heart.

Christmas!

2009-11-27T21:49:00.002+08:00

The time now is 2150pm. As i am writing this, i am waiting for my fellow friends to be arriving my house for a game of mahjong and this blogspot will be transferred to word press/live journal as its time to change certain things. A new email will be coming out and yes.. will do so to remind u of the party that we will be coming up on the 24th of Dec. It will be a blast! yay! =)

helloo

2009-11-09T19:19:00.002+08:00

" Men's Go get your dream guy " store that sells husbands has just opened in Singapore, Bukit Panjang, wherea woman may go to choose a husband from many men. Among the instructions at the entrance, is a description of how the store operates.

There are only six floors.
It states that the attributes of the men increaseas the shopper ascends the flights.
There is, however, a catch... As you openthe door to any floor you may choose any man from that floor, but if you goup a floor, you cannot go back down except to exit the building.

So, Jane decides to go to the Wal-Mart Husband Store to find herself ahusband.
On the first three floors the signs on the doors read:

Floor 1 - These men have jobs.

Floor 2 - These men have jobs and love kids.

Floor 3 - These men have jobs, love kids and are extremely good looking.Wow, she thinks, but feels compelled to keep going.She goes to the 4th floor and sign reads:

Floor 4 - These men have jobs, love kids, are extremely good looking and helpwith the housework."Oh, mercy me!" she exclaims, "I can hardly stand it!"Still, she goes to the 5th floor and sign reads:

Floor 5 - These men have jobs, love kids, are extremely good looking, help with the housework, and have a strong romantic streak.She is so tempted to stay, but she goes to the sixth floor and the signreads:

Floor 6 - You are visitor 3,446,012 to this floor. There are no men on thisfloor. This floor exists solely to prove that women are impossible to please.Thank you for shopping " Go get your dream guy " Store. Watch your step when you exit the building and have a nice day!

As always, girls are hard to please!

It is monday, 9th nov 2009, i am stuck in camp with my fellow RQ and some of my fellow men who are on duty. It has been a really busy week for me, nevertheless due to APEC.
( The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation )

Tomorrow, i will be helping out at suntec for a week and also shangri-la.. Anyway, wish i could have brought a camera cos i know it will be a great event as i will be meeting all the important people from all over the world. It would be a great experience!

If i could have just one wish in life right now,

I would want to be able to travel all around the world, taking pictures and enjoy myself. Life is abit dull for me now, if not going for sweeps den going to gym if not going to gym den sleeping at home.. hhahaa.. something colourful is lacking.. funny.. i cant seems to know what is wrong..

Nevertheless, i am still bloody in the office waiting for someone to finish up their work before i can retire to my bed and sleep.

Here is something i wanna share :

Don't wait
Don't wait for a smile, to be nice
Don't wait to be loved, to love
Don't wait to be lonely, to recognise the value of a friend
Don't wait for the best job, to begin to work
Don't wait to have a lot, to share a bit
Don't wait for the fall to remember the aduse
Don't wait for pain to believe in prayer
Don't wait to have time, to be able to serve
Don't wait for anybody else pain, to ask for apology
Don't wait for the separation, to make it up
Don' wait because you don't know how long will it takes

Mood: troubled.

Jeff =)

31st OCT

2009-10-31T20:03:00.003+08:00

31st Oct 2009 marks a very special day in my calender.

It is a day when i first got together with cheesecake at exactly 4 years ago. It was a r/s full of happiness, excitement and of course, disappointments, quarrels.. and today i met cheesecake for the 2nd time after we were separated, we had lunch at IKOI restaurant at furama hotel and after that we caught a movie " sister's keeper ".

The movie is so heart-breaking that i shed every little now and then because of this young girl who has cancer and how each family members were affected. It makes you realised how important your loved ones are now that they are alive and healthy, how precious your life is. How painful for the family members to see how much their loved one is suffering...

You should watch it. I think it justify the money and time.

I just had a quarrel with a loved one,
She says that i am selfish, only makes the decision for myself without her consideration..
She says that i gave her hope and only to crush it at the end of the day.
She says if i am not ready, dont ever call thus losing everything we had.

There's no winner in any r/s.. Why is it so hard to understand that not everyone is the same? Why is it so difficult to be friends and proceed from there? Why need to go extremes?
It is not healthy and doesnt serve anyone well. ONLY RESENTMENT.

Being honest is good, but some things are better left unsaid.

Mood:
In a cave

new post for the month

2009-10-14T10:03:00.003+08:00

Today is the 14th of Oct.

Its a rather nice humid morning, just finish doing my 5km run and already i am feeling like a 40yr old guy as my muscles are aching as though i have been running for 24km.

It have been a long time since i last update my blog and i also think its time to change to a new skin and start regularly get this habit to update my daily activities.. What kind of unit doesnt have a com for me to use? idiot!

Lately alot have happened and things have not turn out the way i expected them to but nevertheless its time to focus my energies on something else. There are alot of things i wanna do and i hope to make the best out of my life with it..

People tell me,

We will always forget the bad and remember the good.. but by remembering the good, it prevent us from moving on. so how?

Mood: Tired.

updates soon

2009-10-13T17:32:00.000+08:00

Brownie - will break out of his cover..

i like this

2009-09-26T11:54:00.001+08:00

I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best. ~Marilyn Monroe

parade

2009-06-04T21:53:00.002+08:00

Commission Parade is almost 1 week away Almost 9mths of hard training are almost over and now i am currently in my last phrase of officer-ship. Looking back in life, i always see myself as someone who is determined and positive, displaying a true sportmanship fighting spirit. I know that after this 1 week, i will be given numerous roles and challenges to face and i am excited to be part of the system. I got my posting just this afternoon and although i didnt get a PC position but i am quite happy being posted to 36SCE (EOD engineer) as DYS1. I am sure i will get to learn alot of office skills and politics and will better equipped myself to dealing with people. =)

As for now, i will be having a competition tml and i cant wait for it to start, the event 10x400m around the track against all the vocation. Hahaa, running is damn exciting and till now i still find the thrill in it =) Looks like passion never dies just like no matter how many times i fail, i will pick myself up and carry on for success is not determined by how successful u are but how you pick urself up after every failure. With a positive attitude and mindset, i will be able to conquer all.. Not being naive for i am also being realistic abt the competitive working world.

People always take my kindness as my weakness..
Maybe in time to come when people change, they will realise what they have missed.

Mood:
Agitated

haz

2009-05-24T01:30:00.002+08:00

As life goes on, I am making plans for the future, i am experiencing a high adrealine rush abt what i wan to do after i commission.. I have set a few mind maps along the way which i feel that it will come in handy. As i proceed on to many discoveries in life, i realise that making the best out of the opporunities is something which we all must treasure because sometimes opporunities dont come knocking a 2nd time.

The idea of taking another diploma sounds interesting especially when it comes to doing something abt psychology, woah =)
However, i met with some resistance and it was only natural.. They want the best for me too..

Anyway, i don intend to write much so i will sign off here and good day.

Mood: Confused
Jefferson Lim

...

2009-05-20T00:11:00.002+08:00

20th of May 2009
How have time flies and it is only a matter of time before i've accomplished my goal.. After coming back from my summary excerise, i thought i could i be happy when i reach back.
go figure.

Anyway, 9mths of intense training and finally we are just few weeks away!!! I am so excited and this will be my own time, i will NOT let anyone ruin it.

Well, i got so much to write but i decided to cut it down,

my financial planner once told me, in a couple, opposites attracts! It is precisely this reason why we shd complement one another weakness. In short, it is always good to respect each other weak points and strength too so in the near future, a strong understanding can be nurtured if not, picking on one's weakness and blaming him/her for it is just like tell a leopard to change its spot. =)

*wishdom*

- Always control your finance before it controls you.

Mood:
Frustrated

2009-04-24T20:48:00.002+08:00

Do not wait for your ship to come in, get in your boat and row out.

Somethings that i learn throughout my course in EOD. Never wait for things to happen for they will never end up the way you wish they would.

After going through 7 weeks of tough mental training, i am gutted i am prepared. I was told that i was quiet and reserved throughout my entire course but hahaa that's not surprising when my bosses are extremely fierce yet friendly at the same time. I have the upmost respect for them and i am glad they have taught me so much that i needed to learn and think.

Right now, i am troubled...
What do i want in life?
What are my ambitions?
What do i see myself doing?
Am i happy now?
Do i want to be engage in other activites which might affect my vision and dreams?
What should my first step be?
What are my options available based on my limitations?

EOD has taught me to think logically and be mentally prepared under any circumstances, it may be easy saying it for some but until you have been thru what i have been thru, think again if do u tink u can handle your life well enough?

Mood: Troubled

stories...

2009-03-09T21:00:00.005+08:00

A few stories I would love to share

TRUST is a very important factor for all relationships. When trust is broken, it is the end of the relationship. Lack of trust leads to suspicion, suspicion generates anger, anger causes enmity and enmity may result in separation. A telephone operator told me that one day she received a phone call. She answered, "Public Utilities Board." There was silence. She repeated, "PUB." There was still no answer. When she was going to cut off the line, she Heard a lady's voice, "Oh, so this is PUB.Sorry , I got the number from my Husband's pocket but I do not know whose number it is." Without mutual trust, just imagine what will happen to the couple if the telephone operator answered with just "hello" instead of "PUB".

STORY 1:

A man asked his father-in-law, "Many people praised you for a successful marriage. Could you please share with me your secret?"
The father-in-law answered in a smile, "Never criticize your wife for her shortcomings or when she does something wrong. Always bear in mind that because of her shortcomings and weaknesses, she could not find a better husband than you."

We all look forward to being loved and respected. Many people are afraid of losing face. Generally, when a person makes a mistake, he would look around to find a scapegoat to point the finger at. This is the start of a war. We should always remember that when we point one finger at a person, the other four fingers are pointing at ourselves. If we forgive the others, others will ignore our mistake too.

STORY 2:

A person visited the government matchmaker for marriage, SDU, and requested "I am looking for a spouse. Please help me to find a suitable one."
The SDU officer said, "Your requirements, please." "Oh, good looking, polite, humorous , sporty, knowledgeable, good in singing and dancing. Willing to accompany me the whole day at home during my leisure hour, if I don't go out. Telling me interesting stories when I need companion for conversation and be silent when I want to rest."
The officer listened carefully and replied, "I understand you need television."
There is a saying that a perfect match can only be found between a blind wife and a deaf husband ,because the blind wife cannot see the faults of the husband and the deaf husband cannot hear the nagging of the wife. Many couples are blind and deaf at the courting stage and dream of perpetual perfect relationship. Unfortunately, when the excitement of love wears off, they wake up and discover that marriage is not a bed of roses. The nightmare begins.

STORY 3:

Many relationships fail because one party tries to overpower another,or demands too much. People in love tend to think that love will conquer all and their spouses will change the bad habits after marriage. Actually, this is not the case. There is a Chinese saying which carries the meaning that "It is easier to reshape a mountain or a river than a person's character." It is not easy to change. Thus, having high expectation on changing the spouse character will cause disappointment and unpleasantness. It would be less painful to change ourselves and lower our expectations..

STORY 4:

There is a Chinese saying which carries the meaning that "A speech will either prosper or ruin a nation."

Many relationships break off because of wrong speech. When a couple is too close with each other,we always forget mutual respect and courtesy. We may say anything without considering if it would hurt the other party.
A friend and her millionaire husband visited their construction site. A worker who wore a helmet saw her and shouted, "Hi, Emily! Remember me? We used to date in the secondary school."

On the way home, her millionaire husband teased her, "Luckily you married me.Otherwise you will be the wife of a construction worker."

She answered ,"You should appreciate that you married me. Otherwise, he will be the millionaire and not you."

Frequently exchanging these remarks plants the seed for a bad relationship. It's like a broken egg - cannot be reversed.

STORY 5:

Different people have different perception. One man's meat could be another man's poison. A couple bought a donkey from the market. On the way home,a boy commented, "Very stupid. Why neither of them ride on the donkey?"Upon hearing that, the husband let the wife ride on the donkey. He walked besides them. Later, an old man saw it and commented, "The husband is the head of family. How can the wife ride on the donkey while the husband is on foot?" Hearing this, the wife quickly got down and let the husband ride on the donkey. Further on the way home, they met an old Lady. She commented, "How can the man ride on the donkey but let the wife walk. He is no gentleman." The husband thus quickly asked the wife to join him on the donkey. Then, they met a young man. He commented, "Poor donkey, how can you hold up the weight of two persons. They are cruel to you." Hearing that, the husband and wife immediately climbed down from the donkey and carried it on their shoulders. It seems to be the only choice left. Later, on a narrow bridge, the donkey was frightened and struggled. They lost their balance and fell into the river. You can never have everyone praise you, nor will everyone condemn you. Never in the past, not at present, and never will be in the future. Thus, do not be too bothered by others words if our conscience is clear..

This is a true story which happened in the States.

A man came out of his home to admire his new truck. To his puzzlement, his three-year-old son was happily hammering dents into the shiny paint of the truck. The man ran to his son, knocked him away, hammered the little boy's hands into pulp as punishment. When the father calmed down, he rushed his son to the hospital. Although the doctor tried desperately to save the crushed bones, he finally had to amputate the fingers from both the boy's hands. When the boy woke up from the surgery & saw his bandaged stubs, he innocently said, " Daddy,I'm sorry about your truck." Then he asked, "but when are my fingers going to grow back?" The father went home & committed suicide. Think about this story the next time someone steps on your feet or u wish to take revenge. Think first before u lose your patience with someone u love. Trucks can be repaired.. Broken bones & hurt feelings often can't. Too often we fail to recognize the difference between the person and the performance. We forget that forgiveness is greater than revenge. People make mistakes. We are allowed to make mistakes. But the actions we take while in a rage will haunt us forever.

Truely sad stories...

