Logbook Entry 03-10-07
Been very busy the last few weeks especially working on my soccer blog, http://epllatestnews.blogspot.com , and my business project. Plus being a bit too lazy to write my post though.
Back to work. Finally renovations have kicked off on my office. Hopefully it can be finished by next week.
I got another interview tomorrow to ponder whether I should work for someone or work for myself. The concern here is working for someone lets him or her worry about the overheads while doing my work. However the job satisfaction one may get from it may be less from working for myself. I am still struggling with this concern or worry of mine.
My partners are a bit over their heads sometimes. Hence I do realise that I should let them decide the course and just follow. The logic is that let them take the lead and moderate the course of actions later. Hopefully it would not be too late.
Another thing that has been bugging me is that a business deal should have been closed weeks ago is still dragging. Hence with my partner, we are trying to close it today. Wish me luck.
Finally I really wish to thank my girlfriend for the support she has shown me for this period. Yes she may be demanding, crude and unladylike, but she honestly care for me. That I would appreciate.
Introduction
This is my personal logbook where I share my daily life and feelings. Also found here are some news affecting Asia Pacific Region which i have found interesting.
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Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
19th Sep 2007 Entry Log
Logbook 19-07-07 Entry
Yeah...been very busy to write on my blog...
Getting around to do my work with regards to my business project. Running around the isle of Singapore to get things done up properly. Lots of regulation to read up in the past week.
Now trying very hard to solve and close out my first business deal. Tons of work left to be done before closing. Hopefully I can close it by end of next week. If successfully, a few thousand in profit. Wish me luck guys.
As for the domestic front, my bro is teaching tarrot card reading. Yes, something he has interest in doing. That's good for him. I wish him all the best.
Finally my girlfriend made up her mind to go back to Malaysia to celebrate the Moon cake festival with her family. I better go and collect her ticket before being scolded by her.
Some stuff I am reading:
Congratulations to Sopranos picking the emmy this year. Hence the end of a great drama series. In the end, HBO is the big winner this year.
Ah, opening of the Singapore Season into China. A great achievement of exporting our Singapore culture overseas. We should be proud of it.
What has the pop princess, Britney Spears turned into. It is very sad to see her end up now in drug rehab of all things. Is it the fame or money that cause?
Yeah...been very busy to write on my blog...
Getting around to do my work with regards to my business project. Running around the isle of Singapore to get things done up properly. Lots of regulation to read up in the past week.
Now trying very hard to solve and close out my first business deal. Tons of work left to be done before closing. Hopefully I can close it by end of next week. If successfully, a few thousand in profit. Wish me luck guys.
As for the domestic front, my bro is teaching tarrot card reading. Yes, something he has interest in doing. That's good for him. I wish him all the best.
Finally my girlfriend made up her mind to go back to Malaysia to celebrate the Moon cake festival with her family. I better go and collect her ticket before being scolded by her.
Some stuff I am reading:
Congratulations to Sopranos picking the emmy this year. Hence the end of a great drama series. In the end, HBO is the big winner this year.
Ah, opening of the Singapore Season into China. A great achievement of exporting our Singapore culture overseas. We should be proud of it.
What has the pop princess, Britney Spears turned into. It is very sad to see her end up now in drug rehab of all things. Is it the fame or money that cause?
Thursday, September 13, 2007
14th September 2007
Logbook 14-09-07 Entry
Finally, a 100 visitors to my blogs. Maybe I should get a separate counter for each of my blogs.
Thanks to all those who have visited my blogs. Hope that you would come for more.
A topic that is raging in Singapore is whether a gay teacher should have come out in the open declaring he is gay or not.
There are a few issues at work here.
1) Singapore is still an Asian society where such things as homosexuality are still a taboo to some people. Hence in a sense, a very sensitive topic. I would admit that I admire his courage coming open or clean with his facts. But as many can see in the newspaper, he took down his blog entry after realizing that too many people are reading. Is it due to the culture or pressure? One would wonder.
2)Being a gay teacher in an all guys school, would it be a problem? Many parents would be shocked or worried about it. The major concern here is the influence of the teacher on the students. There are two school of thoughts on this. Being a gay teacher, should not means that he would or could influence the sexuality of his students in any sense by doing his job as a teacher. However, if he takes advantage of the situation, then that's different.
