Last week, thou went to Chinatown with my Mum. Well, and what a splendid sight! There were new shopping stores opening after weeks of renovation. I heard from the shop owners that some of the old shops have given up on their rights after acknowledging that it is indeed not profitable to continue due to intense competition. After going around, I have to admit it is very true. Nowadays, doing business is not easy, especially it is relatively hard for SME, small-medium enterprises.
Anyway, of course the real shopping areas I will go is the annual bazzar. The crowd is not as many as I expected. Nonetheless, there are still many people at Chinatown. Tourists, Singaporeans of all ages, races and status.
I bought many things. All the goodies especially the custard cakes that are shaped in fish shape, (Yum,Yum) ...
Anyway, I have also gone to Chinatown again, this time with my friends. Not trying to act decent, indeed there are plenty of "things" to be seen.
2molow is the first day of Chinese New Year!!! Happy New Year to all !!! "Wang" year to all in the year of the dog ... And of course, Gong Xi Fa Cai !!!
Sunday, January 29, 2006
Monday, January 16, 2006
Countdown to Chinese New Year ... 14 more days ... The updates of my life
Finally after the whole "busy" weeks, do I find some time to rest. I have a couple of updates in my life.
First, the Northstar V is over, on the day of 8/1/2005 (Thou involved deeply in this big exercise, and indefinitely will feel some pressure).
Thanks Goodness! I believe the media covers many aspect about this exercise and I refuse to pass comments about this exercise, as many of them is going to be negative. About how Civil Defence functions, and how "well" Singapore Home Team, and why the heck all of them are that fast! Of course, there are many commentable efforts well done by the Home Team. At least we really look well-done !!! I do believe in the technology and Know-How to handle all the chemicals attack and even explosives. Also, when dealing with a crisis, at least, all are united in the sense that we want to get the job well-done and get home. In real situations, I believe all of us will be more together, geared towards saving lives, and preserving peace and apprehend the perpetrators. There are no distinction of Malays and Chinese or Indian whatsoever, all of us are Singaporeans ... !!!
Second, I have finally found a tution job for my neighbour who is a Malay. It seems that I really get to teach people from different levels, age, education and status. And now races. Really, I am glad that I am given utmost opportunities. However, I feel awkard and stupid about the first session of tution. I do know some customs of Malays yet I forget to adhere to some of them, that I make the atmosphere quite still and make a real fool of myself. Beware, we must understand and respect the customs and traditions of different cultures, or else misunderstanding and ugly and awkard scenes might occur. It is not convenient for me to discuss what I have done, but fortunately for me, I do explain and my kind Malay neighbour brush my actions off.
Third, I suddenly realise that I have cramped myself with numerous books. Other than the Rich Dad series, which are a lot, I still have the Gu Long Gongfu Novel to finish. I also have the Time magazine, NewScientists and most importantly the daily Straits time and Zao Bao. Phew! I also have a business book to read and 2 fictions of the trilogy of Lord of the Ring and To kill a MockingBird. Adding to all these, I still have my Advance Driving theory to practise and learned. I am quite shagged. Of course, I will have to priortise well. The burrowed book from the library will have to be finished asap, so that they can be returned before the expire date. I really have plenty of things to do ...
I have finished reading Rich Dad, Poor Dad. I must say this book indeed has changed my mindset about striking it big, and how to be rich. How rich people view the idea of Money working for us instead of the other way round. Of course, I am not brainwashed as viewed by the cynics, but being more open. I will continue the next book, CashFlow Quadrant; Guide to investing; Rich Kid, Poor Kid and so on ... Robert is indeed a wise entrepreneur, although some of the concepts cannot work or simply do not exist in Singapore. His book is actually intended for US.
Anyway, this have also spurred me on in the doing of my "projects". And also, to find ways of earning big cash, doing business and the importance of building assets and passive incomes. I should have read this book earlier, but still, it is never late than ever.
In many sense, sometimes I am quite prompted to think what the pianst do, by avoiding drafting is correct as NS really hinders my path. But on thinking again, being pragmatic, loyal and selfless, is all about giving to the nation 2 years, Moreover, NS is becoming more and more "comfortable" compare to the past. And the year of serving the nation has been dramatically cut down. Also, serving NS do have advantage which I have stated before in my earlier entires.
Personally, I am consistently haunted by the "taoing" which cause me to lose my friend from the secondary school. I have written about this in the entry of the Mooncake festival. Anyway, I hope she is free and happy now, and never to meet guys like me again.
Anyway, my dreams of becoming microbiologist via Virologist have not changed even as I find ways to build assets for passive income. the future is unknown, yet uncertain. But I believe, I am at least given many opportunities, and thereby I should be realistic and satisfied with my life. To cherish the chances given, and to do the best, so as to elude the feeling of poignancy.
