Happy Thanksgiving!

// November 26th, 2009 // No Comments » // Uncategorized

Greetings everyone, it has been a while since I last posted. I have been bogged up with work and some things beside that. Once the dust settles, I will definitely give a big update. Today is Thanksgiving Day, where Americans celebrate the tradition set foot by the pilgrims almost two centuries ago. I would like to take the opportunity to wish everyone a happy and joyous Thanksgiving!

To end my post, here is a song by Boys Like Girls -Love Drunk

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How would you like to share an apartment with 18 other people?

// October 29th, 2009 // No Comments » // Finance, News

Real estate has skyrocketed in Hong Kong for the past decade because of the increasing demand and limited land for development. Average citizens of Hong Kong typically devote roughly 50% of their paycheck to pay their rent. Most of them live in high rises apartments, which may cost roughly $600,000 in areas that are close to the city center. CNN has an interesting article about “cage housing”, a 625 sq ft apartment shared by 18 other people. Each “cage” provides enough space for a bed, a small tv and some storage space for the tenants. The tenants share the kitchen and two bathrooms. The apartment owner collects about $2,500 (HK$19,375) from all the tenants. The sleeping spaces are stacked on top one another and rent for the top space goes for $100 while rent for the lower deck goes for $150 because you have standing room below. The economic crisis has caused an influx of people who have no choice but to live in these cage houses. Otherwise, they would probably end up living on the streets of Hong Kong.

-Boon

CNN Reports: Living in a cage in Hong Kong by Eunice Yoon

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Foster USA commercials: How To Speak Australian

// October 1st, 2009 // 1 Comment » // Entertainment

I’ve noticed the Foster Beer commercials running on TV and I have mixed feelings for them. The commercial runs on the central theme of “How to speak Australian” followed with a video containing a funny one liner such as “Man Purse” or “GPS”. Personally I find them quite funny but I wonder what do the average Aussie think of them?

Here are the commercials. Enjoy

Speak Australian – Foster.

1. Social Networking

2. Long Distance relationship

3. Bailout

4. GPS

5. Metrosexual

6. Man Purse

Love it, loathe it? Comments appreciated.

-Boon

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Madventures: Not your average travel show

// September 29th, 2009 // No Comments » // Entertainment

Samantha Brown’s travel show is pale compared to Madventures, Travel Channel’s latest adrenaline and no-nonsense infused travel show. The show features two Finnish, Riku and Tunna, who travels around the world in search of your not so typical adventure. The places they visited include the Naga village in the border of Myanmar and China, Chernobyl Power Plant in Russia, A monastery in Siberia and the deep Amazon forest in search of a hallucinogen called Yage Mado.

All videos are shot solely by Riku and Tunna where Riku is the show’s main host while Tunna is the show’s camera man and director. Whenever faced with a challenge especially in chowing down weird and bizzare food such as blood filled leeches or sloth’s brain, they would decide who gets the honor using the good old RPS (ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS) method. Works all the time.

Here are some clips from Madventures.

Be sure to catch Madventures on Travel Channel at 10pm EST, every Monday.

Love it, loath it? comments welcome.

-Boon

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George Benson – Nothing’s Gonna Change My Love For You

// September 26th, 2009 // No Comments » // Music

This is an absolutely amazing song or according  to my gf, it’s a beautiful song.

George Benson – Nothing’s Gonna Change My Love For You (1985)

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The vicious cycle: The Rat Race

// September 21st, 2009 // No Comments » // Thoughts

It has been a while since I have last updated my blog. The reason for my lack of updates is because I have been busy with errands. As you may know, I am finally out of the “unemployed” status. Yes, I am on an active payroll which means I wake up early in the morning (very early mind you) to go to work. I then leave work around early evening to go home. In short, I got myself a decent and honest 8am to 6pm job. Gone are the 9 am to 5 pm jobs in this modern world. Well, I am lying about the 9 to 5 jobs. In this economy where unemployment lingers around 10%, I would settle for any jobs, regardless if it is a 8-6 or 9-5 job. Thank heavens!

