SONY-Power in Your Pocket

Power In Your Pocket -- what does it means to me? words like this can be significant in my daily life. Like for example a walk in the park, crossing the zebra line, handling clients at the workplace, meetings, people watching while having my meal, observing the surrounding as I move or the journey to unfamiliar places on my travel escapade. I believe great things come in smaller packages and with the genius invention from the people of SONY, the power to snap/making a video/create or even design that very cool ideas of yours are about to be materialized creatively. We capture that with our eyes, mind, body and soul. The power to create anything you want is about the sized of your palm/pocket. Who says you need huge, bulky gadget to make all that happen?

Take SONY Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 for example. A pocket sized DSC-RX100 features the world's first 1.0 type CMOS sensor with a resolution of 20.2 megapixels and F1.8 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*3.6x optical zoom lens. Its the key to gorgeous, detail-packed images and best of all Full HD movie clips with very low noise. Now I don't even have to start complaining about the light weight that fit easily in my pocket, there is simply unnecessary for me to do so on the quality presentable. This is probably the wait that I have been waiting for. A good quality camera equivalent with a DSLR / camcorder combine only better. And they say at times you need to zip down those pocket full of dreams, coz there when those dreams could fly freely and making it come true magically!  My version that best depicts POwer In Your POcket is captured as below:

POwer in Your POcket

DSC RX-100 just burst with power to realizing a lot of our dreams in a sized of the pocket. While we are at work, travel and have fun to learn the culture, history, ideas, life and even make some extra income from there. :) 

I can now slip it in my pocket/my mini tote bag and as at when i see something that entice me, I just need to take the SONY Cybershot DSC-RX100 out and start creating the magic! 

I can do a lot of things that I LOVE with SONY DSC RX-100

To own DSC RX-100 is like having my 3 favorite characters come to life!!

User friendly control ring of the DSC RX-100 effortlessly adjust camera settings with a jiffy. I can also create few types of picture effect without editing such as Miniature, Toy Camera, HDR painting, water colour or even illustration. With 240g on my pocket, I could create high quality, crisp and detailed images even in low light condition. That pretty huge achievement for a compact camera..infact SONY DSC-RX100 has been voted as BEST PRODUCT (Advanced Compact Camera) 2012-2013  at the EISA Award (European Imaging and Sound Association)

in a nutshell

Being at the top can be pretty awesome!

 I love the outdoor and nature always calm me, that probably one of the reasons how my sanity find inner peace. And since DSC-RX100 has been added in my dream list, to own this beauty is also to own the power to deliver high precision images and refined defocus images. With new WHITE MAGIC technology, I could have constantly clear view even when shooting outdoors. 

self snap while having my blissful holiday like this are something worth waking up for

The DSC RX-100 boasts a massive 1.0-type Exmor CMOS sensor to capture more light and reproduce stunning details with great accuracy. So just shoot and click without spending more time on the compositions to get the right mood. More refined images with BIONZ image processor too. 

with RX-100, creating the mood are as simple as abc. no more complicated handling.

i love to travel and explore those simple little things that captured my hearts, mind, body and soul. like the innocence smile of  kids, hugs of love, colourful flowers, lights in the dark and many more priceless moments can be captured creatively with DSC RX-100. Another passion of mine is to join contests..yes i'm a contest freak..imagine what DSC RX-100 can do for my participation. The only thing I need is a pocket-sized gadget that can do wonder!

Really looking forward for it to be mine so that I could capture those moments and learn as I explore this beauty. I could create awesome video travelogue or even participate in more contests out there. Simply SWEEEET~. So light and genius, I don't have to think twice to let the DSC RX-100 tag along in my journey. 

i found peace with this photo taken at Mount Sapa, Hanoi.

For more info, please add them on FACEBOOK or TWITTER. 

this is in conjunction with the contest Blog to win the RX-100

waiting for this beauty to be mine!!!

