Success journal 861:Catching up with Uni friends

Is all about identity

How I carry myself. Went for a gathering with my Uni friends. Connect with them and we discuss about life in Australia and Singapore 

Starts to relax myself and I did share a few of my stories with them about Jayden and his achievement. 

Nothing much on my career. Which I finds it nice to just spend time together with friends to chat. 

This connections are priceless. 

Success Journal 860: Consistency, learning from others and preparing to buy

Many quality stocks are within my buy price. I am so excited and looking forward to it. 

Before I buy, I just want to have a bit of update from the company and stuff. 

I must spend more time on studying and take this opportunity. Demand is not doing as good. 

I am grateful I managed to get 2 of my other colleagues to join me for badminton in Sengkang. The bonding session and to have fun together is very important. 

It helps with the work too. 

Success journal 859: Pushing my limits

Pushing out the comfort zone 

1 day I will die, so don't give a fuck to things that doesn't deserve any fuck at all. 

I just have to remind myself constantly. 

Use a checklist 

I am grateful that I got a beautiful family around me. Went to my badminton session yesterday, feeling better than ever. 

Success journal 858: planning for my trip

We are going to Australia soon 😀

Was putting in more details to our plan, done by Jenny earlier. 

Mainly is on the meals and fancy restaurant that we can find from Google. 

I am leaving work around 1930hrs yesterday and had my dinner at home. 

Today I also brought my lunch to work. 

Eat less than I burn 

Spend less than I make 

Invest the difference 

Efficient with time 

Less is more 

These mantra are changing and adding more the more I go one.  Less is more less is more less is more 

Success Journal 857: Short, tiring but sweet

Saturday 

I left work at 5pm, went straight to city hall for a quick meal with Jenny and her mum. We have cinnabon. We shared one original and ordered a cup of green tea to share too. 

After our meal, we then went to the voice of Singapore in Capitol for Jayden's 1st piano recital. Before the recital, we did hang around with oliv, Suzie, and Maddy's parents. Jayden enjoy spending time with Maddy. 

The recital performance by Jayden is amazing 😍. I guess he has been practising so much 18mins a day.

After the recital, we went straight back home and rest. 

Sunday

We woke up early for the festival of Nations in turf city. 

Jayden lost his match, and was disappointed. 

We went for a dip in our pool, and Maddy joined us. It was fun. 

After the swim, we then had McDonald's for lunch. It was a bit chaotic as their system was down. 

We went back for a short nap, and Jayden went to ICaNread. 

I chill around at home and we then went 5o Gerda's place for a meal in Telok Kurau for Alexander's birthday dinner. Their new place was relaxing and Jayden had fun with him. Jacob tried to join in too. 

I am grateful for such a wonderful evening. 

Success journal 856: Don't give a f*ck

One day I will die. 

Why do I care so much how others think of me. Keep pushing until things are out and done

Art of talking/singing is important. 

Too much blaming and excuses 

Success journal 855: Mum leaving for KK, demanding work

Life has been very demanding 

A short break like this is indeed very rare 

Work has been very demanding. 

I want to be mindful by putting it in words as reminder to myself. To channel my energy into the right direction 

Success Journal 854: No extra time

I just have to make full use of my time 

Especially while travelling and connecting with people. 

Stepping out of my comfort zone 

Practice practice practice 

My parent is around so I invited aunty Michelle to spend some time here with us. She is staying with us a few days and I am very grateful for it. 

I just have to make use of the time, information 

Have to see the big picture 

Success Journal 853: Drinking with my colleague

Grateful to be able to explore or have a sneak peak into my management working style. I feel like I have to speak up more and challenge people more. 

Perhaps need practise on this matter more. 

Enjoy the conversation and learn the flow 

Success Journal 852: Keeping myself alive

I am grateful that I get to join the badminton community and meet new friends. 

Seems like this is the activity that is keeping me alive. 

I went to MOE Evans, took a new route, bought a takeaway discounted chicken parts from Cold Storage and played badminton for about 2 hours. 

I met new friends and connected with them. 

Yesterday, Michael even bought us a round of drinks. 

Success Journal 851: Weekend all that jazz-once upon a dream, with parent and grand aunty

This is a great weekend because I get to drop my work for two consecutive days. 

Saturday

Started with early morning Saturday, where we got ready and dropped Jayden off at Media Corp theatre. Many dance students and parents were queuing up to send their kids off. 

