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Instead of mass forwarding forwarded festive greetings, I took a video at the International Floral Exposition. I have a 90-minute break in my room before dinner and we’ll be heading to Taipei 101 for the grandest countdown event ever. That’s more than enough time to do a quick edit on iMovie, and then sending this video to different corners of the world via Whatsapp, Facebook, etc.

P/S: Those who are not on Whatsapp, sorry huh. You’ll have to view this online. It’ll cost me a bomb to send this via MMS.

P/P/S: Stop saying that I’m fat. Don’t repeat something that I already know. I’m fat, but you still lurveeeee me anyway. Muahahahahah. Happy 2011!

It’s 1pm, 30.12.2010. Unexpectedly, I have 40 minutes to waste. An interview with Shanghai Radio was delayed. Hence a quick upload of the pictures from yesterday.

I went to bed really early the night before. Apart from the frantic packing I had to do early in the morning, I realised there were a couple of things I hadn’t completed. That ended the debate of whether a MacBook was necessary on a holiday- I had to bring it along.

A Bug’s Life was hilarious. Still hilarious, even after watching it so many times.

In order to do two cities at one go, we had to put up with a four hour transit in Hong Kong International Airport. Small matter. There were so many shops!

Two of my favourite brands side by side.

The only winter jacket I had was disposed in an obscure toilet in Auckland International Airport six months ago after the leather got flaky from a lack of proper care and maintenance. With the Met services in both places issuing warnings of dipping temperatures, I had to get something before I ventured outside. I really like this item from Zara, but it’s a shame they didn’t have one in my size. Argh.

在說我嗎？哈哈哈哈哈！

We skipped the chicken sandwich they served on the hour plus flight. “Don’t waste calories!” We were dashing to a night market right after check-in!

The queue at 士林夜市 is horrendous. Try 師大夜市 if you have to eat this famous chicken chop.

The same shop I patronised two years ago. Still as good. YUMMMM!

I declared on air this morning that my role model for the coming year is Mr. Andy Lau. (It’s obviously not because I’m watching his concert in Hong Kong next Monday, and subsequently hosting his movie events in Singapore next month.)

I had been absent for lengthy periods this year. It was caused by fatigue surely, but the inertia along with other lame excuses also caused a further unwillingness to push myself. It came to the extent that I see myself as an expendable sometimes. Really. Apart from the usual major projects that my name is customarily tagged to, I didn’t see a need to explore new boundaries, or even resume the high levels of activity that I was accustomed to in the initial stages of my career.

In simple English, a slacker who slacks becomes more slack.

Instead of listing specific resolutions for 2011, I think I should change the way I behave. Andy Lau hits 50 next September. And I will turn 32 in the same month. Uh huh.

Who am I to complain of exhaustion when this guy is still working so hard? What reasons do I have for my double chin when this guy is showing off his tight body on stage?

I’ll never be as rich and handsome as Andy Lau. I just need some of his perseverance, determination and self discipline.

2011 will be great, I think.

Well, the pompous sounding name is just to spice things up. I’m officially in a holiday mood right now and I just have to pull through one more day of work before I board the plane on Wednesday morning.

I had a great time in Taipei last NYE, and I am rather determined to celebrate New Year’s Day in a foreign city henceforth. This is the second consecutive year I’m doing this. Future trips will materialise only if I have enough cash and company.

We’re doing two cities this time because of the awesome offer by Cathay Pacific. Highlights of my WOOHOO! New Year Extravaganza (W!NYE):

Part 1: TAIPEI

- 大河！大河！大河！大河！ Thanks to a certain Mr Hsiao, I had a fantastic meal on the second day of 2010. It is only appropriate that I end the year at this awesome place. I’m taking all seven members of the WNYE, and two friends who are also there on their honeymoon.

- Countdown at Taipei 101. They promise a remarkable show this year, 2011 being the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of China (also known as the 100th anniversary of the Xinhai Revolution, if you are speaking to people from People’s Republic of China.) Mayday is performing from 11pm-12am, and A*Mei (!) takes to the stage immediately after the countdown. Woah!

- Roadtrip to Hsinchu. I know nuts about the place, except that their beehoon is really famous. I hope it’s going to be interesting.

Part 2: HONG KONG

- Gucci. Vuitton. Armani. The prices there are astonishing attractive.

- Andy Lau. Months before this, I proposed watching a concert at the Hong Kong Coliseum. “It doesn’t matter who’s singing. Tickets are way cheaper (than Singapore’s) and I’ve never been there. They always have elaborate staging, costumes, and stunts. Any average person would put up a rather decent show.” It’s not some average person we’re talking about here. It’s Andy Lau! We’re really lucky to secure tickets to this sold out event.

I don’t think I’ll have any problems staying connected while I’m away- updates on this blog, Twitter or Instagram. Meantime, enjoy the rest of 2010. And have a terrific year ahead.