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Greetings. Chinese New Year is around the corner once again, and its my favorite time of the year. Its the time of the year where families get together to usher the new year with ang pow, mandarin oranges, people dressing up in red and visiting one another. Chinese New Year is the longest and most important festivity in the Chinese calendar. The origin of Chinese New Year is itself centuries old and gains significance because of several myths and traditions.

What is Chinese New Year?

“According to tales and legends, the beginning of Chinese New Year started with the fight against a mythical beast called the Nian (Chinese: 年; pinyin: nián). Nian would come on the first day of New Year to eat livestock, crops, and even villagers, especially children. To protect themselves, the villagers would put food in front of their doors at the beginning of every year. It was believed that after the Nian ate the food they prepared, it wouldn’t attack any more people. One time, people saw that the Nian was scared away by a little child wearing red. The villagers then understood that the Nian was afraid of the colour red. Hence, every time when the New Year was about to come, the villagers would hang red lanterns and red spring scrolls on windows and doors. People also used firecrackers to frighten away the Nian. From then on, Nian never came to the village again.”

This Chinese New Year, PETRONAS stays true to the common tradition and values that bind all Malaysians together in the underlying messages of its television commercial (TVC) to usher the year of the Golden Dragon.

Titled “Coming Home”, the TVC this year

• shot in Malaysia, England, Belgium, China and India – depicts six separate yet intertwining stories of individuals around the world who, no matter how far they have come in life, stay true to their roots and tradition.
• Among others, the stories revolve around a dentist posted to a rural part of India celebrating the New Year with his family in his home country via Skype, a little boy in China having a simple dinner with his family, and a young girl in London working two jobs to earn a living and yet still able to “celebrate” Chinese New Year with her extended family – her customers.
• The essence of the TVC lies in the struggle that each individual goes through in life – be it working two jobs, or having to be the head of the family at a young age, as in the case of the little boy in China.
• What is of more significance is how each of these individuals adapts to the changing times, turning challenges into opportunities, and always seeing the positive in the negative – powerful universal messages that transcend cultural, generational, creed and ethnicity barriers.
• It illustrates what it takes to make life better through a progressive and bold attitude that one holds, opening the mind to new ideas and learn new things, ultimately making one a better human being.

The “Coming Home” TVC will air from 17th January until 6th February 2012. For more exciting surprises, the public may visit PETRONAS’ YouTube page (www.youtube.com/user/PETRONASOfficial).

Datuk Mohammad Medan Abdullah giving his speech.

“The TVC is meant to celebrate not just the Year of the Dragon, but the spirit of perseverance, adaptability and determination as captured in each of the stories it depicts.   This energy is something that should inspire us all as we navigate through the challenges we face in life,” said PETRONAS’ Senior General Manager of Group Corporate Affairs Division.

“It is this innate spirit of resilience, energy to see opportunity, energy to go on, improve and move on while staying true to our values that we wanted to portray in our TVC. It is this same spirit that forms the core of PETRONAS’ corporate positioning, Reimagining Energy™ which emphasises and celebrates the resilience of the human spirit to excel in whatever we do. ”

A chef preparing the Yee Sang for the officiating ceremony.

A chef preparing the Yee Sang for the officiating ceremony.

Datuk Mohammad Medan Abdullah preparing the Yee Sang for tossing with people from Petronas media & advertising agencies.

Datuk Mohammad Medan Abdullah meets Josh Lim, founder of Advertlets, one of the social media partner for the Petronas CNY 2012 campaign.

Apart from the TVC, PETRONAS is also organising a photography contest themed Reimagining Energy™, in collaboration with Leica Camera AG. To participate, all that the members of the public have to do is to capture their Chinese New Year moments that best depict the spirit of Reimagining Energy™, submit their photos via PETRONAS’ Facebook page (www.facebook.com/petronas1) and stand a chance to win great prizes. Prizes will be awarded to the individuals of the winning photos. These photos will also be displayed and exhibited at Galeri PETRONAS. In addition, PETRONAS will also be conducting photography workshops at selected schools and colleges, to help youths express themselves through photography as well as improve their skills.

I’ve given it a shot myself, loving the simple interface and the lightweight app on Facebook.

“Energy is everywhere, in everything we do, and especially at this time. It could be the excitement and the bonding during the reunion dinner, or it could be the hustle and bustle of shopping for and decorating the home. It could even be a portrait of the wise grandfather of the family, or a picture of the lanterns that light up our cities,” explained Dato Mohammad Medan.

