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It's 30th Mar once more. Here I am dedicating yet another post to My Love. =) 33 years ago, this talented girl was born. I'm glad Papa and Mama Tien got together to bring her to this world. 11 Sep 2001, My Love started her singing journey with her "wives". Ever since then, they brought warm to our hearts. Their songs accompany us through our teenage years and we are all going to support them till they are 80 years old as long as they are willing to continue singing. On her birthday, I wished that she would continue to pursue what she truly love and disregard what others said. May she always get to choose the kind of songs she loves to sing. Stay true and keep the green spirit on! We shall both continue to protect the environment as best as we could! To the girl whose heart is made of gold, Happy Lovely Birthday! =D

28/03/16 :-  父愛比較含蓄。 Fatherly love is more reserved. He was not my hero. I have never said I want to grow up to be like him. I did not think he was someone I am proud of. It was not even a love-hate relationship we had. However, when he passed on, things slowly took a change. The things he did and words he said, they slowly came back to me... I start to ponder and at times, it brought me heartaches. Recently, I was talking to a new friend on how he has nagged at Mum and me when Mum bought me my first hamster. Then, not long after, he bought me a male one for the female hamster I had. My friend's first reaction was, "That is his love for you. He loves you." It has never dawn on me. Such simple words, it strikes me. Just like many always say, "Just because someone do not love you the want they do, it does not mean they don't." 他不是我的英雄。 我不曾說過長大後要跟他一樣。 我也沒以他為傲。 甚至，我們連愛恨關係都沒有。 但是，當他過世之後，事情開始改變了。 他做過的事，說過的話，...

Whenever I see this group of friends, I always thought of what Mum said, "In everyone's life, (those who been through secondary school) you would be the closest with your secondary school friends." I'm a blessed guy who is never short of friends. Not just friends, or 1 BFF but a handful of BFFs. Believe it or not, it's in my bazi characters. Thanks to Mummy for giving birth to me there and then. In a flash of an eye, we are celebrating our 20th years of friendship. Growing up was tough, definitely not a smooth path. With their presence, it was so much more bearable. We have all been through lots of ups and downs and also seen each other's worst" state. Though you may not remember, but I would like to take this opportunity to thank you, ladies for :- - Watching me cry when I only got B3 for the first round of "O" levels Chinese. - Being there when Dad left my family. - Listening to my love history and giving wor...

19/03/16 :- Words - Make or break! 言語 - 廉價的代價！ Words which you said, can make or break somebody. Sometimes, it is just for that moment. Most of the times, it lasts for a lifetime. From "Men are Lunatics, Women are Nuts", it was said that the average woman speaks around 5000 words per day whereas the average male speaks around 2000. How many of those words do we actually remember? How much do we prepare ourselves before speaking them? More often than not, we do not remember what we said nor do we have any preparation before speaking them. Yet, we neglect the effect it would have on the listener. Throughout my life, I've heard many things which others have unintentionally spoken. However, they have a deep impact on me till now. As I have been motivated by the positive feedback and was disappointed at the negative comments given, as far as I can, I try my best to only speak of positive encouraging words to people around me now. Howeve...

24/02/16 :- 百行孝為先！ Piety is the foundation of all virtues! 上風水八字課時，老師常告訴我們孝字如今的寫法已經不同了。 從前，都是孩子背著年老的父母親。 如今，孩子在上，父母親在下。 更遭的情況，父母還需要幫孩子背負照顧他們的孩子的責任。 漸漸地，我開始了解這一點。 三兄妹當中，老實說我絕對不是那個最孝順，更不是那個最乖巧最聰明的。 我很愛趴趴走，出國時也不太會想家，每天都只是執行任務似的報平安一次，之後就只顧自己玩個痛快！ 但我都會盡全力給母親我能給的，有空時陪她吃吃飯，逛逛街，打打牌。 爺爺，奶奶，外公，外婆與父親都已不在人世，唯一能讓我們盡孝道的唯有母親。 所以，對她的孝道應該至少五倍！ 家有一老，如有一寶。 家裡還有寶的朋友們，不要浪費時間，忽略那些永遠都會不顧一切愛我們的長輩。 我們自己或許還有好幾十年的時間，但是能夠與祖父母與父母相聚的時間一天比一天少。 不要讓自己的下半生有任何遺憾，時光流逝用再多的錢也買不回的。 The Chinese character for filial piety (孝) is made up of a kid (子) at the bottom and an elderly (老) on top. This means to say, as a child, we should shoulder our parents and take care of them. While attending my Fengshui classes, our teacher has mentioned to us that the Chinese character in modern world has changed. The kid is on top of the elderly and in certain worse cases, there is another kid (grandchild) on top. The poor folk has to take care of the grandchild for the child. As time ...

