Little clouds of thought

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88310301962957249032012-02-17T03:56:48.955+08:00Little clouds of thoughtBest Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15029828197888287818noreply@blogger.comBlogger291100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831030196295724903.post-24290260363202474842009-06-24T23:29:00.047+08:002009-09-10T20:34:21.975+08:00The most beautiful castle in the world-Day 4-29 May 09

I've only been to one castle in my life and that's Kellie's castle in Ipoh, Malaysia and so I don't really have the right to say that Leeds Castle (it's in Kent, UK by the way) is indeed the most beautiful castle in the world but it sure is the most beautiful I've seen close up.Hubby did some research the day before and decided to take the Southeastern train in the morning which runs frequent

Best Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15029828197888287818noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831030196295724903.post-83794256671201117002009-06-24T20:41:00.018+08:002009-06-25T00:02:49.222+08:00Meeting with the celebrities!

Who would be silly enough to not want to pose with celebrities when you come face to face with them? Certainly not hubby or myself! After waking later than hubby was happy about (it's a holiday for goodness sakes! We're there to relax WHILE playing typical tourists), we took the tube to the Baker Street station. As it was already close to 1pm, there were many queues forming outside Madame

Best Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15029828197888287818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831030196295724903.post-87789909902680924482009-06-22T18:02:00.020+08:002009-06-24T20:41:28.154+08:00The London tours begin!

The last time I went for a tour in London was in 1997, just after school exams. My mum was quite high up on the corporate ladder and managed to get me to go with her for her meetings with a French water treatment company in exhange for a downgrade of her flight tickets.While she attended her meetings, I went for a half day tour to the Tower of London, change of Guards at St James Palace and a

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I always try to be a good planner when it comes to trips, sorting out the transportation and hotel at least a month before leaving but being married to someone who enjoys doing things at the last minute, I nowadays find myself caught in a whirlwind of last minute events. The trip to London was decided upon a week before departure as it depended on whether we could clinch the Everton vs Chelsea FA

Best Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15029828197888287818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831030196295724903.post-22113647461550367572009-01-26T19:25:00.007+08:002009-01-27T15:42:29.487+08:00A trip to Singapore

Ask any adult who balances work, family, friends and everything else in between how they manage to get friends together to travel together and he'll most probably answer with a laugh and say "It'll take a miracle!" and a miracle did happen to me and 3 childhood friends when we managed to clear our schedules to take a trip to Singapore to visit a friend who has been working there for 3 years. Well

Best Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15029828197888287818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831030196295724903.post-1439227637632859092008-11-25T13:07:00.015+08:002008-11-25T15:41:24.667+08:00Launch of Kampus Astro

Those who subscribe to Astro know that they have an option of subscribing to a valuable education package which includes the Discovery, National Geographic, Animal Planet, TVIQ, and Discovery Science channels. I, for one, am now glued to the screen whenever the "Long Way Down" airs on Monday nights. I love the rough and tough big bike adventure escapades of Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman as

Best Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15029828197888287818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831030196295724903.post-631956067876743652008-11-03T22:09:00.004+08:002008-11-04T00:18:03.544+08:00Corporate Party Themes

I was in the corporate annual dinner team for a few years and thinking up a theme can be mind-boggling especially when some liked it nice and full of glamour and some liked it mad and out of this world! I was for the latter category most of the time but being in a glamourous company the former was always kept in mind.Here are some themes you can build on: Around the World Alice in

Best Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15029828197888287818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831030196295724903.post-23141484535025240702008-11-03T16:17:00.007+08:002008-11-03T22:03:42.916+08:00Know what to wear!

I'm sure some of you remember the time when we loathed our school uniforms and looked forward to the day when the Education Ministry would approve the request for no uniforms and we got to dress just like those 90210 kids on TV. Well, the day never came and in a way it's a good thing for both the school goer and the parents!Imagine the amount of time (and money!) needed to dress up for school

Best Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15029828197888287818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831030196295724903.post-54107207102580027372008-11-03T13:59:00.010+08:002008-11-03T15:24:46.654+08:00Annual Dinners on a budget

Who doesn't love a party at the end of the year? It's the only thing kids look forward to at the end of the school or college year (besides the school holidays!) and this doesn't change when we grow up.It's an excuse to get someone to be your date and to have some fun with friends and office mates. Sure, the Annual Dinner budget is the first to be cut in difficult times, but think how much hard

Best Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15029828197888287818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831030196295724903.post-63707379180119079082008-10-31T19:09:00.010+08:002008-11-04T15:33:19.152+08:00Rolling! Bowling! For a Good Cause!

