tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41800672458154532052024-03-21T15:04:49.112+08:00Welcome!To my personal space.Darren Chiang Joon Sumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14410736859980617729noreply@blogger.comBlogger103125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180067245815453205.post-78262164594397784012010-11-19T03:10:00.003+08:002010-11-19T03:26:01.347+08:00Addiction in anything kills<p align="justify">I guess it is hard to stop doing the things you like to do. Once you start something, it's difficult to get out of the flow. Even though injuries other negative consequences take place.</p><p align="justify">But as the saying goes, <em>do everything in moderation</em>. Like it or not, I've reached the limit of my badminton addiction, as well as my craving for newer and better badminton equipment.</p><p align="justify">Not only did it strained my wrist, hurt my arm and damage some muscles on the shoulder/back area, the game contribute to most of my cost in my weekly allowances.</p><p align="justify">I really have to take it easy and play in moderation before it permanently destroy my chances of playing badminton.</p><p align="justify">I also need to stop drooling at Yonex Nanospeed 9900 racket because deep down I know the cost is mostly paid towards their promotional and advertisement initiatives.</p><p align="justify">Hopefully I'll able to manage my badminton game and not play every single day.</p><p align="justify">Till then</p><p><br /></p>Darren Chiang Joon Sumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14410736859980617729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180067245815453205.post-21289839324036051772010-11-10T03:17:00.002+08:002010-11-10T03:53:00.465+08:00running away will never make you free<div style="text-align: justify;">Life is nothing but changes. Some would be good and some would be bad. Without facing them head on, we'll never know what we get.<br /><br />I've been living in my comfort zone all this while with my comfort food, comfort companionship, and endless support by people around me. But now, all of this privilege is starting to fade. What seem like a carefree lifestyle is ending.<br /><br />Career demands, new time management, new perspectives in life, looking at positive side, working with limited supervision, growing older, loosing friends, loosing girlfriends, are some of the changes and challenges I face in this transitional period. It's difficult to adapt , yes! but certainly not impossible. It's just that I crave for instant result. A bad habit that I've yet to overcome.<br /><br />I hope the new "life" that I'm stepping in fulfills my needs as how it was back in the good old days and not bring out the worst in me.<br /><br />As for progress, I would personally like thank "J" (you know who you are) for giving me a head start in this whole mumbo-jumbo safe-transition plan. And I certainly hope we'll get to know each other better in the coming weeks.<br /><br /><br /></div>Till then.Darren Chiang Joon Sumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14410736859980617729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180067245815453205.post-64707588221070305152010-10-20T05:00:00.003+08:002010-10-20T22:26:54.738+08:00Update 101<div style="text-align: justify;">Recently I've been crazy over badminton game. I started playing more session in a week, follow up by a badminton training every Sunday, 6-8pm.<br /><br />To secure my game further, I even purchased a second racket as a spare, just in case I snap my default racket.<br /><br />I've also participate in weekly games via <span style="font-style: italic;">www.badmintoncentral.com</span> to further fuel my craving over badminton.<br /><br />In the whole experience, I found out what I truly want in life and what I view as important in an individual<br /><br />Participating in sports event can enable you find out more about yourself.<br /></div><br /><br />Till then.Darren Chiang Joon Sumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14410736859980617729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180067245815453205.post-41072796611345542152010-10-14T00:23:00.004+08:002010-10-14T03:03:58.487+08:00Sammy's Adventure 3D (2010)<div style="text-align: justify;">If you enjoy soft movies with a bit of humor and romance, this is one movie not to be missed!<br /><br /></div><object height="385" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/_SoTDIhJjYo?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/_SoTDIhJjYo?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="385" width="480"></embed></object><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pros</span><br />An easy to digest storyline with cute 3D animated cartoon characters.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cons</span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">It doesn't go well without 3D glasses and it can seriously bore to hell if you're the type that prefers drama and action pack movies.<br /><br />Till then.