Carla Marion Paris

I gotta see this new Woody Allen asap. It looks very Vicky Cristina Barcelona gone French. Just how I roll...

After-Work Eggs, Coffee, and Sex and the City

Just another day at the store yesterday, helping New York women of every age pick out outrageously-priced outfits for some graduation-engagement-birthday-dinner-benefit party - something like that. The only thing that gets me through a shift: my Israeli manager and aspiring designer, Nathalie. She makes the most hilarious comments after each rude or ridiculous (usually both) customer tries on half the store and leaves with nothing.

After work, she introduced me to an incredibly ADORABLE and artsy restaurant, named Cafe Lalo (I just found out it was featured in the movie You've Got Mail). Their brunch menu features everything from mango-nectar champagne to eggs with Brazilian feta cheese. Crazy, funky stuff... we had eggs and coffee, while discussing everything from family expectations, fashion, and traveling in India. Don't those spontaneous, colorful conversations in spontaneous and colorful places just make your senses go roller-coaster high? It's so... rich with culture. I love it love it. 

To top things off, we made the ultimate spontaneous move to watch the 11:15pm Sex and the City showing. I won't spoil it for those who haven't seen it yet... or maybe that's just my excuse for my speechlessness. It was amazing; go see it. Words of wisdom for the week...

Maktab Classmates

It's been almost a week since I landed in KK, Malaysia- time flies! I'm currently at another one of these internet cafes... this one is not as fast, though. I've been scouting for a quick and cheap one, lately- not easy. Though I can't really complain about the exchange rates! Anyway, what have I been up to lately? I've gotten in touch with some old classmates (from Maktab nasional- old private school) and it's been a lot of fun hanging out with them. I met up with a friend, Michelle, and her boyfriend and others a few days ago. They showed us around KK a little, went shopping, saw an amazing golf resort. Then, went dancing at a latin bar in the Meridian Hotel. You know... sometimes I think teens will be teens whether you're American, European, or Malaysian... Still, we have a lot of differences and its interesting comparing our lifestyles, goals, certain mannerisms. I saw Harry Potter at the Cinema yesterday with my sister... it surprised me, nactually not that bad... haha. Today, my family is going to the golf resort (called "Sutera") for lunch. Then, tonight I will be going to "Atmosphere" with Michelle and friends again for dinner/drinks. The special thing about Atmosphere is that it's called "The Revolving Restaurant". Apparently, its in this tower and revolves slowly so you can see the whole view while you eat. Can't wait to see how taht's like! Even later, my cousins and I will go see Transformers at the bigger movie theater. I really like Malaysian theaters... they're so big. and loud. What can I say... I'm a young un. It's been pretty busy, lately. The days are going by fast and my family is planning a few day trips to Islands. Very popular thing to do in Malaysia- scuba diving, kayaking, snorkeling, and other nature stuff. Looking forward to it! I'm hoping to go to this island "Layang-layang"... it's quite far away but pretty famous... I'll make sure to find an underwater disposable camera! Okay, more updates to follow!