Red Hong Yi: So I threw away my paintbrushes

Her TEDx Talk took place in June 2013 but the video was only uploaded a few days ago. I gave the actual talk a pass due to the prohibitive entrance fee :( but fret not, TED talk videos will surely be uploaded.

I met Red Hong Yi for the first time during the University of Melbourne Malaysian alumni annual dinner. There she shared her experiences of growing up during the Cultural Revolution and getting a job with an Australian firm, but getting posted to Shanghai. Not forgetting that she looks very cute too. She showed a video of herself drawing a potrait of Yao Ming, using a basketball. It came to me: There was a news feature in Sin Chew Daily about that the other day, so this must be her!


I asked her, "How do you get your inspiration to use objects as your tools?". Hong Yi's answer was: You need to force yourself to do it.

I said I wanted to become a scientist, at the same time I grew up with art. Ever since I was a kid, I'd scribble at any surface. I took art and music lessons during primary school. Perhaps it's time to awaken my artistic talent again. Her take home message for me: Just do it :)

Tahun Baru Cina Pulau Pinang Sambutan 2013

I wrote this during the time when South Korean superstar Psy (Park Jae Sang) was invited to perform in Penang for a Chinese New Year celebration event. Was angry indeed with such indiscriminate spending of taxpayer's money.

Tahun Baru Cina menjelang
Pilihan raya menyusur selepas
Politik campur sambutan perayaan
Pantang-larang seketika diabaikan

Barisan Nasional inginkan bilangan
Menunjuk ada Tionghua sokongan
Bertempat di Pulau Pinang negeri lawan
Jemput artis warga Korea Selatan

Belanja jemput rakyat yang beban
Tak kira siapa pihak tajaan
SENIMAN lantas keluar kenyataan
Mengapa diabaikan artis tempatan

Chuan Aun rasa perlu penjelasan
Telefon ke Timur tanya syarikat hiburan
Yang Goon ikhlas memberi jawapan
1.8 juta minimum perbelanjaan

Kepada penghuni Guan Eng cadangkan
Warna bertuah dijadikan pakaian
Merah kuning hijau pilihan
Menghadiri majlis anjuran Barisan

Kit Siang segera membuat perbandingan
Kedua-dua negara bawah arus pembangunan
Perkembangan ekonomi penanda kemajuan
Nikmat GDP relevan piawaian

Korea Selatan pesat pembangunan
Canggih teknologi cekap urusan
Dihargai jasa sumbangan cendekiawan
Budi bahasa tetap diamalkan

Sampai detik artis buat persembahan
Perdana Menteri tanya hadirin persediaan
Tarian kuda positif jawapan
Terima Barisan berani ditidakkan

Muncul artis yang dinanti-nantikan
Berminit-minit jutaan dibelanjakan
Sebaik sahaja siap persembahan
Hadirin bersurai berpusu-pusuan
Siapa kekal mendengar ucapan?

Lagu artis memang sindiran
Parti pemerintah boros perbelanjaan
Hebat tamparan buat Barisan
Artis datang baik sambutan
Mudarat ditanggung berzaman-zaman

An Afternoon Tea with JaneChuck at Lacoste

Lacoste hosted an event with fashion blogger JaneChuck at their outlet in Bangsar Village II. I signed up for the sake of seeing Jane Chuck.


Hi Jane! *Thanks to a kind soul who took this*

Jane's take home message for guys: "Your fashion sense do make a difference."

I shall check out the outlet someday. For a limited time, Lacoste has something for you if you spend > RM 800 in a single receipt, & I'm leaving it to you to find out :)

Pak Lelah Sakit Tenat

Pak Lelah sakit tenat
Sehingga kini belum berubat

Sekolah timus apa mudah sangat
Prestasi kurang dibiarkan lepas
Prestasi cemerlang semua digugurkan

Lapar Pak Lelah tak ada makan
Parasit asing memenuhi badan
Bilangan meningkat menambah beban
Menghisap darah untuk dijamu rakan

Barah kian bertambah ghairah
Menelan hasil semua kegunaan
Jumpa zat siapa tak minat
Besar kecil apa kisah sangat

Otak mengecil akal mengkurus
Diganti pula tisu dungu
Tutur kata tidak terurus
Hilang upaya mengenal merah ungu

Lemah Pak Lelah berjumpa doktor
Jawab doktor apa serius sangat
Mengapa peduli, tak apa masalah

Tubuh melemah ajal mendekat
Nazak kegagalan sistem organ
Sedih saudara-mara melihat
Sihat terabai siapa kasihan

Wong Zun Zen's "Understand Me" 了解我

After being a trainee for 1 year at least, my friend Wong Zun Zen has debuted at last! Her debut track is "Understand Me" 《了解我》.



For most part of the MV, I don't have any problem with Zun Zen as a singer but that doesn't mean I don't hold anything against this MV, just don't forget that I've been watching countless Korean MVs before this. I may sound a bit harsh here but that's the reality of competing internationally. The domestic market in Malaysia is considered small.

What I dislike about the MV:

1. I had to strain my eyes looking at the subtitles. Have the font bigger for it to be easier to read.
2. It's not hard to tell of the blatant signs of amateurism on the part of the videographer. The videographer of the MV seemed to have a lack of appreciation for "visual centre". Zun Zen has been out of focus for too many times, to a point of being intolerable.
3. Where's the guest rapper? I was wondering. He should appear in the MV unless there's a very good reason for him not to.

Zun Zen has a fairly decent debut in terms of song choice. Judging that she is a person of her time and country, she can thrive - though there are some challenges ahead.

K-pop Zone 100% Tell The Truth - A Pink

*this video is English subbed*

What do A Pink members think of each other? In this rare occasion, watch them share a few quirks in their lives!

My favourite is Chorong's: "I wish I am the youngest so I won't have to bear the burden of being the leader."

15 Reasons to Date a Scientist

Are you looking for a scientist? Yours truly is one =)

Not sure if you should accept that scientist’s invitation to dinner? Here are 15 reasons to date a scientist:

1. You’ll never run out of things to talk about. Just ask your date a “why” question. He/she will likely know the long answer.

2. Those cute lab coats.

3. “I’m dating a scientist” sounds very impressive.

4. You’ll likely win at trivia night if you’re on the same team.

5. Scientists have a keen understanding of anatomy. This comes handy both in the bedroom and when you’re injured.

6. You can joke about your great chemistry.

7. Scientists do meticulous, time-consuming tests and experiments. This attention to detail — and incredible patience — will serve your relationship well.

8. Ever want to know what’s scientifically inaccurate in your favorite sci-fi show? You will now.

9. Access to dry ice and cool chemist’s tools. Best party ever.

10. Dates at the planetarium or science centre become extra-fascinating.

11. Hygiene. Scientists wash their hands before and after everything.

12. Science experiments. Wonder aloud enough and you’ll be sure to inspire one.

13. You’ll be updated on all the cool discoveries, research and studies affecting the way we understand how the world works. Your smart date will likely make you smarter.

14. Your own nerdiness will be wholeheartedly embraced.

15. You’ll be dating someone who is always learning and who seems endlessly fascinated in things. That passion is to be admired.

What else? Tell us what’s great about dating a scientist…

Taken from eHarmony