Last Day of 2009

It was not an impressive situation to start my last day of 2009 when you saw a body was lying on the floor (cause of car accidence obviously) on the way to work. I'm wondering what if I die on the last day of 20XX? Please drive carefully.

2009 is a transition year from one chapter to another chapter in my life journey. Changing environment, country, friends, culture, work, I could not say it was tough but it's definitely emotional. I'm thankful that I just have right amount of time in 2009, not too long or too short. And now, it is time to move on.

The very first time I'm not too sure what I really want for a new year. Traveling will definitely be the big part of 2010. I guess it will be the right time when I have not put myself to a situation with too much responsible yet. South East Asia and Europe will be the destination.

Other than travel, my career and retirement plan are always be my focus. I have been procrastinate in the second half of 2009. After receiving sugar cube from Chin, it does inspired me again. Sometimes a small action could make a huge impact, thanks Chin!

No matter what, I will ROCK 2010 in 1fan style!

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My iphone

Since the first i-phone launch in 2005, when I was in India, it became my dream phone. Every year I told myself to save up and buy it. Finally, I got it last month. It is worth for waiting. I feel like caring my MacBook everywhere, I can do whatever, wherever and whenever with my phone. It is only RM1500 to get a powerful and 'handsome' phone.

I guess there is nothing can stop me be a loyalty customer of Apple. Next goal: MacBook Pro

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A video for myself - don't give up

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Happy Birthday to ME x 3

I've celebrate my b'day in Malaysia for 5 years. I was not planning to celebrate my bday this year but thanks for friends who gave me 3 celebration. Of course, it was not as creazy as the party in NZ. However, it was warm and sweet.

1. Kiwi style with Annie Loo
Thanks for bring me to such an awesome place for dinner. Following by NZ Pinor Noir at best Jazz Bar in Malaysia. Especially for Annie and Yohei, I love the present - photo book - it brought back a lot of good memories and can't wait for Taiwan with a crazy night.

2. A group of friends without name
Thanks for spending a good night with two Tiger towers and the present.

3. An unexpected surprise from KK
Thank you so much for the two little cakes.

Thank you for all the wishes from friends all around the world!

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Challenge myself

We all know that you need to challenge yourself and put a lot of efforts to be successful. I'm very enjoyed my time in September because I am putting myself into a very challenging situation. These challenge is very different compare to what had occurred in the pass. Everyday, I am expecting some difficulty that out of my control. It is not easy, it is frustrated and reduce my confidence. However, I know that this is the path to the success. I'm lucky enough to face these with a group of good people with a lot of supports and encouragements.

I am walking toward my goal and dream.

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Are you ready for the change?

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Loving my life

Loving your life. It sounds very simple but not many people find the way.

I've been struggling for years in how to have a successful life by doing what I love to do. I'm very excited and happy now because I find my way. I have such a strong feeling that I am going to enjoy every single moment in the next five years, I can foresee myself being happy and successful before 2015. I know it won't be easy but I am not afraid of any challenge that I am going to face. I just remember what it will lead me to and I want it with 100%.

Congratz if you have this feeling; if not, I hope you FIND THE WAY.

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Let's complain less and smile more :)

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成就李嘉诚一生的八种能力

I'm very glad that I read this book at the right time. It helped me to make the most important decision in 2009. I also have a better understanding about the stock and property market. How does it work at a large scale. It also give me a very clear picture what ability does a successful businessman needs. Sometimes, it is so hard to believe what he, Li Jia Cheng, has done in his life.

Of course, there are so much to learn, I'm just a beginner. I hope one day I'll be good at these eight abilities. I believe it won't be too far :)

Current reading:
Outliers - the story of success by Malcom Gladwell
Waiting list:
The snowball by Warren Buffett

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Getting toward the right direction

Lucky (LOA)

I made a goal before I start working. I've to start working on my main responsible - business development in Aug. Because of the delay of setting up (catalog and website), I didn't have much hope to achieve my goal.

However, everything seems to be arranged. After attending the primary school gathering last weekend, I got a new contact and information about a opening-soon hotel. I got a meeting set up after calling. At the same time, I met a supplier who has new products in hotel amenities industry, which fulfill the Eco-and-green trend. It also align with the concept of the hotel. It is a bit stress and frustrated after the meeting. There are a lot I need to do, change and worry; whereas, it gives me more responsibles and satisfaction in the company.

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Being Green!

When I was in New Zealand, I read a lot of books about green, eco or bio-degradable issues and products. I've a huge interest and passion at this area and aware of these products in New Zealand. I didn't expect it will related with my business in the futur but it is happening. I'm getting excited and happy as I'm working with my passion now.

