I think this is very important. I heard this on the radio. Let me share.

You are not determined by results. Your results can go either way. But at the end of the day, you are still you. Know who you are, what you are, what you are made of. Be confident, determined, and you will be soar.

Hope this helps.

I have realised that I am an extremely ambitious person and using the word 'extremely' is not an overstatement at all. I wish to build buildings, create airlines, set up companies, etc. So tell me, am I ambitious or what?

Before anyone says I am insane, mad, daydreaming, unrealistic, let me share something with you.

I look at all the rich people in the world. Some of them are not Christians but yet they are multi-millionaires and billionaires, with huge companies and businesses. Then I think to myself: I am a Christian and I have His help. What can I not do?

Does this make sense to you? If a non-Christian can do those things, think about what a Christian can do?

So, it is with this thought that I continue on my journey towards my dream.

After more than a year, with time on my hands, I have decided to write something.

While listening to Satisfaction by The Rolling Stones, I am typing now. I have been to Saigon and back, putting a tick to one of my many wishes, visiting historical places. Saying goodbye to that city, I know somehow that I will be back. It is just my character to go back to a place I like. I have been to Phuket twice and I know that I will go back for the third time.

Although I have failed in my attempt to start my business at the age of 21, I have not given up. I might just start it this year at the age of 22. Fingers crossed, I might just succeed in operating a business soon.

I just want to say that I love my country very much. Whether or not I can be part of the huge team that determines its future, I will still love it just as much.

All right. I have just finished applying to all 3 Universities in Singapore, including submitting all relevant documents. Now, I am just waiting patiently for that piece of good news... Applied to FASS of NUS, in order to major in History, applied to NTU to study English Literature, and to Faculty of Social Sciences of SMU to major in Political Science. Hope that at least one Uni will send me a positive reply.
And I have just seen the doctor today regarding my injured shoulder, which occured while saving a goal for the Delta Sharks, and found out that my tendon MIGHT be torn. My goodness... I hope that it will be all right and that there are no torn tissues or whatever.

Sick as well but I am still working as my record... Well, I don't think it's that good at the moment.. Haha..

And I am finally reading Hitler, the 1000 page book about the man himself, what makes him tick and what influencs his decisions, etc. Excited although I am now at just page 12. Haha.. But I believe it will be a great book though, especially when it's written by Sir Ian Kershaw, who was knighted by the Queen, for his services to History. Talk about his passion for the subject.. Wow...
Hope I learn something new from this book as well about him, that could be beneficial for my Uni education..

Read this book! Personally recommended by me!

I am a person who always like to think about my future. In my latest thoughts, I have decided on what I wish to study and work as. But these are just thoughts and are in no way confirmed. Haha..

If it is possible, I will definitely enrol into the NUS Arts and Social Sciences Faculty to major in History. If it is not possible, I will most likely take English Literature in NTU. At least it's a part of Humanites, which I am only interested in.
Moving on to my career, my ultimate aim is of course to be a businessman. However, if somehow, for some reason, I am not able to be one, I have thought of a few career paths. One, to become a History teacher in Maris Stella High School. Second, one which interest me recently, is to become a Home Affairs Senior Executive, working for the MHA, dealing with policies and critically examining them, which I always have an interest in. Furthermore, the starting pay seems very attractive as well. Thus, this basically sums up my future. Haha..

The Pride of our Country!

25 Random Things about Me...

1. I am named after Mario Puzo, the author who wrote The Godfather, and other Mafia-related books.

2. I love driving so much that when I was young, I would hold my hands up and pretend to drive whenever I was in my dad's car.

3. Whenever I buy books, I usually only buy non-fiction ones.

4. I want my first son's name to be Michael, after a character in The Godfather.

5. I love my secondary school, Maris Stella High School so much that I want to teach there in future.

6. I want to become a businessman.

7. I supported Sembawang Rangers when they were still playing in the S-League.

8. When I was young, I told my family that I wanted to become the President of the USA when I grow up, and my elder sister went to tell our relatives.

9. When I was young, I told my family, quite a few times, that I will be the richest man in the world when I grow up.

10. I am very much like my dad, and sometimes I think that's the reason why we have heated arguments at times.

11. When I was younger, I actually typed all the things I wanted to do as a businessman, like creating companies, airlines, fashion labels, whatever, into the computer.

