Alex Chin at his hottest.Monday, February 8, 2010
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
It was a teary affair...
It was not easy making the decision, but I did what I had to do. Though I leave the board, these people will stay under my wing.
The almighty Integrated Resorts Division!!!
Love them all so much.
Reading this card made the tears flow, flow and flow (click to enlarge).
The almighty Integrated Resorts Division!!!Tuesday, January 5, 2010
2010 Resolutions
Speaking of resolutions, I shall propose some for Year 2010! Not very creative, but here goes.
Resolution 1: I will get in touch with my hobbies - piano, diving, erm... and whatever ambitious undertakings lx has got on the pipeline.Resolution 2: I will read and read and read.
Resolution 3: I will be prudent.
Resolution 4: I will maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle.
Resolution 5: *secret*
Friday, January 1, 2010
End-Year Review of my 2009 Resolutions
2009 has come to a close. Fuck 2009, it wasn't the best year. It's time for resolutions again. Even if these resolutions have not been achieved completely, I believe it's important to live a goal-oriented life. Without further ado, allow me to review how successful I have been in keeping to my 2009 resolutions. This is a postscript to my earlier post on Mid-Year Review of my Resolutions.
Resolution 1: I will read the newspapers daily.
End-Year Review: The wonders of Google have aided me in attaining this resolution. I now use Google Reader on a daily basis, subscribing to casino news (for work), channelnewsasia, TED, Springwise, Marketwatch, The Economist. I try to read them on a daily basis. Otherwise I befriend well-informed friends who regularly give me the scoop on the latest happenings around town.
Resolution 2: I will read the stash of recently-purchased-but-unread books that have been piling up.
End-Year Review: Still dismal in my opinion. Completed The Unbearable Lightness of Being and The Tipping Point (amongst other half-read books). Reading Lolita now. I have come to realize that the inherent problem lies in my SLOW reading speed. And sometimes, my utter impatience.
Resolution 3: I will only be on the lookout for Mr Right, and strike Mr Right-Now off the radar.
End-Year Review: Will need time to assess if my bird in hand is worth two in the bush.
Resolution 4: I will keep a tight reign on my finances, giving due diligence to my inflow vs. outflow, and start engaging my broker.
End-Year Review: I feel so zen about money these days. Money for me seems to be re-invested to the travel industry these days. The returns are intangible.
Resolution 5: I will lead a more healthy lifestyle - club/drink/smoke a lot less, exercise regularly and eat more greens.
End-Year Review: I gym at FF pretty regularly these days! Love the pool too. I live a significantly healthier lifestyle - club / drink / smoke so much less. And with lx up my alley, how not to eat and live healthy?
Resolution 6: I will stop cabbing to work.
End-Year Review: ABSOLUTELY NO PROGRESS.
Resolution 1: I will read the newspapers daily.
End-Year Review: The wonders of Google have aided me in attaining this resolution. I now use Google Reader on a daily basis, subscribing to casino news (for work), channelnewsasia, TED, Springwise, Marketwatch, The Economist. I try to read them on a daily basis. Otherwise I befriend well-informed friends who regularly give me the scoop on the latest happenings around town.
Resolution 2: I will read the stash of recently-purchased-but-unread books that have been piling up.
End-Year Review: Still dismal in my opinion. Completed The Unbearable Lightness of Being and The Tipping Point (amongst other half-read books). Reading Lolita now. I have come to realize that the inherent problem lies in my SLOW reading speed. And sometimes, my utter impatience.
Resolution 3: I will only be on the lookout for Mr Right, and strike Mr Right-Now off the radar.
End-Year Review: Will need time to assess if my bird in hand is worth two in the bush.
Resolution 4: I will keep a tight reign on my finances, giving due diligence to my inflow vs. outflow, and start engaging my broker.
End-Year Review: I feel so zen about money these days. Money for me seems to be re-invested to the travel industry these days. The returns are intangible.
Resolution 5: I will lead a more healthy lifestyle - club/drink/smoke a lot less, exercise regularly and eat more greens.
End-Year Review: I gym at FF pretty regularly these days! Love the pool too. I live a significantly healthier lifestyle - club / drink / smoke so much less. And with lx up my alley, how not to eat and live healthy?
Resolution 6: I will stop cabbing to work.
End-Year Review: ABSOLUTELY NO PROGRESS.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Selfless Love?
Perhaps all the questions we ask of love, to measure, test, probe, and save it, have the additional effect of cutting it short. Perhaps the reason we are unable to love is that we yearn to be loved, that is, we demand something (love) from our partner instead of delivering ourselves up to him demand-free and asking for nothing but his company.
--- The Unbearable Lightness of Being, Milan Kundera
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
The deportment of the Hmong
Reading of the Hmong people of Thailand in such a light (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091228/ap_on_re_as/as_thailand_hmong) is heartbreaking. The Thai military will be deporting 4000 Hmong back to Laos.
Just 3 years ago, I spent some of the best moments of my life at Ban Huay Guan, a Hmong Village near Chiang Mai. I know not the real reason for their deportment, and nonetheless many of these political decisions are unmoved by the experiences of the little man on the street. I just hope that Ban Huay Guan will remain intact and that the village would stay together and safe.
I can't quite remember if they had been given Thai citizenship. But looking through my notes recall that Nai Long, the 71 year old knife master who led the migration of his village quoted that he moved because he was "threatened by communist forces". I really hope this beautiful village remains intact.
Enjoying a meal in our host's humble abode.
And yes - the happiest ever - drinking their special concoction of whisky, munching on sour mango and singing the night away under the Thai moon light.
Nai Long, the knife master, pictured here with Chen Fye.
Helping with the chores
Curious children
Just 3 years ago, I spent some of the best moments of my life at Ban Huay Guan, a Hmong Village near Chiang Mai. I know not the real reason for their deportment, and nonetheless many of these political decisions are unmoved by the experiences of the little man on the street. I just hope that Ban Huay Guan will remain intact and that the village would stay together and safe.
I can't quite remember if they had been given Thai citizenship. But looking through my notes recall that Nai Long, the 71 year old knife master who led the migration of his village quoted that he moved because he was "threatened by communist forces". I really hope this beautiful village remains intact.
Enjoying a meal in our host's humble abode.
And yes - the happiest ever - drinking their special concoction of whisky, munching on sour mango and singing the night away under the Thai moon light.
Nai Long, the knife master, pictured here with Chen Fye.
Helping with the chores
Curious childrenMonday, December 28, 2009
Sugar & Spice & Everything Nice
It was such fun planning for this party with Amanda, Liz and Su. All the recces, kan chiong calls and SMSes, panic attacks, laughter, excitement etc. Six hours of the party whizzed by so quickly - I'm still in a daze. It's amazing how we managed to pack that number of people into the apartment. But thank God we didn't exceed max carrying capacity; it was a comfortable mix of various groups mingling around. Blessed Christmas everyone! Hope you guys had fun!
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