The Launching of BlackBerry Storm by Celcom @ F1

Last week, I had an unexpected invitation. Thanks to my aunt - Mummy Ena, I was one of the young bloggers to be invited to the launching of the latest and world's first "clickable" touch-screen smartphone - The BlackBerry Storm offerred by Celcom (M) Bhd. The event was on Sunday 5/4/09 at F1, Sepang Circuit.

Scene at the racing circuit


Although I have been to FI before with my parents, I have never been to any launching held at the event. I was excited because I was personally invited by the organiser and secondly, I was told that if I were lucky, I might just win a BlackBerry!!

I slept early the night before because Mummy Ena was going to pick me by 11am. My mum also made sure my handphone was charged and had sufficient credit. She reminded me over and over again not to wander off on my own. I didnt know what to expect at a launching of a product and asked my mum if she knew. She told me that most probably the event would be held in one of the suites, so getting comfortable and having sumptuous lunch/tea would not be an issue. She also told me even if I didnt win a BlackBerry, I would come home with souvenirs and goodies. She was so right!!

As promised, at 11o'clock Mummy Ena and Kakak Shaira were at my front door. Then we headed to the blog house. From there were met other bloggers - Uncle Rocky, Uncle Tony, Aiman etc who took the same coach to Sepang Circuit.

The launch of the BlackBerry Storm was indeed held in a nice air-conditioned suite. The name "Celcom" with its blue-coloured logo adorned the suite. Everything looked very well organised. The people were friendly. I thought to myself it would be nice to be a VIP everytime I get invited to launching of new products!!


Aiman, me and Kakak Shaira

Me and Kakak Shaira getting comfortable at the Celcom Suite


The CEO of Celcom - Datuk Seri Shazalli Ramly officially launched the BlackBerry Storm and gave details of its features. We were informed that the smartphone has a host of features that are not available on Apple's iPhone. So if customers dont like iPhone, they have no choice. However, with this smartphone, customers have options - the BlackBerry Storm, Blackberry Bold or other models offerred by Celcom. Wow!! Isnt that great??


The press conference

Kakak Shaira and me trying out the BlackBerry Storm and BlackBerryBold


During the launch we were given the chance to try the smartphone and was also informed of the price. Although it is way too expensive for someone of my age, Mummy Ena says for RM2499 (plus freebies of about RM600/ for early birds), the smartphone is a good buy (and reasonable for working people). Since I do not fall in that category, I was hoping to get lucky and win the smartphone. However, luck was on Aiman's side and not mine when he went home with the BlackBerry (lucky you!! now that you're the same league as the PM who also owns one!!)



The goodies that I got to bring home - compliments from Celcom

Happy faces - before we made our way back to KL


Like what my mum said, the organiser/Celcom treated us like VIPs. They provided us with good food and also handed out goodies and souvenirs to all guests. At the end of the evening, we left for home with a memorable experience and I know if I had the means, I would definitely own a BlackBerry!!


Thank you Celcom and thank you Mummy Ena

Lots of luv,
Sara
xoxo

Aunty Suzanne

Hi everyone!! May I introduce to you - Aunty Suzanne!

Aunty Suzanne has just turned two last month but thinks she's twenty. She acts like she's the boss and she also acts like she's my older sister.

She has 2 babies but they are not real of course!! She names them "Big Babbee" and Small Babbee". Her daily routine is to get up by 8 am, has her milk, gets her bath and then goes around the house pushing the stroller with her babies. She carries a red handbag which she got as a christmas present from my aunt - Mama Olin. She keeps her beauty things in it ( eyeshadow, lipstick, baby powder, hairbrush and my old handphone).

She talks a lot but with unfinished words and limited vocabulary. Usually it's with action so that we can understand - For example :-
(a) Abah - Abaa
(b) Mummy - mimi
(c) Kakak Sara - kakak yaya
(d) Abang - Abaa
(e) Haris - Ish
(f) Sofia - Kakak Adik
(g) Soraya - Yaah
(h) Sonia - Nia
(i) Cik Ton - Ton
(j) Mummy Ena - Mimi Naa
(j) Tidur - Bobok
(h) Makan - Mamam
(i) susu - Shhooshhhoo
(j) air - shhshh

Note - favourite word - "Ngaak mau"

She has 3 best friends - they are Yaya (Ayra), Ayna (Nana) and Sonia and loves playing with them when they come by. Her past time includes dancing (dance to the songs - low, a-yer and best of both worlds), watching the aruna and disney channels, watering the plants and going around the garden with my dad on his motorbike.




Aunty Suzanne's looks can be deceiving - she can be so cute but when she's angry she turns into Naomi Campbell, chasing you with her handphone!!

Most of the time when we "quarrel", my brother and I end up upset and frustrated because she gets away with her "crime" as my dad and mum would never believed that she was the one who started first.

Despite all that, my brother and I love Aunty Suzanne and will look for her every time we return home from school. This is especially when we are tired, Aunty Suzanne will turn into a masseuse and offer to massage us with her tiny hands. Even dad and mum sometimes request for her services!! Life has been more fun and interesting with Aunty Suzanne.

