Success journal 1137: Ride home to spend time with my family

I am grateful that I can ride home to spend time with my family. 

I get to eat my birthday cake with my family. 

Listening to podcast 

Controlling my diet 

Low heart rate yesterday. My heart rate dropped to 36bpm. Been on monitoring my heart rate. 

Success journal 1136: Work routine

Yesterday was a OT, couldn't get spend time with my family. 

Jenny was a bit upset, can see that. 

She is frustrated with her job too, because of the expectations. 

The role that she was in is very challenging and she is thinking to change her role. 

Success journal 1135: Conversation with Crist

Had a 2hour phone call conversation with Crist. Apparently he is struggling with office bullying. No resources and was expected to push the work forward 

Grateful that my team is taking care of me 

Success journal 1134: Birthday trip to Korea with my family, happy 40

I flew my parents from KK to Seoul, we then fly to Seoul to meet them. 

We went to Busan for 2days 1 night, DMZ and Nami island

I hope they enjoyed it. Grateful that they can still manage a lot of the steps required. 

Spent some quality time with the family and most importantly to let my kids to bond with the grandparents. 

Back to SG, went for badminton yesterday with LI+ mates. Grateful that I get into the circle. After my badminton, I took a bath with JJ. .

I brought him out to Roberta's in MBS to Join Jenny and Jayden for pizza

Grateful and happy 40

Success journal 1133: Packing for Seoul

Jenny just got my a DJI flip as my birthday present. 

Tried it yesterday, and is definitely a whole new experience for me. 

Work has been demanding as usual. Need to spend more carefully. Money is not easy to be made. 

Health could be better 

Jenny is busy too, with work and CTO came. Under a lot of pressure. 

Yoshi left. I missed him, I am still walking carefully when I wake up so I will not step on him. Yoshi slept with us when he is around. Is great to have such opportunity to have a pet at house. Great for the kids too. 

Not sure about the long term commitments of taking care of a pet here in SG. 

Success journal 1132:Badminton with old mate, Shannon, birthday present dji flip

Yesterday badminton session was a great one. Been a while to have a close mate to play badminton with. 

Grateful that got this opportunity 

After badminton we went for supper, McDonald's in marina cove. Shannon then sent me home..

When I reach home, I was told by JJ about my birthday present. Grateful. Grateful grateful

Success journal 1131: Work and spend time with my family

Yesterday was a routine mundane work 

Finished work late, took a taxi home so I can spend some time with my kids 

I am considering speech academy for my Jayden 

After watching all the videos, strengthening my core is important. 

I stay invested with over 6 figures invested. My gun powder is still kept safely in my bank account.

Looking forward to grow and deploy my gunpowder when time is great. 

I want to build up my reits and also stable stocks 

Success Journal 1130: Take out your excuse, goodbye Yoshi, doing my own things during lunch time,

I am grateful for the hard days, and strong support from colleagues. 

Grateful for a supporting wife 

Grateful for a strong and adorable kids 

Don't take profit during market volatility 

Hold through the business, especially good businesss 

Tencent is giving dividend too, I am grateful the dividend is coming through 

Success journal 1129: Happy father's day, badminton in OCBC, TRC rugby player of the week, Art is inflatable, bubble tea X2

What a great weekend, started of with Jayden did very well in his rugby training today, and managed to get player of the week. After rugby, I drop him off in ATJ and I went for a badminton session in OCBC arena. Great experience. A lot of options to choose from. 

After badminton, we had lunch in Lazada one. Sally came to pick up some of our bags and we go for an art exhibition in MBS. Air is inflatable. Play date with Mathew, Markus, ting ting and wai jun. 

Great for the kids and parents😃 

What a memorable father's day ❤️ 

After that we had ding tai fung 

Success journal 1128: Reasonable force on kids

There are so many debates on educating kids 

Hitting them is not a solution, sometimes we want them to be who we want to be and we pushed our kids hard. 

Jayden is under a lot of pressure to be great and to meet our expectations 

Sometimes I feel sorry for him. 

Success Journal 1127: another tough week to go

Grateful for the badminton sessions and bonds I made through badminton. 

Life has been ok

Met Hong kiat yesterday, he is currently with Cr208 in clementi 

CR Line - Penta and Koh brothers just got a job in T5. 

