Older

SOAS, Russell Square, London

Well,
A lot of people prefer older men...

No?

Mermaids & Madonnas

Turn back time
or
Time to turn back?

I am definitely positive that I am feeling homesick now.
Mermaids, Madonnas, Movement & Memories...

Yes.
I did watch The Little Mermaid recently.
Which lead me to think about some stuff...
About parents, rebellion & escape.

I think I have been moving too much.
Swimming through time, places and people.

Just hoping to wash ashore, soon...

Paolo

Miss You Paolo!
Have fun in Italy.
London is waiting...


:o)

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The Devil's Wardrobe

Satan's Little Helper

Reading The Devil Wears Prada…

The interesting thing about this book is how it disguises its depth in superfluous fashion statements. Very intelligently written in a multitude to layers, I found The Devil Wears Prada to be more about the rewards & regrets of working with an extremely demanding boss and how it takes a toll on one’s social, personal and love-life.

Question of Life: Is life passing you by on your commute to work?


A lot of scenarios were plucked right out of my life when I was working with McCann-Erickson.

Putting your best friend on hold, forever.
Being too busy to even TXT your lover.
Fast food, smoking & sleep-deprivation.
Health? Whatever.

The fashion aspect of this book, although very entertaining, just acts as, well… a dress. Like a stage costume. The personality, body & soul of this book is firmly planted in how much opportunity cost we pay for who we want to be?

What you do vs. Who you are?

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An Asian Wedding

No more An-tease. Please!

One social event I wasn't kicked out of at least...
It was my sister's husband's mother's sister's daughter's wedding.
(I think!)
Oh, you know.
These Asian Weddings!
But it was wonderful...

Apart from the random vampire Aunties running around hunting for young virgin blood for their elegible and "oh-so-good-looking-accomplished-&-obedient" sons.

Apart from Uncles who always ask,
Q: "Where are you going in life son"?
A: Ermm... home?

Apart from over-zelous-&-hyper-kids charged up on Coca-Cola in their feeders!

Yes it was wonderful.
A Very Asian Wedding indeed!


p.s.
The food ROCKED!


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Suited & Booted

Me and my nephew got the chance to play-dress up. According to GQ monochrome is the look for this coming winter; Hence, instead of contrasting, we decided we will just contrast. Damn! I have to say the he looks better because of those damn curls. Either way, the results are as follows:

The Monochrome Look

And then he proceeded to steal my glasses;
Again!

Mr. David Hasselhoff himself

I don't stand a chance...
Boooohooo!


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Dissertation, Done.

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Establishing Global Brands in Developing Markets
Building, Sustaining & Translating Multinational Cellular Brand Equity




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Snakes On A Blog!

Cheese Snakes!

Lol!
I loved this movie.
Complete brainless entertainment. Like one of those best buddies of yours who never take themselves seriously & are always the life of a party. This film is just that buddy!

Just Eat it. Enjoy it.
And don't count the calories.
It's cheesecake after all...


The super cheesy but extremely catchy title track:
MP3: Cobra Starship - Bring it (Snakes On A Plane)
Video: Cobra Starship - Bring it (Snakes On A Plane)

C'mon Bring it!

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Freedom 86-2-06

A Personal Anthem
Christie Turligton in George Michael's "Freedom 90"


Finally, Freedom.

I think I have been waiting to write this post,
for almost 20 years...

From 1986 to 2006

My formal education ended today.
I handed in my dissertation.

From my first day at pre-school; which I remember,
to my MBA, a personal academic goal.
Completed.

I cried the first day of school.
I cried the last.

:o)

Finally,
Freedom.

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Like David Fincher, my favourite director, refused to show George Michael's face in his proclamation that was "Freedom 90", I do the same. Freedom doesn't have a face, because feelings don't have faces. They are perfect, true & unqiue in their being. If freedom did have a perfect, true & unique face; it sure would be Christie Turlington's, one of the best faces in the world. Not to mention, one of the best feelings too.

Umrao Man!

After Rekha & Aishwarya, I am proud to present:

Umrao Salman
Coming Soon...

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p.s.
Jani!
Couldn't help it...
Lol!

;o)

References:

Rekha

.Aishwarya



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Dissertation, China & The End.

The Dissertation Teaser: #2

Almost Done!

