tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40545942012-01-04T17:54:00.457+11:00eC's Chillout LoungeCome on in!Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.comBlogger7611100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-36946557843997930482010-12-31T23:59:00.002+11:002011-01-01T10:26:10.909+11:00As 2010 comes to an end, I've been looking back at all my Facebook postings for the past year and counting my blessings.
The first post was about the NYE pictures I took from the roof top.
Since then, it's been non stop adventure.
JAN
Sold the Honda, which I bought about 3 years ago.
Explored Newport during Australia Day. Beautiful place.
FEB
Got the keys to the new property we bought. Check Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-89933102525010670032010-10-14T20:30:00.002+11:002010-10-16T00:30:01.138+11:00Has micro blogging killed errr... blogging?Ever since I jumped onto the Twitter and Facebook bandwagon, I felt that real blogging became just a chore.With just a few click on the iPhone, I can tell people where I've been via Foursquare and what I'm seeing using the picture uploaded from camera phone. But with just 120 characters, there is really a limit of what I can share. True that it is clear Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-54354642661642969802010-07-23T22:47:00.003+10:002010-07-24T23:54:55.330+10:00Exactly the same day 5 years ago, Eliss and I walked down the aisle, promised to be with each other till eternity.We have certainly gone through a lot, especially the first couple of years in Sydney. It was a test of faith and we almost gave up. Thank God we held on and are still here today.Eliss got me a very beautiful ring from Gucci made of 18k white gold and black synthetic corundum.What Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-80638137014074072312010-07-12T19:43:00.002+10:002010-07-14T23:27:31.259+10:00Time flies when you are having fun, doesn't it?And it's certainly a lot of fun driving the brand new Volkswagen Golf GTI!It's been a dream to own one since arriving here in Sydney in 2006. Due to the constraints then, the dream was finally fulfilled at the end of last month.Delay is certainly not denial.Prior of the acquisition, Eliss and I went to their Advanced Driver Training at Eastern Creek Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-92162631956958259502010-03-20T20:59:00.004+11:002010-03-21T01:52:51.972+11:00Went swimming for the first time in at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre this morning with some friends.The place is huge! It even features a water playground for the kids, including a rapid river ride, bubbling beach fountains and spurting volcanoes.The 50m Olympic size pool seems like a long way to go as I've not swim for ages. 2 laps was more that enough for me for the day. Just spent theErnest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-51643448501222997772010-03-13T23:08:00.002+11:002010-03-15T18:03:13.495+11:00I'm very happy to announce that I'm a proud owner of a new iPhone 3GS.I know it's not the latest handset, and some of you might be even be looking forward to the new iPhone 4G rumored to be launched some time in June this year.Well, I've been aiming for an Iphone since it was first launched last year. I've been bugging my ex boss to to give me one as a corporate phone, but nothing happened.So I Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-65336801554945515522010-03-08T21:28:00.005+11:002010-03-09T00:37:07.036+11:00Since we have reached the first quarter of the year, I thought maybe I should do a quick recap on some of the highlights that has happened.We headed to Newport during the Australia Day holiday. Been thinking about it for a while, but kept postponing the trip.This place has the most beautiful water front pub, Newport Arms Hotel. Great for watching the rich and famous playing with their expensive Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-54291222830163383122010-01-09T23:13:00.005+11:002010-01-11T01:01:05.574+11:00The first week of 2010 has been a blur. Time just flies past so quickly.Most people are still on leave, so it was pretty quiet everywhere. Even in the city.The best part is that the bus ride to office was just 30mins, instead of the usual 40mins.We welcome 2010 on our rooftop. Pretty amazing to be able to capture such a nice shot at the stroke of midnight.Come countdown 2011, we'll be watching Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-61671183492374726612009-12-30T23:16:00.000+11:002009-12-31T13:36:35.854+11:00Wow, I nearly choked clearing out the cobwebs from my blog. It's been a long time since it got updated. All the Twittering aka micro blogging has made me pretty lazy.It's that time of the year to look back how far we've come and things to look forward to 2010.I want to thank God for many things for 2009.1) Great marriage with Eliss, who has always been by my side even when times were bad. I Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-21184908837838191662009-10-23T23:38:00.008+11:002009-10-25T14:22:02.122+11:00Couldn't sleep much due to the jet lag. I slept at 2am (5am EST Australian) and woke up at 8am. I continued to lie on the bed for about another hour later and enough is enough!Had a quick shower and just headed to the coffee shop across the road for some local breakfast.The fried bee hoon was so yummy! Even more beautiful when washed down with Ice Horlicks.Eliss chose otah, fried chicken wings Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-8754216308064514422009-10-19T23:11:00.001+11:002009-10-20T00:28:48.933+11:00I've been getting mixed reactions, well, usually negative reactions about my customised Havianas."Why did you choose this colour?!""Looks quite gay, leh.""You have a... unique taste..."Anyway, I picked the colour and I like it! If it's customised, it better look out of this world. What's the point of getting something that looks off the shelf?4 more days to the BIG holiday. Can't wait!Been Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-6745082218715094232009-10-15T23:02:00.005+11:002009-10-17T02:44:55.515+11:00Wohoo! Not bad for staying back late today!Samsung came to my company to launch their new phone system earlier in the evening. After that, they conducted a draw with the business cards that we dropped in the bowl.There were 3 prizes. A mini home theatre, which I doubt is anywhere close to my Bose system.A point and shoot