latest read: hector and the search for happiness

It's a very simple story about Hector who is a psychiatrist and in a rut because listening to people everyday who have everything yet find the most unimportant things bother them, have made him rather depressed.

Thus he is unhappy and now in search of happiness.

The list of lesson he came up after travelling the world is:

Lesson no. 1: Making comparisons can spoil your happiness.

Lesson no. 2: Happiness often comes when least expected.

Lesson no. 3. Many people see happiness only in their future.

Lesson no. 4: Many people think that happiness comes from having more power or more money.

Lesson no. 5: Sometimes happiness is not knowing the whole story.

Lesson no. 6: Happiness is a long walk in beautiful, unfamiliar mountains.

Lesson no. 7: It's a mistake to think that happiness is the goal.

Lesson no. 8: Happiness is being with the people you love.

Lesson no. 8b: Unhappiness is being separated from the people you love.

Lesson no. 9: Happiness is knowing your family lacks for nothing.

Lesson no. 10: Happiness is doing a job you love.

Lesson no. 11: Happiness is having a home and a garden of your own.

Lesson no. 12: It's harder to be happy in a country run by bad people.

Lesson no. 13: Happiness is feeling useful to others.

Lesson no. 14: Happiness is to be loved for exactly who you are.

Observation: People are kinder to a child who smiles (very important).

Lesson no. 15: Happiness comes when you feel truly alive.

Lesson no. 16: Happiness is knowing how to celebrate.

Lesson no. 17: Happiness is caring about the happiness those you love.

Lesson no. 18: Happiness could be the freedom to love more than one woman at the time.

Lesson no. 19: The sun and the sea make everyone happy.

Lesson no. 20: Happiness is a certain way of seeing things.

Lesson no. 21: Rivalry poisons happiness.

Lesson no. 22: Women care  more than men about making others happy.

Lesson no. 23: Happiness means making sure that those around you are happy.

Clearly some makes more sense that others.

my 9th, 10th and 11th pair of French Sole

Yes... 

It is an obsession.

Yes... It is getting crazy.

And no... 

It's not going to stop any time soon.

With the Ringgit becoming weaker, it is now worth it to purchase these shoes at the local store rather than through the French Sole online store. But only when there is a 50% off sale in store.

This time I went black and grey.

2 pairs of black shoes - 

one which was already targeted upon entry into the store and the other was at a much lower price from the original.
and
1 pair of silver shoes.

Left: Annie Velvet with Flower Motive and Gold Trim.
Right: Henrietta Black Patent Croc with Black Trim

Annie under lights.
Very difficult to see the beautiful flower design since the material is velvet.
But it's gorgeous... 

Henrietta Black Patent Croc with Black trim

Henrietta Silver Patent Croc with Grey trim

Top: Annie was originally RM1150 and now down to RM480.
Bottom: Henrietta was at RM830 and now at RM415.

Henrietta was at RM840 and now at RM420.

F1 2015

F1 Petronas Malaysia GP

27 - 29 April 2015

I was a bit late in booking my seats and my preferred row was all taken.
Dang!
Must remember to book earlier.

There was this huge wall decoration at the back of the Mercedes-Petronas advertising canopy.
I tried but failed to contain myself.
Super excited that it is Nico that they chose.
It's really cool!
:-) 

I don't remember them coming forward for the national anthem but I've missed quite a few starting grid presentation.
Smart Nico came prepared with sunglasses and a cooling vest.

Pulling all the stuff necessary for the team while waiting for the start.

Busy busy busy... Setup... 

Waiting for the 5 red lights to light up... and go go go!! 

So as it turns out, the race was won by Sebastian Vettel who started second on the grid.

There were high expectations that Mercedes would end this race on a 1-2 as they have done from Melbourne a couple of weeks ago and also how the ended many times from the previous season.

So there were many talks on how brilliantly Ferrari has caught up to the Mercedes in just two races.

Well, it's only two races so far and the season is looong.

So, let's wait and see.

Whatever it may be, go go NICO!!

my third Burberry

I was in Johor Premium Outlet (JPO) over the weekend.

This was an impulse buy.. well,... no actually. 

I've been meaning to grab something from the Burberry outlet so

the moment I saw this it was a quick decision.

This retails at RM 6,695.00.

 JPO sells at RM 4,266.50. 

I got this down another 10% (because we bought 3 items), 

which makes it now just RM 3,839.85.

my 7th & 8th French Sole

Ordered via frenchsole.com

It took two weeks to arrive at my doorstep.

Thrilled that the sizes are right and they are beautiful.

Henrietta 
BRONZE METALLIC CROC LEATHER WITH BROWN TRIM
frenchsole.com sale price at GBP 54.17 which translate to RM 301.20.

Henrietta
COBALT PEBBLE EFFECT NUBUCK WITH COBALT TRIM
frenchsole.com sale price at GBP 50.00 which translate to RM 278.00.

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By the way, the sales persons at the KLCC store keep on saying that "the sizing may differ due to the shoes being handmade so there's no guaranty that the sizes you try in store will fit you if you purchase online".
Hmm...
I seriously think it's a marketing ploy with possibly a tiny bit of truth.
Sure, the sizes may differ since they are not machine-made but it may only differ a little bit since I am pretty sure French Sole would have some standards that the shoemakers will follow for sizes.
They are trained shoemakers.
Come on...
You're just saying this to encourage us to buy in the store and get you commissions, right?!...