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Saturday, October 18, 2008

I'm back!!! Well.. I have been back for almost a week now but I've been too occupied to update. hehehe.... Working on the Quickie at night and coming home to watch the 1st season of Gossip Girl till wee hours of the morning and sleeping in till 1pm almost everyday since I got back! Finally, I'm done with Season 1 of GG and I'll be on to You Tube-ing America's Next Top Model next.

I've given up uploading pictures on Xanga now coz it takes forever. My internet connection is fine and I managed to upload my pictures from the Bali trip on Flickr in a matter of minutes. It felt great being able to go on a holiday without sticking to a schedule, not having an early call time, not needing to put on makeup or worry about how my hair will look or what to wear. It's very liberating to be able to be spontaneous and not plan anything in advance (except for accomodation) and that's what Joe and I and 4 of our close friends did this time around.

First night's dinner at Made's Warung. Did you know that there is a naming system in Bali and Balinese are mostly if not all, named by their ranking in the family? If they're the oldest in the family, they're named Wayan, 2nd - Made (pronounced Ma-day), 3rd - Nyoman and 4th- Ketut. From L-R, Made(?) Jess, Wayan Dom, Ketut Jing, Ketut Joe, Made Bel and Made Claire.

Pak Wayan with the Babi Guling we had for lunch...everything you'd ever wanted from a roast pork is in this dish.... Fats and skin and all...

Such a happy smile!

Dusk. Waiting for the Kecak and Fire Dance to begin....

I first saw this dance performance when I was shooting 'Teman' and I highly recommend it to anyone going to Bali. It's very different from a lot of other traditional dances. Instead of being accompanied by music, this dance is performed to a choir of about 50-70 men chanting "Kecak" at various speeds.

At the end of this performance, a man in trance will walk through fire and start kicking fire balls at everyone! Pretty exciting!

I'd recommend going to Uluwatu temple to catch this performance coz the backdrop there is so much better than the one we had here.

Dinner on the beach at Jimbaran. The seafood here is pretty pricey but I guess that's the price to pay for a nice, candle-lit, sounds of waves crashing in, sea breeze and the feel of sand in between your toes kinda atmosphere.

I finally did it! I went White Water Rafting and it was fun! Although the rapids we experienced felt pretty mild but I guess there's always a first to everything!!

Getting some sun on Kuta beach. As much as I love being in Bali, going to the beach is kind of a chore because you get harrassed by vendors asking you to buy their products or services every couple of minutes! It's pretty annoying when you just want to relax. And it doesn't help when you get creepy 'fully-clothed' men roaming around with their mobile phones out taking pictures of girls in bikinis!

We stayed at the Mecure Kuta Hotel and this is the breathtaking view from their 4th floor Infinity pool.

Wonderfully picturesque sunset..

I really feel totally rejuvenated after this trip. I feel like I have a renewed sense of living and I'm determined to do things that I've always wanted to do but never had the time or never dared. I want to be the best person that I can be. I want to feel incredible all the time!

This might be my final few posts on this website. It's time to move on. I've had this web site since 2004, from when I was still in Uni. I've documented 4 years of my life here and I'd really like to thank all my readers who've been tirelessly supporting me throughout. Before I close this site down though, I want to hear from you guys, tell me about the time when YOU felt 'Incredible'. It need not be a whole essay, just a simple sentence of the moment when you felt indestructible or when you're most proud of yourself.

For me, I felt incredible after receiving an email some time back from a father of a 4 year old girl who looks up to me as a role model. He said that I set a good example for her and she wanted to be like me when she grows up. I was humbly honoured by that

and it helped push me to be a better and stronger person for this little girl.

I want to hear your story! I want to be inspired by you! The person with the best story will be rewarded with a new set of Escada's brand new range of perfume, Incredible Me, which includes the Shower Gel and Moisturizing Lotion and the 50ml Eau De Parfum.

Just submit a comment before next Friday, 24th October, and I'll post up the winning story the following Monday. Looking forward to reading all your incredible stories! This is open to anyone who reads my blog from around the world. Oh, and one more thing please, only true stories ya? No fiction allowed here.

