“CELEBRATE LIKE A CHAMPION” Special SMIRNOFF Treat For Bloggers In Malaysia Only! Man U Bloggers Must Read!

Dear Bloggers living in Malaysia, great news! Dear Bloggers living in Malaysia and are die-hard Manchester United Fans, even greater news!!!

When I blogged about the chance to win a trip to Old Trafford with Smirnoff, and that contest is opened to whoever purchase a bottle to participate? I have actually received emails and msn messages from friends that said:

“Eh, I’m not really a drinker ley…what am I supposed to do with the bottle when I buy them????”

“TBG, I am also like what your husband has said, I only want the match tickets but not the trip, so how?"

Guess what? The nice Marketing people at Smirnoff will be running a 2-week contest, starting today till 8^th July on this blog, JUST for bloggers residing in Malaysia to win equally attractive SMIRNOFF Manchester United branded merchandises, including 2 x VIP match tickets worth RM 308 each, 10 x RM98 match tickets, exclusive invites to SMIRNOFF experience party and hang out with Manchester United legendary footballer Bryan Robson on the 17^th July and many more!!!

Interested? This is how to participate in the contest, titled “Celebrate Like A Champion”:

Post an entry in your blog to:

Part 1: Answer the following 4 questions correctly:

i) Name 4 of the Manchester United legendary players.

ii) Name the founder of Smirnoff Vodka, and the country Smirnoff originates.

iii) Complete this sentence, stating the partnership between Smirnoff and Manchester United:

Smirnoff is the official _____________of Manchester United.

i) What is the latest Smirnoff’s Limited Edition bottle called?

Part 2:

Take picture of how you 'CELEBRATE LIKE A CHAMPION' and insert it into this Smirnoff digital photo frame provided. In your most creative way, caption the photo as how it was your champion moment.

Just right click 'save picture as' to save this SMIRNOFF digital photo frame in your computer before proceeding to photoshop and add your photo into it will do.

For part (2), you can actually put your photoshop skills to use, so just let your creative juice F.L.O.W~~~~

Entry Submission

1. Do both part (1) and (2) in a single entry

2. Once done, leave a comment here with a link back to your entry

3. Finally, email your full name, NRIC / Passport number, blog title & your pseudonym (aka blog name), and handphone contact to thaiboxingirl@gmail.com by 8^th July 09 (Malaysian).

4. Please use email subject title as “Celebrate Like A Champion”

The Prizes

For the prizes, there will be a set of Grand Prize, 2 sets of second prizes, 3 sets of third prizes, 5 sets of special prizes and 5 sets of consolations prizes!!!!!

1st prize : 1 Jersey + Smirnoff limited ed promo bottle + 2xRM308 VIP tix + 5 invites to the SMIRNOFF experience party on 17th July 09

2x 2nd prize : 1 Jersey + 1 Smirnoff limited ed promo bottle + 2x RM98 Match tix + 5 party invites

3x 3rd prize : 1 Jersey worth RM150 + 2 x RM98 Match tix each

5 specials : 1 Cap (worth RM80) + 2 x RM58 Match tix each

5 consolations : 1 Cap each

WOW, doesn't it sound like there is something for EVERYONE!!!

Now you know what to do, wait no more!!! Run out ,or search for those archived photos, or turn on your photo-shop now to create your "CELEBRATE LIKE A CHAMPION" photo to win the prizes!!!

For the rest who are blogger fans not in staying in Malaysia please don’t be jealous okay :) I believe those who have won the prizes will be more than happy to share their joy, excitements and experiences with you on their blogs!!! So stay tuned for the CHAMPION mania sweeping across the blogsphere starting TODAY!!!

Terms & Conditions

Contest is opened to 18-year old and above, non-Muslim bloggers residing in Malaysia at least within the period of 25^th June to 19^th July.

To qualify for the contest, both part (1) and (2) must be answered in the same entry and submitted via leaving a link on this entry and email contact details to thaiboxingirl@gmail.com by 8^th July 09 (Malaysia) with the subject title “Celebrate Like A Champion”.

All winners will be notified by SMS and email by 13^th July, and the winning entries will also be featured in this blog on the 13^th July.

Winners will have to collect their prizes from Thaiboxingirl directly, where details of collection will be provided in the notification email. If there is any request for shipment / courier of prizes, the cost of courier will have to be borne by the respective winners.

Valid photo I/D is required for collection of prizes. Prizes not collected by 16th July 2009 will be forfeited.

Prizes are not exchangeable for cash or other items of any values.

The contest organizer reserves the rights to substitute the prizes with items of similar value should the prizes for some reason become unavailable.

Winners will be selected based on their creativity and originality. The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entertained.

Employees of Riche Monde Sdn. Bhd., and their advertising agencies are not eligible to participate.

