Tuesday's two cents' worth

The past won't rest until you jump the fence and leave it behind.

You can you should and if you're brave enough you will.

My (not-so) new addition of iBanking device

Banking made quick and easy. I had this same device years back (I think it was in 2007 or so...) but with having to move here and there, an item that is 2cmx6cm is something which I would conclude as pretty easy to misplace. And that was what happened to mine.


So this is my second piece, costs me S$20 for a replacement. But that's alright as I've come to realise especially when overseas, how essential this little item is (and pretty cool-looking too mainly because it's red, and they've these new red designs which I shall apply on to make it more ohhh-la-la!).


This little device offers a wide array of online banking services that it saves alot of time from having to call to a customer service officer. And with major time-differences, this device is a life-saver to the World of Time-Saving with no doubt.


And of course, with the phrase of "Once bitten, twice shy"...I shall hook this teeny-weeny device with this keychain gotten in London. I love the bronze-like colour and how its charms are like Tiffany & Co. Of course, it makes it more personal coming from Mr. Banker himself with these charms of little "Pennies" and "Pound"..Oh yes, gotta love it.

Post-London Trip and eBookers Trauma

The everything in between is too good to be true. But the ones that was in the beginning and in the end were something I wouldn't want to dream twice.

One thing for sure is apparently, eBookers didn't live up to its tagline. Okay, it did live up to half of it which is "book easier" BUT it didn't make me as passenger to "travel happier."At. All.

Now on the brink of working on it, with the backup of Air France. And am getting what it's initially supposed to be. The amount paid for had turned three-fold and that's like being able to travel to Europe twice! So no, can't let this one slip away because 1) Called eBookers 2) It was their customer service who confirmed all would be well.

Just as much as always wanting to give my best feedback to any organisation I've experienced with, unfortunately this time round, it was just too much to deal with......which pretty much was the least I had expected coming from eBookers.

London Calling, Baby!

This is pretty cool which I just happen to find out...Go ahead and click onto my title "London Calling, Baby!" and guess where it takes you to? :-) Oh, just please don't forget to come back here again and continue reading my post, ya?

And so my travelling journey continues --- I've always loved travelling, but to be quite honest..it's the travel time that gets to me. I'm never a light traveller, and in one way or another, I'm always one who loves to pack on a last-minute basis.....just for the thrill of it. Annoying, I know but oh well...it's part and parcel of travelling for me.

So this time round, it's what the title says, "London Calling, Baby!" ...And best part is, when you get to meet people. I've always loved meeting new people. It's interesting to hear and share stories. And it's amazing to hear things that you've never heard before.

Since the age of 8, I became a nomad. A third-culture kid was the title given by my teachers. Of course in the beginning, the fun of being onboard a plane and moving from one place to another would be an adventure indeed. But when you've been doing that for 20 years of life, I'm telling you it's not as fun as it seems.

It's always the same procedure over and over again. I've always been an obedient passenger - checking in 3 hours before departure time, waiting at the boarding gate for one hour etc. But then as time (or maybe as years) go by, I became the total opposite. Maybe because I knew how it pretty much would be.....So now, what I do is I'd check in at least one hour prior to the departure time. Of course, and it needs to be noted that this is HIGHLY NOT ENCOURAGED. Especially if you're one with the little kids or those with the many luggage you have with you.

Okay, so here it is ----- "London, I'll see you in 13 hours" ....till my next update...here's wishing myself a safe journey....of course, it would be oh-so-nice if you'd wish me too...hehehehhe....Oritey, it's a Goodbye for now...till next time! xxx

The premier of 'Le Havre' in Cannes

Bonjour, Blogosphere! It's Day 3 here in Cannes and today was the struggle of having to wake up at 7am to watch the premiere gala of LE HAVRE, a film directed by Finnish Aki Kaurism

äki. Strictly by invitation only (ohhhyeaaah...heheheh..), it was an early morning screening held in the

Grand Théâtre Lumière. An impressive place with great surround sound system.

Despite it being so early (it was formal wear for both men and women!), I've to admit it sure was nice to see how much enthusiasm there was.

In 'Le Havre,' Andre Wilms plays Marcel Marx, a former author who scrapes a living as a shoe shiner and is part of a close-knit local community in a run-down part of town sharing a modest home with his wife Arletty.

His life is thrown upside-down when Arletty falls seriously ill and a young refugee turns up on his doorstep, setting in motion an increasingly desperate bid to help him cross the Channel to England and reunite with his mother in London. At the end of the 1 hour 33-minute film, all of us gave a standing ovation and personally, I really liked the film. It's so full of wit and humour, yet made

simple. And I like that.

While waiting for the film to start, there were us reading the synopsis, while most were having their favourite technological tool -- the mobile phone -- out:

For yesterday's Day 2, I was at the Marché du Film, where I met and discovered the many media projects and products coming from around the world. It was amazing indeed and an honour for this unique opportunity to be in the biggest event in the International Film industry.

At 3:30pm, I attended a press conference and dialogue meeting - 'The future MEDIA programme.' This is basically on the discussion of how to strengthen the competitiveness of the European film, TV and new media industries and to increase the international circulation of European audiovisual product.

By 6pm, I was on a boat party for the gala premier of a film exclusively made in Kazakhstan. There was an extensive exchange of namecards but of course, laughters and getting-to-knows. This went on till close to 9pm and the best part is, I didn't even notice it! Well, not because I was having a ball of a time, but because the sun was still up and shining brightly! A beautiful sunny day...spent sometime by the beach after that. Oh, I'm sure loving this big time!

It's 3:53pm right now....I'm going to have a nap...because TONIGHT WOULD BE THE WALK ON THE RED CARPET!!!!!!!!! MAKE-UP, HAIR, DRESS.......OH...I'M REALLY, REALLY EXCITED RIGHT NOW........READY OR NOT, HERE COMES FARAH! IF CANNES DIDN'T INVITE YOU, NO WORRIES LOVELIES, BECAUSE THEN I SHALL INVITE YOU! STAY TUNED..YOU'RE STRUTTING ALONG WITH ME! :) xxxx