Life in the fast lane

Papa Dragon is blessed with the 2 baby dragons. With the babies growing up in a wink of an eye, baby dragons will soon be flying off to explore the 4 corners of the world. Just last nite, Papa Dragon gave approval to the eldest baby this opportunity to sail the world. In Sept, she will be off with Grandma Dragon to the Middle Kingdom, amongst others, visit the birthplace of the Foochow clan. Upon retuning, she will be off with her school mates to explore the caves of Gua Tempurung, dip in the hotspring of Klah Hotspring, climb the limestone caves of Batu Caves, and riding the lastest attraction of KL, the Eyes of Malaysia and come December, she will be off again with her school to visit Singapore.
Baby #1 and baby #2 will also be off to the Scripture Union, Tweens Camp in December to learn some outside living and to strengthen their faith in God.

*sigh* With the babies growing up fast, it is putting much pressure on time management and not to mention, money management.

Very soon the nest will be a very quiet place and Papa and Mama Dragon will have to resign to the fact of "entertaining" each other.

Return to Middle Kingdom

Last May, the Dragon made his second trip to China, after a lapse of 15 years since his first trip. This time, the main intention is to see the Great Wall of China, which is his dream of this lifetime.

On the way to the Wall, stopover at the Ming Tombs.

The Entrance to the Tombs

The tombs was is 5 km in radius

The Gate upon returning from the tombs

This won't be his last trip. The Dragon is scheduled to visit the Middle Kingdom in mid Sept and end of Oct before the year is out. This time, it is for business and some fashion and flair......

Meme.....me who??

Aiyoh.....what is tag tag?? All I know from schooldays when we want to play the tagging game, we have to lalalitangpong to see who is the first one to chase us around. So we will gather in a group and everybody will start swinging their right hand and sing:

Lala li tang pong
Ah Neh bay ah pong
Ah pong boh hor chiak
Ah Neh boh ah pong......

Hammerhead tagged from the the deep blue ocean.......and here goes...........

FANTASTIC FOUR

Four jobs I have had in my life:
1. Trying for the first time to make sure ppl eat my food in the restaurant.
2. Learning to swindle the Japanese with my nihongo.......
3. Trying to tackle Swedish gals with my good looking tan......see, no tanline,.......
4. Trying to footpath of the rich and famous.........Fashion and Flair.........

Four places I have lived:
1. Sitiawan, Perak, Malaysia
2. Vancouver, Canada
3. Roadshow with KFC......around the Klang Valley
4. Finally, Our Township is our Haven......Sri Damansara, KL

Four Places I have been on vacation:
1. Across Canada; The Rocky, The Plains, The Fall.
2. The Lake District, UK
3. San Francisco and Seattle (after 20 years)
4. and finally my dream of a lifetime.......The Great Wall of China.

Four of my favourite foods:
1. Foochow kampuan
2. Foochow kor ru(Sweet and Sour Fish Float)
3. Curry Laksa Noddles
4. Fettucini Carbonara.

Four places you would rather be right now:
1. Maldives
2. Shanghai
3. Lake District, UK
4. Hawaii..........

Four species to tag:
1. TBA
2. TBA
3. TBA
4. TBA

Cruising around Indochina and I spy.........

.......Angkor Wat. wow, what a sight. One of my dream is to visit this historical ruins and finally the opportunity came in Y2004. As history goes, the stones were actually from Nepal. Cut and drifted down the Mekong River. Every single piece. I think the story is as fascinating as the Great Wall of China(stay tune on this piece)

Diving into the undersea world

The Dragon decided to take a look at the undersea world and found this. The world underwater looks pretty cool and looks like diving is a pretty interesting hobby.

Have you ever wondered......??

How does a garment and apparel factory looks like?? The ones that manufacture the clothings that cover you up. The Nikes, Addidas, GAPs, MNGs, PUMAs, etc, etc.......As the fashion world rotates, the manufacturing of apparel and garments are still very labor intensive. Some factories have as many as 5000 workers.

