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B) Amethyst Swarovski Crystal Ring

C) Black Raspberry Pearl Ring

Thanks for your help! :D

Book Review : The Last Exit To Normal by Michael Harmon

Book Details:

• Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 288 pages
• On Sale: March 11, 2008
• Price: $18.99
• ISBN: 978-0-375-94098-9 (0-375-94098-7)
• Category: Young Adult Novel

Synopsis:

It’s true: After 17-year-old Ben’s father announces he’s gay and the family splits apart, Ben does everything he can to tick him off: skip school, smoke pot, skateboard nonstop, get arrested. But he never thinks he’ll end up yanked out of his city life and plunked down into a small Montana town with his dad and Edward, The Boyfriend. As if it’s not painful enough living in a hick town with spiked hair, a skateboard habit, and two dads, he soon realizes something’s not quite right with Billy, the boy next door. He’s hiding a secret about his family, and Ben is determined to uncover it and set things right. In an authentic, unaffected, and mordantly funny voice, Michael Harmon tells the wrenching story of an uprooted and uncomfortable teenage guy trying to fix the lives around him–while figuring out his own.

My review:

I never expected to like this book, much less love it, as it's not in my usual reading scope. However, surprisingly, I was hooked from the very beginning. This novel has an unusual theme that allows readers to delve into the story right from the first page.

Everything was fine for fourteen-year-old Ben Campbell until his dad stepped out of the closet and announced that he is a gay. Ben's peaceful world was ripped apart and his mom left. Ben got some counseling, but he misbehaved and rebelled, and after a few times, his dad decided to move to a small town in the middle of nowhere - Rough Butte to stay with Edward's mom, Miss Mae.

Miss Mae made Ben to adapt the ways of country people and changed his behaviour with her threatening (and sometimes real) punishments. Ben became respectful and hardworking after a series of 'intensive training' under the supervision of Miss Mae. Ben was attracted to Kimberly Johan, a beautiful girl in the area. He tried to win her heart, and finally, she became his girlfriend.

Ben found out that he couldn't forgive his dad completely, and his relationship with his dad strained even more after a fight between them. After discovering the Hinks family's secret, Ben was determined to help Billy (Ben's young neighbour) to escape his abusive father's non-stop torturing and achieve real happiness. Things were not so smooth with Ron Jamison, the famous teen-villain in town. By chance, Ben found out that something was not right about Ron and he realized that must stop Ron's aggressive, psychopathic ways to make sure nothing bad happens.

This story made me laugh at times - which I seldom do when I read books, and sometimes, I feel the suspense in the novel, and I always wonder what will happen next. I was really touched when Ben said he felt his father's love for him and vice versa in a simple way which touches the reader's heart so easily and naturally. This book is funny, exciting, touching and original at the same time. You will find yourself captivated by Ben's unusual experiences. In this story, Ben learned of love, acceptance, and responsibility. Michael Harmon did an excellent job in capturing a teenage boy's rage, his rebellious acts and emotions, and how he metamorphose from an adolescent into an adult. This book is a MUST-read!

A heartfelt thanks to Jodie Baker @ Book Gazing for sending me a copy of The Last Exit To Normal! I won this book on her blog.

Rating : 10/10

Buy The Last Exit To Normal from:
Amazon / Barnes & Noble / Books-a-Million / Random House

Also by Michael Harmon : Skate

Visit Michael Harmon's Website

I {Heart} Lovely Surprises!

26th October:

Samples of Philosophy products. Share your love story and receive a free sample of unconditional love (perfumed shampoo, bath & shower gel & perfumed firming body) emulsion. Visit Philosophy's Facebook Page.

US residents: You can enter to win a $500 shopping spree from Philosophy here before 30/11/09. Too bad I can't enter. :(

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27th October:

I won a little something from Ann n Michy's blog! Ann & Michy are identical twin sisters who live in Singapore, which happens to be Malaysia's neighbouring country. Guess what is in the box?

It's a dainty pink-purple colour Chrysanthemum Ring!
THANK YOU, ANN & MICHY!!!

