Success Journal 541: Life worth living for

 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.

Success Journal 540: Adventure in KK

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. 

Success journal 539: Grounded in Singapore

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! 

Success journal 538: work late and family support

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. 

Success journal 537: Jenny exploded

Live based on principles. 

What is my interest and what I would want to be? 

1. Badminton

2. Investor

3. Traveller

Success journal 536: cheese night

 Left work early. Cheese night with Jenny xoxo

Success journal 535 : badminton Sunday

 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. 

Success journal 534: work late and connect with jenny

Worked until 11pm yesterday

Jenny accompanied me to bus stop today. Feeling happy 

Success journal 533: Connect with family

 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 

Success journal 532: connect with jenny

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. 

Success journal 531: Bonding with friends and family

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. 

Success journal 530: goodbye at the window

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. 

Success journal 529: left work early

 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 

Success journal 527: left work at 7pm

 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 

Success Journal 526: connect with colleagues return thanks

 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. 

Success journal 525: badminton marathon and mothers day

 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. 

Success journal 524: negative equity

 I am spending more than I make. This thought is dangerous 

Success journal 523: Jayden has rashes

 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. 

Success journal 522: Kota Kinabalu home bound

 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. 

Success journal 521: badminton with colleagues

 Connected with my colleagues for badminton and left work at 5. Xing brought us to toa payoh south community centre; we started around 1735hrs

Anderson is good. 

I sweated a lot and had lots of fun. 

After our badminton session, we went for a meal together in Lorong eight markets, a Thai kitchen. 

Reached home around 2300hrs ++ 

Had a good sleep. 

Success journal 519: Revolution of our times

 I was off to hang out with aunty Jessica; she shared that

1. Gabriel had a salary cut for one year of  80%

2. Joanna was made redundant because of covid 

3. Private hospital for one month costs about 100k++ 

4. Gabriel sold his car 

We spent about 80++ for a meal of 3. Jayden enjoyed the meal. Too bad it is a bit too late for him. She brought us three mangos 

After the meal, we went home, and Jayden went to his Chinese class while I went to vivocity to meet Jenny and Friends 

After our meal at brozteit, we watched a private screening in GV, the revolution of our times. Tear-jerking movie. 

After our meal we went to eat tapas club, which is bad

Success journal 518- working through weekend

I tend to have a habit of writing on a bus. 

I worked through the weekend last week, took an off today(Monday) 

Started my day by sending Jayden to school, had breakfast with Jacob at United square 

Lunch with aunty Jessica in the parkway parade.

After lunch, I took a nap and was on my way to vivo city to meet Jenny 

Success journal 517: Hot pot with colleagues

After work, the timing was a bit awkward, and work was ongoing. Decided to join my colleagues for a hot pot in broadway plaza. Anderson and hong kiat 

It was fun to eat with them and connect, although tired. We talked about things outside of work. Connecting with them is pretty fun. 

Jenny called around 2230hrs; I took a bus and left. We connected over the phone. She is concerned with her job applications and feels frustrated. 

We conversed for a good 20mins like a couple. She wanted someone to listen to her thoughts. 

I was too tired when I reached home and went to bed straight after my shower. 

Success journal 516: mistakes cost less than inaction

 Confront your fear, face it and embrace it. Left home early and connected with jayden and Jenny at night 

I met Loi in the afternoon to collect my milk powder, it is always nice to chat with him 

Reading books and writing blogs I bus 

Success journal 515:

 To be grateful to the people around me. 

Give thanks to people and be a great receiver 

Connect with people and ask for help 

Left work early yesterday around 2000hrs, so I can spend more time with jayden, connect with him and read him his story. 

I am so lucky to have him, I have also connected with my mum whenever I got time. 

There are many things to sort out for us to fly back. 

And am too tired to hold on. Will schedule a time to come back to clear these things mid week. 

Success journal 514: I kicked Jayden

Started the Sunday with our ritual, rugby in the morning. Breakfast in United square. Morning Jenny had a difficult conversation with Sally, every time Jenny confronted Sally, she would divert all her unhappiness to me. Raise her voice toward Jayden and me. 

Up to a moment, where I couldn't take it anymore I kicked Jayden. Very ashamed with what we did. 

I think is too much for a 5 year old to be such a collateral damage of this relationship. 

Success journal 513- Lucy's place

Good Friday..... Working. 

Took a long lunch break yesterday and went for a foot long subway in AMK. 

After my meal, I went for an 8 dollar haircut yesterday and paid $70. Will need to remind myself to be firm with all these money things. I bought Joby sigh CDC vouchers 

After work, I booked a grab, around $17, to Lucy's place in Teluk blangah. 

Reached there around 1800hrs and went to buy some beers with Jenny. 

Met some new friends from Hong Kong, 

Prepared Takoyaki for their guest and played mahjong. They liked Jayden too. Lucy, grace, lucy's friend, David, Jessie, Allen, Anita, 

Success journal 512. BBQ chicken skewers

 Left work early yesterday 1930hrs 

Took a bus and reached home around 2030hrz. Jenny waited for me for dinner, and we bbq chicken skewers together. Had beer. 

What a beautiful night

Success journal 511

 Left work around 2300++, I am giving free time to the office. CG left. 

Got my kobo, experience seems to be lagging

Not the best product. 

Needed to key in the password twice. Wasted my precious time. Need to have enough rest 

Good to write things down and claimed my 10k from Malaysia government.

Connect with shaun for my IC. 

Next step is to convert my Singapore driving license 

Success journal 510- Hang on

Worked until 11 pm yesterday, skipped my dinner, tired and stressed. 

Took a good sleep, and let's start again today 

Success Journal 509: Farewell to CG

Dinner with my colleagues. Farewell to my boss CG in Royal Square hai di lao. 

Reached home around 2200hrs, connected with Jenny for a bit and went to bed. We chatted for a bit about work, where she is frustrated with her subordinate quality of work. No thinking process and waiting to be spoon-fed. 

I bought kobo and also google speakers so Jayden can ask questions. He needs to have a place to ask questions. He will grow up with all these life skills. 

I have also booked a place for badminton for my colleagues on the 27th of April

Connected with my parents. 

Success journal 508- long weekend, serene and ken bdae

Place, Last Friday morning, we took a bus to newton MRT, MRT from Newton to woodlands, 911 from woodlands to CIQ, and a shuttle bus to Malaysia. 

We had burger king for breakfast and to orientate ourselves. 1st stop, paradigm. In a huge mall, we started with a one hour massage, which cost us about 90 ringgit each. Massage is good, and just that parlours bed is a bit smelly. It was one of the massage parlours in paradigm, and I couldn't recall its name. 

After our massage, we shopped around the place, and I got my cables and stuff. Fast charging is the keyword. 

After our brief shopping, we took a grab to JWC want coffee factory 30 for our late lunch. 

We ordered pulled lamb and salad with salmon. They offered us to taste their house coffee from costa Rica. 

We ordered a salted caramel cold brew latte. Not too bad, but I am no coffee expert to judge. Jenny mentioned their salted caramel flavour isn't strong enough. After our late lunch, we took a walk to another cafe for dessert, about a 10-minute walk on Google. We notice that the walkability score in JB is near 0. A ten-minute walk, which is supposed to be accessible in Sg, is like a stressful walk. After that walk, we decided to take grab wherever we went. 

