If you didn't hear from me...bla-bla-ing here for a few days that means I'm off for the Kaamatan holidays. It will be a long weekend. It's Harvest Festival for the Kadazandusun and Murut Community here in Sabah on May 30 & 31 (this is an info for the non-Sabahan & you may click here to know more about our 'Tadau Kaamatan' & here on how we dance the Sumazau). I'm a dusun and still thinking what are my plans for the Kaamatan weekend.
Anyways, would like to wish all Sabahans...especially the Kadazandusuns & Murut a BIG KOTOBIAN TADAU KAAMATAN KUMAA DOKOYU TOINSANAN! HAPPY HARVEST FESTIVAL! Remember don't moginum and drive.
Me doing the Unduk Ngadau wannabe pose and in my younger & slimmer days (at 17 & of course still single at that time) with my traditional Kadazandusun costume. My sister Debbie and I harvesting paddy at the back of our Kampung home in Kg. Rani, Tenghilan.
I'm SO proud of my roots and being a Sabahan is cool! Aramaitiiiiii....
1) I love the month of May...especially whenever the Kaamatan (Harvest Festival)holidays comes around and besides that I love lurking for unique etnic stuffs at Kaamatan Bazaars. One of the bazaar, which they had it like annually prior to the Tadau Kaamatan is held at the Centrepoint Shopping Complex.
Here's what I've bought: Just love the green shades...a green lil handbag with matching coin purse Unique bracelet..just love the color A handmade cloth hand purse (see how long it can tahan after I used it) ...and some cute collectible earrings (sorry no pics).
2) I received a sweet email from my husby on an inspirational video presentation "The Interview with God" and I heart the beautiful screen photos which you can also download as screensaver - COOL! They have other inspirational videos on their websites too (including Susan Boyle). But I adores this particular video that I have also copied and pasted on my blog (to watch, kindly check at the bottom of my blog's page)so I can read it as a reminder whenever I want to, you can do that too:) Although I'm so unholy and not really a rajin church goer but I still have that special spiritual relationship with God in my heart (only GOD knows)..wink^*
3) I'm inspired to write song and loving jazz music more and more and more! I'm SO inspired with the likes of Katie Melua and Zee Avi (a rising Malaysian singer-songwriter, guitarist & ukelele player, originally from Miri, Sarawak, and who got discovered from YouTube by an indie music label 'Brushfire Records, which is partly owned by Jack Johnson and now based in the US - lucky her!) The thing is I WANT TO write songs like these songs....
Nine Bicycles in Beijing by Katie Melua
There are nine million bicycles in Beijing That's a fact, It's a thing we can't deny Like the fact that I will love you till I die.
We are twelve billion light years from the edge, That's a guess, No-one can ever say it's true But I know that I will always be with you.
I'm warmed by the fire of your love everyday So don't call me a liar, Just believe everything that I say
There are six BILLION people in the world More or less and it makes me feel quite small But you're the one I love the most of all
INTERLUDE We're high on the wire With the world in our sight And I'll never tire, Of the love that you give me every night
There are nine million bicycles in Beijing That's a Fact, it's a thing we can't deny Like the fact that I will love you till I die
And there are nine million bicycles in Beijing And you know that I will love you till I die!
My Aphrodisiac is You by Katie Melua
Some people say That oysters make you come on strong, But I don’t buy it, I don’t believe my diet turns me on. Won’t take no pills, That’s the last thing that I need to do, I can’t deny it, My aphrodisiac is you. Alright, I could sniff some powdered rhino horn, And go to bed in rubber gloves. But I don’t need no stimulation, Potions, balms or embrocation, I’m in love, In other words: Don’t smoke no grass, Or opium from old Hong Kong, That hubble-bubble Just makes me see you double All night long. Don’t waste my time With Spanish fly and roots to chew, They cause me trouble, Because my aphrodisiac is you. Alright, I could sniff some powdered rhino horn, And go to bed in rubber gloves. But I don’t need no stimulation, Potions, balms or embrocation, I’m in love, In other words: Some people like To read the khama sutra first, But I don’t need it I think if I should read it I’d be worse; Don’t ask me why, ‘Cause baby, I ain’t got a clue. I just concede it, My aphrodisiac Is you.
