I submitted my resignation letter yesterday, not only am I resigning from my post as the product marketing manager at IDT, the act also signify my resignation from the high-tech industry and my resignation from the corporate life that I have gotten so used to.

Excited? YES!!

Scared? Umm... not so much as scared, but my palms is definitely sweating a little bit

I added “Resignation...” to my MSN messenger id after I done the deed yesterday, and a lot of my friends around the world has been asking me what I am up to. Well, I am quitting so I can work for Vivian and myself, for our own better future. Vivian and I will be splitting our responsibilities to cover more grounds and maximize our potentials. Vivian continues her real estate investment, and I will start dipping into other business ventures that’s coming our way.

On the transition from an employee to an employer won't be easy, we are trading "security" with "freedom", our mentality needs to be re-adjusted, options re-evaluated and financials re-budgeted. I am excited, we are both excited. First thing we'll be doing is to start fresh, taking a hard look at our current status, conduct "house-cleaning" of our financials budgeting, and spend the time setting up the right structures to ensure future scalability and stability. Although quitting a stable salaried job is letting go that certain "security", I am sure that we'll build our own security for ourselves, and that security is backed and entrusted by the people we trust the most -- ourselves!

It is amazing to see the Menlo Park rehab project progresses...

The teardown, the foundations, the framing, the roof, the new exterior...
It is really a work of art!

The before look...

The current look...

More Project Pictures...

西元 2006-05-08 (星期一) 四月十一日 (丁酉日)
[沖] 沖兔 (辛卯) 煞東
[宜] 掛匾 祭祀 祈福 齋醮 出行 開市 交易
立券 蓋屋 起基 修造 動土 定磉 安床 安機械 安葬 破土 啟鑽 除服 成服 立碑
[忌] 作灶 嫁娶 移徙 入宅 理髮

Yeah, we are superstitious and old fashioned!
Yeah, we actually looked up the old Chinese calendar for the best day to begin the construction at our Menlo Park property – which is today.
Yeah, we in fact drove 30 miles against the morning rush hour traffic to burn incense for the Buddha we never met in order for his blessing.

Construction/demolishing officially began...

Brought to you by Duo Forte, Inc.

Front view of the house

Nice doggy

View from the back yard

It is utterly depressing to know that officially I only have 365 more days left before that big dreadful 30 years old mark. For the longest time, I didn’t even believe life existed after 30... Crazy! I am telling you, this is crazy!

On the other front, today is definitely a day worth celebrating, say hello to Duo Forte!

Ok, it is not exactly formed yet, but its corporate application submitted, the EIN for the entity applied, and the domain names (www.DuoForte.com & www.DuoFortes.com) secured.

Vivian and I have big plans our very first company, and the actions are already in motion...

Shhh-hh-h... Just watch...