Free on 22 Nov 08 (Sat)? Why not get a team of four to join BEST EVENTS' One-Day Bowling Tournament at U-Bowl One Utama? Not only will you and your mates have some fun, you'll be doing it for a good cause! 45% of proceeds will be donated towards the training of 30 disabled individuals.BEST EVENTS is organizing a bowling tournament at U-Bowl, One Utama, on 22 November 2008 (Saturday). There are

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In 2002, eHomemakers launched a program called Salaam Wanita, which means ‘Recognizing Women’ in Malay. The purpose of Salaam Wanita is to provide women who are homebound due to illness or disability with basic technical and business skills so that they can work from home and network with others. This will help them help themselves, a motto that eHomemakers.net is proud of.With the aim of raising

Best Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15029828197888287818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831030196295724903.post-35977823555370986072008-10-31T12:17:00.002+08:002008-10-31T12:39:37.329+08:00SOHO

I never really knew the meaning of SOHO until I started one myself. SOHO basically means Small Office Home Office and I was surprised to find out that there is dynamic market out there with people leaving their cushy jobs to start all over just like me!An excellent network that provides advice to start up a SOHO business is eHomemakers (http://www.ehomemakers.net/en/category.php?id=9) which I

Best Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15029828197888287818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831030196295724903.post-71573541677176422752008-10-29T23:23:00.017+08:002008-10-30T00:10:51.697+08:00Chocolat

J'aime du chocolat! Especially milk chocolate, mixed nuts and fruits. Yummy! I love chocolate milkshakes, chocolate bars, chocolate milk. I've to say the price of chocolates has sky rocketed that I can now only afford to buy a Cadbury bar perhaps once in 3 months. My fave Ferrero Rocher is definitely out of bounds! Snickers I can buy more often. Good Day milk I buy every full moon. What's with

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It's easy to assume that Malaysian drivers (inclusive of Mat Rempits) are discourteous. Too many articles have been written about how drivers seem to think that they're the King of the road. How difficult is it to control your fingers to use your indicator signal? At least you're assured that fellow drivers KNOW where you intend to go rather than assume that they can READ your mind. Sure, we ARE

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Getting together with my friends always has me in the best spirits whether it be for a movie or some chit chat over drinks and dessert.I tend to classify my eating outings in the afternoon as "tea" which annoys my hubby as we don't always end up having tea but just juice or milkshake or something.I've always liked the tinkling sound of the words "tea party". It makes me warm and fuzzy all over.

Best Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15029828197888287818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831030196295724903.post-70742704732604439552008-10-27T12:20:00.008+08:002008-10-27T15:19:15.408+08:00My new Sigma 17-70mm lens

Another way of getting a photographer excited besides beautiful landscapes or objects and getting free trips in return of a travel story and photos (thanks to The Star Online allmalaysia.info travel tool recently launched) is by getting new equipment. I just got my new long-awaited Sigma 17-70mm lens last week at Berjaya Times Square where the annual Kuala Lumpur Photo Festival took place.I've

Best Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15029828197888287818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831030196295724903.post-65782572537032263302008-10-10T12:02:00.012+08:002008-10-10T13:53:30.472+08:00Scary treats to eat

Head scratching is not needed for Halloween treats for your upcoming party. Just try the below recipes found on the net..ah..the conveniences of being connected!Body Parts on a Stick For some reason, the simplest recipes will get the most response at parties, especially when the party consists of a mixed company of children and adults. This recipe is no exception. All evening long we heard

Best Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15029828197888287818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831030196295724903.post-13915496245936994912008-10-09T14:06:00.009+08:002008-10-27T12:07:12.056+08:00Things to do on your days off

It's difficult to comprehend how some people can say that they feel bored. How do they even have the time to feel bored? I wish there were more hours in the day so that I could slip in a few minutes of siesta and spend some leisurely time in front of the TV or read a book.So just in case you ARE one of those who feel like you have more time, why not try these activities? It's much better than

Best Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15029828197888287818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831030196295724903.post-25686462486357602902008-10-09T13:37:00.006+08:002008-10-09T13:58:29.823+08:00Halloween games to play

As a party planner, I constantly look out for ways to make the parties I organize entertaining. With Halloween around the corner, here are some games that I found on the net. You can use them for your own parties or if you need our help, I'll be more than happy to help you organize one.Tie an Orange ribbonThis game is a great way to start your party. IngredientsOrange or Black Ribbon/Yarn

Best Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15029828197888287818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831030196295724903.post-3522147625692833412008-10-06T18:47:00.021+08:002008-10-07T11:52:27.561+08:00Sunway Memories with AMBP

