Urgh, I’m juggling my little time left in KK between reading an interesting novel I bought recently (left) and another classics by DH Lawrence – Sons and Lovers. I’ve watched the movie, and I’ve come to terms to commit reading PS I Love You; or else I have to ‘abandon’ my love for novels for another ‘educational-related’ classics. *Sigh*

I didn’t actually want to buy this novel (‘cos I know I wouldn’t have time reading it casually). Well, though I’m not into Hilary Swank (she’s even not my ideal when watching the movie), the simplicity of the front cover plus the minimal use of colours for the front cover design attracted me!

**Looks like I have to postpone my indulging in this novel for a few months**

At last! I got hold of Cecilia Ahern’s bestselling novel, P.S. I Love You a fews days ago. *Grin* The movie was out in the cinema last year, and I was excited to Hilary Swank and Gerard Butler being featured in the front cover of the novel! Since I’ve watched the movie (and Hilary Swank didn’t mesmerize me), but havent read the novel, I wont say much.

I am recommending it for romantic hearts like me! If you’re interested to grab hold of the novel, do check out MPH Online.

Here I come, movie mode again. I got myself landed into one of those days when I’m all into movie movie movie and nothing more. Well, I had to drag along my not-a-movie-goer boyfriend, into my movie mode, too!

Seriously thought it was an English movie (I didn’t care to watch the trailer or whatsoever it was in the media). Turned out it was in SPANISH! Mi amor, enough of Spanish soap operas, hehe! Though I won’t say I dislike the spanish dramas on TV. I got distracted with looking at the subtitles now and then. I mean, throughout the 1 hour and 40 minutes show!

It’s directed by Juan Antonio Bayona and acted by some unknown actors and actresses. Hehe! It’s one of those movies with creepy sounds, dark rooms, haunted house, bla bla bla. I’ll give it 3/5 ratings. Only. Good enough what. Whatever it is, the movie is highlighted with a pretty nice climax and post-climax. (In fact, I got a bit of a goosebumps, haha!)

**End of story** or else, I’m going to rant on and on..

Govt to review oil price subsidy: Najib
25 May, 2008

Pekan: The Government is to review the oil price subsidy as the rising price of crude oil in the world market has pushed the cost of subsidy way past the expenditure for development, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said Saturday.

He said the matter would be discussed in depth at a meeting on Tuesday of the Cabinet Committee on Inflation. Najib will chair the meeting as Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, who is chairman of the committee, is abroad.

“When the oil price rises too high, we have no choice but to review the subsidy because we have reached a stage where the annual subsidy for oil, gas and other essential items has exceeded the allocation for development,” he told reporters after attending a mass circumcision ceremony at Sekolah Kebangsaan Sri Maulana, here.

World crude oil price reached US$138 (RM444) on Friday.

Najib said the principle being worked on for the oil price subsidy was that the low-income group would enjoy a better facility than high-income earners and those who use more fuel.

He also said the new subsidy scheme would not be implemented at once but in stages, taking into account the financial capacity of the people. The Government would also ensure that the cost of other items, including food, was contained, he said. “If we can maintain the prices of food, the people will not feel the pinch too much,” he said.

Meanwhile, Najib said he hoped the Pilgrims Management and Fund Board would maintain the minimum fare for Haj flights despite the rising oil price.

“With the oil price continuing to rise, it is a challenge for Tabung Haji to maintain the minimum fare as it did last year,” he said at the presentation of national Tabung Haji exemplary awards, here.

However, it could not be helped if the fare had to be raised in view of the rising price of crude oil in the world market, he said. The price of crude oil hit US$138 (RM444) per barrel on Friday.

Tabung Haji Chairman Tan Sri Abi Musa Asa’ari Mohamed Nor was also present at the function where 50 pupils and students were honoured for outstanding achievement in public examinations.

Najib praised Tabung Haji for fulfilling its social responsibility of assisting outstanding students from poor families.-Bernama

[Source: Daily Express News, Sabah]

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What? The price of crude oil hit US$138 (RM444) per barrel??! It used to be about US$80 per barrel.. like 4 years ago?? Last night, hundreds of people hit the petrol kiosks around KK and Penampang. Waah! Tiba-tiba saja jammed tragik di Donggongon semalam, even when it’s way past peak hours! And, the prices of goods increased too. Petrol naik, beras naik, semua pun naik.

