Editor's Letter: April 09

On an act of self reflectory effort, I do understand the standing fact of my apparent disappearance from MSR (some might also argue that I've practically disappeared from the surface of this Earth). There will not be any excuse tendered except for lots of apologies, for I have not been contributing much in the form of lavish posting of perky reads to all you faithful readers (if any). Kindly note that during the month of April, your amiable MSR Editor shall be engaged in intensive academic obligations. We regret for any inconvenience caused to any single individual throughout this tough period, so do bear with us if there are any prolonged periods in MSR without updates. We shall be back with more in the month of May!

With the formalities aside, let's get down to real business here. I roam the streets these days and I spot lots of sales happening everywhere! I have never seen so many forms of in-store promotions to entice shoppers in believing their purchase to be 'value for money'. Indeed it is, where prices of virtually anything are slowly lowered to meet the demands of stringent consumers who are struggling in the aftermath of an extreme economic calamity. However, I just don't feel the vibes induced from the recent shopping experience as much as it did for Ms. Rebecca Bloomwood in the now showing 'Confessions of a Shopaholic'. Speaking of which, I seriously urge all shopaholics of likes to catch that movie. It is almost as hot as a closed door fashion ballroom sale, at least to a shopaholic. Oh, did I forget to mention how convincing and captivating Isla Fisher was in the film?

Racing hot off the tarmac roads into our local theatres is 'Fast and Furious', the 4th (and possibly the last) sequel to the hot adrenaline-pumping street racing series. The hype is clearly evident as the sneak preview ticket sales for the film over the weekend was simply overwhelming. Fast and Furious is clearly the top box office favourite over concurrent sneaking films like action-thriller 'Knowing'. We just simply cannot undermine the power of wheels appeal to the boys, can we? Trust me on how great the influence of this film will be when you notice how the clubs are spinning to the tunes of 'Blanco' in the coming week.

Don't forget to drop by Tampines on the 9th April for the opening of one of the most anticipated shopping mall in the suburban neighbourhood - Tampines One. Be pampered by several opening promotions and offers by various retailers such as Springfield and UNIQLO!

Till next time, do keep checking in on MSR!