Success journal 991: family trip to UAE

Just got back from a 7-day self-drive trip in UAE. 

Been having a good time with my family. Bonding and making memories 

Success journal 990: Grateful with family support

School holiday is a period for us to have a breather, especially for my kids. 

I am grateful that they know I am working hard and deserve badminton sessions for myself.

I get to do it twice per week. 

Success Journal 989: Family 1st

2nd post. Came home for the family. Spent time with Jenny and had dinner together. 

Back to work after family time. 

I also missed my bus in the morning, so I got to spend another 8 min with Jenny 

All these little minutes counts 

Success journal 988: Family 1st

Yesterday received a call from Jenny, asking me to cancel my badminton and come home. Without 2nd thought, I cancelled my badminton session and planned to go home. Upon reaching home, then I noticed it was our dumpling festival. 

Had dinner myself, and a dumpling

Spent the night with Jenny, Netflix and chill. Bonding with her. I am grateful for the time spent with her. 

The morning, we got ready together, and I followed her and Jayden to the aft Andrew Road bus stop. 

Success journal 987: Elvis wedding, connecting with old colleagues, rest and childrens festival

I worked on Saturday, so by the time I reached home, I spent some time with JJ. Took a bath with him and went to bed to recover from a long day. 

Sunday 

Woke up At 7 am; Jayden has no rugby today. 

So we all went to JJ Gymnastics. Together with Jayden. 

Jayden gets to join in. After Jacobs's session, we took a cab to Prinsep Street for his dance session. Chatted with parents around. 

Many are very dedicated to their children's development. They want the best for them. 

After the dancing session, I attended Elvis's wedding banquet and met up with Goh, Xing Xing, Jeff and Hong kiat. Catch up with them for a while. 

After the banquet, I then went to Gardens by the Bay to meet up with Jenny and her friends with kids. The kids had a blast at the children's festival. We had dinner together at McDonald's. We then went to i-light. 

Success journal 986: Money passive income

We were talking about our investment in Manila. It was rented out for around SGD 550 per month. Minus everything off, we are getting net sgd476 per month from our sgd120k investment. 

With this, return is around 4.76 %, slightly better than our interest rates. Grateful 

Success Journal 985: Walk to the bus stop

It is so important I keep in sync with Jenny. A walk in the morning to the bus stop together is one of the most critical moments I have had. 

Cherish our moment together 

Success journal 984: Spending time with family, left work at 1820hrs, connected with Jenny in the morning

School holiday is around, my kids are still around the house when I am back home, and they can spend more time with me as they can sleep slightly late. 

Love this period. Wish I could spend more time with them every day. I am missing out on so much 

Success journal 983: To spend time with family

Left work around 1800hrs, got to spend time with my family at night, Netflix and chill. Love it 

Success journal 982: What do I bring to the family

An important question to ask myself

What do I bring to the family? As a husband and as a father. 

Taking care of myself seems to be a big hassle already. 

Putting my health as my priority. 

Getting enough rest is very Important too 

Spending time with my kids and Jenny 

Add value to their lives 

Success journal 981: A splendid weekend with family

To spend time with my family on Sunday morning, I brought my family to the toast box in United Square for breakfast. 

After that, I brought my parents and Jacob to Gymnastics. I was asked to update some work 

Rushed through the work then, spend time together with them at the rail corridor. We went to a coffee house in the rail corridor at 1932. 

Then we rushed back home for lunch, aunty Michelle made the Korean pancake and Jayden liked it. I ordered xiao long bao. 

After our meal, we took a taxi to the airport. We then spent some time together in Jewel with the vortex and we then took some photos of it. 

After that we then sent my parents for departure. Scoot changed the terminal from 1 to 3. 

I hope it wasn't too hectic for them. 

We bid goodbye to aunty Michelle and we continued our journey back home. I slept for a while on the bus home. 

After reaching home, we settled down, and we did a 300-piece puzzle. 1.5hours. 

After that, we had a light dinner and went for a walk. 

After I come back from the walk, I continue with my work

Success Journal 980: Parents in SG, Singapore Open

Grateful that they made their way here to SG to accompany us 

We had a good time together, with meals and game sessions. 

I also brought my dad to the Singapore Open, the 2024 quarter-final. 

Success Journal 979: Appreciate things around me. be mindful

All the things that I have, I am grateful. 

Reached home rather late yesterday, and my wife proposed to go to McDonald's to spend some time together. 

After that, we returned home and had a hot bath to relax. 

Grateful for a day like that

Success Journal 978: what I brought to the table

Not enough 

Having a family here in SG, unless I am from a multimillion family. It seems that nothing is enough for the family. 

Working hard is not enough 

What is the solution? I have a plan through investing, which needs a lot of capital and time. 

Success journal 977: Parents teachers day

Took a CCL yesterday and brought Jayden and Jenny to ACS junior for parents' teachers' day 

Jayden started with an opening speech 

Saying his most memorable moment to be Mother's Day, would like to improve his Chinese. 

The teacher did mention that he likes to read but is disorganised. I am grateful that he is into reading. Will continue to cultivate his interest in reading.

We also visited the school compound, bought some stationery and left. 

Success journal 976: Vesak holiday with family

I am grateful for the public holiday. 

Like a pause between all the non-stop swimming in between. 

Spent a good time with Jenny for the holiday. 

Went to botanic garden with the family 

After that, we had lunch, an afternoon nap, and brought Jayden to dance class. 

I had a coffee with Jenny for the afternoon to connect. 

Success journal 975: Snooze is for the loser

Didn't snooze. Pushed myself to wake up

Feeling awesome 

I am listening to an investment podcast on my way to work. The fifth person 

Success Journal 974: JB weekend

Woke up at 0630hrs yesterday, travelled to JB and joined the TRC cup. 

Jayden did better than expected and had a few good runs. 

Spent a reasonable period with my family. 

Eat less than I burn 

Spend less than I make

Invest the difference 

Efficient with time 

Success journal 973: Been sick, night shift and lazy

Been sick for a few days.

