Success journal 622:assessment

Thanks to the boss for promoting me. Grateful 

Did a great review, and he is trying to pull me up hard. 

Work has been challenging. Below my level is almost non-existent. 

Connected with my dad about badminton yesterday 

Success journal 621: Catching up friends, badminton and my own life

I hope things are not too late; been catching up with friends and myself lately. 

Sunday 

Woke up tidying up my shelf and stuff. Spring cleaning and clearing some of the clothing from my wardrobe. 

Have bread, dinner quick lunch while clearing my bills. 

Met aunty Michelle for lunch and tea. 

We went shopping for a bit in PLQ and Kinex. After that, I went to Joo Chiat for badminton. Forgot to bring shuttles, so can start early. Played a few good rounds with them. We also get to have some exchanges between the games, which is like real friends 

After our game, we went to sushiro and had a good meal and time with my friends. Ted, CCY, Kerwin and CA. 

Success journal 620: Baba

Holding on to my baba at 60++ 

Painful experience 

Keep grinding on

Success journal 619: Me time

Jenny Jayden, and Jacob are in HK. 

Left me at home. Me time. 

After work, I caught up with serene and chai in Chinatown. Serene boyfriend was around. We sat and chatted as we have common interests. 

Success journal 618: Back KK

Saturday Morning 

Booked a taxi and bid farewell to my kids and my wife. Headed to changi and took a flight to KK. 

Touched down at KK around 11 am and went back to the office. Connect with Aunty Jo and Shaun 

We had lunch in ???

After lunch, I drove to a dumpling cafe to meet Anthony and Victor. Catch up with them. Anthony is into NFT and Metaverse, while victor is into the steel business. 

After meeting them, I went home to take a shower. Went to a delicious curry house to have a family dinner. After our dinner, we continued our session in Fook Yuen. 

Went back home and sleep 

Sunday 

Woke up relatively early and chatted with my mum in the living room while waiting for aunty Jo. We then went to Imago for shopping. Mum bought some shoes while I got some sport shirt. 

After that, we drove to inanam for lunch; their fish was fantastic. 

After lunch with my family, I then joined Lisa. They were all in Deus cafe. 

After our catch-up, I went back home to take a shower and then we went for western food at plaza 333 airport restaurant. After our dinner, we then went to Starbucks. 

Monday (Holiday) 

Woke up relatively late and had our lunch at mayflower. After lunch, we drove to Suria and imago for shopping. 

We then have dinner with relatives in Mayflower 

Chill and chatted at home 

Tuesday ( flyday) 

Woke up at 9am, and rushed to airport as I saw the timing wrongly. 

Took the flight at 1140hrs, reached Singapore. Went back home and rest. 

Play badminton for 2 hours in Toa Payoh sports hall. 

Rest. 

Success journal 617: Katy in SG

Left work at 1730hrs 

Jenny was very glad 

Conflict with colleagues and my bosses 

Conflict with my wife in the morning 

Katy stayed in our placed yesterday, she was transiting from Australia to Hong Kong in Singapore. 

We went to Newton food court 

Success journal 616: Going badminton

Was rather stressed out this week, left work around 1830hrs, 

Confused mind 

Success journal 615: Crisis at work NLT

The contractor I was handling damaged NLT and Singtel contractor. Been busy and stressed out about this matter for the past few days 

Back to my life, Jenny has been supportive throughout. 

I explained to Jayden how difficult it is to put a bowl of meal on the table. I brought him to cold storage to learn things and countries. 

He also went to the Pokemon machine to pick up Pokemon cards. He got 2 yesterday. 

Success journal 614: Lum Chang annual dinner & dance

Started my day as usual; work has been better since they assigned 2.5 engineers below me. 

They want a yes man. 

After work, I took a bus home to shower and stuff. 

After getting changed, I headed to Conrad. Level 2. Ballroom. Got myself registered and joined the team. 

It was pleasant, and I connected with other teams from other projects. 

Apparently Lumchang is not taking on any civil projects nowadays. 

Success journal 613: Jennny HOD

She just got a new job. Head of the department and covering Africa region for mondelez. Happy for her. 

We celebrated in Newton food centre after my badminton session. 