<br /></div>Darren Chiang Joon Sumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14410736859980617729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180067245815453205.post-30221678860515136412010-10-11T17:43:00.003+08:002010-10-11T17:59:21.116+08:00Detective Dee (2010)<div style="text-align: justify;">An epic storyline about a detective who strives to beat odds of magic and witchcraft.<br /></div><br /><object height="385" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/B1LN656YUuU?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/B1LN656YUuU?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="385" width="480"></embed></object><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pros</span><br />An interesting story that relates to the history of China during the female emperor era.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cons</span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The movie is predominantly filmed on blue screen, so yeah, "awesome" graphic but not as realistic as <span style="font-style: italic;">Inception (2010)</span>.<br /></div><br /><br />Till then.Darren Chiang Joon Sumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14410736859980617729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180067245815453205.post-36921946961626120212010-10-08T01:34:00.003+08:002010-10-09T01:48:53.907+08:00Don't Bully Your BoyfriendDon't take it out on your boyfriend every month, use this simple tips to ease down your pain!<br /><br /><object height="385" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/wFcJu3wqyGQ?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/wFcJu3wqyGQ?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="385" width="480"></embed></object><br /><br />If you keep torturing your boyfriend like that, he will leave you! Hahaha... Never mind, there's always someone better out there.<br /><br />Till then.Darren Chiang Joon Sumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14410736859980617729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180067245815453205.post-47454708772325916602010-10-06T23:08:00.003+08:002010-10-06T23:18:56.370+08:00Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen<div style="text-align: justify;">From teacher to hero, what else do we not know about IP man? In his latest episode, he came back with full force and annihilates yet another group of cocky Japanese.<br /></div><br /><object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/B24p6Pum-iM?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/B24p6Pum-iM?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pros</span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">He no longer teaches Kung Fu, he's now a crazy, blood thirsty anti-Japanese Chinese who looks forward in killing the next Japanese Army officer.<br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cons</span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Well, the movie revolves around in mind games, politics and a lot of dialogue. If you're the type who hates story-line's this one movie you would dislike.<br /></div><br />Till then.Darren Chiang Joon Sumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14410736859980617729noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180067245815453205.post-10772237692654086152010-10-05T17:32:00.005+08:002010-10-05T18:34:32.910+08:00Wall Street - Money Never Sleeps (2010)<div style="text-align: justify;">Call him daddy or father in law, in life, nothing is free. From the day you are born to day your parents bought you that brand new sport car, nothing is actually free. Parents are just investing on you, in exchange to look after them when they are old.<br /></div><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Wall Street</span> looks precisely into the root of this problem, money.<br /><br /><object height="385" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/oV5hEBqYfTE?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/oV5hEBqYfTE?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="385" width="480"></embed></object><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pros</span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">If you are a business student, a person who reads business article, hell yeah! This is one good movie.<br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cons</span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">If you rather watch dramas, go shopping and gossip about your friends ex than you better prepare a pillowcase before you enter the cinema. Wall Street could bore you to death.<br /><br />Till then.<br /></div>Darren Chiang Joon Sumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14410736859980617729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180067245815453205.post-73817820899010134962010-10-04T17:48:00.003+08:002010-10-04T18:05:48.963+08:00My Dream Wedding<object height="385" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/_9b48jYKKUY?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/_9b48jYKKUY?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="385" width="480"></embed></object><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Not only does it save energy and hassle, it's cheap too! And I'm sure you'll surprise everyone.