A play on the words from a song title: Try A Little Tenderness... tacky but nice, I think.My Own Happiness Project
because happiness begins inside and flows out...
20091215
project back2school goody-bag design...
A play on the words from a song title: Try A Little Tenderness... tacky but nice, I think.
letter to starbucks.....
Dear sir,
USAGE OF SPACE INSIDE STARBUCKS STORE FOR FUND RAISING ACTIVITY
USAGE OF SPACE INSIDE STARBUCKS STORE FOR FUND RAISING ACTIVITY
Firstly, KASIH would like to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous contribution on the vouchers for our fund raising activity BAG2SCHOOL.
To brief you further on this project, KASIH is a non-governmental organisation affiliated to the Malaysian AIDS Council. Our main aim is to provide support services and create awareness on issues regarding HIV/AIDS in Sabah. Currently we are also supporting a growing number of children infected and affected by the pandemic, and we are also looking into putting up a shelter home to provide the essentials for these unfortunate children, of whom a significant proportion of them have been orphaned.
Project BAG2SCHOOL is an initiative among a group of friends who wanted to contribute a little while having fun, to raise funds to buy new school materials for these children, including uniforms, schoolbags and stationery. In return for donations, a token of appreciation in the form of simple hamper would be given out.
Referring back to our conversation over the phone earlier, I would like to apply for a small space (with usage of a table and 2 chairs) for the purpose of our fund raising counter. Our proposed schedule would be from 20th December to 24th December 2009, during normal operational business hours. As this project is meant to raise fund for charity, there will be no profit-making elements in our activity. We would also like to propose to put up counters in 3 outlets (Warisan Square, Palm Square of Centre point and 1-Borneo Mall).
We look forward to a favourable reply from you soon. Thank you very much.
Yours sincerely,
Roddy Teo
KASIH
To brief you further on this project, KASIH is a non-governmental organisation affiliated to the Malaysian AIDS Council. Our main aim is to provide support services and create awareness on issues regarding HIV/AIDS in Sabah. Currently we are also supporting a growing number of children infected and affected by the pandemic, and we are also looking into putting up a shelter home to provide the essentials for these unfortunate children, of whom a significant proportion of them have been orphaned.
Project BAG2SCHOOL is an initiative among a group of friends who wanted to contribute a little while having fun, to raise funds to buy new school materials for these children, including uniforms, schoolbags and stationery. In return for donations, a token of appreciation in the form of simple hamper would be given out.
Referring back to our conversation over the phone earlier, I would like to apply for a small space (with usage of a table and 2 chairs) for the purpose of our fund raising counter. Our proposed schedule would be from 20th December to 24th December 2009, during normal operational business hours. As this project is meant to raise fund for charity, there will be no profit-making elements in our activity. We would also like to propose to put up counters in 3 outlets (Warisan Square, Palm Square of Centre point and 1-Borneo Mall).
We look forward to a favourable reply from you soon. Thank you very much.
Yours sincerely,
Roddy Teo
KASIH
20091214
dear aud...
Got this in the comment section for the previous entry on BAG2SCHOOL project:
Hi there..
How does the bag look like and how much does it cost? Appreciate the details.
Thanks,
Aud
So here's my reply:
Hi there..
How does the bag look like and how much does it cost? Appreciate the details.
Thanks,
Aud
So here's my reply:
Dear Aud,
Thanks for your interest in our project, you have no idea how much it made my day to have your note ;-)
The bag is the size of a common eco-bag (of the non-woven variety) suitable for reusage as shopping bag. It would be chili-red with white lettering on its front pocket.
I am not too sure if you're asking about the cost production of the bag (which is rather expensive as we only produce very little numbers of it, totally LIMITED EDITION okay! Woo-hoo-hoo!) or the minimal donation required to get the bag with goodies inside, in which case, is RM50.00 (minimal donation) inclussive of some premium chocolates, Sbux vouchers, some candies and a special home-made ginger-and-spices cookie (perhaps more) and one special LIMITED EDITION metallic red-ribbon collar pin (to show people that you're aware and you care for the issues regarding HIV/AIDS)...
The proceeds from the donation (the whole 100% of it -- as there are some generous elves around that would cover for the production and project operational costs) would be used to buy new school bags, new school uniforms, stationery, shoes and school stuffs for children infected and affected by HIV/AIDS in Sabah. Any remaining donations will be channeled to the fund to put up a shelter home here in KK sometime soon.
Hope you're still interested in the project after such a long introduction, and hope to get your support soon!
arteo
elf-in-chief
(and the chubbiest one too, damn)
elf-in-chief
(and the chubbiest one too, damn)
goody-bags design........
This is how our goody-bags are gonna look like... comments?Design and bag sponsor courtesy of TROIKA DESIGN.
