Christmas weekend
Finally, we got a break and had a 4 day holiday during Christmas celebrations. A dear friend generously offered us to join the celebration with her family. Thanks! And the celebration was at a weekend house on a beatiful bayou near Galveston Island! Double thanks!! Off course, with her family (parents, brothers, sisters, niece and nephew), it was a loud croud. We karaoke'd like crazy through christmas afternoon. But then, since the weekend house, was located on a nice, quiet bayou quite near to the windy beaches....it was pristine.
Ice ice baby
We were about to go to work, when we suddenly noticed ice on the car. Yes...ICE!. If it had snowed the night before....i would just kill myself for snoring my way through it. But, it did snow christmas eve last year. Hopefully, I can witness a white christmas this year....(fingers crossed). But that's going to be somewhat odd in the coyboy state Texas. Bummer.
Anyway, since I have extra time on my hands, I just want to share with yall that we found a really really nice Malaysian restaurant in Houston, called Cafe Malay. The ikan bakar daun pisang, ikan belacan and kangkung tumis is really one of the best I've tasted (even when comparing to restaurants back in Malaysia). The owner's Malaysian, and the food is pretty much authentic. The location? Err...that needs a little improvement. It was hidden from the streets, and a little decor from outside could really make a difference.
We had a chat with the owner, and according to him, he made some sort of partnership with the guys in Nonya Restaurant in New York. Now, I've heard that Nonya in New York had a very good review from Zagat survey. Well, the food is really good, I can tell you that. The prices are really affordable, but one thing it could do is have their staff dress more accordingly, and could use some hair cream as well.
Anyway, since I have extra time on my hands, I just want to share with yall that we found a really really nice Malaysian restaurant in Houston, called Cafe Malay. The ikan bakar daun pisang, ikan belacan and kangkung tumis is really one of the best I've tasted (even when comparing to restaurants back in Malaysia). The owner's Malaysian, and the food is pretty much authentic. The location? Err...that needs a little improvement. It was hidden from the streets, and a little decor from outside could really make a difference.
We had a chat with the owner, and according to him, he made some sort of partnership with the guys in Nonya Restaurant in New York. Now, I've heard that Nonya in New York had a very good review from Zagat survey. Well, the food is really good, I can tell you that. The prices are really affordable, but one thing it could do is have their staff dress more accordingly, and could use some hair cream as well.
Universal Command Guide for Operating Systems
A friend introduced me to the Universal Command Guide for OSs (UNIX/Linux/BSD/Windows). Cool ey? I'm supporting a bunch of different unixes and linuxans, and trust me...it takes a hell of an effort to keep your head straight switching from an OS to the other and remember which are the correct commands.
Wanna read it from front to back? Nothing wrong with that, but if you asked me...a total waste of your effort. Never torture your mind by remembering stuff you can lookup quickly. I'd just have it handy on a rainy day.
Wanna read it from front to back? Nothing wrong with that, but if you asked me...a total waste of your effort. Never torture your mind by remembering stuff you can lookup quickly. I'd just have it handy on a rainy day.
Nature and modern living fusion
I've been trying to get out of Houston and possibly see some desert and cactuses along the west Texas, but just haven't got the chance yet. The closest to nature I did get was Houston's Arboretum and Nature Center. The guys and I had a nice walk. I'm pretty happy about it, getting away from the huslting city.
Besides getting along with trees and bushes, we also did some holiday shopping, and got myself a waterproof redwing shoe. Just preparing myself for a wet winter. Its forecasted to rain, and even possibly snow this tuesday, something I'm looking forward to. Also went to the Galleria, a massive and popular posh type shopping complex. As exclusive as our own Starhill, but almost as big as our Midvalley Megamall. The galleria also has an ice skating rink, and I didn't let go of that opportunity off course.
Besides getting along with trees and bushes, we also did some holiday shopping, and got myself a waterproof redwing shoe. Just preparing myself for a wet winter. Its forecasted to rain, and even possibly snow this tuesday, something I'm looking forward to. Also went to the Galleria, a massive and popular posh type shopping complex. As exclusive as our own Starhill, but almost as big as our Midvalley Megamall. The galleria also has an ice skating rink, and I didn't let go of that opportunity off course.
Howdy do...
At last, I have time to post here. Sorry guys, you know me when I get busy. Haven't seen much in Houston yet. It's Christmas season, you we all know about the sales and bargains everywhere. We tried our luck at Katy Mills Mall, and I got a way with a leather jacket worth USD 350 at only USD 99. I'm a happy dude, many people tells me how nice it is, and how cheap I got it for.
Last weekend, an old friend whom I haven't met in almost 7 years came up to Houston. He's working in Laredo, near the Mexican border, so I really appreciate his effort driving 6 hours way up here. We had fun at the Moody Gardens in Galveston Bay, had some hot Mexican food, toured around downtown Houston and did some shopping in Ikea. Hmm...come to think of it, there's really not much to do here except shop. Yikes...
Last weekend, an old friend whom I haven't met in almost 7 years came up to Houston. He's working in Laredo, near the Mexican border, so I really appreciate his effort driving 6 hours way up here. We had fun at the Moody Gardens in Galveston Bay, had some hot Mexican food, toured around downtown Houston and did some shopping in Ikea. Hmm...come to think of it, there's really not much to do here except shop. Yikes...
Houston, we have a problem....
I just arrived in Houston for another 3 month business trip. Looking forward for a trip around the US as well. Will try to keep this updated. Cherio!
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