Update from Bali

Well I miss all of you and I love this place. Its just as good as Bangkok. Given a chance I would not want to take my return flight back to KL and start working. I know it is way too far to be dreaming about retiring here or getting married here in Bali. The sun, sea and everything is already crafted perfectly by God so that couple can enjoy a romantic trip here. How I wish Fatty could be here as planned. It would be a fun trip. :)

Excuse me

Due to all the last minute packing and the missing of my 4gb memory stick. I was all over the house. I'm getting ready to go on a trip to enjoy the sun and the sea at Bali. I'll be going with a friend suppose someone special to me but due to some hiccups I'm going with my bestie Dong. I'll keep you guys posted if there is a public PC at the B&B. I've booked Tanaya a very nice and cozy place. Will show you guys when I'm back.

I've been waiting for this retreat for ages but I'll be missing church this week. Won't be able to bump into pretty bee in church again. May I have a safe journey and bring back some good photos for you people. Be good and bear with MIA author of this blog. Adios!

Mind Flood

If only I could put you and me together, you would be my object for shooting forever. Your smile is your killer move. I have a vision of you standing out in the crowd.

Just for the one and only special pretty Bee.

One night

My checkpoint in life. It is only the second day of the week yesterday, I've noticed I stretched my time fully. I reached home later than I usually do as I helped out a little in the office before I go on my vacation. I had a very well cooked meal by my lovely mum and headed out in a hurry to get my hair cut before I board the plane this Friday. I don't wanna look ugly in Bali. When I was done with the hair cut the lady say I got cute small ears and I returned with a smile and told her because of that I can only hear compliments. Then it was worship practice at Miao's place. Its a very nice place to hang out we jammed and chatted the whole night till a little past midnight before I rush home and slammed myself in to the bed till this morning.

Had an interview with HSBC after saying prayers. It is the second interview met some interesting competitors. One of them had a year experience in big four. I just hope that this will turn out well so I can have a choice. Its been awhile since I've made a major choice in life. I've left Romance out for almost a year already. I've picked up Career and have been occupying much of my life time with Career. Why not you make a choice today too be it a big or small.

Money Matters

Generations which just graduated and in the midst of climbing up the corporate ladder often find themselves in a situation where money is hard to earn or save. I'm not surprised with the situation unless you are born with a golden spoon in Malaysia. I myself am caught in such situation which explains why I am eager to explore opportunities in any form of business ideally something which I'm more familiar with. I must say I do not have much cash reserve in liquid form now as most of it were invested in various businesses. I've recently look into portfolio of agriculture plus previously those money in commodity trading (*physical and not paper trade). Looking at my paycheque would like to take a look at properties which could probably take up a large chunk of the salary and lock dead as a fixed asset. Why always invest your additional cash? We always have the wrong thought that cash is king but I must correct that if you are a value investor, cash is never a kind infact cash generates the least return. Cash is king can only be true when we are entering a recession or a market depression whereby you can shop for shares and invest at a reasonably good discount. If you have a stash of cash lock down in your bank account trust me you are the biggest loser. Put it in any alternative investment vehicle and I am sure you gain a better return. Let the money grow at a faster rate if not you might have to end up spending more years working and paying off the debts.

Note: Above are just personal opinion as a banker. Some people might be more conservative with hard earn money after all the cash owner is the final decision maker. It is just my preference to enlarge my investment portfolio. I prefer taking only acceptable risk for an above average return. My investment directions are in line with value investor guru such as the great Warren Buffet & Tan Teng Boo. I believe they have outperformed most investors at the same time worry less on dodgy investments for capital gain. Happy stretching your savings, money is not everything but its always good to have them in the pocket as security.

