Wise words from Frog man

Reflection on the small stuff

人生過到現在，走在路上會被人認出來，這也是始料未及的。只能告訴自己，當你有小小的影響力時，就要用小小的力量去幫助別人，當你有大大的影響力時，就必須要用大大的力量，去讓這個世界變得更好。

Loosely translated " As you journey through life, you might be recognized, which is unexpected. Tell yourself when you have a small influence, use what small force to help others. When you have a big influence, you have to use a big force to make this world a better better." This was something Frogman "wa da" posted on his facebook sometime back.

Today is a time for my self-reflection. Lovecyclingsg, a group I co-founded with Francis back in 2008 has grown to way bigger than I thought. Some thing must be right, I think. 
We come a long way but staying relevant is never easy.  Then what is relevant? Is it all about keeping true to non commerical nature, E.R.P and community kampong spirit?  How do we keep the "wheels" spinning, week after week? I know we got something good going but how to sustain this level of effort?  
Mentally, I am tired... dead tired. Like fizzy pepsi without the gas. Punchek and peng sang. Perhaps a time out would help.......every one needs a break.

What inspires me....

Kian Ann and Daddy KS - first time out of their comfort zone.. and smiling!

See that smile? Thats inspires me!

The blogspace is a wonderful world. I get to read and experience all different points of view. There are those who write more on techy bits and some who write about life. About inspiration. How seemingly random things can inspire.
I can relate to some of the writing and actually see this happen every sunday.Folks who laid off cycling for 10-20 years and coming back to cycle again. Yes, they are out of shape but when I see their effort, their sweat and most importantly their smiles...  It makes me smile too. This inspires me.
Daddy and son who try to ride in Singapore. Scared but tries. Falls down but keeps trying. I see and can't helped be impressed. Such a team is Tan KS and his son. We met at Bukit Brown ride. It was Kian Ann first attempt in riding such a distance and it took alot of effort on him. At times, I thought he would give up and just whine. But he didn't. Daddy stood from a distance, egging him on, giving encouragement.  In addition, my buddy Darren also became his angel shadowing him his every move and gave his encouragement every pedal crank of the way.

Darren, watching out for Kian Ann... yes that's spandex but he is still cool!

This are the stuff that inspires me.... a simple act of just cycling and helping others. Irregardless of what he ride, who he is.
KS and Kian Ann, u inspire me. Keep on riding! See u on Sunday rides soon!

It is called Heart

Beautiful wishing box by Esther lim 

Xmas is about giving to those in need. I, personlly feel that I am very blessed to have a beautiful wife, child and a whole bunch of warm, fun loving lovecyclingsg friends. Rather then just a big party and get drunk. I thought why not we make a difference and make a child smile this year.

Come 17th Dec, we( lovecyclingsg) will be at Pertapis to spend an afternoon with the children. Play some games, makan and give a present to each of the child. To make it more meaningful, the children themselves will be writing their wishes(limit to $20 as we are no Warren Buffet) and we will do our best to find the present. The presents are very kindly sponsored by the kind angels of LCSG. And today when I saw how lovely Esther made the Wishing box... I just had this in my mind.... Heart. LCSG folks have heart!