rockin around the christmas tree
December 29, 2010The fun thing about making friends from all races and religions is that you get to learn and broaden your knowledge on others’ cultures. I love how respectful Malaysians are with our mutli-cultural country and how we always show interest in one another, despite the occasional sensations made by some.
We live in a harmonious country and please let it remain that way.
Every year, Stella will come over and pay respects during Raya and I do the same when Christmas comes! She’ll eat ketupat and rendang and I’ll eat roast beef and lamb (her mom makes sure it’s halal for me… So thoughtful!)
My favourite dauphinoise potatoes that her mom makes especially for me. I get one whole bowl just for me to take home.. drool….
Blair Headband: Sereni & Shentel
Basic Tank Top: C’est Si (Thai brand coming soon on FV.net)
Sequin Cardigan: FCUK
Leggings: Topshop
Red Shoes: Aldo
And of course my own stocking! Will come in handy when I need to wear my sneakers. Ok lame joke, sorry. Every year!
I didn’t think a Santa costume would flatter me, so I came in with a hint of Christmas colours! Green on top and red at the bottom.
Stella and I reunited!!
Best part of Christmas; presents!! I gave Stella and her family presents from FV.net in the special XL packaging 🙂
This whole presents idea is awesome. Nothing ever grows below the trees in MY house!! Pftt.
It was great fun catching up in the midst of happy people in festive mood! I came back home, pretty tired from the laughing and camwhoring, even my headband came off at the end of the night! Hehe.
Ok, I’m late but MERRY CHRISTMAS to all of you who celebrate it!!
Hope you ate lots and Santa (i.e. Dad….that’s right, sorry but I’m not gonna lie to little kids) gave you lots of pressies!
Who are you trying to kid here? “…how respectful MOST Malaysians are with our multi-cultural country…” Is that why non-Muslims cannot keep their religion when they marry a Malay? And is that why Malaysia’s National Fatwa Council instructed Muslims in Malaysia to avoid yoga because of its Hindu roots? But hey, maybe these are not the “people with brains” who “respect one another”. Guess it’s not easy to see the trees when you’re sitting in the middle of the forest, is it? And no, this is not a hate comment motivated by designer purse jealousy or by your-life-is-more-fabulous-than-mine envy. It’s simply looking at the facts sister, is what it is.
Nice dress 🙂
This is why i love Malaysia . Multi culture and race . can share and celebrate all the celebration with others race.
hye vivy!! <3
my friend introduce this blog to me..she said" u should read this!"..and now im stick here..hehe
btw,
can i ask sumthing?
i want that dauphinoise potatoes recipe!!!! its look delicious…
can? can????
bestnya… got present…
Wowwiii..nice red aldo!Is that heels or pump?
1malaysia 🙂
u look like a chineese lady…..very the ‘leng loi’ la..
loving your shoes! And you’re right, I love the fact that we are a multi-cultural country. its so nice.
Merry christmas too,to all vivy’s readers..
Hey!i like your blog so damn much!!!!!!!
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I love how Stella’s family deco their dining table. So Christmas!
Haters are silent admirers. Nuff said. Adik kecik, I love ur fcuk cardi! Hugs
Pandora, how non-Muslims are ‘not allowed’ to keep their religion when they marry Muslims has got nothing to do with a lack of respect and tolerance on the part of Malaysians (in this case, I believe you mean the Malays) towards those of different culture and faith. Non-Muslims are required to convert to Islam in order to marry a Muslim as a marriage in Islam requires both husband and wife to be Muslims, or the husband to be Muslim and the wife a ‘people of the Book’ (i.e. Christian or Jewish). However, there is a lot of divided opinion among Muslim scholars on who belongs to the People of the Book in current times. Therefore, it is easier for everyone if the bride and groom are both Muslims. Try to understand the reasons behind things are done 🙂
So cute… you look more chinese than stella, and she looks more malay than you… 🙂
NZ,forcing your religion on someone else as a condition for marriage is the very definition of lack of respect, don’t you think? Using convenience (both parties being of the same religion making it “easier”) as an excuse for intolerance is a very slippery slope.
Agree with Pandora’s general tone without splitting hairs about the technicalities of the posts.
Born in Msia, only lived there for 2 years. Every time I have to visit for whatever unavoidable reason, eg. weddings, I do so with much distaste. It is not a multi-cultural country. It’s very obvious from the outside looking in that Chinese [ I don’t know about the others such as Indians and other minorities] are second rate citizens.
I do not think ‘forcing’ is what occurs. From my observations, one of two things may happen: firstly, the non-Muslim spouse-to-be learns about Islam, and through the merits of Islam’s teachings, realises that Islam is the religion for him or her and converts; secondly, the non-Muslim spouse converts to Islam for the sake of getting married, and becomes a Muslim in name, without practising the religion. In either of these scenarios, no ‘forcing’ takes place. Islam does not force itself onto people, contrary to what the media portrays.
I agree that my ‘easier’ argument was feeble, but if you consider the future of families: religion still plays a big role in the dynamics of a family. A lot of friction may arise should parents have different faith. I understand that in a ‘liberal’ society, children are allowed to embrace whatever faith they believe is right for them. However, Islam is not just a religion, but a way of life. Therefore, for a Muslim parent to raise a family that is half-Muslim (in terms of faith) is not in agreement with the concept of Islam. This may sound anachronistic and narrow-minded, but there is a lot of good to it.
I consider myself a very liberal person, and do often find that the teachings of Islam restricts the way I want to live my life. But, I have realised that this is mainly due to my lack of understanding of Islam. There are very valid, and very relevant, reasons behind the way things are done in Islam. I am trying to learn about them, and I believe (forgive my impertinence) you should too. We could continue throwing arguments back and forth here, or you could e-mail me at nocturnal.nocturnes@gmail.com. 🙂
This is beginning to sound like it has got little to do with Islam, and Muslims, but the Malays.
Oh wow. Wouldn’t dare to say anything. 🙂
hmmmm.. this is why it’s so hard to decide (for me as a non-Muslim) whether or not to convert. I do want to if I get married to my bf who is a Muslim, but even a simple post like this about a celebration can stir up readers. And through my observations, the comments are showing how only the Muslims support Islam. It seems to me the majority of other races do not. Most harshly condemn it :/ if I may ask, what did the Muslims do to deserve these hatred? is it they’re way of life? their values or beliefs? after all, M’sia is a Muslim country and you all chose to live here. yet so much controversy. maybe a reader (or PD!! :D, love your blog btw) can straighten this out, not only for me, but for the rest of us non Muslims
ok the last sentence doesn’t make sense. what I was trying to say is, maybe a non Muslim reader should give their opinion on why most of u have so much hatred towards the Muslims. theres this mentality of “Friends? best friends? yes yes awesome, I love my malay friends!”, then as soon as it’s “I’m converting!” the whole world shouts “ARE YOU CRAZY?!!@&)@!”
well, these are just my opinion.no intentions on offending anyone 🙂