A Week in London
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Mon 2008/06/16 11:12
I've only been back to the UK a couple of times since moving to Japan and each time I went was usually because the company (Nature,Amazon) payed for the business trip. Here are some pics taken during my last visit.
First up is Piccadilly Circus where I used to get all my Japanese learning/heath material - a bookshop called the Japan Center opened was my doorway to discover Japan.
First up is Piccadilly Circus where I used to get all my Japanese learning/heath material - a bookshop called the Japan Center opened was my doorway to discover Japan.
Regent Street - the biggest toy shop in the UK Hamleys is here where I used to visit all the time for the Star Wars goodies.
Hackney London - voted one of the worst places to live in the UK.
Tottenham Court Road where I used to get my electronic equipment from. Where should folks go in your region to pick up good electronics? All I know of is Yong San in Seoul.
London China Town which has a restaurant called Wong Kei where the waiters say things like "you drop your chopsticks and you not get no more" and are incredibly rude. But their food is delicious which is why they are popular. Not sure if they are still there.
Would you go back to a restaurant if the service is crap but food good n cheap?
Would you go back to a restaurant if the service is crap but food good n cheap?
On a double decker round bus - not sure if there are any left. Many buses are now square.
Outside my dads couture studio.
The food I buy to bring back to Japan. Must stock up on the PG Tips n biscuits!
Oxford Street full O shops. My dads studio is at the other end at Marble Arch.
Hmmm, as I write this I really feel like going back for a visit ^^;
I remember when I first moved to Japan after 27 years of living in the UK since birth. Even though I longed to live in Japan, I would still visualize me being back in the UK walking about town. I do miss it from time to time but have no intentions of going back to live/retire - pretty happy living in Japan.
Do you live in a country other than the place of your birth? Do you prefer it where you are or long to be back at your homeland?
Hmmm, as I write this I really feel like going back for a visit ^^;
I remember when I first moved to Japan after 27 years of living in the UK since birth. Even though I longed to live in Japan, I would still visualize me being back in the UK walking about town. I do miss it from time to time but have no intentions of going back to live/retire - pretty happy living in Japan.
Do you live in a country other than the place of your birth? Do you prefer it where you are or long to be back at your homeland?
To stop a bus you need to hold out your arm. This reminded me of the good ol days at night where the driver was in a rush to get home - they would just drive by leaving the smoke in yer face and dust in yer teeth. Do bus drivers do this in your region too?
On a square bus.
Me, my dad and a colleague from Amazon. Amazon had many ladies who seemed to like my dads shoes. Whenever possible, I would arrange for them to go meet him.
Yes I used to have long hair but the weight of it meant that it sped up the balding rate for me which is why I cut it short^^;;;
Yes I used to have long hair but the weight of it meant that it sped up the balding rate for me which is why I cut it short^^;;;
Where I live. My mum got mugged twice in this area.
More of the local neighborhood.
London has many train stations but not enough meaning long waits for buses that took their time to come - and when they did come they always come in threes.
One of my fave past times in London - strolling by the Thames. London is lovely when the sun is out...
I remember as a young teenager coming here on my own wondering where in the world my lifetime love was - so ronery ^^;;
I remember as a young teenager coming here on my own wondering where in the world my lifetime love was - so ronery ^^;;
But London usually looks like this - gloomy.
Digging up my old mac.
At my dads studio designing some shoes for my wife.
I still have my shoe making skills and planned to start my own label in Tokyo but decided to concentrate on webstuff.
For those who are wondering why I didn't follow in my dads footsteps - I wanted to go alone in a completely different field without any financial aid to see how far I could go with few hundred pounds of savings.
Reached many of my destinations (goals) in life and am setting new goals every day. The last goal was to set up a company by the age of 35 which I accomplished. Will talk about the other goals soon ^^
For those who are wondering why I didn't follow in my dads footsteps - I wanted to go alone in a completely different field without any financial aid to see how far I could go with few hundred pounds of savings.
Reached many of my destinations (goals) in life and am setting new goals every day. The last goal was to set up a company by the age of 35 which I accomplished. Will talk about the other goals soon ^^
Shopping in Tescos.
A view from my room.
Mum does a great B'fast.
Just for the lulz - me as a little blighter.
Me deciding which "eyes"-cream I should go for first.
One of my fave UK dishes - chips, scampi, peas n savaloy. Why do the Japanese complain that UK food sucks?
The day after I arrive is raid Tescos and buy the same stuff. Lord I miss UK food.
Not 3 but 5 buses on a row - after waiting 20 mins for any of these buses.
You saw what my room looked like in The Early Years 1 and this is what it looks like now.
My mum keeps a load of strange object in my room while I'm not there ^^;
My first computer - 4GB drive running on a 56k modem. I remember taking out a loan to buy that but it was the best investment ever which enabled me to learn the ways of the compuer/internets and get me a job at Japan Airlines in London which lead to a job in Japan with Nature etc etc - more of my history of getting to Japan in this article.
Gorgeous sunny day in South London.
And then suddenly I discover this big eye thing at the Thames.
Virgin airlines - nice interior but the seats a bit hard.
I think this is Covent Garden (?) a nice place to go eating and hang out.
Paying the ancestors my respects.
Name that dinosaur. Used to be a dinosaur fanatic and could name them all - but not anymore ^^;
Inside of the Natural History Museum (I think).
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McMaster Engineering Level I
Was born in germany (polish by decent), and later moved to Canada; Ontario to be precise. In the future, I plan to move out to British Columbia or some other place that I have yet to think about.
(ID #214097) Posted on 2008/06/16 11:21
I was born in America but lived in Mexico for about 8 years and basically grew up there. When I was 9 years old I moved out of Mexico and moved to sweet old America! I have ancestors from England, Liverpool. The last of my family to live there would be my great grandfather and some small groups of my family still do live there. I'd LOVE to visit parts of England one day, searching through the whole beautiful cities. "Would you go back to a restaurant if the service is crap but food good n cheap?" Hmm... Absolutely. Even if I'm treated like crap, the good food will take the anger away from me. Wow Danny, you used to have long hair, you should keep it like that only in Winter.
(ID #214104) Posted on 2008/06/16 11:31
The pictures are great. Thanks again!
(ID #214108) Posted on 2008/06/16 11:37
wow, those food look nice. and, Damn, i sure want to see that chinese restaurant, cheap and good, with lousy service.
(ID #214114) Posted on 2008/06/16 11:43
Secretary
Danny--you serious, your dad is Jimmy Choo??? x_X;;
(ID #214128) Posted on 2008/06/16 11:56
Secretary
BTW That was just shock--I don't think you're a liar! :P
(ID #214135) Posted on 2008/06/16 12:01
Secretary
Oh and I realized, I didn't answer. I still live in the Country/State I was born. I wish I could move though, but anywhere else just has something I don't like. Some places are too cold, or too hot, or too far from things I like, or the job market is very sparse...or too far from home (like Japan...I'd love to move there but I know I'd get homesick).
(ID #214138) Posted on 2008/06/16 12:03
CEO MIrai Inc
Not much to lie about ^^
(ID #214960) Posted on 2008/06/17 13:32
Secretary
:)
(ID #215033) Posted on 2008/06/17 14:57
:o i m shocked too wish i could own a pair born in china, grew up in america. i think of myself completely american.
(ID #216112) Posted on 2008/06/18 18:05
One man company, visual UI / icon designer.
I can't believe I didn't ask before. Now it all makes sense O_O
(ID #607182) Posted on 2009/05/15 18:00
Student/Busboy/Otaku
OMG! I can't believer I never made the connection!?! That is so unbelievable that you dad is "the" Jimmy Choo. O.O My mom and sister would kill for a pair of Jimmy Choo's lol.
(ID #607600) Posted on 2009/05/16 03:37
your dads the same jimmy choo as this??? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Choo dude i'm in aus, and i hearda bout him, and i don't know jack all about ladies shoes or fashion lol, but i read something bout him before hahaha you and your dad are raking heaps of $$ in! hahah
(ID #214155) Posted on 2008/06/16 12:36
Secretary
Yeah, his shoes are very famous! I wanted a pair, but I can't afford them :P Probably for the best though, I have weak ankles so I can't wear heels.
(ID #214170) Posted on 2008/06/16 13:04
Secretary
Well, I can wear them, but not enough to justify spending $500+ on them ;)
(ID #214171) Posted on 2008/06/16 13:05
website/graphic designer
At least you can wear them, I have really wide feet and short toes so it's almost impossible for me to find fancy shoes u_u;~ I end up having to buy a size 9 where I'm generally a size 7-8 with sneakers
(ID #214239) Posted on 2008/06/16 15:18
Secretary
My mom has that problem with her wide feet too, that sucks! I have narrow feet, which I am glad for. I think I probably just have to learn to wear heels and it would be ok...I also have flat feet which could be an issue though too.
(ID #214270) Posted on 2008/06/16 16:04
I had the same reaction. It seriously blew my MIND. I had to tell all my friends. Often, when I told my friends about the DannyChoo blog, I would let my mind wander and say "Jimmy Choo" and then my friends would get mad and say "It's DANNY Choo! Get it right! They're no where near related!" And look at that, you're father and son! Gosh, I'm still headblown after reading this article... Danny you should post some shoe designs of your own if you have the time~! The ladies of the blog would love it!
(ID #214224) Posted on 2008/06/16 14:50
Secretary
Yes! Danny we want to see your shoe designs (I will act as the rep. of female readers ;D). You have a very talented family Danny! Including you!
(ID #214235) Posted on 2008/06/16 15:15
Deadend Job
Now, it all make sence. In your old blog, you shown us that you know how to make shoes. You and Jimmy share the same last name. Why I didn't figure it out earlier? The reason is I'm not a woman. The first time I hear Jimmy Choo is in Sex and the City.
(ID #214731) Posted on 2008/06/17 07:36
Pokemon master
WHOA. I thought that was just a rumor. When I saw your previous blog post about making shoes I just figured it was a coincidence.
(ID #215041) Posted on 2008/06/17 15:00
university film student
O_O I'm more surprised that people are still surprised, actually. It's been mentioned quite a few times, recently as well. ^^; I guess Danny's penchant for saying real things jokingly and jokes seriously is still screwing with people's minds.
(ID #608414) Posted on 2009/05/16 15:19
Yeah that totally threw me off, I was like "OHHH it all makes sense".
(ID #610897) Posted on 2009/05/18 13:04
That's an Iguanodon of course, the thumbspikes pretty much gave it away. Though it's sorta odd that they have it displayed in an upright position like that.
(ID #214130) Posted on 2008/06/16 11:58
I was born in the Atlantic coast of Mexico (in the Gulf) and then moved to the center of the country where I lived in three different cities trough my life. After getting my PhD I lived for about 4 years in USA. Now very recently I'm back in Mexico (in yet another different city.... Mexico is huge and there are places where you'll think you are in a different country).
(ID #214132) Posted on 2008/06/16 11:58
Oh, I forgot to add that, altough I miss living in my original city, I like being able to do short or long stays outside of my country due to my profession (currently looking for a good excuse to go to Japan).
(ID #214148) Posted on 2008/06/16 12:14
Software Quality Engineer
Great photos!! Ahhh--- those bring back some great memories. I loved living in London. I also used to live in a crappy neighbourhood-- right on Tufnell Park / Kentish Town / Camden Town border. Still, I remember it so fondly-- good times. I miss it sometimes.
