I think I am hitting another person's KPI more than my own. Have to say no
After work, I went to Plaza Singapore to meet her. We had dinner together in Nando. Ordered their new spicy flavour.
We chit-chatted and took a bus home. Slept through the night
I am 37 this year, and I still have to work on Sunday.
Yesterday I reached the office around 8 am and conducted a toolbox meeting. My safety jumped because my supervisors did not reach me on time. After the meeting, I went to the office, and my client started to bombard me with questions.
Walked around the site and went to the jubilee centre for lunch and nearby for a haircut. Came back office to sort out some paperwork and left work around 5 pm.
Reached home, took a quick shower, and had dinner with my family.
Took a bath with Jayden. Slept with him around 8 pm and watched stranger things 2 with Jenny.
You know, people you play together bond together.
I left work around 5 pm. Connect with ccy and his GF for a meal on Macpherson road. Casuarina. We ordered paper tissue, butter chicken and some fried noodles. Shared
After our meal, I took the train to Sengkang and changed a bus to the sports centre. Reached there around 2030hrs, warmed up and started to play. Had fun
After badminton, we went to blk 303 for supper. Ken ordered the usual, and we asked for the top-up.
Wong sent me home.
Took a shower and slept. A good rest indeed
After work, we went to toa payoh Safra, level 3, for our quarterly dinner. Had some food, Trivia, and games. We won the 1st prize. It was fun.
It is at moments like this that I enjoy working.
Woke up at 7 am and sent Jayden to school. Brought Jacob and Jenny to Kamome for breakfast. Jenny ordered our staple, red bean and mascarpone, croissant and a new cinnamon bakery. She brought her drink.
After breakfast, I brought Jacob home and did my stuff. Mainly investing part.
Then I went to Jayden's school to fetch him.
We then went to wine connection for lunch. Ordered two pizzas for 4 of us.
Went back home and took a short nap.
Jenny and I went out to get snacks and some egg tarts from Tai Cheong.
After our snacks, we went for a short swim and watched Dr strange.
Dinner at home, birthday cake and went for a walk with Jenny and jayden.
Spent the rest of the night connecting with Jenny. What a beautiful night.
I am grateful for resources to tap into in Singapore. Things I like are badminton, investing and videography. So let's see how do I leverage this to learn
Went for dinner with colleagues yesterday; wong brought me to Bishan for a meal.
After a meal came back home and took a warm bath while listening to the fifth person's video about predicting the market.
They just played an entirely random card game and told us there is no way we can predict the market.
I left work around 7 pm yesterday. Took a shower and meal and slept Jayden around 8 pm. He has been not feeling well. Perhaps too much of activities over the weekend.
Followed up on some work and didn't do much after.
Been very happy to book trips recently. I have booked a kk trip in September and a Bintan trip in July. It is a ticket to connect with people and relax.
Miss J is our house ambassador; she arranged social events for our kids and connected with people.
Saturday morning, we Wentworth to the Cairnhill community centre to attend a bike control event organised by NC. The intention is to expose Jayden to cycling on two wheels. Registration is $20 and is a half-day event.
The MP Alvin Tan was there, and he connected with me very smoothly. Adding value to my presence there. Immediately gel in by asking me a few questions and sharing his thoughts. He also connects with Jayden and Jenny. Lovely.
After guidance from the bike coach, I saw Jayden ride a few times on two wheels. After the event, when we were on our way home, Jayden started to ride on his own. Life skills
Took a brief nap and stayed at home throughout tidying up the house. We had bbq skewers and played blockus. We also watched a bit of Dr strange.
Sunday morning. Changed my cloth and went to church together with Jenny and Jayden. Enjoyed the zen session and doing nothing. Donated to the church.
After church, I came home for lunch and rest.
Left about 1430hrs to attend Jayden's classmate Jacob's sister's birthday. Which was somewhat awkward. Parents don't know each other. Jayden gets to enjoy the trampoline session, I guess. Said goodbye to Avery, and she waved at me before we left. She is very polite.
