Opportunity. Seizing for one?

"But it's a risk worth taking, because business is booming at the 945,000 individual restaurant locations across the nation. Despite a faltering economy and an increase in wholesale food costs, the restaurant industry cooked up record-high sales of $535 billion across all sectors in 2007, according to the National Restaurant Association. That works out to just under $1.5 billion spent every day by hungry consumers--and there's every indication that the industry will continue to thrive."

This is the current scene at the United States but at the local scene?

There aren't any efficient organization in Malaysia to do a thorough research or survey to know the statistics in details but observe around you, compare 10 years ago and today, do people eat at home more often, or outside?

Admit it, do you like doing the dishes? I don't.

Do you like to stress yourself wondering what to cook for the family? And ensure that each and every member doesn't have any problems devouring your food?

"You know I don't like spicy food... "

"I HATE MUSHROOMS!"

These are a few factors, just to name a few. But mainly, the market is becoming more sophisticated by the day.

"If I can afford it, why not?"

After all, we're encouraged to spend, to keep the economy flowing on a healthy basis. Even tipping is slowly becoming a policy here.

"Westlake Village, California restaurateur, who projects revenue of $30 million for 2008, recommends hiring professionals--including a restaurant consultant, who understands industry policies and licensing, food standards, personnel issues and more. She also recommends hiring an accountant who can handle the books, taxes and bills. Use these professionals only for the services you require. Or, if possible, purchase a package of services to keep your startup costs manageable."

I've yet to find a service that provides a company all the necessary services to start up a restaurant so that equates to a lot of independence.

But not independence in terms of doing all the accounting, stock counting, licensing on my own .. I can if I wanted to, but is it worth the time and effort?

I'm referring to searching and filtering for trustworthy individuals who can and will deliver their duty. Individuals who has high potentials of becoming great business partners and shares the same vision and goal.

Pots of gold are lying everywhere. We can see them and we're digging for them. The only difference is - the time factor.

Much has been said, nothing has been heard so far.

I'll still patiently and diligently search for potential individuals. After all, great partners don't come by easy.

Just a tribute to Ray Kroc, the Father of the Fast Food industry.

He was 51 years old when McDonalds first opened their doors to the public. He was a milkshake machine salesman.

He saw the opportunity when the business was beginning to bloom and catching its pace. Problem is, there was only one restaurant in town.

He approached the brothers and propose the idea of franchising. Soon enough in 2 years time, he has his very own McDonald's restaurant.

However, things wasn't easy for him as the brothers kept requesting to filter through his ideas and systems he wanted to implement. Ray Kroc then decided to buy over the entire company to himself. And true enough he did.

Ray Kroc was a genius in terms of creating a system where diners always have the same fantastic dining experience at McDonald's by ensuring all franchises owns the same facilities and implement the same system. All products will be measured and pricing will be the same.

Today, McDonald's is the icon of the fast food industry, all thanks to Ray Kroc, a 51 years old milkshake machine salesman.

If you're not interested in what I'm proposing, what you can do to help out is by looking around you. Do you have an uncle who has been sharing that he's been looking for opportunities to work out with? Wanting to invest into a highly potential business that will earn millions?

It doesn't matter how old that person is, or who that person is. It's the mindset and passion that counts.



Thanks for your time.

God bless, cheers.

More than hitting the floors.

Words used in this post from the interview is not word for word.

James Brown, Funk Drumming, Capoiera, Sammy Davis Jr. Nicholas Brothers, Salsa, Native American Dance, Kung Fu Movies and Gymnastics.

Who would thought that, by throwing all of these on to a floor, would bring you - Hip Hop?

"It's my passion and the attention," expressed hip hop dancer Kelvin Ng Kaixiong, 20 this year.

He started dancing in 2002, when he was in secondary school. He had a crew but it didn't last long due to a transfer of school.

"A dream crew would be a crew where everyone can click and dance, willing to learn from mistakes and not be afraid from failures," when asked about his idea of a dream crew.

