Aladdin, a musical comedy

The classic fantasy - Aladdin

We all love the all time classic - The Aladdin. Who wouldn't ? We would have heard this story over and over again during our early years. Its the first ever story that has taught us about genie and a flying carpet. Those were the two magical words back then.....and its still is

This story always brings back loads of memories esp to me. I remember very vaguely taking my lil brother to watch the movie back in 1992.... a fantasy that would always linger in your mind. The bravery of a young man, the genie that grants you wishes and the love between Aladdin and Princess Jasmine........

And now how would you feel if you could just watch this all over again.... the whole fantasy coming alive in front of you !!!

Let me introduce a new musical comedy that's happening near you !

Aladdin, a musical comedy 

ALADDIN, A MUSICAL COMEDY - BY ENFINITI ACADEMY

The whole fantasy comes alive structured in a musical way. Loads of singing and dancing that will make you wanna stand up and dance along.

It was held at the PJ live Arts at Jaya one.

Venue - PJ Live Arts

Waiting for the play to start

I brought both my lil ones for the 8pm show. I knew that they will doze off at 9 as it was their usual bed time....... but boy was I wrong ! Both were wide awake, and they were actually jumping up and down and laughing their heads off literally. Even the younger one who was only 3 years, kept humming to the beats and tried singing along with the cast.

The Play was fun and very interactive. The actors were communicating with the kids the whole time. You just cant doze off even for a second. The kids joined Aladdin and the evil wizard Abanaza in their quest to retrieve the magic lamp from the cave.

Aladdin 

The evil wizard - Abanaza

This play boasts strong cast both young and talented actors. And famous ones too !
Some of the famous ones are Rashid Salleh, Peter Davis, Tria Aziz and Jayson Phuah

This Arabian classic was twisted to our very own culture and taste. If you know our Malaysian politics, be prepared to just laugh your hearts out..... This guys are just too hilarious for words. So much of efforts were definitely put in to this play. I wouldn't mind watching it again....

The adults enjoyed as much as the kids I would say. They did cater for the whole family. I would suggest the whole family to go and watch this play. It not only brings back the Arabian classic fantasy back into the front seat but also gives you the satisfaction and wonderful memory to bring back home.......

Here are the details of the Play

Aladdin musical comedy at PJ live Arts

If you have not heard about them yet.... its still not to late. The musical play will be held till the 29th of this month.... another 6 more shows to go. So what are you waiting for ?! Quickly get your tickets...


Some of the shots taken at the event held a few days ago

The lil one posing just before the play

Many young talented actors 

The genie and the evil wizard - Abanaza

The main cast 

2 more days for the Red hot party of the year !

I cant wait to catch up with friends & fellow bloggers this Friday the 14th..... its gonna be an exciting evening for sure. Most of you readers out there would have seen my previous posts on WeVents. For those who have not stumbled upon it yet..... here is a lil introduction


WeVents 

It was started in 2010 ( unfortunately I didn't know about it then ) by Jeanisha Wan, a writer & managing director of J1 consulting. It runs many events throughout the year for women only ! Yup... thats right.... only for working women to let their hair down for once, care free, an informal environment to allow them to make new friends, to gain more experience and most importantly to be themselves & to have loads and loads of fun !!

The next event is themed red - Red hot sexy event !!! This is held in conjunction to their 5th anniversary. Its really up to your imagination how you want to 'appear' on that day. I've been cracking my head the last few days and I've yet to decide.... the clock is ticking away with no mercy

As far as I know, Its gonna be an exciting evening, from pole dancing to an eligible bachelor entering the women only territory for the first time in 5 years, from best dressed contest to door gifts from the sponsors, it is going to be an unforgettable day. I cant keep myself calm any longer.... why is Friday the 14th so far ?!

