After reading Koon Lip’s post The people around me in 2009, I decided to write a version of mine. Here goes…

In 2009, a lot of people has contributed in many areas of my life, career and happiness. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all these people, who have made a difference in my life. Also, these are the people I need in order to maintain my sanity and well-being. (sorry if I’ve missed anyone out)

1) My family (my dad, sister and brother) – They are my safety net and always have been giving me unconditional love.

2) Fookies (May Lam, Grace, Le Teng, Kay Mi, Filonessa) – My besties of 15 years, whom I cannot live without. They have been there for me, thru thick and thin. They’re the ones who have seen me at my best and also at my worst. Their love is unconditional too.

3) XCool (Kian Cheong) – He is unlike any other guys I’ve dated. He is a very positive person, who somehow has this power to make me happy even when I’m very down.

4) Forex Gang (Koon Lip, Lowie, Heng, Pooi Lum, Jerene, Chooi Ling, Alex Lee and etc.) – They are always so generous in sharing trading information. Our friendship grew a lot stronger now.

5) MM Friends (Pei San, Kok Liang, KM, Yuen Lung, Alex Sim, Roger and etc.) – They are also very generous in sharing information and some of them are my personal close friends now.

6) My relatives – They are very approchable and caring, especially my aunts.

7) My late mum – I’ve saved the best for last. How was she helpful? The values instilled by her in me helped me to become the person that I am. Words cannot express how much I miss her.

Thank you to all of them again (and to those who I’ve missed you). I love you all! Muaks!

I think I’ll stop using my precious time to fix this website. It looks good now. As long as it serves its main purpose, which is for me to write my journal, I’m happy with it. Simple and nice. I’m a pretty simple person who has big dreams.

The color combination has been carefully planned using 90% of my lucky colors. I did not just made that up out of thin air. Lately, a Feng Shui Master read my birth details and determined my lucky colors (and also my life’s destiny in brief). Overall, I have a good life from every aspects. Happy happy! He did mention, however, that the early years of my career life was a struggle and things will improve as I’ve passed mid-twenties (go figure!).

I believe that we can change our fate by creating more good karma along the way. However, sometimes it’s good to know what they think is in store for you. I’m not saying you should believe it 100%. I choose what I want to believe. I believe 100% on the good ones and take precautions on the bad ones. Life is all about choices. After all, I am indirectly doing Law of Attraction, am I not?

Thank you, Universe, for all the blessings.  You’ve been so kind to me and thank you (in advanced) for the good things that are on their way to me.

Yes. You’ve heard it right. I’m turning vegetarian. Not exactly yet, though. About one and a half years ago, I’ve made the decision to stop beef intake. I made a pact with the Universe to give me something I want and I’ll stop eating beef. Well, I’ve got what I wanted.

This time round, I’m going to stop eating pork and chicken. I didn’t make another pact with the Universe. I just want to be healthier. XCool is with me so it makes things easier. Being a carnivore for all our lives, cutting meat from our diet can become quite a challenge. For now, we still take seafood – mainly fish because I am not a big fan of prawns, squids, cockles and crabs. Eventually, when we’re ready, we might also cut seafood out.

It has been two weeks now. The first week was tough. Both XCool and I had withdrawal symptoms. We felt very weak and fatigue all the time. To help myself, I tried to psycho myself that meats are poisonous. As for XCool, he reminded himself of the teachings of taoism. It goes something like “why would you want dead carcass in your body?” It’s working so far. I have no more cravings and so haven’t he. Blue ribbons for both of us!

Many famous people are vegetarians. Just to name a few, my mentor Anthony Robbins and XCool’s role model Steve Jobs. Then there’s Albert Einstein, Abraham Lincoln, William Blake and many more!

My favorite vegetarian dish from Sakae Sushi – Vegetable Kakiage … yum yum!

Been really busy. Doing what? Changing the fate of my business thus changing my world. I think things are going well. I’ve hired an experienced F&B talent to straighten up my system. You know what? I now realize I don’t have a system at all. Paid so much money to take up this restaurant franchise and the franchisor didn’t guide us in this area. Geez. Note to self: Be careful when you choose a franchise. Make sure you find out what are the support your franchisor will provide. These homework are worth doing.

Since hiring this person, I have reduced my staff count saving me RM3000 a month at least. Firing my staff sure wasn’t easy, though. Then, my supervisors were trained to take up more responsibilities, which equates to me having more time later on. Yippie! Many more good things to come. Next thing to tackle….efficient control over inventory and reduce cost. Yay!

In view of me having more free time from now onwards, I’m still looking for opportunities to build few more sources of income. One at a time, of course. Finally, the other day, I had an idea. Thank you, Universe! Now I am doing my homework on this idea. Can it work out? We’ll see….

I went for a movie alone today. I enjoyed it. Although I love going to the movies with XCool, I also like spending time with myself. I used to do that a lot but nowadays I seldom get the chance to do so. People who are afraid of being alone are the people who do not love themselves. I love me! I do, I do, I do! What’s not to love?

