After many hours of searching, I finally got my new car. It's a 2008 Honda Civic LX. I chose it mainly for fuel economy at 36 MPG. I also like the design, both inside and outside. The specs are quite impressive for a compact car. The essential...

It's time to add more stuff into my new car. I don't go overboard with the customization and accessories. No fancy racing stripe. No F-1 spoiler. No engine modification. Instead, I thought about some modest additions like: Window Tinting Southern...

We went to Curry House Irvine. It was a warm sunny day when we talked about: New car smell. Apparently there's a "new car" fragrance we can buy to simulate the smell in an older car. Beijing 2008 Olympics. We all agreed it was a spectacular show,...

We went to Avilas El Ranchito today and McDonald's yesterday. The days were sunny and warm when we talked about: How to bargain in Chinese stores. Russell Peters explained it very well. Alkaline Ionized Water purifier for drinking. It does not have...

Almost a month since my Honda Civic Hybrid 2003 got into a major accident, and now deemed totally useless by the insurance company. Sad day indeed. The car had at least 3 more years of life. It could've saved me a bunch of money in gas,...