The other men in my life

Don't take me wrong, I love my husband, idolise my father and know that my brother will follow in their foot steps. These two and a half men will always have a special place in my heart, I am truly blessed.

I was watching Nanban the other night on Vasantham (Tamil movie, 2012) starring my all time favourite Tamil actor Ilaiyathalapathy Vijay. My first crush and the man I swore to my parents that I would one day marry. Looking back now, Vijay's not that great looking, but his on screen charm and cheekiness always made him attractive to me. Off screen, he has no personality, cannot speak for himself and gets real nervous.

Tamil actors aren't hot, in fact they aren't really that good looking at all. I can't even put them on the same playing field as their Bollywood counterparts and its embarrassing to compare their looks to the likes of Pitt, Clooney etc. For the majority, their talent is so-so and often over-shadowed by the cheesey punch dialogues and insanely impossible fight scenes. Tamil movies rarely do remakes of Hindi movies and can't be bothered making high-budget films. Tamil films are generally conservative and are too politically driven, not by actual politicians, but by the hierachy of actors themselves. And those who do make it big are only lucky once to be roped into Maniratnam's scripts.

Tamil cinema has produced some great films, but the ratio to movies made every year is so small...

Overtime, Vijay's movies have started to get repeatitive and I am so sick of him donning the role of Robin Hood, taking from the rich and giving to the poor. I mean seriously, I thought being an actor was about being versitile! Grrrrrr O_O I was so disappointed in him, in fact I still am. He used the excuse saying he enjoyed doing films because it reached out to the masses, but apart from fobby curry boys in Madras, everyone else was like 'WTF man!'. The 'dream' girls from neighbouring states accompanied him just so there was something pretty to look at during the songs, they lacked any real talent and in my opinion just used to arouse the adolescent boys stuck in their 20s (which reminds me, I would love to do a blog on FOB guys!).

Maybe Vijay doesn't have any real talent. I'm not so sure anymore. He hasn't done anything different or worthy of an award in the last 8-9 years, and although Nanban is a success, I don't think that his role was really challenging to say that he has made a come-back. He has so much potential, Shankar could have made better use of him else where. I don't know why I drag myself to the theatre to watch every movie he has been in. But being a true fan, I have hope.

Sorry, this wasn't meant to be a rant about Tamil films and Vijay...During highschool, I watch(ed) his movies and would often end up thinking (I still do) about 2 more guys:

• James Bond (portrayed by Danial Craig); and
• Will Smith

Craig as Bond - the not so talented Vijay - Will Smith

Daniel Craig

The 007 legacy was handed down to Craig in 2006 after Pierce Brosnan, where he has signed to take on the James Bond title for the next 4 films. Maybe he isn't the Bond that many of us have come to associate with - he's short, blonde and gave off that Russian, almost Vladamir Putin, look. So what if he doesn't have the same kick as his predecessors? He has made Bond more of a man! And God he is HOT *salvating! 

Growing up, my Dad introduced me to the world of Bond and I often wished of being a Bond Girl. It didn't bother me that he has a fling with every sexy woman he crosses and in fact, is most likely to be infested with aids. Sean Connory was fantastic, but he was getting a little to old for me. 

The first time I saw pictures of Craig on the net where he emerges from the water in those blue shorts for Casino Royale (which I love btw), I honestly thought I wouldn't mind seeing more of him! Initially, I was drawn to his looks, however having watched Casino Royale I changed my mind. The combinations of his emotions, appeareance and personal take on the role; he was just so 'edgy'. I really admired the way he made himself so vulnerable while romancing Vysper and again when he lost her; it really showed another side to Bond - cold, ironic and almost brutal.

I really love a guy who isn't afraid to show his soft side. I'm married now and can vouch, hands down, that my husband is not a softy, but he really does know how to keep me coming back ;) He's good looking, but its his personality that has me going and that is definately what I am attracted to. Put any man in a suit and tie and he'll look a million bucks, but if he doesn't have the personality, charm and respect, he's next to nothing in my book - honestly, he can be the most unattractive douche in town!
(I was lucky enough to have met Danial Craig in person (Quatum of Solace premiere, Sydney 2007) and though I don't know if he is a Bond in real life (ok maybe a little bit has made him)- but dammit he sure is a gentleman!).
Why can't Vijay be like that!?

Found this on the Danial Craig Fixation
http://thedanielcraigfixation.tumblr.com/post/19932351701?ref=nf

Will Smith

I like Will Smith for a different reason. He's a great looking guy and knows how to act, but I really admire him for making it big in Hollywood without so much drama. The way the media portrays him and the way he carries himself, Will is down to earth and 'keeps it real' regardless of being so successful and wealthy across various industries. He's multi-talented, intelligent, funny and motivated! And I admire that. He thinks the right way, remains so positive and determined in his outlook on life. Go and watch his interviews on YouTube! 

I see that he is very grounded with his wife and kids. He only chooses to play roles and make music that is appropriate for his children to see and hear. To me that makes me think that his values are more important than ANY amount of money he might be offered.

