Last Friday, I discovered a place that has….

1. Rock Climbing

2. Watersports

3. A Shopping Complex

4. A GSC Cinema

5. A 5 star hotel

with 5 star service (not the type that you’re thinking)

6. And the best part is, this place gives away a Free Trip to Bali for 5D / 4N at a 4-Star hotel.

That’s right people, this place is no other than Alamanda Putrajaya!

I had a smashing time wei!

Surprised? I was no less taken aback myself when I was invited by Advertlets, courtesy of Alamanda, that there would be a special blogger outing, From 8am morning to 10pm some more. Alamanda so many things to do meh?

Turns out, there really was THAT much to do.

But given that Psychkin and I live just 15 minutes from Putrajaya, we had no choice but to sleep an EXTRA HOUR while the other bloggers gathered at 1 Utama at 8am. Only at 9am did I leave my house..and we was still earlier than the rest. Buahaha,

Breakfast at Oldtown with Coffee was a very welcome sight. Especially for those who had to wake up extra early to catch the 1 Utama bus i.e. almost everyone.

Rames playing with his new 30mm F1.4mm lens and some tea-dripping action. You should’ve seen his face when he caught the tea falling off the spoon. Almost like he struck lottery lol.

And this is probably the bestest best deal of all. A teaser of what we would receive at the end of the day.

And to qualify for this, we had to work hard to Play, Rock Climb, Camho, Wakeboard and Watch Movie. Not something I would complain about, really.

Some goodie bags to start off the day. Dunkin Donuts and Cold Storage are cool people.

Bboyrice, Jason Mynjayz, Rames and Psychkin can’t wait to Camho.

And so does Bimbo Shopaholic Smashpop.

I came to Alamanda before about 3 years back, and to be honest, I had low regards for the place. It felt congested, underutilized, unorganized.

Much to my surprise, a whole lot has changed. Brands like Valentino, Nose, Clarks, and surf brands like Quiksilver and Billabong pretty much fill up the lots of the complex.

8TV host Belinda checks out Quiksilver…

…while I check out a mannequin’s boobies at Billabong. Nice…suit.

New Camho Face, designed by Howard U. I cannot make it laaaaaa

Pandaaaa* on the way to Putrajaya Challenge Park for Rock Climbing. This girl couldn’t wait to get her hands dirty!

And she got pretty much what she wanted with a piece of her shoulder taken off during the climbing process. Failllll ahahahahaha.

There’s always one thing about rock climbing that is very important The Crotch-Adjustment session.

This is Mr Trainer checking to see if my crotch is safe and well protected.

Securing crotch for Leowazza and Superwilson.

Serious face of the day. Rames deep in thought on how to scale those walls.

And while Bel, me and Psychkin do our share of climbing…

….Rames and Leowazza decided to have their private agenda that involves hands-on and some pushing action. Aiyer so Bromantic leh.

We played and played until we were very happy.

And when we got hungry, lunch was served at their P’s Cafe! Shiok.

It was one of those moments when I suddenly feel like dropping to my knees on the ground and dedicate to the sky: ‘Thank you for making me a Blogger!’ Even my chargeable Orange Jus became FOC on my request. Tumpang glamer.

Group Shot! of 1/2 JonYKT, SimonSo, RebeccaSaw, Jason Smashpop, Josh.my, BryanLyt, BangsarBabe, me, FatJason lol.

It’s me and the Pandaaa*

…and Pandaaa*s kicks. Caught my eye instantly.

Hotel Pullman was a (surprisingly) busy hotel, with also surprisingly affordable rates for a 5-star hotel.

Surprised yet? There’s really this kind of bustling activity at Putrajaya!

This is one of the hotel rooms which they opened for our tour. I know it looks a bit like a porn-film set-up, but it’s not lah. I just wanted to know how many people could cram into this room. Quite big lol.

The gym comes complete with posers as well.

But the best was yet to come.

This was the training session before…

…Wakeboarding! Where everyone has to pass the Ultimate test: The Pangsai Test.

Whose style do you like the best?

Okay lah. It’s the mini-training session on how to work the wakeboard. Haha.

Sad lor, many ppl including myself didn’t get to try it due to time shortage and looming clouds. But Psychkin and me and one girl in between us got to try out the Tube-thingy. Oh yeah we got wet pretty much. Compared to some other bloggers hiding in the shade *ahemSmashpopRamesBboyriceJasonOngJonYktBryanLytahem*

And just when everyone was hungry, Manhattan Fish Market had some stuff for our munching-ness.

A whole plate LOADED with Calamari Rings. My all time fav nom nom nom.

With a whole lot of vouchers from Focus Point and Chakri Xpress. Wah overload leh.

It’s me and the Hogan!

The perfect ending to a physically-draining day would be no other than…

A free movie! Ow!

And not of any show, but of Avatar.

I have a great many things to say about this show, but I’ll put it in two words:

EPIC AWESOMENESS.

Storyline is completely smashing, and something in its own beautiful dimensional word, made me watch it over, and over again. The 2D version twice, and last night, the 3D version.