3) Would his career be affected? Being honest is not a bad thing, but in this case, I may worry for his career as school and ministry may not look kindly on his actions and the storm of upheavals caused. Another reason which I admire him for is that by coming out open, he would be mentally prepared for the possible results from it. The worst case is that he may lose his job.
Although I may admire his actions, but it may be not the most suitable situation to come clean yet. Yes, society has became more open to accepting the gay issue, but not to every extent it is tolerable for people. Asian would still take time to adapt to this sort of scenario. Hopefully the good of it is that people can learn to accept the reality of gays.
PS: I have nothing against gays, just stating what are my feelings on the matter.
Some news for those interesed, UN has passed a non-binding resolution to protect the human, land and resources rights of the estimated 370 Million Indigenous people over the protest of US, Australia and Canada. What a victory for the ordinary people over the interests of just a few nations.
Finally, a 100 visitors to my blogs. Maybe I should get a separate counter for each of my blogs.
Thanks to all those who have visited my blogs. Hope that you would come for more.
A topic that is raging in Singapore is whether a gay teacher should have come out in the open declaring he is gay or not.
There are a few issues at work here.
1) Singapore is still an Asian society where such things as homosexuality are still a taboo to some people. Hence in a sense, a very sensitive topic. I would admit that I admire his courage coming open or clean with his facts. But as many can see in the newspaper, he took down his blog entry after realizing that too many people are reading. Is it due to the culture or pressure? One would wonder.
2)Being a gay teacher in an all guys school, would it be a problem? Many parents would be shocked or worried about it. The major concern here is the influence of the teacher on the students. There are two school of thoughts on this. Being a gay teacher, should not means that he would or could influence the sexuality of his students in any sense by doing his job as a teacher. However, if he takes advantage of the situation, then that's different.
3) Would his career be affected? Being honest is not a bad thing, but in this case, I may worry for his career as school and ministry may not look kindly on his actions and the storm of upheavals caused. Another reason which I admire him for is that by coming out open, he would be mentally prepared for the possible results from it. The worst case is that he may lose his job.
Although I may admire his actions, but it may be not the most suitable situation to come clean yet. Yes, society has became more open to accepting the gay issue, but not to every extent it is tolerable for people. Asian would still take time to adapt to this sort of scenario. Hopefully the good of it is that people can learn to accept the reality of gays.
PS: I have nothing against gays, just stating what are my feelings on the matter.
Some news for those interesed, UN has passed a non-binding resolution to protect the human, land and resources rights of the estimated 370 Million Indigenous people over the protest of US, Australia and Canada. What a victory for the ordinary people over the interests of just a few nations.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
12th September 2007
Logbook 12-09-07 Entry
This morning, I again made my girlfriend angry by not giving in to her. Why is it all female expect males to give in? Even after giving in to her, she is still pissed at me. Really do not know why is it so hard to please her? Anyway trying to coax her now.
Another stupid mistake I keep making is writing wrongly the worded amount on cheques. It happened yesterday, and yet it happened again today. I am really not used to writing. Should really buy a reader to do it. Actually should be Must....Not sure whether any one else have this problem.
I just tried filling out a CPF contribution today, lucky I was wise enough to seek the help of the customer service office at the CPF branch. It is quite a headache to fill in, but at least with the internet, there are automated calculators on the CPF website. My only concern is that the cheques do not bounce due to my signature. Really have to do something about it also.
This morning, I again made my girlfriend angry by not giving in to her. Why is it all female expect males to give in? Even after giving in to her, she is still pissed at me. Really do not know why is it so hard to please her? Anyway trying to coax her now.
Another stupid mistake I keep making is writing wrongly the worded amount on cheques. It happened yesterday, and yet it happened again today. I am really not used to writing. Should really buy a reader to do it. Actually should be Must....Not sure whether any one else have this problem.
I just tried filling out a CPF contribution today, lucky I was wise enough to seek the help of the customer service office at the CPF branch. It is quite a headache to fill in, but at least with the internet, there are automated calculators on the CPF website. My only concern is that the cheques do not bounce due to my signature. Really have to do something about it also.
11th September 2007
Logbook 11-09-07 Entry
Today is the real start for the new company I am working on. The lease for the office has been signed and the work would start this week on the renovations. One of my partner would be hopefully selling the goods by end of this week, for a positive cash flow to the company.
I had just did up the a simple balance sheet for the company. The reason is to check for the cash flow issue. Only then I can know how much can be used and what should it used for.
