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I procrastinate. It’s true. And it’s not just when it comes to boring stuff like work. It’s fun stuff too, like playing new computer games and trying out new restaurants. Case in point – the noodle joint on the almost top floor of Bangsar Village 2, Canoodling. Saw it before it opened and thought it looked awesome, but never got around to going. Until today.

A work meeting with a friend gave me the opportunity to give it a go. It’s a cool little place with simple food but an interesting decor. It’s also nice to see a noodle bar here; they’re popular around the world, but in Malaysia we tend to take noodles in restaurants for granted. Actually, we tend to range from being super snobbish about noodles to seeing them as something to eat when super hung over or super lazy.

They also let you draw on the table mat with crayons. And they have a neat selection of colours. If that’s, ya know, your thing.

Oodles of noodley love,
WillQ.

It’s Chinese New Year again, so here’s wishing everyone a happy hoppy year of the Rabbit.

R.E.D.
WillQ.

Well, Tuscany, actually…

Just finished a month long film project that culminated in 5 days filming in gorgeous Cortona (that’s the beautiful little walled town in the hills where they filmed “Under A Tuscan Sun”). An excellent shoot, even if the weather border on freezing.

Now it’s back to finishing off the event schedule for November, and going into rehearsal over-drive for “Octopus”, my stage debut at KLPAC this December. Tentacles crossed it all goes well.

Ciao,
WillQ.

Save Our Seeker…
WillQ.

I always think public holidays on the weekend are such a waste. Those who usually work weekdays are probably off anyway, and those who usually have to open on weekends are probably gonna be open. Only those who work halfdays will really have any fun.

But as someone who works all sorts of irregular hours, this doesn’t bother me much at all. What does bother me is how crowded everything is. Malls are packed. Carparks are insane. People are everywhere. Errgh.

But today that’s cool. There’s a load of people in Pavilion, standing in the sun, watching me and some other very groovy people do our bit for the environment by planting a tree. And getting sweaty while we’re at it.

Labouring today ftw.
WillQ.

Be still my heart.
My flesh can be, should be, will be,
No more.
For flesh can feel, can touch, can burn.
Replace me, translate me, make me anew.

A new head.
From copper, that shines though I’m sad.
A brain of wire that does not dream dreams of you.
Eyes of glass that do not see you when you’re not there.
A nose of brass that cannot smell the scents that remind me of you.
And me.
And us.

A new body.
Of chrome, that cannot tarnish from tears and tiredness.
A spine of iron, that will not bend to you.
Nerves of steel, that will not shatter.
Skin of titanium, so thick it cannot be pierced.
Or scarred.
Or feel.

A new heart.
Of stone, for gold has proven useless.
One that cannot bend when pressed.
One that cannot break when hurt.
One that cannot melt in the flames of passion.
Or wither in the embers of hate.
Or glow with love.

Make me anew.
As a machine.
Ever working, ever moving,
Never feeling, never moved.
And let me throw that switch
Which will
Still my heart.
For you. For me.

Poet? I don’t know it.
WillQ.

Let’s hope that 2010 is awesome.

Where’s my cup of kindness?
WillQ.

Being on a tropical island paradise for a few days has seriously put the Christmas mood on the back burner – and helped me to conveniently forget that there are parties to plan, presents to buy, etc. But there’s story out today that’s helped to jog my memory.

You can check out my pad, in all it’s Christmassy glory, in the Star Property Online right here.

Enjoy, and Merry Christmas!

Humbug. And liquorice allsorts too.
WillQ.

I’m honoured. I’m flattered. I’m flabbergasted.

Last Friday night, in an amazing night of booze and ceremony, I walked away with the prestigious “Martell Rising Personality of the Year” award. It was an utterly surprising and amazingly proud moment for me, because my fellow nominees were of such an amazing caliber, with so many accomplishments under their belts, that I felt utterly outclassed. But thanks to the online votes and the esteemed judges, I’ve been lucky enough to take home the prize, along with a once in a lifetime trip to the Cognac region of France to see where Martell comes from. Magnifique!

For those of you who voted, thanks for the support, it means more than you know, and to those who watch, read, listen, or who just think I’m doing a good job, thank you for that too. We’re only ever as good as our audience, and I know I have a wonderful audience thanks to you.

You can read a slightly snarky review of the event and the win at the KLue Blog.

Salut!
WillQ.

I just got back from Disney’s latest rehashing of the old Dickens favourite, “A Christmas Carol”. It’s completely computer animated, and while it does star Jim Carrey as Scrooge (and a bunch of other characters), it’s one of the most faithful retellings and and wonderful interpretations I’ve seen in a long time.It’s awesome, and you should watch it. I saw it in 3D, and it was even better.

Of course, there’s nothing like a Christmas movie in a mall bedecked with Christmas decorations to get you in the mood, so I got home and dug out the Christmas stuff, and went to work on the tree. In honor of which I present this again.

It’s an oldie, but a goodie.

Get away from the tree!
WillQ.