Nurulhuda singing "Opps I did it again" on Singapore Idol.

I'm usually cautiously optimistic when it comes to the talent that Singapore Idol has to offer. I mean every year there will probably be one or two contestants that I wouldn't mind rooting for (usually those with a certain tone to their voices, but ALWAYS those who can sing as opposed to those who are 'Marketable') But like every great talent that has been showcased on the idol stage, Nurulhuda was the third person ousted out of the top 12 (or 13), leaving the good-lookers-with-less-talent to run the show. This can only mean one thing and one thing only; Singapore is run by starry-eyed 12-16 year old girls who can only vote because their parents are the ones paying the monthly telephone bills. (I do hope they wouldn't mind buying lame-ass, crappy albums that this season's winner produces, when their starry-eyed daughters beg them to)

Paramore's new video, Brick by Boring Brick.

I ABSOLUTELY love Paramore's new video, Brick by Boring Brick, off their new album, BRAND NEW EYES. The video Is a bit enchanting and macabre at the same time. Well, the music's pretty much Paramore, no surprise there. Its very much like "That's what you get", "Miracle" or "Let the flames begin" from their second album, RIOT. Did I mention how much I love their video? =D

The end for Loreal Pure Zone Deep Exfoliating Gel Wash.

Three days ago, my world came to an almost screeching stop when I walked into Watsons and realised that my cleanser of 4 years, Loreal Pure Zone Deep Exfoliating Gel Wash has left me. He left me stranded and alone with no goodbye notes, no smses and no warning signs whatsoever, All that were left are lingering memories of the great (and not so great) times we spent together. All those times that I would introduce to him new people in our relationship, all the toners, moisturisers and essences that would come and go, or sometimes just breeze through our paths. There are definately times that we would have our quarrels (which great relationship doesn't?) and he would accuse me of cheating on him with Ginvera Green Tea Body Scrub or even worse, Colgate Total, but every single time we would work things out, and our relationship would be stronger then ever.

Staring at the other cleansers that Watsons had to offer, i couldn't help thinking if it all began when i mentioned to him on one of our shower dates that my skin is getting a bit dry from him and jokingly suggested that he might be the reason for my recent breakouts. All I received was a silence. I pressed on his body until he ozzed a bluish liquid with equally blue microbeads, shrugging off the silence, as i started lathering him all over my hands, before lathering him onto my face in circular upward motions. I should have known better. I should have known that he was as sensitive as my skin was.

Those times i'll probably never get back.

I left Watsons, empty handed, lonely and confused. I couldn't help wondering if there was something i could do to get Loreal Pure Zone Deep Exfoliating Gel Wash to come back. Maybe it was too late. Maybe I should just move on with my life. As I walked away, with a heavy heart,, thinking about all the memories that we've shared, i could only whisper six words that i thought he'd appreciate if he could hear me.

"We were great while it lasted."

Kris Allen "Live Like We're Dying"

Oh wow. Kris Allen Rocks too! (in a soft rock type of way). But equally as hawt.

Go Kradallison! =D

Adam Lambert, "For Your Entertainment" Official Music Video.

Am not very sure about the album cover. I know adam was going for the glam rock feel like, but its feelin a bit Mariah, Glitter. But the song's awesome anyways. So who cares.

Allison Iraheta - "Friday I'll Be Over U"

Allison Iraheta's first single, "Friday I'll Be Over You." Hawtness.

Adam Lambert - For Your Entertainment - American Music Awards (AMA)

I don't really know what the controversy was about. It feels very Christina Aguilera 'Dirty' Live performance. If u ask me, i thought it was awesome.

Nuff said. Deal with it people, hes an individual..And to quote what Adam said,

"I'm not a babysitter. I'm a performer."

GO Glambert!

Adam Lambert – Whataya Want From Me – Video

Adam Lambert singing "Whataya want from me" on Late Night with David Letterman.
What else can i say?
I heart Glambert.

Performance will air locally on Starworld tonight! so don't miss it!

With dieting, exercise and circle lenses, who needs plastic surgery anymore?

 

I never realised how different I looked after the weight loss until a side by side photo comparison. Yay self-esteem!

Oprah had her issues with it and so did I.

2007                                                

Me in 2007 at 69kg

Me in 2007 (right after I started flying with Singapore Airlines)

2008                                                 

Me in 2008 (with SIA's new uniform) at 82 kg.

Honestly, I never realised I was gaining THAT kind of weight, I always thought it was 'gym' weight. Luckily, reality hit me right after I saw these photos, and I decided to whip myself back into shape.

2009                                                

Me now at 68 kg again. YAY!

Foreword:

I honestly never thought I was ever fat as an adult until I actually saw a photo of myself from two years back. I mean, yeah, I gymed ALMOST regularly, at least 3 times a week, I did my fair share of cardio, ALMOST regularly ABOUT 3 times a week and I watched what I ate ALMOST all the time. What I did not realise was that I snacked a lot on flight (I was a flight steward for Singapore Airlines) and all the late night in-room dining of Caeser Salads (with half the dressing) from various hotel menu's all over the world, was taking a toll on my weight.

