Time to go...

Time to go...

My journey officially begins.

Supper in Jakarta

Nope. No pictures for Dinner this time even though the dinner was good! Too busy eating Sushi to take any photos. 

So after Dinner, Indra decided to bring me to have supper with some of the resources. 

This is the place that we had Green Banana.

Well, the Banana is not really green but is wrapped with something green. It is like Ice Kachang with Banana.

I must say that it is very very sweet. Maybe a bit too sweet for my liking. 

Still, not bad for a dessert.

Must really cut down on food otherwise MY WEIGHT WILL NEVER, EEEEEEEEEE.................EEEE................EEVER, BE THE SAME, AGAIN!!!

Dinner in Jakarta agian

Had a sumptuous dinner in a fine Chinese Restaurant. This time, in one of the latest addition to the shopping scene in Jakarta -- Central Park. It is quite a huge shopping mall. Kinda reminded me of VivoCity in Singapore.

There was a wide spread of food, courtesy of Klemen's parents who brought me there. Ooooo....there was Peking Duck too! It's been a while since I had that.

I think I ate Chinese Escargot. At least I think it was. Small and Spicy. Another day of good food!

Explored the place a bit and saw a Musical Fountain in the park. Took some cheesy photos while I was at it.

After visiting this new place with Klemen's Family, my LIFE, WAS NEVER.....................EEEE...............EEVER, THE SAME, AGAIN!!!

Dinner in Jakarta

Just had a Super-full dinner along the streets of Indonesia's Capital - Jakarta.

Had 1 and a half bowls of Bakso Kway Tiau because someone couldn't finish!

It was a nice and simple dinner with Klemen, his girlfriend, and his sister-Klaudia.

Oh, and we ate some bouncy fish balls too! I think it is worth going again in the future.Thank you Klemen for introducing this place!

But that was not all. I knew there was more to come. On the way back to the hotel, we just had to get more food. So we stopped by a popular stall to buy Martabak.

Ate it in the hotel when I went back. Delicious stuff. It was good when I ate it with a full stomach. So it means that it was really really good! I like the cheese Martabak!

After eating so much food in such a short period of time, my stomach was NEVER, EEEEEEEEEEEEE..................EEEE...................EEVER, THE SAME, AGAIN!!!

Private Message from Facebook

I received a private message on Facebook and I just want to share with you.

Here it goes:

 

Edwin Galchenko April 23 at 10:56pm

Hi Mr Peter Lau, Edwin here from Ngee Ann poly. I attended Dr Ernest Wong's talk on motivation last year & I got know you through there. Went to your talk with Jeffery last year too at your work place. wonder if you still could remember me.

I want to tell you that I have finished reading your book - The Joys & Pains of Growing Up... I have apply some of the principles that you mention in the books & I find it really useful to my life. I start to read this book once again, hope that I really can apply & understand more about the principles. Because of reading your book, attended Dr Ernest Wong's talks, I really get motivated to study hard & strive for the best!

I would like to share a good news to you: I have got into the top class of my whole cohort of ECE division. Its a great news to share because in the past, I was the bottom of class during my secondary school days, eventually I got last position. As you mention in your book, you are once a "good for nothing kid"& end up being the world youngest Neuro-Semantics Trainer, I believe I can do it too. I'm trying to strive for the best to do well in my studies & achieve my goals of being a lecturer/teacher in the future.

Thank for sharing your story with us! God bless you! 

 

Edwin (:

 

Powerful stuff! 

It made my day!

You'll do well Edwin! Go for it! And YOUR LIFE WILL NEVER, EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE...........................EEEE.........................EEEVER, BE THE SAME, AGAIN!!!

Choose to be Great!

Had 2 talks for the past 2 days in Ngee Ann Poly.

Met hundreds and hundreds of young people beginning the next chapter of their lives.

Thank you for those who stayed back and asked me questions. I can see that you guys really want to be great! Always Aim High! The path may not be easy, but I believe that it will be worth it.

 I truly enjoyed myself the past 2 days!
 

 Thanks to Kelly & Xinying for making it a success!

Thank you Ngee Ann Poly for the amazing event and for the opportunity!

For those of you who were there, choose to be Great and YOUR LIFE WILL NEVER, EEEEEEEEEEEEEEE............................EEEE...............................EEVER, BE THE SAME, AGAIN!!!

