I have to wear them to go to my shop later. My flu, cough, sore throat is back….after only two weeks! Argh. Voice is changing again.

Must get well before Chinese New Year!

Dear Universe, please cure me as soon as possible. Thank you, Universe!

Such a hectic day. Went to LHDN (Malaysia’s Inland Revenue Board) to settle some tax issues. It was as though the place was having a family day. The whole place was packed with people. Then I realised today is the 10th of Feb and these people are rushing to make tax payments.

After that, I went to pick up my half-handicapped bf and hurried to MidValley. We spent whole afternoon doing our last-minute CNY clothes shopping. Took a break and caught Black Ransom in the cinema. The show has nothing to shout about. I fell asleep for fifteen minutes. We continued with clothes shopping and dinner.

Finally, I’ve got all my new clothes!!! Just need to get a pair of new shoes or two.

Thank you, dear, for the shopping spree!

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!

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!

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!

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