Bel

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awww, no more posts? will miss reading about your stories! good luck and all the best bel :)

Posted 10/18/2008 5:14 AM by Yerdeh - reply

Awwww man.
Why no more posts?? New blog perhaps? ;)
Please don't stop blogging! I love reading your stories!

Oh ; About feeling incredible..

The moment I reached the peak of Mount Kinabalu munching on my frozen Kit Kat ;
Talking to my dad on the phone telling him how beautiful the scenery is ;
Only to realize that I have to walk back down.
(Hehehehe)

Posted 10/18/2008 6:09 PM by eeping29391 - reply

belinda, where did u stayed while u were in bali? the pool looks great...

do let me know... thank you...

Winnie

Posted 10/18/2008 11:49 PM by starbuckers - reply

I quit studying a course in a well known university just to pursue my passion in law. But people around me had been telling me what a huge mistake i made because law isn't an easy course. Relatives and friends didn't support me and i felt the lowest at that time. To make matter worst, I was two years older than my new classmates and since i didnt have any foundation in that subject, i was quite blur about everything at first. A lot of people looked down at me and it was really sad and tough to deal with so much at that time.. I guess the time i felt most Incredible was during the first semester results itself. Managed to get into the dean list and i guess i finally being able to make my parents proud once again =)

Posted 10/19/2008 12:13 AM by missyjoliciouz - reply

Some year ago when my family travelled to Australia, I and my family snorkelling to see the beautiful corals at the sea, suddenly we saw the great white shark and chasing towards us, we knew our life in danger, but never give up and have to try swam back to the rented boat as fast as we can, and the shark nearly eat us but thank god we reached the boat safely.

Posted 10/19/2008 12:54 PM by mikeboyz - reply

i'm sure you enjoyed your bali trip alot. sounds fun, looks fun, yes, must be. haha. yes,i share your sentiments, old man taking girl in bikini pics? wth?

i won't say i'm an avid reader of your blog, but i do watch you on quickie a lot (so does that mean i'm going to get the perfume? jk jk.) i also want to comment on the being mediocre on both talent and beauty post, i had that perception of you being a wannabe, whole tv personality "i'm-a-diva", but you know what, i think you're okay, and not bad at all. yay to breaking the stereotype that only pan-asian can sell!

Anyways, after twisting and turning, let's give a shot at winning the perfume, shall we?

since we're on the same topic of being stereotyped, i'll let you know my story as an only child. you may start thinking, gah, goes that daddy-little-girl-spoiled-brat-and-get-what-she-wants! well, i guess i may be a daddy's girl, but not the rest, unfortunately. being brought up in a rather strict environment (meaning you work for what you want), i think i'm rather glad now that i can defend myself if people were to accuse me. that's not really the INCREDIBLE part, of course. i think i'm incredible in the sense that I'm living proof that I can face consequences, been there- all the times that I've been picked on by school mates and teachers.. it's not easy but i survived those "stereotyping" moments, or "girl should be seen but not heard" "advice" - i guess i have been a very vocal kind, but you know, how those words can haunt you! but yes, I think I'm incredible (for the 2nd time, i'm saying it), that I am myself today, turning into someone that's unique, not just another clone, to proudly say i have my own opinion, my aspirations and my dreams.

Posted 10/19/2008 10:16 PM by felicia (site) - reply

i'm a cabin crew and recently i felt incredible when i had this old couple onboard and i manage to make the flight a super memorable one for them...the wife was actually a very sick lady goin to die soon due to an incurable disease and the husband is bringing her around to see the world and fulfill her dreams...knowing that it is their first time on a A380 flight, my colleagues and i decided to make it a special one for them by making a card out of menus n postcards and asked every crew including the captains to sign it...we even bought a aircraft model with our own money to give it to them as a gift...when they receive the gifts...they were so happy they were in tears...
thats when i felt most incredible...for some people...my job is to bring passengers from point A to point B...but to me...my job is beyond that...my job is to make every journey from point A to point B a memorable one...