Enjoyed our tiramisu cake in people and places and took a take to AEON mall. Great place to shop for milk powder. We had a quick dinner in a Korean restaurant and bought the milk powder. 

We left JB around 2010hrs, and we reached Singapore home around 2130hrs.  Went to sleep a happy person. We also immediately booked our ticket back to KK end of April

Saturday morning 

We went to join a volunteering work organised by the neighbourhood committee in Newton. Jayden had a great time picking up litter along the route. After the event, we went to collect a pet transport kit in a posh condo nearby square 2. We then had our late brunch in Kaizen Ramen square 2. After our brunch, we went home, I took a nap, and I went to badminton with ccy in Paya Lebara kovan CC. Two hours of solid badminton with koktien, chaiann, serene and Ccy. 

After our badminton, I went to ccy place for a shower. Then we went to the cherki for a birthday dinner. Finally, we are allowed to gather ten pax together. I booked the place and am rather happy about it. We spent like 262 for nine pax. After the dinner, I joined Jenny in the decathlon Singapore lab to get our hiking stuff for our Melbourne trip this coming May. 

Sunday morning, bI rought jayden to a rugby session together with Jacob. Connected with my mum. Did a yoga session, swam for one hour with jayden and had dim sum for brunch. After our brunch, I took a long nap. 

After our nap, we went to vivocity to return books and had tam Zhai Sam Gor. Three of us shared one bowl of noodles. Hehe 

After our meal, we went to return our books and go back home. Settled down for a new week. 

Success journal 507: connecting with Parents

 I left work late and connected with my parents in the afternoon. Drank more water. Thanks to Jenny for getting me a huge Coleman. Less water runs to the pantry. 

Couldn't sleep well yesterday, probably due to the coffee. My heart couldn't take so much coffee anymore. 

I am glad I found Libby; it makes me read more on my device instead of video and stuff. 

Took my supplements, read the intention card, and connected with Jayden and Jacob. It is my routine every day now. 

Success journal 506- Hey google, spotify

Left work around 2100hrs, reached novena around 2130hrs. Met Jenny at the traffic light of Thomson road 

With journaling, I started to appreciate the clarity we require in life. There is a possibility that we walked through the entire period of our life without knowing the details. 

After catching up with Jenny, we walked together back home.

We chatted and had our dinner together at home; carbonara spaghetti and salad. Love it. I am grateful that Jenny spent time with me. 

After that meal, we took a shower, watched a bit of Bridgeton on Netflix and slept. Jenny bought a Coleman for Jayden and me. 

Woke up at 0600hrs feeling refreshed and recharged. Spent time with Jenny, Jayden and Jacob. We listened to music from Spotify and danced together with high hopes. Jacob and Jayden love music. 

Now I am on the bus to work and I am blogging and reading 

Success journal 505- work work work for two weeks

I have not rested for the past one and a half weeks. Starting to feel fatigued. Looking for my JB trip this coming Thursday. 

Tried herbal drink and 金银花 and stuff to get rid of the heat. 

Drank a lot of water to regulate my body, but I am taking a few more toilet breaks. 

Work is rather intense, and help is coming. 

I am getting one assistant engineer and one intern to support the work. Have to start distributing the work out to my team instead of holding them. 

I am grateful we are holding our team very firmly together. 

I spent a bit of time with Jenny. She has been very supportive. She takes care of all the family stuff, from enrichment to weekend outings. She also passed me her CDC vouchers 100 for my meals. Grateful for her being so supportive. 

She has started to plan for our trip to Australia. My parents have called me less recently. Probably they the busy too. 

AUD gained a little bit recently, so we are happy to bring some back to Singapore 🇸🇬 to invest in our kids. I will get some accounts for my kids now 

I have also downloaded Libby on my app to read when bored. It is so good to have all these books on my phone. Love it. 

I have not touched my M50 for two weeks in a row. Must do some shooting this weekend. I will miss out on so many things if I don't take videos and stuff. 

A book that I am currently reading: the most important thing. Progress has been plodding. I started this book in Feb, and I am still reading it now. 

Success journal 504- Short weekend

headed work around 1700hrs, took the 851 bus, head towards home. Jayden and Jenny came back from a Kieran sister's birthday party. .he brought the pinata back home. 

Jayden immediately offered me, sweets, when I reached home. 

After taking a shower, we took a bus to the newton's mrt and took down the town line towards the promenade. Then we changed bus 36 towards the marine parade; we wanted to go parkway parade.  Jenny organises the trip. I am glad she is very active and always organised these family trips. 

We bought bubble teas from LIHO, one early grey, and another one is normal bubble tea, which 3 of us enjoyed very much. 

We decided fo eat in the food; Jenny Jenny chose a traditional clay pot rice, while I bought fishball noodles with liver from ah ma ci mian. 

Weer our meal, Jenny went to buy her stuff in a shop while I brought Jayden to toys r us. I also bought us 24 herbs, a drink which Jayden enjoyed. 

Took a bus and mrt back home, watched bridgeton for a while and slept. 

Success journal 503- Mahjong at Kamins

Hi blog, it has been busy but I still manage to squeeze time out to spend time with friends. 

After work, reached home around 1900hrs, took a quick dinner and nap. 

Get Jayden to sleep and went to Kamins place 

Reached there around 2030hrs, kamin and Christ were having dinner with their two friends,Jasmine and trangh. We chit chat for a bit and then started to go into our business 

We brought some royce chocolate with  liquer.

We started with like mahjong lesson, as both of Kamins friends are not as familiar with the game. They pick up very quickly 

After a while, another of kamin friend came, Jesse. She can play better, and she is relatively lucky. Won a few big rounds, after around 2300hrs, as started the deal game. With money. is me, Jenny, Christ and Kamin. We sat opposite, and it was fun. Jenny won 90++ at the end of the night. :) 

With journaling it helps me remember stuff more, and I wanted to have more details about that. 

Success journal 502

Connecting people is the key to success. 

Flowing my experience to the younger generation 

Leading a team 

Yesterday I left work around 2230hrz, reached home took a shower and slept at 0000

Woke up at 0630hrs, connected with Jenny, Jayden and Jacob. Left for work around 0700hrs

Had my supplements,read my intention cards with Jayden , I wish I could have read more stories for Jayden. He is growing up so fast. I am grateful with the state I am in now and I need to take care my body. 

Success journal 501

Chong Guan invited us for a meal, to celebrate with Kelvin for completing work in centre median. 

After our meal, I went back home via MRT, walked back home and spent some quality time with Jenny. We watched a bit of Netflix and fell asleep 

Woke up around 0647hrs today, took a shower and had my supplements and daily rich people card by t eker. 

I read and write on bus. 

Edit video while I am on my way back 

Success journal 500

Mark my 500th post! That is one year and a half of journaling. A pat on my back. 

Failures, is part of life. That is how we climb out and be better. 