From: Jeff

2009-03-09T20:33:00.003+08:00

Introduction on reading stocks

9 steps on stocks introduction:

Step 1:
For all of its numbers, charts and ratios, trading is more art than science. And just as in artistic endeavors, there is talent involved, but talent will only take you so far. The best traders hone their skills through practice and discipline. They perform self analysis to see what drives their trades and learn how to keep fear and greed out of the equation. In this article we'll look at nine steps a novice trader can use to perfect his or her craft; for the experts out there, you might just find some tips that will help you make smarter, more profitable trades, too. Step 1. Define your goals and then choose a style of trading that is compatible with those goals. Be sure your personality is a match for the style of trading you choose.Before you set out on any journey, it is imperative that you have some idea of where your destination is and how you will get there. Consequently, it is imperative that you have clear goals in mind as to what you would like to achieve; you then have to be sure that your trading method is capable of achieving these goals. Each type of trading style requires a different approach and each style has a different risk profile, which requires a different attitude and approach to trade successfully. For example, if you cannot stomach going to sleep with an open position in the market then you might consider day trading. On the other hand, if you have funds that you think will benefit from the appreciation of a trade over a period of some months, then a position trader is what you want to consider becoming. But no matter what style of trading you choose, be sure that your personality fits the style of trading you undertake. A personality mismatch will lead to stress and certain losses. (For more, see Invest With A Thesis.)

Step 2.
Choose a broker with whom you feel comfortable but also one who offers a trading platform that is appropriate for your style of trading.It is important to choose a broker who offers a trading platform that will allow you to do the analysis you require. Choosing a reputable broker is of paramount importance and spending time researching the differences between brokers will be very helpful. You must know each broker's policies and how he or she goes about making a market. For example, trading in the over-the-counter market or spot market is different from trading the exchange-driven markets. In choosing a broker, it is important to read the broker documentation. Know your broker's policies. Also make sure that your broker's trading platform is suitable for the analysis you want to do. For example, if you like to trade off of Fibonacci numbers, be sure the broker's platform can draw Fibonacci lines. A good broker with a poor platform, or a good platform with a poor broker, can be a problem. Make sure you get the best of both.

Step 3.
Choose a methodology and then be consistent in its application.Before you enter any market as a trader, you need to have some idea of how you will make decisions to execute your trades. You must know what information you will need in order to make the appropriate decision about whether to enter or exit a trade. Some people choose to look at the underlying fundamentals of the company or economy, and then use a chart to determine the best time to execute the trade. Others use technical analysis; as a result they will only use charts to time a trade. Remember that fundamentals drive the trend in the long term, whereas chart patterns may offer trading opportunities in the short term. Whichever methodology you choose, remember to be consistent. And be sure your methodology is adaptive. Your system should keep up with the changing dynamics of a market. (For related reading, see What is the difference between fundamental and technical analysis and Blending Technical And Fundamental Analysis.)

Step 4.
Choose a longer time frame for direction analysis and a shorter time frame to time entry or exit.Many traders get confused because of conflicting information that occurs when looking at charts in different time frames. What shows up as a buying opportunity on a weekly chart could, in fact, show up as a sell signal on an intraday chart. Therefore, if you are taking your basic trading direction from a weekly chart and using a daily chart to time entry, be sure to synchronize the two. In other words, if the weekly chart is giving you a buy signal, wait until the daily chart also confirms a buy signal. Keep your timing in sync.

Step 5.
Calculate your expectancy.Expectancy is the formula you use to determine how reliable your system is. You should go back in time and measure all your trades that were winners, versus all your trades that were losers. Then determine how profitable your winning trades were versus how much your losing trades lost. Take a look at your last 10 trades. If you haven't made actual trades yet, go back on your chart to where your system would have indicated that you should enter and exit a trade. Determine if you would have made a profit or a loss. Write these results down. Total all your winning trades and divide the answer by the number of winning trades you made. Here is the formula:

E= [1+ (W/L)] x P – 1where: W = Average Winning Trade L = Average Losing TradeP = Percentage Win RatioExample:If you made 10 trades and six of them were winning trades and four were losing trades, your percentage win ratio would be 6/10 or 60%. If your six trades made $2,400, then your average win would be $2,400/6 = $400. If your losses were $1,200, then your average loss would be $1,200/4 = $300. Apply these results to the formula and you get; E= [1+ (400/300)] x 0.6 - 1 = 0.40 or 40%. A positive 40% expectancy means that your system will return you 40 cents per dollar over the long term.

Step 6.
Focus on your trades and learn to love small losses.Once you have funded your account, the most important thing to remember is that your money is at risk. Therefore, your money should not be needed for living or to pay bills etc. Consider your trading money as if it were vacation money. Once the vacation is over your money is spent. Have the same attitude toward trading. This will psychologically prepare you to accept small losses, which is key to managing your risk. By focusing on your trades and accepting small losses rather than constantly counting your equity, you will be much more successful. Secondly, only leverage your trades to a maximum risk of 2% of your total funds. In other words, if you have $10,000 in your trading account, never let any trade lose more than 2% of the account value, or $200. If your stops are farther away than 2% of your account, trade shorter time frames or decrease the leverage. (For further reading, see Leverage's Double-Edged Sword Need Not Cut Deep.)

Step 7.
Build positive feedback loops.A positive feedback loop is created as a result of a well-executed trade in accordance with your plan. When you plan a trade and then execute it well, you form a positive feedback pattern. Success breeds success, which in turn breeds confidence - especially if the trade is profitable. Even if you take a small loss but do so in accordance with a planned trade, then you will be building a positive feedback loop.

Step 8.
Perform weekend analysis.It is always good to prepare in advance. On the weekend, when the markets are closed, study weekly charts to look for patterns or news that could affect your trade. Perhaps a pattern is making a double top and the pundits and the news is suggesting a market reversal. This is a kind of reflexivity where the pattern could be prompting the pundits while the pundits are reinforcing the pattern. Or the pundits may be telling you that the market is about to explode. Perhaps these are pundits hoping to lure you into the market so that they can sell their positions on increased liquidity. These are the kinds of actions to look for to help you formulate your upcoming trading week. In the cool light of objectivity, you will make your best plans. Wait for your setups and learn to be patient.If the market does not reach your point of entry, learn to sit on your hands. You might have to wait for the opportunity longer than you anticipated. If you miss a trade, remember that there will always be another. If you have patience and discipline you can become a good trader. (To learn more, see Patience Is A Trader’s Virtue.)

Step 9.
Keep a printed record.Keeping a printed record is one of the best learning tools a trader can have. Print out a chart and list all the reasons for the trade, including the fundamentals that sway your decisions. Mark the chart with your entry and your exit points. Make any relevant comments on the chart. File this record so you can refer to it over and over again. Note the emotional reasons for taking action. Did you panic? Were you too greedy? Were you full of anxiety? Note all these feelings on your record. It is only when you can objectify your trades that you will develop the mental control and discipline to execute according to your system instead of your habits.Bottom LineThe steps above will lead you to a structured approach to trading and in return should help you become a more refined trader. Trading is an art and the only way to become increasingly proficient is through consistent and disciplined practice. Remember the expression: the harder you practice the luckier you'll get.

Ever hear someone say that a company has "strong fundamentals"? The phrase is so overused that it's become somewhat of a cliché. Any analyst can refer to a company's fundamentals without actually saying anything meaningful. So here we define exactly what fundamentals are, how and why they are analyzed, and why fundamental analysis is often a great starting point to picking good companies.

The Theory Doing basic fundamental valuation is quite straightforward; all it takes is a little time and energy. The goal of analyzing a company's fundamentals is to find a stock's intrinsic value, a fancy term for what you believe a stock is really worth - as opposed to the value at which it is being traded in the marketplace. If the intrinsic value is more than the current share price, your analysis is showing that the stock is worth more than its price and that it makes sense to buy the stock. Although there are many different methods of finding the intrinsic value, the premise behind all the strategies is the same: a company is worth the sum of its discounted cash flows. In plain English, this means that a company is worth all of its future profits added together. And these future profits must be discounted to account for the time value of money, that is, the force by which the $1 you receive in a year's time is worth less than $1 you receive today. (For further reading, see Understanding the Time Value of Money).

The idea behind intrinsic value equaling future profits makes sense if you think about how a business provides value for its owner(s). If you have a small business, its worth is the money you can take from the company year after year (not the growth of the stock). And you can take something out of the company only if you have something left over after you pay for supplies and salaries, reinvest in new equipment, and so on. A business is all about profits, plain old revenue minus expenses - the basis of intrinsic value. Greater Fool Theory One of the assumptions of the discounted cash flow theory is that people are rational, that nobody would buy a business for more than its future discounted cash flows. Since a stock represents ownership in a company, this assumption applies to the stock market. But why, then, do stocks exhibit such volatile movements? It doesn't make sense for a stock's price to fluctuate so much when the intrinsic value isn't changing by the minute. The fact is that many people do not view stocks as a representation of discounted cash flows, but as trading vehicles. Who cares what the cash flows are if you can sell the stock to somebody else for more than what you paid for it? Cynics of this approach have labeled it the greater fool theory, since the profit on a trade is not determined by a company's value, but about speculating whether you can sell to some other investor (the fool). On the other hand, a trader would say that investors relying solely on fundamentals are leaving themselves at the mercy of the market instead of observing its trends and tendencies.

This debate demonstrates the general difference between a technical and fundamental investor. A follower of technical analysis is guided not by value, but by the trends in the market often represented in charts. So, which is better: fundamental or technical? The answer is neither. As we mentioned in the introduction, every strategy has its own merits. In general, fundamental is thought of as a long-term strategy, while technical is used more for short-term strategies. (We'll talk more about technical analysis and how it works in a later section.) Putting Theory into Practice The idea of discounting cash flows seems okay in theory, but implementing it in real life is difficult. One of the most obvious challenges is determining how far into the future we should forecast cash flows. It's hard enough to predict next year's profits, so how can we predict the course of the next 10 years? What if a company goes out of business? What if a company survives for hundreds of years? All of these uncertainties and possibilities explain why there are many different models devised for discounting cash flows, but none completely escapes the complications posed by the uncertainty of the future. Let's look at a sample of a model used to value a company. Because this is a generalized example, don't worry if some details aren't clear. The purpose is to demonstrate the bridging between theory and application. Take a look at how valuation based on fundamentals would look:
The problem with projecting far into the future is that we have to account for the different rates at which a company will grow as it enters different phases. To get around this problem, this model has two parts: (1) determining the sum of the discounted future cash flows from each of the next five years (years one to five), and (2) determining 'residual value', which is the sum of the future cash flows from the years starting six years from now. In this particular example, the company is assumed to grow at 15% a year for the first five years and then 5% every year after that (year six and beyond). First, we add together all the first five yearly cash flows - each of which are discounted to year zero, the present - in order to determine the present value (PV). So once the present value of the company for the first five years is calculated, we must, in the second stage of the model, determine the value of the cash flows coming from the sixth year and all the following years, when the company's growth rate is assumed to be 5%. The cash flows from all these years are discounted back to year five and added together, then discounted to year zero, and finally combined with the PV of the cash flows from years one to five (which we calculated in the first part of the model). And voilà! We have an estimate (given our assumptions) of the intrinsic value of the company. An estimate that is higher than the current market capitalization indicates that it may be a good buy.

Below, we have gone through each component of the model with specific notes:

Prior-year cash flow - The theoretical amount, or total profits, that the shareholders could take from the company the previous year.

Growth rate - The rate at which owner's earnings are expected to grow for the next five years.

Cash flow - The theoretical amount that shareholders would get if all the company's earnings, or profits, were distributed to them.

Discount factor - The number that brings the future cash flows back to year zero. In other words, the factor used to determine the cash flows' present value (PV).

Discount per year - The cash flow multiplied by the discount factor.

Cash flow in year five - The amount the company could distribute to shareholders in year five.

Growth rate - The growth rate from year six into perpetuity.

Cash flow in year six - The amount available in year six to distribute to shareholders.

Capitalization Rate - The discount rate (the denominator) in the formula for a constantly growing perpetuity.

Value at the end of year five - The value of the company in five years.

Discount factor at the end of year five - The discount factor that converts the value of the firm in year five into the present value.

PV of residual value - The present value of the firm in year five. So far, we've been very general on what a cash flow comprises, and unfortunately, there is no easy way to measure it. The only natural cash flow from a public company to its shareholders is a dividend, and the dividend discount model (DDM) values a company based on its future dividends (see Digging Into The DDM.). However, a company doesn't pay out all of its profits in dividends, and many profitable companies don't pay dividends at all. What happens in these situations? Other valuation options include analyzing net income, free cash flow, EBITDA and a series of other financial measures. There are advantages and disadvantages to using any of these metrics to get a glimpse into a company's intrinsic value. The point is that what represents cash flow depends on the situation. Regardless of what model is used, the theory behind all of them is the same. Next: Stock-Picking Strategies: Qualitative Analysis
Table of Contents
1) Stock-Picking Strategies: Introduction
2) Stock-Picking Strategies: Fundamental Analysis
3) Stock-Picking Strategies: Qualitative Analysis
4) Stock-Picking Strategies: Value Investing
5) Stock-Picking Strategies: Growth Investing
6) Stock-Picking Strategies: GARP Investing
7) Stock-Picking Strategies: Income Investing
8) Stock-Picking Strategies: CAN SLIM
9) Stock-Picking Strategies: Dogs of the Dow
10) Stock-Picking Strategies: Technical Analysis
11) Stock-Picking Strategies: Conclusion

EOCCC gathering

2009-03-07T15:49:00.005+08:00

EOCC GATHERING FOR BASIC TERMhellloooo!! Today is the 7th of March 2009, it have really been ages since i last wrote an entry and because of that, probably this entry would be slightly longer than usual.

First of all, good news to myself!! I have been selected to join the BOMB squad of EOD at Seletar Camp. 5 out of 81 have been chosen..!! Congratulations to those who made it to their choice of their selection!

As my 10 weeks of basic phase ended in Nee Soon camp, i will be moving to another camp for 7 weeks before i will be going on for a long holiday at Thailand. Time has passed incredible fast and although the lifestyle now as an cadet is still the same. Less sleeping time and more responsiblity, it sometimes help to have good friends to ease the tide with you. What else is different is that these bunch of guys have became an integrated part of my life =)

Haha, yesterday we just had an event organise by us to mark the end of the basic term and to create greater cohension between all of us and the winning platoon get to book in on Tues morning! YAY!!! =) It have been a long time since i last had any good rest. Right now, i am just going to upload some pictures which we had during paintball.. selected ones though, we had paintball and basketball challenge which was fun because our instructors joined in with us.

