It's so typical of big-bodied (more like humoungously huge bodied) people who can be bothered doing anything.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
When the boredom stops
Oh well, yesterday I went to Chicago. Unlike every other time where I go to Chicago and lepak, I went to Joliet, around 50 miles south west of Chicago to go for this Audi Driving Experience. I enrolled for this program about 5 months ago and totally forgot about it till this e-mail reminder told me about it.
I was hesitant to go there at first, but since Chloe, one of my friends was in Chicago I decided to kill two birds with one stone. So there I went and my first impression was that the track was in a really secluded area. I did not manage to take a lot of pictures as I was too gila over the cars.
I did a few laps around the track with a partner of mine. His name was Vince I think and coincidentally he graduated from Western Michigan as well, although he's in the class of '85. Anywayz, I had a short clip of around the track.
And I also manage to sit inside an R8 as well. You know about how supercars are like so exclusive and that you can even touch it. Naturally you would wanna get into a supercar and be in awe of the surroundings. Trust me, once I sat inside the R8 it was a bit disappointing cause it's very simple. I mean supercars are all about performance so nothing great inside the car.
Here's the engine of the car
After that I head to Chicago and met up with Chloe and her other friends. Chloe and myself hang around the Millenium park for a few hours catching up with each other before going to an italian restaurant to have dinner. Damn it I forgot what's the name of the restaurant already.
Chloe & Me (yes me fatty fat with trillion chin)
yummy yummy food.
Actually the food is ok-la, but then actually I can also cook that as well. Haha I've been practicing my spaghetti cooking skills for a few days already. Since it's already dinner time, I might just start cooking now till then bye bye!
I was hesitant to go there at first, but since Chloe, one of my friends was in Chicago I decided to kill two birds with one stone. So there I went and my first impression was that the track was in a really secluded area. I did not manage to take a lot of pictures as I was too gila over the cars.
I did a few laps around the track with a partner of mine. His name was Vince I think and coincidentally he graduated from Western Michigan as well, although he's in the class of '85. Anywayz, I had a short clip of around the track.
And I also manage to sit inside an R8 as well. You know about how supercars are like so exclusive and that you can even touch it. Naturally you would wanna get into a supercar and be in awe of the surroundings. Trust me, once I sat inside the R8 it was a bit disappointing cause it's very simple. I mean supercars are all about performance so nothing great inside the car.
Here's the engine of the car
After that I head to Chicago and met up with Chloe and her other friends. Chloe and myself hang around the Millenium park for a few hours catching up with each other before going to an italian restaurant to have dinner. Damn it I forgot what's the name of the restaurant already.
Chloe & Me (yes me fatty fat with trillion chin)
yummy yummy food.
Actually the food is ok-la, but then actually I can also cook that as well. Haha I've been practicing my spaghetti cooking skills for a few days already. Since it's already dinner time, I might just start cooking now till then bye bye!
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Nothing much.....
Hi people. It's been a while and there's nothing much to say here anywayz. Job hunting here is a nightmare and it is looking as though that I have to go back to Malaysia. Sigh......
Well, I guess it wouldn't be a bad thing to be discriminated and at the same time have 3rd world country salary. My friend who is in the same situation as me was saying that if we go back we'll go tour around Malaysia for some nice food and yes I know i'm very fat now. Oh well, after driving around in US for almost 2 years, driving around in Malaysia is a breeze in terms of distance travelled. I remember last time when travelling from KL to Ipoh I was grumbling at the 2 hour journey. Over here in US 2 hours drive is like a drive from PJ to KL.
So i really not sure what is in store for me in KL. While having a couple of beers with my friend we were arguing over whether US or Malaysia is better. He was saying in Malaysia it's easier to earn a living as opposed to US, where you have to pay alot of taxes etc. Anywayz, we never really reach an agreement but do agree upon the fact that US is good for making money and finding opportunities.
