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Goodbye 2011

So today is the last day of 2011, and boy does time just fly by so quickly.  Unlike previous years somehow I felt that 2010 & 2011 really zip me by quickly.  Maybe I’m more occupied with stuff, either that I’m trying to chase after time.  Whatever the reason may be, I will be looking forward to 2012.  And who knows things will turn out much better compared to the previous years.

Not to say that 2011 was bad, but indeed this year I had a lot of opportunity that was sort of laid in front of me.  But due to bad time management, I had to drop out on a few.  But never the less, God is good and all I need to do is to put my faith in Him more.

This year, I did a fair bit of traveling.  Apart from the usual Miri for Chinese New Year and Jakarta during puasa time.  Both places are indeed a great getaway from the normal routine of my life from opening the shop and closing it.  So sometimes, having a break once in a while is good.  Never the less, I’ve also went back to Miri to vote which some thought I was crazy as it was only a day trip.  I remembered driving myself to the airport and parked it there for a good 17 hours, and just paid only RM17 for the parking ticket.  It was more cheaper compared to hiring a taxi.  Spent a few days in KL, while visiting my aunt and brother.  And actually went for a road trip to Miri via bus, plus to Sibu as well while following my father in law.  Never the less, it was a great experience for me as the long journey sort of was fun actually.

  Anyway, next year resolution for me is probably just one.  Is to try and finish up my last year resolution, and also make sure I handle my time efficiently.  I’ve also started a new project, which hopefully I will see fruits within the next 2-3 months and maybe will post it here as well.  Should everything runs smoothly.

  But all this would not have happened if Deluxe wasn’t there to support me all the way.  Being the ever so loving wife, she had sort of put my head straight and sometimes had to pull me back to be on track on what I need to do.  If it wasn’t for her, probably I would have given up a long time ago.  I guess she’s not only my wife, but my best friend whom someone I can’t live without. It’s really good to know that I have someone whom I can talk to all the time, despite having a good or bad day.  Thank you for being there for me whenever I needed you. I love you dear.

And to my beautiful daughter who is growing up ever so quickly.  How I wish I could have spend more time with you.  As for the past few months, when I had a dateline to meet I had to work till late at night.  And pretty much got up way too early to begin working.  This year, I will make it a point to spend more time with you as I know that you only want to be close with me.  And I will need to remind myself that I wouldn’t be that missing gap in your life.  So that is another resolution that I plan to do for 2012.

  Anyway, that’s pretty much about it for now.  Was supposed to published it on the 31.12.11, but apparently because I was too occupied with something else had to be postponed till today.  Never the less, would like to wish everyone a Blessed New Year and hope you all have a good one!


Excuse the low voice as I was still having the flu :P

GMKS #06 – New Year Resolutions

New Year is coming soon. Have all of you prepared for it? What were your New Year resolution, and were you able to accomplished it? In this podcast, Dennis and I have been talking on what our New Year resolution are. Feel free to leave a comment in our facebook or here for your feedback as well as your new year resolutions. Cheers!

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Blessed Chinese New Year

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Blessed Chinese New Year To All

Yes, it’s that year again, when all of us decided to take a break from our usual routine and head back to our roots.  This year, was no exception as Deluxe, Esther and myself head back to Miri to celebrate Chinese New Year with the family.  Going back has always been a good thing because it’s the only time that I can pretty much catch up with my brothers and sister as well as my relatives.

Esther Calling out Mei Mei This year, not only did we had lots of food but also Esther managed to meet up with her peers.  Hehehe.  Yes the picture on the right is one of Esther’s cousin, who is about 2 months younger than her.  When these two were around, Esther was calling her Mei Mei, while her Mei Mei decided to run around with her.  Lol.

It was kinda interesting how she could bond straight away without any hesitation.  Probably it’s because maybe she’s the same size and thought we’re in the same boat.  No, Deluxe and I are not planning to have another yet.  So don’t you go start lecturing me on trying to get another one.  Hehehe.  It was indeed interesting how Esther could mix well with other children, be it big or small.  And she was smiling away and talking in her native language with all her Uncles and aunty, who have yet to understand what she’s trying to tell them.  Never the less, it was all good.

Esther with her Tai Pak But during this trip, she didn’t really allow anyone to carry her.  The only people who successfully carried her was both her grandparents and her Tai Pak & Pak Meh.  Who some how surprisingly able to just pick her up after a few minutes of coaxing her.  You should have seen the number of times her Tai Pak tried to coax her few months back, but during Chinese New Year, apparently he finally managed to carry her.

So everyday you can pretty much hear Esther running around the house talking and laughing with everyone.  Especially giving out high fives to every.  Lol, if only I could have brought my video camera along then probably it might be worth taking.  During this time I was also able to catch up with a few of my close friends.  To pretty much catch up with their lives and how they are going.  So far I received one good news, and probably waiting for him to pretty much announce it.  Never the less, there are some who are still pretty much staying alive if you know what I mean.  But it’s great to see all of them again.

Deluxe & Esther @ Taman Awam Miri This year we pretty much had a short trip compared to last year.  As we had to get back home because of other arrangements.  Yes, it was indeed a rush as many thought we seriously need to stay on a little bit longer.  Not to mention that we pretty much missed my brother’s engagement lunch.  So congratulations to them once again, and right now we’re waiting for his big day as well.

One of the morning, I’ve decided to bring Deluxe & Esther to the nearby park.  But the only regret was that, we went there too early too late.  Lol.  We were suppose to go during the evening, but then if it was not raining we would need to do something that day.  But anyway, we didn’t stay long as the sun was scorching hot and was going to give Esther a good tan so we hurried through the park .  But I guess she pretty much understand, as we were sort of trying to catch up with time.  One funny incident during our walk in the park was that Esther was so determine to walk on her own.  So as we allowed her to do it, it was time we tried to climb up the stairs.  Yes, while holding both mommy and daddy’s hand she began her journey ascending these steps with great anticipation.  It wasn’t long before she started to slow down and her steps beginning to get smaller and smaller.  All mommy had to do was asked her if she was tired, and she pretty much said she was.  So that was when mommy had to swoop down to her rescue and carried her up the stairs to car.  We could have swore that she was panting all the way.  Poor little girl, but she pretty much enjoyed the whole trip.  Lol.

Esther having dinner That’s pretty much about it.  And I’ve also been getting emails asking why I have not written any letters already for the past few months.  Well, as much as I want to post these letters online.  I’ve decided to keep them offline instead.  The reason behind it was because of safety issues.  Wouldn’t want to go much into details, and sometimes being too personal online is not really that encouraged as well.  Lol.  I know it’s because people tend to visit your page hoping to get the latest gossips and news.  Which also explain why the less post on my site.  Well apart from time constraints as I’m working on something new for Deluxe, I can’t really find the time to sit down and blog about everything and anything like I used to.   But it’s all good.  Considering that I should spend more time in doing other things, and blogging doesn’t really seem to help me much now.  Especially with the drastic drop of income, which I believe someone here will also agree with me.  Lol.

I don’t know, somehow blogging used to be fun and exciting when I first started out. Maybe it’s because when I started to earn money from it, then probably that was the beginning of the end of my blogging days.  But never the less, I guess it’s a phase whereby I’m into twitter, which I think it’s more simple and you don’t really need to add a lot of things to speak out your mind.  But I’m thinking that it won’t be long soon that I’ll be doing something like this again for a while.  Hehehe.  So before I end my post, may I wish you all a blessed Chinese New Year, and that the year of the Tiger will continue to bring you love, peace and hope.