I walked into their shop hoping to get a cheap quotation to get these bags printed, but my budget would only cover for the handle strings. So I told Elly (the Graphic designer and production personnel) about our little intention of doing this BAG2SCHOOL project, and in the true spirit of charity and giving, they have offered us sponsorship for the bags!!
Now our little handle strings can come with actual functional pouch! Yay!!
Btw, I chose option 2 with a little bit of modification ;-j
20091212
try a little kindness........
PROJECT BAG TO SCHOOL
It has been a slow progress for this project, but things are starting to take shape at the moment. A few companies have agreed to contribute some goodies, and some others have agreed (with arms twisted) to bake or get specific items to be put in ;-) Thanks a bunch, peeps!
However, we are still far from getting a luxurious bag, so please, please, please revive the festive elves in you, to contribute to the bags. Currently, for each and every bags, we have a few pieces of chocolate (premium quality ones to say the least, okay!), some home-baked cookies, candy-canes, and free coupons from Starbucks! The goody bags would be made from non-woven eco-friendly material, so its is reusable as shopping bags, and it is specially designed by a renowned local graphic designing company. Let me tell you this, the bag doesn't come in cheap (way too expensive to be considered for charity purpose) but the design company has been generous enough to sponsor the bags, so all proceeds can go directly towards the charity.
Just to re-emphasise the reason we are doing this fund raising -- to buy new stationery and schoolbags, school uniforms and shoes for some children infected and affected by HIV/AIDS in Sabah.
Come on, peeps, try a little kindness!
It has been a slow progress for this project, but things are starting to take shape at the moment. A few companies have agreed to contribute some goodies, and some others have agreed (with arms twisted) to bake or get specific items to be put in ;-) Thanks a bunch, peeps!
However, we are still far from getting a luxurious bag, so please, please, please revive the festive elves in you, to contribute to the bags. Currently, for each and every bags, we have a few pieces of chocolate (premium quality ones to say the least, okay!), some home-baked cookies, candy-canes, and free coupons from Starbucks! The goody bags would be made from non-woven eco-friendly material, so its is reusable as shopping bags, and it is specially designed by a renowned local graphic designing company. Let me tell you this, the bag doesn't come in cheap (way too expensive to be considered for charity purpose) but the design company has been generous enough to sponsor the bags, so all proceeds can go directly towards the charity.
Just to re-emphasise the reason we are doing this fund raising -- to buy new stationery and schoolbags, school uniforms and shoes for some children infected and affected by HIV/AIDS in Sabah.
Come on, peeps, try a little kindness!
20091208
project 'bag to school'.......
The previous project on the cupcakes was a success, and for that I'd like to thank again the group of friends (and family) who came around to lend a hand (and money) to help make it a reality.
This time round, I've got another idea to do something for the children infected and affected by HIV/AIDS. Few Saturdays ago, KASIH held a Children's Party at KFC Plaza Wawasan, just to throw some fun for the kids and their caretakers. Most of them are HIV positive, but people who doesn't know wouldn't have any inkling that they are - because they run and laugh and make noise and chase about each other - just like any other kids in the world, that is until they get sick and needs to be hospitalised. That is why it is very important and very crucial to capture them while they're still healthy, monitor their progress and start treatment if necessary. It is very important to have their follow-ups on time, and medical compliance when they're started with treatment. To keep their adherence to our medical supervision actually takes a good sum of money, because KASIH actually reimburse them for their travel expenses and sometimes food allowance when they have to come from outskirts of Kota Kinabalu and all over other districts, even as far as Keningau and Kudat. And we're talking about monthly follow ups! For that very reason, KASIH needs to constantly source for sponsors and contributions from generous abled people to help.
Then again, I am going off the point about the project.
From my observation, there were quite a large number of school-going children who attended the party, probably around 20-30 kids, and those are just the ones that could make it for the party. I am yet to get the total number of school goers and those who needs assistance.
The idea is this: new school bags, new uniforms, new stationeries, new socks, new shoes et cetera for the new year for all the school goers.
And for this, we need money donated in.
For a small donation to this cause, you in turn will get a goodie-bag, filled with nick-nacks and other favourite items. The goodie-bag idea is still on the drawing board, I'll update again as soon as we've put together the stuffs to go in.
Those who wants to help in a more direct way, please don't hesitate to give me a buzz here in the blog, via my Facebook, or just give me a call/text. And we don't necessarily need your money as much as your being around for this project ;-)
This time round, I've got another idea to do something for the children infected and affected by HIV/AIDS. Few Saturdays ago, KASIH held a Children's Party at KFC Plaza Wawasan, just to throw some fun for the kids and their caretakers. Most of them are HIV positive, but people who doesn't know wouldn't have any inkling that they are - because they run and laugh and make noise and chase about each other - just like any other kids in the world, that is until they get sick and needs to be hospitalised. That is why it is very important and very crucial to capture them while they're still healthy, monitor their progress and start treatment if necessary. It is very important to have their follow-ups on time, and medical compliance when they're started with treatment. To keep their adherence to our medical supervision actually takes a good sum of money, because KASIH actually reimburse them for their travel expenses and sometimes food allowance when they have to come from outskirts of Kota Kinabalu and all over other districts, even as far as Keningau and Kudat. And we're talking about monthly follow ups! For that very reason, KASIH needs to constantly source for sponsors and contributions from generous abled people to help.
