BNI day again. Woke up at 6.00am, washed up and headed to pump petrol at a nearby ESSO station. HAA HAA!!! I found that magazine I was telling Adel. Got hold of it and I know she is going to be pleased.
Went over to offer my prayer at Kwan Kong Temple while I waited for Choon Mei to join me. We left that place at 7.00am and reach coffee club at 7.35am. Soon the meeting starts and we do all the same usual stuff again. I have got 3 referral today. Think Amelie is doing well. I need to catch up with her. Think, I need to give at least 6 referral next week to go on par with her. 8)
Went over to Kallang Starbuck to work and only at abt 4pm, I went over to Bukit Merah area for a break and at the same time hand over the magazine to Adel. Wah lao, I have to hand deliver it to her door step!!!! Sigh. But think abt it, she was not feeling well yesterday and I seriously think she has worked hard for the last 2 days. So, I decided not to be petty abt it and provide her with the utmost customer service quality I can ever provide!
Met my wife at VIVO, got ourselves a new mouse each (my mouse died on me at Kallang). Had dinner at Swensen and after dinner, we went home. Immediately, I took a short sleep to recharge cos I need to work late tonite. Woke up at 10.00pm to get thing organized. Decided to complete this posting before starting on the actual work. That's all for the day.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
17 Sep
Good thing. The temperature has subsided but I am still not well. I still have that kind of weak feeling. Cancelled a meeting in the afternoon as I was not able to complete the work due to retiring early. The rest of the meeting will be rather standard and will not take up too much of my time.
I was at Toa Payoh at 11am to meet a designer I met at ASME networking event. We managed to identify some very simple working model and she promised to provide me links to her work.
Went over to another client's place to sort out some issues with their desktop and decided to ask expert for help. I will waste too much of my valuable time for such simple matters. Immediately, wrote an email to my client proposing for them to engage maintenance services from my partners. I also discovered the reason why their 500+ employee records went missing. My guys has sent me a file that overwrite the database without my knowing. While I was contemplating to provide data entry service at my cost, I found a way to import data and this will save me time and money.
I then hurried over to Geek Terminal to meet a friend who is currently a head-hunter. Give him some contacts and exchange some opinions abt the market. Not bad, he is doing pretty well and I am proud to see his success.
Last stop will be Plaza Singapura. Met folks from ASME to talk over their final piece of requirement on merchant programme. Good, they managed to get support from their council to adopt what they have planned in the first place. It makes the execution much easier. I sense the energy and the morale is back. I am indeed happy for them. As for the work, I guess I will be buzy for the next 1 month before this project officially ends.
Had dinner at a Hong Kong Restaurant with the gang and soon, we left home. Mich took a ride from us and soon we are home and resting.
I was at Toa Payoh at 11am to meet a designer I met at ASME networking event. We managed to identify some very simple working model and she promised to provide me links to her work.
Went over to another client's place to sort out some issues with their desktop and decided to ask expert for help. I will waste too much of my valuable time for such simple matters. Immediately, wrote an email to my client proposing for them to engage maintenance services from my partners. I also discovered the reason why their 500+ employee records went missing. My guys has sent me a file that overwrite the database without my knowing. While I was contemplating to provide data entry service at my cost, I found a way to import data and this will save me time and money.
I then hurried over to Geek Terminal to meet a friend who is currently a head-hunter. Give him some contacts and exchange some opinions abt the market. Not bad, he is doing pretty well and I am proud to see his success.
Last stop will be Plaza Singapura. Met folks from ASME to talk over their final piece of requirement on merchant programme. Good, they managed to get support from their council to adopt what they have planned in the first place. It makes the execution much easier. I sense the energy and the morale is back. I am indeed happy for them. As for the work, I guess I will be buzy for the next 1 month before this project officially ends.
Had dinner at a Hong Kong Restaurant with the gang and soon, we left home. Mich took a ride from us and soon we are home and resting.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
16 Sep
A buzy day ahead. Went to Merchant Court to meet an investor who wanted to do some sort of a portal online. Great vision and I am going to revert with a quotation shortly. Looks like another 12 months covered for the entire 2009. Thanks to my partners.
