Some Memories

Let's go to Japan in 2010! Chief Executive of AirAsia X, Azran Osman Rani told AFP, AirAsia X was looking to expand its routes in 2009 into northern India including New Delhi , Amritsar and Mumbai, and to Beijing. In 2010 it aims to target South Korea and to Tokyo , Hokkaido in northern Japan and Kyushu in the south.

Some notable good deals .... Booking Period : 1 - Dec 2008 (AirAsia-Citibank Cardmembers) 2 Dec 2008 - 14 Dec 2008 (Public) Travel Period : 3 Feb 2009 - 21 May 2009 Fly from/to LCC Terminal, KLIA, Kuala Lumpur Domestic Bintulu RM 57.00 Kota Kinabalu RM 57.00 Kuching RM 57.00 Labuan RM 57.00 Miri RM 57.00 Sandakan RM 57.00 Sibu RM 57.00 Tawau RM 57.00 International Singapore RM 7.00 / SGD 39.00 Note: *For Singapore: Fares include airport taxes, admin fee, fuel surcharges and insurance.

Latest feedback from the recent health check. Eh ... from a traditional point of view. Kidney - drink 2 glasses of water when wake up Bladder - don't hold on to urine Stomach - avoid sour, spicy, hot, oily, fried food; cold drinks & ice water Liver - need to sleep by 1 am

My bad cholesterol (LDL) is still slightly higher than the optimum level after 4 months. Seems like I have to discipline myself to cut eggs and fast/ junk food from my diet and could only eat seafoods sparringly as these 3 foods are the top contributor of LDL . Among seafoods , highest cholesterol level is contained in the salmon products, followed by shrimp products. Tuna fish products have in general low cholesterol content. Mayoclinic listed the top 5 foods to lower the LDL Cholesterol numbers Oatmeal and oat bran Walnuts, almonds and more Fish and omega-3 fatty acids Olive oil Foods fortified with plant sterols or stanols It also said our daily LDL cholesterol intake should not exceed 160mg .

2 Nov - Badminton French Super Series 2008 Final. Gonnna watch the result via Live score . Er ... how come our Lee Chong Wei, the current World #1 could lost to Taufik Hidayat in the Semi-Finals? 2 Nov - An interesting write up prior to the F1 Brazilian GP . I don't really support any teams in particular though I admit I have tendency leaning towards McLaren Mercedes team but somehow dunno why I'm quite reluctant for Lewis Hamilton. I was even glad to hear that Kimi Raikkonen from Ferrari bet Hamiton in the final race last year and eventually won the F1 championship title. Too arrogant, I guess and I don't like. But being a true sports fan, I reckon the best performer ought to be the winner. So seeing the current standing and doing some analysis, I believe Lewis Hamilton will take on the title this year, creating the history by becoming the ever youngest F1 champion. We'll see.

At first, we plan to go for Mizzi Steamboat but alas it was full. So the 4 of us went for Bumbu Bali instead. Chicken & Lamb combo RM 26.50++ Lamb chop RM 23.50++ Siap Memanggang (BBQ Chicken) RM 23.50++ It's fragrant rice with 2 large pieces of BBQ Chicken Vegetable Pasta RM 10.50++ Since I'm on vege diet, Vegetable Pasta is my meal of the night. The pasta sauce is self made by Bumbu Bali. Well ... all of us gives thumbs up to all the food above. We'll come back next time!

Yeah, finally. Why? For many reasons but the paramount important one is for health reason. No, I won't be following the strict Vegetarian diet though as I think it's so ma fan (cumbersome) and doesn't fit into my plan (yet). Would just eat as usual but off from meat and seafood. Not sure if my self discipline (and body) can sustain. Will see how.

Salute to 1. my idol, Lin Da n for realizing his dream to win the Olympics gold medal. I still remember how he had failed miserably 4 years ago when he was expected to win based on his dominance in the tournaments. Guess he's still young, aged 21 at that time and can't handle the high expectation upon him therefore bowed out to Ronald Susilo in the first match. And now he made his amend! 2. our very own Lee Chong Wei who had done his best and clinched the Silver medal 3. the back to back champion Zhang Ning , 33 who has beaten a much younger compatriot, Xie Xingfang, who is also happened to be Lin Dan's girlfriend. Her never say die attitude impressed me. And she cried again after the game. The same thing after she defeated Mia Audina 4 years ago. I feel so kam doong and inspired.