As soon as I started my job, the same of feeling of being in the Rat Race dawns upon me. The feeling of “what the hell am I doing with my life” keeps poking my mind. The question remains unanswered and I remain a man who is chasing his dream. Many of us are either chasing the dream or the money. “Show me the money!!”

The feeling can best be conveyed by Rowan Akitson’s (Mr Bean) movie, The Rat Race. If you haven’t watched the movie, you should pick it up from Netflix or you local Wal-Mart.
Here’s a preview of the movie.

Well, I wish you all the best in getting out of this race. I hope I will get out soon…..by whatever it takes!

-Boon

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Nizar’s fiery speech in Penang

// September 14th, 2009 // No Comments » // Politics

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Are you in high school?

// September 13th, 2009 // No Comments » // Thoughts

“Are you in high school?” I was asked by a girl in Flushing. I was waiting to be seated at an underground, yes, underground, hot pot place in Flushing. You must probably be thinking that “underground” means the place is shaddy and dirty. To be honest, the underground noodle place is not too bad. They offer many north-eastern food ranging from “Ma Lat Tang” (Spicy Noodle Soup) to something that i don’t even remember. Anycase, you should check it out the next time you’re in Flushing. The place is located at the corner of 40th Ave and Main Street. I will update with the name of the mall the “underground” network of food shops are part of.

Back to the part where I was mistaken for a high school student. When the girl asked me the first time, I replied saying, “No. I’m not in high school.” After hearing my response, she was curious about my age. So she asked, “So, are you like in Middle school?” Ok lady. At this point, I wanted to thank her for making me look so young, but come on lady, Middle school….really? I started to think that she smoked something prior to getting some hot pot underground.

So, there you have it. I was asked if I was in High school and middle school. Lady, whoever you are, you made my day. Well, I found out that she’s Korean and works around Wall Street. If you happen to stumble upon this post, holla up!

ps: Rob Thomas music video in front of One CMP.

=)

-Boon

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We Remember 9/11 – 8 years later.

// September 11th, 2009 // No Comments » // Events, News, Thoughts

8 years ago, the world was shocked at the horrifying attack on American soil. The World Trade Center, represented New York City’s pride as the world’s financial powerhouse, fell down after two airplanes flew into its two towers. It was one of the saddest days in the history of our country and it reminded America that terrorism is alive and it threatens the safety of everyone. 9/11 changed the course of world history. As a result, Americans were united even more and we are at war with terrorism . Today on September 11, 2009, we remember the tragedy not with bloodshed nor anger but with solemn and unity. We shall stand together as one nation under God, preparing ourselves for the future. We shall educate our young ones, reform our health care system, create more jobs for everyone, ensure our freedom and safety are protected and most importantly, uphold the Constitution.

America, on this day, let us remember that we are citizens of the world but most importantly, you and I are the Citizens of the United States of America.

United We Stand.

May those who gave their lives on 9/11 rest in peace.

Star Spangled Banner by Whitney Houston – SuperBowl XXV

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Spotted: Rob Thomas on Wall Street Sep 10, 2009 – filming MV for Someday

// September 10th, 2009 // 2 Comments » // Entertainment

New York City, Sep 10, 2009: Rob Thomas was spotted on Wall Street, in front of One Chase Manhattan Plaza, shooting his latest music video for his new song. The title of the song is Someday (Thanks Jessica). Rob was filming together with a bunch of passer by in the video. Below are some of the pictures I took during lunch break. I was so excited because Rob Thomas was my first celebrity encounter after living in New York City for almost 8 years.

Here’s the song from IMEEM: Rob Thomas – Someday

Here’s Rob Thomas’ latest song, “Her Diamonds”

Love it, loath it? Comments appreciated.

-Boon

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