Miffa Chan


Happy new year!
January 1, 2009, 12:00 am
Filed under: Chan family, Miffa, Miffo



About my sister, and my laziness
September 23, 2008, 2:23 pm
Filed under: Chan family, China, Editorial, Hong Kong, Miffa, Miffu
This picture founded by Miffu proved that I wasn’t alone

Lately I must reckon that all my blogging efforts are over Miffu and Father Bunny’s shoulders.

As you surely know my twin sister has arrived from HK. I didn’t even know that I had one twin sister. When Miffu and Father Bunny told me that they have hired a private eye from HK to follow some clues they have had over the time I was shocked.

After almost two weeks spending all my time with my sister, sometimes I wonder if this is not just a dream. Two sisters that were separated when born and lived a very different life for the past four years.

It’s like in one of Mother Bunny’s favourite movies: Woody Allen’s Match Point. Fate and destiny depend on fragile pieces. Sometimes it makes a big difference to stay on one side of the line or another one.

Who was in the right side and who was in the wrong side is difficult to determine. For sure my sister has not lived an easy life during past years.



21097.5 meters – and some more stuff
September 7, 2008, 5:22 pm
Filed under: Chan family, Draculina, Editorial, Miffa, running
Yes, I know this is not a runners’ blog or a sportman’s blog, but when i decided to bet about the athletics capabilities of my father I knew that sometimes things would go wrong and he will succeed.

So, I just let him to tell about his achievements. Bear in mind that he was really out from the last two kilometres and only me – from home with my friend Daikyn- calling Draculina to help him to finish are responsible for his time.

“Well I must reckon that Miffa is right, I only run in New Zealand
about 120 kilometres with extreme cold and great efforts to
breath normally, our paces and our kilometres, together with a
couple of kilograms that we earned during our “vacation “ were
telling us that the second half marathon will be a disaster.

The same track – two times – steady and hot

A devilish track with a downhill + uphill profile + high temperatures
made the track extremely demanding. We experienced some
problems in the second run about 17-19 kilometres, but finally
we managed to stop the watch at 1:37:10 with the last two
kilometres riding with Draculina attached to my right hands”

It’s a pity that for the first time I have been verbally abused
by a group of runners
that make funny words about my cargo pants
while the only reason to wear this outfit is to carry Draculina.
I can tell you that it’s an extra weight and uncomforting matter
that has nothing to be with any fancy or political thinking. I have
really felt very harassed but their words and at some points I was
at the point to talk back to them – of course in a much more
polite way-.



Miffa is going to Switzerland for business
August 30, 2008, 6:52 pm
Filed under: Chan family, Miffa
Miffo and Dan with the foundee Miffa made for us today

Many of you surely don’t know that Miffa’s family is one of the richest of Hong Kong. Unfortunately she ended in an Orphanage, and she was there for some time until we decided to become their parents.

Before you make up your mind about that, think that Miffa’s grandpa put some real money in a Swiss account – about one million USD, right Miffa??-

And today she told me that she must go there – to Zurich- to invite some friends for dinner and to retrieve some funds.

Damn, Miffa I told you not to invest in those funds, now you are going to cash some of your family heritage.



Bad Habits – Malas constumbres
May 27, 2008, 7:51 pm
Filed under: Bunnies, China, Hong Kong, Miffa, Travel, beer

I need some time, let’s say I need some of my Father’s time to classify and organize my pictures and our thoughts.

Meanwhile I just enjoy looking my pictures whit my sisters and friends while having tea, a very nice white tea that I bought in Honk Kong.

I am missing Hong Kong a lot this time. After a really “grey” travel with a lot of stress coming from my parents and visiting what it’s may be the biggest trade fair in Asia – very boring and tiring activity- .

Besides my father told me during our trip that we won’t travel to Dubai this summer and I got upset with him. I tried to change her mind using “guerrilla” techniques:

  • I use a chador the rest of my trip
  • I don’t speak to him in English or Spanish, just Cantonese
  • And in the hotels we stayed in Mainland China I organized illegal games in our room and use his credit card to buy beer and cigarettes.

I was afraid of Mrs Katanga knowing about it (she advises my father about more strict education and going to school) but now I know that she smokes.


Necesito tiempo, bueno, digamos que necesito algo de tiempo de mi padre para que clasifique y organice las fotos y nuestros recuerdos.