One thing for sure.....the sounds of the sewing machine is deafening. Oh no, wait......you should go into the ironing room. Better take off your clothes. Its like a sauna in there. Even the aircond doesn't really help. 2000 industrial steam irons hissssssing at the same time......its one place not for me.

Fiery Dragon Fashion

Lets fly to a Fiery Fashion Show in Hong Kong. Flair is all in the mind which oozes outwardly into the fashion which we put on.....some like it hot, hot, hot...... others like it otherwise.
Whatever the flair you wished to don on, its a matter of choice.

Visit to Uncle Sam's land

When the Sleeping Dragon left US and Canada in 1987, there was no indication whatsoever that Sleeping Dragon will ever return to visit Uncle Sam again. Then the opportunity came in January 2007, when Sleeping Dragon was called for a Tour of Duty to fly to the Land of 51 States and the Rocky.

Wow, after 20 years, it was like a homecoming. ....all my bags are packed, I am ready to go, the journey was too far for the Dragon to fly on its own, so he boarded Eva Air for his first stop in San Francisco.

SF has changed so much but some things never change. A trip to SF is not complete without going for a ride on the world famous tramcar.

and also a visit to Pier 39.

and paying a visit to the residents of Pier 39.

As the journey continues......to Vietnam

As the journey continues......this time to Vietnam. The food, people, building, everything is similar to the land of the forefathers.

First, the cultural show.......

the music was soothing and nice. Oh, btw, the show took place by the poolside.......which you will be able to see in the ensuing photos.

Now for the beauties.....

Sailing back to the origin

As the Dragon flies back to the land of its forefathers, China, he began to discover many things; some are interesting sights to behold, others are a beauty to its eyes. Sleeping Dragon began to discover that there are many tiring feet in this vast land and anywhere to shut eyes is welcome.

Not only tiring feet but hungry stomach. Anywhere and anything to cook a meal is welcome as the people needs to draw strength to find a living.















As he continue to sail thru this land, he also discover other interesting objects.



The Dragon couldn't believe his eyes and started to wonder what has this land of his forefathers has become. Dtermined, he continue his journey to find what he believes in, that people of the unique sex have unique outfit that pleases the eyes.

And lo and behold , he sailed into a fashion gala and saw things that pleases the eyes.




















My, my...now this is what I know of this land.

As nite falls, Sleeping Dragon will now have to find a place to shut eyes and go to zzzzzzzz............

Introduction

*cheng cheng cheng*......*drum rolling*........*sailing down from above the clear blue sky*

Here comes the Dragon........bold and mighty......the King of the animals from ancient past.
That's what I was told when I was a kid. Incidentally, I was born in the year of the Dragon, but in the quiet and silent of the nite......thus I called myself the Sleeping Dragon.

Why Sleeping Dragon, you ask?? Coz that my character. I am a very easy going person, yet a leader and great believer in teamwork. Like they say, don't me angry(don't wake up the Dragon); when I am angry, hell breaks loose. Nuts will fall and get crushed. I don't shout nor do I swear. I will just get things going my own way. My staff knows this. When I am angry, they can feel it in the office.

Thats a short course of the ugly side. Now for the good and happy and hilarious side of the Sleeping Dragon. I can dance, swing, laugh, funny, etc. You name it, you got it. Some even say the Dragon is also awesome in bed. He can breath fire and make you hot.....real hot.
hehehe.......don't you wonder?? Life is so full of surprises. Sometimes you know when its coming, sometimes you don't. Its the times that you don't bring surprises and laughter to brighten up your live.

Ok, I think that is enough for a short intro of the Sleeping Dragon.

Stay tune for more of the adventures of the Sleeping Dragon as he sails across the 4 corners of the world to bring you tales, food galore, fashion flair, etc, etc, etc.