Here are some of the agenda lined up for the members

1. WeVents 5th anniversary best dressed 

10 ladies will be chosen based on their attire and creativity. 1st and 2nd runner up will be named red princess and the winner will be crowned the Queen

2. Watch pole dancing and be mesmerized courtesy of Viva Vertical Malaysia

3.  Have a chance to try out super delicious Nutty Coco ice cream !

Yup.... there is food too ! We enjoy food anywhere, anytime and dieting will not be on anyone's mind on that day 

4. Will be able to hear the president of the Desmodonna Club's story

5. Watch an eligible bachelor enter the women's territory

If you would like to read my other posts on WeVents.... click on the links below

Love is in the air - http://alphaleonis2020.blogspot.com/2015/03/love-is-in-air.html

The real you - http://alphaleonis2020.blogspot.com/2015/01/wevents-presenting-real-you.html

The retro you - http://alphaleonis2020.blogspot.com/2014/08/the-retro-you.html

Blogging 101 workshop

Blogging 101 Workshop 

A couple of weeks ago, I attended my very first Blogging workshop. I was looking for something similar to this for the longest time possible since I started blogging and so when I heard about this, I wasted no time at all. I Immediately gave my name without even giving it a second thought, without even looking at my on call roster ! But thank god my call didnt clash at the end of the day

The workshop is organised by Tammy, the founder of Butterfly Project - a community for beauty and fashion bloggers. She has been working very hard for weeks to put this together with her other speakers...... it certainly paid off well ! Read on to find out more.........

The event was held at the The Canvas, Damansara on the 20th of June. It was a 4 hour event, to bring the new and upcoming bloggers together under one roof to introduce, update, educate & at the same time inspire them to be the best in their field of interest in the blogging world.

A total of 4 speakers, including Tammy were ready to guide us through our blogging journey. Let me introduce the speakers in detail...

First Speaker  - TAMMY LIM

Tammy - Founder of Butterfly Community
Source : Tammy FB

Like I've mentioned earlier, she is the founder of the Butterfly Community and the main person behind this Blogging 101 workshop. She was also featured as the top 10 popular female bloggers in Malaysia with over 3,000 followers on her instagram. She works with many beauty and fashion brands across the country and also currently the beauty editor for Althea Korea. I've personally met her a couple of times, and I think she is very friendly and very inspiring!

Second speaker - LEONARD

Leonard
Source : Leonard FB

He is a PR & social media advocate. He believes in giving result-oriented campaigns and communications that works for organisations to achieve their objectives & bringing it to new height.



Third Speaker - Christopher

Christopher
Source : Christopher FB

He is the co-founder and CEO of Social Grooves, a boutique digital agency specialising in trensetting campaigns and influencer marketing. He is also the co - founded a number of communities online notably the Young Corporate Malaysia & RandomAlphanets.com


Fourth Speaker - ARPITA KAUR

Arpita Kaur
Source : Arpita FB

Last but not least, our fourth speaker is Arpita. She graduated with Masters of Science in Economic Crime Management, Law & Psychology. I've personally met her a couple of times too in the other blogging events. A very down to earth kinda person and very jovial.


Here is a lil recap of what I've learnt about the world of blogging & maybe.... just maybe you can pick up some useful tips for your blogging too !!

20 Tips for your Blogging World 

1. You have to know your Niche !
Sometimes you have to know what your blog is all about ?! Are you a fashion blogger ? Are you a food blogger ? Which readers are you planning to attract ? So try and pick your Niche and write away

2. Give a catchy and cool headlines
Readers can follow many number of social influencers, so what attracts them to your blog in particular? To start of with why not spend a lil more time to come up with a really cool headlines !

3. Promote your blog
Use other means of social platforms to share your posts

4. Make sure your content can be ranked highly

5. It isn't enough to just post and end it
You have to have additional posts to follow up & maybe write about your readers feedbacks

6. Write from the heart !

7. Its OK to be truthful
The blog is yours and you can give an honest opinion but do not give wrong information

8. When drafting a complaint letter
Dont be overly emotional
Be professional

9. Give something new
Readers are looking for something new and exciting. Dont bore them with the same old stuff

10. Content is of great importance, but we must not underestimate the value of style
Have your own unique style. Readers come to your blog because they like the way you write.

