Someone stood me up again today. In the past when this happened, I would always ask myself if the problem was me – if I was simply not good enough to be even given the opportunity to meet the other party.

But now, I have become so zen about the entire ‘flying me an aeroplane’ thing. I am no longer upset and disappointed. Rather, I know such people cannot be taken seriously. If they cannot keep their word to turn up, what more can you expect of them?

On a more serious note, I pity them actually as they have missed the opportunity to learn from me and extract maximum value. It’s their loss, not mine..hehe…

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有些人以为他们可以一手遮天、瞒天过海、我行我素、所以继续嚣张下去。明知已经犯了错还不肯悔改，真的是不见棺材不落泪。

我看你还能嚣张多久。

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Here’s some good news to share with everyone! I’m very happy to have made it to the finals of the Watsons YOU Awards 2010 for the Sporty Physique category.

The annual Watsons YOU Awards seeks to celebrate the uniqueness and individuality of the contestants in 8 different categories. The category that I’m competing in is the Sporty Physique category. The Sporty Physique category Award is given to the person who enjoys exercise and has a good body to make heads turn.

I recall the first qualifying round where all interested parties had to submit two photos – one full body shot and one close up zooming in on the body part we wanted to highlight. Then it was waiting to see if one made the next cut in the audition round.

Fast forward to the audition round…Out of the 12 of us who made it, 5 were chosen to advance to the finals. Now in the finals, as in any other competition, there are rules by which we have to abide.

Unlike the qualifying round where our best bodies were already scrutinised by the panel of judges and the audition round where we were assessed on our personality, the finals is a different kettle of fish. Yes, you have the goods. Yes, you have the personality. Now, do you have the popularity?

The winner of the Sporty Physique Award goes to the person with the highest number of public votes. It is solely determined by public voting which starts from 8 Jul to 21 Jul 2010.

The best thing in this competition is that I’m returning to my roots where it all started for me when I first decided to launch my career in the fitness industry.

If you have been a faithful reader of my blog and like my postings; or admire my courage to transform myself from a scrawny, sickly hermit to a lean, toned, confident individual; or love the work I now do in helping others lead a quality lifestyle in fitness and grooming, then please vote for me.

Here’s how to vote for me in 3 simple steps. You can vote once a day for the entire duration of the competition (yes, competition ends on 21 Jul 2010). So do not hesitate, take action now & support me.

Vote for Lionel in 3 Simple Steps!

1. Click on the banner below which would automatically bring you to the voting page. Alternatively, you may wish to click on this link here.

http://www.watsonsyouawards.com.sg/web/youawardsg/vote?p_p_id=AWARDS_VOTE&p_p_action=0&p_p_state=normal&p_p_mode=view&p_p_col_id=column-1&p_p_col_pos=1&p_p_col_count=2&_AWARDS_VOTE_struts_action=/ext/awardsvote/view

2. Look for my picture and contestant number 001253. I’m the first guy featured. Click on the Vote button below my picture.

3. Fill up your details – in particular your name, email and contact number. Then copy the text verification into the box. Thereafter, click on the vote button.

By supporting me, here’s what you stand to win too should I win. The lucky voter will win fabulous product hampers worth $100 each.

As the saying goes, every vote counts. Your votes are greatly appreciated. Remember to spread the word too. Thanks everybody!

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Work keeps me busy these days. It’s important to channel my energies doing what I enjoy doing. And the big plus point is that I’m so blessed to be able to do just this

It’s been a fruitful two years (two years one month to be more accurate)since I sacked my boss and I can never ever envisage myself working for someone again. I told myself then I will not tolerate anymore never-ending deadlines, chokeful emails and redtapes anymore. Why stay if you are not appreciated for all that you have done? Why stay if you know there are greener pastures out there besides your job?

Thinking back, a ‘job’ is simply telling you to ‘just obey boss’. Sorry, I can’t. I cherish my freedom now so much that simply returning to corporate and reporting for work every morning at 8.30am is enough to make me sick all over again.

These days, I decide what time I want to start work and end. I have the freedom to choose. Though it’s been challenging meeting prospects, clinching deals and promoting using social media, I feel I have grown so much more as a person. I am better connected with others and especially with myself. I speak the language I want to speak, without having to resort to being politically correct all the time. 2010 has been an exceptional year for me as there has been several breakthroughs and I hope it continues to stay this way.

I have bigger plans for the future as I seek to expand and continue to do what I am good at – helping people transform their lives and lead a quality lifestyle through fitness and grooming

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It has become increasingly crystal clear to me in recent months who my real friends are. Those so-called friends, whom I thought were worth keeping are, for lack of a better word, masters in the art of deception. Peel away their facade and you will be shocked at the serpeant heart that they possess. They are all ready to bite you with the most potent venom and paralyse you for life.

It is this stinging scenario that made me open my eyes. And the earlier I recognise and spring clean these people out of my life, the better. There’s really no value hanging onto them as if my life depends on them. Please, I will be much better off without their existence.

