The "Thunder Dolphin"...

The name sounds more like a childish ride, but you can't always judge a ride by its name. The Thunder Dolphin is a fairly intense roller coaster located @ the Tokyo Dome. What makes it so good? It's a roller coaster located in the middle of the city...

My (A-League) team is...

I have come to a conclusion, I am switching my A-League alliance (not that I followed Sydney FC with much passion). I have chosen the red and black side of Sydney; Western Sydney Wanderers are who I now follow. It was too hard in the end as in my books red always triumphs; the signing Shinji Ono was also looked upon favorably. In a weird way, I am looking forward to this new found relationship...

Grand indeed...

This is where I work (currently, since '08). As much as I don't like to admit it, it is a good place to work...

Cousins: the full collection...

It's not very often we get all the cousins in one place, but this was one of the time. It was about 2 years ago, but it does show us all there in the one place @ the same time...

Beef jerky: only in Macau...

Delicious is the word that comes to mind when describing the beef jerky's from Macau. One of the very few reasons why I would go back/continue to go back to Macau. What can I say, I travel for food...

Champions: 2012 NL West...

I wouldn't say that the San Francisco Giants are one of my "tier one" teams, but I do follow them none the less. This is especially so when they are winning! Their most recent title, the NL West. Hopefully next is the World Series...

Dream garage (part3b)...

The Porsche 911 GT3RS is a very nice car, which not appropriate for an everyday car but it is a very nice toy "weekend" car. This one would be paint job option 2. I can only dream...

Dream garage (part3a)...

This dream garage comes in two parts as I can't decide which Porsche 911 GT3RS I prefer. This one...

My kind of supermarket...

When we're in Hong Kong we stay @ the W Hong Kong & when it comes to supermarkets we shop @ ThreeSixty The supermarket that has it all! Everything from fresh sushi, to all the snacks, drinks and all sorts of nifty things. Please tell me where I can find one of these in Sydney...

Shibuya: ready, set, cross...

Tokyo is one of my favorite cities in the world. At one stage we went there three times in the span of eighteen months! The Shibuya intersection is an something you have to experience when in Tokyo...

Clam chowder...

It's another American food that I enjoy, but I wouldn't really 'classify' it as fast food. Clam chowder in sourdough bread is delicious, unfortunately it's something that's not readily available down under either...

QB Hunting w/ JJ Watt...

JJ Watt would be one of my favorite players in the NFL right now (btw. all my favorite NFL players just happen to play for the Texans). The energy he brings to the game is just electrifying!

#BullsOnParade #MegaWatt

A season without snow...

This year would be the first time in 5 years we didn't go down to the snow during the southern hemisphere winter. Yes Ci & I did go to the snow in California at the beginning of the year. This was last year when we went with Kenny & Marsha. I was told that the snow was good this season too...

Our getaway vehicle...

Every time we like to getaway within Australia we always like hire a car; our car of choice is always an Audi & in particular the Audi A3. We like to call it our getaway raysir. Doesn't that sound just like an Audi commercial? But honestly though we do, it's not like we get commission from Audi...

Indomie: simple yet delicious...

Can a simple 2-minute noodle taste so good? When that 2-minute noodle is an Indomie, then the answer is yes! Especially with a fried egg on top! It's another one of my specialties...

Beautiful one day, perfect the next...

The getaway is over and we're back home. The most memorable part of the getaway, besides spending 3 days with my wife, the 'perfect' weather Queensland so proudly declares...

Happy one year anniversary...

It was one year ago today we said 'I do'; our love continues to grow everyday. This was our day...

Relaxation & quality time...

It's not a big holiday, but much needed none the less. Gone away for a few days to the Gold Coast & really looking forward to it! One "negative"; it has wet our appetite for a bigger holiday...

Eleven years ago today...

I remember that I was waiting for my friends to come over. The next morning I had my HSC music practical exam. This was all unfolding on the TV. I could not believe what I was seeing...

Football (NFL) is back...

I think I have a certain connection with American sports; but with the Texans it's extra special, I've followed them since day one. Ten years later, of ups but mainly down, I am fairly confident that this year is the year.

This year has started the right way with a 30-10 win over the Dolphins. #WeAreTexans #BullsOnParade

Healed: before & after...

I've had to "deal" with psoriasis ever since 2002 (after high school). I've tried many different treatment which all had mixed results. I always believed that I would be healed of it but there were moments if I'm honest that I just "coped with it". Praise God that he answers prayers...

Then you will have healing for your body and strength for your bones. (Proverbs 3:8)

Deep fried dough...

I was told that grandma only makes this once a year; but this year alone I'm fairly certain that I've had it at least twice, not that I'm complaining...

Dream garage (part2)...

Continuing my "dream garage"; this would be my "cruiser" - the Bentley Continental GT Supersport...

Post number 100...

and still going strong! As I look back on my life, the past 29 years; I reflect on how blessed I have been...

My souvenir from LA...

I wanted a souvenir from LA and I collect jerseys. So it was inevitable; but this was one LA jersey I wanted to get. I don't support any (current) team from the city of angels so this LA Stars jersey was perfect (and I don't mind Blake Griffin). Finding it though was not an easy task...

We are family...

So this is my family from my mums side. All the aunties, uncles, cousins and Opa. Photo was taken @ Jeff's 21st (3yrs ago) & I don't think there had been another time since where everyone was present...

urdblog | blogging red...

How does one show their dedication towards their team? I showed my dedication to Urawa Red Diamonds by blogging. My reason for starting the blog was to assist non-Japanese speaking people access to anything and everything Urawa. Now that the J-League is more mainstream and my busy schedule; I haven't blogged for a few months now, but as a result the Reds started to win. Should I just remain quiet or resume the blog? All I want to say is We Are Reds...

Happy fathers day...

This is the fathers day present I would love to give my dad one day; the classic Mini Cooper. It's his favorite car...

Kindergarten take one...

I did go to school in Indonesia; even though it was only for half a year when I was 5 years old. The only thing I remember was going to the wrong class on my first day; I don't even remember this photo being taken...