Then again, I am going off the point about the project.
From my observation, there were quite a large number of school-going children who attended the party, probably around 20-30 kids, and those are just the ones that could make it for the party. I am yet to get the total number of school goers and those who needs assistance.
The idea is this: new school bags, new uniforms, new stationeries, new socks, new shoes et cetera for the new year for all the school goers.
And for this, we need money donated in.For a small donation to this cause, you in turn will get a goodie-bag, filled with nick-nacks and other favourite items. The goodie-bag idea is still on the drawing board, I'll update again as soon as we've put together the stuffs to go in.
Those who wants to help in a more direct way, please don't hesitate to give me a buzz here in the blog, via my Facebook, or just give me a call/text. And we don't necessarily need your money as much as your being around for this project ;-)
yours,
arteo
arteo
20091207
ookikuro got compounded.......
Yeah, when it comes to bad driving, or road-attitude problem, or anything unfavourable, they always get pointed to the car -- never the driver. And Kancil gets the worst trashing... Heh, so Ookikuro gets compounded but Arteo has to pay for it.
Last weekend, we went out to distribute cupcakes for AIDS awareness in Gaya Street and Ookikuro had the honour to carry the hard wares to the site. You wouldn't believe that even as early as 7am, Gaya Street was already so packed and there was practically no more parking anywhere near the morning market, so I decided to test-power the four-wheel-drive, and make it climb some pavement (called slab) and park it there so we don't have to carry our stuffs very far. So for my cleverness I was awarded a compound, under Undang-undang Kecil (Peruntukan Tempat Letak Kereta) 2003, Sec (2) Meletak Kereta di tempat yang bukan (something something entah apa), and I was given 7 days to clear the charge.
So I finally went on last Friday, to DBKK. And I realised that traffic law offenders are put on the same level as squatters, since we were labelled on the same sign board.
Since the compounded charges was not mentioned in my form, I had to go up to get it clarified, and do any necessary appeals if deemed necessary. Under section 2, my type of offence (parking on a curb) can be compounded to a maximum fine of RM100, and after appeal it can be reduced to RM50. I reasoned that our activity in Gaya Street that weekend was more for charity and public awareness, not for profit making, so the nice lady in the dark blue uniform at the counter changed my charge from Section 2 to section 1, which can be further reduced to RM30 for this type of offence. Nice, dapat discount, but it feels weird being in the appealing end, because usually people would be asking to see me, to reduce their compound charges if we find mosquito larvae or breeding places in their house during Dengue outbreaks.
After the appeal, I went back down to the ground floor, where I have to make the payment. I was looking for a queue-number dispenser around the place but could not find any familiar machines that resembles a dispenser, not knowing that the ornamental looking multimedia hub is actually the queue-ticket machine.
I was not the only one that was blur. It was quite impressive that once we choose the language and business, it will dispense our queue number via the oval slab under the screen. I still seriously thought that it was decorative. Form meets function -- awesomeness!
I have to say, and praise, that the service provided by the staffs of Dewan Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu is one of the best I've received among government agencies. If only the Hospitals and MAS ticketing offices can be as efficient and as hospitable as DBKK.
Just for the record, sudah bayar ahh...
Last weekend, we went out to distribute cupcakes for AIDS awareness in Gaya Street and Ookikuro had the honour to carry the hard wares to the site. You wouldn't believe that even as early as 7am, Gaya Street was already so packed and there was practically no more parking anywhere near the morning market, so I decided to test-power the four-wheel-drive, and make it climb some pavement (called slab) and park it there so we don't have to carry our stuffs very far. So for my cleverness I was awarded a compound, under Undang-undang Kecil (Peruntukan Tempat Letak Kereta) 2003, Sec (2) Meletak Kereta di tempat yang bukan (something something entah apa), and I was given 7 days to clear the charge.
So I finally went on last Friday, to DBKK. And I realised that traffic law offenders are put on the same level as squatters, since we were labelled on the same sign board.
Since the compounded charges was not mentioned in my form, I had to go up to get it clarified, and do any necessary appeals if deemed necessary. Under section 2, my type of offence (parking on a curb) can be compounded to a maximum fine of RM100, and after appeal it can be reduced to RM50. I reasoned that our activity in Gaya Street that weekend was more for charity and public awareness, not for profit making, so the nice lady in the dark blue uniform at the counter changed my charge from Section 2 to section 1, which can be further reduced to RM30 for this type of offence. Nice, dapat discount, but it feels weird being in the appealing end, because usually people would be asking to see me, to reduce their compound charges if we find mosquito larvae or breeding places in their house during Dengue outbreaks.