Selamat Hari Raya! Hope you have had a nice week of rendang, ketupat, kuih and plenty of ang pow! Those who own events businesses will realize that the Ramadhan month tends to be quieter than most months so we creative types (as if!) usually have more time on our hands than we would like. We're also more desperate to make an income and will think of all kinds of ways to do this. I decided that I

Best Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15029828197888287818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831030196295724903.post-65300560378764649502008-09-25T22:23:00.004+08:002008-10-07T14:10:02.289+08:00Moving

I never thought that staying in a temporary home (hubby and me were supposed to stay in a house for 3-months then look for our own place but ended up staying put for 1.5 years!) could result in 6 car loads of stuff! Where did all these stuff come from? And they're supposedly all mine. Well, he considers the TV, computer, microwave, kitchen ware and pillows and other furniture my stuff. Sigh..

Best Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15029828197888287818noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831030196295724903.post-84808061580172366722008-09-07T13:15:00.001+08:002008-09-07T13:32:13.682+08:00Quiz: What kind of party host are you?

The year end brings a lot of festivities and most of us feel the excitement of hosting or attending a party. Chatting with friends, acting a little loony, enjoying good food and music. If you're planning to host a party, what kind of host would you be? I stumbled upon this quiz by Beth Morrissey which you might like. Have fun!1. Your sister is about to get married and the job of arranging a

Best Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15029828197888287818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831030196295724903.post-16904398507221685912008-09-05T14:58:00.000+08:002008-09-05T15:21:24.505+08:00How to be a charming hostess

Those planning to host parties usually worry about the food, the music, the entertainment. They sometimes forget to be host. By this I mean that they forget that their guests are there for THEM and not just the food, the music and the entertainment. That's why event planners come in. They do the worrying for you while you be the perfect host. Here are some tips on becoming the charming hostess:

Best Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15029828197888287818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831030196295724903.post-45193219381540822462008-09-05T14:41:00.001+08:002008-09-08T10:44:19.604+08:00The new venture

When I made up my mind to resign from the kids science camp company within 24 hours, there was worry all around me. Mostly from loved ones. I didn't have time to worry. I just had to DO something so the basic instinct was to start something and QUICK! Besides, my hubby took the plunge when he started Planet Football in 1999. Why not me? The worst that can happen is not having a salary for 3

Best Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15029828197888287818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831030196295724903.post-46486438282129257732008-09-05T14:16:00.011+08:002008-09-08T10:38:53.148+08:00The making of my career

For those who know me, they'll know that I was lucky enough to work for an international French luxury brand for 8 years. I started off working in the fashion boutique for 8 months in KLCC, after which I started feeling like a fish in an aquarium with people looking in though we can't really see what's happening outside the boutique with the reflection of glass and all that. The pay was good.

Best Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15029828197888287818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831030196295724903.post-43889437699434384172008-09-04T01:15:00.001+08:002008-10-27T12:12:58.005+08:00Bako National Park

Enough reminiscing about my childhood for now. I just came back from a fantastic trip to Bako National Park, Sarawak. It was unusually hectic days before the trip and I ended up packing just 4 hours before the 8am flight. This coming from me, is a big deal (I planned the trip in May!). It didn't help that I only had 1.5 hours of sleep! There were seven of us going (a family of four, my hubby, a

Best Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15029828197888287818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831030196295724903.post-23394181905756775812008-08-18T16:19:00.000+08:002008-08-18T17:39:27.879+08:00Old School

One thing that never fails to bring laughter in my group of friends from my school days are the things we used to do and the people we had crushes on. Who misses school? I certainly don't! Well, not the studying part, anyway. The only thing I looked forward to were the short breaks where we played jump rope ( I can't believe how flexible I was then! How did we possibly position our legs to flip 6

Best Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15029828197888287818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831030196295724903.post-91180603187857977612008-08-16T22:23:00.000+08:002008-08-17T00:23:41.390+08:00The Big Step

Who doesn't remember their first job interview? I remember feeling important, nervous, very adult. Sure my mum insisted on following me to the interview, what with the big bad wolves lurking around every corner? I don't blame her, though. This wasn't just a big step for me, but for her too. The baby bird taking her first flying lesson.I did my research on successful interviews- what to wear, what

Best Eventshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15029828197888287818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8831030196295724903.post-43599740308045953012008-08-16T21:46:00.000+08:002008-08-17T00:22:02.466+08:00First clouds

Well, here I am, exposing my little clouds of thought for the first time. How do people do it with such ease? Without the feeling that their thoughts don't really matter? Their wise words just filling the empty zones of cyberspace?"Who cares?" You may say, "it's for my own reading pleasure." Alright, that's a good enough reason, but why not just write in a diary then? I used to diligently write

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