digital camera, which I doubt has a 2.0 lens like the Lumix Lx3 which Eliss Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-3688767576367794832009-10-13T23:09:00.002+11:002009-10-14T01:20:11.297+11:00I don't usually talk about work here, but I'm really excited to be presented 4 awards this morning during the sales meeting.I have achieved more than $100,000 each month back to back for the last 2 months, got the Manager Award and also Most Improved Award for Q1 09.This has been a milestone for me as this job didn't come easy. For those who are closer to me, you know the story. To arrive to thisErnest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-39938506564870822912009-10-12T20:38:00.004+11:002009-10-13T23:03:26.707+11:00Who says only a girl has a big shopping list?Panton chair to rest my tired legs while I surf the web on the MacBook Pro.Lumix LX3 to take good indoor pictures and HD video on the upcoming Tokyo trip.Solar powered G-Shock to keep up with the times.Golf GTI for the occasional weekend road trips.Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-57651073416420335012009-08-30T22:47:00.000+10:002009-08-30T23:24:30.056+10:00Time flies.My parents and sister will be here this coming Friday evening. Looks like the weather is going to be perfect to head up to the Blue Mountains.The last time my mum came to Sydney was way back when I was a kid. I remembered that I was into LA Gear and all that. That's how long ago it was.Main difference this time is that my dad and younger sister will be here too.Looks like it not just Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-60121487642198519172009-08-26T23:43:00.002+10:002009-08-27T21:15:58.137+10:00Spot the difference?Microsoft was caught for altering a photo on its website to change the race of one of the people shown in the picture.A photo on the US website shows two men, one Asian and one black, and a white woman seated at a conference room table. But on the Polish one, the black man's head has been replaced with that of a white man.The color of his hand remains unchanged. What the?!I Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-67328399201351994512009-08-23T23:24:00.002+10:002009-08-25T21:43:19.328+10:00Thanks to a friend, we got to play tennis in the middle of the city. And what a rare warm weather we had in this winter season.I haven't played for ages and it shows. The grip of the racket is too big for me and I'm getting blisters.Feel like getting a brand new Wilson, white and red one will be pretty good.You know what, I had a even greater time capturing the action shots of all the other Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-36537156175783147002009-08-21T23:33:00.000+10:002009-08-22T11:21:25.968+10:00I love Fridays, just like all people who work 5 days work week.My boss is really happy and in an extremely good mood as we've hit our team target, with one more week to go to the end of the month.The Thais have done it again. Well done to P&G for engaging this ad agency to reinforce the slogan for Pantene.I'm really excited that my parents and younger sister are coming for a 2 week visit in a Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-72336781728211634022009-08-16T23:32:00.005+10:002009-08-17T22:03:02.710+10:00Yestarday, we ventured to Darlinghurst/Surry Hills for our property search.We didn't get the one we liked at Ultimo because we couldn't agree to the price. Well, this is going to be the most expensive purchase in our life, so we have to make sure we are getting a good deal.It can get really tiring to be able to find a place that connects to you. If you've bought one before, you'll know what I Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-36283985818818441892009-07-12T22:32:00.004+10:002009-07-13T00:13:22.463+10:00We saw a place that we like, finally.After months of shopping around and careful research, we made an offer to a property at the Ultimo area.It's near Central train station, bus stops and shops. Pretty convenient for everyone.Let's see how this goes.What do you need to do to be the first in line to get the new iPhone 3G S in Singapore?11 hours of queuing.What do you get?A tshirt.Do you remember Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-6312984322237238762009-07-09T23:02:00.005+10:002009-07-10T00:03:54.642+10:00Hey, sorry for not blogging for so long!June has been a crazy time for me. After joining the company for about 3 months, they announced a restructuring.I couldn't believe my ears. Again?!We've have to go through a process of evaluation with the bosses to determine that we have the necessary competencies to do the job.News was announced on the 1 Jul, and I was one of the blessed ones who still Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-20123036969991623962009-05-31T23:25:00.002+10:002009-06-09T00:33:07.984+10:00Happy 4th Birthday, SHC!Thank you for providing me a place where I can grow closer to God and get to know so many wonderful people.More fun picture here.Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-56480122539149611712009-05-30T21:12:00.001+10:002009-06-04T21:22:39.008+10:00I wonder how many people received this dodgy email that their Gmail account will be removed unless they fill up the account details.It's so badly done! I just want to laugh, man!Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-17170624204306688692009-05-29T23:46:00.001+10:002009-06-03T00:00:44.929+10:00Life at my new job has been good. Achieved 110% of my sales target and boss is pretty pleased with me.The whole NSW team hit target too, and the big bosses are thrilled. It was a time of drinking and merry making again at the office.It's been a roller coaster ride for me in the area of a good career. I've changed a few jobs in the few years I've been here, and finally land into a big company.You Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-80077285511735470442009-05-24T23:09:00.005+10:002009-05-25T00:19:10.603+10:00So, have you heard about what Jesus had to say about life?The past few weeks have been real busy for me as I'm involved with the church drama team.We are having our birthday celebration next week, with plenty of entertainment and food going around.Many new friends are expected to turn up on the day. I'm so excited!I came to this church when I first arrived in Sydney 3 years ago. I made my first Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-73853695596700683552009-05-13T22:09:00.000+10:002009-05-18T22:26:20.523+10:00Why do I like Sydney so much? Because there are always interesting things to see.Illogical signs. Do we have to sort of float or something?Did they do this so that Spiderman can read that while he clung on some ceilings?Our folks at Oxford St only have one thing on their minds.Is it really ok to remove your pants in the middle of a park?I hope it doesn't poop everywhere.Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-69182915605367191902009-05-11T23:07:00.001+10:002009-05-18T22:05:24.987+10:00It's been a couple of weeks since I last posted an entry.If you've read Eliss's blog, you would know that we had played host to her best friend and hubby for the past 1.5 weeks or so. Besides showing them around Sydney, we ventured up north to Hunter Valley and Port Stephens.After arriving at Hunter Valley in our humble Honda Accord, I got to see how the rich dine in style.We had a table of Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-78759950241861470722009-05-01T23:09:00.000+10:002009-05-02T02:12:37.716+10:00Dorothy and her husband are here from Singapore. Times flies as the last time we met was at their wedding last October.I mentioned briefly on my blog that I was looking for the bar chor mee seasoning.She really went to order a carton from Prima online and bought it to me!Now I only need to buy some mee poh and minced pork to cook up a storm at home.So exciting!She also brought heaps of local Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-5507648585370286392009-04-28T23:24:00.005+10:002009-04-29T00:02:28.265+10:00I went to visit a client today using Cabcharge cards for the very first time.I didn't even know how to use it, and had to call Eliss as I was too embarrassed to ask the cabbie.I drive all the time in my previous jobs, in case you are thinking why I'm such a suaku.Anyway, when I reached my destination, I gave the card to the cabbie and it didn't work when he swiped it across his machine.He asked Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-45984214397760368022009-04-26T23:07:00.005+10:002009-04-28T00:00:04.252+10:00Realising that school is starting next week, I need to do my assignment on extreme depth of field, dead line on Wednesday.After church, we went down to Darling Harbour hoping to capture some good shots to submit.That's one of my boats there. I wish.The weather was great, sunny blue sky throughout.The area was full of buskers as usual, this one claiming from Darwin.He got our attention by the Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-1911211586989603192009-04-25T23:59:00.008+10:002009-04-27T00:48:55.622+10:00Today is Anzac Day, which marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) forces during the First World War at Gallipoli, Turkey.There were many military personnel in uniform walking in the city at night. They seemed to be very proud of wearing them.I couldn't wait to get my SAF No.4 off whenever I have the opportunity.Guess that's Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-65771127593501862912009-04-21T23:58:00.006+10:002009-04-24T00:03:08.052+10:00Yes! I've got the Tax Bonus today!This is so exciting! I mean. how often do you receive a cheque in the mail?Shopping ListWhat should I do with the money?A new iPhone 16GB? The apps will be fun to play with.A new pair of Havaianas? If I can figure out how to read Portuguese on their Brazilian website.I'll probably save the money for now and use the it to buy air tickets to attend my sis's weddingErnest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-17290623315599807512009-04-19T23:36:00.006+10:002009-04-22T23:54:28.585+10:00How do we wash our cars if there isn't a washing bay available?This industrious woman figured out a solution by connecting a long water hose from her fifth-storey flat in Pasir Ris to wash her car at the carpark downstairs.We were very happy to have Alarice, a talented singer-songwriter to come and perform during our church service.Born in Auckland, New Zealand, lived in India, Dubai, Jakarta, toErnest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-40986231586002221932009-04-18T23:54:00.003+10:002009-04-21T00:03:41.764+10:00Tjivi is leaving for NY tomorrow, so we had a farewell party for him.Jake hosted his famous balcony BBQ with his specialty.The chef at work, glazing the steak with more secret sauce.Medium rare beef, with honey chicken wings. Yum!Tjivi's personal recipe of bean salad, which is bake beans with mayo and a bit of chopped onions.Eliss's garden salad with roasted garlic vinaigrette.Farewell, my friendErnest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-20377343049777018272009-04-17T21:45:00.000+10:002009-04-20T23:52:32.092+10:00Would you go and eat in a restaurant caused 17 people to have food poisoning over a weekend?I won't. Why pay and suffer? This restaurant at Geylang Lor 9 should be penalised for selling contaminated food to their guests.But to my surprise, there are still diners who are unfazed. One of them even said,“I will continue to visit the restaurant as it is one of the best I’ve tried. We just have to Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-40855612559637129652009-04-15T23:05:00.002+10:002009-04-16T21:25:05.985+10:00Making full use of the semester break from TAFE, we went to the Belgian Beer Cafe famous half price mussels night.It's been a long while since we came here as we're always busy on a Wednesday.I took a long, slow stroll from office to the Rocks, admiring the old buildings at Martin Place area.It's still surreal to me that I'm working in the city. It's always been a dream and I'm very glad to be Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-48927051132607212722009-04-13T23:05:00.002+10:002009-04-13T23:41:14.097+10:00Eliss is finally back after her 2 weeks holiday back in Singapore. The flight got delayed and she touched down at around 11.30am.I picked her up at the airport and went for a quick lunch at one of her favourite pho place at Marrickville.We ordered the special set as usual, with the lots in it.Domokun! She got them specially from Taiwan because she knows I like them.I reckon they sort of become myErnest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-83005741158174560252009-04-12T23:57:00.000+10:002009-04-13T03:33:23.205+10:00The Easter drama was just fantastic. Even though we have a new lead actor, he pulled it off so effortlessly on stage.We have so many talented people in our