First, we rushed home from work and found the Feisty One, Noelani, showing off her potential as a future tennis star. She sprinted around the house (with her walker) with passion and gusto, two key ingredients to succeed as a tennis pro. If you watch how Novak Djokovic plays, you know what I am talking about!
Yumi then read to the older kids, Desmond and Lani, and put them to bed at 7 pm.
10-month old and already on the go!Then we went off to join our regular Thursday night tennis competition. I say competition because all of these guys are excellent tennis players and these sessions are quite competitive. How good? I played tennis in college in the States and I am currently only at #7 in our ladder tournament.
After tennis, the guys organized a small farewell party for us at the Newton Circus food center. We had some great spicy food and beers, and even better conversations. All of these guys have interesting life experiences to share.
A good example is Ueno-san. A long time ago, he walked away from his expat job to start his own business, all the while trying to put 5 kids in a very prestigious (and very expensive!) private school in Singapore. Now, his children are all grown up and became a successful banker, trader, actor, doctor and fashion designer. He still has his own business, but is devoting 80% of his time pursuing his many passions, as a musician, concert performer, tourism ambassador, tennis captain.
Now that’s passion and gusto!
All of these guys are quite successful in our eyes, finding the right balance between work, family and what moves them as an individual. Yumi and I have each other, and that is already a good place to start.
After tennis, the guys organized a small farewell party for us at the Newton Circus food center. We had some great spicy food and beers, and even better conversations. All of these guys have interesting life experiences to share.
A good example is Ueno-san. A long time ago, he walked away from his expat job to start his own business, all the while trying to put 5 kids in a very prestigious (and very expensive!) private school in Singapore. Now, his children are all grown up and became a successful banker, trader, actor, doctor and fashion designer. He still has his own business, but is devoting 80% of his time pursuing his many passions, as a musician, concert performer, tourism ambassador, tennis captain.
Now that’s passion and gusto!
All of these guys are quite successful in our eyes, finding the right balance between work, family and what moves them as an individual. Yumi and I have each other, and that is already a good place to start.
I hope the rain comes now to stop this slaughter!
It is not unusual that we play until the lights go out
Quality of tennis is high, quality of people is even higher
1 comment:
She is a potential tennis star!!! Will become Asian version of Ana!!!!! When is she beginning a lesson? maybe 2?
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