The generous twin sisters even sent me an extra non toxic resin ring! Some real sweets are protected in the resin. You can find them at these places (online):

Shop: http://yura-pockylover.livejournal.com

Shop: http://annmich.livejournal.com
Blog: http://annie-michelle.blogspot.com

Twitter: http://twitter.com/ann_mich
Etsy: http://www.YuraPockylover.etsy.com

By the way, they are having 2 giveaways on their blog which is open to worldwide participants! Please click here to enter the 1st giveaway: Etsy Blog giveaway ♥ Giveaway ends 10th November 2009

Here's a glimpse of what you can win:


The 2nd giveaway: 20th Oct - 5th Nov Giveaway ♥


Annie-Michelle's 20th Oct - 5th Nov blog giveaway!

1 winner will get all 3 items
Japan Kate Dual Carat Eyeshadow Colour: BK-1 (worth 1365yen)
Charmmy Kitty Necklace made by Mich (authentic Sanrio Charmmy Kitty Charm / worth S$25)
LOVE cellphone charm featuring diamond ring miniature from Japan

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I won this TattooLicious sweet smell rose bow at The Plumber's Wife. Thanks to Stella Arellano for sending me the prize.

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I received a review copy of City of the Dead (Book #2 of Seven Wonders) and some bookmarks by author T.L. Higley. Thank you so much, Tracy!

A clearer image of the book:


Buy Tracy's books here:
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Surprise Contest @ Princess Bookie!!!

Cindy at ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥Princess Bookie♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ is having a surprise contest on her blog. To enter, you'll just have to Name 8 Of Your Favorite Things & Post The Mini Challenge On Your Blog and link it back to Suprise Contest (take 2) and/or ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥Princess Bookie♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

Here's my big-fat list!
1. My family
2. Books
3. Chocolates
4. Apple juice
5. Robert Pattinson aka Edward Cullen
6. My TV
7. The Internet
8. Spongebob Squarepants!!!

Have a glimpse of what the winner will get :

Hurry up, enter now!

I'm Angry! >:(

I'm really frustrated with these 2 people. I just don't understand why would they host a giveaway featuring their own products and NEVER send the prize to the winner (me). I'm duped! I won a spa set giveaway over at I Am The Princess blog in March 2009, and the prize never arrive until now. The owner said there was something wrong with my address. I think that's how she tried to cheat me by saying, "Oh, it seems like there's some problem with your address and I can't send the prize to you. Sorry."

I may have believed her back then, but hey, I got many prizes from other giveaways. So why should I believe her? If she did mail the package, then why won't it arrive? I don't trust her and I won't trust her. Oh, no.

Another one is a giveaway from Lindsay The soap girl's blog. I won the Travel case and some sample soaps way back in June 2009, but there's not even a shadow of it until now. She made a blog post to announce the results, but I never got the prize. I e-mailed her several times to remind her, and all she said was, "It looks like the original mail got buried deep in my mailbox. I will get the prize to you soon." Soon. And now it's October. Great. I feel like a total idiot right now.

To those who cheated me by not sending the prize and always finding excuses for yourselves : Please, please don't do that again. If you have no money or you're broke, just tell me honestly. And, one more thing - don't ever do a giveaway on your blog if you can't get the prize out to the winner. This will only make the them happy the whole day for nothing. And after realizing the 'reality' is nothing more than a beautiful dream, they'd curse you for cheating them. I'm not going to curse you, though - so thank god for that.

Book Review : The Call of Zulina by Kay Marshall Strom

“No one will come to help you. We all called in every language we know, and no one ever comes to help.”


The Call of Zulina by Kay Marshall Strom

Book Details:

• Title: The Call of Zulina (Grace in Africa)
• Paperback: 303 pages
• Publisher: Abingdon Press (August 2009)
• ISBN-10: 1426700695
• ISBN-13: 978-1426700699

Purchase from Amazon / Eden / Kay's website

WEST AFRICA, 1787: Grace Winslow, daughter of a mixed marriage between an English sea captain and an African princess, is swept up in a slave revolt after she escapes the family compound to avoid an odious betrothal. As the truth about the fortress Zulina unfolds, Grace begins to grasp the brutality and ferocity of the family business--the capture and trade of slaves. Despite being held for ramson, viciously maimed and threatened with death, Grace casts her lot with the African captives. She is especially moved by the African Cabeto's passion and willingness to sacrifice anything, including his own life, for his people's freedom. Leaning on the faith of her nanny Mama Muco, Grace risks everything to follow her heart.

