It is time to celebrate independence day over here. Our country’s National Day is this coming Monday and everything is gearing up to it. I was posed an interesting question yesterday. I was asked, “Do you put up the National Flag outside your home?” To which, it was an empathic “Yes!” My colleague then proceeded to ask someone else the same question. In short, some did and some didn’t for whatever reasons. Then, came this answer… “It’s not whether you put it up or not, but whether you are patriotic in your heart. National Day is not just a single day, but it should be every day.” Isn’t that the simple truth? 
1. Yesterday, we had our annual National Day Observance Ceremony at the office. There was the usual singing and dancing (with a special treat from our very own Singapore Idol!). And the message was clear and is still ringing in my ears. “Live your dream! Fly our Flag!” Be proud of who we are, of our heritage, of our coming of age, of what we dare to do, of our simplest dreams and goals. This was a timely message as well as a reminder for me, especially as I search for a vision or a renewed vision. Oh yes, I still have to look over our family vision again! Gotta be serious about this!
2. We celebrated further in the office by heading out for lunch! PIZZA for everyone!!! Then ICE CREAM for everyone!!! WOOHOO!!
3. I also got a glimpse of the latest iPhone4. What a spectacular piece of machinery! And all that antenna-reception hype is so bull! Where we were, the reception was already pretty low (only 1 reception bar). But as I covered the entire wrap around antenna, the reception was still there. So, just goes to show what some minority of people would do and go through to make a quick buck or in this case, to receive a free iPhone case.
4. My wife and I had friends come in from overseas and we met them (more like just him) up for dinner. He was my wife’s old classmate. Although there was some language barrier on my part, I was grateful that we could have dinner together and I was thankful that I could be there to enjoy the company…. alright alright, as well as the food! There, I said it! Haha!
5. Some days back, I wrote that I took over my wife’s desk and yes, she deserved a new one. Yes, we got her one today. It’s a high bar table with an accompanying high bar chair. It was something that she had been wanting for a couple of years now. I was not able to get this for her earlier, but I was able to do so today. It was almost like I was able to help her fulfill one of her dreams! Thankful for this situation!
6. Today, our younger kids were also invited to a birthday party. And because of this, my wife and I were able to spend some time together and yes, bought the table and chair
7. My new blog would be to help kids or parents of kids who do not seem to be, well, motivated. I do not have any content yet, but I am sure it would come along. All I have is this concept idea which I believe can reach out and help people. Even my wife will be co-authoring this blog! So, Be-All-You-Can-Be Kids will be launched shortly!! Yeah!