<br /></div><br />Till then,<br />Blogging with my Ice Latte at hand.Darren Chiang Joon Sumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14410736859980617729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180067245815453205.post-50302043647512555582010-10-04T03:50:00.004+08:002010-10-04T04:00:40.615+08:00Legend of The Guardians - Owls of Ga'hoole<div style="text-align: justify;">Who would have thought that owl's can get that complicated? And I thought they only travel at night (nocturnal). The moon thinggy on their eyes, urgg.. I'm confused.<br /></div><br /><object height="385" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/x8RKCmkOyB4?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/x8RKCmkOyB4?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="385" width="480"></embed></object><br /><br />This is what I can say about the movie.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pros:</span><br />Lovely storyline, very fluffy and cute looking owls, and of course, amazing 3D image rendering.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cons:</span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Sad to say, it is only appealing with 3D glasses. There are quite a few unnecessary slow motion scene that is irrelevant to non-3D.<br /></div>Darren Chiang Joon Sumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14410736859980617729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180067245815453205.post-91500668683650195452010-10-02T22:44:00.002+08:002010-10-02T22:59:19.888+08:00The third day after I finished my degree<div style="text-align: justify;">I wanted a break so to speak before putting my head on Jobstreets but I just can't stop thinking wondering what the future holds. I just accepted the fact that life from now on will be very different. It won't be like extending datelines, it won't be fooling around and talking trash about lecturers and it definitely won't as exciting as before.<br /></div><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Welcome to adulthood Darren. Now you know why your parents bring back home stress.</span><br /><br />I guess it is still early to determine how I fare at working life.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj25L_7PnEh5D-ejklf3lyF-gIvKC-9852edZ6tsJybsOO2QhIoRMglPrHRw1uKJoAx_QYZptthZ5_Xe5esYn6iZoVYoWqS3J-xSQG90OLVy1XTKaFOP8tkFRiXs55y3x-rSLAoJFYT1jit/s1600/02-10-10_2238.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj25L_7PnEh5D-ejklf3lyF-gIvKC-9852edZ6tsJybsOO2QhIoRMglPrHRw1uKJoAx_QYZptthZ5_Xe5esYn6iZoVYoWqS3J-xSQG90OLVy1XTKaFOP8tkFRiXs55y3x-rSLAoJFYT1jit/s320/02-10-10_2238.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523463157800203874" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Starbucks Coffee makes life a little easier, agree?</span><br /></div><br />Till then.Darren Chiang Joon Sumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14410736859980617729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180067245815453205.post-72140868121276867652010-10-02T00:39:00.009+08:002010-10-02T19:34:30.541+08:00Impress your date with Wine and Chocolate<div style="text-align: justify;">If you are trying impress your date or a specific someone with dessert, try wine and chocolate pairing. It's creative and classy for those who appreciate european and western cultures.<br /><br /></div><object height="385" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ytRiWd9HSMA?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ytRiWd9HSMA?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="385" width="480"></embed></object><br /><br />Till then,<br />DarrenDarren Chiang Joon Sumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14410736859980617729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180067245815453205.post-72274645611197341902010-09-27T17:00:00.009+08:002010-09-27T17:24:50.411+08:00Growing adultI saw an interesting advertisement on New Straits Times today. Apparently, CIMB is looking for social media experts cum administrators for Facebook.<br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />It look tempting at first but I'm still a tad too skeptical venturing into the unknown. I had several bad experiences maintaining and positioning brands on Fan Pages but I knew very well, deep down, that I love marketing on social media website.<br /><br />The big question is - What am I waiting for? and am I missing out on a good opportunity? I can't help but to remind myself these few questions everyday because I set myself goal by age 30 to own a house and to have enough money to start a family.<br /><br />Gosh.. I'm only 22, somebody, anyone, please remind me that I'm still young and subjected to learning and making mistake.<br /><br />Gee.. hehe.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge5lNjurstt1aWJrmQwrfhd4hAvYUFYvT0IVdjuSvSUC4Mn1F4pSqosbl6bxBohqwXb3_IpL1t58G6BgEqZR2FT8-Up4XZ7tFSQnoHhQB-UUFADGQ6usX1QQga8NemhSW2cuS4Ko3uxOvt/s1600/27-09-10_1543.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge5lNjurstt1aWJrmQwrfhd4hAvYUFYvT0IVdjuSvSUC4Mn1F4pSqosbl6bxBohqwXb3_IpL1t58G6BgEqZR2FT8-Up4XZ7tFSQnoHhQB-UUFADGQ6usX1QQga8NemhSW2cuS4Ko3uxOvt/s320/27-09-10_1543.