(ID #214134) Posted on 2008/06/16 12:00
五〇一軍团 TK8316 Singapore Garrison Public Relations Officer
i was born in malaysia but grew up in singapore. looking good in long hair danny, i use to have long hair as well but they tend to curves when it get too long so now its short hair for me as well. lastly hope u don't mind me asking, the most important question; is your dad really mr jimmy choo? if yes he must have conceived you at a very young age.
(ID #214140) Posted on 2008/06/16 12:06
CEO MIrai Inc
I'm guessing he has an official and *real* age ^^;
(ID #214187) Posted on 2008/06/16 13:35
as in chinese age and english age?
(ID #214219) Posted on 2008/06/16 14:41
soon-to-be 2nd year Civil Engineering student
chinese and "english" age has a difference of only one year right... I wiki-ed Jimmy Choo and it says that he was born in 1961. That's one year younger than my mum! Danny, mind telling us your age? XD
(ID #214276) Posted on 2008/06/16 16:09
CEO MIrai Inc
Fashion designers seem to have an official age and a real age - hope I'm getting the message across without saying anything that some PR agency would not want me to say ^^;;;;
(ID #214314) Posted on 2008/06/16 17:10
danny, hope i didnt blow your cover you are 1972?? http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Danny_Choo as for you dad, there i believe he isn't 1961, i remember an article in local malaysian paper about his success story and it isnt 1961.. ok i will stop probing your private life.. =p
(ID #214538) Posted on 2008/06/17 02:11
hobo
So your saying he is like the royal family ? :O does that mean we have to bow to you danny? lol
(ID #215761) Posted on 2008/06/18 09:27
Student Otaku (ITM Student) and ACG NA Staff
I've been living in Canada since I was born. I never went on a plane so I never experience other places like Japan, UK or China. I'll be going to HK and Japan this summer and meeting some bloggers there. I wish to go to London. It seems that it's a great place to visit. Nice shoes your family designs I have to say. So, having long hair increases the balding rate... Now I'm scared...
(ID #214141) Posted on 2008/06/16 12:06
university film student
Whoa wait, what? You're going to be in HK as well as Japan? When? Maybe we can meet up.
(ID #608416) Posted on 2009/05/16 15:20
university film student
*facepalm* Forget that. Didn't notice the date stamp. Since when did "This Time Last Year" posts come back? ><
(ID #608418) Posted on 2009/05/16 15:21
I was born in the province of Quebec and still live here. Actually, I still live in the same city I was born in, but that gona change soon, moving to Montreal for university in september. Hopefully, after I get my software engeneer degree, i'll be able to go to Japan eventually. ^^;
(ID #214142) Posted on 2008/06/16 12:09
Nice to see your old stomping grounds, and pics of lil diddy-Choo! I didnt know your dad was a shoe-ninja - now i know where you got your skills from... Kinda strange that when you visit the UK, Tecso to you is like AsobitCity to me! You stock up on Tesco biccies and tea, i stock up on figures! I heard that Tesco are gonna try and open some combinis in Tokyo soon? World domination! By the way - that dino is an Iguanadon! I used to be well into dinos too. That and fighter planes!
(ID #214144) Posted on 2008/06/16 12:12
In 2013: Tesco invades Denmark - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfSi0D7KESk Are there any UK/US import stores over there? Like we have the Chinese/Korean supermarkets in every city or large town?
(ID #214313) Posted on 2008/06/16 17:09
Haha - yeah, i remember that. The tesco wars! Armando Ianucci is the funniest man in the universe! 'The Armando Ianucci shows' was my fave.
(ID #214394) Posted on 2008/06/16 22:06
CEO MIrai Inc
Nice vid!
(ID #214961) Posted on 2008/06/17 13:35
Tesco's already in Japan aren't they? think so
(ID #607467) Posted on 2009/05/16 01:00
At first I wasn't sure if you were pulling my leg, son of Jimmy Choo. However I think your pictures were convincing. (Haven't read much of your history). Everyone's got to be their own person, ya know? If I ate at a restaurant and was treated like a piece of sh*t I wouldn't go back, and I haven't gone back when that has happened to me. That and lousy service really bug me.
(ID #214145) Posted on 2008/06/16 12:12
yes, Wong Kei is still there! and the service is as bad as ever lol
(ID #214147) Posted on 2008/06/16 12:13
I'm heading to London next week friday for the weekend. Any chance of meeting it?
(ID #214149) Posted on 2008/06/16 12:18
CEO MIrai Inc
meeting "it" ?!
(ID #214962) Posted on 2008/06/17 13:36
university film student
I was born in Hong Kong, lived there for most of my childhood. I miss the whole atmosphere of that place and intend to go back once I finish University here in Toronto. That said, I'd probably leave again if I marry. It may be a wonderful place for a single young male, but it's not a very good place to raise a family.
(ID #214154) Posted on 2008/06/16 12:32
ROFL! Wong Kei is still there Danny, they were actually shut down for a few weeks 2 years ago for health and safety issues ^^;;;; When they came back, the food was good as ever and the waiters are still rude XD They are always impatient, never smile... but who cares, food is great. As for Hackney, it's safe enough now~ New areas in London are the most dangerous now, I bet in a few years time the map will change again. I really love London, but I haven't lived here all my life though, my parents moved to London when I was 7, despite all my kicking and screaming (and some crying) they took me along =_=. I reminisce of Madrid though, I wonder how my childhood friends are doing...
(ID #214164) Posted on 2008/06/16 12:55
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/25 00:54)
I was born in the Philippines, but Chinese in decent, studied in Vancouver and became a Canadian, then moved back to Manila. ^^; Went to London a couple of times since my sister studied in nearby Cambridge. did saw that Japanese store you mentioned at Piccadilly Circus. although I did find most electronic stuff there a bit more expensive and not so up to date, or had I been shopping at the wrong stores. ^^; by the way I was a Jimmy Choo store somewhere in Tokyo while I was there, was wondering if you were looking over that one while working for yourself. however judging from this post I guess not. ^^;
(ID #214172) Posted on 2008/06/16 13:08
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/25 00:54)
meant electronic stuff in London. electronic stuff in London seem more expensive and not so up to date. Folks from the UK please correct me if I'm wrong. ^^ also OMG on the part of having long hair = faster balding rate! gotta go cut me hair soon! ^^
(ID #214174) Posted on 2008/06/16 13:17
London is a nice city and would like to go there again one day ^^.
(ID #214181) Posted on 2008/06/16 13:26
Wow, I always wondered if your dad really was Jimmy Choo or not since same last name and also located in London. I wish I could buy his shoes but I can't afford them. Figurines pretty much eat all my money away. ^^'
(ID #214183) Posted on 2008/06/16 13:31
study
canada
(ID #214186) Posted on 2008/06/16 13:35
Stunned a while~ Danny is a son of Jimmy Choo, that famous shoemaker? I remember seeing a brief documentary about your father in Malaysia TV program. Hmm, for electronics, the most famous place for getting it in Malaysia would be Lowyat Plaza.
(ID #214191) Posted on 2008/06/16 13:36
Awesome pics, Danny. I didn't know your dad was a couture designer. Thanks for sharing.
(ID #214192) Posted on 2008/06/16 13:37
Forgot to mention that I was born and raised in Montreal, Canada in the 29 years of my life. (my parents and relatives are originally from Mauritius, they moved to Canada in the mid-70s) I also have a couple of relatives who live in the UK and visit Canada from time to time.
(ID #214208) Posted on 2008/06/16 14:18
I was born in Malaysia and moved to Canada when I was 10. I've got no plans of going back to live there. Don't think I could handle the humidity, heat and public restrooms.
(ID #214195) Posted on 2008/06/16 13:43
Lived and studied in the UK for 3 years; lived in the States when I was a toddler for about a year, lived in my birthplace for about 3 years; rest of it, the little red dot on the equator. Anyway, the topic of whether Danny's Jimmy Choo's son has been debated before? I'm not sure if Danny's joking about the "official" and "real" age part! Joudan deshou?
(ID #214204) Posted on 2008/06/16 14:07
Blogger, Figure collector, Baby Photographer?
ok i'm about to have a heart attack, YOUR DAD IS JIMMYY CHOO? like omg! THE Jimmy Choo? i hope this is one of your many jokes if not, then OMG!!!! If this isn't a joke, how are we only hearing about this now?
(ID #214213) Posted on 2008/06/16 14:34
Blogger, Figure collector, Baby Photographer?
oh forgot to mention, i was born in a town about 15 miles from where i live now, it's hard to live in the same town forever down here in so-cal but i'm a California girl deep down. I could visit places but never live in any other place other than down here in so-cal.
(ID #214228) Posted on 2008/06/16 14:56
website/graphic designer
Lol, it's no joke, he's mentioned it before but I don't think anyone really connected the dots so to speak. You can see http://www.intertrend.com/imprint/imprint2007/ for his profile where it's mentioned (outside of dannychoo.com of course)
(ID #214242) Posted on 2008/06/16 15:27
I guess we all enjoy seeing a little bit of your London past, Danny. Looking at those double-deckers remains me of my childhood years in HK. Back then, the double-deckers didn't have any A/C. During the summer days of steamy HK, you are like getting a sauna when you ride inside those buses if you know what I mean.
(ID #214215) Posted on 2008/06/16 14:39
I went to the Japanese store just before christmas, I wanted to buy an idol magazine because it had a lovely girly in a bikini ... but I had second thoughts when the guy behind the counter looked at me funny ... I just left ... it was hard to find though. I'll have to find your fathers store and buy soe shoes .. can I get discount? :D
(ID #214217) Posted on 2008/06/16 14:41
Geek Liaison
Well I was born in West Germany while my dad was stationed there in the US Army. We moved to the States when Dad got sent off to Vietnam. Except for the five years when I was in kindergarten to 4th grade I've lived in the same small town in California.
(ID #214225) Posted on 2008/06/16 14:52
I was born in the US, and I've lived here my whole life. The only other country I've visited was Canada.
(ID #214226) Posted on 2008/06/16 14:53
website/graphic designer
I remember reading confirmation that you really are Jimmy Choo's son on the Imprint Culture Lab profile. I think what's more unbelievable is the fact that you chose not to continue working with your father, but to try finding your own place in the world. I think that's a very admirable character you have Danny =D To answer your question, I was born in Santiago Chile, but moved to Sydney just 2 weeks after my 2nd birthday, so I have no memories of the place I spent my first 2 years. Nor have I been able to visit, but I would like to change my circumstances so that I will be able to visit Chile and of course Japan ;3 As for electronics, I think MSY.com.au is probably the best place to buy your gear, otherwise I'm not familiar with shops in the city etc. Also, I think the reason most people find English food boring is that there's not really any exotic ingredients involved, everything seems like you could grow in your own backyard. I like the dishes you photographed, but I wouldn't want to have them very often ;q
(ID #214234) Posted on 2008/06/16 15:15
Secretary
I agree...Danny could have used his money and connections to get where he did but he chose to work for it. Makes me have some more faith in the wealthy (where I live the wealthy I have encountered are all entitled jerks). I really admire Danny's work ethic.