After dropping Jayden off, I went to have breakfast with Jenny in Chip Bee Gardens, TBB. 

The place is excellent and comfortable apart from the ventilation where the place is filled up with smoke, and hence there goes our apparel. They have quality croissants 🥐, so I can't complain much because they missed their servings. They quickly compensated us with a croissant for free. 

We spent hours in the cafe, and I seldom get to chat deeply with Jenny. She is a gem to spend time with, especially in cafes. 

I am grateful we have this time slot together on Saturday morning. After our cafe, we returned to Mediacorp to attend the show; I arranged for my mum to bring Jacob to the theatre, too. We all managed to go to the theatre, although I bought the wrong ticket. 

We enjoyed the show. Especially watching Jayden dancing on the stage. 

After Jayden's recital, we went to the orchard to meet grand aunty Michelle, had dinner with her and went back home to rest. I am completely knackered. 

Sunday 

Sent Jenny goodbye early morning, packed our things and brought my kids and mother to Mediacorp theatre. Today is Jayden's day two performance. 

After dropping off Jayden, I brought my mum and Jacob to the Botanic Garden. We stopped at Bees Knees for breakfast, and I think my parent didn't fancy that much. 

We did get to spend some time together and chat for a while, which is getting rare nowadays. 

I am grateful for how my parents always share constructive feedback with me. 

After breakfast, we walked around the botanic gardens for a bit, and they went back home for JJ to sleep. 

I then went back to the Mediacorp theatre to watch Jayden perform. 

After Jayden's recital, I returned him to United Square for his ICAN READ. 

I then joined my parent and aunty in Orchard to have tea together. Grateful for this, too. 

After our tea, we went back home to rest. 

Connect with Jenny and Jayden for a bit at night. 

Monday morning 

I got to spend some time with Jacob, which I missed. 

Success Journal 850: Help

I am constantly relying on Help from others. Perhaps this world is so demanding that I can only complete a task with much help. 
My mum is staying in SG to help the family care for my kids and keep an eye on my helper. 
I am grateful for that, and I hope she can have some fun. So this arrangement can be sustainable. Seems like she is being held in my place comfortably.  
I hope I can be of help to others, especially my family. 

Be grateful 🥰

Success Journal 849: time spent with family

I am on the bus with Jenny. She is going to her horse riding, and I am going to work. 
All these minutes become so important. 
It all adds up. 

Success Journal 848: Connecting with myself and doing what is best for the family.

My mum is around, I am grateful she is spending quality time with the kids 

To work from my end. 

I am focusing on working , bringing ham back to the house. 

Success Journal 847: Parents in SG, Deepavali long weekend grateful

I have spent about $500 ++ to bring my parents over on short notice so they can spend time with us in Singapore. 

I am grateful they got the flexibility and are willing to do that. 

Saturday 
We fetched them from the Airport on Saturday and went for Thai food in United Square. 

Sunday-

 Early morning We did tiong bahru market for breakfast, cedele in Great World, then went to Raffles City for lunch with Aunty Michelle. 
We then walked through the underpass to Suntec City. 

After hanging around for a while, we travelled to Bugis and shopped for fruits
We then ended up in a Korean restaurant where I ordered most of the spicy food and got screwed badly. 
We took a bus back home and rest. 

Monday 
After learning a lesson from Sunday, I take today lightly and slowly. 
We started with a quick breakfast in the Toast box. 
Then we gathered with Jenny and Jayden at home; we moved to Orchard together. 
We then shopped around Orchard Road. 

After buying some stuff, we had our early lunch at Ion Food.  We continued with all the chatters. 
After shopping, we took a bus back home, rested, and played football with Jayden and Jacob. 
We ended our night with a meal at Newton Food Centre, where my parent gave me some cash he had to buy food.  

My dad is 74 this year and he clocked 12 to 15 thousand steps per day. 
Grateful 🥰,🙏

Success Journal 846: Cranking up the pressure

I am embarking at very difficult journey, due to the rearrangement of the job scope. 

The idea is to work more and cover more. 

I am grateful with my current situation. 

Investing has been rather passive. I am looking into treasury bill so can let the money work a little bit. 

Badminton has been great, I am playing with a lot more stronger players nowadays. 

Success Journal 845: My Scope of works for Wong Family

Jayden's CMA 

Jayden's icanread

Jayden's piano 

Jayden's Chinese 

Success journal 844: Pissing people with fake story

My helper dropped Jayden outside of the Muay Thai Class at around 1610hrs, and left him alone there before the class is opened. 

