Tuesday, February 28, 2012
How To Avoid Taking Profits Too Quickly And Staying With Losing Trades Too Long
Just read this article by trading instructor Richard Krivo.
Every trader is guilty of this and I for one am one of the biggest culprits of this losing mentality. Somehow I just can't seem to shake it off as well as I think I can.
Anyway, to cut the long story short, here are 3 points to note from that article (I'm posting it here because I'm trying to remind myself!).
(1) Acknowledge that you WILL have losing trades
"If a trade moves against you, as a trader you need to be willing to accept that loss just as you are willing to accept the winning trades. Since you are trading with risk capital, money that you can afford to lose, a trader must be OK with that loss as it will not affect their life style one tiny bit. Losses are simply a part of trading.
(If you are not trading with risk capital, stop trading!)
Once a trader accepts that concept, they will be more inclined to let a trade “play out” and not jump at the chance to lock in a tiny bit of profit or become distraught as a trade begins to move against them and close out the position."
(2) Be certain that you are taking higher probability trades
When a trader knows that they are trading a pair that is in a strong trend, they will have the courage of their conviction to be able to “stick with the trade” as it is in a strong trend. (This does not mean that sticking with a trade in the direction of the trend will insure a winning trade. It does mean, however, that you will be taking trades that have a greater potential for success.)
Once you have decided on the higher probability pair you will trade and know where you will place your initial stop and limit, when the trade executes…leave it alone! Promise yourself that you will only let the trade limit out or be stopped out.
(3) Follow the principles of money management
So when the losing trades occur, your losses will be small and manageable.
Now to practice what I've just blogged.
Happy trading people!!!
Every trader is guilty of this and I for one am one of the biggest culprits of this losing mentality. Somehow I just can't seem to shake it off as well as I think I can.
Anyway, to cut the long story short, here are 3 points to note from that article (I'm posting it here because I'm trying to remind myself!).
(1) Acknowledge that you WILL have losing trades
"If a trade moves against you, as a trader you need to be willing to accept that loss just as you are willing to accept the winning trades. Since you are trading with risk capital, money that you can afford to lose, a trader must be OK with that loss as it will not affect their life style one tiny bit. Losses are simply a part of trading.
(If you are not trading with risk capital, stop trading!)
Once a trader accepts that concept, they will be more inclined to let a trade “play out” and not jump at the chance to lock in a tiny bit of profit or become distraught as a trade begins to move against them and close out the position."
(2) Be certain that you are taking higher probability trades
When a trader knows that they are trading a pair that is in a strong trend, they will have the courage of their conviction to be able to “stick with the trade” as it is in a strong trend. (This does not mean that sticking with a trade in the direction of the trend will insure a winning trade. It does mean, however, that you will be taking trades that have a greater potential for success.)
Once you have decided on the higher probability pair you will trade and know where you will place your initial stop and limit, when the trade executes…leave it alone! Promise yourself that you will only let the trade limit out or be stopped out.
(3) Follow the principles of money management
So when the losing trades occur, your losses will be small and manageable.
Now to practice what I've just blogged.
Happy trading people!!!
Monday, February 27, 2012
Norwich 1 Manchester United 2
Sigh.
How many times must the team put us through such games.
1. Giggs scored the winner in the 92nd minute of his 900th appearance for Manchester United. What a way to celebrate his longevity. Plus he was good enough to last almost the whole game. The guy should just get a knighthood already!
2. Scholes, who scored the first goal was another oldie who deserved praise, pulling all the right strings in midfield and keeping it buzzing nicely until Norwich's goal in the 83rd minute.
3. The rest of the outfielders really didn't play very well today. Notably Nani, Hernandez and Jones were really out of sync.
4. While Hernandez was replaced by Ashley Young, it baffles me that Nani could stay on all game. The boy hardly got a cross right and it seems as though he was instructed not to dribble,
5. The only good mention otherwise, is my MOTM, David de Gea. He's been getting tons of criticism but the last few games especially this one, were outstanding. I think he made at least 5 brilliant saves to keep us in the game today.
6. The combination of Evans and Ferdinand is very good, though not rock solid, but they provide very good protection for de Gea, especially during crosses and corners. Can't wait for Vidic to be back.