Had another meeting to finalize the requirements of a partner's web site. And then I rushed over to Bukit Batok for lunch. Yuki brought me to Botak Jones and the food is quite nice. After lunch, went over to meet a client nearby to finalize their web design. Fruitful meeting and the concept should be approved within days.
Last stop was another client who wanted to meet me with respect to system implementation and grant. I am rather surprise that with a staff strength of 5, they are looking at investing on customized solutions. Though I have discouraged them from doing so, I have also given them a estimated figure if they should engage me. I told them that they could save as much as 20K and put them into better use than to invest in a system. Just budget a fraction of this cost and acquire an accounting software.
Many would have said that I am crazy. Why should I walk away from a client who is prepared to pay for my services? But for me, if I allow this client to grew bigger, I may get a bigger quantum in future. I can do a sales speech to get the job, but at the end of the day, I will not be able to justify my client's spending. I hate to be in a meeting with the client solving a issue why the system did not work for them or that their performance did not increased.
Was home early and my wife cooked. She did stirred-fry carrot and herbal steam cod-fish. Superb. But after dinner, I started to feel uncomfortable. Not the food but I think I am overworked. Soon, I started to run a temperature and I decided to rest early.
Had another meeting to finalize the requirements of a partner's web site. And then I rushed over to Bukit Batok for lunch. Yuki brought me to Botak Jones and the food is quite nice. After lunch, went over to meet a client nearby to finalize their web design. Fruitful meeting and the concept should be approved within days.
Last stop was another client who wanted to meet me with respect to system implementation and grant. I am rather surprise that with a staff strength of 5, they are looking at investing on customized solutions. Though I have discouraged them from doing so, I have also given them a estimated figure if they should engage me. I told them that they could save as much as 20K and put them into better use than to invest in a system. Just budget a fraction of this cost and acquire an accounting software.
Many would have said that I am crazy. Why should I walk away from a client who is prepared to pay for my services? But for me, if I allow this client to grew bigger, I may get a bigger quantum in future. I can do a sales speech to get the job, but at the end of the day, I will not be able to justify my client's spending. I hate to be in a meeting with the client solving a issue why the system did not work for them or that their performance did not increased.
Was home early and my wife cooked. She did stirred-fry carrot and herbal steam cod-fish. Superb. But after dinner, I started to feel uncomfortable. Not the food but I think I am overworked. Soon, I started to run a temperature and I decided to rest early.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Tagged? I think this is what I am suppose to do.
1. Age on my next birthday. [Shit isn't this obvious?]
2. A place I would like to travel to. [Any takers?]
3. Your favourite place.
4. Your favourite food. [Please suggest if you know of any good place for this]
6. Your favourite pet. [Definitely get one when I have a landed property]
6. Your favourite colour combination.
7. Your favourite piece of clothing.
8. Your all time favourite song. [Haaaa... bring you lunch if you can get this one]
9. Favourite All Time Show [I have got 2, cannot decide which is rank 1]
1
0. First name of significant other/crush.
11. Town which you live. [Let me know if you are near]
12. Your screen name/nickname.
13. Your first job.
14. Your dream job.
15. A bad habit you have.
16. Your worst fear
17. The one thing you want to do before you die. [Let me know if you are interested to make this into a business]
Sorry. Do not have 5 friends with blog.
2. A place I would like to travel to. [Any takers?]
3. Your favourite place.
4. Your favourite food. [Please suggest if you know of any good place for this]
6. Your favourite pet. [Definitely get one when I have a landed property]
6. Your favourite colour combination.
7. Your favourite piece of clothing.
8. Your all time favourite song. [Haaaa... bring you lunch if you can get this one]
9. Favourite All Time Show [I have got 2, cannot decide which is rank 1]
1
0. First name of significant other/crush.11. Town which you live. [Let me know if you are near]
12. Your screen name/nickname.
13. Your first job.
14. Your dream job.
15. A bad habit you have.
16. Your worst fear
17. The one thing you want to do before you die. [Let me know if you are interested to make this into a business]
Sorry. Do not have 5 friends with blog.