So close, yet so far!
I think I sorted out my dissertation-2-print woes...
I guess Kinko's is it then. They gave me a good quote; So, I'll probably go with them.
It is going to cost me an arm and a leg;
triple digit ££££ But, what to do?

As relegions says;
"Pursue Knowledge, even if you have to go to China!"

Trust me! Right now; going to China would be cheaper!
Either way, I heard that the university-office printer died! :o)
Good riddance I have to say...

Appropriately playing a song which automatically popped in my head as I was wrapping up. Nadia Ali of the band IIO, of "Rapture" fame, is quiet a stunner. Click to enjoy...

Nadia Ali of IIO - "At The End"

Confessions...

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A lot of people have complained that I never tell enough about myself.
Well, I guess I don't...
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Life is poetry.
It's what you make of it...
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Following is my "Confessions" series.
I think it pretty much wraps everything up;
Whatever, Wherever, Whoever...
I am right now.

And as life,
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It's what you make of it!

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Confession #3/3: Jump!

Brighton Beach,

Brighton.
15.7.06

"There's only so much you can learn in one place
The more that I wait,
the more time that I waste

I haven't got much time to waste
It's time to make my way
I'm not afraid of what I'll face
But I'm afraid to stay
I'm going down my road and I can make it alone
I'll work and I'll fight till I find a place of my own

Are you ready to jump
Get ready to jump
Don't ever look back oh baby
Yes, I'm ready to jump
Just take my hand
Get ready to jump!"



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Confession #2/3: Live To Tell...

London Dawn,
Random Apartment, Russell Square.
20.8.2006

"I have a tale to tell
Sometimes it gets so hard to hide it well
I was not ready for the fall
Too blind to see the writing on the wall
A man can tell a thousand lies
I've learned my lesson well

Hope I live to tell
The secret I have learned, 'till then
It will burn inside of me"


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Confession #1/3: Rain...

London Summer Rain,
My Window Pane.
21.8.06

"Rain,
Feel it on my finger tips
Hear it on my window pane
Your love's coming down like...

Rain,
Wash away my sorrow...
Take away my pain"


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5,4, 3.. 2... 1: Diss . Err. Tay. Shun!

The Dissertation Teaser

My Summer Project

Was not partying every bloody night.
Was not laying on the beach all day.
Was not flirting with anything that moves.
Was not blogging about it all.

Was my beloved dissertation that is almost finished now.
(Contrary to popular belief)

As I was writing it all day, I actually never had the stamina to write about it. I think there is only one or two complaint posts about it.

Well, its almost done.
Just like the summer...

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At the moment, I am under panic-attack mode! The printer as the unversity refuses to print-out my dissertation as it is "too big" for it (no pun intended!). Aaaargh! Currently, I am desperately trying to find a printer to do it for me. I heard Kinky's... I mean; Kinko's is good! So, looking into that...

Hahahahah...
Kinko's!

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AS1D Hates Printer*

My thoughts during my dissertation-2-print ordeal:

pritner:
ummm... this printer runs small.
i don't THINK u'r gonna FETT!
i mean,
your dissertation is kind _BEHG!_

me:
oh…
Oh…
OH!
Btw BETCH!
FEKKKKKK UUUUUUUU!!!!!!!
FEKKKKKK UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!
FEKKKKKK UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!

* inspired by "Kelly Loves Shoes"





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Comments OPEN!

Say it before it's too late!

AS1D is now OPEN to comments...

Say it.
Own it.
Keep it.





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Fascist Fashion

Yet Another Disaster...

The clothes make the man...



I rest my case.


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DIOR clothes look so good?

Do they?

Brighton Revisted

Birghton Pier

Sussex And The City

Although I love London, but I think I have impregnated myseld with a certain intimacy for Brighton has grown within me. The city is small, unpretentious and friendly. Kind of like me actually. Hence, I relate.

I mean, how can you not love a city which has a shop called “Sussex And The City”.
I rest my case!

Walking & Watching Brighton



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My Nephew

My Substitute for Love

I traveled round the world
Looking for a home
I found myself in crowded rooms
Feeling so alone

I had so many lovers
Who settled for the thrill
Of basking in my spotlight
I never felt so happy
The face of you

My substitute for love
Should I wait for you
My substitute for love
My substitute
for
love