You guys just have to do this don't you? why????

 Friday, July 10, 2009

Just when I've made up my mind to get the iPhone 3GS, you guys had to release the video for HTC Hero and show me how awesome Android's interface is. Oh, if you didn't know, Android was initially developed by Google and now it's by Open Handset Alliance (with 34 members including mobile handset makers, application developers, some mobile carriers and chip makers led by Google). Notice how much Android has changed from it's previously uber boring UI. I reeaaaallly hate the old icons from the G1 & G2. Look amateurish. On the left is HTC Magic where it's running G2. and compare it with HTC Hero's new UI (well, there's not much to show actually) Gotta let you guys see the video. Check out the video below first. And seriously, compare it with the iPhone's UI and UX(user experience).

What I think about HTC Hero is that it's usage is meant for people who need to keep in touch with the world and the phone allows me to do all that. With twitter apps, push email, calender and other things like stock as well as the option of having World Clocks (which i totally need), feels like i can do a lot with that phone. It's not much of a money making thing like iPhone, where you buy and you can develop apps for it. Not saying that HTC can't, but iPhone has a much better application store. iPhone can do almost the same as what HTC Hero can do, with a edge over it. iPhone is not only a phone with these capabilities, it could also replace my long time Zen Vision W, which is a media player. Another thing that's bothering me is iPhone's battery life. Almost everyone i know is complaining and saying that it needs to hit the charger at least twice a day. Once when u're at home, and once when u're at work. I'm like, "u sure....??" Cos i hate to miss important calls. So my mobile phone is always on.

Oh well, I guess I can only tell when I test hands-on when HTC Hero lands in Singapore. Probably at the end of this month I think. GAHHHHHH........ Smartphones....

updated by carlsson @ 7/10/2009 07:24:00 AM**

  

From the bottom of my heart.... I really hope this works....

 Wednesday, July 08, 2009

Sorry for the frightening messages that I've sent to you, my close friends... I know that I've been impulsive. Didn't mean to make you guys worried. I know many of you are wondering what happened. What could possibly make me do something like this?

I just lost a good one of my best friends. One who stood by me these years when things weren't going right for me. Shared the good and bad times together. Always had steamboat outings together. It was something that happened last week, that I felt neither of us was at fault. Cos we have been like this since we became buddies. Except for the fact that it wasn't on pictures, till Saturday. Things were so fucked up that I knew she was feeling vexed and unhappy. Even on that day itself. He was making her feel bad about herself. Why the fuck would any bf do such a thing to his gf?

He doesn't know me. And he will never know me. And he didn't know that many times when they "broke up", I was the one who encouraged her to get back together. Many times, I was the one who told her that his insecurities and unhappiness was not unfound or unsound. I always told her to talk things nicely with him so as to prevent quarrels from happening.

Cos I know how much the bf dislikes me (they all seem to think I'm a player/flirt. I really have no idea why.) plus the picture problem, I made a choice last night. To end the friendship so that the relationship between the both of them could be better. Many of you say that there are many other choices. I know there is. But the fastest way to appease that guy is this. They say this would leave him gloating and he would treat her the same way again. I certainly hope not. I just know that I want her to be happy. I want both of them to be happy. I hope by stepping out of the picture, it makes things better for them. Someone has said I'm her guardian angel (yeah... it's true... don't laugh) I beg to differ. I'm just being the best friend that I can be. A lot of people think that I like her or have a crush on her or something. I don't. Truthfully, I love her as a friend, as much as I love my other friends. The reason why I'm also doing this is because I have been in a similar situation, just that it wasn't over a picture or good friend, but a real cheating case. In any case, he can gloat all he wants. But he has to understand that the girl only loves and cares for him. If he continues behaving immaturely in this way, I'm afraid what I've done would be a waste.

In any case, this is nothing about love. This was just a plain "jealousy and possessive" issue. I rest my case. You will always be a good friend to me. The only thing now is that if you feel that I'm a good friend to you, introduce me to your bf so that he can get to know me, instead of getting worried if you ever hang out with me again in future. That's only an "IF".....

But I don't care what he thinks either. I'm doing this for a friend. That's all that matters...

updated by carlsson @ 7/08/2009 01:54:00 AM**

  

The Society Bistro @ One Fullerton

 Thursday, July 02, 2009

It's swimming day again today!! Feeling REALLY tired from all the swimming actually. We went to have something to eat first at about 11.30am after I showed N some stuff on my MBP. Today's pool water seem to have lots of chlorine. So much so, that the smell was stuck onto us for quite some time.