MikiD for lunch

Having lunch on a Monday at KLCC is not something common. I went there because one of my best friend came back from the states after his work and travel and he is so tanned. Heard his story over at the states. He brought two IPODs back from the states. Its been great to have him back here at least there is someone to talk to. Told him about my pretty bee and me not in the league to go for pretty bee. I guess I'm going to be single for awhile more. My cell mates talked to me and told me the best solution is pray about it. Which I take it seriously. :P No kiddin'

Opening

I am OPEN will be my answer for the week as I've signed myself up for the YA camp. Primarily is for the sake of self development and preparing myself for a purpose. Anything that is additional to the primary goal is a bonus. Ofcourse there are various factors which led me to sign up for the camp. Invitations by cell mates and ofcourse friends I've met recently made me draw out the time and ofcourse made me realised that I'm really a pretty good person and with patience and the constant prayer there is really nothing to worry about from those saddening past because what lies in the future is what I'm anticipating. The happiness is oozing out of me thinking about the possibilities. Like I said again anything extra is a BONUS.

Good Night

Good night "Pretty Bee". You have been appearing in my mind too often that I need to release it out here so I my actions can be less influenced by my imagination.

Thinking about nothing but the Pretty Bee

Candidates

My boss was interviewing the candidates for a junior position. I saw 3 guys coming in and I think all of them did very well with all the chit-chating going in the meeting room. Now I need an exit strategy create a barrier of entry for this new guy. Being in my position now is just not very comfy. I either need to move up or seek opportunity outside. I shall pray for directions at the same time I'm going to protect my interest. Time to prove myself worthy.

The Book

Man, the more I read the more I felt like I'm a nerd. Anyway I was just thinking whether I should read some other books other than my normal business and investments materials. I found this book which I think I need it so badly not to say I'm desperate but I want to see the difference between a normal chap and a genuine pick-up artiste.

After all is not about planning a strategy to get the girl you really like but its building the chemistry between two person and the essence must be there. As for now all I can think of is that I might be on a one way street so I'm going to tap into her life a little more to explore the opportunities. :P

The 1000th Post

I'm really glad that I've finally did something out of my expectation. I didn't expect to blog and since then continue. I believe going through different phases in life shape us in a way God has planned for us. From all the science and being good at it now a banker is also significant enough and is always the topic when I talk to someone new. Its a very good ice breaker I reckon. So recently I've got this feeling of sorta interested in "somebody" but it was just a short crush because I know it would lead to no where plus I've always remembered that good guys are suppose to end last. So anyway I'm just spilling some beans here since I'm writing the 1000th post and its suppose to be something to be excited about. I just got distracted by this one person every second. I need to really wake up and concentrate on my career now. Money first then the honey comes later. Happy spending time reading my stupid 1000th post.

Fraser's Hill

A retreat that should not be forgotten. We finally get to know each other more and live in this wonderfully decorated bungalow. Thank you all for the effort in making this happen. My heart was heavy when we were about to leave the place. A short retreat just enough to tap into a little in each of our lives. I really wished that this trip leaves an everlasting memory in all of us.

Attraction

On the hill, I slept well. Being surrounded by some really nice people. It was great to see some new faces. I'm still trying to put all of the thoughts from the trip together in one post but I just can't. All I can say that the trip in my own personal opinion is short but maybe this is why it makes you look forward for another trip. I would really want to stay a little longer just so I could have the company. I wasn't expecting anything or anyone that would make the trip so interesting. I shall see what God has planned for me in the future. To be honest, I don't know why but my heart was out of control when I was in Fraser's. My heart was beating in different rhythm and I kept trying to resolve it by calming myself down and eventhough I could tell straight forward that what leads to the awkward rhythm but I kept telling myself that I need to calm down and reassure the reason for the inconsistent beating. A funny and wierd trip I had isn't it?

Away

I'll be at Fraser's for the weekend, the message board is damn gay but I can't be bothered to spend too much time. I'm sleepy so good night world.