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521520477332587650" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">I like how my colleague says "he lovesss Starbucks" (with a smile) - You made my day.</span><br /></div></div><br /><br />Till then.Darren Chiang Joon Sumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14410736859980617729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180067245815453205.post-13438950347930780612010-09-26T17:01:00.004+08:002010-09-26T22:15:40.549+08:00How to get a person kiss you?<object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/qNZ3-NCrg9g?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/qNZ3-NCrg9g?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Boose might be good way to get a person to kiss you but don't limit yourself to just one tactic. Try being a nice guy or girl and earn your kiss the right way. You can't just hard sell yourself and expect others to like you.<br /><br />Till then.<br /></div>Darren Chiang Joon Sumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14410736859980617729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180067245815453205.post-64703018764869933922010-09-20T20:06:00.009+08:002010-09-20T21:14:17.716+08:00A little view on risk taking - money and investment in general<div style="text-align: justify;">Today, I'll like to touch a thing or two about the subject "risk". I'm sure there are times where you answered life-changing questions. But before going into what risk is really about, let's look at Monopoly and how we evolved playing that game.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Monopoly Board Game</span><br /><br />I'm sure you have at least played the game once in your life or rather heard about that game. It is basically a game design for children age 7 and above. And it enforces the learning curve on money management, risk management, real estate sales and a little bit of banking (mortgages and loans).<br /><br />People who are good in games like that are usually experts in this few areas and not merely luck by the rolled dice.<br /><br />I mean, if you look at it critically, do you risk gambling your remaining money on an expensive, you-think-is-an-opportunity property hoping that maybe, your friends might fall into it later on? Or do you save keep your remaining cash for bad times or bad luck? All this decision making process come into play and it reflects your judgment with money and risk taking.<br /><br />Maybe you might question the credibility of the board game having govern by a fix set of rules but really, look at what other people are saying about property - "property is a good investment", "values goes up later" and etc. There isn't the slightest hint or consideration that people might not arrive or purchase your property, despite the quality of the land and the location. Frankly, business in real estate is extremely similar to the rolled dice effect of Monopoly.<br /><br />Rather than to just consider the product quality, consider the contact point, conveniences and chances of a consumers arrival at the location itself. Now a days, knowing it's not enough. Monopoly instills that mindset to you indirectly. The chances of the rolled dice.<br /><br />Apart from that, it also enforces money management. It teaches you to evaluate your buying power and not just the opportunity. There are people in life that are so blinded by the opportunity, they literally forgotten that they lack the money and the soft skills needed to maintain their property/product, hence the sales and marketing involving in pushing the property.<br /><br />Really, what I'm trying to say is, Monopoly, can potentially change your perception towards life and business. It teaches you to look at things openly and teaches you to create opportunity for others rather than yourself per se.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Risk</span><br /><br />Now that you have a clear picture of what I'm thinking, <span style="font-style: italic;">Monopoly</span>, we can talk about risk.<br /><br />Really, there are several ways of looking at risk. Some of you might consider it stupid, an opportunity or rather a mindset in you.<br /><br />To me, risk is all about chances and it's all about going against the norm. Ultimately, risk is something ridiculous that someone propose to you or something that everyone disagrees with you and you do it anyway. <span style="font-style: italic;">Don't say no one tell you or at least influence you, I'm sure you talk about your risk before taking them</span>.<br /><br />But the real question is, how do we manage risk and make the good decisions? That my friend, is learned through experience. And one of them is Monopoly. I'm also suggesting that you spend more time learning rather than to jump into an ocean that you "think" you a lot about before making drastic changes in your life. You must look at situations beyond your common sensory, especially the eyes and the ears.<br /><br />Seriously, I don't mean to brag or anything but I'm quite good at Monopoly. To a point my cousins says "I'm worried about him loosing cause he seldom or never lost before this, he might not understanding the emotion of loosing".