Dec 21

Adidas came out with a new label called Adidas NEO where its designs are colourful, fun, funky and of course style and sporty at the same time. Its label is to target to appeal to all the young fashionable ones. It’s fresh line collection of footwear and apparels with special collections from David Beckham.

Because this label is new in Malaysia, with only 3 stores nationwide – KL, Kota Kinabalu and Kuantan, Adidas organized a competition, where 10 young, happening, fun bloggers were chosen to run compete in being Malaysia’s first Adidas Neo Label Ambassador! I know a few of them personally who were chosen and there were this few ones that were having good fights in the votes!

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And her efforts are just so natural. I mean, she is a full time student, a leader in church, has lots of part time work – modeling, ushering, hosting, acting, shooting, etc. and you will NEVER hear any complains from her. *salute*. Yet, she still can balance her time between studies, work, God, family, fiance, and friends. Not forgetting, in the midst of preparing for her big day! Those who knows her will agree with me though I’m not so close to her.

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She is one super friendly and she always smiles. ALWAYS! Such joy in her heart despite being tired physically. She definitely enjoys every single bit of her life!

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“After thousands of votes, we have crowned Malaysia’s first adidas NEO ambassador, Careen Tan! She proved herself to be the true embodiment of the NEO identity, and we couldn’t have picked a more eclectic individual to represent the adidas NEO brand!”

It’s true! I mean, she is just a natural talented girl! Dances, sings, acts, models and beautiful!

It was a close fight between Jane. When Jane and Careen were on the Top 2, they were given only 48 hours to get as many people to vote and comment on the video they made. No doubt, Jane had lots of votes coming in, while Careen was behind her. Careen may be new in the blogosphere while Jane has already lots of fans out there. Well, thank God, votes alone were just 20% overall. The judges decisions were 80%. And the judges made the right choice! =D

Not that Jane’s not good. Both have their strength and weaknesses. But based on the final video, I think Careen did a better job in promoting the colourful-ness, fun-ness, style-ness of Adidas NEO. =)

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Careen in the recent City Harvest Church production, Chrome Heart. So cheerful!


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And here are a few videos Careen did that brings her to where she deserves.

TOP RAVING

The video that attracted Ryan Higa (nigahiga) and has almost 43,000 views.
Thumbs up to Careen’s sister, Gladys for the awesome video!


SUPER BASS

Recorded with CHC talented people like Shawn Lee!

THE WINNING VIDEO

Shot in Adidas Neo stores in KL and KK. Thumbs up to Gordon for the great video!

Don’t you think she deserves the winning crown? =D

All the best in your future career, Careen! I can’t wait to see you in more commercials, billboards, adverts and more.

And congratulations to you once again!

Careen’s blog: http://www.careentxy.blogspot.com
Careen’s FB: https://www.facebook.com/careenpage
Careen’s twitter: http://www.twitter.com/careen

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Dec 20

So, the bf invited me to be his date to the NAPBAS 2011. I reluctantly said ok because I know nobody there. You know, the feeling of being #foreveralone in a place full of glamourous people, and yours truly is not a glamourous person.

Plus, I had to travel all the way from Singapore. And go through some pek chek moments while getting ready. You can read all about it here.

We arrive VERY late as firstly, I finished getting ready at 7.55pm (and the event starts at 8pm). Being Malaysian, we know that it will not start exactly at 8pm. We rushed over, thinking Marriott Putrajaya is nearby the airport. Mana tau, using Google Maps, it says “45 minutes away”. T______T It’s near Seri Kembangan there, exit Kajang toll.

The bf’s friend told him that they just started at around 8.30pm. And we were still on our way there.

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All dressed up, full make ups done. And I’m happy with the outcome despite having so little time to get ready.

We arrived past 9pm, and Reshmonu was performing.

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The usher brought us to our table, where we shared the same table as Cindy of teycindy.com and Jane Lau of chuckei.com. Jane may sound familiar to you, because she is competing in the Adidas Neo contest, along with Careen.

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The hosts, Nadia Heng (Ms Malaysia 2010) and the famous Liang

Nope, I did not talk to any of them. They are the bf’s friends, but I shy lah….
I was busy eating and enjoying the performances and awards presentations. =B

We missed the first few parts of the awards presentation and performances. So I think I’ll just blog about what I know.