Mientras intento disfrutar de las mismas con mis hermanas y amigas mientras tomamos té blanco, un té blanco muy bueno que compre en Hong Kong.

Esta vez echo mucho de menos mi ciudad. Después de un viaje un poco gris con un montón de stress por culpa de mis padres y visitando la que seguramente es la mayor feria de Asia – y más coñazo y aburrimiento-

Además mi padre me dijo durante el viaje que no iríamos a Dubai este verano y me enfade mucho con él. Intenté hacerle cambiar de opinión usando mis técnicas de guerrilla.

  • Me puse un chador el resto del viaje
  • No le hable nada más que en Cantonés
  • Y en los hoteles que estuve aprovecha para montar timbas en la habitación* y cargar cervezas y cigarrillos a su tarjeta de crédito.

    *Algo habitual en China, ver la habitación llena de tipos en camiseta jugando a las cartas, fumando y bebiendo cerveza.


Tenia miedo de que se enterara la señorita Katanga (le aconseja a mi padre que me eduque mejor y que me lleve al colegio) pero ahora se su secreto: ella también fuma.



Inside my travel bag – En mi bolsa de viaje
May 25, 2008, 9:09 pm
Filed under: Chan family, Editorial, Miffa, Travel

A couple of days ago I saw a nice picture taken by my friend 9j. She pictured her mother’s handbag content and posted the picture on Flickr.

I decided to do the same thing with my travel bag. Actually I got it from my father and I did not want him to miss it and I let him to continue carrying it.

And while making the picture I thought that it would be a perfect subject for a Meme. So I send this meme to Mrs Katanga. Mr Cyteck and Mr. Evaseè.

If you fail to reply a mad black dragon coming from Himalaya’s highest mountains will burn and eat your babysitter.

——TEAR HERE—— DO NOT USE HOOKS ——- LINE MADE IN PANAMA——–

Hace un par de días vi en flickr una foto muy maja que sacó mi amiga 9j. Era una foto de lo que llevaba su conejo madre en el bolso.

Decidi hacer lo mismo con mi bolsa de viaje. De hecho esa bolsa era de papá conejo y no quiero que la eche de menos, por eso se la dejo seguir llevando.

Y mientras hacia la foto pense que sería el tema ideal para un Meme. Así que se lo mando a la Sra Katanga, el señor Evaseè y al Sr. Cyteck.

Si no lo haceis un malvado dragon negro que viene del Himalaya quemará y se comerá a vuestra babysitter.



Shake, shake, shake…shake, shake, shake….
May 18, 2008, 6:44 pm
Filed under: Barcelona, Chan family, Draculina, Editorial, Miffa, running

Shake you up bunny, shake you up bunny.
Oh, I can, I can do well, very well

A slight mod to one of the old (and sometimes terrible) song that KC and that slightly over her weigh lady (Italian surname) try to sell to night hawkers addicted to TV shops. A 9 CD nightmare that you can discover here


Today the great day arrived and Father Bunny and Draculina will need to prove me that they can run faster and better than me.


I know my sister can defeat me in short distances with no effort but she is not good when the track is longer and not totally flat some love handles in your body can help you to sustain your effort. And to tell you the truth Father Bunny’s days of glory are something of the past and the only exercise that he really needs to do is signing checks to cover my expenses.

The event we chose it was Cursa del Corte Inglés, one of the largest running races over the world that achieved world record in 1994 with 109,457 athletes (still today holds The Guinness Record). This year around 50,000 people took part so quite a crowd ready to step on you.

The race starts and ends in Plaça Catalunya, eleven kilometers that are not as easy as you may think if this is your first race. Let me guide you in a VirtuaRabbit tour in which I will share my thoughts.

KM 0. This year runners with a timing chip are in a separate area a few meters in front the rest of participants. A good idea to avoid crowds and to allow official and real times match.

START. I passed throw the start line with FB and Draculina, we have only lost around 15 seconds but suddenly after 100 meters a big jam stopped us abruptly. People entering the race from both left and right sides are blocking me and my father while Draculina is able to find the right place in a fast zigzag between humans, cars and another urban elements.

KM 0.63. We turn left in Aragon street, still crowded but I manage to get rid off FB while trying to chase Draculina. My pace is not so good but sensations are. FB is surprisingly close to me and advancing with less effort that I expected.

