A Journey of Reflection: May 2008

Monday, May 26, 2008

Summer in full swing

Mum will be glad to see such a beautiful blossom.

Saturday, May 24, 2008

Stockholm weekend trip (16-18 May 2008)

Took a trip to Stockholm last weekend, to attend Eric's 40th birthday party and see some old friends and of course play some badminton. Train journey was comfortable though it was a bit expensive (SGD250 return trip) and almost 5 hours one-way!

To My Beloved Mei Jun

Dear Mei Jun,

I am sorry daddy can't be by your side for a while, daddy got to work. But my sweetheart, there is no single day passes by without daddy missing you. And daddy will come home soon, though only for a while, but oh my sweetheart, how daddy misses you.

Your daddy.

Touching

Friday, May 16, 2008

Why does she looks so glum?

Mei Jun getting her first jab - she's a brave girl, didn't cry too much! Still need mummy's soothing though. (This happened 30th April btw)

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Something to think about

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-05/13/content_8156866.htm

The chinese leader has really done a great job in carrying across the image of a caring and down-to-earth leader. And all these is on-top of him being one of the least paid leaders in the world (see link below). This compels me somehow to make comparison to the world's highest-salaried leaders, and the links below say it all.

http://www.tudou.com/programs/view/BLOYJScUS9s/ (Mandarin)
http://forum.channelnewsasia.com/viewtopic.php?t=148771&postdays=0&postorder=desc&start=10 (English)

Saturday, May 10, 2008

In Göteborg

3rd day now in Göteborg - still very much in settling down mode. Moved into a company apartment - the apartment is at this super central location, with windows overlooking the Gotaplatsen and Kungsportsevenyen - the equivalent of Orchard Road in Goteborg. Will be here for at least 4 months. Missing Mei Jun and family will be tough - but let's see how it goes. I'll make use of this time to accomplish things that I always wanted to do but didn't do.