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Philosophy

For some reasons I feel that Im moving backwards, although things have been at a transition phase.

Solidifying my passions should be at its highest prorities.And I seriously need to start pulling triggers instead of merely aiming around.

Anyways, I just bought a book which I really needed.A really good read so far. Even when Im tired of reading the contents of the book can push me to read more.

Hmmm I really want to be good at the field of business.and yes I can break down to specific bits what I want to be really good at.In any case, I need to keep trying and try not to lose focus.

House

Goldman Sachs are finally meeting some problems with their business.It might provide some opportunity here.

But I guess Goldmans case might unveil somemore dirt as SEC probes more into them.Therefore their share price might drop even further as of now.
Its my very first time encountering a Bank company fraud asides one that I read about.Salomon Brothers.

I am going to save my cash up slowly but surely for a bet.

was youtubing and all and I stumbled into Rain-Rainism video.and even I found it very sexy as a guy's point of view.although I must say the lyrics sounds kind of retarded.catchy can be another word for it in a nice way.



And below is Lee Jung Hyun. shes been nicknamed the asia's Gaga.but apparently shes been doing it even before lady gaga with all the weird looking outfit. and i think her older songs arent very nice.





And lastly a super funny video of epic failure photos. a friend of mine introed me to the website.and i swear its uber funny for some of the photos. www.failblog.org

Negotiation

I love finding good deals and making deals. That whole process of finding the deal..to meeting a stranger and dealing with him...it feels good always.No matter how-ever someone tries to discourage me to do so, I did it still.I just knew it was a good deal.and I enjoyed it.

I did profit from it, and also lost from it.one of my super long ago post did mentioned that I regretted one decision. it was made super recklessly and it definitely scarred my thinking process. And I never made that mistake ever.and I profitted from making deals ever since.

I still remembered I was so angry so sad, regretted so much, heartbroken at my own stupidity, made me more rac-ist,caused so much unhappiness so some people that it really made a huge impact on me.

I personally feel that it really takes common-sense, some mathematical understanding, and a good feel to know a true value of a thing.and of course everyone has their answers and I am not going to disagree nor argue.

I am still trying to find a good deals just that...it is much more complicated now.I can profit from it if I sell now.But whats the point.Sell now,17% ROE, if I wait 2-3 years,hopefully a 200% ROE.

I'd take the latter.

And for some time I've noticed this trend. A certain kind of people defines the rich as one who is able to spend a lot, instead of..someone who saves a lot.It definitely did not make sense to me.Shouldnt one who saves $100 be richer than one who spends $100 by $100?

Someone taunted my baby in that manner, and I of course understand the natural reaction as its normal. And my smart baby did the right thing. I dont need to start what will happen to that person in the long term.

I would generalise this as Normal vs Stupidity.

I have this idea.And I personally think its a great idea la....anyway I am going to try it out and experiment. It doesnt have to turn out good.Its going to take another part of my time and commitment but I know I am going to enjoy it big time. So :D

Serious

A big and great news to me.yahoo.com is finally working well.

Now is really the time to be extremely serious.

What is The Ultimate Truth?

Well well well.havent been blogging for some time.

and here are some photos taken on my bday.Baby looked awesome that day.and everyday of course.




At dinner.



At esplanade theatre.



Botanic Gardens.

Well it is lots of fun.I am still looking forward to the wakeboard session.hehehh.

And recently Ive gotten the DSLR craze again.

I would like to get the Canon 550D w a Sigma 18-200mm OS lens.

Sigma lens ..but picture it with a Canon body.


Well.Really lost focus on my work.I really should focus a lot more.:\

I feel that im back to square one.theres so much distractions in my life.Really need to sit down slow down.think hard.concentrate.motivate.and just do what i said ill do.

22nd Birthday

First Off I want to thank my baby for everything she has done for me.
Without her my life definitely doesnt seem as complete.

She put in a lot effort and I enjoyed it lots.
We went for a very nice ambient treatment. I have a better one..for next time.haha:)

and then went for some coffee then down to Dr Gutner von Hagen's(hope I didnt spell this wrong) Body World. It definitely wasnt up to my standard of realism.I mean who knows it could be made of polyester.
But Still I enjoyed it a lot...it was an experience..played around Science Centre a while then gone for shopping.

Then after that went for dinner at Park Royal at Scotts.A superb selection by my baby..I enjoyed it very very much...A jazz pianist playing radio hits...very good.sang along and all..

The place was great..service too!.I definitely feel its worth it.hehehs.

She gotten me a guitar and a lot other presents..which I REALLY really appreciate it..I love her.
Anyway the guitar is a Takamine dragon series..She wanted to get a higher end one which I pretty much thought was redundant since that price hike was just because of aesthetics and of course slightly better acoustics...But..I hated the neck...the "sticky neck" I would call it.my dragon series had the super smooth neck and its so damn enjoyable to play it.