14 days to Chinese New Year, and still, I have not yet bought the goodies and also, go to the place I love, Chinatown. I have actually "patrolled" and "recee" the entire area ...
I will and I must go to that place, I promised ...
First, the Northstar V is over, on the day of 8/1/2005 (Thou involved deeply in this big exercise, and indefinitely will feel some pressure).
Thanks Goodness! I believe the media covers many aspect about this exercise and I refuse to pass comments about this exercise, as many of them is going to be negative. About how Civil Defence functions, and how "well" Singapore Home Team, and why the heck all of them are that fast! Of course, there are many commentable efforts well done by the Home Team. At least we really look well-done !!! I do believe in the technology and Know-How to handle all the chemicals attack and even explosives. Also, when dealing with a crisis, at least, all are united in the sense that we want to get the job well-done and get home. In real situations, I believe all of us will be more together, geared towards saving lives, and preserving peace and apprehend the perpetrators. There are no distinction of Malays and Chinese or Indian whatsoever, all of us are Singaporeans ... !!!
Second, I have finally found a tution job for my neighbour who is a Malay. It seems that I really get to teach people from different levels, age, education and status. And now races. Really, I am glad that I am given utmost opportunities. However, I feel awkard and stupid about the first session of tution. I do know some customs of Malays yet I forget to adhere to some of them, that I make the atmosphere quite still and make a real fool of myself. Beware, we must understand and respect the customs and traditions of different cultures, or else misunderstanding and ugly and awkard scenes might occur. It is not convenient for me to discuss what I have done, but fortunately for me, I do explain and my kind Malay neighbour brush my actions off.
Third, I suddenly realise that I have cramped myself with numerous books. Other than the Rich Dad series, which are a lot, I still have the Gu Long Gongfu Novel to finish. I also have the Time magazine, NewScientists and most importantly the daily Straits time and Zao Bao. Phew! I also have a business book to read and 2 fictions of the trilogy of Lord of the Ring and To kill a MockingBird. Adding to all these, I still have my Advance Driving theory to practise and learned. I am quite shagged. Of course, I will have to priortise well. The burrowed book from the library will have to be finished asap, so that they can be returned before the expire date. I really have plenty of things to do ...
I have finished reading Rich Dad, Poor Dad. I must say this book indeed has changed my mindset about striking it big, and how to be rich. How rich people view the idea of Money working for us instead of the other way round. Of course, I am not brainwashed as viewed by the cynics, but being more open. I will continue the next book, CashFlow Quadrant; Guide to investing; Rich Kid, Poor Kid and so on ... Robert is indeed a wise entrepreneur, although some of the concepts cannot work or simply do not exist in Singapore. His book is actually intended for US.
Anyway, this have also spurred me on in the doing of my "projects". And also, to find ways of earning big cash, doing business and the importance of building assets and passive incomes. I should have read this book earlier, but still, it is never late than ever.
In many sense, sometimes I am quite prompted to think what the pianst do, by avoiding drafting is correct as NS really hinders my path. But on thinking again, being pragmatic, loyal and selfless, is all about giving to the nation 2 years, Moreover, NS is becoming more and more "comfortable" compare to the past. And the year of serving the nation has been dramatically cut down. Also, serving NS do have advantage which I have stated before in my earlier entires.
Personally, I am consistently haunted by the "taoing" which cause me to lose my friend from the secondary school. I have written about this in the entry of the Mooncake festival. Anyway, I hope she is free and happy now, and never to meet guys like me again.
Anyway, my dreams of becoming microbiologist via Virologist have not changed even as I find ways to build assets for passive income. the future is unknown, yet uncertain. But I believe, I am at least given many opportunities, and thereby I should be realistic and satisfied with my life. To cherish the chances given, and to do the best, so as to elude the feeling of poignancy.
14 days to Chinese New Year, and still, I have not yet bought the goodies and also, go to the place I love, Chinatown. I have actually "patrolled" and "recee" the entire area ...
I will and I must go to that place, I promised ...
Saturday, January 07, 2006
Happy New Year 2006 !!!
I feel really really obliged to input my reflections on 2005 and the new hopes and resolution in 2006. The year of Chicken is finally crowing away (And the sky is NOT falling - Chicken Little), and the year of Dog is barking very soon ...
Like I say, NS police is good in the sense that I can go home everyday (While wasting the time and money travelling, especially if you travel a great distance), but it is sickening whenever a festive season comes. This means that you will most likely to be recalled, or that you do crowd control at busy areas (or stations). People celebrate, while you are on duty, "protecting" the citizen of people of Singapore. It is very inconvenient for me to discuss what types of cases I always encountered, but it is always those few ...