The CG and FX of this show are totally realistic in its own fictional way. The character modelling, physical movements, expressions, gravitational effects are so effin good that if the Na-vi weren’t blue, they would pass as real humans.

Because of this show, Sam Worthington would probably be the next big thing around. In Terminator Salvation, he as Marcus Wright already was the hero, outshining our Christian Bale (again, he was outshone by the Joker in The Dark Knight).

And Michelle Rodriguez, was so, so hot, as usual. Loves.

Group pic after movie!

I know this has been pretty much to read already, but this is what happens when you have fun the whole day LOL.

Because this part, you shouldn’t miss!

Josh.my handing out travel vouchers to bloggers for the Bali / Phuket vacation after the whole day of impatient waiting and doing other unnecessary stuff to very very happy bloggers. Oh yeaaaaaaaah.

And the best part for everyone is that this ain’t something special for bloggers. ANYONE who shops a minimum of RM800 at Alamanda will get this Holiday Voucher. Guaranteed.

So those of you who got married this month, like those who made me less by a couple of hundred bucks for angpau, are thinking of where to go for your honeymoon. This could be it.

Go check out Alamanda today. It’s worth it.

And here’s a little bit of good news.

I discovered only today when I unpacked my goodie bags, this bundle in a plastic bag. In wake of my excitement after the Alamanda day (about 6 days ago), I forgot to take out my very Very Wet Alamanda T-Shirt which I used to dry myself after Wakeboarding.

Since it’s the Xmas season, I’m giving this away to the lucky selected blogger who leaves a comment here. It’s a little smelly, but hey, it smells like me and that’s really cool.

Any takers?Limited edition okaaaay

Oh boy, another 11 more days and it’ll be Christmas! Pretty excited, but don’t ask me what plans I have for the 25th..that’s because I don’t have any.

..yet. Or maybe never. I’m a dumdum being so hyped up for Xmas while having no plans. Hehe. But I don’t care. Xmas is da best!

But while the 25th is still a blur for me, I know what’s happening on 20th

By now, Hannah Tan is no stranger to the M’sian entertainment industry. She’s hot, she’s awesome pretty (the poster above does her no justice), she’s talented, and she’s got a heart of Gold. Wah that’s the most cheesy line I’ve ever used for a long time lol.

She’s like this angel, everyone’s darling, and I mean Really friendly.

So for Xmas this year, guess what’s up?

Hannah and friends will be having a special Charity Concert to help make a difference for underprivileged kids, in conjunction with their NGO community service partner, City Care. It’s gona be (local)star-studded with acts like…

Harith Iskandar!                                           Reymee of Innuendo!

Daphne Iking! (minus baby)                                     Pietro of Mix FM!

Hannah Tan Support team? Of course!

And others whom I’ve never personally met before like..

Jojo Struys!

….and many other artists…!

I was away and I missed the press conference! >.< Damn sad yo. It seems to me like a highly anticipated event.

Jason Mynjayz shiok shiok camho kao kao. Aih I know, these are only two pics of him with the chicks la, out of his big collection. Haha.

But the bottomline is : They’re all gona be there, at the concert, performing for you. And there for you to meet in person if you like.

And the bottom bottom line is : It’s not an open event. You need tickets.

And the bottom bottom bottom line is : I have tickets to give to you. There’s only 1 condition though.

All you’ve gota do :  Bring A Present!

It can be of any value. RM 5, RM 10, RM10, RM100000. Just make sure it’s wrapped, and make a note on the age-range-suitability. Don’t buy a car lah it’s for kids only lol. Toy cars are acceptable.

It’s also recommended to get stuff other than toiletries..toothpaste..shampoo..soap, as these are already provided by the charity homes. Let’s get the kids to say ‘Yay I got color pencils for Christmas!’ instead of ‘Yay I got TOILET PAPER for Christmas!’.

Source : http://www.parentingideas.org/articles/toilet-training/tp-saver-toilet-paper-lock/

So if you ain’t got your Xmas presents for friends or family yet, or wana do something for charity but don’t know how, and just wana have some good fun, hear what Hannah has to say:

“This Christmas, my team and I are looking into promoting the 1 Malaysia spirit of giving among the local pop-culture community towards the less fortunate (in this case, orphans and HIV infected children who do not have families to share the joy of Christmas and the year-end festivities with) through a Christmas charity concert. Not many are able to make time to visit these children so we want to use this charity concert as a means of gathering the pop-culture community in the name of music to make the difference for these less fortunate kids.”

Then you’ll need to leave your comment below with your email address or SMS me at 0122015279 to rsvp. I’ll hold you tickets just like that. Cool?

Oh yaa, Show details:

Venue : The Gardens Hotel Ballroom, Midvalley.
(Tables are for illustration. I don’t think there’s gona be any tables at the concert)

Date : 20 December 2009

Time : 4pm – 7-ish

So call your friends. Call your family/ies. Confirm how many you need. Leave your comments below / text me by Wednesday (16/12). I’ll see you at the show!