And she also gotten me a chair!which I really wanted..and its great..didnt regret.my dad brought us down to ikea den picking up the chair.

And an interesting sight : Saw a couple buying a cupboard...self carrying it and then trying to load up into a MPV...Honda Stream to be exact...but they couldnt get it in...But I wonder if they managed to fit it in..in the end.

Ill upload some videos and photos later on.

And I really cant wait to wakeboard!!hahahs...Baby's friends are going soon and I cant wait to try it out.Hopefully Karin can teach me........Or...Can I already Wake??...hmmmmm~ Just hope baby wouldnt laugh hard if I fall like a plank of wood.

And I cant wait to drive.after ORD
Tomorrow will be busy.Im off.

The Black Alien

February is coming to an end.
In my eyes time is passing ever faster.And I am happilly looking forward to my ORD.

This year will be me and baby's 3rd year together.And it seems easier now that we've reached where we are.Of course there are very turbulent times, but somehow..I guess solving things and giving in is really the key to compatability?

And Baby gave me a hand made black alien, which is very nice.She said it looked like me...so I guess there is some resemblance somewhere.hahahs.Will post up photos of it later on.

(edit) Here it is!

So much work to do..but Im sure it'll be worth it.Ciao.

Routes

Well, night life really aint for me now..I start to get tired after 11pm.
But I guess it was rather fruitful..went out to yun's place who is baby's very close friend, along with pauline and ronnie, who drove us.

And hell all I can remember now is that he drives damn bloody fast!LOL..road rage points x 1000.lols.even my attachment colleague who drives a similar car doesnt step the pedal as hard as he does.

But it was shiok la.that "feel alive" kind of thrill.Yea one day la.When I got money and extra time to spare.who knows I'd get a Nissan Silvia to drift or something.haha.

Played 2 full rounds of mahjong.from afternoon till night.I was on the losing streak, but losing doesnt really mean you lost.I won big twice which made me net gain in the end.but the 3 of them quite lao jiao la..I seemed the noobest.haha

went to Mustafa...a little pointless trip but it's ok la.the night ended for us but ronnie continues to meet the others.so crazy.
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So yea..really tired..it made me think how I manage to do it last time.tonning or clubbing etc..
And of course I dont enjoy it as much.I dont know why.

And I keep thinking about lives of different people etc...and I keep relating them to "the flow"..
I keep being tempted to want to follow the trends and do what normal people would do with their natural instinct.

But as I dig deeper.And very simply summarizing...I think I am doing the right thing..
I already know what I want.

Donkey & The Carrot

I must say I hate randomness. Not in the person's character kind of way who just blurps out "youre ugly!" or something. But in how life just "happens".

I mean there has to be a cause and effect in the end. But this "Cause & Effect" theory is subjected to a probability. which makes things unpredictable. And the fact that you cant know this probability in a solid number like 46.5% or 10.888% makes things more complicated. Theoretically it makes it 50/50 since you do not know the exact probability.

A simple example would be like:

Guy likes Girl. In a smart twist of a mind, Guy knows he need to get Girl to like him. Guy be romantic, be cool , be gentle and nice and gives TLC to Girl. Girl shows actions that Guy sees as slight affection. Soon Guy feels Girl likes him. Therefore confidently walking up to Girl, confessing his love. Girl rejects him because she like another Guy.

and no the Guy is not me.

Simple example to illustrate that "things just happen".. Same for pregnancy. Although usage of condoms brings protection up to 99%. But things just happen.

That's why life sucks.lols..nah...it doesnt.

But not knowing what's going to happen does suck.

None the less..I am constantly forgetting my goals and aims..You know it is damn easy to talk to someone about it..BUT when it comes to doing..Hell..not many people last..not me as well.But I know it is this minority people who succeed, therefore I too have to be a minority as well.

My goals is just to accumulate as much capital as possible and find for good deals.That's my main
goal.


Baby's and My Itouch:). Seeing how much she wanted it, so why not?


And finally I have some mood to put up photos of my beloved and proud comp that I DIYed.


The beginning of the project.
40% completion.





About 90% Completion.




The finished product. And I am so glad I picked the 24", it is very pleasing to the eyes.

Stressed

Well.

I feel as if someone is slowly tightening the grip on my neck.

And I "think" I have finally shaken most of my distractions away.

Everyone's talking about their University placing at this age.It is nearly equivalent to choosing a wife(school) and that (cert) sticks with you for the rest of your life.

You know. Ive been comparing so many peoples' lives..

I mean lets not bother about those that I am not interested with (Those damn enthu NS,or rather childish playing and discussing about facebook games or very simple-mindedly just ignorant or truthfully not knowing that their future is beyond NS.)

