Investment 101

I opened my trading, brokerage and CDP account with KayHian on 31st July 2008.

I only opened all the respective account letters today, 8th Oct 2009.

That's more than a year!

Im going to start a proper investment folder. Learn how to do some simple investment. I shouldnt procrastinate anymore. It's about finding my way around this. Learning what I need to learn. Learn what i think is good from others but seriously, since like Uni days people around are already doing their own trading. But I was never comfortable because I do not like to engage in activities which doesnt allow me to be in control or at least to be able to understand what is going on.

I may pick one or two stocks and study them. I do not have any standard protocol and that's the challenge, figuring out something that works for me. That is the hardest part and that was the main reason for my procrastination.

Im going to start with companies with business of interest to me. No point investing in a business in which i know nothing about. Not sure if this is the right way but i guess being in a commercial firm for about 3 years, it more or less allows me to look at business with a more holistic perspective now than before.

As for my hols, I had a pretty good time in BKK. Especially when the hotel was just fabulous. We got free upgrade to a deluxe suit. I was thrilled on seeing the suit. For once, I never fail to fall asleep within 5 min after i lay on the king size bed. The mattress was real comfy and they provide really big pillows. I would of course prefer pillows with more support, something more firm. Room service was great. Shopping was easy as well. I just went to the shops and a few others around. Bought 7 dresses within 2 hours?

And I bought IPOD TOUCH yesterday. Cant believed today we queued closed to 4 hours for iphone at singtel shop! I have decided to postponed my purchase of iphone to next year. Like I said, I needed just the ipod and the applications. I have been hooked to my fav game - Dinner's Dash!

In the meantime, I think im falling sick. Havent been drinking enough H20.

BBQ on friday.
JB on Sat.

Postponed my China trip to the week of 19th Oct. - Phew!

Holiday mood

China's holiday is also my holiday.

Glad this week past by well!

One more paper in NOV. And then i will move on to take the rest.

I wonder if Im able to get by Advance Dip by the end of 2010. If i continue to pass every single one (I believe the difficulty level will increase along the way), I think it is highly possible i can get my ACII by 2011Q1.

I am so looking forward to life at the moment. Living it to the fullest. Play hard. Work Hard. Study hard. Love hard.

Will go pick him up tomorrow at airport. Realised I havent done that! And well, nobody comes to the airport to pick me up either ( he is always not around when im back). Hopefully his flight is not delayed. We will stay in the airport until our flight time. And yay!! A long-awaited short break.

By the way. Im going for IPOD TOUCH. Thanks for the wonderful advise. Hopefully i get it by the time leave for china. Speaking of which, should i transit Beijing, shanghai or SEOUL?