Thursday, January 31, 2008

My Success Journal - 31 Jan 2008

1. I assisted my new client to open a bank current account.

2. I finally collected my last cheque due to Tang Toh Consult from Gomez & Co.

3. I collected my Jan 2008 salary.

Wednesday, January 30, 2008

My Success Journal - 30 Jan 2008

1. This morning I received good news from MIA. They have informed me that I have successfully complied with the 2005-2007 CPE audit compliance process! I am so happy!

2. I extended a short term emergency loan to a friend in need.

3. I had my hands full with reviewing of a few urgent audit reports, and a colleague was happy to let me know that she loves my review points 'coz she gets to learn from me.

4. Sofa sets finally arrived at my new house, just in time for housewarming.

My Success Journal - 29 Jan 2008

1. I introduced my colleagues to Sing Siang Huat Restaurant and had a good dinner together.

2. I undertook some review work on a few companies in the absence of the Senior Manager.

3. I managed to have a good response for the Housewarming Parties this coming Friday and Saturday: about 50pax on Friday and 60pax on Saturday.

Tuesday, January 29, 2008

My Success Journal - 28 Jan 2008

1. I managed to take a short nap after the hospital trip.

2. Devi put a container of water and a cup next to my bed without me asking for it and got the children to lower down their voice citing 'mummy sedang tidur'.

3. I had a good night's sleep with Bob by my side. Bob seems to know mummy is not feeling too well and crawled into bed beside me without me requesting him to do so.

4. I managed to find my way to Kota Damansara and paid the balance of the sofa money so that they will deliver my sofa sets tomorrow.

Monday, January 28, 2008

My Success Journal - 27 Jan 2008

1. I had a heart to heart talk with Dash.

2. I reviewed Dash and Zhen Ni's homework.

3. I read a few chapters (nearly 300 pages) of Santharam, a novel.

Saturday, January 26, 2008

My Success Journal - 26 Jan 2008

1. I went out with the boys and their daddy and bought a bicycle.

2. I went for a detoxification spa at Titiwangsa and had a good sweat.

3. I accompanied mother together with 3rd sister and Connie to Giant for a good meal at Secret Recipe and shopped for groceries.

4. The boys had a good swim at their daddy's place and I had dinner with them after their swim.

My Success Journal - 25 Jan 2008

1. I secured a RM15,000 contract with Caram Asia for the year 2008, thus can sponsor my car instalments for the year without having to dig into my employment income.

2. I learnt something new about consolidated financial statements when reviewing my colleagues' work.

3. I took the LRT for the first time to/from Sri Petaling station and walked for 10 minutes from the LRT station to home.

4. I started burning the 'Back to Nature Home Fragrant' essential oil that Clare bought for me from Bali and liked the 'Cempaka' aroma, very soothing and refreshing.

Thursday, January 24, 2008

My Success Journal - 24 Jan 2008

1. I listened to Di Ze Gui cd together with the kids on the way to school this morning.

2. I followed my instinct and got KP to send ZH to the doctor when he complained of stomach ache this morning even though he was given some medicine by the school teacher. The doctor sent him for X-ray and found 'motion' still stuck in his intestine, so gave him some medicine to 'clear', ZH was given 2 days to rest and he is much relieved now.

3. I asked if Zu Er is happy staying with me and the boys, she very quickly replied YES, very much and gave me one of her lovely big dimpled smile. Gave her a big hug.

4. I bought 2pcs of 2' x 5' banquet tables on offer at Summit USJ for the kids to use as their study table and with Devi's help, re-arranged the study area in the kids room and made it more conducive for them to do their daily homework.

My Success Journal - 23 Jan 2008

1. I played badminton with Zhen Ni and had a good sweat.

2. I went cycling, three rounds in the morning and another in the evening.

3. I did some gardening.

4. I got Humraj and Murali to set up and re-configure the computers at home.

5. I had a good massage and jacuzzi-spa at Asia Spa.

6. I bought 6 salt-soaps for mom who called days earlier : to buy for PC's baby who has sensitive skin so that don't have to use Mamypoko diapers which is very expensive and thus, save cost.

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

My Success Journal - 22 Jan 2008

1. I finally completed 2 long outstanding audit assignments and sent for manager's review.

2. I remembered to buy some management files and pocket refills for the 2 girls' music class on this coming Friday.

3. I remembered to buy flowers for today's 15th Chinese Calendar day of the month.

4. The kids remembered to pray and lit the incense this morning. Also, changed the holy water without my instruction.

My Success Journal - 21 Jan 2008

1. I gave stars to the kids for having complete their tasks in the Smart Kids programme and made the kids happy, each trying to out-star each other.

2. My boys started practicing in their revision books given to them yesterday. Even ZY was enthusiastic and showed me his few completed pages.

