There is pretty much nothing to write about thesedays. I can start bitching about work but tt's just part of life. Everyone faces problems at work, so there's nothing really to talk about my work.
What I would like to talk about is the future! What lies ahead? People get older, RWS and MBS will celebrate their 1st anniversary, 10th then 20th then 50th. How do we stay young? It's about thinking young! Looking back, I guessed I have missed doing a thing or 2 when I was 'younger'.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Casino
I have visited the Casino. My first experience! Never been to Genting or Macau.
Blew $100 to enter, and blew another $100 to realize I am part of the 90% of the statistics who lose at gambling. Blew another $50+ on trying to win the $6mn and $10mn TOTO draws during the CNY period.
Looks like I have to keep my resignation letter and shelf my 'retirement' plans. I planned so nicely what I would do if I had struck $2mn!!! Dump $1.3mn in a nice condo and rent it out. $30k get a 2nd hand car (no investment value), $70k give family n friends, and $600k put in Suntec Reit stock. Dividends are about 10% per year based on current market value and 2009 dividends. That's a handsome $60k a year, rental collection of $40k (rental yield at 3,1%) a year --> $100k a year! Judging by my lifestyle, I can comfortably retire! haha Wishful thinking!~
Blew $100 to enter, and blew another $100 to realize I am part of the 90% of the statistics who lose at gambling. Blew another $50+ on trying to win the $6mn and $10mn TOTO draws during the CNY period.
Looks like I have to keep my resignation letter and shelf my 'retirement' plans. I planned so nicely what I would do if I had struck $2mn!!! Dump $1.3mn in a nice condo and rent it out. $30k get a 2nd hand car (no investment value), $70k give family n friends, and $600k put in Suntec Reit stock. Dividends are about 10% per year based on current market value and 2009 dividends. That's a handsome $60k a year, rental collection of $40k (rental yield at 3,1%) a year --> $100k a year! Judging by my lifestyle, I can comfortably retire! haha Wishful thinking!~
Friday, January 15, 2010
Ridiculous, Thoughts and Sneer
Plasma tvs? sofas? maids? beds with mattresses? spas and manicure? Indulgence of the rich and famous? Not really. It seems some prisons in the country south of SG are allowing such privileges to their distinguished occupants! Imagine the millions that have been donated to the Sumatrian tsunami victims? I am not alleging that they are all gone, I am just curious how much actually reached the victims.
More recently, it has been reported that there are as many as 80,000 street children in greater Jakarta. 80,000? There's almost the same number of NSFs at any given time. What future lies ahead of them? What will become of them when they reach adulthood? On the other obnoxious end of the spectrum, their richer country-mates are snapping up >$2000psf condos in downtown SG like limited edition Hellokitties.
Though the gaping income divide is not as pronounced in SG, such problems are often not given much thought by the young and the educated. After fulfilling their CIPs and decorating their resumes with countless hours of volunteer work in bid to land highly competitive varsity places and envious jobs, how many actually match the volunteer hours they put in after they have achieved their aims? Success usually clouds their perspective of life and society...A pity...
More recently, it has been reported that there are as many as 80,000 street children in greater Jakarta. 80,000? There's almost the same number of NSFs at any given time. What future lies ahead of them? What will become of them when they reach adulthood? On the other obnoxious end of the spectrum, their richer country-mates are snapping up >$2000psf condos in downtown SG like limited edition Hellokitties.
Though the gaping income divide is not as pronounced in SG, such problems are often not given much thought by the young and the educated. After fulfilling their CIPs and decorating their resumes with countless hours of volunteer work in bid to land highly competitive varsity places and envious jobs, how many actually match the volunteer hours they put in after they have achieved their aims? Success usually clouds their perspective of life and society...A pity...
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Henin Returns, Mauresmou retires
Fortunately for the fans, Henin returns. Clijsters, having just returned probably made the best choice in her career. The tennis scene in 2010 will be more exciting and varied as the young guns do battle against the 'old guards' to emerge as a force to reckon with. Henin, Clijsters, the Williams sisters and in some way, Sharapova and Kusnetsova stood the test of time, surviving alongside run-of-the-mill teenagers eager to conquer the sport. Their secret? Motivation and talent!
While moving into 2010, we should look back at 2009, a year where some of the old guards called it a day. Marat Safin, Santoro, Mauresmou hung up their rackets. Between them, they won 4 slams and millions of fans all over the world during their illustrious careers. They will be missed for their talent, charisma and shot-making skills. It's a pity both Safin and Mauresmou are retiring at a 'tender' age of 29 and 30 respectively. Hopefully, they can stage a comeback in the near future where their returns will be meaningful.