I left work around 2030hrs yesterday, took a taxi and it cost me like 14.40. What a mistake. Price to pay when I work late. So I can spend time with my family 

Jenny got Starbucks one for one tonight and we bought a green tea frappucino and chocolate frappucino with chocolate chip and less ice. Is really not about the drinks but is about the time we spent together as a family. Love it. 

Success journal 499

 Left work around 1830hrs yesterday, took the MRT to meet Jenny and jayden in junction 8. 

I reached there slightly earlier and waited for them from the library. Jenny brought a bag of books from the library, and I immediately took it from her. I also searched a few restaurants for Jenny fo choose from. We decided fo go for a conservative option. Ding Tai Fung. In hindsight, it is Jayden's favourite. We ordered four dishes, and it cost us like 60++. Very pricey indeed. After our meal, I immediately initiate to leave for the challenger, as we will get one nest so that Jayden can ask questions. Alan mainly influences this.  

We left junction 8 around 2045hrs and reached home rather quickly. 

Took a shower and test out our Nest. 

Success journal 498

Left work around 8 pm. I can see how disappointed my family are. 

Reached home in a poor state.

Had my burger, peanut butter and banana dinner, yoghurt 

Connect with Jenny over Bridgeton, and we slept. 

Learn to make tea for Jenny. It is a kind of service gesture that she likes 

Woke up at 0640hrs, which was late. 

Took a shower and my supplements. Say goodbye to Jayden and leave my house around 7 am. 

Wrote this blog on a 851 bus. 

Success journal 497- weekend at kamin and Allan's

 Life seems to be good. I could get my whole weekend relaxed through. Thanks and be grateful 

Saturday 

Saturday morning, we went for a family breakfast in United square. $21. Jacob joined us for breakfast, bought some bakeries for him from proofer to munch on. He is adorable 

Jayden didn't eat much, just a bowl of noodles. 

After our meal, we went back home and went for a swim together. Jacob enjoyed the swim, and Jayden is entirely comfortable with the pool. I am very grateful to see these. Enjoying the fruit of our hard work. From water phobic to now love to swim. 

After our swim, we took a taxi to Keppel bay have our lunch in prive. Jayden connected with a boy in the restaurant and had fun in the restaurant playground. He accidentally drops into a pool nearby while trying to pick up the lego. The lunch cost us around 60, and the taxi cost us like 30 for return. 

After lunch, we took a nap and went to Kamin place for dinner and mahjong. 

We met Xiang, bartex*  and his son, Max. And we had Thai food together. At first, we were like sitting down and chatting briefly, with similar backgrounds and trust. We are very quickly deep-dived about bringing up children to Singapore. 

Kamin ordered Thai food for us, and we had lots of fun. Jacob did exceptionally well there; he didn't make much noise. 

After our meal, the kids sat down together on the sofa and watched finding Nemo while the adults started to play mahjong. The table is an automatic mahjong table which is rather remarkable. 

Yuyen brought the kids up to her unit and brought them for storytime. Jayden did shower with Elia, and they seem to like each other very much. 

We then continued our mahjong. Christ and his friends came, and they connected us with their friends. Some of them I met in the UK at Kamin's wedding. 

We left Kamins place around midnight, and it was a great bonding session with them over food and mahjong. 

Sunday

As usual, I brought Jayden to rugby with Jacob after rugby; I had a quick breakfast at home before my yoga session. About breathless in the beginning and had to keep stopping for a while to breathe. 

After our yoga session, Jenny cooked js some delicious lunch and we took a nap. After nap, we went to allan's place. Allan installed google intelligent home system in his place, and Jayden had fun with it. He also managed to turn off all the lights while Allan was cooking in the kitchen. He also did a bit of dance after our meal cooked by Anita. It was very cosy and fun. 

We left about 2130hrs. We connected with two new friends, Winnie and Race. 

We did skate a bit while we were on our way home. Slept around midnight 

Success journal 496: keep learning

I keep on continue to improve myself 

Keep learning and keep reading and upgrading yourself. 

The OS I am using is important to me 

Connected to important people is important to me 

Keep travelling is important to me 

Reach home late yesterday, took shower and went back to sleep. 

I chased Jayden out of my room, as I want him to have a good sleep and also to ensure I have quality time with Jenny. Can't let our kids to jeopardize our relationship. 

Dressing up is important. That is why Anna delvey managed to convince people 

How do I sort out my parents debt.

I didn't hesitate when I bought Alibaba stock.

I am grateful with my love and I will have to think bigger 

Success journal 495: Mcdonalds, Hunger games, Late night

I left work around 7 pm. I reached home and had a meal myself at home. Warmed the spaghetti with a microwave. Jacob is already asleep by then. 

Sally tested positive; she was coughing and having a sore throat. I found the Chinese medicine for her, and she took it. 

Took the spaghetti meal myself, helped myself with a bowl of yoghurt, took a shower and went out to meet Jenny and jayden in McDonald's.  

Jenny ordered vanilla ice cream cones for jayden and me, and she ordered a chocolate sundae herself. I am very puzzled. Why would she do that? Probably because she is having her period. 

After our ice cream, we walked home, and I helped jayden with his toothbrush; then, I took another cold shower and started to sweat again. 

After my shower, storytime, a storytime podcast for jayden and showed him a video about the Jurassic world ride in the universal studio. Jenny interrupted just before the video ended, and I returned to our room. 

We watched hunger games, the girl on fire for like 30minutes while I was working on my work stuff. 

When I was preparing to sleep, Jacob woke up, we both attended to him. We fed him like a small portion of milk; he seems to have less appetite nowadays. Probably it is because of covid that he can't taste food properly. 

Jacob caught covid when he was 189 days old. I have huge concerns with him as he caught the virus without any vaccination. I believe he is now still having symptoms. 

I took a small nap afterwards and woke up again at 3 am for another round of feed. I stayed in Jacobs's room until like 4 am, and I slept. I passed the baton to Jenny, and she assisted from there. I woke up at 0630hrs and left the house around 0700hrs. 

I am now writing this blog on bus 851 while I am on my way to work. 

Chong guan did a heart to heart talk with me yesterday; he shared with me the main reason he left lcbc. He felt like he needed to work 24/7, and he became hot-tempered with his children. 

Success journal 494

 This week I am catching up with my routine. 

Morning routine 

Rebounding 

Health supplement 

Walk in the park 

Blog on the bus 

Read on the bus ( The most important thing) 

Left work at 7 pm yesterday. 

I had a conversation with Jenny about her interview, whether how you think yourself, how others think of yourself and how you think others think yourself more important. 

We both agreed that how I think myself and others think myself is more important than others. 

We watched hunger games catching fire halfway and went to bed. 

Jenny is booking farmhouse stay for us 

Baba continue to rise.holding through is awesome 

Success Journal 493

 Started my day around 0630hrs 

Had my supplements 

Missed my trampoline 

Read rich mindset cards 

Read a book on a bus 

To slow down my eating speed 

To connect with parents s

Yesterday was going back to work, after a week of rest. My teammates covered for my duty for a week which I am very grateful of. 

Success journal 492 Jacob PCR +

 It will be a long post 

Last week, after a series of childcare leave, urgent leaves and off in lieu. 