After the appeal, I went back down to the ground floor, where I have to make the payment. I was looking for a queue-number dispenser around the place but could not find any familiar machines that resembles a dispenser, not knowing that the ornamental looking multimedia hub is actually the queue-ticket machine.
I was not the only one that was blur. It was quite impressive that once we choose the language and business, it will dispense our queue number via the oval slab under the screen. I still seriously thought that it was decorative. Form meets function -- awesomeness!
I have to say, and praise, that the service provided by the staffs of Dewan Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu is one of the best I've received among government agencies. If only the Hospitals and MAS ticketing offices can be as efficient and as hospitable as DBKK.
Just for the record, sudah bayar ahh...
20091204
random pics in technicolour........
Somewhere Over the Rainbow, you'll find your treasure at the rainbow end ;-j
MAsWings ATR70 Propeller Fan against Sunset on South China Sea.
Crews of AirAsia on a rainy morning.
On my Office table.
Transforming to relax.20091203
arteo went to the opening of Metrojaya at SuriaSabah...
After much anticipation over the construction of the latest addition to the shopping heaven in KK, Suria Sabah finally opens its door to shoppers today, and not wanting to be left behind in the frenzy of being there on the first day.
Not many shops are open yet, only Metrojaya and some other labels like Hush Puppies, Obermain footwear and 3dots selling undergarments, and maybe the eateries like KFC, Pizza Hut and Kenny Rogers.
Can't help it but everytime I go pass the toys department, I'll be looking out for something to get Yiyi... but maybe she has too many toys already.
And finally, after going round and round in metrojaya, I got myself a Membership for RM10, a box of undies at 10% discount and some catalogues.
The actual situation on the lowe ground floor exit... you can hear you own echo here... perhaps if we come back in 3 months' time, there'll be more things to see. Till then, I'll stick to CPS and 1B.
Not many shops are open yet, only Metrojaya and some other labels like Hush Puppies, Obermain footwear and 3dots selling undergarments, and maybe the eateries like KFC, Pizza Hut and Kenny Rogers.
Can't help it but everytime I go pass the toys department, I'll be looking out for something to get Yiyi... but maybe she has too many toys already.
And finally, after going round and round in metrojaya, I got myself a Membership for RM10, a box of undies at 10% discount and some catalogues.
The actual situation on the lowe ground floor exit... you can hear you own echo here... perhaps if we come back in 3 months' time, there'll be more things to see. Till then, I'll stick to CPS and 1B.
random pic....
Quite impressive, eh? If we ever come out with an album, I think this should be the cover, heh... And it was all good up in Kundasang until the rude aunty come and put out our barbecue fire... oh well.Lets do this again sometime, steamboat perhaps? That should be much of a fire hazard...
tercipta untukku........
This is one of my favorite pet song for karaoke... It's been a while now... Bah siapa mau pi melalak, jom!!
Original Version
Second Version - Featuring Rossa, made for soundtrack of a movie
Ungu
Menatap indahnya senyuman diwajahmuMembuatku terdiam dan terpaku
Mengerti akan hadirnya cinta terindah
Bila kau peluk mesra tubuhku
Banyak kata yang tak mampu
Ku ungkapkan kepada dirimu...
Aku ingin engkau selalu
Hadir dan temani aku
Di setiap langkah yang menyakiniku
Kau tercipta untukku
Sepanjang hidupku
Aku ingin engkau selalu
Hadir dan temani aku
Di setiap langkah yang menyakiniku
Kau tercipta untukku
Pasti waktu akan mampu
Memanggil seluruh ragaku
Ku ingin kau tahu ku selalu milikmu
Yang mencintaimu
Sepanjang hidupku....
20091130
thanks very much.......
I would like to personally thank those that has endured the sun and heat at Gaya Street during the AIDS Awareness Campaign last week: staffs and volunteers from KASIH - Monica, Cecelia, Joseph, Agnes, Margaret, Jason, Ng and the guy (aiseh tompinai, siou, lupa pula sya nama ko sudah.. hehe), Emmelia, Sandra, Angeline, John, Jeremy and Fawzul (for agreeing to do this despite being on holiday from KL), Kay and all your beautiful angels from Starbucks - what would we do without you guys?! Of course not forgetting DrFong and her girls!For your financial support (though it would have been so much more fun with you guys being around!!): Mizal, Elson, Ewann and Phyllis
For coming to visit us and making the whole thing a success: Ben, Effendy, Julia and Jaco, and not forgetting my dad, mom and uncle NK, and all of you who agreed to take a cake from us despite being super suspicious about our shrimp behind the rock in handing out free cupcakes.
Thanks very much
arteo
arteo
universal access and human rights........