Do You Think Your Name Is Sexy?

When was the last time you formed an immediate impression of someone just by listening to his/her name? Like Jemimah Jill Chen-Cushin should be damn beautiful and sophisticated compared to a Wong Ah Mei...

When was the last time you are guilty of making fun about another person's name, one that is unsuspecting until you added some flavours of the local dialect slang to NG OOI LENG (don't like to be beautiful), Monica Cheng (touch your backside), or something more hard-core like Harry Kok?

Or when was the last time you had to spend close to 3 minutes explaining the origin of your name to a new acquaintance, because you have 1/16 of Arabian, Portuguese, Italian, Brazilian, Indian, Malay, Indonesian, Chinese, English...etc etc heritage?

I have always have a fascination with names, especially so when it comes to naming my own children. The stereotypical association between names like Peter, Paul and Johnson witht unattractive beer-bellied balding men (based on my personal experiences) is just the first step of elimination...

Then there is the 'bad sounding name' based on the languages I know., ike Damien (Mandarin - Big Mee), and names with a standard image, e.g. Martin - the playboy kind...

I remember when the husband and I were discussing about my unborn baby's name 2 years ago, we spent close to 4 months gathering, shortlisting, eliminating, discussing, changing minds and finally deriving to Baby Marco.

Now that Baby Marco is 20 months old, becoming a real terror in its own rights - stubborn, needy, overly active, violent and everything else...I am beginning to think of shortlisting for a female baby girl's name.

A name that excudes a sassy, classy, active, intelligent, loving and fun persona.

If you possess the above qualities and don't mind sharing your name for our reference, please leave a message to share.

Get Your Sexy Name

TBG Fights For A Trip To Manchester, Old Trafford

"Win Trip to Old Trafford with SMIRNOFF® Limited Edition Promotional Pack"

When I shared this news with the husband, we almost went into a civil war, simply because he is an ardent Liverpool fan and I am sort of a social football lover who enjoys a good game, but with slight inclination towards Manchester United.

I remember few decades down memory lane, when I was in Secondary 1 and 2, everyone around me (boys AND girls) were crazy about ManU. The reputation and fame of #7 and #11 Eric Cantona and Ryan Giggs (if I recall correctly) were like storm warriors sweeping across the community I was in.

Background note: I was in a Sports Class, where everyone in the class was a sportsman representing either the School or the Country on national and international level respectively.

So, that had some influence over my preference. Even times and tides have changed and faces were replaced, but the spirit of the champions was still very much imprinted on my young & fun-loving heart (ahem).

Anyway, as I was saying, when I knew about this last week, I was actually feeling pretty excited and hence left msgs on my twit and FB, which attracted the usually detached and quiet husband's reply (!!!)...WHY THE RED DEVILS!!! WHY OH WHY!!!

Last night, we even had a slightly more than heated discussion about IF I were to win this chance to go to Manchester, will he want to come with me?? Can you guess what his reply was?

In case you are lost till this point what got me and the husband 'discussing', it is the contest SMIRNOFF will be running for the next 3 months in conjunction with the launch of its SMIRNOFF limited edition promotional pack, where everyone has the chance to win a trip to Manchester to watch their favourite ManU team play at OLD TRAFFORD STADIUM!!!


Here is how you can participate:

Method 1 - via website www.thespiritofchampions.com

1. Purchase the SMIRNOFF limited edition promo pack bottle
2. Peel the sticker label on the bottle to get your unique contest code
3. Log on to website: www.thespiritofchampions.com and submit your personal details and the contest code to gain access
4. Name the 4 football players, whose faces are printed on the bottle.
5. Share in maximum 25 words, how you will celebrate with SMIRNOFF.

For part (5), I think the question is pretty vague, hence I am assuming they wanted to know what I do with SMIRNOFF when I am celebrating..and I'm contemplating which answer I should submit:

- When I'm celebrating, I fill my water dispensing machine with SMIRNOFF and drink it off the tap!

- When I celebrate, I belanja all my friends drink SMIRNOFF. No other options!

Hum…but then they sounded a bit violent, very thaiboxingirl style hor?!!!

There is also a 2nd method, to participate via SMS - and this method has more to offer, because they are attractive weekly prizes to be won!!!

Method 2: Via SMS

1. Purchase the SMIRNOFF limited edition promotional pack bottle.
2. Peel the sticker label on the bottle to get your unique contest code
3. SMS the contest code, your name, NRIC number, names of the 4 ManU players, and how you celebrate with Smirnoff in 25 words or less to 36300

Sample of SMS format:

SMIRNOFFUniqueCodeYourNameNRIC/PassportNo.4Names in correct order Left to Right25 words of how I celebrate With SMIRNOFF --> send to 36300

So my SMS will look like this:

SMIRNOFF 123456 Thaiboxingirl 790423XXXXXX Name 1 Name 2 Name 3 Name 4 I celebrate with SMIRNOFF by giving it as a present to all my friends --> send to 36300



For those who chose to send entry via SMS, the 100th SMS every week will win attractive weekly prizes including ManU Asia Tour Match tickets for the 18th July match at Bukit Jalil, Jersey & Caps, laptops, MP3 Players, mobile phones, digital cameras.