Tried to book an art class for Jayden, but seems like already booked. So basically the low hanging fruit has been done. 

Jenny and I are relatively busy 

Jayden has been involved in his dancing classes 

Success journal 1126: Been focusing on myself

Been working like 3 weeks straight 21 days without rest. I am dragging my feet to work and missing a few blog post. 

Something to look forward 

My trip to Korea in End June. 

Work has been tough, and can see the road is getting tougher. 

Thanks to Jenny she has been understanding and kind to support me throughout this difficult period. 

Joined a course with CCY, grateful to have such buddy. 

Badminton buddy like Melvin is also great, he brought chagee for me and I am grateful for it. 

Stock market has been great for me. I am grateful that I stay invested. Although the recent shake is nothing special. Investing for long and keep reading annual report. 

Success journal 1125: Midweek break, Yoshi is back

After work, took a grab share about $12 to reach united square. 

Took an haircut, and invited Jenny for a meal in a nearby Chinese restaurant. 

We ordered some BBQ sticks, beer, dumplings and noodles. Grateful that we get to catch up midway. I put priority into my health, wealth and marriage. 

For health, will need to cut down on my intake. Yesterday afternoon I overeat my lunch. 

For wealth, stay invested in good companies. 

For marriage, create time together and support each other 🙏🏻

Success journal 1124: health and stress control, Singapore open, Friday BBQ with Lucy and Sunday bowl with Alexander

Been a great week. 

My stocks were all good

After Singapore open on last Friday, which my favourite player lost. Pearly Tan against the Chinese . 

She hurt herself in the 2nd set. 

I left the game early and went to BBQ with Lucy and friends in east coast park 

We met some new friends, and connect with old ones. Alex, Michael, sivom*, and a mother from Peru. Didn't get her name. We played frisbee and had a good time. 

Saturday I continued to work, catch up with Jenny and Jayden in bugis. We took a bus back. It seems like we are putting a lot of time on Jayden together and JJ is always with the helper. 

Sunday morning, Jenny and I brought Jayden to rugby, then to dancing class. 

I then went for badminton in delta sport hall. Met Charles, jian long. Had a good time. Broke my string but it was alright. 

Afternoon, we went to kallang bowl with Martin and family. 2 hours session and a meal after. It was great to have two families hanging out together. Alexander is coming for a sleep over this Thursday. 

Success journal 1123: Portfolio is healthy, body to take care, looking badminton session

My stock portfolio has been good. Although everyone is talking about Recession. Sats is making me good money, and would love to see the stock dropped for 2.6 and climbed to 3. With that oscillation, I will keep buying at 2.6. one thing to monitor is Singapore's tourist arrival. I think that is a very important factor for me. 

Another stock I am pretty happy about it is my tencent. Unfortunately I just nimbled a bit. 

For unknown reason, ireits climbed 10% yesterday.

I recently opened my ibkr account. Going to fund them soon so I get to access overseas stocks. 

Health could be better, the trip to JB and stress from work has contributed to my overeating habit. 

I must change, I am taking care so many people around me, they are relying on my. 

For Jenny part, she has been a dear. After her night call, we would chat for abit at night. She shared about her back isnt straight enough and need to wear a support while riding to fix her posture. 

She also mentioned about her work, how her boss screwed up the presentation. While she is sharing her encounter and feelings, I am also reading a book one up on wall street. Is a very easy to read book and I am glad I found it. 

Success journal 1122: Work is stressful, economy is like not doing well, walk around the neighborhood and 5mins sharing

Yesterday reached home about 1939hrs, did a deal selling the router for 140, feels like an extra and unless I upgrade my wifi or router. I am running on 5g and the coverage is ok. 

After selling my stuff, we did a short walk around the neighbourhood. Jenny Jayden and I. JJ went to sleep. I had my gin and coke zero before my walkm 

We did a 5min sharing and we get to catch up with each others in life. 

Apparently Jenny talked about her work, that she will have to delivery some bad news to stack holders and today she will be riding her horse. She also mentioned about impero is being box rest for a period of time. 

As for Jayden, he has been a great boy and great listener, I explained to him about the science in P3 and science  is not just about biology, 

Is good that we get to have this walk together. 