7. Somehow without Rooney, the team just doesn't seem to have much of an attacking verve.
8. Carrick and Scholes combo in midfield is very good too. Not outstanding, but good enough. It's obvious that Scholes can only last 70 minutes a game.
9. Evra and Welbeck definitely try the hardest. Somehow they don't play exceptionally well, but their work rate and effort to lunge for every ball is commendable. Once again, not outstanding but good enough.
10. Arsenal came back from 0-2 down to win 5-2 against Spurs. Seems like Spurs have a bad habit of conceding comeback goals. Good news is Parker got a red card so he can't face us next weekend!
GGMU!!!
How many times must the team put us through such games.
1. Giggs scored the winner in the 92nd minute of his 900th appearance for Manchester United. What a way to celebrate his longevity. Plus he was good enough to last almost the whole game. The guy should just get a knighthood already!
2. Scholes, who scored the first goal was another oldie who deserved praise, pulling all the right strings in midfield and keeping it buzzing nicely until Norwich's goal in the 83rd minute.
3. The rest of the outfielders really didn't play very well today. Notably Nani, Hernandez and Jones were really out of sync.
4. While Hernandez was replaced by Ashley Young, it baffles me that Nani could stay on all game. The boy hardly got a cross right and it seems as though he was instructed not to dribble,
5. The only good mention otherwise, is my MOTM, David de Gea. He's been getting tons of criticism but the last few games especially this one, were outstanding. I think he made at least 5 brilliant saves to keep us in the game today.
6. The combination of Evans and Ferdinand is very good, though not rock solid, but they provide very good protection for de Gea, especially during crosses and corners. Can't wait for Vidic to be back.
7. Somehow without Rooney, the team just doesn't seem to have much of an attacking verve.
8. Carrick and Scholes combo in midfield is very good too. Not outstanding, but good enough. It's obvious that Scholes can only last 70 minutes a game.
9. Evra and Welbeck definitely try the hardest. Somehow they don't play exceptionally well, but their work rate and effort to lunge for every ball is commendable. Once again, not outstanding but good enough.
10. Arsenal came back from 0-2 down to win 5-2 against Spurs. Seems like Spurs have a bad habit of conceding comeback goals. Good news is Parker got a red card so he can't face us next weekend!
GGMU!!!
Monday, February 20, 2012
Time For Linsanity
You know he's made it when in slightly more than a week the guys rockets all the way to the front cover of Time magazine. How cool is that?
Anyway I've decided to save a copy for my grandkids so that I can proudly say that I watched this kid play.
It'll go nicely with the rest of my dusty basketball memorabilia. Gosh I feel young again. And trust me there is a whole generation of guys my age who grew up fantasizing about playing in the NBA idolizing Jordan, Pippen, Shaq, Malone, Ewing, Stockton et al.
Something about him being Asian, a Harvard grad, AND a previous nobody thats screwing with our minds now.
7th Gym Session Of The Season
Slowly but surely racking up the participation count.
Today's BodyCombat session felt somewhat less intensive. Dunno if it's the session is less xiong or that I'm getting fitter (I prefer to think that way).
Plus Caesar salad lunch.
Whoooot!!!
Today's BodyCombat session felt somewhat less intensive. Dunno if it's the session is less xiong or that I'm getting fitter (I prefer to think that way).
Plus Caesar salad lunch.
Whoooot!!!
Friday, February 17, 2012
Singapore History Tour
Check this page out.
The website shows Singapore through the ages.
Pretty cool if we had access to this back when we were studying history in school.
The website shows Singapore through the ages.
Pretty cool if we had access to this back when we were studying history in school.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Happy Valentine's Day
I had a good V-day today.
It wasn't romantic (I've never been), but it was really good.
I wonder how long more the stock market can defy gravity?
It wasn't romantic (I've never been), but it was really good.
I wonder how long more the stock market can defy gravity?
Jeremy Lin career-high 38pts vs. Lakers
Total Lin-sanity!!!
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Bandung
Did you know that Bandung the rose syrup with milk drink didn't come from Bandung the Indonesian city?
Monday, February 06, 2012
6th Gym Session Of The Season
Managed to force myself to go for BodyCombat again today.
So tired its not funny.
I think I ripped my pants at some point.
Followed that up with a Caesar salad and blackberry/mango slurpee.