As you might have guessed by now, the husband ignored by superficial question of ‘IF I won would you come with me’ and jumped a few steps forward and replied “just SMS to win the laptops, MP3 players, and mobile phones can already lah.” Period! -_-|||


Ok lah, I think I might just do that, since, like I said, I’m only a social football lover, hence I will leave this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to the die-hard ManU fans!! See, I'm so nice!

Here are some of the important terms and conditions for this contest, hence MUST READ!

• This competition is valid from 18 June to 30 September 2009. All SMS/website entries must be received by 23:59 (Malaysia Time), 30 September 2009 to qualify. Late and disqualified entries will not be entertained.

• The 100th SMS entry starts from every Wednesday at 00:00 (Malaysia Time) with a valid unique code and the correct answers will be the winner for the Weekly Prizes.

• Prizes unclaimed within 2 months from notification date will be considered forfeited.

• The Grand Prize is a trip to Manchester Old Trafford, which includes: 2 x Return flights to Manchester, Twin share accommodation, VIP Hospitality, personal Manchester United jersey.

• The Grand Prize winner must be able to travel to Manchester City, United Kingdom between Oct 2009 and Jan 2009.

• “Twin share accommodation” means accommodation on a twin share basis for 2 nights (includes services charges, taxes and airport transfers but excludes any incidentals including but not limited to meals, phone calls, laundry and room service).

• “Flights” means economy class flights from Kuala Lumpur international airport including airport taxes.

• “VIP hospitality” includes a pre-match dining function, reserved VIP seats, drinks at half time & a post-match function.

• The Promoter will determine the Grand Prize winner by 2359 hours Malaysia Time (GMT +8) on Thursday 10th October 2009, and the winner will be notified by phone/email within 15 days.

• The Grand prize cannot be exchanged for cash, and any inability to travel to, and stay in Manchester, UK may result in the Grand Prize being withdrawn from that winner and a new winner being selected.

• All government and local taxes payable (including, but not limited to income, VAT, luxury, airport tax, fuel surcharge, etc.) imposed by any jurisdiction in connection with this competition or the Grand Prize shall be the responsibility of the winner. All charges, costs and expenses not specifically part of the Grand Prize according to these T&Cs shall be the responsibility of the winner concerned.

Other terms and conditions apply. Please check the contest entry guide available on the SMIRNOFF Red Devil pack for more information.

According to the official statement, there are only 12,000 bottles of SMIRNOFF® Limited Edition Promotional Pack available in Malaysia, including selected supermarkets and entertainment outlets nationwide starting July 2009, selling at a recommended retail price of RM160 per 75cl bottle. So just go buy them now before they are sold out!!

My chest hurts with anger!!!

Sometimes I wonder how much longer can I survive in this industry, when I have to basically trouble shoot problems EVERY SINGLE DAY!!! More interfuckingestingly, the problems come in all kinds of shape & colour.

Honestly, sometimes I feel that the problems kind of evolve on their own, like what you see in SPECIES, the genes change into something more creatively pissing...pushing its boundary and testing my patience ALL THE TIME.

Last Thursday, I woke up with one thought, that I NEED TO SEE A PSYCHIATRIST, because I believe that IF I don't speak to someone soon, someone who actually understands and CAN help me deal with my anger (both emotion and physical), I will implode and melt down. Imagine the power of a nuclear energy in human form.

Therefore, I asked a journalist friend for the contact of the best, or rather, most reputable Psychiatrist in town...then I got a name...only after the whole ordeal of explaining to my journalist friend of why I needed to see a Psychiatrist and she telling me that I actually needed a clinical psychologist instead....

I tried calling to make an appointment, but this C.P named Alex something something was fully booked out for the next coming week or so...WOW didn't know that there are so many people in need of some emotional counselling and/or anger management consultation to keep up with their sanity...

In the end, I didn't manage to make an appointment with Alex something something, which I kind of regretted for the lack of courage...yes, it takes courage to see some stranger doctor and tell them your problems, those darkest unknown fear and anger and everything....probably would trace back to some random insignificant incidents my conscious mind has chucked to the back seat and then opens up a whole can of fermented beancurd stuffed with squirmy worms as side dish...

Honestly, someone please help me, because I suspect my body is starting to retaliate to all these pent up frustrations, and I am just waiting to scream at the next annoyance! Plus, my chest really hurts now, with every breath I take....

