Sheffield 17 June 2015
It is 3rd day of workshop. But today is is done at an innovation center. The students are taught innovation skills and techniques for generative ideas. Kind of what Ngee Ann offer for IBIL, but done in a day workshop. Not long long and not too short.
The techniques are there, but that is at the knowledge and comprehension level. How can a person than take innovation as part and parcel of their life? I internalize innovation by and through experience that matter most to me. Why innovate? For the world, and green peace? For fun?
For some reasons, there are many things around that can be observed. Areas to inprove. But more important what matters to us. I have too, if the changes through innovation benefits the problem owner and I have a shared concern for the problem owner. For example my father. the other is that I see that it can brings benefits to my pocket. What motivation is better than monetary rewards for doing innovation and taking the solution to the next prototype?
So like when we were shopping at Meadowhall, a large shopping complex, I fix my eyes on a shop that has "half scooter seat" only the second half of the scooter with seat is around to serve as seat. A theme. Another, is a pub with live singing, not in a hotel lounge but a mall. What can the idea be use for? I am not sure yet, but when an opportunities arise, I have examples. I therefore seat on a future opportunities based on a possible monetary rewards.
I finally bought a pair of jogging shoes, which I wore and ran and it was so different from the old. So comfortable. I also bought a new working shoes and Rach was surprise that I bought from Clakes! Well again I need a comfortable shoe for my work and maybe, standing on a good shoe with cushion help my back too.
I have not get anything for my kids.
Thursday, June 18, 2015
Sheffield 16 June
Sheffield 16 June
I ran yesterday, trying to get to Sheffield town hall, which I had been there the day before. But lost my way. I cannot even locate the building that I had been there everyday for workshop. I am not the leader for the trip. I had basically brain dead and not thinking. Normally I will be quick OK with direction. I had been following. Most of the time in my life I had been taking charge. My working style has been I need to be in control. The Mr strong type and a little of the Mr perfect. Well it is OK to get lost. It is OK not to know the way and just follow. I need to learn how to let go. Reflecting on the workshop on six thinking hats, it help me realised that there are hats that I am not very comfortable wearing. The hat am not comfortable is the yellow hat that is saying positive.The evening ends with a walk to town hall. I did not went into the town hall,which I realised that you can do so. It is a paradigm shift that not all buildings are so restricted. Just walk in and ask. But anyway, my sole has been sore and just did not want to walk.
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Sheffield 13-15 June
Sheffield 13-16 June
I don't really sleep on the plane. I traveled with a back ache and a stomach ache. But thank God, that I went through the 17 hours ok. I need to go to the toilet twice. I did not read, but watch movie till I fell asleep. No special reflection of the movies I watch - Hunger Games (3 esp), Hancock.
We reached Manchester on Sunday (14th) and travel by bus to Sheffield. Along the way, we past fields- cattle fields, sheep gazing in the wet weather. It is really a country side dotted with old English House. Too common a sight for the local, but I have to fly my kids to such place as activity to be with the animals in their farm. The cool weather made it perfect.
I started my daily routine at 0530am on Monday. In the morning I had squirrels and rabbits running across my windows! A sight that I marvel for the little things that my God had created - like a fairy tale land.
I ran, but past a 1876 Cathedral. In the front lodge of the Cathedral, it was obvious that people sat there and smoke and litter the place. In another event, when we were doing treasure hunt in the morning around campus, the St George Cathedral had been converted to a lecture hall. Where then can God be found in places of worship? The world has taken over us, there is no place for God! A reminder that the creation of God (the fields, the hills, the rabbits) which present the existence of God has been forgotten. The place of worship, where God wants to meet man, had been taken by activities that man had more things to worship besides God.
The afternoon workshop on Monday was interesting. The facilitator uses a real life NASA challenger disaster for an role place activity masked in a F1 racing. The students were supposed to use the data given and decide to run the race that may risk a disaster or risk the name of the company. Too much too lose - do I have too much to lose. Not to run, I lose the contact and downsize the company, and to run the race, I risk having a disaster. In life, I am faced with a no win situation, then what is my decision made on? what is logical, what is morally right (the life of the driver is important). I based on what is the underlying biblical principle. And in this case, the pride of man versus the risk of the livelihood of the employees. Can God gave a miracle? No body prayed. The logical data analysis showed that running the race risk a disaster will cause the company the reputation, and a man life. The go will cause the company down size. Is one man life more important than the livelihood of hundreds of employee livelihood. I have no answer, but has to weigh the cost of the decision. Of course if it is a risk on the company's name and downfall because of the race, then it is against pride. And I know that what God build against is the pride of man. I will pray for the race to go on, not for the pride of glory, but that no disaster befall for the driver and at the same time the livelihood of the employees can be kept.
I don't really sleep on the plane. I traveled with a back ache and a stomach ache. But thank God, that I went through the 17 hours ok. I need to go to the toilet twice. I did not read, but watch movie till I fell asleep. No special reflection of the movies I watch - Hunger Games (3 esp), Hancock.
