My most nerve wrecking experience all the way in CHINA

I will be facebookless and twitterless for the next 5 days in China... *boo hoo* This is my first test without online social networking!!!!

Why I'm headed to China all of a sudden? Because I will be presenting at an international conference(The Asian Association of Social Psychology) all by myself in Kunming, China to some of the greatest minds in the world of psychology....KILL ME!!! My professor won't be there which makes the level of anxiety much higher....GULP

The upside...it will be held in a city which I've never been to before and from is extremely picturesque, that is the part I hope I can enjoy after the presentation

The Stone Mountains

I've hosted so many events from corporate to lifestyle ones and this is BY FAR, the most anxiety provoking "event" for me.....Although it's the same, talking and managing a crowd, it's a whole different ball game when the topic is sooooo specific and I'm a small fry in a huge academic world.... wish me luck guys!!!!! Will be updating via my blog:)

xoxo

Meiz

Stand a chance to win Il Volo Live in Malaysia tickets on 30th of July!

They are an eclectic mix of pop, boy band good looks, and powerhouse vocals! Did I mention they are also sexy Italians?????

Recently performed on American Idol 2011 stunning the crowd by belting out with their Tenor voices..I'm sure the crowd was expecting Westlife or Backstreet boys but got this instead...

And one of their heart wrenching and beautiful songs which is a crowd favourite * loveeesss*

Don't they remind you of a typical boyband from the outside? But once they start crooning, they are the male versions of Mariah Carey but with sexier voices?????

And guess what? They will be in Malaysia on 30th July performing at Bentley Auditorium, Mutiara Damansara!

If you want to stand a chance to win a  pair of passes, log on to my page at :

www.facebook.com/choomeisze

I will be giving out 5 pair of passes....just click "like" and go to the wall.After that,  simply answer the question posed! Simple as  A, B, C!

Good luck!!!!!

xoxo

Meiz

P.S. Tickets courtesy of Universal Studios and Advertlets

Me? The fastest runner in Malaysia?

YEAH RITE!!!!! I can only have that in my daydreams......

But I did get the chance to*try* after being invited by Advertlets to the recent PUMA FAAS launch.....I assumed the launch was held indoors in the concourse area of One Utama, so............I happily dressed in my "smart casual" wear with my high heels. When I got there.... I found an outdoor area with a running strip... *Gasps*

The first thing I saw while still standing there in my high heels!!!!If only I knew....I would have been so happy to come in sports attire and trainers.....

Time for a game console challenge....

You know why I tried? Coz they gave me a pair of shoes to wear:p and NO, I'm not so vain...that was just warm up peeps...

A seiko timekeeper to find the fastest runner

Getting ready for the real stuff... a 25 m sprint

Adjusting my jeans for the run...I need comfort right?!?!

Totally "undress" for the 25m run!but...who cares???? I'm gonna try to be the fastest girl in Malaysia:p

And OFF I GO!!!!!

TA-DA! 3rd...not too shabby for a girl that doesn't exercise right?!? Who am I kidding...I was panting like crazy after running...

Sure Mazin was inspired..his turn to warm up before the run

Headed for a cool icy drink before I left with my best friend who was as dressed up too due to *my mistake* (Don't blame me this time, I didn't get the dress code) But hey, this is the FIRST time I'm overdressed and not the other usual way around where I am underdressed......lol...If I can only get it right for once!

Well, at least I tried to be the fastest runner in Malaysia:) But I basically did it because I was challenged by a few people around me !! I'm always up for a challenge *winkz* and er..... LOST! There's always a next year I hope.....which means....time to get my butt moving and start exercising! That goes for all you inactive people out there!!

xoxo

Meiz

Ambassadeur De La Marque back in KL

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As the Ambassadeur De La Marque crew has been travelling up north, they finally came back to Kl and this time also PJ to give us city folks a taste of what they have got to offer!

If you are still wondering what they are, the Ambassadeur De La Marque are a group of ambassadors representing four major brands which are Martell, Chivas, The Glenlivet, and Absolut. They go around Malaysia to bars and clubs to play games and provide information about these four brands to customers...and did I mention, they are really hot???????????????

