About Me

1. Born in Penang, Malaysia in 1977, and have been in this turtle island since then.
2. Spent most of my younger age with my grandparents (mother’s side).
3. Was a fatty when small, and the other way round now.
4. I am a pescetarian since 2010, in transition to becoming a Vegan.
5. This is the reason why I am not eating animals, and I really think you should too
6. Learned cycling thru my grandpa.
7. Has been training badminton under my grandpa since small.
   1. My grandpa was a world badminton veteran champion, and 11 times Malaysia Open Veteran Champion.
   2. He also represented Malaysia football national team as a left winger,
8. Grew up with a cat around me (Auntie Jacky), and has been a cat lover ever since.
9. I have 3 cats (Ocean, Simba, Nala). You can see them here (Family-OceanSimbaNala) or here.
10. Have had lots of hobbies, some of which I still do love doing it now:-
    1. Badminton (have been playing it since small, until now)
    2. Swimming
    3. Jogging
    4. Tennis (stopped since college days)
    5. Table Tennis (2001 – 2006)
    6. Football (since high school, until 2003 when I dislocated my right knee)
    7. Basketball (since high school, until 2001 when I dislocated my right knee)
    8. Weight Training (Gym)
    9. Aikido (picked up in 2008, and still practicing it as of now)
    10. Sudoku (at least once a week, the Evil level ones ;p)
    11. DotA (Warcraft III game)
    12. Singing (occasionally)
    13. Snooker/Billiard/9Ball/8Ball (occasionally)
    14. Photography (ever since i started dated my wife. I owns a Nikon D40 + 18-200VR)
    15. I do know Piano, Guitar, Electric bass/guitar, drum, viola, but only plays the piano and guitar occasionally now.
        1. took my Diploma for Performance in Piano exam in 1997, but failed by 4 points.
        2. The Electric guitar and bass and amp are still sitting in my living room, collecting dust.
11. Worked in Mc. Donald’s greenlane before from 1997-1998, and served as Floor Manager for 3 months, all during my college days.
12. Altera was my first job, and still my current one after graduating from college. (1999 – now)
13. 1997-1999 Got my Diploma in Electronic/Electrical Engineering from PSDC.
14. 2000 – 2002 got my Degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering from KDU Penang.
15. Never flunk a subject before, but all were only border line passes.
16. Never like to study on subjects which I have no interest, and thus the low scores. (eg:- history, geography, languages, etc)
17. Love subjects with logical thinking and puzzles (eg:- calculations, programmings)
18. I love programming, programming is my job. I love my job
19. Got involved in the U.S. stock market in 2002 thru colleagues.
    1. and the normal story… got burnt once, totally flushed out the entire account, and from then on started brushing up my skills.
    2. 2 strategies that I’m working on:-
       1. Longer term investment
       2. Short term Swing Trading.
20. Started a Internet Cafe biz with colleagues, didn’t work out.
    1. Learned a few things along the way…
    2. Opening a shop biz is a full time job. Don’t ever think of going part timing.
    3. I do not like working/dealing with people. My passion is in technical path.
    4. From the experience, i noticed that it ain’t gonna work for me in real estate investment. Too much work for me
    5. Stock market is still the best choice for the lifestyle I like.
21. Got married with my wife (my 10 year pen pal) in 2006.
22. Started blogging since 2005.
23. My grandpa left me in 2007 (was really a huge impact to me at that time)
24. Bought our first apartment in 2005. (still the current one we’re staying)
25. Have 3 cats with us right now…(here …. under Family->Ocean Simba Nala)
    
    1. Ocean joined us in 2006
    2. Simba and Nala followed suit one year later.
26. My MBTI is INFP…..
    1. Am extremely Introvert (although I try to be more socialize. I can be extremely loner, all by myself, alone, for a long period. No Problem)
    2. Im a feeler. I make decisions based on my emotions, most of the time. (I’m willing to do illegal things to protect my family, even I know they are wrong)
27. I hate ginger >.<
28. I hate being despised, and that’s the main motivation that usually drives me to be better than the one that despise me.
29. I don’t like surprises. I have plans, and if my time table gets screwed up, my face turn black.
30. I hate celebrations. I don’t like Christmas, I don’t like New years. I just like staying at home, calm and relax,
31. I have motion sickness, and gets nauseous easily. (eg. seasick, etc)
32. I don’t like traveling. (but my wife loves it ;p)
33. The best holiday for me is to stay at home, and enjoy and serenity and relaxing feel.
34. I love animals & wildlife (was thinking that if i weren’t an engineer, i might have ended up in africa safari, or a zoo)
35. I love nature.
36. I have feelings towards animals more than human.
37. My philanthropic principle is to help only those that can’t help themselves…….
    1. 1. Animals are helpless against humans.
       2. Therefore, putting my money and fighting against Animal Cruelty will be my ultimate goal.
       3. And because of that, I’m becoming a vegetarian now (although i still eat seafood, and occasionally some meat when I don’t have a choice)
38. I hate crowded and noisy places.
39. I have a strict schedule to exercise everyday, and here it is, as of this writing:-
    1. Monday: Jogging 30 min
    2. Tuesday: Aerotone 1 hour
    3. Wednesday: Weight Training 1 hour
    4. Thursday: Jogging 30 min
    5. Friday: Weight Training 1 hour
    6. Saturday: Swimming 1 hour
    7. Sunday: Badminton 2 hours, Aikido 1.5 hour
40. My principle of treating all living creatures, HRD:-
    1. Humble: I will approach anything with a humble attitube first.
    2. Respect: I will respect any individual no matter what.
    3. Dignity: but if I don’t get back the same respect, my last line of dignity will kick in, and that’s it between us.
41. Any relationship to me is either a 0 or 1. 1, you are accepted fully, 0, nope. There’s nothing in between.
42. I like to share knowledge with people, and love to learn from others.
43. Contraty to popular believe, I’m a very shy guy.
44. Suck at presentation (especially in front of huge crowd)
45. Loves reading.
46. Have a rigid(or discipline, see how u define it ;p) lifestlye (Need to eat + sleep on time, otherwise will get mad)
47. Dislocated my right knee in 2000 during a basketball game, and ever since, my knee will pop out occasionally (even during normal walking, and yes, it hurts, and takes a few days to recover)
48. I meditate every night before i sleep.
49. I’m not outwardly emotional.
50. Become easily stressed out, and have to avoid hectic schedule or noisy atmosphere. Need to stay calm and quiet most of the time.
51. Like muted colors (eg:- black, white)
    
52. Get bored very ~~~ easily.
53. Like working alone.
54. Dislike being interrupted.
55. Have only a few friends, due to not outwardly emotional, few, but strong, ever lasting friendship.
56. If you stab me in the back, it is most likely that you’ll never be forgiven.
57. Was a loner, enjoying playing all by myself, in the yard, or bedroom. (even now…)
58. Very obsessed with skills.
59. Take every matter very ~~~~ emotionally.
60. (*will add more along the way when I recall anything)