End of Year 2009

2009 has come and go. My New Year resolutions for 2009 has only been 20% fulfilled which is getting more plane models. However, I will work harder for the year 2010 so that I will succeed in my New Year Resolutions 2010. Definitely, there are wonderful events in 2009 for me to remember and they are as follows.

Countdown to 2009
A big group of friends together to usher in the year 2009, something wonderful to remember. =)

Group photo at Flight Experience

I did not regret going to the countdown at all since I met someone who could change my life forever. =)

More Model Airplanes

As an airplane fanatic, it is normal for me to "import" lots of airplane models. This year alone I had an astonishing 16 models added to my collection.

Guangzhou Visiting Trip

After 10 years, I've decided to pay Guangzhou a visit with a trip to Shantou.

Hong Kong Leisure Trip

A visit made by me and my classmates to Hong Kong. First time going overseas with friends and it feels definitely great!

2L02 Class Chalet

Our very first class chalet held at Aloha Loyang.

4E5 Gathering

First post O-Levels gathering.

East Coast Park Trip with Wuhan Students

Our pre-trip interaction with the Wuhan students and we brought them to East Coast Park!

Wuhan Overseas Immersion Programme

The highlight of the year, going overseas for 6 weeks to experience a different culture and study.

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New Year Resolutions 2010

It is inevitable that almost everyone has New Year Resolutions. Here are mine!

- Lose weight (hopefully to 80kg by 2011)
- Find someone special

- Get better results
- Visit somewhere out of Asia (hopefully Australia)
- Pass NAPFA (sounds almost impossible..)

Cooking

I am in the kitchen almost everyday now doing my cooking. Therefore, it is inevitable that I will come up with some simple and tasty recipes with a very low capital. Here is one you can go with your rice / porridge perfectly!

For Porridge
3/4 cups of rice, washed
Water according to your liking (Thick, Middle, Thin)

For the Dish
1 Stalk of Xiao Bai Cai (小白菜)
4 Small Corn
70g of Mushrooms
2 Tsp of Oyster Sauce
50ml of Water
2 Tsp of Oil

Optional
1 Fish Fillet of choice
2 Tsp of butter

1. Wash the rice.


2. Boil the water and put the rice into the pot.


3. Prepare the vegetables accordingly.


4. Heat the oil in a frying pan. Add the corn and fry for 30 seconds before adding the mushrooms. Add the oyster sauce and water. When it boils, add in the Xiao Bai Cai and simmer till it is cooked. Serve hot.



If fish is used, heat the butter in the frying pan and put in the fish. Fry till well done and serve.

Holidays!

It's officially the holidays! This holiday, I will expect 3 games to accompany me throughout. What are they? Let's find out!

World of Warcraft

What: The largest MMORPG in the world

Since the inauguration in 2004, WoW has since attracted more than 11 million players, making it the largest MMORPG in the world and holding a Guinness World Record of having the most players in an MMORPG.

What I Play
Initious - Level 80 Mage - Arcane Spec - Well Geared
Inideath - Level 80 Death Knight - Blood Spec - Average Geared

Flight Simulator X

What: The most popular Flight Simulation software in the world

Ever since 1995, Microsoft has produced various flight simulators with each version having more surprises than the earlier ones. Flight Simulator X is the newest version of the flight simulator family and comprises of different aircrafts and more than 20,000 airports worldwide to takeoff and land in.

What I Play
Operating various airlines and flying around the world.

Boeing 737, 747, 777
Airbus A319, A320, A321, A330, A340

Restaurant Empire II

What: The game that got me addicted and kept coming back for it since 2004

Restaurant Empire is a simulation type game whereby you operate a restaurant. There are different designs and different cuisines to choose from such as French, American, German, Italian, Coffee Shops and Dessert House.

What I Play
Operating 6 different restaurant themes under a company, each restaurant achieving a 4 to 4.5 star rating out of 5.

Ponderosa - American Steak House
The Blue Note - French Music Restaurant
Congo Fever - Italian Rainforest Restaurant
Dessert Stop - Mini Dessert Shop
Champagne und Kaviar - Posh German Restaurant
The Landmark Cafe - Coffee Shop

Excited!

Jetstar Asia has announced that with effect from February 2, 2010, there will be a direct flight from Singapore-Shantou.

Singapore Changi Airport - Shantou Waisha Airport
Jetstar Asia
3K 823 / 3K 824
Airbus A320-200

Fares: $473 return

No more flying to Guangzhou to take a 6-hour torturing bus ride!

I am sick

Certainly, it does not feel good being sick especially when common test is next week. Loss of appetite, nose dripping like a tap, throat inflammation, slight headache. What more? Hope not. Every time my sickness starts with a throat inflammation and it gets worser and worser. Last night I even had fever. Totally moodless to do anything now, not even watch dramas or sleep. Being sick somehow makes me feel like I've lost my soul. When I walk around my house, I feel that I could just faint any time. What's worst was last night I periodically felt like throwing upbut fortunately I did not. Hopefully I'll get well soon and get to soar high in the skies like a plane. =)

My Cooking Diary

Right now, the things I know how to cook (and edible!) are..

- Curry Chicken
- Grilled Chicken
- Fried Rice
- Mushrooms
- Spaghetti Carbonara
- Corn & Apple Soup
- Porridge
- Brinjal
- and many more....

However, there are still some stuffs I want to learn how to cook, such as..

Curry Fish Head


Lontong


Bak Kut Teh


Mixed Curry Vegetable


Fried Chicken Wings

And many more!

Anyone able to decipher what is up there? Probably only peeps from HI! Club! Lol. I officially switched from class 2A to class 2F, Monday to Thursday class. I'm so glad I made the switch as I blend in well with this class. Partly is because I have some friends from Class 1D and I got to know some other new friends. Our song signing performance for this semester will be Bon Jovi - It's My Life. Quite an easy song to sign and I've practically learnt the whole song in 1 lesson. Looking forward to more HI! Club classes!