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It was one Father’s Day that the family will remember :) I accidentally and unintentionally knock into another car; a blue Mercedes Benz, in front of McD at Section 9. The damage was very minimal – just a dent and a few scratches; below the lights and above the bumper. Thus the event witness my first time entering the police station, lodge a police report and was fined RM150 for the ‘inability to control the vehicle’. I misjudge the distance; I really thought that I could actually overtake that lady driver :)

Lewis Hamilton – Impressive! Impressive! Impressive! He is such a flawless driver, driving exceptionally well and what a grand debut he has made into the Formula 1. He finished all his races on the podium and he manages to secure the first spot in Montreal and in USA. He re-writes history. It’s just so thrilling to watch a rookie who races so amazingly. And I want him to beat Alonso! – It just brings back those memories of the past era where Michael Schumacher competes neck-to-neck with Mika Hakkinen. But last time it was Ferrari vs. McLaren. Now the competition is heating up between the team mates themselves – Hamilton & Alonso in McLaren and Massa & Kimi in Ferrari. No longer are we going to see a repeat of the situation where Rubens Barrichello was instructed to give way to Michael Schumacher in order for the latter to collect the maximum points. In this new season where the younger generation rules the track, it’s fair play all the way for the drivers with equal opportunities and technical support. I’m rooting for Hamilton :)

And David Beckham – I have to say he is one great footballer; especially on his signature free kicks but the brand name, hair cuts, tattoos, fashion statements and a posh lifestyle will always made the headlines first. I have to admire the way he picks himself up again after being told that he can’t play in any matches with Real Madrid and stepping down as England captain. It was like a repeat of 1996 when he was rejected by club, country and critics. Of course he was compensated handsomely with the millions of dollars that he will earn when he signed up for LA Galaxy and not to mention the Hollywood glamour. The Beckhams have become close friends with Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes. Finally the Beckhams are penetrating the American market after capturing Asia and Europe market share. Nonetheless, Becks remain persistent and the long rest that he have actually do him good because he came back as a better player and he was rewarded for it as Real Madrid beat Mallorca at the Bernabeu. He won the La Liga. He is back in the England squad.
If anyone who have read the sports section in all the major dailies – there is actually a picture of Victoria, the mini-Beckhams; Brooklyn, Romeo & Cruz; picture together with the Cruises at the stadium – a genius marketing cum branding ploy. Just as Tom & Katie were there to endorse Brand Beckham – Real Madrid & Becks were there to endorse Cruise. And I think Sir David sounds good :)

Had a lunch date with Chihiro today – companionship and conversations was great fun! Chihiro left M13 earlier than me; I admired Chihiro great courage to switch careers. There is limited promotion, increment, social networks…but somehow the ability to contribute back to society…that satisfaction is priceless. I would love to do what Chihiro is doing right now but…our priority is different. Maybe another 10 years down the road.

Baby sis is coming home :)