3. I taught Zhen Ni some basic English rules on verbs. She understood the concept.

4. I dyed my hair black, DIY style, while catching up on Dr House.

Monday, January 21, 2008

My Success Journal - 20 Jan 2008

1. I sew another side of the curtain for my home-office.

2. I had a good afternoon nap.

3. I managed to sit down with the kids, gave them revision books and talk to them re need for them to revise and study hard for the year ahead.

My Success Journal - 19 Jan 2008

1. I helped Ng Company Taiping to look at their accounts prepared by the new clerk and gave the owners assurance that the way the accounts are being drawn up is in line with previous system except for some minor adjustments needed at year end.

2. I went for a facial in Taiping.

3. I bought some more furniture in Taiping at cost.

4. I managed to speak with Thomas Ng re accounts without having to raise my voice.

5. I selected some revision/workbook for the 5 kids at Popular Taiping, as well as Di Zi Gui cd and mini-sized books to give away as CNY presents.

My Success Journal - 18 Jan 2008

1. I bought new clothes hanger needed for the drying area.

2. I fetched 3rd sis and Connie from KL Sentral to their home. They remembered me and bought me a nice pretty hair clip from their Chiangmai trip.

3. I got my car number plate fixed, before I get booked by police for having incomplete number plate!

4. Mom gave away her 2" x 4" banquet table to the 3 girls, thus saving me from having to spend on a brand new table. The girls have been doing their homework on that table ever since.

5. Mom gave me some fishes and dragon fruits to take home.

6. I still managed to go shopping for new year clothes for the kids at Parkson OUG. Redeemed RM90 Parkson vouchers, thus saving me from having to fork out my own money.

Thursday, January 17, 2008

My Success Journal - 17 Jan 2008

1. I congratulated Joanne on the opening ceremony of her new business venture.

2. I finally duplicated the auto-gate remote control and keys.

3. I managed to buy scissors and glue for the kids' school activities.

My Success Journal - 16 Jan 2008

1. I hang up more photos on the staircase walls, including those of family members, the 3 girls, Singaporean friends, etc.

2. Zhong Hao finished his homework with little assistance.

3. Zhong Yuan slept early and should be able to stay alert in school.

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

My Success Journal - 15 Jan 2008

1. I finally sent photos in CD for processing into 5R digital prints.

2. I listened to Disc 1 of The Secret.

3. I went to The Store and Pasar Malam in Sri Petaling for the first time and bought essentials for the kids.

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

My Success Journal - 14 Jan 2008

1. I helped Zhen Ni and Zhong Hao with their homework.

2. I managed to finish SSHR's 2007 Sales printout.

3. I finally got the 2 window panes cut out for my tenant in Sentul.

Monday, January 14, 2008

My Success Journal - 13 Jan 2008

1. I managed to help Zhong Hao finish his homework in time.

2. I helped Zhen Ni with her mathematics homework.

3. I spent some time relaxing in the spa at Titiwangsa to detox and chatted with big sis and mom.

4. I finally bought new toilet seat covers to replace the worn out ones at home.

5. I managed to buy study chairs for all 5 kids so that they have proper seats for their studies/homework in their own rooms.

My Success Journal - 12 Jan 2008

1. I helped kakak put up the curtain rail and hang up the curtains at the library.

2. I remembered mother's birthday, a result of my keying-in her birthday in my mobile.

3. I managed to get most family members together to celebrate mother's birthday in Sing Siang Huat Restaurant. The get-together dinner was very memorable and successful, made both mom and dad really happy.

4. I managed to say "I LOVE YOU" to both mom and dad, along with so many other family members.

My Success Journal - 11 Jan 2008

1. I managed to go straight home right after work.

2. I spent some time with the kids, feeding the fishes and review some of their homework.

3. I slept early.

Friday, January 11, 2008

My Success Journal - 10 Jan 2008

1. I went shopping and bought new clothes for chinese new year.

2. I finally managed to furnish my library with curtains, as well as bought materials for my house-office curtains.

3. I shed 1/2 pound.

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

My Success Journal - 09 Jan 2008

1. I have stored in all 1st and 15th day of the chinese calendar months in my mobile so that I will not miss any offerings to Buddha.

2. I have written out the last 10 cheques for loan repayment to 3rd Aunt, finally.... being full settlement of the 'Bukit Jalil house downpayment' loan after servicing it for 6 long years! Yeeeeee har!

3. I slept well despite having only 4 hours of sleep.

4. Zhong Yuan came looking for me and snuggled up to me in bed at 5:30am..... mmm.... love his after-bath fresh smell, nice and pleasant feeling, a great way to start the day!

Tuesday, January 8, 2008

My Success Journal - 08 Jan 2008

1. I finally bought the multipurpose ladder (originally sold at RM389) at RM268. That's a RM121 (31%) savings, after patiently waiting for the sale for > a month!