On the other side, i have not recover from the bruise which had from being shot by others, 4-5 times on my head and uncountable numbers on my legs.. damn painful.. lol!

EOCC PLATOON 2

It was a great day of friendship and fun. Hopefully in time to come, we always stick as one and remember that friendship is something which we will treasure for a very long time. I have not recieved my other set of pictures from Eugene mok yet so will upload again when i do have it. As for the rest of the pictures. It is link under me and Wee Gek.

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=576591640&ref=profile < - - - you can see it here

Back from brunei!

2009-01-11T10:38:00.003+08:00

Lovely Ladies Of Social Night 2008

It's 11th of Jan 2009!

I just came back from brunei! and boy am i really glad after going through "what an experience".. hahaha, although life in brunei is tough and the food is really bad.. and i mean really bad. You will not enjoy or even feel like eating when you see the portion of food BUT den again that is well you learn how to appreciate food =)

Overall it was a good experience and i believe it will make me a stronger person. As for today, i am gonna meet up with my dearest and do some of the things which i had planned like watching "red cliff 2" ahahhah and importantly, making my specs.. Tml will be another day in camp again, boo hoo but well, that's life yea =)

Till then...

From:
Jefferson

XD

2008-12-23T12:56:00.002+08:00

As promised that i would post some pictures of my social night, however i am unable to do so because of certain restriction at the moment.

Event for today:
For me, i have gone thru months of training in OCS and i believe it had made me a more refined individual and i am able to end my current term of training and will be reaching a new level after today, right now i am currently preparing for my posting.

I will make it short for today and will update you when i have the time =)

Social night

2008-12-20T13:22:00.001+08:00

Hey.. it's been like a month or more since i last updated my blog.

Latest happening : Social night

Pictures will be updated =) tonight!

Hey =)

2008-10-30T21:12:00.003+08:00

I am into my 2nd month in OCS and life is currently quite ok, getting ready to go for field camp in a week time and hopefully, life wouldnt be as bad as we expected. Anyway, kinda feeling bored right now and do miss those people around badly. As i was browsing thru my friendster pics, some of the events that happened many years ago, upon looking at it, just bring back memories like they happened just so recently. =)

Meanwhile, I will be doing more physical training to hype myself up, been feeling really strong and fit so i guess it is a good thing.

Anyway.. gtg.. got some things to do.. =)

=)

2008-10-17T17:26:00.001+08:00

Life is abit on the tough side.. =) especially in OCS... but will endure. Will keep you updated. Training is good and i have been doing longer distance which i have knew i could. =D

2008-09-21T00:24:00.002+08:00

Today 21st September will be my last day of freedom before i move into my next advanced phrase training as an OCT (officer cadet trainee) at SAFTI.

My next write-in will probably be 3 weeks later and that will be a long long time..

Alot of things might happen by then.. ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
I feel like screaming, i want to release the demon that is inside me..
I want to be myself again, I want to shout out my deepest secrets and fears...

I am anything but a officer material if i continue behaving like this. What's wrong with me?! Why do i feel so miserable? Why?

Pictures will be updated soon...

*pictures from today sentosa outing and bbq*

I lost..

From:
Jeff

Love..

2008-09-19T00:02:00.004+08:00

Time: 11.55pm - Date: 19th September 2008

It's a new hallmark that would be put into this blog for memory sake. It's 1200am and its already 20th September 2008, that is already a new day.

Private msg: Today's your new beginning, i hope you carry on doing your best, smiling and being confident. Do your best!! Do your best!! Let today be a motivation for you...

Life is always full of surprises... All the best and may your wishes all come true.

I had no regrets.. I've given my best...

From:
Brownie

Idioms

2008-09-16T14:19:00.001+08:00

So many words so little time...

The sea is vast... for all to see.. but what's happening inside.. no one knows..

MY POP

2008-09-11T23:25:00.007+08:00

ORION COMPANY OF 2008

Today is the 11th of September, 2 days since i POP from Tekong.

It was a great feeling, yet tingle of sadness because you know that you wont be meeting with the same 49 other person as before... All of us have a place to go, abit sad to part with even one which we had just spend 2 months being together.

The friendship we gained will be invaluable, the tough times we go through have been nothing but a great experience.

There are a few important people that makes a different in my training course, regardless of inside or outside of camp, they are the ones who help me and give me the belief in everything i did...

My Dad who witness my POP, thank you, it meant alot to me My best buddy, Mr Eugene Yeong
My one and only darling who have been with me all this while.. thank you honey
MY most outstanding platoon sergent, you will never go wrong with him around.. (no.1)
Sir who gave me motivation and a reason to carry on, a fine leader, a great person

OC, with his experience and compassion brought out the best in me..

AWARD PRESENTATION FOR THE COMPANY BEST RECRUITS

Portrait of the best in the ORION Company

Take 2 of the Presentation

Part of a family always together

Company & Best Shooter Recruit with me

Platoon 2 Best and Platoon 4 BestOrion and Ninja Best Recruit

To be awarded the "Best platoon 4 recruit" was a great honour for me and i got the opportunity to meet with some of the best of the best in other company. All the big shots were around and once again thank you platoon 4 for making my stay in ORION a wonderful one.

The friends you gained in BMT, the relationships you have, your family around.. BMT is a time when you learn to treasure everything around..

Regards,

Jefferson

To my girlfriend who is sick...

Drink more water, rest on your bed and don move around, sleep early and say god grace..

I love you 5 times more always... =)

Cheesecake & Brownie ...

Get together

2008-08-31T09:36:00.004+08:00

31st Aug 2008, 1 more week to POP, a great feeling yet a sense of sadness..

Looks who is rocking and looking goood!!

Hey i just came back from camp and here are some pictures from last week outings with the guys.

Venue: Kim Seng Road

Location: Zouk

Objectives: Get together

Booking in today later at night, will be hanging around comex area... meanwhile adiyos =D

Back from training

2008-08-22T09:06:00.008+08:00

Just for the records...

http://www.a-star.edu.sg/graduate_academy_and_scholarships/320-Highlights
My pictures is in the A*Star website, one of the more prestiges event. Do check it out..

Tan Kah Kee Young Inventors' Award.

Winners of young inventors' award in the defence section, witness and spoken with the defence ministry Mr Teo Chee Hean. A great honour.

Today the date is 22nd Aug and i just finished my field camp.. What a relief!! =)

So that now i am in Singapore, i am gonna play hard and smart and woo hooo yea :)

Anyway, i shall keep my posting short but i will update photos inside, some of them were way before i was in the army and looking at it.. Damn!!! i was super oversized!!! However, i am back to my orginal shape now and that's all that matters.. Looking extremely good-looking!

After 8 weeks in BMT,

so baby baby.. i miss my girlfriend so much.. :)

These pictures were taken few weeks back but i will be back to update more pictures =) Meanwhile, tonight will be party time =)

Early in the morning run,

With my field pack on my back,

And a long long way to go,

With my body full of sweat,
I'm long long way from home,

And i miss my lover so,

In the early morning run,

When the cold wind blows,

when the cold wind blows,

when cold wind blows....

I know i know i know.. that i got you.. Joanna koh...

So i will hurry back home, oh just for you..

I love you..

Regards,

Brownie

Welcome back to mainland

2008-07-26T12:50:00.001+08:00

Its been a long time since i last wrote in, pardon me, i wasnt in mainland Singapore.
I was doing my part in serving NS and just got to book out yesterday, it is really tiring and glad that im able to be back and take a good look at all of my friends =) hahaha!

Lastly, i will be sleeping and trying to make good use of my time here. Anything do give me a call alright.

Regards,
Jeff =)

A title.

2008-06-09T23:31:00.008+08:00

Wisely, Joffanna, Jeffanna and the others wanna wish you a happy 20th birthday

9th June 2008 will be a day which i believe will stick to me for a very long time. A fact that not only it is a day where my life goes on and targets are changed, but i have never got the chance to meet the parents which i truly wanted to meet and also the eve of cheesecake birthday.

Well, a good thing that happen is that it is my best buddy birthday.. Wooo! 9th June, Happy birthday dude. You're official 20 years old! With that, i actually wanted to post a few memorable pictures but i am unable to do so because i changed to my new com so maybe again some other time.

It has been a year my friend or more since i met you, you have been a great listener, someone who i can talk to and throw out my anger on and u will just take it easy. How nice! hahhaa =) Thank you bro for all the great buddy times. Even today, when it is your birthday, i have to rely on your help again and you pulled me thru again and again. You gave me a wake-up call. I am me and i shall heed to those advice that was given, thanks pal.

Despite everything that gone wrong, I am glad i have friends who cares for me along the way. Thanks for taking in all my tantrums and that's you too Ricky, hahah =) Anyway, i have some pictures to update from Stephanie birthday, too bad ethan is away now... Could have use him for our gathering.

The gang of people always together.

Candid shots!

Hey buddy, kissing her? =)
Yes yes, look at the cake

Oreo - Cheesecake

The people of recruit express are bunch of fun-loving, out-going and spontanous people. It have been a great time spending it with you guys. You make the place such a heafty atmosphere that you make it impossible to leave..

Jackie, Melissa, Evelynn, Pei Ye, Stephanie, Ethan, Ben, Joleen, Xiu Yan, Jeslyn, Myma, Vicky are all the temps in recruit express. We have a gathering soon..

Finally, as i am typing, i am looking at the clock and its 5mins from tuesday, its gonna be someone special day. Someone turning 20 at this special moment..

Happy birthday to you , Happy birthday to you..

Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday to you..

Happy birthday to you.....

May all your dreams and wishes come true..

From:

Jeff

No comments

2008-06-05T18:31:00.002+08:00

Fucking sian. I have nothing to say.

Peace~

Multiple Senerios

2008-06-01T22:21:00.006+08:00

1st of June.

When was the last time i wrote in an entry?

Anyway,

I went clubbing on friday with my cheesecake and my best bud and his gf at zouk. It was good to see everyone enjoying and happily being together =)

I have so many pictures outstanding in which cheesecake have not pass to me yet and yes, her birthday is coming =) I cant wait to celebrate together although i know i am gonna spend big bucks =D hahaha.. booo..

Attached are the pictures from various events.

Some were ktv pictures, some were outings with friends and some were dating sessions.

Soon i will upload pictures related to graduations, sky ferris wheel and some other important events that happen. Loves loves..

I love my friends and my cheesecake.

From:

Brownie

Sentosa!

2008-05-19T23:42:00.004+08:00

Hey,

Just came back from sentosa today, went out with my track buddies.. and yea. I am too lazy to write out so i just cut it short.

I cam-whore and i got burnt.. woo hoo!! hahah! Tired, will update soon!

At the end of the day, your smile matter the most.

Yours Sincerely,

Brownie

In reality

2008-05-15T23:41:00.003+08:00

When you are so stress up with work,
And the only thing you have left is the one closest to you,
what does it mean when that person seems so busy for you?
Somehow along the way, there is another person who comes into your life..
and you got to know this person thru a friend and the story goes..

I am at work and all i can think abt is her.
Friends around me are heartbroken,
Friends around me are being ditch,
why do i sense that feeling of being lonely so deeply?

How can i help?
What can i do?

To my friends, smile! i know it is hard at times, but why frown when you can smile and realise that around you, there is someone who cares. You never know in someone elses eyes, you are their number 1.

What i believe in us

2008-05-12T21:06:00.001+08:00

Let us not worry

About the future.

Let us only do the right thing

Today,

At this moment,

Here and Now.

Let the future take care of

Itself.

What keeps us alive, what allows us to endure?
I think it is the hope of loving, or being loved.

I heard a fable once about the sun going on a journey to find its source, and how the moon wept without her lover’swarm gaze.

We weep when light does not reach our hearts. We wither like fields if someone close does not rain their kindness upon us.

Yours Sincerely,

Brownie

Poem!

2008-05-07T20:55:00.001+08:00

Poem:

I have always seen life for what it really is.
Ever since I was a child growing up, hard times are all I know.
I had to sit back and watch my mother work from sunset to sundown.
I had to sit back and watch my mother work herself to her grave.
Nothing ever came easy for her.
She always had a heart and kept a smile on her face.
Life is like a newborn baby struggling to come out of its mother's womb,
life is a struggle true enough,
but after all the struggling you have done,
and after all the hell you have been through,
there is success.
Life is nothing but a big struggle,
but just keep the faith and focus on your goals.
Don't let life beat you or you will be walking around like zombies.
Keep on pushing, keep on trying, life can be whatever you make it to be.
But life can also be a bowl of cherries with whip cream and apple pie.
I say this again; life is what you make of it.
You can achieve or conquer anything it throws at you, you can't quit or give up,
you have got to keep on working, look higher some way, some how you are going to make it.

Yours Sincerely,
Jeff

Staying happy

2008-05-07T20:28:00.002+08:00

The following are my Top 10 Tips to increase happiness in your life:

Decide to be a happy person. As Lincoln observed, most people, most of the time, can choose how stressed or happy, how troubled or relaxed they want to be. Choose to be happy.

Watch and Read less news. As a recovering news addict, I know this can be difficult because the stock market fluctuates, politicians politic, and sports teams compete. But, most of the time, you don't need the stress. So, just don't watch. I think it was Henry Thoreau who noted that if you've ever read about a train wreck, you understand the principle and don't need to know any more about it.

Practice the Attitude of Gratitude. We all have so much to be grateful for. Just thanking the many people who assist us, encourage us, teach us and open doors for us could take all day!

Take Time. My dog has taught me much about loyalty, about noticing the sights, sounds, and smells in the yard, about being relaxed and about play. Eat when you're hungry, nap when you need it. Get your ears scratched whenever possible!

Laugh everyday. Hear a joke, tell a joke, laugh at yourself, laugh with your friends and family and co-workers. There are very few medicines as powerful as laughter, and I don't think you can over-dose, although it is addicting!

Love well. Express your affection, appreciation, friendship and warmth to those around you, and they will almost always respond in the most amazing ways! Be generous--it pays great dividends!