midst, some just waiting to be discovered.My greatest respect to this team for the selfless acts, the late rehearsals and sheer dedication to make this work.It's one thing to sit on the chairs and watch a good show, and another thing to be Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-56910129126810104342009-04-10T23:40:00.005+10:002009-04-11T11:25:48.234+10:00Happy Good Friday!Yesterday was the last day of work for the week and it's 4 days of break after that.Easter eggs were thrown at us by the big bosses after a big meeting in the conference room. Everyone was laughing or nursing their bump from the impact of the fast flying brightly coloured chocolates.I wonder how many people really know about the REAL easter story. The closest thing we have in Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-29308762264548802042009-04-05T23:09:00.004+10:002009-04-06T00:42:31.313+10:00Brought a friend to shop for a Mazda this afternoon.It's been a long time since I visited a new car dealership. I have not ever own a brand new car before, although I've sold a few before in the past.I drove her to Homebush and then realised that there isn't a Mazda dealership in that area! I drove all the way to Auburn and made a U turn to come back, and nothing was in sight.After a few phone Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-16313776045094826782009-03-31T23:00:00.001+11:002009-04-01T01:21:08.950+11:00Eliss seems to be enjoying herself in Singapore. Boosting the economy with her shopping and eating local goodies.I wished I could join her, but I can't for obvious reasons. Imagine asking my boss for 2 weeks leave after working for only 2 weeks.He would probably agree to let me go on a permanant one and don't come back.Sydney had a major black out yesterday in the city. I didn't even realise it Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-443035123951176262009-03-25T23:11:00.002+11:002009-03-25T23:14:59.068+11:00Dad sent me an e-card today. Thank you!PC sent me one as well. Better than nothing!Many thanks for all the SMS greetings you guys sent me! I really appreciate it.Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-91145615907878814542009-03-24T23:58:00.004+11:002009-03-25T23:01:30.665+11:00We have our sales meeting as a full team in the morning. Another girl joined our team and we can take a family photo now.Halfway through, my manager surprised me with a mega big cake. He actually remembered even though it was my second week only.Looks like a good start to a fine working relationship.Eliss met me up after work to have dinner in the city before the meeting at church.She had a Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-43022988659184812009-03-22T23:35:00.007+11:002009-03-23T22:47:48.722+11:00Time flies. The last time we came here was last Jul for our wedding anniversary, where Eliss surprised me at the airport when I came back from my business trip in Melbourne.We are back here today to celebrate my birthday in advance as I have to go to school on the actual day.I have to Twitter to log in this moment.She ordered the premium set where we can have unlimited serving of the ox tongue. Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-85110175460462664122009-03-21T23:27:00.004+11:002009-03-23T22:16:08.884+11:00I spent one of the most interesting weekend. Eliss's colleagues organised a swimming friendly and I was the photographer.This little one is from South Africa and her name is Cassie. Isn't she cute?More photos here.Although it was not an Olympic size pool, you can feel the tension in the air as the swimmers get ready for the 100m sprint.Everyone gave their all and it was all for good fun. Irwin Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-79032337604760453622009-03-20T23:00:00.002+11:002009-03-21T00:50:55.153+11:00Another interesting day at the office today. In the middle of my induction program, my manager came down and asked me to go see him during lunch.My first thought was oh oh, what's happening here?My worries were totally uncalled for. He just wanted to pass me some stuff.Did you know that today is Harmony Day? It is a government initiative to celebrate the cohesive and inclusive nature of AustraliaErnest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-8008923783247859482009-03-19T23:17:00.004+11:002009-03-19T23:46:03.947+11:00Pardon me for not blogging as often as I should. It's been a busy week for me in my new job at Telstra in the city.My office is just across the huge Apple store between George and King St. Give me a call if you want to do lunch together!This role came at a very good time and I really feel very blessed to get it. Even as time gets tough and the economy is looking gloomy, I believe that God is Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-2292597327959745372009-03-15T23:17:00.004+11:002009-03-20T01:09:04.704+11:00Drinking is a national passion of Australia. For me, I like to drink ice mocha.The simple pleasure of hanging out with friends and building relationship is something that both of us enjoy.If you have not been to Well Connected Cafe, you must pay them a visit if you are at the Glebe area.The eclectic interior has a very distinctive charm that cannot be replicated anywhere else.This is one of our Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-37642718310927401172009-03-14T22:51:00.005+11:002009-03-16T01:28:13.403+11:00Bondi Beach is always beautiful, isn't it? The weather was perfect for a day out like this.It was not as crowded as expected, probably due to the Sound Relief concert at the nearby SCG.Joseph invited us to celebrate his girlfriend's birthday.Michelle having a go at the barbie.Herb flavoured ribs.BBQ wings in pineapple sauce.Grilled corn is so good.Chloe's favourite blackforest cake.We had a greatErnest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-4335736631719364472009-03-07T23:06:00.004+11:002009-03-08T20:53:34.721+11:00We went to pick up with Liewma in the morning to show her around at the Fish Market.She wasn't really impressed with Australian seafood, so we had to think of something else to impress her.We went to Petersham and introduced her to the famous Portuguese BBQ Chicken place.The clams cooked in white wine sauce is extrememly flavoursome with a squeeze of lemon juice.The crispy chicken is cooked to Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-56756712699865750942009-03-05T23:25:00.002+11:002009-03-06T02:32:13.633+11:00Eliss