Cut down on my carbs yesterday. 

Success journal 612: Fetching Jenny from bus stop

Seems like our night walk has been relatively regular. I fetched Jenny from the bus stop or met station recently. 

It is about a 5 to 10 mins walk, and the connection was deep. 

Success journal 611: Grumpy

Very grumpy night. Maybe because the market is not doing well and my portfolio dropped quite a bit 

Success journal 610: Environment changes people

I believe in the environment and the people around me. 

The idea is to spend time with people I admire and go places I love. 

Save money for investment 

Success journal 609: every cent counts

I have to control my budget. 

Keep it very, very tight. 

Like how I watch my weight which I think I have failed, I need to tighten it and build healthy habits. 

Yesterday I left work early so I could spend more time with my family. 

I took a bus and left around 4 pm. Reached home around 430pm. We then leave the house for Sentosa Palawan beach for the heart event. Tickets from Allen. 

They barricaded the area and set up a few tents around for activities for the family. I wish we could have spent more time together as a family for live performances, painting and smell activities. They also provided some buns and drinks. 

After the activities, we then took the monorail and went back to vivocity. 

We had KFC in vivocity, about 20++ for the family, which is very affordable. We started this thought together as a family to save every single cent we could so we could buy a 2m property. Our goals just got bigger and bigger over time. It's good and aligns the family to saving money mode. There is a limit to how much we can save. 

After our meal, we took public transport back home. 

Success journal 608: Saturday family day

Woke up at 0730hrs. Had a coffee in the morning while Jayden had his breakfast. 

We then went to Jacob Ballas; it was ok initially, but then people started to come in, and coaches' crowded the park. 

We left the park immediately. We had our breakfast at McDonald's. Rather a rare occasion. Bought some stuff from cold storage, and we went back home. 

I cook instant noodles for the family. It was rather satisfying. We then took a nap and went to the orchard to meet Catherina and her sister Eddie. 

Initially, the situation is a bit tense, but then it was alright after a few runs, rides and cakes. 

After our cake time in baker brew, we then bid farewell to them and went to Takashimaya. 

The shopping scene is overwhelming. Jenny bought a Japanese brand of shoes for work. 

I left for badminton in Sengkang right after she bought her shoes. 

I played badminton until 2200hrs and took a cab home which cost me $18. 

Had my late meal, connected with Jenny and slept at 0030hrs. 

Success journal 607: Give

Learning to give. Attended company social events the day before. Connect with the team. Then they asked me to take up more roles. 

Left my work slightly late yesterday. 

Went to my routine badminton in Pek Kio. Had fun with them. 

After my badminton, I walked back home to save money and time. 

Took a quick shower and had my dinner. 

Connect with Jenny 

Rest. Love the day

Success journal 606: Connecting with my colleagues summer house Seletar

I left work around 6 pm. Seems like my work is pissing a lot of stakeholders.

trying to kill those part 

Letting some steam off 

Today will be doing badminton 

Connecting with my family in the morning 

Taking supplement and stay invested during uncertainty 

Success journal 605: Starbucks to RB

Starting small 

I am now cutting my drinks from my lunch to save some money and health. 

We have also changed our celebratory drinks from Starbucks to RB bubble tea with 30% sugar. That is a great 30% savings. Love it. 

Resumed my trading account after all the hoohah

Success journal 604: connecting with badminton mates and leaving work at 7pm

I was invited to join a last minute badminton session group with chai ann's friends 

It was great fun. 

I also went to church in the morning to connect with God and relax myself 

Pushing up. I am telling my superior about the team spirit. Seems like pushing us 

I am losing control with my diet. Constantly feeling hungry. 

Taking my supplements 

Read a story for my son 

Wave good bye at him 

Highlighted to Jenny about saving 

Success journal 603: October 2022 grateful post

I am glad I got a hobby now. Looking at life differently. 

Grateful for my family's support. 

Grateful for Jenny's love, support and understanding. 

Connect with people on a deeper level. 

Taking my health more seriously. 

Looking at investment during my free time. 

Preparing the mindset for recession. 

Be more confident. 

I need to address my finance ASAP. Been staying in the negative territory for a while. Especially with all the trips recently