Work hard. This one comes as a bit of a surprise, but there is tremendous satisfaction in being competent, and joy in completing our assigned tasks. One of the great sources of happiness is to do work that is worthy of you, and to do it well.

Learn something new, everyday. To be happy, most of us must also be growing, expanding, learning and challenging ourselves. Read, listen, adapt and stretch to accommodate new ideas and new information.

Use your body as it was designed. Walk and run, stretch, throw things, and lift things. Dance! Exercise is good, but so is making love, mixing up a batch of cookies, or exchanging backrubs. You have a body and it can be either a source of joy, or a source of aches and pains. Your choice.

Avoid toxins. I prefer writing positives (things to do) rather than negatives (things to fear), but reality says there are negative people and there are bad chemicals, stressful noises, and unsafe places. Don't go there! Avoid poisons whenever possible. It seems to work out better that way

Staying happy is a good way of keep healthy

Yours Sincerely,

Jeffy miss cheesecake.

HEY!

2008-05-06T20:32:00.002+08:00

I am trying to find time to update my blog, its been really busy but i want to let someone know that there is still this person. This special gal.

The gal whom charm my heart,
the gal whom loves me so much,
the gal whom i love even more,
the gal whom i wan 2 spend my life with,
the gal whom i wan to be with,
the gal whom gave me all she could give to make me smile,
and the gal who stole my heart and kept in her...
just want to let u know..

Good bye! Will update when possible =)

Yours Sincerely,
Jefferson Lim

Optimistic

2008-04-29T19:31:00.003+08:00

How to Be Optimistic

While being skeptical can be a healthy way to avoid getting taken advantage of, being pessimistic - that is, always assuming the worst - can have major negative consequences on your life. Seeing only the negative aspects of any situation can cause you to miss opportunities, neglect problems that need to be solved, and fail to take action that would otherwise improve your relationships and quality of life. Optimists, who are so much more at peace with the world, train themselves to look for the light at the end the tunnel. If you've always had a pessimistic worldview, it can be difficult to shift your focus, but it is possible to start seeing the glass as half full. Not half empty.

Understand that the past does not equal the future. Just because you've experienced pain or disappointment in the past does not guarantee that it's all you'll experience in the future. There were many things in your past that you couldn't control, and everybody comes across unfortunate circumstances at some point in their lives - you're no exception. But there are also many things in life we can control to one degree or another, and therein lies the possibility of change. A day or week that starts badly will not necessarily end badly. Do not make a bad start turn into a self fulfilling prophecy for a bad ending.

See yourself as a cause, not an effect. You don't have to be a product or a victim of your circumstances. Stop thinking about what is happening to you and start thinking about what you can make happen. If you're not happy with the way your life is now, set goals and move on. Use your past negative experiences to build character and make better decisions, instead of letting pessimism turn you into someone who avoids risk at all costs. Sometimes it is necessary to take risks to receive rewards. Moreover, taking no action is taking an action. It is better to play to win rather than merely to avoid losing.

Accept pain, failure and disappointment as a part of life, not the entirety of it. Life involves taking many risks every day, and not all of them will end positively. That's what defines risk. But the flip side is that some actions will lead to good results, and it's generally better to have a mixed bag than to have nothing at all. Ideally, the good stuff will outweigh the bad, but you'll never reach that point unless you put yourself out there and hope for the best. When in doubt, remember Lord Alfred Tennyson's words of wisdom:I hold it true, whate'er befall;I feel it, when I sorrow most;'This better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved at all.

I hold it true, whatever befall,

I feel it, when sorrow most;

This better to have love and lost;

Than never to have loved at all.

Quotes to help you be optimistic

"Anything is possible."
"I create my circumstances, my circumstances don't create me."
"The only thing I can control is my attitude towards life."
"I always have a choice."
"Look at the little things in life that are good and it will make your life a WHOLE lot better"

Staying positive!
1)Avoid negative people. If you can't avoid them, learn how to not let them get you down.
2)Don't let your negative feelings control you.
3)Don't confuse pessimism with depression. Depression can make everything look worse.
4)You can only change you. You can't change other people.
5)While it is true that you create your own circumstances, accept that the past is the past.

6)The past is the past. It's over. It's done. Let it go.
7)Realize that it's not about what happens to you, it's about how you react to what happens.
8)These steps are important because you can't always rely on other people to make you happy.

Regards,

Jefferson Lim

2008-04-23T19:24:00.000+08:00

XD

2008-04-22T19:00:00.001+08:00

Hey!

I just ended work. RAWRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!

Enlistment date 9th July!!! =)

yaY!

=)

2008-04-17T18:52:00.003+08:00

Hey guys, i am back and im actually typing out today's entry in my office.

I am feeling good today which means that i will have a possible temp out again! Yay!

I will write in soon. I gtg and i miss you guys, my close friend especially cheesecake..

Loves,
Jefferson Lim

I love you dear

2008-04-10T19:45:00.002+08:00

Work is terrible, work is tiring.

5 days to 6 days in a week is tiring.

I am slogging and trying to meet the daily targets, daily stress, office politics. How often do you get to handle so much stress in a day? For 5 days in a week? Boo.

My cheesecake came back from Hongkong recently, i hope she enjoyed her time over there, cant tell you how much i miss her and how much i wanted to see her. =) Finally, she met her 2 days ago for dinner and it was like 2 weeks or more since i last saw her. I miss you dear and im too tired so i will end off here.

Regards,
Jeff.

Ps: Meeting 40 candidates a day, writing 20 over resumes, following-up and accepting failure are part and parcels of my job. My aim and goal..

Cheesecake. i miss you so. be safe dear!

$10,000 of perm sales and 20 temps-out. Here comes the roller-coaster!!

i miss you

2008-04-01T12:25:00.002+08:00

The only girl i love and miss greatly..

Joanna koh jing ting. I love you and i miss you =)

From:
Brownie

training!!

2008-03-18T18:40:00.002+08:00

Preparing for triathlon 29th March

The best way to start your entry to triathlon is by joining mini triathlon. In this way, you avoid over-training yourself that might end up losing your stint in the competition. Still, the mini triathlon is a real triathlon and therefore you must give yourself enough time to prepare for it.

To preparing for mini triathlon, you need to remember 4 words: strengths and weakness, goal, and caution. These 4 will take you to the finish line if not the podium

Strengths and Weaknesses
We all have strengths and weakness. And recognizing each of them would provide you with the best tool in making it to the mini triathlon. Knowing what are your strengths would mean knowing where to begin your training. They are your blueprints. Admit it, you may be good on swimming but not in running. You might be one hell of a runner but suck on the bike. The thing is: knowing where your strong and weak points are would let you know what to improve and what to keep on improving.

Goal
If you want to cross the finish line in one piece, you need to have a goal. And this would mean drawing up a plan (a realistic plan) that would take you to your goal.

First: Set your goal. In this case your goal is to finish the race in one piece (you may also consider other goals, it’s up to you).

Second: Make sure you have identified your strengths and weaknesses. In this way, you know how to keep on track with your plan.

Third: Devise your training schedule. Set schedules when, where, and how you should do it. Give yourself enough time to rest. A good rest will keep your body in tacked at the same time, improving as your training progresses. You may want to consult some expert on this.
And finally: Stick to your plan. Self-explanatory.

Caution
While improving your running, swimming, and biking is a good thing, there is nothing better than making a preventive measure every time you train. You will never know when injuries come but you can prevent them from happening. Take the necessary precaution to avoid ending up injured. Do some stretching before you begin the training. Wear appropriate gears. These include swimwear and shoes. Remember that running shoes are different from cycling shoes so you may want to consider buying at least one pair for each of them.
You should also take gradual training a good rest to keep injuries away.

Office politics

2008-03-18T18:34:00.003+08:00

OFFICE POLITICS

Considering the source, you may just want to skip right past this post, since I’ve only paid attention to political maneueverings long enough to learn how to avoid them. I’m not much of a political player at work. A few years (and positions) ago, an older colleague of mine was regularly berating me (in a caring way) for not paying attention to the political process at work. I just didn’t have the stomach for it. Still don’t. Sometimes to my detriment, actually. But I’m cool with that–at least I can sleep at night. And I mean that literally. The craziest stuff will keep me awake, so staying non-political, at the very least, is a surefire way to ensure better sleep. I assume that folks who are political at work also sleep well…they just have a higher craziness tolerance than me.

The primary reason that I stay apolitical is that it takes up too much space and time, and I’ve already got enough things to worry about. Plus, I don’t get the sense that being political would appreciably contribute to my overall efficiency or productivity. So I stay out of it.

This is both simple and sublime. I strive to just be me. Here’s how, deconstructed and in no particular order:

Wear no mask. By “mask” I mean those identities that we assume in order to fit in better, feel more comfortable in a situation, or get people to loosen up around us. I don’t do it. Some folks think it’s a good idea to change like a chameleon to suit the situation. I think that’s a recipe for disaster. I try to be me, all the time. The guy that walks into your office is the same guy that walks into your colleague or boss’s office. One face, no mask.

Be transparent. Not invisible, just without guise. All my agendas are clearly visible. You want to know what I think? I’ll tell you. The words I say might make one or both of us uncomfortable, but I’ll do my best to soften them without diluting their truth.
Flex and bend. Rigidity is a sign of rigor mortis. I strive to be flexible and willing to hear opposing points of view.

Defending a lame position for any reason is, well, lame. I don’t assume I’m the smartest person in the room, and I generally take the opinions of others at face value (this is where being apolitical can be painful, but only in the short term).
Listen to ‘em. This helps with the flex and it helps with the ‘no mask’ thing. Learning to really listen is dangerous to my status quo. Truly listening means I’m extending myself beyond my own boundaries, at my risk and for the benefit of the other. It’s hard to do if you’re unwilling to be transformed.

Park the ego. This is a difficult one (and probably is for everyone), but it’s essential for me. When my ego gets wrapped up in the work, it’s too easy to start defending those lame positions mentioned earlier.
Forget the empire. I don’t want to be an empire builder. I’ve got my responsibilities and I attend to them. If I acquire an empire, I’ll probably never notice.
No gossip. I fail too often at this one. Gossip is talking about stuff that you haven’t confirmed as true. Unfortunately I slip into gossip mode too often, and I think it’s because I’m so willing to talk things out. Though censorship is a sign of politics, ironically a little greater control over the internal censor is probably well advised.

Focus on it. What’s the business issue at hand? Focus on it. Straight outta Druckerland. The key is to be sure I’m not being myopic about the issue I’m focusing on. Sometimes the issue is broader than my current focus.

Apologize later. As opposed to asking permission first. This is really just a corollary, but the willingness to act first instead of asking permission sometimes helps me avoid other people’s political quagmires.
All of the above is really what I do. I think it’s just a tad ironic that I have a plan to avoid being political, but my plan basically boils down to being consistently authentic. Seems to work pretty well.

Updates

2008-03-11T21:46:00.004+08:00

March 11th 2008

Zig Ziglar: Put all excuses aside and remember this: YOU are capable.

It's been a while since i last made a post and sadly it will be every once in a while that i am able to do so. If you still dont really know why? It's because i am now working as a recruitment consultant and time-management wise, i have to be really precise and organised. Haha, that is so not my traits.

At least being a recruitment consultant is fulfilling for me. I am able to help people get jobs and try to match their requirement and further more the end results is also satisfactory. Thru this line, i am able to meet people from all walks of life,gender,race,language and etc. Its definately exciting!

English Proverb: A good beginning makes a good end.

Horror gripped the heart of the World War 1 soldier as he saw his lifelong friend fall in battle. Caught in a trench with continuous gunfire whizzing over his head, the soldier asked his lieutenant if he might go out into the "no man's land" between the trenches to bring his fallen comrade back.

"You can go," said the lieutenant, "but i don't think it will be worth it. Your friend is probably dead and you may throw your life away." The lieutenant's advice didn't matter, and the soldier went anyway. Miraculously he managed to reach his friend, hoist him onto his shoulder and bring him back to their company's trench. As the two of them tumbled in together to the bottom of the trench, the officer checked the wounded soldier, and then looked kindly at his friend.
"I told you it wouldn't be worth it," he said. "Your friend is dead and you are mortally wounded." "It was worth it, though, sir," said the soldier. "What do you mean; worth it?" responded the Lieutenant. "Your friend is dead" "YES, Sir" the private answered. "But it was worth it because when i got to him, he was still alive and i had the satisfaction of hearing him say, "JIM........, I KNEW YOU'D COME."
(Take sometime to think about the story then stroll down)

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Many times in life, whether a thing is worth doing or not, really depends on how u look at it. Take up all your courage and do something your heart tells you to do so that you may not regret not doing it later in your life..

"May each and every one of you be blessed with the company of TRUE FRIENDS."

"A true friend is one who walks in, when the rest of the world walks out."

War doesn't determine who's right. War only determines who's left.

Above is a short inspirational stories about good friends. I just we all have them and the real ones are those who stick by you when things dont go right.

Thank you Ethan Yue

Thank you Eugene Yeong

Thank you Vallence Huang

Special are you guys to me. =)

Attention: I am looking for people who are proficient in accounts or have experience in admin.

If you have friends who are looking and interested, drop me a mail with your resume at

Temp@recruitexpress.com.sg (attn:Jeff)

I will get back to you asap!

Unknown Author:

Instead of giving myself reasons why I can't, I give myself reasons why I can.

Ps: i miss my children

Regards: Jeff

Mood: clueless

Article

2008-03-08T11:42:00.010+08:00

Transform Fear Through Core Issue Work

Most of us have one or more core issues or challenges which surface repeatedly over the course of our lives. These issues are usually rooted in deep unexpressed fears. Depending on your perspective, core issues either cause all sorts of problems, or present many opportunities for transformation. When you choose to look at core issues as an opportunity, you are much more likely to transform your fears into learning tools which lead to a better life. Below are the most common core issues, their related fears, and suggestions for dealing with them.

Examples of Common Core Issues and Associated Fears
Abandonment – Nobody cares about me. I'm all alone. I don't matter.
Arrogance – I'm better than all of you. I'm too much. I'm right and you're wrong.
Damaged – Something is wrong with me. I'm a failure. I'm damaged.
Inferiority – I'm not good enough. I'm stupid. I'm worthless. I'm boring. I'm hopeless.
Rejection – I'm a burden. I'm unwanted. Nobody wants to spend time with me.

