The Student Life

Hi world,

This post is a reminder that I'm alive and kicking except that I'm all effed up from exams, assessments, performances, essays, you name it. It is the life I chose and embracing challenges isn't really my most favourite thing in the world. Nonetheless, I'll be OK after Monday. Not GREAT but OK.

C'mon Ashley. 

For the first time... In my entire life, that I've spent 7 hours writing an essay.. of 1,400 words. Yeah. I wasn't even talking to anyone while I sat in my living room, just grinding my brains and typing away about the Assumptions of Degenerate Music during the Third Reich through the case studies of Krasa and Hindemith as an essay for my Music History paper. I am so gonna remember that forever. Yay me. Also, I think I've lost a part of my brains in the process.

I've literally got only 1 week to do this essay before the deadline, as my essay question was constructed then. Today's breakthrough is finishing my draft for 2696 words! *throws confetti* Sometimes, no, not sometimes, but EVERY TIME I think about it, I really hate Msian Education System man. Why the hell do you not teach students to write proper essays? Bloody hell. Most of my teachers in primary school and secondary school taught me squat!! More often that or that I should skip school and study stuff by myself at home... or rely on tuition out of school. Which was how I got by. God, I never even bothered studying for my English exams then! -_- If it wasn't for A Levels, my writing skills would be even more screwed than it already is, as much as I hate to admit it. 

Rant over. Nope, not quite. Anticipating Monday, my essay is due then, together with a Music History journal, and also it's the day of String Tech Exam! Weehee. Just hope I don't mess it up like last year and ran home crying. Lol

Ok, the most exciting thing that happened this week was purchasing this baby. Cooking brown rice now is fuss free and it doesn't bubble all over the table! Yay!

I love brown rice. So much better than white rice! Chewy too. 

Recently did a shoot with British photographer Andrew Gibson and it was one of those portrait shoots. Nothing experimental or crazy, a rather nice and laid back shoot on a cloudy day in the Wellington Botanical Gardens. 

As you can see, it is autumn now. My favourite season! Not too cold and not too warm. Oh, and also I'm dressed in my everyday uni gear. Haha definitely had no stress in picking out wardrobe for this shoot.

I had one of the best times shooting with Andrew. Didn't feel like my pictures made my face look fat for once, he captured my angles quite nicely and the natural light certainly helped too! My pet-peeve is photographers when they take photos with flashes, washing out all my makeup and making my face look 2D.

Ugh ugh ugh. JUST NO. Finally, one that doesn't do that. :) 

Here's a special one he took of Doug and myself. <3 My favourite photo of us so far! ..which is not a selfie. Haha. Hard not to laugh though when we were, uh, posing. It's just not.... what we do. Posing like couples. Heck, even some people think we are siblings (wth?)!!

Anyway, it is one of those fabulous photos, taken during a candid moment even.

The next two weeks will be assessments and exams! After which is the winter break, which means I get to play Guildwars2 for the entire day again. :')

Throwback : Redbull event in 2013

2012 - Gotta love Oktoberfest!

2012 - with the girls at a Hennessy V.S.O.P Bottle Launch

In contrast to the posts that I used to write, it is pretty clear that my blog is going through a diary-fying process. Lesser events, lesser parties, alcohol, high heels (it's Wellington, what are you gonna?) and glamorous photos at happening places. I miss all of those. Nonetheless, I'm going down this different road, learning more about music and getting closer to my future. So... Life's still good! Though, I'll try to update as often as I can, since this is one of the things I do to keep my sanity. hehe

I'm living the student life!!

xxx,

Ashley M

Throwback Event - Night Out at Chyna Black

Going through my albums and I found these pictures. It's been quite awhile since I've gone to events and such. It's a different life here in Wellington. Albeit being quite relaxed, I miss the occasional opportunity to get dolled up and prance around in my 5-inch heels.

"Why can't she do that there anyway?"
Imagine walking uphill and downhill in heels. I'd close my eyes and silently mutter a prayer while I try not to imagine rolling an ankle or tripping over when I see a chick in super high heels walk the ups downs of the Welly road (though there are some who do that, they're frikkin brave). It ain't Bukit Bintang, or malls where the ground is flat, or all we have to climb are stairs.