is going back to Singapore for 2 weeks from from 30 Mar to 12 Apr. That means I'll be home alone. I can't join her because of my commitment here.Good thing most of my evenings are filled up already.BAK CHOR MEE PARTY PACKErnest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-45023359416038340012009-03-04T22:36:00.004+11:002009-03-05T23:39:24.292+11:00Saw this Wordle thingy on Jac's blog. Pretty curious on what it is about, I went to the website and created something of my own.Wordle is a toy for generating “word clouds” from the text provided. The clouds give greater prominence to words that appear more frequently in the source text.Can you make out what are the words that I used the most?At Microsoft's headquarters in the US, they have an "Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-27995691698884401752009-03-03T23:58:00.002+11:002009-03-04T02:16:30.845+11:00Things are starting to look up again. The phone call that I've been waiting for finally came I hope everything will work out for the better from now on.Ever since getting the PR, a lot of friends have been encouraging us to get a property here. Interest rate has been cut by 4% in the last 5 months, with the official cash rate down to its lowest level in 45 years at 3.25%We are still skeptical ifErnest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-68041911848788720902009-03-02T23:45:00.001+11:002009-03-03T01:24:09.374+11:00At the blink of an eye, we are approaching the 2nd quarter of 2009.I begin to look back at the past 3 years of living it out in Sydney. Have I achieved my goals?What are my goals, really?I remembered years ago, while holidaying at the Gold Coast, I chatted with a Japanese guy working in a Quiksilver shop. I asked him what made him come all the way to Australia.His reply was that he is a surfer. Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-4104217120053645982009-03-01T23:03:00.004+11:002009-03-02T00:35:57.375+11:00Happy 21st, Rena! Hope you'll have a great time in Sydney and all the best in whatever you do!It was interesting how we met. She saw the church website and sent an email to ask for directions to come. I replied her email and met her in person.Thanks to Facebook, I found out that she was Eliss's sis's secondary friend and volleyball captain. How small is this world?Dear fellow AJ1 purists, this Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-77346384911596585852009-02-27T23:57:00.003+11:002009-03-01T23:03:27.060+11:00Today was the last day for David and Yilin touring Sydney. They wanted to have a seafood feast, so the Fish Market seemed to be the obvious place to go.We ordered a seafood platter of lobster, oysters, octopus, fish, prawns and scallops to share.Fresh baby abalone with chili, not the ones you find in the cans. The flesh is sweeter tastes better.Black pepper crab. The flesh is swetter than the SriErnest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-24392900156781516122009-02-25T23:17:00.004+11:002009-02-27T00:07:31.125+11:00Tonight is the second night of the Breakthru Conference, and we are very honoured to have Pst Kong here to give us the word.Although he comes to Sydney pretty often, this is the first time that he comes to my church.The whole auditorium was filled to the brim.Eliss was very excited to be jumping beside Pst Kong on stage.He wanted to have a group picture with City Harvesters who are based in Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-55725090481953935402009-02-23T23:25:00.001+11:002009-02-25T00:51:00.400+11:00I've known David for as long as I know Eliss. That's about 11 years!He was still in poly at that time and I remember buying my first optical mouse from him when he started his own IT business. Time flies as he is now a big boss.The last time I met him was at his wedding, which was 3 years ago. I went there alone as Eliss had already left for Sydney.David was in awe to see the amount of meat he Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-56211536856244047542009-02-19T23:17:00.001+11:002009-02-20T13:19:48.102+11:00As many struggled to find work in Australia, some for as long as 4 months and still unemployed. Could Singapore be the answer to the problem? Click on the picture to view the website.I wonder if Singapore is in a better shape than here.The academics here are arguing now that the 457 visa program is being exploited by businesses to undercut wages, and 457 visa holders are vulnerable to Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-82987202696066103212009-02-17T23:41:00.001+11:002009-02-19T02:43:30.959+11:00Watch Spider-Man: The Peril of Doc Ock in Spite Your Face Lego Films | View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.comI don't know who you guys are, but this Lego animation is awesome, man! Wish you all the best and upload more good stuff online.Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-21631539359903346962009-02-16T23:50:00.005+11:002009-02-17T16:20:43.596+11:00Eliss showed me this video when she got back home from a day, and her CHAIRMAN is in town this week.I hoped this clip had eased some of her pressure at work today.Well, this hysterical passenger went ballistic and was running towards the departure gate after she learned that her flight has been closed.She then starts banging a desk before collapsing to the floor and rolling around, while Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-78355444957756357032009-02-15T23:15:00.002+11:002009-02-16T21:25:36.048+11:00For those who have failed many times before getting that coveted driver's license, you'd know how tricky the theory tests can be. In China, test candidates are given a booklet of 800 test questions, 100 of which appear on the actual exam.All 100 questions had be completed in 45 minutes, and you need to get 90 or more correct to pass. Results were given immediately. Try answering this:Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-44167349998526080662009-02-14T23:28:00.002+11:002009-02-15T23:53:22.644+11:00For this year's Valentine's Day, we travelled to the North Coast for a romantic getaway.The weather was kinda wet, but we thought it is still going to be fun.It was a fair drive, about 160km. Seeing the speedometer on the Skyline going past 120km/hr was exhilarating. We reached Newcastle in the afternoon and had a quick walk around the city centre.Interesting facts:1) Newcastle is the