myTouch 3G (HTC Magic)!!

Been a while since last update. My new phone finally arrived today, HTC came up with a great packaging idea, place the phone in a cushioned pouch that actually looks good, and one that people will use. First thing I did was to apply the crystal gel skin and screen protector I ordered earlier before the phone got dirty. Phone is smaller & lighter than iPhone, and very customizable, tons of apps to download, still going through the daily updated app market place looking for programs to mess with.

Ready for Sat

Have all the gears I need for tomorrow's airsoft game, even borrowed camo pants from my military buddy. Hope it doesn't rain tomorrow.

New Jawbone Prime bluetooth headset

Came in the mail today, local stores are sold out, everyone's getting ready for the new No Cell Phone while driving law in July.

Tokyo Marui MP5 Airsoft gun

It's been a while since the last update, will try to update more often.

Apparently a lot of people play airsoft, and since friends Tyler and Grant has a shop (pretty famous locally too), thought I'd take advantage of it and picked up a Tokyo Marui MP5 R.A.S., thanks to the guys for a good deal. This is definitely not the B.B. guns I used to play with back in grade school days, looks and feels like the real thing. Hopefully I won't get too crazy with it, airsoft is not a cheap hobby.

Taipei 101 in the mist

Snapped this shot at the MRT station, Taipei 101 in the mist.

藍又時 (Shadya) concert

Attended my 2nd 藍又時 (Shadya) concert, 1st one was during the last trip in December. Very talented artist, used to write songs for other singers, will be releasing her first album on 3/13, got mine on 3/12 through connection!! Saw her up close at her church event (friend attends same church), pretty girl with great voice, hopefully will get to meet her next time.

Shopping with Arm

Arm took me out for some shopping, for lunch I had some Thail ice desert (had a big breakfast), and Arm had some beef noodle. Went to the restaurant my dad frequents for dinner, as always forgetting to take a pic before digging in.

BKK traffic

Traffic hour in Bangkok. While riding in dad's friend's $200K Mercedes S-class (expensive due to high tax) we spotted a car worth much more, the beautiful classic Mercedes Benz 300SL Gullwing (notice the license plate number).

Short trip to Chiang Mai

Took a "short" trip up to Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand, short because it was only one night, not the 6 hour plus drive each way...... (Average speed 100mph on regular high way). Visited a temple under renovation, and another finished temple.

Ramen @ Taipei airport

Expensive & not very good.

Motomachi & Kamakura

Chinese temple in Motomachi & the Daibutsu in Kamakura.

Toyota City in Odaiba

Old race cars on display at Toyota City.

Roppongi with Stevo

Gotta do the old party in Roppongi with Steve, fun night.

Hainan chicken

Hainan chicken at Akasaka Biz Tower, thanks Steve for the recommendation.

Asakusa

Took dad on a tour of Asakusa.

Tokyo International Orchid Grand Prix 2009

Shots from the Dome orchid show, the white one with tea leaf looking leaves is this year's grand champion.

G35Driver.com Hawaii decal

Finally someone local has made this localized G35 forum decals. Washed the car this morning and put these on, now we can spot people that frequent the Hawaii section of the forum.

Purchase orders

Arm's brother wanted these Spyder3 things, it's supposedly used to fine tune TV or monitor screens, two of these cost over $300USD!!! I think we have a new gadget whore that's worse than Steve. Also picked up the usual Burt's Bees lip balms for Arm.

Yokohama S. Drive

Finally got new tires, the Yokohama S. Drive high performance tires. Tires cost $762 including $150 for shipping. Mounted them today at Eurosports, cost was $172. It's always expensive to get new tires, but these 20" tires are actually cheaper than my old 19", not sure why. Huge difference in ride quality, all those little bumps disappeared. Comparable to swapping a pair of flip flops with plain rubber soles for a pair of Nike basketball kicks with air cushion. Found myself feathering the throttle and enjoying the low RPM exhaust hum that was coverd by the tire noise before.

Short vid of Taipei 101 fireworks

A short video shot with my phone.

Here's a much more skill shot video:
2009 Taiwan Taipei 101 fireworks