11. Always post regularly

12. Always give credit
When you're given a product to review for free, always credit it back to them !
Never forget to thank your brands

13. Please give the correct and accurate information

14. Use pictures in your blogs
Take good pictures, its never too late to polish your photography skills

15. What goes online, stays online even if you take it out
So keep in mind copyright issues and web content law

16. Talk to famous and professional bloggers
Find out about their challenges to perfecting their skills at blogging. Its not an easy road for them too.

17. You can use the words like, ''In my humble opinion'' when you review your products.
Its your blog, and your opinion..... so you cant go wrong !

18. Have a facebook group and invite everyone with similar interest
That way you can have more traffic to your blog. You can share your views and read other related posts too

19. Always have a name card !!
Its the best way to promote your blog

20. Get to know your readers !


Here are some of the photos taken during the event

The event was held at Canvas, Damansara 

Aaron Aw, a comedian who made us laugh our heads off, Tehmina Kaoosji, MC for the event, And the 4 speakers - Leonard, Tammy, Arpita and Christopher

A selfie is a must at all events 

Aaron Aw with his interesting ways to make us crack. Seen here with Tammy

I would also like to thank the supporters for this event ! Because of them I got to try out a few new things

1. Uber
This is an app that connects you with a reliable ride. I had a chance to take Uber to the event at Damansara. No hassle of looking for parking spaces... something that I really like and plus not getting lost in the midst

Taking Uber to the event at Canvas, Damansara

2. Bloom this

Thanks to them I received beautiful Gerbera 

Read about them here -Bloom This 

Pretty Gerbera

3. Arristo & Delicca

This is a premium catering service passionate about catering premium coffee and delicious pastry to the market. Im not a coffee lover but they do have hot chocolate and that was delicious ! And their pastries were so rich & tasty

Arristo & Delicca Premium coffee

4. Tony Moly

They bring best of beauty to today's modern women who relishes her individuality. From skin care products to skin perfecting make up and trendy eye and lip colours, there is something for everyone to try out 

Tony Moly - Goat Milk range os skin care products 

A beautiful Tony Moly pouch - Im loving the bling bling

5. Mrlens
They provide you with reasonably priced contact lenses and care products

MrLens contact lens
You are free to use this voucher code to purchase from them - T & C applies 

Bloom This

I recently got to know about Bloomthis thanks to Blogging 101 project I recently attended weeks ago. Bloomthis is a service where you can subscribe and send flowers to your loved ones or to yourself !

Now who wouldnt want to receive luxury flowers right ?!  Imagine going back home after a long tiring day at work and seeing a box of flowers waiting to be opened. It immediately changes ones mood giving you the joy and excitement of unboxing the lil surprise that you just received from a loved one. You can send it to anyone on your mind, it can be your next door neighbour, your parents or to your better half. You can also send it to yourself and be surprised cause you wouldn't know what flowers you may get.... its like a lil surprise from them !!

 Bloom This Malaysia 

They have 3 types of deliveries, and you are free to choose the best option that you prefer. They have a one off delivery called the Signature, Quinzena which is the fortnightly/month or Sabbath which is weekly/month

Signature - Single Delivery

Quinzena - Fortnightly/Month

Sabbath - Weekly/Month

How it works ?

Well its pretty simple. Firstly get an account with them and send a one off Bloom This bouquet or subscribe to regular deliveries to yourself or your loved ones. 

The fresh flowers will be sent every Thursdays in a bespoke box

It's a different surprise every week for anyone that receives them.

Ones you receive your fresh flowers, take as many selfies as you like with the bouquet and you're free to upload it on your instagram account.... lol !! 