Jenny and my kids went to JB

Rested for a few days 

Success journal 972: Snooze for loser, connecting with Jenny and Jacob in the morning before work.

Grateful that I get to spend time with my family in the morning 

Success journal 971: Spending time with family away from work. Snooze is for looser

Friday night- we have dinner together in Putien to celebrate Mother's Day. 

Saturday off- we went to have breakfast with Jenny's mother, who is leaving this Saturday. 

In the afternoon, I followed Jenny to Viva for an NC event. We went for a swim together with the kids, and they got a bouncy castle, popcorn and candy floss. 

Jenny connected with the MP, and Jayden spent time with his friends. I get to spend time with JJ

After the swim, we rushed to Singapore Turf Club for Jayden's polo lesson. 

Jayden did well, and we took a taxi to United Square for dinner in Sukiya. 

Sunday morning- I brought Jayden to rugby training and connected with John Vin's dad and Ling Lin. They shared about selling properties and buying freehold property. 

I am grateful to be connected with a property developer. 

After the rugby game, we took a taxi to Prinsep Street for Jayden's dancing class. 

Went back home for lunch after the lesson. Took a nap, and then we got Jenny some flowers for Mother's Day. 

After our nap, we returned to Prinsep Street for Jayden's performance. 

After the performance. We then we to United Square. Wee Nam Kee was for dinner. 

Success Journal 970: Snooze is for loser

4th day into the habit. Seeing the benefits and keep improving 

Eat less than I burn 

Spend less than I make 

Invest the difference 

Efficient with time 

Success journal 969: Snooze is for loser

3rd day going with snooze is for loser game.

Didn't snooze my alarm and woke up

Connecting with others for badminton 

Grateful for being able to play and recovered 

Need to be very careful and mindful with my movement. One small injury, recover will take longer time. 

Also to stretch after a game is very important 

Success journal 968: Snooze is for loser

Practising this habit on day 2. No more snoozing. Do something hard and achieve great things and target on my mind. 

Discipline is important 

Eat less than I burn 

Spend less than I make 

Invest the difference 

Efficient with time 

Be good 

Success journal 967:snoozing is for loser

Keep learning and improving and apply in real life. 

Success journal 966: Another great weekend with my family- Rugby, polo, Sven, date night with Jenny , dancing

1st, we met the teachers at St. James Children's Kindergarten. We met Ming Joo and Lili's teacher. They both explained to us how Jacob has improved a lot since term 1. And he has excellent leadership skills and getting work done. 

After meeting them, we went back home to change, and I had a one-to-one session with Jenny in Clueless Goat. We caught up with loads of stuff, and it seems we have not connected at such a level for the last time. Thanks to the infrastructure, we got a lot of support from our helper and my mother-in-law. 

After our meal, we went home to meet up with the kids. We had a quick lunch and took a nap. 

Jayden then went for his polo lesson in the turf club. He did canter with a single arm and without a saddle. He did fall off from a horse. 

But he got back quickly and continued to ride even though he was in pain. 

After horse riding, Jenny and I sent the kids back home, and we continued our adventure without kids. Seems like a date for us. We must schedule this date to maintain our relationship. 

We had dinner in Hey Kee near Geylang with Jenny's friends. Good to catch up with them. 

After the meal, we booked a car back and rested for another day. 

Sunday

We woke up early for Jayden's rugby lesson at Australia international school. At the same time, Jenny took Jacob to Gymnastics.  

I did catch up with John Vin's dad. We shared all the experiences taking care of the kids. 

After rugby, Jayden and I took a Grab dancing lesson. I think he was probably exhausted from all the activities. 

We had lunch with my mother-in-law, Jenny, Sally, Jacob and Jayden.  After the meal, we quickly go to HSBC SVEN in the Stadium. We met rugby superstars, and we got 14 autographs from world-class players. 

After the finals, we rushed back home, had dinner and rested. 

My left hip-to-leg socket and joint were still in pain while I was writing this. 

Success journal 965: walk in the morning with Jenny

Connecting with Jenny has been a very high-priority matter in maintaining the family.

Seems like I am putting a lot of effort into the family to gain her trust. 

Success journal 964: Labour Day - Tiffany's birthday

We were invited to Lauren's birthday party. 

It was near our house, and we were invited to the main table to connect with them. 

We were very honoured to be invited and happy to discuss about it. 

They even took a photo of us 

Pulling out all our social skills. I told myself it was not about us. It is more about the kid. Jayden and Jacob had loads of fun.  

Success journal 963: connecting with Jenny in the morning

Work and kids have consumed most of my available time. 

Connecting with Jenny, in my view, is the most critical, high-level activity that I will have to schedule. 

Yesterday, I practised the piano with Jayden until 2130hrs

Today, Jenny had a Morning horse riding session, and we took 851 together. Get to connect and discuss some of the stuff we do together. 

Success Journal 962: Connecting with high value parent

Consider an excellent weekend for myself with the family. Didn't arrange many activities for myself. 

Grateful that I get to rest well and recover from all the stressful work 

I get to plan our Dubai trip, work on the accommodation, 

It is incredible how all these thoughts I am doing will be realised. 

Also, I need to think what is my direction moving forward. 

Read a report from clct. About their AGM, strategy moving forward, etc. 

Another perk of sending Jayden to all these activities is to connect with those parents. Some are very resourceful and willing to share their hard work. 

Connected with Ling Lin, yilun's dad. He is into property and was very excited to share with me about it. He mentioned about the benefit of buying into a freehold. 

The rental market is doing ok, while nobody is buying property nowadays. 

Success journal 961: grateful post

I got to rest yesterday after all the fatigue. 

Grateful both mentally and physically exhausted 

Success journal 960: Connecting with myself, meeting friends and getting healthier

Determination is key

Keep doing it. Find a mentor 

Connect with myself. Spend time with me. Expand my network 

Jayden is getting better with his dance

Jacob is speaking four words and phrases. 