largest Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-61732515886418992692009-02-13T23:37:00.006+11:002009-02-14T02:25:20.284+11:00After surviving the heat from last weekend, the temperature in Sydney dropped overnight and hovering out at around 20°C.We left the air con at full blast almost every night last week, and we didn't have a chance to turn on the fan for this whole week.We had the largest bushfire in history at Victoria, and flood in Queensland. Looks like bananas will cost between $5 and $6 a kilogram now, as Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-38970605321317905072009-02-07T23:13:00.016+11:002009-02-09T12:02:51.674+11:00As a Valentine treat, Eliss brought me to watch Top Gear Live show.She knows that I'm a huge fan of this franchise. I've tuned in to watch the show weekly on SBS and buy the monthly magazine religiously.The show was held at the Acer Arena, hosted by Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond of the original BBC tv hit.We got a good seat at the top and could see everything clearly. Eliss was so worried Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-49665455991380064492009-02-05T23:37:00.006+11:002009-02-06T13:26:48.061+11:00I got in! Thank God for that!Class is going to start next week, 3 nights a week from Wed to Fri for the next 2 years.The idea finally sink in that I'll not be as free as I want to be from now. But I look forward for the new lifestyle, knowledge and friends that I'm going to make in the next 24 months.Eliss said I looked young on the student id. Haha!I'm really happy to see Siong still jamming, Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-20736569450224803082009-02-02T23:59:00.001+11:002009-02-03T15:39:39.521+11:00This is it, the day that I've been waiting for.As part of the entry requirement, I went for the interview for the Certificate IV in Photoimaging at TAFE Ultimo.The campus is very nice and very convenient as it's just next to Chinatown.I like this place. The idea of being a student again is so refreshing. Although only as a part time "mature" student, I don't really mind.I was the 66th candidate Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-86236610893682109832009-02-01T23:51:00.003+11:002009-02-02T23:58:42.840+11:00Some rich dude living it up, cruising along in a Prancing Horse.What credit crunch are we talking about here? When you are this rich, you are probably untouchable.Do you notice such signs on the roads in the city?These 2 owners apparently don't care, or are just plain ignorant. I'm sure they will get a big shock when they realise that their cars gone missing when they come back from their Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-2080954057686610212009-01-31T23:16:00.003+11:002009-02-03T00:01:00.981+11:00It's been a long time since we went to have a cafe brunch. Come to think of it, we are having more Chinese food than ang mo ones, even though we are living in Australia.My big brekky.Eliss's Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon.We went to Newtown to window shop in the arvo. We like this suburb a lot and would love to buy a property around here when the time is ripe.The weather was rather warm, so we Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-2329192702414837162009-01-30T23:07:00.002+11:002009-02-02T23:19:22.194+11:00After a hard day at work, I was rewarded with a really nice Beijing style hot pot dinner at Cynthia's.She prepared an absolute feast for all of us.The meal was delicious. Thank you all!Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-87087683537634208682009-01-26T23:12:00.005+11:002009-01-27T16:47:14.563+11:00Gong Xi Fa Cai! I hope the Year of the Ox will be bullish, and not bullshit for everyone!The reason why we can celebrate CNY together this year because it happened to be Australia Day as well.Australia Day commemorates the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788, the unfurling of the British flag at Sydney Cove and the proclamation of British sovereignty over the eastern seaboard of Australia.This Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-15356362626320079372009-01-25T23:31:00.001+11:002009-01-27T15:11:12.964+11:00CNY Eve in Sydney is very different from Singapore. There is no irritating "tong tong chiang" music at all. But the thing is, it's the irritating music that adds to the whole CNY festivity atmosphere.There is no one selling waxed meat, or funny plants that supposed to bring you more wealth in Chinatown here.No parties, no countdowns. It's different when you are a minority.While waiting for dinnerErnest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-48874058541204269302009-01-24T23:56:00.000+11:002009-01-25T10:16:00.648+11:00I'm always fascinated at how people make money on the internet, especially using innovative ideas. My eBay sales was a flop. I didn't sell anything I posted, and have to pay them a listing fee.Meet Chen Xiao, a 25-year-old Beijing native, who started her unusual online business last month on auction website Taobao.com.On the site, she sells time slots to do anything - ranging from eight-minute toErnest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-71460971787873822772009-01-22T22:30:00.001+11:002009-01-22T23:14:32.521+11:00Government is giving out money again! Woohoo!• Additional one month service conservancy rebates to 1 to 3 room hdb flats• One month rental rebate for eligible households• Up to 3 to 4 month rental rebates this year• Families to get $2.6b• $100m each added to Eldercare, Medicare funds• Singaporeans to receive double GST credits in 2009 - will be paid out on Mar 1• 20% income tax rebate to be givenErnest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-29809768810016984352009-01-21T23:15:00.000+11:002009-01-22T01:34:19.591+11:00During every economy downturn, there are always opportunities available as well for those who are ready to take advantage of them.I know my dad bought the house we used to lived in at a bargain during the Gulf War.Certificate of Entitlement (COE) premiums for big cars (1,601cc and above) in Singapore hit rock bottom at $200 a piece.The COE of the '01 Honda Civic I used to drive cost about 10 Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-17008543825810136482009-01-19T22:08:00.002+11:002009-01-19T23:02:18.590+11:00Feeling sick of the hype of iPhone? Here comes LG with its Prada II to stay in the competition.It suppors multitouch, where you can "pinch" your photos to resize, or to zoom in and out for the