Formula 1 is BACK!!

yes... FORMULA 1 is back to LIFE!! hahaha...
the 2009 has kicked-off today with great style in Melbourne, Australia... something I have not seen in the past god knows how many years now...

Congratulations to Brawn GP... a team 2 months ago that did not exist... for carving their name into the history book of F1 by becoming the 2nd ever team to score a 1-2 finish in their debut race of their debut season!!! (the first team to do that was Mercedes, back in 1952) and Ross Brawn is definitely the man who deserves the credit... a true legend...

the numerous rules change for this season has seen the race coming back to life... the most notable change would be the return of 'slicks' that has contributed to the massive re-design of the cars for aerodynamics efficiency (looks kinda awkward at first) as well as the KERS system which provides the fitted car with an additional 60mph boost in a lap when fully charged...

with Brawn GP taking the chequered flag in style... the folks at Honda must have been kicking themselves right now for making the decision to quit F1... but anyhow, what do you think the main problem was when they were not making to the top step of the podium previously? Brawn was there... the mechanics are the same... the drivers are the same... so... what was the problem??

the answer could be rather simple... the HONDA engine!! I'm not here to defame anyone... but with a Mercedes engine fitted to the rear end of the machine... the cars supervised by Brawn has made it to the top and 2nd step of the podium in their FIRST EVER RACE!! kudos for that Brawn!

I wish you all the best for the 2009 season... and may F1 be brought back to LIFE!!

apple iPhone 3G in Malaysia!

hahaha... after such a long time... when most of those who can afford an iPhone has already got theirs from somewhere else... Malaysia is finally having the hugely popular Apple iPhone 3G officially through Maxis!

An official launch will be held for the much awaited phone from the 20th - 22nd March 2009 at KL Convention Center, for those who has put forward their booking on or before 17th March will be invited for the launch... for which the iPhone will also be collected on the spot...

Anyhow, the iPhone is only available with a contract with Maxis, minimum of 6 months but yet you still have to pay almost RM3k for the phone!

Or, you can also choose to subscribe to the new i-Value plan; designed and exclusively available for iPhone buyers, where a minimum of 500MB data per month has been bundled in... for a minimum of 12 months contract, your 16GB iPhone will you costs around RM2300... these plans are available for new, port-in and current maxis post-paid subscribers... pricey? well, that's the price you have to pay if you're hooked by the iPhone!

especially for new line subscribers, getting the iPhone means another RM100 a month... nevertheless, it's a good news for current Maxis subscribers... you just need to sign a contract to stay with Maxis for another year with at least RM100 for your bill every month...

hmm... is this a little late for it? or late is better than never? judge it for yourself...
for more info and plan rates, logon to http://www.maxis.com.my/ or click on the ad link.

2009 Wishlist... #1

hahaha... yup... wishlist #1!! god knows how many to come!!

have spent recent times going through what's available in the market... i won't deny the fact that getting the apple iPhone 3G has got me started looking at gadgets again!

haih... and guess what? i got hooked to the Apple 13" MacBook!!

After going through the machine spec and product info on the website, I've decided to go to the store and check it out myself... there I go... there's no turning back... this beauty is definitely on the top of my wishlist #1!! plan to get it sometime this year... hopefully I would get use to mac easily...

going to machines at midvalley has got me through the Canon concept store too... and damn Zeuss... after reading the lense book you gave me last week... and look at the photos these monsters can take... the Canon L series lense is now officially 2nd on my wishlist for 2009... the only thing i need to figure out at the moment is exactly which lense i need...

I guess I need to get focused again and not look around too much! hahaha... it's hurting my wallet again!! damn...

NEIGHBORHOOD SS09 Anchor Savage

It's time again!! Neighborhood has launched its Spring/ Summer 2009 Collection on the 21st February 2009... first savage released... NBHD ANCHOR SAVAGE Deep Medium!! Known for its quality denim, this savage has been produced in 14oz denim... finished with the reknown Neighborhood savage techniques...

The detail finishing of this piece is just fantastic... as named, the anchor has been embroidered on the front waist line... red stitches has been used to highlight the savage details... a small patch has also been sewn in through the back left pocket... finished with the famous nbhd washing effect... this is another masterpiece...

go get yours before it's too late!! japanese yen is going sky high at the moment... prices for these denim will definitely rocket!

hmm... anyway, for those of you who are new to Neighborhood (NBHD), below is a simple size chart of the different cutting/ models release by nbhd... the 2 new model - Deep Medium & Deep Basic has only been introduced since last season (Fall '08)... guess it's gonna be a regular feature now...

Narrow Straight: (flat measurement)
Size S : Waist 39cm Thigh 26cm Length 99cm Trunk 19.5cm
Size M : Waist 41cm Thigh 27cm Length 102cm Trunk 20cm
Size L : Waist 43cm Thigh 28cm Length 104cm Trunk 20.5cm

Deep Medium:
Size S : Waist 38cm Thigh 27cm Length 101cm Trunk 18.5cm
Size M : Waist 39cm Thigh 29cm Length 103cm Trunk 19.5cm
Size L : Waist 42cm Thigh 30cm Length 107.5cm Trunk 20cm

Medium:
Size S : Waist 41cm Thigh 30cm Length 105cm Trunk 21cm
Size M : Waist 43cm Thigh 31cm Length 108cm Trunk 22cm
Size L : Waist 45cm Thigh 32cm Length 110cm Trunk 23cm
Size XL : Waist 47cm Thigh 33cm Length 112cm Trunk 24cm

Deep Basic:
Size S : Waist 37cm Thigh 28cm Length 97cm Trunk 20cm
Size M : Waist 39cm Thigh 29cm Length 100cm Trunk 20.5cm
Size L : Waist 41cm Thigh 30cm Length 103cm Trunk 21cm

Basic:
Size S : Waist 41cm Thigh 30.5cm Length 100cm Trunk 20.5cm
Size M : Waist 43cm Thigh 32cm Length 107cm Trunk 22cm
Size L : Waist 45cm Thigh 33cm Length 108cm Trunk 23cm
Size XL : Waist 47cm Thigh 35cm Length 115cm Trunk 23.5cm

Hope all these info is useful to you when you make your choice of size... personally, I like narrow straight the best ;)

valentine's... iPhone 3G!!

oops!! haha... yup... the Apple iPhone 3G 16GB in white!! that was the surprise for her...

she's been using her current phone for ages... refuse to change even if it gives her problem from time to time... guess she just doesn't want to spend alot on phone...

anyway... knowing that she would love to have an iPod... and personally, i think she should have her phone changed... so, I got her this!! troubled some friends in Hong Kong, ordered it 2 days before CNY... and the delivery was surprisingly fast given the fact that it's delivered on 29th Jan... only 2 days after the CNY holiday!!

that was superb online shopping experience... thanks apple!

I packed it up nicely with a white A3 paper... printed with an Apple logo... with a phrase "...is this what i think it is??"... then with another layer of wrapper in red with hearts... she was surprised when she opens the first layer... revealing the logo and the phrase... got so excited thinking of it being an iPod... when she opens up the white wrapper... she got so surprised... (and touched i guess... ) she cried...

hehe... happy valentine's day my dear... now i'm sure you love it ;)

and of course... how can i resist getting one for myself right? hahaha... hence the hole in my wallet... :)