Musings of a 50+ year old boy – a halftime journey

People who know me will realize that I like to eat good food and also occasionally cook during important events like Christmas eve or CNY reunion dinners. The attraction of cooking for me : (1) learning new dishes and (2) it is quite therapeutic at times, to help me destress. Recently, my interest has been sparked again…

Another week has passed, another global head in my company was made redundant… Sigh… It’s a sign of the times. Colleagues told me the victim was totally unaware of it as he was still in meetings that morning. Been there, done that. Had my meetings that fateful Dec morning in 2011 till 11+ am, suddenly…

Reaffirmation week for me. After 3 months of hard work, I had finally completed my final exams in order so that the bank can register my representative license with the regulators. Although I had been in the Treasury banking industry for 20+ years, I left it to join the buy-side in 2012. In my last…

As we cross over to the other side of 50, it seems that our bodies are constantly trying to tell us something. After 50 years of wear and tear, our body parts are not the spring chickens of yester years and the machinery is getting worn out. My parents’ generation had no concept of regular…

It was a very busy week for me work wise but at the same time, it was a rewarding time. Had to go to HK for a business trip from Tues to Fri. Full agenda of meeting up with the senior people and being involved in 2 ongoing projects that are going to be very…

What Singapore does best is strategic planning. That has ensured our success since our founding in 1965 and of course, the strong leadership and zero corruption tolerated. I believe that I should give praise when that is due and well deserved. As a country, we are now at the crossroads again. The world has gone…

You cannot avoid reading about Trump in the last few weeks. It’s Trump this, Trump that, a bull in a china shop, an 8-year old let loose in a candy store. Have to give it to the Donald for starting his term with a bang, not giving a F&%K about anyone. Well, at least he is…

We welcome the year of the Fire Rooster today, happy Chinese new year everyone! It is a time of get-togethers, quality family time and lotsa eating and drinking in excess. I look forward to the reunion dinners and I usually have 3 every year. Last night, we had it at our place with my parents, my in-laws…