(ID #214237) Posted on 2008/06/16 15:18
Part trooper, part -timer, 100% loser...
I was born in Singapore, raised in Singaporea and probably won't be able to leave Singapore... Alot of nice pics of London... What do you mean when you said you mum kept weird stuff in your room?
(ID #214248) Posted on 2008/06/16 15:40
soon-to-be 2nd year Civil Engineering student
I only know Jimmy Choo as the famous shoe designer all those celebrities are always talking about. Wow. Those shoes can cost thousands of dollars! Now that I think about it, I heard from somewhere that Jimmy Choo's from Malaysia long long ago so I guess everythings clear then. WOW.
(ID #214249) Posted on 2008/06/16 15:40
soon-to-be 2nd year Civil Engineering student
Born in Malaysia, raised in Malaysia, and even though I hate this country's government to bits, I'll still probably live here for quite a while.
(ID #214251) Posted on 2008/06/16 15:44
Student~
welcome to malagsia~
(ID #607683) Posted on 2009/05/16 04:37
I've always been here in Ohio, but I'm hoping after I get my AD in Graphic Design this year, and start up the long haul to PH.D in Japanese History/Culture Studies that I'll end up in Japan with a decent job. One thing I was wondering though while reading this Danny, are you now a registered citizen of Japan, and if so did you have to give up your previous citizenship in order as well?
(ID #214259) Posted on 2008/06/16 15:54
Jimmy Choo is Danny's daddy!! I read about him somewhere but I was seriously doubting it =X
(ID #214263) Posted on 2008/06/16 15:58
I am one of those who was born in one place but was quickly moved to another place. Admit it Danny. Although there are some food in the UK that is alright, they're heavily overshadowed by other cuisines. As for the two dinosaurs in Natural History Museum, the first one is a Stegosaurus, and the second is an Iguanodon (bah someone went ahead of me).
(ID #214275) Posted on 2008/06/16 16:08
Lol, I guess all "expat" people are the same and bring back lot of food from trip to the homeland ! I do the same ^^
(ID #214277) Posted on 2008/06/16 16:09
Doll Customiser, Web Designer, Shop Owner
When I first discovered your website, I joked to my husband that if you were related to Jimmy Choo you would be the ultimate catch - shoes AND geek goodness! What girl can ask for more? Your wife is very lucky. *goes off to drool at pretty Jimmy Choo shoes she will never be able to afford*
(ID #214279) Posted on 2008/06/16 16:09
born and raised in the philippines. Im currently living in CA, USA.
(ID #214280) Posted on 2008/06/16 16:12
Ah ha! So you were his son. Great, great shoes btw. Now i can put that question to rest. Hmm, how does your family feel about you and your otaku status. My mom doesn't understand and thinks theres something wrong with me and my obsession. I've long given up trying to defend myself.
(ID #214281) Posted on 2008/06/16 16:13
Ah yeah, and.. Born in New York, lived there for 13 years, moved to Taiwan, finished middle and high school. Moved to southern California for college. Moved back to Taiwan after graduating. Attended Business school in Taipei. Getting MBA degree next week. MOVING back to southern california in August. Dude. Too much back and forth. i hate it. As for electronics here in Taipei, it's GuangHua Market(光華商場) Anime, Games, Collectibles; most definitely Taipei Underground Mall. yep
(ID #214291) Posted on 2008/06/16 16:23
DCX001-Prototype
Another closer step to getting-to-know Danny Choo better ^_^ Well, I'm not surprise to know not many readers have not actually gone through ALL the articles in this wonderful blog as I did by spending 9weeks to read it all. Danny could have live a better & more enriched life by having Dato Professor Jimmy Choo as his father, but it is because Danny don't rely on his father's preassign substance & financial aids, & had chosen to achieve everything all by himself & within his own strength, this what makes Danny Choo highly remarkable & we truly RESPECT & ADMIRE you.
(ID #214290) Posted on 2008/06/16 16:22
CEO MIrai Inc
Thanks for the kind words. Taking the easy path would have made life so boring.
(ID #214306) Posted on 2008/06/16 16:59
DCX001-Prototype
It's my great honor & pleasure to pass on the good faith for people like you that have achieve great accomplishments in life.
(ID #214315) Posted on 2008/06/16 17:12
you have my R.E.S.P.E.C.T
(ID #214534) Posted on 2008/06/17 02:06
You mean you wouldn't want to be rubbing elbows with people like Paris Hilton? I don't blame you.
(ID #214600) Posted on 2008/06/17 03:38
Was she even around back then?? ^^
(ID #215186) Posted on 2008/06/17 19:48
Otaku
I second that. wow Danny my respect to you. You are a good example of how far anybody can go in life. Talking about my former country. Some people trust more their family heritage and don't bother to do something by themselves. They live believing that things that their grandparents or parents did as enough for them to succeed, and just waste time and money.
(ID #214565) Posted on 2008/06/17 02:42
Student
Wow little bit shocked about Your dad being The Jimmy Choo thought it was just a joke someone played posting a question on your previous post on your blog All i gotta say is Like father like son you two definately possess positive influences on lot of areas these days (fashion, culture etc etc)
(ID #214296) Posted on 2008/06/16 16:34
Otaku
I move from El Salvador to Canada 6 years ago. wow Danny I impress. I remember some years ago some celebrities pose nude in a calendar just wearing Jimmy Choo Shoes to reach money for some cause, I don't remember well.
(ID #214297) Posted on 2008/06/16 16:36
Wow that's quite the family background you got Danny...but anyway I'd rather stay in the place where I was born and raised...
(ID #214307) Posted on 2008/06/16 16:59
you still got ur shoe making skill? so good. my father also a shoe maker here, recently just retired, Im the youngest in the family so learn not much on the shoe making :(.
(ID #214308) Posted on 2008/06/16 17:01
makes me nostalgic about my london trip, because i have the exact same photos of the natural history museum and that stegosauraus? ^^; i like convent garden a lot too! didnt take many buses, but the Tube was really depressing for me, cause Im used to open air, above ground trains in Sydney, looking at blue skies rather than coaley interior.
(ID #214309) Posted on 2008/06/16 17:06
DCX001-Prototype
Oh my....I forgotten to reply to the original question by this post like other readers that has been astounded by the truth reveal in this post ^^; I was born in (fill-this-blank-up-with-anything-you-think-toward-this-country) Malaysia. Have been staying in few countries but not actually spent long enough to entitle "live" in it, but was in Hong Kong for quit some time. While I was in Hong Kong, 1 of the famous chinese restaurant that were frequently visited by HK star actors, thier meal courses is savory but the service by waiter/waitress is really damn rude, I particularlt dont like to be treated unrespectful, so I switch to western & french restaurant during my period of stay. Another thing I notice over there is, their doubledecker bus & narrow 2-lane road + ilegal side parking really mean for adcident-to-be-happen. There is 1 time I saw the double-D bus trying to make a very sharp angle turn but was blocked by a car which parked at the side, the bus lean to 30 degree & I'm surprise that the skillful dbus driver can make it through without causing the bus to falldown...
(ID #214310) Posted on 2008/06/16 17:06
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
Hmm I currently live in Canada, which is really far away from Singapore, my original birth place of 25 years. Never thought I would end up here, I guess it just happened that I got married to my husband who had migrated over from HK many years ago. I dare say there are things I do miss in Singapore and I probably miss my family and friends more than I'd admit. The ease of getting around without a car is one thing and my mom's cooking ;_; (don't miss my dad's smoking or mom nagging tho lol) Moving here means starting over from zero in a way, despite having my husband and his family (and some friends I made via my doll hobbies over the years) here. It was nice to know I could do something else other than my drawing but over time I am making my way back to drawing again :) Thanks for being an inspiration to us all Danny!
(ID #214318) Posted on 2008/06/16 17:27
I was born in Indonesia, but been leaving overseas for almost 10 years now since I was 12, away from parents ^^; Went to Singapore for High School for 5 years, then head to US for college 4 years, now currently back in Singapore XD Btw, one of my relatives is living in Manchester, England ^^;
(ID #214320) Posted on 2008/06/16 17:42
IT-Architect, SysAdmin, WebDesign and Coding, Virtualization (VMware + NetApp)
Nice week, those bisquits would die at my place in a day or two if i don't restrain myself lol. Designing shoes... uhh... i stick with websites. I only wear sneakers and chucks anyways... yes even to a funeral, black then though. :p I'm not into fancy frilly girls stuff at all, doesn't suit me i think. But i guess your wife was happy to get some shoes made by her hubby. :) I have only been to London a few times, to be specific, from Terminal A to B i think it was. :P 2-3 hour stop on the flights to Tokyo lol, i always used British Airways, so i start in Düsseldorf, go to London for a stop then it goes on to Tokyo. Hmm and since then i long to life in Japan, i always felt homesick when i got back to germany from Japan... i know i am weird. ^^; Anyways, nice article once again... and now i am hungry... can i order breakfast at your mothers place? It looks really good. ;)
(ID #214322) Posted on 2008/06/16 17:44
Student
I was born in Hong Kong, then moved to England when i was 6 and now I have been living here for 12 years....I forgot most of my chinese and even my cantonese speaking abilities have been poor, starting to mix in some english accent, though I am better at speaking english (and japanese! curse me watching anime all the time!) I can still read chinese pretty well but writing alets me down :(. I don't even go back to Hong Kong that often, last time was 6 years ago, though im going back in 2 weeks :D.
(ID #214324) Posted on 2008/06/16 18:01
Hotdog Repairman
Danny-san, you continually surprise me. Not with news of your father (I knew that awhile back), but that at times you can be so open with your life online. I find myself thinking "did he just reveal that?" alot, but with great admiration. Since I find that most people use the net for escapism, your openess really gets me thinking sometimes. I wonder if its therapeutic for you get the past out in the open as not many would reveal so much even on their own blog. Do you think like this, or does such openess just come natural for you? Most people have things they don't want revealed, which is human nature I suppose as it leaves people feeling vulnerable. Yet you are bending that theory 180 degrees. You are a curious, yet remarkable fellow indeed. Back to usual FatB post: If I had a designer dad, I would totally use that to meet cute girls. It's the truth, I can't lie. I'm a bastard, I know. You should total grow that long hair back Danny, at least for while. Rockstar hair for Danny, oh yeah! Sorry, but my sis prefers Manolos... don't tell your dad or hold it against me.
(ID #214325) Posted on 2008/06/16 18:03
CEO MIrai Inc
I used to be open and then the hate mail started pouring in - some very spiteful. I then deleted a lot of my private stuff. Now I dont give a flying foobar about the trolls and care about my readers and sharing my life with them - because readers share their lives with me as you can see from the comments in this post ^^
(ID #214493) Posted on 2008/06/17 01:03
I really don't like the country I live in now. I would love nothing more to leave it behind, after I have finished the necessary education, and get a job in America. Wouldn't mind leaving practically everyone I know in real life behind, too... >.>
(ID #214327) Posted on 2008/06/16 18:10
ひきこもり/Hikikomori. Suits my current state more than a 大学生/University Student. ^^
This makes me shy... I'm just an Indonesian who happens to study in Australia for pre-u and Malaysia for the uni, and I plan to work for my father after graduating, since I have no passion in what I'm studying. >_< But who knows if I'm passionate about trading. ^^
(ID #214328) Posted on 2008/06/16 18:21
I want a fry-up now, looks like a trip to tesco's is in order. I was born and live in the uk, but this winter i have decided to work in austria as a ski instructer.