Our core issues often originate from childhood family scenarios. They can be a result of negative messages that were repeated many times to us by our parents or other significant people in our lives. Or one of these beliefs may have been driven deep into us during one or more traumatic experiences. Was one of the above statements drilled into you in your early years?
Note that some people are overcompensators. If you are in this category, you may unconsciously do everything you can to make it appear as if you are anything but your core issue. For instance, someone with inferiority as a core fear might outwardly appear very macho or domineering. Yet deep inside, this is covering up a fear of being inferior. A person dealing with shame may be overly nice and giving to cover up a fear that they are really bad. Particularly if you are having trouble finding a core issue, notice if any of your behavior is opposite of the core issues above.

Examples of Behavior of Overcompensators
Abandonment – Always need to be included, join everything to avoid deeper feelings.
Arrogance – Act very humble, hiding their deeper belief that no one can match them.
Damaged – Present themselves as always great, avoid talking about their problems.
Inferiority – Macho, domineering, need to prove they are better than others.
Rejection – Present themselves as incredibly desirable, yet reject others easily.

Whether you are an overcompensator or not, by exploring the deep, underlying fears of your core issues, you can transform your life for the better. Though you may find that you have more than one core issue, generally one will be more prominent than the others. Particularly if this is new to you, we highly recommend that you first focus on exploring your most prominent core issue. To deal with this core issue, you can design intentions to gradually shift this deeply ingrained fear.

Suggested Intentions for Transforming Fears, Core Issues
Abandonment – I am worthy of love. I can find ways to safely share myself with others.
Arrogance – I can learn from all around me. I can see goodness in everyone I meet.
Damaged – I am whole and complete just as I am. I can choose to love all of me.
Inferiority – I am a good, valuable person. I can make meaningful contributions.
Rejection – I am an attractive, interesting person. People can enjoy getting to know me.

When one loves completely, but the love is not returned, they must bestow a most painful gift. That of letting go.

For if you love someone, you will do anything you can to make them happy.

No matter how much it hurts.

Prayers:

God grant that I might have

The courage to change the things I can,

The serenity to accept the things I cannot,

And the wisdom to know the difference.

Article taken from website.

Jeff, mood: gastric problems/doctorated.

2008-03-08T11:10:00.002+08:00

*IMPORTANT*

I have vacancies for people who are looking for jobs right now,

1) Admin Assistant ( with 'O' levels and with/without experience )
2) Account Assistant ( with some experience/able to use accounts software )
3) Nursing ( with background )
4) Medical record officer ( males only/physically fit )
5) Customer Service ( with at least 'O' levels and experience )
6) Clinical/Dental Assistant ( urgent! )

Singaporeans and PRs are welcome apply.
*We regret that ONLY shortlisted applicants will be informed*
Email me at temp@recruitexpress.com.sg [Attn: Jeff]

2008-03-04T21:55:00.005+08:00

Attention : If there is anyone you know that might be in need of a job, temporary, part-time or permanent, contact me for further details and with your resume to help me help you get the job that you want.

contact me at : trackerholic@hotmail.com

MOVIE LISTING:

PS: I love you

(Synopsis) Holly (Hilary Swank) has been married nine years to a wild Irishman, Gerry Kennedy (Gerard Butler), and her one true love. Unfortunately for Holly, Gerry is diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor. Knowing he only has a short time to live; Gerry writes Holly a series of letters that will guide her through her grief. The first message arrives on Holly's 30th birthday. Gerry has sent her a birthday cake and a tape recording explaining the letters that she will be getting in the mail. Over the next year, Gerry wants Holly to follow the orders in his letters by going on new adventures and to celebrate life by finding herself. Holly's best friends, Denise (Lisa Kudrow) and Sharon (Gina Gershon), accompany her on her journey. Gerry always signs off each letter with "P.S. I Love You." (My Comment) This is definitely a chick flick that will not only make you cry, but make you laugh, plus the women will fall in love with Gerard Butler. Gerard was excellent in his part and Hilary did a fine job as well. At first I didn't think Hilary could pull off the romantic comedy role, but in the end you get use to her doing it. Hilary actually makes you feel her pain and how devastated she was when her husband died. I guarantee you that you will tear up during several scenes. Overall it was an enjoyable chick flick that you can take a date. (Warner Bros. Pictures, Run Time 2:06, Rated PG-13) (7/10)

The Leap Years

Director Jean Yeo’s debut feature is a shining example of a film done right. It all started with a strong and simple love story adapted from the well-known author Catherine Lim’s novella by proper scriptwriters into the well-paced treat that is The Leap Years.
The film follows Li-Ann, a leap year baby through a period of 16 years, or 4 leap years and centres mostly on the days leading up to her birthday. Potrayed brilliantly by the charming Wong Li-lin, the character of Li-Ann was a likeable romantic who chances upon Jeremy (Ananda Everingham) at a cafe one day and blind-dates him using the Irish tradition about 29th February, which allows a woman to propose a date to a man.
They promise to meet every leap year, and from there the film throws at its characters every cliche plot point, including the long-suffering friend, K.S (Qi Yuwu) who has long harboured feelings for Li-Ann but eventually gives up and move on. Li-Ann herself too moves on and… I probably shouldn’t spoil this for you.
Interweaved with Li-Lin’s scenes were Joan Chen, who narrates the story (the voice is actually of Beatrice Chia’s) from the future, while shot strangely blurry, fitted nicely into the narrative flow of the movie.
The Leap Years is a typical true blue romantic flick that borrows from the strength of Catherine Lim’s story, and despite the numerous cliches about having love and lost, Singapore’s first English-language movie is a well-put together film that has high production values and visual appeal (thanks to Hong Kong DOP Henry Chung), and a wall-to-wall carpet of Corrine May as soundtrack which serves only to add to its long list of selling points.

I recently caught these 2 movies and they are really nice, although not award-winning performances but these 2 have something in common, both movies can touch us deep inside our harden heart. A movie for couples and a must see for those who loves romantic movies.

Ps: i love minnie.

Try not to become a man of success but a man of value. by Albert Einstein

criticism

2008-02-28T18:21:00.009+08:00

CRITICISM -

Sometimes in LIFE we find ourselves manifesting certain attitudes that will separate us from our others. We are told in the Bible to, "love one another", but of course this is not easy. Before we can have good Christian relationships we need to recognize those things that build walls between us. I want to notice only two but I'm sure these stand out foremost in everyone's mind. I have been told there are two kinds of criticism; constructive and destructive criticism. This type of critique is for the purpose of benefiting the one being criticized. I think there is one important thing that will determine how the criticism is taken. When a person is criticized they must determine if the person doing the criticizing wants to help or hurt. It is easy to criticize someone you don't like much and not be concerned about the outcome. I believe I have been criticized both ways, offended by some, helped by others.
What is that key ingredient that makes criticism work to the benefiting of the one being criticized? I will give you a personal experience. When I first started thinking I guess I was like many young adults, zealous, ambitious, wanting myself to be perfect, and doing what I thought was right. My heart was then and is now in that which is best for me and my family, but these traits of mine were misread by some. An old friend got a hold of me and said, "Jeff, you come over to people as being headstrong, laidback and belligerent". If someone said that to you how would you take it? I told the old friend, "I don't want to be that way and I didn't realize I was leaving that impression". What my old friend said has done me a world of good. The criticism was constructive because I knew my old friend loved me as a person for who i am and wanted to help me, not hurt or get even with me. If I would have felt he was just trying to hurt me it would have certainly done damage to our relationship. Love was that key ingredient.

There are other reasons why people criticize one another so I want to notice some of them. A faultfinder criticizes because they have a poor self image. Such a person feels that by making others look bad they themselves look better. Running others down makes them feel important. This of course is a bad case of self deception. Others may criticize because they are self righteous. Another reason people criticize is because they are jealous or just holding a grudge. This is their way of getting even and satisfying their resentment and jealousy. Another class of people who criticize are those who do it by habit. They have complained and griped for so long it becomes a habit. We need to remember that criticism is a two way street.
Remember the next time you want to criticize someone, your friends may determine that you have an inferiority complex, or may be suffering from a lack of self esteem, or that you are self righteous, or you are jealous of the person you are criticizing or feeding a grudge or possibly just a fault finder. When we criticize others behind their backs we may be telling others a little bit about ourselves and our personalities.

Regularly being criticised can eat away at a person until they really believe the messages they are being told. Criticism is OK if it comes with good reasoning and explanation. So, the boss may say,'This is where you are going wrong, this is why you are going wrong and here's how to improve'.
However people often forget the second and third parts. So much of what I do is spent reconnecting a person to their natural strengths and qualities and helping them build an immunity from withering criticism.

Criticism destroys confidence. When you are constantly criticised you:
Think that everything which goes wrong is your fault
Become highly sensitive to criticism
Expect to be told off, whatever you do
Blame yourself when things don't work out
Daren't take risks in case you fail

Projects.

2008-02-28T15:51:00.007+08:00

Takes time to realised how fast life moves.

I have 2 days to prepare for my greatest adventure in my whole tertiary life and i have one of the greatest lecturer to guide me and along with a practical partner, you know that all is safe.
Without a strong foundation, a house will collapse..

The pictures below are reports of our UNDER VEHICLE SURVEILLANCE in inspection by the police coastal guard.

SATURDAY 10am Science Park

Updates!

2008-02-25T21:39:00.009+08:00

YO YO! Mr Lim in the house.

YO YO! Mr Lim in the house.
Miss Koh right with me Hey, I am back!

Feb 25th.. Days fly really fast since my birthday and i still dont have the pictures yet. Hahaha, exams are over! O.V.E.R yea! Post graduates now. Currently, getting ready for work and going to army soon yea, but meanwhile i am still doing my TAN KAR KEE AWARD which will happen on the first of March. Oh boy am i excited about that! I will be requiring help from friends that are specialize in these areas, nevertheless have to keep working till its over.

Alright, let me post some pictures first..

Yes Cam-Whoring myself and colleagues

Today was good but pretty tired from exhausting my energy for the last few days, probably due to the bad weather and all. Met up with my great bestest buddy Mr Eugene Yeong, had a great time gymming despite my illness ( i think the cure for me is to excerise ) hahaha, well we pretty much did chest and biceps and yea i will show you one picture which he asked me to take for him..

Mr 2008 small eyes la-pimp!

Oh btw, i went clubbing last friday after like dunno how long was it ago that i last club. hahaa, it was more of party animals getting together to enjoy ourselves, proudly my another best buddy the womaniser Ethan as you can see from the picture.. hahahahaha, along with Greg, John, Edward, Aj and other cools guys..

We were playing 5-10, dare and dare and some other lame items, hahah but the best was watching my 2 best buddy french kissing.. HAHAHA! Like Mr Eugene Yeong say, birds of the same feather flocks together.. HAHAHAHAHA!
(i will especially highlight these sentences)

Oh ok, lets continue, where was i? Oh ya, meanwhile i will be busy preparing for my presentation which i really hope to win 10k.. 5k would also do.. haha but i am sure we will give our best.

Lastly, good luck to your ATT tml cheesecake, do well! Alrighty, back to business already, and thanks Mr Yeong for laming with me today, you Mr Rashes Boy!

tired

2008-02-21T10:17:00.002+08:00

Ok, i have to admit, I know havent been updating lately. I'm just too tired and busy with the workload and exams that i am having. I promised to write out what i gone thru and what i have been doing since 2 weeks ago.

my birthday celebrations..
my tan kar kee award..
the police project..
my exams..

This are the list that have been happening.. promise i will update yea =)

2008-02-10T11:17:00.000+08:00

=)

2008-02-10T01:27:00.000+08:00

Chinese New Year

Throw the old, bring the new..

I will change my blogskin to something brighter.. its time for a change.

change everything.. leave nothing.

the children are fine.
wait for my updates.

enjoy ur holiday people.

yay

2008-02-07T17:07:00.000+08:00

Guys guys.

!HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR!~

It is a festive season to have fun, collect ang bao, eat good and have good fun with your relatives..
I am off to sentosa tml before going down to my cousins place.. RAWRRRRRRRRRRR..

and yes, 1 more paper.. 1 more.. :D

finally,

Birthday celebrations upcoming :

11th - Dinner celebration.
12th - Friends celebration.
13th - Not confirm.
14th - Valentine celebration.

To those invited, you will receive a msg or email from me.. meanwhile, have a great CNY Guys..

ps: i will come eat all the goodies you have.. =)

Some gay pictures..

2008-02-01T23:38:00.000+08:00

Ok people listen to this....

Time is money

That waits for no man.

I am so busy,

I dont have time..

and im not making money..

so wth?!

Damn la.. im so busy recently.. chiong ah projects.. go go go!

Ok some gay pictures.. =)

gtg guys.. i have papers on chinese new year eve..

lastly, cheesecake cheesecake.. i want and i need you. XOXO.. ( aint sure wad it means ) :)

a disaster.

2008-01-28T22:22:00.000+08:00

Today post is short and sweet.

It was a bad day.

period.

good night.

Lord, watch over the ones i care and love the most, keep them from harm and guide them in need of trouble. Amen

From,
Jeff

the decision

2008-01-26T23:47:00.000+08:00

I found this song really nice.. if u wan to listen to this song, remember to stop the auto play song at imeem.

RASCAL FLATT - What hurts the most

I can take the rain on the roof of this empty house

That don’t bother me

I can take a few tears now and then and just let them out

I’m not afraid to cry every once in a while

Even though going on with you gone still upsets me

There are days every now and again I pretend I’m ok

But that’s not what gets me

What hurts the most

Was being so close

And having so much to say

And watching you walk away

And never knowing

What could have been

And not seeing that loving you

Is what I was tryin’ to do

It’s hard to deal with the pain of losing you everywhere I go

But I’m doin’ It

It’s hard to force that smile when I see our old friends and I’m alone

Still harder,

Getting up, getting dressed, livin’ with this regret

But I know if I could do it over

I would trade give away all the words that I saved in my heart

That I left unspoken

What hurts the mostIs being so close

And having so much to say

watching you walk away

And never knowing

What could have been

And not seeing that loving you

Is what I was trying to do

What hurts the most

Is being so close

And having so much to say

And watching you walk away

And never knowing

What could have been

And not seeing that loving you

Is what I was trying to do

Not seeing that loving you

That’s what I was trying to do

What an awesome day and this song.. sums up everything.

aquarius and gemini!