Hotel industry is one of the most polutted industry. Everyday, a lot of plastic products , paper, water & power are wasted. If all the amenities products can be replaced, the world can be a little bit better. However, it is something very challenging since it is a industry which has a high-sensitive in price. At least, it gives me excitement and a very clear vision and goal :)

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Finally arrived..

After 5 weeks, my shipment from NZ finally arrive today. Everything is under good condition. Unfortunately, I don't have any space in my room for the 22kg of stuff yet. The only thing can get out from the box now is "Patrick" - b'day gift from Jordan.

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My ideal working place

CENTRIO at Pantai Hill Park in Bukit Kerinchi, Kuala Lumpur

What an idea working environment - SoHo (small office/home office)

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Enjoyment of working

Recently, I found that friends around me are very frustrated about their work life, it includes myself. Everyone seems very unhappy and aren't enjoyed what they are doing. I'm not sure is it because of the Malaysian culture - negative thinking - or this is the real life.

Everyone get excited when they are discussing about the weekend plan, the holiday, the new year; on the other hand, everyone get angry and frustrated when they are talking about their work and boss. It is not just happen at one person or once in a while, I have experienced this kind of conversation again and again.

Personally, I do feel frustrated at my current working situation. However, I only expect this as a short-term situation. I want to be the one who is excited and enjoy about his life, work, dream, career. I know it won't just happen but require effort. Therefore, I constantly remind myself about my dream and goal, and slowly working toward it. I'm scared that I will influence by negative energy and forget I can change what I am not happy about.

I hope friends around me can find their path and get back their excitement and joys at their work, career and dream. I know it is not easy but I believe we can change it instead of complaining.

Life can be beautiful!

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My collection

(top left) Japan, Egypt, Turkey,

(bottom left) New Zealand, Hong Kong, Paris, India

Travel gives me a lot of motivation and time to reflect. Every trip gives me a connection to the world. Many people have their own travel style and something they would like to collect. Other than postcard (the easiest and cheapest souvenir), snowdorm is my another collection.

This collection started from my first snowdorm which was given by my dad when he went to Paris. From then, I have a special feeling to snowdorm. It is also because I really like winter/snowing. The world inside the snowdorm is so beautiful for me.

I have not had a chance to go to many countries, and not all the countries I've been had snowdorm for their country. I wish one day I'll have a cupboard full of my collection that symbolized my passion of traveling.

p.s. I should get a Malaysia one.

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Did you know?

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Fifth Years Anniversary

It has been five years since I start blogging. I review some of the posts tonight, it remind me a lot of good time and thoughts in the last five years. I actually quite proud of myself. I have created a life with some very interesting stories. I also glad that I wrote it down. I'll continue create a fabulous life for the next 5, 10 ... years.
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Today I received a FB invitation from a primary school's friend - "6s gathering tomorrow". I quickly go through the list of ppl in the invitation. I was trying so hard to remember them. I even try to find some "memories" in my home. Unfortunately, I could not find many of them. It has been 13 years I have not meet my primary school's friends. It makes me very nervous about the gathering tomorrow.

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Malaysia Apple

Do you know Malaysia grow apple?

Dad told me about a place he plans to visit for a long time in Sarawak - Ba'kelalan. Most people in West M'sia won't know about this place. Ba'kelalan is a group of nine villages in the Bario Highlands of Sarawak about 3000 feet above sea level and 4 km from the border with Indonesian Kalimantan. It is a highland you can only reach by flight.

When dad told me about it, the first thing come to my mind is "the apply grow in Malaysia must be soft and sour". But I AM WRONG! Based on the research, it is very crunchy and sweet, and it is impossible to get outside Sarawak. Besides, it also the place has the most expensive rice in Malaysia. The padi is at the highland. Every time we go back Sabah or Sarawak, mum will carry few kgs of rice back home.



I want to organise and pay for a trip to Ba'kelalan for dad and mum next CNY. Sarawak is a very beautiful state. One day, I would like to backpack there.

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Morning jogging

One of my goals of 2009 is being healthy and maintain an exercise rotation. Therefore, I went jogging at Desa Parkcity this morning. After 1.5 circle around the lake, my body starts hurting and the rest of the day. I could not concentrate on working and nearly fall asleep in the office. That is why I hate RUNNING!

Anyway, it is a good start. I just need to be persistence.

p.s. I want to play squash.

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渡星如月

Yesterday, I suddenly realised that it is only 10 days since I came back from NZ but I feel like it has been a month. It has been a long time I have not feel that time past so slow. I don't enjoy the current speed of my life. I want to be busy and efficient, I want the feeling of achievement, completed and important again!

I don't have time and I don't want to waste any more time. I have to stop waiting and DO IT NOW!

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Transformers Website

The transformers website is amazing!
It takes sometimes to load but it is worth it.

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