that I've recently idolized is Tan Sri Gnanalingam who was not born with a Silver Spoon but worked very hard to be where he is today. Since the winning he received from Malay Mail crossword puzzle, there was no turning back for him.

To really sum it all, I think 2007 has been a very busy year for me. Looking back 2007 in retrospect…

JANUARY

We celebrated the new year at the Curve cos we were opened for business at the weekend market. We, then, headed back home and feasted on a lot of FOOD! Glorious food, I still remember. It was pretty fun. The following day, we drove to Kuala Selangor for more food! This time, it was seafood. This year, well, we will be celebrating 2008 with a big bang *grin*


Yes, EAT ME!


"We are FABULOUS!"

Jennifer Hudson won Best Supporting Actress for her singing role in Dreamgirls at the Oscar and Golden Globe. We've gotten an aquarium and started "PROJECT AQUARIUM". Of cos, ALL the fish had RIP, and have recently acquired a few new ones – don't ask me how they die they just did. Business at the ABC weekend bazaar was flourishing and made a few friends. To reminisce, I still like the "old" ABC market much cos I guess that was where we started it all.

A girl in Kelantan (or is it Terrengganu?) claimed that gem stones grew from her toe! I wonder what happened to her now. Probably wearing them gemstones on her ears or something. Eew.

FEBRUARY

Bangkok, here we come! With a few friends, we shopped till we dropped. It was a very fun trip but I'm sure the upcoming one will be a blast J



The month where TV shows from US of A took off, especially the sensational "Heroes" and the uproariously funny, "Ugly Betty". Well, we started loving them much then.

Muse bags new range took off and we had some CNY décor on our display. The sales was the best ever. Hmm that got me thinking. Japan discovered two species of pre-historic sharks, known as Goblin shark and Frill shark. Damn scary looking.

America Idol fever… my predictions didn't come through but I am truly happy for Ms. Jordin Sparks and her "Tattoo".

We went to Malacca for a day trip during CNY holiday and took some pretty funky pictures.

To be continued…

Happy Ending (Part 2)

Favourite 2007 Songs continued. Let the music play...

4. Rihanna's Please Don't Stop the Music. EXACTLY. Hot. She's definitely the reigning music diva of 2007.




5. Maroon 5's Won't Go Home without You ... Mmm. Me too, Adam Levine. Hehehe.




6. Maroon 5's Makes me Wonder, sorta cos I still haven't got sick of this song. Another gem.




7. Daughtry's Over You ... the-supposed-American-Idol. Whatever it is, he rocks.




To be continued ...