Went over to Geek Terminal to find out it's been shut down permanently. So we headed over to The Social Bistro at One Fullerton, where we had our meal. Well, i thought it was the only place that would keep N from mischief. I ordered soup to warm my stomach. As usual, I ordered my favourite San Pellegrino.
The reason why I usually order San Pellegrino is because it's carbonated and it kinda freshens up the mouth... Unlike any other soft drinks... Well, I wasn't in the mood for any wine, so I didn't order any...
My soup came.... and i totally loved it!! Finished it pretty quick. Not sure how I would describe the soup but yeah... I just thought it was really good. Doesn't have that significant tomato taste though it's tomato soup.
N's sandwich was DARN GOOD i tell you.... I took a bite out of and I totally love it. Next time i go there again, I'm just gonna order the sandwich. With chips was additional $2 only... so why not?
Mine was this braised chicken thigh thingy with brown rice and blah blah blah... Wasn't as good as the sandwich, but it's still nice. :D Totally enjoyed this meal. Took a cab home. Jam along the way... Was tired so I slept in the cab. *snore* LOL.... I'm UBER tired. I must have like swam like crazy.... I need a massage! Think I'll be sleeping soon!! Later dudes...

updated by carlsson @ 7/02/2009 09:04:00 PM**

  

Sara's Birthday~

 Wednesday, July 01, 2009

Just got the picture that the photographer took on Sara's birthday. I haven't got the full size resolution yet but heck... I've been waiting to post this for a long time. I'll ask Sara for the original picture later... On June 20th, Saturday, about 2 weeks back, G accompanied me to Sara's birthday party. Some last minute stuff but she still made it anyway.... We were there pretty early. The party starts at 9pm officially, but people start coming in only at about 10 plus or so... we were there at 9:30pm by the way...

The taxi driver was effin' terrible. REALLY. He totally didn't know whether Dempsey Hill is can.... Like what the hell... Never mind. So since now I know already, I can guide the cab drivers next time. This is the only picture that I've taken with Sara... G never gave me any pics we took together lor.... Sara's always been there for me. Once in a blue moon, she come over to my blog to tag. I know I look like a playboy or something in this picture Cos G and Sara are both girls. BUT DON'T JUDGE. LOL. Had a bottle of Heineken. (think Heineken commercial... lol!!)

Well, we left early for a meal cos I haven't had anything for lunch or dinner. So we headed to Newton Circus to makan. And after that, wanted to go for a massage. KNS.... Fully booked. So bo bian... I went home. But yeah. was never drunk. just red face and a little teeny weeny bit high. Massage session with E soon!! =)

updated by carlsson @ 7/01/2009 10:11:00 PM**

  

Indochine, Dempsey Hill and supper at Newton Circus

 Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Guilty as charged. I've been drinking away for the past few days. Never been a great drinker. But thanks to E and Lynus, I've kinda become better at handling my alcohol rage. yeah... you read right. r-a-g-e. Ask the people whom I used to drink with. A quarter glass of Tiger beer was enough to knock me out, or turn me into a monster (depends on which comes first).

Went to "kinky place" (don't bother looking up. It's not anywhere on the street directory. It's a code name. LOL.) on friday. Pretty fun actually. Then on saturday, Lynus actually asked me out. Couldn't go cos I was pretty much held up with something. On Sunday, E and I went to Indochine at Orchard. Met up with some of her friends and they were guessing my age after I told them that I'm a lecturer.

After that, we headed to Quaruba’r at Dempsey Hill, where I had 2 shots, 1 Bacardi Lime [Mojito] and a glass of fruit punch. I was a little high already. Did some weird stuff which i can totally remember (yea... i remember stuff now)... The place was pretty cosy and yeah... apparently the ah bengs and ah lians don't go there. So it's pretty good. Then when the bill came, they weren't sure if I knew what I was doing. But I could see that the price was $79.89 CLEARLY. Gave my card, signed the receipt and off we went to newton circus for supper...

Spent about $50 for the few dishes that we couldn't finish. But E and Xue Yan did their best to help me eat up most of it lah. And then...... I went home. Still kinda high when I got home so yeah... Anyway, I had fun. I think the next drinking session is this Saturday... with Lynus.... think so.... lol! Laters dudes!!

updated by carlsson @ 6/30/2009 08:54:00 AM**

  

The Real Effing Deal and Giant Effing Robots

 Monday, June 29, 2009

Watched Transformers 2: ROTF yet? If so, remember Sam's roommate Leo and his so called BIG business? Welcome to TheRealEffingDeal.com. I totally REALLY didn't know that they were going viral about this giant robot business. Oh... And you remember our S7 Executive, Simmons? He's also known as Robo-Warrior (UBERLOL) and runs the websites called GiantEffingRobots.com. Both of these seem pretty real in a sense that y'know.... Like they're really running that blog thingy.

You guys should head over and watch some of the viral videos of people recording videos with Transformers appearing in the background of their clip. Think it's pretty nice. But I like the way the 2 websites are like shooting at each other.

"Baby go go go!! FTJ!! FTJ!!"
"What is FTJ?"
"Fuel the jet! Fuel the jet!"

Go watch Transformers 2 if you haven't watched it yet. :D Michael Bay makes things AWESOME.

updated by carlsson @ 6/29/2009 11:53:00 PM**

  

Dude, where's my car?

 Sunday, June 28, 2009

It's pretty funny sometimes that I don't feel like owning a car because it's sorta like a guy's nature to like cars? I just feel that sometimes it's really faster to get from A to B by MRT. Why do I say that? Well, I think among my peers, I take more taxis than anyone else. Oh~ and it's I'll usually have the cab booked over the phone. Cos I hate waiting and flagging cabs down.