(ID #214331) Posted on 2008/06/16 18:33
Online Shop
I was born in Seoul, Korea and now reside in Los Angeles area in USA. I don't miss much of Korea and while life in USA is ok, going to japan once or twice a year is whole lot of fun~ My goal would be trying to live in Japan for few years and get better at speaking Japanese, but at the moment, seems like a long dream to come x_x
(ID #214333) Posted on 2008/06/16 18:46
五〇一軍团 TK8316 Singapore Garrison Public Relations Officer
this post is great. we get to know more about danny and other members as well. ^^;
(ID #214335) Posted on 2008/06/16 18:47
Carbon dioxide producer
How nostalgic... I used to live in Croydon, just outside Central London. But I never took a liking for the Chinese food in Leicester Square because the taste felt as if it was catered to the preference of the locals.
(ID #214338) Posted on 2008/06/16 19:02
I was born in Daejeon, South Korea. Moved to the States when I was about 5 years old.
(ID #214340) Posted on 2008/06/16 19:06
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
Not yet at least. And I just moved from my hometown too... :P Nice pics Danny... never been in England, though I did visit several countries in Europe. Fast 30-day tour though.
(ID #214343) Posted on 2008/06/16 19:18
Like father, like son eh? Both hard workers and both have reached success. So when were these photos taken? Looks like some time ago. I read Piccadilly Circus in the UK is comparable to Shibuya on a site. Would you say so?
(ID #214346) Posted on 2008/06/16 19:26
Blimey! I only realised Jimmy's your father when reading the post! Hah, so planning visit M'sia sometime in the future?
(ID #214347) Posted on 2008/06/16 19:27
Too many
Well I was born and lived in the UK (York not London) until I was 25 and then moved to Canada. I now live in Halifax Nova Scotia with my Canadian wife and absolutely prefer it to the UK. Not as big a transition as yours Danny but I'm impressed by anyone who can make it in a foreign land. I only really go back to the UK now maybe once a year to see family and friends. Strange how life works out :)
(ID #214351) Posted on 2008/06/16 20:24
Web Developer (i.e. Otaku)
I live near London, it's a cool city. I make regular visits to the Japan Centre in Picadilly for stocking up on miso, Pocky and wasabi peas. Do you miss Heinz Baked Beans? I don't remember seeing them in Japan, which would be a big problem for me if I lived there.
(ID #214357) Posted on 2008/06/16 20:41
I knew your father was THE Jimmy Choo for a while but it still shocked me when photographic evidence presented it self. Its great that you have totally not stayed in his mighty shoe making shadow. (Some OLs I know worship him like sycophants) I originally lived in China / Shanghai and moved to Australia ~~ now I barely recall the old days. Whats more ironic is that I can read Chinese fluently, speak moderately, but cannot write a single word ><.
(ID #214358) Posted on 2008/06/16 20:45
Illustrator & Designer
I was originally born in Hong Kong. Family moved here and have lived in Melbourne since I was 9 years old. I miss the HK atmosphere, the shopping, convenience with food, getting stuff and transport and all the tall skyscrapers. But I don't think I could live there or retire there. There's a restaurant in San Diego called "Dick's Last Resort" where the waiters are known to act like real dicks (yes, even the female waitresses) because that's their gimmick. I know of it because I went there with friends when I went to the San Diego Comicon for a couple of years. Love the BBQ ribs and the buffalo wings there. Double decker buses (and trams in HK) are awesome. I used to love the front seat as a kid even though I was paranoid that I'd fall through the window one day. And I also love the single seater near the stairway. Danny with long hair make him look like was drawn by Kazushi Hagiwara. Very 80s heavy metal look, Danny. lol When I went to London back in November 2001, I had sunny days for the entirety of my stay (about 18 days) except for like 2 days! It was amazing particularly in November. I loved dinosaurs when I was growing up, too. I went nuts when I found out there were Transformers that transformed into dinos! Like two of my favourite things all put together into an ultimate toy!!!!!!
(ID #214378) Posted on 2008/06/16 21:27
Blogger, Video Gamer, Wan-a-b Otaku, Snowboarder, Idol Appreciator
Born and raised in Los Angeles with my parents from Taiwan. Always wanted to be in Japan since they started showing the Macross / Robotech series (and Famicom was being released). Now I'm in Japan but longing for certain foods back in the states and some of the convenience it offers as well. Good and bad things in every country and you realize and appreciate it after you leave. I thought that I'd end up losing weight here from the portion sizes but with all the never ending delicious food here in Japan that's impossible! YOU WILL GAIN WEIGHT WHILE YOU ARE HERE if you don't watch yourself. If you're a sweets or snacks person it's heaven here. Especially at the local convenience store! I miss IN-N-OUT Hamburgers back in the US. Have you guys had those before? Originally only available in Southern California now shops in Nevada, Arizona and now Utah back in the USA. Try it if you get a chance. You'll thank me for it. Although they have Sasebo burgers here IN-N-OUT breathes pure tasty satisfaction.
(ID #214384) Posted on 2008/06/16 21:49
Blogger, Video Gamer, Wan-a-b Otaku, Snowboarder, Idol Appreciator
Oh I almost forgot. Danny, you and your dad are "da bomb"! Both of you have managed to carve out SUCCESS on your own terms! As Ali G would say "RESPEKT!". Trying to follow in your footsteps...will see you at victory lane!
(ID #214385) Posted on 2008/06/16 21:52
born and bred on the tiny red dot... and serving national service because of it...
(ID #214388) Posted on 2008/06/16 21:56
4th Year Designer Uni Slave
Well, I'm gonna take a stab at naming that Dino here, and say that that second one is muttaburrasaurus (or however you spell it). I'm only guessing by the thumbs and that that's the only mildly obscure one I can name 'cause it was discovered a few hundred clicks from where I live. And where I was born and have never moved from. Props not not following your father and branching out on your own as well. Winding up in the same industry as a relative can be difficult as well. You forever are being reffered to as "XYZ's son/nephew/relation"...
(ID #214389) Posted on 2008/06/16 21:58
I was born in Romania, but now I am going to college in the US. Personally I think it's better than Romania, even though I am city girl and in the US I feel like in a bubble in the middle of nowhere. However, I really want to live in Japan and I'm doing everything I can to achieve this goal. I am absolutely never going back to Romania to live and work. A vacation now and then is O.K. I'd rather die of hunger in another country than return to Romania. It's not that it's a shitty country (it's actually a beautiful one - mostly the people make it shitty) but I have different standards now and I don't feel satisfied living there. I remember when I was 5 I was fascinated with London. I really wanted to live there. Even when I was little I never pictured my future in Romania... Is that weird?
(ID #214399) Posted on 2008/06/16 22:16
full time student, 60% of the time.
wow danny, I don't think a lot of people knew jimmy choo was related to you in anyway, and here it is he's your dad! I think it says a lot about a person who goes out into the world with no assistance whatsoever and becomes successful on his own! Oh and bus drivers in dublin usually always stop if you put your hand out, although if you don't they will just go straight by, which sometimes happens to tourists who think that the driver will stop so long as someone is at the stop.
(ID #214423) Posted on 2008/06/16 23:13
Dyslexic Social Studies student, struggling gundam modeler and gamer
Danny, Omae ga kakoii sugiru!! Damn, you're very impressive and incredible Danny, not relying on your father's wealth and status. Now, I fully realize that passion and determination can really get you a long way! Guess, you have Haruhi's spirit within you huh? Making life always interesting! Now I'm much more inspired in being the first lawyer within our family, I'll work hard! BTW, I was born in Manila, Philippines and never got out of this country. But I'm also familiar with London since my Mother used to tell me stories when she was still a nurse there. She stopped her work there when I was about to be born, but my Father continued to work for the Philippine army. Now, I'm thinking would my family be more financially stable when I wasn't born? Would our house be better? No, I'm not kidding. Our house is already falling apart. If you saw my room earlier, you can see a lot of Gundams but it took me almost ten years to make it that many...and I'm 18 now. I wish I could really do something for my parents someday even for my older sister, they never went against my hobby and they always supported me. Damn, went emotional there. Tnx for the inspiartion Danny!
(ID #214463) Posted on 2008/06/17 00:17
&#%*&@)#*%& knnb, cb, nb (string of Singapore dialect vulgarities ^^) your dad is Jimmy Choo??? Gosh. I was really really taken aback. I thought you were joking initially! It's a pleasure knowing you Danny. It's like knowing Prada, Louis Vuitton's son or something. Jimmy Choo is uber branded label! Wow. I'm gonna have to tell my friends. Does your dad like give you a lot of money? You seem to be very rich from your posts. Hehe. After all, Nissan 350Z? Anyhow I was born in Singapore, still in Singapore but dream to work in Japan in the future. I MIGHT migrate there but only thing holding me back are the strict immigration laws in Japan and my folks back home. They'll be sad to not see me.
(ID #214474) Posted on 2008/06/17 00:29
London looks awesome. Only been there once when I was little, and it was only a couple of days. Wish I could go again- go to Japan center! I was born in South Africa, but we moved to the UK. We live in the north though- near manchester which is also one of the worse places to live!! UK is alot better than SA in many ways though. It's alot safer for one, get free healthcare (even if it's rubbish), free schooling and lots of benefits. It's much more expensive here, and there's more variety of food however not as many fresh fruit and veg :( Like you, I miss alot of the food back in SA. PLus you can't go over there and bring back some of the stuff because of regulations! o_o
(ID #214475) Posted on 2008/06/17 00:35
Student and full-time otaku
Nice pics Danny; bit of a history lesson eh? I've always lived in this country and I can't really see myself living anywhere else (yet). Maybe if I find that destination I'll make it someplace else, who knows? BTW love the B-wing model ^^
(ID #214481) Posted on 2008/06/17 00:50
Totally surprised that you are the son of Jimmy Choo but at the same time, you earn my highest RESPECT for branching on your own(not following your father's foot steps) and standing up on your own. People like you really inspire me ^^. You should write a book about your life ^__^. To answer the question, I was born in Indonesia and grew up there then I moved to Canada in 2000 for university and been living here since. I was fortunate to find a job here and would like to continue living here for the rest of my life. In addition, I currently am in the process of getting my permanent resident so once I get that, I can continue living here ^__^
(ID #214549) Posted on 2008/06/17 02:23
London seems a bit too gloomy for me, even though I lived here since I was 1 years old. The weather in london is just really horrible, the weather caster doesnt even help for lots of times. Wong Kei just generally suck, i dont even know why they are still in buisness (if they are anyway). Some people say that england is beautiful and all but in my own opinion, its just terrible in my experiance anyway.