Pic above taken by Stoutlager.
Speaking of which, I've not worn my favorite pair of Kiss Me false eyelashes in a LONG while too.
They're the flashiest ones I own. Although elaborate, they're nice and comfy and don't make my eyelids feel like they're lifting tiny weights and make my eyes constantly look half-opened. Still in my luggage, waiting to be used. I remember wearing them during this event too.

Anyway, this was one of the last few events I made it to before starting off my new life in Welly. It was Carlsberg's York Spencer's farewell party at Chyna Black, at The Pool, Ampang. I was there with the MHB girls to celebrate the farewell of our favorite Carlsberg Marketing Director (far right in the picture above).

It was also the beginning of when I started to like wearing stripes. This striped dress is from H&M, one of my favorites! Looks like I'm not alone in this stripey affair because my babe Linora was also in a gorgeous striped dress, with roses and all that! Also sipping from a bottle of Somersby Apple Cider. Yum. #greatmindsthinkalike

Of course, a party isn't a party without some hot dancers!

Honestly don't know why I was pouting and unintentionally photo-bombing this picture.

Andy & I, one of my favorite pictures. So missing him and his awesome pictures over here!

Pretty MHB Chelsea Chil and Linora

Group pic!
What looks like the unintentional theme color being Blue & Black... and I'm stickin' out like a sore thumb.

Us with Tim Chew!

Remembered this event being one of the really fun ones. People just chilling, mingling and drinking. I made a couple of new friends here as well as meeting some others that I've not seen in a while.

Chyna Black is a little lounge located above The Pool, Ampang. It's small and quaint, with dim lights and a DJ deck, where only the stuff that really interested me were played at the end of the party. Bleh. I did like the interior decor of Chyna Black. Wish there were more pictures to show the interior (maybe the next time I visit). It's a nice place for a chilled night out for drinks with friends. A girls' night out just came to mind. 

Me and Andrea, whom I met at the event. She has super cool hair and a nose ring and a fun personality to match! We ended up dancing alot when the event was about to end... just cos the songs were better when we were just gonna leave. -_-

What'd I tell ya?
Heh heh.

Missing those white heels. I remember getting them in Singapore for a bargain price of $35.
One of my favorite easy-to-put-on shoes. (cos I'm lazy like that)
Maybe I'll get them to be shipped over to Welly so I can use them in shoots.

Till the next post, kittykats.

xxx

Ashley Mah

[ADV] Mixx Club's First Anniversary Party @ Melaka

17 Jan - It was a Thursday evening, so Tim and I drove down to Melaka to attend Mixx Club's 1st Anniversary Party! I hardly ever go down to Melaka, the greedy side of me was hoping to eat some Melaka food like Chicken Rice Balls, Satay Celup and so on. Hehe. 

However, we quickly checked into Hattan Hotel, where Kate and I shared a room. We both freshened up and then it was time for the party.

First thing that came to my mind was, "So how do people in Melaka party?"

My question was answered when the club was already filling up by the time it was 8.30pm. They party right up till 2am btw! Kudos, Malaccans!

Mixx Club is located on the 1st floor Mahkota Parade, which is nearby Hattan Square and just walking distance from the hotel I stayed. Pretty neat. Need not worry about drunk driving that night then!

There were sexy dancers in neon attire, stealing everyone's attention.

The club was equipped with very cool and advanced neon lighting, which puts many clubs in KL to shame. Oh yeah, did you know that Mixx Club is known for its live video mixing?
The sound in the club was just floor-shaking, wall-vibratingly loud.
The stage was in the front of the club, and the dance floor located strategically in front of the stage. Even the necklace I had on my neck was vibrating the nearer I stood to the speakers. 

Mixx Club is made up of 2 rooms;

  Paradox,

Open on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday (10pm) & Public Holiday Eve. 8pm till late

Arris, 

Open on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

8.00pm till late

MC of the night was Julie Woon.

She's really pretty and friendly.

Tim & I

Johnnie Walker Malaysia's Charles James Wright was there too!

In the midst of the party, we were made to clear the dance floor for these talented aerial dancers who performed for us! I could never imagine having such strong legs and arms!! *salute*

I bumped into some old KL friends at the club itself! What a coincidence! I was pretty happy to see some KL people there. Tim bumped into many of his friends too. 

The music started off as Mambo Jambo music, which means, stuff from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s. It was as if we were in a time machine of some sort, also played together with the music video.

