will continue to be dead for a while

I am sorry. Exams was a cruel cruel rush - crash course of what used to be one year 4 subjects to one semester (ONLY 12 WEEKS) the same amount of subjects. UNSW is eeeeevil. I had no time/could not be bothered (interpret it however way you want it) to come online to announce what is obvious already to everyone- MY BLOG IS DEAD.

When the exams ended on glorious 18th June 2009, I was too lazy to blog. The last thing one would want to do after writing pages and pages of economics and marketing is to write some more on my blog. No way, so I announce that I was too sick of writing, and currently still am that I wont be blogging for some time.

Since holidays gets more and more appreciated as I grow older (they grow shorter as well, HMPH!), I have an AGENDA for my holidays ---> I know what you are thinking, but holidays slips away too fast nowaways, I wanna make full use of it.

Sooo ..

I wanna ...

Travel (hopefully Perisha Blue Mountains, skiing fun! Woopee!)

Watch lot and lots and lots (and lots)^infinity of movies (Transformers 2 DONE! Harry Potter UPCOMING! Life season 1 and 2 DONE. Smallville season 1-8 IN PROGRESS, and other movies I can't bother to mention)

Read loads of books. This can be achieved because Khar Mun got like $200+ worth of book vouchers from Randwick Boys High, Sydney for his *ahem* outstanding results - AND I BENEFIT. lalala. Currently, spent $100+ and bought Artemis Fowl (first book), Harry Potter, Philosophers Stone, Nomes Trilogy by Terry Pratchett (Truckers, Diggers, and Wings). Heads spinning, THIS IS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE! lol. Notice there is no romance. Since it is HIS vouchers, I figured I should recommend books that he would at least read as well. Tomorrow, we just might buy the whole set of Artemis Fowl (5 books) and Harry Potter (7 books). OMG right? We definately will go over budget here, cuz we planned to only collect Harry Potter series. Haiz. ah well, books bring positive externalities (economics nerd, I know). Anyway, books gala heaven ahead. Nuff said.

Get a job. What more can I say. Finished my resume. Finding ways to send it out now and get employed.


thats it, I have alot on my list. hols heaven.

love you guys, muaks

Hi Ho Hi Ho (is that how those dwarfs from Snow White used to chant working together?)

A semester is flying by... 12 weeks feels like only days....and all that Jazz.
It is so cliche, I am embaressed to even write it. But I guess it is so for a reason.

I would like to say 'great working with you guys!' to my marketing team (although only one knows about my blog). Below, I present my team, well only 2 of the 4 because I forgot I brought a camera to camwhore on the last day of class together. EPIC FAIL. Nonetheless, better than nothing. I introduce to you George Cleanthous (Greek, cool right?) and Janice. I hope I dont have to describe how in the picture owns to names mentioned (lol).

p/s: If you guys have been following me on twitter, I showcased George in an adorable beanie (he is real fond of it) before.

I won't say that the we bonded so tight while working our asses off for marketing assignments that we are as inseparable as early lovebirds. BUT, it was a fun and frictionless teamwork nonetheless. I appreciate it all the more when Uni system makes it hard to make friends beyond 'hello, how are you doing?'. Anyhow, I enjoyed knowing you guys. (Especially George and his *ahem* very generous contribution of 50G worth of movies and series, and the recent addition of Smallville season 1 and 2. My head spins when I think how I will be diving into the world of almost endless TV minus annoying advertisements after exams. I cant wait! *insert action of rubbing hands gleefully*)

To my Quantitative Methods A team, you know you guys rock as well. Zoe and Wai Yee on the left and right (Hong Kong and Taiwanese). There is another Aussie born Korean on the team, John... Hmm, I dont think I have his pic. oh wait... I might just have one, where is it? ...

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Oh yes, THERE YOU GO! It is my MOST flattering picture of you!(*chuckles*)

Smartphones - the future

I know I should be studying for upcoming events ... but I just had such an interesting conversation with my brother, Kenneth (check out his Fresh Gear site, his topic on why PDA?) I could not resist to blog about it.

I will be very brief, I have no time to share all I know.

My bro was showing me a few articles stating that Sony Erricson, a second-after our ever popular Nokia in slumping in sales, and making consecutive huge losses. "Why?" I asked. In my mind, almost everyone had either nokia or Sony Erricson in Malaysia. He said data phones is the future.

A few more articles backs this statement up, " handsets sales fall, while smartphones increase"

The best person to tell this lesson is Sony Erricson. They are considering to even drop their 'cybershot' and 'walkman' brand! OMG right? Thats what made their previous 100 million handsets sell before. But, they will be dropping it soon, because it is slowly losing relevance in the market. Consumers now demand an ultraportable laptop- the smartphone (mobile, music, internet, camera, other devices ALL IN ONE). High end users are leading the trend, its now Nokia E-series, RIM Blackberry, Apple Iphone, HTC .... in that order. And may I add that Palm seems to be back in the game with their gorgeous Pre, and might possibly break that tight competition in the smartphone era. Nokia unleashed its first step into touch screen already, with its 5800 XpressMusic.. smart (although still late in the game, and a PATHETIC touchscreen first attempt).
Deviating slightly, a funny comment on XpressMusic 5800:
It feels like Nokia is being dragged kicking and screaming into the world of touch. Maybe it is.

ANYWAY,

Why is data phones-smartphones/PDA getting ahead? Because of the advent of data plans. 3G, EDGE, bla bla, is going to be ever popular. And why not? Internet was a boom, it created possibilities, market, new opportunities, IT literally. The young generation are so keen on keeping in touch with friends, they msn, skype, facebook, googletalk, yahoo, bla bla the list never ends. They are so tech-savvy, they CANT LIVE WITHOUT INTERNET. AND SOON THEY WONT BE ABLE TO LIVE WITHOUT 3G and whatnots like that. Imagine, now www in your palm. Here in Australia, 3G is a almost must have in networks, Malaysia is getting there as well.

With web browsing made easier on mobile phones, smartphones will be the ultimate gadget. For the young and enterprise alike. Everyone wants to do everything in one ultimate amazing gadget. Look at the future, we will see ...