<br /><br />So my final message for you, think before you do anything, think. The opportunity is there but don't get blinded by the upfront success you see on others.<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMVdhJf9JbYREb6yb4yXcn0g3Ob6f_XtLuLBcsEbM2vkN16kgXNDoizv70RHrPaal7BizBtK6yj8wEXuhYZG_v5YzaUMk7LdlZSVJFhoGVSt6JSq1ux3wSOToFXA3LufkgJjh25UdyyrCp/s1600/20-09-10_2005.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMVdhJf9JbYREb6yb4yXcn0g3Ob6f_XtLuLBcsEbM2vkN16kgXNDoizv70RHrPaal7BizBtK6yj8wEXuhYZG_v5YzaUMk7LdlZSVJFhoGVSt6JSq1ux3wSOToFXA3LufkgJjh25UdyyrCp/s320/20-09-10_2005.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518978082072134258" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">I can't get enough of Starbucks Coffee.</span><br /></div><br /><br />Signing off,<br />DarrenDarren Chiang Joon Sumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14410736859980617729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180067245815453205.post-23695634319301691712010-09-15T23:24:00.004+08:002010-09-16T15:57:25.642+08:00What is your ideal way of dying?<div style="text-align: justify;">It's really sad and frightening to know that one day all of us will have to die. Not that I'm actually afraid of dying, I'm just concern that I would not have the chance to choose the way I depart. If it's possible, I would like to die on the shoulders of the person I held dearly.<br /><br />Today is the first day of my grandmother's funeral ceremony and I hope she finds peace and serenity on the other side. I would like to take this opportunity to thank her for looking after me and my family all this years. It is a pleasure having her around.<br /><br />I would also like "her" to know that I will always carry her words forward in life. Like her advise in life, wisdom and so forth.<br /><br />Having grandmother like her, makes me reflect on myself as well as my parents, cause one day we'll all grow old and depend on the people around us.<br /></div><br />Signing off,<br />DarrenDarren Chiang Joon Sumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14410736859980617729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180067245815453205.post-26249135062976072372010-08-31T13:52:00.005+08:002010-08-31T15:46:18.612+08:0053 years of Independence<div style="text-align: justify;">I had a blast last night with some of the folks from "One Community". It was a little insane at first but in the end, they were a bunch of really friendly and fun individuals.<br /><br />I felt a little lost at first due to language barriers but after talking to a few people and playing several games, everything made sense. We're not that different after all. Not that I completely abandon Mandarin. I can still speak and write a couple of words.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />What I learn from that experience is that everyone plays a role. Everyone plays an important part in contributing, like ideas, games, participation and etc. It is the like mindedness of everyone that made that event a success.<br /><br />However, the overall event wasn't quite as what I expected, perhaps I'm little bit too demanding but I still had fun. Thus, I'm grateful.<br /><br />One thing I must comment though. The fireworks displayed on Ampang Look Out Point was as small as a size of a 50 cent coin. It's really disappointing and it really kill the romantic atmosphere. So guys, you'll know where to get next time.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCHtA3hrZmoxJd_MmmG4iN6fZciKvCx8YkeRWFkzjWNcZPCEl5MoMcKzC0gCRDcFuKelcremR9RvZZ1jSA9-U-0I1KONHcYzWUs9gwYhrpCouAQac8ogBxyQPYLf4A0eHkkc-qTFMWoItZ/s1600/31-08-10_1346.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCHtA3hrZmoxJd_MmmG4iN6fZciKvCx8YkeRWFkzjWNcZPCEl5MoMcKzC0gCRDcFuKelcremR9RvZZ1jSA9-U-0I1KONHcYzWUs9gwYhrpCouAQac8ogBxyQPYLf4A0eHkkc-qTFMWoItZ/s320/31-08-10_1346.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511451356507203554" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Blogging from Starbucks</span><br /></div><br />Till then,<br />Darren<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCHtA3hrZmoxJd_MmmG4iN6fZciKvCx8YkeRWFkzjWNcZPCEl5MoMcKzC0gCRDcFuKelcremR9RvZZ1jSA9-U-0I1KONHcYzWUs9gwYhrpCouAQac8ogBxyQPYLf4A0eHkkc-qTFMWoItZ/s1600/31-08-10_1346.jpg"><br /></a><br /></div>Darren Chiang Joon Sumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14410736859980617729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180067245815453205.post-89341766920261407602010-08-27T18:07:00.002+08:002010-08-27T18:09:49.766+08:00Thursday badminton game<div style="text-align: justify;">Badminton today was great. I get to meet two new individual and stroked several rounds with them. I hope the video below can attract more people to play with us!<br /></div><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/o5yTi-heliI&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/o5yTi-heliI&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />Till then,<br />Darren.Darren Chiang Joon Sumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14410736859980617729noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180067245815453205.post-88164861043461714462010-08-27T02:17:00.003+08:002010-08-27T02:20:56.437+08:00Badminton Nightmare<div style="text-align: justify;">It's so hard getting youngsters to play badminton. What else to they do besides clubbing? Maybe they need girls or good looking boys to motivate them. Let me see what I can do...