(ID #214550) Posted on 2008/06/17 02:23
Kinny Riddle (Registered on 2008/03/19 23:01)
Ah, London, brings back all the good memories. :D I actually studied way up in Manchester (backside of the country :p ), and whenever I have the chance I would come down to London to spend time with my friend who studies there. I have an uncle who works in London so that saves me from having to live in my friend's crowded place. Back then Virgin Trains would take 2-3.5 hours to get between Euston Station and Manchester, now I hear it's less than 2 hours. But I guess those Shinkansen that you travel often on beats the crap out of those hands down, eh Danny? ;) Wong Kei huh? I haven't got much of an impression of the names of the Gerrard Street restaurants, but me and my mate would often go to this one near the corner by the Chinese arch and order some "Ngau Lam Ho" (Beef Brisket Noodle for the uninitiated). I think London's retired most of the traditional round buses, and only saves some for the more touristy routes. I remember riding on these stuff and travelling downtown on them, since it's so easy and convenient to get on and off wherever and whenever you want without having to wait for the next stop, provided it's not too dangerous to do so anyway. And yeah, I agree that Virgin Atlantic seats are extremely stiff, even though they were one of the first airlines to bring cool inflight entertainment for economy class passengers.
(ID #214557) Posted on 2008/06/17 02:30
working to pay for figures etc.
Although I love Japan I think I'll stick to the country I was born in -apart from the fact I'm too old to emigrate I have no business ambitions or talents, and I would prefer to be eligible for national health/social security/a pension! Anyway, you only have to get out of London to see what a fine (if threatened) country England and the rest of the British Isles really is.
(ID #214563) Posted on 2008/06/17 02:38
CG artist, Sunrise Emotion
Always inspiring to read how you've come so far and achieved so much. :]
(ID #214566) Posted on 2008/06/17 02:46
kawaiii little danny choo! What soft cheeks! i lived where i was born, but i hope to live in tokyo in the future,i'm only scared from hearthquake. That are the bigger thing that keep me away from japan...maybe i come after the Big One in Tokyo. The people that studing heartqiacke said that the Big One had to be in 2002...but it's not arrived enough... I remember Japan Center in Piccadilly Circus!! I eat many Ikuradon when i was in london! And i like london, i live in Milan, italy, but london is better and tokyo is better than london
(ID #214568) Posted on 2008/06/17 02:48
Student/Virtual Junkie
I can't believe you are THE Jimmy Choo's son. OMG. ToT and i would NEVER go back to a place if the service was sh!t
(ID #214573) Posted on 2008/06/17 02:53
niceeeee, you really have an awsome life lol. oh btw, the dinosaur is an iguanodon. look ! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iguanodon
(ID #214579) Posted on 2008/06/17 02:58
IT, Programmer, Otaku, ...
That's an Iguanodon ^^; (they found 39 full skeletons of them here in Belgium, I used to be a fanatic too ;p).
(ID #214589) Posted on 2008/06/17 03:11
Danny, wow, um, your dad is THE Jimmy Choo?! I've been saving forever for a pair of shoes by him. (Except of course plastic robots are higher in my priority list.) Awesome discovery is awesome.
(ID #214608) Posted on 2008/06/17 03:47
オタク all day long
London looks pretty nice. But it looks a lot smaller than I thought.
(ID #214611) Posted on 2008/06/17 03:50
I was born in Singapore but now live in Indonesia, I kinda hope to go to school in Japan because its a cool country, but I don't know if I can learn the language.. Yea my friends were talking about your dad and you Danny, but I had no idea who your dad was..
(ID #214621) Posted on 2008/06/17 03:57
hobo
I love london, theres only 2 bad things about it. 1 tourists, there everywere and u cant get infront of them(there always taking photos) and 2, rubbish, i never did see a bin. On a side note i love the crazy goose in that park :) heard it killed a pidgion LOL. plus nice squirels, so well behaved.
(ID #214662) Posted on 2008/06/17 04:39
Flash/ Actionscript Developer
My friends uncle works in Wong Kei; we spend chinese new year there a couple of years back. great place, great food.
(ID #214691) Posted on 2008/06/17 05:29
London always seems to be a pretty interesting place. I might be stopping there after my trip to Ireland next year. I have to give you credit since you were able to go live on the opposite side of the world then your folks. I don't think I could live that far away from my family. Do they come to Japan to visit?
(ID #214711) Posted on 2008/06/17 06:33
I'm born in Singapore and have lived here all my life. Danny, the remark about long hair increasing balding rate is scaring me XD
(ID #214718) Posted on 2008/06/17 06:50
Student
Philippines (3 years) ---> Singapore (10 years) ---> Canada (4 years) --_-- LOL
(ID #214730) Posted on 2008/06/17 07:34
I believe that England is Canad's mom. Soo its great to compare how Toronto is to London. =) Maybe ill take a trip there someday, if the exchange rate goes up in our favour :D
(ID #214751) Posted on 2008/06/17 07:57
Procrastinator Extraordinaire
I am part of the great big(?) Filipino diaspora. Almost all my of my nearest relatives have settled in different parts of the world. I was born and raised in the islands but settled here in the US in my late teens. I don't think i'll be going back soon. Flawed as this country is, I love it. Yes, I'm a victim of colonial mentality, sue me. is Hackney really that bad? do they have too many "chavs" around there? BTW, thats an iguanodon. Used to be a dino fan meself (i blame Jurassic Park)
(ID #214769) Posted on 2008/06/17 08:23
CEO MIrai Inc
I dont know what its like now but it was bad back then.
(ID #214972) Posted on 2008/06/17 13:54
I was born in South Wales, but my family moved to Alberta, Canada way back in the 70's. My sister moved back about 17 years ago and some of the stories she has told me about the cost of living over there scare me enough to never want to move back.
(ID #214829) Posted on 2008/06/17 10:09
Hey danny :D I was just reading your dad's wiki page and found out that he's from Penang. My mum's from Penang too, and coincidentally (or not) she's a Choo and born in 1961 ;)... we may be related XD (nah I'm just pulling your leg here) I don't know much about my granddad's (mum's dad) side of the family tho, but I think they used to live in a wooden "mansion" (which was kinda smallish for a mansion) on a beach there. They moved out a long long time ago tho. Anyways, I've left Malaysia quite a while back, and I only come back once a year to visit my grands. I'm now in Australia, and loving every bit of it here. I'll be graduating once hatachi (the age) arrives and hopefully my story begins there. Yours is inspirational!
(ID #214869) Posted on 2008/06/17 11:31
Software Quality Engineer
Danny--- I must say that I found this discussion really interesting! It is fascinating to see what people have to say about moving to other countries. The comments posted by jdepot.com were particularly interesting to me since I was born and raised in the states (in Chicago) and am currently trying to re-locate to Japan. Once I go there, I plan on making it my permanent home. This is also one of the reasons I enjoy reading everything you write about moving there from London. I think this would make a really excellent thread.... maybe you would consider getting a conversation started? You have probably never been to Chicago, but I know you have been to the US several times...
(ID #214873) Posted on 2008/06/17 11:42
Iguanodon! Also known (to nerds like me, lol) as the Fonz-o-saurus. If you don't get it, Wiki Happy Days the TV show and look up the Fonz there. As for moving around internationally, I've went to the United States once, other than that the farthest I've been from home is to Montreal, a half day's car ride from where I live.
(ID #214921) Posted on 2008/06/17 12:47
i was born in Peru, moved to Uruguay when i was 9, then moved back to Peru when i was 11, then moved to Argentina when i was 12, moved to Brazil for 6 months, when i was 13 i came to the U.S., moved bakc to Peru when i was 14, came back to the U.S. when i was 15 until now hehe. (we're always moving to different places because of my dad's job he fixes slots machines for Bally's the slots manufacturer, anyway in the begining it was really hard for me to deal with it but then i got used to it) in the end i really enjoy traveling to different places & i'd stay here in the U.S. i mean i can work & buy whatever the #$%^ i want ^^ (like ANIME!! MANGA!!)
(ID #214926) Posted on 2008/06/17 12:50
"Would you go back to a restaurant if the service is crap but food good n cheap?" In Chicago there is a place called Eddabibics (I'm spelling that wrong for sure) where the waiters are paid to be as rude as posible to you and that is basically the whole point of the place. they do more than just act plain rude though and it has a nice dinner theme...though, the food wasn't that great, but it was fun. ^^
(ID #215018) Posted on 2008/06/17 14:47
You think the folks at Ed Debevic's are rude? go to Wiener Circle. Soon as you walk in you get a F-You "insert whatever race you are slur". Though they have THE BEST hot dogs in all of Chicago. Oh, Dick's Last Resort(Navy Pier) has a menu where you select how bad of a treatment you get while eating.
(ID #215045) Posted on 2008/06/17 15:08
Software Quality Engineer
YES! haha. All three of these places are crazy! Someone else mentioned a Dick's Last Resort in San Diego. Hmm--- I live just about a 1/2 mile north of Weiner Circle; pretty darn good. These days, though, everyone is talking about this place called Hot Doug's. It's a block north of Belmont & California. I haven't been there yet, though.
(ID #215292) Posted on 2008/06/17 21:52
Dog of the Country
no pictures of your lovely mum?
(ID #215042) Posted on 2008/06/17 15:02
JR. College Student
I've never heard of Jimmy choo *shrug* Anyways, lived in California's central valley and foothills all my life. I've gone on vacations and whatnot but have not moved out of the state or country. I could see myself living in other countries, I just think it's way more hassle than it's worth. But who knows my whole life is still ahead of me... I could end up anywhere.
(ID #215135) Posted on 2008/06/17 18:11
Pretty sure I'll be living in Japan someday, heck I ain't going to let those years of studying Japanese go to waste! My area has a rather interesting statistics about it. It's said that 95% of the people born in the area, live their whole life here and die here. Of the 3% that left, they come back and live the end of their life here and get buried here. So statistically only 2% leave and never return. Will that mean will I ever return here? Not sure, the people and the bond in the area is incredibly strong, and it's voted as one of the best places in safety and raising a family in the US. I'd probably visit often. I know my mother would force me to visit often as well, if I have children especially so.
(ID #215164) Posted on 2008/06/17 18:55
Student, Part-time Blogger
ZOMGWTF?! Your dad is THE Jimmy Choo? I guess the surname is clearly suggesting it. An irony about your dad. Although he is Malaysia of origin, yet he is hardly recognisable by many Malaysians. Only those who keep in touch of the couture and fashion scene know the name Jimmy Choo. Girls love shoes, and your dad is like the one they would love to meet to buy his shoes - no surprise there. Ah! Watching your first computer also reminded of mine. Not mine, technically. It was the family's computer. I think it was 20GB - the largest at that time. I think my family was a late adopter of computers at that time. To be honest, I never heard of Mac at that time. Also running on 56K modem. I think broadband was not in existence in Malaysia at that time either. And here is the best part: RAM was only 64MB. FTW?!
(ID #215198) Posted on 2008/06/17 20:00
Wow. Like most others, making that final connection with your family ties is crazy. But more remarkable is the wide skillset that you possess. It would be great if you could eventually go around and pick up design in addition to everything else. Sure they say to focus on one thing or another, but if you're capable of doing more.. why not? hehe I was born in and currently reside in Australia. I've gone overseas on holidays and what not, but haven't stayed in any particular country for more than 2 weeks.
(ID #215245) Posted on 2008/06/17 20:58
Physical Therapy student
so cuuute! haha ^^ and erm you look better with the short hair.
(ID #215261) Posted on 2008/06/17 21:17
.NET/Web Developer
I've always thought that I'd be back living where I was born when I retire or have children of my own. Although I'm open to the idea that it might change...Would love to go and live in japan even for a while. Who knows. I just might like it there and live there permanently ^^ I still remember my first PC way back in 1992. It had a 2GB drive, runs on DOS and I used it mainly to play games. Thanks to that going through the computer courses in high school and college was a snap. Ahhh...I remember messing around norton commander way back then. lol.