After Avery's birthday celebration, we went to Richmond Park, a condominium a short walk from Orchard. We had a bbq party by the poolside. Very atas condo. Had a peek at their two bedders, and their layout is spacious.
The rental for two bedders is around 5k here.
We have Victor, Mona, Mona's Mum, Gerda, Martin and Sue. I felt very comfortable hanging out with them. Perhaps they are experienced and willing to share. For me is like mind-blowing stuff. We had lovely meat over there; sue marinated the chicken wings and prawns, Gerda brought the meat, and Mona brought cheesecakes
Lovely weekend and hope more to come.
We try to eat out together as a couple, spend time together, and connect without kids. Grateful that Sally can take care of the kids. I left work around 1830hrs, hopped on the bus and managed to catch Jenny at the bus stop opposite turf club. She just finished her horse riding session. We decided to go out for a meal together.
Yesterday found a burpple deal.
I ordered ribs, and Jenny ordered steak with eggs. We also order two glasses of chardonnay. The meal cost us about 65 after the discount. Which I think is still relatively expensive.
She shared about her work politics and her struggle at work. Seems like this Ms C is giving her a lot of pain.
It is almost the 1st time we dine out as a couple after our holiday. Life is not going to be easy moving forward. It is funny why these toxic people are around the companies. They can thrive in the modern economy.
After our meal, we took a short walk back home. Jenny connected with her parents, and I connected with my parents before we walked home. It is my dad's birthday and her sister's wedding today.
We showered and sleep
Work until 2130hrs yesterday. Took a taxi home and watch movie with Jenny. Seems like I cannot afford this kind of lifestyle. Need to have discipline
Watching stranger things is not building the mood conversation.
Slept in around midnight. Feeling a bit tired in the morning.
Did rebounding today, and took my supplement. Connect with Jacob.
I worked till 9pm yesterday, took a taxi home which cost me around $8. Got a discount from grab. Reached home. It was requested by my boss and I had to stay back while he went back to spend time with his family. Can't say anything about it but maybe that is the benefit of being a superior. You will have the flexibility of going back early.
Didn't bother to eat my dinner. Took a shower and prepare to sleep.
Jenny was watching her TV and we connected while she share with me about her work stuff at work. It makes me wonder why do we keep poor performers in our team.
After our sharing we turned off the light and went to bed.
Woke up around 0635. Jacob pooed, i took shower in the guest toilet so Jenny can use the master bedroom toilet. She is going to work today and she will be waking up around 0645hrs.
Everyone in the house is awake by 0645hrs, and I got my self ready for work around 0652hrs. Took my supplement but I forgot my rebounding today. Get to spend a few minutes with every family member.
Left the house around 0701hrs, walked to United square bus stop and hopped on the bus 851 to work in AMK town garden West. The bus ride is about 20mins.
I read about ray dalio article about the cost of fighting inflation. Stagflation. It was a great article saying what the central bank had done by raising interest rates and reducing people's spending. What he said make sense and seems like it is by reducing people buying power so less people can afford things so the chicken will not be as expensive.
Living in Singapore has been relatively lucky because our earning power has been preserved over the years. Comparing to other countries. What I should be doing? How do I leverage from this article? To further study about stagflation.
After all the binge eating and stuff, my health has been poor. Coughing, bad sleep, body ache muscle pain
Have to cut down my calories and do exercise. Did rebounding today. Resume my salad 🥗 meal.
If I don't have good health, how do I take care of my family, make money and stuff.
After work, I took a bus to change to terminal 2, an hour journey from work to fetch Jenny. 851 to Seletar and 858 to change.
Reached terminal 2 around 1938hrs. She was waiting there, chatting with Jayden.
We walked together to terminal 1 jewel to look for a restaurant for a meal together.
We chose ding tai fung. We ordered a prawn cake, fried rice and xiao long bao. Cost us around 50++
I remember that was the price around this a few years ago. Probably I ordered less now
The entire atmosphere is almost perfect until I asked a question if she is going to chai ann place to collect Thumper and Daisy
Then we started to argue. Sad case
The office is busy and cold
I stand outside of my workplace and write down the post yesterday as a reminder that I should be living a life worth living.
