11 First Times in 2011
It’s the end of the year as we know it. Year 2011 has come and gone in the blink of an eye. Well for me, it’s the first full year residing and working in Petaling Jaya.
My initial intention was to document a summary of the life experiences throughout 2011 – I browsed through my blog entries, but there weren’t much interesting occasions. In fact, majority are dumb and silly blog entries – which have nothing to do with my life.
So instead of blabbering on boring stuff, I’ve decided to list down the “first times” in my 2011. There are certainly more, but here are the significant 11…
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1) Received a free compact camera, for the first time.
It was a sponsored entry given by Nuffnang, and I totally didn’t expect the review to come with a Nikon Coolpix S1100pj compact camera.
2) Conducted a mini self-surgery to remove a foot corn on my own, for the first time.
I sure wish I don’t have to do that again. The pain was so intense, I was surprisingly daring (fed up with annoyance maybe) and thankfully it healed! Yay!
3) Participated in an automobile test-drive event, for the first time.
It was the Proton Exora VIP Test-Drive. And unexpectedly, I won grand prize in the internal contest! :D
4) Applied for a credit card, for the first time.
Wanted the Citibank Clear Card since it has many goodies, but my application was rejected. I don’t know why. So I’m still credit card-less.
5) Played Laser Tag, for the first time.
Pew pew pew!
6) Attended a live concert, for the first time.
MTV World Stage 2011 it was. Enjoyed it!
7) Went for an Aromatic Thai Massage, for the first time.
Actually I thought it was awkward – a stranger rubbing my naked whole body (minus the prime part) is something unusual. Glad it was just a massage and nothing more than that!
8) Car’s window glass got shattered, for the first time.
It happened within the vicinity of the service center. I was dumbfounded when the technicians told me about it.
9) Flew to Kuching, for the first time.
Thanks to my current company, I was posted there for almost a month for a business trip.
10) On the radio, for the first time.
It was an interview by Red.FM about my blog and I – and wow, I’ve never thought that I’d be able to go on-air! *strikes-off from wish list*
11) I (kenwooi.com to be exact) was nominated for an award, for the first time.
I didn’t win the Hidden Gem category at the Nuffnang Asia-Pacific Blog Awards 2011. Nevertheless, I’m delighted that my blogging efforts have brought me this far.
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So yeah, that wraps up the list of my 11 significant first times in 2011. But, it doesn’t do justice to more things that have happened throughout the year…
I’ve been invited to numerous food dining (won’t label is as “review” because I’m never a competent food reviewer) sessions – something which I don’t experience in previous years.
Despite not being a food blogger, I’m glad to have such opportunities. I wouldn’t have imagined myself being able to dine good food at places which I personally won’t go to – for example, restaurants in hotels.
I’ve lost weight aka slimmed down.
Some say I look better, some say I look better being fat. I must be some optical illusion.
I’ve changed job in the middle of the year – currently on my ideal career pathway.
This used to be my former desk.
I’ve met people whom I used to know online.
There was an occasion where I was introduced to someone as “Ken Wooi”. He instantly went “Ken Wooi. Oh my god!” when we shook hands. I didn’t know I’m so godly. Heh.
I’ve stopped asking money from my parents – 100% independent.
But they still sponsor me once in a while. Thank you dad and mum! :D
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So ladies and gentlemen, that pretty much summarizes the highlights of my year in 2011.
I’d like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Happy New Year 2012. May it be a fun-filled and fruitful year!
For more to come in a brand new year! Cheers!
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Happy New Year :)
Citibank Clear Card ah…more expensive la the annual fees but if you kiasu like me, you can ask them to waive the annual fees la kekeke
Oh? Didn’t know the annual fees can actually be waived?
can one..just call them, make a noise a bit about the fee and they will said ‘ok la, i waived for u.. LOL!’
Happy new year Ken!!!
Happy New Year Ken! :)
Happy 2012 ^^
Happy new year
Happy New Year, Ken…and wishing you many more firsts in 2012 – first time visiting Sibu?
Happy New Year 2012 Ken!!!!
My application of Citibank Clear card was rejected too! Then they called me back and reviewed my application. So, I applied again and I get my first credit card from Citibank yesterday 31.12.2011 :D Nice one on the end of year 2011.
happy new year Ken, lots of first time, and they’re all awesome stuff!
Latest: Queensbay Mall Countdown Fireworks
Happy New Year 2012. Interesting first times. First love is the sweetest & first cut is the deepest. Looking forward for your 12th first times in end of 2012 which shall include how you lost your virginity with pixz too? lolz.
You are the GODLY bro! LOL
toast for a better year ahead! :) may you be filled with more joy and luck during this brand new year
Wow so many first time! Welcome to 2012 :D
I like the “sure not?” and “if you insist I take it” =P
Happy New Year 2012! =]
Happy new year! May u have more first this year
happy new year kenwooi! u the man!
so good, still got sponsor from parents :P
OMAIGOD A FOOT CORN? DISGUSTING!! HAHA but thats quite a number of first times, I had quite a lot too in 2011 :P
The year 2011 has been filled with the good, the bad and the ugly… hahaha… life is like that.. if there is no sadness, we dont know happiness.. if there is no tears, we dont know laughter…
Hope 2012 is filled with more happiness and laughter!!
Happy New Year Ken!! And the foot corn seriously look, ewww! =P
that was quite a 2011…but its all behind. its a blessed 2012 for you bro. Soar the skies!
Awesome year you had ^^
Cool man! You won yourself a camera. Besides win a trip, how I wish I could win a camera a least. Happy new year to you and hopefully in 2012, you will have 12 first time in 2012.
Cheers to a better year ahead Ken! :)
Wow! So many firsts! Haha! Happy New Year 2012!! : )
Happy new year to you! I think the last one is the best of the best when our parent sponsor us!
have a great one this year mate, and hopefully something less bloody! :D
erm…foot corn..erm…ok hope that doesn’t happen to me!
here’s to another great year ahead! cheers
Cheer’s to a better year!!! Lol it sounds like you’ve already had an incredible one xD
Great to know you’ve achieved many things in 2011!! Here’s to a bigger and better year in 2012! Happy New Year Ken! :)
oo, nice pool, hny!
i still get allowance from my dad too.. not all the time tho. LOL! *wink*
Happy New Year 2012, Ken Wooi, from KelasLinux Community!
So happy that mom and dad still sponsor you ah! HAHA.