How's that for a healthy afternoon?!
So tired its not funny.
I think I ripped my pants at some point.
Followed that up with a Caesar salad and blackberry/mango slurpee.
How's that for a healthy afternoon?!
The Flowers Of Manchester
The Flowers Of Manchester
One cold and bitter Thursday in Munich, Germany,
Eight great football stalwarts conceded victory,
Eight men will never play again who met destruction there,
The flowers of English football, the flowers of Manchester
Matt Busby's boys were flying, returning from Belgrade,
This great United family, all masters of their trade,
The pilot of the aircraft, the skipper Captain Thain,
Three times they tried to take off and twice turned back again.
The third time down the runaway disaster followed close,
There was slush upon that runaway and the aircraft never rose,
It ploughed into the marshy ground, it broke, it overturned.
And eight of the team were killed as the blazing wreckage burned.
Roger Byrne and Tommy Taylor who were capped for England's side.
And Ireland's Billy Whelan and England's Geoff Bent died,
Mark Jones and Eddie Colman, and David Pegg also,
They all lost their lives as it ploughed on through the snow.
Big Duncan he went too, with an injury to his brain,
And Ireland's brave Jack Blanchflower will never play again,
The great Matt Busby lay there, the father of his team,
Three long months passed by before he saw his team again.
The trainer, coach and secretary, and a member of the crew,
Also eight sporting journalists who with United flew,
and one of them Big Swifty, who we will ne'er forget,
the finest English 'keeper that ever graced the net.
Oh, England's finest football team its record truly great,
its proud successes mocked by a cruel turn of fate.
Eight men will never play again, who met destruction there,
the flowers of English football, the flowers of Manchester.
- Unknown (October, 1958)
One cold and bitter Thursday in Munich, Germany,
Eight great football stalwarts conceded victory,
Eight men will never play again who met destruction there,
The flowers of English football, the flowers of Manchester
Matt Busby's boys were flying, returning from Belgrade,
This great United family, all masters of their trade,
The pilot of the aircraft, the skipper Captain Thain,
Three times they tried to take off and twice turned back again.
The third time down the runaway disaster followed close,
There was slush upon that runaway and the aircraft never rose,
It ploughed into the marshy ground, it broke, it overturned.
And eight of the team were killed as the blazing wreckage burned.
Roger Byrne and Tommy Taylor who were capped for England's side.
And Ireland's Billy Whelan and England's Geoff Bent died,
Mark Jones and Eddie Colman, and David Pegg also,
They all lost their lives as it ploughed on through the snow.
Big Duncan he went too, with an injury to his brain,
And Ireland's brave Jack Blanchflower will never play again,
The great Matt Busby lay there, the father of his team,
Three long months passed by before he saw his team again.
The trainer, coach and secretary, and a member of the crew,
Also eight sporting journalists who with United flew,
and one of them Big Swifty, who we will ne'er forget,
the finest English 'keeper that ever graced the net.
Oh, England's finest football team its record truly great,
its proud successes mocked by a cruel turn of fate.
Eight men will never play again, who met destruction there,
the flowers of English football, the flowers of Manchester.
- Unknown (October, 1958)
Chelsea 3 Manchester United 3
What a game man, what a game!
From 0-3 down, we came back to draw 3-3!!! OMG this is exhilarating!
1. WTF were we doing the first 60min I have no idea. It seems the team didn't have any ideas too. Play was lackluster and our defense was all over the place when the goals were scored. Why did Evra let Sturridge get the shot off for the first? No one was marking Mata for the second. And Rio was not marking Luiz when he should be for the third!
2. Sure, we scored the first two with penalties but they were legit and we should have had two more in the first half. We were getting kicked all over the park!
3. Valencia is still a monster. He's carrying the whole team right now. That being said, big props to Evans for a good game, even if he scored the first goal for Chelsea.
4. I feared the worst with de Gea in goal, but aside from still preferring to punch rather than collect inswinging balls, he made a string of really good saves in the last few moments, hence I can't complain.
5. David Luiz is a fucking bully! Same with Ivanovic.
6. The game changed when Scholes came on. We started controlling the midfield better and I think it helped Rooney and Carrick play better as well.