(ID #215500) Posted on 2008/06/18 03:03
Thanks for pointing out the Japan Center, I'll check it out the next time I'm in London ^w^ Also, UNIQLO moved to Regent Street a little while back from their location near Harrods, so there's a little bit more Japan in the center of London now. Also, since I stay close to Marble Arch on my visits to London, I'll see if I can find the Jimmy Choo shop and grab some pictures!
(ID #215709) Posted on 2008/06/18 08:14
Graphic Designer, Sistems ING
London looks like i nice place, i will like to visit it someday.
(ID #215745) Posted on 2008/06/18 09:04
I'm surprised nobody snatched your camera while taking pictures of your old neighborhood. lol.
(ID #215861) Posted on 2008/06/18 11:05
I was born in Bethlehem but I only lived there for the first two years of my life as my parents decided to move to the U.S. after I kept getting shot at. I really don't remember anything about my life there but given the circumstances of why we moved, I don't regret not living there at all.
(ID #216163) Posted on 2008/06/18 19:48
Musician, Sound Engineer, Student - Currently Military (2yrs)
I was born in Malaysia, parents moved to Singapore for a better life and I want to move to Japan for my own version of "the better life". I hope to be able to bring my mom over when i settle down, she also has an interest in Japanese culture, influenced by the neighbours living in my estate here in Singapore. And wow after seeing you with long hair and standing next to your dad, I noticed the "malaysian-chinese-look" is still pretty much 'embedded' in your features! Way to go, our great grandfathers might have been friends of sorts in Malaysia back then X)
(ID #217165) Posted on 2008/06/19 21:08
born in hong kong and moved to singapore cuz my dad thinks the education system here is better( it is better, in a way), but i go back to visit my relatives often , at least once a year. i like both side though.
(ID #218538) Posted on 2008/06/21 14:02
Born in Australia, moved to India after one-and-a-half years so don't remember anything from that time or place :(. Went to my birth place 5 years ago, and I really loved it. I don't know about living there, there will be issues the eye can't see, but on the surface it was simply wonderful.
(ID #218740) Posted on 2008/06/21 21:31
Graphic Design student | Receptionist | Otaku
I'm still trying to navigate all over your website ^^; So much to catch up on but, I love it! I respect and admire you Danny m(_ _)m Working hard and not using your background in a manner that would hand everything to you without working hard for it. I thank your parents for that ^o^ I was born in South Africa, lived her emy entire life and never been overseas. My ancestors are from Malaysia though... I feel proud to know that :D
(ID #220095) Posted on 2008/06/23 21:56
Music Producer/Delivery Driver
I was born in hong Kong but I now live in the UK :D
(ID #220672) Posted on 2008/06/24 12:14
Classical tourist photos! Wet streets, red buses, Jimmy Choo bags, English breakfast and museums. But where is a cup of traditional tea? at least Darjeeling.... Nevertheless, great report! Thanks...
(ID #376226) Posted on 2008/11/18 20:30
Student
London is a great city with so much to offer. There's nothing like eating authentic fish and chips in the UK.
(ID #607063) Posted on 2009/05/15 15:32
Student
oh wow! nice blog danny! i remember those good old days when i ride on those double decker buses in hong kong! =D
(ID #607065) Posted on 2009/05/15 15:33
Purchasing Manager x Marketing x Graphic Design
oh the memories! i got the chance to spend about a week in London and went around to check out all the sights. After London, got the chance to check out Italy, France, Germany, Czech Republic, Switzerland, etc. hoping to either go back to London or Japan next year for mrs. geektrooper and my honeymoon. muehehehe~ also, i completely understand the feeling of wanting to make it on your own and finding out what you are capable of w/o your parent's help or influences. im kind of in the same boat myself.
(ID #607075) Posted on 2009/05/15 15:42
Born in Korea. My parents moved to the States 22 years ago when I was almost 7. I'm finally going back for the first time in 2 weeks, can't wait. I have a lay over in Tokyo but its only for 50 mins lol. I probably don't even need to change planes. I'll be staying in Korea for a few months but on my way back to the states I plan to stop in Japan for at least a few days. I'd love to stay longer but if I did that I'll probably empty my wallet at Akihabara.
(ID #607081) Posted on 2009/05/15 15:50
I live in San Francisco now where I was born way back when, but I did live in El Paso, Texas for a while which is kind of like a foreign country compared to California. Those photos of London were great! Thanks.
(ID #607098) Posted on 2009/05/15 16:09
Student/Part-time Philosopher/Building a blog
Argh! Why is my RSS feed spammed by old posts !! And i thought i missed a post on my feed xD Messing with my head danny'o?
(ID #607110) Posted on 2009/05/15 16:31
Medical student
Yeah I don't know what happened, I remember reading this post about London a year ago lol! It seems Danny changed the date of the post though.
(ID #609514) Posted on 2009/05/17 12:23
fz_zd in Earth-Malaysia-Kuala Lumpur-My Home Sweet home-In front of my Computer (Registered on 2009/05/01 03:42)
student-engineer-its hard to explaine what my occupation is
nice picture of you when you were young.. hehehehehee.. and very romantic of you just to make a shoe for your wife.. she must be so happy..
(ID #607117) Posted on 2009/05/15 16:37
add me to the list of the people who were surprised that you are jimmy choo's son :) i have been hearing jimmy choo's name a lot from friends, and family members.
(ID #607128) Posted on 2009/05/15 16:48
Nice, it bring back some of your memories, right ?
(ID #607133) Posted on 2009/05/15 16:53
Web Developer
Loved the photos, Danny, as did my wife. She was really curious about you! I think it's the Jimmy Choo connection :) I live in Scotland and I love the UK. I think Japan is a great place too but I'm not sure if I could live there full time. I suppose it's a lot easier once you are confident with your language skills. Were you nervous about moving over? Did you move over by yourself or with someone? Cheers.
(ID #607134) Posted on 2009/05/15 17:00
CEO MIrai Inc
Wifey and I came over.
(ID #607175) Posted on 2009/05/15 17:54
Wow, London looks interesting. The long hair looks nice on you :) I was born in Singapore and have lived here ever since. I guess one good thing about living in such a small country is that you don't have to take more than 1hr to get to your destination? I plan to study in Japan and maybe migrate there in the future, if I am able to land myself a decent job. In my country, I think the place to get good electronics should be Sim Lim Square.
(ID #607146) Posted on 2009/05/15 17:21
CEO MIrai Inc
High res of your avatar - location please! ^^;
(ID #607174) Posted on 2009/05/15 17:53
Born is Japan Toyko, move to grandparents place in China Beijing at age 5 for 5 years, than move to America till now still in highscool. Still, I can't find any good future or what I want to do in u.s still didn't like it. And yes it's very ronry in my place... XD I still think Japan fits me best.
(ID #607150) Posted on 2009/05/15 17:25
Ugh, living in my 4th country now and don't even have the excuse of being an Army brat. Anyways, does having long hair actually make it fall out longer? O_o If it really did I'd expect to see more hair all over the place every time I go back overseas =
(ID #607152) Posted on 2009/05/15 17:30
Was born and raised in Yokosuka, Japan... then moved to Seattle.. and now im here in San Diego continuing my life as a youngster in college. That's the navy family for ya. haha. hopefully i will experience living in many new places! or just go back to my birthplace. =]
(ID #607153) Posted on 2009/05/15 17:31
Where I'm from (North West) the buses are very sparse and very expensive. There is only one bus in my area that goes to my Uni and it costs £6 for a 20 min journey. It's supposed to be every half an hour but I may as well break out the tarot cards to foretell when it'll arrive.
(ID #607158) Posted on 2009/05/15 17:34
your dads couture studio really beautiful
(ID #607160) Posted on 2009/05/15 17:38
Clone Instrument Engineer; Seleção XXV
born in Brunei and still live in Belait District, Brunei Darussalam, so far what I know my decent was Chinese (maybe from China) migrated to Brunei before world war 2.
(ID #607176) Posted on 2009/05/15 17:55
I feel dizzy when you rotated anti-clockwise and shoot your room..@.@ll
(ID #607178) Posted on 2009/05/15 17:59
One man company, visual UI / icon designer.
Yeah, lol, I almost fell off my chair.
(ID #607185) Posted on 2009/05/15 18:04
One man company, visual UI / icon designer.
Errr, English food doesn't look very delicious ^^; but I'll take your word for it, of course. That bus thing really sucks. In the Netherlands, there's enough buses and they often go on time and drive fast, but man, inn California... :/ Let's just say it makes those UK buses look good.
(ID #607183) Posted on 2009/05/15 18:02
"Why do the Japanese complain that UK food sucks?" Oh, not only Japanese. Usually Germans do it also.^^; And that dinosaur is a Iguanodon. These thumbs are typical for them.
(ID #607205) Posted on 2009/05/15 18:40
Great shots of your hometown! Hackney doesn't look like such a bad place to live, surely there are worst places to live in London. You've led an inspiring life, your parents should be very proud of you!
(ID #607208) Posted on 2009/05/15 18:50
maintenence
I'm originally from Chicago. My wife and I decided to cash it in and move to her mother's home state of MI back in 1994. Reason: traffic, congestion, crime. Not necessarily in that order. We live in a small town called Gladstone now, interestingly named after a former UK prime minister. Occasionally I get whistful for Chi-town. So I'll make the 300+ mile drive. Then I remember why we moved to MI in the first place. Big metro areas are amazingly dynamic. On my last visit, we went to some of the old neighborhoods. Nothing is the way we remember it. New buildings sit in former parking lots. All the old mom-n-pop stores on the main streets have gone. Even the old church I attended has been torn down and the lot is occupied by new three story housing. It's really not "my" city anymore. So now I use Google Earth to visit Chicago when I get the urge. It's cheaper on gasoline.
(ID #607267) Posted on 2009/05/15 20:54
I grew up in The Netherlands. Moved to Canada (Ontario) in '96. Never looked back. Sure, I miss my family and some of the (junk) food, but I can't see myself moving back there. If anything I'd try something else, like Australia or New Zealand....
(ID #607271) Posted on 2009/05/15 21:06
Born and living in Aussie-land, still in school so can't go running off to another country yet, can't wait to go to Japan though. The bus system sounds horrible in London, I should stop complaining about the occasional late bus here haha.
(ID #607289) Posted on 2009/05/15 21:24
SOS Brigade Leader
London looks Amazing ^^ , I still remember when I was about 5 years old and am soo interested in Dinosaurs. I even tried to read a book about Dinosaurs with some complicated words.I believe that Dinosaur in image ID#20200 is an Alosaurus . The reason why most Japanese people hate American and UK foods is because they contain many sugar and calories. As Japanese people were taught by there parents to eat there vegetables and sushi . They became very aware of sugar. I am deeply overwhelmed of Datuk Jimmy Choo's words when he stated that he is going to open a Couture Show Academy in Malaysia. This is what he said "Never say no and never give up. In business, it is not always about money and success but one must be sincere, honest, tolerant, willing to work hard and remain humble no matter how successful,” Like Father , Like Son ^^
(ID #607291) Posted on 2009/05/15 21:25
Mahasiswa yang terdampar di Singapura.