I'm going to have to admit something I have never done openly to strangers and here it goes; for the past ten years, I have been suffered from eating disorders ranging from aneroxia (when i started out at 15) to bulimia (after i got tired of dieting). I would be lying if I claimed that I am cured and am no longer vomiting. Although the frequency has dropped DRASTICALLY from 3 times a day to once or twice a week, the problem still very much exists for me. I suppose it is harder for me to admit it, simply for the fact that this is labelled as a 'woman's' disease, but as small as the percentage is for bulimic males, we exist.

I am not speaking for other bulimics out there when i say that i do it to relinquish a sense of control over my life. Say what you want, but thats a fact, for me at least. I was fat as a child, and everysince i started losing weight (it began with exercise and a sensible diet), it slowly became an obsession for me to lose more. Unlike our female sufferers, some male bulimics have an obsession, not of being stick skinny, but to being 'ripped' (think abs) Over the years, personal incidents have kicked me when i was down, continuously contributing to my fear of gaining weight, in order to gain acceptance, especially in the social circle that i am in.

However, wallowing aside, what i aim to gain from publically admiting this problem, is to share my experiences and knowledge when it comes to dieting an exercise. This is not a 'one size fits all' remedy, but I sincerely hope it does help those who are or have been experiencing the same problem as I have, and most importantly, healing myself in the process.

Regards,

Aiman.

A R T W O R K S

( 2 0 0 1 - P R E S E N T)

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2009

2008

2006

2005

COMMISSIONED WORKS

COMMISSIONED WORKS.

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*For Artworks that are on sale, prices are available on request.

Special Dog Biscuits.

120cm by 120cm

Oil on Canvas

2008

A MazingerZ Valentines.

40cm by 40 cm

Oil on canvas

2009

Phantom and Prada

150cm by 120cm

Oil on canvas

2008

I Heart MOM.

80cm by 80cm

Oil on Canvas

2009

ARTWORKS FOR 2009

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INVITES FOR MY FIRST SOLO EXHIBITION,

FOR AGES 4 AND UP

Its 9 am. Time to go.

150 cm by 120 cm

Oil on canvas

2009

Status: Sold

Its 5am. Time to go.

150 cm by 150 cm

Oil on canvas

2009

Status: Sold

Its time to go.

150 cm by 150 cm

Oil on canvas

2009

Status: Available

A Lesson on Camoflage

100cm by 100cm

Oil on canvas

2009

Status: Sold

 

My favourite superhero as a child 

was not Superman.

150cm by 120 cm

Oil on Canvas

2009

Status: Sold

Made in China

150cm by 120cm

Oil on canvas

2009

Status: Available

Misfired.

150cm by 120cm

Oil on canvas

2009

Status: Available

ARTWORKS FOR 2008

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YinYang Cats Series 1

100cm by 100cm

Oil on Canvas

2008

Status: Available

YingYang Cat Series 2

100cm by 100cm

Oil on canvas

2008

Status: Available

Series of Cat Paintings 1

40cm by 40cm

Oil on canvas

2008

Status: Sold

Series of cat paintings 2

40cm by 40cm

Oil on canvas

2008

Status: Sold

Series of cat paintings 3

50cm by 70cm

Oil on canvas

2008

Status: Sold

ARTWORKS FOR 2006

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Do Not Feed the Bears in Bed.

100cm by 80 cm

Oil on Canvas

2006

Status: Sold

A New Year Resolution.

100cm by 80cm

Oil on Canvas

2006

Status: Available

Bed and Breakfast.

100cm by 80cm

Oil on canvas

2006

Status: Available

My Christmas Cookie

100cm by 80cm

Oil on canvas

2006

Status: Available

Kien and Keith

100cm by 80cm

Oil on canvas

2006

Status: Available

WORKS FOR 2005.

A LUNCH DATE WITH MR GRUMPY.

Mr Grumpy, the most lovable stray cat with a

grumpy but adorable face. =D

Today's episode is brought to you by,

"WHISKAS; Tuna and White Fish"

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and balanced nutrition for your cat. =)

Mr Grumpy boo-ed the other brand of cat food that i offered.

(I'm unable to mention the rival brand of cat food due to legal issues)

*Chomp Chomp Chomp*

Mr Grumpy makes an excellent first take, endorsing

WHISKAS

(Take 2!)

*YUMMERS!*

Every good cat practises good hygiene after a satisfying meal!

BEHIND THE SCENES / BLOOPERS:

Mr Grumpy spots a dog walking by...

... and is on the lookout...

and gets ready to take flight!

Future bookings for cat product endorsements are still accepted.

Please contact *Mr Grumpy* through his agent at kittyeatdog@hotmail.com