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happy days!

today, we are all very happy! why? coz since we launched our online baking biz on 1 Nov 2007, we've received over 21 orders! And some are from folks we dont know.. they surf, found us and ordered from us!

Really glad that people like our cakes.. especially it's baked with love and care by my beloved wife. ;-)

To be frank, this is the best days of our lives! never felt so fulfilling in my life.. though we're not rich.. not yet.. but i'm contented. Let me have the spirit, wisdom & perseverance to carry on the good works/deeds as we build a better future for ourselves and for our friends as well. Blessings.

Toilet signs

our building's toilet had just been renovated.. and i happened to notice the toilet sign on the door.. the Men's toilet sign is a Leaf.. and that makes me wonder what women's one would be like.. Either a flower or thorns? Well, most guess it rite - it's a flower..

nevertheless, i'm still puzzled why men is represented by a leaf.. ;-)

Makan Kaki

These are my makan kaki.. Lucky me? Maybe yes. Maybe not.. heehee.. ;P

But they are definitely unpretentious, sincere & caring people. I like people who are genuine. ;-)

Focus, Passion & Wisdom

For over 15 years, i've two key guiding principles for progressing in life. Today, after much consideration, i've decided to add another key principle. It's Wisdom.

So, now i've three principles of life - Focus, Passion & Wisdom.

ps. will share more in the future..

3 H of life

i asked a successful individual today his secret of success. He gave me 3 H.

It stands for Hardwork, Humanity and Heart, a good heart that is.

Good for thoughts.

Noble House

About winning..

Many people thought that i like to win. But they were wrong. Maybe they were right abt me when i was in my 20's.. These days, i just like to enjoy the game. I still play 'serious' coz i like to challenge my mind.

So, in a nutshell, i dont like to win. But i like a good game! ;-)

Count your blessings..

If having good thoughts each day is not good enough, perhaps you wanna try to count your blessings.. It always make me feel happy and peaceful to know that each day i'm blessed in some ways..

Not to worry if you cant think of any blessing today. Dont force it. Just be yourself. Just follow the flow. It will come naturally.

Blessings!

These 4 thoughts a day keeps the mind happy always

i learned that if i practise these 4 thoughts on a daily basis, i achieved greater peace of mind and kept me centred throughout the day. So, i'm writing it here to remind myself of this important discovery..

1. Gratitude. Be thankful. Have a great sense of appreciation towards nature and your being at the present moment. Be grateful that we still have breathe and alive. Realise that we are considered much better than many others. Think about incidents which gives you a sense of gratitude. Recall them and also find opportunities to repay your gratitude. One kindness leads to another.

2. Loving. Be loving to your love ones. Focus on building relationships. Know that it takes years to build good relationship but only matters of seconds to lose one. So be sensitive to the needs of others. Think about your spouse or family members and how you can make a difference in their lives.

3. Caring. Like loving, we need to take action to show our care and concern for our love ones, friends and Nature. Have deep thoughts of those you truly care about, and ask yourself what you can do to demonstrate just that.

4. Humble. Let go of your ego. Let go of your pride. Like what people say - Pride is the downfall of mankind. That is true. Humbleness is the true resting place of peace. Think of those times you are truly humble. You will surely feel a sense of calmness & peace.

Think these 4 thoughts on a daily basis and i'm sure we all will have a happier, more peaceful day! ;-)

In contrast, what drives people these days?! - greed, ego & pride!

Human Tetris

American Carrot Cake - NEW! Party size!!

Past few weeks have been exciting! I helped my wife surf around, drive around, hunting baking stuff and ideas.. Finally, she launched her BakinCow website just.. and now rolling out a new product for Party makan version!! i'm impressed with her energy and creativity!! ;-)

Running may not be better than walking..

Which is better - running or brisk walking?

Research shows that while running burns more calories and boost your heart, it is not as effective in keeping you healthy (fall sick less), reducing tension & stress and improving your back as brisk walking.

A 3-hour brisk walking per week is as effective as 90 mins of running!

Mmm.. now have to find that 3 hours.. ;-)

a little gift.. but a touching one.. ;-)

one more colleague left.. but she left me a gift.. i was touched.. it's a little cute 'boy' tat if u water its head and gives some sunshine it will grow grass!! however, after a couple of days of caring, it grew only a few grass or 'hair'. ha ha.. i hope i dont end up like tat when i grew old.. ;-)

cow

Dont know why i'm beginning to like cow these days.. ;P

Cute ones, tat is..

at peace..

i realised i'm more at peace with myself and with nature these days.. i feel i just want to do things i like to do and be with my love ones - tat includes my frens..

i enjoy a good book.. a good coffee.. a good conversation.. a good movie.. a good laugh.. i even enjoy lying down - just resting! doing nothing.. thought of doing programming as a hobby once more! ;-)

peace and calm shouldnt be taken for granted. it takes years to appreciate.. to understand..

now, i hope to continue this appreciation.. this journey.. for a fulfilling life. ;-)

Softer and Yummy Porridge

how to cook softer and yummy porridge?

1. Wash rice as per normal e.g. once or twice will do

2. Drain rice

3. Add sesame oil (eg. 2 teaspoons for four persons shares) & mix well

4. Leave it to rest for half hour

5. Add water and bring to boil.. continue to cook porridge as usual..

How to have a happy work life?

Are u happy at work? Do u complaint about your management, colleagues or work itself? Do you find that your boss is a tyrant , a weakling or even a fool? Do u feel frustrated at work?

Sometimes u wonder if u will ever find an ideal workplace.. and a good, understanding and knowledgeable boss. But after working for more than a couple of companies later, you probably have lost hope.

Is the situation really that bad? Perhaps not so bad.. if only u made an effort to change something..

I will share an approach that might work for u.. it works for me though.. But before i begin, i must say that it only works for people who are proactive. Passive ones need a different antidote. U need to take action to make improvements.

1. Acknowledge your present situation. You must cross the first hurdle by accepting your current situation no matter how bad it is. Dont let your pride get the better of you. Face it squarely as if you are laying down all your cards on the table - list down all those things you dont like. Examine them.

2. Understand work life. Understand life. Recognise that there are few workplace that's ideal. Most people will live thru their lives working in places they dont like - either they hate the job, the boss or their colleagues.. Identify those things you can change. And those you cant change. Be honest with yourself.

3. Learning and growth is the key. If looking for the ideal workplace is almost impossible or requires lots of luck, what should i do? Well, u can first start by changing your mindset. Change your focus to Learning & Growth instead! This focus serves to add value to yourself and your self worth. It divert your attention to worthwhile matters. By means of learning, i really mean improving your knowledge in your work matters. By means of growth, i mean personal development - soft skills such as communication and project/time management. It can also include characters such as being helpful, caring and compassionate. Spiritual aspect may be looked into as well. Once you have gained value, you wont be afraid of loosing your job, moving on to your next job or even start your own business. Treat every bad situation a learning opportunity. U will move on with life anyway.. so, learn from it and move on..

4. Review your situation. Now that you know your new focus - new mindset, you need to relook at those stuff you placed on the table in step 1 and 2.. By now, you would probably have better insights to which you can do to effect change and which you cant. And what you need to do to enhance your learning & growth.

5. Take action now! Ask yourself everyday what you've done today that is keeping you a step forward towards your goal(s). That should be a good check point. A little step each day is a giant step in a year! Good luck! ;-)

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