We love you Aunty Suzanne @ Sharmaine!!

Luv,
Kakak Yaya

My Double Celebration

Yesterday I had two reasons to celebrate. One was to celebrate "Valentine's Day" (fyi, i don't have a boyfriend, hopefully not until I'm 18...or may be after university... So celebrated it with my parents and siblings...).

I never knew that people actually celebrate Valentine's Day so seriously until yesterday. Actually, my parents forgot that it was valentine's day but I remembered and knew that most restaurants were having special menus. When mum suggested Swensen's, I was delighted bcos I thought of Valentine's ice cream (if they had one). By the time we got there it was about 8.30pm. The restaurant was so packed with couples!!! We decided to leave after half an hour and headed to Centre Point. In the end, our Valentine's Dinner was at Pizza Uno. By the time dinner came, it was 10.15pm!! But it was ok bcos the food was good and I had my family to celebrate Valentine's Day with:-)...


The other celebration was the victory of my Rumah Biru for getting first place in the Merentas Desa that afternoon. My friends and I have been practising (5 kilometres) Merentas Desa during house practice. It was most exhausting walk ever!! Although mum had warned me that I may get my asthma if I were careful, I was confident that I would be ok. Unfortunately, during the second practice and half way through the cross-country, suddenly I became breathless. Thank God there was a teacher who followed us in her car. Another friend also had a similar attack. We both had to take a ride back to school. It was so dissapointing bcos we both really wanted to participate in the Merentas Desa.

Yesterday, mum warned me not to participate. I didnt want to disobey her in case I might just collapse half way. So I made myself comfortable among the seniors (that I didnt know) and gave my best cheer ever and support to Rumah Biru. We cheered, yelled and sang. It was so much fun.

By the time I got home, I was really tired and slept without having lunch but dont mind doing it all over again bcos it paid off!!...Yay!! Rumah Biru!!


Lots of luv,
Sara
xoxo

I've Been Tagged

Me - trying to be "incognito"

My cousin, Abang Adel tagged me last week and I am to tell the world 16 random things about me...here goes :-

(1) I love to watch tv. I do that everytime I have the opportunity to do so especially Ugly Betty and 90210
(2) I like maths and hate science
(3) I like to sleep late on weekends (really-really late) and wake-up only when I'm forced to by my mum
(4) I like to gossip with my good/best friends
(5) I sometimes feel that I want to be unnoticed
(6) I like apple and I can lick 1 (table) spoonful of butter (yummy!!)
(7) I can really mess my room and make my mum freak out
(8) when i get home from school or anywhere, I have the habit of just leaving my school bag, bags, shopping bags everywhere (also make mum freak out)
(9) I like to torture my younger brother - heikal (possibly until he cries bcos he can be extreeeemely irritating) and tease my lil sister (bcos she is so cuute)
(10) I demand that I get better or more things than my younger siblings bcos I am the eldest - usually the demands go half way bcos it'll fall on (abah's/mum's) deaf ears
(11) I like to amuse myself by imitating people that I hate
(12) I love the Zara brand
(13) I dont know how to ride a bike but will learn before I turn 15
(14) I hate bitches ( how do I identify them? - easy - they talk with a stupid/put on English accent and have an attitude)
(15) I'm beginning to like my new school although I still miss my old school
(16) I really-really love my cool dad, my mum and my 2 younger siblings

That's all the 16 random things about me that I can think of right now...and will have to tag others...Watch out!! May be you're next!!!


Lots of luv
Sara
xoxo

My dear dear friends

Last weekend, I visited my best friend Alyssa to celebrate Chinese New Year with her and her family. I also met my other best friends - Leanne and Sharon. Unfortunately, the rest could not make it bcos they were still not back from the holidays.

We missed each other and have not met since Christmas. So, we were very happy to meet up again and made the most of the time we had. There was so much to do but so little time (we had about 3pm-6.30pm). So, we did everything - eating (and eating), sharing stories about our new schools (all of us are now in different schools) and of course gossipping!!

By the time we had to go, we said our "byes" and gave each other a hug. We know we'll not be able to meet until the next long break but we are grateful that we have the MSN and the blog to keep in touch.

So, ok my dear dear friends "keep in touch" and remember that you all are dear to my heart...


Lots of luv,
SARA
xoxo

Penguins

Yay!! It's holiday again !!!

Finally, it's holiday again after three weeks of school, homework and early mornings. Although I will not be going anywhere, I know exactly what to do. For instance, watch tv, wake up late, surf the net and stuff myself with oranges. At the moment, I can't get in touch with my friends (from puay chai) because they are busy with the Chinese New Year thingy but I'm looking forward to their open houses especially the ang paws. Yes!!


Xing Nian Kwai Ler ! Don't forget to fill your ang paws with lots of money...lol

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR GUYS!!!!~

lots of love,
Sara
xoxo