Today is the first day of Hari Raya!

You’ve successfully endured a whole holy Ramadan month of puasa (fasting) and now it’s time to give yourselves a pat on the back!

I’d like to dedicate this post to wishing all my Muslim friends and blog readers alike a Selamat Hari Raya.

Here’s an e-card that I’ve just finished designing from scratch. Hope you like it!

Meanwhile, allow me to enjoy my long weekend thanks to the Public Holidays, indulge in delicious traditional Malay food at Hari Raya open houses and secretly gleam at my duit raya this year. 

I’m now back in Penang and last night’s midnight roadtrip was especially smooth, without a single trace of traffic congestion on the North-South highway at all – to my surprise!

Looks like all those celebrating have already made their way home to balik kampung early!

Semoga sampai ke destinasi masing-masing dengan selamat

dan menikmati Eid Mubarak dengan orang-orang yang terdekat.

I do sincerely hope all fellow Malaysians, no matter what race or religion, embrace the spirit of  this festive season together. I certainly am! P/S I’ve just had a delicious plate of Rendang Ayam for lunch.

Wouldn’t mind another! 

Speaking of Raya festivities, here’s something I’d like to share:

This raya, Celcom is giving you more reasons to celebrate and parade a new iPhone5!

From now until 15th September, the iPhone5 can be yours from only RM1488 when you sign up with Celcom First Data mPro Plus plan at RM88/month on a 24-month contract.

If you’re new to Celcom, you can just make a switch and enjoy your new iPhone5 for only RM988

With the Celcom First Data mPro Plus plan, you can enjoy:

Low monthly commitment fee of only RM88/month

Special price on the iPhone 5 at only RM1,488

5GB data volume monthly

FREE 60 mins & 60 SMS (Additional usage: 15 sen/min/SM)

More details about the Celebrate Raya with Celcom’s iPhone5 promotion – here

Have you ever been challenged to do something ordinary, BUT in a very extreme, out-of-the-ordinary way?
Well, I might just have.

A few nights ago, I was asked to up my game and to take a challenge in sharing this competition with you, dearest readers, and to produce a video of myself playing badminton – as creatively as I can.

Taking a short break during the shoot.

Truth be told, I am no skilled badminton player, but I’ve had my fair share of badminton almost every week during Physical Education lessons back in school and of course, the once in a blue moon, casual badminton session with my family.

So I suppose it is safe to say that I can play badminton quite decently, should my skills not betray me. I might be rusty!

The next morning, I had to borrow a badminton racquet and a few shuttlecocks

from Mr.BFF and we began shooting it over the weekend.

I gave it a long thought on what video I'm going to come up with, for my own version of upping my game.

Considering the fact that I often push myself to the limits and up my game with every gym session, I decided they were of similar nature which I could relate too. Combining these two together would be a brilliant idea! (At least to me, la :P)

After more than an hour of shooting and several hours editing + rendering the footages & video, here’s a VLOG and the video I managed to come up with:

Hope you like it!

Everyone in the gym were were giggling and giving me awkward stares. The nicer ones were asking what this was about, so I had to explain, as I was causing quite a racquet in the usually-quiet gym. (Haha. Geddit geddit?)

Now, I'm contemplating posting up a compilation of blooper footages that didn't make the final cut. It's so ridiculously stupid, I can be such a monkey sometimes.

So, that was how I upped my game. What about you?
Produce a creative video that shows your passion for badminton! It’s time to put your thinking caps on.

Watch the few teaser videos here to get your creative juices running.

I personally LOVE the Badminton in the Dark one.

Major madness!

Prove your worth by taking this challenge at www.AxiataCup.tv!

Show your badminton skills (or lack thereof!), your creativity, showmanship, any unique talents you possess or anything badminton-related that exemplifies your passion for badminton, for a chance to win amazing prizes.