There are actors out there who want to reach out to their fans, but I see that Will wants to take it beyond them. He believes in the greater change and that it starts with himself and his family and it don't bother me if he was the guy running around in his black suit and chasing aliens (MIB III out in 2012) or told the world about 'gettin' jiggy with it'!

Will’s phenomenal success is no feat of chance, but a result of his empowering beliefs, his passion for excellence, and his appetite to live life to the fullest. I see he believes in similar things that my dad has told growing up and although I was naive to listen to any of it at the time - being married and thinking about having my own family, I hope that one day I will achieve big things with them. I don't need to racking in the money or an actor, but at the end of the day having morals and the conscious of self realisation and doing good and succeeding with what I have been blessed with is what matters. If I can be half of what my dad is today, I'd walk away a happy woman :)

So is it fair to conclude that this makes Will Smith an attractive man? I think so and not to mention my dad's not bad either.

Vijay won't become either of these guys...

Looking at Daniel Craig and Will Smith, I think I am more attracted to Will Smith - he's got the best package. If only there were more men like that in the world...

Travelo refillable automiser

Travelo packaging



Main: holder design - TRH: see through window to keep track of quantity remaining - BRH: refill valve

I know I am not the only one who finds large perfume bottles a mission to carry around, especially while travelling! I usually have to take a smaller size perfume bottle which never last that long or worried that larger bottle may break when the baggage handlers toss my luggage around! Not to mention, you can’t take more than 100ml in handle luggage either.

I was in Watsons (Singaporean pharmacy) the other day picking up some things, when I saw the Travelo stand at the counter - a much raved about product on YouTube. I’ve been looking around for it for a while now and was so close to ordering it online. As Dineish and I are trying our best to jet set around Asia during our time in Singapore, I thought it was a perfect time to get my hand on not one but two of these!!
At last, someone has come up with the idea of a travel size perfume holder and this is going to save space in my bathroom bag and worries of shattered perfume bottles.
They come in various colors and I purchased the hot pink and bought Dineish the jet black. They cost SGD$14.90, and can also be purchased at www.travelo.com.

How do you refill the Travelo?

1. Take the plastic spray nossle off your favourite perfume (I used YSL's Baby Doll) and place bottle on a flat surface.
2. Taking the Travelo, place the rubber valve located at the bottom (bottom right picture) on top of the stick on your perfume bottle and pump until Travelo is full as though you were putting some perfume on. You will see the Travelo container filling up through the plastic window and during the process not one drop is wasted! No leaks!
3. Once filled, pull the Travelo from the stick and replace the perfume bottle's nossle back on.
   That's it! You're done :)

I think its a neat idea :) I have kept mine in my handbag now along with my other womanly necessities until our next trip - can't wait!

I'm welcoming myself to the World of Blogging

So, the day has finally come where I think its a good time to start blogging. I have no idea what this blog will entail, nor what my first official blog after this one will be about, but I guess I want to be on the other side of the fence (where there grass looks greener) and share my stories and experiences with people who stumble across my page. I enjoy reading other peoples blogs, but I am curious what it is like when I put myself out there (not completely) and wait for the world to respond. Imagine if I become the next biggest thing!!

As I write this, I am thinking to myself what it is that will keep motivating me to post things. In all honesty, I am not passionate about anything aside from my family. If I spent as much time and effort on other things as I do on them, I don't think that I would have time for myself. So maybe that is the reason for this page: this site is for ME. It doesn't bother me that noone else may/will regularly visit my page, apart from my loving husband, Dineish. But I'd rather try it out and see how long I last for, and of course, it'll be a bonus if I have some followers (although thats wishful thinking right now).

Things to blog about

• I have a vague idea and right now I have been going through a phase of purchasing make up and trying it out. I don't really take photos of myself and put them up anywhere, because I don't consider myself a pro. I flaunt it off to Dineish and if he loves it I wear it out a couple of times until I can be bothered to try something new. Maybe when something looks really good, I will put it up (you can rate me!). Otherwise, I will try and religiously upload reviews on products.
• Having recently moved to Singapore, I have been taken out of the east-mets-west upbringing I was raised in and away from family and friends. Its been 6 months and the culture shock hasn't died down. Everyday I come home from work and have little stories to tell my husband, so I can entertain you with those too. Although, I have to say they sound better when you watch me in action (I can get pretty animated at times).
• Being in Singapore, we are located in the heart of Asia and the gateway to cheap getaways, so watch this space for travel stories (Kumban & Kumbi's adventures around the world!!).
• Surely, I will post other random but worthy things too.

All these years, I have focused my time and energy on studying and working to become a Chartered Accountant and of course being a good little Lankan girl (I still don't know which was harder to achieve). I have finally sat my last exam (results pending) and feel a huge weight lifted off my shoulders. So, I'm thinking I should try something and stick to it. It's never too late to try, right!!?

Anyway, dont want to burn myself out in the first post. Good luck to me and hopefully I haven't put you to sleep already ;)

xS

PS Monkey, I think you are my motivation for doing this. You are so good at doing things you enjoy and sticking to it. This is going to be our little story, I'm so glad that I met you, mwa!