KM 3.22. Still chasing my sister that is doing 3.45 minutes a kilometer. I decided to save energy because in about 500 meter the first slope is coming ( from 3.80 to 4.80 approximately you are heading up to the Olympic Stadium and the slope is quite a pain inside your athletic shoes

KM 3.80 Suddenly the race stopped. Even the fastest runners are slowing down. I expected Father Bunny to crash as many others (he has not been running hills during his training). Draculina is suffering and she has stopped to eat and drink some carrot juice. I passed her and I managed to arrive first to the first water station. Father bunny has reduced his pace from 4:30 to 5:20 and his pulse is 164. No good news for me I expected him trashed aside the route.

KM 4.80. I was running first, FB was at low pace and Draculina almost broken. I run down the hill for the next 200 meters but again a, this time bigger, slope was in front of me and the Olympic Stadium. This time I needed to reduce my pace considerably but FB – that has down the hill tried to reduce his bpm- was going uphill quite fast. Actually faster than Draculina that was out of breath and suffering when she joined father bunny in this point.

OLYMPIC STADIUM. Here it’s Miffa, yes! entering the track with the crowd waving the new Bunny hero. It was nice being there and having the chance to step on the same track than many professional athletes. Father Bunny and Draculina were not doing good inside. I decided to buy myself an ice cream and rest for a while. Anyways the race was quite easy for me.


KM 7.31 Draculina passed my like a rocket. At this part until Km 10 we descended Montjuich and she showed her great ability at a stunning pace of about 30 km/h. Father Bunny was doing around 15 km/h (He decided to forget about his knees for a while)

KM 9. I saw Father Bunny at the distance, He pushed hard downhill and therefore he was not keeping so much energy as he expected in those two last kilometers. Draculina stopped in Km 10.5 to chat with Mother Bunny. She did and impressive descend and was able to join the best runners. Unfortunately for her she waited for FB.

KM 10.5 Draculina stepped onto Father Bunny’s shoulders, he tried to run but his pulse went wild and reached 170. He still tried to win me but finally we did the same time.

Unfortunately for him I have won my age group and therefore our bet!




Citius, altius, fortius. Are the olympics tempting Miffa?
May 14, 2008, 6:37 am
Filed under: Barcelona, Chan family, Draculina, Miffa, running
I don’t think so, I think she is jealous of Draculina and me sharing the unique feeling of running though Barcelona and inside The Olympic Stadium and therefore she convinced Ookina to run with her.

They tried to maintain it secretly but Miffa’s vanity forces her to ask for my camera and guess what I found.

She has even bought a yellowchip!!

Ookina will use NB 909 and Miffa custom built Sketchers



Jet lag and Katanga’s MEME
April 29, 2008, 6:58 pm
Filed under: Design, Miffa
Mrs Katanga sent us a Meme. Actually it’s the first one that I’ve received so I asked my Father to help me with this piece of information. ;)

I must say that I am not a “design victim” and apart from just loving nice things I really do not care much about fashion and design. Since Mrs Katanga’s instructions to complete the meme were so basic I decided to categorize my likes into several areas.

Automobile:

Aston Martin DBS, combines not only power, beauty and soul but unique pieces (you don’t see or you did not see so much) and some old British heritage inherited from Rolls and Bentley. Arriving to your favourite hotel with your own exclusive luggage in the trunk and leaving the keys to the bellboy is a unique bunny experience much better than getting out from a tiny loud sport car in which only a cheap cordura bag can be fitted. (Typically Mr. Evaseé with a dumb blonde)


Porsche Carrera is a classic icon or how a modified VW Beatle with the engine hanged over the rear wheels can attract so much attention. Most of its solutions are out of date but electronics keep them on the right track. May be this is the same like having a nice watch with a quartz movement but…

Time pieces:


Oysters seldom hide surprises in the form of pearls but another icon inspires on them. The oyster perpetual is a classic sport watch with the better taste around the comex sea dwellers. And to demonstrate that design also has its weak point consider what bracelet closure you get for your money.

Pateks are never owned by the individuals who are wearing them; they just take care of the property that another member of the family will take care of. If you have some funds in UBS wearing a Platinum Gondolo when visiting your banker is just a must.


