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.
Monday, January 30, 2012
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!
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