Today we would also remember 11th Sep for the World Trade attack in US and the passing away of the founder of Body Shop.
Also I had a nice outing with my girlfriend in which we had ice-cream at parkway and dinner at Auston. Although she can be a bit difficult sometimes, but she is still the one I love with all my heart.
Now for some news where US commerate the 11th Sep Terrorist Attack
Also for the health consicous, check on what you take and what they are for as the vitamin C show below:-
Today is the real start for the new company I am working on. The lease for the office has been signed and the work would start this week on the renovations. One of my partner would be hopefully selling the goods by end of this week, for a positive cash flow to the company.
I had just did up the a simple balance sheet for the company. The reason is to check for the cash flow issue. Only then I can know how much can be used and what should it used for.
Today we would also remember 11th Sep for the World Trade attack in US and the passing away of the founder of Body Shop.
Also I had a nice outing with my girlfriend in which we had ice-cream at parkway and dinner at Auston. Although she can be a bit difficult sometimes, but she is still the one I love with all my heart.
Now for some news where US commerate the 11th Sep Terrorist Attack
Also for the health consicous, check on what you take and what they are for as the vitamin C show below:-
Friday, September 7, 2007
7th September 2007 Entry
Logbook Entry 07-09-07
What a surprise I got yesterday, My girlfriend still bought a learning guide to cantonese for me. The reason is that she wishes that I can learn cantonese to communicate with her friends and family. So it back to the books for me.
Interestingly is my procounication of wordings, seen to be so funny when you do not know how to say it. Anyway My girlfriend and myself got a good laugh from it.
Furthermore we bought a Canon ixus for S$469 with 2 2GB memory cards, camera bag and extra battery. So now, I am thinking of taking some shots and placing it on this blog for all to share. Anyway for those interested, they can still get it at Ang Mo Kio Hub, the promotion would end tomorrow.
You would be asking, am I getting a cut for promoting the above? No lah, just wants to promote a good deal to me for all to share.
As for my business opportunities, it is taking off at last. At one hand, It seen to be like I am a boss, but in reality, would be working for the investor. Wish my luck, guys.
And also for some news now, finally a breakthrough with the North Korean on the nuclear issue.
What a surprise I got yesterday, My girlfriend still bought a learning guide to cantonese for me. The reason is that she wishes that I can learn cantonese to communicate with her friends and family. So it back to the books for me.
Interestingly is my procounication of wordings, seen to be so funny when you do not know how to say it. Anyway My girlfriend and myself got a good laugh from it.
Furthermore we bought a Canon ixus for S$469 with 2 2GB memory cards, camera bag and extra battery. So now, I am thinking of taking some shots and placing it on this blog for all to share. Anyway for those interested, they can still get it at Ang Mo Kio Hub, the promotion would end tomorrow.
You would be asking, am I getting a cut for promoting the above? No lah, just wants to promote a good deal to me for all to share.
As for my business opportunities, it is taking off at last. At one hand, It seen to be like I am a boss, but in reality, would be working for the investor. Wish my luck, guys.
And also for some news now, finally a breakthrough with the North Korean on the nuclear issue.
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
4th September 2007
Logbook Entry 04-09-07
Finally I got things done with my partners after a long discussion in the morning.
Here is the gist. An organizational structure and job scopes would be drawn by me for all three of us and after which authority to approve payments would be discussed on friday. Afterwhich we would review together on friday and sign if all of us agree to it. Hence I spent my best part of the morning preparing my version 1.
Next up getting the phone numbers from our local phone provider. It is amazing that the numbers available all have the number 4 in them. Too many 4 are not good in cantonese as they mean death. Hence being into business ourselves, I had to choose the numbers with a lot of 8 inside (8 means prosperity in cantonese). You can call supersititous, but I would not want to take a chance in this business.
Interestingly enough, is that I got a call for an interview with one of the local health care provider. It is a strange call as I spent half a hour to 45 minutes talking to the person. Although it is an operational job, but I am caught in a dilema in which should I take it up and lose all my efforts in the new company down the drain.
My mum is of the opinion that I go and try it out. I am still pondering over it as I have until tomorrow afternoon to decide whether I want to go. Want should I do?
