I've been using the Kindle for the last 2 weeks and I can safely say that I'm very happy with it and wished that I had gotten it earlier. The only downside is that I'm suing the American version and not the international version so I can't get instant download which frankly is no big deal.
With all the free books, I'm not too sure when I'm going to buy another new book but after reading some books from the Baen Free Library, I'll definitely get the new Honor Harrington series by David Weber and the Paladin of the Shadows series by John Ringo.
When I first came across the Baen Free Library, I've questioned the wisdom of posting free books online and wondered whether how it'll affect the book sales but after reading all the free books, I've come to realised that they actually made a good move. By releasing the older books for free, they'll definitely attract new readers to their new books and for people like me, I'll definitely pay for the new books by David Weber and John Ringo which I would never had in the past if not for reading all those free books. I've actually gotten hook on their books and have been finishing a book every 2 days since getting my hands on them.
I bought the Kindle together with the M-Edge leather cover and it's definitely a good move. It protects the Kindle and the leather looks nice and expensive, not cheap like the other stuff. Even my wife said that it looked nice too. It comes in various colour and being the conservative chap like I am, I got the luminous orange one. (No, I actually got the brown one, I think it's called cocoa brown or something like that)
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Thursday, October 29, 2009
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Project done!
Finally got the necklace done! And tied up a couple of loose ends of some other completed work. I'm thinking of the next project already. I'm trying to do a bracelet next but design is still in the drawing board.
But I'm glad to get my hands on the latest issue of Australian Beading. I'm always on a lookout for the bimonthly issue. It takes awhile for the magazine to get to this part of the country and I wonder why...
In any case, I went up some of the sites recommended by the magazine to source for my stones. I'll probably try 1 or 2 of the online shop to test the quality. I hope I'll not be disappointed yet again. Sigh. Must keep hoping for the best.
But I'm glad to get my hands on the latest issue of Australian Beading. I'm always on a lookout for the bimonthly issue. It takes awhile for the magazine to get to this part of the country and I wonder why...
In any case, I went up some of the sites recommended by the magazine to source for my stones. I'll probably try 1 or 2 of the online shop to test the quality. I hope I'll not be disappointed yet again. Sigh. Must keep hoping for the best.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Another Lazy Weekend in Perth
Went for Tai ji yesterday morning in Balcatta and then went for lunch at Northbridge. I enjoy going to Northbridge on a Saturday as parking is free after 12. Otherwise parking in the city is very expensive. One thing you have to be careful is to read the sign of when there is free parking as I learnt it the hard way. I parked at Brisbane St thinking that it is the same as at William St but parking charges apply for Sat and Sun too at Brisbane St and I got a ticket for $60.
Anyway we went to Quan An Viet Hoa Vietnamese Restaureant (Unit 1, 249 William St Northbridge) for lunch. There are many Vietnamese restaurants but it is one of the more popular one around. When you go there for lunch or dinner, it tends to be quite crowded but the good thing is that it is big and the turnover is pretty fast. I had my usual Beef and Beef ball noodles while my wife had the Chicken Hofan soup. I had the durian shake and I really enjoyed it. Durians is definitely what I missed in Perth although you can get frozen ones but it is expensive.
After lunch we went to the butcher across the street to get some pork as we have some friends coming over for lunch and I thought that I would make bak kut teh. Personally I prefer going to a vietnamese or chinese butcher as the pork doesn't seem to smell as bad but the services there isn't great. I asked the butcher to help me chop the ribs into smaller pieces but he refuses saying that there is no need as it is easy to cut, I definitely don't get that kind of nonsense at the butcher at Canning market or Coles/Woolworth.
Went to the library after that and one thing I like is that the library seems to be always open. I think they are opened everyday at least till 5. Except on Public Holiday. I am reading David Weber's Harrington Series and of course my usual graphic novels. I just found out that I can get all of David Weber's older Harrison books on CDs or download them for free but I still prefer reading a book. Less strenous on my eyes. There are others besides David Weber as long as the authors are from Baen.
Anyway we went to Quan An Viet Hoa Vietnamese Restaureant (Unit 1, 249 William St Northbridge) for lunch. There are many Vietnamese restaurants but it is one of the more popular one around. When you go there for lunch or dinner, it tends to be quite crowded but the good thing is that it is big and the turnover is pretty fast. I had my usual Beef and Beef ball noodles while my wife had the Chicken Hofan soup. I had the durian shake and I really enjoyed it. Durians is definitely what I missed in Perth although you can get frozen ones but it is expensive.
