Not All Girls Like Pink

I'm not a very outdoorsy person although I'd like to think I am. I love walking the beach and discovering new trails in the city but when it comes to hiking, I cringe at the thought of getting my shoes muddy and having to battle leeches and various other killer-blood-sucking insects. But when my bestie suggested we visit one of Malaysia many waterfalls for the holidays, I jumped up and said "YES!" We headed to Hulu Langat towards Pangsun. The goal was to reach  Lepok falls  for a nice afternoon swim, indulge in homemade sandwiches and then head home. We found the small Orang Asli village at the foot of the hill and made our way into an area with Durian Orchards and Bamboo forests. It wasn't durian season thankfully so I didn't have to add the fear of falling durians to my already thumping heart. One of the guides told us the trail was leech-free but my eyes kept a look-out anyway.   Hutan mana tak ada lintah!? It was pretty much a pleasurable walk in ...

I recently came across Lucius and boy have I got a girl crush on Jess & Holly. :D They harmonize soooo well together and the subtle guitar solos make my stomach flutter. I don't know why that happens but it just does. Here's a video from "Go Home" It's not my most favourite from them but it's equally good. This video won "Best Animation" at the 4th annual Music Video Film Festival Band Battle in 2013. Do check out some of their other songs and live sessions on YouTube. It gives me so much pleasure when I find new stuff to listen to...

I absolutely loved the track from this video and after multiple attempts at Shazam ing, it finally registered! So I bring you Lord Huron with Ghost on the Shore .

As I woke up this morning, I was excited to start the new week. I try not to give in to the Monday Blues and instead map out a wonderful week filled with work which I enjoy and fruitful time spent with loved ones.  The drive to work was horrid as usual but as I drove into town, I noticed there were more cars than usual, the jam seemed bad for a Monday morning and as I passed by the beautiful Al-Bukhary Mosque, it dawned on me that it was May 13th.  My mind began re-reading all the Facebook posts and articles I've read over the past week wondering if there was any sign of a possible unrest. What was causing this blasted jam? Was there a demonstration up ahead? I knew it was highly unlikely but one can't help but get paranoid some days.  As I slowly drove passed the Mosque, a certain calm came over me. Talking to the Big Guy, I knew that I was safe in my own land.  I tend to plot getaways and possible emergency scenarios in my head. Fastest way out of ...