2008-01-26T15:59:00.000+08:00

I am Aquarius, My Lover is Gemini

This sparkling, zany paring could not get any better. Both of you are intellectual air signs, so conversation, good books, travel, jokes, parties, a rich social life, and a host of other activities are sure to spice up your time together. Ask an Aquarius why he or she married a Gemini and the answer is quick and easy: 'For fun!' Good answer. One wise psychologist said more couples should forget all reasons to get married except one: In the end, is your time together fun? This psychologist would approve of you and your Gemini!

Communication between you two is so superb that it knocks you out, and you both often need to scoot out of town together to chill out. Both of you have quick minds and are fast-paced thinkers -- others sometimes have trouble keeping up with you! You have many friends that you enjoy introducing to your sweetheart, and thus, your circle of friends and acquaintances will widen considerably with this union. But you'll be best friends, too.

In bed, you'll adore the playful, inventive qualities of Gemini; their penchant for talking dirty in your most intimate moments will drive you wild. An open relationship might appeal to you, but be careful -- one of you could get hurt, much to the surprise of both. Gemini is up-to-the-minute on trends, but too liberal a sexual situation is probably not a good idea for either of you. Neither of you is deeply sentimental (unless a water sign is placed strikingly in one your charts), so you don't need nights of moonlight and roses to get in the mood. But remember to schedule a few enchanted evenings anyway, just for the thrill of it!

Your relationship has the promise of a four-star, solid gold union, so hold on to one another. The trust you share, your mutual respect, and your enjoyment of being together can stand the test of time.

It is said that Aquarius belong to the world, not to one person; his or her role is to lead others and light the path to a better society.

I have to make a decision

2008-01-24T19:47:00.000+08:00

The saying goes : Smile is the best essence towards life

Group Partners

I have been moodless, restless, irritated easily for the last few weeks or since the start of the new year.

Big Apologies to YOU guys if i offended you

You know i cant remember what i did last week?

oh i remembered, i have papers on the eve of new year, i got exams.. i got lots of shit. seriously i just want to end school and go to army, i am just being too self-centered sometimes and i don blame anyone but myself.

I grew up protecting myself, to learn, to suffer, to eat, to sleep, to endure without the help or pampering of others. I was brought up in a different way from others, maybe more headstrong and determined to get what i think i deserved or at least for my next generation. I cant think abt now, i have too many worries, too many issues i have to settle on my own. I can be seen slacking sometimes but im human too, i need rest to fight another day. I can live on my own and you know it.

The only way, you can be really happy with me is when i am happy with myself. Right now, I am not happy with the way things are. I want to change it. I want to be something i can be proud of and in order for that to happen, i do need to be selfish sometimes. i cant divide myself in 2 worlds, which i hope i can. As a guy,the real world is practical, I have to have something to prove my worth before i can gain the respect i want.

My ever reliable Sir
My 3rd Partner and my favourite
Eleuther and Me

Project mates

sometimes i hate her.. hahame and him again.

I have to make the hardest decision of my life.

continuation

2008-01-22T21:55:00.000+08:00

Continuation of pictures from 2008 Ngee Ann open house

I been busy with projects and school work so i cant spend too much time here and meanwhile there is a cool mahjong game just like GUNBOUND style.. but only you are play mahjong with real people.. IF you love mahjong, u will love this :)

pictures

2008-01-21T22:39:00.000+08:00

due to networking error..

im able to post these few for now.

2008-01-19T00:27:00.000+08:00

I dream of you
In the stillness of the night
Your arms are the wind
Holding me tight
Whispering softly
Calling my name
It's your voice I hear, again and again
My heart is full, yet empty too
Because the one thing I want
can and cant have is you.

FYP DAY!

2008-01-18T23:43:00.000+08:00

FINAL YEAR PROJECT EXHIBITION was today, to those who miss it, too bad.. and to those who went, i believe u guys had alot of fun learning, playing and even touching some of the expensive and delicate projects.

I cant tell you the thrills and joy of finally finishing what had been many months of hard planning and work. To see that my project was actually done and completed gives me a very big sense of accomplishment. Haha, it also add to the fact that there was another group doing almost a similar project like ours, only difference was we did every small details ourselves and with the help of our supervisors.

There are along of people i want to thank for helping us in our FYP,

MR GOH SWEE TIONG - for being the 3rd partner in this project
MADAM ANG - for teaching me the skills of a pre-mature engineer
MRS REGINA GOH - for looking after us and being understanding
MR LIM - for all the times i bug you when i need something

Of course there are many others, but these are the significant few that made a deep impression to me and my partner Eleuther lee. hahaha, frankly speaking, today we had alot of lecturers coming to our booth to look at our project, it was also an honour to have people from the police department to come all the way down to view our project personally. We had been told right from the start that we are in collaboration with the police department in making a device that can search for nacotics or illegal items hidden under the car. When they did ask me questions about our project, it was quite daunting because they are potential buyers for our project, which is why it was abit nerve-wrecking to speak to them. After a few demo here and there, it was hard to say they are interested at first but after we told them them everything they wanted to know, they began asking more questions related to the project.

Luckily, we had an experienced lecturer to help us out, the police department wanted us to try to enhance more in the project which is fine by the both of us, also they invited us to present for them in the police department own techno fair. I believed it will be a great opener for us!! One of the guys even stated that our project will go far for them because firstly it is low cost which is of great importance and also running quite efficiently. From what i know, the presentation for them will be on the 28th and 29th of January which will collide with my dinner and dance event, the other will be on 7th March.

That was pretty much the highlight of the whole day, as for the rest of the days.. hmm, lets say that the AR division wanted to cam-whore and why not? As this project exhibition, signifies the end of the FYP and tentatively the end of the polytechnic career. It was fun especially, to take pictures with lecturers, crazy people like deepa, yanti, kok fai, botak and basically everyone.. even the older guys are being so much fun. I guess no one actually had this much fun till now, the project was a killer and i guess all of us are glad that it is over. :)

Anyway, as for the pictures.. it is really alot of them. I probably upload them tml or when i do have it. I am happy that its over. Now, i can look forward in concentrating on my other 2 modules.. and also working.. boo hoo.. its tiring!! 2 days of full shift again..
Im tired.. i need to sleep.. so good night!! bye!

Open house

2008-01-18T10:19:00.003+08:00

Yesterday and today will be open house 2008 at Ngee Ann Polytechnic.

will update pictures soon. Seee ya :)

COME VISIT ME AT ENGINEERING BLOCK FROM 10am - 5pm.

if u dont know where it is?

Fret not, it is near canteen 4

my bad day.

2008-01-16T22:04:00.000+08:00

Today is January 16th 2008.

I just sometimes find that life is really weird.
Life can really blow the wind out of your sail and I guess i am not the first to find out.
It also gives us choices, 1 that may lead you to desiration, the other if wrong,
leads you to failure.

I have been a victim of wrong choices and so have many of you, right now in my situation,
I believed someone made a wrong choice today,
a choice where hurt, pain, suffering evolved, or maybe it will be right..

Something happened today,
a scene so familar that it reminds me of my past.
It happened almost exactly the same way.
Only when you thought that everything was going to be fine,
life takes a twist and gives you a hell of a beating.
Maybe you had a reason.
Nobody knows, only you do.

Adversity, that's what we called it,
will always take place,
and at the most crucial time of your life.
Tomorrow is Ngee Ann Poly 08 open house,
its hard when you were given the sucker punch.
The first was when the freedom to express in how you feel,
the way you wear,
and the identity that was kept hidden for the longest time,
but none of that matters,
where all the nicest of people were there for you,
the man who dreamt of the future
who slog himself to death with tired eyes and body,
couldnt give the life attention of the needs of that important someone,
that man felt weakened,
wishing that nothing like that wouldnt have happened if it wasnt him,
thinking that important someone deserves more than that.

Reflection is what i need, the phrase which sometimes,

A woman can leave a man, without him knowing the reason.

I know what it means,
I know it can be done,
but it needs alot of effort,
alot of time,
i understand why you did it,
and i don wan to accept it
but i have to if i want to move forward.

I read a book on achelmist recently.
A boy who was a shephard had a dream to just travel around,
One day, a wise man offer him the chance to realise his destiny for something bigger,
but he have to be prepared to make decisions and face obstacles,
most importantly, he must have faith.
During his journey to achieve his destiny, obstacles after obstacles stopped him from doing so,
he was disheartened, he wanted to give it all up, but faith keeps him going.
He met a girl who he loved during the journey and found a great job,
he wanted to stop following his destiny, and just be happy the way he is.
Have a woman by his side and a job that keeps him happy.
Sometime later, the wise man appeared in his dreams,
you may ignore the destiny that awaits you,
you may be contented the way you are now,
but in the long run, your wife will noticed the distraction in you,
you will noticed that the job doesnt keep you happy for long,
you will noticed that you will never know what would have happened if you didnt stop there.
When he woke up the next morning, he knew that if he would to continue his journey,
he would have to sacrifice his love ones and his job behind,
to go and realised his dreams that he couldnt see but he knows that he wants,
He had to make a decision that his heart betrays him, knowing that whatever awaits him
is the answer to his life and the another, leaving the people he loves most behind.

The story doesnt end here.
What life throws at you, either you succumb to it, or you throw it back twice the load.
Choices you made are critical. It could spell the start or the end.

I end here for today, i just got too many reports to do. Furthermore, i had a tiring day but an enjoyable one but until the end, the world starts crumbling again.

I set my goal.
I set my sight.
I will not stop.
I will not give up.

mood: helpless.

quote: Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.

a poem i made for you a long time back.

This fire in my heart is all because of you
The warmth within my soul that will never make me blue
You're the sparkle in my eyes and excitment in my voice
You're the breath that fills my lungs
You were my one and only choice.

the love,
himbo.

indian. dressing..

2008-01-13T21:55:00.000+08:00

Remember this picture..

She was trying to dunk me into the water.

It's 13th of January 2008.

I am 13 days late from the pictures that i took during new year day. It is going to be a short post today due to the fact that i have some reports to do and basically i am tired after a long day at work at Domachi in Plaza Singapura.

These was what we did at NEW YEAR DAY 2008 at Siloso beach. Anyway, i update you on what happened today.. I was so damn tired and restless while working today that i bugged almost all my colleagues.. hahaa, somehow i just wanted to quit and walk away until... this customer who went into the shop with a friend to look for a blazer.

At first i was like, orhh.. sure wont buy.. but since i was bored, i attended to him anyway.. what was supposed to be a 5 mins thing ended up an hour of serving him. He was dressed like some normal indian from singapore but those traditional indian dressing so never i though that i could transform him into a handsome, good looking charming suave guy in a matter of an hour.. why? and how?

Simply because he was getting ready for marriage and he needed something that he could wear himself presentable enough. Thankfully i took pictures of him and i will upload it the next time i blog.. as for now, i will have to focus on my report first so meanwhile.. tata..

take care people, it is really chilly.. and to cheesecake..

I cannot wait till i see you again.. you better be prepared.. :D it will be watery..

MOOD : tired and sleepy

quotes: It doesn't make any difference whether what you face is something that affects your work, your personal relationships, your sense of security, your appraisal of self-worth, or your appearance--the way you think about your situation largely determines whether you will do anything about it and what you will do.

my project

2008-01-12T22:26:00.000+08:00

MY FYP PROJECT 98% complete.

Alright. Hello i am back.

Sorry for not updating for the last few days, i realised it is really tough to do so nowadays especially when im getting really busy. I shall start somewhere, maybe abt the time i went to the interview talk at school regarding about Airlines Cabin Crew. hmm, basically the whole thing is short and sweet.. ahhaha, the offers are not as enticing but the opportunity to fly and meet people.. is really my type of job scope.. below is a couple of pictures at the seminar..

Anyway, i have not been feeling well a few days back and also my reports are really hectic and demandingly alot. I also haven been working alot to save money for my UNI education. I have dreams to achieve and speaking of which, i have been shortlisted for an interview with OCBC bank.. Its a cool job though and based on my character, i will never give it a miss.. yea, i will be going nevertheless even if my course is not related.

Now back to school project, I have just finished what was supposed to be my last presentation before the Ngee Open House 08 where our project will be show-cased at the exhibition. At the moment, our project is also in a chance to win the prestigous TAN KAR KEE award.. where we can refund our worktime for money :D hahahaa..

Our project is sophisicated with lots of electronics and mechanical parts with combination of programming. It is a DVR under-vehicle survilleance system using wireless router. cool eh? We are able to control it using our laptop or a remote control. It is also able to run auto-pilot!

Below is a brief show on how our project actually looks like..

Anyway, based on my last posting, i figured what i am gonna choose and why i am going to choose it.

I am in a course studying mechatronics engineering.

I have desires to become a pilot and with an engineering background, it is a plus.

I can be exempted from 1 year of my uni studies.

Engineering students gets the most pay compared to the rest.

I can be a sales person after i get my degree, i can take courses and seminars to upgrade myself, so meanwhile i will continue being an engineer, it will be hard work yet again but with determination and drive i will.. Right now, i have so many things to do, and i have slowly set out things i want and will.. I know i am being to ambitious or maybe sometimes things don go according to plan. i know.. and sometimes it happens right? However, isnt it better den to idle ur life away not knowing what you want? I have re-focus my priority and i will not disappoint those who believes in me. I know who you are, and thank you.. We shall achieve it together..

I will fight to be a pilot.. with an engineering degree and then MASTERS..

back up plan..

I will be a businessman who sets up a company regarding healthy lifestyles.. with a widespread group of network..

eventually, i will be a mentor to those who aspires to be someone someday..

Now, i have started reading books to build even greater confidences, to read people body languages, to be able to handle politics, understanding the mind of the customers and etc...

