Tutu Ku

Two potential leaders. One is very capable but not very hungry to lead. One is less capable but very hungry to lead. So if we have a choice to only groom one, who do we choose to groom? No brainer, right? We choose the very hungry one because as much as we want to groom … Read more

Today a friend told me that his mantra is “When there is a will, there is always a way.” I agree. Then I countered him with another thought. “If a problem can be solved with money, then it is not a problem.” Just like the Malay saying, “Ada padi, semua kerja jadi” (translates “Where there … Read more

Yesterday I was talking to a psychologist. She was telling me that she having her private practice nearby where she grew up was not a good idea because she was a “bad kid” because people in the area would know her past too well. On the contrary, I thought it’s a good idea actually. My … Read more

Yesterday a friend was telling me he went to cut his hair. The barber is from Bangladesh. He told me that he didn’t manage to see him during CNY and though it’s over now, he gave him an angpow. The barber was very happy. He then said, “Small gesture for them, they leave family to … Read more

Work, I have to do it because I am responsible like that. So I do try to see it differently. More positively, actually. Because negativity doesn’t make it better. Most of the times, complaining about something and not doing anything about it, will only end up in the vicious cycle of frustrations over nothing. Do … Read more

Someone told me this recently, “It’s good that you can laugh at yourself.” Well, I can’t disagree with that. I have to because I am also one of those who adopts humour as a coping mechanism. So I supposed able to laugh at myself is part of the deal. Probably why working & connecting with … Read more

I recently reconnected with someone whom I had last spoken to 20 years ago. When we came out for coffee, as expected there were so much to catch up what we had missed in each other’s life. 20 years is indeed a very long time. At one point of the conversation, he said to me, … Read more

The other day a person was telling me that I am so impatient. Then I looked at him and asked, “Is that a good thing or a bad thing because I couldn’t tell from your face.” You see, it’s true that I don’t have the patient to wait on things to happen. That is why … Read more

The thing about language, if you want to get better in communicating it, like most skills, you need to practice it. So me and Ain made a pack today. She wants to improve her English and I want to improve my Malay. Starting today, every Thursday she will speak English to me only and I … Read more

Yesterday a friend was telling me this. I found it so romantic. He asked me, “What does husband can do to woo their wives?” I said, it can be something simple, like sending flowers on a random day, not on special occasions like valentines or birthdays. Like you know, just saje sending flowers. He then … Read more