Hibernation Required

Harsh road ahead, I can either hold my breathe or bite my nail, or just hibernation through the ordeal.

Gruesome Archaeology

I like to learn about Archaeology, but I really don't like looking at dead bodies.

"Where I am From"

I think when I said I am from Hong Kong, I meant geographically.  I think this is true for most people in China.  At the end of the day, when you answer the question, "where are you from?" you are actively selecting what information to disclose.  Only if you feel like, you would disclose "where you are local" for those who would like to learn about you more.

Derby Feste

We went to Derby Feste, which is an art exhibition much like Light Night Leeds.  The acts were very bizarre.  I swore someone has put acid in my drink.

Chicken Butchery

It is fun to get a whole chicken to bone out different joints.  It has so many different cuts in this small animal, making out meal slightly more exciting.

VW Emission

VW Emission scandal has a big effect.  I am quite impressed with this massive German fraud.  Those who want to save the planet, just drive less.

Leap of Faith

When you are very frustrated, you will take a leap of faith.  It is scary, but it needs to be done.

Computer Killer

My hand-me-down geriatric computer maybe very close to death.  It gave me BSODs and overheated.  Maybe I am not killing it, I just happen to be near the death bed when it is dying.

Graduation Goggle

Graduation goggle comes when you are anticipation to leave something.  But graduation goggle can only rose-tint slightly the situation.  Rage really burns down the graduation goggles.

Harpers of Wetwang

Enroute home, we drove via Wetwang.  I was keen to show Sarah my favourite fish cake.  We stopped at Harpers of Wetwang for a quick lunch.  The fish cake was good, it could be better if they were fresh off the fryer.  Sarah also agrees it is the best fish cake she has ever eaten. 

Shoei-Traitor

I have been a Shoei fan.  I have purchased other branded helmets before, but those were all stop-gap helmets.  I took Sarah to a bike shop to browse, then I saw this Bell M5X helmet.  It is unbelievably light-weight.  It is very reasonable priced.  It even came with a good zip helmet bag.  I could not resist!  Let see if it serves me well the next few years.

It is one very attractive helmet indeed!

Quayside

We were in Whitby, and googled the latest fish and chip champion. We went to Quayside.  The fish and chips were nice, and fish cake was overseasoned.  It is good, but I don't know how they select the best chippy of the year.

Cush Drive

There is always something to learn about the bikes. The guy has mentioned about cush drive. Out of all these years, none of the mechanics mentioned about changing it. I mentioned to one of the shop about the sprocket not running correctly, they mentioned about the cush drive, and we did not pursue it. The instructor said I really should have changed them, they are 17 years old with 70k miles on them. I have ordered them, I should be replacing them later in the course.

9th Rock from the Sun

Stephen has got a new show, and he is still funny.

Fiction vs Science Fiction

Sarah and I were discussing about the science fiction genre.  I just call them fiction.  If fictions contains science is science fiction, then even Pixels is science fiction.

Meal Planning

I usually have an idea what I am eating throughout the week, but I always underegg it, literally.  I am just too greedy!

Charity

charity noun char·i·ty \ˈcher-ə-tē, ˈcha-rə-\
: the act of giving money, food, or other kinds of help to people who are poor, sick, etc.; also
: something (such as money or food) that is given to people who are poor, sick, etc.
: an organization that helps people who are poor, sick, etc. : the organizations that help people in need

TED God Communicates to Me

It is like TED can read my mind.




I am quite impressed with this French guy.

Enforced Fun ad Luxury

It is very annoying when someone tells you how to live.  Enforced fun and enforced luxury is worse than charity.

Translated Classics

David is reading Three Kingdoms in English.  I don't know how he does it, it is just weird.  I cannot make sense of the place and people's name.

Nitromethane

For piston heads, "Nitro" is a proper word.  Sarah asked what "Nitro" was, it was just a brand on my jacket, but I also said it is some additives that provides a power boost.  I have looked it up, it is Nitromethane, and it does what I thought it does.  I am definitely not putting it in little Rome.

Migration

We accept people migrate due to different circumstances, but in the borderless new world how do we plan our resources?

Autumn is Here

My Autumn jacket is out, the sky is getting dark.  Autumn is here!  How Summer flies past!

Beetroot Chocolate Brownie

Sarah finally got around to cook her beetroot chocolate brownie.  I helped, but I do not want to try.  It did look like a murder scene, and there is still beetroot red in my finger.  It asked for self-rising flour which is rather unusual for brownies, bit as it contained heavy vegetable, it would need the extra air.  Apparently it is good.

Leicester Trade

Trade was in Leicester Pride.  But no one seems to know what TRADE stands for.  I still could not find it on the internet.  It is a very interesting name for a sexual health organisation.

Lemon with Corn

I like my corn sweet, and mostly on its own, only occasionally I add butter.  Sarah likes her with lemon.  Very weird!

Low Internet Footprint

I am keen on reducing my internet foot print.  For someone with an unusual name, I am relatively low in internet footprint.  I aim to reduce it further.

Deputy

deputy
noun, dep·u·ty often attributive \ˈde-pyə-tē\
: an important assistant who helps the person who the leader of a government, organization, etc.
: a member of Parliament in some countries
plural dep·u·ties
Full Definition of DEPUTY
1 a : a person appointed as a substitute with power to act
  b : a second in command or assistant who usually takes charge when his or her superior is absent
2 : a member of the lower house of some legislative assemblies

Classic Dilbert

When a non-technical manager makes a suggestion, it can be shocking.

Chickpea Stew without Chickpea

I had a lot of onion to go through, so I was going to make some kind of sauce for pasta or cous cous.  I got chorizo at home, so I made my usual recipe of chickpeas stew, besides I did not have any chickpea.  Maybe I should have some dry chickpeas at home for such occasions.