As usual, weekends tend to be the slow, low-tide days for me. Never had I woke before 9am, I was probably a little too optimistic to schedule all my house work in the morning, n possibly too enthusiastic about the weather in KL to think I'd be able to read by the pool-side in the afternoon *shaking my head*. Not only was it raining, it rained MOST of Saturday. Brilliant. I still managed to make a trip to the grocery store to pick up the essentials just so I don't feel like I'm wasting the fridge away by leaving it almost empty. Gotta buy some soya milk n fruits to keep the cheese-strings company in the cold. Let's not forget about the last piece of french chocolate that my bun brought me...
Anyway, the highlight of this weekend- at this point, I try to find a "main event" every weekend just so I feel that time had at least been better well-spent than on my couch- was the "Whitney Houston Tribute" at No Black Tie. For those that know me, I've never been too particular to these kinds of performances, but somehow, I just fell in love with the atmosphere of this space. With the live band n soulful voices, possibly, it allows me to feel like I'm elsewhere. Not in KL. It really does give me this peculiar-in-a-good-way feeling to be there.
(Just hearing the "and I~" brought me to tears)
The whole evening was actually planned for a good 'old "me, myself n I" time, but I mean hey, it's always nice to have company. So, the intern and her two Norwegian friends decided to join me for the night. Except, instead of considering where I could stand or squeeze-sit, now I had to find a place to comfortably fit the four of us. Luckily, we nestled in before the crowd came, n was able to grab a corner to settle down before the concert began. As I was under the impression that no reservations were allowed, it was assumed to be a first-come-first-serve basis, but oddly enough, most of the tables were booked *rolley eyes*. Armed with 3 blonde hotties, of course the server was nice enough to bring over a standing table for our drinks. Not wanting to have anything alcoholic, I had their NBT iced coffee- a little light, but good enough to keep me awake for this late night. The girls went for beer, white wine n mojito to start off the night. With the dimming of the house lights, the music kicks off.
(Rozz- Great Vocals with a Good Humour)
I can't say I know all of Whitney Houston's songs, but I know enough to enjoy it. It's just unfortunate that as human beings, it's so easy to take things for granted, n only through some kind of loss or withdraw to be reminded of the importance/"specialness". I did come across a song that really stood out for me- "If you say my eyes are beautiful" after hearing it for the first time. A must-listen. The singers had amazing voices n definitely their own interpretations of Whitney's songs, but without losing the same feeling the original was to convey. Overall, a wonderful performance, n I'm glad I insisted on attending the concert. For those of u who are wondering where to wind down during the weekends, No Black Tie's calendar's full of events, so definitely check them out. (Not promoting for any personal gain, but simply to share a place of indulgence of great music in KL).
Another Saturday night. Another story.
Next weekend? Short getaway somewhere just outside of KL...*excited*