We reached Manchester on Sunday (14th) and travel by bus to Sheffield. Along the way, we past fields- cattle fields, sheep gazing in the wet weather. It is really a country side dotted with old English House. Too common a sight for the local, but I have to fly my kids to such place as activity to be with the animals in their farm. The cool weather made it perfect.
I started my daily routine at 0530am on Monday. In the morning I had squirrels and rabbits running across my windows! A sight that I marvel for the little things that my God had created - like a fairy tale land.
I ran, but past a 1876 Cathedral. In the front lodge of the Cathedral, it was obvious that people sat there and smoke and litter the place. In another event, when we were doing treasure hunt in the morning around campus, the St George Cathedral had been converted to a lecture hall. Where then can God be found in places of worship? The world has taken over us, there is no place for God! A reminder that the creation of God (the fields, the hills, the rabbits) which present the existence of God has been forgotten. The place of worship, where God wants to meet man, had been taken by activities that man had more things to worship besides God.
The afternoon workshop on Monday was interesting. The facilitator uses a real life NASA challenger disaster for an role place activity masked in a F1 racing. The students were supposed to use the data given and decide to run the race that may risk a disaster or risk the name of the company. Too much too lose - do I have too much to lose. Not to run, I lose the contact and downsize the company, and to run the race, I risk having a disaster. In life, I am faced with a no win situation, then what is my decision made on? what is logical, what is morally right (the life of the driver is important). I based on what is the underlying biblical principle. And in this case, the pride of man versus the risk of the livelihood of the employees. Can God gave a miracle? No body prayed. The logical data analysis showed that running the race risk a disaster will cause the company the reputation, and a man life. The go will cause the company down size. Is one man life more important than the livelihood of hundreds of employee livelihood. I have no answer, but has to weigh the cost of the decision. Of course if it is a risk on the company's name and downfall because of the race, then it is against pride. And I know that what God build against is the pride of man. I will pray for the race to go on, not for the pride of glory, but that no disaster befall for the driver and at the same time the livelihood of the employees can be kept.
Saturday, June 21, 2014
Bali Day 4
Bali Day 4
A lazy day. The kids studied in the morning. There was no planned activities. But the kids managed to entertain themselves playing in the room.
Afternoon, we went out for lunch and I went to change money. I went to 2 changer. The first one after the change took back some money for commission. I said no and took back my money. I have asked whether there is commission - he answered no. So why now. I refused.
The second changer was a real experience. He tired to confuse me with the zeros. First he give stacks of notes of 50000. While I am counting, he distracted me by taking back the other stack to count. The first count he shortchange me 50000. The second count he shortchange me with 400000 saying it should be 40000. I spent quite time there and he tried to wear my patience. But I perish, because every time I count, he will tried to take another stack to count - I know that my doing so, not only he distract my counting but also he tried to stack together what he had count to convince me that this stacked is counted and is ok. In the end I took back my USD. Check it and left.
I went to another change, with less exchange rate. I change only a 100USD instead of 200USD to cut any confusion.
We spent the afternoon taking a taxi to Kuta - a shopping area. Rach bought my dress. While the boys spnt the time at the beach - taking sunset.
To bless the kids who has been eating with us at warung - small food stall that usually sell rice with mix vegetables, we ate Mac.
A simple day.
A lazy day. The kids studied in the morning. There was no planned activities. But the kids managed to entertain themselves playing in the room.
Afternoon, we went out for lunch and I went to change money. I went to 2 changer. The first one after the change took back some money for commission. I said no and took back my money. I have asked whether there is commission - he answered no. So why now. I refused.
The second changer was a real experience. He tired to confuse me with the zeros. First he give stacks of notes of 50000. While I am counting, he distracted me by taking back the other stack to count. The first count he shortchange me 50000. The second count he shortchange me with 400000 saying it should be 40000. I spent quite time there and he tried to wear my patience. But I perish, because every time I count, he will tried to take another stack to count - I know that my doing so, not only he distract my counting but also he tried to stack together what he had count to convince me that this stacked is counted and is ok. In the end I took back my USD. Check it and left.
I went to another change, with less exchange rate. I change only a 100USD instead of 200USD to cut any confusion.
We spent the afternoon taking a taxi to Kuta - a shopping area. Rach bought my dress. While the boys spnt the time at the beach - taking sunset.
To bless the kids who has been eating with us at warung - small food stall that usually sell rice with mix vegetables, we ate Mac.
A simple day.
Friday, June 20, 2014
Bali Day 2 and 3
Bali Day 2 and 3
We spent the morning having breakfast at Mac. The coffee is not refillable and they don't have fresh milk for Rach coffee. Pepper for my muffin is not black. Kind of a culture shock.
I was nearly knock down by a car when crossing the road. The car came from behind and overtake the opposite lane. The obvious is to look at the right when you cross the first lane to look out for car that comes from the opposite lane. He cut he lane and ran into the opposite lane. This is Bali.