On a happier note, Peter is getting married!!! YEAH!!! Even though I cannot be there to attend his wedding dinner, I still feel happy for him and his better half you know!!! Well, at least there is still some form of happiness lingering in the hazy air.

Malaysian's biggest 3-on-3 BBoy Competition now ON in Cineleisure!!! With dance workshops & RM10,000 to be WON!!

Floor Combat 2009, Malaysia’s biggest 3-on-3 B-Boy competition returns for a 3rd year in a row at e@Curve (formerly known as Cineleisure Mutiara Damansara), promising break dance enthusiasts and hip hop fans another sizzling international break dance extravaganza.

This year, the stakes are raised higher with total prize money hitting RM 10,000 plus a hot line-up of international judges and contestants. A new category, “B-Girl Showdown” has even been added!
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Floor Combat 2009 is the main highlight at e@Curve’s week long hip hop street festival, Strictly Street 2009 which will run from June 10 – 14, 2009. Co-organised by e@Curve and leading youth event company, Mypartners, Strictly Street 2009 aspires to cultivate healthy street culture and rapport among Malaysian youths and to encourage international artistic exchange.

As part of the festival, Universal Zulu Nation which is synonymous with the founding family of Hip Hop has been invited to preside over emceeing, deejaying and judging duties this year. World famous B-Boy, Orbitron will also be conducting B-Boy dance clinics on June 10 and 11 for entry level dancers to master B-Boy moves such as top rock, footwork, freeze or power moves.

In addition, there will also be dance workshops carried out by hybrid dance studio, Smash at 3:00pm on June 10 and 11, ShiftyMag Bank to Bank skateboard on at 3:00pm on June 12 not forgetting live art demonstrations by King Khazm at 12 noon on June 13 and 14.

In conjunction with the festival, Universal Zulu Nation also took the opportunity to induct the Universal Zulu Nation Malaysia chapter at the press conference which included fifteen (15) new Malaysian members. The induction ceremony involved Lord Yoda and King Khazm presenting medallions and ID cards to the new Malaysian charter members including Patrick Wee from Mypartners.

Universal Zulu Nation together with the new Malaysian chapter will be showcasing their emceeing, deejaying and B-Boying prowess for one night only at Floor Combat 2009 Party, held at Blanc Le Club on June 13 from 9:00pm to 1:00am. Presented exclusively by Mypartners, entrance to the party is via ticket sales of RM 50.00 each. So braze yourself as the most talented B-Boys in town are expected burn up the dance floor at the popular club in Asian Heritage.

Strictly Street is brought to you by Mypartners and e@Curve and supported by Official Promo Partners, Malta, Rich Loyalty, Celcom and powered by Streamyx. Special thanks goes to Universal Zulu Nation, Radioactive, Caspia, Blanc Le Club and Official Media Partners, Spotlite and Malaysian Today.

TBG's Word Of Wisdom: Why Make Your Life Difficult For Yourself?

When a task started out looking difficult, progressed with difficulty, ended up with others commenting that it could be difficult, which caused you to feel a sense of difficulty to carry out the task, and made you see the task as difficult, smell the task as difficult, and even in your sleep you dream that the task would be difficult, then perhaps it’s better to just go through with it robotically without thinking or feeling too much. It is after all just one of those million of tasks you will have to do anyway.

After going through it, you might just discover that the real problem does not lie on the task itself, but people who are involved in the task.

…so why make your life so difficult for yourself to begin with?

World Milk Day and Estee Lauder (Mature) Models To Start My Second Half of 2009

First day of the second half of 2009. Totally amazed by how the last 6 months have came and gone...plus,it's world milk day!!! Interesting. Never knew such a day existed, until this morning.

Speaking of which, something thought provoking happened yesterday.

The husband picked up a cigarette and lit it casually. Brought his sunday papers to his favourite spot by the balcony (the only smoking zone within the premise of the house, inside) and sat down as he exhaled the smoke with a sense of satisfaction.

As he flipped the pages, words escaped him dryly: "Shit, it's no tobacco day today..." and then the crispy sound of pages being flipped filled the rest of the space in the air that escaped the invasion of those seemingly innocent cigarette smoke...

I felt like retorting with some sarcasm, but put my split-second diverted attention back to the CSI Miami I was watching instead.

Funny, i thought...you know these information, you process them, then you just put them behind you, after so many people worked and slaved to come out with all these strategies and concepts and designs and whatnot to drive a single message across...makes me wonder...

Anyhow, it's a new start today, somehow, and I just wish that my plans to lose some serious fats will succeed...reading the estee lauder model search article and seeing the 3 mature ladies being selected (all in their 30s) was surely a confidence booster. Maybe, just maybe, it could be me standing up there next year :)

Till then, it's salsa class tonight baby!!!