HKDay1280: 闘魂!(とうこん)Fighting Spirit!

今日沢山な事をやりました!自分の事も会社の事も!そして、ジョギングしまして、残業しました!

今天搞了好多事。早上做了房子的Valuation,之后把博客写好,做公司的事,跑步之后晚上继续回公司开会。

“You just gotta keep going and fighting for everything, and one day you’ll get to where you want.” Naomi Osaka

Lunch (and dinner)! and catching up on yesterday's news!
Lunch (and dinner)! and catching up on yesterday’s news!
More or less ready!
More or less ready!
Poster looks great on LCD screens!
Poster looks great on LCD screens!
DIY... At least I know these cables are of good quality! Cat 6A! Remind me of good old days learning to crimp cables!
DIY… At least I know these cables are of good quality! Cat 6A! Remind me of good old days learning to crimp cables!
This blood pressure machine is really awesome!
This blood pressure machine is really awesome!

HKDay1278: Family Weekend!

今日週末は家族と一緒にいました。よく休みました!

今天周末可以在家里和家人好好休息。也带了小宝去早教玩了。

“To enjoy good health, to bring true happiness to one’s family, to bring peace to all, one must first discipline and control one’s own mind. If a man can control his mind he can find the way to Enlightenment, and all wisdom and virtue will naturally come to him.” Buddha

Lucas exploring sounds...
Lucas exploring sounds…
Lucas Day 460: playing in the play gym for kids!
Lucas Day 460: playing in the play gym for kids!

HKDay1277: Back to Shanghai

今日やっ等Shanghaiに帰りまして、よく休みました!

今天终于回到上海了!好好休息睡到自然醒!然后开始写博客!准备回去继续冲刺!加油!

“A holiday is an opportunity to journey within. It is also a chance to chill, to relax. It is when I switch on my rest mode.” Prabhas

Lucas Day 459!
Lucas Day 459!

HKDay1268-1276 Japan Tour!


HKDay1168-Lucas’ first trip!

Travelled from Singapore to Shanghai to meet then took the plane later from Shanghai to Osaka! Japan Airlines was pretty good and a quick 2 hour journey made it easy for Lucas. 

Got 2 ICOCA transit cards to use in addition to the 2 SUICA travel cards we already have to train to the nearest station at 日本桥 (Nihombashi) before lugging all the luggage to the AirBnb apartment! 

Small but at least its home for the next 2 days!

Quick home made dinner in Shanghai before heading to Osaka Japan!
Quick home made dinner in Shanghai before heading to Osaka Japan!
Lucas day 450. otw to airport!
Lucas day 450. otw to airport!
Lucas day 450. Otw to Osaka!
Lucas day 450. Otw to Osaka!

HKDay1169- Universal Studios Japan!

Slept pretty late last night so could not reach USJ until about noon. Glad that we went later and we had a the privilege of using the waiting room while queuing. Making the wait shorter thanks to baby Lucas.

Enjoyed the rides especially Harry Potter, Minions and took Lucas to the carousel where he took 2 rides! 旋转木马? makes his day!

Universal Studios Japan!
Universal Studios Japan!
Lucas Day 451 playing the carousel on USJ!
Lucas Day 451 playing the carousel on USJ!
Tourist Trap at Nihombashi (日本橋), Kobe beef that is expensive and not nice. The one in Kyoto is much better and cheaper!
Tourist Trap at Nihombashi (日本橋), Kobe beef that is expensive and not nice. The one in Kyoto is much better and cheaper!

HKDay1170- Osaka to Kyoto

Taking the 新幹線the trip to Kyoto was pretty smooth thanks to the short journey and we arrived Kyoto in the late afternoon. It helped that we stayed near Kyoto Station at Daiwa Hotel.

Explored the city and I actually like the Edo-era feel of Japan. Also realised Kyoto tower is just at the station.

At Osaka Station to go to Kyoto!
At Osaka Station to go to Kyoto!
On the train from Osaka to Kyoto!
On the train from Osaka to Kyoto!
Lucas Day 452 at Kyoto Tower!
Lucas Day 452 at Kyoto Tower!

1171- 清水寺

Did some visiting along the tourist route to temple and streets of 锦市场. Nothing especially attractive to me.

Exploring 清水寺!
Exploring 清水寺!
Lucas Day 453 at 清水寺!
Lucas Day 453 at 清水寺!
Exploring 锦市场!
Exploring 锦市场!

1172- Kyoto to Fujikawako 河口湖

Went from Kyoto station via Shinkansen to 三島then by bus to Fujikawako then finally to Kukuna Hotel. Nice Hawaiian style ryokan to let you relax in the hot spring water from Mt. Fuji with the view of the magnificent mountain! 

I enjoyed it quite a lot and I spent some time in the spring looking at Mt Fuji and reflecting on things to do moving forward with family and self.

Lucas Day 454 on Shinkansen from Kyoto to 三島!q
Lucas Day 454 on Shinkansen from Kyoto to 三島!
Enjoying the view of Mt. Fuji at Fujikawako 河口湖!
Enjoying the view of Mt. Fuji at Fujikawako 河口湖!

1173- Tokyo まで!

Trip to Japan is not complete without going to Tokyo, but first its shopping at Outlet at Gotemba before heading over to the city reaching 六本木(Roppongi)station by night.