Oh well, nothing much to say already. I think I have to start thinking about getting rid of my stuff here. The only thing that I'm worried about is my car, and then getting my savings out of the bank which could take a couple of days. Till then I would keep you all updated on any other interesting things that I might stumble upon. Byez
Well, I guess it wouldn't be a bad thing to be discriminated and at the same time have 3rd world country salary. My friend who is in the same situation as me was saying that if we go back we'll go tour around Malaysia for some nice food and yes I know i'm very fat now. Oh well, after driving around in US for almost 2 years, driving around in Malaysia is a breeze in terms of distance travelled. I remember last time when travelling from KL to Ipoh I was grumbling at the 2 hour journey. Over here in US 2 hours drive is like a drive from PJ to KL.
So i really not sure what is in store for me in KL. While having a couple of beers with my friend we were arguing over whether US or Malaysia is better. He was saying in Malaysia it's easier to earn a living as opposed to US, where you have to pay alot of taxes etc. Anywayz, we never really reach an agreement but do agree upon the fact that US is good for making money and finding opportunities.
Oh well, nothing much to say already. I think I have to start thinking about getting rid of my stuff here. The only thing that I'm worried about is my car, and then getting my savings out of the bank which could take a couple of days. Till then I would keep you all updated on any other interesting things that I might stumble upon. Byez
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Saving Petrol/Gas
In the event of recent soaring gas prices, people are complaining how expensive they are. They can complain all they want until the cows come home, get slaughtered and eaten and still one can't control the prices, as the OPEC bastards are the one controlling the supply. So instead of doing that, there is a few ways you could save petrol.
1. Consider the car you're buying - Please do not be confused by the whole notion of people switching to a Prius just to save gas. It only when you are thinking of buying a new car that this option is viable. If you're thinking of just saving fuel, Prius is NOT the cheapest car in the long run. A diesel can achieve just about the same mileage and you don't have to contend with the battery change as your hybrid battery loses its charge. It typically cost about 6000USD just to change the batteries, which will counter your gas savings. If you really wanna be a hippie and own a hybrid, get a brand new one with a warranty.
Die hippie Prius!
2. Maintain your car properly - This includes changing spark plugs, air filters, fuel filters etc etc. If you're not sure what to do, go get a trusted mechanic to do the changes for you. It might cost quite a bit but in the long run a car that can runs properly would not only get more mileage from your black gold, but also potentially save you from expensive repairs due to excessive wear and tear.
3. The way you drive - This is the single most important factor of your MPG. You could potentially save up to 33% just by changing the way you drive. Some people think driving frugally amounts to driving like a grandma travelling 5mph. All you have to do is to follow the speed limit. In the US, traffic signals are design in such a way that if you drive within the speed limit you can drive through traffic signals without succumbing to a red light. Another way is to drive as though you don't have brakes. There are many ways of saving gas by driving properly, although there are technics that could be quite dangerous. For example inflating your tires over the recommended tire pressure and also drafting behind a semi. If you wanna learn more, go to http://www.cleanmpg.com/
There are like many ways that you can save gas. But usually the most effective way is simply to use common sense. So stop complaining and start acting upon the way you drive.
1. Consider the car you're buying - Please do not be confused by the whole notion of people switching to a Prius just to save gas. It only when you are thinking of buying a new car that this option is viable. If you're thinking of just saving fuel, Prius is NOT the cheapest car in the long run. A diesel can achieve just about the same mileage and you don't have to contend with the battery change as your hybrid battery loses its charge. It typically cost about 6000USD just to change the batteries, which will counter your gas savings. If you really wanna be a hippie and own a hybrid, get a brand new one with a warranty.
Die hippie Prius!
2. Maintain your car properly - This includes changing spark plugs, air filters, fuel filters etc etc. If you're not sure what to do, go get a trusted mechanic to do the changes for you. It might cost quite a bit but in the long run a car that can runs properly would not only get more mileage from your black gold, but also potentially save you from expensive repairs due to excessive wear and tear.
3. The way you drive - This is the single most important factor of your MPG. You could potentially save up to 33% just by changing the way you drive. Some people think driving frugally amounts to driving like a grandma travelling 5mph. All you have to do is to follow the speed limit. In the US, traffic signals are design in such a way that if you drive within the speed limit you can drive through traffic signals without succumbing to a red light. Another way is to drive as though you don't have brakes. There are many ways of saving gas by driving properly, although there are technics that could be quite dangerous. For example inflating your tires over the recommended tire pressure and also drafting behind a semi. If you wanna learn more, go to http://www.cleanmpg.com/
There are like many ways that you can save gas. But usually the most effective way is simply to use common sense. So stop complaining and start acting upon the way you drive.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Random-ness
It's been a week since I came back from California. Somehow rather everytime I go there, I always have a different outtake of life in a positive way. I heard from a person that of all the places he has been in US, California, specifically San Diego is one of the best places to be. Somehow rather I couldn't agree more.