The Call of Zulina explores the theme of slavery, which has aroused controversies and debates from people all around the world. In this story, Grace Winslow is my favourite character. She has her own scales of justice. She fights for what is right until the very end – even if that means to go against her parents. Her bravery, determination and desire for freedom will capture your heart.

Despite of being an African princess, Lingongo sells her own people to Westerners as slaves in exchange of gold and more gold. She is heartless and evil, and has no mercy for anyone – including her own daughter. Lingongo never love anyone. In her heart, there are only two things : hatred and revenge. She even leaves her daughter to die, and has no intentions of saving her only child. I find her completely disgusting.

All Joseph Winslow thinks about is to marry Grace off to a wealthy but repellent man to ensure unlimited financial supports. Sometimes Joseph's way of conversing is a little bit confusing (he's a sailor). I really pitied Grace's condition. She seems to have everything, but the truth is, she is merely a pawn of her parents, and she is seriously lacking of freedom. Luckily, Mama Muco is always there for her, supporting her in every way.

In chapter four, the author tells us how the peacefulness of a small village is destroyed by slave traders. The scene is heart-breaking...Almost everyone in the village is captured, chained, and eventually sold to faraway places, where they'd be a slave for their whole lifetime. If anyone fights back, a bullet will promptly end their lives. I just don't understand why would these slave traders do such inhumane things to the native Africans. If they were the ones who are captured, how would they feel?

The Call of Zulina by Kay Marshall Strom is an exciting tale which reminds all of us of the brutalities of slavery and resonates with the clear message of banishing slavery in all forms. I enjoyed reading this book, and I look forward to reading the second book of the trilogy.

I'd like to express my deepest gratitude to Kay Marshall Strom and Gina Stinson for sending me a paperback copy of The Call of Zulina. THANK YOU!!!

Rating : 8/10

Purchase from Amazon / Eden / Kay's website

About the author:

Kay loves to write, and she loves to share what she writes about. Guess you'd call her a natural-born communicator! Author of 36 books and numerous magazine articles, Kay's work has appeared in many compilations and book clubs, and around the world in many languages. She has recently completed three new non-fiction books and a historical novel trilogy.

Visit Kay's website here

Win A Signed Copy of Once Upon A Nightmare by Lee Moylan

Book Details:

• Pub. Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Crystal Dreams Publishing
• Format: Paperback, 280pp
• ISBN-13: 9781591461968
  
• ISBN: 1591461960

Read The Synopsis here

How To Enter:

• Just leave a comment with your name and e-mail address. - Mandatory
  
• Tell me why you want to win this book. +1
  
• What's your worst nightmare? +2
  
• Leave a comment on my review HERE. Then, come back and leave a comment on this post saying you've done that. +2
• Visit Lee Moylan's Website and tell me something you've learned about her. +2

I will jot down all the entries, so you can either put all the entries in one comment or separate them - it's up to you! :D

*If there is no sign of your e-mail address, your entry will be disqualified.

Giveaway is open to everyone and ends on 31st October, 2009 at 8.00 pm Malaysian time.

Can't wait to get the book?
Buy it now from Amazon / Barnes & Noble / Multimedia

Book Review : Once Upon A Nightmare by Lee Moylan

"And now it's good-bye, my love." Those were the last words she heard. He took a deep breath, held it, and then with a sudden burst of rage, plunged the steel blade through her heart...

Once Upon A Nightmare by Lee Moylan

Book Details:

• Pub. Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Crystal Dreams Publishing
• Format: Paperback, 280pp
• ISBN-13: 9781591461968
  
• ISBN: 1591461960

Get this book from Amazon / Barnes & Noble / Multimedia

Read The Synopsis here

My Review:

Once Upon A Nightmare actually frightened me, which was a good thing - since it's a horror fiction. Rebecca Parker, an artist who was also Sara's best friend was brutally killed. Her body parts were scattered around her room, or more precisely, the killer used her body parts to 'decorate' her room. At first, I suspected John Druitt as the killer because he's a techno-geek and the killer was someone who had good command in modern technology. But then, when I read about a surprising incident, I quickly changed my mind. I'm not going to tell you who the killer is, and I won't tell you whether I was right or wrong about the killer - if you want to know, find it out yourself!