Received a letter saying my health is abnormal. Have to cut down on my snacks and stuff. Eat normally.
The thing with work and business is that we can pass down to the next generation that self-employed and owning a business is entirely business. Owning a business is that we hire people to run the business, while self-employed is that we need to be physically there.
The company biggest problem is not making enough money to cover the expenses.
It has been an eye-opening experience spending time in KK with my family and relatives.
Looking at things from the top has been challenging for me living in Singapore. I looked into the dollar and cents so much.
My Parents also explained that business has not been accessible, especially during the covid period and that they have prepared funds to cover the challenging periods. Life has not been any easier for them.
The good thing is with the business running and also church work for my dad. Both my parents seem to be in relatively good health. At least they are eating supplements and working on housekeeping at work.
The business is taking care of my family. I am grateful for what I have experienced over the past week in KK with them.
Working as a family and staying united has been crucial for the family to succeed. My mum has led by example. She supported the family and took care of the family with all her energy.
She is the one with a clear mind.
6th of June
Went to Suria for shopping and had our breakfast in Ah Yen restaurant. Catching up with the family 👪. Is a holiday for some reason
7th of June
Had a meal at A1 chicken rice, and then I brought Jacob back home to rest and to let my parents catch up with their work. We had dim sum lunch in the new WK. I am in good hands.
We then went grocery shopping in the city mall. Took a bit of footage. Mum bought crabs and fish for dinner
8th of June
We had our light breakfast in imago. Dad seems to be busy with his church work. There is an incoming 1.5m fund coming in for the land sales, which were bought for 2m. We had breakfast in the Imago food court. Continue our catching-up session. There are so many things to talk about.
Tonight will be celebrating Shaun's birthday as he will be leaving for Singapore tomorrow morning. Initially, we booked an excellent place for a meal, but dad didn't feel well, and mum went kit to buy a hovid drink for him. We ended up having our birthday dinner at a nearby Japanese restaurant. We bought durian cake from Mrs Leong. Took a family portrait.
9th of June
Had our breakfast in KK Beaufort restaurant. Sort out some of my banking stuff and dental. Took out my upper left wisdom tooth. Very happy with the procedure and am relatively painless after. Well done to Dr Melody and the team in Dr Elaine.
10th of June
Had a meal with Uncle John and his wife in Mayflower. They wanted to buy me dinner. We had a good conversation. Aunty Jo took care of Jacob at home. We did some takeaway for her.
11th of June
Had a meal in aki such in 333. We bought some beer and sunflower seeds home to eat and catch up. Seems like we could chat a lot more from there.
12th of June
We visited fuyuen and also a pharmacist recommended by Josephine. She was really good and taught us on the application.
We made a day trip to Tambunan. It was rather chilly and relaxing. Had dinner meal with Uncle Guan and Uncle John in Delicious curry house. I had a good conversation with them. Shaun returned from Singapore bringing back goodies. We continue our beer and sunflower seeds sessions.
13th of June
Fly day back to Singapore. Doreen came to our house and followed us to the airport. After our check-in. We had our usual McDonald's. Flying solo with Jacob. He slept through the flight, so it wasn't too bad. Touched down Singapore. Went home and fetched Jayden from tuition class, and we had a brief catch-up session in McDonald's. He has grown quite a lot. We spent the night together. Love it.
27th of May 2022
We are grounded in Singapore, and they require additional information to process my visa.
The reason is that I overlooked an email from Australia home Affairs.
Lesson learnt, never take authority's email lightly. This is not the 1st time I have missed such an important flight. The 1st round is in the UK, missing the flight back home.
That is my blunder. I overlooked the flight time.
For this time around, I overlooked the visa email. No one else to blame but to take up the responsibility.
