2009 Welcoming 2010

So here I am in Hong Kong on my first post of 2010. 2009 as a whole been a colorful one for me. I would not rate it as a fantastic year for me but overall it was a decent one.

Biggest decision in 2009, left my job and took the opportunity for a short project here in Hong Kong. At the time of this post, I am close to my 3 months stay here and in a way or two, it is a good experience. Many were skeptical about my decision to leave my position in a MNC but I also proved to many that life's much better outside here :)

Re-looking back 2009, it was a year where I traveled the most. Started the year with a trip with my primary schoolmates (our very first trip since form 5) to Langkawi. It was hell of a trip and we all felt young once again and how we miss those school days :)

After the Langkawi, I went to Perhentian Island in Terengganu with my college buddies. Enjoyed my time relaxing at the Bubu Island Resort with my 2 best friends forever and never I thought I can be holidaying with one of my ex-gf too. Guess I am too good as a man that none of my ex-es have a chance to get piss with me (praising myself) :p

Now, my first overseas trip was to Bali, Indonesia. I was there for a conference and this trip had been a controversial one as I am the one who decide on the Malaysian delegates there and I do not have to elaborate more on it. But overall it was a good trip because we were all placed in a 6-stars Ayana hotel and Bali is definitely one of my shortlisted countries to bring my the other half for wedding ceremony (so any girl interested? Pls apply within) kekeke...

After the Bali trips, I made few trips to various part of Thailand both on business & leisure. Been to Hat Yai, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Doi Tung & Mae Sai (The Golden Triangle). 2009 certainly a year where I got closer to Thailand, understanding their lifestyle & culture.

Soon after I am back from my Northern Thailand trip, I came to Hong Kong in the 2nd week of October to present. Celebrated my birthday, Christmas & welcomed 2010 here. Met up with a lot of Malaysian friends who visited here. Made a few nice local friends as well as expats who are here for work. Enjoyed working & had great food here but at times do feel lonely missing my friends back home.

So that was about where I went in 2009. So, how about relationship? No luck still, officially I did go after a girl but the she ain't interested in me though :( , unofficially, hmm...for me to know, for you to find out ;)

And 2009, I had a chance to experience the F1 from the paddock. And being a red devil myself, I went to the Manchester United friendly game here in Malaysia.

2009 - Family wise, I became an uncle to Nicholas Song (my nephew) :)

My youngest brother graduated as a civil engineer. Practically my parents can go for retirement :)

I had a new tattoo as well, a traditional Iban's 'Bunga Terung' on both sides of my shoulders but I have yet to take a good snap shot of it.

Misses a few weddings, birthday parties especially towards the end of 2009. To those who invited me, deeply apologized on that.

2009 overall, I found happiness in whatever I do. Money wise which I have not achieve much, I am happy with the turnout of 2009.

So 2010, what's installed? I will be back to Malaysia very soon. Just got the good news that I will be paid by my Malaysian client by next week and I will be flying off to Land of Smile this coming Thursday. Then after my short break in LOS, I will head back to KL to get some unfinished business done then back to Malacca to arrange some big thing.

See you guys soon!

Merry X'mas & A Happy New Year From Hong Kong

Wishes all my readers, family & friends a very Merry X'mas & a Happy New Year all the way from Hong Kong.

Love you all! Enjoy the purple X'mas video I took @ Harbour City ;)

Most Anticipated Movies 2009

There are plenty to look forward to this year in the movie industry. I had so far watched 2 really good movies this year, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button & Slumdog Millionaire. I prefer the latter though, it's fascinating just to think of the simple script to a wonderful movie. And next week I will be attending the premiere of 12 Rounds starring John Cena, however I do not put a high hope on it.

Here are the list of movies for the rest of the year that I am anticipated of;

April '09
Dragonball Evolution


May '09
1. X-Men Origins: Wolverine


2. Terminator Salvation


June '09
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen


July '09
Harry Porter & The Half-Blood Prince


Nothing much to expect in August, September, October & November '09 though. In December 2009, perhaps Sherlock Holmes starring Downey Jr. which I failed to get the official trailer as yet on Youtube.

I have yet to find a date for my premiere next week, anyone interested? ;)

New 2009 Honda City

The hire purchase interest rates have gone up, a lot of potential new car buyers will be very careful with their choice.

I blog hopped into Paul Tan's site and saw this all new Honda City which was launched in Thailand recently. I am all fascinated with the new look. All pictures courtesy of Paultan.org







The front now look a bit more ganas & macho than its previous model.



While the rear, it might look a bit Vios but at the same time do not forget about the new BMW 3series backside.



The new Honda City is powered by a sole 1.5 liter i-Vtec engine unlike the current City which is powered with either i-DSI or Vtec engine. It is sold in Thailand with the price between 524,000 to 694,000 Thai baht which is about RM52.4k to RM69.4k (it will not happen in Malaysia as we have blood sucking government).

The current City in Malaysia now is sold at RM79.8k for i-DSI and RM85.8k for Vtec model. The new City will be classified by type V, type S and type SV. I am not sure about the differences but I suspect it will have the type mechanism like Toyota Vios since the engine is basically the same. Perhaps the differences in type will be more on the interior & exterior of the car.

Check out the interior of the car. I think this is the most premium model as the seats are all black in color, when I go through the Honda Thailand site, I still see the specs with beige color seats. Pictures courtesy of Paultan.org again.



It comes with armrest. And look at the display on the dashboard below.



Bigger side pocket on the door, air botol pun boleh masuk.





And no more headache placing your umbrella. The new City smartly designed a storage at the bottom of the rear seat. Kinda canggih innit?











However, the new City is predicted to be launched early 2009 for Malaysia market. Hopefully by then, I will get promoted again and a significant increment in salary. I am always a Honda fan over Toyota and if the price is reasonable, this will definitely be my next targeted car.

Kuan Yin Ma, poh pi poh pi lim peh tarn tua lui, meh ni ai wua sin chia, ai wua Myvi khi City.