With Robert Allen

Had the privilege to learn from one of the best Financial Teachers of all time -- Robert Allen. He is also the bestselling author of Nothing Down, Creating Wealth, Multiple Streams of Income and more.

It was amazing to see him and I know that my Life Will NEVER, EEEEEEEEEEE..................EEEE........EEVER, BE THE SAME, AGAIN!!!

2nd Super-Teen Leadership Camp

I'm sooo happy!!!

Just successfully concluded the 2nd Annual Super-Teen Leadership Camp!

Thank you Ernest for allowing it to happen!

Thank you Ah Chai, Link, Rosey, Bricy & Brandoon for making it happen!

Thank you all you new leaders for participating!!! 

Above all, Thank God for the weather and the venue and for the safety of all of us!!!

It was tough but fun. Tiring but enjoyable! Hot and cool at the same time! 

I can't believe that 1 year has passed by so quickly. But I'm glad that it did. Totally grateful for everything that happened in my life.

Ah-Ho!!!

Will upload some more photos later....zzzzzzz

After conducting this camp, my LIFE WILL NEVER, EEEEEEEEE..............EEEE.....................EEVER, BE THE SAME, AGAIN!!!

Hong Kong Part 2

This is a continuation of the previous post on my Hong Kong trip!

Like I mentioned in the previous post, this is typhoon season and the weather is erratic.

I was experiencing strong wind and heavy rain and I decided to capture it on video. So here it is:

I don't think that is considered typhoon but I learned that typhoon is categorized into different signals (or strength). So maybe it is like a milder form?

(You can click on the following pictures to enlarge)

Nice view from a hill:

Walked around the streets and ate lots of unhealthy food. 

Including this one (the one on the left):

(It was really oily.)

After learning Shaolin Kungfu......

......I went to challenge Bruce Lee!!!

(No, you don't have to say anything.)

Ok, do I need to say more? Go visit Hong Kong and your LIFE (and weight) WILL NEVER, EEEEEEEEEEEE........................EEEEE........................EEVER, BE THE SAME, AGAIN!!!

Hong Kong

Greetings from the world's largest re-export centre--Hong Kong!

I can't believe that I'm in Hong Kong again. This is the second time that I am here in this magnificent city. I can't fully remember the first time I came to Hong Kong. It must be close to 2 decades ago? All I know for sure is that the last time I came to Hong Kong, it belonged to the British. The second time I'm here, it belongs to the People's Republic of China. 

Still, Hong Kong retains much of its charm over the years. Much have changed since the last time I was here. And I believe it will continue to change. I love it here!

So, over the last few days, I went to visit my long-distance cousin--Andy Lau. I met up with him and caught up with him. It has been years since I last saw him. We talked quite a bit and he was sharing with me that he is currently working on a new movie. And he is really excited about it. I went on to tell him how much I love his movies and he was telling me how much he loved my book. I was taken aback but was smiling like an idiot when he said that. Then, he invited me to join him in his next movie! And he asked me if I was interested. Before I could answer him, I was woken up by the irritating alarm from my phone!!! 

Oh well.

It has been a fascinating few days in Hong Kong so far. The transport system here is so efficient that it is very easy to travel and explore the territory.

Share with you some pics:

It is summer now and the weather is so hot! But at the same time, this period is the typhoon season. So the wind is very strong and the place has been raining for the past few days. Weird. But it is no big deal to the locals.

Anyway, I will continue to explore the beautiful city. And the food!!! It is so delicious! A feast to my taste buds to say the least. So long for now. Did I mention that I love the shopping here too?

After spending a few days in Hong Kong, I know my LIFE WILL NEVER...............EEEEE........EEE.........EVER, BE THE SAME, AGAIN!!!

A new Chapter

Hi everyone! Greetings from the world's forth most populous country--Indonesia.

Today is the last day of June 2010. Half a year has gone by. How was your first half of the year?

For me, it was simply awesome! Can't fully express how happy I am. So many things happened that I am grateful for. I count myself blessed. Thank you Lord!

Change is the only constant. And I know that I've made some changes and decisions for the next 6 months.

It will be a new chapter in my life and I pray for the best.

For now, live life to the fullest!

I know that when this Chapter starts, my LIFE WILL NEVER...................EEEEE..................EEE.........................EEVER, BE THE SAME, AGAIN!!!

My Very First Time -- Parents' Forum

Just finished a Parents' Forum at Suntec Singapore.

