Taking part in the CEO Sleepout again
Dear friends and readers, Yes, the time has come again for me to take part in the St Vincent De Paul Society CEO Sleepout. This is where CEOs of companies sleep out at the WACA to experience homelessness. This is my 3rd year of sleeping rough and raising funds for the homeless in Perth. The […]
My son Tyzton and his bald head in honour of his grandmother who passed away on 14 Jan 2012 from cancer
Dear friends and readers,My son Tyzton was very close to his maternal granny. He was her favourite and she was missed very much by Tyzton. In honour of her passing, Tyzton decided to participate in this year’s World’s Greatest Shave which raises funds for blood cancer.I was pleased that he wanted to take part and […]
Getting the MOJO back
Dear friends and clients, I have been recalcitrant. I have not been blogging on this blog for a long long time. The last blog was in June 2011 when I did the CEO Sleepout. My god, that was a long time ago and so much has happened. Well, the sad news first. My mother in […]
New rules when you sell your homes if you are not in Australia
Dear friends and readers, Welcome to my first blog for 2012. 2011 was a busy year and I hope that I will have more time to blog in 2012. Today is the 2nd last day of the Chinese Lunar New Year 15 day celebrations. It is the year of the Dragon. The Chinese celebrate the […]
Surviving the CEO Sleepout 2011
Dear Friends Yes, I managed to survive the 2011 CEO Sleepout. The toughest part was the hunger and cold. I did not have a chance to get a good meal before registering for the night. Instead of lamb shanks like last year, I had a real soup and roll. The company was great and I […]
Helping the Homeless with St Vincent De Paul Society
CEO SLEEPOUT AND SLEEPING AS A HOMELESS PERSON Does anyone know what the temperature will be like on the 16 June 2011 in Perth? I believe it will probably be at least 5 degrees. I hope it does not rain, as being cold is not as bad as being wet. In my crazy golfing days, […]
Sleeping as a homeless person again this year
There has been lots of changes recently. The staff has been restructured to increase productivity. I am moving part of the practice to Morley together with an accounting firm. This is to allow me to market to the Vietnamese community as the accountant is Vietnamese. I see a great potential with this alliance. On the […]
Turning 50 years of age
Dear friends and readers Yes, I have turned 50 years old this month!!! What does it feel to reach that milestone? Well, let’s count my blessings. I have a beautiful wife who loves and tolerates me. She is my soul mate and I trust her expressly with my children, my business, my love etc etc […]
New website for probate and estate planning matters
Dear Readers, It has been a while since my last blog. Val, a lawyer from my office has been working hard with me to create a new website focusing on probate and estate planning matters. Yes it is true, there is nothing more definite than tax and death. Feel free to browse the site before […]
Celebrating Chinese New Year
We are now in the year of the Rabbit according to the Chinese Lunar Calendar. Was the year of the Tiger a good year? That was the year Tan and Tan Lawyers moved to their new premises at Terrace Rd. The move has seen Tan and Tan Lawyers improve on their quality of service. We […]