Ambulance

So Michael Bay just discovered drones 

What is it about?
Two bank robbers hijack an ambulance and is involve in a high speed chase across LA 

The Good
Non stop action. You know when you're in a Michael Bay movie.
An hour plus chase sequence 

The Bad
This movie is already predictable from the start. You know where this is headed 
The ambulance in this movie is just out of this world

The Ugly
Really, how the heck you can drive an ambulance like that

After Credits:  No 

Verdict: A good popcorn movie

Andor

Another Star Wars Story 

What is it about?
The story before the events of Rogue One. Follows the story of Cassian Andor 

Episodes: 12 

When it does get good: Episode 4 

Best moment: When a small ship try to beat a Destroyer class ship 

B plotline: Not that great. But it is there for a reason 

After Credits: Yes

Season 2: Confirmed 

Avatar: The Way of Water

First movie of the year. I really enjoy this movie

What is it about?
Years after the events of the first movie we see Jake becoming a father and trying all he can to protect his family. 

The Good

This movie is a cross between an actual movie and a national geographic show. They have sections where they just show the beautiful scenery and the animals and it is just stunning to look at. 
I wasn't bored as the first movie, the pacing of this movie (Even if it is 3 hours) is perfect 
Kiri is the new breakout star 

The Bad
A lot of unanswered questions but I think I know where this is headed.

The Ugly
The end battle was too spectacular and suddenly from an army it became just the main characters. Where did the others go?

After Credits: No 

Verdict: A must watch  

Finally I am in the green

So the start of the new year means that I finally paid off my credit card. For the whole year of 2022 I was in the red and now I put some money in so I can finally say I am debt free since 2023 (see that rhymes). Anyway this year savings is going to be harder but as they say. Slow and steady always wins the race. 

Welcome 2023

So what is changing this year from the blog perspective. Sometimes I wonder who am I writing this for. But it's okay. The title of the blog reflects it.

As far as blogging goes 

• Need to try to make more memories post. I'm getting older and eventually I will forget stuff. So this year I am trying to fill as much of it with memories from the past
• LIS (Life in stats) have to be put in the back burner for a while. It wasn't feasible and I wasn't having that much fun 
• Need to cut my blogging into separate categories which make it easier to write 
• Try to include more photos from my phone 

Other than that just have a awesome 2023.   

Things that happen in December

 Family

H2 got new wardrobe

Friends

Me


Memorable moments
Beach picnic with the whole extended family mom in law side (Dec 4)

Unmemorable moments
Fought with wife. Left me for a day. First time in 16 years (Dec 2)
Father in law got bleeding in the head. Affected his cognitive abilities (Dec 15) It turns out the bleeding is a tumor. So it needs to be operate

Feelings
I think I need to start to be kind (Dec 4)

Other


Meets


Breakfast


Lunch
Lasagna (Dec 1)
Leftovers (Dec 2)
Sushi and Bagels (Dec 3)
Nasi lemak (Dec 4)
Don’t remember (Dec 5)
Leftovers (Dec 6)
Pesto (Dec 7)
Don’t remember fDex 8-10)
Rojak (Dec 11)
Chicken and steak (Dec 12)
Fried macaroni (Dec 13)
I stopped because i find this tedious

Dinner
Lasagna (Dec 1)
Butter chicken with rice (Dec 2)
Leftovers (Dec 4) Vomitted
Don’t remember (Dec 5)
Roast chicken (Dec 6)
Mee soup (Dec 7)
Don’t remember (Dec 8)
Keuy tiaw (Dec 10)
Rice and soup (Dec 11)
Bread (Dec 12)
Olio (H1 cook) (Dec 14)
I stopped because I find this tedious

Snack


Eat out: 1
Groceries:
Fuel:
Weight:



New Stuff


Series
New Amsterdam S4 (the season was great. Ending not so much)
Resident Alien S2 (Slow start but stick the landing)
Severance (amazing show. Really a must watch)

Year End Review 2022

2022 is over. Let's see the stats 

Nintendo Switch: 8 (↓ 12)
PS4: 8 (↓ 7)
PC: 8 (↓ 2)
SNES: 17 (↑ 16)
Neo Geo Pocket: 10 (↔)
PS5: 4 (↔)
Gameboy Color: 5 (↔)