I can't believe that I was actually a speaker at a Parents' Forum! Given my childhood background, I guess nobody would believe it either! When the opportunity came, I grabbed it and stretched myself to a whole new level!

Was I nervous? Every minute of it!

Did it go well? You bet!

Hey, it was my first time after all!

Most importantly, I enjoyed myself and learned lots of things over those few days.

A wonderful experience to say the least.

After being a speaker at a Parents' Forum for the first time, My Life Was NEVER, EEEEEEEEEEEEEE..............EEEEEE..............EEE.................EEVER, THE SAME, AGAIN!!!

We can talk a lot but say very little

Just heard the following statement from my pastor the other day and I thought of passing it to you:

"We can talk a lot but say very little."

Isn't it true that in life, there are times when you are talking to another person, you guys can talk a lot, but say very little?

What does that mean?

It means it seems that you guys can talk a lot and about a lot of things, but the things said are very shallow, very superficial. So it is like not saying much. Do you have that experience?

For a relationship to grow deeper, this is not a good sign at all. Unless of course you intentionally choose to not to be close to a particular person.

However, it is sad to hear people complaining about their relationships not being close; and after spending a lot time with that person but in the end, still don't really know him/her.

In order to build a fulfilling relationship, both parties must be willing to share, to be open and to be vulnerable. (That was why in a previous post, I quoted from another source that "To love is to risk not being love in return".)

To grow deeper in a relationship, both parties must be willing to go beyond the surface. Otherwise, it will be a case of talking a lot, but in fact, very little said.

When I talk about relationship here, I don't mean only Boy-Girl Relationship. It could be any kinds of relationship. Friends, close friends, family and so on.

Personally, if I really care for the person, I would want to know him/her at a deeper level. That is where we can truly connect. Otherwise, we can spend a lot of of time talking but it will all be just empty talk. And I don't particularly enjoy that.

Anyway, this is just a thought. What do you think?

I'm excited about this year and I know that my LIFE WILL NEVER, EEEEEEEEEEEEEE....................EEEEEEE.....................EEVER, BE THE SAME, AGAIN!!!

Smooth Criminal

Hey, guess what? I fulfilled my boyhood dream this past December.

In a previous post, I mentioned that I was not sure if I would dance like Michael Jackson again. But if I were to dance, I said I would do a better job. And I did!

In the recent Super-Teen Holiday Camp in Lembang, I performed "Smooth Criminal" in front of hundreds and hundreds of wonderful people! It was a blast!

I remember when I was 12 years old, I was watching the Teacher's Day Celebration Concert in my school hall. There was this particular performance that left a deep impression in me. It was a MJ Dance performed by my classmate. I think the song was "Billie Jean" and he was absolutely superb. At that time, a thought ran through my mind: "I want to dance like MJ! In front of an a few hundred people!"

I never did.

I always thought that I wasn't good enough. That no matter how much I practised wasn't enough.

12 years later, I finally did it!

Thanks to the combined effort of my 2 talented dancers, Stevia & Tara, we pulled off a show that was hard to forget! I was especially impressed by the both of them because they only took 3 days to learn the dance moves but I took months!. They are incredible!


Was the dance perfect? Probably not.

But did we had fun practising and performing? You bet!

That was all that matters!

For me, that was a huge accomplishment and a boyhood dream fulfilled.
It took me 12 years. So don't complain about not fulfilling your dreams yet!!!

What a way to end 2009!

After the performance, my LIFE WAS NEVER..............................EEEEEEEEEE.......................EEEEE.....................EEVER, THE SAME, AGAIN!!!

45 Life Lesssons

While browsing the web today, I found the following lessons of life on Mr Lee Say Keng's Blog.

To celebrate growing older, a wise woman named Regina Brett wrote down 45 lessons life has taught her over the years. She just turned 90 years old and is a writer for 'The Plain Dealer', the largest newspaper in Ohio.

Check it out:

1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
13. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.
16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: 'In five years, will this matter?
27. Always choose life.
28. Forgive everyone and everything.
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.
31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
32. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.
35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood.
38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.
41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
42. The best is yet to come.
43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
44. Yield.
45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.

I found it humorous and very true.

What do you think?

Learn these lessons and Your Life Will NEVER, EEEEEEEEEEEE.....................EEEE..............EEVER, BE THE SAME, AGAIN!!!