Mainly is because my family got Covid. Jenny, Jayden and Jacob. 

The hardest part to take is Jacob. He is unvaccinated, and he is only six months old. It is heartbreaking to see him with breathing difficulties. Brought him to KK Hospital, and he was confirmed to be positive ok the 18th of March 2022. I went my eyes when I heard that he was positive from a swabber in KK hospital's makeshift children's emergency clinic. 

When I broke the news to Sally, she didn't hesitate to carry Jacob. Her act touches me, and I share the news with Jenny. 

The good thing is I get to spend more time with the family and get to take care of them. It shows that I am putting my family first. 

Alibaba gained 32% in one day 

Sold off all my stocks in Singapore. Made around 150% profit. 

Tracking it is how I grow my portfolio. 

Success journal 491 skateboard and covid

Took child care leave two days back ( 15/3/2022)  

Went to Jubilee park with Jacob and Jayden; Jayden had fun in the park with log climbing and slides. Bought some new bakeries from Tiong Bahru Bakery; Jayden chose one 5++ piece. 

We had lunch together with Jenny in a casual Italian restaurant next to cold storage. Cost us about $25 with a $10 voucher. 

After our quick nap, we did a quick swim/dip with Jayden. Brought Jayden for his piano class. Jenny and I went to Starbucks for a drink while waiting for Jayden from his Piano lesson. 

We then had our dinner at home; aunty sally prepared tacos for dinner. After our dinner, as went to Somerset to buy a skateboard for Jayden. 

We tested the skateboard in a nearby Somerset skateboard. Xoxo

On 16/03/2022

Jenny and Jayden tested positive.

We had to cancel his day out with Kieron to gardens by the bay. Jayden was very upset 

I immediately took an urgent leave to sort out Jenny and Jayden. I think it is for me too to rest a bit in between. Jayden and Jenny are isolated in the Master's room. I am taking Jayden's room. Spent the whole day working on the videos, tv, uob loan and stuff. 

Received good news from the bank that we can take a loan of 1.8m property. 

Went to bed early, around 2230hrs, 

Success journal 490

Process in getting through the loan for our property investment 

Getting off work around 8 pm yesterday( Sunday) 

Jayden went for his 1st skating class 

Fuel increased by 30% 

My health increased based on my weighing scale yesterday; I have to watch my weight and exercise more. 

Success journal 489

Writing my thoughts down is getting easier and more accessible. 

Yesterday went to view a unit in de Paradiso. 05-02/ tenanted by an Indian couple. Two rooms, two bathrooms. The condo is freehold and was built in 2005. 

Well maintained and has excellent management. That is the thing I like about condos in Singapore. Total got 54 units 

The neighbourhood is a bit crappy, and transportation sucks. The selling point is the health city master plan. City fringe development. 

While Jenny is keen on Shaw Square just opposite. 

Tenants will be mixed. 

The unit is windy doesn't seem to need any ventilation on this part, even on a sunny hot day.

The price currently being offered is sgd1,190,000. We have sent the information to our banker for valuation. 

After the viewing, we went to have lor mee in Xin Mei Xiang Lor Mee 新美香卤面 Balestier Road

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After our lormee, we went to Starbucks reserve in Novena, and I ordered a frappuccino which Jenny didn't like. We were sat at the bar table with excellent ventilation. 

Went back home for a quick chill spent some time with jayden and Jacob before I went for my badminton session in toa payoh south cc with ccy. I spent a good 1.5 hours session and reached back home around 1830hrs. Timekeeping is essential. 

We had a steamboat yesterday night; Jenny prepared an excellent soup base. I took out a significant portion of the meat and returned the udon. We have to cut down the portion of our family meal. Strive to eat healthier. 

Quality food, instead of quantity food. 

Success journal 488

I left work early had dinner with jayden in McDonald's. It was a great father and son moment. He even fed me ice cream. 

I love to write with my Grammarly; it looks pretty smooth and for lazy people like me. 

I am following my morning routine and will slowly optimise it. Will improve one thing at a time. 

Sold Singapore stocks and took profit 12k and waiting for my tax-free 2k dividend 

US stocks are tanking. 

A quote from Howard Marks 

"In the financial world. If you offer cheap money, people will borrow, often without discipline and with negative consequences."

Success journal 487

 Woke up slightly earlier today around 0617; I feel like I have earned an extra profit for the day as I usually wake up at 0630hrs. Had a good sleep yesterday. Probably is because I left work earlier, around 1748hrs. 

Took my time to wash up spent time with Jacob, Jenny and jayden. I even told them a story in the morning. 

Jayden reminded me to do rebounding in the morning, and I get to my supplements daily. 

I also have the habit of reading on the bus to feel relaxed. Keep my habit going and I am looking forward fo my Saturday off. 

Success journal 486

 Bringing my discipline to a new level. Building momentum and atomic habit. 

Connect with Jacob and Jayden in the morning

Massaged Jenny 

Listen to her at night and decide to sleep early rather than watch a movie. 

Need to reduce 

Recently people have been rather busy, I tried to connect with them in the afternoon, but they seem busy. It is not about them or myself. Is just how it is. I am grateful to have such a team 

Need to have a system myself and connect with resourceful people to push the work moving. 

Did my supplement, apv and rebounding in the morning for my morning routine. 

Moving forward is to plan Jacobs school and also trip back home. 

Success journal 485

I left work early yesterday sold half my stack of geo-energy resources 

Jenny bought my fav dish from so good yesterday. Is pork cheese rice 

Read a storybook for jayden

Connect with Jenny and massaged her yesterday. 

Snuggled with Jayden in the morning, connected with Jacob. 

Took my supplements 

Drank APV. , 

Success Journal 484

Sunday morning started with the usual routine; I woke up around 7 am brought jayden and Jacob to rugby. This time around is with coach ben, booked the car at 9 am, rushed back home to drop Jacob off. 

 Didn't attend my yoga session this time around and went out to have breakfast with Jenny. We both ordered two meals and sat down to enjoy our time together. We didn't get to do so much together, and moments like this is becoming rare. Thanks to Sally being able to take care of two of them. We bought some bakeries from Kamome bakeries as usual which we then brought fo Bernadette's place. 

After breakfast, I quickly finished my report and went to Bernadette's place for lunch. After lunch, we played a few games and sent Jacob back home. 

After that, we went back to their home and played a few card games called kopi king. Chai ann won the game while I lost to Jayden. 

After our card games, we then went to Telok Kurau longboarding. It was chill and relaxing. Nice place. My friends have been taking care of Jayden, which I am very grateful for. Bernadette also invites us to join our Wednesday session in the Stadium around 9 pm. The timing seems too late for us, but it was a good gesture. 

After longboarding, we took a taxi back to Novena hong long street for dinner. I ordered chicken wings, tofu, lemon chicken and hor fun. Jayden didn't like the lemon chicken and Hor Fun. He settled for the shrimp paste chicken wings and also hot plate tofu. 

After our meal, we walked back home, and I did a bit of longboarding in between. May need to invest in some guards. Cannot afford to injure myself again. 

Edited the video at night and connected with Jenny before I slept. I lost around 1kg++ last week, which seems like an improvement for me. Fewer snacks and a time lifestyle. 