 I had to admit, I knew some songs but I totally don't get songs from the 80s. No offence, 80s babies, but I really really dislike the synth drums. Bleh! I preferred stuff from the 60s, like old school rock & roll music!

It is pretty open format, when it comes to music in this club, which is pretty cool because we get a little bit of everything, from House music to Top 40's to retro music.

There are theme nights at Mixx Club :

Tuesday night - 'Got Swag'

Wednesday night - Ladies Night, 'Candy Shop' with DJ AIMS, DJ deF and MC Sean Beazzie

Thursday Night - Mens Night, 'Naughty Nighty Night' with DJ U-NIC and DJ BLUR

Friday Night - 'Weekend Starter' with DJ U-NIC

Saturday Night

DJ AIMS in Paradox

DJ deF and MC Mad Rozz in Arris

Kate & my attempt to go swimming the following morning at 8am, but failed utterly because the water was freezing cold! We decided to do breakfast with Tim at the hotel instead.

Now I know where to go to party when in Melaka!

Mixx Club Malacca 

LotS19, Second Floor, Mahkota Parade

No.1, Jln Merdeka,

75000 Melaka,

 For reservations call 016-6235577 or 016-6215577

Facebook Page : 
http://www.facebook.com/mixx.com.my 

Pictures courtesy of Tim Chew, Kate Lee, Mixx Club and author's own.

xxx 

Ashley Mah

Carlsberg's CNY 2013 Promotion Launch

It was a hot and stuffy Wednesday evening, with slow traffic in Ampang, having an ice cold bottle of Carlsberg was just perfect at that moment!

I had gone to the Carlsberg Chinese New Year 2013 Promotion Launch with Tim Chew and Chelsea right after gym at Empire Shopping Gallery. The CNY national campaign was launched at the Nine Emperor Gods Temple. 

Inspired by the money tree plant which is said to bring good fortune to all who receive it, Calrsberg ushers in Lunar New Year with a unique 16 feet high 'Tree of Abundance' which symbolizes the brand's 2013 CNY theme 'May your prosperity reach new heights this Chinese New Year'.

Initially, I was surprised that the event would be held at a temple... just to arrive and be welcomed with festive Chinese decor, tents and lights which were located outside the temple. "Oh right..."

We had some Chinese snacks like "Ba Kua", crackers and roasted duck to go with our chilled Carlsberg. Mmm.

 

With MHB Nicole, Chelsea and Sarah 

YUM SENG!

 MHB Girls, with Andy Kho and Soren Ravn

 

The launch started with a Chinese Drum performance.

It was quite a pretty sight when fireworks were launched. 

 

Sarah, myself, Chelsea, Nicole and Valerie, posing with the money tree-inspired coinbox.

 Flying Lion!

  I was mesmerized by the awesome lion dance performance by the Kun Seng Keng Dragon Lion Dance Association. Their stilts were really high. Personally, lion dances are my favorite part of celebrating Chinese New Year. :)

Chelsea and I had a ball hijacking Tim's camera and camwhoring like camwhore queens. Tim's camera battery probably went down by one bar. Sorry, Tim! Hehe

 

James from Vision KL Magazine

 

Rachel and I

 

 

Took this shot with Tim's cam. 

The Carlsberg 'Tree of Abundance' will soon embark on  a road show across Peninsular Malaysia, launching its consumer promotion worth RM6.8 million in cash and other giveaways, to spread prosperity and positivity. This means consumers stand a chance to win prizes!

This road show will commence on January 11 till February 22,across Peninsular Malaysia. The road show, called the 'Golden Entourage' will feature a brightly lit Carlsberg truck, 8 Fook Gods and lion dance performance.

To participate, Carlsberg consumers will receive one crown cork per person which they will toss into a 'Wishing Fountain' at the bass of the Tree. A coin box will be released from the Tree trunk. In the coin box, there will be a CNY greeting message. 

And if you're lucky, you'd get a little extra sumthin'! *wink*

You could win any one of the following

1. CNY 1 - RM11,888 giant ang pow
2. CNY 2 -  RM 1,188 big ang pow
3. CNY 3 - Free big bottle of Carlsberg
4. CNY 4 - One deck of CNY themed playing cards available in two designs

 Visit the 'Tree of Abundance' at various locations and a county of giveaways awaits you! :)

For more information, please visit www.carlsberg.com.my.

Photo credits to Andy Kho.

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xxx

 Ashley Mah