<br /><br />Anyway, for those who are interested, please join my group page:<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=143980142285259&ref=ts</span><br /><br />1 - 2 hours, once a week, is not too much to ask right? We got to stop giving excuses.<br /></div><br />Till then,<br />To no excuses.Darren Chiang Joon Sumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14410736859980617729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180067245815453205.post-35294165200602114872010-08-26T00:03:00.003+08:002010-08-26T00:14:46.166+08:00New things are always hard at first sight<div style="text-align: justify;">It's been a tough few weeks for me. It's quite difficult juggling between work and college assignment at the same time. Not to mention the changes that is happening in your life, such as getting new friends, loosing certain friends, having more free time or less and etc and etc.<br /><br />Personally, I'm a not a fan of transition but I guess I should just make the best in my current situation. I'm starting to accept the fact that things doesn't always go your way.<br /></div><br />Till then,<br />All the best.Darren Chiang Joon Sumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14410736859980617729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180067245815453205.post-9093378812980944952010-08-23T14:40:00.004+08:002010-08-23T14:48:22.498+08:00Monday Blues or Red?Another fruitful Monday (off day). I serviced my car, collected my car battery's warranty card, started my internship report without too much hassle, successfully sent my dad over to the workshop to collect his car and had lunch with my mom. And now I'm blogging to you from Starbucks - sipping latte while I brag to you. What a nice day.<br /><br />Not only that, I also uploaded a badminton video (with me on it) to YouTube! You can get it on my Facebook Open Group Page (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=143980142285259&ref=ts).<br /><br />Here's a little picture of environment right now.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibIIMT49NjuHb0Xe4QEyguiZAX3RK8YjB2HTSO_ssU1b3qGZq7RaxI0vfkVS9Vw-e1l-BkmRa01ueOwWwQLVOXEAiyib10ous8-rA2akwt5LSNCAqyl7fwRfctY9PZ_zlKEuF6KJAtDKsY/s1600/23-08-10_1404.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibIIMT49NjuHb0Xe4QEyguiZAX3RK8YjB2HTSO_ssU1b3qGZq7RaxI0vfkVS9Vw-e1l-BkmRa01ueOwWwQLVOXEAiyib10ous8-rA2akwt5LSNCAqyl7fwRfctY9PZ_zlKEuF6KJAtDKsY/s320/23-08-10_1404.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508493067884136290" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Venti Latte and crabby88.blogspot.com</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">If you like playing badminton as much as I do, feel free to message me on the group page.<br /><br />Till then,<br />Darren<br /></div></div>Darren Chiang Joon Sumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14410736859980617729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180067245815453205.post-69280945841647612692010-08-22T16:55:00.007+08:002010-08-22T17:15:36.705+08:00Porky dinnerAgain I apologize for not jotting down the exact location but this pork experience is somewhere remote in the housing area of Mount Kiara. It's argubly one of the best places for pork and the best place to clot your arteries! So go easy on the meat!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Credits to Amber Kwan for bringing us there.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMt3SE-wtZt1V3dM2brzuDsJ73AMPvoYOQT7vxH8hiJo5RtFBicngyD9syeaL4M6HqVg6beMeuPc9G8mN0KvPIMFLQn0DnqQLYXYv2TWmnzDYz-ld_vqjosOtezIJunMxQFjrGSDN-w8l3/s1600/21-08-10_1949.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMt3SE-wtZt1V3dM2brzuDsJ73AMPvoYOQT7vxH8hiJo5RtFBicngyD9syeaL4M6HqVg6beMeuPc9G8mN0KvPIMFLQn0DnqQLYXYv2TWmnzDYz-ld_vqjosOtezIJunMxQFjrGSDN-w8l3/s320/21-08-10_1949.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508155708893982162" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">A pile of Pork Ribs (Roasted)</span><br /></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjElHAnwp280PvdTWHgE97Ki5WkF3XVSbfohRjgQhgCY7riejOpCSWMeSP4MebWjKQYUOMy_kBP3Ju7xjsgSd81WBkyYXFxRcjBmCTG9XCSUTrC2bQbqB_I8U4k5xCubbxdUD6vL9YcHjTz/s1600/21-08-10_1955.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjElHAnwp280PvdTWHgE97Ki5WkF3XVSbfohRjgQhgCY7riejOpCSWMeSP4MebWjKQYUOMy_kBP3Ju7xjsgSd81WBkyYXFxRcjBmCTG9XCSUTrC2bQbqB_I8U4k5xCubbxdUD6vL9YcHjTz/s320/21-08-10_1955.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508155729364716498" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Roasted Chicken with Giant Chargrilled Bananas</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja3moNd6AMVL81mm67yXp3ZvgpbH-Xj8JJtfmiAQlIXaJIyU_lhUOoHvPWl7_T73Dr-gz30Z3lcSUW_al9VDNwHFpuUnICEG2_uH5XXEEvnM7kFeUa8p8Dpw8QVKNzT1p3d6_DaQnYG-Vt/s1600/21-08-10_1951.