The theme for World AIDS Day 2009 is 'Universal Access and Human Rights'. Global leaders have pledged to work towards universal access to HIV and AIDS treatment, prevention and care, recognising these as fundamental human rights. Valuable progress has been made in increasing access to HIV and AIDS services, yet greater commitment is needed around the world if the goal of universal access is to be achieved. Millions of people continue to be infected with HIV every year. In low- and middle-income countries, less than half of those in need of antiretroviral therapy are receiving it, and too many do not have access to adequate care services.The protection of human rights is fundamental to combating the global HIV and AIDS epidemic. Violations against human rights fuel the spread of HIV, putting marginalised groups, such as injecting drug users and sex workers, at a higher risk of HIV infection. By promoting individual human rights, new infections can be prevented and people who have HIV can live free from discrimination.
World AIDS Day provides an opportunity for all of us - individuals, communities and political leaders - to take action and ensure that human rights are protected and global targets for HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care are met.
avent.org
having the cake... and eating it too...
It has been a while since the last time I remember how it felt to have a group of friends out, doing something for the community (flash back to the Chow Kit days.. or rather, nights... some 10 years ago!)... The last Sunday I had a chance to do that again, in conjuction with KASIH's yearly AIDS Awareness campaign. And it felt good!
Ookikuro woke up rather early for work (a four-wheeler's got to do what a four-wheeler's got to do!) carrying stuffs from KASIH centre to Gaya Street. Having no parking even as early as before 7am, I decided to make the most out of owning a truck -- driving up a curb and parking on the sidewalk, just next to the bank, as close as I could get to the booth-site. My justification, there are a lot of illegal parkers, double parking all over the place anyway, and at least I wasn't blocking the traffic. But I ended up with a ticket and all those other fishers blocking the traffic didn't! Bowdow betul!
The STARBUCKS Angels from coffee-heaven, helping out to create awareness as part of their community project!
Anyway the purpose of the outing was to create public awareness on HIV/AIDS related issues, and get people to at least talk about it... Usually KASIH will be handing out red ribbons for people to wear, but noticing that they usually end up on the floor year after year, we decided to do something different this year - handing out cupcakes with red ribbons on it.
The initial fantasy was to have cupcakes with cream and red marzepan ribbon on them, but I guess limited by availability of marzepan and money to do it, the fantasy was reduced to a reality of bread-van type of cupcakes in plastic wrapping with a red ribbon taped on its top. Oh well, cupcakes schmupcakes, kalau boleh makan, kasi on ja lah...
One obeservation that we did on that day, was that people has taken to the impossibility of free lunchs in the real world. Sabahans actually find it difficult to grasp the fact that there could be some buggers on the street handing out free cupcakes, just because..! Think that it's difficult to do direct selling on the road? Try giving out free stuffs, lagi susah!
Despite the initial low momentum, we managed to dish out 500 pieces of cupcakes and 2000 pieces of good quality condoms by mid-morning!! How about that?! Heh..
During the interview by Insight Sabah. Read the interview here, the last time I checked it's not published yet, so come back soon!
In creating AIDS awareness, condoms are obvious, but why cupcakes? What has it got to do with HIV or AIDS? Well, I've got this question a lot, but my point is, that it isn't really about the cupcakes, as much as getting people to talk about the red ribbon on them. We need to start talking about it, discussing it in our homes and schools and social circles. Awareness only comes via talking about it!
World AIDS Day is celebrated around the globe annually on the 1st of December, to remind us that we all have a part to play to control and prevent the spread of the HIV pandemic.
Ookikuro woke up rather early for work (a four-wheeler's got to do what a four-wheeler's got to do!) carrying stuffs from KASIH centre to Gaya Street. Having no parking even as early as before 7am, I decided to make the most out of owning a truck -- driving up a curb and parking on the sidewalk, just next to the bank, as close as I could get to the booth-site. My justification, there are a lot of illegal parkers, double parking all over the place anyway, and at least I wasn't blocking the traffic. But I ended up with a ticket and all those other fishers blocking the traffic didn't! Bowdow betul!
The STARBUCKS Angels from coffee-heaven, helping out to create awareness as part of their community project!
Anyway the purpose of the outing was to create public awareness on HIV/AIDS related issues, and get people to at least talk about it... Usually KASIH will be handing out red ribbons for people to wear, but noticing that they usually end up on the floor year after year, we decided to do something different this year - handing out cupcakes with red ribbons on it.The initial fantasy was to have cupcakes with cream and red marzepan ribbon on them, but I guess limited by availability of marzepan and money to do it, the fantasy was reduced to a reality of bread-van type of cupcakes in plastic wrapping with a red ribbon taped on its top. Oh well, cupcakes schmupcakes, kalau boleh makan, kasi on ja lah...