Written by Mike Batt Published by Dramatico / Sony Music Publishing From the album 'Call Off The Search'
Zee Avi's "Bitter Hear"
Sun rays come down as seen when they hit the ground, Children spinning around till they fall down down down. I wait for you: it's been two hours now, You're still somewhere in town, Your dinners getting cold. I rest my case you are always this late, And you know how much I hate waiting around 'round 'round, Bitter heart, bitter heart tries to keep it all inside, Bitter heart, bitter heart shadows will help you try to hide, Bitter heart, my bitter heart is gettin' just a little fragile, Bitter heart, bitter heart of mine. And then you come and tell me the same reason as you did yesterday, So tell me whats her name. Doo doo da dum, doo doo da dum, doo doo doo doo doo doo da da dum dum, da da da da dum, da da da da dum, da da da da dum. Bitter heart, bitter heart tries to keep it all inside Bitter heart, bitter heart shadows will help you try to hide, Bitter heart, my bitter heart is just getting a little fragile, Bitter heart, bitter heart of mine, of mine, of mine, of mine, of mine, of mine.
4) I badly need a new hairdo! I want my new hairdo to be like Meg Ryan's cute kinky ringlet (as seen from her recent movie 'The Women').
I'm so fed up of bunning my hair like this all the time but I can't stop buying these cute hairclips & hairbands either
5) I yearn to go for an adventure (like I used to do in my younger days) (a notebook made in China I guess (from my notebook collections)...I giggle when I read it, very the broken - this is sekadar gambar hiasan sahaja)
I'm sharing here 5 secret facts about me (which may sound a lil silly, weird, unusual or anything you name it that can make you wanna say "so what?" or "whateva!") I do have lots of unimportant facts about me but I think 5 will do for now.....
1) I could be a little 'Obsessive Compulsive' at times (something like the 'Monica Geller' character in the comedy series 'Friends' - neat freak but still can be messy). I said 'a little' so that means I'm mild OC (HA!). I liked to see things being arranged in orderly manner, neat and clean but not necessary all the time. Sometimes I can be messy - I have too much things in my room but as long as they are piled up properly in one place and where I can easily finds them, so its okay. My brother used to tell me I'm not normal and I'm like Monica...hahaa..ya right.
2) Since I was a kid, I'm a collector of things aka 'Junk Collector' - I have a huge box of junks and I even keep them under my bed, from all kinds of notebooks, candy wrappers, fashion tags, stamps, stickers, paper bags and etc. I collect things that looks cool and interesting to keep. Who knows these stuffs could be valuable in 20 years time.
3) I used to own a pet turtle named 'Jet Li', a gift given by my then boyfriend and now my husband. It was fun and I thought of buying a turtle again....sometime this year perhaps.
4) Secretly witness the doctor and a few nurses did the C-Sect operation on me when I gave birth to CJ through the operation theater's lights (there's like a mirror surrounding it) cos they forgot to close the cloth over my face and I can't feel anything from the waist down. The operation lasted for 45 minutes and I kept saying 'God please be with me' cos I nearly passed out, could hardly breathe and of course scared. This is crazy...I appologize if this subject might effect you psycologically.
5) Likes eating bread spread with mayonaise and 'kaya' (westerners might think its ridiculous and probably disgusted cos Mayo is only meant for proper sandwiches and salad)
I know I seldom mention his name or about my husband in this blog. But today is his birthday which I nearly forgot (like I always did every year - what a bad wife:( a reminder on my HP just ting tong me like after 8am.
Anyways, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO CARMEN'S DADDY / MY HUSBY ZORAB! He's 6 years my senior so he's not that very young anymore but age is just a number and he's one in a million - a truly dedicated father & husband that really counts. (rarely can find these qualities in men these days). And oh ya...I LOVE YOU TOO!
