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The Irony of It All

August 28, 2010 / Psychology

Ever since the meaning behind the first Matrix was explained to me in my 10th grade psychology class, I became enthralled with the philosophy of life. It made me think hard about my existence as a confused adolescent. What do we exist for? Love? Justice? Fame? Power? Passion? I was so intent with seeking the…



Photos of the Temples of Cambodia

July 31, 2010 / Photography

I went to Cambodia a couple weeks ago. It’s my first vacation in over a year. Honestly, I don’t fancy vacations; there’s just something infuriating about not having enough time to fully immerse oneself in a foreign culture. Nevertheless, I got to take some breathtaking shots of the Cambodian temples with my brand new dSLR,…



Resolutions for a New Decade

January 3, 2010 / Daily Life

I don’t really believe in new year resolutions. I mean, if you wanted to make something happen, it doesn’t matter when you make it, as long as you follow through. But I thought I should just write this entry for a future self. More importantly, for you since I want to spread this positive state…



Christmas Update!

December 24, 2009 / Daily Life

First off, MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY! I spent days writing over 50 cards to send out to all those who signed up for a greeting card! I hope most of you have received it by now. December is only time I am able to take a long break from work, so I thought I would get…



Life of a Social Media Rockstar

November 2, 2009 / Daily Life

Pat Law is my new idol. No, she’s not another Japanese singer. She’s a digital strategist for Ogilvy and a social media rockstar in Singapore. She recently wrote about how she stays on top of her ballgame with a demanding career and her online presence. Her 3 tips for balancing her life: #1: Work comes…



Why I Enjoy Reading Investment Banking Blogs

September 6, 2009 / Daily Life, Psychology

Note: Excuse the typo-laden entry. It’s 4am and my eyes are about to close. My latest favorite reads are a line-up of cynical, sadistic, pompous blogs written by investment bankers. I can go through half their archives in one sitting and re-read some of their entries. Something about their bitterness is very captivating. Reason #1:…



Economic Freedom

September 30, 2008 / Opinion

“Economic freedom means the freedom to succeed and the freedom to fail” – Mike Pence Hold on there, cowboy! Since when was the American economy ‘free’?! If it were free, the American government wouldn’t have forced Microsoft into two. Neither would they need to sign bilateral trade agreements with its neighbors. And don’t forget the…



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