Not quite young. Not yet old. Just… 55. Somewhere along the way, birthdays stopped being about cake and candles and started becoming markers of time. Not time wasted, but time lived. Experiences stacked like chapters in a book—some thrilling, some humbling, all instructive. Turning 55 feels different. Not heavier, just……
Category: Personal & Family
Personal life, family, and milestone reflections
Brunei Darussalam
40 years on…
As we stand on the brink of Brunei Darussalam’s 40th National Day celebration, I find myself reflecting deeply on what this day signifies for us as a nation and for me personally. This milestone is not just a marker of time; it’s a tapestry of our collective dreams, struggles, and…
Language & Musings
Managing Up Without Playing Politics
Managing up is not flattery or office politics. It is reducing surprises, improving decisions and becoming someone whose judgement can be trusted.
The Cat Owns the House. I Just Clean It.
This is not pet ownership. It is facilities management for a furry tenant who contributes nothing financially.
What I Still Carry From My Father
A father leaves more than memories. He leaves habits, values and lessons his children sometimes understand only much later.
Personal & Family
What Three Decades of Work Taught Me Too Late
Lessons from more than three decades across government, consulting, telecommunications and printing.