What I did on a hot Sunday

Today was one hot ass day. Lately the weather has been a killer, thank God for air-conditioning in the office, although sometimes it gets warm there as well 'cause we only have 1 (old) air-cond unit for like, 16/17 people. We really should request for another one. But I digress...



Alda and I went downtown to take a look at Pesta Chow Kit Kita (FB), a project by and for the youth in Chow Kit, which was held at KL Krash Pad (FB). One of their assignments was to interview and take pictures of people living in the area, which included homeless men and immigrants. I'm not sure if the gallery will still be at KL Krash Pad, but it's definitely an eye-opener. Chow Kit Kita is an awesome project to engage teens and make them feel important and needed, especially those who come from an under-privileged background. Too bad not a lot of people knew about this event!
The band that played during the opening ceremony was pretty awesome, I didn't catch their name though

The heat was killing me by then - I wore a flowy tube top with shorts and flip-flops but I was still sweating like mad, even the back of my top was drenched! I'm also tanner now cause we were walking up and down under the hot sun.

Anyway, after that we headed to The Annexe because a friend asked to check out a photography exhibition there (FB). Organized by a group of Taylor's College students, 'Everyone Has Hope' showcases photos taken by young Burmese refugees.
It is...I would say refreshing to see pictures taken from the view of innocent children, and also heart wrenching at the same time to find out what kind of conditions they live in. Did you know that although they are given the refugee status, the Malaysian government doesn't grant them basic rights, such as education? They're not allowed to attend public schools, so they go to this 'Burmese school' which is situated in a shop lot and are taught by volunteers. You can purchase the pictures from the exhibition and all proceeds go to the Burmese school (there's a donation box there as well). Do check it out, it's going on til Nov 27th.
The Burmese kids who participated in 'Everyone Has Hope'

Peter Jackson (cool name eh), whose photo I bought

Back back back with the powah, powah

So I'm back to blogging, after taking a long ass hiatus, after so many scattered posts. Why? Do I even need to justify my actions? No I don't, but looking back at my Livejournal and my older blogs, blogging's a nice way to record down certain memories. And this is what it'll be (when I have the time to) - a (mostly) photographic evidence of what I've experienced, gone through, been to, wish for.

Where do I start?

UNIQLO landed in KL, people! I was invited to interview the MD for Singapore & Malaysia, went to their media 'tour', went for their party, and witnessed on Facebook how amazing the response was on their first day of opening. UNIQLO's a favorite for basics, I've washed my tees like 100 times and they're still super soft! The Japanese really know how to make quality products.

On the same day as the media tour, right across the road at Pavilion was the M-IFW 2010. I went for a few shows - so far my favorite is Tom Abang Saufi. I heard Michael Ong's songket collection was good, even though I wasn't there to see his show myself.
MSN Life & Style did a few Street Snaps for our site at the M-IFW, take a look at the people who were dressed to impress, stand out, the works!

Gosh so work's pretty much write, think, contacts, think more, do more research, keep myself updated, attend events and make sure articles get written!

A few days ago, I did this very guerilla, DIY, low-budget photo shoot with Ze! and my Kreme Kart pals. I'm awfully impressed by Ze! and her sister Yasmeen, their style is so refreshing compared to what you usually get in KL...


More updates soon, especially of my beloved Pistol Pete. xxoo.