Songs that I love, and why...

I am sure everyone of us has a song or two that is kept playing on our MP3 players or stereo systems, or like myself on my Playstation 3. These four songs somehow have become my must-play list, in the gym or while I am working or on-the-go. Somehow, in addition to their rhythm or lyrics or melodies that I enjoy, they have coincidentally become a remembrance in my life in these 2 years.


I remember well Beyoncé's "Halo" because that was when I met a bottleneck in my career in January 2009. Somehow, I was seeking for a breakthrough, and yet not really finding one. That's when I was quite upset and angry constantly. Well, you could ask my Shanghai colleagues about my constant "fire". This song somehow calms me, and reminds me of all the other good things around me. I guess I wasn't a very happy person back then.

Then, in August 2009, I first heard Keri Hilson's "Knock You Down" when I first came to Hong Kong for business trip. I was here for 2 weeks. And, this song was being played over and over on VH1 or MTV. Back then, it was a beginning of a big change for my career, thus this has become a mark of milestone for me. Of course, it really is a nice song!

Then, in mid of September 2009, I moved to Hong Kong. And, that's when I know about Leona Lewis and her "Don't Let me Down". I like the surge of the song, and well, even though not really following the lyrics, but the title is cool. I don't let myself down!

Last but not least, I heard Rihanna's "Fire Bomb" on MTV in end of January of 2010. I am currently having a big problem at work, which is still unsolvable yet, sadly. The bass and the drum of this song, and her "scream" somehow really burst out all the stress in me! Cool song, and kinda a mediating song for me now!

For me, music and life are really tightly knit. There is no way to separate them, and somehow whenever I am not so having a good time in my daily life, He always has a way to give me some musics! Thank You!

Shitty week and tiring weekend!

I had a bad long last week - so bad that I can feel my life is being drained out gradually and slowly out of my body. Well, that's work. I try not to let work get to me. I am sure next week is going to be worse, so I am ready for it. I was so glad when it was Friday that I have a 2-day break from work (yet, 2 days is a bit too short). Work was not smooth at all last week - too many "interesting" and "exciting" stuff. A new thing for me, and I somehow maybe have screwed it up. Let's see what will happen next week. My head was spinning all the time at work due to the lack of sleep I guess. Or, it is just the age talking. Time to break free and have another change. I am good with that, I guess.

Nowadays I use gym / fitness every morning (even though only about 40 / 45 minutes because need to leave the gym before 8am) and video games every evening (even though only 1 / 2 hours or so because after I got home it was already about 9 every day). Somehow that only makes me even more tired every day - not a bad thing I guess. Games that I am playing is Valkyria Chronicles. It is amazing that I have already spent 12 hours in this game since I have started with it about a week ago.


This game can be very brain-draining and time-consuming. It is a role-playing strategic game. Sega has certainly delivered a masterpiece that could merge these two genres seamlessly with impressive depth from the perspective of both the story and game play. One thing I want to complain about this game is that it can be too challenging and frustrating sometimes. This weekend I am surprised that I have actually spent about 6 hours in total in this game!

Of course, in addition to game, I went to the gym, did my laundry, cleaning, those normal stuff. In fact I went to Sham Shui Po to window shop games - just a nice break out of the house. Even though I didn't plan on buying anything, I bought something. Yes, I bought Bayonetta. I have heard and read so many things about this game, and certainly would love to give it a try. Well, I haven't cracked open it yet, but soon, when I am so damn stressed because of work and need to have some virtual-ass-kicking-stress release, then the game is my remedy. I certainly need a holiday. I do miss Netherlands - a more peaceful (yet boring) lifestyle!

宅男的新闻世界！

我不算是一个很称职的宅男，至少我还是会出门。但我更不算是一个潮男，因为我穿着简陋，对潮流不敏感。我热爱游戏电玩，但对玩偶塑像冷感。我戴着一幅黑框厚镜，但我很喜欢到健身房运动。我喜欢漫画， 但是不会疯狂沉迷，而且我还喜欢阅读一些怪怪的non-fictions。所以，总的来说，我不算一个称职的宅男。一般宅男，我想是挺封闭的，不谙世故。我热爱游戏和一些high-tech玩意的一切。所以，我会经常（每一天）都看看听听这一类新闻。也算是因为这一类的嗜好，让我能在工作上有一些意想不到的帮助。
I don't really have what it takes to be a total "otaku", at least I still go out from time to time. But, I won't call myself a trendy man, because I don't have any sense of fashion trends. I love gaming, but I am not into those figurines. I am wearing a thick black-frame glasses, but I still like to sport in gym. I love manga, but I won't be addicted. In fact, I still like to read those "weird" non-fictions. So, in conclusions, I don't really have what it takes to be a total "otaku". In general, an "otaku" is quite self-contained and not really care what's going on around them. I love gaming and those high-tech gadgets, and that's why I pay a lot of attention to these related news. I guess this is also a kind of hobby, which somehow surprisingly help a bit in my work.