You have to choose your friends very carefully. Not every friend deserves the ‘friend’ label. No wonder the term ‘frenemy’ has become the buzzword these days. A friend who is also an enemy at the same time. How so so accurate.

Frenemies include people who betray your trust. Frenemies include people who borrow money and never return. Frenemies include people who only look you up when they need your help. During other times, you simply don’t exist at all.

To hell with these frenemies. Good riddance to bad rubbish!

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It’s finally all over. Another episode in my life has ended. It’s time I move on again. Perhaps I should have known from the start what to expect. When you place too high stakes on the final prize and unexpectedly trip on the last hurdle enroute to the destination, everything you have worked hard till now evaporates into smoke.

I choke back tears, berate myself and run the “if only I had” episodes in my mind over and over again.

But in life, there is no “if only I had”. It’s either you succeed or not. There is only the victor and the vanquished. You may ask how about the congeniality prize? That’s a consolation prize, not the big one. There is no room for mediocrity in this society. It’s either you make it and become the ‘it’ boy/girl or you get forgotten in the crowd of other faces, just like a concubine banished to the cold palace, never to see the light of day again.

If you ask me how I’m feeling now, I’ll tell you I feel disappointed, down and out. That’s perfectly normal as I’m human with feelings. If I say I’m fine, you will know I’m lying. Buy give me a few days, or perhaps a week and I’ll be up and about again. I won’t be condemned for life just because I didn’t succeed. I believe I can still snare the big one one day. Watch this space.

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I’m back after a one month hiatus! And time seems to just fly by especially when you are busy with work. Some wondered if I was sick as I was away for a long time. Others enquired about my progress. Thanks to all for your concern.

Well, I’ve been busy with work this past month. There are now more new clients and workshops (which is good news certainly).  I guess all my efforts at milking my other business blog has definitely paid off as enquiries have been coming in regularly. Do check it out and continue to support me ya

And of course, there’s the demands of the competition which I had to juggle as well. It was an experience of a lifetime (let me go sort out some pictures then post here later).

Hmm…it’s strange how L is doing well in all aspects except his love life. And that’s what almost everyone is asking me now. For the record, I’m still handing in a blank sheet as far as relationships are concerned. Yeah, it’s been more than a year since I was in a committed relationship but such things can’t be rushed, can they?

Working a full six-day week now means I have less times for affairs of the heart, but there will be moments when I just so wish there’s someone who will listen and be there for me. The elusive search continues…anyone suitable to recommend?

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My little secret is out. It’s official. Yes, I’m one of the 24 guys in the August Man A-listers Competition – the search for style, substance & success!

Completely different from the other competitions I have taken part so far, this competition seeks to unearth real gentlemen who are not only stylish in their fashion sense, but also have succeeded in life.

Having done my photoshoot & video recording some weeks back, I am so looking forward to this stage of the competition.

But in any competition, there are of course rules to follow. In this case, only 12 guys will make it to the next round. And they will be determined solely by public votes. That’s why it’s important for you to cast your vote.

To everyone out who knows me or has been following my life stories in this blog, I really hope you can make my dreams come true by voting for me & sending me through to the next round.

1. Visit http://www.augustman.com/alisters & create a free account
2. Login with the password (which will be given to you) via email
3. Login with your email address & password
4. Click on the red ‘Vote Now’ button on the left
5. Look out for my name. I’m the 4th guy from the left in the first row.
6. Click on my picture & vote.

Once you have voted successfully, you will see a pop up box stating so.

Every vote counts. Help to spread the word among your friends and family as well. Many thanks everyone!

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It is a burden to carry someone else’s secret with you. And when the truth is exposed, your friend expects you to continue spinning the same tale with him to perpetuate the facade.

Many a times I ask myself where do we draw the line between maintaining the code of honour amongst friends and speaking the truth when the situation demands it? It can be mentally draining.

Am I obliged to help you keep your dirty little secret so you can carry on your daily activities as per normal? Or am I supposed to be the one who spills the beans because of circumstances?

Regardless of keeping or telling, I have to live with my conscience. Tough choice to make.

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I can’t help but feel I’m living in cougar town. What is it with these older women? Don’t they have anything better to do than try to get fresh with younger men?

It’s not funny at all. In fact, it’s tiring having to fend off attention from the cougars. The cougars, thus nicknamed, are older women who prefer younger men. Like or unlike the ‘Cougar Town’ series screening on Channel 5 now, they may start a relationship or just stop after having hot sex in bed.

I’m lamenting coz it’s not a television series you watch on the telly anymore. It’s happening to me. OMG! Give me a break!

I don’t need older women in my life. Do I need another mother? Nope! Do I need someone to breast feed me? Nope! Do I need more maternal love? Nope!

The next cougar who comes along, I’ll ring the Singapore Zoo to rein you in.

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