Their class logo

The Ambassadeur De La Marque also come with a band called the Stellar from Phillippines who are a famous girl group in their own right.

Wooing the crowd at Ecoba, Petaling Jaya

Stunning in Red @ Golden Sun in Kuchai Lama

Khai is captivating audiences her amazing voice and stunning dress

Ayanna belting out Lady Marmalade at Newcom @ Old Klang Road

The hot Stellar performers in front of Newcom with Bryan(in the center) from Pernod Ricard Malaysia and Cherry(far right), the outlet manager

Happy winners of the Glenlivet during the Q & A session by the Stellar artistes

Are you guys wondering how to win these bottles??? It's very simple!! First, be at the outlet where they will be of course.... Second, just answer the questions during Q & A session or the ones directed at you by the Ambassadeur De La Marque who will be going around. Don't shoo them away or be rude because they bear bottles to be won *winkz*

They will be in Malacca and Johor Bahru this week at these locations:

20 July (Wed)

Rally Club, Melaka 9.00pm - 10.00pm

Aloha, Melaka 10.30pm - 11.30pm

Arena, Melaka 12.00am - 1.00am

21 July (Thurs)

 Diva, JB 10.00pm - 11.00pm

De Bangkok, JB 11.30am - 12.30am

22 July(Fri)

De Bali, JB10.00pm - 11.00pm

Hollywood, JB 11.30am - 12.30am

Remember guys, those people that live in those areas who are visiting JB or Malacca, do visit these outlest to stand a chance to win either a bottle of Martell, Chivas, the Glenlivet, and Absolut:)

xoxo

Meiz

Discovery at Menara Star!!

My recent trip to Menara Star where all business regarding our news published in the Star newspaper daily was a delight! Found many unexpected things in the lobby of the building itself. Yup, and I've decided to share it with all of you....

Not only was the interior of the lobby grand, I was actually greeted by friendly receptionists!!!! While waiting for a friend of mine and the reporter, me, being the nosy girl that I am decided to walk around a bit....Guess what I found??? A sort of "digital museum" of The Star newspaper!!!I am guessing people usually have to wait for someone at the lobby, and they decide to educate people about their newspaper through the museum?!?!

Their memorable journey plastered on the wall

A photo gallery of eventful happenings in Malaysia....I know...high tech!!

First in............

Did NOT know that they were associated with some of the best radio stations in Malaysia

Famous Chinese channel, 98.8

Red FM

Suria FM

The monitors displayed are actually touch screens where you can browse the news of today, as well as their online portals

The HUGE seating area where you can also watch the news from

Another feature I was impressed with was the fact that they had a scanner for identification cards of guests to the building...You only see that in.....er... airports???

THe ID scanner with the STAR logo

My purpose of being there?

For an interview and shoot with The Star for Urban Chic!!!(Thanks Tim for the pics*winkz*)

Honestly, I wrote this post because I was surprise and enamoured by the fact that the newspaper which I have been reading since young is so established and COOL! I loved the fact that I actually learned about their history(NERD ALERT) and passed my time in a productive way while waiting.....and the best part, it was sooo unexpected to have the lil museum over there:)

You go STAR! And thank you Jastin(reporter) and Star Metro for featuring me! If you are interested to find out more, you can read the interview online here

xoxo

Meiz

Unbelievable Penang!!!!

I promise you that this is an unbelievable post not because of the food but in the proccess of food hunting....WHAT I saw amongst the hawkers working in Penang!!!

When locals think of Penang, the first word that comes to our mind is FOOD! Be warned, try not to salivate while reading this...

At the corner of Kimberly street, there is an amazing coffee shop that serves local delicacies for the night owls. Me, of course feeling hungry at about 9.30pm got a friend who was thrilled to be a local tour guide to take us out for dinner, or was it supper? I couldn't remember...EEP! And...in one lil tong sui shop, we could get all of the food below:

 Koay Chiap,a mixture of tangy noodles with eggs and intestines(found this part after gobbling it down)

 Famous Char Koay Teow

The opposite, Koay Teow noodle soup which was extremely tasty! 