Learn to Dive-Downbelow

Orait folks..here's the deal..ever thought of diving at Downbelow for FREE? yup.. you heard that right. just head on to their blog and start doing your magic..who knows you might just snag that awesome prize and making one of your dreams come true! If you are a true adventurous outdoor person with a knack of all things curious then this is definitely one of the contests you should not missed.

Synonym to my nickname -Lil'Devil, I love to try dangerous  outdoor stuff and escape myself into a world of my own especially communicating with mother nature. To be honest, I cant swim and I'm Aquaphobia..gulp..but that doesn't keep me away from trying all the fun watersports that I could think off such as parasailing, jet-ski, snorkeling, wakeboarding, water rafting etc. However, sad to admit that I have not try diving yet..maybe the fear of being down below..:P

i love to lead my life as interesting as possible!

But deep down I've always wonder what is like in the world downbelow..is it going to be scary, pitch dark with no sense of communications..and do sea-ghost really exist?? or perhaps I could meet my most cheerful buddy--the spongebob and the list could go on and on. 

The fact that I have not been to Sabah just increase my curiosity level one step higher. Sabah, the land below the wind as how it is affectionately known is indeed filled with virgin jungles and untouched islands. Such amazing and beautiful islands waiting to be discovered. 

Speaking of which, I'm attracted to one of the package offer by DOWNBELOW - the PADI Open water Scuba Diving Course. 

Since it is going to be my first try, why not try it with one of the best team that not only has been working hard but also promoting its marine conservation-this i like!!. Being awarded the status of PADI 5 Star instructor Development centre 2009 is something they should be proud of as pushing them to the highest level in professional diver training. Kudos guyz! 

Orait what unique about this course is that they have their own very quiet lagoon and a very special house reef with lots of marine life. Now that enticing! Cost are also pretty affordable from  RM1,320 (3-4days duration) and you could expect maximum depth of 18 metres, equipment rental, guide/instruction, required learning materials,boat/hotel transfers and certification fees.Well it pretty much cover everything that we need, the only thing we need to bring is positive mindset, fun attitude, FIT to dive and probably some spare clothes to change thereafter. heheehe

What i like about Downbelow is that they are well trained with resident PADI course director with fully equipped facilities and not forgetting in their very own ideally location at Pulau Gaya. Such a 5 star dive centre that just 10 minutes away from Kota Kinabalu, its a just a breeze away for a magical discoveries down below. so no more wasting time on the road, we will be in the water in a jiffy. I am definitely looking forward to try for my first dive with Downbelow..(fingers crossed!)

this is the deepest i could go..so am i fit to go for a dive??

Imagine if i could do this 

pic source from Google

Aggrhhh been longing to witness with my very own eyes what the world beneath the ocean lies. Even though i must admit the fear of being underwater is still exist in me, I'm sure Downbelow will tackle all my worries. With few awards under their belt, experienced instructors and high standard of safety ensure they are professionally maintained and serviced. Really do hope I could be one of the lucky ones to experience it myself one fine day! pick me pleaseee..so call me maybe? (hahaha i cant resist)

Being underwater doesn't mean they are off from social media network. They are pretty much everywhere FACEBOOK, BLOG and even TWITTER. so easy peasy!

You may contact them personally for more great diving courses at:

PADI 5* IDC SCUBA Dive Training Centre
Pulau Gaya / Gaya Island
Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park
Kota Kinabalu 88100
Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Hotline 1: +60 12 866 1935
Hotline 2: +60 12 867 7375

Email: dive@divedownbelow.com 

And yeah you have till 31/8/12 before midnite strike to join this contest. so quick before Cinderella have to walk home without those flippers..huhuhu...

I Want to Win an Awesome Tropical Island Holiday with Cikipedia!

Yo! I’m participating in Cikipedia’s Healthy Getaway Weekend! Yup you heard that right!

pic from Cikipedia

You know why? Because Thanks to the good people of YTL, they have exclusively hooked up with Cikipedia to bring you a super luxe holiday getaway, to a 5-star tropical island resort -Pangkor Laut Resort. Gulp. RM2000 in total! waaaaaa...

