Sunday, November 30, 2008

Híbridos de aves





Serge Dumont, en su página web sobre híbridos de aves, define éstos como aves que tienen dos progenitores de diferentes especies. El ave resultante puede presentarse con cualquier combinación de las características de las especies progenitoras.

Martin, en su web Human Descent, ha imaginado algunos híbridos de aves un poco peculiares, ya que uno de los progenitores es de otra clase animal: Dogird (perro-pájaro), Roog (gallo-perro), Frogird (rana-pájaro) y Horsird (caballo-pájaro), constituyen algunos ejemplos.

Friday, November 28, 2008

One month of updates

Its been awhile now, and i've been receiving a number of threats that I better update my blog.

So here it is guys..here is the latest that I will wrap everything up from what i've been doing and experienced for the past one month all in this single post.

Cynfashion.blogspot style.

If there were questions wondering on what my daily job look like (at least part of it) and how weekends looked like on my part, well...this is it...This is as serious I can get until my next post.

Here we go....

Moved a Squatter for RM70,000 in Balik Pulau after much discussion(Isn't it great to be a squatter?At the rate i'm earning through blogs, It'll take me 1400 years or more to earn that kind of money!!!).


Demolished part of their house



with a sledge hammer making sure that nobody will ever be able to stay in the house again!EVER!!


This is how it looked like before I got nasty!!




Then you might think where in this world you can build a house for RM70,000 and less. Well there you go. Only in Balik Pulau you still can. Squatter took free money, bought a piece of land, and build a new LEGAL HOME and is no longer called a squatter.WTF!!DATS OUR MONEY!!!


Could have bought a Proton Persona and still have balance to buy sports rims and modify my exhaust to sound FAST!!!



This month as part of my work, I facilitated in the transportation of equipment for maintenance and repair.




Next,somewhere along this month, I woke up early one morning and couldn't believe a bentley parked at my apartment carpark space.


Why would someone be parking a Bently at a cheap ass place where i'm staying unless....

Ok i'm going to be a little narrow minded here.

COME ON LA!!SERIOUSLY!! WAT ELSE YOU TELL ME!!


ok that maybe a little too much for some people to handle....people who drive bentley's don't do that. They have class ok. Maybe just someone pretty girl who stays there that he really loves. But that doesn't explain why he park so many other more expensive car around there?



For you car enthusiasts out there, this has definitely got to be the 2nd Bentley i've seen around in Penang but the first being a two-doored.


Moving on....

Ok other than that, I went for a seminar at Dewan Puspanitapuri in Putrajaya.



If there was anything that shows girl existence of power, it would be here.

There are all pictures of powerful women of Malaysia hanged on the wall.





No sight of men pictures whatsoever!What happened to equality!!




Moving on again. Certain days of the week in Penang, I oversee a renovation project for my company's new office in Penang. Hopefully to be ready by early next year.


At the end of it all, I can't help but make sure that I enjoy the week by giving myself a treat at places like this after all that hard work.


With cool bands that was there a few weeks back.


I guess that's about it. Will update again but for now...Time for Futsal!!

Cthulhu (3)


Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Planthumano (5)


Mr. Apple (Sr. Manzana) es un planthumano imaginado por Adnan Al-Hammadi (Qatar Earth)

My Vintage Indian Wedding Skirt


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When travelling overseas, I tend to deliberate purchases more carefully than when I'm not travelling, and during my last trip to Malaysia, I only made two fashion purchases: one was the traditional Malaysian silk batik kaftan from my previous post (Le Muu Muu), and the other was this amazing Vintage Indian Wedding Skirt.

When my eyes fell upon this skirt, they went as wide as teacups as I swiftly pounced on it. This drawstring vintage silk skirt, with its amazing embroidery, beads & sequins (which makes this skirt quite heavy), was once worn at an Indian wedding ceremony (so the tag said), and is one-of-a-kind. There were three wedding skirts at this store, and none of them were the same. Most surprising of all, was where I found it (brace yourself)...: Zara! (Yes, Zara! Don't worry, I didn't believe it either)
. Whilst trying it on I immediately pictured it as a dress, instead of a skirt, and seemed to have shocked every person in the store when I walked out of the changeroom wearing it as a halter dress (which is how I later wore it to my father-in-law's 60th birthday):


Belt: Anna Sui crystal/gold belt
Shoes: Yves Saint Laurent Dada Semi-Wedges in Platino



Top: Josh Goot racerback

Funnily enough, I have never worn this skirt as intended (ie. as a skirt), and in the past 3 & 1/2 years have used it several times as a dress:


Jacket: Kate Hurst cropped bolero
Shoes: Yves Saint Laurent Dada Semi-Wedges in Platino


So no, I didn't wear it to my wedding, but pictured above are my wedding shoes! I'm so glad I still get to wear them...

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

La lengua muy larga (3)


La lengua muy larga imaginaria de Monica Bellucci. Fotografía original en hollywood-celebrity-pictures.com

Walker Flat - Weekend Getaway


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I just wanted to quickly share a picture I took during a weekend getaway with friends in the Riverland.  We had such a fun relaxing time in a riverfront property with this amazing view, I almost felt like I was in a movie set.  Good food, great company, French champagne & Australian wines, what else could one ask for? Marshmallows! We built a bonfire at night and forgot to get some marshmallows for toasting.  