What I can do for him right this moment, is dedicate to him two cool love songs:
For once in my life by Michael Buble & Fiorello (cos for once in my life I married him)
For once in my life I have someone who needs me Someone I needed so long For once unafraid I can go where life leads me And somehow I know I'll be strong
For once I can touch What my heart used to dream of Long before I knew Ooh, ooh, ooh, someone like you Would make my dreams come true
For once in my life I won't let sorrow hurt me Not like it's hurt me before, oh For once I have something I know won't desert me Cause I'm not alone anymore
For once I can say This is mine, you can't take it Long as I know I've got love I can make it For once in my life I've got someone who needs me Mmm...hmm...hmm...
For once I can say This is how you can't take it Long as I know I've got love I can make it For once in my life I've got someone who needs me
Oh, yes, he does I've got that someone who needs me He told me this mornin? that he needed me Mmm...mmm...I believe
Honey, I'm yours to keep..like forever! Here's your fav song ( I think...cos I've heard you mentioned before that you love this song) - I'm yours by John Mraz (this song is my ultimate fav too)
Well, you done done me and you bet I felt it I tried to be chill but your so hot that I melted I fell right through the cracks, now I'm tryin to get back before the cool done run out I'll be givin it my best test and nothin's gonna stop me but divine intervention I reckon it's again my turn to win some or learn some
But I won't hesitate no more, no more, it cannot wait I'm yours
Well open up your mind and see like me open up your plans and damn you're free look into your heart and you'll find love love love love listen to the music at the moment people dance and sing with me Were just 1 big family And it's our godforsaken right to be loved loved loved loved loved
So, i won't hesitate no more, no more, it cannot wait i'm sure there's no need to complicate our time is short this is our fate I'm yours
Scooch on over closer, dear And I will nibble your ear
I've been spendin' way too long checkin' my tongue in the mirror and bendin' over backwards just to try to see it clearer But my breath fogged up the glass and so I drew a new face and I laughed I guess what I'd be sayin' is there ain't no better reason to rid yourself of vanities and just go with the seasons it's what we aim to do our name is our virtue
But I won't hesitate no more, no more it cannot wait I'm yours
well open up your mind and see like me open up your plans and damn you're free look into your heart and you'll find love love love love listen to the music of the moment come and dance with me ah, la one big family it's your god forsaken right to be loved, loved, loved, loved
open up your mind and see like me open up your plans and damn you're free look into your heart and you'll find love love love love listen to the music of the moment come and dance with me ah, la happy family it's our god forsaken right to be loved loved loved loved
it's our god forsaken right to be loved loved loved loved listen to the music of the moment come and dance with me ah, la peaceful melodies it's you god forsaken right to be loved loved loved loved
Just a quickie despite being a lil busy this week.
1) Attended our company's Committee Meeting at Sutera Harbour Resort (as usual, I'm the minutes taker) and we celebrated our Chairman's 80th Birthday (but he looks like he's still in his 60's - he's damn healthy and still going strong as an 80 year old & he's an Indian). So now I'm aspire to live longer like him - eat and live healthy! And not to forget - lots of exercise too, ha!
2) Shucks! Kris Allen won the AI crown instead of the guy with eyeliner & black nail polish - Adam Lambert. It's okay, Kris deserved to win too, I thought his performance last night was good as Adam.
3) I'm going jogging today...oh maybe just brisk walking.
So it's gonna be Adam Lambert (of course - I knew it from the beginning) and Kris Allen in the American Idol's finale next week (just can't wait). It doesnt matter if this guy is in (or not in ) the 'G' community but what matters most is he's damn talented and one-of-a kind performer/star. I liked Adam but frankly speaking, I would fancy buying Danny Gokey's debut album instead cos his voice is just beautiful to my ears.
Meanwhile enjoy my favorite Danny Gokey's beautiful rendition & version of 'You Are So Beautiful' (sorry no actual video of his performance at the last concert but I think this will do for now). I've always love this song but after Danny sang his version, I totally fall in love with this song all over again and with Danny too (aargh...why can't he be in the finale...WHY?!)