Writing instruments:

I agree with Mrs Katanga, Pilot pens are the best. Their gel inks make effortless to sign all the checks you must sign to get money or to get credit. Besides I do not like to write so much as to worried about expensive writing instruments. BTW I was in its museum in Ginza (Tokyo)


Mobile phone:

I need just to talk over the phone and my PA, so style, weight and “lifeproof” is what makes my Vertu a unique communication tool. Yeah, It doesn’t come with fancy features and is just half than any Blackberry but if I prefer other to write email from me rather than write them myself
.

Handbag:


Believe it or not I am quite practical and I don’t need to carry a lot of shit inside my purse, for that I have my Father carrying it for me. Neither I love to carry a purse in which I can fit inside or a key lock that weights more than my bag. The Hermes Kelly is the right choice.

Hotels:

Mandarin Oriental Tokyo will be perfect if its breakfast will include eggs without paying a ridiculous extra. It’s much more spacious than its cousin from Hong Kong and better located while having the greatest service you can desire.

The Peninsula is getting me on my nerves with some minor faults as putting me in a bigger room in the new building that I did not ask for. Just in the center of Kwoolon it’s much more convenient for die hard shoppers like me who like to make bell boys to work hard while unloading the trunk of the new mint green Rolls Royce.

Best sail and hull designer:

Mrs Katanga uncompromised style could be the reflect of oriental philosophy. She is able to subtly catch the energy coming out from your mind and soul to create a masterpiece who reflects the most intricate part of you.
PS1: I will think about who deserves to be honoured in this MEME


Jet lag and Katanga’s MEME
April 29, 2008, 6:58 pm
Filed under: Design, Miffa
Mrs Katanga sent us a Meme. Actually it’s the first one that I’ve received so I asked my Father to help me with this piece of information. ;)

I must say that I am not a “design victim” and apart from just loving nice things I really do not care much about fashion and design. Since Mrs Katanga’s instructions to complete the meme were so basic I decided to categorize my likes into several areas.

Automobile:

Aston Martin DBS, combines not only power, beauty and soul but unique pieces (you don’t see or you did not see so much) and some old British heritage inherited from Rolls and Bentley. Arriving to your favourite hotel with your own exclusive luggage in the trunk and leaving the keys to the bellboy is a unique bunny experience much better than getting out from a tiny loud sport car in which only a cheap cordura bag can be fitted. (Typically Mr. Evaseé with a dumb blonde)


Porsche Carrera is a classic icon or how a modified VW Beatle with the engine hanged over the rear wheels can attract so much attention. Most of its solutions are out of date but electronics keep them on the right track. May be this is the same like having a nice watch with a quartz movement but…

Time pieces:


Oysters seldom hide surprises in the form of pearls but another icon inspires on them. The oyster perpetual is a classic sport watch with the better taste around the comex sea dwellers. And to demonstrate that design also has its weak point consider what bracelet closure you get for your money.

Pateks are never owned by the individuals who are wearing them; they just take care of the property that another member of the family will take care of. If you have some funds in UBS wearing a Platinum Gondolo when visiting your banker is just a must.


Writing instruments:

I agree with Mrs Katanga, Pilot pens are the best. Their gel inks make effortless to sign all the checks you must sign to get money or to get credit. Besides I do not like to write so much as to worried about expensive writing instruments. BTW I was in its museum in Ginza (Tokyo)


Mobile phone:

I need just to talk over the phone and my PA, so style, weight and “lifeproof” is what makes my Vertu a unique communication tool. Yeah, It doesn’t come with fancy features and is just half than any Blackberry but if I prefer other to write email from me rather than write them myself
.

Handbag:


Believe it or not I am quite practical and I don’t need to carry a lot of shit inside my purse, for that I have my Father carrying it for me. Neither I love to carry a purse in which I can fit inside or a key lock that weights more than my bag. The Hermes Kelly is the right choice.

Hotels:

Mandarin Oriental Tokyo will be perfect if its breakfast will include eggs without paying a ridiculous extra. It’s much more spacious than its cousin from Hong Kong and better located while having the greatest service you can desire.

The Peninsula is getting me on my nerves with some minor faults as putting me in a bigger room in the new building that I did not ask for. Just in the center of Kwoolon it’s much more convenient for die hard shoppers like me who like to make bell boys to work hard while unloading the trunk of the new mint green Rolls Royce.

Best sail and hull designer:

Mrs Katanga uncompromised style could be the reflect of oriental philosophy. She is able to subtly catch the energy coming out from your mind and soul to create a masterpiece who reflects the most intricate part of you.
PS1: I will think about who deserves to be honoured in this MEME