One obeservation that we did on that day, was that people has taken to the impossibility of free lunchs in the real world. Sabahans actually find it difficult to grasp the fact that there could be some buggers on the street handing out free cupcakes, just because..! Think that it's difficult to do direct selling on the road? Try giving out free stuffs, lagi susah!Despite the initial low momentum, we managed to dish out 500 pieces of cupcakes and 2000 pieces of good quality condoms by mid-morning!! How about that?! Heh..
During the interview by Insight Sabah. Read the interview here, the last time I checked it's not published yet, so come back soon!
In creating AIDS awareness, condoms are obvious, but why cupcakes? What has it got to do with HIV or AIDS? Well, I've got this question a lot, but my point is, that it isn't really about the cupcakes, as much as getting people to talk about the red ribbon on them. We need to start talking about it, discussing it in our homes and schools and social circles. Awareness only comes via talking about it!
World AIDS Day is celebrated around the globe annually on the 1st of December, to remind us that we all have a part to play to control and prevent the spread of the HIV pandemic.20091126
cupcakes for hiv/aids awareness campaign........
I'd like to extend a heartiest gratitude to all friends and families who has agreed to join in the fun, distributing cupcakes, creating awareness on HIV/AIDS issues and giving for charity at the same time! As promised, your RM50 contribution will be accompanied by a branded red t-shirt (I know how some of you feel about round-neck Ts, but this is the best bargain I could get for now) and delivered to you preferably before Saturday or on Sunday morning itself ;-)
Those who are coming, please sms/text me your preferred size (gauge: I wear XL, John wears L and Sandra wears M..) If in doubt, gimme a call, I'll size you up, hehe...
Those who are coming, please sms/text me your preferred size (gauge: I wear XL, John wears L and Sandra wears M..) If in doubt, gimme a call, I'll size you up, hehe...
- Emmelia (M)
- Sandra (M)
- Angeline (M)
- Jeremy (S)
- John (L)
- Fawzul
- Phyllis
- Julia (please confirm)
- Jaco (please confirm)
- Junior
- Elson
I would also like to thank those who could make it for that day, but have supported and contributed to this cause: Mizal and Ewann
See you guys soon, please remember to text me your Ts size okay!
arteo
20091124
charity is back in fashion.....
while spotting red as the new black.......
Update on Project Cupcake
Buzz me!
Update on Project Cupcake
We need a donation of RM50 to cover the cost of the 500 cupcakes, and while at it, we'll throw in a branded red t-shirt so we can wear the same colour on distribution day. Come join us to promote awareness on HIV/AIDS, get filled with cakes and look fashionable while at it!
Buzz me!
arteo
hiv/aids awareness is a piece of cake.......
Cupcake, to be exact!
This year, KASIH will be doing its World AIDS Day awareness campaign early. We will be putting up a booth in Gaya Street on Sunday, 29th Nov, somewhere near the water fountain, from morning till noon.
The usual itinerary of the event: pamphlets and condom handouts, and perhaps on the spot HIV screening test (free of charge). Usually we'll be handing out red cloth ribbons with pins or sticky tapes to stick on, but this year, we'll do something different - we'll be handing out cupcakes with red ribbons icing! 500 cupcakes to be handed out, how about that!!
Here, I am calling for friends who'd like to contribute to the campaign, particularly to get the cakes - we'll split the cost evenly, so the more people gets in, the less we need to chip in -- good idea? Drop me a line here or in FB to let me know if you're keen to help distribute the cakes on Sunday too!
Look out for us this coming Sunday at Gaya Street, we'll be wearing RED, and spotting a red ribbon, of course.
This year, KASIH will be doing its World AIDS Day awareness campaign early. We will be putting up a booth in Gaya Street on Sunday, 29th Nov, somewhere near the water fountain, from morning till noon.
The usual itinerary of the event: pamphlets and condom handouts, and perhaps on the spot HIV screening test (free of charge). Usually we'll be handing out red cloth ribbons with pins or sticky tapes to stick on, but this year, we'll do something different - we'll be handing out cupcakes with red ribbons icing! 500 cupcakes to be handed out, how about that!!
Here, I am calling for friends who'd like to contribute to the campaign, particularly to get the cakes - we'll split the cost evenly, so the more people gets in, the less we need to chip in -- good idea? Drop me a line here or in FB to let me know if you're keen to help distribute the cakes on Sunday too!Look out for us this coming Sunday at Gaya Street, we'll be wearing RED, and spotting a red ribbon, of course.
arteo
20091110
you raise me up......
Rolf Lovland, Brenden Graham
When I am down and, oh my soul, so weary;
When troubles come and my heart burdened be;
Then, I am still and wait here in the silence,
Until you come and sit awhile with me.You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up: To more than I can be.
There is no life - no life without its hunger;
Each restless heart beats so imperfectly;
But when you come and I am filled with wonder,
Sometimes, I think I glimpse eternity.You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up: To more than I can be.
20091109
new band of army........
Recently there has been a promotion and relocation activity in the State Health Department, and somehow it greatly affected Beluran District Health Office, so much so that by end of this year or early next year, the management team would be lead by a totally new crews.
