Lesson #II: Three Simple Rules in Life.

Lesson #II: Three Simple Rules in Life.

This is something I saw on my friend's wall (Facebook wall).

I found it really meaningful, and I thought you should know about it.

1. If you do not GO after what you want, you'll never have it.
2. If you do not ASK, the answer will always be NO.
3. If you do not step forward, you'll always be in the same place.


~06 Aug 2012.~

~ You do not have to start from the bottom.

Lesson #I: The life skills that you need, you would have learned by now.

Lesson #I: The life skills that you need, you would have learned by now.

This would by far, the most important realisation that your father has gathered.

Someone once said that by the time you finished kindergarten you would have possess and comprehend the life skills necessary for life. Things like how to network, make friends, giving gifts to your friends, maintain circle of similar like-minded friends etc... You would have realised that if you treat someone really nice, chances are that it would be reciprocated, or you get invited to their circle. You also would have realised about the 6 degrees of separation, where you can be connected to anyone else via 'roughly' 6 steps away. You also would have understood the importance of friendship, and how it affects you and what you can do.

In short, it's about connectedness. Know the right people, and in fact, know a lot of people. Then internally know who is trustworthy, treacherous, intelligent, smart. If you are connected to the right person, in the right way... it opens a whole new dimension and opportunities for you. Sadly but true, knowing the right people means that people who are well connected and in power (influence, monetary or position). However, that does not mean we choose our friends this way, remember... because all men are equal... and you will still find the most sincere and trustworthy friends across all levels of society. Bear in mind that those people in 'power' got there because they have relied on others, and one day may call in your favor too... so be aware of how you manage such relationship.

Ultimately, remember to be kind to those in need, and be sincere to everyone. Build your circle of trusted friends, which may not be in your circle of influence or power. There's a stark difference...

~01 Aug 2012.~

~ Three Simple Rules in Life

Project 366: Drinking in office

It seems that 5pm is the official timing when most people get 'thirsty'. It's handy that we have a happy cupboard and also bottles like these lying around.

$7 a bottle.

Heart Space #61: Love Thy Faith 2

Heart Space #61: Love Thy Faith 2

Sometimes, I do have the urge to pen down some thoughts or life lessons that I went through and gathered, for Faith. This is to empower her some knowledge, in the event that I am not around or she can read in her leisure time. She does not need to go through all the long path that her parents did, only to come to the same conclusions. However, having said that, this is still by no means the holy bible or what it will be for her life, but these are some realisations that we have wasted so much of our time to reach.

For you, Faith, with love...

The Beginning of the End

Without it even being started.

May 14, 2012.

~ when it was warm just days ago, the cold is so much colder.

Pressures

Enough is enough. This is not my first blog that I started off this way.

For my dad, if you do not appreciate and don't want to even listen, don't blame other people for not willing to coach you.

For the wife, I getting older and maybe my memories are failing, maybe i am really feeling pressured. Even though I forgave you the last time when you questioned me about faith class timing which it was so farking rude. Today you question me again when I simply asked if we going to eat breakfast.

For faith, I do not know how to take care of you anymore because I do not know if you are lying. First it was the leg then now it's the neck. The doctor already said it could not be so bad that she can't walk and it's highly exaggerated.

For work, I am faced with so much pressure to deliver and also finding a job fast.

Please.... Spare a thought for me guys. Now I really know why my headaches never go away.

Project 366: Bibik Pearleen's Kitchen

While Pearleen is not a Peranakan, she surely can cool very well despite the very lack of ingredients.

This was taken at the IDAi team building challenge at Focus Adventure.

Project 366: Soya Beancurd

This dish.. is one of my favorite. Unfortunately good and cheap ones are slowly dying out. This costs 60 cents and it's in Bedok north market.

Bliss.

Project 366: Snow City

Faith in her ski house.

Project 366: Hot Cross Bun

Happy Easter. Compliments from my legal counsel.

Project 366: Honey Glazed Pork Belly

This expensive piece is about $1-2 per piece.
But this dish from Paradise Inn actually tastes pretty good.

Project 366: Pho Bo

At Viet.

Not too bad.., but the ones in Melbourne city and Springvale are much better.

Project 366: Me

I was totally impressed when Faith came to me and say "papa, this is you. " I expected the usually giraffe cross mr potato head type of drawing. But this is what greeted me.

Nice.!

Project 366: Faith with XBOX360

Faith sometimes likes to play my soccer game in training mode.

This is her using my controller.

Project 366: Fishing

Every weekend, wife and myself will have to find something for Faith to do. Last weekend it's Pasir Ris Farmway for fishing and animal feeding.

It's pretty difficult for children to catch fish, unless you have plenty of luck.if we leave it all to them, Faith would have caught 2-4.

This is her after the trip.

Project 366: 豆花

Recently, I been having craving for 豆花. It's pretty hard to find good, traditional and cheap ones. So far, the best one is the at Tiong Bahru Market, followed by Jollybean pudding and 老伴.

It's indeed my "life's little pleasure. "

Project 366: Kids Talk

Kids never lie or at least most of the time. My cousin posted on Facebook when the little ones met up to play.

Reasons why I really love my darling so much.

Project 366: 叉烧酥

This actually was not very nice but it reminded me of the very tasty one that I had.

Project 366: Lil Teochew

Happy that Faith actually loves to eat white porridge with vegetables, steamed eggs and her new found love, braised sauce.

Project 366: Kueh

This was one of my favorite snack when I was a little kid. I used to peel layers after layers to eat, thinking that each layer tastes different.