New Hair Color

Starting to have white hair so decided to dye my hair "Clear Brown" this weekend.

Planning for Interior Design Studies

Update on my Career Path:

--Goal's List--
1) AutoCad (Learning at Work)
2) Adobe Photoshop (Learning from Book)
3) Diploma in 3D Max (Computer Academy in May)
4) Diploma in Interior Design
5) (BIM) Revit Architecture (Learning from Book)
6) Architecture basics (Learning from Work)
7) Landscaping


So right now Im learning (5)Revit 2008 with my new Book and studying from Instruction videos (Thanx to Robin), (1)AutoCad Im learning at work and (3)3D Max course Im taking on May 15th. So is time to plan for my Diploma course in Interior Design.
The course registration for Diploma in Interior Design at IVE dont start till May, but I've found out that the course might actually go on for 3-4 years Part Time. I think thats way too long to study a Diploma, so I've done more research and heres my options.


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A) HKU Space
1)Introduction to Interior Design (Short Course),
12 Meetings and begin at June 3rd
$1,180

This course provides a basic understanding of the historical development, theory and methodology of interior design. Topics include: major development in the area of design in the 20th century; design vocabulary and principles; site survey and measured drawing; space planning; building materials; and ergonomics. There will also be discussion of case studies of interior projects.

2) Certificate in HK Architecture Practice,
28 Meetings and begin at Sept 08
$6,560

The course covers the statutory and non-statutory controls affecting landuse, density, form and design of the city and its buildings. Building contract and ethnical obligations will also be introduced. It consists of 28 lectures and 2 written examinations.

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B) The Open University of Hong Kong (LiPACE)
1) RHODEC Associate Diploma in Interior Design,
50 Hours (17 two hour weekly tutorial sessions, plus 4 half day weekly workshops
$9,800

Colour Schemes
A History of Interior Design
Materials for Interior Design
Presentation Techniques of Sample Boards
Measuring Rooms and Estimating Materials Quantities
Simple Plans and Elevations
Decorative Paint Finishes
Planning Rooms
Soft Furnishings - Textiles, Window Treatments, Upholstery, Carpets
Internal Fittings
Lighting Techniques

2) RHODEC Diploma in Interior Design
1.5 Year Part-Time
a)Interior Design I (Lecture 52 hrs)(Workshop 16 hrs) $12,000
b)Interior Design II (Lecture 48 hrs)(Workshop 16 hrs) $10,000
c)Interior Design III (Lecture 28 hrs)(Workshop 8 hrs) $8,000
Total (128 hours) (40 hours)
$30,000

Use the designation RIDipl, RIDipl(Merit) or RLDipl (Dist) as appropriate.
Apply for memberships of various professional bodies, including Affiliate Membership of the Hong Kong Designers Association, Junior Associate Membership of the British Interior Design Association, student Membership of the American Society of Interior Designers and the International Interior Design Association;
Be accepted into the second or third year of study of bachelor programmes in the United Kingdom.

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C) Hong Kong School of Design (HKSD)
1)Diploma in Interior Design
1 year at $1280 per month
$15,360

-Sketch Drawing
-Draughtsmanship
-Perspective Drawing
-Furniture Design
-Watercolor Technique
-Professional Practice (Domestic and Commercial)
-Project Management
-Watercolor Technique
-Materials
-Marker Technique
-Construction Technique
-Graphic Design
-Autocad
-Design Concept and Space Planning
-Final Project Analysis


2)Advanced Diploma in Environmental & Space Planning
1 year at $1280 per month
$15,360

-Conceptual Drawing
-Tendering and Licensing Drawing
-Furniture Design and Human Factors
-Relative Human Factors
-Concepting and Construction
-Model making and Presentation
-Building and E/M Regulation
-Licensing Requistion
-Tendering and Estimation
-English and Communication Studies
-Project Management and Administration
-Cost Control and Prepare of Project Final Account
-Acquiantances in Interior Design Profession
-Advanced AutoCAD
-Photoshop
-3D Studio Max
-Digital Photography
-Concepting and Design Development
-Presentation Technique
-Preparation of Relative Document
-Preparation of Relative Drawing and Model
-Final Project
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D) Uniart
Professional Diploma in Interior Design
120 Hours (2 days a week)
$13,500

美術及室內設計基礎
室內設計基礎知識原則、及基本元素
空間控制與創作
傢俱與空間之關係
燈光效果與應用
物料、建材之特性與運用
人體工學、室內設計與風水
創作靈感 (旅遊、媒體)

