Hey folks, I watched a movie the other night...it was "The day the earth stood still'...now, probably the only thing that stood still on that movie was the acting (but I'm still a big Keanu fan...he jes needs to choose his roles wisely)...anyway, I digress! The movie was not so happening...but the message definitely stuck with me...I won't give it away...but it does definitely make you think about what we are doing to the earth.

Now I gotta be honest with you. I'm not a big recycling buff. Sad but true. My mind frame needs to adjust and do a 360. We should care more about the environment and we should take the effort to recycle! We think the earth for granted.

When I went to Cherating the other week, I was a little annoyed by the rubbish I came across swimming in the sea. Empty bottles, plastic bags, even cigeratte buds floating around! Its not really something you want to see when you're lying on your back and playing in the waves....then woosh! A nice wave washes over you and leaves you with a bright pink plastic bag on your head!

Its starts with something small guys. Maybe save a few cans of soda and keep it in the car. When you are near a recycle bin, pop it in. Or as some as my friends do, they allocate days for recycling. Me? I'm saving my cans now and when I go into shops I always make a note of the bins to see if they are into recycling. Before, I may have chucked my rubbish in but now, I look at what I can recycle, throw it into the appropirate bin and leave feeling slightly better about myself but I know I can do more to help!

Small little baby steps guys...we'll get there!

Ta Sara

Hey all!

Two years ago, I read my first 'Positive thinking' book called 'The Secret'.I wasn't too blown away by the book. In my opinion, it was pretty repetitive and it told you by thinking it, you would get it ...and never mentioning that positive thinking may take you closer to your dreams...but the work has to be put in to get you there. Nevertheless, it sparked my interest in the subject and every time I went into a bookstrore, you can bet that I would have at least one positive thinking book in my hands. I'm fascinated by the subject because, I use to be aterribly skeptical, pessimistic if you will, almost scared...when it came to hopes and dreams etc. I didn't want to be let down.

I watched Oprah not too long ago and they were talking about positive thinking....again! This time, there was a vision board involved! Now...since I've lived in KL since 2001 I've been fine renting places to live in because I never found a place or house that I really liked. Plus, I was never really too bothered about it. There was one woman on Oprah who did what they called 'A vision board'. They write their hopes and wishes on it, they stick pictures up of places they'd like to visit or things they'd like to possess and they seemed to be doing pretty well. If anything, it was a reminder of what they wanted to recieve in life. Instead ofsitting back and letting theworld hand you a chicken...its up to you to decide what you want, tell the world that andget that steakinstead!

So I decided to do a vision board. Its not as easy as it sounds. Part of the challenge in positive thinking is finding out what you really want in life and surprisingly, not a lot of people know what they want. So after a week of thinking I went out, got a big piece of styrofoam, divided it up into sections: work, life, love, family, friends and hopes and dreams. Without going into detail...what I was thinking about the whole time was to find a place to call my own. I think I blogged about it when I first came on Lite! I hung it on my wall and looked at it everyday....thinking positively!

I never once told anyone but my mom that I had done this. And no one has seen the board but me. Now...when we entered the New Year...I told myself...this is the year to find my house. My dad was down at the time to celebrate Chinese New Year with us and I had already begun shopping around for condo's and loans. I had not said anything to my pops but my house came up in conversation while he was down and 3 days later...with his help...a place to call my ownwent from a small condo...to a new , beautiful 2 story town house which I should be moving into mid year!I dunno how it happened but I'm extremely grateful to my dad for his helpand the vision board that landed me in the right place at the right time!

Now...I wonder when PK's gonna realisethat his MG looks much better with a girl driving behind the wheel....positive thinking Sara! Positive thinking! ha ha ha

X Sara

Hey Guys,

I've been glued to the tv every Wednesday andThursday night watching American Idol! I use toproduce the8tvversion ofMalaysian Idol back in the day, so its interesting to see that some of the mechanics have changed. I'm not too big on mostreality shows but American Idol seems to have a different format this year so its resparked my interest! Saying that...I was a huge David Cook fan when he beat young David Archuleta last year. I like the fact that since last year or so, there is an introduction of instruments...it really adds to their performance and brings about a different kind of artist, which is one that can not only sing...but also write and play music.

