nephew and how to be better uncle

My method was trying to relate him to somewhat similar situations and hopes he gets that emotional part (that the opposing party will feel) or the rational aspect (that he should account for when making his decisions)

Lol. 

3 grateful things!

1) Uninstalled some apps, including a game

2) another year already. I think yday was a good (extended) family time.

3) did hiking on sunday

three happy photos

Alisson's celebration 

Someone enjoyed my brownies 

A dialect book at naisse in KL

lfc Singapore store

penang trip

Grateful things for today

1) found a solution to address how sis can deal with Ethan. By deducting his minutes on the phone

2) did my exercise in the morning. 

3) manage to drive through to ipoh without feeling tired. This even though I didnt sleep that early yesterday. 

grateful for the week post

1) that I sort of raised the potential issue with tz. I think it's good to have it out before going any further

2) trading. I think this week was ok even though they're weren't many opportunities. Ok that I am a is determined

3) mahjong. You have to believe, and have right attitude and mindset. 😂

hiking: Bukit Saga 2020

I was not that surprised when I heard from yeeli two weeks back that she was going to hike Bkt. Saga. I have been waiting to get confirmation from someone that Bkt Saga was still open. She did that for me. Thank you Yeeli!

We went there yesterday. Emily, jyi, yf and Wang Wei. We got off to a bad start as the construction path was Muddy and it sinks in easily, and goes in deeply too.

Once we passed that, then we start the climb up. The path was A (from the residence). I realized during this hike how steep Saga really is. Wow. Each time you look up and can see the angles.  Like a very steep staircase. Crazy. 😂

We took about 1.5hrs to reach the peak. There was a guy who was sharing with us that there will be a group that is hiking to the lookout point. To and from will take approximately four hours. Wished I could have join them.

2 years already?

By end of this year I can eat steak etc like normal. Though I think i may stick to my current diet. It does make it easier when I eat at home or out with friends. 

2020 Resolutions

I have set some targets for 2020

Among them are:
1) Spend 3 hours on trading on weekdays
2) Help to provide bazi to 10 pax
3) Go for medical checkup
4) get in shape (abs/ belly)
5) become healthier mentally (more calm, less emotional, at peace, not easily annoyed etc)
6) pickup a language (korean/ chinese)
7) be more kind and friendly to everyone
8) accept people around me as they are

I also have to do a review on a month to month basis to see how I am achieving the goals so far..

penang trip

Had dinner with family etc last night. Steamboat. 

Reached penang abt 3pm yday 

Watched Liverpool on aotg this morning. 4-0.very entertaining game. 

Visiting kaima and 2yee, bought biscuits for ah theng. Now praying to mom

one new thought

I will practice to set a  time not to be angry, yell or shout at anyone everyday. 

I also should start appreciating everyone on what they are good in doing. For example, Kf, although emotional, is a helpful and direct person.

Review on Christmas :

Gathering with family for lunch. I am glad they liked the brownies! We end up talking about shares and investment too

In the evening, gaming session with the guys. Chew ffk. We played overcooked, hidden in sight and burglar bros. Because chew ffk, he offered to treat us dinner. Thank you Chew! 

At night, pack and got ready for my trip to Pg. 

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Finished reading silenced by kristina ohlsson. Good stuff. 

what happened today: negativeness

Rejection.

It happened two days ago and today also, though for different situation/issue. 

First was a good direct question from a female acquaintance asking me why I still team to her when she tried not to reply me. I realized then she didn't want to talk to me, which I think is a good thing that she shared with me because I wouldn't sense it (but of course it still hurts somewhat). I was somewhat affected by it right after ie my mood. I can understand it may not be my fault but it still take time to digest the emotion and let it out of the body. 

Second was from a cousin. We ended up bringing the same item for the party. She stated dessert, I said cake + brownies. Turns out we are both bringing burnt cheesecake. She didn't like that fact. I can understand, and I can also understand her reaction. But isn't my response just as similar as hers.? She called but I did not answer because I don't know what I would say to her. I don't think is a big thing. Really. I think my end, I should ask what dessert is she bringing before hand, but I am sure her reaction wouldn't be this bad if it is a different type of dessert that I am bringing. 

Anyway. Rants! 

Oh, I have also been bad at controlling my time on fifa. Need to control! 

