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Monday, June 16, 2014

Cozmic CX1.0 27.5" by Polygon.

OK ... it's my new entry level mountain bike. Seems like I need some sort of exercise. My belly line is getting bigger @#$#@ !! So decided to do some cycling and the stationary exercise cycle unit at home is boring and I can't do more than 3 km !! ...Its damn boring ... so after some thorough Internet search I find this unit from Polygon ( Indonesian maker ) finds suitable and cost efficient. Invest ~ 1.8K on this ( inclusive of basic accessories ) . Did my first 10km ride along the Alma - Machang Bubuk road than followed by 7km ride same path in early morning ( 5.30 am ) feels refresh and good. Its really great , with the Shimano FD & RD I find it excited to actually ride a MTB.

Polygon Cozmic CX1.0 27.5 18" MTB

Friday, April 4, 2014

F1 Sepang 2014

2014 F1 race at Sepang. Went there together with my friend Deva for a 1st hand look on the new engine change for 2013 from V8 to V6 turbo. The sound does not really so excited , but overall the race were excited as before. FYI, this is my 3rd trip to Sepang for F1 race. The previous 2 were on 2005 & 2007, where Michael Schumacher still driving the Ferrari F1 car. I'm a team Ferrari supporter previously, but now , Team PETRONAS Mercedes drive by 2 young driver Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg. Both won the 1st and runner up this at Sepang.

Excited to watch the race after 7 years, I did a very terrible mistake !! I lost both race ticket on the day. Such a heart break to find out my ticket were lost during a photo session near the podium. My heart like stop beating for a while, my heart pounding like just complete a 100 meter sprint. Deva , was mouth shut to see my situation. This is his 1st time F1 race. Did a complain to customer care , but they refuse to re-print my tickets , such an ass hole. Until I have no choice to buy another ticket , not cheap though .... unfortunately all the tickets were sold out at Grandstand F , they only have open ticket and other much more higher value tickets. In the mid of arguing with the ticket seller, if I can possibly buy back my own place, luckily the ticket supervisor a Malay women listen to my plea and try to help us to meet the higher superior ... MR. SAAS ... a white guy who happen to be the big boss over there. At first Mr. Saas refuse to reprint or refund my tickets , but after I console him and tell him that I'm coming from long way to witness the race ... he eventually agree to let us in by signing the ticket receipt ( happens to be I still keep the receipt in my wallet) and give a personal call to the gate supervisor to let us in later. Mr. Saas also advice us to kick the butt if anybody happen to sit at our place. But luckily no one did until the race end ..

I'm feel relief and very grate full to Mr. Saas and the Malay lady supervisor. Thousand thanks to them, we able to enjoy the race.

Such a experience ... both the F1 race and the moment of losing the ticket ...fuuu.....

Porsch Carrera Race

F1 Sepang

Team Ferari

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Dark month for Malaysia March 2014

March 8th 2014 , marked a very dark day to Malaysia. MAS flight MH370 from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing had disappeared from the radar screen and no want knows what happened next. A lot of predictions, assumption, mysteries and wild theories had raised and Malaysian government had a very difficult time to answer the press , media from all around the world.

Finally, our PM have concluded on 25th March 2014 ( after 17 days of search and rescue mission ) , that the flight had "ended" at Indian ocean with no survival. ( 239 ) Data is from UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) had confirmed the flight had crashed into the 3600meters deep Indian Ocean.

Its a sad days for the entire nation and world. May all the passengers soul rest in peace and condolence for the family members has no words can heal their pain. :(

MH370 and the passenger on board RIP

Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Its Year End ...

Year end is just around the corner. Its time for me to look back my achievement in all aspect. Its 2013 a good year for me ?

Finance

- My overall portfolio return is 18% - mainly from my factory share price skyrocket. Precious metal cause me some loss, but I feels overall portfolio performance encouraging.

Family

- 3 family trip to overseas ( Asia country la ... ) , 1 to India , 2 to Thailand. Big hole in my vacation budget, no vacation for 2014 beside my yearly trip to Thirupathi.

Career

- Successful year , since I got my long awaiting promotion ( Senior Engineer ) and my bonuses also really good. Accepting more challenging task from superiors, pushing my limits so that it can benefits both myself and the organization I'm in.

Education Fund for Children
- Continuing by monthly saving in SSPN for both children, planning for other sort of investment once my short debt reduces/complete. Blue-chip company share maybe !!?? ...lets wait and do some homework’s.

Children's Achivement
- Prady got her 5th consecutive Kumon awards in Mathematics.
- Enroll both of them in music class , Prady- Violin , Srinivasa - Tabla.
- School class ranking achievement , Prady-12/38 - Good , Srinivasa - 21/33 - Bad :(

Debt
- Trying hard to eliminate all the short term debts by June 2014. Almost 60% complete ..another 40 to go and no new debts ..I hope.... :)

Love
- Wonderful year, very less small-small fights with my lovely wife, but again, without this life have no "ummpph" ..get what I mean ...

Investments
-Precious metal shows some downturn, but covered by some increase in equities and bond funds from my unit trust and outside shares.

Looking back the achievements , I believe I do pretty well , hope 2014 gives more prosperous life , good health and happiness for me and my family. Happy New Year ...

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Family Trip to Bangkok 3rd to 7th Nov

Its time for another holiday. Plan a 4 days 3 night trip to Bangkok. Took train as mode of transport. 22hrs journey from Butterworth to Bangkok. Tiring but fun with children running around and enjoying the view from the train. The Thailand coach is comfortable with big bed.

The trip were really nice especially the speed boat ride at floating market and elephant ride. Everybody enjoy the trip especially the seafood at Chinatown. A place worth another visit.