Posted 10/20/2008 1:38 PM by joycezhi

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I had always been a peace-maker since young. If any problem arose, I would rationally overcome it by communicating with the other person in a soft manner. My best friend constantly got bullied as a choral-speaking conductress by a fellow member at school. One day, things got out of hand and I just shouted in front of everyone, right at her to stop what she was doing by picking on my friend. I just said, "Why are you always picking on her?" That incident made everyone clap (as everyone felt the same way as I did), someone had to put a stop to it. She apologised and stopped her nonsense. My best friend loved me for that, my team-members congratulated me for doing that. I felt really good after doing so. I was proud of myself. It really wasn't me to be so bold but it was an "incredible" feeling. An incredible woman is one who stands for her or other people's rights, sharing and voicing out opinions deemed necessary without being rude or vulgar. "Incredible" is when I make things right. Today, I become more confident as a person, more so especially now in the workplace. Incredible Me.

Posted 10/21/2008 1:07 AM by kimfluttersby - reply

Visit myfirstlovewillbeyou's Xanga Site!

When my papa drove at 130/km from a distanced place to where I had an accident and pulled me out from having a crime record ; he's just my hero and it was incredible I felt when the time I saw him appears infront of me. I love you papa.

p/s: Oh I almost forgot.. loves for my boyfriend too cause he accidentally knocked down a rubbish bin just to rushed to me and comfort me. ^_^ I got 2 Mr. Incredible lerh. so blessed ^_^

p.p/s : Pls don't shut it down I know I'm kinda late to start reading your blog but I'll definately miss you LOADS without hearing any updates from you ..

Posted 10/21/2008 8:40 PM by myfirstlovewillbeyou - reply

Closing your blog down??Aww...though i never drop comments around here, i always look forward to read ur posts....my part of story....anyways, it is kinda common story actually...
It started during my teenage years. I was an overweight girl. Nobody ever set eyes on me so I was always feeling inferior of myself. It wasnt until I set my foot on university when I started learning to grow thin instantly. Finally, I was bullimic for a whole year. I was indulging as much food I like and then later ons, I would be hiding in the toilet forcing myself way down the throat to throw everything up. I was really satisfied when I finally found that I shedded a great amount of 10 kgs just within 2 months!!But somehow, I started developing all sorta sicknesses...mainly gastritis...there was a point I ended up nearly in the hospital. But then I still didn't care. All I wanted was to grow thin. Suddenly, one day, when I sat by the hostel block, something triggered me. I had just vomitted that time. This shouldn't go on but i can't stop myself. Ahh well, I wanted to be like all the model looking girls..I am never happy of myself. What was worse, a guy dumped me just because I didn't want 'intimate' relationship. A friend made me realise that there is no one who is born perfect in this world. He helped me a lot. He made me eat small meals instead of eating so much and then vomit. He was there to comfort me till the end. I am so glad today, though there are times I still tried making myself vomitted, I am completely healed from this 'fiasco'. Really, this is just a story i want to share with all readers out there. Never feel down of yourself, and never just give 'everything' to a guy when you are not ready and him trying to trigger a fight over it is just plainly unacceptable...When you feel 'down' of yourself there can enever be an end to it....

Posted 10/22/2008 5:16 AM by su_ling - reply

The moment I felt incredible is when I saw my results and knowing that I can graduate in Bachelor of Laws. It wasn’t easy at all to complete the whole course. I felt incredible during my graduation seeing my parents so happy with smiles and knowing that I made them proud for the 1st time. In the 1st semester, I failed most of the units and having to repeat them in the next semester was very depressing, having to worry that I have to repeat semesters, worrying what my parents will think if they know about this, blaming myself for not doing well, many things were going through my head when I saw my bad results as since young, I wasn't a bright student in school. I thought of quitting, thinking I might have chosen the wrong course. It wasn’t easy having to live alone in a foreign country, not knowing anyone and not knowing what the lecturer was talking about in class, BUT now, with all my effort that I put into my studies, getting used to the new atmosphere and getting the grip of the foreign English, I finally made it through and being able to graduate is definitely the most incredible time of my life!

Posted 10/22/2008 11:54 AM by Wendy - reply

Hey Belinda,

Can you please give me the link for Gossip Girl season 1 or the name of the member in youtube that has all the episodes. I've been wanting to watch that show but it wasn't showing in astro. Thanks alot.

