Congrats to the Malaysian team for winning the AFF cup. I always love criticizing the under performed Malaysian team in all sports on world class stages, doesn't matter if it's ASEAN or world wide. Deep down in me, I still support them whenever they show hopes of winning it. Of course, No sportsman should've been awarded a title no matter what stage they won. Sports and politics should be separated by clean line.
Back to what I want to talk about. New year is coming real soon and the resolution post will be hopefully done either on the eve or next year. This post, its about gadgets and stuffs that i wish to have by end of next year. Well, I'm almost graduating already and hopefully my job hunt will be a smooth one. Doesn't matter where I end up working, I suppose I will have a salary that allows me to spend one way or the other. Else I'd save up for these target anywayz. Lets begin.
1. Facial Treatment
Crucial for me. Don't need to look handsome, just want to get rid of my pimples thats all. Facial can cost quite a bit, perhaps around few thousand ringgit?
2. Dental "face lift"
Its been a while I've been to a dental clinic and I know I have some ugly teeth and some unhealthy ones that I need a clean up. Estimated also around few thousand I guess.
3. Camera
Will not wipe out the possibility of DSLR, but would prefer those such as Panasonic GF-1 or the one from Sony. Another few thousand?
4. Ipad --- Competitors
My host had a collection of apple products and one of them is an Ipad. Of course I find it kinda cool and it was kinda interactive as we played Need for Speed together with him using Iphone and me using Ipad. I personally would prefer to play games with real hardcore processing machine like the console or PC, but it would be kinda fun if you host somebody and just let them play this kinda games with just tilting the device left or right. Know what i mean? Nothing against Apple though but I always felt Apple is charging too much for the amount of specs they put in and the limited programmability. Apple apps are cool and large variety of it, but nah I don't fancy those. I fancy the hardware and the ability to customize much more than what apple restricted. ASUS EEE tablet is one of those that I think might have a great potential.
5. Windows phone 7 based Smartphones
Again, why no iphone? again same reason as above. Limited hardware resources but charged a high price plus limited programmability. I fancy the idea of smartphones and being an electronic majored engineer, I understand quite abit of the inside and hence, i am not a big fan of iphone. Please, understand me. I don't hate apple, just prefer value for money gadgets.
6. IEM Earphones
My Shure is going to Kaputt totally. In fact its no longer pleasant to use it anymore as the cable is kinda loose now. So its time for a replacement. Ultimate Ears, Shure, Klipsch, Etymotic, erm what else? Whichever that sound nice. This should be the cheapest among the wish list. Say around 100Euro?
7. HD Media Player.
Assuming I have somehow a flat panel, doesn't matter if its Plasma or LCD or LED or 3D. Doesn't matter how many inch (minimum 25" la....at least a computer monitor). So, I would have a big collection of HD movies in a digital format. Of course I need an encoder to play it. I'm eyeing on the Western Digital one. Say around RM800?
8. Membership to a sports club
I don't know where I'd be working so I don't know what kinda sports club I'm talking here. But definitely it must have a swimming pool, sauna, basketball court or badminton or football or tennis. Gym is an added advantage, with instructor that would be icing on the cake.
9. Semi-acoustic Guitar & Lessons
Yes I might be a little old and I already have a guitar. But I'm still so damn interested in it and still have huge enthusiasm for improvement. WHy not a better guitar and lessons? Yamaha would do, but I don't mind Fender or Ibanez or others.
10. Powerful Desktop
Partially for games, partially for multimedia. Mainly as my working station. Why da hell do i need such powerful then? Of course, it would be an advantage if i can play all kinds of game with it and when i talk about computer, I do multi tasking. I like connecting multiple screens. Strictly speaking, I don't want just a desktop but a command center unit! Hmmm this....wonder how much it cost???
Well, it will change from time to time. and obviously I can't afford all by end of next year. Perhaps, the first 2 is my priority and the earphones too. Lets see how much of those I could afford.