3 grateful things 

1) meiyee as a peer for qimen and trading 

2) been trading more consistently, and profiting overall

3) I have been sleeping well ie I did not wake up in between, well, not as badly as before. And I tend to wakeup later too

Update on HPH & Weekend

So, I have finished setting up myself for HPH.

I have went with Habitfull and Habitica for tracking my habits/things to do on a day-to-day basis. I would recommend Habitica toANYONE who wants to build up a good habit, or stop a bad habit. Out of all habit building apps, this is the one that comes with full features without having to pay a single cent. You only need to pay if you want a an improved hero (it is a part game too)

I have also installed a pomodoro app to help me study. I tried it on Friday and it works, not efficient enough but at least it works to some extent. Will keep it up.

I am also using an app called AppBlock. My my I think this is the app that is worth paying if you feel you are spending too much time on IG and Youtube.

So I done most of my goals thus far except for reading news yesterday night and exercise this morning (which I still can make it as long as I do it before 12 tonight)

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Weekend activities

Imperial 2030 + PR Friday night
HL won Imperial and KS won PR (tied with me on golds and points, won by having a corn!)

Imperial was good I think, but I made the mistake of investing too fast. Should have kept some money instead of keep investing when I had the chance.

PR was a fast game but I should have taken the custom house instead of the statue

I also watched Jumanji this morning. That was good too!

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Oh yeah, I had a bad flu since Thursday. So I have been consuming the following so far:-

1. Ginger + Lemon/Apple juice
2. 100 Plus
3. Porridge
4. Vege + Rice
5. Kimchi
6. Pomegranate juice
7. Water, a lot of water
8. Tea
9. Honey + yogurt
10. Cereal + milk
11. Fish head noodle
12. Potato chips (BAD i know)

I think I would have been better if I slept a bit more.  I do feel much better now after an 1.5hr nap in the afternoon.

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Update on HPH

So I've finished reading High Performance Habit by Brendon Burchard a few days ago and planned to follow his guide on improving my habits to convert into meaningful results.

For the past two days, I have been drawing out goals and sub-goals, both for life and 2020 in the following categories:

1. Health
2. Friends
3. Intimate Relationship
4. Family
5. Spirituality
6. Emotions
7. Work/Mission
8. Finance
9. Hobby
10. Adventure

I have completed all of it, except for carving out a more detailed plan for my Primary Interest: Trading, and perhaps Bazi/ language too. Will need to do the 5 key moves + Progressing Mastery for these activities (to-do-today)

I also accept that I need to find my "Why" on committing my time into these activities. That will help me stay on course and push myself to work on it harder. I will also complete this within the next few days.

I have downloaded Microsoft To-Do app to see if it can help me to track my daily progress. As is, I have a list of activities to do on a daily basis (which will help me achieve my goals I have written for 2020).

So let's see

I should do a review of my performance on a monthly basis to see how far I have come. I have written where I am now in my goals so that will be good to compare against later on.

Dream 10/12

Minyoung visit me in Malaysia. We go on a road trip with a bunch of kids like a field trip. Then we had a big dinner where we have old smdu friends and family gather together

She was eating with some bunch guys from du whereas I was eating at another table

Then there was a group of guys who wanted me to follow them to go and play paintball at an amusement park. We shot most the guys when later we were arrested, we realized that the area is a government secret agency and an artifact was stolen. We were jailed. 

We get to play that round again and narrator suggest to dial #411 for police when the time is right. I rang the police when I saw a bunch of corpses. They came immediately on a helicopter.

I showed them the bodies and then bring them to where they are having the auction. The police overhead the bidder and told him the weapon he is auctioning now, there is only one unit in the world and it belongs to them. The police then made their arrest

I later complain to my friend on how Hl kept blaming me for not finishing his work 

Homo Deus

Chapter 1
The book begins by talking abt the change in how we approach famine, plague & war since the early civilisation (it is becoming lesser of a problem as we advance our civilisation with technology & improvements. People are less likely to starve to death than overeating .

Whereas many people died due to plague in the past, the number of deaths have been reducing as we progress forward. From millions (Black Death 1330s) down to tens of thousands (Ebola 2014). Wars is now rarer than ever and most countries will put war as a last option. Countries benefit more from trading with their competitors than waging war with them.