Luv, Wendy.

Posted 10/22/2008 5:17 PM by Wendy - reply

Growing up, i have always been horizontally-challenged (read: fat).I was this shy, ugly and insecure girl because the society I live in, see pretty as being tall, thin....and skinny. So when i finally got myself a boyfriend, the happiness was short-lived. He dumped me for another girl. He was embarassed to be seen in public with the chubby me. I was furious! and for the first time in my life i defended myself. I slapped him with all my heart and told him that he did not deserve ME! that life is more than just having killer legs, supermodel looks, a 25 inches waist, or be pencil 2B thin!it is what we make of it and who we are inside that matters the most!

Saying just that was INCREDIBLE!! I felt INCREDIBLE! not because i used violence against him, but because for the first time i truly believed and meant every word i say. =)

Posted 10/22/2008 10:47 PM by poh lin (site) - reply

My parents have always been protective of their children - FIVE DAUGHTERS! Me, being the second daughter, I am sort of a rebel. I do not like to live dependent on anyone (even my parents). They were so reluctant to let me leave home (Ipoh) to further my studies in Klang Valley (Subang Jaya, to be exact). They wanted me to take up a course, closer to home.. where opportunities rarely come by. I wanted to go into Media/Broadcasting. And Ipoh is just too small of a town. I held on to my goals, and followed my dreams (of moving out by myself). I was just 18. It's a whole new world, and a lot of challenges. After the first 3 months living on my own, I got mugged. Great! But I did not cry my way back home... It made me street wiser (is there such a word? haha). I juggle between my studies and work, to help lessen my parents' burden. I rarely ask money from my parents. Living on my own, and in a different city/state, has thought me a lot. Throughout this one year, I have grown a lot. I can even dare to say, I am more independent than most of the people my age out there. I gain a lot of money-can't-buy knowledge, and had my eyes open - I've seen the real world. Beyond all things materialistic, there are people who still suffer daily. I learn to participate in events and support causes, and fight for my own rights. To look at each person as individuals, and not discriminate one just because he/she is different (as I would put it, unique in his/her own way). That was when one day, I woke up, and thought.. this is the most INCREDIBLE feeling ever. Although I am still a student, but the experience I gained over this time span really helped me build my character. Each and every person who crossed my path (even once) contributed to my character upbuilding. Even through reading your blog, Belinda. I like your genuine-like personality. Even with the 'fame' garnered through all your hardwork, you still seem really down-to-earth (I have met, a couple of airheaded 'celebs') and I would love to meet you in person one day =) Anyway, as I was saying, Bel, Please Don't Shut Down Your Blog!! =(

Posted 10/24/2008 11:44 AM by w3nst3r

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And sorry for posting up late as I had exams the whole week. Just got to read ur blog today! :( So sorry!

Posted 10/24/2008 12:19 PM by kimmy - reply

I felt incredible once when I was hanging out in 1utama. After doing shopping and all,i've decided to leave and I went to the taxi stand ( the place in de old wing) and while waiting for a cab, I saw a tiny thing wrapped ( but its not tightly wrapped) or maybe i should its covered with some cloth. I dont know what has striked me to go nearer to it but I have instincts that its just something there which kinda scares me. But i have decided to approached it. And I was extremely shocked to see a baby there. I got panicked and I dont know what should I do as it is just left there near the plants and all. But I told myself i gotta do something about it, so i carried it up and walked back into the mall to the place in the counter ( near mcds and kfc). Upon reaching there,I saw a lady crying out loud talking to the person incharged at the counter. Then, when i've reached there, this lady turn over and saw me carrying the baby. Before I could open my mouth telling to the person incharged about the baby, the lady quickly went nearer to the baby and asked me where did I found this baby and all. Apparently,she's the mother of the baby. I dont blame her for being a little rude as I understand her feelings being panick and all. So i explained everything to her. She was so thankful that she nearly kneel down on her knees! I felt really incredible for having to save the life of a baby and passing it back to the mother who might have gone crazy blaming herself for losing the baby. :) ahh felt great talking about it again!

Posted 10/24/2008 12:21 PM by Kimmy - reply

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