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Aren't these strappies fabulous?? Am soooo loving them :)

A friend texted me to ask whether I was too sleepy to update my blog. I have fans!!! Muwahahahaa *jump up and down*

Last night the 5 of us went to watch Sheila Majid’s Sunday Nite Live. None of us could fathom why she does a show in such a miniscule space but nonetheless, it was brilliant. I know some will not share my sentiment, but in my eyes, she's a legend. She sang most of her songs, in medley form. It was a quasi-karaoke session for us, which ended slightly before 2 a.m., leaving us with sore throats. An Indonesian friend who is bringing her to Jakarta in November also offered us special treatment should we attend her concert there. Ooooh.. Very tempting.

Saturday night I was at The Flo watching Double Take Summer Jazz Series 2. They are just superb. If you haven’t heard of them, please do yourself a favour and check out their album/gig. And no, I'm not getting paid to do this...

MISCONCEPTION

A while back there were increasing assertions that Malaysia is an Islamic State.

In the Federal Constitution, Islam is the official religion of Malaysia but other religions may be practised in peace and harmony in any part of the country . The FC also states that it (the Constitution) is the supreme law of Malaysia.

A petition was forwarded to me a few months back. The Article 11 petition sought to create awareness of the Federal Constitution -- our rights secured therein; together with the concept of the rule of law.

I signed it, and further forwarded the petition. Whether you sign it or not, it really is up to you.

Some replied my email and said "are you sure you want to sign it?" A few people have stopped emailing me altogether. Oh well. To each, its own. It touches religious and racial sensitivities anyway. I just wish people wouldn't be so quick to pass judgment and form rigid uninformed opinions.

Of utmost importance, one MUST be clear on what is an Islamic Country and what is an Islamic State.

The former is a country in which the majority are Muslims. The latter is a country in which the supreme law is the syariah.

Clearly Malaysia falls under the former category. Our supreme law is the Constitution. That is all Article 11 is about -- the Federal Constitution and its supremacy. It does not seek to CHANGE anything, it just seeks to create awareness of what is ALREADY in our Constitution.

Now there is this whole brouhaha that Article 11 seeks to revive the Inter Faith Commission initiative, seeks to attack the administration of Islamic Law and position of the Rulers.

Where did that come from?

Get your facts right!

Sizing up the girl. Literally..

I was rearranging my clothes and hidden under some piles of tops was this familiar looking pair of jeans. OMG!! My once most favourite pair of non-stretch 100% cotton Juicy Couture jeans, they fit me like second skin. When did I last wear them? I can’t seem to recall. Excited, I grabbed hold of them. They have this distressed worn-out nuovo grunge look which I looove. Frayed at some strategic places with its logo embroidered at the right back pocket and some unstitched bits on the left back pocket. Absobloodylutely scrumptious.

Lalalalaa... I slipped them on. Some unfamiliar difficulties in the process. Eh, how come ah? Hmm.. Why do they feel uncomfortable on me? I moved around in them. Oh no.. It just feels WRONG. Have I packed in some inches? Puzzled, I took them off and checked the label.

Juicy Couture Jeans. Made in the Glamorous U.S.A. 24.

Size 24? What was I thinking?!! I must have bought them during my depressed superskinny phase. Hell, I’m not even going to bother to WANT to fit comfortably in them. Sorry hollaback boi, thinspiration no more. I can't commit to that whole Nicole Richie look.

Now where's my pair of Seven? I better try them on...

Blonde

I had a JPJ parking summons issued against me. I asked the JPJ officer whether it can be nullified because I had valid reasons. Honest. I had a matter and the lack of parking spaces there is legendary. And matters get thrown out if you're late.

The place sits atop a hill and trust me, the rushed hike uphill in pointed black pumps with handbag over shoulder and 4 kilos worth of documents in hand will leave you breathless. That in itself is a workout. What more if you park at the parking bay at the bottom of the hill 400 meters away from the entrance (should Lady Luck be smiling down on you that morning and you actually manage to find one). So add that to the uphill 'battle' for the unfit.

Eventually everybody will park by the roadside. Which was what I did. Wrapped up the matter at 11:30am and there it was, that little piece of paper sitting on my windscreen, held down by my wiper.

To cut it short, after 9 whole months of their deliberations, I was informed that my valid reasons apparently were not good enough. The officer told me that I was to appear in court in July 2006. According to him that was the better option, compared to paying the compound, considering my valid reasons. Perhaps the magistrate has more common sense than the JPJ officers. Worth a shot.

I looked at the summons. 26 July.

On my way there this morning, the jam was terrible than norm. Some major road closure. Alamak... I’m going to be very late. So I decided to look at the summons again.

"Offence date: 26 July 2005. You are hereby ordered to appear in person on 17 July 2006..."

Eh? Whaa..t? 17 July 2006. Shittt!!! OMG! It was 8:50am. The trip would normally take 40 minutes from my jam spot. I was not moving. At all. And I know for a fact that procedurally, a warrant of arrest would be issued against non-attendees. Heck, I've asked for warrants of arrest to be issued against non-attendees before. Arghh! I envisioned the court bailiff coming to the house and Mummy will be on the verge of a cardiac arrest. Okay stop that thought. Not pleasant. Don’t panic. Okay. Uhm.. Allright, smoke. Okay.

I rang MBF. I told her. She panics. Call Doc K! Get mc for 17th! Dear, it's 26th already. Okay. Get mc for 17th till 25th!

Uhm.. That's like 8 days mc. What sickness? Parkinson's disease? Illiteracy? Stupidity?

I told her I'd just get to court first. If I can actually move my car it'd be great. We chatted some more. She said if they want to throw me into a lockup and I get that 1 phonecall, call her and she'll sort things out. Somehow.

When I finally got there, I went inside in my black and white getup but the court was not in session. "Saman JPJ? Hari ni takde.." Yes uncle I know.. I looked at the wrong date. He was very nice though and said to go to JPJ to get it sorted out. He confirmed there was no warrant of arrest issued yet.

Thank you God.. Saved Mummy from drama.

Off to JPJ I went and after a relatively short wait I was given another date.

*Relief*

I think at times I am blonde...

destination singledom?

A close friend had a hilarious post about the bunch of us. I’ve been wittily described as a shopaholic mad about her Havaianas and handbags, a cig n caffeine addict; a self-sufficient girl-power chick who doesn’t need a man (note the bold italicised bit), amongst other things.

I went through the post again this morning. Hmm.. The bold italicised bit stirred me a little because I thought I sound like a and was painted as a femiNazi. Alamak.. Do I exude such impression?

In fairness, to a certain extent, maybe I do seem like one. But it isn’t necessarily true :) Betul ni....

To be in a mutually satisfying couple-dom, to have a partner; it’s delightful, it’s fun. Isn’t that natural to want?

I’ve my share of mistakes, errors of judgment, things that make me feel like kicking myself when I look back. Maybe I’m too cautious after. But what other way is there? Make do with anyone? Look at the bigger picture -- I might as well be happy with all I'm blessed with.

Eh ooo-la-la-la, I’m no spice girl lah.. Not girl power.

But then again, it’s a tongue-in-cheek post.. Hilarious exaggerated descriptions. No offence meant and none taken. Brilliant post. Congratulations on ur blog my dear!