Monday, September 15, 2008
15 Sep
Watched drama until very late. When I woke up this morning, I had a shock. It was already 10am and i got 3 missed calls. Idiot, I set my phone to silent mode and forgot to switch it back. Quickly wash up and return calls.
Soon, we was out for breakfast. No idea what to eat, we headed for Compasspoint. Oh yes, we ended up eating Subway breakfast as this was a new outlet.
Went home to do some work and soon, I have to be out. Have to wear long sleeves and tie as I am meeting a group of high profile people. Meeting started at 2pm and very soon, the group became comfortable with me. This was only the second meeting though and I think this is a good sign. My questions that was sent last week may have work some wonders for me. They commented that I asked very relevant questions and forward them business scenarios that challenge their minds. Well, I am happy that the confidence has been developed.
After this meeting, I went down to another project site and work out the implementation strategy with the manager. Looks like I am going to be buzy again.
SMS Adel and hope to pick up that magazine that I was talking about but was not available anymore. So, ended you sending Adel to a nearer MRT station. So secondary objective was met but not the primary one.
Called my wife and informed her that I will be back soon. Ended up chatting with my bluetooth while I drive home. Sometimes, it really feel good to have someone to speak to and someone to love. I have forgotten abt my frustration last week. Maybe later this week, I will speak to my wife about how I felt. It will always be easy to talk after everyone has cooled off and that we are in good mood. Then, we will focus on the constructive comments than taking things too personal. I think this time, it warrant a good review as I really do not like the same thing happening again.
We drove to Hans, Budget Terminal for dinner and thereafter, we went to Tampines Giant to get some grocery. My wife is planning to go on diet but she will be still accompanying me for my future dinners. Yes, these are her strength. Though, she can be a pain sometimes by expecting lots and lots of attention, she is sweet in other ways.
We discussed abt some recently encounters and she did make a good point today that I admit defeat. She managed to give me a damn good example to prove that my views maybe bias. I accepted her point immediately. Damn a good example!!!!
On this note, I remember of how I struggled in my down time when my business was in shit. She was the one who has made a few comments and brought light to my life. Ever since then, my business has been improving and I really have to thank my wife for her support and enlightenment. It may seems to many that she do not possess any IT knowledge and all she does was to take care of me. You will be surprise that I do go to her for advise to get character references and to seek second opinion before I make important business decision. Maybe she has a clearer mind as she is completely out of the circle.
The day is coming to an end soon and again, today was a fruitful day for me. Oh, looks like one of my friend maybe taking a risk to do her business after all. Based on her time frame, I will be ready to give her good support. Will be talking to her again. I am going to place some chips with her too. She has earned it.
Soon, we was out for breakfast. No idea what to eat, we headed for Compasspoint. Oh yes, we ended up eating Subway breakfast as this was a new outlet.
Went home to do some work and soon, I have to be out. Have to wear long sleeves and tie as I am meeting a group of high profile people. Meeting started at 2pm and very soon, the group became comfortable with me. This was only the second meeting though and I think this is a good sign. My questions that was sent last week may have work some wonders for me. They commented that I asked very relevant questions and forward them business scenarios that challenge their minds. Well, I am happy that the confidence has been developed.
After this meeting, I went down to another project site and work out the implementation strategy with the manager. Looks like I am going to be buzy again.
SMS Adel and hope to pick up that magazine that I was talking about but was not available anymore. So, ended you sending Adel to a nearer MRT station. So secondary objective was met but not the primary one.
Called my wife and informed her that I will be back soon. Ended up chatting with my bluetooth while I drive home. Sometimes, it really feel good to have someone to speak to and someone to love. I have forgotten abt my frustration last week. Maybe later this week, I will speak to my wife about how I felt. It will always be easy to talk after everyone has cooled off and that we are in good mood. Then, we will focus on the constructive comments than taking things too personal. I think this time, it warrant a good review as I really do not like the same thing happening again.
We drove to Hans, Budget Terminal for dinner and thereafter, we went to Tampines Giant to get some grocery. My wife is planning to go on diet but she will be still accompanying me for my future dinners. Yes, these are her strength. Though, she can be a pain sometimes by expecting lots and lots of attention, she is sweet in other ways.
