Las Vegas trip III

Day 3

I booked the bus tour to Grand Canyon.
The bus tour took 12 hours in total. The ride was not as bad as I thought. Maybe I just fell asleep.

First we visited Hoover Dam. It was just a photo stop. Maybe I am not the type of people interested in such construction. I didn't feel much except for it is just big. Yet, I am sure whoever build this in the 1930s had a very hard time there.

Then we drove to Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon was not something as I expected. It is basically all rocks. On the way, we saw some plant named Joshua Tree. It is a pretty cool plant grow in dessert. You would only find in Grand Canyon area.

We have been to a couple villages there. No water, people have to buy water and put them in tanks. Very very small and simple. Heh, I couldn't live there myself. It is a REAL village.

We went to sky walk. Only 128max people can be on that glass deck at a time. We spent quite a bit of time to line up there. When I look down the canyon from the glass. Surprisingly, it was not as bad as the time when I was in sears tower. Maybe because it was all rocks, nothing is moving down there.

It doesn't really matter if I like it there. It is a nature, a pretty big thing made by nature. It is worthwhile to go and take a look.

Las Vegas trip II

Day 2

Mandalay Bay has a very nice pool set. It was cold, but they still kept one of them open.
We went to swim and the massage pool in the morning. It is actually very relaxing and comfortable to swim in the morning and fresh you up. I guess I understand why those rich people in the huge house do so now. 

After that we went to walk around the hotel and the strip for a bit. Then we started to go to Las Vegas premium outlet mall. There are too many brand names there. I can't really count, it was such an amazing place to do Christmas and other shopping.Well, we didn't end up have the opportunity to walk through all the stores.

I didn't buy much, hard to believe eh? I kept myself under control this time. =p

At night, we went to Bellagio to have a dinner Buffet. According to a Chinese newpaper in Toronto, it was one of the best ones in Vegas. We lined up for a good 90min (maybe more than that). The dinner is ok, good variety. If I have rate it, I rate 7/10.

Las Vegas trip I

For this Christmas holiday, we decided to go to Las Vegas.
Las Vegas, a well known city for extreme entertainment. Games, gambling, shows, shopping, bars, drinks... you name it.
Despite the fact that it is very dry in Vegas, everything is pretty nice and entertainment. The weather is good, 8-10 degrees in day time, 0-2 degrees in night time. Only 4.3inches rain every year.

Day 1

I decided to take the flight in Buffalo because it would be cheaper that way, including all the parking and gas expenses.

We left in the morning, drove to the Buffalo airport. It didn't take us that long. However, I realize that GPS is something that not worthwhile to spend money on. We got on, and it ends up I figure out the way by myself.
Everything is pretty convenient. Self check in, fast and easy, didn't need to wait too long. 
The flight we took is Northwest, it was before the bomb incident. The security is still pretty tight. No difference from a few years ago. No liquid allowed, not even water allowed. Checked all the bags, took off shoes...etc. Yet after this bomb thing, I believe the security is even tighter.

The flight was very long. We needed to switch flight in Detroit and took a stop in Indiana. If it is possible, I would not suggest to take this kind of flight again. $50 more is worthwhile than wasting time on the plane.

We arrived Las Vegas at 9pm local time.
Cabbing to hotel only took 10min, I booked Mandalay Bay, one of the five stars. It is located on the edge of Las Vegas Blvd., still on strip.
The lobby is nice and big. In order to go to restaurant, theater and other stuff, you need to pass the casino. The building is 34 floors, we lived on the 31st, really nice view. We were able to see the airport clearly. 

Ending 2009

Only a few days left of 2009...
another year is gone. What have I done in 2009?
I guess it is time to think back and think forward for a bit, which I haven't done it for a couple year. Never after that....

I just came back from Las Vegas. My luggage is missing. Lets pray I would be able to get them back. I hope the people in Northwest Airline / airport are responsible enough to return my luggage.

你看女人又看些什麼？

看完男人當然要看女人
當然，漂亮的女人更惹人注意
是不公平的，再醜的男人大多都只會評為average，但醜女人的形容詞可多多了
有人說過
    a pretty woman can get any kind of man she likes.
    a rich man can get any kinds of girl he wants.

那你又看女人的什麼呢？

• 手袋
• 臉
• 身裁
• 頭發
• 鞋子

對呀，為什麼女人的更比男人的personal？

你看男人都看些什麼？

雖說不應該以貌取人，但第一印像還是重要的。
當你第一眼看到那人時已有了第一印像，且通常在未開口前就有了。
那你又是看那人的什麼來判斷他是哪種人呢？
今天先說男人。

選擇題

A.  手表
B.  荷包
C.  鞋
D.  大衣
E.  眼鏡
F.   髮型

暫時想到的只有這些。

在我自己看來，反而不只這些
我是那種連衣領都會看的人
連朋友都說我麻煩

當然，第一印像不能作准。

飛来横祸

听闻又有人在香港闹市從高处投危险物品傷 到路人。
我不是會做此种事的人，所以我不明白。
但如果我是那無端受傷的路人，我會很难受。
這次是五女一男，伤人的是腐液。先不说男生，如果我是那受傷的女子，由其在這臨近節日的時候受傷真是倍加难受。容貌和皮肤都是女子最關注的`，哪個女子不爱美？他們并没做错什麽，却要乘受這飛来横祸。真想問問傷人的那位到底為何？

飛来横祸是最無奈的。想避也避不了，更不是任何预防措施能帮到的。
真的只得要祈祷嗎？而祈祷又真的有用嗎？

first one down

Today is the first exam...Taxation.
Unfortunately, Canada has almost the most complicated tax system over the world. It takes students extra effort to learn it. I guess it could be the hardest exam out of mine.
Anyways.. it is done!

Hope next sem would do better.

journal 節选

Counting down.. two more weeks and I am free from this year.
However, it is going to be insane two weeks.

People are done with CFA exams yesterday. Hope you guys all done well on it.
With a passing rate 30-50%, I wished all of you good luck. The reality is cruel, but I still wish you all the best. Maybe I couldn't say it directly, but I have always wanted you to have the best.

I won the an award on a strategy competition. What a surprise!
I have never been ambitious, I never aimed to win something. I just worked my way through. Stuff like this would cheer me up and motivate me to work I guess.

December has arrived a week ago. 2009 is going toward the end.
I just realize, the whole 2009... I havn't really slow down and think.. maybe I should do it over the holidays.
There is some stuff that need to be sorted out.

Just read an article about time management, do the important stuff first, not the urgent ones. Silent time helps you to clear up your mind.