I’d like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Happy Chinese New Year and Gong Xi Fa Cai in advance. Spread the spirit of togetherness, and may this be a prosperous start to your brand new year.

Greetings. I’ve been busy shopping my hearts out for CNY but I know I can’t bring them all back to Melbourne with me. My luggage is definitely gonna go overweight this time, so I might have to ship some stuff over. I’m in love with my tumblr blog. I wish I could share it, but maybe someday I’ll make a nice scrap book out of it. Anyway, I’ve finally received my offer letter for Masters; so thats a huge relief. Watched a couple of movies, gave away twenty five pair of shoes in one day; out with the old, in with the new! It feels great to give your stuffs away instead of selling them.

I’m really sorry that I haven’t been updating as much as I used to, I’m rarely on my computer when I’m back home. It hasn’t been easy having a couple of nights spent having serious talks with my dad (even the sound the of it scares me!) about my future and what happens after graduating. Sometimes its a little hard to just bring it up, telling him what I think is ideal for me knowing he has a whole different set of ideas for me. I don’t know if other kids go through the same thing, but serious talks with parents will always be tough thing to do.

Well, I’ve made my decision and its good that they’re finally supporting it. No more uncertainties about what I should be doing, and to be very frank, I’m actually really excited about this year. Moving to this new place called Uropa, and thankfully this time I have an awesome housemate who’s moved all my stuff over from the old place. I get to furnish it on my own this time. I’m looking forward to really get my place done up as comfy as possible, and the top of my to-do list. Get a nice bed where I can roll around in.

I definitely can’t fit this in my room, but I love how spacious it feels.

I’m sure some people would find this attractive, but I’d rather have something grounded. WHAT HAPPENS IF IT SNAPS

This feels like a bedroom in a bathroom.

I don’t think I can ever sleep it this without feeling like this bed belongs to my dog. Covering the edges may spark a feeling of security where you may roll roll roll and not roll of. Like a coffin.

Okay, I found my dream bed, as of 2012. I’m gonna share a couple of photos I grabbed from my tumblr blog shared with you know who. Anyway have you ever wondered how your wedding would be like? Well I’ve reached half my goal of losing 10kg’s so far, so I’m pretty pumped. Not bad for four weeks of working out, and its a nice feeling to kick off 2012. I’m channeling all my focus onto all the little little things in life. Like every little thing I put in my mouth, I’ve become very vain when it comes to my face and biggest tip, drinks lots of water to keep your skin hydrated all the time. I haven’t been out with a hint of make up for three weeks now, and my skin feels wonderful.

Anyway back to the wedding ideas.

Love love love this.

I don’t believe in having too much contrast in colors. Stick with white.

Love this shoes.

This dress is breath-taking. Something that would definitely stand the test of time.

Bella’s wedding gown! The dress, designed for the film by Carolina Herrera, is available for $999.
If you need to complete the outfit, never fear! You can purchase Bella’s Manolo Blahnik shoes, called the Swan Embellished Satin Pump, for a measley $1,295.

Weddings should never be rushed. You should never get married for the sake of being married. I think my views on marriages have changed pretty drastically. A good change that is. I had this heart to heart chat with one of my best friend last night at my place and just realized how time has passed us by. I think last year was a considerably bad year for me, but I made it worse by falling into a cycle of self-pity. Promised her that I’ll take every bad situation as a blessing in disguise from now on. Life may suck, but you can always choose to see the brighter side of things.

Alrighty, catch you guys soon!

I wish I knew about it earlier, that it was a total case of rebound.
I wish the word rebound came up a little earlier.
I feel flattered. My ego is up, up here we go. Okay hold on a sec. My point is, I shouldn’t have assumed too much.
Now I’m like, maybe it was the best thing that has ever happened. Some sort of a blessing in disguise.

I honestly think the whole idea of using anyone as a rebound is a horrible thing to do. I’ve had a fair share of issues with rebounds, and I’m pretty proud of myself that I’ve learned how to not jump into something to ease the pain from the one you love. I’ve done some crazy things to get over something, and manipulating someone else’s feelings is a terrible and selfish thing to do. I’ve never been in a rebound relationship before,but I can imagine how horrible it would feel to be mislead and used. To always feel out of place, and caught in a chase; so bad that even when they’re standing right next to you, you know the heart belongs to someone else.