7. The equalizer scored by Chicharito was a beauty. Thank goodness he's always around at the right time.
8. Evra complained alot today maybe because we were getting pushed around alot. I was afraid he'd get a red card soon for dissent. Nonetheless I thought he had a pretty good game aside from being given the slip by Sturridge for the first goal.
9. Carrick had an unusually bad game today. Seemed to have very little ideas until Scholes came on. Seems like the better midfield partnership is Carrick and Scholes. Welbeck was also getting pushed all over the park.
10. A tough month with Tottenham and Liverpool still to come. But so far, it's been good. If we can keep this form, I'm sure we will pip Man Shitty to the title.
What a game!!! It's actually been awhile since we had such a comeback so even with a draw, it feels like at least we got something out of the game when all hope seemed lost in the first 60min.
Believe!!!
GGMU!!!
From 0-3 down, we came back to draw 3-3!!! OMG this is exhilarating!
1. WTF were we doing the first 60min I have no idea. It seems the team didn't have any ideas too. Play was lackluster and our defense was all over the place when the goals were scored. Why did Evra let Sturridge get the shot off for the first? No one was marking Mata for the second. And Rio was not marking Luiz when he should be for the third!
2. Sure, we scored the first two with penalties but they were legit and we should have had two more in the first half. We were getting kicked all over the park!
3. Valencia is still a monster. He's carrying the whole team right now. That being said, big props to Evans for a good game, even if he scored the first goal for Chelsea.
4. I feared the worst with de Gea in goal, but aside from still preferring to punch rather than collect inswinging balls, he made a string of really good saves in the last few moments, hence I can't complain.
5. David Luiz is a fucking bully! Same with Ivanovic.
6. The game changed when Scholes came on. We started controlling the midfield better and I think it helped Rooney and Carrick play better as well.
7. The equalizer scored by Chicharito was a beauty. Thank goodness he's always around at the right time.
8. Evra complained alot today maybe because we were getting pushed around alot. I was afraid he'd get a red card soon for dissent. Nonetheless I thought he had a pretty good game aside from being given the slip by Sturridge for the first goal.
9. Carrick had an unusually bad game today. Seemed to have very little ideas until Scholes came on. Seems like the better midfield partnership is Carrick and Scholes. Welbeck was also getting pushed all over the park.
10. A tough month with Tottenham and Liverpool still to come. But so far, it's been good. If we can keep this form, I'm sure we will pip Man Shitty to the title.
What a game!!! It's actually been awhile since we had such a comeback so even with a draw, it feels like at least we got something out of the game when all hope seemed lost in the first 60min.
Believe!!!
GGMU!!!
Sunday, February 05, 2012
Mio
Ever since I subscribed to Mio Stadium together with the free basic Mio channels, I have been rooted at home alot more than before. And I haven't looked back. I just love it!
It's all due to the football and sports channels that keep me glued to the tv at night without the hassle of commuting to the nearby bar to catch the latest Man U match.
The rest of the Mio basic channels actually suck. There's a much better offering with Starhub if you're into entertainment cable channels. But since it's free...
Singtel's monopoly on English soccer is till 2013. Wonder how the charges will change when that time comes about?
It's all due to the football and sports channels that keep me glued to the tv at night without the hassle of commuting to the nearby bar to catch the latest Man U match.
The rest of the Mio basic channels actually suck. There's a much better offering with Starhub if you're into entertainment cable channels. But since it's free...
Singtel's monopoly on English soccer is till 2013. Wonder how the charges will change when that time comes about?
Monday, January 30, 2012
Worry
I realise that I worry alot.
But if you think about it, being able to worry means you have got something to treasure.
Non?
I have much to be thankful for.
But if you think about it, being able to worry means you have got something to treasure.
Non?
I have much to be thankful for.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
South East Asia
Myanmar is really opening itself up to the rest of the world. It's latest 8year tax break to all foreign companies policy seems like it will trigger an avalanche of FDI in there.
Indonesia has changed alot and if you've been on the ground as often as I did, you'd know that there is only one direction the country's gonna head and that is up.
Thailand is still in recovery mode after the flooding and political turmoil from last year. Still alot of potential if they can get their act together.
Vietnam is still coming up strong and there is still an abundance of potential for growth there as they vie with China for a slice of the low-cost manufacturing pie.
