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