Comeback.

11.51pm, monday night with my never-ending responsibilities (wait, 'never-ending'? that's an understatement). The XX [Night Time] playing on repeat. Don't quite remember the last time I actually spent time with you my friend. Last post was on Bella's exhibition; everything seemed so perfect then. Well, almost perfect. Time passes by like a blazing storm; the next thing you know, it's gone. Far from gone. Hence, my hiatus. I've been spending so much time on myself. Yes, MYSELF. Self-discovery and lots of self-loving. Haven't done that for a while; a long while. So far so good. 

I am quite swamped with my trail of thoughts at the moment; I'll try to break it down, baby steps.

Life can be so brutal sometimes. Yes, I said brutal ; can be worse. Say like.. merciless, ruthless, heartless, remorseless, I don't wanna go on. The excruciating pain seems to be making a come back everytime I think about it. Drop that. You know, someone once told me "the one you want may not be the one you need"; but then, think again. Why would you want something you don't need? I need you, hence I want you, hence .. forget it. 

This isn't be best state of mind to be writing; no writer's block tonight but I just felt like it. Like, a part of me has long gone and I'm just trying to search for it. And if you're wondering, yup I'm still searching. Sucha hard to get lil brat. Darn it. 

[photo above] are my sentiments exactly. speaking what my mind can't figure out.

I torn between.. going on, rambling about things that will come to no end and stopping, here. Right here. And you know what, I'll just stop right here. Nope, this ain't going nowhere. 

Not the kind of blog entry you would probably expect from the usual me. I'll definitely be back for a (less) rambling post. Promise. 

Back to The XX. Here's some if you're keen too ;) x

Papillon 2013 | An exhibition by Isabella Tan

I meant to do this much earlier but so much has been happening on my side. Pretty insane I must say. Anyhewww, life goes on and it's an inevitable cycle that we all go through. That aside, the ultimate objective of this post isn't about me but a very dear friend/sister of mine who's organizing her very first photography exhibition - 'PAPILLON', which means butterfly in French. 

"A butterfly is a symbol of metamorphism and transformation. Its an idea of growth and emergence on beauty into the World". 

I will keep this really short and straight to the point. Just need to make sure we get the message across. Simple - do support her and show her some love by just attending the exhibition! That would mean the world to her, your presence :) This girl has worked so hard and has definitely come a long way. I've worked with her and I must say, she's one of the most professional and detail-oriented photographer I've seen. Despite her young and tender ( tender? haha! :P ) age, I can safely say .. she knows what she's doing. I mean, let's admit it .. she's definitely one of the many elite photographers to date. I'll let her photography speak for itself alright? x 

Here are a few of my favorites from our collaborations and some of her recent work that I found really impressive. There will be a lot more new artworks displayed during the exhibition, so do feel free to pop by! I was told that Dato Jimmy Choo himself will also be paying a visit tomorrow. So, more reasons to come by, no? ;) x 

This would be her very first photography exhibition, and probably the last one in Malaysia before she departs for New York to further her studies. I am beyond happy and excited! I guess everyone who knows Bella personally .. would know how much this means for her, and how much effort she has put in to make this happen. To put up an exhibition this huge, single-handedly? That's definitely not something a typical 19 year old would/could do. Two thumbs up for you hun! xx 

This exhibition records her growth as a young artist and the development of her creativity since 2011. She shares her behind the scenes work, never seen before images and what inspires her to become who she is today. I am glad that I am a part of this exhibition and I really hope the world/everybody else could see how I see Bella ; so much potential, so much talent .. and ( I'm sorry, I'm lost of words). I'll sum it up in 5 words? SHE'S A BALL OF JOY, if that even makes sense? Haha. 

Come join us at Papillon at Whitebox in MAP, Publika, Solaris Dutamas from 6th August to 8th August 2013. Admission is free and her work will be up for sale. 

