08-08-08 Weekend

Still haven't fully recovered from my HKG outing last week been busy building LEGO and tinkering with my new phone. Pretty laid back weekend... Lady luck was with me when I tried to flash my device though and I am now running Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard (Smartphone) on my HTC S730.

Friday:
Flashed my HTC S730 to WM6.1
Had coffee and dimsum with ChiLyn

Saturday:
Hotpot dinner at Venice
Moksha

Sunday:
Movie - The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (review to follow)
Moksha with Jorell
Sent from my Windows Mobile® phone.

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