Malleable March

In a blink of an eye, March has come to a near end. I really felt like my life just zipped past by me.  Work has been tiring - there has been no time for rest in between tasks, and I happily welcome the early release Fridays at the end of each month which is the only reprieve I get from work.  I'm really feeling the burnout from countless mindless executions.  I seldom have time to sit back and reflect on how I can do things better or utilise the tools that are available.  It has been a very tiring journey so far in Klook.

A Faint Rainbow For Good Luck - Galaxy Note 9

Finding February

As we inch closer towards the end of February, the question on everybody's mind is, what the hell is Russia doing???  War, is something that happened in history text books, it must not and should not have had to happen in our time.  How can this madness possibly unfold in our era??  I feel very sorry for the Ukranians and hope that something will happen somehow to stop this senseless invasion by the Russians.  Closer to home, the Myanmar crisis is also not showing any signs of improvement while further up north, missiles are still being fired into the sea on almost a weekly basis.  I can't help but think why are there still crazies in ruling positions in this world.  The world needs to find its sanity back.  What a concerning February this has been.

Feeling Nostalgic Looking at My Old House - Galaxy Note 9

An Almost 9 Year Voyage With "K" Line Pte Ltd

I thought long and hard about this post really.  By now "K" Line Pte Ltd is the employer with whom I've worked the longest for - 8 years and 9 months to be exact.  I started back in March 2013 as a Senior Executive in the Information Systems Solutions department, 8 days after Lindsay's birth.  I started my career with "K" Line then very enthusiastically, it was my ticket back to Singapore which I had long hoped for.  I was very grateful to my hiring manager then who gave me the opportunity I had been hoping for in 3 years.  And not to mention her replacement who trusted me a lot to deliver some of the key projects in the company, he even convinced the CEO to retain me in "K" Line when I had turned down the offer to ONE.  I remain eternally grateful to both of them, truly.  

Old Plaque Back in AXA Tower

Juggling January

So here's my first post for 2022.  January started quite uneventfully.  The kids returned to school and our lives pretty much returned to our old routines.  Just before school and work started we went to a small ice cream cafe called Geometry at Brickworks Estate.  It was like, starting the year on a sweet tooth.  The missus was hooked on the Earl Grey Tie Guan Yin gelato, which I must admit is a very unique flavour with a very pleasant fragrance.   

Waffle With Earl Grey Tie Guan Yin & Pistachio Gelato - Galaxy Note 9

Doozy December

A doozy December it has been.  1 month into probation at work, a short and much welcomed break and the year is ending.  My 2nd Dan certificate arrived early this month, I still can't decide whether to laminate or frame it, along with my 1st Dan certificate.  I also decided to get just a K10 jacket, to replace the one I'm using now.  As I mentioned before, I loved my new KC10 so much I couldn't bear to wear it just yet, I'm keeping it for grading and perhaps other things, but I won't be wearing that for regular training.  By the way, Tan Sensei also taught me the Shitoryu kata Seienchin.  I had always wanted to learn this kata ever since I saw Antonio Diaz & Rika Usami's performance.  Now I just have to slowly learn and master it.  I have also developed an interest in Suparimpei and slowly learning it.  At the same time, I'm practicing my Nijushiho, Meikyo and Sochin again.  I haven't done them in such a long time, my movements are not as fluid as they used to be, and I plan to use one of them for my 3rd Dan grading.

2nd Dan Gear - Galaxy Note 9

Shangri-La Staycation 2021

In mid-December, we went on a 3 days 2 nights staycation at Shangri-La Orchard.  It was an amazing staycation that brought about a much welcome break for everyone.  The kids had been cooped up in the house for most of their holidays while the missus and I had been buried at work for quite sometime, especially for myself as I was heavily involved in my previous company's e-Claims systems launch.  

Waiting For Our Room at The Lobby - RX100 Mk3