We discussed abt some recently encounters and she did make a good point today that I admit defeat. She managed to give me a damn good example to prove that my views maybe bias. I accepted her point immediately. Damn a good example!!!!
On this note, I remember of how I struggled in my down time when my business was in shit. She was the one who has made a few comments and brought light to my life. Ever since then, my business has been improving and I really have to thank my wife for her support and enlightenment. It may seems to many that she do not possess any IT knowledge and all she does was to take care of me. You will be surprise that I do go to her for advise to get character references and to seek second opinion before I make important business decision. Maybe she has a clearer mind as she is completely out of the circle.
The day is coming to an end soon and again, today was a fruitful day for me. Oh, looks like one of my friend maybe taking a risk to do her business after all. Based on her time frame, I will be ready to give her good support. Will be talking to her again. I am going to place some chips with her too. She has earned it.
14 Sep
We are all very tired after the JB trip. We went to AMK hub for breakfast as well as massage. Sigh.... bought a package for SGD300.00.
Hurried home to continue our show. My wife prepared beef rendang and egg for lunch. I think we watched a few hours in a row. Soon, we slept after our exhaustion of JB trip and long hours drama marathon.
Woke up and again had dinner with my wife while watching the show. Wat a record, we have already invested more than 12 hours into the show. I am sure we will be done by Mon!!! Yes, both are crazy over such show.
At 9.00pm, we went out for a short break (moon glazing) and came back very quickly to continue show. The moon is not very big this time. What a disappointment. We watched thru the night and soon, we slept again......
Hurried home to continue our show. My wife prepared beef rendang and egg for lunch. I think we watched a few hours in a row. Soon, we slept after our exhaustion of JB trip and long hours drama marathon.
Woke up and again had dinner with my wife while watching the show. Wat a record, we have already invested more than 12 hours into the show. I am sure we will be done by Mon!!! Yes, both are crazy over such show.
At 9.00pm, we went out for a short break (moon glazing) and came back very quickly to continue show. The moon is not very big this time. What a disappointment. We watched thru the night and soon, we slept again......
The show we was watching. I seemly find the lead actress irresistible.
13 Sep
Woke up at 730am and rushed out to have a quick breakfast with my wife. I am still in a lousy mood. I know she is a bit scared this time, cos I have never stay silent for more than 12 hrs before. After breakfast, I have to rushed to meet my client.
For the first time, I realise how important my mood was when serving a client. I was staring into the screen and practically, my mind was not working. Wrote a few lines of codes and I decided to serve my client a few days later as I do not want to make more mistakes. Left the place without achieving much. Made a few phone calls to my wife, Jia Wei and Chen Lim. We are making our way to JB.
Soon we are on our way but first I have to follow Chen Lim's car as he want to park at Woodlands. After that, he took our car and we make our way to the causeway. Wah!!!!! heavy jam. Jia Wei was amazed by my indo driving technique which got our way thru the mess quickly.
We proceed to the mall and of course, we have a great meal at Hot Stones. For once, Jia Wei was very satisfied with the food and the amount they charged. We cannot do massage as it is fully booked till 6.30pm and we do have an appointment at 6.00pm with Adel. In order to kill time, I had a hair wash and my wife did a hair treatment. Jia Wei and Chen Lim went to Secret Recipe for cheesecakes. They really can eat. At this time, we realize the it will be too early for dinner at 6.00pm and I SMS Adel. She replied proposing to change it to 7.00pm which we all welcomed
Soon, it was 6.30pm and we are still very full. We all decided to skip dinner until much later. At this time, Chen Lim is planning to take a public transport to meet his friends at the causeway for drinks. I went down to check if my car is ready and it seems that it still has a long way to go. I asked the attendance to take their time and we went up for Karaoke.
Great choice. Karaoke cost SGD 20 per pax for 3 hours inclusive of 2 drinks and buffet dinner. Once we are in, we started to sing and sing until it was around 8.30pm then we began to take some light food from the buffet counter. Think the Karaoke did cheered me up and finally the tension sort of unlocked but itself. We left the place at 10.00pm and only reached home at 11pm.
My wife got a few TVB show and we watched a very funny show until rather late in the night before knocking off.
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