Back to December

Greetings readers, it's December! It may be the favourite month of the year for me. December is another month that reminds me lots of happy & heartbroken moments. Oh well, we always hear; Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened. We should look forward & tomorrow is a better day. Do not really have the mood to write a lot today. 

Well, I should do a quick flash back on what had 2012 been to me.

January

A good kickstart of the year!

February

Commencement of Certificate in Accounting; weekend classes :)

Mac

Enlarging my social circle by chartering a Toastmaster Club in my workplace.

Was officially a debtor for several years ~ 

April

SIngapore Shopping Spree & Getaway~!

May

Finally determined to complete reading the Snowball!

June

Won a Gold medal in bowling match! Hooray~

July

Nightmare begins.

August

Chilling on top of the roof @ Ampang.

September

My First Milestone in Career! 

DnA'z Family celebrated my birthday!

October

CFS Annual Dinner

November

Contemplating by the awesome view~

December

I smell Freedom~ 

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Word of the day: Turbulent

Recently, I have spent some days off back home with the parents. My dad had lectured me, which I do not really fancy, regarding my writings consist of the word "Turbulent" in describing the world of business for various time. Oh yes, don't be too surprise my dad does constantly read & give comments on my proficiency in English as he is very concern about the language power of his children ever since we were young kids. He doesn't agree the word "turbulent" is the appropriate word to describe the business world & he personally thinks that substituting it with the world "dynamic" would be almost close to perfect. I did not have any fight-back with him though rather than accept his words in a humble manner for I know his intention was just want to help me out. I bet not many parents out there still be as concern as my daddy when their children have reach the young adult stage. I should be thankful instead. 

However, I would still like to like explain the reason why would I like to the word "turbulent" to describe the world of business.

Turbulence | tur·bu·lence / `tɜrbjələns / noun

defines: sudden changes affecting performance

Explanation: 

unpredictable and swift changes in an organization's external or internal environments, or in an economy, that affect its performance. 

The late 20th century was considered a turbulent environment for business because of the rapid growth in technology and globalization, and the frequency of restructuring and merger activity. 

2008 was an especially turbulent period for financial markets, when banks worldwide could not meet their loans and had to receive government support.

Kevin's Take:
You see, the business world today is no longer the same as how it used to be. It is indeed volatile & turbulent. Global economy crisis is the visible projection of how turbulent of the business world is today. Trillion of dollars could vanished in a snap-of-a-finger by the global economy leader if without proper financial knowledge in handling those monies. 

Anyway, despite of the lecture, I still miss spending time with both my daddy & mummy. 

I will definitely spend more time with them in 2013.

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Hello September!

It seems like just yesterday our mind is still grappled between the possibility and feasibility of the Mayan prophecy, here we have reached the last quarter of the year 2012, and the world does not ends. In fact, while many of us might be having this "Post-Olympic Depression" syndrome. Athletics had prepare for years and in a blink of eyes, it's done! In brief, London undeniable has to be given merit in making most of its time in the limelight, hosting the summer Olympic. Good job!

A belated birthday wishes to my country, Malaysia! It just celebrated its 55th Independence Day (Merdeka) Celebration. I hope the community will continue to unite together in moving the country forward to be a sustainable success country. The richness in the country's ethnic and cultural identities is the greatest asset that we possessed that other countries might not have this competitive advantage against us. In view of this fact, I strongly encourage the racial unity among us continues until forever. 

What had occupied most of my attention:

Work, work, and work! 

Trying to figure out to best way to get work done effectively yet efficiently!

 Attending classes! 

"Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere.
                                                                          ~ Chinese Proverb"

Taken some time off to settle the summons from PDRM & MBPJ that accumulated this year.

My Legendary Notebooks & Organizer

The Light of Hope

I consistently tell myself to STAY POSITIVE in life! There is always an emerging light of hope after the darkness. Keep going and never give up because we never know how near we are to reach our destination. September, I'm sure you are going to be a wonderful & fruitful month. 

Signing off.

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Live Bold

Be careful what you water your dreams with.
Water them with worry and fear and you will produce weeds that choke the life from your dream.
Water them with optimism and solutions and you will cultivate success.
Always be on the lookout for ways to turn a problem into an opportunity for success.
Always be on the lookout for ways to nurture your dream. - Lao Tzu

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The Magic Formula - Gratitude

May 2012 has been a hectic yet fruitful month for me. 

First of all, I would like to give thanks to God, family, bosses, customers, supportive co-workers, and also everyone. I was reading the latest issue of Calibre magazine last night, this catches my attention - "Gratitude is the cornerstone of our civilization". 

I couldn't agree more with the more gratitude you display, the more benefits come your way. Do not complain but bear with what you given, think and act upon it, deliver the best with all you. Always feel thankful with people or things around us, they have given us a chance to prove how far we can go and make us undertake the pain in order to make us stronger. 

June 2012, the second half of year 2012 is finally here. 

No one is able to anticipate what is in front of us but for the past 5 months, I have re-assured myself that luck is all about preparation meeting the moment of opportunity. Very often we heard people around us complaining the unfair treatments or the lacking of luck in life, how many really appreciate the moments before the opportunity knock on your door; get yourself well prepared. I'm an impatience person just like any of you out there. I am waiting for my opportunity moment while at the same time preparing myself for it. 

CFA exam in less than 6 months of time, wish me luck people.

God bless.

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Be Yourself

As days go by, I realized,

you just have to be nobody else, but

YOURSELF.

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AND SO, I READ.

I love to lose myself in other's mind's.

When I am not walking, I am reading;

I cannot sit and think. Books think for me.

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Primitive Art

.New Toy .

-01.04.2012-

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January 2012

Smooth sailing, something that I have been longing for in life, had awaken me with the cruel reality - it is impossible to have smooth sailing all the times. In the journey of searching for the purpose of life, I often heard people complaining how tough life is. I do not want to give in but continues to strive forward while learning as much as I can. It is indeed a challenge to succeed. No one dislikes enjoying the fruit from the tree of success. While everyone enjoying the fruits, how many of us did examine the root of the tree? The fruitful moments will not last forever; what matters here is to grow more trees & harvest more fruits. 

January 2012, the first milestone I have ever achieved after working for a couple of months. Nothing is better than the sense of achievements when the hard work finally pays off. I thank God for His blessings & mercy. Also, heartfelt gratitude to my parents endless encouragements, Dr Yeoh (my mentor)'s wise words,  my immediate superior's measureless support and people around me that have been demonstrating full support towards me.

Stepping into the shortest month of the year, February, new challenges awaits me. Not only I have to be prepared & strengthen my will to attack challenges ahead, I'm also learning to appreciate the effort of others & give thanks. I have to conquer the awkward & contrived moments when expressing my appreciation to others.

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