We’ve been introduced online by Helmy Samad and been FB friends for almost a month. And today, I got to meet her. I’ve been wanting to meet her and when she invited me to lunch with her in Jalan Ampang, I jumped to the chance. It’s not everyday that I got to meet a very talented and gifted musician.

For those who are into local music scene, Taheera Rosheena needs no introduction. She”s a famous singer and musician with her own special niche that sets her apart from others. She recently wrote songs for Datuk A. Samad Said’s poems and performed the pieces during his poetry recital, Suara Tulus, at Petronas Philharmonic Hall, KLCC in conjunction with KLCC Art Festival.

Back in 1999 and 2000, Taheera became the opening act for two renowned jazz musicians, Grammy Award winners Al Jarreau and Diana Krall during their first concerts in Malaysia. She was also given the acknowledgement by Billborad Magazine US (1999) as “One of The Most Promising Artiste” representing the Asian Region category.

Taheera is a highly dedicated mother of two and music remains as her serious hobby. You can read her poems and find out more about her at Kata Syahdu.

And she gave me beautiful jewelry pieces she made herself. I’m so happy.

Here are the three recent beautiful songs composed and performed by Taheera based on the Laureate’s poems in Rindu Ibu book.

It has been quite sometimes since I last received an award and this Versatile Blogger Award really makes me happy. Thank you Clumsy Fancy!

And the award came with simple tasks:

*  Thank and link back to the person who gave you the award.
*  Share 7 things about yourself.
*  Pass along to 10 Bloggers who you recently discovered and think are fabulous.

Thank you so much Clumsy Fancy for the lovely award.

I would like to pass this award to:

1. Denaihati
2. Marzie
3. LadyJava
4. Shemah
5. Nessa
6. Soulie
7. MarVic
8. Lina
9. Khemy
10. Darkstar

7 Things About Me:
1. I like dragonfly.
2. I am a very very simple person.
3. I am lately moody.
4. I just want to sleep and sleep and sleep.
5. I gained a lot of weight.
6. My right upper second molar needs a new filling.
7. Oh, my bottom left first molar too.

Roxy Malaysia, in collaboration with PRIDE Foundation, is having a Roxy Pink Tour 2010 to promote breast cancer awareness and raise fund to support PRIDE Foundation empowering program for breast cancer survivors in Malaysia.

Details of the tour:
Venue: Pavilion KL (Main Entrance, near the fountain)
Date: 23rd and 24th October
Time: 10.30am – 8.30pm

Activities includes:
– Health check from 10.30am – 8.30pm
– FREE breast check for females who are aged 35 and above
– Sharing sessions by breast cancer survivor @ 2pm & 6pm
– BSE (Breast Self Examination) Workshop @ 12pm & 4pm
– Facebook photo contest to win yourself a 3D2N stay at Hard Rock Hotel Penang worth RM1500!

The Roxy totebag is quite awesome and if you purchase any of Pink Project Tee and you will only have to pay RM10 the bag. Retail price is RM39.90. Furthermore, RM5 will directly go into PRIDE Foundation, with that, you’ve killed two birds with one stone. More PINKy products are waiting for you to pick at the booth.

Health check + pap smear test is only RM25. For those above 35, it’s free. Fear not, for all private health check, which may benefit from services like knowledge management in healthcare, will be done in the mobile clinic by LPPKN.

Next stop will be at Sepang on 21st November Sepang and all clinical checks are not chargeable as well. Previously on 17th October, PRIDE and Roxy brought the first level of detection to the grass roots community (household income less than RM1500) at Kampung Pangson, Ulu Langat.

I was at the launching and here are some pictures from the event:

Cute display. I think these are papier maches.

Roxy Tour Project Products

Guess who we bumped into? Tun Mahathir! Catherine Chin, Senior Vice President and Head of Marketing, Roxy Malaysia took the opportunity to greet him.

Catherine giving a speech on behalf of Roxy Malaysia.

Datin Azrene Abdullah, Chairman of PRIDE Foundation giving her speech about the tour.

My son holding Roxy’s pink balloon.