Friday Frolics: How Vain Are You?

So I'm vain, a little, but who isn't!? I know I'd want to look good so that I can feel good, and which begs the question: Do we dress up for ourselves or for others? What do you think?

You Are 28% Vain

Okay, so you're slightly vain from time to time, but you're not superficial at all. You are realistic. You know that looks matter. You just try to make them matter less.

How Vain Are You?

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Furniture shopping

Looking for furniture but don't like the hassle of going shopping? I've got the solution for you. Go shopping at Furniturefromhome.com.

They have a great selection of bedroom furniture sets. Whether it's comtemporary or traditional style you are looking for, they have it. And if you are looking to upgrade your living room furniture, check out their living room furniture. They have sectional sets, even reclining ones and lots of other attractive pieces. You will be sure to find what you need.

While you are at the site, why not take a look at their furniture home office. An executive desk would surely enhance any home office.

The Women's Hair Loss Project

Hair loss is thought to be a strictly male condition but according to stats in the U.S., women actually make up forty percent of American hair loss sufferers. Hair loss can be absolutely devastating for the sufferer especially for women. It inflicts a big dent in one's self image and emotional well being.

Some suffering people find solace and relief in coming to terms with their condition by having their experiences documented. Documenting them either to share them with fellow-sufferers or just for the sake of simply having them etched somewhere can be beneficial - at least, the act offers some stress-release amd at most someone will benefit for the experience/knowledge.

One such case is this project I found on the web, a Womens Hair Loss Blog. This lady writes about trying to cope with an uncontrollable disorder - her hair loss. You can also find articles relating to hair loss and one that's about whether celebs wear wigs as a fashion statement or is it relating to their hair loss?

Wall sconce

If one has the time or interest, people-watching is a great pastime. A friend used to spend hours people-watching in London. Yet another like to do that in a park. While out shopping the other day, during the mega sale period, I couldn't help noticing husbands and boyfriends waiting impatiently outside department stores, surrounded by bags and bags of goodies. One gentleman even had a wall sconce parked beside him. Ah.. the joys of shopping but the frustration of waiting.

Property with a view

I went with some friends to a home showroom the other day. It was a show-house for a condo project actually. It's located in a nice part of KL, away from the hustle and bustle of the city but just so close enough to the city that it only takes you ten minutes to get there. The property is on elevated ground with the Petronas Twin Towers in full view and what a sight. I can imagine the view of the towers at night or when they hold a fireworks display in KLCC.

Kuala Lumpur is still a housing developer's paradise. Unfortunately, being an inland city, properties in KL lack the feature of natural waterfronts unlike perhaps beaufort nc real estate in the U.S. Still, KL is still a lovely place to be.

Mylivesearch - a new search engine

How would you like another search engine but with a difference? Mylivesearch search engine was launched on 29 August and with just a few days, they have received in excess of 700,000 requests since the launch and is still growing.

The owners will be bringing out a new version in the coming weeks with more functional improvements and some more features - great enhancements to their beta version.

With mylivesearch, your computer will turn into a super spider to search the web of invisible dynamic pages that conventional search engines have trouble seeing. It can also be used to improve results from conventional search engines - practically, the first of its kind, now in beta. It supports IE and Firefox. Download plugin from the site.

Turbo charge your existing search engine or use it as a powerful standalone system that will take you further, faster and deeper into the web.

Petaling Street, KL Chinatown

It's been many years since my last visit to Chinatown, so a few of us decided to make a trip there. We parked along Jalan Sultan, just beside the Furama Hotel and walked to Petaling Street.

Along the way, we discovered two very interesting shops. They have things Chinese - paintings and antiques. There are lots of Chinese folklore figurines - big and small, vases, etc. One thing caught my eye - a Buddha's head. I've always wanted one of these but am worried that I might place it in a wrong place thus could be inadvertently showing disrespect. I guess I better live with not having one.

A visit to Chinatown is not complete if you don't go down the entire Petaling Street. This part of Chinatown is closed to auto-traffic from evening onwards. You can bargain on anything from bags to clothes, the famous fake watches, fake CDs, DVDs, fruits, pickles, phones, fashion accessories, toys, and lots more. If you love roast duck, it is believed that the best roast duck in KL is found here sold from a stall.

Anyone who has been to Petaling Street or Chinatown would have to put up with noise, traffic (human and auto type), dust and dirt. Thank goodness for skin care products.

I wish I had my camera with me though. Maybe next time.

Picture source: Wikipedia

Something about Babies

Misunderstandings can sometimes be hilarious. Enjoy this one...



The Smiths were unable to conceive children and decided to use a surrogate father to start their family.

On the day the proxy father was to arrive, Mr. Smith kissed his wife goodbye and said,

"Well, I'm off now; The man should be here soon." Half an hour later, just by chance, a door-to-door baby photographer happened to ring the doorbell, hoping to make a sale.


Good morning, Ma'am", he said, "I've come to...'' Oh, no need to explain," Mrs. Smith cut in, embarrassed, "I've been expecting you."

"Have you really?" said the photographer. "Well, that's good. Did you know babies are my specialty?" "Well that's what my husband and I had hoped. Please come in and have a seat"

After a moment she asked, blushing, "Well, where do we start?"

"Leave everything to me. I usually try two in the bathtub, one on the couch, and perhaps a couple on the bed. And sometimes the living room floor is fun. You can really spread out there."

"Bathtub, living room floor? No wonder it didn't work out for Harry and me!"

"Well, Ma'am, none of us can guarantee a good one every time. But if we try several different positions and I shoot from six or seven angles, I'm sure you'll be pleased with the results."

"My, that's a lot!" gasped Mrs. Smith.

"Ma'am, in my line of work a man has to take his time. I'd love to be in and out in five minutes, but I'm sure you'd be disappointed with that."

"Don't I know it," said Mrs. Smith quietly. The photographer opened his briefcase and pulled out a portfolio of his baby pictures. "This was done on the top of a bus," he said.

"Oh my God!" Mrs. Smith exclaimed, grasping at her throat.

"And these twins turned out exceptionally well - when you consider their mother was so difficult to work with."

"She was difficult?" asked Mrs. Smith.

"Yes, I'm afraid so I finally had to take her to the park to get the job done right. People were crowding around four and five deep to get a good look." "Four and five deep?" said Mrs. Smith, her eyes wide with amazement. "Yes", the photographer replied. "And for more than three hours, too.

The mother was constantly squealing and yelling - I could hardly concentrate, and when darkness approached I had to rush my shots. Finally, when the squirrels began nibbling on my equipment, I just had to pack it all in."

Mrs. Smith leaned forward. "Do you mean they actually chewed on your, uh...equipment?" "It's true, Ma'am, yes.. Well, if you're ready, I'll set up my tripod and we can get to work right away." "Tripod?"

"Oh yes, Ma'am. I need to use a tripod to rest my Canon on. It's much too big to be held in the hand very long."

Mrs. Smith fainted........


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