12. I don't like people to know too much about me.

13. I pump only Esso petrol because its symbol is a tiger, which is one of my favourite animals.

14. I have never bought a Nokia cellphone before.

15. Although I feel Motorola cellphones are not exactly great, I always get this brand to stay loyal to it.

16. My current V3xx is my third Motorola cellphone.

17. I secretly think that Ng is the best surname there is.

18. I like products from Germany.

19. I generally like to read.

20. I am a fan of David Beckham.

21. I wish to study at the University of Southern California after I get married.

22. I love History so much that I want to study that in University.

23. My favourite number is 23.

24. I feel that I think too highly of myself at times.

25. I generally like stuff that starts with the letter M.

A few updates...

Since late December when I last updated, I have further bought a few more books to read... I guess I like to read, and that should be a good thing, but somehow I feel as if that makes me a nerd? Haha.. I guess I should recommend this book to all Singaporeans. "Marshall of Singapore", is a new book that I've just bought. This is the biography of David Marshall, who was the first Chief Minister of Singapore and I just feel that Singaporeans should read this book. I can't wait to do so, after I have finished reading my current book on John McCain, and one on China... I know all these books sound boring, but there are not, seriously.. Haha..

I have finally bought the soccer boots of my dreams, although not exactly. Let me explain. My dream soccer boots has always been the model, Predator Pulse Beckham Edition, which happens to be an old model already. To my surprise, a certain shop at Queensway still sells this pair, at a much lower price, in order to clear old stock. Alas, it was not meant to be as they do not have my size. Thus, I can only get the latest model, the Predator Power Swerve, which looks quite nice as well... Haha..

I wish to watch Valkyrie soon, since it's a war movie, and one of my favourite actors is the lead. Watched Defiance already and it's great too.

I have also realised unknowingly, that it has been a year already.. And how time flies... Ya... Haha..

That's it... Till next time... Ciao!

It's been a terribly long time since I've last posted, because I am just too lazy...

All right, it's going to be the beginning of a whole new year again and I hope it will be a great year for me and all my loved ones...

Christmas has come and gone, and soon the New Year will too... And I have to say my favourite present this Christmas comes from my grandmother, although I chose it myself. Haha. Two books, consisting of 'Hitler' by Ian Kershaw and 'The Story of Tata Steel', essentially a book about a company. At this period of time, I have come to realise that I quite love reading, especially on succesful people and firms. I like to learn from them, even if it means just gaining one thing from a whole book. I also have a habit of buying 2 versions of the same person I am reading on. For example, I would get an autobiography of Richard Branson, but I would then also get a biography on him, so that I can read both sides of the story and compare it, and see what kind of a person he actually is. Same goes for Hitler. I bought Mein Kampf some time ago, and now I've got the biography on him. In case you don't know, an autobiography is a book written by the subject matter himself and a biography is a book written by someone else, from that person's point of view. So, autobiographies tend to be a little biased towards the subject matter.

I'm now currently reading on Michael O'Leary, who made Ryannair, the budget airline, successful, and I can't wait to finish in order to start on my next book. I went to HMV on Christmas eve and I saw a number of books that I want to get my hands on... So, on pay day.... Haha.


What a beauty eh?

Ok, till next time, Ciao!

Activated!

On the eve of my birthday no less!!

Ok, think it's time to update. Since I'm rather bored now, and it's been some time since I've last posted.

After some discussions with my camp mates, think I'm gonna try to run longer distances, like 5 or 6km each time, but at a much slower pace. The idea is to get the body exercising for a much longer time, thus burning fats instead of simply improving your fitness. So I guess I'll start some time soon, in order to get rid of my body fats.

Speaking of which, I wonder if I still have a baby-face. I had a baby-face one la, which meant that people would think I look much younger, like, 16 or 17 while in reality I'm 20. But then, some people told me very recently that I look like, 22, 23?? I have to say I'm in shock. I look so old meh? Extremely sian. Sigh... I think it's because from a young age, I have always wanted to grow up quick, to be like a businessman, or wear businessman-style clothes. Maybe, over the years, my dressing sense became like that, thus causing me to look too mature. On the other hand, maybe this can allow me to attract older ladies. Hahaha... Cos since young I've always found older women more attractive... Lol...