Friday the 13th

So happen that 13th of this month lands on a Friday. A friend told me that its the month of Ghost and hence we should be extra careful. Yes definitely, its not superstitious but I do know a lot of souls are wondering around especially I had first hand experience but there is nothing to worry because I've got a God that is so freaking big that no ghost would want to find trouble with me.

Sleeping Bag

Thank you Terrene for lending me her sleeping bag for my upcoming weekend retreat with my fellow church members.

流星雨

如果你想看见流星雨那么今晚就晚些才睡因为你可能看的见流星一颗一颗的划过天空。我还没决定是否要观赏那难得的一幕。你呢？

-我上一次看见流行也是在偶然情况下。真的很难忘，但要在那一刻要许愿还真难，眨个眼流星就过了。有些人也是这样从你身边过了你也没把他看清楚。-

Technology

Technology is so advance now that there isn't much security when you are hooked online. Even offline via smartphones one can get tracked so easily. I like the phones nowadays because you don't have to hold on to your calls when you are dialing, if the person is on the line a message appears and tells you that your call is on hold so you can save time and shut if off. Wonderful isn't it? Just shut it off when the message appears and no explanation required.

Soldier

A soldier is always a person which projects the strong tough image fighting outside for a good cause. A soldier not by his own will leaves home and loved ones for something they had to do. Leaving your loved ones behind can be the most heavy burden which you'll have to carry along if you are one soldier. You have no control over your own life and worst still no control over what is going to happen behind you. You trust hoping that one day you could reunite with them and nothing has changed. That is what a soldier does. Be strong and discipline and reward comes after your fight.

Between want and needs a lot of people often goes after what they want and not what they need.

Potential Threat

In the corporate world there is no such thing as friends, everyone is a threat. My boss has decided to hire a new or experienced staff to helped me out. It sounds very comforting as this will lightened my job but in real this is the threat I'm facing. The old has not gone and a new is coming. What I really had in mine would be better for my boss to give me a raise to motivate me in accomplishing more. Now how do I eliminate this threat or should I seek new prospects?

-There is only that limited space to climb up the pyramid so its either you leave or I leave.-

Soda Cans

I'm officially asking for help on my blog. I'm now collecting empty soda cans for a charity reached out to a shelter home. I'm incharge of games with the kids so I need to prepare some prop and I need soda cans. Please send me your empty soda cans if you happen to have them. I need approximately 100 of them. Uncrushed soda can that is. I'm trying to get the kids to build a tower with the cans and protect their own towers. Thank you in advance, please drop me a txt if you have and I can go collect them from you.

*No beer cans please as we do not want those kids to have exposure to alcoholic beverages.

Meeting @ SIB

I've got to rush to this meeting after work as I've volunteered to helped out on an outreach to kids below 10. This is some sorta charity work that I'll never agree to do back then. I've just learned that life is about sharing. I have my reasons why I would never do so back then because I believe we should start with people around us and not do things for show where you can't even treat family members at home nicely. I still think it is true but just that I'm going to give charity a go to accumulate my goodwill, +1 in my book of life.

Words not spoken

Have you regret that you've spoken too much or not spoken anything when you have to? Sometimes we do miss out opportunities but that is ok because you would have learned one thing for sure unless you don't get it over and over again. For myself, I speak things that I feel appropriate, I believe we should not be stingy with the words that could change things positively. Saying is free after all why not make someone happy by telling your loved ones you love them, don't worry that it might sound awkward its just the two of you anyway. I've said all that I wanted and this time I've going to be quiet. You would've heard too much of them that it has lost its meaning.

Among my most prized possessions are words that I have never spoken.

Shortlist

I've got a lot of songs that I've shortlisted to be in my list but every now and then I shuffle them so that readers could listen to them. I enjoy sharing the songs I like because the songs are not merely just tunes but I shortlisted them based on a few criteria. The tune, the lyrics, relevance and the way it is presented. If you do pay attention to the songs in my list, most of em' means something to me in a way or another. They are like part of my life. What is your tune like?