Web pages. Like an iPhone or iPod Touch, basically.It has a QWERTY keyboard too. When you pull out the keyboard, the screen switches to landscape mode automatically. Convenient indeed.I quite frankly like Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-88013032998080276492009-01-17T23:05:00.002+11:002009-01-20T00:29:28.047+11:00After an eventful day of oversleeping and badminton, we found a nice cafe at Leichhardt to cool down with some nice coffee and French pastries.I ordered the regular size latte from the menu, despite warning from the waitress that it's actually a large size.Then it came in a bowl, and I almost fainted. How to sleep later at night?Time flew and soon it was 8.30pm, time to go for some Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-87170961539048793932009-01-13T23:35:00.004+11:002009-01-15T22:26:18.753+11:00There is no curry like Singapore curry. This is as good as it gets in Sydney.The paste was pretty good. The taste reminded me of how my Ah Ma (grandma) cooked hers.I really miss her cooking. She made the best tao gee bak (pork sauteed with dark soy sauce) and curry chicken. She used to cook it weekly when we were kids.We used to visit her on every Sat at her place and she would always cook my Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-27811537709465909802009-01-12T22:34:00.006+11:002009-01-13T02:11:30.032+11:00Knowing quite a few students from China who received their HSC results not too long ago, I wonder if they are aware that there are apparently ways to get bonus points for university entry.Unis can award students up to 10 bonus points above their Universities Admission Index (UAI) for special consideration such as financial hardship, disrupted schooling, refugee status, illness and Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-89581556905339423922009-01-11T23:23:00.008+11:002009-01-13T00:10:00.126+11:00Paddington is one of my favourite suburbs. Maybe it's the arty farty air, or the charms of the specialty boutiques. It's near the city, but so quiet here at the same time.They have the most beautiful Victorian terrace houses there. I would really like to get one of these if I've got the budget.It's got so much character, it'll be perfect for setting up a home with a photography studio.I just Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-23335827988862547812009-01-10T23:32:00.008+11:002009-01-11T00:56:02.052+11:00The Sydney Festival kicks off tonight and there will be many free events happening all over the CBD. Don't forget to bring along your digicam as you stand a chance to win a $1200 camera or voucher in the photography competition!I'm particularly interest in the Gypsy Queens and Kings - Festival Jazz happening next Sat at the Domain. Both of us love bossa nova, so it'll be an enjoyable night to Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-24188196127730408722009-01-09T22:06:00.003+11:002009-01-09T23:22:34.025+11:00Check out this commemorative issue of Spiderman with Barack Obama on the cover! This Amazing Spider-Man #583 will be available in the US on Jan 14 for $3.99.I'm sure the team at Marvel comics is always keenly keeping an eye out for a cash-in chance to demonstrate altruistic patriotism.The story revolves around Peter Parker spotting two Obamas on inauguration day.He transforms into Spiderman. ButErnest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-29680421509246376372009-01-08T22:33:00.002+11:002009-01-08T23:14:52.873+11:00Ta-da! The menu for tonight was homemade Swedish Meatballs with and buttered long beans.We bought 2 big boxes of mince over the weekend, so I figured this is the best way to utilise them before they turn bad in this crazy weather of nearing 40°C.Not content with regular Köttbullar, I zhng (modified) the traditional recipe and added white wine to the mince and cheese into the filling of each Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-44081695338417252332009-01-07T23:31:00.003+11:002009-01-09T01:50:02.399+11:00I shouldn't be saying this. But I've heard so many people say that Japanese men are the most tiko (lecherous), and I agree with them totally.I mean, who else who use a severed torso of a woman, and made them into some sort of pillow with for people to lie on the boobs?Or to do other things that you don't do to a regular pillow?I doubt there will be any female customers interested in this product,Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-36175623470370353512009-01-05T23:12:00.000+11:002009-01-06T02:15:43.243+11:00Eliss asked me the other day whether does Mercedes Benz make a model called the Guardian.I said no because they always label their cars in Class series i.e. A Class, B Class, C class, etc...She came across this car when she was reading Breaking Dawn of the Twilight series, and Bella was driving one of these bomb proof Benz with missile proof glass.So I did a search online and I've got you the Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-56576096969048596262009-01-04T23:21:00.003+11:002009-01-05T01:08:33.432+11:00Being a marketing grad, I like watching good advertisements. Witty punchlines and creative deliveries of message never fails to inspire me to push myself to look at something from another perspective.That's another reason why I like photography. Everything has a good angle, it's how you choose to look at it.On the other extreme, some ads are so badly done it sticks on your mind.TEN OF THE WORST: Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-27765925961887691232009-01-03T22:00:00.002+11:002009-01-03T22:38:03.060+11:00We woke up early today as we basically knocked out last night was the Blue Mountains road trip.This is different kind of shopping spree. Things here are priced about 50% cheaper than major stores and the atmosphere is electrifying.Welcome to Paddy's Markets Flemington, where you'll not want to pay full price at Coles and Woolies anymore.This is the first time that I came with Eliss, and she is Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-78209675036235922492009-01-02T23:58:00.008+11:002009-01-03T17:48:25.808+11:00It always makes me feel very happy when I come to Leura. Maybe it's the village charms, or maybe it's just so beautiful. I feel very relaxed just walking around and enjoying the atmosphere.There were many maple trees around, and I just love how it looks with the sun shining through.We had a walk around the whole area to find a suitable lunch spot. Wanted