Saturday, October 18, 2025

18.10.2025 Saturday - The appetite comes with the eating

The saying "the appetite comes with the eating" means that the desire to do something grows the more you do it, and it is often used to encourage starting a task. While it literally refers to how the act of eating can create a greater appetite, it is a metaphor for many other endeavors, such as hobbies, work, or ambitions. 


17.10.2025 Friday - Freddie, Ferris and Fiona




 

Sunday, October 12, 2025

12.10.2025 Sunday - a good section, and a good session




 

11.10.2025 - a laksa, a swim in a new pool and quiet end to the week


The loveliest part of the day was a swim with Sam in the PD pool, one of our recently completed projects. It reminds me of the days when she and I would catch the bus to the Belmont pools and swim for 30 minutes in time to catch the bus home on its 45-minute loop through the suburbs. 



 

10.10.2025 Friday - lunch with Henry, a good site walk followed by more good news


After our site walk at Springvale, I remark to Freddie - there are not many technical issues... to which he replied -.. because Sean had dealt with them. 

 

9.10.2025 Thursday - drawing therapy

 

I'm still resting my ankles, though they are not showing signs of improvement (not quick enough for me). I'm swimming and having more time to myself, I realise that I can get myself to give these sports up for a spell. And I also realise how much more time I have for other things, when I don't hv squash, tennis and pickleball. 
 

Thursday, October 9, 2025

8.10.2025 Wednesday - working bosses, an inspection and long dinner

 The morning starts with resolved elevations for Santai; a bay window at the living room, and small balcony for master bedroom. The grilles for the air cond compartment runs across the front of the balcony, and is framed with a steel oblong. The entire facade undulates along its length, folded gently at each bay.


I tell Freddie that I have been happy these past few days, as I have completed a number drawings; the lift core for Santai, Semi-D layouts for Faiz, and sketches the river-side hotel masterplan. He thinks it makes a difference when the 'bosses' work at designing and planning.

We then go to inspect the apartments before handing over to the owners. It's been a number of years. I think ultimately it pays for our overheads without much profit, and also not suited for publication, as it does not have enough redeeming features.

That evening, we have dinner with the TOKYO5 at PD, TY drops in and we have a long chat. It appears that we have a new project with them - one which I started several months ago. 22.July 2025





Wednesday, October 8, 2025

7.10.2025 Tuesday - an X-ray, an ultrasound and a prescription

Energised by yesterday's meeting with Faiz - I volunteer to design the new Semi-D and spend the afternoon happily drawing and listening to The Cultural Life - Alison Balsom the classical trumpeter is being interviewed. 

Earlier this morning, I visited the sports medicine doctor who prescribed rest and anti-inflammatory pills. Actually, she prescribed sugar injections (but I opted for a less invasive remedy first). 

Cooling my heels literally with a swim this evening




Monday, October 6, 2025

6.10.2025 Monday - a rewarding day



 She said 'We just left the office 🥹 Thank you again Mr Min. But coming back to what you mentioned back at lunch about how its nice we all keep coming back. I wanted to add smth but it was kinda stuck at the back of my throat haha but just wanted to let you know that the reason why we do come back or for me at least is that youve really been a huge part of our growth in becoming what we are in our careers and lives. So thank you for that as well! Take care! Please send aunty sam my regards as well!! ❤️'

5.10.2025 Sunday - Ashraf and Aida