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A trip to ‘Wonderland’!

I was invited (as a blogger!) to attend the ‘Alice in Wonderland’ School Holiday Specials Launch at Mid Valley Megamall yesterday. We were treated to a nice tea party, an interpretive dance show, a fashion show and a lucky draw all in the span of one hour before the Digital 3D movie screening. So without further ado, it’s picture time!

Tea and scones, anyone?

Very impressive set up. Apparently, some of the original props from the movie are being displayed around the concourse area of Mid Valley.

I didn’t get to see any, or maybe I did but didn’t realise…hehehe…. But it will be there for the next week or so, so do go check it out whenever you’re around the area.

Scary looking gigantic flowers with faces…

More mushrooms of all colours and sizes….

The “fake” red queen and her ‘konco-konco’ on stage in what I’d like to call the ‘3 minute-Alice-in- Wonderland-Summary’ dance show

I must say that their costumes look really good and I think the “fake” Red Queen did a really good job at capturing the “real” Red Queen’s character.

Models were parading ‘Alice in Wonderland’ jewellery collection by Swarovski. This is the signature “Sparrow” pendant, which is inspired by the pendant Alice wore in the film.

Managed to sneak in a picture with the Mad Hatter and Alice before they fled the scene!

Got roped into doing an interview for Unseen TV.

Guess what this is? Is it a book? Is it a Key? Is it a key inside a book??

It’s is actually a USB Memory Stick!!! And Heidi (www.idealistic-dreamer.blogspot.com) was one of the lucky few to win this Book-in-Book ‘Alice in Wonderland’ Souvenir Kit with USB Memory Stick from the lucky draw!

Throughout the next 12 days there will be many exciting activities lined up for both the young and the young at heart, which includes a children’s tea party, colouring contests and more!! And for shoppers, if you use your Mastercard while you shop at participating stores, you stand a chance to win a trip to Oxford, London - where Lewis Caroll wrote the enchanting tale of Alice in Wonderland!!!! Click here to find out more!

And now, for my personal review of the movie ‘Alice in Wonderland’.

I was never really a big fan of Tim Burton’s fantastical films, even though most of them featured the gorgeous Johnny Depp. But I was quite excited to watch Alice in Wonderland in Digital 3D because the only 3D movies I’ve watched were those ‘rides’ in amusement parks. I even went as far as watching the 1950s cartoon version before going for the movie to get an idea of what the story is all about.

I didn’t have an expectation going into the movie, and just as well because the movie has nothing much to be expected. Visual effects were ‘blah’, the story line was not fully developed, the actor playing Alice was kinda stiff, the only 2 characters I enjoyed seeing were the Mad Hatter (played by Johnny Depp) and The Red Queen (Helena Bonham Carter). Even Anne Hathaway (whom I love) who played the White Queen was kinda uninspiring in this movie.

I don’t know about you guys who’ve seen the movie in 3D, but without subtitles, I find it quite hard to catch what the characters are saying, especially when the Mad Hatter goes into his crazy Scottish accent, and all the weird names for the creatures, it got me a little confused. Maybe I’m just slow.

But of course, I liked a few things about the movie. I like that it’s quite funny, Tim Burton manages to insert a little humor here and there which is always nice in a script heavy movie. Although the visual effects didn’t blow me away, I enjoyed the entire 3D movie experience. Watching a movie for me is a form of escapism from the real world and watching Alice in the ‘Underworld’ is the ultimate escape. You’re brought into a dream world, a world that you might be in if you’ve had one too many ‘mushrooms’. hehehe…

But don’t take my word for it, go watch it for yourself and write your own review! Alice in Wonderland is now open in cinemas nationwide.

Love, Bel

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Here, there and everywhere!

I just got back from Dubai on Monday, was there for the weekend emceeing a Chinese New Year dinner for my uncle’s design company (The company and my uncle were featured in The Star on Sunday). Will be going again end of March for the Dubai World Cup with my family.

Burj Khalifah, the tallest building in the world, hardly visible in a sandstorm. It was my first sandstorm experience last weekend in Dubai.

In my travel itinerary for the first half of this year - Tioman this weekend for a diving trip (leaving tomorrow!), Europe, end of April, Cherating in May and Bali in June! It’s great to be freelancing in that sense, I get the freedom to go traveling whenever I want to.