I have witnessed the gifted, intellectually...You can just feel that their brain's processor and memory seems to be so...crisp and clear.

I have witnessed the blessed.Those that does not need to worry a single thing about their future.Because they are already destined to do it.Such as a friend who is playing computer games daily.lazy in army.shuts his mind off basically.But secured a NUS placing and when he graduates.he doesnt need to work.He needs to run his Dad's company/factory.etc etc.

And I think all of us are nearing a stage.where decisions are becoming judgement.

Another Year

Year by year my blog's seems to be filled more by words than pictures.Thats not really good.
I am getting boring and more serious into my life and about future...I mean its been this transition since before army...

The process of my dreams is definitely gruelling boring.But no choice.I'd love to take this path anytime.I will not choose another path.I love my girl so much and I guess I mustn't make a mistake that would do damage to our future.

Annd..I've DIY-ed my "dream" com.One that doesnt lag or incapable of multitasking.I would say my DIY com is the ultimate multitasking monster.And its monstrosity has not been fully maximized at the moment.Or I dont plan to for now.Its performance is pretty satisfying.

Will put up some photos later on.

Well.lets just shorten this post by putting down some realistic resolutions compared to last year...which was rather ambitious.

This year for me would be to :
1)Save as much money as possible.
2)Save for a DSLR.
3)Make a few good deals.
4)Pre study for Uni


Will do a longer post maybe next week or so:)

Envy?

Long time since I blogged.Kind of losing interest to blog.But well.Here's an entry to keep the blog breathing.

I guess I am feeling...pressured(as usual).These few years will be pressurizing for me.Adulthood has already started to commence in my late 19s and now I am ever sure I am in it.At this stage, I dont feel envious of people.Their life or..their lifestyle.But I am envious and idolize a few people though.who managed to struck it out on their own.:)

And I guess I have to walk this road alone.

Anyway, I am going to put together a new PC.woot! And it'll be my workstation. I am going to exclude gaming parts but I am putting a overclockable system in case I do want to overclock.

And no thanks to Sim Lim Square 10% service charge for putting together the PC.I am going to do it myself.I will upload a video when its in progress and when it is done:).

Right now I am doing finalization of some parts.Here are some specs for the build (which I might change):

ASUS M4A-785TD-V-EVO
+ a AMD Phenom ii X4 925 (to be overclocked)

Palit ATI HD4850 512MB
(wanted to get the HD5850 1 GB for high end gaming graphics, but..no gaming no gaming)

The Dua Ki Cooler Master V8 CPU Cooler
to dissipate heat if I were to overclock
Cooler Master CM690 Case
More or less settled on this case unless there are good deals:)

Samsung 22x DVD Rewriter
Seagate Barracuda 7200 250GB
OCZ or Team Elite DDR3 1333 2Gb x 2 (havent decide yet)
Dlink DWA-510 PCI
AverTv Super 007 Hybrid PCI
Antek Earth 500W PSU

And another Dua Ki Dell ST2410 24" LCD monitor which I am eyeing on.
Might get an HP or Samsung..But we'll see.

I miss my baby.Its a long time together but it doesnt feel long.It is as if I have only been with her for about 6 months:).

Toys

I am not trying hard...I am not putting all my effort.

Well I had a lost of focus seriously.

And I need to get back on track.100% devotion(if possible in the first place).
I guess I am still human...and like before..theres just distractions and pressure.

Just need to walk the talk.

Unhealthy

Ok. I am extremely unhealthy.

To think that in Secondary school I hardly fall sick..till the point that when I fall sick..it stretches into a week.

back from playing some games with noel and ben. Modern Warfare its called.after playing i was getting like motion sickness...and then...fever pops up again.it has been like persisting for a couple of days.On and off. damn. Its time and surely I shouldnt just say it without doing, to go and exercise regularly.To be truthful i like cycling and swimming.and duh running is the cheapest exercise.But I dont think I can find the discipline to do it regularly.

There is 2 lives generally people can live and lead.1) To live a happy life and 2)To live a meaningful life

Now.it can be very subjective and is up to one's mind to define and make out what it means to each individual.For me, I led a happy life many years ago,forgoing all goals, just living in the present.enjoying each moment..each conversation.company.and led a fun-filled life.hated studying..And now..I led a life to find a meaning..Depressed that I could not find the answer.hated myself when I knew opportunity struck the door so hard but i didnt enforce the decision.Regretting past decisions.

Now not many could both lead a happy and meaningful life.from my opinion.the person needs to be well to do and still want a meaning in life.so he or she could spend pretty freely, do what he or she wants but still search into life.

I have been thinking about this for some time.

I do notice real life traits that successful people have.And no matter what happens.I must benchmark myself to those people.

Need to get some rest before my headache gets any worse.