Jenny is coughing excessively 

Sally, I guess she is tired or sleepy

My mother-in-law- I hope she enjoys spending time here in SG with my family. 

Success journal 959: Grateful post

I bought flight tickets for my parents. They will be flying in the end of May 

To spend time with us 

Grateful that they are willing to travel

Focus on taking care of my body and mental health. 

Having a grateful post is important 

I am grateful my kids are well, Jenny is doing great, and we have enough. 

Spend more time with me 

Eat less than I burn 

Spend less than I make

Invest the difference 

Efficient with time 

Success journal 958: times when I am wrong

I have to admit that I am wrong many times 

And when I didn't spend enough time with a person it seems all are wrong. 

Success journal 957: Short weekend with the family

Been working extended hours on Saturday 

Missed out on the family dinner and was wholly exhausted. 

Didn't get rest, but did Netflix. Seems like didn't help at all. 

Eat less than I burn 

Spend less than I make 

Invest the difference

Efficient with time

Sunday, brought JJ to his gymnastics class

After his class, we joined Jenny and Jayden at 36 Prinsep Street. All that jazz. 

Jayden did well on Sunday; he scored four tries and was the player of the week. 

We had lunch at home, took a short nap, and I went for a haircut. 

After that, we went to Bahru for dinner before we spent time in IKEA. 

Back home, I did some Chinese with Jayden before we called it a day 

Success journal 956: Interesting period

Seems like things are getting interesting

Maybe it is how I approached life or being ok with not being ok. 

Success journal 955: missed my dinner with my family due to work

It seems like working late is not honoured anymore. 

Perhaps Jenny values my time with the family more than anything else. 

I am grateful, but this is holding up my career progression 

Success journal 954: Meeting new friends in Bukit Cranberra

Joined a new Malaysian group yesterday. 

Friendly and fast-paced game

It costs me around $70 for a session 

Grateful that I can afford badminton sessions at least twice a week. 

I am grateful with the nanny I got. 

Success journal 953: Fatigue night

I am grateful that Jenny met with Avis, her best friend. 

They caught up in Frankfurt. 

While there was this intention of us going overseas, aayden may be unable to take the stress from school. 

Avis had shared her experience about migration to the UK with her family and surviving on a sole income. Their challenges include visa issues, illegal working, connecting with the locals, and drop-in properties in HK. 

We are grateful for our situation in SG. We got a great nanny, Sally, to care for our kids. 

We are considered in a good position to raise kids, apart from being time-poor. 

Success journal 952: Not doing a good job opportunity cost

Mistake: I put Jayden's dancing competition date on one day of the week instead of blocking the 1st week of September. 

The letter from the school mentioned the 1st week of September. 

Consequences: I double-booked my trip to CCY trip. 

The cost is $ 800 for the family down the drain. 

Success journal 951: Weekend with my boys

Saturday

Brought them out for breakfast in Suntec

We explored the city together with Jayden and Jacob. 

It was a memorable 1, as for the time we spent together as a family. 

I brought them to McDonald's in Suntec. After breakfast, we hung around in Suntec and went to Farrer Park for Jayden's BJJ and Muaythai gala. We started with judo; he was against older kids but managed to win them. Perhaps we have too many expectations from him. He is doing well for his age. 

After BJJ, we then moved on to the Muaythai. Again, he is fighting against the elder kid. 

The big kick from the boy on Jayden is painful to watch. 

He managed to settle himself. He didn't complain about it b

After the gala, I brought them back home for a rest. We played badminton downstairs for a bit. 

Sunday morning, I brought JJ to gymnastics class; the primary teacher was absent, and the assistant was only coordinating. 

After the disappointing session, I brought Jacob to Jayden's dance studio at 36 Prinsep Street to watch and fetch Jayden. While recording, I overhead a dancer commented that my boy was good. I am so happy. 

After the dance class, I brought them home and let them watch a bit of Tele. I then let them take a long nap and went for a badminton session myself in Cairnhill cc. I connected with this group that plays in CC. The players were ok. Grateful for the session. 

After that, I brought them to the playground to spend time with them. 

Had dinner together with Porpor at home, and we did a bit of homework together. CMA and IYU. 

Grateful for a weekend with my boys. 

Success journal 950: Homework with Jayden

Posting as a dad, yesterday I reached home around 2030hrs, had a quick dinner, and sat through with Jayden his Chinese textbook and exercise book. 

School is very demanding. 

We studied till 2130hrs until calling it a day. 

Success journal 949: A day with my two kids. Hari Raya holiday, Jenny away

Brought them out to PLQ today in the morning. 

Walked for 9 minutes and took the bus 67 to the east. 

The bus ride was enjoyable; I showed my kids little India and Geylang. Along the way, there are many Hindu temples, Hari Raya decorations, durians, etc. 

Something they don't usually see daily. 

We reached PLQ around 9 am, and I brought them to the playground in PLQ 3. They enjoyed it a lot, and then we went to the PLQ Mall toast box to meet up with Aunty Michelle. 

We had breakfast together and shopped around the mall. 

After shopping, we dropped by Popular and let Jayden read his favourite comic books. Dogman. 

After that, we had lunch in Kopitiam. After lunch, we took the bus home and let the boys rest. 

Around 1500hrs. I brought two kids to Prinsep Street for Jayden's dancing make-up class. 

The teacher, Benjy, gathered all the parents around and briefed us about the slacking incident recently with the replacement class teacher and power moves teacher. Mr Benjy felt the students could have done more and followed the teachers' instructions. At the same time, we parents felt that the Sunday sessions weren't productive and have been slacking for the past few months, and now,  The teacher is blaming the kids. The teacher is putting things on the table for everyone to discuss. I think he Is doing something for the team. Perhaps we have high expectations, and the academy cannot provide such an environment and resources for them. 

It is an experience for me to be a parent and be in something serious. 

