My heart goes out to Norway :(

I'm having mixed feelings. We have people like Amy Winehouse who (maybe) choose not to value her life and we have those innocent Norwegians whose life were brutally taken from them. Ironic. It's probably not right but I almost don't feel sad for her anymore.

Love.Peace

Aerleen

Unduk Ngadau 2011

A few days have passed after the much celebrated Harvest Festival or Kaamatan as we call it in Sabah. A whole month of drinking and being merry which ends with the crowning of the new Unduk Ngadau - Harvest Festival Queen. The title in which most Sabahan girls vie for. Well, a very much sought after title, comes with a pretty heavy load of controversy. And this year, just like any other year, people expresses their disappointment about the winner and how or why she won and how or why she shouldn't have won. 


Exhibit A - Surat Terbuka kepada Jawatankuasa Unduk Ngadau KDCA (Aduan dan Bantahan Penganjuran Unduk Ngadau 2011) From Mr Melton Martin


I find some of his points are very relevant. Like how the contestants have to do hair and make-up twice in 2 days and having to bear extra costume rental cost. It's not cheap! Some of his other points, however were a wee bit accusative, without proper and valid proof.  


Some people might think this guy is stupid but I think he's brave for having enough courage to speak up  rather than talking behind as anon. Kudos to Mr, Melton Martin 

With all things said, I would like to congratulate Bo Tiza Disimon for winning Unduk Ngadau 2011. I pity you for having to face all the haters. Be strong. It comes with the title babe. You want it, you got it. 


Peace 

Aerleen

Learn

Life

Doesn't

Get

Better

If

It

Don't

Hurt

xoxo

Mabuhay!

Can't sleep. It's 3 a.m and I'm in Manila for the night. Lucky I didn't change a lot of money coming here cause if I did, I'd prolly be downstairs playing Baccarat :)


XoXo

Happily Ever After

Once you're married

Every now and then you'll ask yourself One question,

okay, 2 questions actually..

Am I happy?

Is he happy?

xoxo

The wedding of the century.

It's official! 29th April 2011. They have signed their lives to each other. Will and Kate will now be known as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. I got teary eyed as she walked down the aisle, only because I can somehow relate to what she must be feeling at the time. The overwhelming nervousness, sadness, happiness all boiling up inside. Surely it must have been so much harder for her, having to go through everything under so much scrutiny like that. People waiting anxiously for her to make mistakes. Judging her dress, her make up, hair, jewelries and every little thing that she do. I wish people would stop being so ridiculously judgemental and just be happy for them.

I have to say, the dress is stunning and I'm so glad to know Kate and I have the same taste :) *moder perasan kejap* It looks slightly similar to the dress I wore for my reception in Penang. Hers is long sleeved though. Pippa's dress is sooo pretty as well. I'm so gonna get a dress just like that hehe.

The wedding to me was perfect and I'm sure they'll make a perfect royal couple. Right now, I feel like popping that Champagne I've kept in the kitchen and have my own little celebration. Wish hubs was here :(

Much love,

Vote for a CHANGE!

Sarawak is the largest state in Malaysia and Sabah is second. However, despite it's vast wealth of natural resources, both states are currently 2 of the poorest in the country. It's mighty time for a change don't you think?

 God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
Reinhold Niebuhr

Action and reaction, ebb and flow, trial and error, change - this is the rhythm of living. Out of our over-confidence, fear; out of our fear, clearer vision, fresh hope. And out of hope, progress.
Bruce Barton

Much Love,