I always love to predict the American Idol in levels. Last year my heart was with David Cook from thetime we hit Top 12,but because of all the tweens and young girls in America...I was sure young David was going to win. So, I was very surprised when they announced the winner.

My heart tells me either the music teacher who lost his wife will win...or either get very very far orthe partially blind piano player will win. I'm not seeing any girls who are going to go far...except maybe lil rounds (yeah, strange name)...who is a good singer.

But still, its exciting...they have chosen their final 36. My interest goes up to the max when they hit the final 12....then nothing will be able to tear me away from the tv then! Ha ha ha....have a good weekend all!

X Sara

Hello folks!

For the holiday weekend, I took a wee trip down to Cherating with a few friends. It was mainly a trip to revive! I am a beach bum at heart. Jes give me the sand, the sea air, a deck chair and a good book and Bob's your uncle! Hours of time ticking away with only the tide giving clues as to what time of day it is!

When I first came to KL in 2001...I went to Cherating often and found it to be very different to how it is today. Back in 2001 I think the people made Cherating...now...its a little bit more commercial but the move forward has given it a different vibe....not bad...only different. I have to say...the food got better and to be honest...no one can make keropok lekor like Kuantan!! I even bought some home to fry when I need a pick me up and reminise about the trip! ha ha ha

The drive to Cherating was awesome...sometimes we really forget how picturesque Malaysia really is and driving up and down was one of my favorite parts of my quick holiday. On the way back, we stopped in a small town (wish I could remember the name) where we pigged out on Roti Jala and the owner of the stall told us that there was an Elephant Sanctuary nearby...so...with some time on our hands, we detoured from our journey back and the ride to the Elephant Sanctuary took us deeper into the Jungle/Kampung area which was quiter and amazingly beautiful!

The Elephant Rehabilitation Center was closed but they let us look around and I was amazed that they even had one AND it was in very good condition. So...next trip to plan is there! Sometimes I have to say, I underestimate the thrills and spills Malaysia can offer a traveller and if you look hard enough and dare tostray slightly from thestraight and narrow onto the beaten track....you're sure to find something, that will make youappreciate this country even more!

Hope you all had a good weekend!

X Sara

Hey all!

Is it me or is Chinese New Year not the same as it was say, 20 years ago?

Let me explain. When I was about 3 to the age of 12...the best part of my year was Christmas and Chinese New Year. Because the effort that went into making sure we had enough food and drinks for the hoards of people that would be visiting...meant that there was always cooking and general merriment going on in the house! Plus...as a kid...it was either presents for Christmas and money for Chinese New Year...but I digress!

Chinese New Year was a wonderful memory for my family. We had open house for 2 days and on the 3rd day we had to shoo away people so we could go visiting. We would try to convoy with other close families and every house was a eating extravaganza! We were the kind of family that spent at least an hour at every house and would try to visit around 10 in one day...at the end of it...you were telling yourself you didn't want to eat for the next week!

But...all in all, I got excited when Chinese New Year came around. Some of my best memories are from Chinese New Year. So, I thought things would be similar in KL...having spent most of my Chinese New Years flying back to Kuching to celebrate with my family. Now...KL is tons bigger and although my family is all over the place...I have a lot of Chinese friends I thought I would be visiting this year. PEEP (Buzzer Sound) Wrong-o! I only got to go to one of my friends house this year and that was because of my incessant begging. No one has open house anymore!? And it seems like whenever there is a long weekend, they travel! Ha ha ha...I was kinda sad about that.

Its definitely a very different experience celebrating New Year at Kuching, compared to KL. Then again...maybe people were avoiding me! Ha ha ha....anyway guys...hope your Chinese New Year was better than mine! Next year....think I'll contemplate a holiday! Ha ha ha

Cheers! Sara

Hello All!

Today is the inauguration ceremony of President-elect Barack Obama! So expectations are high with the turn of a new President. And opinion poll ratings are high! 70% think they will be better off by the time Barack Obama has finished his first term. I wanted to read you something I read off the internet the other day, which I think is very in keeping with how we viewthe soon to be President Barack Obama:

“The global outpouring of support for Obama suggests a constituency for a world free of racism and war, and desperate to shift the direction of global events that is in dire need of leadership and an agenda.”

