It's been about15 months since my last post. Sheesh, have I really been THAT busy? Hahaha, I sure would like to think I have been. Alrite, quick updates: I got a new job(seems everytime I have a new post is when I change my job lol).

Job pays ok and working times is certainly a major plus point. Benefits ain't too shabby too. Workwise, I would say it's tedious and time consuming tasks more than difficult tasks. Hope I can handle it when the time comes. I would like to stay here for the future.

Colleagues wise, really nice bunch of people. Not the most crazy people around, just the genuinely nice type. Not 100% my bunch of people, but I'll try my best to work with them and be good colleagues.

Now, if you're wondering why I am so free to be typing all this, well, the answer is it's a Monday and i ain't in working mood. Yet. Haha. As usual. Just waiting to knock off and go celebrate V-day with my babe.

Hopefully, I'll remember to come back in here and update me blog.

Cya Folks!

Moving On

Whoa, it's been a long while since my last entry. Way too long. Totally forgot abt this blog man. Anyway, some changes in my life. I sold my center. How ironice rite, since i was saying that the outlook for this year would be better compared to last year's.



Well, business juz didn't pick up, and as reluctant as i was, i had to let it go to avoid suffering further losses. Didn't exactly suffer a loss when i sold it, but it was more abt the disappointment of not being able to realise my dream. Sigh, it sure ain't easy trying to be your own boss.



And even now i'm still tying up the loose ends of wrapping up my business. Seems like striking off the biz is even more tiresome than setting it up. juz hope everything can be settled as soon as possible.



On another note, i've oso found a new job. hopefully its something i can build on for my future cos i aint getting any younger. it's all really abt the money isnt it.

Glory Glory Man United!

Ok, its been a while since my last post, so i reckoned it's abt time for a new one. lets see, the only topice i have off the top of my head is my beloved Manchester United!

well well, from a seemingly unassailable and very comfortable 7 point lead with a game in hand over liverpool, we have somehow emaciated to the point whereby a single point is what separates us from poo, albeit still with tat crucial game in hand.

wat happened? i think there isnt really just one reason for it, but rather a culmination of different factors all taking place at the wrong time. first of all, burnout. u can talk abt squad depth all u like, but u have to admit tat competing in so many competitions is gg to take a heavy toll out of the players. perhaps some of them have alrdy played too much football this season and are starting to get a bit sick of it, though they might not admit it readily.

secondly, the suspensions(some silly ones as well) and injuries are happening at the same time and it does leave us rather bare at times. mind u, these are key players we are talking abt, such as messrs Vidic and Rooney etc.

another factor would be overconfidence. well, after achieving tat magnificent clean sheet record and lifting the league cup, u would thing that confidence wld be sky high. and it probably was. but all it needed to come crashing down was one bad result. and it promptly happened. a 4-1 reverse at home to the old enemy might have cost the team rather more than just 3 points.

the next point is linked to the last one. after losing tat confidence, its very difficult to regain it quickly and tats why u have witnessed a sluggish, cautious and lacking creativity Man Utd recently.

Gd news was they still managed to beat Aston Villa last nite, thks to the new hero Federico Macheda. Wat a finish to the match. Man Utd always make it difficult for themselves, but they oso always manage to pull a rabbit out of the hat when it matters. Maybe tats why I love them so much.cHope they start picking up form fr here on.

Glory Glory Man United!

Countdown to 2009

So its the month of December, where the festive atmosphere is in the air. Or supposed to be. Personally, I haven felt it too much yet, but i reckon that i'll definitely get into the mood as the end of the year gets nearer and nearer.

So its coming to 9 months now since my centre has been up and running. Cant say tat i'm doing well now, in fact cash is rather tight rite now. But it shd only be temporary due to the school holidays and students not coming for tuition.

I would say the outlook for next year is optimistic, at least thats how I'm looking at it. Hopefully, by this time next year things would be much more comfortable. I'm betting on it. I've certainly learned some lessons during these 9 months, both from a business and personal aspect. Valuable lessons, indeed.

Reflecting on my life now, I would say i am rather contented. Yes, some things could be better, but i've oso learnt to appreciate what i have rite now. i'm happy wif my lot and i want to make things even better.

Here's to a better year ahead in 2009!

DAD

I think my Dad is really awesome. Yes, I mean it. My father is one heck of a man. If u ask me, I think I'm really blessed to have such a father. he's the best father i could ever have wished for. Not forgetting my Mum either, who was also the best mother i could have ever had.

Dad is the strong, silent type. Honest to a fault, he is not one to show off although he is such a capable man. Able to do any household chore as well as any woman, he cooks, washes, repairs stuff, and makes sure everything is in order. Amazing.

His determination is what inspires me the most. I dun think i can ever reach his level of determination, as much as i aspire to. When he sets his mind to do something, u can be sure he will get it done. Leading a very, very simple life with no vices, he always has us children at the top of his mind.

With him around, I have never lacked anything. He makes so many sacrifices for me, and although he doesnt say it to me, I know he loves me very much. I love him too.

He is a born leader, yet someone who shuns the limelight. Some would say he is silly for being so hardworking and honest, yet these are the qualities that separate him from so many other people and just leave u admiring him even if u dun exactly agree wif it.

To sum it up, my Dad is an amazing man and I would be very happy if I could be half the man he is.

The First Step

So it's been abt 3 months since I embarked on my new chapter. I'm happy to say that things are going along rather smoothly, and we are on track towards our projected figure. Of cos it's still too early to put my feet up and congratulate myself for having made it. Way too early.

A lot more work needs to be put in before we'll start seeing significant results. and this will take some time for sure. being patient is something i'll have to live with during this time. we can only take it 1 step or rather, 1 student at a time, no 2 ways abt it.

Looking back at the beginning when we were still rushing to set up everything, we can at least say tat we have taken our first step. not a very big step, but progress has been made nonetheless. we'll have to build on this first step to bring abt even more advancement.

All said, so far so good. Hope everything continues to progress smoothly and quickly. Wish me luck.

A New Chapter

Hmm looks like I haven posted for a long time yeah. Well, i've been rather busy the last month or so. not busy having fun but spending time doin the preparations for my tuition centre. yup, I'm gonna have my own tuition centre!

How did it come abt? well, I've always tot abt doing some small business of my own and it was just nice tat Jan had jus decided to leave her job as well and one day, we just happened to be chatting casually abt it and voila, today i'm the owner of my own tuition centre.

well, i can be considered my own boss now, but it's not easy as well. Cos whereas previously i didnt have to worry abt where my paycheck was gg to come fr, now how much i earn will depend entirely on myself. Its exciting, but at the same time its rather scary as well, cos after all this is unfamiliar ground for me.

but i'm determined to make this happen. i will give it my best shot and stick in there when the gg gets tough, cos i believe that we can succeed if we try our best. And yes, i do believe its meant to happen this way.

Wish me luck.