When I missed the flight on the 27th of May, the Jetstar staff Mr Ravi patiently asked me to wait in the hall for the visa to be approved. I have yet to receive my visa for Australia at the point of writing this blog,
We then withdrew all our bags and went home. The feeling is devastating for the family. We lost around sgd 2k for all the bookings that are non-refundable and a penalty for rescheduling the next flight. ( excluding flight ticket) If I include the flight tickets, will be even more.
I need to write this down carefully so I will not miss a flight or overlook a visa again.
28th of May 2022 ( Saturday)
I kept refreshing my email for updates daily for the visa, being hopeful. Finally, Jenny organised a trip to Kallang water park called splash and surf.
29th of May 2022 ( Sunday) East Coast Park Family Cycling
We have checked with Jet Star for the next available flights, and we started to plan for plan B. JENNY WILL BRING JAYDEN TO Melbourne if I can't get my visa by Wednesday. Can't waste this 2 weeks' holiday. We went to east coast park for cycling and had lunch at the Parkway Parade. After our lunch, we went home with little hope of flying on Sunday.
30th of May 2022 ( Monday)
Check visa day, we went to the orchard for shopping while checking our visa
31th of May 2022 ( Tuesday)
we went to east coast park, coastal grove playground
1st of June 2022 ( Wednesday) Jenny and Jayden's fly day
Apparently, we were told there was a flight to Melbourne today. We packed our stuff and went to the airport, ready to fly off. I have given up on my visa. The flight was cancelled. We spent some time in the jewel and had
2nd of June 2022 ( Thursday) IMM, JEM and science centre
Brought Jayden to Science centre, he enjoyed it and learned a lot of stuff
3rd of June 2022 (Friday) I-light Marina bay sands
Went to Marina bay sands for the light festival. We had dinner at the food court to save costs.
4th of June 2022 (Saturday) Preparing to fly on Sunday
We spent most of our time at home, preparing to fly. Clean our house, take care of Jacob and Jayden and rest well.
5th of June 2022 (Sunday) FLY DAY!
Finally, we managed to fly. Jenny and jayden to Australia and Jacob and I to KK. We checked in the terminal together as a family. Bought drinks at Starbucks. I met my cousin and his family at the airport.
The flight back to KK is not too bad. Everyone was accommodating. I got a stranger next to me making milk for me. A few rows of strangers entertained Jacob while he started to cry for a bit. We touched down at KK around 8pm and went for dinner in Delicious curry House. I met Miss A in the restaurant, and we hugged and briefly connected. His dad could barely walk now.
Finally, we are away from Singapore!
Working in a supportive team is my primary motivation to stay in this current company. Grateful for this. My manager bought us meals and worked together with us.
Family support is critical; it is like oxygen. When there is a fight like a day before, things will go haywire for the entire day. Lesson learnt.
Live based on principles.
What is my interest and what I would want to be?
1. Badminton
2. Investor
3. Traveller
I started my day by bringing Jayden to the rugby session, this time around with Jenny. I took out of my yoga session and spent the time with the family. Time together seems to be very little nowadays.
After our rugby session, we took a taxi back to United Square. The taxi fares nowadays are just astronomical. The price surge in fuel makes everything more expensive after we reach the united square, we take away some noodles from the Redhill noodle stall, and the lady at the cashier pissed Jenny off with her bad manners.
After we got our noodles, we walked back home and had brunch together in our living room. We always tend to overeat on Sunday. We then chilled in the house for a while and walked Jenny to the bus stop.
As usual, I brought Jayden to united square again. To popular and toy r us. I enjoyed the time spent with him. After that, we bought some bakeries from bread talk for lunch. I brought an ode to pumpkin, which cost me $1.60 each.
After our lunch, we went for a swim in the pool and took a nap.
I went to Joo Chiat by bus(1hr) for my badminton session with ccy. We got Elaine, pang, ah Fei, Kok Tian, and Chai ann. After the session, we walked to i12 Katong, and I took a bus to the Sengkang sports centre. ( 1 hr) I continued my badminton session with sim for another 2 hours until 10 pm. Happy person
I took a taxi and reached home around 11pm. Took a shower and had a good sleep.