All these bode well for the region in the years ahead.
Indonesia has changed alot and if you've been on the ground as often as I did, you'd know that there is only one direction the country's gonna head and that is up.
Thailand is still in recovery mode after the flooding and political turmoil from last year. Still alot of potential if they can get their act together.
Vietnam is still coming up strong and there is still an abundance of potential for growth there as they vie with China for a slice of the low-cost manufacturing pie.
All these bode well for the region in the years ahead.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Liverpool 2 Manchester United 1
Some reactions.
1. There is no shame in losing valiantly. Overall we played a pretty good game although we lost the two goals to individual errors. We can't say we deserved to lose, and Liverpool got lucky somewhat.
2. De Gea was responsible for the first goal and several other crummy errors. He really should remain as second choice this season.
3. Park Ji Sung's goal was great and I thought we'd have sewn up the game from there.
4. We have Scholes and Giggs running the 5-man midfield which worked wonders, but somehow everyone could tell they weren't going to last past the 70min mark. That Giggs was still on the field on 90min was IMHO a tactical error.
5. Speaking of tactics, Dalglish got his substitutions right this time. Once the 'Pool subs came on and Scholes came off, we were on the back foot thereafter.
6. As much as I like Welbeck, he wasn't very effective this game. Hernandez and Berbatov should have replaced him in the later stages.
7. Evra had a tough game being booed each time he touched the ball. Plus he was culpable for the 2nd goal. But all that considered, he still had a pretty good game.
8. Tony V is still on fire at the moment. Just unlucky. Had he got that goal early on instead of hitting the post, things might have turned out different.
9. Special mention to Smalling, Evans and Rafael. They all had a good game and could hardly fault their performance tonight,
10. All in all it's only the FA Cup 4th Round, we honestly could do without so many games given the injuries we have got. Better to focus on bringing back number20 and the Europa Cup. I don't feel that lousy after the game after all.
GGMU!!!
1. There is no shame in losing valiantly. Overall we played a pretty good game although we lost the two goals to individual errors. We can't say we deserved to lose, and Liverpool got lucky somewhat.
2. De Gea was responsible for the first goal and several other crummy errors. He really should remain as second choice this season.
3. Park Ji Sung's goal was great and I thought we'd have sewn up the game from there.
4. We have Scholes and Giggs running the 5-man midfield which worked wonders, but somehow everyone could tell they weren't going to last past the 70min mark. That Giggs was still on the field on 90min was IMHO a tactical error.
5. Speaking of tactics, Dalglish got his substitutions right this time. Once the 'Pool subs came on and Scholes came off, we were on the back foot thereafter.
6. As much as I like Welbeck, he wasn't very effective this game. Hernandez and Berbatov should have replaced him in the later stages.
7. Evra had a tough game being booed each time he touched the ball. Plus he was culpable for the 2nd goal. But all that considered, he still had a pretty good game.
8. Tony V is still on fire at the moment. Just unlucky. Had he got that goal early on instead of hitting the post, things might have turned out different.
9. Special mention to Smalling, Evans and Rafael. They all had a good game and could hardly fault their performance tonight,
10. All in all it's only the FA Cup 4th Round, we honestly could do without so many games given the injuries we have got. Better to focus on bringing back number20 and the Europa Cup. I don't feel that lousy after the game after all.
GGMU!!!
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
CNY Visiting 2012
This year, things are different.
No more, "You've grown taller", "Are you working or still studying?", "Got girlfriend?", "When getting married?" and "When having kids?".
None of that anymore.
These questions have finally stopped.
In fact, none of the aunties talk to me anymore. Why? Because there is nothing to make small talk of anymore.
What a relief.
Instead the tables have turned, the attention has diverted. Either to your kid/s or the aunties themselves. Aunties finally open up about themselves once they've run out of things to ask you.
It must be a good thing finally coming full circle.
Feels damn shiok.
No more, "You've grown taller", "Are you working or still studying?", "Got girlfriend?", "When getting married?" and "When having kids?".
None of that anymore.
These questions have finally stopped.
In fact, none of the aunties talk to me anymore. Why? Because there is nothing to make small talk of anymore.
What a relief.
Instead the tables have turned, the attention has diverted. Either to your kid/s or the aunties themselves. Aunties finally open up about themselves once they've run out of things to ask you.