Haven't done this for ages, but I think songs does makes me flashback on some of the enjoyable moments.

Happy Anniversary

Dad and Mum have been together for 30 years. I'm glad to be in such a loving family. They really set good example for me and siblings. I'm just lazing a little today as I want to rest my fatigue physical body. Had a wonderful buffet brunch with family and relatives. After my all of my trips by end of the year I think I'll start getting some pictures printed out in physical form and make it into a photobook.

-May God continue to look after this wonderful family of mine-

Burning seconds, minutes and hours

A day out to a printing and packaging fair. Manage to get some new ideas and contacts. Saw some "GaGa" styled show girls. Spotted two really good books which cost a total of RM430 and finally decided walking away and not to spend that kinda money first. Headed to Pavillion to shop, witnessed Zilla bouncing like Tigger for she is too happy getting her birthday present from hubby Simon a Swarovski bracelet with a bling bling crab. Later on I had my first visit to Seapark to eat the must try nasi lemak which is not bad. Headed to Starbucks later over at One-U to end our day talking about business, investments and some lame jokes. What is better than hanging out with the coolies.

Mont Blanc is just so classy.

Saving for my timepiece.

I've been saving and checking out watches which I really want. I found this chart provided by ofcourse Louis Erard. My opinion in general is as per chart but I've added in IWC and as you can see I've also put in some personal opinion to the chart. There are more brands to be considered and not mentioned because this is just a guideline. For eg: Oris, Bell&Ross, Mido and various boutique watches which may even be on par with the lux category. I'm not trying to say you are wearing a fashion watch or anything as this is just a chart to show you in general the value of it. Everyone have different prefrence. Some like fashion watches, some love luxury watches eventhough they don't know why they are so expensive. I personally is saving for a watch in the High Middle group and if I do have extra budget I'll go High End. When you constantly raise your benchmark of your goals you are constantly motivating yourself to work harder. Have a great Friday people.

Small but meaningful

I do not judge gift by its value. I judge it by the givers sincerity. Yesterday, my cell mate brought me a Lomography 2010/2011 catalogue which she picked up from the bookstore. It is free but absolutely moved me a little as it is way out of expectation. The true value exceeds the market value, I wish more people could see things in a different way or at least look at the true value.

Giving Pledge

I like what I've been seeing from the billionaires lately, not only did they set an example of being a philantropist. They manage to address real issue going around the world. Its about giving. Many of us would dream to be a billionaire or rather wealthy but none of us would really care about the needy. This is very promising to see at least 80 billionaires from the forbes list giving out half or more of their wealth. Another thing I notice is that most of them are americans. Asian philantropist are probably the least. I guess it is the culture of securing every cent we earn. If only our corrupted nation could find a way to force the billions that gone missing back into the market our nation would do well. Have you gave anyone a pledge or a helping hand today?

'Such givers are often reluctant to make their heirs too comfortable.'

F.R.I.E.N.D.S.

I was just thinking about what should I write and this friendship title pop out in my mind. In my own honest opinion one would only need a few true friends. True friends are the ones that really care. You can't measure using a time frame, for eg: I might have known some primary or secondary school mates for years but they aren't genuine true friends. True friends are the one that would understand your situation by themselves. I've gone through many years by seeing some true identity surfaced apart from the relationship I had previously. These friends would abuse the friendship and of course create rumour, or bad mouthed you when you aren't around. Some would befriend you for certain advantages. I've even encounter friends going backdoor on your spouse or even lover. Just how bad it is in reality. Thank god that we have been given a choice to select our friends nicely. Without all this experiences I wouldn't have gained so much insight. It is better for all these to surface whereby I could see rather than having all of these screen off knowing nothing at all. Glad that I've got some real friends and some less genuine friends. All in all I am thankful that some would care and for those who don't I couldn't care less for them too. In a world where survival of the fittest counts I shall ignore the wicked ones and seek those angels where I belong to. Good night.

