Finally.... Here goes the Tiger... Next comes the Rabbit!!!

ahsun: =)

Chinese new year always holds a certain meaning to me.... whenever it's nearing... the feeling will somehow be "Boring" , "No mood" , "Nothing to look forward" etc.... but when it comes... things will be different.... every chinese new year is a new routine... meeting new people... planning new and fun stuffs to do.... new house visiting... new habits to cultivate and new goals.... (*get more ang pow still unchanged)

Particularly... the reunion dinner is a meal which all of my family member gathers together and dine... although we don't exchange much words... but actions... expressions and gestures says it all... our family don't like to talk things out... rather... we use actions to represent ourselves.... "Actions speaks louder than words" ... i think that's quite appropriate and one of the key characteristics within our family culture.... =)

Chinese new year for the coming rabbit year bornes different meaning to me

-> New working environment and more places to visit

-> Relatives from GF side to handle and socialize to know them better (*can also find out more how wendy was when she's young... heehee....)

-> Must start to give parents allowances for the salary i have been getting since i started work

-> New members of the family added (Ashley & Tedric), creating more lively atmosphere at home

-> Start of countdown to taiwan trip in march.... soon... i can fly off sg and embrace taiwan with both arms.... hahaha....

Alot things changes but tradition remains... so probably i will be staying back at home during the chinese new year eve to "Shou Ye", a practice whereby children tries to stay up late so that their parents can achieve longevity.... this year i'll probably get vegetarian for the first day of new year as it's been said that eating veg on new year day itself is equivalence to 3 years worth of charity? hahaha.... worth a try anyway.... heehee....

Bought mostly shirts for new year clothes as i can use them for office wear as well... haha.... bought also a new pedro shoe for myself... yes... expensive but i feel that it's worth it lar... so can splurge abit on myself after working so hard... after CNY... the real work starts... this is just warm up... so must jiayou!!!

Updates:

"Business" - Has been busy running around to do reviews, settle policy admin and clearing target.... Feb will be a super duper busy month as bonus is nearing... must jiayou to achieve it!! heehee...

"Personal" - I don't know why but lately has been feeling motivated and charged up .... already on-going for the past few days le.... i slept like 5 hrs per day.... but still managed to last till wee hrs the next day nighttime... probably is i found my purpose in life.... every steps that i take are now towards my 5 year goal.... so therefore... i'm very very focused on the results and taking massive actions to make it become reality. Already reading up some books recently.... some interesting books i bought are Dale Carnegie's "How to win friends and influence people" , "Lee Kuan Yew's Hard Truth" , "Strength Finder 2.0" & from the straits times today... i read about this book which the reporter read about named as "Predictably Irrational" .... Just feel like reading finish them by feb... i'm sure if i put my heart into it.... i will be able to achieve it.... cos i believe i can do it since i done it before in my mind.... =)

Social - Have been meeting up friends whom i never contact, really had a good time talking to them.... updated about their latest happening and also understanding their financial health... it's still the same stuffs... most people don't know or understand what they buy

PS: "Knowing what you buy for a lifetime is totally worth it than what you buy at the supermarket that you use it once and that's it. That's why i emphasize my friends to really understand and see whether the products they buy do they suit their current needs & budget? Because, ultimately, the decision lies on the consumers no matter how well the financial adviser can propose plans to potential clients."

Being in the information age, it's a massive challenge; To get things right and do the right things... people nowadays are equipped with latest information, therefore we need to be at the forefront of our line and be ever ready to learn and listen to people... Most people like to talk about themselves... so we can position ourselves to take on a listening role bah.... and listen more... boast less...that way.... u can make more friends... =)

Happy Chinese New Year Everyone!! The new year brings new hope and washes away all bad luck.... irregardless in $$$$, Love Life, Friends or Career wise.... Everyone HUAT ARH!!!! =)

" Dreams & Goals Are Outside of Comfort Zone.... Break it!!! "