31/01/16 :- Always be an empty glass，never stop learning. 保持空杯子心態，歸零學習。 By pouring water into a glass full of water, it will simply overflow. Just like if your mind is full of your own perception and thinking it's the best, you are likely not to be receptive of other people's opinions. More often than not, we made mistakes thinking that we know it all. In life, there are many things to learn from everyone around us. If we can always remind ourselves to be like an empty glass, we are able to learn much more things. We should not have a closed mind, it does no harm to others but ourselves. It limits our improvement and growth as a person. Are you ready to empty your glass? 如果你持續將水倒入一個裝滿水的杯子，水就會溢出來。 犹如你的腦袋充滿了自己的想法並自以為那是最好的，往往你就無法接納別人的意見。 很多時候，我們都會患上大頭症，彷彿自己甚麼都知道。 但是，現實生活中，我們有很多事是可以向身邊的人學習的。 如果，我們可以時時提醒自己保持空杯子的心態，我們可以學習到更多。 封閉自己，對於別人毫無影響，卻讓自己損失很多。 這舉動阻止了自我的進步與個人成長。 你是否準備好倒空自己的杯子？

18/01/16 :- Never give up, SUCCESS is just about to thrust out of the ground! 永不放棄，成功就快破土而出! How many times have we tried doing something, put in lots of effort in making it work, only to give up in the end? Have you ever grown a plant? Do you plant a seed today and the next day, you see a seedling in your pot? Most of the time, it would not happen that way. It is the same as setting our goals in life. We work hard toward achieving what we want by putting in time and effort. As time goes by, it seems that efforts are not paying off and we throw in the towel, calling it quits altogether. What we may not know is that the seed (goal) we have planted in the soil is about to break free if we were to water it one more day. It is no uncommon for humans to look at things from the surface. On the surface, it may looks as if all our past efforts are not paying off. In fact, underneath the soil, the seed has been absorbing the nutrients we have been provid...

Today, during our first lyrics writing class, Xiao Han told us of the 3 types of people who existed in this world. 今天，第一堂的填词班，小寒老师与我们分享了，这个世界存在着3种人。 The first type is the kind of people who listened a lot and have many inner thoughts. However, they do not know how to express themselves. 第一种人，听了很多也接收了很多信息，内心有很多感触。 但是遗憾的是，他们不知道如何表达。 We have the second type whose ears are shut to what others have to say. They are oblivious to the outside world. Just like empty vessels, they make a lot of noise. Their world is only about themselves and they speak what they like. 第二种人对周遭的事一概不理，别人说的话也听不进去。 这种人觉得世界只绕着他们打转，爱说什么就说什么。 The last rare type of people are sensitive to their surrounding. As they absorbed as much as they can, the information get analyzed in their brains and they are able to express after it has been processed. We should all work towards being the last type of person. 最后一种的稀有品种对周遭很敏感。 他们能够吸收了信息，经过大脑分析后，把处理过的思绪完善地表达。 我们都应该向成为这一类人的目标迈...

