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 ...
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