Some parents are really into their children's academics. Their life mission is to provide the best for their kids. 

After dancing class, we bought some ice cream and bubble tea as treats for the kids. Jayden loved the ice cream, and JJ loved the bubble tea. We took the bus back home, and I organised a badminton session for the kids. 

While doing that, parents from the 4th and 7th information about the school system and how to be a tiger parent. Many things waste time, and we must go to the source to get things done. This conversation enlightens me. Focus on the source 

Grateful to have had such fruitful conversations 

Success journal 948:Fatigue from work

Numbing 

Seems like I am killing myself with all the food I am eating 

Success journal 947: Jenny is away

She will be away for a week, on a business trip in Poland. 

Yesterday, after I came back from work. 

My mother-in-law told me that she had sprained her knees; I immediately booked a TCM for her and brought her to treatment, which cost me $70

Success Journal 946: Connect with the right people

Intentional living.  Connecting with the right group of people and working on it. 

Yesterday was in the badminton socials, and they talked about Ethereum 

Maybe it is time to be careful when we hear all these words from the streets. 

And I am a recreational player. Or the mums and dad's in investing 

Success journal 945: connecting with Jenny in the morning

Woke up at 0630hrs, 

I got to walk to the bus stop with Jenny and Jacob yesterday, and then we spent some time in Thomson playground watching Jacob with his balancing bike. 

It is amusing to watch my kids growing up

Got to make more money to nurture them 

Grateful with the conversation we had in the morning to bond. 

Eat less than I burn 

Spend less than I make 

Invest the difference 

Efficient with time 

Success journal 944: Address the problem

Sometimes, addressing the problem is a good thing. 

My wife has been complaining about how I try less after getting married, and the love that I showered her before marriage is different after. 

Instead of avoiding her question, I take it and acknowledge her thoughts. Then she stops 

Success journal 943: A break from routine

Jenny is busy, Jayden is sick, and Jacob was taken care of by Sally yesterday. 

I took the opportunity to take a long required rest

Grateful that I was able to have that time for myself yesterday to relax and do everything myself after work. 

It is getting rare nowadays 

Success Journal 942: Connection with Jenny

It is all these tiny little bits of time that when we are connected. To catch up with her.

We took the bus together

It is so important to have the space and time together. 

I am grateful for it. 

Success journal 941: Easter weekend recharge

I didnt do much over the weekend apart from resting. 

Last Friday, we brought the kids to an Easter bunny hunt at Wildings Nature Space. 

On Saturday I was working so I did nothing much except have dinner at home 

Sunday, I brought Jayden to dancing class, and we had lunch at Tim Ho Wan. After lunch, we came home to take a short nap. Did some homework with Jayden, and had dinner together. 

Tidy up some of the places and went out for a bike ride. 

Jenny learned how to ride a bike with a rented bike. We walked to Hopper Park to relax and chatted along the way. 

I am now fully recharged and ready for another long week. Jenny is flying this Saturday. 

Sats is at 2.6, and I am hesitating. 

Success journal 940: Energy and time for the Family

Stand firm on my principle 

Protect my biggest interest. Myself and my family

Success journal 939: Pushing back

Standing firm on my line, keep adding value 

Success journal 938: Demand from family

A short catch-up with the family. 

Jenny has been very connecting with me recently. Grateful for that. 

Working towards able to spend time with them 

Jayden passed his test green white tip. 

Success journal 937: Short week for the family

Been a very tight week

Grateful to brought Jacob to his gymnastics class. 

Work is creeping into my weekends. 

I have been connecting with Jenny for the past few days.  

Success journal 936: Last day before weekend

I am running low on energy. Looking forward for the Sunday

Success journal 935: fatigue

Need to have positive energy to serve the project 

Success journal 934: 2M Property milestone

Today marks the day we have saved enough to get one SGD2M property. A significant milestone for the Wong family. 

Due to inflation, properties prices that we are looking at, are increasing. A 800 sqft bedroom in Novena will cost easily up to 2.2m here. So the property we are looking at may not be own stay. And with the rental market we are looking at in the area, return is not as attractive.  

Having said, committing to a 2m property will be a huge commitment for the family for the next 30 years. I will be paying mortgage until 70 years old. Will have to think about it.

It will put the family in a tremendous amount of stress. For 2m property, monthly Mortgage will be around 10k per month. With both our cpf all deducted. We will still need to fork out around 6k per month. 

To include  A108  Australia mortgage that we currently have, it will be easily around 8 to 9k per month.

Think twice. 

Success journal 933: Dancing with Jayden, connecting with family after work

Left work at 7pm. I hope this is a comfortable timing for my family. 

Get to dance with Jayden after my meal and to connect with my family. 

Eat less than I burn 

Spend less than I make 

Invest the difference

Efficient with time

Success journal 932: overcommitted

I feel like I hAve overcommitted for the lifestyle I had. 

In every areas of my life. 

Success journal 931: walking on thin ice

Health and relationship they are so important. 

I want to be here to support my family and be around then. 

I want to take care myself. 

I want to build asset

Eat less than I burn 

Spend less than I make

Invest the difference 

Efficient with time

Success journal 930: Morning walk with Jenny

Grateful that I get to walk to bus stop and connect with Jenny in the morning. These walks are so important for us to bond. 

We talked about everything 

Success journal 929: Little connection with family

Right after badminton, I took the train back home and reached around 1045hrs. 

Luckily this week is an holiday and Jayden is still up. 

Managed to connect with Jayden at night and Jenny 

Grateful for this 

Success journal 928: keep improving, Jayden dance, Jenny's colleague issue

Love the morning moments with Jenny. Obviously we are morning people and the conversation we have in the early morning is the part that will set the mood for the entire day. 

I am grateful that we are still connecting although we are all busy   

Have to differentiate what is important and what is not important. 

Yesterday night we did a night dance practice with Jayden. He seems to have some issue following the moves. Although is only like 8 beats. Maybe because we have too much expectations with him. With that we need to keep doing that. 