They are great books that will help my personality to be even better, although some people whom im closed to tend to differ that im still young at heart but i know myself best. I know what i am capable of and i definately know i am destined for something great in life. GOD will help me.. and he only will help those who help themselves.

I need to thank a few friends who have been great..

vallence - thanks for the books and i really enjoyed all the dreams and desire we have to excel.

eugene - who is practical also very demoralising at times but you are a fanstastic person..

ethan - you of all guys, will always be my gay partner.. :D

Yes yes, its another long post.. but im ending soon..

not forgetting someone important..

believe in me... i will go far.. behind every successful man is always a woman.

the year 2008.. will be different..

joffanna and jeffana will always believed in you.

mood: dreamy

quotes:

Don't ask for a light load, but rather ask for a strong back.

Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.

Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.

Life's challenges are not supposed to paralyze you, they're supposed to help you discover who you are.

It is who i am that i want to be, not someone else.. with this, i end here..

bye.

my life in year 2008

2008-01-09T21:39:00.000+08:00

Hey..

In this post, i realised i have so many thoughts i want to voice out, things i want to share and want it to be outside of me. Sometimes, there're things and times when you cant say to certain people or everyone, so i decided to make it all the simpler by writing it here..

I was tired, i was drained and i was troubled. On my way home just now, while i was seated at the bus, many small thoughts came to my mind, 1 main issues would be my education..
What will i be? what will i do?

You know, it was a childhood dream of mine to fly a plane, as i remembered all the little things my dad would do, bringing me to his airfield workplace at teng an air base just off lim chu kang road, while he was still a minor pilot. I recalled riding on top of missles, happily smiling towards the pictures and also being inside the the fighter plane my dad flew before, its was where i decided to make it my dream to be in it. I was in mass com b4 i chose a course that had some modules related to it and i was excited at first but hahaa eventually halfway there i realised i didnt have the patience to do it.

As i grew older, i became so interested in meeting people, i find it a joy to interact with them an appreciate the experience that i was given. Different types of people, different types of genre, different cultures.. i find that so appealing... and then suddenly i realised, i like sales or what u call business management or something like that.. hahaaa, maybe i should be in tourism... but nevertheless, i like to be my own boss as well.. Dreams are meant to be there for you to take action. My troubles now would be, should i pursue a degree in business related matters or continue my studies in engineering?

Knowing that the decisions i make will affect my future, i'm at a lost. Because for me, there is no turning back, im not as lucky as some others, i have to save up to pay for my own education while some others life has been better for them, not that i have any resentment against my parent or whatsoever but i believe it only makes me more determined to get the dreams i wish to pursue, and on top of that, more importantly my brother and sister school education are more in need right now. I hope they do well, i've been spending more time with my family recently and i beginning to appreciate that, what's more important than your love ones and Jesus?

As i head into the final few weeks of my diploma studies, im eagerly looking forward to army and working hard for the future and the plans i had for myself. Whatever decisions that i am making will be the best of me and my family, I might not get there as fast as the others, but eventually, slow and steady i will reached that those goals of mine. .

I am sorry to disappoint you guys today but there wun be any pictures today.. :( hahaha, tml i will update on the latest news going about on my project.. Finally it's going to be DONE! yea! tml is my final presentation before the exhibition on the 18th of January 2008. I nervous as i am tired, its going to end soon.. I am proud of us being able to complete it and also doing quite a good decent job.. Praying fervently, hoping that our project will be selected by the coastal guards.. =D

Lastly, i wish i could end everything in a high, but i still have quizzes and reports to hand up and furthermore jo wasnt feeling better.. but the incident at the bus, when i was doing my best i can to share and go and do with whatever i have with me so i can make u feel better and i was so worried but i was left hanging..
The kids are frustrated, they are angry, they are sad. And for them to be happy, someone has to leave.. I am not doing a good job, i am not worth the frustration and the tears..

I will still keep the promise i made..

by age 28..
the grand wedlock..

to yang the children i have..
a better life.

to upgrade my knowledge,
a master degree..

This year will be different. This year 2008 will lead me to somewhere different somewhere new..
And with that, i end my entry for today. Thank you for reading..

Mood : determined

Himbo.

first day of work

2008-01-08T22:21:00.000+08:00

hello! hahhahaha!

Firstly,

i am really tired after so little of rest.. I need more sleep..

however, on a good note.. hahahaha i just finished my first day at work at british india at raffles, the whole work place was cool.. the people are really talkative and funny and gaylish and nice.. hahahaa.. the supervisor made me feel totally welcome, i mean he really make me feel comfortable abt the place.. and i really felt welcome..

hahaaa, 2ndly my colleagues helped me adjust to the enviroment by helping and teaching me all the small details, to the extend of joking and etc..

Not alot of people actually went into the shop "British India" before.. just to roughly tell you more...

It's more of a colonial style during the old times, however its more than just that, the material used are really unique and expensive. Comprises of cotten, linen and silk.. the prices are heafty largely due to the fact that the linen was brought using US dollars and also it is from italy, while the cotten side is from india..

Do you believe me when i say that i saw a female coat that actually cost $1.6k??!?!?!

I know it's not much to certainhigh-end retail lines but $1.6k for clothing and people actually buys it? ahaha..

Anyway, the people who came in are the real deal. People with big buying power.. I actually sold clothes $700 plus within the 1st hour, adding to a total of $3.5k for my own personal sale.. hahah! My manager was impressed.. not a surprised though ;) and imagined the total sales for the shop.. GOSH!

hahaha.. lastly, im so excited to show u my staff clothing.. i tink its cool.. and also a shirt from springfield which i went in to try..

I am so tired.... :) projects and reports coming up.. and tml working again.. busy busy!..

endure endure..

I know its nice.. :)

new year..

2008-01-07T22:16:00.000+08:00

MEOW!!

Yes it really been quite a while haven it..

A week has passed since the new year and speaking of which, i would like to wish everyone..

A HAPPY NEW YEAR 2008 people!!

Something of late had interested me, i was browsing thru my friends blog when i chance upon one which i felt it sounds really reasonable and i would like to help her air it here as well.

HERE goes :

Guys always go on about how girls are getting materialistic and so on.
Stop and think that maybe, all they want is a bright future with the one they love.
We are just being practical, can't you get that?
You've got to admit that love is not the only factor in any relationship, it's almost;
Impossible. And you know it.
They can't possibly throw away everything for the sake of love, it's not that simple anymore.
With everything around us changing and getting expensive,
stop complaining about girls being materialistic, and do something about it.
Provide her, if you love her you can't let her suffer, right?
Instead of all talk and no action, do something about it than just being a wet blanket.
Leave the job of complaining to girls.

Guys have huge egos. Live up to it, quit whining.
A girl knows her worth, and you like her because she knows what she wants.
Don't reprimand her for it, be proud of her instead.
And again, please, never use vulgarities on your loved ones;
it has never been proven to do any good.
She may forgive you, but she'll never forget the things you said. Never.
Girls are complicated in some ways, you think.
But then again, did you ever take the time to actually try and understand her?
Or simply dismiss everything with the famous; "Girls are complicated."

You know humans are practical, they take what they can get.
And they always ask for more, if possible.
You think that that girl wears too much make up, or whatever you dumb dumbs think,
but thats what caught your attention in the first place.
It has never been what others thought about me,
all that mattered was what I thought about myself.
I'm one person. There are many people out there. So, yeah.
And don't bother judging, on the surface, you think you can tell what kind of person he/she is, but on the inside, you'd never know.

written by : denise.

Enough said, i have some pictures with me now that i want to host it up and most of it happened b4 the new year, since it is already 2008, i believe throw away the old and start anew.. Year 2007 in particular wasnt really good nor bad for me, it was pretty average, lets hope things change in 2008.. I believe it will be a definately wonderful year for me. So many things will be taking place, as well as things being replace.

As for now, i would definately love to fly overseas, i think i really deserve it, at least i think i do. Life hasnt been smooth sailing so i would take this opporunity to make a difference. Anyway, common test results are OUT! hahaha, did well for all my papers and for my project has been shortlisted in the tan kar kee award, a big privilege. YES! hahahaha... I would love to end everything in a high..

Lastly, in my own personal life.. :)

tata.. will update soon..!

ps: btw, the pictures im uploading are really random.. it's all in my handphone.. so im just uploading all of it :)

I know they are random..

well well.. hope this is suffice enough for those days i nv posted.. And yes, i would like to think that..

It will be a great 2008.. it will be.. :)

screw off

2007-12-30T20:43:00.001+08:00

I will enjoy myself for the last time in 2007.

new year resolution..

i will update soon..

( why is there a sickening feeling inside of me.. )

screw off

2007-12-30T20:43:00.000+08:00

#*(^#@(*@&*(#@(#
ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
(*&@)&#@)(&#&)#(@)#*@
DAMN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

sorry..

24th christmas eve..

2007-12-29T15:41:00.000+08:00

Ho Ho Ho!

Christmas day is over soon and New year is coming..

Time fly freaking fast doesnt it? Very soon in a few days time it will be the year
2008 which means everyone will be 1 year older soon.
Did anyone had wishes came true for them? I am sure they did if you've been a good person.
Haha, I was super lucky to have most of my wishes came true. why?
I can list out a dozen but i will keep it intact first as it haven reach the potential i believe it can be.

Firstly, my business has start off.. slowly but surely.. and in the sense of my relationship and friendship.. it couldnt be any better. I just remembered few weeks back, i was fighting to be positive.. exams, relationships, work, family... are all stressing me.. but now, i can look forward as i made wonderful new friends.. especially those from dancesports and gym.

Christmas eve 24th, i invited people who were close to me and i am glad they all had fun!! We cook, clean, ate, play mahjong and all the crappy card games and even mafia... hahahaha!

It started out with card games which the others played and a few others like kel,baby jo, my dad and myself stick to mahjong. Then there were those who tried to learn... hahhaha.. throughout the night i would say the game " MAFIA " was the theme of the night, lying, convincing, cheating, allying with everyone in becoming the winner of the game.. Its really stupid to see ppl trying hard to convince one another only to see them change their mind every sec.. How fickle can human be.. ahahhaha!

However, the present exchange was the highlight of the program.. hahaha..
Where everyone actually brought a gift to exchange with one another.. hahahahaah! i tell u its dumb!!!. lol.. basically its mostly chocolates.. where did the originality go to? ahha but i guess it's pretty much a safe bet to get chocolates nowadays.. hahaa..
As for me.. hehehehhe! i received lots of present.. but nothing beats the rest of the christmas as i really had some of the weirdest presents EVER tis year.. hahahhahaaha..

Basically some of the presents i received..

1) A very mushy looking tie.. ( hahaha, must be from a guy with good taste )

2) A champage bottle.. ( another guy with good taste )

3) A really cheesey looking pinkie boxer.. ( omg )

4) A lacoste polo tee.. ( wow!!!! )

5) A book titled [ the game, to be a pick-up artist ].. ( double wow!! do i really need it? =p )

6) The most amazing power-packed christmas present.. hhahahahah! [ 2 porn CDS ]

yea.. that num 6 presents.. wooo hooo.. i really have no idea!! hahahah... its definately the most outstanding gift.. hahahha!

hahhahaa.. once again thank you everyone for coming.. It've been full of laughter and entertaining.. definately worth the togetherness and friendship that was with it.. =)

my guys!!!MERRY CHRISTMAS once again, to those who didnt came.. hope your christmas was just as good or better.. :)

Thank you darling. For your lovely christmas present as well as coming down early to help me.. appreciate it dear.. I love you..

horoscope.. something i found!

2007-12-27T15:46:00.000+08:00

Gemini Woman & Aquarius Man
At last! A girl the Aquarian doesn't mind chasing and a woman who can keep up with the Gemini. Intellectually very well matched, but no staying power in life's little chores. One of the better combinations, but pity the houseplants! (Source: AquarianAge Romance )

This is tied with Libra as the number one soulmate match for you. You can find true love and happiness with an Aquarius boy. You share many things in common, including an adventurous streak and an unpredictable nature. You love to be spontaneous and he hates making plans, which works out perfectly! Bonus: the physical chemistry between you will just grow and grow the longer you are together. You will bring out the best in each other’s personalities. A terrific love match. ( Source: Jellybean's Astro-Soulmate Guide )

Gemini girl and Aquarius boy have the potential to create a relationship worthy of the Big Screen. You're both eerily in tune with each other, even when your not in the same place at the same time. Your Aquarian is inspired and moved by you, and the feeling is mutual. ( Source: FUNgirl - Astrology

Horoscope is not meant to limit what can happen, but to help us understand what has happened and prepare for what will happen

1st action

2007-12-27T13:54:00.000+08:00

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!.. okok.. updates updates...

b4 i update on what really happen in my place.. i will put some pics regarding few days back on my friends birthday :)

all the drunkard... hahahha! =D

be strong.

2007-12-20T19:16:00.000+08:00

The day just seems to get worst..

but i will look on the brighter side of life.. i will only get better.. im sure.. i been through tougher times alone.. i can do it..

now, i do need a job.. if any kind soul happen to know of a place that needs ppl :)
inform me..

appreciate.

anyway, looking forward for christmas with a big smile..

lord will bring thru..

my happiness

2007-12-19T14:46:00.000+08:00

i miss her..

christmas lonely

2007-12-19T12:01:00.001+08:00

Christmas.

It's the happiest celebrations for me.. It holds many great memories... as well as many heart aches..

I remember once during sec sch christmas time, all my friends would be so excited to exchange gifts and would go to each other house to gossips, play games and etc.. It was like a 4-5 years affair, but after we separated during poly/jc days, we hardly ever do that...

So now, bring back the party ^^ ..

I've invited friends i have been close to somehow or another. It will be a decent affair with foods,drinks and games.

As for this christmas,
I thought i am able to spend with someone important.. to love,dance,sing etc..
Its gonna be 1 special person short.. a person who makes and changes my everything.. my calls, my msgs, maybe im asking too much..

but whatever it's.. i wana wish u a merry christmas.. :)
my wish for christmas is simple..

It's abt a guy who loves a gal so much.. that he's willing to leave her to find her own happiness even if he doesnt wants to..