Well, seems like I finally have the thing for cars. I was ogling at cars last night. Well.... not the real ones but yeah... they're pictures. For starters, I shall show you the car that I have been in love with for the longest period of time. It's none other than......
Audi R8!! Yeah... I'm pretty lucky to have been driven around in this hawt car. After all, how many people actually get to sit and...

...drive this kinda flashy car? But y'know... The current price is $495,000 and the depreciation is $42,270/year and the road tax is $4,212/yr. Unless I'm Bill Gates, earning by the millions, there's no way I'll spend that much on a car.

So.... having said that. I have other cars in mind. I'm not gonna get the big family car, which is pretty pointless. Cos I'll be the only one who's driving, and occasionally, maybe out with a friend or 2. So..... The car that has pretty much caught my attention is this car.... Kinda small and compact. And I like that personal space. And it's only $104,900. Road tax is only $742/yr. Well, with petrol and all, I think it's a pretty good deal. The other option is Opel Tigra, which looks similar in some ways. It's much cheaper with a price of $60,000. But it's a 2-seater. Road Tax at $606/yr Yeah... I've heard people say that the car is cute. And that I should drive a Mercedes Benz E-Class Coupe 2009 instead. Well, I've had experiences with Mercedes before. It's nice, but it's just not my type. The new S-Class is nice, but neh... It doesn't have that personal space that I want. Another option that I've looked at is the Nismo 370z by Nissan. Downside? It's not a convertible, it's only a 2-seater, and it's Nissan. But it's still nice though... But I don't think I'll get that. Well.... K was telling me that I should get what I want and don't care what others think. I was like, "I just need a car that I'm comfortable in to get me from A to B." Then she said, "Hire a chauffeur lor...." Hardy Har Har.... Very funneee.

Anyway, I'm also looking at the price of housing right now. Not that I'm ready to buy a house and move out, But I think it's better to look at it now, observe and buy later. After all, my dad forbade me to buy that Hilton property and C also discouraged me. Oh!! Btw.... This is arriving soon.. Yep... My dad bought a new car again. Citroen C5. Pretty tight. Well, he bought it without telling us. And showed it to me only when I came home. Sneaky.... LOL... Oh well.. At least it's better than a Toyota Altis which almost everyone is driving (He gave up his Mercedes for Toyota leh!!!). Thank goodness he didn't buy a Toyota again. I'll probably faint. I think I'll stop ogling at cars. Maybe I'll wait for the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro to be released first before deciding what to buy.. LOL. Laters dudes!! :D

updated by carlsson @ 6/28/2009 02:40:00 AM**

  

Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen @ GV Gold Class(Vivo)

 Thursday, June 25, 2009

Finally, after being best buddies for soooo many years, N and I are watching a movie together. Well, I thought since this doesn't come easy, I decided that we should watch it in GV GOLD CLASS. For starters, we don't have to stand with the rest of the bozos to collect the tickets. And there's a private lounge for us to relax before going into the movie. Oh. Better pictures than the ones I took previously cos I brought my DSLR along.
Yeah.. All that glitters is GOLD CLASS. There seem to be a slight change with the menu. The calamari which I ordered during my other visit was no longer on the menu. N doesn't like seafood so I didn't order anything else beside popcorn and sprite. No way I was gonna have a glass of wine in the day.
Comparing this to the one at Great World City, I'd definitely say that this was much better as there was no...

...glaring sunlight and I could totally feel at ease. The interior of the lounge is very different from the one at GV Grand too.
There's a bar at the corner of the lounge. We were greeted as soon as we entered the premises. Honestly, the service at GV Grand was a lot more better than the one over here at Vivo.
Oh well, you can see him having fun anyway. We were there about 45 minutes before the movie started. So we just lazed around and chit chatted, read some magazines and took more pictures. Oh. And N loved playing with my D90.
This photo was taken by him. So you can see, this guy already did his research even though he doesn't have any DSLR. I like this picture. Heehee...
We were served with some tidbits while we were seated at the lounge. Not my type. N enjoyed it anyway. About 15 minutes before 12pm, one of the staff came to our table and said, "Sir, the theatre is ready. We will bring the food to you. Enjoy your movie."
This time, you can see better how the recliner seats look like. There were already people inside so I didn't want to have the whole place clicking with flashlights. That's why very few pictures were taken in the theatre itself
Just before the movie started, my popcorn and drink arrived. And we got ready for the movie. Just some stuff of Revenge Of The Fallen. The fight scenes were good. Storyline was mediocre. But the CGI could have been better. Seriously. Sometimes I thought the CGI looks like it was some PS3 or XBOX 360 game preview. Though a tad disappointing, I still like the movie. Of course. The first one was way better when they decided to involve the government. Go watch it anyway, I could see the effort ILM has put into the movie.

updated by carlsson @ 6/25/2009 04:54:00 AM**