1.10.2026 Thursday - good meetings followed by a lunch

30.9.2026 Wednesday - list three things

1. PD piping for pump room
2. Kitchen details
3. Terrace masterplan

29.9.2026 Tuesday - concrete framing

I have been starting my day very early these few weeks; I write here, sometimes in the journal as well and make some marks in my sketchbook. Or make some sketchbooks from old drawings. Good morning therapy - everything is quiet, then I cycle to work, have a coffee, read a little. I have rediscovered so many new books to read in the past week; books which have been in Sara's room all this while.

Leong is working with me and Ty on the house on the hill. I am trying to work on the Toorak house with the girls - I think it will work even though we are not in full control of the ID. I finish the new housing scheme with Sean and JY. HP finally issues the new toilet layouts to site. 

I cycle down to play pickleball and have dinner with David who is in town for a Health design conference. Speaking to Westies always presents a different point of view, some are worrying while others are refreshing. 

 

28.9.2026 Monday - several pomodoros later..

I sometimes think that if I work deliberately, and use my time to brief the team - I might get away with working for half a day only. And take the afternoons off. 

I have been thinking of taking Friday afternoon off. But it does not always work out. 

Ar. Wee Hii Min has made significant and sustained contributions to PAM, the architectural profession and the built environment of Sarawak. His longstanding service to PAMSC includes serving as Vice Chairman, Publication & Media Chair and Design Festival Chair, alongside organising lectures, World Architecture Day programmes and professional initiatives. His architectural contribution is demonstrated through numerous award-winning works, including Gold PAM Awards for the Sibu Heritage Centre and Showroom at Jalan Rock, as well as a Silver Award for the ASEAN Bintulu Fertilizer Headquarters. He has also played an important role in promoting Sarawak architecture through INTERSECTION, The Borneo Architecture Journal and professional lectures, while contributing to architectural education, community projects and pro-bono works. His sustained leadership, professional achievements and commitment to shaping a distinctive and sustainable built environment in Sarawak strongly support his elevation to Fellow Membership of PAM.

27.9.2026 Sunday - disheartened

One of those days where one feels a little limp, physically and mentally. Fortunately, I am quite productive on the job front, and get plenty down on paper. 

Otherwise, it is an uneventful day. 

Late in the afternoon, I prepare the ingredients for dinner slowly and by myself, in the green room

26.9.2026 Saturday - for he is a jolly good Fellow.

I like Saturday's routine of playing pickleball at the club, having breakfast and then going to work for a couple of hours. All is good, although I am told that I need to smile more when playing, which I thought was rather unfair all things considered.

 

Lessons for the week - I should stop attending dinners with the old Thomians, and stop offering to play pickleball and let the other party ask first. 

The only highlight of the day is news that my application to graduate to a PAM Fellow member has been approved. But I do not tell anyone - it is not important to them.

25.9.2026 Friday - taking delivery

 Sam says that if some of our young friends need help, we should not hesitate to offer it. She has been helping one of them take delivery of some goods which he needs for goody-bags at a conference in October. I know the guy, I understand how hard it can be making a living in a city like KL. So, I offered to help some months back when he reached out. He seemed surprised at first about my offer, but he gets the gist now. 

People are curious why we would do things for them with no potential or visible gain for us. Sometime, we are just wanting to be helpful. Which is why I am putting Henry in touch with Alvin, who wants to return to Kuching at some point and I think Henry can pay his 'debt' forward. Lessons all round.