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The performances were great, I had a good time being entertained. Especially from our local celebrity comedian, Harikh Iskandar.

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His spontaneous jokes were just too funny and too true about Malaysians and Singaporeans. It didn’t sound offensive, but rather funny!

And the pole dancing was amazing. I just can’t take my eyes away from the whole performances. I was just in awe……..

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….because of their muscles! SO muscular omg….

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Look at themmm!

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The bf said it’s not seducing anymore, because they are so muscular. Haha!

In between those performances, awards were given out.

Here are the winners of the best blogs according to categories.

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Best Parenting Blog – http://childhood101.com/

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Best Geek Blog – http://geekout.ph/

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Best Photography Blog - http://photoblog.hk/

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Best Fashion Blog - http://cheeserland.com

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Best Travel Blog – http://justwandering.org

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Best Entertainment Blog – http://beautifulnara.com

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Best Lifestyle Blog – http://jenniepperson.com

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Best Food Blog – http://ladyironchef.com

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Best Original Blog Design – http://eatshowandtell.com

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Best Micro Blog – http://twitter.com/kennysia

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Most Influential Blog and Region’s Best Blog – http://xiaxue.blogspot.com

Congratulations to all winners! But like as what the co-founder of Nuffnang, Ming, said, everyone is a winner. So, congratulations to all nominated bloggers!

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I had a great time meeting new friends and friends of the bf who has never seen me before.

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from left: Nicholas Gan, Kenny Sia, Joyce, me, the bf

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with Audrey aka fourfeetnine who is the fiance of Nuffnang co-founder, Timothy Tiah.

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with Nadia Heng (Ms Malaysia 2010)

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with Vivien aka vvens.

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my blur looking date <3

After the dinner, we headed to Zouk for the after-party. I was very tired, but I have not been to Zouk yet. I wanted to see see look look. The music was great, atmosphere was different compared to other clubs I have been to. But one thing I don’t like is, it is a smoking club. Hate the cigarette smells on my dress and hair. We had a private lounge, which is at the Velvet Underground. Every nuffies had a more private time together lol.

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All I did was just drink a bottle of Heineken and sit down and snap picture and meet new people. And no, I did not dance. Though I love dancing, but I you know…I shy…

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But anyway, thank you for inviting me to this awesome event. In the beginning, I doubted that I will enjoy myself. But without this big fella, I wouldn’t have the chance that every blogger long for – to attend the NAPBAS.

The people I met are all so friendly and nice. No doubt why you enjoy your field so much. =)

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Hair self-bunned up: FOC
Necklace: birthday gift from the bf
Earrings: Roxy (RM29.90)
Convertible Dress: My Little Bow (SGD39)
Shoes (sorry dress too long cannot see…heeee): TROIS+inch (SGD66)
Clutch (oops, not in this picture): Mitju (SGD46.90)

(pictures taken from Nuffnang)

For more official pictures of NAPBAS, click here

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Nov 07

Last month, my sister came down to Singapore for a short holiday. Since she’s here, I organized a meet up with some old friends we have not met for years! And one of them is Alvin.

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Years ago, Phoebe and Alvin often sing together. A duet or leading in praise and worship at camps. Honestly, I still find them the best duet couple ever. Phoebe has been singing with many other males, but somehow I like it when Phoebe and Alvin sing together.

I edited the video I took during the jamming session in Singapore. This video is on my Facebook page actually and just feel lazy to upload on YouTube yet.

Enjoy the video =)

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Nov 07

Arrived in KL at 12.45am on Saturday. My brother picked me up and told me that he’ll bring us (Pao and Phoebe) for breakfast. He said, “I’ll bring you for breakfast tomorrow. Very POWER one!”

Alright, breakfast it is. But I was wondering if we could all wake up for breakfast because by the time we arrive home is almost 3am. I overnight at Pao’s place and we slept at 4.30am. Set our alarms and woke up at 8.30am. Called my brother to wake him up and we left home at around 9.30am, heading to Ampang Park to pick my sister up.

We took sometime looking for this place, called Artisan Roast in Ampang. Somehow, my brother and Pao forgotten how to get there. But finally, we found that place!