The murder scenes were quite scary. When I read the part about how the killer 'decorated' his victim's room with her organs and body parts, I felt a slight repulse in my stomach. And when Sara, the protagonist, rocked 'something' in her arms, I felt as if my heart had stopped beating. The chapter where the killer 'prayed' on Susannah Martin also freaked me out. It was so real, so graphic and intense, as I have heard many others say. Please note that there are some adult contents in the story.

Sara's bravery in fighting the sadistic killer really impressed me, after all she's gone through. Oddly, I like the way Sara shouted curses to the killer. I realized, after reading the whole story, a pure hatred towards the evil killer who caused misery to poor Rebecca, Susannah and Sara had been borne in my heart.

The connection between Sara and Rebecca seemed special - in a good way. Rebecca loved her friend so much that she tried to warn her about the killer, even after she had gone to 'the other world'.

Lee Moylan writes in a way that's both gripping and thrilling. I could feel my heart thumping in my chest, I was a little afraid to go on, but I really wanted to know what will occur next, or in another way, will there be another innocent one under the merciless blade of the killer?

Reading this book was like a thrilling roller-coaster ride. Although the violence was a little too much for me, Once Upon A Nightmare was undeniably a very good horror fiction which combines elements of terrifying manslaughter and the art of forensic. It sent a chill down my spine when I thought of the evil acts a mentally ill person can do.

Rating: 8.5 / 10

A great THANK YOU to Lee Moylan for sending me a signed copy of Once Upon A Nightmare for a book review! Dear readers, please stay tuned for a giveaway - you may be the lucky winner of a paperback copy of Once Upon A Nightmare, sponsored by the generous Lee Moylan!

Hint: Leave a comment on this review for an extra entry! Let me know what you think about my review. Is there anything to improve? OR tell me what interests you about Once Upon A Nightmare.

Buy a copy of Once Upon A Nightmare from Amazon / Barnes & Noble / Multimedia

A Little About Lee Moylan:

Lee Moylan is a fiction writer with a BS degree in Biochemistry from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Besides a fascination with biology and chemistry, she has a passion for the art of forensics. She has studied many books on the subject as well as those on serial killers. Instead of pursuing a career in forensic chemistry, she decided to raise a family and turn her intellectual and creative talents to the writing of haunting fiction.

Welcome to the Nightmare...

Chic Infinity Feature and Giveaway!

"Indulge in gorgeous and unique jewellery from Chic Infinity. Featuring original designs, each piece is lovingly handmade by the designer herself. Made with quality materials, jewellery from Chic Infinity is bound to create a buzz."

Virginia, the owner of Chic Infinity and Quirky Infinity, loves to create modern art statements a.k.a gorgeous jewellery that is sure to catch your attention. Here are some of my favourite pieces:

Yellow Shell and Grey Square Seashell necklace $33

This beautiful necklace measures at 24 inches and is made with grey seashell squares and yellow seashell parts.

Silver Chain Harness with Gold Pearls $45

This extremely cool chain harness/vest is definitely a statement maker. With Japanese glass gold pearls and silver rings as decor, this piece of body jewelry is not for the faint of heart. If you are the girl who wants to get noticed, then this is the piece for you.

Silver Circles and Squares Charm Crystal Bracelet $25

This dazzling silver plated bracelet measures at 7 inches with a 1 inch extender chain. Dangling from the bracelet are small squares and crystals.

Silver asymmetric three hoop earrings $11

Measuring at 2 inches, these beautiful elegant silver-plated asymmetric three hoop earrings are sure to brighten up your outfit.

*** It's Giveaway Time! ***

One lucky winner will get this beautiful White Filigree Resin Grey Flower Ring worth $11 from Chic Infinity!

To enter, just go to Chic Infinity, find your favourite item and tell me what is it!

Want to increase your chances of winning? Here's how to earn bonus entries~

1 extra entry:

• Follow the Chic Infinity Blog.
• Follow Chic Infinity on Twitter. (Leave username)
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• Be a NEW follower of my blog.
• Leave a comment on any of my October 2009 posts.

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• Blog about this giveaway. (Leave link)
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Giveaway ends 31st October, 2009 at 8.00 pm Malaysian time.

Giveaway is open worldwide. You must be at least 13 years old to enter. The mandatory rules MUST be completed for the extra entries to count. Winner(s) will be chosen via Random.org. The winner will have 3 days to respond, or another winner will be chosen.