Worked until 11pm yesterday
Jenny accompanied me to bus stop today. Feeling happy
Took an OIL yesterday and brought Jacob for his immunisation in toa payoh south.
After immunisation, wI went back home to chill for a bit; I went to pick up Jayden from his school. Along the way, he kept sharing his story with me.
After fetching him, we went to move a square for a meal. Onkei tonkatsu, a new establishment. I used burpple to eat, and it cost us $46++. Will probably not eat there again, even with burpple.
After lunch, I took a nap, and upon waking up, we did a parent's teachers' day.
Silent has no value
I then followed Jenny to her horseback riding class. I am the photographer of the day. Adding value to her.
After horseback riding, we went home for a meal together with the family. Play some games with Jayden and read him a few stories.
Did some research for our Melbourne trip and made a reservation on airbnb
Spent time with her, left work around 7 pm, walked around the mall and waited for her to finish her meal with her Meta friend.
Night routine slept early
Grateful.
Jacob got eczema since he recovered from Covid. He scratched his right eye today.
Jayden is having fun with our robot Maria this morning. I activated him in the morning.
Saturday
After work, I took the early bus back home. T226 team cancelled the dinner due to rain. Went to the orchard to shop alone. Jenny and Jayden went out for a playdate
Sunday
Work in the morning, after work, I went to the lucky place, and we had steamboat and mahjong until late.
Monday (Vesak day)
Had breakfast in Kamome; after breakfast, Jayden went grocery shopping with Sally, and we returned home. Pack some of our stuff for Melbourne, and I sleep, Jacob.
Set up the robot for a mop, and it did a good job.
Went to great world city for lunch and we had kith cafe. Spent about 70 on a meal with the family. Jayden had a great time there because of the playground next to it
After our lunch, Jenny went for her eyebrow and manicure while we went back to rest.
After rest, I went to Novena Regency for ice cream in Celine. Ordered a waffle set, had black sesame and Jenny had cookie and cream.
After waffle, we went home for our dinner.
I am trying to leave work as early as I can, priority is shifting from working very hard to working smart. Focusing on things that we can achieve. Connecting with people and working on my boundary.
Left work around 1800hrs yesterday. Avoided people they I would not want to see. Reached home around 1830hrs. Bbq with jenny, had a good conversation with her, and read a story for my kid. Setup the roboroc vacuum for our home for the 1st time.
The morning I get to hug Jacob and Jayden. Take my supplements and left work slightly late this morning.
Everytime when I leave home for work. My son will say goodbye to me at the window. My son at the window on the 6th floor.
Left work at 1130hrs, for course
Attended a course, swim with Jayden
Had dinner early and spent the rest of the night sorting out our Australia trip plan
I left work around 1830hrs, had dinner and got my kid to sleep around 2100hrs.
Go through Jenny's plan on the Tasmania trip and target to complete our bookings by this week.
She felt intimidated when I went through with her
It is unusual for me to buy drinks for colleagues. Yesterday is a particular case; I bought rounds Of drinks for our colleagues
Cost us 80++, but the effect is fantastic.
Left work around 8 pm, reached home rather knackered. Read two stories for Jayden, watched a few movie with Jenny and went to sleep. Didn't do much about my planning.
Did a difficult conversation with the intern. It for his own good.
Started my weekend by leaving work around 1730hrs last Friday. Spent time with Jenny while sally was taking care of the kids
Saturday morning, Jenny and I had breakfast together in Kamome bakery; we are getting closer together through all these bonding sessions. It is nice to spend time with her
After breakfast, I went for a course in HQ until Lunch. Spent some time with Ken while I was doing some reading and went home for a nap. I then travelled to Bedok for badminton sessions ccy. We then had ice cream together, and then I went to Sengkang for another session. Transporting myself from one place to another makes me happier and can be very costly.
After badminton with them, we went for a meal together in Sengkang, and I reached home around 0100hrs.
