Be Thou My Vision

My late father Geoffrey's favorite hymn and this will be one of the first hymns I will endeavor to learn and master.

2020 New Year Resolutions - Simple ; Easy ; Step by Step

My Son Andrew's 22nd Birthday Recently 

Here are my New Year Resolutions ; No Fuss, No Excuses Just Set them out for the world to see.  So if I miss them and fall flat on my face. The world will laugh at me with no mercy. 

1. Say "No" more effectively.
2. Be On Time ; no later than 10 minutes late  (need to count this and compare)
3. Honor what I say ; Less empty promises.
4. Lose 3 kg and keep it there
5. Be a better swimmer
6. Be a better piano player.
7. Manage $ better

Say "No" more Effectively and when Necessary

Say "No" more effectively - I need to be more assertive in saying "No". Saying "Yes" when not considering the the consequences can turn out bad in the future. So I need to do this NOW.

Be On Time

Time management ; if I agree to meet someone or there is an agreed time to meet for class, a meeting or scheduled doctor's appointment. I MUST plan better time management to ensure there is X minutes plus +15 before that appointment to be there on time.

Honor What I Say

Deeply personal and a committment for me by me and a core value.

Lose 3 kg and keep it there

The battle is a daily one where I have a concious effort to eat less and exercise more. Sounds easy ? But one of the most difficult things I have encountered in my life.

Be a Better Swimmer

As my running is winding down and I am running less due to wear and tear on my joings and tendons, I will swim more and a target of 20 laps each day 3 X a week is my goal

Be a Better Piano Player

Take lessons, Youtube and others and play 20 songs in time for our 60th gathering sooner than I would expect. 

Manage $$ better 

Eat wisely, spend less on the dining and be happier for it. Make the profit from  really high expectation year with provisions for savings, donations, and myself. Starting today.  

3 goals seal an amazing comeback win against 10 man Man City

This game of football is so unpredictable ; I actually woke up at 3.30 am to watch the game between Wolves and City ; at half time I had switched off the TV and went to bed, convinced that there was no justice in the football world, with Wolves conceding a very dubious (hardly any intended contact) penalty taken twice by England international Raheem Sterling before the goal was accepted.

Wolves were down 1 - 0 against a 10 man city side ; To make matters worse, they went down 2 - 0 after Sterling lobbed the ball over Patricio in the 55th minute to make it 2 - 0. 

It was as if a script out of the Twilight Zone ; then came this man Adama Traore ; an unstoppable and unmarkable player - the stuff of nightmares for opposing teams. Incredibly fast, skillful, strong and a good footballing brain to boot.

He rounded off a brilliant Wolves counter, Neves stealing the ball off the careless Sterling and Adama unleashed a thunderbolt from 25 yards leaving the City goalkeeper Bravo no chance. 

1 - 2 ; Game On !

In the 81st minute, Adama again stole or bumped off a tiring Mendy making a mockery of his International standing, nutmegged Brazilian Fernandinho and passed the ball out of reach of Rodrigo for Raul Jiminez to slot home.

2 - 2 ;  We have a Game !

In the 89th minute, an enlightend Matt Doherty did a neat 1 - 2 with Jiminez, rounded off 1 desperate lunge from Gundauan and curved the ball passed the hapless Bravo.

3 - 2  ; Wolves.

Needless to say, the top blew off Molineux that evening, with people hugging, crying and just plain drunkedly happy with the wicked win over the Champions.


Wolves, you have arrived. 

High Praise from Mourinho ; Testament of the Wolves Brilliance and Team Effort

What a Cracker of a Game ! Sad Wolves Lost but so Proud of their Efforts and Talent.

Wolves 4 Bestikas 0

A masterclass in controlling play, with fine wing form from Pedro Neto, Winback Reuben Vinagre and clinical finishing from Diogo Jota (hat- trick) and  Leander Dendoncker.

Of their new boys, Taylor Perry, Kilman, Burr, and Otosowi impressed tremendously. 

Wolves, the future looks very brght. !

In the High Pressure World of KPop, a princess says good bye. Goo Hara RIP

Gone at 28  years old ; still a child 

The world of KPop is unrelenting ; there is tremendous stress and pressure for the starlets to dance, sing and appear to be everyone's favourite poster girl or boy. Ever since Psy made worldwide headlines with "Gangnam Style", the world has been fascinated by the multitude of groups from Korea (SNSD,Girls Generation, Shinee, BTS, Kara, Skarf and 2NE1 just to name a few) who make dancing and the Korean language and culture so alluring

Alone and in a fishbowl, Hara took her own life.

Goo Hara took her own life on 24th Nov 2019, just 1 month after her best Unni Sulli did the same thing at only 25 years of age. After Kara disbanded in 2016, Hara was trying to make a solo comeback in Japan and was recently there from 14 - 19 November.

The stress of being constantly watched, having no personal life, and everything controlled in an almost regimental  manner must have driven her to despair. She filed a police report against her abusive hairdresser boyfriend last year but I think, she was just so lonely after her best friend Sulli died. The relentless KPop system and company management styles needs to further looked into and better treatment of the boys and girls is a must. 

Their dance hits Mister, Step and Mamma Mia are really world class, and they even came to Singapore in 2015 to perform as I recall.

Rest in Peace, Hara. You will be missed.