After our work, we get to rest for a bit and he did some chess while I read my one up in wall street by Peter lynch. 

Success journal 1121: Short week, Spanish night, Sunday routine, one up in wall street

This weekend is for my to recuperate from my hectic long week work. 

After I left office Saturday evening, rushed home and enjoyed a Spanish dinner which was prepared by Jenny and sally. 

Jenny brought some of the food stuff from Spain- ham, sausage etc. they kids didn't like it too much. A great night to chill. Was really tired from work. 

Sunday morning. I cooked breakfast for the family. My signature fluffy scrambled eggs. I added egg this round but they didn't ike it. 

After our breakfast, I brought JJ to gymnastics class in Bukit timah, the yard. 

The journey with JJ is a rare one, so it was a great opportunity for me to bond with him. 

Grateful that I get to connect with him and to catch up with his progress in gymnastics class

After our gymnastics session, we then travel to Lazada building to meet Jenny. Sheung sheung mother joined us too for a brief catch up. 

JJ slept for a while in the food court. While we were catching up with sheung sheungs mother. 

After Jayden's dancing class. We then went to Cathay building for a meal with other parents from dancing class. Chloe's mother, lihting parents, Louis mother. It was Alice's birthday and we ordered a cake for Alice. 

After our meal, we took a taxi to Roxy Square, for Jayden's music class get together. It was like meeting the teacher's teacher. So the grand sifu is teaching them

It was a bit too boring for me and I slept for a while in the class. I then brought JJ out around the mall and found a place that sells cube. The staff showed the cube to JJ and trying to spark his interest in cubing. Grateful for that. 

After that we went to i12 for dinner. 

Took a taxi home and I had my gin and coke zero while listened to podcast and read a book by Peter lynch one up in wall street. 

Success journal 1120: Reputation

One miss communication- the reputation down the drain. 

Be careful with who you mingle with. 

It takes years to build a reputation and seconds to destroy it. 

Success journal 1119: What matters

Instead of going to my course, I decided to go home to spend time with my family. 

I am grateful that I get to do that. 

I get to do my dinner while the family is around, get to spend some time with Jayden and also Jacob 

I also go through Chinese spelling with to prepare this coming Thursday. 

Body is recovering slower and slower. Rest is required more and more. 

Gratefult that I do get a good rest so I get to fight another day. 

Success journal 1118: Mini gathering with kk mates

Shannon, Joseph, Charles, Wilson and Teo.

It was great and good old time that we get to meet and have a meal together. 

Shannon, is with GSK, get to play with 2 kids and PS 5. He is in good shape. His younger boy likes taekwondo. He picked up the tab for us. 

Joseph,is with Dyson, got 1 kid. Heard is in KL. Same old joseph

Charles,is as sharp as usual, smart. He make the order, and host the talk. A table with him is always full of laughter. 

Wilson, he had to work a bit late, and he made it to the table around 2030hrs, made a last order. He is very composed and held his pace well. 

Teo- I just met him, I think he didn't share much about himself. He is very keen with the schooling system. Hope could share more with him. 

I left around 9pm to get back to my family. Timekeep myself is very important. 

Success journal 1117: TRC cup weekend, catch-up with Jenny after her 22 days-trip

Spent my weekend in JB with Jenny and Jayden for the rugby game 

Get to relax for a bit and connect with Jenny and Jayden 

It was a tough game and Jayden's team got 2nd. 

I am grateful that I get to spend time with them after being apart for a while.  A lot of catch-up to be done 

success journal 1116: When I fall from bicycle

Yesterday I fall from my bicycle. Wasn't serious, some bruises and stuff but the feeling wasn't good. 

It has been a while since I encounter such shocks 

Grateful that I am alright 🙏🏻 

Success journal 1115: Homework with Jayden，brought the kids out, remain invested

Yesterday was a tiring night, took a taxi home so I can spend some time with my kids 

Maybe I should bring them out more often so I get to talk to them. 

Home has got too many distractions, easy to be said then done. 

We lost our Okinawa video. 

Success journal 1114: Mum went back, night shift, bonding with my kids, homework, Digital housekeeping, address it,

It is the smallest things in live, to address it. 

To call someone's name, to address the problem

I have been on night shift, and get to sleep on Monday morning while the kids went for playdate in Mathews place. 