End of my Sunday Journal. 

I have decided to sell half of my geo-energy holdings and would like to check for any dividends. Geo is around 0.55 because the coal prices are inflated due to Russia and Ukraine wars. 

Did my rebounding in the morning and had supplements; I didn't get to connect with Jacob today. 

Have to keep my goals within sight and work towards my goals. 

Success journal 483

 Set my boundary yesterday when my superior approached me around 7 pm. I told him to discuss the item today. 

Being consistent t

Stand up for me

Eat pills 

Tidy things up when I have got free time 

Share more about myself with colleagues, engage them with small talk 

The decision is better than hard work 

Read on bus 

Aligned with Jenny 

Success journal 482

Ran for the bus when I saw left one minute at home. Not sure if I can continue to do it. 

End up missing the bus. 

Geo energy continue to rise for 0.5 while my us holding continue to drop. 

Shaun joined the dividend machines by fifth person 

Dad is connected to John which is a good thing. 

Malaysia epf give 6.2% dividend. Feels like myr will continue to slide against sgd 

I wonder how does it feel when I am in my 80s and my holding drop go half. 

Success journal 481

 Work late

Strained my neck 

No rebounding 

No apple cider vinegar 

Just my boy came in and shower me with love xoxo

Success journal 480

Came home late, ate junk and fight with Jenny 

Success journal 479

1st of March 2022. Time flies and 

Got home early yesterday, set a clear boundary of my work and focused on them. 

Had food poisoning 

Aligned with Jenny last weekend, and we were very connected. Grateful to have crist covering for my work over the weekend 

Did rebounding in the morning 

Due to the small,l talk I implemented recently. I get to connect with people in a more profound lI will. Will have to work on that further to connect with people. Received bottles of Apple cider vinegar gummies which is very nice.

Grateful for the day. Thanks 

Success journal 478

 A long weekend for me. 

• Received a tax-free 2k dividend from RE4. 
• Paid off my wedding loan finally. It took me six years to pay them off. 
• This monthly payment which I have set, will be channelled to investment or property mortgage payment. 
• I took out one kilo over time. Currently, at 85kilo, my target is 76kg
• Last Saturday morning, we went to east coast park play Grove with Matthew and Ting Ting. Played the vertical challenge, kids pool and snorkelling in the sea. I hope the kids enjoyed it 
• Saturday afternoon, we connected with Michelle for dinner in Koh grill Wisma atria. Glad we managed to catch up finally. 
• Sunday morning, I brought jayden and Jacob to rugby, did yoga and went to the vivocity library. It was good fun. We borrowed a lot of books. We also spent some time in the pets lover centre to see some dogs. Saw one samoyed that looks like pinky. So cute and steady. 
• Uploaded a vlog onto Jayden's YouTube. 
• Read a few pages of the essential thing in Starbucks 
• Watched inventing Anna on Netflix.

Success journal 477

 

My Alibaba tanked to 100. If I liked it at 200, why can't I like it at 100? 

Connected with Jenny and jayden in the morning. Say goodbye to Jayden; he has this morning routine to say goodbye to me. 

Worked until 11 pm yesterday to rush a schedule for the team. We worked happily together. Kang Qiao, crist and me in our 2nd-floor meeting room. We were pulling a tired face to show to our family. 

Miss E connected with me via linked in yesterday; it was a surprise as I remember I didn't do well earlier. 

As usual, I did rebounding connect with jayden, Jacob and Jenny in the morning.

Also, I am connected with Kenny about Australia and the world news. He has this dark view about the future and believes he is the minority. I wish him all well. 

My younger brother and mother had covid. Both mild symptoms, grateful about that. Hope my dad is alright. 

Success journal 476

 Sleep earlier than usual and feel good in the morning. 

Minimise my television time 

Read jayden a story and learned about falcon yesterday. Perhaps I should be reading more marvels characters to Jayden

I also played blockus with the family after my meal. 

I am trying to incorporate reading time into my nightly ritual. 

I am also connecting to people who have the same vocabulary. At least to my thoughts and also my values in life and investing 

Success journal 475 no hesistate

When you scold them, the next time, they will hide from you. Don't hesitate to assist people and to continue to push hard. 

Yesterday came home late. Upon reaching home, I spent time with jayden and read a story for him before going out to fetch Jenny from her meal. I tried to connect with her and went to bed after massaging her. 

Woke up at 0630hrs today, took my supplements, connected with Jacob in the morning, rebounding, read and wrote in the morning. 

A quote I am telling myself is that don't hesitate 

Success journal 474- Jenny's interview

I got back home around 2130hes yesterday, completely knackered. After my shower, I connected with Jenny yesterday after work; she got a few interviews to prepare, and her ex-boss just connected with her. 

I understand how to connect with colleagues, is those small talks make people want to discuss things with you. I connected with people in the design team and also the bim team. To release a bit of tense from their side. 

Things that I am practising in the morning are taking my supplements, rebounding, connecting with jayden and Jacob and also speaking with Sally. Apart from that I also read and write on the bus. 

The book I am reading is the most important thing. I wish I can connect with my 

Success journal 473 , sunday rugby with Jayden, a day to detox

 I am going to do a weekly vlog and a daily blog. I would start short and post whatever I could. I will do the editing on the phone and write my blog while on the bus. 

My typical Sunday routine: 

0800hrs rugby with jayden and bond with Jacob

0900hrs a walk around turf city 

1000hrs Yoga with Frannie 

1100hrs spend time with family 

1300hrs Plan my week.

1400hrs Free and Easy. Connect and bond with Family 

2000hrs weight my self and prepare for a work 

I have also reviewed my weekly action lizt, below 

21/02/2022

Jason's action list 

*MIND*

1. Raise my standards - Improving myself

2. Change my limiting belief

3. Model what works- Mentor

5. Step up and give

6. Smore minor less than I earn and invest the difference. Build an income machine

9. To own businesses during the crisis and below value

10. To detach emotions and investment ✅

11. Pareto's law

12. To read and write on the bus 

13. To sleep at 1030pm and to wake up at 6 am for rebounding

14. To create weekly videos 

*HEALTH*

1. Drink Lemon water

2. Salad Meal

3. Intermittent fasting more than - to fast from 8 pm to 12noon weekday

4. To take Cold Shower weekly

5. To drink at least 2 litres of water daily 

6. To achieve 68kg, 17% fat. to stabilise my weight and lifestyle

7. To stop snacking and to stop soda drinks in the office 

8. To drink apple cider vinegar every day

9. Rebounding 

*WEALTH*

1. To hold stocks, to buy good businesses

2. To listen to books' podcast

3. To put Money into FFA every day for compounding interest ($4.3m)

4. To invest in my FFA account every month

5. To connect with investors (Online and offline)

6. To get a Passive income of $18k monthly to bring joy to my immediate family by 40

7. To read annual reports before buying stocks. 

8. To connect/network with people with the same interest online and offline 

*PROPERTY INVESTMENT*

1. To monitor freehold properties in Singapore

2. To save a 400k downpayment together with jenny by 2022. 100k to go! 

3. To find the next property course to attend with Jenny/Shaun 

*RELATIONSHIP*

1. Prioritizing relationship with Jenny, listening to her needs, to communicate with her closely every day 

2. To connect with my parents

3. To align my long term goals with Jenny's. Every quarter review in a fancy restaurant. 

4. To apologise even is not my fault, to love unconditionally.

5. To spend quality time with Jenny, oil her every night 

6. To run/walk with Jenny around the neighbourhood

7. Acts of Service, Gifts and Words of affirmation are Jenny's language of love. 

8. Put a smile on jenny's face every day

9. To make tea for Jenny when I can

10. To connect with Shaun for family matters 

*SELF-DEVELOPMENT*

1. To work on gratitude journal- post on Blog spot daily on the bus. 

2. Read the intention card daily with Jayden in the morning 

3. To watch short education videos on youtube every night on the bus

4. To create a positive ritual at the start of the day. I.e. To sleep by 1030 pm and wake up by 5 am, and start reading and walking.