Sunday
Mothers day. Brought jayden to rugby as usual; after rugby, we then went to this Kafe utu, an African themed restaurant.
After our meal, we went shopping in Chinatown. Then we went home and chilled.
Had takoyaki and sushi for dinner.
After our meal, we then book our trip to Australia.
Left work around 1900hrs, straight to kk women and children hospital. Accompanied Jenny and Jacob for Jacob's body rash. He has been a poor boy; I hope he will be stronger this time.
Check out around 2200hrs, had late dinner with Jenny at home, we were both exhausted and slept around 0000hrs.
It has been two and a half years. Since I last went back to KK.
Last Friday morning, I sent Jenny and two kids to Changi airport, and they took an earlier flight. I wasted a lot of money on this trip. However, this trip is emotional, and I cannot afford to have any mistakes in between. Grateful for the idea, Jenny supported me in going back to KK with the kids. I nearly give up flying back due to all this stress. Glad we go ahead with the decisions.
Bought subway, being grateful for my current situation, things are going good. Stable job, healthy body, supportive parents, aunty Jo and Shaun.
Day 1 (Friday)
I took a later flight, 1810hrs, and reached KK around 2110hrs. Shaun and mum fetched me from the airport. We then gathered together at home and connected over tea and cakes.
Day 2 ( Saturday)
Saturday Morning, we had breakfast in 88, gathering 2. Had Hong Kong noodles, dad seems to know someone around the eating places nowadays, and Shaun is becoming more extroverted. After breakfast, Jenny and I brought Jacob to Dr Tan, PD in Lintas, and we went to Yen Ai for my favourite drink. After Yen Ai, we went home to relax before our road trip to Bundu Tuhan.
Around 1300hrs, we left KK and headed to Bundu Tuhan; it was a two and a half hours journey. I drove the Honda, and we struggled to find the place because the address wasn't shown clearly, and people around the area couldn't identify the place.
Just before I reached the place, I accidentally drove the car off the road and causing the car to get stuck. Shaun brought our family members back to safety and sought help. A guy came and assisted us in getting back to safety. I tipped him 50 for his assistance.
After the incident, we checked in the chalet, unpacked and went out to tour the area. Trying to find food. We ended up having our dinner at mount Borneo. After our meal, we went to Bataras to shop for some stuff. Back to the chalet, relax, drink some beer and chill.
Day 3 ( Sunday)
The morning view is fantastic. Took a few photos with the family, and we had breakfast in the chalet. Dad cooked eggs and a burger for us which is very rare. Took a photo of him with the grill.
After our breakfast and packing stuff, We drove to 89 stations for our early brunch. The meal is good. After our meal, we went to desa dairy farm. Long queue, but we made it. Saw a few calves and goats in the Pen. Took a few lovely photos and we travelled fo the spring garden, a beautiful place with loads of flowers and a river. We chilled around the area for a bit, and then we had a meal together in H Benjamin.
Left kundasang around 1615hrs and reached KK around 1830hrs. We went straight home, settled Jacob and brought Jenny out for a meal in Lintas. We had the Jia Xiang noodles. It was good, but the price had been jacked up for quite a bit. Went back home and brought my family out for tea time. Had Hokkien mee.
Day 4 (Monday)
Had breakfast in Suria, the Sandakan noodles place. Reached there around 1000hrs, and it was filled very quickly upon opening. Jacob cried very severely, and we forgot Jacob's bag. Shaun offered to drive home and bring it back to us. That is very nice of him. We shopped for a while in Suria and bought some stuff. Went back home for a short nap as Jacob was not feeling well.
After our nap, we drove to berringis for Jenny and Jayden horse riding. My parents are not comfortable with me. Asked me to drive them to paper. After horse riding for 1730hrs, we went to the nearest restaurant for a seafood fix. I paid rm300 for it.
After seafood, we went straight home and rested.
Day 5.
Woke up at 0645hrs and went to airport T1. Left KK around 0930hrs.