You are so beautiful to me You are so beautiful to me Can't you see Your everything I hoped for Your everything I need You are so beautiful to me
Such joy and happiness you bring Such joy and happiness you bring Like a dream A guiding light that shines in the night Heavens gift to me You are so beautiful to me
It's my little girl's 3rd birthday tomorrow, 12 May, and I'm taking the day off to spend time with her and prepare a mini birthday celebration for her and with just among us family members only. I will plan a bigger party for her when she's older - that I promise!
Happy Birthday to you Carmen - mommy loves you so much and having you as a daughter is the best thing that ever happened to me!
Time really flies fast and weekend is here again and I've always look forward to do something worthy like painting an abstract art, crafting, scrapbooking, play and sing in the piano & etc at the weekends...unless I'm too tired/stressed up after layaning my little rascal CJ then I've become a lazy bone and my time for the weekend goes wasted...really frustrating when that happens...which usually does.
Okay here's something unrelated - American Idol...yes we now have the top 3 and Adam Lambert is in...of course he's the favorite to be the winner. I'm quite fond of him too, he's handsome but sometimes his looks are quite scary and weird but that's what we called unique and he might be or might not be - GAY. But he looks so convincing that maybe the rumours are true...OH NO! I think after he wins then he'll speak out the truth cos right now he needs or wants to be the next American Idol. See what happened to Clay Aiken. The Top 3 - Kris Allen, Danny Gokey & Adam Lambert. The handsome look of Adam Lambert The scary look of Adam Lambert
Anyways, have a fun-crazy and smiley weekend then. Now I'll leave you to enjoy listening and singing to my all-time favorite song. Here's 'After All', a theme from the movie 'Chances Are' sang by Peter Cetera and Cher (but Kim Keyes sang Cher's part in this video). I think I'm going to revive my vocal and sing this song at the weekend...I used to memorize it by heart. It's truly a love song and best sang at weddings.
AFTER ALL Well, here we are again I guess it must be fate We've tried it on our own But deep inside we've known We'd be back to set things straight
I still remember when Your kiss was so brand new Every memory repeats Every step I take retreats Every journey always brings me back to you
Chorus: After all the stops and starts We keep coming back to these two hearts Two angels who've been rescued from the fall After all that we've been through It all comes down to me and you I guess it's meant to be Forever you and me After all
When love is truly right It lives from year to year It changes as it goes And on the way it grows But it never disappears
Chorus
Bridge: Always just beyond my touch You know I needed you so much After all, what else is living for?
And Happy Mother's Day too - read related post here.
Hi, just to let you know (but not sure if you're interested) I've just updated and posted my long overdue subject on my Art Project #3 & my inspirations. I hope to find some time to do more art projects very soon...I probably like/will do handmade jewelleries & purses this time and some greeting cards too. I'll also brush up my skills in knitting (so glad a friend is kind enough to tutor me on this one).
I've decided to do a giveaways of 1 notebook and 1 art matchbox for those interested to have it and in order to get them for FREE, you should be the 1ST ONE to leave some COMMENTS about it.
I've to admit...surprisingly I have become a fan of 'Twilight Saga' & 'Robert Pattinson'...officially. (Aaarrgh...crazy/confused fan screaming here) So my another post on these two are coming up very soon (since people accidentally stumbled on my lame blog because of these) and I've yet to finish reading the 1st book (I'm not a very good reader in this kind of novels but prefers watching the movie beforehand - hope Kristen Stewart (Bella) improves her acting in the sequel).
Anyways, I went to watch 'Baler' at the Cinema yesterday evening, no doubt the movie is well directed but I'm truly disappointed with the ending. Why did they let the hero (Jericho Rosales as Celso) die...why? why?! Shucks...I hate this feeling after watching a movie. Now...I don't think I would buy the VCD/DVD anymore.
Since my sista Debbie posted about our cousin 13 year old Miclen LaiPang who made his way into the Top 40 of the America's Got Talent this season in her blog recently, I too feeling so proud of him also would like to post something about this young virtuoso. He's already a genius in the making when he was 5 years old or maybe younger..so far that I could remember of Miclen. Here's an amazing video of him....I wonder who choreographed his moves...I'm just in awe right now...SO SO PROUD and HAPPY for him!
Here's Miclen and I during his visit to Sabah when he was about 5 years old.
