Off to US Tomorrow

We'll be leaving tomorrow morning. Luggage are about 80% packed. Itinerary is finalized. Hotels and flights booked.

We're landing in New York first, then onwards to Omaha (in the state of Nebraska). After that, we'll be going to Princeton University to visit Wah Guan, my brother-in-law.

Our main objective of going to US this year is to attend Warren Buffet's Birkshire Hathaway shareholder's meeting. Its an annual event and everytime when we read Warren Buffet's letter to the shareholders, it seems that this event is so full of excitment, buzz and fun. There are roadshows and exhibits of his various companies holdings, a full day of Q&A with the world's richest man. Last year, he invited a table tennis world champion to play with the shareholders as part of the meeting highlights. This year, he's inviting a world chess champion. Too bad, WF (the ex-NUS champion) told me, he's not going to 'malu' himself by playing with such an expert. Oh, and overseas visitors get a special privilege of meeting Warren Buffet personally after the conference.

Not that I am a fan of Warren Buffet. But WF admires him a lot. It dates back from his NS days, I think. He has got so many of his books and he remembers quotes said by him. Amazing... when he can't remember anything I said. Mr Buffet must be a big deal.

For me, I just feel excited about meething this famous, rich yet humble guy. Yeah, he's humble alright. He's been staying in the same house since the day he married! He donates half of his money to Bill & Melinda Gates' charity organization. He drives the same old car until it was auctioned off for charity last year. Nope, it wasn't a posh and speedy car like Ferrari or similar. Just some American made car. He is one guy who don't need so much money, don't spend so much money but earns so much money until he becomes the world richest man. Interesting? He must have be so amazing that people are willing to pay over $100,000 to have lunch with him. I have to meet this person. I will share more when I come back.

Stay tune...