A week of prayers

It has been a week since the 40 days of prayer started. Although I'm praying deeply certain things didn't go as wished. Maybe you Lord have your plans for me. In difficult times I often blamed you and may you please forgive me. I'll be at your presence tonight. Father.

-Pray when you are weak and don't stop praying when you are strong-

Art of Love; Love of Art

Title describes me more for the latter and as for the former I'm still polishing it. Exactly the point which I thought of highlighting today. I've really done enough in the past, thinking back I can only give you a silly smile if you asked me why. Now that I love art so much, I'm saving up to slowly add item by item into my collection. However without a space for these pretty things I think I'm going on my own mega project which is to own a space for my own so I can accomodate the things I like. More ventures opportunities are here for me to pick. It all comes down to which one gives me the best return for the effort spent. By the way I could use some help here. I'm looking for sources for roundneck Tees male and female design. Another item I'm looking for is single or double cuff shirt. Let me know if you do see them. Thank you.

SCAM

I was doing my work and at the same time doing some research on my business to prepare for the next brainstorm session. Suddenly this phone call came in and my GM whom I report directly to wasn't in. I picked up the call and as stated in the title it is some middle eastern guy trying to scam of course as a banker to protect the bank interest I try to play with the flow to dig more information out of the guys. They wanted to transfer US$7billion, can you imagine how stupid they are to do so? They wanted to transfer money into a Bank Islam account. This is just absurd. Imagine how much our bank is going to charge them for transferring such an amount.

Just like any relationship, there is always a way for some silly people to con some easy going people into a fantasy relationship. Well you can't blame them for one is willing and the other is cunning. Which is why we should never let our guards down nowadays even in a relationship. Always maintain a safe exit for yourself just incase your partner isn't compatible or just plain naive. Thanks for today's scam that made me realised for a moment that I'm very lucky indeed to be single than to be in a wrong relationship.

Mushy Joke

There is a mushroom party.
Why did the first mushroom wanted to attend the party?

B'cause there is a lot of Fun guy! (Fungi)

Why Malaysia is in trouble

Population: 27 million

-13.5 million retired
-2.7 million in state Government - (they don't work)
-2.3 million in central Government - (they don't work too)
-1.0 million IT profesional works for India - (outsource)
-2.5 million in school
-3.0 million below 5 years
-1.0 million unemployed
-0.7 million at anytime you can find in the hospital
-Statistics say 299.998 people at anytime in Jail.

The balance two are You and Me. You are busy reading my blog, Twitting, Youtube-ing and Facebook-ing. How can I handle Malaysia alone?

Why woman miss their chance with Mr. Right

Start you day with a good read on an article here.

I've got some work to rush so I won't be here to check out this place so often and I'll only update it when I'm home or when I could sneak out of work for abit. Shake those Monday blues off you and start working already people.

Reward

I've just rewarded my self with two shirts from Robinson. Perry Ellis and Allan Brooke both with 10% off. Not some good deal that I scored there but still I bought them so that I can have my set of clothes all replaced in one go. Manage to catch a Salty show "Salt" starring Angelina Jolie. At the same time I bump into Swannie and WK at MidValley, later on my second bump into my high school "sister". Met a new friend today. Quite satisfied with the reward after doing a charity goodwill last Friday. Think its about time I wrap up and head to bed. I've got a busy week ahead and coming Sunday will be brunch with the ever loving family to celebrate "X" yrs anniversary for my parents. If I'm not mistaken should be 30yrs. Worth celebrating isn't it? The reason I find it great is that for all the quarreling they still love each other. Thank you Lord for giving me such great parents and let them love as you do.

Short read

If you lend money to one of my people among you who is needy, do not be like a moneylender; charge him no interest. -Exodus 22:25-

I was reading the bible and I found the above. My bank would close shop if we really help the needy this way. I guess the world has turned in to a state of capitalism and non of these will ever apply again.