Oh by the way, I’m happy and excited about a lot of things. I forgot to express my gratitude. Thank you, Universe! Muak muaks!

It’s really time to sleep now. Adios!

I still haven’t got time to make my blog more beautify. I apologize for that. I have been too busy fixing my business. Today, in particular, is very challenging. I managed to settle all issues. And yep…. you’ve guessed it! It was staff issues again.

Tired physically and emotionally.

Universe, please help me to get all things straight and right. Also, please help me to slap this person so that she is more aware of what she is doing. Thank you, Universe!

Off to the bed. Good night, world.

Today, I fired another staff. This is the second staff for the week. It was a rather tough thing to do because this staff didn’t actually do anything wrong.Firing a staff who did something wrong is so much easier. It’s just business. I didn’t need her anymore. I was procrastinating until I couldn’t take it anymore and talked to her. It went well, I think. I just saved my company RM3500/month for the two staff I’ve fired within this week. One more staff to fire and I’m all set.

Business in my restaurant has really picked up. I’m so happy!

Meanwhile, I am looking for new avenues to earn money. Have a few in mind and need to do my research. Anyone has any business proposition for me? Any other than MLM direct selling business?

Universe, please help me to get connected with more part-time business opportunities. Thank you, Universe!

I was using RapidWeaver for my website but now I’m changing back to Wordpress. Bear with me. I haven’t got time to beautify the site. Got a lot to do for my business for the next few days. I got to run out now. Stay tuned… tata!

Last night (New Year’s Eve), I did my countdown in my restaurant. Well, it wasn’t really a countdown. Okay fine. I didn’t countdown at all. But when the fireworks from a nearby shopping mall were displayed on the sky, I knew it was New Year. I did a round of greeting my customers on the dining floor and then I stood at my shop’s entrance looking at the fireworks. I spoke to Universe and told her what I wanted for this year and what I’m willing to do for her to grant my wishes. I have full faith in you, Universe!

When all is done, I suddenly felt a little lost. Last year, I did my countdown with my best friends fookies in a sleepover party at a hotel. I spoke to the Universe the exact same way and the Universe has granted almost all of my wishes. So what’s bothering me? Last year 2009, along with the good changes, there were also some unpleasant changes in my life. These are tears-making heart-breaking calamity. I certainly didn’t wish for that. But could it be that I didn’t wish for it to not happen? Then, it just hit me….. were the wishes I just made to the Universe good enough? Did I miss anything out?

Two of my fookies came to look for me and together with XCool, we went to another joint to have some beer. Gulping down the intoxicating liquid, I put all my crazy thoughts away and enjoyed the New Year’s air.

This morning, I woke up with a slight hangover. I was doing some paperwork for my shop and dated the document as “1/1/10”. The crazy thoughts popped up again. Bah! You just can’t predict everything so why worry? I’ll just do my part and grow up. Letting go and Letting God.

This will be the year of many better changes. This will be the year I stand up for myself and be independent. This will be the year I ‘buy’ back my loved ones. This will be the year I move one bigger step towards my destination. The year 2010 – the year of revolution (XCool’s favorite word). Dare to take risk!

Thank you, Universe, for giving me all the courage I need!

Hello!!! I’m back! How do you like my new look? Ho ho ho. I missed my blog. Was so used to writing my blog that I suffered a few weeks without it. It kept me happy. Hard to believe but it’s true. My relationship with my blog is bigger than what I thought. During the down time, many of my friends have been asking me to revive this blog. Thank you, friends, for your support.

This time round, my blog will be slightly different from the former one. Then, you must be wondering where are the entries from my old blog? They are GONE! You can’t find them anymore. I know. Silly me. I did something to it and the files are gone! Nevermind. Never too late to start all over again.

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2009 was an exceptionally good year for me. These are some of the highlights/achievements in random order.

Left corporate rat race permanently without any income/opportunities
( I had only my brains and lots of energy).

Worked part time as a Malaysian Rep for Forex Asia Academy while setting up business.
Received a big cheque.

Attracted a wonderful guy
(who is 99% close to what I’ve asked Universe for).

Appeared in Personal Money Magazine for an article I sent to a friend in The Edge.

Bought an F&B business and it was launched in July 2009.

Bestie 5th Fookie tied a knot. *Sob Sob* (happy tears).

Social network expanded and I have more friends now!

So… what’s next in 2010?  2010 is going to be another awesome year because Law of Attraction is great. I will continue to adopt the practice.

Thank you, Universe, for all the blessings in 2009. Lets continue to rock in 2010!

Dear Readers,

As the new year rolls around, here’s wishing you a HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

May the new year brings you more joy, health and wealth.

Love,
Tze Ping

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Update: OH MY GOD! My bf’s new iPhone/iPod app iType2Go was featured in NY Times column winning the Pogie Award. Check it out at the link below!!!

STATE OF THE ART: The Pogie Awards for the Year’s Best Tech Ideas