Hi, I'm Kiat.
Read the 'basics' (right column) if you have A.D.D.

I am Malaysian-Chinese. 87.5% Chinese actually.
1/8th Japanese. No one's perfect :-p
There're 1.4 billion of us. We rule.
No, we all don't look alike.
No, my feet aren't bound.
No, I don't 'ruv' you long time.
No, I don't have a chinky accent.
And NO, my ass cannot play ping pong.
Well, if you get me drunk enough... LOL!

My first name ("Kiat") means "Outstanding". Yay me.
My middle name ("Ming") means "Brilliance" or "Enlightement" *beam*
I am... getting old *sob*.
I am stubborn (Taurus) and vain (Snake).
I am 5'8"/173cm, 140#/63.5kg.
I wish I was taller and lighter.
I think America should adopt the metric system.
I... am a middle child (sigh). Unloved :)
I left home when I was 18. I never went back (sorry, mom/dad).

My family is awesome.
They are all in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The family home is in TTDI.
My mother is a lady-who-lunches aka "tai-tai" housewife.
My mom stayed at home to take care of us three monkeys. Indebted forever.
She took that literally. She has my credit card :)
My mom's cooking rocks the world.
My dad is a retired civil engineer.
My dad helped build the Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Fetch.
I occasionally call my dad the "National Bank of Dad" :)
He's happy my mom has my credit card :D
I have two brothers - Kiat and Kiat.
I think Chinese names are weird.
My elder brother works for Dell Malaysia.
His middle name is "Bin" (yea, like dust-Bin).
He is married to my wonderful sister-in-law, Michelle. Bin & Michelle.
My younger brother... leeches off my parents :-D
His middle name is "Ee" (pronounced "E"). How did he end up with the cool name? Um, they ALL live together. No joke.

I have lived in Malaysia (1977-95: KK, then KL) and Bristol, UK (1995-97).
I loved Bristol and London. Totally fetch.
I now live in Washington DC, a mile from the White House.
I live in the NW quadrant, 2 blocks from Dupont Circle Metro.
No more details. Don't stalk me.
I live in a three-level brick townhouse built in 1917.
I used to live in Tysons Corner (1997-2000) in... WTF cares about the suburbs.
No, I'm not a desperate housewive coz...

...I have a real job! Hah, shock and awe.
I work for a contracting company that shall not be named...
They whore me out to work onsite at an int'l monetary organization in DC.
My commute is an 8-block walk. Fetch.
I am a Principal Network Engineer. Yawn.
I have been there since July 2006.
I used to be at Treasury (OCC) for 14 months.
And then SAIC before that for 7 years.
I think that was way too long.

I *am* a mean girl, fetch!
I can go from zero to bitchy in 4.1 seconds.
I love my friends!
I love making rude comments about other ppl with them.
I am a fiercely and intensely loyal friend.
I can be evil on the outside, but always gentle on the inside.
I can be an ass, but never malicious.
I am a hideously jealous person. But that's coz I care.
I am considerate, but also self-centered. Yes, it's all about me. Aspire.
I am seldom laid-back/chill, and occasionally intense.
I am serious, but I don't take myself seriously.
I laugh at myself all the time.
I am an extrovert, but I'm shy.
I am funny, but always dripping in sarcasm.
I am fun-loving and happy, but my temper is sizzling under the surface.
I have self-doubts sprinkled with minor self-esteem issues, but I deal with them.
I am extremely opinionated (have I mentioned bitchy too?).
I really don't give a sh*t what you think about me.
I am a nice guy. As long as you are.
Brains over brawn, definitely. Brains AND brawn, even better!
I'd like to think so, but I'm not perfect.
I'm definitely a work in progress. Aren't we all?
I am always right though :-D
My love is eternal and unbreakable. His name is Tony.
And this is Tony's stepdad and mom.
Yes, he's white. We're a white/gaysian couple. There, I said it.
Yes, I am gay. And Malaysian. Does that make me a MaGaysian?

I believe strongly in happiness above all else.
My goal is to have as much fun as possible before I die.
That is my second wish.
My first has already been fulfilled. His name is Tony.
I have no other wishes. But if I get on Ms. Universe, then I'll say "world peace".

I am fiscally conservative but socially progressive.
I believe in equality.
I am pro-choice.
I am pro-peace. I *hate* violence.
I am pro-business and pro-free trade.
I don't believe in welfare.
I don't get along with Republicans.
I can't vote. I just applied for my US citizenship. So, watch out.

I SMS/text a lot. I love my camera phone.
I take lots of pictures. I am Asian after all.
I love satellite TV. But I love TiVo more. No more commercials. Fetch.
I am addicted to Desperate Housewives. I love Bree.
I travel a LOT.
I was UA Premier Executive/Gold from 1999-2005, and am one today
I was 1K/Platinum from 2006-2007. I want to be 1K again, waaa.
I love flying Business/First, staying at the Aman/Four Seasons and eating well.
I am *very* high maintenance.

I like top 40 pop music. I also like blockbusters.
I love Mean Girls and Clueless. Fetch! Whatever.
I can be coaxed into alternative music/movies.
I have seen Madonna three times in concert. Diva-licious.
I have seen Margaret Cho four times! Asian Diva.
I also saw Celine Dion twice in concert *gasp*
My guilty pleasure is hip-hop. Ohmibeyonce.
I love to dance.
My other guilty pleasure is karaoke.
I can't sing.
I can play the piano and the guitar. Yes, the Asian prodigy.
I have a 1920s Steinway. It's lovely.
I like the outdoors but I don't like to exercise.
My credit card gets more exercise than I do. Fetch.
I do yoga. No, I can't do a split. Yet.

I love Malaysian food! Der.
I am addicted to seafood and pasta. Or both.
I eat rice everyday. Noodles whenever I can.
I am a big fan of Japanese (sushi!), Thai or Italian. Or just all Asian foods.
I don't eat fast food. Or junk food.
I love ice cream/gelato, cakes and souffles.
I love chocolate, chocolate and chocolate.
My favorite B&J's is Half-baked.
I love going to the bars. And clubs.
JR's, Cobalt, Halo, Duplex, Therapy, Abbey, Bourbon Pub, you name it.
Apex and Nation too!
I drink too much. Vodka is evil. I love vodka. Hmm, I love evil?
I love wine. Pinot, Meritage, Shiraz, Barolo, Chenin Blanc, Montrachet, Sauterne.
I love champagne! Cristal, Krug, Dom, Veuve, Chandon...
My favorite beer is Stella. But I always end up with Amstel Lite. Or Corona :-o
I don't smoke and don't do drugs. No way.

Sick of me yet? :) No? Well, read my memoirs.

I love each and every one of you. More life and more happiness!

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