How far can we go ?

Of late, I met a lot of old people still working hard and I meant those really old and less fortunate still going around to sell some business. Is this because they are not prepared earlier to retire well or because certain unfortunate situation ?

We will be old one day...just another 20 years from now, have we prepared for our retirement ? or are we going to continue working hard till we are very old ?

We may be earning quite a decent pay or money for now...and we need to plan well for our retirement fund, we will waste our funds. Before planning, we must have aim or goal...what is the goal ? How much do we want for our retirement fund ? (I remember, I have proudly shout for RM3m in excess of my liability at the age of 55 in one of the financial planning seminar some years back. hehehe...)

Recently, one of my girlfriends reminded me of foreign land investment. A tempting with its guarantee return and capital beside currency returns. Then on last Friday, my corporate client informed me about going all out for the Bursa Saham when it dipped to 600points....I can be assured of securing 100% return in 2-3 years time when it rebounds.

Hello...Nikkei just dipped to 26 years low and the siren of recession is ever resounding...but our national leaders are still in state of denial (Negara kita masih imun kepada krisis kewangan...)..luckily we are celebrating Deepavali today, thus Bursa is closed for the day. Tomorrow, do prepare to hear for the worst.

I have been hearing a lot news reminded us to prepare for the worst especially after the new year. Whatever it is, in Chinese sayings...there is always opportunity in crisis. We must not be sucked in by the negativity but prepare ourself to suck the best side of worst. Think about conserving your $$ for better investment tools....

The Game has started !

Heroes & I have just booked the airticket to KK and this marked the starting of the conquering acts and accomplishing of our teenage dream. Yeap, we want to start the ball rolling and we are committed to make it a reality. At least 3 others had verbally said yes...and we are just waiting for their firm answer which I expect in the next 24 hours.

We have no reason to delay our fitness training anymore...and we have to start it right away as it only 6 months from the expedition date....a new blog will be created soon to track our preparation..

Three Stooges At Rest

A great time indeed as three of my friends are resting due to intoxication whilst I am still "yam shen" the fourth bottle of Balenvine whiskey with others. Everyone was enjoying themself as they unwind after hectic day and I don't mind to have drinking session once a while although I know it is health destroying agent as we may also get stuck with it as be considered a hardcore drinker @ drunkard.

Have a nice weekend.

Sarawak Squash Closed - Kuching Leg 2008

I am proud to announce that an overweight player managed to secure 3rd placing in this friendly event for Men under 40 instead of a competitive nature as frankly I considered the event has only give a small light to the success of its objective in drawing interest of casual players especially those above aged 30 years old.

The feat was achieved after winning my opening match and then lose out to eventual Champion before winning the crucial 3rd placing match against my usual playing partner. For sure, the mood and situation is totally different when we are playing in competitive mode as compared to usual relax sweating games.

The Champion is a 20 years chap, ex-state player and the 2nd position is a coach aged 19 years old. With our aged running near to duplication as compared to them, it is a consolation for this achievement. hehehe...

In total only 10 players were in this event, showing the level of interest of what the organiser intended to promote. However, it was a totally different scenario for kids where overwhelming participation was registered. Our usual court at the club turn to a bazaar fair on the competition days.

For sure, I am looking forward for more of such events in near future as to continue to promote healthy living, friendship and fellowship of new mates as we progress in life. The next stop is in Miri, 31 Oct -2nd Nov 2008....

Snippets - Imitating Anwar

At least for now, it seems that the hoo-hah about going to Bali, Macau, Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai,...or any other parts of the world is not going to happen in the near future at least for 2008. Nobody seems to echo further to make the trip happen.

Expenses is rising, international economics tumbling is affecting the mind and eventually its rippling will come to the Malaysian shore...it is definitely worrying rather than focusing our mind on going holidays (Nikkei just had worst tumbling in 20 years, Jakarta suspend its market today after felling touched more than 10%...whatelse is coming ?).

For the last hour, I have been surfing the airlines websites to evaluate the latest pricing and the outcome is not promising as prices has gone up (memanglah...if tidak book awal awal).

However, I did manage to book the holiday package for both my kids for their annual trip back to Sibu with their grandmother-in-law this coming December. The price is still reasonable...to and fro RM350 for both and plus my own ticket for escorting them...RM90.00.

Don't worry.....we must keep positive mindset, our dream trip will surely happen one day very very soon...please keep saving for the day to come.

*** Anyone interested to sign up the Mount Kinabalu Quest in May 2009 ? Captain is Mr. Tee. Further reference you may surf his blog by just enjoying the picture of the mighty mountain with a word of challenge on it with no further illustration on how he is going to do it ?

Foochow Birthday's Eggs

It has been years, since I last tasted this type of birthday egg, a fried hard boiled egg with "mee sua" (of course it is better if the mee sua is done in chicken soup)...it is delicious...and you can see my nephew already walloping the egg (BTW...there is another type served for happy occasions ...it is soaked in red...I dun know what ingredient is that).

What occasion is that for ?

It is my dad's birthday..which falls on 2nd of October. Frankly, it was not planned but somehow, I recalled his birthdate on the night before whilst waiting for my wife who was buying some food at the famous Sibu pasar malam during my last short trip back to Sibu. So, I informed my eldest brother and we decided to organise a birthday dinner.

Ann Na & Ann Ann (my nephews - William's kids) presented their personally drawn birthday cards for their grandpa. A big smile can be observed on my dad's face.

We all sang happy birthday song (in two versions) to my dad and had a sumptuos dinner together. My dad and mum were indeed very happy and joyful.

In fact, Rachel & Moses had already surprised their grandpa in the morning when they wished him "Happy Birthday".

I am planning one for my mum this coming December, I guess it will be in Kuching when they will be here attending my sister's bro-in-law's wedding.