Back From The Philippines

Came back on Sunday. Was quite a fruitful trip. We met some obscenely rich people and had a really good outing. Hopefully it means more trips to come. Trip was highlighted by several memorable moments including an incident involving Arnold and Youlong that we will still talk about when we're 50yrs old.

Humbled by the poverty there. The rich and poor divide is just so wide that one just can't help feeling sorry. Even Jason says he'll quit partying out late anymore. I'll believe it only when I see it.

Been so much busier with work these days. Middle management is taking its toll, but this is not a place to complain.

We bought a Nintendo Wii! Unfortunately I don't find it as fun as I remembered it to be. Maybe its more for groups thats all. Playing it alone is just no fun at all. Next stop is an Xbox for myself. That should kick some ass.

Sofa's coming in this weekend!

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I ACTUALLY survived the JP Morgan run. Ran all 5.6km of it. So proud of myself.

Flying off to the Philippines for business over the weekend tomorrow morning.

Will be safe.

Physical Restructuring

The wifey's back from Japan! *no comments*

Went back to the office today and saw the newly arranged front office. I actually love it! My new seat's got pretty bad fengshui cuz its facing the back door, but at least I get to see everyone who walks into the office. And my 3 computer screens effectively provide me with a little enclave of privacy! And the views pretty good when I look up too! Then I get to interact with my whole team so much more easily now and I'm happy with all the people seating around me, where there's tons of buzz. Lets just hope that the work that keeps piling up will hit a plateau soon.
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Sometimes certain knowledge of something unwanted or feared, throws life into a whole new perspective. On the one hand, there is genuine fear of the possible worst that could happen and questions are raised as to how it could happen and how it was caused. On the other hand, there is the constant struggle to decide how best to mitigate this piece of news, how to tell the world it is nothing serious and how to react to the questions that you yourself cannot answer. And how to prepare everyone, including yourself for what might happen.

Come what may.

I just want you to know that I will be there whenever you need me, for better or for worse, and I will ride with you through your darkest fears and deepest sorrows. To support you and to hold you, and to guide you along this new chapter that we've inevitably flipped to.

As long as you allow me to embark on this journey with you, I promise to firmly hold your hand and face all your fears and challenges with the fiercest of defiance and resistance together.

People say that God works is the most mysterious ways. Stay optimistic and positive, and let us be guided along this journey together and we will all come out stronger for this.

I love you.

Lost To JP Morgan

We lost our Corporate Futsal game 9-6 to the team from JP Morgan.

Even a hat-trick each from Desmond and myself couldn't save us.

Haiz.

Also time to rethink how to give everyone sufficient playing time.

:(

Going to Philippines end of this month!!!

Whooot!

BKK

Sorry if I didn't switch on my handphone or reply any calls or SMSes. Was in Bangkok over the weekend conducting FX Seminars. It was a hugely successful trip and we're heading to the Philippines next!

All this work has been very tiring and has taken a toll on my health. Been down with a bad cough thats bugging me for awhile now.

Thats it for my simple update. Alot of housework to do before the wifey comes home!!!

Maybe I'm just missing her quite abit. :(