Stephen Covey’s “Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” was one of the most important books I had read about being organised. When I read it ten years ago, I knew that this was a Good Way of getting things done and have applied this with increasing conviction in recent years.
Using a variety of tools, […]
There’s nothing like a brisk morning walk to perk up the Sunday!
LL, AT, RD and myself hiked from Bukit Timah to Macritchie Reservoir. Its one of my favourite treks in Singapore. Its not too strenous, yet long enough that it occupies a whole morning. The trail brings us through a variety of […]
One of the few traditional Chinese Festivals that Singapore still celebrates - besides the Lunar New Year and the Qing Ming - is the Mid-Autumn Festival. Personally, its my favourite - because of the bright lanterns, sweet mooncakes and evocative memories of a happy childhood. I wish I knew more about this festival, […]
Its uncanny how things fall into place. Just last week, I was waiting for R at a restaurant, and was wondering if I could call anyone I knew to catch up. And the answer was sadly, no.
This morning, TSO called me on my handphone, abruptly waking my late morning slumber. It was […]
It is indeed a challenge to rouse my body from its slothful slumber every week. There was once a time when I scorned those who exercised the recommended three times a week, for at least 30 minutes per session. I was in my prime then, doing six runs a week, 70 km in […]
Tonight, I took a brisk walk along the reservoir. These days, I can hardly run, given the poor state of my worn knees. But walking is still a pleasure that I can afford. Especially in the cool night air after a long day at work and seated in front of a computer, […]
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A couple of days ago, my parents picked up the keys to their new apartment in Sengkang. After over 10 years in Yishun, they have decided to seek a new environment, and their choice was Sengkang.
I was happy with Sengkang - it brought them closer to Bedok. A mere 15 minutes from Aquarius. […]
Its been a while since I last wrote. I don’t recall why I stopped - was it fear of losing my privacy? Was it because I was too busy? Was it because … ah, so many reasons. Why speculate?
One thing I know now is why I’m writing again. Its a continual […]
April 15 is at hand again. This time, the Singapore Inland Revenue Authority did not even bother to send me a form. In the race to become fully automated, they are encouraging everyone to file electronically.
So its Sunday night, about 24 hours before the deadline, and I’m trying to log into their website. […]