I am grateful we are on the right trajectory and moving forward. 

Success journal 927: School holiday

I am tired from work

Been stretching 

Stay fit

Eat less than I burn 

Spend less than make 

Invest the difference 

Efficient with time

Success journal 926: joining a club and social

A short weekend for me. 

Saturday: worked late. Didn't get to connect with my family. 

Sunday: Morning I brought Jayden to Rugby and dancing class as usual. Connected with my mum

Went to Scott's place for Marcus farewell

Getting close with the rugby group

Right after the BBQ 

We then went home to take a nap, and then we went to Yuyens place to catch up. Been a while since I last met them. 

Success journal 925: Work has been demanding, Jenny back

It is good that Jenny is back, I think being away for so long must have been tiring for her. Grateful that she is back. 

Been very busy, and connecting with my parents have been challenging. 

Work has been demanding 

Success journal 924: spending time with kids

It was great to leave around 1900hrs from work, to spend time with my kids for a bit at night and to connect and play with them. 

Success journal 923: Work and connect long distance with Jenny

It is a challenge to work late and be away from my kids for dinner and stuff. 

Success journal 922: Grateful post

Grateful to that we have the determination 

Grateful that I am seeing this through

Grateful that I believe in determination 

Grateful that I believe in being persistent 

Grateful that I have a bunch of family support from my side. 

Success journal 921: is not about me, is about the family

I have to raise my standard, Work on my time efficiently. 

Success journal 920: Good night love

It was hectic weekend. 

Friday 

We took a flight to KL for KL tigers international rugby 10s. Reached KL around 12noon, picked up a car from KLIA and travelled to Sunway Pyramid doe lunch. In between the distance the whole family was bit hangry. 

We had roast duck, and some ice cream to cool down the atmosphere. 

After that, we went to bangsar for dinner. Bought some umbrella and went back to Hotel to check-in. 

Saturday 

Woke up 0630hrs in the morning, went down for breakfast, it was maniac.People are fighting for food. 

After our meal, we then went to the ground. 

We had games until lunch time and we went to 1utama to chill. 

Had meal with John Vins family, we then went back home to rest. 

Club dinner at night. Connected with some of them at chatted about rugby and stuff. 

Sunday

Another day of rugby. Jayden's team got plate champion.  Which means is third. 

Jenny left Kl for Manila halfway. While I continue with John Vins family. 

We spend a good time in the car and airport. 

Took the flight around 7pm and reached Singapore around 9pm. 

Jenny sent a text. Good night love 💕

Success journal 919: Resuming my badminton twice a week

I am grateful for the sessions that I am able to attend 

Success Journal 918: Building up momentum

Left work around 6pm

I am focusing on my health and family. 

Read about investment stuff 

Eat less than I burn 

Spend less than I earn 

Invest the difference 

Efficient with time 

Success journal 917: Resuming my routine

Went for a session of badminton, connected with Jenny after

It is expensive to have a family here. 

Jenny took the bus with me in the morning. 

This weeked will be not around, we will be flying to KL soon. So excited. 

Success journal 916: Airshows, bus stop diversion 54031, hanging out with Jenny friend Alison place, rugby, dancing, CNY reunion with notty, hanging out with Allen, Lucy

I turned on DND for my phone. Only a few can call through.

Jenny is back from Mumbai, she came to my office to fetch me home Friday night. Met our neighbour. 

My life has nothing to do with theirs. Focus on living ours.

Saturday morning 

Went for the airshow in Changi exhibition. We took bus and mrt to expo, walked to hall 5 and took the shuttle to the exhibition area.

It was amazing, they got many countries participated and we saw planes from China c919 comac, Chinook, Apache, F15sg, drones, Gulfstream, T50 aerial performance by the Korea team, and also by the Indonesia team. 

After the aerial display, we were tired and went to have lunch in expo. Sukiya. 

After our lunch, JJ went home while we went to Sam and Alison's place. It was a nice home. Coffee was great and their food and presentation is another level. I learn about drinking sparkling water instead of soda. Great takeaway 

Jayden had so much fun with Lilac. 

After Alison's place we went home and Jenny and I went out for a walk and we had coffee bean and KFC for dinner. Talking about eating less than I burn.. 

Last week I skipped my badminton

Sunday

I brought Jayden to Rugby and dancing class. I hang out in Lazada one food court for a few hours doing my stuff and relax. Connected with my mum. 

After that I brought Jayden to plaza Singapore Nanjing impressions for a lunch gathering with my Nottingham friends. 

After our lunch, we rushed home and I went out with Jenny to Hong Kong Day. 

I was so tired that I requested to go home and sleep. As we are hosting another meal at night. 

Rested for a while together, and Allen Lucy and another friend came.  

We had meals, chatted and connected with each other. We hangout until 11pm. 

Eat less than I burn

Spend less than I make 

Invest the difference 

Efficient with time

Success journal 915: routine with my boys

I am spending so much time with my boys while Jenny is away. Grateful for that. 

Once reached home and dinner, we are going through a series of work and piano with Jayden. He did his Chinese and piano yesterday and watched a bit of video at 9pm. 

Getting enough rest and away from work.

Success journal 914: Left work around 1830hrs

Grateful that I left work on time yesterday. 

Success journal 913: Rejuvenating.

Reached work around 1830hrs, hangout with my kids, and called grandma. 

Love those moments, where we can hangout with them for a bit. They are both adorable. They came to hug me when I reached home.  Felt really warm and welcome back home. All the hard work just gone. 

Grateful that my family is doing well. All of them. 

After a meal, I took a shower, went through the homework with Jayden. Until 9pm. Watched a bit of my badminton stuff. 

After the home work with Jayden, I then tried to sleep but couldn't. luckily Jenny called and we connected over the phone for a bit. 

Success journal 912: Determination to live

Last week I have been binged eating. Maybe is because I am going through an emotional state. 