室內設計繪圖技巧
草案及構圖
一切由平面圖開始
色彩運用與調配
光線與陰影 、影像圖層
快速掃描與想像發展
手繪透視圖 1
手繪透視圖 2
手繪透視圖 3
AutoCAD 繪圖技巧
AutoCAD 標示
AutoCAD 工具運用
3D StudioMax modeling 技巧
3D StudioMax 技巧與光原運用
樣品modeling製作技巧
影像修補及作品發表手法
Photoshop 基礎
Photoshop 的技巧
繪圖流程

室內施工常識
設計與施工之關係
樓宇結構、驗樓與度呎
樓宇服務 (水、電等)
施工流程 (由清拆至裝嵌傢俬)
實地考察 (Site Visit)
分享實地考察、室內施工總結
家居設計、商舖設計、食肆設計和辦公室設計的分別
領取各種牌照與設計施的關係
室內施工與法例法規

項目管理及模擬實習
服務流程，見客技巧
PLAN DO CHECK ACT
實地考察 (Site Visit)
分享實地考察，現場施工與管理之關係
集體創作
集體創作
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From my research, I think courses from HKSD or LiPACE most suitable for me for where I wanna go in my career. The courses arent really expensive, not too long and seems like theres alot to learn. Guess have to start deciding soon.

My First Revit 3D Drawing

Spend my 1st Day on my Easter Holiday creating my first Revit Project. Took longer (Approx 5-6 hours) than I expected since is my first time. Gonna spend the rest of my Holiday learning more about Revit Architecture and hopefully soon I will be able to draw Burj Al Arab (Famous Skyscraper in Dubai Below)

Kit's Cooking: Hong Kong Style Curry Chicken

For Monday's Dinner Special..Chef Kit prepared Hong Kong style Curry Chicken. I've experimented with this dish for like maybe 20 times. I think this time I finally able to adjust the curry powder and curry paste right, so won't be too spicy for Grace.

Ingredients:
- 3 tbsp of curry paste
- 1/2 tbsp of curry powder
- 1 whole chicken leg
- 2 tbsp of shrimp paste
- 1 red pepper medium diced
- 1 green pepper medium diced
- 1 white potatoe large diced
- 1/2 medium size onion chopped
- 2 tbsp of cornstarch
- 200ml water
- 165ml of coconut milk

Va Bene (Grace's B-day Dinner)

Tonite I took Grace to an Italian restaurant located at Lan Kwai Fong for her Birthday.


Complimentary Italian Bread with Herb Dip and Brushetta Dip


We got the waiter to take picture of us when our dish arrived


I had the "Spaghetti Alle Vongole" = Spaghetti with fresh clams, garlic and extra virgin olive oil. By far the best Clam spaghetti I've ever had. The spaghetti is perfectly "Al Dente" and the flavoring in the sauce is just right


Grace had the Tagliatelle with Calamari and Mushrooms

Louis's Souvenir From Japan

My Co-worker just came back from Japan and he brought me back puddings thats packaged like Boobies haha

Buckle Down Time

Today after work I went to PageOne at Timesquare and bought these two books. Looks like I wont be going out for a long time. Well not until I finish reading and accumulate all the valuable knowledge in every detail

I've set a goal for myself, just hope I can follow it (I HAVE TO!)
Mar 12 - Apr 31 (Master Photoshop CS2)
Mar 12 - May 15 (Gain as much knowledge as possible from REVIT)

Original Taste Work' Shop

Today bought a 12oz Cup of Chicken soup with Abalone and Fish Maw from a Take Out Soup stand at Hong Kong MTR Station...Taste pretty home made without any MSGs and delicious

Kit's Cooking: Fusilli in Rose Sauce with Meatballs

Tonite I combined the Marinara Sauce I made in the afternoon with cream to form a "Rose Sauce" to accompany with Fusilli Pasta

Ingredients

Rose Sauce:
- 1/4 Cup of Marinara Sauce
- 1/4 Cup of Heavy Cream
- 1 TBLSP Butter
- S & P to taste

Meatballs:
- 2 slices of bread (soaked in water / milk)
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 TBLSP of Italian Parsley
- 1 Egg beated
- 1/4 Pound of Italian Sausage
- 1/4 Pound of Minced Beef
- S & P to taste

Kit's Cooking: Salsa Marinara

I've stopped letting Pasta Sauce Companies from making my money since I learned how to cook, plus you dont know what kinda ingredients they put in the sauces anywaz, despite what it says on the label. Marinara Sauce is one of easiet sauce to make, and takes very little time.



Ingredients
- 2 400g cans of Plum Tomatoes
- 4 cloves of Garlic minced
- half of medium size Onion
- 6 TBLSP Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 4 TBLSP Italian Parsely Chopped
- Salt, Sugar and White Pepper to taste

Kit's Cooking: Steak & Mashed Potatoes

Tonite I made Australian 6oz Steak with Masthed Potatoes with Asparagus as side Veg...