And, my F1 Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Tee has finally arrived! Woohoo! My goodness, how I love that tee. But, I've spent a total of about S$120, including shipping costs, for this tee. Think I must wear it very often to make it worthwhile.. But, that tee is just so nice la, although my parents said it is very ugly. Sian. Haha.. And I feel like buying another same tee, but different colour one. Still considering though, cos it's another S$120.. And I still need to get a wallet, not because I want one, but because my current wallet is too damaged and may just break anytime...

And, I really thank God man.. Cos that time on Friday, me and my friends went to drink, because of some army event, and my face turned extremely red. But then, still have to meet church friends after that. And so, thank God nothing happened on the way to meeting them. I must remind myself not to do such a thing again...


I love tigers or more accurately, big cats, including cheetahs, leopards, tigers, pumas, etc... So, enjoy this picture of a White Tiger!

Till then, to The Ng Organisation and The Twenty-third Corporation!!

It's been a few weeks again since I've last posted so I guess it's the right time to do a update...

Recently, my unit called me to say I've been shortlisted for an interview for a sergeant course, but it was not compulsory. I rejected it, and the officer told me the next day that I was blacklisted cos I rejected it. Huh?! Sian... Lol.. Thank God, till now, no problems whatsoever yet with this...

I bought a shirt about 2 weeks ago on the net from Amazon, thru 3rd party shops, then waited for 2 weeks, and I saw my bank balance, money returned to me.. Sian! That shirt damn nice one la.. It's a Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Tee la.. Cost about $100 excluding shipping.. Maybe God's will, ask me not to waste money.. lol.. And so I guess I need a new wallet soon, since my current one is extremely cui, but still can use la.. Haha!

And talking about heart.sports, I just want to say lor, it's not that I go into every game wanting to pick a fight la. I only retaliate, not provoke. It's just that, whenever I am provoked in the game, I find it necessary to hit back at the person. It might sound aggressive, but, I just somehow feel that it is only fair that I do it back to him. Sigh, sounds childish, but I've already decided to try to control myself in future... I've also already decided to stay out of trouble, by not participating in games that are high-risk of trouble starting, such as rugby!! Haha, but as Vincent and Pastor said, don't care what others say, just play your own game and that's it. Wa, feel so encouraged and touched, and thought that Pastor would be unhappy with me... Choo Chye and Zhiwei also said, even if people provoke me, just don't care and do your own thing, play your own game. I think I'll do just that at the next heart.sports..

I recently also remembered a secondary school History test that I did, which till today, I disagree with my teacher and I still feel I have the evidence to back my argument. See this.
The question was basically, Why Japan had to invade South-east Asia (SEA)? One of my arguments was, because SEA was a stepping stone to Australia and New Zealand, which they had wanted to attack right from the start. Under their proposal, the Co-prosperity sphere, in which countries will be united together under the Japanese, where Japan is something like the Colonial Master, Australia and New Zealand was INCLUDED in this plan. This shows of Japanese intention to attack Australia and New Zealand. As such, SEA was needed in order to attack them as the distance from Japan to Australia is too large to launch any attack. Thus, SEA would act as a base of sorts to attack Australia. Furthermore, evidence shows that Japanese submarines did surface in Australia and cities such as Newcastle was shelled. Australian ships were also sunked by Japanese submarines, further proving Japanese intention to invade Australia and New Zealand.
But, despite showing evidence to my teacher, she still rejected it, saying this answer is wrong. So, sian!! Haha, after about 3, 4 years, I'm surprised I can still remember this... Haha..

And as you can see from the picture below, I love driving!!!

That's me, having fun in the Picanto!!

Ok.... I think I wrote too much in this post already.. Guess I'll continue on in my next post... Haha.. Till then, to The Twenty-third Corporation!

It's been about a couple of weeks already since my last post... Thank God, I'm still very much alive and well!