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja3moNd6AMVL81mm67yXp3ZvgpbH-Xj8JJtfmiAQlIXaJIyU_lhUOoHvPWl7_T73Dr-gz30Z3lcSUW_al9VDNwHFpuUnICEG2_uH5XXEEvnM7kFeUa8p8Dpw8QVKNzT1p3d6_DaQnYG-Vt/s320/21-08-10_1951.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508155718436352626" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">And finally, the signature pork chop. The best dish so far.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Too bad for Muslim people though, this is one helluva porkie experience.<br /><br />Till then,<br />Darren<br /></div></div>Darren Chiang Joon Sumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14410736859980617729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180067245815453205.post-39136216401009421082010-08-21T22:30:00.009+08:002010-08-22T17:10:22.446+08:00Eating Dim Sum at night<div style="text-align: justify;">I'm not exactly clear on which part of <span style="font-style: italic;">Kuala Lumpur</span> I'm in but I'm sure I saw Victoria International College nearby, so maybe you might want to look up on that. It is one of the place where you can get <span style="font-style: italic;">Dim Sum</span> at night.<br /></div><br />Credits to Yong Siang for bringing us there.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_UMMzlH5J9HsL-L7-nWy7SVUT2mS6rwN7NTB_1OtMJjAP5dQaLwSA6C1mxRZgW4GPaswAaOx6yr7PfyTCQrQq6B9cBPtf3CNzjH5pneRgumQPCqLlnprergezOR4y72B2OT4tbNZwHXwJ/s1600/14-08-10_2341.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_UMMzlH5J9HsL-L7-nWy7SVUT2mS6rwN7NTB_1OtMJjAP5dQaLwSA6C1mxRZgW4GPaswAaOx6yr7PfyTCQrQq6B9cBPtf3CNzjH5pneRgumQPCqLlnprergezOR4y72B2OT4tbNZwHXwJ/s320/14-08-10_2341.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507871379024016514" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Variation of exotic Dim Sum with chrysanthemum tea. Not to mention the herbal chicken wrap (metal fold).</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Till then,<br />Follow me on Twitter!<br /></div></div>Darren Chiang Joon Sumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14410736859980617729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180067245815453205.post-47962526187636523262010-08-09T15:31:00.003+08:002010-08-09T15:41:44.066+08:00Monday MadnessThe past few weeks was at Starbucks. But due to the malnutrition-typed cup noodles I had for lunch, I chose Old Town WhiteCoffee instead. I needed a dose of protein, high anti-oxidant WhiteCoffee and a little fat from the specialty toast.<br /><br />I can't pass the guilt eating rubbish at home.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2-oIm6RxRWzO_H1f_6wAJlkaGUO1my5KGa8nf-Xe6xgGZ-ZhVoalw1CS5hXkh2ROiTsusOeGYye26T_ca7740PD-zJRCK1baQ3VJTZIFcvALYseqQMlOumPvBdSYn9QAdnD1buMx-Vg9I/s1600/09-08-10_1508.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2-oIm6RxRWzO_H1f_6wAJlkaGUO1my5KGa8nf-Xe6xgGZ-ZhVoalw1CS5hXkh2ROiTsusOeGYye26T_ca7740PD-zJRCK1baQ3VJTZIFcvALYseqQMlOumPvBdSYn9QAdnD1buMx-Vg9I/s320/09-08-10_1508.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503311638418914738" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Something better than Cup Noodles.</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">And as you can see, I'm quite busy organizing and maintain my regular badminton groups for Saturday's and Sunday's. I was hoping maybe you can contribute to my efforts by playing with us, passionately. We are after all, friendly and nice people.<br /></div><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=143980142285259&ref=ts</span><br /><br /><br />Till Then.Darren Chiang Joon Sumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14410736859980617729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180067245815453205.post-85628391908751236262010-08-09T02:34:00.003+08:002010-08-09T02:45:52.960+08:00Badminton Frenzy<div style="text-align: justify;">I've recently been craving for badminton and took the initiative to create a Facebook group to attract similarly minded people.<br /></div><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=143980142285259&ref=ts</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">My first initial intention was to find a replacement for the Sunday game but it seem that our friend, yong siang, has recovered from his leg injury.<br /><br />What I get instead, was a Saturday game with two determine and pretty female players. It was really nice to have to mix doubles instead of your regular men's double.<br /><br />Hopefully the Saturday game will continue to stay and not stray away from relationships or non-commitment reasons.<br /><br />I don't know what happened to me recently, I just love playing badminton and I have a strong urge to win every game with the best of my ability.<br /><br />If you readers, have the same passion as me, I suggest you leave a message on my Facebook Group. We can always plan weekly badminton games and play somewhere convenient to you.<br /><br />Timing would really depend you. We try our very best to accommodate your timing and your location.<br /><br /><br />Till then,<br />Darren<br /></div>Darren Chiang Joon Sumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14410736859980617729noreply@blogger.com0