Trust your guts. I think the most ideal rebound would be an ex who willingly throws themselves at you. Its like, well I’m heartbroken and I need someone; whatever comes free of charge (FOC) and please call me (PCM). You’re at the top of your game, in a win-win situation; when desperation calls. You need someone to take  your mind of things, you need someone to break your usual routine, you need a replacement, you need a sponge to absorb, and you just need someone to help you move on. Usually, rebound works. They do a great job in helping you live in denial for a long while, and before you know it you’ll be over the break up. On a contrary, rebound has its pros as well; if you can’t get over your ex no matter how far you run and hide, when she walks away you’ll come running back knowing you’ve lost the one thing that means the world to you.

Nobody can ever walk away from the ones they truly love.
You can try and run as far as you can, but nah it’ll never work.
Rebounds sort of answers all your troubles and works as a panadol; a temporary relief of whatever pain. My only advice, treat others how you want to be treated. Its heartbreaking to feel rejected and defeated.To feel like you’ve finally gain your pride and you lose it the next minute when they wake up realizing you’re someone they can totally live without. Nobody likes feeling like a trash. Like a toy.

What is a rebound relationship?

A relationship usually short in duration and used to help mend the broken heart.’ In other words, it can be called a bounce back relationship or a relationship formed too quickly after the breakup of a significant love relationship. Many times people involved in relationships also get into rebound relationships if they want their existing relationships to end especially when they have already emotionally distanced themselves from their partners. A rebound relationship is a distraction. It is a connection to another person that keeps us from having to experience the full extent of the emotional pain of our resent break – up. It is a misguided attempt to move on with our lives. Many people will jump back into the dating scene because they fear being alone. It can be a a lot more fun that dealing with the misery of a recently broken heart. ”

This is the biggest problem in a rebound relationship. Usually someone ends up being used and hurt as a result. If you are in a relationship to distract yourself from the pain of a broken heart then you are using another person. More than likely when that person has served their purpose you will move on, leaving them to pick up the pieces.

Signs of identifying a Rebound Relationship.

1. Getting into a Relationship too fast: This is the most common sign of a rebound relationship.  It may act as a distraction or a form of catharsis, but remember not to allow your sense of urgency to rush in the wrong direction causing further heart break.
2. Expecting the Qualities of Ex : You spend most of your time talking about your ex without realizing. Another common sign is expecting your new partner to make up for the shortcomings and mistakes of the old partner or expect him to have the qualities and traits you admired in your previous lover. It is also a normal tendency among many to draw comparisons between your current and ex and talk openly about it. This type of behavior can make a person to be too demanding and ruin the new relationship too and end up being miserable.
3. Using Others as Rebound for self satisfaction or as a Tool Of Jealousy: Many people get into a rebound mode with the intention of hurting their ex or to show that they do not matter anymore without any intention of commitment or involvement and masking the purpose with the new person involved. It can be either way and usually someone ends up being used or hurt as a result because once the purpose of the rebound relationship is served that person would be abandoned. Beware of re bounders who may use you distract themselves from the pain of a broken heart and then move on leaving you to pick up the pieces. It is always best to be honest with your new relationship partner about your intentions. If you find yourself being used by a re bounder who has recently broken off a long term relationship it is best to let the relationship develop slowly and not allow your new partner to set the pace fast.
4. Unhappiness: Many times people who get into rebound relationships as a way to hit back at those who abandoned them. They may show themselves as outwardly happy when actually they feel miserable and guilty that they are doing something wrong. If you are in a relationship to soon and unhappy with the present partner then it is probably a rebound fling you are into.
5. Not able to forget Ex: This is another prominent sign that though you may have jumped into a new relationship soon after your breakup or divorce you keep thinking of your ex more than your current partner because you have not fallen out of love with your ex still. One may also not feel the same or better comfort level with the new partner because of this and may end up drawing comparisons between partner’s thereby ruining the new relationship with your own hands. If the old relationship interferes with the progress of a new relationship then chances are that you’re stuck in a rebound. Similarly, if you are involved with someone who had a recent break up and he/she keeps rehashing problems from the past relationship within the new relationship this is a clear sign that they haven’t moved on enough to fall in love again. It also could be a sign of rebound affair if you prefer frequenting places you have gone with your ex along with your new partner. As long as you harbor feelings for an old love a new love can’t happen. According to Feng Shui you have to make way for the new by clearing the old.

Had a really good session at the gym today. Its gonna be a pretty hectic week ahead, more intense gym sessions, made my facial and mani/pedi appointments just in time before CNY, accepting my first advertorial with La Senza with free goodies(I’ve no idea what’s new in store!) and to be honest I’m not too sure how ready I am to be back in media events. We shall see what happens. Till then, stay happy folks!