SHORT+SWEET 2010

We are all waiting with bated breath for the opening next week - tonight I saw a very first musical for that dreaded 'timing' so that nothing exceeds the 10 minute duration. It WILL be an excrutiatingly enjoyable outing for all of us I'm sure. So if you are a fan or have never been to any SHORT+SWEET performances, take the plunge and come on board - klpac PENTAS 2 awaits you and the participants want you! It'll be FUN with each piece only 10 minutes you can't possibly be bored!!

AVA GRACE HASHAM

She finally arrived. Tonight as I write this Ava Grace, her mum Corrine and dad Mark are at our apartment in Maple. Joe & I have been enjoying Ava Grace for the last 2 days - she's an angel. Nearly a year and 8 teeth and forever smiling! I wish I know how to post her photos! One day I shall.

HARI RAYA 2010

...came and went but before that we had a lovely dinner celebrating Joe's 63rd! A day before Raya Ju, Marina, Razina, Samad, Rahim and Syafiq went to Mama Tok and Papa Tok's graves - Razina organised lots of flowers and ayer mawar - it was hot but cool and not too many people - Marina's genius at scheduling the visit a day before Raya. Rest in peace Mak and dad.

CAUSEWAY EXCHANGE

About 18 of us went down to The Arts House in Singapore for a first ever The Causeway EXchange organised by DMR (Dreams Made Real) Shawn and The Arts House - Colin Goh, Ming Yen and their team. From klpac we brought along 'MUKABUKU' and 'INDICINE LIVE' with Michelle the SM, Joel the in house designer, Nicholas the video operator, Chris Ling Director in residence and Kelvin Wong, Director of both plays, Malik Taufiq - TAS' BRAND STRATEGIST, plus some other add-ons and me. We travelled by bus - most of us and the fun on the way and at the immigration was electric. We were held up for a tad at Singapore immigration for bringing along a toy pistol! The silly Freddy did not declare with the customs! That was just the start, then we were introduced to the living quarters - a dormitory for the boys and another for the girls - awesome! I was whisked off to Hang-Out at Emily Hill all by my little self in a comfortable room without a TV!! I almost screamed in horror. But it was ok so I could read!

This is getting boring again! goodnight! Joe's just finishing his rehearsals I hope :)

SELAMAT HARI RAYA

WOW! It's been a long, long time since we last spoke. I don't know why time flies by so fast, but that's good because we probably remain younger longer! As usual, I have been busy. After Penang, It's JB, then Singapore and all that while I have been on 2 bouts of antibiotics, cough mixtures, strepsils, honey and lemon tea and anything else that can cure this fever, cough and head cold! I think it's in the air because many seem to be getting it! But, finally I'm back. The good news is Joe's been on the Edinburgh diet and he's now able to get back into some of his old shirts and trousers! He's feeling good, especially when he's about to welcome to KL his first grand child Ava -Grace who'll be a year come 28th September! 2 days ago was Joe's 63rd 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOE!' I wish wish I know how to post photos on my blog, but I don't. And that's when I feel really stupid! Never mind, some darling will come along and help me.

This weekend is Raya. So, selamat Hari Raya all, maaf zahir batin.

Love you Joe!