to go back to Post Office restaurant Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-19002405983734587792008-12-31T23:59:00.008+11:002009-01-01T16:33:55.462+11:00Time flies! It's that time of the year again. We were invited to Joseph's place in the city for a dinner potluck gathering.We took the bus to the city as we thought that George St would be closed.Policemen and anti-riot squads getting ready for revelers with ideas of any funny business, which is more than likely after the countless bottles of alcohol.On the way to pick up the sushi platter at Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-72850358179095842882008-12-30T23:59:00.001+11:002008-12-31T01:35:40.852+11:00I reckon this is a pretty darn good movie, and it doesn't feel 166min long at all.I did a good quick research and the movie is totally different from the 1912 book of the same title by F. Scott Fitzgerald.I love the storytelling, and the makeup. Wow. You can really see Hollywood magic turning people in their forties to look like twenties.And how did they make Brad Pitt so short as an old man? Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-48538361126192110782008-12-28T23:00:00.001+11:002008-12-28T23:17:06.670+11:00Earlier this month, we donated a few boxes of presents to an orphanage in Bali ran by Sarah's parents. I designed this simple card so that we can write the kid's name and a personal message to them.What started as a cell group effort became a church effort as the word spreads.I just got an email from her today and look how happy the kids are with their goodies from Sydney! Can you see the cards Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-33150423557867557092008-12-27T23:33:00.010+11:002008-12-28T23:23:17.613+11:00Doyles is probably the most famous fish & chips place at Watsons Bay. The queue is never ending, so that explains how they remain strong here since 1885 .They have another outlet by the beach. The last time I came here was to do a wedding shoot for someone about 2 years ago. Time flies.We were very fortunate to find a seat in the bistro with the kind of crowd today. Finding a parking lot took us Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-43383158532659949462008-12-26T22:50:00.003+11:002008-12-27T01:39:56.233+11:00Happy Boxing Day!We couldn't be any further away from the tradition of Boxing Day as a day when the higher classes gave gifts to the lower classes.The holiday is named Boxing Day because the tradition of giving gifts of cash, food, clothing and other goods to the less fortunate were placed into boxes for easier transportation.As we are still asleep in the wee morning, serious Sydney bargain Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-90796559320381860382008-12-25T23:25:00.006+11:002009-01-01T16:43:37.036+11:00Merry Christmas from Bicentenniel Park!Eliss and I woke up early to try chope (book) a place at the free BBQ area but it was all filled up with people, mostly Asians by the time we got there.The Aussies are probably still drunk from the heavy party the night before. I know, I'm so bad!We have to think of a contingency plan quickly, or everyone will have to eat grass or raw meat later. So we Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-72288564246968390422008-12-24T23:45:00.002+11:002008-12-25T02:23:02.585+11:00Instead of getting drunk in the city like the rest of Sydney, people our age prefer to hang out with a few friends and chill out with good food.My first attempt of doing the traditional turkey. The reception was pretty positive. Thank God.It was kinda scary because the bird still looked very pink after an hour in the hour. So I turned up the temperature and charred the some of the skin Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-83910732096500507322008-12-23T23:59:00.001+11:002008-12-24T13:30:20.196+11:00Eliss's boss sent out an email to say that there is this area at Matraville where residents zhng their houses to look like Christmas trees.That area was so filled with cars, it was like a tourist attraction. Parents pushing trams of babies, Grandparents taking photos of their grandchildren, it was pretty amazing.I was quite surprised that some of the residents actually let people to walk into Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-57994903518916225612008-12-22T23:43:00.002+11:002008-12-23T02:04:25.886+11:00A new look for a new year!The old template looked a tad dated, the alignment was off and too much junk in there. The new minimalistic look hopefully will inject new life to this 6 year old blog.I started this thing to let people who are interested in my life to stay abreast of the latest happening around me. Thank you for always coming back to share a piece of my mind.2008 has been a roller Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-44297123770953980602008-12-21T23:00:00.002+11:002008-12-22T02:42:29.321+11:00Going back in timeI was really excited to watch the original Ultraman again after spending so many nights watching the "modern" series.This is my first time watching the pilot episode since its debut in 1966. Now I know how Hayata was chosen to be the host of Ultraman and how the Beta Capsule comes about.My dad used to record the shows on VCR and I would watch them all day long. I still remember Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-81479177457112785142008-12-20T23:37:00.005+11:002008-12-21T21:58:38.544+11:00We went to Royal National Park for some BBQ today although the weather was expected to have a few showers. Good thing we just went ahead.It's located 29 km south of Sydney and the world's second oldest national park.The oldest one is Yellowstone in the United States.Without any jacket on a 21°C summer day, I jumped around on the beach like a kid to keep warm.I combed the whole place looking for Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054594.post-45193371350277238602008-12-16T23:30:00.001+11:002008-12-18T02:40:21.305+11:00Hey Jake, as you slog it out with your robot creation, maybe you can get some inspiration from Le Trung, creator of Aiko the female android.Aiko is made of silicon and electronics, is able to recognise faces and objects, interact with people using knowledge of more than 13,000 phrases in English and Japanese and tell people whether to take an umbrella if it's raining.My favourite part was when Ernest Chonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834254229460951336noreply@blogger.com0