Prizes:

• GOLD: Cash Prize Winning of MYR 5,000
• SILVER: Cash Prize Winning of MYR 3,000
• BRONZE: Cash Prize Winning of MYR 1,500

All winners also get:
An exclusive ‘VIP experience’ to attend the Semi Finals & Finals of Axiata Cup 2013 all happening in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on the 13th and 14th of April 2013, as well as gifts from Axiata & their sponsors of Axiata Cup 2013!

Good news for my Indonesian readers!

If you win, this prize includes return flights

from Jakarta, Indonesia to Kuala Lumpur for two (2) people.

So that was my version of how I upped my game.

What’s your meaning of ‘Up Your Game’ in badminton?

You decide. It’s your turn now.
Have fun while you’re at it! I surely did LOL.

Check out the teaser video below!

And for your submission, here are just some extra pointers… just for you!

Upload your video at www.AxiataCup.tv. Contest ends on the 25th of March 2013.
Be sure to get your entry up by then! Winners will be announced on 9th April 2013.

So, keep your fingers crossed and all the best, dear readers! 

He made her a promise that your love for her will be everlasting and this relationship will be forever.

That pledge carries the weight of the world. But he had to be somewhere else… for a while.

She held on to the promise until she couldn't hold on anymore.

One can only have this much patience. She's only human.

And then, there's another. Let's call him Mr. New Boy.

They look happy together. Unlike the former, the latter could always be by her side. 

Oh dear. What's the safest bet?

Now that he is back, should she cut off ties with Mr. New Boy to fall back into the arms of Mr. Boyfriend?

OR should she go back on her promise with Mr. Boyfriend to start a new life with Mr. New Boy?

OR should she just not choose and let nature take its course and see what happens next?

Catch the latest episode :

httpv://youtu.be/wnSaxejvj6U

Episode 3

If you missed out on the full story, here are the sequels!

Watch it here:

httpv://youtu.be/FCnNYgrEw7c

Episode 1

httpv://youtu.be/6pDcf73J9YI

Episode 2.

So after all we’ve seen in the long distance relationship between Amy & Nick and his promise to her, it's plain to see that he is very committed to their love and loyalty.

But what about her? What if she doesn't feel the same… anymore?

Now… there's Joe.

Whatever her decision is, it's her life to live. Ultimately, she shouldn't need to be answerable to anyone.

Whatever makes her happy will channel her next step.

But on the hindsight, it’s obvious that keeping in touch is extremely important.

Despite being busy, dropping a short & sweet message just to say hi or a quick chat with each other wouldn't take too long, yes? 

Uh-huh. Overly Attached Girlfriend agrees. 

In this digital era, everyone is connected via data.

Instant messaging platforms such as Whatsapp, Viber, Skype, WeChat, LINE, BBM and even Social Media's private messaging system like Facebook Chats, Twitter DMs makes a world of difference! 

This is why it’s always important to fuel up on data to constantly stay in touch with all our loved ones to maintain the perfect relationship.

That being said, may the best man win.

Or, she can just two-time both LOL. Not that I condone that but it's still a valid option LOL

Dial *128# on your mobile phone (Celcom users only) to pick a pack and get data today.

For more info about the full story, to watch never-seen-before footages, to vote who you would rather see Amy with and to view all the videos & trailers, visit Celcom XPAX's page now!

Boy meets girl. They fall in love.

He leaves. Now they're separated by miles. Sounds familiar?

Nick and Amy parting ways in the airport.

Remember I wrote about the brief Long Distance Relationship which Konzy and I initially faced?

Well yeah, we got through that phase thanks to data connection. 

But by next week, we'll be 8 hours away from each other again 

Only for two months though, as he will be paying a visit to family and friends back in Australia!

I know we'll be fine.  Dear data, please don't fail us!

Anyway, remember that online video series about an LDR couple named Nick and Amy?

httpv://youtu.be/FCnNYgrEw7c

Nick isn't replying. Amy gets frustrated.

But… they both have data on their phones, so where did they go wrong?

WHAT'S NEXT?

httpv://youtu.be/ozSjFi5Lcqo

Watch the trailer for the new episode!

