Short note: My articles are up in CNET Asia website. Have a look here, here, here and here. Year 2013 has a grudge against me getting back in shape. First there was the fall in December 2012 that tore my ankle's ligament to

One of my favorite photographed images of all time is the "Afghan Girl". Shot in December 1984 and appeared on the cover of National Geography June 1985 edition. It is said that Afghans have the most beautiful eyes in the world. After all,

I managed to dig up an old vintage looking dress in my wardrobe and thought I'd give it a go before deciding if I should keep it or donate it away.  Last you saw me I had trimmed my hair for the second

I almost never use the word "princess" to describe any thing I own. But in this case, I can't find any other word to describe my brand new super girly iPhone casing. Love it! I know Anna Sui's color is purple but I

And we have a winner! (read contest post here) By Shaz Mukhtar (if you know a Shaz Mukhtar, it's the younger brother, as I've just found out). I have received a number of entries and just when I was deciding on a winner,

Now I want my own dog. 

Morning in Pangkor Laut Resort. Had a monkey-attack in front of my villa the day before. Well, more like 12 of them. Whole troop. Ate the remaining plate of sandwich I left on the balcony to intentionally attract the hornbill next door.Failed. They