When my helper is being asked, she said she had sent him into the class. Which is not true. 

I am pissed for her not telling the real story

Success Journal 843: A good colleague, Melvin

He always put others in front of him. 

Grateful. 

A task that was passed to me, was guided by him throughout. No matter how late is that. 

Appreciate to have colleague like him. 

I am trying to put in 36 push up daily. And see what is the outcome. 

Success Journal 842: SCC 7s U6 Cup winner

What a big match! 
 Thanks to my bosses for waiving my Sunday duty so I can attend Jayden's big match. 
The SCC 7's rugby game is the most prominent for their age group in Singapore. 

 It will be the talk of the city.
They got into the final, and Jayden's team, TRC team Thunder, won is the cup winner. 

Jayden had a minor incident halfway through the game; he bumped into Adam and hurt his nose. 

After the game, we have a top of top-of-the-class party in Sky@eleven condo. Hosted by Scott and Prim. 

I am grateful that I get a chance to practise my socialising skills. Small talk and creating value. Active listening has been a key one. 

A big tick for my small talk practice last week. Grateful. Hope to have more practice with them. Looking forward and be stronger 💪

Success journal 841: Work instability, longer hours

I got myself an earphone. As a reward. For editing and a richer experience. 
I am grateful for my current situation
I have a thing with editing video. It adds value to my life and I felt like i am alive watcIi,ng them back. 

Work is getting more demanding as my colleague will be leaving us without replacement 

Success journal 840: Workload dumping

My bosses just distributed a massive workload to me as my colleague left. 
I left work around 6 pm yesterday. 
To think. 
I was spending some time with my kids, myself and Jenny. 
Jenny asked me for a drink, which I am very grateful for. 

I just need to step up in my communication 

Success journal 839: JB day trip, St James' Parents teachers day, AllthatJazz zoom

Woke up around 0630hrs as usual
Had breakfast with Jenny in Nam Ji, which was not very good. The price is relatively higher than we thought. 
I paid about $8.4 for our breakfast. 
After breakfast, I walked to Newton Food Centre to take a bus CW5 to JB Sentral. 
I boarded the bus around 0850hrs and reached JB sentral around 0940hrs. 
I took an RM12 grab ride to Permas Jaya Maybank and looked for the officer in charge, was invited to the SME department and sorted out my biometrics matters. 
After sorting my banking matters, I took a grab to Mid Valley Southkey for lunch. I had Nandos and Baskin Robbins. I also bought some bakeries and popcorn to bring home. 


I then booked another grab to Maybank Sentral to withdraw my FD and converted the ringgit to SGD. The FD for 57 months in Malaysia is about 2.9%. With the currency depreciation, I could easily find a risk-free investment in SG. 
After sorting out my banking matters with JB Senwithal, I quickly took a CW5 back to Singapore. 
I reached Jayden's School around 1540hrs, just 5 minutes before the meeting. I met Jenny in front of the school, and we went to the class for Jayden's PTD
Grace and I want comments as follows: 
1. They are grateful to have Jayden in school; he is gentle, caring and generous 
2. His handwriting needs to be improved 
3. He is a bit touchy 
4. He is open to criticism 
5. He didn't finish his Chinese homework
6. He said he is busy at school 
7. Teachers have no concern about how he will progress in primary school. 
8. He has excellent character and likes to perform 


After our meeting, we went home, I get to unload my purchase from JB and then went out to deposit money and to have an afternoon with Jenny and Jayden. 

After depositing the money I brought back from JB. We then went for an afternoon tea in Hong Kong Dei. 

Jayden was in his Muay Thai Class. 

I fetched Jayden around 1830hrs, and I brought him back to settle down. 

After he having his meal, he then continued his Piano session and watched a bit of TV 

While we get to meet the GM of AllThatJazz, to further understand how to move Jayden forward in his street dance. He had recently got selected to train for the performance team in ATJ. Unfortunately what I notice is that their street dance is rather new and not that established compared to their Jazz. So after the conversation, I do have concern if putting him into street dancing with ATJ is a wise choice. As once we are in the completion team, we will have to do like at least 3 sessions a week. 

After the zoom meeting with the GM of ATJ, I went to bed to rest. Grateful for the wonderful relaxing day for myself. Looking forward for more to come