I was was checking through my mails and saw the comments posted by readers of this blog... and I must thank you guys for all the encouragement that you have given me. Well, come 2010, I asked myself, `Okay, what's next ?'
2009 was disastrous... as far as the business aspect of it is concerned. Of course, during these times, we start rationalising... and start hoping for a better this or a better that. Luckily for me, 2008 was quite profitable and I made the decision to save for the rainy day... and boy, did 2009 rain on me... I had all the free time in the world during that time, since, nothing was happening on the business front... but I decided to pursue my so-called, `Year of Improvements'.
Having said this, I do know many friends lost their jobs and were in some financial trouble.... hope you guys (if you are reading this) are better off this year!
Of course, temples and places of worship were very busy last year... heheh! The Chinese people have a saying, (directly translated), No problems, won't go to the 3 precious hall (for prayers). `Wu shrr pu terng san pao tien'.. something about an emperor who would only go the the temple to ask for celestial help when he was in trouble, otherwise he would forget about the deities.
Looking at that story, I realised that a lot of us can feel what the deities felt. Some friends are only friends when they need your help, don't you guys agree ? Some people come to you to be your friend and after they have borrowed what they want, they disappear, forever.
Does that happen to you guys ? Happens to me all the time.... hahahah! And I am such a sucker for sad tales... but don't get your hopes up... hehehe! I'm smarter now and broke....so you can kick and shake and push...and not a single cent is going to come out of me! I promise...Hahahhaha!
Now, let's talk about 2010. I know, it's already February... kinda late for resolutions, but hey, we still have 10 months left. I want to get Bob Harper's body... for a start. Ambitious but hey, nothing wrong with hoping! Been doing that all my life! Hahahaha!
Grrrrr..... working hard to compensate for all those years of binging..... stupid love handles and tummy won't go away !!!! I am trying a new diet system... for a start, I take breakfast! Small meals in-between. And no carbohydrates after 7 pm... that's kinda tough cos most Malaysians have their dinner at 7.00 pm or later. And usually, that's the main meal of the day.
Have been skipping meals for years and that didn't work, at all! Hahhahah! And one more thing, I decided that if I wanted to take this body thingie one step further, I needed help. So, I joined a gym a few days ago. Wow, so many equipment and machines that can work out every muscle in your body! That's so cool! Gone will be the days I struggled with my make-do stuff at home! Yes, I fell of my plastic stools a couple of times... so dangerous!
Then, there's this $$$ issue that I have to look into... this year seems a little brighter. Last year, at this time, there was nothing in sight. No bookings, no quotations ... not even an enquiry! By the way, I am in the event management line. The first business to suffer in any recession or disaster or disease outbreak... ermm like last year !!! At least there are some bookings this year...phew! No need to dig further into my already quite empty pocket.
So,it looks like 2010 is going to be challenging year for me, what about yours ???