For a start, I might get a transfer back to the HQ since another more qualified personal is coming over, I don't think I want to be stranded in Beluran and be the second officer in command... haha. Now Sister Rosliah has been promoted as a Matron, and has to work in Sandakan, Sister Malin gets a transfer back to Tawau after 2 rounds of application, Sister Saibi is back in Ranau. PPKP in chief Nosliu might get a lateral transfer to Sandakan Health Office, and PPP in chief Sius is already applying for Keningau. Management side Executive Officer Cham Pa's husband has got a transfer back to West Malaysia and that means she will follow suit pretty soon.
Talking about a total overhaul!
For a start, I might get a transfer back to the HQ since another more qualified personal is coming over, I don't think I want to be stranded in Beluran and be the second officer in command... haha. Now Sister Rosliah has been promoted as a Matron, and has to work in Sandakan, Sister Malin gets a transfer back to Tawau after 2 rounds of application, Sister Saibi is back in Ranau. PPKP in chief Nosliu might get a lateral transfer to Sandakan Health Office, and PPP in chief Sius is already applying for Keningau. Management side Executive Officer Cham Pa's husband has got a transfer back to West Malaysia and that means she will follow suit pretty soon.
Talking about a total overhaul!
20091030
kkJazzFestival -- call for talent search...
Hey peeps!
www.kkjazzfest.com
KK Jazz Festival 2010 is inviting all talented and passionate jazz bands to participate in the talent search!
The shortlisted band will be awarded a performing slot during the KK Jazz Festival 2010 which will be held next year on the 18th and 19th June 2010!
To Participate, please send in the following:
- Your audio demo in .mp3 format or a YouTube link
- Photo of Band Members
- Name & Contact details of band members
Please log on to www.kkjazzfest.com for submission instruction.
Submission deadline is 30th November 2009.
Let your talent be discovered!
www.kkjazzfest.com
taken from the message sent by KKJF admin on Facebook
20091022
learning to let go........
Two monks on a pilgrimage came to the ford of a river. There they saw a girl dressed in all her finery, obviously not knowing what to do since the river was high and she did not want to spoil her clothes. Without more ado, one of the monks took her on his back, carried her across and put her down on dry ground on the other side.
Then the monks continued on their way. But the other monk after an hour started complaining, "Surely it is not right to touch a woman. How could you go against the rules of monks?"
The monk who had carried the girl walked along silently, but finally he remarked, "I set her down by the river an hour ago, why are you still carrying her?"
Then the monks continued on their way. But the other monk after an hour started complaining, "Surely it is not right to touch a woman. How could you go against the rules of monks?"
The monk who had carried the girl walked along silently, but finally he remarked, "I set her down by the river an hour ago, why are you still carrying her?"
a story I happened to read while blog-hopping a while ago
20091016
arteo's last rites........
Last Rites, Questionnaire taken from JUICE magazine
When was the last time you bought a CD?
Just now. I got myself a pirated copy of compilation of original soundtracks from the movie Talentime and some other movies I've not seen before. The last original CD or rather DVD that I got was a Malaysian original Indie movie called KAMI, 2 weeks ago.
When was the last time you performed in front of an attentive audience?
Hmm... I did My Way and Bukan Diriku during the last karaoke, and nobody made noise... Either I mesmerised my friends with my singing, or that I have very tolerating, considerate and courteous friends. Somehow I suspect the latter.
When was the last time you made a paper airplane?
Out of tray liner at a fast food restaurant in KL last week, and gave it to the kid from the next table.
When was the last time someone recognised you on the street?
That happens more often that I like, basically because I have poorly developed facial recognition module in my brain which makes it difficult for me to remember people's faces even though I've just met them few hours back or so. Probably I was dropped when I was a baby, before the synapses that form connection in the facial recognition module was not properly developed, and instead got rewired in the talk-crap section. I have to say that's a logical explanation.
What was the last disgusting thing you witnessed?
About 2 years ago, while I was cramped up in a Fokker, I happened to be seated next to an old man. Really old, the type that smells like tiger balm and all. I think he was reminiscing his better days working for the tin-mine in Malaya when he subconsciously (or purposefully) dug out a big catch himself, and I saw all that process and all that booger stuck under his left index fingernail. after a short inspection of his excavated prize, he tried to share some of his goodness by flicking it frantically with his thumb, and I saw all that too. The next thing that happened was the most horrible of claustrophobic catastrophe I could happen to be in -- I saw clearly the trajectory path of his handheld missile, and it landed quite softly with a soft thud on my right forearm. It was a warm, moist and sticky assault. The moments that followed was quite blur in my memory as all judgement was geared towards one mission and one mission only - to get rid of the invading substance, why trying to hold in my puke. I remember faintly scrapping with the emergency evacuation guide card, then rubbing my arm raw on the cushion cover. I have since come to term with the trauma, but I still get tachycardia, palpitation and cold sweat on my palms when I think about the incident.