We spent the day at the beach. The kids made sand ball and buggie boarding. All three manage to do it. Jo is good at it even though the board is smaller than the rest. The only disappointment thing is that we are "con" for 3 children tattoo for 50 sing dollars! The consolation is I managed to make it back that night from forex.
I called a driver and we are awake at 3am and ready to take a drive north to see dolphins. The ride was smooth but it took us about 2.5 hours. The boatman was Komiong - 081936200004. The kids are excited by the boat ride. They are more excited when we have our first sightings. The boatman went an extra mile when he drive us to another location. The first location has only one or two dolphins. We pray and I pray for a school of dolphins. And guess what - we has many close encounters with a school of dolphins! God answered our prayers and to add to that I ask in which direction will the dolphins be from - o'clock from Jer 3:33 a verse that I read from Sunday time alone with God.
The rest of the day journey brought us to hot spring, waterfall and a temple.
Deb was sick in the morning - she had a swollen eye before her right eye. We brought her to see a doctor, which hopefully bring the swell down.
We spent the morning having breakfast at Mac. The coffee is not refillable and they don't have fresh milk for Rach coffee. Pepper for my muffin is not black. Kind of a culture shock.
I was nearly knock down by a car when crossing the road. The car came from behind and overtake the opposite lane. The obvious is to look at the right when you cross the first lane to look out for car that comes from the opposite lane. He cut he lane and ran into the opposite lane. This is Bali.
We spent the day at the beach. The kids made sand ball and buggie boarding. All three manage to do it. Jo is good at it even though the board is smaller than the rest. The only disappointment thing is that we are "con" for 3 children tattoo for 50 sing dollars! The consolation is I managed to make it back that night from forex.
I called a driver and we are awake at 3am and ready to take a drive north to see dolphins. The ride was smooth but it took us about 2.5 hours. The boatman was Komiong - 081936200004. The kids are excited by the boat ride. They are more excited when we have our first sightings. The boatman went an extra mile when he drive us to another location. The first location has only one or two dolphins. We pray and I pray for a school of dolphins. And guess what - we has many close encounters with a school of dolphins! God answered our prayers and to add to that I ask in which direction will the dolphins be from - o'clock from Jer 3:33 a verse that I read from Sunday time alone with God.
The rest of the day journey brought us to hot spring, waterfall and a temple.
Deb was sick in the morning - she had a swollen eye before her right eye. We brought her to see a doctor, which hopefully bring the swell down.
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Bali June 2014
Bali June 2014
Day 1
We flew on the 17th June to Bali. The kids were all so excited. Matty was asking when are we leaving. Rach ordered a Maxi cab - a spacious can that take all our luggage including the 5 of us. It start right with the holiday mode.
The plane journey was a smooth one - a short one of 2.5 hrs. All of us watch movie with the individual in-flight entertainment. By the time the plane touch down - I did not even know it. Usually I will pray before the plane touch down. The children did not really like the food.
Our driver picked us up at the airport and drove us to our apartment at Seminak. It is a 2 bedroom apartment, a very simple one, but at least sleep all in one roof with a kitchen too.
I asked the driver to helped me do up the telecommunications. It was just less than 4SGD to get a pre-paid card that enable me to make calls locally so that I can arrange trip and for any emergency calls.
Day 1
We flew on the 17th June to Bali. The kids were all so excited. Matty was asking when are we leaving. Rach ordered a Maxi cab - a spacious can that take all our luggage including the 5 of us. It start right with the holiday mode.
The plane journey was a smooth one - a short one of 2.5 hrs. All of us watch movie with the individual in-flight entertainment. By the time the plane touch down - I did not even know it. Usually I will pray before the plane touch down. The children did not really like the food.
Our driver picked us up at the airport and drove us to our apartment at Seminak. It is a 2 bedroom apartment, a very simple one, but at least sleep all in one roof with a kitchen too.
I asked the driver to helped me do up the telecommunications. It was just less than 4SGD to get a pre-paid card that enable me to make calls locally so that I can arrange trip and for any emergency calls.
Monday, February 07, 2011
7 Feb 2011
What Rach wears..
Blue Top with jeans and medium heel.
White belt with dangling Elfile ear ring.
White watch and contacts
Blue Top with jeans and medium heel.
White belt with dangling Elfile ear ring.
White watch and contacts
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Malaysia, JB Couple Getaway 2010
Spent a night in JB with Rachael in this new hotel call 11@century, from 11-12 Dec 2010.
A newly built hotel in 2009, offer simple accommodation with breakfast. The vicinities are filled with eating places and with 2 major shopping complexes.
We spent time together praying and reading the bible. Just a couple getway without phones and children, seeking the Lord's message for 2011.
A newly built hotel in 2009, offer simple accommodation with breakfast. The vicinities are filled with eating places and with 2 major shopping complexes.
We spent time together praying and reading the bible. Just a couple getway without phones and children, seeking the Lord's message for 2011.
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