Now if that are not motivating enough for you to participate then I dont know what else will. Psstt! I'm really longing for a beach holiday!

So..what I need to do is to write my daily or weekly workout routine in less than 50 word.

Dancing is my favorite routine,
A great stress releaser and keeping me in shape,

Like the famous line from Madagascar movie,

“Let’s move it move it” and pumping the adrenaline,

Oh Cikipedia and YTL, I’m longing for a gateway so call me maybe?

check this video out!

So there, I hope I could win and chill at the beautiful YTL Pangkor Laur Resort ! and maybe get everyone to start dancing..hahaa

10 reasons why I love joining contests

1) To let my brain thinking outside of the box
2) Realizing my dreams to travel (like a VVIP) hheee
3) Keeps me motivated and making my heart skips a beat - my passion!
4) Satisfying! -money cant buy feeling
5) Rewarding -Able to do charity
6) Put a smile on my face each time i saw the word CONGRATULATIONS haha
7) it teaches me valuable lessons-patience,mature,accept failure,never give up
8) outdo myself..i never know i can do that!
9) Save on my shopping lists, groceries etc and sharing it with loved ones.
10) it makes my life interesting like fireworks yo! it really does

what's yours?

This year Birthday has been SWEET!!! muahahaa

Arsenal - Meeting the Gunners in Malaysia!

Wassuppp..... I was one of the lucky 50 who have won a priceless opportunity for the Meet & Greet (M&G) session with Arsenal FC players last Sunday. Organized by Proevents and out of 3,416 entries I was one of the chosen. An opportunity I should not missed!. So off I went to Saujana Hotel Shah Alam with my sis, Moly. Met Lizzie at the registration counter and decided to team up--well kinda "u stractched my back and i scratched your back" kinda thing..15 minutes was given for each session. We were on the line since 430pm. But the M&G will only starts after 530pm as stated in those passes. A lot of waiting and fans started pushing. But we managed to went through all that and 'sneaked' in for the 1st session. First thing first..strategy! we went to the players with least / none fans roaming around them. hahaa..

Lukasz Fabianski is so pleasantly good looking esp that he is a lefty hahaa

And one point, other fans started asking me to help them by taking picture for them. I tried to help but omg..with limited time, I felt like the time for my own are running out so fast! literally I'm in Amazing race with these amazing players..Liz and I can make a good team as we managed to score pictures with 10 players. haaa..

Gervinho

Mikel Arteta -like a spanish actor..

Ignasi Miquel

Marouane Chamakh

Francis Coquelin

Craig Eastmond 

Alex Song

Then the bell rangs after we took picture with Nicholas Yennaris and panic grips in. As I was picking up their autographed pictures on the table, Abou Diaby winked at me. LOL... Security were everywhere around to 'chased' us out.

Nicholas Yennaris

 Then it suddenly hit me, oh no..we have not met Walcott..So as we were searching in the hall with some fans running around, finally managed to find him. But fans were still roaming around his table and then came one huge white lady and screamed " Out! that's enough!" while she pushed them away, I did the Justin Bieber trick again and move to the side, giving a 'kesian face" with my hand gesture only 1 photo pleaseeeee to the security. Surprisingly, he said ok so i guessed my "puss in boots" face sells. hahaa and So 1 click for Liz, then when it was my turn..another security pushed me away, but heck..lil devil gotta do what she does best...hahaa..i kinda stayed and once Liz has given the ok sign, i then said 'thank you' and move away  gleefully.Walcott was friendly while his teammate- Vito Mannone  (sitting next) jokingly said to him, man you are most wanted! hahaaa

Vito Mannone and Theo Walcott..hehehe

Thanks Liz for the photos! :) and to Proevents for organizing this..:)

Justin Bieber Live in Malaysia 2012!

Last year, ive updated my status asking would anyone get pissed off if i said i hv the meet & greet passes to meet Justin Bieber?

Last year, ive updated my status asking would anyone get pissed off if i hv the chance to meet JB? 