It must be a good thing finally coming full circle.
Feels damn shiok.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Happy 龙年！
Here's wishing everyone good health, wealth and prosperity in the year of the water dragon!
在这水龙年，祝大家大吉大利！
在这水龙年，祝大家大吉大利！
Monday, January 23, 2012
Arsenal 1 Manchester United 2
1. Very cagey affair but we still deserved to win it.
2. Losing Phil Jones early was quite a bummer, especially losing him to a simple rolled ankle.
3. Valencia was my MOTM today. Did well at the right flank, scored one and assisting another.
4. Nani was owning Djourou on the left side but the guy just keeps making the worst decisions in the final third! Can't wait for Ashley Youg to come back.
5. Giggsy was rolling back the years playing the whole game and dictating the midfield tempo.
6. Welbeck and Smalling were massive as well. Great to see them playing so assuredly. Smalling is the next Vidic!
7. Rooney was crap for the 3rd successive game. The guy can't get past a tree or dustbin right now.
8. Lindegaard played good enough to keep de Gea out for the next game. Not that many saves to make, but calm with collecting crosses and distributed pretty well.
9. Pity there was no room for Chicharito and Berbatov. Time to rest Rooney, he's not giving it his all at the moment.
10. All in all a tough match that was fought well and 3 points taken in the bag. Next few games will be the toughest for us.
GGMU!!!
2. Losing Phil Jones early was quite a bummer, especially losing him to a simple rolled ankle.
3. Valencia was my MOTM today. Did well at the right flank, scored one and assisting another.
4. Nani was owning Djourou on the left side but the guy just keeps making the worst decisions in the final third! Can't wait for Ashley Youg to come back.
5. Giggsy was rolling back the years playing the whole game and dictating the midfield tempo.
6. Welbeck and Smalling were massive as well. Great to see them playing so assuredly. Smalling is the next Vidic!
7. Rooney was crap for the 3rd successive game. The guy can't get past a tree or dustbin right now.
8. Lindegaard played good enough to keep de Gea out for the next game. Not that many saves to make, but calm with collecting crosses and distributed pretty well.
9. Pity there was no room for Chicharito and Berbatov. Time to rest Rooney, he's not giving it his all at the moment.
10. All in all a tough match that was fought well and 3 points taken in the bag. Next few games will be the toughest for us.
GGMU!!!
Sunday, January 22, 2012
7 Cans Of Carlsberg
With the father-in-law at last night's reunion dinner.
This CNY is really shaping up quite well.
Huat ah!!!
This CNY is really shaping up quite well.
Huat ah!!!
Saturday, January 21, 2012
CNY 2012
Is starting!
This year we got it over the weekend and first day of CNY is on Monday!
Shiok!
The lo hei has begun!
The gambling has begun!
The good food has begun!
This year really feels alot more festive than the last few years.
Last night we had a southern beer trail. Awesome dinner at Lau Pa Sat. Was my first time up at LeVel 33 at MBFC Tower 1. Then lost money pooling money at the MBS casino :( haha. Was tons of fun nonetheless!
Just need to watch the high cholesterol intake this period.
Hoping for more fun ahead over the next few days!!!
Huat ah!!!
This year we got it over the weekend and first day of CNY is on Monday!
Shiok!
The lo hei has begun!
The gambling has begun!
The good food has begun!
This year really feels alot more festive than the last few years.
Last night we had a southern beer trail. Awesome dinner at Lau Pa Sat. Was my first time up at LeVel 33 at MBFC Tower 1. Then lost money pooling money at the MBS casino :( haha. Was tons of fun nonetheless!
Just need to watch the high cholesterol intake this period.
Hoping for more fun ahead over the next few days!!!
Huat ah!!!
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Garuda
Sucks balls.
Fly to Jakarta, flight delayed.
Come back, flight also delayed.
Food tastes like plastic.
Seats are small and narrow like a budget carrier.
New inflight entertainment system doesn't show the movies they advertise.
Hopefully that's my last time with Garuda.
Upgraded experience my ass.
Fly to Jakarta, flight delayed.
Come back, flight also delayed.
Food tastes like plastic.
Seats are small and narrow like a budget carrier.
New inflight entertainment system doesn't show the movies they advertise.
