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Past Week Happenings

Thanks to husband, I’m now wide awake. It’s Arsenal versus Barcelona! He had his iPhone set on alarm mode at 3am. Being a light sleeper, I can easily feel vibrations – even light ones, what more piercing alarm-sounding devices. Unfortunately, husband is not the type who would wake up that easily. Confirm, kalau bom meletup pun dia takkan bangun. Well, being a good wife, I woke him up to remind him of the soccer match, much to his delight.

This entry is not about the soccer match but more on the happenings for the past week which I fail to update due to work commitments, now that I CAN'T SLEEP...hurhur...Thanks hubby!

Let's start with Anugerah Skrin...



Well, I'm impressed with the enthusiasm shown by some contestants. However, there are still some who couldn't be bothered to dress up for the audition. C'mon, you jolly well know it. First impression counts. Wearing slippers is a BIG no-no, even for job interviews. You can't expect people to sympathize with you, just because you came all the way from the East or West side of Singapore. I bet Siti Nurhaliza did dressed up (despite her "obit" moments) for Bintang RTM. It’s not luck, people. It’s plain hard work. If you think you have the talent, work on your other flaws.

To those who came and made it to the second audition, congratulations! To the rest who sent personal messages via my Twitter and Facebook account to enquire about the audition, I regret to inform you that the audition is over. We are in the midst of selecting the Top 24 contestants.

Can't wait to see Singapore's very own up-and-coming stars? Don't forget to catch the debut of Anugerah Skrin on 4 May 2010 at 8.30pm, every Tuesday and Friday on Suria.

MediaCorp's Got Talent

Despite our busy schedules, some of my colleagues were still able to squeeze some time for MediaCorp's Got Talent, a reality competition at work. I have to applaud their effort to come out top in the competition. They did a Lady Gaga's dance act, a brainchild of Johari from Eaglevision. So much effort was put in - make-up, hair-do, costumes and complicated dance steps. It was amazing how they were able to cope with the ever demanding workload and attending rehearsals after work.

I felt like 16 again, screaming on top of my lungs to give my utmost support to the TV team, a combined effort by Suria, Eaglevision, Vasantham, Okto, Channel 5, Channel 8 and Channel U. Both MediaCorp Technologies and Radio clinched 2nd and 3rd positions respectively.

Here's the finale pose by the TV team...



Photo opportunity with the dancers and supporters from Suria...



Haiz, Farah and Wati...if you're reading this, just wanna say I'm proud of you!

Meeting the Juniors

Thanks to partners-in-crime Efin and Mada for the impromptu chalet session for the SSPians, we had fun bonding with each other. Well, it's been a long time since I last unwind.

I'm glad I didn't miss the gathering last Friday. You can see me smiling from ear-to-ear from the pictures. My heartfelt thank you to my juniors who never fail to keep me posted on events like this. I like the fact that I feel 'young' again whenever I'm with them :)









A pleasant birthday surprise from Down Under...



My thanks too to a dear friend from Brisbane who sent me these beautiful sunflowers when I least expect it.

My colleagues went "Awwww..." reading her message :)

Thank you Allah for the SUNSHINES in my life!
I'm loving it! Thank you. Thank you...

Thank you

Thank you Raudha for the birthday post! It's been 4 years and counting!




Again, thank you Raudha Ismail (RI), Raudaa Razak (RR), Nezar Marzuki, Netty Fiona and Lukluatus Saniah for being there!





It's a feel-good feeling to be young again in a low-key affair!



The gift is awesome!



Raudaa & Nezar, thank you for the effort to trick me into blowing this small cupcake!



To Hana Nordin, it's difficult for me to say goodbye on my birthday. Hope you have a safe trip back to Brisbane. I know it's hard to be alone...stay strong! Your efforts will definitely pay off!



Lastly, thank you friends for flooding my Facebook wall and Twitter with your well wishes. It's the thought that counts.

Singapore Flyer

Bringing tourists around Singapore is not easy. Well, the island is small as compared to Malaysia. The boys had been to the Night Safari, Chinatown, Little India, Orchard Road and Sentosa on their own. They had covered so much, where else could I possibly bring them?

When they muted the idea of visiting the F1 circuit, my first reaction was, "What F1 circuit? They're just normal roads!"

So that's how the idea of bringing them to the Singapore Flyer came about. Entry fee is $29.50 but you can get 20% off if you pay via DBS credit card.

During the 30 mins ride, I showed them the exact F1 route, the location of the upcoming casino, Kusu Island, Keppel and Sentosa and tell them a brief history of the island.

The 360° view of Singapore at that moment was breathtaking as the sun was about to set. I guess it went pretty well :)

I hope they enjoyed the trip as much as we do.

A day as a tourist guide :)

After kite-flying...I went to Hana's place to take a quick nap. Penat beb, pinggang sakit, kejar layang-layang! It was my first time meeting Matt and his Brazillian friends (Gil & Bruno) in-person, but suprisingly it wasn't awkward. Hana wanted me to be their official tourist guide, and she, the official driver. The idea of showing them places of interest in Singapore was fun at first but I didn't exactly know where to bring them. I happened to see Raudaa's pictures at Bollywood Veggies which she posted on Facebook the day before, so I took the risk to bring them there as I've never been there myself ~ it would be a great adventure to discover an unknown place to many, or so I thought. But we got lost! Haha! So much of an adventure... But I managed to get help from Nezar for directions through his reliable GPS-ed iPhone (Thanks Nezar. If you're reading this, you know we owe you a treat).

By the way, I checked! The guys are straight! Yay! Hahahahahaha!!!!

Pictures? I'll upload them soon. Now, time to sleep!

//Updated

Fly Kite!

Like the term "Go fly kite" commonly used by the Mats and Minahs, I (literally!) did just that last weekend with Hana and her lovely online friends. It was my first experience but definitely not my last as I'm planning another kite-flying activity with Raudha, Netty and Luk some time next week.

What's embarassing...my kite (Hana's actually) flew away and can never be found again. Don't blame me...how could I know that the string wasn't tied to the spool! Haha!!! Yes, I'm in denial, people! There's always a first time aka bimbo moment for everything! LOL!

Kite-flying is fun, fun, fun! You should try it with your family members! It's a great way to bond.