Book Review : The Heretic Queen by Michelle Moran

Merit narrowed her eyes. “She’s seen tonight that you are competition and wants to frighten you away. By telling you this, she imagines you’ll have no incentive to return to the palace.”

“Then she is wrong!” I swore. And suddenly, I could see the future clearly.

I looked at Merit beneath the moonlight and repeated, “Then Henuttawy is very, very wrong.”

Book Details:

• Pub. Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Crown Publishing Group
• Format: Paperback, 416pp
• ISBN-13: 9780307381767
  
• ISBN: 0307381765

My Review:

The Heretic Queen is a very enjoyable read. I love the way Michelle plotted the story, I love its originality and most important of all, I love her writing style - it makes you feel like you're listening to someone who's telling the story of her life in a simple yet captivating voice which makes you interested in knowing everything.

Nefertari is the niece of Nefertiti and the daughter of Queen Mutnodjmet and General Nakhtmin. She spent her childhood hunting and playing with her friends, Ramesses and Asha. When she grew up, she realized that she had to strive to win the attention and love of the crown prince Ramesses. With the help of Woserit, the aunt of Ramesses, and Paser, her tutor, she succeeded in climbing to the top. Ramesses made her his queen because of her wit and powerful command of languages, and out of his love for her. Nefertari learned about court rules and found herself between the devil and the sea when she learned about a huge secret and was unsure whether she should tell Ramesses about it. Although Nefertari is not as beautiful as Iset, she has many talents and Iset could not compete with her.

Ramesses is brave, rash and sometimes over-confident. His rashness and over-confidence nearly cost his kingdom during his battle with the Hitties. At last, Ramesses signed a peace treaty with the kingdom of Hatti, which was written in both Egyptian and Akkadian. At times, I find his rashness somewhat cute and heart-warming, especially when he rushed into the birthing pavilion to see Nefertari’s condition although it was against the tradition.

Beautiful but cunning Henuttawy, the sister of Pharaoh Seti, is always finding ways to control the gold in Egypt. She even tricked Iset, Ramesses’ first wife into poisoning Pharaoh Seti to ensure that her plan can proceed smoothly. Nefertari called her ‘viper’ without her knowing.

I love this quote by Nefertari : When the right time comes, I thought, then the viper will see what a vulture can do.

Overall, this was a very enjoyable read. Once again, Michelle has proved that she really is talented in writing. I was so eager to know what happens next in the story, which explains why I was able to finish this 374-page story (not including the extras) in 2 days time.

On the front pages, you will find a chart of the royal family tree and a map of Egypt and her neighboring countries. At the back, there is a glossary, which I find very interesting. Did you know Mawat means mother? An Egyptian calendar, a reader’s group guide and an excerpt of Cleopatra’s Daughter are also included.

Michelle's clear, simple and skillful way of writing kept my eyes and mind focused on the story, absorbing as much as I could. Reading Michelle’s The Heretic Queen makes me wish that I’d been born in ancient Egypt so that I have the chance to experience their lifestyles and culture. Now, I’d love to see Michelle write a new story of a different era, though undeniably, ancient Egypt is still my favourite.

If you're looking for a historical fiction which is romantic, dramatic, thrilling and touching as well, then The Heretic Queen is your best choice. I hope you'll like this book as I do.

A great THANK YOU to the generous Michelle Moran for sending me this book. Dear Michelle even signed it for me! I'm really touched. I think I'm going to make a little 'something' for her as a gift. I haven't thought of what to do, but I'll tell you what is it when the right time comes. :)

Thank you, Michelle!

Book rating : 9.5/10

Buy The Heretic Queen from :
Amazon ♥ Barnes & Noble ♥ Books-a-Million ♥ Borders ♥ IndieBound ♥ Random House

Visit Michelle Moran's Official Website
Visit Michelle's blog

• Read an Excerpt
• Go Behind the Story -- meet the characters!
• The Heretic Queen Q&A-- what's fact vs. fiction!

Michelle's other books:
Nefertiti
Cleopatra's Daughter

Dear readers, have your read this book? If you have any comments about my review, please feel free to express your lovely thoughts! Thanks! :D

P/S : Michelle is offering FREE personalized Cleopatra's Daughter bookplates on her website until the end of October, so be sure to check it out!

I'm Sssoooo Happy!