*JAYDEN*

1. To spend time and energy with Jayden

2. To swim with him at least once a week

3. To bring him out to one outing per week

4. To let him attend Chinese classes.

*Jacob*

1. To bond with him in the morning and weekend

Success journal 472, jeff and goh cathchup and walk to bus stop

 

This morning Jenny and jayden walked to the bus stop with me, and I felt warmth and support. Although it is just a brisk short walk, the connection with the family in the morning means a lot to me, and I think your family bonding. We get to connect and chat for a bit. 

Managed to leave the office at 7 pm yesterday to eat with Jeff and got. Xing wang is rubbish, and I think it is a waste of calories. The connection with ex-colleagues is good.

We spent about 25 per pax and at the end of the meal we did connect for a bit about life and stuff.  

Success journal 471 and farewell with weiyang

 Left work earlier yesterday and spent quality time with jenny. 

Habits I am tracking: 

Waking up at 6 am

Connect with jenny 

Lemon water 

Play piano with jayden 

Play blockus with the family 

Read and write on the bus 

Went on for a farewell lunch with weiyang in a taxi; we are 120 for 4 of us. We discussed family matters, travel and stuff.

Jenny is frustrated with Sally recent black face encounter. I guess she couldn't sleep well as I am telling her that if we are getting a new helper now, it will cost us 6k. She suggested letting her fly home in June while we are away. 

We will have to pay for the pcr, and she is very frustrated with my approach about helper

Success journal 470

I came back home around 2100hrs, took a quick shower and meal and continued to work until 2330hrs. Not the kind of life I am looking for. 

Woke up at 0640hrs, giving myself waking up late for working last yesterday. Met an LTA colleague yesterday and chatted for a while. 

Yesterday Gabriel sent me a screenshot of about vtl back to KK. That is very nice of him to share this with me. 

Connected with my parents about flying back to KK, and they are very excited. 

Things that I didn't do well were having snacks and drink from the pantry.

Did took my pills and apple cider vinegar today. 

I also wrote and read on a bus. 

Said goodbye to jayden via the telecom as I nearly forgot to say goodbye to him. I called him, and he said, what are you doing? Which I find very cute. Xoxo. 

The book I am reading is the most important thing by Howard Mark.

SJ469

Woke up at 0640hrs, wasted my time in the morning and missed my rebounding session. 

Connect with my mum yesterday, and I told her about my plan to meet them in June. She was excited to hear that. I will have to start looking for flights and stuff. I will have to take care of my health as I see many youngsters get strokes in the hawker centre. The stroke will cause our family a lot of money in the long run and forget about investing. Be very grateful for what I eat from now on. Discipline discipline discipline 

I clocked 12k footsteps yesterday, and I am feeling good today. I will keep up the steps every day and improve on my walking to the site simultaneously. 

I am more connected with Jenny and will be organising more family outings. I love spending time with Jenny as she is very conscious and could unleash her full potential in the right environment. She will be open and willing to share and listen. I wish we could have more of our family time together and sometimes it can be less expensive. I think we should be setting a budget too for our monthly gathering 

I am starting to read on a bus and am continuing the habit. 

SJ468

Writing is to understand me more. To write my thoughts and feelings while going through all the roller coasters in life. 

Jenny is applying for a role in Melbourne, a place we wanted to go to a while ago. We even invested in a small apartment there. Life will be very different by then, and I think I should be looking for opportunities in Melbourne now. 

The way to improve my blogging, vlogging, reading and writing are by blogging, vlogging, and writing. With that, I could practise my skills and improve on them. 

I have completed my third book yesterday, the four agreements. And it is wise not to have an earphone on the bus so I can write and read on the bus now. Imagine today I ran out of boom to read. Will have to get a few new books. Xoxo

Sj 467 jenny birthday celebration

 I had last Saturday and Sunday off.  spent most of the time with family and Jenny celebration and research on stocks 

Saturday 

I woke up in the morning and snuggled with Jayden and Jenny. Then we went to buy pastries from Kamome bakery. I brought jayden and Jacob to the bakery. Jayden helped out with the tray, and they both behaved well in the store. Kamome bakery has since become my favourite bakery around the neighbourhood. After getting the bakeries, I brought jayden to Thomson road playground and let him play with the swing for a bit while Jacob relaxed in the stroller. 

We then went back home, had a quick breakfast with the family and helped out with tidying up the house for a bit for tonight's guest. 

I then brought Jenny to Tanjong Pagar, Bam restaurant, for her birthday lunch. The meal was great, and it cost me about $250. 

After our meal, we went for a bit of shopping and headed home to swim with Jayden. 

Irish family reached around 6 pm; we had games, chit-chat, and meals until 2230hrs. It was a great bonding and experience sharing session with them about parenting stuff in Singapore. 

Sunday

Woke up and got ready for Jayden's rugby I. Tangling rugby club. Took a grab, and we reached there around 0808hrs. Jayden coach today is Gavin, and he had not been reached by then when we were there, which was a bit disappointing. Some other coaches have already prepared the cones and stuff for the kid's arrival. In general, the coach's energy seems relatively low compared to other coaches. 

I also took Jacob out with me when I brought jayden to rugby. Jacob has been behaving well; in fact, he fell asleep halfway through the rugby session. At the same time, I received news from my parent that my mum had covid, though without symptoms. I immediately called her and checked with her about her conditions and plan. 

After rugby, we went back home and took care of Jacob for a bit, and we went to Shangri-La for a Jenny birthday lunch. It is an Italian restaurant called waterfall. Ordered two three-course meals and a kids meal. Spent almost like 3 hours there relaxing.  I note that they got a charming nursing room in the hotel, so for those with infants, Shangri-La is an excellent place to bring; however, if possible, to skip the stroller. 

After our meal in the waterfall, we did spend a bit of time wandering around the hotel, and then we walked towards the far east plaza (all about tiramisu) to collect Jenny's birthday cake. 

After collecting the cake, we took a bus back home, took a bath with my kids, and Jenny cut her tiramisu cake. The cake was fresh and soft. Love it. 

After that, Jenny and I took a short nap while jayden watched the tele. We then had dinner together. After our meal, Jenny and jayden went out for a walk. We then played blockus until 2230hrs before we all went to bed. 

