Let's Get Sipadan into the New7Wonders of Nature!

On 7 July 2007 (07/07/07), the New7Wonders was announced to the world. These 7 wonders were chosen based on more than 100 million votes from around the world to represent global heritage throughout history.

As a huge fan of culture and history, obviously I jumped at the chance to vote for my favourite 7 Wonders when I first heard about it. Here’s what I voted for:

1. Taj Mahal in India
2. Great Wall of China in China
3. The Colosseum in Italy
4. Christ Redeemer in Brasil
5. Machu Picchu in Peru
6. Hagia Sophia in Turkey
7. The Acropolis in Greece
   

When the winners were announced I discovered that 5 of my choices were in. Hagia Sophia and The Acropolis did not make it. Instead Petra in Jordan and The Pyramid at Chichen Itza in Mexico were in. So not bad, huh my choices? Geting 5 out of 7 I think is not bad at all.

So now that the world has decided on its favourite man made wonders, the focus is now on God made wonders. The New7Wonders of Nature is on now!

Malaysia obviously didn’t have any nominations in the New7Wonders but this time in the New7Wonders of Nature, Malaysia has a contender – Sipadan Island!

According to a report in The Star newspaper, some divers who were astounded by the beauty and rich marine life in Sipadan that they nominated the island in the New7Wonders of Nature. Having heard about Sipadan contending, the Malaysian government has formed an official supporting committee.

So fellow Malaysians and all those of you who feel that Sipadan deserves to be in the New7Wonders of Nature, don't forget to cast your vote. I've started my support by placing a widget in this blog (look to the right). Let's get Sipadan into the New7Wonders of Nature!

Phousi Everywhere

In the amazing country called Laos, lies an idylic town called Luang Prabang. This little town is famous for many things which you can read here.

The friendly people of Luang Prabang have a vivid fascination with the Phousi. Whether it's spelt as Phousi or Phu Si, it still is a Phousi, and the Laos people love this name to bits. Just take a stroll through Luang Prabang town and you'll see what I mean.

There's a Phou Si Massage:

Phousi Guesthouse:

One Phousi Guesthouse is certainly not enough. Here is Phousi Guesthouse Two:

I didn't see a third Phousi Guesthouse though.

There's also a Phousi Hotel:

And Mount Phousi, which people climb everyday to watch the magnificent sunset.

Frankly speaking I don't know why they call it Mount Phousi when it's only 328 steps to reach the top. It should be called Phousi Hill.

Anyway ...

There was also a Phousi market but I didn't take any pics cause I was in a fast moving vehicle when the market flashed pass my eyes. It's on the outskirts of town in case you're wondering where the Phousi Market is.

So what is the Phousi? The name originates from a small cave-shrine on Mount Phousi called Wat Tham Phu Si. Meaning - I don't know. I Googled it but no website has the answer. Maybe it's just a name.

But if Phousi does have a meaning, please post a comment. I'd love to expand my knowledge about the Phousi.

Valentine's Day & A Super Prick

Someone sent me red roses on the eve of Valentine's Day.

My secret friend told me to watch out for the flowers and when the bouquet arrived at my office, I quietly collected them from the delivery guy and went back to my cubicle.

The super prick who sits in the next cubicle saw me carrying the bouquet.

"Who sent them?"

"Somebody. Can't tell you who".

I don't usually share my private life with my colleagues. They don't know who my social friends are or who I go out with. And I intend to keep it that way.

"I think you sent the flowers to yourself. People have done it before," super prick said in the most jealous and condescending manner.

When I heard that, I was about to burst and tell him off. But then again my 'sympathy' towards super prick got the better of me.

You see, super prick never had and never will have a girlfriend cause girls are repulsed by the sight of him and his behaviour. He is so repulsive, even prostitutes wouldn't want to do business with him.

So STYK, don't be jealous just because I received flowers and you don't have a chance to send any. You won't have the chance ever, so please learn to accept it. But the hardest part would be learning to live with yourself.

Getting to Know You/Me

One of my blog readers and now a Facebook friend, Audrey Adella Umbol of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah tagged me in Facebook. And I tagged a few others back. Here are my answers:

1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
The song 'Julie' by Shakin' Steven.

2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?
Can't remember.

3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
It's not too bad.

4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE LUNCH MEAT?
Chicken of course!

5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS?
No.

6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
I guess so.

7. DO YOU USE SARCASM?
Yes.

8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS?
What are tonsils?

9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?
Of course! I live life on the fast lane.

10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE CEREAL?
Honey Stars.

11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
No. Am too lazy to tie them back again.

12. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE ICE CREAM?
Vanilla.

13. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?
The entire face.

14. RED OR PINK?
Pink cause I'm a girl!

15. WHAT IS YOUR LEAST FAVOURITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF?
My face.

16. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST?
Nobody.

17. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO COMPLETE THIS LIST?
Of course. Otherwise I wouldn't have tagged them in the first place.

18. WHAT COLOUR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?
Grey pants, black shoes.

19. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?
My colleagues gossiping.

20. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOUR WOULD YOU BE?
I wouldn't be a crayon in the first place. I'd be a Mont Blanc.

21. FAVOURITE SMELLS?
None.

22. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
Can't remember. Too many calls came in today.

23. FAVOURITE SPORTS TO WATCH?
Too many to list.

24. HAIR COLOUR?
Black.

25. EYE COLOUR?
Dark brown.

26. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?
Yes.

27. FAVOURITE FOOD?
Fried rice, char kueh teow and pretty much anything that is made of potatoes, eggs or cheese.

28. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?
Happy endings.

29. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?
A movie starring Dennis Quaid and Rene Russo. Can't remember the name of the movie.

30. WHAT COLOUR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?
Black.

31. SUMMER OR WINTER?
Summer. I'm a hot person, no pun intended.

32. HUGS OR KISSES?
Hugs, unless it's a French kiss with lots of tongue.

33. MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND TO?
A hot bod.

34. LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND?
Liars and obnoxious people.

35. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?
'To Charm A Knight' by Linda Kay.

36. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?
Stopped using a mouse pad since days of yonder.

37. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON TV LAST NIGHT?
Refer to Question 32.

38. FAVORITE SOUND(S)?
The sound of silence.

39. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES?
The Beatles.

40. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME?
Egypt.

41. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?
Unfortunately not.

42 WHERE WERE YOU BORN?
Klang, Selangor, Malaysia, South East Asia, Asia, Planet Earth, Solar System

43. WHOSE ANSWERS ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING BACK?
Look at Question 18.

44. HOW DID YOU MEET YOUR SPOUSE/SIGNIFICANT OTHER?
Not applicable.

Copy and paste and put your own answers in. The purpose of this is to get to know your friends better and it's so much fun!

Tag 25 people to do the same thing.If I tagged YOU, it's because I want to know more about YOU!