The first day was so cold I was at my 'most glamorous' (not!) and used my ugg boots outdoors! That is quite a fashion 'faux pas' here (and my first time doing so), but I didn't care...it was so warm & cozy!  It was after all, a weekend of indulgence, and what greater indulgence is there than ultimate comfort? 


Animales imaginarios (48)



Monday, November 24, 2008

Terror en estado puro


Si el miedo es una perturbación angustiosa del ánimo por un riesgo o daño real o imaginario, el terror es el sentimiento de miedo en su escala máxima. Joshua Hoffine, el fotógrafo del terror, conecta directamente con varias de sus claves: los monstruos, los muertos y los bichos frente a los desvalidos e inocentes niños. Un trabajo impactante.

Sunday, November 23, 2008

Don't Cry for Me Argentina - Dicas/Tips for Buenos Aires



In 11 days I will be in Buenos Aires, where I will spend five days before heading 'home' to Brazil to meet my parents (who still live there), sisters & brother-in-law (who currently live in London), I am literally counting down the days, and cannot wait!

This will be my first proper visit to Buenos Aires (the last visit was a stop-over and doesn't count), and am wondering if any of you lovely readers have visited (or live in) Buenos Aires. If so, please do tell me your recommendations on what are the must see/do/shop/eat, I'd love to hear from you!

¡En 11 días estaré en Buenos Aires, donde estaré cinco días antes ir a Brasil para encontrar a mis padres (que todavía vive allí), las hermanas & cuñado (que viven en Londres), cuento literalmente abajo los días, y no puedo esperar!

Esto será mi primera visita apropiada a Buenos Aires (la última visita fue una parada por medio dia y no cuenta), y me pregunta si cualquiera de usted lectores encantadores han visitado (o viven en) Buenos Aires. ¡Si eso es el caso, por favor me dice sus recomendaciones en lo que ver/hace/tienda/come, adoraría oír de usted!

Mona Lisa idee fixe


George Grie

Saturday, November 22, 2008

Friday, November 21, 2008

Animales imaginarios (47)




Animales imaginarios de Patrick Reilly

Ging Gang Goolie


Ging Gang Goolie is a gibberish scouting song (still popular among the Boy Scouts & Girl Guides), which may have been inspired by African songs.

In the deepest darkest Africa, every year, after the rains, the "Great Grey Ghost Elephant" arose from the mists and wandered throughout the land. When it came to a village, it would either go around the village or through it. Villagers believed that if it went around the village, the village would have a prosperous year, and if it went through it, there would be a drought. The elephant had gone through the village of 'Wat-Cha' 3 years in a row, and the situation was really bad in the village. A plan to deter the elephant from going through the village was made by Ging-Ganga, the village leader & Hay-la-shay, the medicine man. Ging-Ganga & his warriors were going to frighten the elephant by standing in its path & shaking their shields and spears. Hay-la-shay & his followers were going to cast magic spells, and frighten the elephant by the sound of shaking medicine bags. When the elephant arrived, the villagers gathered at the border of the village and started shouting the name of their leaders, "Ging-Ganga" and "Ha-lay-shay". 'Shally wally' was the sound made by shaking medicine bags. The villagers were successful in their plan, and the elephant went around the village, making the "Oompah, oompah" sound. The villagers rejoiced and sang the "Ging Gang..." song.


Ging gang goolie goolie goolie goolie watcha,
Ging gang goo, ging gang goo.
Ging gang goolie goolie goolie goolie watcha,
Ging gang goo, ging gang goo.
Hayla, oh hayla shayla, hayla shayla, shayla, oh-ho,
Hayla, oh hayla shayla, hayla shayla, shayla, oh.
Shally wally, shally wally, shally wally, shally wally,
Oompah, oompah, oompah, oompah.


Shoes: Marni, Dress: Nina Ricci, Jacket: Stella McCartney Ging Gang Goolie,
Cuff: Tom Binns, Pendant: Christmas ornament I bought at Orson & Blake.
It was so cold & windy!


Stella McCartney 'scrawled' (or rather, printed) the Ging Gang Goolie lyrics across this silk 'Ging Gang Goolie' jacket, which I fell in love with a few years ago.


(www.style.com)

Thought I'd add a close-up of the neckline of the Nina Ricci dress, as it's hard to see in my photo, I love the gauzey pleated silk over the white jersey dress!

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Cabeza de pelotón


Ilustración del libro "Deutschland, Deutschland über alles", una obra de crítica social producida en 1929 por Kurt Tucholsky con el diseñador gráfico John Hertfield, una de las figuras más relevantes del fotomontaje de tipo crítico-social y miembro fundador del del "Club Dadá".
Exposición "Vanguardia y Deporte en la Colección del IVAM"
Del 07/10/2008 al 08/12/2008
Centro Cultural Bancaja de Alicante
Rambla Méndez Núñez, 4

Fotomontaje futbolístico con connotación ciclista
 
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