Hopefully that's my last time with Garuda.
Upgraded experience my ass.
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Snuggle Bug
Just could not resist.
My son now owns his own car as well.
Next stop, his own playhouse!
My son now owns his own car as well.
Next stop, his own playhouse!
Monday, January 09, 2012
5th Gym Session Of The Season
Wah!
Not bad right?!
I went for a full BodyCombat class ok?
Dun pray pray.
Topped it off with a salad lunch even!
So proud of myself.
Not bad right?!
I went for a full BodyCombat class ok?
Dun pray pray.
Topped it off with a salad lunch even!
So proud of myself.
Sunday, January 08, 2012
Why Park Ji Sung Should Not Start For United
Manchester United leading 3-0 against Manchester City at half-time as I'm blogging this.
Now don't get me wrong, I love Park Ji Sung. I love his lung-bursting runs, his work rate and skill. In fact, if you asked me who in the current squad I love best, He's probably top two.
Now, here's the problem.
The last two league games we started with him, we lost AND let in 3 goals each.
How'd that happen if he's so good?
Unfortunately, I think his work rate is his own downfall. There is a reason why his nickname is three-lung Park. The guy basically runs the most in every game out of the whole the team. So what happens when you're playing in the same side? You'd expect him to run for the balls you ought to be running for right? And that's exactly what happened, the whole team just went into lazy mode and let Park do all the running.
Sad but true.
His role may be more suited as an impact substitute.
Like Berbatov.
Now don't get me wrong, I love Park Ji Sung. I love his lung-bursting runs, his work rate and skill. In fact, if you asked me who in the current squad I love best, He's probably top two.
Now, here's the problem.
The last two league games we started with him, we lost AND let in 3 goals each.
How'd that happen if he's so good?
Unfortunately, I think his work rate is his own downfall. There is a reason why his nickname is three-lung Park. The guy basically runs the most in every game out of the whole the team. So what happens when you're playing in the same side? You'd expect him to run for the balls you ought to be running for right? And that's exactly what happened, the whole team just went into lazy mode and let Park do all the running.
Sad but true.
His role may be more suited as an impact substitute.
Like Berbatov.
Saturday, January 07, 2012
A Tribute To Nanny
My mom's childhood nanny passed away yesterday.
She was going on 86.
Nanny started working for my grandma in Ipoh when she was in her late teens. She was from China and really was one of those ma jie permanent helpers or house servants who dedicated their lives serving a single family. And the reason she came so far to do all this was the hope of providing a better life for her family back home, through the repatriation of funds, working even till her dying days.
She helped my grandma bring up my mom and her seven other siblings, right from birth. She cared for them, grew with them and guided each of them along life's journey. Slowly, each one of my mom's siblings got married and moved out of the family home. When there wasn't much for her to do thereafter, she went on to take care of my mom's second sister's family, and helped raise her three kids, the same way she raised their mother. Along the way, she still afforded to shower her love, care and concern upon the entire extended family as it grew another generation.
I remember how she used to take care of us kids when we were young and I travelled up to Malaysia to spend the holidays with my cousins. With all the sacrifices she had made in her life, she also became a part of the family.
I feel sad to hear of her passing, and hence this post is dedicated in her memory.
Ah Por, may you rest in peace.
She was going on 86.
Nanny started working for my grandma in Ipoh when she was in her late teens. She was from China and really was one of those ma jie permanent helpers or house servants who dedicated their lives serving a single family. And the reason she came so far to do all this was the hope of providing a better life for her family back home, through the repatriation of funds, working even till her dying days.
She helped my grandma bring up my mom and her seven other siblings, right from birth. She cared for them, grew with them and guided each of them along life's journey. Slowly, each one of my mom's siblings got married and moved out of the family home. When there wasn't much for her to do thereafter, she went on to take care of my mom's second sister's family, and helped raise her three kids, the same way she raised their mother. Along the way, she still afforded to shower her love, care and concern upon the entire extended family as it grew another generation.
I remember how she used to take care of us kids when we were young and I travelled up to Malaysia to spend the holidays with my cousins. With all the sacrifices she had made in her life, she also became a part of the family.
I feel sad to hear of her passing, and hence this post is dedicated in her memory.
Ah Por, may you rest in peace.
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