I think its hard to see.. but that's the lyrics of this song.. it's easy.. and my first song to sing in ktv.. still practising other songs..

(ktv session)

Anyway, i have been sleeping late nights.. i shd really cut it down.. alright i am off. :)

Christmas time!

2007-12-16T21:32:00.000+08:00

Christmas is coming..! yay!

ok guys.. im having a party on the 24th of Dec. at my place. Its a rare occasion that im hosting, so guys.. do come yea! only invitation... It will be a great christmas exchange party. hahah!

Btw, yesterday was a really busy day, why? It was 2 of my friends birthday..

1) Happy birthday to felicia... my primary school who always been there and also lived near my area, though we drifted during sec sch days but its been how long and we still keep in contact once in a while. I wish her all the best in her life and of course its a blessful sight seeing her happily in love. White rabbit.. :D

2) Happy birthday to fred.. well well, got to know this guy from whosgoing, a place where clubbers meet.. but it was all in the past.. we still keep in contact every now and then as well.. It was really havoc.. Singing eating chatting.. his mum and dad were superb host.. hhahaa, singing together and dancing ballroom moves with us. hahaa, the most exciting part was watching them drunk ;X hahah! basically almost everyone was.. haha!!! and yea, vomits were everywhere.. imagine this scenerio:

boy A and boy B, A was so drunk that he puke on the pathway and on ppl shoes.. he was so dead drunk that he just lied on the floor where we were singing.. boy B?!?! drama king. he was sleeping on the sofa and all of a sudden he puke.. lol and the worst thing was that he puke on the guy who was lying on the floor.. LOL!

Vomit.. reddish red in colour.. haha should have taken pics of it.. but it was all in a good fun..
They drank pretty quite a lot thanks to the parent who insists hahah! also thanks to fred for his hospitalilty =)

I didnt drink much though, i went abt lying that i was driving :D thats the only way i cld stay safe from them.. hahaa.. total bottles of wine and alcohol opened, hmmm 21? 22? hahhah! that's right.. it's that much!

I learn 2 skills... not much to brag abt but not alot of ppl knows how to do it. :)
skill 1) opening up a bottle.. it may sound easy, but skill is needed too..
skill 2) my ktv chinese singing improve within a matter of days..

alright alright.. i happen to only have 2 pics.. :) so i will upload just these 2.. anyway.. yes yes.. Dont forget, christmas is a time where ppl reconcile and make-up..

I've 1 more thing i need to do... and that's the most important thing to me..

my one only true love kiss..

Loving you have never been easy..
that's why..

I love you even more..

love.

2007-12-11T13:07:00.000+08:00

Life is contradicting. meanwhile, im so busy with upcoming projects and common test, even after during holidays, i got parties.. projects.. work.. hmmm, my life isnt rosy at the moment..

at least i still got someone to hold on too, she prove to be my strongest ally.

thank u.

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG

2007-11-22T13:56:00.000+08:00

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG.

never did i realised that something so good will actually happen!

FELICIA CHIN! my idol. omg omg! i wouldnt have care if it's other star or what so ever..

OH my god.. im sooo shy!!

IN CLOUD 9...

2007-11-19T02:02:00.000+08:00

There is a boy who couldnt slp at night..

a boy who was crawling down and whimpering into the night..

all because of something he called love.

I really miss you..

2007-11-19T00:11:00.000+08:00

I think you can do much better than me
After all the lies that I made you believe
Guilt kicks in and I start to see
The edge of the bed
Where your nightgown used to be
I told myself I won't miss you
But I remembered
What it feels like beside you
I really miss your hair in my face
And the way your innocence tastes
And I think you should know this
You deserve much better than me

While looking through your old box of notes
I found those pictures I took
That you were looking for
If there's one memory I don't want to lose
That time at the mall
You and me in the dressing room
I told myself I won't miss you
But I remembered
What it feels like beside you
I really miss your hair in my face
And the way your innocence tastes
And I think you should know this
You deserve much better than me

The bed I'm lying in is getting colder
Wish I never would've said it's over
And I can't pretend... I won't think about you when I'm older
Cause we never really had our closure
This can't be the end
I really miss your hair in my face
And the way your innocence tastes
And I think you should know this
You deserve much better than me
I really miss your hair in my face
And the way your innocence tastes
And I think you should know this
You deserve much better than me
(And I think you should know this)
(You deserve much better than me)

looking forward.

2007-11-06T10:12:00.000+08:00

Life is like a hand of cards. You have to play the hand you're dealt, you cant win by folding, and sometimes you must take chances in order to win.

- Do the best you can with what you've got.

The five essential entrepreneurial skills for success: concentration, discrimination, organization, innovation and communication.

- And getting the 5 to work together is 6.

When the work of a great leader is done, and his aim is fulfilled, the people will say ' We did it ourselves.'

- A true leader will agree, praise and smile.

My favourite quotes..

Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.

- A person is blind and deaf but she had optimism, hope and faith. What have you got?

With confidence, you can reach trule amazing heights;without confidence, even simple accomplishments are beyond your grasp.

- Your first accomplishment must be believing in yourself.

Experience tells you what to do; confidence allows you to do it.

- Try more. Do more. Grow more.

Dont compromise yourself. It's all you've got.

- Stand up for what you believe, what you want and who you are.

The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not by smashing it.

- Without patience, there will be no gains.

Seriously, i've learnt so much, each quote reflects certain part of my life..

If you dont have the belief in me.. i understand. - i don need you.
If you dont have patience with me.. i understand - i don need you.
If you think i am wasting your time.. i understand - you don need me.
If you fill every dreams/hope of mine with layers of criticism.. i understand - i don need you.
If you doubt me about what i have in stall.. i understand - you don practice what you preach.
If you say staying between the good and the bad times.. i understand - but i doubt that.
If you want to say your point across.. i understand - please do.
If you doubt my abilities.. i understand - please go, there're others who believe in me.
If you say what you meant.. i understand - i understand.

I am fine being who i am. I am optimistic and determined.

Anniversally days.

2007-11-05T23:05:00.000+08:00

Hello.

yes yes, im updating now and its been a while... ohh how life is good, why?

Our 2nd year anniversally just passed and it was great. totally. Although she didnt know, but i enjoyed myself alot.. especially her idea when she wanted to take or try that lunge or wadeva u call that..

call me chicken or whatsoever, but i have a fear of heights. haha and the worst thing was i didnt know that we are going that high until baby ask me if i am afraid of heights.. i was.. errr... no la not really.. haha but it was too late, i was high up in the sky.. gripping onto anything hard.. GEEEEE!

She was making fun of me the whole time. boohoo.. will get even eventually =D..

anyway, the hotel was based in Sentosa. Siloso sentosa resort. It was a unique experience, playing,swimming,sleeping,watching tv,eating,walking.. really enjoy the togetherness i had with her. So lucky to be with her.. =X she can be fussy though.. =D
We took pictures around the area.. cam-whoring abit.. hahah, we went swimming tooo.. awww, im such a lucky guy.. my baby just too delicious for me! yummy.. =D ok, besides that, we play golf.. hahhaa $$ flew away.. someone blood is just too juicy for the insects.. so yea basically.. boohooo.. we went back for swimming =p.. den chilling and also getting ready for dinner.

look..

Baby baby.. pictures we took at cafe del mar... during the course of dinner =p

It was a great evening.. as for the rest... we xchange our presents for one another.. :)
happy anniversally.

the story ends.. the chapter closes.

Define your dreams.

2007-10-21T23:39:00.000+08:00

21st of October... how time flies, hahaa.. almost 10 more days to our 2nd year anniversally. Oh boy, gladly looking forward for it. Gonna be a great fun.. im sure of that.

Anyway..

Life's all about planning and yes, i am definately not a planner by nature but thanks to the one i call dear.. I have become a planner. yes, a planner for my future and career.. I used to think love was #1 in my life and yes it still is, however my mindset has change and it brings out another attractive side of me.

Today's entry will just be an entry which will be here for a long time and will be serve as my motivation when things dont go well for me.

VISION: how do i see myself, where do i see myself, what do i see myself in.. are questions waiting to be answered.

Visualization works - You must first clearly see a thing in your mind before you can do it.

Enjoy the journey step by step - It's more important to know where you're going than to get there quickly

Make your desires strong - Desire! That's the one secret of every man's career. Not education. Not being born with hidden talents. Desire.

Small seeds yield great forests of achievement - The first principle of success is desire : knowing what you want. Desire is the planting of your seed.

Ambition can creep as well as soar - Just keep moving

See a better world, then act to make it so - Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes the time. Vision with action can change the world.

Imagination is more important than knowledge.

Take the first step forward :

When place in command, take charge - the team is counting on you.

If i have seen farther than other men, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants - take the wisdom of others and then take it further.

Commitment is what transforms a promise into reality - keep your promises.

Management works in the system. Leadership works on the system - Know when to manage, when to lead.

A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way and shows the way - you are the way for those who follows.

Expect the best, plan for the worst, and prepare to be surprised - Luck favors the prepared mind.

The first task of a leader is to keep hope alive - Nourish yours and dreams.

A decision without the pressure of consequence is hardly a decision at all.

It is better to be boldly decisive and risk being wrong than to agonize at length and be right, but too late - A bad decision on Monday is better than a good decision on Friday. You'll have all week to make corrections.

If you dont risk anything, you risk even more - Take the risk of doing something new.

High achievement always thakes place in the framework of high expectation.

#important

Define your dream, and then build your team..

The successful man is the average man, focused..

If you chase two rabbits, you will catch neither..

The shortest way to do many things is to do only one thing at a time

Realising my dreams, I set a goal, I set a dream. I will work towards it..

Life span - 6years..

my life my future

2007-10-20T23:52:00.000+08:00

I shall and i will make it high.

I have pride and integrity. I shall not live in my dreams or lies and i shall face with what i have.
I will nv give up nor let myself pulled down by others who dont believe in me.
I shall fight for what i believe in.

I am determined. I am ambitious. I shall and I will. In 5 years time.

watch your mouth.

2007-09-24T00:24:00.000+08:00

the laptop is right in front of me..

and I am so wanna pick it up and throw it against the wall.

ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

I am on a rampage. You come near me with the wrong intention, don ever wish of getting away cleanly.

Think before you talk.

Mars and Venus

2007-09-18T10:03:00.000+08:00

How We Stop Loving -

when we feel blame toward our partner, it is difficult to accept, understand, and forgive their limitations and imperfections. Only through learning to love them in stormy times can we grow together.

Test of love is caring for a person even though we know them to be less than perfect and have

experienced their daily limitations. We claim that we want to be loved for who we are.

But can we really love our partners for who they are?

When our hearts are open, love is automatic. But when our hearts are closed, we are responsible for opening up and must shoulder responsibility.

Man & Woman works differently -

When a man does things without a woman having to ask, she feels deeply loved. If he forgets to do them, though, a wise woman graciously persists in reminding him by asking in a nondemanding manner.

A man, however, receives love differently from a woman. He chiefly feels loved when she lets him know again and again that he is doing a good job of fulfilling her. Her good mood makes him feel loved.

A man is happiest when a woman is fulfilled. Women generally do not realize that the kind of love a man needs most is her loving message that he has fulfilled her.

* The basis of almost all romantic rituals is a male giving and a female receiving. *

THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS -

to fully open our hearts to each other and enjoy a lifetime of love, the most important skill of all is forgiveness. Forgiving your partner for their mistakes not only frees you to love again but allows you to forgive yourself for not being perfect.

When we dont forgive in one r/s, our love is, to various degrees, restricted in all our life r/s. We can still love others but not as much. When a heart is blocked in one r/s, it beats more weakly in them all. Forgiving means letting go of hurt.

Forgiveness allows us to give our love again and helps us to open up both to give and also to receive love. When we are closed, we lose on two counts.

The more you love someone, the more you suffer when you dont forgive them. Many people are driven to suicide by the agonizing pain of not forgiving a loved one. The greatest pain we can ever feel is the pain of not loving someone we love.

This agony drives people mad and is responsible for all the violence and craziness in our world and in our relationships. It is this pain of holding back our love that moves many people to addictive behaviors, substance abuse, and random violence.

We stubbornly hold on to bitterness and resentment not because we are not loving, but because we do not know how to forgive. If we were not loving, then ceasing to love someone would not be painful at all. The more loving we are, the more painful it is to not forgive.

How We Learn To Forgive -

Real forgiveness acknowledges that a ream mistake has been made and then affirms that the person who made it still deserves to be loved and respected. It does not mean that their behavior was condoned or agreed with in any way.

If forgiveness is required, the implication is that you are acknowledging that a mistake was made that you want corrected or at least not repeated.

The difference in forgiving -

1)what you did was all our fault and not mine.

2)I am not responsible for what you did.

3)It was very painful.

4)It is not OK with me.

5)There is no good reason for what you did.

AND

1)I am willing to find the innocent part of you that is doing your best. No one is perfect.

2)I will not withhold my love from you.

3)It will take time to rebuild trust, but i am willing to give you another chance.

4) I do not wan to spend my rest of my life punishing you for this.

When forgiveness is learned and expressed, a huge weight is lifted. Through saying those three simple words, " i forgive you, " lives and relationships have been dramatically saved.

The powe to forgive is within us all, but like any other skill we must practice it. In the beginning, it takes time. We work at forgiving and den suddenly the next day we are blaming them. Mastering the new r/s skill of forgiveness takes time but with time and practice, it becomes a natural response..

In the beginning, a helpful phrase you can write out or think is :

" nobody's perfect, I forgive you for being imperfect. what you did was wrong. Nobody deserves to be treated the way you treated me. What you did was wrong and i forgive you. "

Christ's message to humanity from the cross was one of forgiveness. To rise above death, beyond pain, one has to forgive. His words were: " Father, forgive them; for the know not what they do." In this simple phrase is contained the secret of how to forgive.

Special thanks to my baby who makes everything in my life possible.

Holidays

2007-09-14T16:13:00.000+08:00

Yea Exams are out.

Alright. maybe i didnt hit my initial target but yea. it was good enough.
Been busy with outings as well.. check out the new pictures.. the meals, the ktv.. the outings with baby :)

i shall update them tml. kinda tired.. byye =)