My 2012 resolution

2011 is another great year. In work, JiXian and Keli are both promoted to Section Manager (SM) overseeing CMP module. I am proud and happy of their achievement. Both are my first batch of engineers, fresh from university, and tasked under my responsibility. Both are my kids. It's a task almost impossible but we made it within 5 years. All this is cannot be achieved without trust and teamwork. Of course, with a lot of hardship, determination and persistence. For PengHwee and myself, we were transferred laterally to WET (Dec2011) and Dry Etch (Oct 2011) respectively, after making way for our new SMs. For myself, 7 years in YE/FA and 5 years in CMP have been very fulfilling and rewarding in my 12 years career. 2012 will be a new beginning in Dry Etch. This is a place where all the trouble reside as I was told. But I like challenges and want to make a positive impact in my new module. Wish me good luck in my new playground.

For my family, I am proud of the academic achievement from Filomena and Cordelia. Both came in 4th and 10th in school position respectively. My heartfelt congratulation for their achievement, with the credit to their hardwork; and of course Sarah's guidance and teaching. As a father, I want to play my role and influence in their moral and character building. And I need to lead by example. A good person is the ones with a good brain; and a loving and caring heart.

2012 will be the final year of the Buddhist study. I hope to pick up meditation. My mind is very restless and scattered. It's just like a television in the background that never turn off and goes blah blah blah. It's too disturbing. I need to tame my mind so as to stay focus and calm. I need a peaceful, cleared and fearless mind. Only then, my actions, thoughts and behavior will not harm anyone, including myself. Starting now and toward 2012, I need to love myself and be more forgiving to myself. Love and be love!

We spent 2 weeks exploring around Taiwan on our own in a car. It's a good experience for the family. We have a lot of fun and joy, with a lot of bonding within us. We're closer and stronger as a family. Initial fear and worry were unfounded. It's quite easy driving in Taiwan moving from one place to another with a GPS. Thinking is hard. Doing is easy. Just do it!

This year was my second SCM (Standard Chartered Marathon). I did it in 5hrs and 30mins for the 42KM run. An improvement from my previous record of 5hrs and 55mins. But fall short of my target of sub-5. Nevertheless, it's another milestone for me. If there is a will, there is a wave. Aim high. It's mind over matter. Impossible is just a word.

Looking forward to 2012, may all being be happy and healthy. And a peaceful world with no war and disaster. And more help and care to our mother earth whom is sick. 'Go green' and 'Go simple' will be the theme for 2012.

Goodbye 2011. And, hello 2012. It will be a tough year ahead with the poor economic outlook. But as the going get tough, the tough get going.

Cheers OKY