Read on to find out what I received from Bloom This

The fresh flower comes in a bespoke box hence you can be assured that your flowers are safe. You cant see what flowers you received straight-away so that gives a little element of surprise before you unbox it. The word BloomThis is printed in bold letters on the box. You can also check their website add from the box

Bespoke box - Bloomthis 

Here is your solid proof of the surprise here ! The kids went crazy and couldnt wait to open to find out what was inside

The kids were surprised to see the box

Once you open the box, you see a beautifully tied bow using a ribbon. It comes with two cards kept just under the ribbon

A beautifully tied ribbon once you open the Bloom this box

The first card lets you ponder a bit into space......

Mine said - '' The secret of getting ahead is getting started ''  -- Mark Twain 

The second card tells you what flowers you just received from them. Mine was Gerbera with 3 different colours - Red, Yellow & Orange. This helps you to identify the flowers and appreciate it even more. 

Once you flip the card - it gives you some tip on how to beautifully arrange them 

1. Fill 1/3 water in the vase

2. Remove the water capsule from the flowers

3. Place the flowers in the vase. Put it at a cool place

Note :  To lengthen the lifespan of your bouquet, change the water daily and trim the flower stem at a slant every few days 

Pictures of my bouquet 

Bouquet of Gerbera flowers by Bloom This 

A closer look at my Gerbera - comes in 3 colours 

Red & Yellow Gerbera flowers

Red Gerbera flowers

Water Capsule 

A closer look at the water capsule 

Links that might help you 

1. Bloom this Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bloomthis

2. Bloom this Website - http://bloomthis.co/

Great Heroic Experience

Watsons Malaysia Launched great heroic experiences to its Watsons VIP members recently......

Asia's leading health & beauty retailer - Watsons 

Marvel's Avengers : Age of Ultron

Always a pleasure to be invited for a Red Carpet Gala Event, whether its for a fashion show or to watch a blockbuster movie. Many die hard fans comprised of Watsons celebrity friends, suppliers, business partners, members of the media, bloggers and Watsons VIP members were invited for a special screening of Marvel's Avengers : Age of Ultron in a glittering event at the GSC Pavilion KL.


Among some of the personalities at the event were Dato'  Richard Teo, Datin Winnie Loo, Julie Woon, Lavin Seow, Sarah Lian, Chermaine Poo, Linora Low & Kit Mah. Hansen Lee was the master of the ceremony of the star-studded event.

Red Carpet Interview with Danny Hoh, Head of Marketing, Watsons Malaysia

''Watsons have always known to be in the forefront of innovation campaigns and have been organising many money cant buy experiences for their Watsons VIP members. Do look out for more excitements from us soon,'' said Danny Hoh, Head of Marketing, Watsons Malaysia.


Well what are they doing this time for their members ?! 

Watsons is giving away 4 pairs of Heroic Trips which was featured in the blockbuster movie to Seoul, West Hollywood, Italian Alps and New York City when customers sign up or upgrade to the limited edition Watsons VIP cards, or when they shop RM80 at Watsons inclusive of 1 Listerine item. This contest is organised in partnership with Johnson & Johnson.

Launching of  Watsons limited card with Avengers sticker
Kulvinder Birring, Watsons Malaysia managing director and Noor Farilla Abdullah chief operating officer of Touch and Go, unveiled the special limited edition Watsons VIP card 

A campaign microsite, www.watsonsheroic.com has been set up where customers can check out all the exciting activities organised by Watsons.

The limited edition Watsons VIP member card can be purchased at Watson's stores or Online Store at only RM20 for new sign up and upgrade.

The Avengers - Red carpet event by Watsons Malaysia

4 lucky winners will win one of the Heroic Experiences, so get your VIP card now at Watsons Malaysia

4 pairs of Heroic Trips up for grabs 

Links that you might be interested


Watsons Malaysia FB - https://www.facebook.com/watsonsmalaysia

Watsons Website - http://www.watsons.com.my/

Campaign Microsite - http://www.watsonsheroic.com/

Backyard Buskers

Talented Buskers

Buskers are becoming more and more popular these days in our country. They can be an individual or a group of people who share the same passion in performing live in front of a crowd. These performances can be just about anything from dancing your heart out to clowning or from fortune telling to snake charming.