It's 8: Phelps passes Spitz with another gold BEIJING (AP) - Cheering from the pool deck, Michael Phelps won his record eighth gold medal of the Beijing Games on Sunday to become the grandest of Olympic champions. Jason Lezak held on to the lead Phelps gave him, anchoring the United States to a world record in the 400-meter medley relay against an Australian team that did its best to spoil history. But Phelps, with a big hand from three teammates, would not be denied. He eclipsed Mark Spitz's seven-gold performance at the 1972 Munich Games, an iconic performance that was surpassed by a swimmer fitting of this generation: a 23-year-old from Baltimore who loves hip-hop music, texting with his buddies and wearing his cap backward. "I don't even know what to feel right now,'' Phelps said. "There's so much emotions going through my head and so much excitement. I kind of just want to see my mom.'' Debbie Phelps

Well, I'm gonna busy catching up with Olympics Games this month. IN line with the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, Astro will provide subscribers with a comprehensive “live” coverage of the event on 11 interactive channels (between channels 816 and 826) beginning Sunday till Aug 26. Additionally, channel 318 is dedicated to Cantonese viewers, under a partnership with Hong Kong’s TVB. Astro Sports subscribers can tune in to Astro SuperSport (Channel 826) for news updates, statistics on the event as well as interactive applications. To view your favourite sports event, just select the appropriate mini screen and press ‘OK’ on the remote control. Source: NST

Booking Period : 29 Jul 2008 - 5 Aug 2008 Travel Period : 7 Aug 2008 - 23 Dec 2008 Travel Notes : - advance booking required Fly from/to LCC Terminal, KLIA, Kuala Lumpur Krabi RM 9.00 / THB 99 Phuket RM 9.00 / THB 99

Booking Period : 28 Jul 2008 - 5 Aug 2008 Travel Period : 1 Sep 2008 - 13 Nov 2008 Travel Notes : - advance booking required Fly from/to LCC Terminal, KLIA, Kuala Lumpur Alor Star (Hat Yai) RM 9.00 Johor Bahru RM 9.00 Kota Bharu RM 9.00 Kuala Terengganu RM 9.00 Kuantan RM 9.00 Labuan RM 9.00 Langkawi RM 9.00 Penang RM 9.00 Bintulu RM 29.00 Kota Kinabalu RM 29.00 Kuching RM 29.00 Miri RM 29.00 Sandakan RM 29.00 Sibu RM 29.00 Tawau RM 29.00

It was a thrilling final between China vs Korea where China beats the later for 3-1. Having order 3 times at Kopitiam, I watched Lin Dan (CHN) scored the crucial point by beating Park Sung Hwan to give China the psychological lead. Cai Yun/ Fu Hai Feng (CHN) stumbled after nail to nail fight with Lee Young Dae/ Jung Je Sung in both sets to level at 1-1. Then come the heroic Bao Chun Lai (CHN) defeated the fired up Lee Hyun Il before the China's 2nd doubles upset the strong Lee Jae Jin / Hwang Ji Man. Congrats to both sides who showed a spirited display. I felt very contended :)

Since there is French Film Festival coming in May 2008 at GSC, I will have the second chance to watch Paris, Je T'aime which I missed a month ago. I have promised to myslf - this time I must go! Already blocked my calendar - I'm going on either Mon 12th or Tues 13th May.

Booking Period : 21 Apr 2008 - 27 Apr 2008 Travel Period : 6 May 2008 - 30 Jun 2008 Fly from/to LCC Terminal, KLIA, Kuala Lumpur Domestic fare from / one way Alor Star (Hat Yai) RM 5.00 Johor Bahru RM 5.00 Kota Bharu RM 5.00 Kuala Terengganu RM 5.00 Langkawi RM 5.00 Penang RM 5.00 Bintulu RM 25.00 Kuching RM 25.00 Miri RM 25.00 Sibu RM 25.00 Kota Kinabalu RM 55.00 Labuan RM 55.00 Sandakan RM 55.00 Tawau RM 55.00 Source: AirAsia

Date: 15 - 20 April 2008 Venue: Johore Bahru, Malaysia Live result here Seedings Men's Singles 1 Dan Lin 2 Chong Wei Lee 3 Chunlai Bao 4 Jin Chen 5 Sony Dwi Kuncoro 6 Hyun Ii Lee 7 Sung Hwan Park 8 Yu Chen Men's Doubles 1 Tan Fook Choong / Wan Wah Lee 2 Jae Sung Jung / Yong Dae Lee 3 Kien Keat Koo / Boon Heong Tan 4 Alvent Yulianto Chandra / Luluk Hadiyanto 5 Ji Man Hwang / Jae Jin Lee 6 Mohd Zakry Abdul Latif/ Mohd Fairuzizuan Mohd Tazari 7 Shintaro Ikeda / Shuichi Sakamoto 8 Keita Masuda / Tadashi Ohtsuka Women's Singles 1 Chen Wang 2 Mew Choo Wong 3 Pui Yin Yip 4 Eriko Hirose Final Results Men's Singles Sung Hwan Park beat Jin Chen 21-18 21-18 Men's Doubles Jae Sung Jung/ Yong Dae Lee beat Wijaya Candra/ Nova Widianto 21-16 21-18