SJ466

 Discipline me; I am recording what I have done and stuff. Writing this blog at a bus stop. Thinking back, I have got so many things to learn. 

Woke up at 6 am, half an hour earlier, and it was part of my atomic habit implementation. I am thinking to set my morning routine.

0600 wake up 

0615 To rebounding or yoga 

0630 To take my pills and shower 

0650 To spend time with Family 

0700 to leave the house 

0708 to write blog and post 

0715 to read on my kindle

0730 to reach my workplace 

1200 to connect with family 

1900 to leave my workplace 

1930 to have dinner and shower 

2000 to connect with the family

2100 to read financial/ to edit vlog 

2300 to sleep 

SJ465 Thursday morning

 I wrote this blog while waiting for my bus 851 at the bus stop. 

Yesterday evening I left work earlier than usual. I will set a routine where I will be leaving work earlier on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and staying late on Tuesday and Thursday. 

Managed to reach home to have dinner while my family could still chat and talk with me. It is one of my atomic habits that I will be implementing. 

A few atomic habits I am tracking and building for February 2022

1. To read every day on a bus 

2. To do trampoline daily 

3. To make tea and to massage Jenny daily.

4. To swim with Jayden once a week.

5. To plan my week on Google calendar and also outlook.

6. To cut down on my snacking 

7. To do a weekly blog, to post by the end of Sunday 

8. To weigh me every Sunday 

9. To connect with Shaun every quarter 

10. To connect with my parents every day 

11. To connect with friends, this month will be JY and also Jeff 

12. To wake up at 6 am and do yoga and rebounding 

SJ464 Wednesday

Putting in the habit of writing on my bus, drinking apple cider vinegar, reading the four agreements on the bus and connecting with Jenny at night. 

I worked film 9 pm yesterday and am completely exhausted. Couldn't think straight after work and felt like walking dead. Would like to stop this from keep happening

I also connected with my mum and my dad yesterday. Understand their lifestyle and become someone to connect with them. My parents invited me to go home for a while. 

After work yesterday I went to novena to wait for Jenny's dinner with her colleagues. Had a late meal and watched an apprentice with her.

What I still need to improve is my snacking habits. Have to think of an alternative to stopping my snacking habit and also drinking carbonated drinks in the office. 

I also invited Wei jiun for lunch together today. 

SJ463 weekend and Monday

Resuming my success journal is quite fun and familiar. I am now looking forward to hopping on bus 851 and writing a post. 

Yesterday was my off day, and the day before, which is a Sunday, I worked. During my lunch break, I connected with my brother Shaun to discuss our family business at home and how he is getting along. I guess it is comforting to be able to share his thought and to clarify it by discussing them with me. At least not to face all the trouble by himself. Aligning ourselves with our parents. I shared with him that probably mom is feeling a bit tired about working now. 

Getting off work around 5 pm and spent time with Jayden; it was drizzling. Jayden and I went out to fetch Jenny from newton station. We thought to surprise Jenny, but we couldn't catch her along the way, and she reached home via another route. We had our dinner at home and spent a relaxing Sunday night with the family. 

Monday 7/2/2022

On my off day, I sent Jayden to school, connected with my mom along the way, Jenny bought some bakeries from the game, and I brought the bakery to veronica's place. Got the wrong address but managed to find her place. Sally and I brought some stuff and four tiers of kallax back via gogovan. 

Back home, I had tea and some 🥐 with Jenny before I fetched Jayden from school together with Jacob around 11 am. After school, I went for a swim together with Jayden and Jenny. 

Let Jayden take a nap, and we then work on the kallax installation. 

Finished the installation, and Jayden went for his Chinese class. When Jayden finished his Chinese class, we went to Thomson road playground to learn longboarding. Did a few rounds, and we went to square 2 to meet up with Lucy for dinner in Kaizen ramen. Jayden did misbehave by lifting his both legs and was scolded by Jenny. 

After our meal, we sent lucy to MRT and went back home. 

SJ462

Yesterday I left work early connected with Jenny and also Jayden at night. 

Went to Daiso, NTUC and Japan home with Jenny and connected with her. After that, we went home and watched some longboarding tutorials, and we tried longboarding in our room. I also massaged Jenny for good night sleep. 

Woke up at 0630hrs today took a multivitamin, Apple cider vinegar and also vitamin c. Did rebounding for about 30 secs and left the house for work. I wrote this post while I was on bus 851. 

Today will be connecting with Shaun around 12noon about family matters. I will have to plan for the week, months and also the year so I can make a progressive move towards my goals. I think it is time to relook into my goals tomorrow while I got a bit of time so I can move towards my goals. 

Habit to write, 1st day at work after cny

 CNY day 4,

I am back to work, very reluctant after more than two weeks away from work. It is like restarting the engine after a long rest. 

Not much to say about work apart from receiving $10 Ang Pau from the company,  lunch and wine 🍾 

After our drinking session, I left the office around 6 pm and went long-boarding with Jayden in Thomson road playground. He could balance himself well on a board and managed to manoeuvre the board on a curve. 

After showering, Jenny called me that she would be walking back home from MRT, so I woke up and walked to fetch her and to give her a surprise. I managed to catch her while she was walking past ah chew dessert. She was shocked and happy. We then walked back home together. She is very keen on Jayden's longboarding pictures or video, but I only managed to take one or two. 

We chatted for a while, and I fell asleep. 

Post cny blog

 Woke up by an alarm clock. It has been a while, I think, since the 22nd of January 2022. Picking up the routine work life again. Took a quick shower, got changed and rush to the United Square bus stop. Waited for bus 851, and I boarded the bus. 

I left my kindle at home, so I started to work on my blog. 

I had covid from 22nd of January and only tested negative on the 30th January 2022. I only left the room on the 31st January 2022 as I got an infant at home. Extra precautions so I will not pass the virus to the family members. 

During my quarantine, I did a few vlogs resume reading about the psychology of money, yoga and rebounding. Although these seem to be tiny things, it required a lot of time and effort to make them happen. I also cleared my family bookkeeping since August, which is overdue. 

Before CNY, I went out for breakfast with Jenny in McDonald United Square. Ordered the wrap and black coffee. They are still providing free refills. Love it. Catching up with Jenny and connecting with her over a meal. We have called off a few reunion meals with friends because of my situation. 

Day 1 of CNY

We went for a swim in the afternoon and spent time together as a family at home. Connected with my dads family via zoom in the morning, and we went for a swim in the afternoon. We walked around the neighbourhood at night and collected the art kit 

Day 2 of CNY

Had breakfast in providore, and went to MBS. Had ding tai fung for lunch, connected with Jenny,

Day 3 of CNY

Visited our 10th floor, Ethan is about 13th months, they are moving away soon after delivery and they are opening a student care. They are Singapore and hong kong couple which are very resourceful and willing to share. We discussed about IVF. After our lunch, we went to the orchard and spent time in the decathlon with the family; we did a bit of longboarding and cycling in the decathlon. We decided to buy the longboard to practise. 