Stress eating has been a symptom of mine. I tend to eat more when I am unhappy. It seems like I can solve all my problem by stuffing my face. Is actually a kind of suicide. 

I have to change my mindset, so I can live healthily with my kids and wife. 

Discipline. 

Eat less than I burn

Spend less than I make 

Invest the difference 

Efficient with time

Success journal 911: A short weekend

Worked till 5pm last Saturday, went to meet Jenny in Velocity. We had dinner together in food court. 

I spent around 10 dollar for a meal. 

Things are getting expensive nowadays. 

After our meal, Jenny and I  went for a quick shopping in Square 2. She bought stuff for her team in India. She is flying for business trip for a week. 

Sunday 

Woke up at 0630hrs. Brought Jayden to Rugby and dance class. Spent sometime myself to sort out the videos. Picked him up at around 1140hrs, I brought him to united square Pokémon centre. 

I spent $360 on Jayden on Sunday itself. After dance class, we then went back home for lunch with Jenny. Took a short nap, and followed Jenny to Changi. Jenny is grateful that we sent her to airport. 

We then went to Jewel for Pokémon game. Jayden is very good in connecting with kids for this. 

Success journal 910: after work badminton

Connecting with the Hong Kiat after a while. 

After our badminton session, we sat down for a meal together in McDonald's and chatted. 

Is good to let go our emotional breath once a while. 

Success journal 909: A night with my family. perfect moment in life.

Left work at 5pm. 

Went to united square to catch up with my mum. She looks a bit tired. Maybe after all the travelling and walking in SG. 

Dad just fetched Jayden from Muay Thai and let Jayden played pokemon gaole. 

We chatted for a bit over some drinks and walked home slowly. 

Grand aunty Michelle joined us and we started to have our dinner around 8pm. 

We connected and enjoyed our meal together as a family. It is like a perfect moment in life. Where everyone is there. Showing up is already a big win. I am truly grateful for this meal together.  My parents have put up so much effort for this meal together. 

Aunty Michelle left around 9pm. We sent her to the bus stop. 

Every house has their difficult phrases to read. 家家有本难念的经。heard that my relative struggling with their marriage. It isn't easy to go through this. 

Success journal 908: Hong Kong time attack

10th of Feb 

Took an early flight to HK with Jayden, smooth as breeze. Touched down HK for lunch, took the Hong Kong airport express to tsing yi and reached home to meet my mother in law, Jenny and Jacob. 

After a while, 5 suk, 5 suk po and 2 gu jie came to my mother in law place. We chit chat until 3pm. 

Went out for a meal around the arena We had xiao long Pau etc. 

After a bit of shopping in maritime square, we then went back home for a dinner together with jenny's family. 

We then end day 1 

11th of Feb

We went to TTS with 2 cousins, we spent a good time in an arcade together in the city and had loads of fun. Hoi ning and Fung2 joined later. 

They brought Jayden back home while we took the public transport back home. 

After a short nap, we then went to Huang Fang Shenzhen for dinner. 

We had beef hotpot, which was really good. 

The experience going to China without visa is exciting.

12th of Feb

We borrowed Katy's car, a 2 door BMW m series. We went to meet jenny's friend vera and went to TKO, popcorn mall for dimsum, hang out with them for a bit and Jayden did go kart with vera together. 

After that, we went to Mandy's house, Mandys baby is called Ellery to visit. And we went rosewood hotel for a meal together with jenny's uni mate. The bill came out to be 2000++ for 6 adults the experience is great.  Peggy's kids are called Adrian and Alistar

After back home, I went to buy some cake at 9pm. Katy asked us if I wanted to go Macau. I said yes. They came home to pick me up, treated me a cup of bubble tea, and we raced to Macau with his friend. We literally get flashed at every speed cams on the magnificent 珠港澳大桥. 

We reached Macau before midnight. 

We went to new Hotel Lisboa to gamble. I did blackjack and won like HKD7500. The tax free part was great. 

We then raced back home at 3am in the morning and reached Hong Kong before 4am. I took a quick shower and slept until 8am. 

13th of Feb

Woke up at 8am, went straight to maritime square for breakfast with 6 suk. They came all the way from Wuhan, China to meet Jenny. 

Grateful for it. 

After a meal with 6suk, we then went to meet Tina and her family. Her both girls are called Kaylee and Katy. They treated us expensive dimsum in Dpark. Again we did go kart in the mall and bouncy castle. 

We went back home to eat with mother in kaw to celebrate Jenny birthday. 

14th of Feb fly day 

We went to the Hollywood cafe for breakfast with Jenny mother. Then, I sent them to airport.

After dropping them off, I theb brought Jayden to city gate in tung Chung to look for some movie and also Dpark to see if they got any movies for kids. 

We spend a bit of time together. As father and son, Katy came to pick us up to send us to Maritime square. We took the flight back to Singapore and my parents were waiting for us in the airport at 11pm. Just so they get spend some time with me. Grateful. 

That concludes my intense trip to Hong Kong this year. 

Success journal 907: A day before CNY holiday

Went for a badminton session with Melvin. Very easy to mingle and hangout with. Pleasant and straight character. 

After my badminton, I took a grab back home around 18++ so that I get to spend some time with Jenny . 

Focus on what is important. 

Eat less than I burn

Success journal 906: what is important, intense life

Focus on what is important. 

Right after work, I rushed to Orchard to meet up with Jenny. Our relationship is the pillar of the entire family. My family means everything to me. 

We have dinner together in a Japanese stall in B4 ion. The meal was rather filling. I spent about $50 for this meal so we get to catch up together. 

The entire experience is rather immersive and connecting. I wanted to allocated all this resources to keep all this connection. 

After our meal, we went shopping in Zara, seeds, and also H&M. 

We then took a bus together home. 

Success journal 905: Contributing to the family walking on ice, grateful

Live if very fragile.

Grateful with what I have and people around me supporting things that I have got. 

Just a gentle reminder for my self that don't take things for granted. 