我现在都在听Podcast，一大堆有关电玩和high-tech玩意的podcast。这绝对为我每天一大早6点钟到8点钟的一段时间提供了不少娱乐。资讯充足，而且娱乐性爆满。我尤其喜欢IGN的Podcast Beyond和GameScoop!。最近也喜欢上了PSNation Podcast和Gamespot的Hotspot。我想，我开始很适应国外的幽默。
Nowadays, I listen to podcast related to gaming and high-tech gadgets. This certainly has made my boring 6am till 8am daily journey less boring and more informative. I especially enjoy IGN's Podcast Beyond and Gamescoop!. Lately I also kinda liking PSNation Podcast and Gamespot's Hotspot. I think I am now quite accustomed to those foreigners' senses of humor.

我现在每一天都会阅读RSS，这也成为我每一天工作的一部分。Google Reader肯定在这一方面帮了我不少忙。每一天都帮我收集了不少有趣和有用的信息。而且运用我的HTC　Ｈｅｒｏ和３Ｇ，我还能再路上阅读这一些信息。真的很不错的一个渠道。我每一天都会看到一些非常有趣的新闻。而且一些新闻会让我有所期待。让明天会更有趣。我一直都认为，我们人每一天都必须在沉闷和常规的生活里寻找一些期待的小事，要不然会很没劲的。
Of course, I also read RSS daily (and has become part of my job too). Google Reader is certainly a great tool for me to gather all these news. In fact, I can use my HTC Hero and 3G to read these news on the go. It certainly is a very informative and useful channel. Everyday I can read some very amazing news, some of which I would very much look forwards to. It makes tomorrow so much more interesting. I always think, we need to find some minor things in our daily routine lives that we look forwards to, otherwise, we won't feel that energetic for tomorrow.

What's up?

It has been a while... I think I don't really update this site that often. Probably because after work I am so beat-up, and just want to go home and rest in my couch doing nothing (except playing the damn PS3 or watching my favorite TV series). Basically, nothing seriously interesting happening my life here, well, I can't talk much about work (which no one really cares anyway). What have I been doing? Basically, games, books, movies, you know, those normal stuff. But I have decided to have a project for myself this year, a rather tiny project compared to last year of moving and working in Hong Kong.

I just finished inFAMOUS. This game is fantastic! I have never played this genre of game, which allows you to run around in a "free open world", and do (almost) whatever you want. Sure, it can be annoying sometimes, because I am not really used to this type of game or some glitchy control scheme. However, I still have a buzz with this game. I am sure will get hold of this game again if there is going to be a sequel! Now that I think I can crack open Valkyrie Chronicles and sometimes play a bit of Flower (btw, Flower is surprisingly beautiful game... relaxing too).

OK, my tiny project! I have too many cables, which are certainly extremely annoying. Now, I use magic straps to wrap each of these cables, and then store them in one of this type of tool-box alike box. So far, I am happy about what I have done with the cables, but they are not portable at all. So, my project for this year is to do this (basically the picture says it all!):

Looking forward in 2010

I am a bit reluctant to write my new year resolutions, and that's the reason I haven't really updated my so-called personal blog for a while. I am afraid if I wrote it down here, it will become a commitment to myself, and it will add more pressures to myself. Frankly, I have had a lot of pressures lately, one from my financial status, another one from my career aspect (or the lack thereof).


So this year, what I want to achieve, is relatively minor compared to previous years. First of all, I need to be more careful with my finance considering how high Hong Kong living expense and how low my current salary is. And, hopefully I could do some (additional) wiser investment. This... takes time. I am that kind of person who really wants to learn stuff from scratch before going into the thing... In regards to my career, I need to think carefully where I want to go next. Staying in Hong Kong is an option, but I don't see any future here just yet (even though I have already started here 4 months ago). Moving out of this current company probably makes sense too, but I need to think of changing my career path (or figure out what my career path is). Basically, I have to say, I am a bit depressed and upset with myself because after all these years, I feel like I am still stuck at first gear! Hopefully it will change in no time!