Actually, there's nothing much to talk about, since my life is more or less routine.. Going to work on weekdays, and off on weekends. Lol..
Well, my favourite F1 driver, Fernando Alonso, has won 2 races in a row! Woohoo!! And I find him very good-looking..
I've also been running quite often lately, but my legs just can't take it man.. Think I'm getting old already.. And my physiotherapist told me it was due to not warming up whenever I played sports when I was young. Sigh..
Updates: my business plan is very much on schedule and should be, and will be, accomplished in approximately 1.5 years time.
Sounds very long I know, but this plan was actually first thought of more than a year ago.. So, it's just another 1.5 years..? haha.. More and more ideas keep coming up and I am simply so excited about this. Business is my life and I just love doing it. At the same time, I still hope to complete my uni studies, studying History.. Wonder if I would still have the mood to study for 4 years if my business takes off? Hope God will guide me through..
Nowadays whenever me, Vincent and the rest go out, really have no idea where to go man.. It's like, most of the places already went before lor.. So still got where? Now, have to go to parks already lor.. That time went to Pierce then 2 days ago went to MacRitchie.. And both times unfortunately, I dozed off on the park bench, knocked out. Lol. And Alvin was so scared when I drove them home after that trip to Pierce Reservoir.. Haha!
Not that I want to say la, but every time after H.S, always go to 925 for dinner.. Sian or not? Wa lao, really cannot tahan sia.. Please change la... Lol..
Oh ya. And I have joined the Pact. Have you? Please, don't drink and drive. Join the Pact, at JointhePact.com, I did.

Last but not least, to The Ng Organisation and The Twenty-third Corporation!

It's been a long time since I've last written on this online diary... Simply too lazy and can't be bothered.. Lol..
It's been fine all this while, thank God. A few days ago, I almost knocked down someone when he just ran out from nowhere. Thank God for blessing me with observant eyes and good reflexes on my feet and hands, that I was able to horn and jam my brakes at the same time. Thank God greatly he saw me and stopped running, or else........
I realised that I am very interested in the magazine industry and I like to buy different types of magazines such as, TIME, Newsweek, WheelsAsia, F1 Magazine, World War 2, Smart Investor, just to name more than a few. Guess this is the reason why I want to start a magazine so much, despite the odds being against me.
I've also realised over time that I only have a few strong interests and that's it. Football, Driving, Business and History. This means that I am quite a boring person. Sian... Lol.
About the Bintan trip, it was quite all right actually. Was exactly like the Phuket trip, minus Esther, plus a few friends instead. Haha.. Nothing much to say about this trip already.. Lol.
Sian... Due to unrealistic projections, the trip to Europe is scrapped, and is now instead changed to a former British Colony, Australia. Oh well, at least it's related to the British. Haha! Hopefully the adjusted budget of S$3000 can be achieved in less than 2 years. We shall see then!!
Australia, here we come!!!!!

The past week has been quite all right for me... Nothing much to do at work, and just enjoying myself with my friends and family during the weekends.
But I was so happy when Esther showed me a newspaper clip. It stated, that the govt is planning to lower the age restriction of registering a business from 21 to 18. Wohoo!! This means one of my wishes is going to be fulfilled earlier than planned. The name of my business? The Ng Organisation.

Over the weekend, Bryan suddenly liked Viva la Vida so much, that I went back to hear it again, and again, and again... Next year Create we will sing this song.. Steady.. Haha..
Then on Sunday, after Chinese service, gotta register for church camp, then went to have breakfast with lao de, wei xiang, trina. Planned on going home after that, but kena dragged to go english service. Wa lao, felt so sian, have to attend 2 adult services.. First time in my life man.. But, surprisingly, enjoyed the sermon leh.. Haha.. Thanks to Trina..

Today, went to eat outside and chanced upon a magazine in Popular and bought it on impulse. Haha. How am I going to save money like that leh? Sian... But then again, expected, since I'm a very impulsive person, act first, think later. Lol...

As you can see, this magazine costs $11.90... But it can't be helped, since I simply love history so much!
And I'm actually contemplating subscribing to this magazine, which would actually mean a lower average cost... Btw, I have actually subscribed to TIME, which cost me some $100+? I wonder why I like mags so much, that I also want my first business to be a magazine.

To The Ng Organisation!!

It's my first post and I guess I should say things that interest me... I aim to tour Western Europe in 2010 with a group of friends, visiting Britain, France and Germany. I adore Great Britain and their culture, David Beckham, Manchester United, Winston Churchill, The Beatles. France has the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe. Germany is a place where many historical events took place. These are just a few of the many reasons I wish to visit those countries. I sure hope that in less than 2 years, I would have saved enough to go on The Holiday!


Great Britain, here I come!!!