Day 4 of CNY 

Back to work 

A meal with my dad

 

2017111- Barcelona 

Please note I am writing this blog based on memory. Five years late. Better than never here

While we were given some free and easy time during our tour, we wandered to a market where they got stalls serving food and some selling stuff. 

The market is vast and is filled with people. We were looking for el quim de la Boqueria; they are famous for their baby squid with eggs. Took dad and me a while to find the place, which is not complicated is. Just the place is enormous. When I reached the place, there was a long queue. Random queue, no queue number, is identified by the staff when it is our turn. People waiting got drinks on their hands and started to chat with their company. The owner also came out to say hello to his patrons 

I remember the staff were amiable, and they worked cheerfully in the kitchen. It is very relaxing to watch as we sit at a bar table facing the kitchen. 

I ordered cava baby squid with eggs, and we immersed at the moment. Love the experience. 

Hands down be a memorable meal with my dad 

Status update

To briefly update my current life. I am a father of 2, working with a local project management company. Writing this blog on bus 851 while I am on my way home in 2025hrs. Almost more than 12hours of shift work. 

It is exhausting. No complaint. At least I have something on my mind that I will do in the future. Just have to bear with it. 

My mum offered to buy a Japanese exam grade upright piano for Jayden and Jacob today. Both Jenny and I are very grateful to have such loving parents. 

Work is not too bad. Happy with what I have now; at least colleagues are supportive. 

A book I am reading is an atomic habit by James clear. It is to learn how to build good habits. 

I am typing with Grammarly, a software that helps correct my grammar. 

A series I am watching with Jenny is Emily in Paris from Netflix. We get to spend quality time together watching drama together. 

I am trying to build a habit of creating content to improve my communication skills in the long run, from blogging to blogging and journaling my life. 

I have started to take vitamin c, fish oil and men vitamins. Hair starts to fall, and it seems to be scary. Soon I will have no hair 

Staycation for jayden birthday

We checked in Conrad hotel yesterday around noon. After we checked in the contract hotel, we immediately put all our luggage in the room, and we went out for a dim sum. The dim sum it's on the 4th floor. We ordered like seven to eight pieces. The meal cost about 75 for $80, and I've got a 15% discount. After a meal, we went back to our room, drank some tea and relaxed. We went for a swim at the swimming pool at around 3:45. Jayden and Jacob enjoyed swimming off to the store, and we went back up to the room and took a shower

After our shower, we took a taxi to meet aunty sally at velocity. Then after dropping off Jacob at velocity to aunty sally. We went to haidilao in Royal Square. 

Waited for about an hour until we finally served to do our table, ordered a feast, and it cost us around 100. Haidilao served Jayden birthday cake and free kids meals.  I will come back again. 

We took the MRT back to the hotel, did a bath and a bit of a movie before going back to sleep. 

On the 16th of Jan, we had a quick breakfast in the hotel and checked out, collected Jacob from velocity and headed off to NTUC for Jacob milk powder.

Good bye 2021

 It is the last few days of 2021, so with Grammarly, I am updating my Blogspot again. It seems fun and clearer to write with AI assisting me on a Lenovo laptop all by myself in my room during a video call with Jayden and jenny. They are now in Hong Kong, and they will be flying back to Singapore on the 2nd of Jan 2021. So that will be a few days from now, and I am looking forward to seeing them soon. 

Ok back to the title, 2021- I won't say she is exciting, but I would say there is a lot of luck. Lucky to be in excellent health this year, and it has been a challenging one for my career path. 

Good things that happened in 2021, the pros:

1. We went on the cruise, 4 days 3 nights, for Jayden's birthday, or more like for us to get away from Singapore due to the lockdown that time. Less restriction and less crowded. There were performances, food, a jacuzzi, and away from work on the cruise. The video that I have made gathered 3.7k views on youtube now. Looking forward to creating more videos 
2. We went island hopping and had fun under the sun with friends and stuff with all the restrictions. Again, it is good that we were slowly getting our freedom back from lockdown. We are getting more comfortable living with covid nowadays, and it seems like it is going to be endemic
3. Good that we stay invested throughout 2021, property and stocks. Would like to stick through my principles all the way. Own a piece of a good business is my mantra, and invest goodly
4. I started to reduce my diet coke intake
5. resumed my badminton session 
6. to find my identity. I need to be very good at one thing, so people will know who I am. 
7. A book that I am reading is atomic Habits by James Clear. I just started off a few pages. Easy to read and promise to keep. 
   
8. Glad that my Kindle is revived 
9. connect with some of my long lost friends. Some of them more than 2 years 
10. I joined BRMC Methodist church 
11. Keeping my lemon water routine which I am very grateful for
12. Having Spinach soup for my staple lunch 
13. Keeping up with sufficient sleep and feeling less stressed at work. Connecting with friends is important 
14. Glad that I met some of them: Serene, chai ann, CCY, ken, Ocean, Choi mei, Alvin and Wilson
15. all. Good to have them to chat/discuss with 
16. Started off Yoga session with Frannie
17. Connected back with my Younger brother
18. Remember that I regretted not spending the money while in the UK. I guess my time on earth should be well spent too. Need to create a system so I can live comfortably
19. Jacob is born safely, jenny is all good.
20. Created a mini ritual or a system to improve my life significantly 
21. Moved to a new place

Cons

1. Gained weight due to a lack of self-discipline and couldn't blame anyone for watching Netflix. I need to slow down in watching that tv. 
2. Overworked- not balanced. I will need to find a way out of this rat race. 
3. Couldn't visit my parents in Sabah
4. Spent more on living expenses

Father's day 2021

We went to SEA aquarium to celebrate father's Day. Jenny bought a wonderful mango cake 🎂

I am so blessed! Xoxo

A solid father's Day card from my 4 year old boy. 

My boy requested his mum to buy me at spicy snacks. Love it ! xoxo. Preparing our self to aquarium today.

Looking forward to a memorable day with the family amid restriction. 😊

A typical relaxing sunday with the family

 FFA 2

Would love to be a writer and would like to write as much as i could to record things that happened recently in my live. Would like to speed through things and record every single moment i spendor encountered. 

just book a 3 nights cruise with Royal Carribean in January 2021. That is something that we are looking forward to. 

Not sure if we would be receiving our bonus but would like to have a getaway at the moment. 

Went to Funan to collect my laptop, i think it has been almost a month since i dropped my laptop in the store, the guy was very helpful but wasn't very technical.

Is like a guy next door trying to explain computer stuff with me. 

I will start form bullet points to record things that happened today. 

Brought jayden to mindchamps space camp and let him explore the creativity part of his side, i also watched a few videos of my weddings and reminded me of learning how to give a speech. Apparently, Anthony gave a rather nice speech

after watching youtube videos, we then took the bus to marina square for jayden's space camp with Mind champ, send jayden into the class and went to have starbucks with jenny, we shared a ginger latte with whip cream and bought a present for my colleagues. It was a lovely water bottle with a price tag of 26++ 

this present is for the exchange gift in N110. 

After the session, we then went to raffles city for our lunch, we chose the coffee academics as i remembered i got burpple and we ordered miso salmon pasta and truffle portobello pizza. The pizza was not bad and the bill came out to be 35++

Took a bus back home and thinking to edit the video for today.