Now with our tech advancements, we are looking to prolong life, or even live on forever. And if this does come true, it may affect our marriage (will "till death do us apart" still applies?), our career (changing career in your 50s may not be deem "too late" anymore)

Right to happiness
How should we measure a successful life/country? By income/GDP or by happiness/GDH?
Should we consume drugs in order to stay happy? What if once we gain our happiness, in order to achieve the similar feelings, we need to strive for the experience again (promotion, falling in love)?

To attain real happiness, humans need to slow down the pursuit of pleasant sensations, not to accelerate it.

Be a better human version, by biological engineering, non-organic & cyborg.
Biological is done by doing the rewiring of the DNA etc, cyborg is attaching a bionic attachment onto a human.

And if everyone in the near future is making biological improvement to their babies, would you? If you do not, then your kid may be left behind in class / work.

Lawns are a sign of your wealth (That is the history of lawns). If you are rich, you can afford to maintain a luscious garden.

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I didnt write it after that.. :D
just gonna post this out

Games I tried on Origin

Recently I have received a free one month access to Origin Access, whereby you get to play a selection of games that is parked under the "Vault" for free. So, obviously, I made good use of this perk/benefit to try out some of the games that have been on my wishlist.

#1 Mutant Year Zero

This game is X-com esque but you can only control up to 3 characters. There is also an aspect of sneak/stealth, indicated by your torchlight. I find the graphic design for this game amazing. Although there aren't that many skills available for the characters to enjoy different playstyle, the game is still worth playing. Story line arc is predictable but nevertheless still good.

#2 They Are Billions

Strategy and RPG game where you have different missions so certain games involves controlling a hero to explore a dungeon whereas other missions you are playing real time strategy (but you can pause). This game I particularly was looking to play mainly because it involves zombie and upgrading your tech level concept. It is great to play BUT FREAKING DIFFICULT. There are just too many zombies like it should but too many too enjoy... lol

#3 Into the Breach
I just played this today and finished playing it already. A solid game like FTL where once you finished the game, you just want to have a go at it again to see the different combinations of robots/mechs can lead you to the end. I finished the game twice in -3-5 hours? Decided to uninstall it after because it will be too additive.

Next games to try: Tyranny, Frost Punk, Shadow Tactics

grateful #1 7/12/19

Three things I am grateful about yesterday.

1) Successfully lead a group of accountants to hike up and down Bukit Wawasan. I was also pleased that they enjoyed it and found a few like minded hikers that I hope we will meet and hike again soon! 

2) I baked brownies and brought it to Eugene and Hexiang's Maxine's 100day event. Joanne tried it and complimented it by saying "I cannot differentiate this and tricia's brownies." it definitely has to be the highest compliment I received for my brownies.

3) I went and watch movie Knives Out with Grace after that. It was an entertaining movie but l sorting suspected something either the old guy is still alive or the murderer is one of them. Anyway, I brought my newly bought water bottle and almost left it there! I ran back to the cinema and managed to get it back from the cleaners, who dumped it into rubbish bag already.

they upgraded the app

So I think i will try to post more often again!

First stop is to talk about the basketball over the weekend. 

We played our inaugural Olympic with friends 2019 game, which was around the world. Obviously I suck in any sports game... So I ended last place. Big surprise for the day was that cm beat Hl to third place. Lol

I went to hike puchong wawasan hill by myself after that to see the time required to go up and down...  I ended spending two hours there. Trying different routes. It was also my first time ending up at the waterfall.

Korea

I will be going home in less than 8hrs.

How do I feel?

Traveling alone gives me a lot of time to think. And wonder. Usually I will have a lot of to do list when I am about to head home. But..... upon reaching home, all these things to be done are left behind.

Emotions. Currently feeling a bit more. Maybe I am overthinking. How I wish things will be different when I go back home, but I know it wouldn't.

To accept that it wouldn't will make me feel better, I think. Or should I strive to push for a change, a breakthrough?

It is not as bad as I am writing, nor as difficult. Everyone, it must people encounters or suffers from it. The comfort or ease of the sense of knowing, the comfort of familiarity.

Alone by myself feels good in the sense that I don't feel pressure. I don't sigh. I just, relaxed. :)

Back to reality. Things to learn, habits to stop, books to read, tasks to solve.

oh baby, over1k!

Unrealised earning over 1k !!! :D