I told myself no matter what I have to write a new year's review and resolution but now its not the time yet I suppose. Well, I think I should update myself regarding the things I've done this few days and some parts of my emotional experience.
As some of you might know, I am back in the area where I did my Bachelor degree. The journey was really one of its kind, never experienced that before. The flight was cancelled due to heavy snow hence the shut down of the airport. No one to blame for that, as its caused by the weather. But what leaves us frustrated was that there was only one counter open for the refund or alternative routes, and the few person before me took damn long to settle their stuff and i'm not very sure what are they demanding about. It was kinda lucky for us since we're travelling within germany and so we are able to get complementary train tickets. Personally I prefer to travel via train within the nation as I don't have to go through all those hectic procedure to check in 1 hour earlier and travel to airport etc etc. So it was great for me to get the train.
So I manage to reach Duesseldorf safe and sound. I was really suprised to see such a thick snow covering the streets and the rail track. Was one of its kind and never in my 4 years I've seen such snow. No wonder they close the airport. It was also a mess for the trains as there were delays and train cancellation due to the blockade of the tracks.
On the good side, I had a good Christmas. On that day itself, we had a pot luck party involving some Malaysian students from the senior batch to the latest freshies. Of course, I was the Si Si Si Senior among them haha. On one hand I was kinda envy that they had such big community now compare to my time where I was the only one with the braveheart to come alone here. On the other side, I'm glad that the network is finally expanding and it would be great for the next few generation of Malaysian students here. It was one of those party where we never drank alcohol, suits me alot. We drank those alcohol free beer from Edinger and Becks. We had great food such as Duck a la Oranje, Mui Choi Kau yok, Bak ki, shrimps with corn, char kuey tiao, curry chicken, mix vege and dessert like Tiramisu, fruit cocktail and some spanish pudding. Then we had some chat and lots of singing. It was the first time I touched the guitar in this year I suppose and I'm surprised I still have the knack for that. Partially it was the guitar. Yamaha semi acoustic, very beautiful sound and the strings were easy to press. There were another two or three guy who can also play guitar and we were just having fun jamming. I think if i had such big bunch of Malaysian friends during my studies, it would have been more fun. But it was a great experience for me too anyway during my time. I'm glad to meet up with some old friends of mine.
Thats all for now!
As some of you might know, I am back in the area where I did my Bachelor degree. The journey was really one of its kind, never experienced that before. The flight was cancelled due to heavy snow hence the shut down of the airport. No one to blame for that, as its caused by the weather. But what leaves us frustrated was that there was only one counter open for the refund or alternative routes, and the few person before me took damn long to settle their stuff and i'm not very sure what are they demanding about. It was kinda lucky for us since we're travelling within germany and so we are able to get complementary train tickets. Personally I prefer to travel via train within the nation as I don't have to go through all those hectic procedure to check in 1 hour earlier and travel to airport etc etc. So it was great for me to get the train.
So I manage to reach Duesseldorf safe and sound. I was really suprised to see such a thick snow covering the streets and the rail track. Was one of its kind and never in my 4 years I've seen such snow. No wonder they close the airport. It was also a mess for the trains as there were delays and train cancellation due to the blockade of the tracks.
On the good side, I had a good Christmas. On that day itself, we had a pot luck party involving some Malaysian students from the senior batch to the latest freshies. Of course, I was the Si Si Si Senior among them haha. On one hand I was kinda envy that they had such big community now compare to my time where I was the only one with the braveheart to come alone here. On the other side, I'm glad that the network is finally expanding and it would be great for the next few generation of Malaysian students here. It was one of those party where we never drank alcohol, suits me alot. We drank those alcohol free beer from Edinger and Becks. We had great food such as Duck a la Oranje, Mui Choi Kau yok, Bak ki, shrimps with corn, char kuey tiao, curry chicken, mix vege and dessert like Tiramisu, fruit cocktail and some spanish pudding. Then we had some chat and lots of singing. It was the first time I touched the guitar in this year I suppose and I'm surprised I still have the knack for that. Partially it was the guitar. Yamaha semi acoustic, very beautiful sound and the strings were easy to press. There were another two or three guy who can also play guitar and we were just having fun jamming. I think if i had such big bunch of Malaysian friends during my studies, it would have been more fun. But it was a great experience for me too anyway during my time. I'm glad to meet up with some old friends of mine.