As we all know, Nick has left the country. But apparently, the trailer shows that he's back? 

Or could it be Nick's surprise homecoming and proposal to Amy? 

And… who's ring does that belong to? What's the juicy goss? 

Is Joe and Amy getting married instead? Oh dear. This doesn't sound too good.

Ahhh, the infamous love triangle.  The plot gets complicated haha!

Reminds me of Twilight LOLOL. Amy, make up your mind, woman!

Doesn't Joe look like Jacob Black & Nick resemble Edward Cullen?

Haha! Told you!

Now, now. Be patient. 

The story will unfold on 18th January 2013. Till then, stay tuned!

More information on xpax.com.my

When recurrent rumours of Swedish House Mafia's 'One Last Tour' concert LIVE in Malaysia were proven true and confirmed to be held in early January 2013,  I was over the moon! 

The world's biggest electronica trio will be performing for us in Malaysia for the very first time (and the last!)

These incredibly talented progressive-house DJs and producers from Sweden has announced that they will making their final tour around the world as a way of saying goodbye before disbanding and going their separate ways.

It must be our lucky day! Malaysia was one of the chosen countries! 

Being a massive fan of Electronic Dance Music (EDM) and one who often blog about gigs, raves and parties revolving around the EDM scene, I absolutely cannot wait to give them the biggest send-off of their lives at the biggest farewell tour in concert history! 

The boys behind Swedish House Mafia – Sebastian Ingrosso, Axwell & Steve Angello 

During the countdown launch of the confirmed gig, something out of the ordinary happened.

Doesn't this remind you of the Bat signal shone into the sky? 

Swedish House Mafia logo was seen on KL Tower that night! 

No better way to kick off the year's entertainment scene than a mind-blowing rave party, ey?

Thank you so much XPAX, for bringing them down to Malaysia 

I'm certain you've put a big, wide smile on thousands of fellow EDM fans across Malaysia (and even those in the neighbouring regions!) for giving us the chance to say our last goodbyes!

Here are the concert details again, if you couldn't read the small text on the poster.

WHAT Swedish House Mafia's One Last Tour concert

WHERE Sunway Lagoon Surf Beach, Malaysia

WHEN 18th January 2013 (Friday) 

Take a listen to some of my favourite songs from Swedish House Mafia! 

If you've not heard of them before, here are my recommended few. Enjoy!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkQ5rEJaTmk

Swedish House Mafia – One (Your Name)

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXpdmKELE1k

Swedish House Mafia – Save the World

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNeJv0t0RY8

Swedish House Mafia – Don't You Worry Child

And two of my absolute favourites! 

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDboaDrHGbA

Swedish House Mafia – Greyhound

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbafd6UV3w4

Swedish House Mafia – Antidote

Did you know that the early-bird tickets to the concert have already been sold-out within a few days?

Well, I'm not surprised. It's Swedish House Mafia, the World Number 10 in DJ Magazine's list of Top 100 DJs we're talking about here, after all. 

Here's your last chance to win yourself FREE tickets!

It's a once-in-a-lifetime chance and I mean it! After this, there will be no more Swedish House Mafia 

There are TWO ways to win them. So, listen up! 

1. PICK AN XPAX PACK & WIN 2 TICKETS (XZONE) WORTH RM250 EACH

(You obviously have to be a Celcom XPAX user to dial this on your cellphone) 

More information on this : HERE

2. DOWNLOAD SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA CALL ME TONES

& WIN 2 TICKETS (XZONE) WORTH RM250 EACH)

More information on this : HERE

These XPAX promos will end on 12th January 2013, so don't miss out 

P/S: I have ONE ticket (Party Zone) to sell off at RM230 so… buzz me if you want it!

Farewell SHM 

Is it possible to feel so sad and excited at the same time? Cos that's how I feel right now. 

One thing's for sure though, although SHM will no longer exist in the future, their music will continue to live in my iPod forever.

It's the ultimate way to party with Swedish House Mafia for one. last. time. on their One. Last. Tour.

See you there, fellow partygoers!