Her conceptual pieces are really worth buying. You should really see it for yourself. But hey, I shan't keep you guys any longer. The anticipation awaits. Come and see the world through Bella's eyes. It's gonna be quite a ride ;) 

For more information, log onto: 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/xbellanotte.photography

Website   : http://www.xbellanotte.4ormat.com/

Run in the City featuring Nike LunarGlide+5

It seems to me that most people today are striving towards a healthy and fitter lifestyle. Or at least, most people that I know of. We try our best to ensure a balanced meal, a 20-min workout a day at the very least, constantly motivate ourselves with fitness magazines, bottom line - everybody is striving to look good, physically these days. Sounds very much like myself, actually. Well, the bottom line is - working out is one thing, doing it right is another. 

To those who know me very well, should know that I am a total gym junkie. Anything to do with fitness, I'm definitely up for it. A marathon, a jog by the park, dodgeball, any sports or form of exercise for that matter. I never knew how important a shoe can be until I sprained my ankle during an incident months ago and I was inactive for a good one month. Trust me, it sucked. I felt so uneasy, fatigue and all I wanted was to get back to my second home (gym)! And when I did, the first thing I did was to run. And bam, I fell. Ankle weaken and I crashed. 

Then, I realized how important it is to actually have a shoe that supports you well. You need to get the right shoes for the right agendas. Some shoes are made for the gym, some are made for outdoor activities. Hence, you need to know what you're really looking for. 

From my personal experiences ( and common sense, of course) ; shoes with flexible soles/platforms are best worn for gym because in general, gym have wooden/carpeted floors that can absorb impact much easily. On the other hand, shoes with harder sole/platforms are best suited for outdoor activities where you move and get active on hard grounds (tar roads, grass etc) that are often rough and uneven. 

This post in particular, is about the newly introduced NIKE LUNARGLIDE+ 5. I was invited by Nike Malaysia along with another blogger friend, Esther Ng from youresty.com to try out their latest shoe technology. Prior to the event, we had a couple of surprises and I must say I was really impressed with their PR skills. Kudos to Milk PR and Nike Malaysia! From macaroons to gifts, which girl wouldn't enjoy surprises hey? 

The meet-up was held at KLCC Park and surely, there was no better place to try out the Nike LunarGlide. I felt like a kid getting cotton candy. Plus, the shoe we received was in my favourite purple /peplum colour. I couldn't be more excited. 

The LunarGlide+ 5

For runners with a midly to moderately overpronated gait, the Nike LunarGlide+ 5 delivers the stability and responsive ride of Dynamic Support, a two-part midsole system where opposing wedges of foam (Lunarlon and firmer carrier foam) move the runner from soft to stable as the heel lands and the foot flexes down. 

The shoe provides exceptional cushioning and support through the Lunarlon and Nike Flywire technologies. The Lunarlon system features a soft, light yet resilient foam core within a supportive foam for plush cushioning, springy response and needed support. Nike Flywire delivers an adaptive, glove-like feel and the Fitsole sockliner molds to the shape of the foot for a custom fit. 

Nike LunarGlide+ 5 for Women 

Nike LunarGlide+ 5 for Men 

Tried it, Loved it. 

My personal thoughts on the new Nike LunarGlide+ 5? I find it really solid, for a shoe. Stable platform and has a very good supportive system (especially when I know I'm having a weak ankle now). It has a pretty thick cushioning which explains why its so stable and comfortable. Stable landings and dynamic support system, plus plush cushioning - that makes up a perfect pair of running shoes. So, if you're looking for a running shoe, this pair should definitely be in your MUST TRY list. It fits me perfectly and I've been wearing it pretty often especially during outdoor sports. What I also love about this shoe has to be its lightweight and of course, the vibrant color is a plus point! ;) 

Well, need I say more? Go to any Nike outlet and try it for yourself! Sole Mate, now or never ;) xx 

Special thanks to Nike Malaysia and Milk PR for having me. It was a pleasure meeting everyone at the event and I definitely look forward to see everyone soon! Thanks again for letting me find my SOLE MATE! Till then! x 

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Krabi 2013

Obviously, as the title intends - I just got back from my Krabi trip. Tried something different this time ; video editing! Memories in motion ;) Definitely not my forte but thought it would be a lil something more than just pictures. 

