Audition

 I went for audition for 2 commercials yesterday.  I do not know how I perform.  Hopefully, I can get a gig.

Exercise

 I am going to exercise more regularly.  The appointment for cardiologist is in April.  I asked the doctor how to prevent a repeat of heart racing, but she says there is no physical factors found based on the tests done.  My heart attack marker troponin T, went up after 2 hours but came down after another 4 hours.  So it is safe to discharge me.

Palpation

 Yesterday evening while driving to Yishun, I feel my heart is racing.  I come to a carpark and rest.  Take many deep breaths to calm my heart to no avail.  My skin was cold and clammy.  I was having cold sweat.  I decided to go straight to A&E in Sengkang.  I checked in.  No doctor come and see me.  But blood tests were ordered.

At about 1130 pm, I spoke to the Prof.  He asked about my med history and additional information cause my case to have higher risk factors.  So I was warded for the night  for another blood test.

Nothing imminent.  So have to see Cardiologist.

Graduation

We had a graduation ceremony on March 1.  There are two classes in NUS.  Advanced Manufacturing and Building Engineeing.  Now our studies is over.  I received a prize!  A Certificate for  Friend of the Class.  Stood up for the class and gave feedback.  My classmates are kind.

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Catherine Wood

 The superstar Fund Manager for Technology Stocks.  According to my niece, she has the midas touch.  Any stock she chooses, it will give good returns.  Now I will be watching her as her focus is on new fangle technology stock.

Stock Market

 My niece is working for Amazon.  Her sign on bonus is 100 Amazon shares.  It was worth $150K at the time of signing.  Now, it is worth $320K USD!!!  It is amazing.  She is doing well.  Her pay should be sky high even though she did not say.

She is telling us about call and put to make kopi money.  Seems a good way to earn some income.  She is in a totally different market.  She plays with technology stock and it is very volatile.  Her stories are very interesting.  We need to get our feet wet.  It is quite exciting but maybe the excitement is not for us.  The stock are quite mysterious and the price can go up by a lot and also down by a lot i.e 100% up or more and then down by 70%.

Maddening Drilling Noise

 I am having headaches.  The renovation next door is driving us crazy.  We have to get out of the our home to keep our sanity.  The drilling is random.  Worse is the vibrations are amplified through the concrete wall.  So we get both noise and vibration.  I am getting headaches and feeling exhausted.  I also have to do my school work and this quite challenging.  Sigh!  It will be another 3 months of sheer torture.

Wonderful brunch

 There are 6 of us.  We had a wonderful brunch.  Plenty of food and we continue with a beer in Prive at Paragon.  Belgium white beer was very nice.  I love it!  But I am not a drinker, so I drank half a pint.

I am very happy with the company.  We had good conversation and great time together.

Brunch at Minang

 We have a small group with our schoolmates for hawker meals.  Today, it is Minang, Indonesian food in Lucky Plaza.  Minang food quality is quite good but pricey.  We take turns to host.  My friends are quite generous.

I am looking forward to the meal.

Renovation Next Door

 The house next door was sold.  The new owner is making extensive renovation.  My balcony glass cracked and needs to be replace.  Tiny glass shards are all over my balcony.  The noise by the drilling and jackhammer is deafening and it is impossible to stay home.  The vibration is so bad that the other unit next door on the opposite side has it wall crack and water seeping in.  

While it is exciting to move into a new house, sometimes the contractor you choose can cause problem to houses beside.  I hope no further damages to our houses.

Nyquist and Bode

 My head has been filled with hifi maths.  Abstract and impossible to understand.  So depressing.  This is the final module.  I will be glad when this is over.  Then we have a month long project to do.  After that it is end of course...

Nice and Cool

 The weather is very nice and cool.  This morning the drizzle was very fine.  Feel like fall time in Canada.  I like this kind of weather.  It reminds me of home in another country.  Fall colours are beautiful.  Temperature drops lower and lower daily.  Day becomes shorter and shorter.  Then flurries and snow.  Yes, it is a beautiful sight!  I love it.  But driving is not so fun in winter.  Also have to clear snow on the pathway and driveway.

But cold outside, and warm inside with a gas fireplace, it is quite nice.  I love living in like the story books I grew up with...

Progress!

 Yesterday, I completed another course.  Did the quiz and project presentation.  Overall, we did well.  Very euphoric even though I still feel short of learning to my satisfaction.  It is nice to have team mates and discussion with different people.

I have one classmate who does Forex trading and his project is Forex forecast.  It is quite impressive what he has done.  Only problem is his conclusion is right now it is still lagging.  So he is working to find a way so that he can make money with data analytics.

Taking Classes

 I am now going for classes to "retool" under the govt initiative.  Our govt does not believe in handouts.  You have to work for it or study for it.  The economy is contracting and many jobs are gone.  So now the govt has schemes of internship where the company pays $500 and gov pays $2,000.  I may have my numbers wrong.  The program is to help create jobs.

Another program is "re skilling".  Gov will pay for the course fees and you have to take the classes seriously.  That is, there must be an assessment and attendance.  Jobs NOT INCLUDED.  It is a good way to pastime.

I am learning Excel and some Data Analytics.  I tried self learning and it was difficult.  Now I am making a little progress.  However, it is still tough going...

Journal on Contribution and Gratitude

 Learn to appreciate small things in my life.

Stop worrying about inconsequential matters

Slow down on snacks and other unhealthy food

Start exercising more.

Gratitude

 A letter of Gratitude increases happiness.  

So, I am writing this note and publishing in my blog.  

My best friend is my wife.  She stick to me through thick and thin.  In sickness and in health.  Our boys are growing up well and do well in their school and work.  She deserves all the credits.  I like to make her laugh and sing my off tune songs.  Once we even tried duet.  The act of working on the duet is very rewarding.

Thank you for being my friend.

Water Melon Fresh, Water Melon Sweet!!

We harvested the water melon as the leaves have all withered.  It is quite sweet!

Harvest Time!

The brinjal plant is weighed down.  So we decides to cut the brinjal so that the plant can be relief and also the leaves will be taller.

60 Days for Watermelon to Ripen

My friend, Boh Tong said it takes 60 days or 2 months for the watermelon to ripen.  I am quite excited.  As it is in a pot, I have only one watermelon so that the plant can concentrate on this one fruit.  Hopefully, it will taste sweet.

Crash Landing - Korean Drama

My sister recommended this drama to me.  I just started to watch and it is amazing!  Funny, scary, tense and full of tender moments as well.  It is a good mix.  This is why it is so glued to the seat drama.  It is quite a roller coaster ride just watching the show.

I would say Highly Recommended.