16.9.2025 Tuesday - Malaysia Day

 What does it mean to us? to me? - I think I will simply continue doing what I have been doing; to do a good job in whatever I take on, to teach and nurture people when I can, lead by example, keep good habits and relations with people from all walks of life, be productive, pay my taxes and be kind. 

15.9.2025 Monday - letting go of perfection

 Listening to Eliud Kipchoge, who is a father figure to the younger runner, not seeking for perfection instead to looking for constant improvements by having the discipline to stick to a regime of training and lifestyle

14.9.2025 Sunday - an early breakfast and then putting up shelves

13.9.2025 Saturday - renovation plans

12.9.2025 Friday - the school team is almost complete

Freddie took us to a orang ulu eatery for lunch which Leong paid for, which was nice. Thoughtful people, whom I'll need in the coming months - yes I'm glad that I have a team of capable people. 

Today is the start of Sean taking us for dinner once a week, sort of a thank you to mom for cooking daily. 

 

11.9.2025 Thursday - sending off

We have a sending off session and it was one of the best; a good workout - I was truly tired after with a bit of a buzz. Sitting down to eat fruits and drink tea after was really nice as well. 

10.9.2025 Wednesday - speak clearly, and be patient (kind even)

I am teaching myself to be more patient and positive, and not let negative energies sap my strength. The morning is spent speaking to Allister, who seems to have things sorted out. After that, I meet a young glazing contractor, he is easier to work with than his father and our young team work well with him; exchanging information about technical details and specifications. I can see that everyone is learning; about technical things and about working together. I forget about the meeting with the PP girls, they remind me by showing up on time, and once again the meeting is productive; solving many of the niggly problems which would have bothered us had we not met in person. 

We have lunch during which Freddie (back from a successful OP inspection) shared exam tips to George and Sean. Ah Khiin comes by again - with a tiny problem which I think he could have solved himself. Perhaps he has not started, and hence needed another 'discussion'. Perhaps, he knows that I am particular about details and would want to have a say - I'll take this reason then. 

Penghui returns with positive news from his Council meeting, he is good at knowing when to speak and when to listen. Apparently Rashidah asked after Sean, I see this as a good sign. 

Later that evening, after tennis, I have a drink with SY (joined later by the Sims) - we talk about people and how they need to be kind (empathetic perhaps). We cannot change them, we can start by being kinder.