Whoa... I dreamed to go to England one day... strolling down near Thames... eating Fish n Chips, passing time at the London Park... getting wasted at the pub... and of course, getting a season ticket and watching Football at Stretford End...^^ It's still a dilemma for me, whether I complete my dream of living at UK or living at Japan first...XD I guess I just have to see where life and opportunity brought me... But in any case, I have to experience living at both countries...XD Btw, I'm an Indonesian, currently studying (thus living) at Singapore... and altho I dreamed of living at Japan and UK, I do still put Indonesia in the frame, and will probably settle back there again at some point....^^
(ID #607321) Posted on 2009/05/15 22:10
Mahasiswa yang terdampar di Singapura.
Oh btw, forgot to mention... I also use to have a long hair, really similar to what you were having... And cut it down for the very same reason.... I just panicked when it started to fell strand by strand when I slept or took a bath... considering my lineage, Dad: bald, Uncle: bald, late grandpa: bald, late great grandpa: bald.... I decided to shave it completely, and now I'm living with a 0.5 mm long hair... XD
(ID #607884) Posted on 2009/05/16 08:18
From the comments, many people are like me who reside in the UK but are from Hong Kong ^^. I came to the UK where I was 9, but I still know Cantonese pretty well because I go back there once a year. At first, Hong Kong just had so much going on all the time which made UK pretty boring to me. Now I appreciate the beauty of living here and I have grown to love London, despite the bad weather and the inefficient transport system. Great photos of London Danny ^^! I miss going to the central!
(ID #607331) Posted on 2009/05/15 22:18
Almost forgot! I love Jimmy Choo's shoes *wishes that she owns a pair*!
(ID #607335) Posted on 2009/05/15 22:20
Deja Vu images! XD When you do come back to London/United Kingdom, be sure to take many pics...? or buy many food products from Tesco's lol London China town, the frequent place I go to when I go to London with my parents. The restuarants are pretty nice but its hard to eat when people are just staring at you. Maybe because I am a "lefty" >_>; Surprisingly, I write and use chopsticks left handed, other stuff I use my right hand. Pen spinning for example. o.o Oh, Tourist peeops may as well snap some shots of chavettes for old times sakes lol!
(ID #607340) Posted on 2009/05/15 22:32
Certified Trouble Maker, Part-Time Otaku
i borned in indonesia and had been living there for 23 years. and now i managed to get myself here in japan without spending any money, because I got recruited by a japan company which right now is in a crisis of bankcruptcy. so i moved to another company and moved to hamamatsu. but i still have a plan to get back to tokyo, and if possible, i would like to work for danny. it's one of my goal. by the way, don't you miss your home danny?
(ID #607348) Posted on 2009/05/15 22:41
CEO MIrai Inc
Do feel like a trip from time to time.
(ID #607973) Posted on 2009/05/16 09:39
The last pic looks like Hogwarts.
(ID #607359) Posted on 2009/05/15 22:55
Industrial engineer
meh, late again, doesn't matter. Born in Arequipa, Perú, and haven't moved to another country.. yet (I wrote about that in my future plans) might be difficult... having some of the best food in the planet. =P~ Danny-san otou-san wikipedia page doesn't mention his Dancing Storm Tropper son =P~ or even a link to his webpage. I think it needs an update. Danny-san, been reading terrible news from England lately, so be careful when there, would be terrible to know that you're in some cell or tazed. =(
(ID #607361) Posted on 2009/05/15 22:59
yeah the buses here are annoying they drive past you when its a little dark or if your running towards the bus stop waving your hands in the air for the bus they still just drive off. The chibi Danny photos look cute, My mum and dad have been to England a few times before I only went to Italy Spain and Amsterdam for a little for my trip after i finished high school with a few mates but would love to travel more around Europe.
(ID #607370) Posted on 2009/05/15 23:07
I did Live in Egypt for about 3 years was a very new and surreal experience I really enjoyed it but I am glad I'm back home it wasn't by my choice to live there, if I had decided to that would have been a different story, my mum loves Jimmy Choo shoes too :P
(ID #607376) Posted on 2009/05/15 23:12
Medical Engineering Researcher
I was born in deepest, darkest Communist Romania - where the food is just as bad as Britain's, and the muggings are worse. >_> Nowadays, I live in the sunburnt country of Australia, and travel the world as a free-wheeling academic type. Overall, I would say things are living up. :) Visiting the home country is fine as an intellectual curiosity, but I don't think I'll be moving out of Australia any time soon. Unless they implement their stupid Internet Censorship idea and try to cut off my access to Anime, of course. In that case, Romania might start to look more appealing once again. I mean, the country's looking pretty good nowadays... and do you know what one Australian dollar buys over there? It boggles the mind.
(ID #607390) Posted on 2009/05/15 23:31
pixels & photography
I was born in south of france, believing that I will be stucked there for years, but I now live in Paris. I would to go abroad and discover great cities/countries and posts like this one are motivating, so thank you again Danny. And omagad, I completely forgot the pictures of your k-minogue-bed-o-room ... so crazy you were lol
(ID #607399) Posted on 2009/05/15 23:53
Man, I really wanna visit London some day, maybe I'll run into Emma Watson XD.
(ID #607447) Posted on 2009/05/16 00:39
Born in Taiwan, moved to Canada at age 9 along with my family. I always wanted to travel to Europe and see the country sides and cities, London would definitely be one place I would love to visit. Plus the amazing art pieces that Eruope is built apon on. Until then California would be the place to go first since I want to apply a job there.
(ID #607501) Posted on 2009/05/16 01:48
Nice pictures capturing the views from London. Traveling around the streets in the London looks more difficult than it would seem to be in Japan. Yep, there ain't nothing like real home cooked food.
(ID #607507) Posted on 2009/05/16 01:54
Guess the reason most people didn't realise that Jimmy Choo is Danny's father because Choo is not really an uncommon surname, especially for Chinese Malaysians. We have a few Choos here in our office too. Also, Danny didn't really say "Jimmy Choo is my father!" so we were all guessing and then we go "Nah...it couldn't be so coincidental, could it?"
(ID #607558) Posted on 2009/05/16 02:45
Student/Busboy/Otaku
It still blows my mind to think about Danny as being "the" Jimmy Choo's son. Sorry, Danny, you probably don't like people getting all crazy on you about it, so I'll stop. :P I like the pics of London. I was born and still live in the USA and have never even traveled to out of the country. I have lived in 4 different states and stayed visiting in a few others though, but never outside the country.
(ID #607626) Posted on 2009/05/16 03:47
Student/Busboy/Otaku
Oh, and you should grow your hair out long again, at least for a little bit! XD
(ID #607630) Posted on 2009/05/16 03:51
London is extremely nice when it's sunny. I love just strolling around in the centre, and going on the underground. The bus service is the same over here. You'll wait for ages then 3 of the same bus will come at the same time.
(ID #607633) Posted on 2009/05/16 03:53
It's always cool to hear about your dreams, and how you achieved them Danny! =D I've always lived in the same country. Can't imagine living anywhere else ^^;
(ID #607645) Posted on 2009/05/16 04:03
medical tech, level 1 cook
wahhh! so happy! Makes me feel very nostalgic, born and raised in london but living in the U.S. now. Sainsbury's biscuits so tasty :) Cheese and onion pasties are on the top of my list! Will be going to visit Grandma this summer so excited have not been back in years. btw little Danny is so cute! I was a little hooligan myself ;)
(ID #607655) Posted on 2009/05/16 04:14
London seems awesome! It'd be nice to visit it one day. T^T I was born in U.S and still live in a U.S but plan to hopefully one day live in Japan.
(ID #607697) Posted on 2009/05/16 04:48
I was born in Mexico of American ex-pat parents. I moved with my parents to the US for about 5 years and then we moved back to Mexico. I went back to the US for High School and most of college. I spent a year as an exchange student in Tokyo, and a few years later I worked there too. Now I'm sort of back in Mexico since I'm running my parents' business but I try to spend as much time in Japan as possible... Hmm... growing up I honestly hated Mexico with a passion and thought America was the best thing since sliced bread. Now? I don't exactly love or hate either one. I definitely would say the time I spent in college in Japan was the absolutely hand down best time of my life, and working there was good too. I will probably go back the, hopefully sooner rather than later. ^.^ This blog is certainly an inspiration in that direction.
(ID #607713) Posted on 2009/05/16 05:06
Student/ Anime Club Leader at St. Joseph Secondary
Born in Manila, Philippines, and now i live in Mississauga Ont. Canada. got here around 1994. LOL at Danny's childhood pics ^0^ got some pics like that myself, except i was holding dragonball Z action figures, and plastic cars.
(ID #607776) Posted on 2009/05/16 06:15
Self-employed
Buses in Bangkok also come 3-5 in a row too.
(ID #607820) Posted on 2009/05/16 06:45
Student/Amateur Artist
I love the Japan Centre! I always make a stop there when I'm visiting London. I haven't been there for a while because it's a pain to get there from Sheffield, though. I'm currently living in my home country, but in September I'll be going to Japan for a study abroad year, hopefully. I'll probably end up wanting to live there properly in the future.
(ID #607825) Posted on 2009/05/16 06:51
That's soooo cool! I hope you enjoy it!
(ID #607984) Posted on 2009/05/16 09:49
I've lived in CA all my life. My parents came from Asia though. Most of my mom's side still live there while most of my Dad's side of the family moved here too. I think they might have moved at about the same time.
(ID #607828) Posted on 2009/05/16 06:53
its weird seeing london through a cam its nostalgic
(ID #607852) Posted on 2009/05/16 07:27
what no pg tips there! how do u live!
(ID #607853) Posted on 2009/05/16 07:28
i was tinking when ur wee gonna come back to uk,next ime to somthin there for ur uk fans plzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
(ID #607854) Posted on 2009/05/16 07:28
Student
Jimmy you should at least have as one of your goals to open a shoe company in tokyo so you can raise mony for that nissan.
(ID #607970) Posted on 2009/05/16 09:37
Student
sorry i meant danny
(ID #607977) Posted on 2009/05/16 09:41
Wow, I never made the connection either and right now I feel very stupid. I'm sorry if that whole discussion about your father is upsetting, I imagine it must be to a degree but you need to understand that most of us like myself never made the connection. I've actually past by the Connaught Street shop so many times so I was shocked when I saw you posing in front of it. I admire the fact that both your father and yourself are self-made entrepreneurs. And to answer the questions put forward, I was born in Greece but moved to the UK when I was 17 to study, finished my Bachelors and my Masters, I got married and now a decade has gone past. If there's one thing I miss is the bloody sun but I never really entertained the idea of going back to Greece, the culture shock would be too much to handle. If I were to move it would be USA-wise.
(ID #607976) Posted on 2009/05/16 09:41
whoa, your old mac can still be used? If that was mine, it would have been in the garbage already.
(ID #608032) Posted on 2009/05/16 10:38
i was born in Jamaica. I moved to the Bahamas when i was 8 and now i'm living in Trinidad and Tobago. ^_^ i think it's awesome that i've lived in all those countries and i can't wait to reside in many more.