Today would have been my granny's 90th bday. Still missing her after more than 2 years.
While moving into 2010, we should look back at 2009, a year where some of the old guards called it a day. Marat Safin, Santoro, Mauresmou hung up their rackets. Between them, they won 4 slams and millions of fans all over the world during their illustrious careers. They will be missed for their talent, charisma and shot-making skills. It's a pity both Safin and Mauresmou are retiring at a 'tender' age of 29 and 30 respectively. Hopefully, they can stage a comeback in the near future where their returns will be meaningful.
Today would have been my granny's 90th bday. Still missing her after more than 2 years.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Deteriorating
Whilst reading my recent posts, I discovered an appalling number of grammatical mistakes. Gosh.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Around the World in a post
Many interesting things occurred around our tiny planet during this few months. Natural diasters while common were wreaking havoc almost simultaneously! Indonesia, Vietnam, Japan, Samoa. Incredible.
Back at home, no major sensational news. Ram Tiwary, an ex-SAF awardee was found guilty yet again. For $5000 owed in rent, could Tiwary have murdered his room mates? I believe there remain unanswered questions. His family can afford a Queen Council, why couldn't he pay $5000? Not my buisness anyway.
Back to my fav sports. Safina is finally NOT no.1. Good riddance from the throne. She so totally made a mockery of the distinguish ranking.
Oh yes, and this year's Nobel Laureates have strong representation by the Asians. Of the 9 announced so far, 2 are Asians and they make up 1/3 of the combined prizes given. One of their work involves realizing the internet. Damn he is good. The rest, I am pretty clueless. Ribosome discovery, telomerase discovery. Both sound pretty similar in terms of proximity in the human body. haha. It seems the direction for Nobel committee is more of saving humans. What about the planet. I hope alternative energy scientists or even environmentalists will be able to get recogniztion in the near future. However, I believe this will happen in 30-40yrs' time, at quickest.
Back at home, no major sensational news. Ram Tiwary, an ex-SAF awardee was found guilty yet again. For $5000 owed in rent, could Tiwary have murdered his room mates? I believe there remain unanswered questions. His family can afford a Queen Council, why couldn't he pay $5000? Not my buisness anyway.
Back to my fav sports. Safina is finally NOT no.1. Good riddance from the throne. She so totally made a mockery of the distinguish ranking.
Oh yes, and this year's Nobel Laureates have strong representation by the Asians. Of the 9 announced so far, 2 are Asians and they make up 1/3 of the combined prizes given. One of their work involves realizing the internet. Damn he is good. The rest, I am pretty clueless. Ribosome discovery, telomerase discovery. Both sound pretty similar in terms of proximity in the human body. haha. It seems the direction for Nobel committee is more of saving humans. What about the planet. I hope alternative energy scientists or even environmentalists will be able to get recogniztion in the near future. However, I believe this will happen in 30-40yrs' time, at quickest.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
What happened in between?
It's been a long while since I last updated. In fact, it was so long I nearly forgot what's the password for blogspot. So what happened in between?
Work and fun has consumed most of my time. In fact, I had one of the best times for as long as I can remember. Mahjong, sports, clubbing (not my definition of fun but nonetheless enjoyable), a short trip to batam and PS3.
Work hasn't been quite on the same page as my outside-work activities. Have been arrowed to organize next year's dragonboat event, which is massive! And quite soon another major undesirable work is deal for arrowing; I feel that the cross-hair on me is like the size of Jupiter. On the contrary, I haven't been able to go on course. Shoudn't new staff be put on some fundamental courses?
I will see how it goes. I m known to be quite bitchy abt the smallest of stuff, but this time, I shall suck it up and stick with it.
Work and fun has consumed most of my time. In fact, I had one of the best times for as long as I can remember. Mahjong, sports, clubbing (not my definition of fun but nonetheless enjoyable), a short trip to batam and PS3.
Work hasn't been quite on the same page as my outside-work activities. Have been arrowed to organize next year's dragonboat event, which is massive! And quite soon another major undesirable work is deal for arrowing; I feel that the cross-hair on me is like the size of Jupiter. On the contrary, I haven't been able to go on course. Shoudn't new staff be put on some fundamental courses?
I will see how it goes. I m known to be quite bitchy abt the smallest of stuff, but this time, I shall suck it up and stick with it.
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