Thats all for now!
Was about to update last week until something really stupid came up that took my time away. Oh well, long story and all i can say is I'll be hell busy again and so i guess i'll update less. Perhaps when i have the mood, i'll talk about it.
Anywayz, after missing last week's basketball, this week resumes. It was a great game but today was like kinda less people. we played 3 on 4, and I was on the 3 side. As usual, game started slow for me, as i missed simple lay up which i can close my eyes and do few years back. Since we are playing fullcourt, they also agree that we're not allowed to shoot the ball from outside the paint unless it's a 3pt shot. My outside shooting today was good but too bad they have that rule lol. But still, despite being the handicap team, we put up a show. Mainly because in our team, there's like this guy who can run all over the court and he's tall and fast. He always gets the steal. Another guy who can shoot n dribble towards the court. While me, I was on fire today, not just outside shooting but penetrating the net. I did moves like double clutches though it looks ugly, and i went reverse lay up, no look pass and the highlight was one fast break moment. I was dribbling down the court, and it was a 2 on 1 situation. I saw my teammate open, and usually i'll pass to him. But i decided to go all the way myself. As soon as i get closer to the rim, the defender came over to me. I spin the ball behind my back, acting as if i'm gonna pass. Then the defender hop to my teammate, and at that instant I spin the ball back my waist, and lay it up. 2 points!!! that was the thing of the day! Everyone was cheering for that. It was my first time too that I manage to do those tricks in a real game against somebody who's larger and knows basketball.
Well, i like to talk big about myself recently, but u know me well. Deep inside me, i just felt like I'm a tiny man. NO balls! Really. I always felt I'm smooth because when I'm on I can joke and talk. But recently my lameness really disappear and each time i see the mirror of my blardy bombarded pimple face, I really felt so low. Is there anyway to look good without having good looks? Teach me please.
I guess all for now.
Anywayz, after missing last week's basketball, this week resumes. It was a great game but today was like kinda less people. we played 3 on 4, and I was on the 3 side. As usual, game started slow for me, as i missed simple lay up which i can close my eyes and do few years back. Since we are playing fullcourt, they also agree that we're not allowed to shoot the ball from outside the paint unless it's a 3pt shot. My outside shooting today was good but too bad they have that rule lol. But still, despite being the handicap team, we put up a show. Mainly because in our team, there's like this guy who can run all over the court and he's tall and fast. He always gets the steal. Another guy who can shoot n dribble towards the court. While me, I was on fire today, not just outside shooting but penetrating the net. I did moves like double clutches though it looks ugly, and i went reverse lay up, no look pass and the highlight was one fast break moment. I was dribbling down the court, and it was a 2 on 1 situation. I saw my teammate open, and usually i'll pass to him. But i decided to go all the way myself. As soon as i get closer to the rim, the defender came over to me. I spin the ball behind my back, acting as if i'm gonna pass. Then the defender hop to my teammate, and at that instant I spin the ball back my waist, and lay it up. 2 points!!! that was the thing of the day! Everyone was cheering for that. It was my first time too that I manage to do those tricks in a real game against somebody who's larger and knows basketball.
Well, i like to talk big about myself recently, but u know me well. Deep inside me, i just felt like I'm a tiny man. NO balls! Really. I always felt I'm smooth because when I'm on I can joke and talk. But recently my lameness really disappear and each time i see the mirror of my blardy bombarded pimple face, I really felt so low. Is there anyway to look good without having good looks? Teach me please.
I guess all for now.
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