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QUE SERA, SERA-ING AT F1.03

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Gonna be a good time

Yay! It’s the weekend again! Actually… – I don’t like to use this word as I have learnt the meaning behind it. It means, “the truth is” or “honestly” or “to tell you the truth”. There I go , slicing through the English language. So, when you hear people use one of these terms, phrases or words…you begin to question, “Does this mean they weren’t telling the truth before this?” You will hear many public figures and celebrities use any one or more of these, often. … Just having fun with the English language… after all, it is Friday mah (English – Mal;aysianized 😁😂

So, as I was saying… Actually…I think I will use “As a matter of fact”, everyday is “Yay” for me. Every moment ahead which turns to seconds, then to minutes, then to hours, then to days is the future that unfolds in front of me. It allows me to do my thing, starting anew. Like an artist starts with a blank canvas, which awaits his or her inspiration.

The Batik Influencer, Jeannie; and the Hatted Writer, me, of course; will be having a booth, tomorrow, Saturday, May 18th, and Sunday, May 19th. We are looking forward to it as we get to meet lots and lots of new people, and friends, readers and subscribers of this website and the community of the other people who operate booths there on a permanent feature.

The Batik Influencer has multiple (the American version of the word “many”) new designs to showcase. They keep getting snapped up ever before we get to our booth. The numbers are limited. Here’s an opportunity to own at least one of the Batik Influencer’s latest creation under the “JEANNIE’S OWN” label.

Batik

As for me, I look forward to meeting all you readers and subscribers of leatherpotato.com. I can tell you now that I am putting together a manuscript for my first book. Yes, not the only book. This first book which is under wraps for the time being, was a suggestion put forward by several readers. I look forward to talk about this book, without revealing too many details.

I am formulating ideas, mission, vision of my next book. It looks like a three genre seems to be forming. Which one will I move into, Que Sera, Sera. I find it fascinating how a thought, just a fleeting momentous thought; can turn into an idea and become real. It must be magic!🦸🏻‍♂️


I will also be selling many of our personally pre-owned & pre-loved items.

Come over and let’s rock the whole place with fun and laughter, like always. We will be at our booth from 10.00am onwards. We, the Batik Influencer, Jeannie; and I, the Hatted Writer; look forward to see all of you.

And, as for the video below; I am not that man who knew too much. I am still learning.🕵🏻‍♂️😅

Booth F1.03, 1st Floor,
Amcorp Shopping Mall,8, Jalan, Persiaran Barat, Seksyen 52 Petaling Jaya, 46050 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Date: May 18 and May 19, 2024
Time: 10.00am to 5.30pm (can be extended to 7.00pm

Soundtrack from the 1956 Alfred Hitchcock film “The Man Who Knew Too Much,” with Doris Day, James Stewart, Brenda de Banzie, Bernard Miles, Daniel Gélin, Christopher Olsen & Reggie Nalder.

THE BATIK INFLUENCER AND THE HATTED WRITER AT F1.02 THIS WEEKEND

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Friday evening, 6.39pm.

Laura is at the gym, and we, Jeannie and I, that is the Batik Influencer and the Hatted Writer; we are at where the stars go (I presume), Star Bhavan for dinner.

Being the journalist in me, I tend to notice more than the average person. For instance, things are a wee bit slow here. I took note of this the last time we were here a couple of days ago. This is compared to all the other times when we practically did not have to wait too long for our food. They seem short-handedly. However, the food here is always good.

“Why are we waiting?” in sing song fashion. 😁

Our food arrived just as I was writing / keyboard thumb-typing (on my Samsung Fold 5) the last line. Jeannie and I both ordered the same: Roti (1) Sardine and Nescafe ice. By just looking at our drinks, you would surely ask, “Is the milk drowning the coffee?”, as the coffee was struggling to have some semblance of its colour, “brown”. The milk seemed to definitely over-power the coffee.

Just before that, we tapau-ed (2) both the kacang vadai (3) and the doughnut (“donut” in American) version. Foreseeing that we…o.k. o.k…. more Iike I will be hungry later on this evening or night. Now, figure this out. I didn’t plan on being hungry later on, but then… the vadai were singing, “take us home” to the tune “Country Roads”. The Nescafe ice must have been spiked, haha.😁😂 Can you imagine the 6 vadai in the bag singing a song to the tune of Country Home? That would be hilarious.

Notice the vadai goodies in the bag, all set to be taken home? And the very light brown Nescafe ice?

We discussed broadly, what we plan to do at our booth in Amcorp Mall this weekend, that is tomorrow and Sunday. Yes, we will be mending a booth at Booth F1.03 Amcorp Mall. The Batik Influencer will be introducing her latest JEANNIE’S OWN batik cape creations.

The Batik Influencer has introduced, encouraged and helped people understand why batik. So, why batik? Come see for yourself.

Roti sardine, with spicy fish curry (on the left) and what seems somewhat like “dhalcha”.

The Hatted Writer (me, of course😉) will be there to talk about what’s next on the idea Sketchpad💡. One of the things that has caught my attention (amongst the many others) is that people are flaunting bombastic english words like nuance/s, exacerbate and stuff like that on talk shows and interviews. These people must be well-grounded in the language and may be seen as sesquipedalian. (4) Some people say that I am a logophile. (5) Really?

I guess in most ways I am a logophile as I find the English language quite fascinating. My interest in the language, to test its elasticity and boundaries, has only been quite recent. I find it more interesting to see if I can refrain from over-stretching the use of bombastic words. In fact, I try to refrain from such words if I can help it.

Come meet us this weekend at Amcorp Mall. This weekend is going to be as “fun” as ever. As everyday is. Looking forward to seeing all of you. 😁

The semi-visible vaadai, ready for home eating. Eating while in “relax” mode.

Amcorp Shopping Mall,
Booth 1.03, 1st Floor, West Wing,
8, Jalan, Persiaran Barat, Seksyen 52 Petaling Jaya, 46050 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Date: Apr 6 and Apr 7, 2024
Time: 10.00am to 5.30pm (can be extended to 7.00pm)

NOTES:
1. “Roti” means bread in Bahasa Malaysia.
2. “Tapau” as in take-away or take-out, is used by Malaysians when they want to pack food. The “-ed” (past tense) is to add colour in the use of the word.
3. Vadai also known as vada, wada, or bara; is a category of savoury fried snacks native to India. Vadas are sometimes stuffed with vegetables and traditionally served with chutneys and sambar.
4. A sesquipedalian can be used to describe a person or something that overuses big words. People often assume that if someone gives a sesquipedalian speech, he / she was smart, even if they don’t really know what it was about because they can’t understand the words.
5. What is a “logophile”? A logophile is someone who loves words, enjoys learning new words, and has a deep appreciation for language. Logophiles have an extensive vocabulary and take pleasure in using and exploring words to express themselves effectively.