18.12.2025 Thursday - Seanie is 31

Sean and I have been working hard on Andrew Tan's interview; it will be ready for tomorrow's release in the Borneo Architecture Journal. The first in a series of articles and interviews with the pioneer architects from Sarawak - those who were already working in the 50's, 60's and 70's - Sean and Judy have been busy interviewing Andrew in the past week. It is not an easy task especially when one is doing this on top on daily day in the office. 

Si Yong observes that people understand (now) that this is important work, and it is done well. And although those looking on may want to do a similar task or undertake a likewise project, but lack the time, the commitment and are perhaps not skilled enough to do it well. It does not help that we make it look so easy to do, though what they might not realise is the some of us work very consistently and very hard.

 

5.4.2025 Saturday - AGM

 

It is the PAMSC AGM and we go because we need the CPD points; Freddie, Rachel and Chloe - they collect me from the gym. I enjoy this morning's work out, the tee shirt feels tighter in the right places. I am going to start doing the basic lifting exercises; squat, bench and deadlift. 

A highlight at the AGM, KC Law recorded his appreciation of my efforts in featuring local projects in the Borneo Architecture Journal website every Friday. Glad that he did, I think this means it will be recorded in the minutes, and better from him than someone closer to me. Speaking of which, I wondered aloud to Sam, why my 'friends' did not think to record their thanks. Envy I think, or some misguided notion that this should have been done with PAMSC, although ultimately I am STILL doing it for PAMSC members amongst others. 

In the afternoon, I work from home drawing up the plans for the new school. Mom keeps interrupting and no matter how hard I try to go with the flow; she irritates me. I am sure there is some remnant of my childhood which makes me react this way.