Inspiration for me ...

A promotion by a music school at Tesco, the keyboardist and his merry band kept me glued to their performance despite a number of rendition in Mandarin.

IBM Celebrates!

IBM turned 100 on June 16th and locally, IBM Malaysia celebrated 50 years on June 21st. I may not have mentioned this before but daddy works for the Big Blue. How do you celebrate such a significant milestone moreover if it's IBM ... hold an open air Rock Concert!

 

Sunway Amphitheater was selected for this massive event last weekend and each IBMer was to bring a partner to join the celebration and yours truly was easily the youngest Rock & Roller that night.

We were ferried down in a cage like tram greeted with face painting, picture with the Anniversary logo and KFC for a hungry man is an angry one. Well organized without needing us to be in a long que.

The broadway like setup with a huge IBM logo smack on stage really got the mood started. Phat Fabes and Rina O kept the audience alive with their antics and funny liners. Even though I was at a reasonable distance, the camera couldn't bring me closer.

The IBM leadership team came full force and was dressed in the best rock outfit mimicking some of the great rock personalities from the last 50 years.

The event was also marked the final showdown of the Battle of the Bands among 4 finalist. The IBMers from the participating team's department thronged the place full force.

Jaclyn Victor made a special appearance and thrilled the crowd with some of her best songs including the one that clinched her the Malaysian Idol title that propelled her to what she is today. Aspiration for little girls like me.

The highlight of the day was the cake cutting ceremony. My wishes to IBM for yet another history making 100!

Another Year Older ... 4 on 13/7

This year, the celebration was moderate but big on presentation. Daddy made it memorable in his own way and I was all appreciative of the efforts taken.

The day kick started at school and being a July baby, I had my friends preempted on the big day and the build up got them just as excited as I was.

Principal Sarah was kinda enough to allow break time for the cake cutting. Daddy came with the cake, gift bags for my friends and party hats. I was in total excitement when I saw it all ready as we walked downstairs.

Everyone had the lovely chocolate sponge cake and each of them gave me a hug and wished me as I handed them the goodie bag with a lovely pencil holder with basic stationery in them and loads of sweets.

At lunch, I was up in the air again for Grandpa's Disney Encyclopedia present. I was pretty much glued to it till we got home.

What's my birthday without a homage to my Lord Ganesh. He's been kind and always looking out for me in many ways and my big day wouldn't be complete without sharing it with him at the Karpaga Vinayagar Temple.

Of course the party continued into the night with another cake cutting ceremony. The fancy attires you see all throughout were all birthday presents and I have enough to last me till I turn 5!

Here's a clear snapshot of both my cakes, the numeric 4 cake was custom designed with daddy engaging a discussion with the artist at the bakery to get Dora looking so sharp and lovely. This design would surely be added to their cake album for future orders.

Daddy was on a 'swiping' spree and got me my dream present, The Casio CTK2100 Keyboard. I could see his eyes all puffed up, tears of joy mixed with anticipation on the monthly credit due.

The other surprise came in last weekend when my birthday greetings appeared on Star Metro's Saturday edition. Being photo shy, this was the best shot of me grinning from ear to ear.

This Birthday I took on another avatar that of a 'Mini Aunty', daddy's gift from Bangalore last year finally fit me to T. Back to baby steps for me, learning to walk in this Mysore silk piece. Was this the best ever birthday for me? You Bet!

Birthday Mise en Place

Pronounced [miz ɑ̃ plas], literally "putting in place" in French. The gift packs for my buddies at school. Big day tomorrow ... turning 4!

Toddling @ Japan Fund Raiser Charity Bazaar

We saw this banner by chance while driving by the Riverwalk, Jalan Ipoh. Grand Uncle is attached to the company that re-imaged this place easily said, the next Bangsar.

From daddy's memory, there use to be a 7-11 at the corner which has since become Subway and these guys only picks locations that are deemed 'hot' for business to open their outlet.

The Fund raiser had a fair share of booths selling new and used items to raise money for the Tsunami victims. Minimum purchase of a 20 ringgit coupon booklet to start the shopping with.

The clothings and accessories were pretty impressive. I got myself 2 lovely hair bands and a must have all fabric Elmo badge. It was too cute to say no to. My financier was more than happy to get it for me.

I got myself a book too and the nice aunty gave us 20% off the already low price cause it had some scribbles here and there. Must be her kid's handy work. I'm no saint either, I've left my mark on it already.

The 'hot' spot at the bazaar was the kids zone. The fancy mini bowling was the highlight. If you look carefully at the booth operator seated on the chair to the left of the photo, you will notice in his hands, a dried coconut still in its husk which is used as the bowling ball. I'm never gonna drop a pin with that so left the macho work to Daddy. Lucky for me, he got some pins rolling winning a small token in the process.

1Malaysia Medical Camp

I've been to a number of these 1Malaysia events recently. Not that it's bad, it's good to see so many taking place around town while Daddy thinks this is a silent build up to the upcoming elections, I'm game for the fun in it.

This round it was at Kg. Kasipillay. My grand aunt lives there and as an active member of the Rukun Tetangga, it was on her invitation we joined the event.

Grandpa & Grandma benefited the most here, with all the medical checks they conducted for free and a chance to get first hand consultation from doctors.

I'm at the dental booth yet again and why is that? Well I have this insecurity about how clean my teeth is knowing it's my least favored daily task.

To keep the kids entertained they had a colouring contest. Although I'm nearing 4 I was not allowed to participate as they had this strict rule about being in the age group at the time of registration.

It's not like they had many takers ... they just declined a potential winner her chance at glory. Crap.