Anyway, the year of 2005 is definitely a turning point for me, for it is the year I entered national service, right from the start. And Good Gorious, I am shocked that I entered the Police Force. But then, I have a great time at Tracom, Police Academy. For which, I passed out from the Basic Training months, and venture into Divisions. Then from there, I was again transferred to my present job and units. For this, I spent 1 week at the Police Academy for the Sergeant course.
For me, the Police Academy year is actually a nostalgic one, (not counting the fact that I was "tekang" here and there). And that I was nearly forced to go to Sentry, and luckily I was given an opportunity to go to NPC.
Hahaha ... Anyway, I was transferred here and there ... Choa Chu Kang NPC, which I learnt the most things, dealing with crooks, bastards, bitches, Ah Beng, Ah Lian and criminals. And also about human relationships, and the time to use soft approach first, then hard approach, eventually the Police way as the last resort. I learnt so much and was always bullied with work, and yet feel attached to CCK NPC. And yet, I was again relunctantly forced to leave that place to my present unit. I do not know whether it is good or bad, but that having a smooth year for 2005, is considered good already. I made many friends along the way. And that I have changed for the better. I have gone for courses and so on ...
Anyway, I have also worked on many projects (Pardon me for not elaborating). Though all seem to have failed, I felt that eventually I will succeed one day. I have also independently find myself tutees. Teaching different people from different ages and lives, from a mere Primary 1 to a person who is older than me. Anyway, I do not know whether I have taught them well, but at least, I have gained plenty and have done my best.
And so on, my New Year Resolutions: Get a driving license ASAP, find a real good Stead, ORD smoothly, Finishing my "Projects" well, Becoming financially independent, Gaining good Physique, Achieving more skills and many more ... (Along the year, I will have set more goals and resolutions)
And yet, there are plenty of challenges to finish, for which, one of the most important things is this Sunday, 8/1/2006 event. I feel a little bit pressured, and yet I cannot further elaborate on this.
And then, my new tutees, which I am responsible, and the driving licenses ... The ongoing "projects" ...
Life is challenges for me ... And I shall just keep moving, just keep swimming and DREAM BIG, DO BIG ....
Like I say, NS police is good in the sense that I can go home everyday (While wasting the time and money travelling, especially if you travel a great distance), but it is sickening whenever a festive season comes. This means that you will most likely to be recalled, or that you do crowd control at busy areas (or stations). People celebrate, while you are on duty, "protecting" the citizen of people of Singapore. It is very inconvenient for me to discuss what types of cases I always encountered, but it is always those few ...
Anyway, the year of 2005 is definitely a turning point for me, for it is the year I entered national service, right from the start. And Good Gorious, I am shocked that I entered the Police Force. But then, I have a great time at Tracom, Police Academy. For which, I passed out from the Basic Training months, and venture into Divisions. Then from there, I was again transferred to my present job and units. For this, I spent 1 week at the Police Academy for the Sergeant course.
For me, the Police Academy year is actually a nostalgic one, (not counting the fact that I was "tekang" here and there). And that I was nearly forced to go to Sentry, and luckily I was given an opportunity to go to NPC.
Hahaha ... Anyway, I was transferred here and there ... Choa Chu Kang NPC, which I learnt the most things, dealing with crooks, bastards, bitches, Ah Beng, Ah Lian and criminals. And also about human relationships, and the time to use soft approach first, then hard approach, eventually the Police way as the last resort. I learnt so much and was always bullied with work, and yet feel attached to CCK NPC. And yet, I was again relunctantly forced to leave that place to my present unit. I do not know whether it is good or bad, but that having a smooth year for 2005, is considered good already. I made many friends along the way. And that I have changed for the better. I have gone for courses and so on ...
Anyway, I have also worked on many projects (Pardon me for not elaborating). Though all seem to have failed, I felt that eventually I will succeed one day. I have also independently find myself tutees. Teaching different people from different ages and lives, from a mere Primary 1 to a person who is older than me. Anyway, I do not know whether I have taught them well, but at least, I have gained plenty and have done my best.
And so on, my New Year Resolutions: Get a driving license ASAP, find a real good Stead, ORD smoothly, Finishing my "Projects" well, Becoming financially independent, Gaining good Physique, Achieving more skills and many more ... (Along the year, I will have set more goals and resolutions)
And yet, there are plenty of challenges to finish, for which, one of the most important things is this Sunday, 8/1/2006 event. I feel a little bit pressured, and yet I cannot further elaborate on this.
And then, my new tutees, which I am responsible, and the driving licenses ... The ongoing "projects" ...
Life is challenges for me ... And I shall just keep moving, just keep swimming and DREAM BIG, DO BIG ....
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