The importance of money

Money is important but it is not the most important thing in the world.

Money is an asset which can be used to access better living, better education and more power. Everyone needs some money, but not a lot, to survive. A lot of what we want isn’t necessary. I could live on half my salary if I had to, but I don’t have to.

I work because I need money. I need money to:

1. pay my rent

2. buy food

3. pay for my car

4. buy petrol

5. buy insurance

I like having money because I want to:

1. go to a nice restaurant for dinner

2. buy a book

3. see a play

4. go to the Christina Aguilera concert in July

5. return to Malaysia every year

Money is very important to me.

Having said that, money isn’t everything to me. There are things I wouldn’t do for money. I wouldn’t sell my soul. The most important thing for me is my family. I would not trade them for the world. On my deathbed, I would want my family to be there, not dollar bills and coins. I would remember shared occasions and time spent with them, not the bags, shoes, perfumes or books that my money bought.

So yes money is important, but family and relationships are the most important things of all.

Ironman Langkawi malaysia about The Race

Ironman Langkawi-Malaysia is soon to take place in the idealic setting of Kuah town. The race is to go ahead as scheduled on February 26, 2006 and there are still openings for those of you looking for a race in the very near future.The swim is a 3.8 km swim in the tranquil waters of the Kuah town Jetty.The marathon consists of two 21.1 km. loops on a course that is generally flat but with gradual climbs at the 4-10 and 24-30 km. marks.One thing to be aware of and possibly train for is the heat which can be anywhere from 28-35 degrees C. Also, it is a very humid heat and reminds me quite a lot of what one might experience in the Hawaii Ironman in Kona.Accomodation prices look very reasonable. Several of the major hotels in Langkawi are just minutes from the race start. However, expect to pay quite a lot for the return flight from North America with gateways from Los Angeles and New York. There is no ferry necessary from the mainland to Langkawi island as they now have their own international airport.For those looking for a last minute race, it appears that entries will be available until mid-February. If not this year, then possibly it might be an ideal race to consider for 2007. Take the whole family and make a holiday of this beautiful Ironman destination. What an opportunity to visit the “other” side of the world.

Any information you might need can be found on their website@LangkawiIronman.com