My BIG exam has ended! It didn't go smoothly, but my day was brightened with a good news! Remember the piano exam I mentioned in August? I was so afraid that I might fail, but thank god, I passed, with merit! All the excitement made me smile like I'm crazy! I got 124 marks in the exam, and that's really astonishing, considering the fact that my sound sucks during the aural test because of the lack of musical talents and some slips and mistakes in my playing.

I really have to thank a few person:
1. God - for giving me courage and help me to pass the exam
2. Mrs. Yeoh - for teaching me and giving me guidance me in these years
3. My mum - for allowing me to learn piano although the expense is costly
4. My good friends - for wishing me good luck in my exam
5. My internet pals - for being supportive all the time
6. A friend who is in the same 'battle' - for encouraging me

A great thank you to all of you who helped me throughout this whole process!

OK, let's see what I got in my mailbox from last week until now.

28th September:

Fun and Practical Stationery Pack from Wicked Wabbit
Where did I win this : Live Breathe Dream Etsy

Necklace from Zenith Jade Creations
A detailed polymer clay floral focal bead on a silver-plated chain.
Where did I win this : Wisconsin Street Team

A mini bloom from Sweet Abigail Hairbows
Where did I win this : Sweet Abigail Bows

29th September:

Mark. Metalluscious Lip Cream Hook Up in Luxury from Mark. Makeup


Acapulco '67 Series, little vintage beaded doll + a post card from variation
Where did I win this : http://www.fleuravenue.com


A 46cm (18in) retro pillow from OriginalMischief
Where did I win this : http://originalmischief.blogspot.com

2nd October:

Doll-making book from Shelley
Where did I win this : Random Stuff by SAM

• samsstuff on Etsy OOAK, eco-friendly handmade & vintage jewelry, accessories & clothing
• samsstuff on ArtFire OOAK eco friendly handmade & vintage household items. Coming soon, photography

Bunch o’ Balloons pendant from somnambulant.etsy.com
Where did I win this : Oh, Honestly Erin

6th October:

"Boats and Light Beam" from Andrew Tonn's Photography

Signed bookplates and bookmarks from Michelle Moran

A mermaid globe from Mary's Maids
It looks something like this one - I can't find the exact picture anymore.
Where did I win this : Live Breathe Dream Etsy

7th October:

Coffee Cup Cozy from Mamta
Where did I win this : Live Breathe Dream Etsy

8th October:

Halloween Charm Bracelet from shesthatgirl
Where did I win this : aLtErEd ArT Jewelry by Kelly Reins

Some pretty beads and a skein of white merino wool from Leah
Where did I win this : Michon Jewelry Blog

I'm so excited to win this! Dear Leah sent me some aqua, preridot and iolite beads which sparkles like stars.

10th October:

Gumball machine magnet from Lilly Bug Studio
Where did I win this : adelle.com

13th October:

Set of bug magnets from JBirdDesigns

Monogrammed Note Cards, Wild and Funky, Set of 6 from Tricia
Where did I win this : http://ozarkscents.blogspot.com

14th October:

A tiny little package with beautiful handmade goodies from Blij als Mij.
Where did I win this : Hip & Hot

There are some beautiful fabrics, some ribbons and a bookmark. They're very cute! Hip & Hot is full of some cute, wonderful giveaways, so be sure to check it out!

Whoo! That's a long list! Thank you so much to all of you who have sent me the prizes!
Coming up next is a book review for The Heretic Queen by Michelle Moran!

Have a nice day, everyone! :D

Giveaway Winner!

As usual, the winner is selected via Random.org! There are 72 entries in total this time. Guess who's the lucky winner? Congratulations to...

#19 Lily!!!

Lily, you will get 2 crane ornaments of your choice from Sleipnir Designs! Please respond to my e-mail with your name, address, contact number and choice of crane ornaments within 3 days or another winner will be chosen! A great thank you to all of you who entered my giveaways! There will be another giveaway (or more) in October, so please

STAY TUNED

By the way, there's another good news! My team won the 2nd prize in the Chinese Proverbs Contest! I'm so excited we won! Yeah! Thanks a lot to Mr Ong AND Miss Ong for being on my team. It's GREAT to have you guys on my team!

That all...I have to continue my revision. Wish me luck in my exam! :D

P/S: Edward's back! I HAVE to watch New Moon! Coming in cinemas!

Lots of love from Malaysia,
Aik.