Diploma in 3D Modeling and Animation

Today went to Computer Academy and paid my tuition for "Diploma in 3D Modeling and Animation" class. The course will begin at May 15 08 - Sept 04 08 on every Thur (6:45 - 9:45). After I finish this Diploma than on to the Diploma in "Interior Design" at IVE.

My Next Pair of Sneakers

Jack Purcell White Leather Low Cut..I WANT!

**A few months later, Grace got it for me so I own it now..haha**

First Stage Begins..

Learning to Draw and View in 3D in CAD

Path to Success...

Here's the stuff I need to master:
1) AutoCad (Every Espect)
2) Adobe Photoshop
3) Diploma in 3D Max (Computer Academy) May
4) Diploma in Interior Design (VTC - IVE) September
5) Building Information Modeling (BIM)- Revit Architecture (HKU SPACE)
6) Architecture basics
7) Landscaping

Iron Chefs

Left to Right: Italian, Chinese, Japanese, French
Found an old picture of the Original Iron Chefs..Out of all the chefs, Sakai (French) is the most creative and talented. If I were to become Iron Chef I would want to wear the uniform of Green, White and Red since Italian is still my fav cuisine...

Il Padrino

Walked by this Italian restaurant..looks pretty authentic so decide to take a look at the menu, after glance Im pretty positive that is traditional Italian restaurant...gotta try it sometime...Take a look at menu below and judge for urself...Afterwards compare the menu to Spaghetti House and Fat Angelo's and than u will realize that they are nothing more than "FCP" - Fool the Chinese People

Pearl Vietnamese Restaurant

Today at lunch I went to Pearl Vietnamese Restaurant...I've wanted to try for a while now..Place looks like its been there for a long time so I thought food must be good and at a reasonable price...I was a bit disappointed..
Pros: good soup base for Vermiclli
Cons: little bit pricy (includes tea charge), tea time dont start till 3pm (who's gonna starve themselves till 3pm to eat lunch), small portion, non comfortable area (have to eat at the 2nd floor of the restaurant, aka attic and the ceiling is about 2-3 inches above your head, so have to duck down when u walk


I had the Satay Vermicilli...Look pretty small for a meal costing HKD$27

Kit's Cooking: Mushroom Risotto

Tonite I finally got a chance to cook my fav Mushroom Risotto dish. I've bought the ingredients since wednesday, but been OTing alot at work so didnt have time.

Ingredients:

Servings 2
- 1.5 Cups of Arborio Rice
- 200g of White Button Mushrooms
- Half of Medium size Onion
- 3 Tblsp Butter
- 4 Tblsp of grated Parmesan Cheese
- 4-5 TBLSP of Heavy Cream (Depends if you like it fattening)
- 4 Cups of Chicken Stock (More or Less, Add until rice is tender)
- S & P to taste

Me and Hung Fung When We were Kids

When I went to Por Por's home at Quarry Bay, Hung Fung showed me photos of us when we were little. I was probably 3-5 years old in this picture. I dont remember I ever had a Superman shirt, but I do remember I had a plastic bread coin bank and stuffed tiger

@ Airport: Gung Gung and Por Por's Departure back to Toronto

We had lunch at "Macao Harbor" before Gung Gung and Por Por depart for Toronto. All of us had "Taiwanese Noodles" at a Macau restaurant haha

I had the "Hung Siu Ou Yok Meen", the Shanghainese restaurant at Bayview and Highway 7 in Richmond Hill still served the best I've ever had




Family Group Picture



Bye Bye Por Por and Gung Gung, have a safe flight...I'll come visit u guys later this year. Kau Foo Jai said Gung Gung didnt looked like he wanted to leave..I think in his mind Gung Gung was thinking "Why are you pushing us away already, WE ARE NOT READY TO DEPART YET, STOP THIS CAR!!!"


Afterwards, Kau Foo Jai, Sai Kau Mo and I went to Phase 2 of airport to browse around. (Looks more like a shopping centre than an airport)


Our first stop was a Ball machine store, and I got 2 piece of Dragon Ball figures that I least wanted..Check out the 2 garbage figures below


Note to myself: Never waste money on Ball machines again


An automatic liquour mixing machine


The authentic Initial D Tofu deliverying car, wheres Edison and Jay Chou??


Next stop we went to an air-plane museum..Pix of me getting side swiped by a plane


So this is wat first class must be like


Bar that only serves Heineken...wonder when they will close down


Afterwards, we went to Tung Chung Citigate Outlet mall. I finally bought myself a pair of New Balance (Model 554) at discount price of HKD$329 ...Original price was HKD$460, got a great deal (I THINK)