(ID #608066) Posted on 2009/05/16 11:09
Hehe just read the 4 page long article on your dad in Reader's Digest. "Work hard and never say tomorrow - finish the work today" I guess this is one of the similarities you share between your dad and you that made you both really successful ^_^
(ID #608120) Posted on 2009/05/16 11:54
Technical Account Manager
With all the random comments about Jimmy Choo, maybe you should give away a pair of shoes for your next contest. :)
(ID #608276) Posted on 2009/05/16 13:18
Paintball Technician
omg, chibi Danny Choo, lol that is precious
(ID #608429) Posted on 2009/05/16 15:29
working to pay for figures etc.
I used to live near London but moved away! Compared to this place, London and its suburbs always felt uneasy and overcrowded.
(ID #608474) Posted on 2009/05/16 16:22
Nice article Danny i really enjoyed reading it. I was a bit confused that so few knew that your dad is Jimmy. Even i knew that and i have only been reading this blog for a month. :O Here's something about me: I have born here in Finland, but I have lived in 2 other countries so far. When I was 3 years old my family and I moved to Danmark for few months, then back to Finland. A few years later we moved to Sweden where I lived for 2,5 years. During our time in Sweden i began with school. After that we moved back to Finland where I contiuned with school in a special Swedish grade. I'm currently studying in highschool and I'll graduate next year. I'm not sure what I'll be doing in the future, but it would be nice to live and work in Japan, or in some other "exotic" country.
(ID #608496) Posted on 2009/05/16 16:44
I'm Still living in the UK and I probs will for the rest of my life, but you never know eh. Funny how in tottenham court road there are two burger kings either side of the road. I would definitley miss UK food if I moved away... And waiters in china town are generally OK now.
(ID #608603) Posted on 2009/05/16 19:28
super nice i plan t go to london after i go to japan.
(ID #608653) Posted on 2009/05/16 20:36
Student at a school somewhere
Was born in England and still live in England (yet I used to move house lots, not anymore haha...) Going to London next week Must remember to bring a camera
(ID #608751) Posted on 2009/05/16 21:56
Born and raised in the south east of England, just a few miles north of Brighton&Hove. After I finish education, I'm going to B&H for a bit and see if I can move to tokyo in the future. With the entire house of commons in the state its in and the home secretary becoming more and more power hungry, I doubt that anyone I know is even going to be left here after a few years -_-;. I realy do admire the fact you decided to follow your own dreams, instead of taking the easy options in life. I guess I can say your something of an inspiration to most of us ^_^ If you ever do visit London again soon, I suggest you go back to the Japan Centre. The place has exploded over the past few years, and now includes a resturant, combini, and lots of other goodies. Also, Danny has the same canvas wardrobe I do. WTF.
(ID #608871) Posted on 2009/05/16 23:44
I've never left my homeland but I hope that one day I will.
(ID #608889) Posted on 2009/05/16 23:58
Airlines
This may be one of the best articles Ive gotten into so because I can really relate to all the bits about London. I love the inspiration you bring to so many people.I believe things like this are the motivations I need to reach my goals.
(ID #608957) Posted on 2009/05/17 01:08
Student
You're designing shoes for your wife? That is so sweet. Didn't know you could make shoes.
(ID #608966) Posted on 2009/05/17 01:14
Haha Danny I too was a dinosaur fanatic back then, and despite living in Hong Kong I was born in the UK (namely Bath); looks like we did have something in common with the past. ^^; This is an old blog post so I won't have to repreat the name of the dinosaur again, but the tale-tale sign is the hands in case you're interested. Btw, have you been to other places in the UK outside London? Just wondering.
(ID #609102) Posted on 2009/05/17 03:27
CEO MIrai Inc
Not really - most of my time in London.
(ID #609597) Posted on 2009/05/17 13:59
Otaku, US Army, Student (Political Science)
I would not go back to a restaurant if the service was crap, even if the food was good and cheap. Buses here ave specific stops and there are signs designating them. If a person is at the stop they will stop there. No need to hold out your hand ^^ Only time I've lived in another country was when I was deployed to the middle east. Have to say that every day I wanted to go back home. I absolutely hated that region. UK food is pretty good and so is Italian and Japanese food. I don't particularly hate a specific country/regions food but I do loathe onions and eggs(not blended into things like brownies and pancakes). Two things that are certain to make me very ill and probably running for a sink or toilet ^^;
(ID #609146) Posted on 2009/05/17 04:38
The buses are still just as bad. Just two days ago two passed just before I got to the bus stop and I had to wait another half an hour for the next one to turn up.. The trains are worse; Frequently five minutes late, often even later, occasionally just canceled.. I look forward to experiencing the Japanese rail service in June. -Sim
(ID #609195) Posted on 2009/05/17 06:10
There's a nostalgic air in your photos of London, something like "not going back but always been there", a beautiful article.
(ID #609302) Posted on 2009/05/17 08:21
hmmm i am born in malaysia but have been in the uk for 6 years now.... the chinese restraunt is still there.... not as popular as it use to be but still quite popular.service is not as bad as well.. the old double decker bus are still around but not as much as they use to be and they don't stop in every station. Dont really fancy british food except for the occasion sunday roast or cottage pie thats about it... hmmm don't really like the weather here hopefully will be going back in a few years time.. or some other country
(ID #609423) Posted on 2009/05/17 11:04
Otaku Programmer/Gamer/Artist/Photographer
I moved from Philippines to Canada 9 years ago now >___< and BTW London looookkkkksssss PACKKEDD!!! SOoo many ppl...I feel claustrophobic from looking at those street pics =3
(ID #609493) Posted on 2009/05/17 12:11
Moved to California when I was 8 from Japan. I visit my relatives from time to time but would like to move back for good. We'll see.
(ID #609584) Posted on 2009/05/17 13:47
Student, Musician, PHP
Never been out of my country :S Here you also need to hold out your arm to stop buses. What do you mean by "square" buses? Isn't the second photo also 2-floor like the red ones?
(ID #609656) Posted on 2009/05/17 14:55
I've lived in 11 cities for varying amounts of time in the US. Liked some better than others, remember some things better than others (always foggy in Boston, always summer or approaching summer in San Diego). I want to live in Shanghai someday since both my parents were born there and something like forty of sixty or so cousins and their kids live there or nearby. Never did have many relatives in the states, and moving around so much kind of abridged friend making most of the time.
(ID #609863) Posted on 2009/05/17 18:59
Army kid?
(ID #611102) Posted on 2009/05/18 16:35
Dental Technician, i make teeth!
That chopstick thing is because for some reason there this urban myth that a good Chinese resturant has excellant service if you drop your chopsticks on the florr and see how fast the waiters replace them. Think it got a bit out of hand and so the restuarants have tried to stop it by telling you you only get one set.
(ID #609907) Posted on 2009/05/17 19:46
Film Student
I meet my going to university in London come september. I've never really liked London though, which is my main problem..
(ID #609992) Posted on 2009/05/17 21:15
Film Student
might* d'oh!
(ID #609993) Posted on 2009/05/17 21:16
i have never been to london and i am english!! must go
(ID #610124) Posted on 2009/05/18 00:08
Chemical Engineer
I love this article, because even if your write a lot about web and tech stuff, this is really close and personal. Like you, i was born in a diferent country and now live in another. Maybe, to me was easier than for other people, because i move to a country with my same mother lenguage: from Venezuela to Spain. This is my forst year outside from my homeland. I miss a lot of things: family, my dog, friends, some food, even all my manga and figures collection XD. But here in Spain my life is so different, so nice, so full of opportunities... Thanks for share this moment in time. P.S.: lucky your wife! you can design her shoes.
(ID #610255) Posted on 2009/05/18 02:36
Yes, Wong Kei is still there. Me and a bunch of guys at Sony (very near to Piccadilly) go there every Monday. Funny, last Monday when we were there, we were joking about how Wong Kei waiters used to be very rude. This is my first comment ever. Btw, Danny, last time you visit Singapore, my gf at the time met you and your wife. She even sent me pic of you two together. n_n
(ID #610325) Posted on 2009/05/18 03:39
Moscow, Russia (20yrs) -- Fukuoka, Japan (2 yrs) -- Toronto, Canada'eh ^_^(to be updated)
(ID #610505) Posted on 2009/05/18 07:54
Tottenham Court Road picture, is that a Burger King right across the street from another Burger King, I know that me as an American are known to be lazy but we aren't that lazy... Will be heading to Manchester in the future if I do visit the UK. I have a Polish friend that lives there and does research at one of the universities.
(ID #610579) Posted on 2009/05/18 09:23
Actor, Moviemaker and Blogger.
I was born in the city of São Paulo, in Brazil. I was rased in a near by small town, Atibaia. My mom lives in São Paulo and my dad in Atibaia, so I'm divided between these two cities. But now I'm beginning what may be the turning point of my life as an adult. I'm going to share a place in São Paulo with some college friends. I don't like Brazil very much. Most of friends, even the ones with lots of money, don't wanna live in other country. But I have always wanted that. In my case, Japan. And I hope in a few years I'm living in Tokyo, too! :)
(ID #610652) Posted on 2009/05/18 10:40
suprised & dumbfounded O.o
(ID #611517) Posted on 2009/05/19 00:08
Racer's Dream in In Circuito di Fiorano with an FW20 driven by Heinz-Harold Fretzen (Registered on 2009/01/27 11:40)
90's F1 Afficionate
WOW! Looks like eveythin' had changed since ya left! I was mainly interested in starting my foreign life in UK at first right be4 i proceeded with Japan. Reason? Damn strict driving rules that made the UK the safest place to drive in, right be4 i continued towards Spain, France, Germany, and Italy. But in the end, i shedded off interest in British Living, 'cause i don't wanna expect "Verguenza" to Queen Elizabeth II. Since a sixteenth of her followers criticised her REALLY BADLY!!! Note: in the late '90s, your original birthplace suffered amazing changes: 1/Jul/97: Hong Kong, after 155 years under British rule, returned successfully to Chinese mandate(Recalling it as the happiest moment for the People's Republic of China, But in Britain, The Queen stated it that "It was a day we have lost one of our mostly important colony throughout the 20th century") 30/Aug/97: Princess Diana of Gales was badly killed in a car crash in Paris, No clue was left for the England Paranormal Investigation Society Also in '97, the debut of Spice Girls, DOLLY, the first sheep to be cloned by Scottish Scientists. that had made 1997 as the most Controversial year for the United Kingdom 1998: The Good friday treaty, has made North and South Ireland the safest place to live, right after monstrous political and religious reprecussions By the way, I'm Puerto Rican, i still live in Puerto Rico since birth
(ID #611874) Posted on 2009/05/19 06:28
University Student, Hikkikomori?
Born in Egypt (stayed there for 2 years). Originally from Brunei (and lived there for all I've known). Now I'm studying in Liverpool, UK. Didn't remember seeing this last year..probably missed it ^^; I'm really surprised with the long hair look. Since I'm used with the present look ^^;
(ID #612152) Posted on 2009/05/19 11:46
chatroom: http://www.toysdaily.com/discuz/thread-90434-1-1.html
London, nice place and want to go for trip if I having chance...
(ID #612622) Posted on 2009/05/19 20:42
Love the photos! Always like checking out what's it like to stroll through other cities. LOLZ at the "Weak Bridge Ahead" sign.
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