So fast forward 15 months later, I finally had the chance to meet him in person. Honestly, I'm not a huge fan but I'm a believer and never say never for an opportunity so thanks to Digi Youth and Universal mUsic Malaysia..finally..i guess the law of attraction works ya? 

Must admit it was a bit poorly organized, as the winners were asked to registered at 1.30pm when the actual meet & greet (MNG) is only going to be after 330pm. ???? Te MNG winners are not allowed inside the press conference hall. But I was lucky as I was heading towards KLCC, the security lead me to the press conference and nobody stopped me..LOL. So i went in and managed to grab a seat 3rd row from the front!

registration at level 1 of Traders HOtel

the tag was meant for MEet and Greet Only..but hehee..

 Waiting and keep waiting inside this hall...>.< It was nice to meet the nicest crew from Universal Music Malaysia like Michelle and Alycia. (met them before during Singapore trip to meet Far east movement) and i was a little surprised that Ryan Matjeraie from hitz/8tv quickie actually could recognized and say hi to me. Super friendly guy. Met him for the 1st time during the same Far east movement too..haha 

winners seat

was so bored so i started to doodle as my little tabby and hp are not with me..pffftt

interview session after his acoustic performance..naiseee

Justin Bieber and mtv VJ holly

No recording are permitted during his  performance and it is strictly guarded so no choice..I've only brought my compact camera. my hp and samsung tab was surrendered at the registration counter earlier. Screaming fans started crying and 1 girl was lucky enough to be called on stage by Justin himself during 'One less lonely girl' acoustic. He was hugging her and kissed her forehead twice. She was hysterically out of control literally. 


Finally after all that, ive managed to meet the rest of the MNG winners. wasnt shocked to know it was more than 7 of us from telco sponsors. 10 persons in a group photo.The house rules was "No autograph, no hugging, no kissing, no photo and no talking not even a hand shake". So as our turn came, it was a bit messy, I was literally being pushed at the corner..wth?? so after the group photo, the security and guard kinda drag us to move away, since i was at the corner and everyone has left, as I turned, Justin and I looked at each other eye to eye, he just came towards me and hugged..kekeke..mcm drama pulak kan? I must admit..he has the face of a pretty boy but a little too skinny. I think he did try to connect to the winners/fans as close as he can. But the only setback was the security and his bodyguard that are a little too exaggerating. So there..waited more than 3 hours for a 2 seconds meet and greet. 

and that's a wrap!

but at least Ive finally met this youtube sensation + multi-talented celebrity. haha never say never and believe in dreams..that's what i constantly reminding myself to do!

squeezing in with Justin bieber..LOL

The Ultimate AirAsia Ranger!” contest

Queens Ranger Park simply rocks!

Being a Big fan of English Premier League also known as EPL can be a curse at times. Imagine staying up late just to watch those match LIVE from my humble home. The battle to conquer the tv remote control can be brutal. yeah i meant that when i said 'brutal'...hahah.. i could even find the 'football fever' are unbearable when my favorite team are battling in the football pitch by not giving their very best. When 'silly' consideration of passing the football to the opponent are intolerable, things gets pretty nasty when penalty or free kicks are given..yeah talking about the suspense and thrills while they holds against their crucial part of their body before the kick..ahaks!

Crashing the opponent team manchester city by 3-2 was one probably of the highlight that definitely will shaken the rest of the top clubs for next season. 

Its hard to tell that their defeat to victory was a sure win at first. But inevitably, it did raise few highbrows higher than the empire state..:P 
Stroke with good technique and team work, the win actually give them a huge punch to rise up in the limelight. 

jump of a champ!

Oh ya what about the match against Manchester City where Joey Barton was sent off for elbowing Carlos Tevez? well..maybe Joey should give himself a good 10 seconds rule before reacting that way. But who don't get piss off when things don't come our way right? hehe.. 

oh yaaaaaaa...

This post was written  for  The Ultimate Airasia Rangers contest.

