Chapter 26

Things are not going fine on the work front recently. No luck, no results despite work done. On the ground level itself, can already feel the market is turning soft mainly due to the lack of positive news or events. Not to mention the news from the government recently. Luck on the sideline has been good though, won mahjong, won poker game during sales retreat but i wasnt really looking for such success. Would rather translate this to success on the work front. I am really running out of ideas on where else can i garner leads for my up coming project. High end, forced to be selective over where I cast my net.. HELP!!!

Chapter 25

Haha, I am finally back after all this while. Work has been so hectic lately with all the launches and stuff. Luckily it has been pretty rewarding at least in my own opinion. At long last I can put all my monetary issues to rest. Faced with a crossroad I would need to decide fast and swift. To stay status quo or to change?

Chapter 24

Life has been a bitch recently apart from the rare glimmer of hope I have for someone. Though it is too shrouded with shades of grey. Work has never been harder ever since a re-shuffle was announced. Totally different management styles, doubts on the activities we do, passing snide remarks and trying to play the good guy are just some of the antics being shown. Apart from spending time with someone, time was often spent pondering how would work become when the re-shuffle is being effected. Testing times indeed. Whatever it is, I am telling myself to hold on. But is it really work that I am vexed or is it over her? The feeling is nice and I hadnt felt this for a long time. The general urge to see and spending time with her. It just felt so natural and at ease. Any chance of this progressing? It all boils down to the "developer" opening up for my application. =>

Chapter 23

To a certain extent, I am starting to feel tired. Just wondering when will the results come in? Would need some urgent changes or spark in my life. Has been pretty monotonous for the recent period and it just grows on me that week in week out, its always the same old routine. Maybe for someone to come into my life now would be nice, but who? I need some change, change for the good.

Chapter 22

I cant describe the feeling of driving to work, driving to places and driving to everywhere I want to go. This feeling is so wonderful. No restrictions and no headaches over public transport on how I am going to get home. Indeed, now I can feel how those drivers would sulk if they cant drive for a week and being forced to take public transport.

Having the ability to drive gives me the extra motivation to roam more outside, be it for work or for social purposes and it sure allows me to play the gentleman sending girls home. But wait, its not a flashy car! -.- So right now all my focus will be on my work and excelling in it. AND YES, I feel so empowered when I drive! Confidence + 5.

Chapter 21

Been a long time since I found the time and energy to post. Today I found the harsh practical side of life. Guess I just have to go through this lesson huh? Got my first C last year, abused it and now reaping the "rewards". Still in control, but it is a painful lesson to learn. Been feeling jittery the whole day. Could it be my driving test tomorrow? Just hope I can begin my day tomorrow in good spirits by passing the test and start driving. Been missing this out for like 28 years of my life. Sad huh?

On the other hand, time is running short. I need to provide someone soon an ideal home! Maybe I should just go and take a look at the casino jobs... HAHA. How cool to play blackjack during your work hours. =)

Chapter 20

Pretty good news for the market today huh? Congress approved a rescue bill around 789 billion US dollars for government projects and tax cuts in the states. Do expect things to stablize from the next few months onwards. Like one of the analyst said, this package is mainly for the use to secure jobs in the US and people are able to finance their housing loans thus giving the banks the much needed breathing space.

Locally wise, what a turn around. Both Caspian and Alexis sold close to 500 units for the week among uncertain market conditions. However on a personal note, I have to applaud the bravery or foresight for these buyers that opt to enter the market at this time. Unlike most of the population where their take is to adopt a sit and wait stance, hoping the market will drop further. But like I said, Singapore is quite different from countries like the US and Europe where land is not so limited. I do feel that prices for property is unlikely to depreciate further, even if it does , not more than 20%. Liked what I shared with my clients, entering the market now secures the 25% price reduction for you. To get a realistic figure on the property price in Singapore, always calculate how much would the bare land cost? Factor in the construction costs and operation costs of the developer. How low can the price go? People are always blinded by greed just like the gamblers in a casino so committed to the belief that they can make a fortune at the gambling table. However by sitting back and wait, you are taking a gamble that the prices will drop further. However, what if the prices stagnates and goes for a quick rebound in the second half of the year? Are you quick enough to react? And by the time you do react, prices could very well be higher than what you are seeing now. Classic example of this happened in 4Q of 2006 to 1Q 2007. It took only a matter of months to see an increment of like 10-15%. Not much people are receptive to this viewpoint of mine though. And I am hoping come end of this year, they are made to eat their words.

Yesterday started well enough where some results of my networking efforts are starting to show. But all these ended on a bad note. Co-worker's car got wheel-locked while we were doing a study on site. Despite appeals, $107 dollar fine was imposed. Spent so much time on this issue that it screwed our schedule for the whole of yesterday. Sigh

PS: With regards to my previous posting on the banks, Merrill paid out at least a million dollar each to 700 of their top executives last year even when the investment bank is bleeding badly with big figure losses. I just don't get it. Why should they deserve the big fat payout when the company is doing so badly? Was not bonus directly related to the performance of the firm huh? And these are the people whom caused this financial meltdown. Looks like the authorities are not spanking these asses hard enough. These are the jokers which call themselves talent.