Quiet Christmas

This must be one of my quietest Christmas. Back in 1999, I had wanted to spend Christmas yearly at an exotic place. Ok, from my memory, here's where I was in Christmas

1999 - Bordeaux (French Backpacking trip)
2000 - Val Torens (Skiing in the French Alps)
2001 - Isle of Scilly (Christmas with the Nicolles)
2002 - Washington DC (My first solo trip)
2003 - Cannot remember
2004 - JC friends' gathering at Xinda's place
2005 - Seoul/Bangkok
2006 - Home!

I guess now that I have started working it is not as easy to travel. Not sure where I will end up next year.

Post Christmas

Well, Christmas has come and gone and very soon the new year is upon us. I have been thinking on what I have accomplished over the past year and I struggle to come out with anything. I would think work-wise I have put in a lot of effort but I am not sure whether I am neglecting other areas. I really should put in more efforts to do some more ECAs and maybe attempt a few radical things that I have been wanting to do.

I guess I have one last week to do all the thinking. Not sure what I can accomplish but I really look forward to 2007.

Kyushu here I come Part 2

Yup, the day is finally here. Was rushing like crazy today to finish all my submissions and work before leaving early to pack. Much more stories to update when I am back next Tuesday! Have to sleep early now to wake up at 530am to catch the flight!

Help! Help!

Was rushing for Khet and Yin Hua's wedding on Sunday night and was running slightly late. What made it worse was that my lift decided to break down 2m away from the ground floor. Thus was stuck in a small lift with a delivery man for about 25 minutes. It was an interesting experience and was glad of the efficiency of Singapore's service. Someone was actually on standby on Sunday.

Talking about weddings, I attended 2 Navy ones over the weekend. Somemore it was the same batch of sword bearers. Next month , I will have 4 more. So broke!

Disappointments galore!

I thought the CFA exams would be the end of all the agonies and I can finally relax. Alas, quite a lot of bad news and disappointments since yesterday's evening:

1) Kena big time arrow at work. Now have to finish a fluffy paper by the end of the week as everyone is disappearing for holidays soon.

2) Just found out that our Japan trip to Kyushu cannot be extended for us to explore the other parts of Japan. Was actually looking forward more to the free and easy section where we can really explore Japan in proper. Thus a shortened holiday of only 6 days instead of the intended 2 weeks!

3) Log into ESPN first thing this morning to find out who would be competing in the BCS Championship game for College football. My optimism was increased tremendously yesterday as the much expected team to qualify, University of Southern California (USC) failed to beat UCLA..thus leaving the BCS spot wide open for either Michigan or Florida. Unfortunately, the computers have chosen Florida instead of Michigan to go to Glendale, Arizona. A sort of consolation is that Michigan would at least be in the Rose Bowl. This exciting match would match the Pac 10 vs the Big Ten and would be the repeat of the Rose Bowl 3 years ago. Michigan would be pitted against the very tough USC on New Year's Day







Anyone keen to host the game for all the crazy Michigan's fans to gather in Singapore!

Go Blues!

Finally Ended!

Yes, my CFA ordeal is over...for now!

Was quite an experience taking the exams and manage to see several familiar faces as well during the exam proper. I must say this is one of the most brain-engaging exam lasting 6 hours in total. Definitely not one for the faint hearted.

Nevertheless, no point crying over spilled milk. Just have to pray for the best and enjoy my December.

Once again, thanks to all who have supported me thus far!