After parking the car, we walked through the pathway to a pondok, where Artisan Roast is.

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The waiter came and told us the main cook is on 2 days leave for Hari Raya Haji, so their famous breakfast set is not available. However, a simple breakfast meal was suggested to us. We agreed because they still have the coffee, where we were looking forward to!

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from left: Fresh Red, Iced Red Lattes

Fresh Red is basically Red Tea and Apple Juice! Tasted like Peel Fresh Apple juice!

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Iced Red Latte

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The tea and coffee are so aromatic, so delicious and even me, who is not a coffee person love this drink! I rate it 4/5!

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Pao was so happy to have her breakfast here, because she LOVES the coffee!

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We were all so tired, but the breakfast made us so excited and happy!

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I ain’t a food critique, I don’t know how to describe food. Like the texture and all.
But I’ll tell you what we makan-ed lah. Basically, our meal consists of omelette with cheese, toast and tomatoes with vinegar. It’s simple but yummy! Man, i’m now craving for the cheese omelette now!

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Our breakfast!

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Nope, Pao wasn’t posing for the camera. She was INDULGING. She was ENJOYING the aroma of the coffee. Look at her. First time I see people so into coffee lor. Cara minum and all. Haha!

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Look at Pao! Still in the world of her Iced Red Latte.

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Plates are all empty! *burppp*

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The coffee beans!

According to what was written on the website:

Freshly roasted, freshly ground coffee made by fresh baristas.

Artisan Roast provides you with the best cup of coffee that we can. We specialise in mighty fine coffee. We also play music and eat food, but mostly we concentrate on the coffee. We source green coffee, roast it and prepare it with a lot of care and attention. And then we serve it to people who can really taste the difference.

Get on the outside of a great coffee from Artisan.

We are the importers of Kees van der Westen espresso machines to Malaysia.

For those who are caffeine-shy, we also import Red Espresso.


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Happy girls and boy after breakfast!

And oh, there was a super cool car parked at the garage of YSB. I don’t know what car is it, but it’s so royal!

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Pao said, “My wedding car!”

The breakfast was not cheap though, but worth the taste, fellowship and fun. Well, we should at least indulge in a good English breakfast once a while though. ^^

Artisan Roast
Yayasan Seni Berdaftar – Artisan Centre and Gallery
333, Persiaran Ritchie
Off Jalan Ritchie
Jalan Ampang
55000 Kuala Lumpur
(Near Gleneagles Hospital)

Opening hours: Weekends: 0800-2000 (yupp! It’s only opened on weekends)

http://artisanroast.com.my/Roasters-of-great-coffee.html

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May 11

Children in kindergarten have their play time.

So does big children aka adults in college!

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Because we will never have that chance to intubate a patient real life, so, we can only do it on a dummy!

Yes, play time!


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The proud “anaesthetist“. “Dr” Michelle Hii.

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Karen and Li Wei

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THIS is our specialty. Play with instruments.

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Playing a fool. WKY was more like playing masak-masak instead of doing a surgery.

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Rejoice, where you is looking?

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My classmates and I…=)

We are no stranger to scrubbing up. We were sent for this course, one reason is also to share the different practices among all 3 hospitals, all under one company. We were surprised that though we come from the same family of hospitals, but yet the standard of practice are different!

Oh well.

Being a scrub nurse can be pretty fun. Especially when you are super pro in some cases. Haha.

Most of my classmates have more than 5 years of experience in the Operating Theater. I am the youngest in the class, with only 1.5 years of experience in the Operating Theater.

Hoping and praying that we will all make it, to complete this course! This is one heck of a course, a super tough course, with all the modules cramping together in just one semester! So yes, 6 freaking assignments in just 1 month!

Was just doing my assignment and walau, I realized time has passed by so fast! It’s already 1.18am and yes, call me crazy, I’m blogging. I should be doing my assignments. Major and minor ones. T_T

Will be heading to the national library tomorrow to search for archive on nursing history in Singapore. Oh man……wish me the best. I hope, we hope we can find! At the same time I need to search for journals and articles for my other assignments too!

At the same time, I can’t wait to be home next week. Will be bringing back some macaroons and Garret’s famous popcorn. ^^

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