When was the last time you thought about death?
I have morbid thoughts on and off, but that one time that I really thought I was gonna die, at age 12 when I choked on a huge mangosteen seed.
When was the last time you made someone laugh?
(I actually spent few good minutes thinking of an answer for this, which brought to a realisation, that I can't remember!!) Well, I do crack some quirky comebacks and sarcasms often, and mostly doing it subconsciously, which I will consider as funny, but people don't always get it. Does a 'LOL' reply at YM count as making someone laugh?
When was the last time you said you were Malaysian?
In Bali, when the street vendor assured me that I can pay in Yen if I don't have enough Rupiah.
When was the last time you had to queue up?
While checking-in at LCCT on my way back from KL. No, wait, I had to queue in front of gate P3 to board the plane because I was too cheapo to buy Priority Boarding from AirAsia.
When was the last time you asked for an autograph?
Last Monday, after Double Take's performance at Dewan Filharmonik Petronas.
What is the last thing you think about at night?
"Now, where did I put my bookmark again..."
When was the last time you wore black?
Last weekend, my favorite PILOSOPO t-shirt. Actually just now, a black dress shirt to attend a meeting with KASIH.
When was the last time you bought a CD?
Just now. I got myself a pirated copy of compilation of original soundtracks from the movie Talentime and some other movies I've not seen before. The last original CD or rather DVD that I got was a Malaysian original Indie movie called KAMI, 2 weeks ago.
When was the last time you performed in front of an attentive audience?
Hmm... I did My Way and Bukan Diriku during the last karaoke, and nobody made noise... Either I mesmerised my friends with my singing, or that I have very tolerating, considerate and courteous friends. Somehow I suspect the latter.
When was the last time you made a paper airplane?
Out of tray liner at a fast food restaurant in KL last week, and gave it to the kid from the next table.
When was the last time someone recognised you on the street?
That happens more often that I like, basically because I have poorly developed facial recognition module in my brain which makes it difficult for me to remember people's faces even though I've just met them few hours back or so. Probably I was dropped when I was a baby, before the synapses that form connection in the facial recognition module was not properly developed, and instead got rewired in the talk-crap section. I have to say that's a logical explanation.
What was the last disgusting thing you witnessed?
About 2 years ago, while I was cramped up in a Fokker, I happened to be seated next to an old man. Really old, the type that smells like tiger balm and all. I think he was reminiscing his better days working for the tin-mine in Malaya when he subconsciously (or purposefully) dug out a big catch himself, and I saw all that process and all that booger stuck under his left index fingernail. after a short inspection of his excavated prize, he tried to share some of his goodness by flicking it frantically with his thumb, and I saw all that too. The next thing that happened was the most horrible of claustrophobic catastrophe I could happen to be in -- I saw clearly the trajectory path of his handheld missile, and it landed quite softly with a soft thud on my right forearm. It was a warm, moist and sticky assault. The moments that followed was quite blur in my memory as all judgement was geared towards one mission and one mission only - to get rid of the invading substance, why trying to hold in my puke. I remember faintly scrapping with the emergency evacuation guide card, then rubbing my arm raw on the cushion cover. I have since come to term with the trauma, but I still get tachycardia, palpitation and cold sweat on my palms when I think about the incident.
When was the last time you thought about death?
I have morbid thoughts on and off, but that one time that I really thought I was gonna die, at age 12 when I choked on a huge mangosteen seed.
When was the last time you made someone laugh?
(I actually spent few good minutes thinking of an answer for this, which brought to a realisation, that I can't remember!!) Well, I do crack some quirky comebacks and sarcasms often, and mostly doing it subconsciously, which I will consider as funny, but people don't always get it. Does a 'LOL' reply at YM count as making someone laugh?
When was the last time you said you were Malaysian?
In Bali, when the street vendor assured me that I can pay in Yen if I don't have enough Rupiah.
When was the last time you had to queue up?
While checking-in at LCCT on my way back from KL. No, wait, I had to queue in front of gate P3 to board the plane because I was too cheapo to buy Priority Boarding from AirAsia.
When was the last time you asked for an autograph?
Last Monday, after Double Take's performance at Dewan Filharmonik Petronas.
What is the last thing you think about at night?
"Now, where did I put my bookmark again..."
When was the last time you wore black?
Last weekend, my favorite PILOSOPO t-shirt. Actually just now, a black dress shirt to attend a meeting with KASIH.
20091015
sweating it out....
Actually it takes just a little determination and we'll see that all the excuses about not having time to exercise won't carry water -- a description that will only look good on my dri-fit t-shirt. Took me only an hour of brisk walking, and now I'm swimming in serotonin -- the much sought after by-product of physical activities.
Tomorrow, the gym. Anyone?
20091013
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