2. I bought my Money Jars (finally found them - "the perfect glass jars" at Tesco at RM3.88 each compared to the normal price of RM9-10)

3. I bought my own Black & Decker drill set, now prepared to start drilling holes and hang up my curtains, photos, etc. instead of having to wait for the contractor who takes his own sweet time. I am now in control.... yeeeeee har!

4. I finally exchanged the unused bulbs and return those bulbs on loan to Brilliang. No more "owing" Brilliang.

5. I did some accounting work iro Sing Siang Huat Restaurant.

Monday, January 7, 2008

My Success Journal - 07 Jan 2008

1. I booked myself a holiday trip to Bali for 4D 3N during CNY from 7 to 10 Feb 2008.

2. I encouraged KP to introduce his girl to his family.

3. I started dieting with 2 replacement meals a day.

4. I finished budgeting for 2008 and aim to zerorise my Overdraft by end of 2008.

My Success Journal - 06 Jan 2008

1. I started "Smart Kids" programme, created and designed by me where each contestant, mainly the 5 kids have to compete on a weekly basis (wef next Monday) to score stars in 4 different areas: housework, schoolwork, read&tell and good habit. Prize of the week : winner gets to choose what dessert to have on Sunday eg. ice-cream, jelly, cake, etc. All the kids were excited about the programme!

2. I went out to the playground with the kids for the first time since we moved into our new home.

3. Clare called to chat and update each other on recent happenings in our lives. Glad to have a friend who is genuine and who cares.

My Success Journal - 05 Jan 2008

1. I slept like a log.

2. I managed to clear my office desk.

3. I spent some time with Zhong Yuan, chatting and updating each other.

4. I received an sms from Connie : Dear Choon Toh, I'm now in Cameron Highland having training. A special section which I want to say big thank to some one who have touch my life. You are one the person I want to say thank you. You r the best! Rgds Connie.

5. Replied sms to Connie : Wow! Dis special message made my day! Great to hv u as a sister n I want to tq for being w me throughout these trying times. Ur kind support n selfless acts helps get me going. Luv, ct. To which, Connie replied : I'm glad to have u as my sis too :-)

Friday, January 4, 2008

My Success Journal - 04 Jan 2008

1. Received a sms from Jo : Good morning! Thanks for your blessing, this is the best wishes that we received in this new year. Wish this 2008 brings you health and happiness as well. Luv, Jo.

2. Sent an sms to KP : Hi, Jo has gracefully accepted my blessing for both of you. I am truly happy that we are able to part peacefully and I do sincerely wish both of you lots of joy and happiness in years to come. Love, ct.

3. Sent an sms to in-laws : Hi mom & dad, this morning, Joanne has gracefully accepted my blessing for both KP and her. I am well and at peace. Glad that KP and I are able to part in such good terms. 2007 is gone but it has also made us strong. The path was long but we walked it with a song. There were fears and tears but we also had reasons for cheers. Life has no rewinds and forwards, it unfold itself at its own pace. So never MISS a chance to LIVE today and make a BEAUTIFUL story for tomorrow. Have a great 2008! Luv, ct.

4. Thanked 3rd sis, Clare and Sharuna for being with me throughout these trying time. Received encouring words from them :
3rd sis - I m glad that u took d decision. Believe that u will b happy w d new beginning & I admire & r so proud of u. I knew from d beginning that u can make it! ^-^
Clare - We r friends. We trust n understand each other w/out saying. Glad to see u picked up life. I admire yr courage n compassion.
Sharuna - U r d best! Proud 2 hv a friend like u. Luv always n hugs, S.

Thursday, January 3, 2008

My Success Journal - 03 Jan 2008

1. PK mentioned to me this morning that it is good that the 3 girls stay with me as mom has been complaining about the heavy responsibility bestowed on her due to PC's inability to take care of them.

2. All 5 kids came into my room this morning to wish me good morning and were excited about their first day of school.

3. I am able to forgive KP and Jo and wish them well.

4. I got my 2nd month bonus today.

My Success Journal - 02 Jan 2008

1. I managed to get Dash to finish his holiday homework in time for submission to his class teacher tomorrow.

2. I gave mother a peace of mind by taking over the caring of Zhen Ni, Pei Wen and Zu Er who sometimes give her high blood pressure.

3. I finally got an honest answer from KP and am now at peace with myself and am grateful for how peaceful things turned out after the divorce.

My Success Journal - 01 Jan 2008

1. I welcomed Zhen Ni, Pei Wen and Zu Er to stay with us at our new house in Bukit Jalil.

2. I managed to rent out my Sentul house at a fairly good price. Now I earn passive income.

3. I replaced my Sentul house's toilet bowl to ensure my new tenants will have a comfortable stay.

4. I finally started my success journal!