Booking Period: 1 Apr 2008 - 6 Apr 2008 Travel Period: 11 Jun 2008 - 31 Jul 2008 Fly from/to LCC Terminal, KLIA, Kuala Lumpur domestic low fares Kota Bharu from RM9.00 Kuala Terengganu from RM9.00 Alor Star (Hat Yai) from RM9.00 Johor Bahru from RM9.00 Penang from RM9.00 Bintulu from RM19.00 Kuching from RM19.00 Miri from RM19.00 Sibu from RM19.00 Langkawi from RM19.00 Tawau from RM49.00 Kota Kinabalu from RM49.00 Labuan from RM49.00 Sandakan from RM49.00 international low fares Singapore from RM9.00 / SGD9.00 Bangkok from RM19.00 / THB198 Jakarta from RM19.00 / Rp59.999 Yogyakarta from RM19.00 / Rp59.999 Banda Aceh from RM19.00 / Rp59.999 Bandung from RM19.00 / Rp59.999 Krabi from RM19.00 / THB198 Phuket from RM19.

My foot still pain following the 3 km long walk during F1 @ Sepang. My 1st experience! Only paid RM 100 (after 50% off) for the C2 open areas seats as we were using the someone's friends' student passes ... hehe. Bought a shiny orange McLaren Mini T-shirt that I fell in love with that cost me RM 170! My friend told me he is also in pain and went for urut and acupuncture after "pok-kai" at his home stairs. Though I patiently listening to him, I can't help but laugh and tease him somemore ... kakakaka! :p

Booking Period: 18 Mar 2008 - 21 Mar 2008 Travel Period: 11 Jun 2008 - 25 Sep 2008 TFly from/to LCC Terminal, KLIA, Kuala Lumpur Alor Star (Hat Yai) Penang Langkawi Kota Bharu Johor Bahru Sandakan Labuan Kota Kinabalu Sibu Miri Kuching Bintulu Kuala Terengganu Tawau from RM 0.00 Source: Air Asia

Just came back from MATTA Fair @ PWTC. My first time there (as I've always prefer to book online/ call up their offices directly). Need to pay RM 3 per entrance, which came with the sling bag for us to keep the fliers and booklet (damn good idea!) and the Matta Fair pullout published on NST. It was crowded that I felt so suffocated! But the good thing was I learnt more about backpacking to Australia, mainly Melbourne, Sydney and Gold Coast. Thanks to the friendly Australia Tourism Board lady and MSL's Ezaini. I'll do summary write up which I could reference later. Nope, I'm not going this soon. Perhaps 2 - 3 years down the road. Need to save enough bucks! For the return flight tickets for KL-London, so far Reliance quoted the cheapest @ RM 2960 (all included), via Gulf Air. Another deal is RM 3226 for KL-London, Rome-KL via MAS. Other recommended cheaper flights are Etihad (UAE) and Emirates < RM 3K (KL-London, Paris-KL from Bestour & Travel)

Booking Period: 12 Mar 2008 - 19 Mar 2008 depart from/to LCC Terminal, KLIA, Kuala Lumpur Ho Chi Minh City from RM49.99 / USD10 Travel Period :15 Apr 2008 - 15 Oct 2008 Hong Kong from RM49.99 / HKD99 Travel Period :15 May 2008 - 25 Oct 2008 Haikou from RM29.99 / CNY68 Travel Period :22 May 2008 - 25 Oct 2008 Source: Air Asia

Booking Period: 10 Mar 2008 - 23 Mar 2008 Travel Period: 11 Jun 2008 - 31 Jul 2008 Fly from/to LCC Terminal, KLIA, Kuala Lumpur Some of the notable deals:- Singapore from RM1.00 / SGD1.00 Krabi from RM1.00 / THB11 Phuket from RM1.00 / THB11 Clark (Manila) from RM11.00 / PHP151 Chiang Mai from RM11.00 / THB111 Bangkok from RM11.00 / THB111 Vientiane from RM31.00 / USD11 Brunei from RM31.00 / BND11.00 Siem Reap (Angkor Wat) from RM31.00 / USD11 Phnom Penh from RM31.00 / USD11 Guangzhou from RM61.00 / CNY151.00 Shenzhen from RM61.00 / CNY151.00 Source: Air Asia