On the journey of life, there are some pit stops. Along the way, there might be beautiful scenery which we might have to miss. As much as we would like to keep them with us, they are gone the moment we passed them by. Just like sand in our hands, not all that we hold would be kept with us forever. In life, we gain some and lose some. When we alight at a stop to admire the beauty of the place, after some time, we might feel that there would be a better place elsewhere. That's when we decided to hop onto the next ride and head to somewhere else. There are chances where the next stop would be a better place. We might not have such luck at times. Perhaps, we never get to alight again or the place we were forced to drop off is somewhere we wished we never arrive. Life is a gamble which we are simply forced to place a bet. May the best hands win.

At some point In life, everyone of us would probably be the subject of a hot gossip or rumor. There is no way in controlling other people's mouths.  The only thing we probably can do is to remain calm and carry on with life. I have told one of my close cousins before, "無論別人怎麼說，只要你說沒有，我就相信妳。" And I did. Even when her mum doubted her, I put my trust in her. I believe trust from a close one is important. At the right time, all it takes is a simple sentence, "I trust you." There is no denial that a normal person might be angry or feel disappointed when he or she hears the rumor or gossip about them. This is part of human nature. To get angry is a moment of being crazy, be sure to bring yourself back on the right track. What if you were the one to hear the gossip about someone you know? I cannot say the same for everyone but for me, I would not spread the fake juicy news. If I want to know the truth for myself, I would rather app...

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Week 1 - Day 1 第一周，第一天 Week 4 - Day 28 第四周，第二十八天 Week 12 - Day 84 第十二周， 第八十四天 14/09/15 - 06/12/15 In a blink of an eye, 12 weeks passed by. Have I achieved my targeted weight? Not exactly, but it was a pleasant journey. Most importantly, from this program, we have learnt that weight is not a good measurement. Started off at 58.8kg and ended at 54.5kg, it was a total loss of 4.3kg. Vital measurement was 33", 37" and 36". Final measurement? 32", 32.5" and 33", total loss was 1", 4.5" and 3"! Isn't that great? Through this diet, munching on vegetables and making a healthier choice has become almost an instinct. Best part of this whole journey was not how much weight, fats and inches I lost. It is the bond I made with the group of participants who joined me along the way. Some were strangers to begin with. We were bound by a common goal - lose the extra fats and lead a healthier life! ...

To achieve success, you must be willing to grow and change to become who you need to be. ~Robert Kiyosaki 为了取得成功，你必须愿意成长与改变，进而成为你需要成为的人。~罗伯特清崎 Went for Masters of Wealth seminar yesterday at RWS, Sentosa. I love seminars like these where you learn a great deal from most of the invited speakers. Here's sharing some of the important learning points I took back from the seminar :- Financial freedom is like a soccer game; play it as early as you can. Do not wait till you are 40 to start playing. The golden years where you are young and fast would have been over. It would then be a struggle for you to be financially free. PLAY FAST AND PLAY HARD before it's GAME OVER and the CHANCE IS OVER! Actions determine who you are and words describe who you want to be. Fear is a choice, we need to stay focused and stop procrastinating. If you have no money, you don't wait till you have money to take actions. That day would never come. Go out and take actions to earn your...

On Sunday, 18th Oct 2015, a day I would probably remember for the rest of my life. Mum has probably shed tears for me more than once. Most of the times, in the past, they were probably tears of sadness and disappointment. As I shared my dream board with my business partners and my family was invited as VIP, my mum's eyes were watery. I believe, she was touched to tears by what I've presented on that day. I do not wished to be saying them for fun only. Those are my dreams and goals I've set my mind on! They are tagged to a deadline and I want to achieve them by the targeted date. Allow me to summarize my dream board. In 3 years time, I want to retire my Mum by being able to provide her with $5,000 monthly allowance. In 2019, I would be the proud owner of a 5-room flat in Woodlands. By that time, I would be getting my Mum to stay with me and she can rent her current flat for more spare cash! When I turn 37, I'll be buying Mum her dream car...