Adventure: 5 (↑ 2)
Action: 17 (↓ 14)
FPS: 1 (↓ 2)
Racing: 10 (↓ 1)
Platformer: 4 (↓ 3)
Shooter: 2 (↔)
Fighting: 9 (↑ 8)
Sports: 2 (↔)
Puzzle: 8 (↑ 5)
RPG: 2 (↑ 1)

Game Played: 60 (592) (↓ 5)
Finished Game: 51 (494) (↓ 8)

Game of the Year

10) Until Dawn
9) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shredder's Revenge
8) Binary Domain
7) Kirby and The Forgotten Land
6) DIRT 5
5) Batman Arkham Knight
4) ELDEN RING

3. SIFU

A game where each stage is a playground where you can beat everyone up silly. I enjoyed this game from start to finish. Going forward I think games should come with cheat engine code to make it easier and more fun.

2. God of War Ragnarok

The second game delivered everything and more. The story, gameplay, combat is so much better. In the end you are left with a good emotional payout. One of the most amazing game I've played this year.

1. Vampire Survivors

Another year and another Rouge Like won my game of the year. Maybe this is my favorite genre. I love the ability to try and try again and get better over time. Plus this game LSD effects makes it a treat to watch. They just release a DLC for it but I think I'll save that for next year.

Honourable mentions

SNK vs Capcom - Match of the Millenium
Shadow of the Tomb Raider
Guacamelee 2

Series

Every year I watch a lot of shows and this year is no different. The problem is I don't quite remember what I watched starting early of the year. So next year hoping it would be different.

Memorable moments and shows

• Finish Scrubs
  
• Zoey Extraordinary playlist is over but its going to live on forever in my heart
• Binge 3 Seasons of Succession
• Better Call Saul delivers one of the most epic finale
• Best MCU TV this year goes to She Hulk
• Harley Quinn Season 3 was terrific

Total series that I watch is 779 + (↓ 1211)

Movies

Movie of the year

3. Sing 2
2. The Batman
1. Top Gun Maverick

Unrelated = 35 (↓ 1)
Even more Unrelated = 94 (↓ 81)

NEW STUFF FOR 2022

1. GPD WIN Max 2 (Love this device)

2. Mophie Powerstation plus (A powerbank with build charger)

3. RTX 3070Ti (Awesome graphic card that made my pc last longer

4. egpu case

(UN)MEMORABLE MOMENTS FOR 2022

2022 has been a whirlwind of a ride. There are some unmemorable moments but nothing to bad

• Fighting with wife. Still sucks and sometimes I think that I should be better
• Losing a chunk of investment money. Need to give it back
• Step father in law had a brain tumor and requires an operation
• Brother in law got married to an idiot

MEMORABLE MOMENTS FOR 2022

• Went to Hajj. That was amazing
• Gave the kids a simple yet satisfying holiday
• Manage to save a lot of money

2022 New Year's Resolutions

1. Lose 5kg by this year. (Nope. I remain a constant 87kg. But on the plus side I am exercising more)

2. Save another 100k by end of the year (That happen. I am now at a good 200k)

3. Buy a new handheld device (Yes I did. Win max 2)

4. Finished Phase 1 of my retro gaming (Yes I did as well)

5. 3 Vacations this year (Techincally 3 vacations but 2 involve the whole family)

Finally. I met my best friend and we are going in and out of this awesome friendship. I am going to say that is the most impactful moment of this year. She gave so much back to me and I couldn't repay her. I wish one day I get to see her in real life. But for now I will be happy to get to talk to her everyday. This is the friendship that I am going to cherish until the day I die so yeah. This is actually the start of something really beautiful (Yes I did)

2023 New Year's Resolutions

1. Play at least 12 2023 games this year

2. Save another 70k

3. 2 Vacations with the family this year

4. Watch a total of 2500 episodes

5. Get new airpods

And with that. 2021 is done and dusted. It was an awesome year with it shares of ups and downs and I can't wait for the adventure which is 2021. Ameen