As complicated as it may sound or as easy as it may sound to you, a lot of background training and rehearsals are usually involved in their road to perfecting their performance. For one, they have to perform in front of a large crowd, strangers and passer-bys - some may stop for a minute or two to watch them perform, some may walk pass even without giving a second thought, and some may stay hooked on to watch their talent being brought to live. Its never easy to get attention from a crowd if you're no where near perfection. You have to be bold, different and be talented in your own way to get the crowd's attention.

Recently, my husband & I decided to take our 2 toddlers on  LRT to Discoveria - Avenue K instead of the usual way of driving there. As soon as we came to the LRT concourse, both the lil ones tugged on us to stay on. We being the parents, wanted the kids to increase their pace so we can get to Discoveria and start the tour ( As the saying goes - The beauty of life is in each precious moment, stop and smell the roses - that I hardly remember to practise )

Stop to smell the roses

As the kids were going crazy and jumping up and down, my husband and I decided to stay on. A group of band were right in front of us... about to start their performance. I looked at the time, well maybe we stay for a song or two ? There is no way we can pull the kids anywhere now, as they got comfortable and settled down by the side to watch the buskers. Many were there too....

 Avenue K has set up AK Busk Stop for the Buskers to show their talent. Its at the LRT concourse and also at the ground floor. A very strategic location as many need to cross path to take the LRT or to get to KLCC. There is absolutely no way you can bypass this without a stop over !

AK Busk Stop 

We stayed on to watch what this band had to offer........ And the verdict ?! I for once was amazed....
They were very energetic, electrifying and they were bunch of buskers who were there to have fun while entertaining you at the same time - A win win situation I would say. They call themselves the Backyard Buskers !

Backyard Buskers Malaysia

The energy was just too intense, you just want to go out there and dance your heart out. I could literally feel my 'head banging' to their beat. You just feel so much lighter and calmer hearing their music.

Their instruments like the guitar, keyboard, & the tambourine used complemented each other emphasizing on the volume, power & speed. A combination of western Glam rock & punk with a lil authenticity incorporated in them giving you that perfect music that you've been longing for....

More about the band....

The were once called the Backyard Entertainment back in 2012. The brainchild behind this formation is a couple - Lily & Shah. The band evolved further after joining Zack & Big to form Backyard Studio.

Backyard Entertainment

This studio was started initially for their own benefits. It was a sort of get together to create their own music projects under one roof. A space where they can bring out their innovation & talent to life. A space where they can be themselves creating music and singing their hearts out. Soon a couple of friends came to know of this and decided to join in - bringing about the birth of the 'The Backyard Band' in 2013.

Since then they've been entertaining the public and never looked back ! They play a wide range of music - songs from the 80s, 90s, and few from the new albums. They can also sing in multi languages not restricted to Malay and English - for example in Latin too.


The people who make up the band.....

The Backyard Buskers 

Backyard Buskers -  A talented & friendly group of friends 

As you're reading this, the band is currently in Phuket for the 'Phuket Bike Week 2015'. They were the only Malaysian Buskers who had the privilege to perform live on stage here. This is an annual event held around April coinciding with the Songkran festival in Thailand. Its a event held to entertain the bikers and onlookers. A great line up is usually organised such as - motorbike & custom bike exhibition, beach party, concerts and Miss Phuket Bike Week competition.

Phuket Bike Week Festival

My favourite song from this band would be - Uptown Funk by Mark Ranson featuring Bruno Mars. They have brought this song to whole new level..... Everytime I hear this song played in the background only one group comes to my mind now - The Backyard of course !


How do you contact the band for booking & inquiries ?

Email at - syah@backyardfellas.com

Website - http://www.backyardfellas.com/

Instagram -  backyardbuskers

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