New PC

After having a new pc on my wish list for months, I finally obtained one over the weekend. The cost is RM 3.7k, which is 23% higher than initial budget. I just learn a rule of thumb from the computer sales person- that a pc will stay in touch with the market for X years if it is X thousand dollars (ie. 3 years if it is RM 3k). After that, it will be deemed as an old model pc and should be replaced. Having said that, my previous pc (which is still operational in office) was RM 3,000 but I have been using it for more than 4 years. Absolutely time for replacement / upgrade.

Golf

Today I play golf at Saujana – the first time I set foot on golf course since second half of year 2010. Play terribly as expected, first nine holes – 60 points (way above my previous average) and did not even complete the second nine, due to exhaustion. Did score 2 par however (both on a par 3), which is a pleasant surprise. I really need to work on my driver & woods, its absolutely killing my game.

Radio Station Dilemma

People often ask me why I rarely listen to radio in the car after working hours (6-8pm). Seriously, you can’t blame me for that. I mean, what choices do I have? Should I listen to the station whom male DJ pretends to be sensitive via talking using his feminine voice at 988? As a public figure, doesn’t he realized that he is a terrible example and role model to our next generation? I know he isn’t a gay nor that girly after working hours. His so call ‘public stunt’ to raise his popularity is totally selfish and unacceptable. Its simply disgusting. What other choices do I have? My FM enjoys having their audiences “sing” during these hours. I wish they are entertaining but unfortunately it often leaves me no alternatives but to switch station. Last but not the least, FM 88.1 and its ‘Beh-Tahan’ program during these hours. If there is something that makes myself “Beh-Tahan” for the day, that’s by listening to this stupid program. In conclusion, just turn on the USB or CD and avoid all unnecessary frustration.

Signal

If I were being asked to give an advice to foreigners planning to drive in KL, I would have advised them to be extra cautious in the usage of signal. Signal prior to changing lanes or directions are not advisable. As a matter of fact, one should just assume that the signal light isn’t working at all. This advice is recommended by someone who has been driving more than ten years overseas and in KL.

The point of signaling, after all, is to ‘signal’ to adjacent drivers of your intention, therefore not do anything abnormal that could lead to unwanted results. In KL, however, once a driver ‘signal’ his intention, the adjacent drivers (or motorbike riders) will some how feel that their territory are being threaten (like a dog’s natural reaction when another dog pee at their grounds). As a result, they will accelerate (even the motorbikes) or change to the lane before you do. If you were to proceed changing lane after your signal like what you do in overseas, the end results will be disasters. On the contrary, if you don’t signal before you change lane, you will find it a lot easier. The adjacent drivers will not be offended because you did not give them enough time to react and they will be able to ‘forgive’ themselves for not defending their territory. And this is how it is done in KL.

Finally

It may takes more than a year but our wedding photo is finally on the wall.

PC or Mac

I have recently upgraded my TV, which is a great enjoyment. The next target is to upgrade my computer, which is around five years old. Should I upgrade to a Mac or remain a PC?

6 months

Baby is 6 months old today. Compliments to my wife Sacha who is able to breast feed baby for six months consecutively, exceeding everyone’s expectations. I guess one should never underestimate the will of a mother.

Happy CNY

The Koo Family wishes everyone a Happy Chinese New Year. Gong Hee Fat Choy!!

Banks

I just open another bank account with OCBC bank for the purpose of having a safety deposit. That makes me having accounts with almost all banks in the country.
For my company: Maybank
For loan account: Standard Chartered, UOB
For current account: Public Bank, HSBC
For credit card: CIMB & City Bank
For safety deposit: OCBC Bank.
For share trading: Hong Leong
That’s total of 9 banks. Simply ridiculous. Next objective is to start eliminating some of this accounts.

Merry Christmas

Ho! Ho! Ho!

The Koo's Family wish everyone a Happy Merry Christmas and a Merry Happy New Year!




Yeah, time to reveal Christmas presents !!

Made in China

I hereby introduce another super value for money product from China.

"Super Energy Saving LED Bulb" - able to last 20,000 hours and cost only a few ringgit. A product strongly recommended by my father.

I thereby conduct experiments by compare it with an ordinary bulb worth 50 cents. For more accurate and persistent results, I installed up to three bulb for comparison.

In about two months later - final result: Super Power Saver LED Bulb 0 - 3 Ordinary cheap bulb.

All Super Power Saver LED Bulb are dead whilst the cheap bulb is still running strong.

Another great product made in China :)