Devi is a super gunner!

ARSENAL IS coming to MALAYSIA this 24th JUly 2012!..being a gunner, this is one great opportunity to meet them live!

And Provevents has organized a contest where a super gunner need to make a video showing why you are a super gunner between 10-15 seconds. So being an ardent fan of football and specifically supporting ARSENAL,this is my video ..ENJOY!

THis is their link at facebook.. SUPER GUNNER

Carlsberg Are you fan Enough? Support me ya!

Carlsberg is looking for 100 real fans! Real enuff to not only support the brand but also a fan of football. Yes the international game that keep everyone glued to the tv or even stadium for a live match as the whistle blown. I am so excited when Carlsberg are kind enough to honour 100 of their fans for this lifetime opportunity with an all expenses paid to Poland/Ukraine for the much anticipated EURO 2012 next month! But..there's a catch. Submit a creative video and get ur friends/family/anyone to vote! Now making a video wasn't that tough..it is getting the votes. I hates voting contest but Ive hope can score under creativity (well support lah kawan!) So here asking for favour from all of you to vote for me if  think my video deserve to be one of the 100 real fans.

Here's how:

1) Go to Are you Fan Enough website (www.areyoufanenough.com.my) (Sorry tho that its only for non-Muslim and 18 years above could access this.

2) Go to FAN VIDEOS on the top header
3) Then search for UMADEVI VENGDESH.  

4) Watch the video, and if you think my video deserve to win, please click the VOTE button. That's it!

I play futsal and yes I practise and learn to spin the ball since i was 14years old. Thanks to my late grandma. Im a football fan..and you know what if i win, I will BLOG and take lots of pictures and perhaps VLOG to you guyz while i was there! And yes more giveaway of Poland/Ukraine's made. So i'll be going with a mission!

Your votes is greatly appreciated! 27th May ending. 

Thanks a bunch!

Support me at KIA contest!

The participants has been updated, if you think my video is creative, please support by clicking 'like' to support me. I know, as much as i am against this voting thingy, but they need 40% votes for the final decision. This video was directed and edited by my bro, Anand. Women can play football too okay? Spinning and moonwalking at the same time is not an easy talk but yeah nice to celebrate once you have scored it. So show your support by first 'like' the KIA Facebook page, Then choose Umadevi Vengdesh and click 'like' at the   VIDEO link.  .
Simple right? Bring me to UKRAINE and i promised i'll blog, update and even vlog for your guyz on the match between Netherlands and Germany. Yes I'll go with a mission. (Hope KIA is reading this!!!)  Voting ends 18 May 2012..support lah sikit kawan kawan!

New Zealand-Day 6 with MYTv3

Psstt...nak citer sikit pasal apa yang terjadi kat Hapuku Lodge malam sebelumnya. (susulan cerita dari SINI) . okay..since bila kami sampai pun dah gelap, tak dpt nak lihat sgt sekeliling tempat ni. tahu apa terjadi malam itu? ...lepas berjacuzzi...terdengar bunyi..bunyi yang memecahkan hening kesunyian..nak tahu apa dia? haaaaa....bunyi muzik pelik dari IPOD..i memang terkejut balak sekejap..mana taknya..tinggal sorang sorang kat SUITE mewah paling hujung tingkat atas dengan sekeliling rumah bercermin..macam cerita seram jer..tapi jangan risau..since ada internet, layari sambil tertido..sempat tido 2/3 jam jer kot..sebab ada bunyi pelik lagi..kali ini, bila i selak langsir..mak ai...tak pernah i tengok rusa sebanyak ni..fuh..udara pun segar..siap nampak gunung bersalji...teruja!

rusa rupanya di pagi hari..nampak BAMBI tak? mcm karton disney pulak

wah gunung bersalji! i tak kisah kalau dapat tinggal di sini selamanya, asalkan ada hutan, hijau dan udara segar serta gunung..i memang teruja!



bangun pagi dengan keadaan mcm ni? best tak?