Eat less than I burn

Spend less than I make 

Invest the difference 

Efficient with time

Success journal 904: Tiring daddy's weekend

I get off work at 1930hrs Saturday night 

Rushed home, explained to Elly about us not wanting her anymore. 

It was a difficult conversation. Jenny handled well

Sunday morning 

Brought Jayden to dance class, I then brought Jacob to Merlion and funan, my favourite mall. 

We had lunch together in United square with Jenny. And we then took a short nap. 

After our nap, I brought the kids to Ngee Ann city. Kinokuniya, bought some books for the kids and went back home to rest. 

Exhausted 

Success Journal 903: Reconnecting with Jenny

Time and service. Is her language. 

Success journal 902: Meal with Colleagues, interface with other project

I am just lack of this knowledge. 

Is time poor being my excuse? Maybe I focus on the wrong thing. 

Spent some time with Jenny yesterday, we chatted for a while 

Success journal 901: Family needs me

Been a busy week so far for work. 

Been staying late and not really contributing to the family

Yesterday was a great night with Jenny. We did netflix and chill . Grateful to be able to spend quality time with her in this hectic period

I did miss 

Success journal 900: 1047pm

I was standing outside of my office. Not knowing what is going on and what I have chosen as a career path. This is a crowded and competitive route. 

Seems like I am not doing well in all areas of my life.  

Perhaps many things need to reconsider how to manage people expectation

Success Journal 889: Reconciliation weekend

Friday

Friday night, clock off office at 5pm. Went to orchard for a meal with Jenny. We had Japanese in Sushiro in Wisma. Cost us about 40++ 

After our meal, we then went to takashimaya for a quick stroll and window shopping. Experience the crowd and also some cny food tasting in their tasting event. It was very crowded. 

After a while, we then went to TBB for a drink. Cost us like 16 for two drinks.  Omg. 

We then head home and ended the day

Saturday 

Woke up around 6am, brought the kids to hopper park. They enjoyed it. After the park, we dropped them at home to rest while Jenny and I went out. We went to velocity for brunch. The 3.80 set meal was value for money. 

After our breakfast, we went Japan home to buy extension and also novita to buy a dehumidifier. Guess our house is getting humid these days. 

Took a short nap at home, and then we went Chinatown. We had tjsg. We order a bowl of noodle shared amongst the whole family. 

Ended the day with Jacob asleep. He has been pushing his energy through. 

Sunday 

Woke up at 0630hrs

Brought the kids to rugby then to power moves and street dance in Prinsep street. I brought loads of snacks from the day and the kids love them. A few even came to ask for more. These kids are growing up and needing a lot of nutrients b

It seems like that will be our routine from now onwards. I hope the kids can cope it. 

Right after the session, Jenny came around 11am, to provide extra support for the family. 

We walked to plaza Singapura to try to YGF mala tang. We spend about 30++ for two 4 pax. Jacob likes his noodles with tomato soup. Jayden didn't eat much as we all had sore throat. 

After our meal, we took the bus back. 

I whipped Jayden about loving his brother unconditionally and also need to put more effort in his rugby. 

Took a short nap after, and we went out to united square to get some danzen. We sat down at proofer with 10% discount. We also did a shopping in cold storage. Jenny decided to cook a soup for the family with a roast chicken. 

The family liked the chicken and soup very much. Although in between, there was a bit of arguement between Elly and Jenny about the Jacob diarrhea conditions. 

After all the hoo-ha, we then continue our dinner. Played blockus, and ended the day with an episode of apprentice. 

Why reconciliation? Is all my effort for keeping the family in one bundle that is important. Spending time with them, prioritise things that are important to my family. 

PS: Sally had a bit of blood pressure issue and may be sent back. This will be our challenge for this week. Helper transition. 

Success journal 888: Sick as hell

In Chinese they say, once fall, 8 will step on you.  Stay strong. Hard time will past

Success journal 887: Thinking as one, close call, list

Was grateful that I spent so much time with my kids last weekend.  That was a close call

We had a huge arguement and the D word was on the table. Which I think that is how much the stake was. 

So I have to prepare a list 

Jason List 

1. To be more sensitive to Jenny, listen to her needs, and take actions to relief her struggle. 

2. Math and Chinese with the kids 

3. To spend morning time with Jayden 

4. To pick up task and admin and family errands. 

5. To improve my attitude and mindset to a stronger person. 

6. To stop comparing with Jenny 

7. To be there with the family when Jenny is not around. The family needs me. 

8. To spend quality time with Jenny 

9. To continue improve on engaging Jenny. To proof my value. 

10. Our relationship is the pillar of the family. 

11. To save and invest for the kids and family. 

12. To improve on the communication with Jenny. Listen listen listen and act on it. 

xoxo

Success Journal 886: Walking on thin ice

We seems to be talking again. Bits and pieces. 

But deep down, things are cracked. 

Being together with the family is like oxygen to me. 

Will do whatever it takes to hold the family. 

Success journal 885: contributing to the family, heated arguement with Jenny

Yesterday was a heated arguement with Jenny. She wanted me to stay at home with the kids while she is away for work trip. 

Success journal 884: Jayden's birthday and Jenny away

Last Saturday, right after work, I took a bus to Greenwood, pepperoni pizza. 

Although there is a branch to our place, Jenny preferred this branch. As she mentioned is better for kids and there is a game room. 

She invited Alison, Sam, Vico and Gerda. With their kids lilac, Hampton and H , Alexander to spend time with us. 

We are grateful that they so give face, to celebrate Jayden's birthday with us. We did it in a very casual manner. The ordering or food and drink was a bit awkward as we are very tight on budget. 

I tried to get the small topic started part, although I have to take care of my kids while Jenny is doing the socialising. 

She handles the kids well. 

We end up paying about $300 for the birthday party. I can see Jayden really enjoyed it. 

Right after the party, we went back home and I continue to work till around 1am. 

Sunday Morning, too tired to bring Jayden to Rugby. Elly brought Jayden to Dancing class. 