Mr Lee Kuan Yew - “Follow the rainbow and ride on it!" Nearly 2 years back, I've a dream. I want to achieve my 6 packs and be my own boss. However, the downside is I have no idea how and perhaps not very determined and discipline in doing so. Finally, a GREAT chance finally arrived this year! An opportunity came knocking on the door and I opened the door to a wonderful world of people who are willing to help me succeed as long as I'm willing to put in efforts. Almost everyone has a dream, the sad thing is they give up easily by a little setback. It has happened to me as well. I've been there and done that. I'm glad I've finally see the light and know the way to keeping fit and at the same time work towards my goal of letting my Mum retire in comfort. It may sounds crazy to some, but in time to come, it will make total sense. The results would be solid proof to people who have failed to see the possibility. 李光耀 - 跟着彩虹，骑着它奔！ 将近两年前，我有...

10/09/15 :- Do our little part, it means a lot to them. 尽我们的一点本分，这对它们意义深重。 I am not a saint and I am yet to be called a GREEN Ambassador as much as I would want to. However, I try my best in ways that I can to educate and lead by example for people around me. Especially my love and close ones. It always pain my heart to see photos or hear news about the harm humans are doing to Mother Earth. I often see people wasting food during their everyday meals and at buffet. Over ordering of food at group gatherings, home parties, etc. Though I believe that anything that can be resolved by money is not an issue or a problem. There's a clause to this belief of mine. If you spend money to resolve something yet at the same time cause harm to someone or something else, that is a HUGE problem! A good example, the weather is hot, you spend money installing air-con at home. You are rich and you definitely can afford the increase in electricity bills. So, that ...

My current fave character - Hu Ba (胡巴)! It'd been a long time since I last watched a movie and even longer since Ohana (just the 4 of us) went to the movies together. I picked Monster Hunt 《抓妖记》 as there were great reviews about it and I've been listening to the trailer on FM 93.3 before the show was released. No regrets in picking the movie. With eye pleasing human actors and actresses, the show deserves a pass already. Then you have the unbelievable cutie main character, Hu Ba who simply melt your heart with his eyes more than Shrek's Puss in Boots! It is definitely a show worth catching! Laughter and tears filled the theater. Not much cartoon / CG movies have touched my heart. This one does. The take away from this movie; with LOVE, nothing is impossible. The one after you may be the one whom you can trust in the end. Not much cinema are showing this movie already, so better catch it before it's over! I bet you would love the st...

30/06/15 :- Never underestimate the power of 1 minute! 别忽视一分钟的力量！ 1 minute is equivalent to 60 seconds. Yes, we all know that. Is it long or short? In the past, I would have replied with short as my answer. However, ever since I took up my current favorite sport, Dragonboat, I have a different understanding and meaning of 1 minute. Coach Kim has given us a circuit exercise which I've diligently been doing for the past 2 weeks. Front Planks - 1 minute Rest - 1 minute Left Planks - 1 minute Rest - 1 minute Right Planks  - 1 minute Rest - 1 minute Squats - 1 minute Rest - 1 minute Pushups x 40 Rest - 1 minute 45degree / 15degree leg lifts (hold) - 1 minute Rest - 1 minute Mountain Climbers x 20 Burpees x 20 Rest - 1 minute Repeat above 2 more times, meaning total of 3 sets. If you aren't the very fit type, that 1 minute could leave you out of breathe. And that 1 minute of rest would be so precious to you! We are currently training for our...

With my Super Mum! Most parents are the first superheros in their children's lives. My Mum is no exception. When I was very young, the most superhero stuff she does was to catch cockroaches for us. Especially those flying ones! To battle a cockroach, it takes a hero/heroine to do it. What's more, she does it with no weapon but bare hands. Not even tissue paper! Of cos, I admire her for more than just a cockroach eliminator. My Dad works as an aluminium foreman, earning a $1,600 per month salary. He is the sole breadwinner. However, Mum being the finance controller actually can do so many things with that $1,400 (after giving Dad a $200 pocket money each month)! We even get to eat Mac every Friday night! To most kids nowadays, Mac is like an everyday meal. Back then, many years ago, to us, it was a luxury! Only when you have been there and done that would you understand how it feels. Mum has her own set of upbringing and guidance for her k...