Anyway getting to my relationship with my girlfriend, at least she is more responding to my comments than the previous days where she was that pissed at me. Keep my cool at all times seen to be the answer to her indifference, but finally we managed to break the ice between us. That brings a smile to me as I have been trying to make it up to her since our last arguement.
Having said so, it is back to the drawing board for me to think or chew on: business on my own or business for others. What would you choose if you are me?
Finally I got things done with my partners after a long discussion in the morning.
Here is the gist. An organizational structure and job scopes would be drawn by me for all three of us and after which authority to approve payments would be discussed on friday. Afterwhich we would review together on friday and sign if all of us agree to it. Hence I spent my best part of the morning preparing my version 1.
Next up getting the phone numbers from our local phone provider. It is amazing that the numbers available all have the number 4 in them. Too many 4 are not good in cantonese as they mean death. Hence being into business ourselves, I had to choose the numbers with a lot of 8 inside (8 means prosperity in cantonese). You can call supersititous, but I would not want to take a chance in this business.
Interestingly enough, is that I got a call for an interview with one of the local health care provider. It is a strange call as I spent half a hour to 45 minutes talking to the person. Although it is an operational job, but I am caught in a dilema in which should I take it up and lose all my efforts in the new company down the drain.
My mum is of the opinion that I go and try it out. I am still pondering over it as I have until tomorrow afternoon to decide whether I want to go. Want should I do?
Anyway getting to my relationship with my girlfriend, at least she is more responding to my comments than the previous days where she was that pissed at me. Keep my cool at all times seen to be the answer to her indifference, but finally we managed to break the ice between us. That brings a smile to me as I have been trying to make it up to her since our last arguement.
Having said so, it is back to the drawing board for me to think or chew on: business on my own or business for others. What would you choose if you are me?
Sunday, September 2, 2007
3rd September 2007
Logbook 03-09-07
Today is an important day for me as this afternoon I would meet with my partners to discuss the extent of our co-operation. If all goes well, then the project is back on track again. Let's pray that all would goes well.
My girlfriend is still against me joining this co-operation. However with my current job situation, I would be still looking for a job while exploring other options. Without any doubt, I would not want my efforts to go down the drain. But only with results, my close ones would then be convinced. Hence I must bend my efforts to making it a success if the talks today are successful.
True, I am still naive to the world of business. But no one is born business suvry. Only through experience, can one grow. I have already made my worse expectations needed in which I could become bankrupt if the worst would happen. Furthermore, I really need to improve my human relationship skills and of course my temper.
Always it had been my temper that has been my problem for some many years. However true is that temper may be good for fuelling one's goals and dreams, but it could also undo someone. Many times, it is my temper that caused my parents and girlfriend grief. For that, I am really sorry and would really try my best to change.
Hopefully the talks today can be successful and that my efforts to change can take shape also.
Today is an important day for me as this afternoon I would meet with my partners to discuss the extent of our co-operation. If all goes well, then the project is back on track again. Let's pray that all would goes well.
My girlfriend is still against me joining this co-operation. However with my current job situation, I would be still looking for a job while exploring other options. Without any doubt, I would not want my efforts to go down the drain. But only with results, my close ones would then be convinced. Hence I must bend my efforts to making it a success if the talks today are successful.
True, I am still naive to the world of business. But no one is born business suvry. Only through experience, can one grow. I have already made my worse expectations needed in which I could become bankrupt if the worst would happen. Furthermore, I really need to improve my human relationship skills and of course my temper.
Always it had been my temper that has been my problem for some many years. However true is that temper may be good for fuelling one's goals and dreams, but it could also undo someone. Many times, it is my temper that caused my parents and girlfriend grief. For that, I am really sorry and would really try my best to change.
Hopefully the talks today can be successful and that my efforts to change can take shape also.
Friday, August 31, 2007
1st September 2007
Logbook Entry 01-09-07
I have just signed a contract with my girlfriend to change for the better within three months. If any of the ten points of the contract is broken, she would have the right to dump me. Am I correct to sign such a contract with her? Can character faults be changed over night?
I only know that I would do my best for it and hope that I can fulfil her demands and conditions to the best and maximum of my capacilities.
I have just signed a contract with my girlfriend to change for the better within three months. If any of the ten points of the contract is broken, she would have the right to dump me. Am I correct to sign such a contract with her? Can character faults be changed over night?
I only know that I would do my best for it and hope that I can fulfil her demands and conditions to the best and maximum of my capacilities.
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