Jenny, Jacob and I, we went to Hong Kong Day for breakfast. As usual, we ordered 2 portion to share. 

After breakfast, Jenny sent us to bus stop and we bid farewell to her. We took the bus to 36 Prinsep, level 4 ATJ dance studio. To fetch Jayden. 

After Jayden's dance lesson, we then go the food court in Plaza Singapore for lunch, I ordered 2 chicken rice to share and we then went home for a good nap. 

After our nap, we then took the bus to National Gallery Singapore. We spend good time there and had loads of fun with the kids. The DJ was there to relax the mood. 

We ended the day with a meal in McDonald's. 

Success journal 883: Catching up with Teo and Wil

Yesterday went to meet up with Teo and Wilson

Teo booked a hot pot place for us. 

Grateful to have maintained contact with them. 

We chat about current life, parenting, family matters, travelling, JB, investment and stuff. 

Success journal 882: is always the hardwork 1st

It is important for me to work hard. 

To achieve goals

Time to revisit my goals for the month Jan 2024. 

I have managed to stay active, doing two sessions of badminton a week. 

Continue to spend time with my family

Jacob is doing well in school, worth to celebrate 

Success journal 881: Catching up with my Taisei Mate

Went out for a meal with Loi, glad that Loi is doing well in Taisei. 

0 progress in LCBC

Success Journal 880: Weekend with Family

Get to catch up with my family for the Hong Kong Day Saturday night meal. 

We spent like $60++ , for a dinner which I think is very expensive . I over ordered and I had to finish them myself. Jacob didn't eat much. I overeat that night to avoid wastage which I don't like. Just have to stop this part 

After our meal, we went home and relax. As Jayden has an intense Sunday morning. 

SUNDAY MORNJNG., we woke up at around 0630hrs, we get the family ready and took a cab to Australia international school, near lorong chuan for rugby. 

We were the 1st family to reach, have some issue with the access. Wasted a bit of time there 

We then managed to get into the pitch, spent some time with the kids to warm them up. 

Jayden started his rugby session, I spent some time with Jacob in the campus playground and also socialised with John vin's dad. He shared about his experience with his road trip in Malaysia. 

I played with some kids basketball and We left the campus around 0945hrs, took a premium taxi to Dhoby Ghaut for Jayden's Dancing class. We enjoyed some ice cream and bubble tea from mei xue. 

We also socialised with Jacob's mother 

We ended the dancing session around 1130hrs and walked to Grand Asia for dimsum in raffles city. It was a short walk, we ordered an $80 dim sum. 

After we finish our lunch, we took a taxi home. Jacob was knocked out. We took a nap together and we then go to public central library. The kids liked it. We read like more than 10 pages which I am very grateful of. After our library session, we went for a meal in yakiniku. Cost us $22 to feed the whole family. 

We then took a bus back home. After dropping the kids. Jenny and I went out for a cuppa in Coffee Bean United square. I ordered an flat white, and I couldn't sleep well 

Success journal 879: Human being are just sometime ungrateful

A rant post. 

Yesterday I blew up with Jenny about how I was stretched in every direction. 

Perhaps is because I don't how to say no. Or manage people expectation. 

We just have to be professional and ethical for this   

Success Journal 878:Connecting with My family

My bond with Jenny is the pillar for the family. They are so important and things will fall apart if I don't get it right. 

Taking initiative to bond with her is very important. 

After my dinner yesterday, I changed my clothes and went out in her direction to me her. Together with Jayden. 

Get to hear her out and also to catch up with each other. 

Work has been stressful recently

Success journal 877: Overworked

To my family standard and myself. Working overtime is not a wise choice. Donating my time for free. 

Company didn't employ sufficient staff is not my problem. 

Success Journal 876: In the zone

In this world of noise. 

Have to choose my friend and connection carefully. 

Have to live with purpose and find the time in the zone. When I am in the zone. 

I feel so relax and fulfilled. 

And I tend to forget all the problems I got.

Yesterday while I was in the game, I was in the zone. 

Success journal 875: Weekend with family and work

I spent a weekend with the family, mainly fixing my phone and tidying myself up. 

Jenny took the kids to playdates. 

Is a weekend for me to recover. From. My work, myself and stuff. I call it an maintenance weekend. 

Due to the overeating from my holiday, I am getting back to my eating and workout routine to shed a few kilos off. Have to be discipline with food now. 

Success journal 874: Stabilising my weight

I am obese now

Need to control my diet. 

And work out more. 

Success journal 873: Resuming my badminton session with friends

I am Resuming my badminton session

Feel so much better right after 

Eat less than I burn 

Spend less than I earn 

Invest the difference 

Efficient with time 

I am grateful to have such connection to de-stress in the badminton court. 

I also get to spend some time with Jenny in the afternoon for lunch. We had a lunch together. Which are just the two of us without kids. Although is just for a short period of time, we get to catch-up and bond. 

Our bond is the pillar for the family. 

Success journal 872: 24hr shift

Was on a 24hr shift yesterday for work. 

Must remember the feeling where I am living with entrepreneur and feeling  lose to my parents and my brother on how they think. 

People in KK are working on starting a business. 

I think this year we should start a side hustle. To solve problem for others and make money while doing it. 

Success Journal 871: KK Trip with the family.

Went back KK for a few days for new year celebration as usual

My kids enjoyed it very much. 

Highlight was the new year party in Sutera harbour, Lok Kawi wildlife park, catch up with Nicholas. Grateful to have such a gem like him. 

We also went to a cat cafe. 

I have captured some conversations with my parents and they seems to be doing ok apart my dad got some issue with his finger. 

I am grateful with all the support from my family. Mum Dad, aunty Jo and Shaun. They are play so much in supporting this trip back home. Very grateful for this part. 

Success Journal 870: Drawing a boundary and listen to podcast now

I am grateful I am adding another no extra time activities. 

Transfer knowledge and listen to people who read alot