Year end 2005

End of the year is coming. Thought that would be winding down at work, but seems to be the opposite. Have some new proposals to do up before end year for January's BoD meeting. Luckily, targets have been met. The fund I am managing has also achieved the year end target, but anything can happen before the end of the month. So, have turned defensive in my portfolio to maintain current position.

Socially, have some carolling gigs lined up. Will be singing in Great Eastern Mall on 10Dec, 11Dec and 18Dec. 1 hour slot each. Just had a call earlier on, and I think the group managed to confirm another gig. Not sure of details yet, but these paying gigs will help provide some extra pocket money for Christmas shopping! Will also be singing in an old folks home somewhere in PJ on 13Dec, but this will be for charity. Heard the group mentioned that we will also be bringing some essential items as gifts (i.e. rice, detergent, soap, etc) for the residents of the old folks home. There was also talks of carolling in one orphanage, but no details confirmed yet. It's been a while since I went carolling to orphanages and old folks home. Think the last time I went was with the local chuch choir a few years back. Needs organising, and that's the hard bit, as well as rehearsals to learn up the hymns properly. Still, I guess someone just needs to volunteer. In the current case, one of the group members suggested the idea, and took the initiative to call up the place to check and liase with the group for confirmation. Good for her! Tis the season to be merry, and always good to spread some cheer.