By the way, get a copy of Men’s Health March 2010, where yours truly is featured as the MH Woman of the month. Click here for a behind the scene look at the photo shoot.

Till next time, take care everyone!! It’s a Belle World Ep. 3 will hopefully be up by end of next week (fingers crossed)

Love, Bel

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Photobooth is fun!

It’s been pretty full on this Chinese New Year for me, a big chinese dinner every night, gambling sessions, drinking sessions (not like I drink or gamble much but my husband’s been having a blast!) Last night, we attended a wedding dinner with my in-laws which ended pretty early. And I thought since I have a face full of makeup on and I haven’t done any frivolous posts in a while, I decided to camwhore with my Macbook’s Photobooth!

I like how the screen flashes white everytime you take a picture to illuminate your face! Very smart!

Ahhhhh!!!!

Hehehehe….

What are you talking about?!? It’s hip to be square!!!

OhhhMmmmmGeeee!! You look like me!!! I look like you!!!

Awwww…..2 is definitely better than 1…..

My attempt at looking slightly sad and innocent…..and if you look closely, you can see my husband all konked out and fast asleep after having one too many drinks….. Things girls do to entertain ourselves!! Hehehehe….

Anyways, hope your break has been a good one! It’s back to normal on Monday for most!! 2 more weeks till my next diving trip in Tioman!! Can’t wait!!

Love, Bel

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It’s a Belle World! Ep. 2 - Putrajaya

The long awaited Episode 2 of It’s a Belle World is finally here!! And this time, we’re in Putrajaya, our nation’s administrative capital! I know it took me a while, I was busy with a whole bunch of other things (among them- editing my showreel for E News Asia ;P) so it took me a little bit longer than expected to finish editing this one.

I recorded this episode on my digital camera and because my SD card had limited space (at that time, I’ve since bought a 16GB SD card…wahahahahaha…), I had to take more pictures rather than videos, therefore you’ll see more pictures in this episode. A lot of the pictures included in this clip are taken by other Advertlets bloggers as well, so thank you guys for sharing and thanks for making the trip extra fun!!!

So here it is…..It’s a Belle World! Ep. 2- Putrajaya! Enjoy!

If you own a resort or if you’re from a travel agency or if you’re Dato Sri Tony Fernandes, do drop me a line at belindachee@gmail.com if you want your destinations to be featured here on my travel webisodes.

Till next time, Gong Xi Fa Chai and Happy Holidays everyone!!

Love, Bel

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Muzika ~ The Science of Music

A few days ago, I went running on the treadmill, and for the first time, I ran with my iPod playing my newly compiled Workout playlist (including dance-y tunes from Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Black Eyed Peas, Mika, Pitbull, Rihanna and many more) I managed to power through half an hour, no problem. Normally after the 20 min mark, I’d get really tired and bored and give up. However, with the headphones on, just following the beat of the music alone made me run a bit faster than usual….. The powers of music!

As far back as I can remember, I’ve always had music in my life and I can’t imagine a world without music! Even as I am writing this blog post, I’m playing Sara Bareilles’s album on my iTunes.

Have you ever wondered though, how a piano works or how a guitar produces sound, and how these instruments come together to create music? If you’ve ever had any one of those questions in mind, well, I found something which might interest you!

There is an exhibition happening at Petrosains right now that aims to explain music scientifically - MUZIKA! Apparently this exhibition has items that you can play with while understanding the principles of science behind an instrument, like say the guitar. They even have air guitars and turntables for us to experiment with!!

Here are some of the exhibition highlights. Each one of them helping us understand more of the science behind music.

There’s even a contest for you to win some awesome prizes after you visit the exhibition!

All you need to do is go visit the exhibition and then log on to the contest page here, answer 5 simple questions, write a slogan and you’ll be on your way to winning some PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii or iPod Touch!

The Muzika exhibition is on from now till the 31st March 2010, so you still have plenty of time to visit! Below are the Admission Rates and the hours of operation if you’re interested!

Petrosains is located at Level 4, Suria KLCC. So, whenever you’re in KL, do drop by and experience this one of a kind exhibition for yourselves!!

Maybe once you understand the science behind music, you can start your own band!!

Rock on down to MUZIKA now!!!!

Love, Bel