Dessert, two types of tong sui, my favourite is the one with lotus seeds

We couldn't leave for a long time hoping that the rain would abade... But, we were alerted by the restaurant owner to MOVE OUR CAR, THERE'S A FLOOD!!!!!

 Ben bracing the flood to move the car...water was ankle deep by that time

This is the amazing part, the hawkers were still frying char koay teow even when the flood was way past ankle deep!!!!! Even cars couldn't cross through by that time but they were diligently working in the flood and rain without stopping

I couldn't believe what I saw! WOW!!!! I wanted to give them a huge hug and say, "you've made my day" because when you think you are hardworking sometimes and hating your job, look at them.... The scene itself is a true sign of hardwork and dedication right there to earn money even when a flood was happening around them! Many people would have closed their stalls at the first sign of rain, what more a FLOOD?

 

After the "harrowing" flood experience, we headed to a new area called Straits Quay which I was highly impressed with. Penang reminds me of Singapore, it is now so clean and organized! You go Penang!

The concourse area

Many restaurants and bar overlooking the dock for yatchs, *one can only dream of owning one at the moment*

With my trusty friend and tour guide, Nicole:)

Trees were surrounding us while we were chilling at the German Bar

This beer is a MUST to try for those people who love sweet beverages...Like I said, I don't drink but after trying a sip of this, I actually liked it!!! Huge achievement for me ok!

Finally got to come here with Ben who has been raving about Straits Quay

The next night, Nicole brought me to another coffee shop which served the best hokkien mee I have ever tasted!! It's called Old Green House!

This is one bowl of century egg porridge you don't want to miss! I ate the whole bowl!

And the best Hokkien Mee EVER!!!!!!!!!

All the above places were recommended by a local who knows here way around and is proud of Penang. If you do head there, I do suggest you try out these places....and did I mention, the hospitality in Penang is so warm and friendly? After this trip, I'm thinking of retiring there in the future(I know! Too young to think but who knows?!? Maybe I can retire by 40?hehehehe) Food's good, people are nice AND hardworking, clean, etc, what's not to like?

xoxo

Meiz

Stellar Artistes rocking Penang and Ipoh!

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The Stellar Artistes brought in by Pernod-Ricard Malaysia all the way from Phillippines is really heating up towns up north last week. They hit Ipoh and Penang and stunned the crowd there!!!!!

Here is their journey...........

The Stellar artistes taking pictures of their own while sightseeing in Penang

The De La Marque Ambassedeurs enjoying the famous Ipoh Lou Wong Bean Sprout Chicken...slurp! Wonder what their so engrossed with? The menu perhaps? I would be:p

The Stellar Artistes taking some pictures of the food...they have become like Malaysians, taking pictures of food all over the place!

After a hearty meal, it's time for work!!!!!!! The difference between the Stellar artistes and many of us is the fact that they enjoy what they do(performing), unlike some of us who always complain about work *ugh*

Looking brilliant in gold at Soju Club, Penang

Their dancing alone in Base Club, Penang received great reponse!

Painting the town red in Fame, Penang

Since their first performace two weeks ago in the heart of KL, they are starting to received a fanbase in Malaysia.... if you wanna catch them and enjoy drinks and games by Pernod-Ricard, good news guys, they are back in town(PJ and KL) this week:) You can find them at these locations and time:

13 July (Wed)

Goldhill, B'dar Manjalara 8.00pm - 9.00pm

VJ Pub, B'dar Manjalara 10.00pm - 11.00pm

CK3 Pub, Kepong 12.00am - 1.00am

14 July (Thu)

Ecoba, D'sara Perdana 9.00pm - 10.00pm

Sultan Bar, MO KL 11.00pm - 12.00am

Raggae Bar, Changkat BB 1.00am - 2.00am

15 July (Fri)

Newcom, Old Klang Road 9.00pm - 10.00pm

Golden Sun, Kuchai Lama10.30pm - 11.30pm

Wakaka, D'sara Perdana 12.00am - 1.00am

Hope to see you guys there!!

xoxo

Meiz