The days in Michigan on the other hand is much longer now. Below is a few pictures that I've taken at about 9 something a night.
Other than that, I'm still trying to find job, trying to run abit to lose weight. There was a research that thin people has a 28% advantage over fat people to succeed in life. I think the reason is that a healthy body is a healthy mind. It also shows how committed you are as well. If you can't even take care of yourself, how are you supposed to take care of your jobs and other commitments?
The days in Michigan on the other hand is much longer now. Below is a few pictures that I've taken at about 9 something a night.
Other than that, I'm still trying to find job, trying to run abit to lose weight. There was a research that thin people has a 28% advantage over fat people to succeed in life. I think the reason is that a healthy body is a healthy mind. It also shows how committed you are as well. If you can't even take care of yourself, how are you supposed to take care of your jobs and other commitments?
Saturday, June 14, 2008
'That' Commercial
Just in case you guys were wondering which song of the Viagra commercial is, here it is. The last few seconds of the video
So now your head can get stuck to that tune and sing it in public.
So now your head can get stuck to that tune and sing it in public.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Effects of advertising
Spending time watching tv would inevitably lead to you being exposed to advertisement. Most of the time an hour long tv show is only 40 minutes with 20 minutes of advertisement, which means you waste about a third of your tv time watching advertisements.
Well, you know how advertisements are designed to attract your attention, whether ethical or not. For example they can include a sexy hot chick, which works like 100% of the time to men unless they're gay. Other ways include gory images, violence, or even some catchy song.
Lately it seems there is a lot of impotent people around. Or maybe it's because it's the Viagra's 10th anniversary. Time really passes by fast, it was like only yesterday when I was joking with my friends in high school about viagra. Anywayz, they have this catchy song that they always sing whenever every freaking advertisement about viagra is aired. After long exposure to it, I found myself being hooked on to that catchy little song.
So on one fine day I was in a cafe minding my own business. I guess I was in some mind spasm mode as I had thoughts running around my head. Somehow suddenly out of nowhere this stupid viagra song come into my mind. Being in my own worldly state I did not realize that I was in a public place and like having a life on its own my mouth sang " Vivaaaaaaaaa. vivaaaaaa, viAGRAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!"
A few seconds later was one of the most wtf and embarassing moments in my life. As though being an Asian isn't outstanding enough, now I'm pretty sure that they must be thinking that this mad Asian is in need of not only some erectyle disfunction treatment but also a psychological treatment. Sigh, I think I should stop watching movies on tv. It's all your fault!!!!
Well, you know how advertisements are designed to attract your attention, whether ethical or not. For example they can include a sexy hot chick, which works like 100% of the time to men unless they're gay. Other ways include gory images, violence, or even some catchy song.
Lately it seems there is a lot of impotent people around. Or maybe it's because it's the Viagra's 10th anniversary. Time really passes by fast, it was like only yesterday when I was joking with my friends in high school about viagra. Anywayz, they have this catchy song that they always sing whenever every freaking advertisement about viagra is aired. After long exposure to it, I found myself being hooked on to that catchy little song.
So on one fine day I was in a cafe minding my own business. I guess I was in some mind spasm mode as I had thoughts running around my head. Somehow suddenly out of nowhere this stupid viagra song come into my mind. Being in my own worldly state I did not realize that I was in a public place and like having a life on its own my mouth sang " Vivaaaaaaaaa. vivaaaaaa, viAGRAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!"
A few seconds later was one of the most wtf and embarassing moments in my life. As though being an Asian isn't outstanding enough, now I'm pretty sure that they must be thinking that this mad Asian is in need of not only some erectyle disfunction treatment but also a psychological treatment. Sigh, I think I should stop watching movies on tv. It's all your fault!!!!
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