Let’s share some Xmas Love babeh!

Cheers!
EVo

 

 

Verdict :

 

For once, I can actually say that I enjoyed a Zombie show.

 

After too many instances of gory films with too complex storylines i.e. Resident Evil 1,2,3, Doom etc, here comes a Zombie story with delightfully NO storyline, Very Corny Humour and Spectacular Blood Splashing Effects. Something like a Stephen Chow – American Pie – style vampire story.

 

I like lor. Damn funny shit LOL LOL. Come onnn…who doesn’t like Stephen Chow? I must meet the director of this show one day leh!

 

Also, an even more interesting corny point to note : This movie is a Pariah (Malay for ‘reject’) Production. Best.

 

Taken from http://www.amazingmovieshowblog.com/2009/10/zombieland-2009.html

 

 

Zombieland is about how 4 survivors of a zombie-virus infested world called Zombieland…well…survive. That’s it. Simple and clear cut storyline. Smashpop says that it’s a show that should be watched in a cinema instead of at home. I couldn’t agree more. You wouldn’t get the effect of how Bill Murray was killed in the show….POW !!!  Or how you can hear the screaming Zombies fly through windows / toilet doors…well…watch it before I spoil it further lol! I rate 7.5 / 10!

 

Probably the most fun part of the whole thing is getting to meet up with the old faces…and some new faces at Cineleisure Damansara. This is the part which I paling shiok. Hehe.

 

Hello Rebecca! I think she was impersonating a Zombie here. Hmm.

 

Turned around to see this happening gang here with a Red-Carpet-welcome me back from my whatever-travel trips hahaha. Good to see you guys again!

 

 Jason Mynjayz, Jason Smashpop, SimonSo, BryanLyt, Kruel dude.

 

Turn around again and I see more faces!

Heidi, Chih Wei, Botakai, and Emily. The head above my head belongs to no other than…..

 

 

Jonathan YKT! Aiseh see him holding his Jap Saaya Irie Mag so happy !!

 

 

So happy until looks like he wana vomit blood wei.

 

Note : All material used in this blog are rated UMUM. As strong as the Porn influence in Japan is, I brought none of them back. As far as what is shown here anyway

 

 

Some of the movie goers were pretty gung-ho as well. Complete with a beating heart and dripping blood. It’s as if last night was 2nd round of Halloween.

 

Ahh so terrifying. Or is she just yawning?

 

This guy here looks like he OD on the fake blood damn kao. Even the zombies in the movie didn’t have THIS much blood on their mouths. I was kinda worried that he’ll push it to the max and really vomit more ‘blood’ and terkena the camera. If that happened it’ll be ME who will bite him.

But this zombie can smile and poser, so he probably ain’t that violent anyway.

 

I also finally met Ms Jacquelyn Ho @acidburn711 ! With funny face Pop behind hahaa.

 

It’s been a while since I last met this hottie who was ‘geeking it out’ with 4-eyes last night. Choe Choe!

 

Love is in the air.

Hey, it’s December man. Make Xmas count! Oh yeah. Despite my happy face, those are not my hands hugging my Psychkin’s head..sei Leonard ah. I thought you were my hengdai

 

The bruddas Simon So and Jason Mynjayz.

 

The sista Elaine.

 

And the Real Men. In action. Pity that these two fellas couldn’t find some privacy to enjoy Saaya Irie. Aiseh. Can only Undress her in public lor.

 

 

Last surprise of the night. Or rather, the first thing that came into my hand when I reached the cinema.

Not too bad, at all, this Xmas present. Now I can buy new house…new car…girls..etc etc. Or maybe I’ll just frame it up heee. Thanks Advertlets and Josh.my for erm cashing, or chequeing it out just before 2010 heh.

 

 

 

With little realization, I’ve lined up these for myself for the next few weeks:

 

10 Dec  |  @ Times Square  |  7.30 – 9.30 pm   |   Friendster New Brand Launch (Who needs invites?)

 

11 Dec   |   Sunway Damansara  |  10 – 2pm  |  Baddogz 5th Photography Workshop

 

12 Dec  |   Flamingo Hotel  |  7pm onwards  |   Sony-kia Lim Wedding

 

13 Dec  |   Central Park, 1 Utama    |   10am-3pm   |   Pet’s Fun day

 

 

And this is REALLY interesting:

Pic taken from The Hogan’s Site

 

18 Dec   |   Alamanda, Putrajaya  |   8am – 10pm   |   Advertlet’s Blogger’s Hang out with Alamanda. Free Breakfast, Rock Climbing, Lunch, Waterski, Wakeboarding, Movie, and a possibility of winning 5D/4N in Bali / Phuket and 3D/2N at Langkawi, Perhentian, Cherating, Penang, Port Dickson or Kuantan.

 

Like WHY ARE THESE PEOPLE GIVING SO MANY FREE STUFF?? I dunno la. I’ll find out

 

In the meantime…Keep the Xmas Spirit rockin’ people!!

 

 

Cheers!
EVo