The next upcoming hit of reality show in the U.S. would be "America's best dance crew".

Kelvin brought the attention of this crew to the blog, named "Jabbawockeez".



They brought an interesting perspective into hip hop. Not only the power to amuse but also the power to entertain.

From choreographing dance moves of such a slow paced song,



into a really impressive performance, it's really worthwhile to look up into their other performances.

This video is one of their latest performance in the reality show,



adapting and infusing their style of the legendary king of pop, Michael Jackson, this 5 minutes video is a must watch.

Their synchronization brought my standards of evaluating other dance crews to another level, impressive and intriguing.

Yet, the most enjoyable part about their performances is their strong sense of humour, hitting to every beat of the song.

"YES, definitely!" an immediate reply from hip hop dancer Kelvin Ng when asked whether he would join the crew if he had the opportunity to.

Their current closest competitor is Kaba Modern.

"Compared to Kaba, Jabba's passion for dancing is seen by looking into their eyes, they definitely have my support and vote," expressed hip hop dancer Kelvin Ng.

Right now, this blogger is anticipating the next upcoming episode, don't miss it!

And also Bleach 36..

Thanks for your time.

God bless, cheers.

Efficiency or you?

27 days since i last posted anything on this screen.

But thanks to the "support" of others, i've made myself to take at least attempt to reignite the passion for blogging.

As for today, just a food for thought.

Ever since my departure from the world of multi-level-marketing, it always occur to myself, every minute we breathe, every moment, in whatever we're doing, are we being lazy or just being ourselves?

Does glaring at the monitor for 5 hours surfing around blogs and updates, listening to jazz music while having your mom nagging at you to do something useful - makes you, you?

Would going to the mamak at the wee hours to have a great chat and laughter while sharing ideas and perspectives of different aspects in life, and ending up waking up at 5 in the evening would be detrimental in terms of efficiency or is it just being who you are?

We also can find individuals who work to their bones, despite the fact that they already have sufficient supplies probably for the next for months and yet still proceed with their daily routine of hectic activities of work. Are they being who they are? Or are they just missing the big picture of life itself?

Sharing what i've learned from Sociology, i was told that we never stop growing, we never stop learning , we never stop choosing to accept and reject whatever lessons or experiences that come toward us until our very last breath.

Well, of course, at the end of the day, we can also sum all of these up with just one phrase -

It's either you're extraordinarily efficient or extraordinarily lazy.

Thanks for your time.

God bless, cheers.

The Addictive Hand Held Console!

Which Console would be really addictive?

The PSP?

OR

The Nintendo DS?

Perhaps a friend of mine, Ean Chan may lend a helping hand .. after all, he is a collector of consoles.

Note: Image is on an exaggeration basis. Please do not find him for these consoles.

But then again, because he IS a collector, he might not pick sides . .

Well, how it all started was when my girlfriend bought her Nintendo DS. And at the same time, Anderson bought this PSP too.

Of course, my hands were constantly on the Nintendo DS whenever my girlfriend comes over .. yeah not a good thing.

Comprehend my emotions! Gamers, I plea for your support!

I was browsing through her R4 ... and then, I saw it :



As a supporter since Final Fantasy 7, man this game really bring back memories. The classic turn basis style, cute characters, quest to complete, training your character's level and last but not least, the Chocobos!

Adorable as always.

Here is a short video of how the game play is :-

Couldn't find the English version of this demo.

Yet, the defendant has the famous Final Fantasy 7 : Crisis Core.

With super cool characters . .


Here is a TVC for the Crisis Core on television :-



Conclusion is, I'm convinced in getting a DS still. After all, if I get a PSP, i can't link mine with my girlfriend, so that'll be a problem. Perhaps, someone can convince me to think otherwise?

I fully comprehend there are a lot more areas I can touch on these 2 consoles, but just in case I might bore certain audience, I rather keep it short for now.

* Coming up next : The Passion for Producing Videos . .

Thanks for your time.

God bless, cheers.