Huh, this is no play-play man. Even my working boyfriend considered to postpone buying a new car. I don’t feel the tragic-ness as of yet, but heck, I’m going to suffer to when I’m back to Shah Alam. OH NO!

These are all the awesome voices I’ve heard  back then but of which I could not figure all-about-it! Pathetic me. Or perhaps I did not care less to bother about it. Well, now I’ve figured it out. This song is so awfully pleasant to my ears!

Awwh, I seriously do miss tuning in to DJ Jules and Prem’s hot and sometimes EMBARRASSING show — Flirty @ 10.30! Tell you what, this is a show you want to listen to ’cause it’s REAL and brings you along in the drama too! Young soul like me (gee, I am one) gets unwillingly excited though only as passive listener. What more if I’m on air!

Crushin’ on someone but can’t bring yourself to declare your love? Stop sweating! Just get Jules and Prem to do it for you instead! If cupid is feeling good, you might just receive a call from Jules and Prem. So thus they promote.

The catch is, it is so absolutely on-air! But then, you can’t tune in to Fly FM unless you’re somewhere in Semenanjung. I got ‘hooked up’ with this since a year ago during my horror semesters at UITM Shah Alam! Somehow, it proves to be a magic potion to days of havocs, chaos, and endless ‘dramas’! No fairy tales, no fairy godmother/father, no magic wands, only Fly FM Flirty @ 10.30.

Perfume lovers! This might interests you. Been searching for ORIGINAL perfumes but the ones in the markets are off my budget. *Grin* Perfumania online might be the perfect place for you to buy your favourite plus original perfumes at lower prices. From Ralph Lauren to Burberry to Hugo, to you-name-it, perfumania online provides convenient for would-be customers in products shipping and fees.

These are just some of the great perfumes available! Sense the vibes in you and do check out the site!

I got this awfully great video clip from youtube “Koupusan” sung by Unduk Ngadau State Level 2007 winner, Jo-Anna Sue Henly Rampas. Nice her, nice voice, nice everything! Enjoy.

Bad chocolatey indulgence! Mentioning chocolate, everyone sure does love the sweet indulgence. Haha! I am not spared of the obsession of savouring the so-called aphrodisiac either. I am a chocolate-lover, I am. In fact, it is kinda lame writing about it. What about it? Say, duh, this is lame. Like I don’t know more about chocolate. So they say!

Imported chocolates ( I mean real imported chocolates, not the ones with licenses), are much better in taste and ‘tooth-friendly’ compared to the local-made ones! My POV and through experiences. No offense though. My bad indulgence started when I indulged on Cadbury Dairy Milk With Caramel Centre. Perhaps ’twas me over-eating and over-indulging, but I was so sure I only consumed like 2 lines of the chocolate bar. Or ’twas the over-sweetened caramel soft centre which caused my sore-throat! Or ’twas my sensitive throat every time I ‘over-indulge’ on sweet stuff!

Well, I can’t compare Hershey’s chocolates to Cadbury’s since Hershey’s acquired the license to manufacture and sell Cadbury products. But the caramel soft centre can be improved in taste and sugar content wise.

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Prior to its official launching on 5 June 2008, GSC 1 Borneo, KK Sabah is giving away free tickets from 31st May until 4 June 2008! All you have to do is to cut out the coupons/ slip from the newspapers (the movie section) OR simply visit cinemaonline.com.my

To enjoy the fabulous house-warming gifts, present the coupons/slips in exchange for 2 movie tickets per coupon/slip. Movies offered are the past blockbuster movies such as ‘Jumper’, ‘Forbidden Kingdom’, ‘Evolusi KL Drift’, ‘10 000 BC’ and a few more.

The largest hypermall and one of the luxurious malls in Borneo is located just about 20-30 minutes drive away from KK city centre and just right next to UMS! So, what are you waiting for? I’ll sure won’t miss the great opportunities!