Lepas bersiap, kami pun bersarapan dengan santapan pagi yang bukan sahaja diperbuat dari hasil tanaman sendiri malah semuanya organik..takde bahan kimia..honey madu dia best sungguh dengan waffle panas...Then kami sempat merakam untuk shootage program mytv3 jap kat suite mewah tersebut.

MAsa shooting tu, kami dah terlebih excited..sehingga tapak boot saya tercabut selepas nabila terpijak masa kami gelak besar punya pasal. Semalam DSLR terjatuh, lense terus rosak. hari ini haaaaa.....So benda happy kita kongsi bersama, benda sedih mcm ni kita jadikan bahan ketawa di kemudian hari serta sebagai ingatan. ketawa berpada-pada.jangan over sgt..huhuhu

dah..tapak boot terbelah mcm lidah buaya pulak...kekekee

Habis jer berpacking, kami pun checked out dan meneruskan perjalanan ke destinasi berikutnya..nak tengok mamalia terbesar di dunia! haaaa..apa dia? IKAN PAUS! tetapi Cuaca mula mendung dan hujan renyai bila kami sampai di Whale Watch Kaikoura. mcm jeles jer sebab kami nak tengok dorang. Apa nak buat, ramalan cuaca memang dah confirm tak elok untuk kami turun ke laut. Apa pun, benda ni mungkin dapat dielak kalau agenda ditukar pada hari sebelumnya. tapi dah takder rezeki nak buat apa..tengok brochure Ikan paus jelah...kuang kuang kuang..tulah gelak banyak lagi.

Tapi jangan risau...Lisa, kapten kapal dari Whale Watch Kaikoura memberi cadangan untuk kami melihat seal pups (anak anjing laut) di Ohau Stream. So kalau korang datang kat Kaikoura, sempat tengok ikan paus atau macam kami yang terkilan tak dpt tengok, aahhh..mai sini untuk melihat satu lagi misteri alam. Yelah, biasanya anjing laut jumpa kat tepi laut tapi yang ini manja sikit sebab itu dapat jumpa dorang kat air terjun..tapi kat sini saja tau..so jangan lupa singgah sini.

baca dulu sebelum terjah

ada terowong keretapi lagi. lepas 15 minit berjalan sambil melihat denai kecil sekeliling, akhirnya

nampak tak ..tapi ganas seekor ni, bila kami nak ambil gambar, dia akan mengejar kami..huhuhu

jom tengok video ni..bersuka ria mereka bermain di sini!

ini lah tempatnya..penuh dengan anjing laut dewasa tengah 'melepak' kat atas batu

Lepas dah lihat benda 'pelik tapi benar' kami pun melepak di kawasan pantai OHAU STREAM sekejap..angin bayu dengan bisikan ombak menepis batu..pergh...sungguh nyaman dan menusuk kalbu.

sejuknya! berangin meniup niup kami hehehee

kat sini pandu had laju 55km/j sahaja okay..

mata biru lagi..chomel betul org org new zealand.

sempat kami singgah rumah Lisa..tapi malangnya takde kekosongan..huhu

ada rumah pokok..apa lagi..minta kebenaran lepas tu terus panjat...yeahhh...sukaaaa!

rasa macam batu di sini sebati dengan Adidas fluid trainer saya kan..hehee

Tak sangka bila kami dibuai keindahan alam, hari dah hampir untuk makan tengah hari. Lepas makan tomyam yang tak sedap kami pun mulakan perjalanan untuk ke Christchurch semula. Check in hotel Heartland Hotel Costwold untuk kali kedua. Makan malam di restaurant berhampiran ala ala Perancis. St Germain Restaurant..order apa lagi..ikan salmon kegemaran..yummmm

siap ada bunga lagi..memang salmon kat sini TERBAIKKKK!

 okay setakat sini sahaja...kalau nak tahu apa lagi aktiviti yang akan kami terokai..tunggu coretan saya yang seterusnya...eh rasa nak makan salmon pulak sekarang...hish..