After lunch we went to the butcher across the street to get some pork as we have some friends coming over for lunch and I thought that I would make bak kut teh. Personally I prefer going to a vietnamese or chinese butcher as the pork doesn't seem to smell as bad but the services there isn't great. I asked the butcher to help me chop the ribs into smaller pieces but he refuses saying that there is no need as it is easy to cut, I definitely don't get that kind of nonsense at the butcher at Canning market or Coles/Woolworth.
Went to the library after that and one thing I like is that the library seems to be always open. I think they are opened everyday at least till 5. Except on Public Holiday. I am reading David Weber's Harrington Series and of course my usual graphic novels. I just found out that I can get all of David Weber's older Harrison books on CDs or download them for free but I still prefer reading a book. Less strenous on my eyes. There are others besides David Weber as long as the authors are from Baen.
Monday, August 3, 2009
A lazy weekend eating burgers
Didn't go to the Good Food and Wine Show today. Woke up late and ended lazing around instead. Sent wife to the Craft, Art and Quilt show at Claremont showground and then went to city centre myself for a late lunch. Don't know why but for the last 2 days, I had a craving for burger and definitely not the McDonald's type. Went to Carillon City which have 2 food courts, one in the basement and another one on the 3rd floor. There's a Fast Eddy's outlet in the basement and had the Cop the lot burger and a chocolate milkshake. I like Fast Eddy's as it is the closest to an American style diner at Murray St and it's 24 hours. The price actually is quite reasonable and the food serving is generous. They also have another diner at Westfield Carousel at Albany Highway.
Actually I had burger yesterdayfor lunch too, that's one reason why I'm feeling kinda guilty. Too much red meat. Brought a friend to Jus Burger at Newcastle Street, Leederville. I think they have one of the best burgers in Perth and it is definitely juicy and very feeling. The onion rings ain't too bad too. I had the Wagyu beef burger and it is good. Frankly when they ask me how you want the burger to be done, you know that it's not going to be just any fast food joint's burger. The only complain is that for $14, it doesn't come with any fries. My friend had the Mullet while my wife had the Half n half. It was actually just nice for her. At $10, the burger is about half the size of their standard burgers but it comes along with a salad or chips and coleslaw. It's only offered at lunch time and it is available for beef, chicken and fish.
After picking up my wife after her show, came back and I spent my time reading and playing Fifa Online. Am currently Dragon's Wild by Robert Asprin and just found out that the author Robert Asprin passed away last year. It's a real pity as I really enjoy reading his books and if you are looking for sci-fi/fantasy plus lots of humour, you can't go far wrong with his books. The interesting thing to me is that he passed away while reading a Terry Pratchet book. I started reading his books back when I was in uni and I think I've read almost all his books as they are really hard to find in the bookshops nowadays. I'm definitely going to find time to revisit Aahz, Skeeve, Phule and the others.
Actually I had burger yesterdayfor lunch too, that's one reason why I'm feeling kinda guilty. Too much red meat. Brought a friend to Jus Burger at Newcastle Street, Leederville. I think they have one of the best burgers in Perth and it is definitely juicy and very feeling. The onion rings ain't too bad too. I had the Wagyu beef burger and it is good. Frankly when they ask me how you want the burger to be done, you know that it's not going to be just any fast food joint's burger. The only complain is that for $14, it doesn't come with any fries. My friend had the Mullet while my wife had the Half n half. It was actually just nice for her. At $10, the burger is about half the size of their standard burgers but it comes along with a salad or chips and coleslaw. It's only offered at lunch time and it is available for beef, chicken and fish.
After picking up my wife after her show, came back and I spent my time reading and playing Fifa Online. Am currently Dragon's Wild by Robert Asprin and just found out that the author Robert Asprin passed away last year. It's a real pity as I really enjoy reading his books and if you are looking for sci-fi/fantasy plus lots of humour, you can't go far wrong with his books. The interesting thing to me is that he passed away while reading a Terry Pratchet book. I started reading his books back when I was in uni and I think I've read almost all his books as they are really hard to find in the bookshops nowadays. I'm definitely going to find time to revisit Aahz, Skeeve, Phule and the others.
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