Just some footages I managed to capture. Mann, I miss Krabi already! x 

Over & Out!

Guess who's back? Stronger and better! *wink. Yup, exams are finally over now and you have no idea what I went through for the past one month ( the past two weeks were extraordinarily difficult, I swear I almost died). One of the most unforgettable.. traumatizing experience I've had. Almost like as though I came back to live (something like that ... I can't seem to put it into words).

Sat for my first paper ( on the 20th June 2013) ; a third-year business management paper and it wasn't because I hadn't been well prepared for it but god knows why I panicked and trembled throughout the examination. You know how when you have 10 minutes left and your heart would just race like nobody's business, yup exactly like that but I felt like that THROUGHOUT THE PAPER, FROM BEGINNING TILL THE END. I couldn't write and my mind went completely blank ; I was shaking, I couldn't breathe properly, time seemed to tick away so damn quickly and by the time I decided that I couldn't pull through - I asked for an exam cancellation and BAM; invigilator told me I was 5 minutes too late and it hit me - I WAS GOING TO FAIL. I cried and begged *super melodramatic I know* because HELL NO I'M DOING THAT PAPER AGAIN.. but hey, when I finally got myself together, I realized.. life ain't a bed of roses. And when shit happens you just gotta deal with it. I wasn't kidding when I said I studied so hard for it - I could've easily gotten a Distinction for that paper but .. looks like I can barely even pass it now. 

Leaving the rest to God. Don't wanna jinx it no more but it was definitely a lesson to learn. The rest of the papers I sat for after that.. I was a lot calmer and I refrained myself from putting too much pressure on my shoulder ( I tend to do that , a lot!). Some even laughed at me when I said the paper was "shit" and I had a panic attack. IT WASN'T ONE BIT FUNNY. Think some people need to learn when to laugh and when NOT TO. Wasn't exactly offended but I kinda felt helpless haha.

Maybe... I'm not so great at multitasking afterall. High time I prioritize ;( 

So, my piece of advice to those who are going to sit for any sort of examinations; make sure you get SUFFICIENT SLEEP the night before, NEVER EVER pull an all nighter prior exam day, JUST KEEP CALM and do whatever you can (because it's not like you can memorize anymore facts/theories at the eleventh hour, so just do what you can). Speaking from experience! 

Anyway, its over and done now. And it's time to get back to work, and get my well deserved holiday!

Port Dickson 2012 x

Wang x Wang x Wang x Wang 

Miss Selfridge Grand Re-Launch at One Utama x 

My bedside essentials x 

Did a project with SKINZ Malaysia - can't wait to see the final product! [ full post soon] x 

my ayam panggangs x my love x cant live w/o them 

Presidential Penthouse Suite @ Hilton KL [ Exact unit that J.Lo, Lee Hom & Katy Perry stayed in]  lucky much? 

3 months x current goal x motivation - WHAT'S YOURS? 

Took a month off gym (ankle still hurts) but I can't wait to sweat it out &  get pumpin' again! 

Back to work after a short hiatus. Will be on air this Sunday ( 3pm - 7pm) x 

x Mantra x 

Quite a lot happening this week and I can't wait for my long awaited holiday. Will keep you guys posted whenever I can. I don't know but the blogosphere seems to be dying ( and I can barely find time to blog anymore). Funny that there are still quite alot of budding bloggers filling up their blogposts with "same face , different poses" pictures and I just DON'T GET IT. Okay, I better hush hush. 

One more thought before signing off..

"Even superheroes have the right to bleed" x