Michael Jackson dies at 50

On a magical night in 1983, Michael Jackson struck a pose on stage, clasping the black fedora on his head with his white sequined glove. His black jacket and silver vest glittered as white socks showed under his high-water black pants. Then he erupted into a flurry of fluid dance moves in a performance of Billie Jean that would catapult the former child singing sensation into full-blown superstardom.
Probably no celebrity has been as revered and reviled over the past 40 years as Jackson, 50, who died Thursday in Los Angeles, according to the Associated Press. The troubled, reclusive star was rushed to UCLA Medical Center by paramedics responding to a call from his home at about 12:30 p.m.
The cause of Jackson's death was not immediately announced, nor were circumstances surrounding it. Jackson was not breathing when Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics got to his Los Angeles home, Capt. Steve Ruda told the Los Angeles Times. The paramedics performed CPR and took him to UCLA Medical Center, Ruda told the newspaper.
Jackson had been scheduled next month to begin the first of 50 sold-out concerts at London's O2 Arena, a testament to his enduring popularity with fans around the world, a love affair that reached a peak on that March evening 26 years ago. Source... USA TODAY.com

Sigh!!! Gosh, what can I say. What a loss of a great artist! I grew up singing and dancing to his songs!!! Love his music videos. It's a bit sad to hear all the controversies about him for the last 10 years or so. Nevertheless, during the 80s and 90s, he was really a big part of our lives. I remember singing in the class when we were in Form 3, with my friend Lee Mei, to all his songs in the BAD album, one after another. That was a great album. Remember... I just can't stop loving you a duet with Siedah Garrett? That was a great song wasn't it? Check it out here.

[Michael]

Each Time The Wind BlowsI Hear Your Voice SoI Call Your Name . . .

Whispers At MorningOur Love Is DawningHeaven's Glad You Came . . .

You Know How I Feel This Thing Can't Go Wrong I'm So Proud To SayI Love You

Your Love's Got Me High

I Long To Get ByThis Time Is Forever

Love Is The Answer

[Siedah]

I Hear Your Voice Now

You Are My Choice Now

The Love You Bring

Heaven's In My Heart

At Your Call I Hear Harps, And Angels Sing

You Know How I Feel

This Thing Can't Go Wrong

I Can't Live My LifeWithout You

[Michael] I Just Can't Hold On

[Siedah] I Feel We Belong

[Michael]My Life Ain't Worth Living If I Can't Be With You

[Both] I Just Can't Stop Loving You I Just Can't Stop Loving You And If I Stop . . .

Then Tell Me Just WhatWill I Do

[Siedah]'Cause I Just Can't Stop Loving You

[Michael] At Night When TheStars Shine I Pray In You I'll FindA Love So True . . .

[Siedah] When Morning Awakes MeWill You Come And Take Me I'll Wait For You

[Michael] You Know How I FeelI Won't Stop UntilI Hear Your Voice Saying"I Do"

[Siedah]"I Do"This Thing Can't Go Wrong

[Michael]This Feeling's So Strong

[Siedah]Well, My Life Ain'tWorth Living

[Both] If I Can't Be With You I Just Can't Stop Loving You

I Just Can't Stop Loving YouAnd If I Stop . . .Then Tell Me, Just WhatWill I Do

[Michael]I Just Can't Stop Loving You[Siedah]We Can Change All The WorldTomorrow

[Michael]We Can Sing Songs OfYesterday[Siedah]I Can Say, Hey . . .Farewell To Sorrow

[Michael]This Is My Life And I,[Both]Want To See You For AlwaysI Just Can't Stop Loving You

[Siedah]No, Baby [Michael]Oh![Both]I Just Can't Stop Loving You

[Siedah]If I Can't Stop![Both]And If I Stop . . .[Siedah]No [Michael]Oh! Oh! Oh . . .Oh . . .

[Siedah]What Will I Do? Uh . . .Ooh . . .(Then Tell Me, Just WhatWill I Do)

[Both]I Just Can't Stop Loving You[Michael]Hee! Hee! Hee! Know I DoGirl!

[Both]I Just Can't Stop Loving You[Michael]You Know I DoAnd If I Stop . . .[Both]

Then Tell Me, Just WhatWill I Do [Both]I Just Can't Stop Loving You

*****

MJ, You are the man!!!!!!!!!!!! I just can't stop "loving you".

I am Berry Berry busy nowadays...

However, I still have time to dream about owning this beauty! I wish wish wish.... with unlimited data plan puhleeees!!! pretty please!!!!

The thing is I may be able to scrape my savings, or max out my credit card to buy this thing, my problem is the monthly data plan. Painful!!!! If only my current sponsor is willing to upgrade my current status... ehem! ehem!!! Trillion pretty please??? :-)

Sunday Update

It was Parent's Teacher's day at Zarif's kindy last Sunday. We went to meet his teacher, who incidentally was Nayli's class teacher too when she was 5. Teacher Eunice of Orchid Class. Not much pictures to update. I was to "shy" to take pictures, besides there was a queue of parents, waiting for their turn. Don't think they'd be amused looking at us being happy snappy and eating up their time. Perhaps at the end of the year, I might brace myself and insist on some pictures to be taken. Until then, here's three that I managed.

Looking at his work and report.

Supposed to be a shot with him, in his class with his books and the proud parents. He had to make a face!

Pointing at his artwork on the wall.

After that, we went back home to fetch Zaim, then it was off to HSC's Kidszone, for another birthday party. It's Kyrin's and Azraai's birthday, our neighbour. The last party at OU, Zaim was still crawling, this time, he could walk, he was really excited to be let loose at such a big area.

With Sis giving a hand.

Enjoying himself.

Attacking the father!

In action.

In awe with everything around him.

Warming up.

On his own two feet.

Chow time.

Not to be excluded.

Musical Chair... but of course!

Paper Dance

Wonderful moments for a mother to see her 2 kids actually teaming up together.

Nearly brought tears to my eyes.

Whatever it takes, as long as they can win.

Birthday Boy with the Pinata.

Birthday girl taking her turn.

Zarif, with all his might.

Nayli too!

Time to blow the candles and cut the cakes.

Was trying to take a picture with Zaim, but was rewarded with a kiss!

He is being fair.

A good boy deserves an ice-cream, always!

Back at the play area.

Are you really that attached to your phone that...

you'd buy these bags??? Cell phone bags for the ultimate phone addicts!!! Muahahaha!!! These are real handbags selling at US$100 for the clutch, and US$250 for the tote! There is a pocket with a clear touch pad friendly plastic window so that you can see messages and perform simple functions.

Pictures and article from my fav website... Bagsnob.

Best part of the day when you have a lil' baby?

I totally love kids 1st thing in the morning. In their Jammies, before their bath. They just smell so adorable, so heavenly. Love it. Masam (Stinky, sweaty b.o) ?? Yeah, but I like it. I would sniff the back of their neck, their sticky backs, everywhere. Something that cannot be described in plain ol' English. Busyuk & Masyam. He!he! Nice. Treasuring every moment of it now, before they grow up. If only I can bottle up the scent and blog it here, and release the scent 5/10 years down the road when my little Zaim no longer fits his cot.