In relation to our topic today, we were asked listeners to think about whatthey would do iftheybecame President.I think I would definitely try to address the problems in Gazza…I mean the obvious thing is to put the "power of the office" behind efforts to enforce a ceasefire but as a first step, I would want more news coverage on it, since Gazza is so protected and journalists are only allowed to write about from what they hear from people going in and out like medical staff etc so we are not really getting the full story.

I would also spend a huge amount of money and research on Environmental problems and look for alternative sources of energy, since this is a global issue and one everyone will be dealing with! I was talking about this topic with PK the other day and on the lighter side...we'd both suggest a 4 day working week! Ha ha ha…hey! Its bound to increase productivity and lead to less people taking sick leave!!! I’m telling ya!

Have a good day y'all! Sara

Hey all...I'm so sorry but apart from sleeping most of the week away (mostly to do with Chelsea's loss to Man U on Sunday morning), nothing much is going on in my life...except the fact that I am anticipating the return of American Idol today, trying to eat more healthily and needing to do more with my life (Post New Year Resolution!)

We just finished Group Therapy with Paul J, and we talked about Bordem! I'm pretty lucky in the fact that I have a list of things to do whenever I get bored, which hardly happens. In fact, I have to put things off daily because I have so many things to do...so boredom is not something I experience too often. But its interesting to find that bordem can eat you up!

Watch out people....keep active!

X Sara

Hello All!

I had a somewhat quiet New Year this year...I say that with a smile on my face because I've spent New Years every which way since I've been in KL...I've been in Bangsar for one New Year and walked a mile, got stuck in traffic and nearly got mugged, I spent one New Year at a restaurant not 10mins from my house and when New year kicked in we left to meet some friends and got stuck in traffic for 2 hours...we eventually decided to stop at a mamak and have a teh tarik and wait out the jam, then went home deflated. I've had a house party for friends which ended up with broken glasses, a dirty mess but a great night...the point is...I've tried all kinds of New Years but this year I jes had a small group of friends at Sid's Pub (my local watering hole) waiting to welcome in the New Year. Not to say it was "quiet" but there was no mugging, no jams, no mess to clean up, it actually turned out to be one of the nicest New YearsI've welcomed in so far! Good food, good company and a lot of memories!!!!

Happy New Year all!

X Sara

Its my favorite time of year....where its all about being with family to welcome in so many things, the new year and of course...welcoming in all mychristmas presents I'll be getting soon! ha ha ha...only kiddin.

I'll be on leave from this friday onwards, which is the 19th up until next year Monday the 5th! PK will be taking onwill be on alone! So I'm little worried about him. ha ha ha...Jes wanted to wish everyone a fantastic New Year and a Christmas full of giving and special family memories!

Its been a great half year for me working at Lite fm...its a good team and most of you guys have been very accepting of me and PK, being new and all. Hope to be waking you up next year when we return with the Lite Breakfast!

God Bless. Much love. All the Best!

Sara

Hey guys,

last Saturday I went to Sid's Pub to attend an event for Furry Friends: an animal shelter.Its run bya great group of people who really put a lot of effort into their work. The point of the event was to raise money but it was done in a way that also made your time there, fun! There was a raffle with great prizes, 3 grand prizes, a human auction and a best dressed owner and pet competition. Tickets were RM50.

I want to digress a little and say that Sid's Pub is a cool little 'Brit Pub' hangout which is dog friendly...great food,amazing service, the nicest people you'll meet... and as me and a lot of my friends say 'Its our version of Cheers!'. It was the perfect place to hold the event and although the turnout was a little small, we all had a lot of fun andfunds were raised to help out Furry Friends for a couple more months. But...it will happen again in the future and when it does, I will be blogging like mad about it...so please do come and support our furry friends. It really is for a great cause and if you feel like it, bring old shirts, a few cans of dog food, a big bag of dog biscuits if you feel like you can contribute a little more.

The mascot of Furry Friends is a beautiful dog called Jojo with 3 legs. Some of the stories you hear about animal cruelty is shocking when you actually get to meet the rescuers in person. Jojo's owner ran over her leg at 3 months then pretty much threw her away after that! But she's ahappy dognow with a wonderful temperment. Looking at her is a beautiful yet sad reminder that peoplethemselves, are sometimes animals in their own right.

I'm gonna keep everyone posted about this and let you know when the next Furry Friends event will be happening. Again, I hope we can all come and show our support. I most certainly will!

Cheers All!

X Sara