Lucas Day 455! Nice Breakfast at Kukuna enjoying the view and onsen before the hustle to outlet store later then to Tokyo!
Lucas Day 455! Nice Breakfast at Kukuna enjoying the view and onsen before the hustle to outlet store later then to Tokyo!
Another shot of Mt Fuji again! I like this place quite a lot especially the view and the air!
Another shot of Mt Fuji again! I like this place quite a lot especially the view and the air!

1174- Shopping

Spent the day shopping at Isetan, Takashimaya and the likes. 

Lucas Day 456! Shopped too much! A night shot with Tokyo tower in the backdrop!
Lucas Day 456! Shopped too much! A night shot with Tokyo tower in the backdrop!

1175- More Shopping

Checked out hotel; and did more shopping before shifting to Odaiba at night. A better hotel and more convenient to go to Narita the next day.

Dinner at authentic crab restaurant! 蟹道乐!
Dinner at authentic crab restaurant! 蟹道乐!
Lucas Day 457! Exploring the Crab Restaurant!
Lucas Day 457! Exploring the Crab Restaurant!

1176- Odaiba to Narita

Wanted to visit the statue of liberty in Odaiba however we were too late and did not want to risk missing the bus to Narita. Hence we reached the airport early and did even more shopping there. Bought some snacks and my favourite 白い恋人!

When we reached Shanghai, I was so surprised we could fit all into the taxi. Saved money for another taxi!

Lucas Day 458! The luggage helper!
Lucas Day 458! The luggage helper!


HKDay1267: Lucas can Walk!

今日沢山な事をやりました!忙しかった!でも全部できました!

今天好多事。又要工作,要找引擎,要搞定贷款,要确定妈妈ok!全部搞定!

“I’m racing against me. As long as I come across the finish, I’ll be okay.” Ruben Studdard

Boat House at Raffles Marina!
Boat House at Raffles Marina!
Vintage Volvo Penta!
Vintage Volvo Penta!
Lucas Day 449!!!
Lucas Day 449!!!
Honest Lunch!
Honest Lunch!
Dinner with Dad!
Dinner with Dad!
Mum is so busy!
Mum is so busy!

HKDay1266: Mum’s Operation!

今日母は病院に居ました。ぼくは心配しますよ。お大事になさってください。

今天妈妈住院动手术。希望一切顺利。早日康复!这个最重要!

“Nothing comes sailing by itself.” Alexander Dale Oen

Honest Lunch!
Honest Lunch!
Lucas Day 448!!!
Lucas Day 448!!!
Dinner with Dad while waiting for mum's surgery since 830 in the morning!
Dinner with Dad while waiting for mum’s surgery since 830 in the morning!
Mum finally out! Operation successful! But she's still in pain from the surgery.
Mum finally out! Operation successful! But she’s still in pain from the surgery.

HKDay1265: 去尘除垢!

今朝友達一緒に散歩をしまして、ご飯を食べました!夜両親と一緒に夜ご飯を食べました。楽しかった!

今天和久违了的同学一起去爬Bukit Timah Hill爬了两回,除了一身汗。好舒服!之后一起吃饭。回家睡了午觉去把妈妈要住院的无限WIFI搞定,一起吃晚餐。

现在的我,想把心里的尘垢清楚,只想自己的TRUE NORTH,再想要怎么达到。好ZEN。哈哈

“I have learned that as long as I hold fast to my beliefs and values – and follow my own moral compass – then the only expectations I need to live up to are my own.” Michelle Obama

Starting out Bukit Timah Hill climb!
Starting out Bukit Timah Hill climb!
On the way to summit!
On the way to summit!
On the way to summit!
On the way to summit!
On the way to summit!
On the way to summit!
Yay! We reach the summit of Bukit Timah Hill!
Yay! We reach the summit of Bukit Timah Hill!
Yay! We reach the summit of Bukit Timah Hill!
Yay! We reach the summit of Bukit Timah Hill!
Yay! We reach the summit of Bukit Timah Hill!
Yay! We reach the summit of Bukit Timah Hill!
Brunch Here!
Brunch Here!
Nice fishball kway Teow!
Nice fishball kway Teow!
Lucas Day 447!!!
Lucas Day 447!!!
Mum clearing her intestines for the surgery tmr! Yam Seng!
Mum clearing her intestines for the surgery tmr! Yam Seng!

HKDay1264: LOST!

今朝魚を買いまして、買い物を行きました。そして、自分会社の事をやりました。疲れた!

今天早上去菜场买鱼,之后去化妆品的大特卖,仿佛打仗似的好多东西都被抢购一空!之后去上班,继续做测试!需要多多努力!寻找自己的TrueNorth 中。

“People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they’re not on your road doesn’t mean they’ve gotten lost.” H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Battle of the Sale!
Battle of the Sale!
Honest Healthy Lunch!
Honest Healthy Lunch!
Testing in progress!
Testing in progress!
Dinner here!
Dinner here!
Honest Dinner!
Honest Dinner!
Lucas Day 446!!!
Lucas Day 446!!!

HKDay1263: 带病上班!

今日身体は佳くないですけど、仕事をしました。同僚と一緒にから、何もできますよ!

今天明明身体不舒服,昨晚还发烧可是还要上班。因为有欢送午餐。不能让同事失望。之后好好回家休息。

“I think that life is difficult. People have challenges. Family members get sick, people get older, you don’t always get the job or the promotion that you want. You have conflicts in your life. And really, life is about your resilience and your ability to go through your life and all of the ups and downs with a positive attitude.” Jennifer Hyman

Honest healthy lunch. Not feeling too good.
Honest healthy lunch. Not feeling too good.
Lucas Day 445!!!
Lucas Day 445!!!