After that, I spent some time with time, doing some reading, homework, and housekeeping on my part. 

Grateful that I can still make such money 

Success journal 1113: Chat with Mum

Rushed back home yesterday night to join my family for dinner. 

Apparently Friday evening, people from my office tend to go back early. Took a taxi home 

We had sally home cooked meal

Get to spend good time with them. After meal, Jayden did his piano 

And we went for ice cream in the mall. McDonald's ice cream machine spoilt and we had to go cold storage for ice cream. 

After the walk back home with ice cream. My mum and I sat down for a deep conversation until late night with only cold water. 

She shared about issues at work etc. I am grateful that she is strong and handle all these difficult challenges in life. From the conversation, it seems not an easy life from there. Doing business has got it's challenges. 

Grateful for connecting with my mum at this stage. 

Success journal 1112: Spending time with my family, Jenny away for the 16/22 day

Had a short video call with Jenny 

She has been all good. Embracing the wild and happier than before. 

On the other hand, I am connecting with aunty Michelle, my mum, Jayden and JJ. We are having a good time here too. Grateful for this bonding session with my parent. 

As for work, I am grateful that I am doing well as of now. Although I am still struggling a bit in the beginning. 

Grateful to have my mum over. 

Success journal 1111: Listening to podcasts, hold through my stocks, connect with my mum, Jayden and JJ

I am grateful that I get to spend time with my mum, Jayden and also Jacob. 

Market is in a mess, I am holding through my stocks. Met up with ccy for breakfast and he shared about 0dte. Interesting trading method 

For badminton, I am doing it consistently and seems like I am improving my game. 

Connecting with the better players 

Success journal 1110: Mum in SG while Jenny away

It has been great to spend some time with my mum. 

A good bonding time with her, and is glad that she is all good and healthy. 

Success journal 1109: Weekend with the Jayden and Jacob

Saturday

Brought the kids out to the new playground in gardens by the bay. 

After that, we went back lunch to relax and then I brought Jayden to audition

Night we did dinner and then a movie night 

Sunday 

Woke up early and brought Jayden to rugby. It was very emotional and he cried after the game. That is because he didn't do well and couldn't get his game kit 

Another thing I noted is that Jayden is not addressing people nowadays. 

Reminded him about the importance of this. 

After that we went dancing lesson in Prinsep street. I went back home to do my stuff and went back to pick Jayden up at 1330hrs. 

I then brought Jayden to orchard cineleisure for Oliver and Thadeus birthday party. 

Only 10 boys were invited 

1.Oliver

2.Thadeus 

3.Jayden 

4.zachary

5. Justin 

6. Ruben

7. Giian

8. Joseph

9. Rei

10. Alexander

Jayden had a great time. 

After that, brought him to McDonald's. And then home.

Jacob and I,  We did a swim for a while, I took Jacob float out so he will get used to it. 

We then had our dinner at home.

Last we ended up with piano and homework. 

Success journal 1108: Jenny to Europe for 22 days

Bid farewell to Jenny in the bus stop this morning. 

She will be embarking a horse riding trail in Europe for 22 days. 

Success journal 1107: Running in little india mrt, dinner with Jenny in Hong Kong street

While I am around rochor station, I received a message from Jenny that she is travelling on 851 from bugis

I immediately get off from little india station and run to exit A bus stop to catch her 851. 

It was definitely a sprint that I had in a long time. Grateful that I am able to catch her and we end up having dinner together in Hong Kong street.  

It cost us around $52. Inflation has been crazy. I remember the same meal we had a few years back would only cost us around $30++

Success journal 1106: Recession seems like is coming

I have invested about 60% of my portfolio and the Recession is coming. 

Investing based on my plan 

Things that I am focusing is 

1. Health 

2. Wealth 

3. Marriage 

Yesterday we did kids-free night. 

Success journal 1105: Bonding, health, wealth and marriage

I am grateful that Jenny and I get to bond together. Working on night shift has been not easy on maintaining the family bonding time. 

Have to give up many things. 

A few priorities I have set recently 

1. Health 

2. Wealth 

3. Marriage 💒 

It means I should focus on this and I have set the kids free night with that. 

Another mindset I am working on is 

To eat less than I burn

To spend less than I make 

To invest the difference 

Efficient with time