Following up the previous write up about pen pals.
Nowadays due to busy schedules, long working hours etc, nobody will like such tedious stuff.
With the modern technology eg email, msn, handphone sms and other means, who will actually have the time to sit down and write a letter.
Those days, my pen pals are all local. Few of them arrange to meet up after 1 letter or two. But like mentioned or my last posting, there were 3 that we maintianed our friendship through corresponding.
Back then, I enjoyed it a lot. If given a choice today, I still prefer writing. That definitely will strengthen our relationship. The written letter carried a lot of your feelings, thoughts that you like to share with your friend. Actually I also like to send out greeting cards for the important occasions like Chinese New Year. I feel great receiving such a card even with a few written words. The warmth is there, the closeness is there, the love or the care just made us feel good.
Well, though I am traditional, but modern world might not be able to accept the older stuff and thinkings.
So under not much of a choice, I learn to accept the current world. I will send the electronic birthday wishes, grettings via mobile, talk to the world using email, talking to a group by msn.
But to my close ones, I still believe a card with my own handwritten wishes will at all times bring the kinship, relationship or friendship closer. Don't you think so?
I really hope I can find my 2 pen pals that I acquainted during the period 1987 to 1989. Wish me good luck!
Monday, January 28, 2008
To my ex pen pal - Eric Yeo
Yesterday was trying to clear up the cupboard cos it was too messy. Then there was one stack of old letters that were sent by my pen pals.
Back to those old days about 20 years back. There was a trend to keep pen pals. As the name implied, it means friends we make through writing.
Some of us will submit our photos to magazines with a brief introduction of ourselves. I did not submit my name but select a few and started writing to them.
A couple of them replied and we started corresponding. There were 3 of them we wrote to each other regularly among which 2 of them did not meet up at all except for Eric Yeo.
We wrote, we spoke on the phone but only met up after 3 years of our acquaintance. He is a nice person but had an inferior personality. He felt that he was not good looking so fearful that the friendship would be lost once we meet up.
But that thought was uncalled for. During that time, our intention was just to make more friends and nothing beyond that. After diminishing that thought, he felt relieved. We continue our friendship and we introduced to each other more friends.
We started our corresponding in 1987 and stopped writing about a few years later. That was due to our working hours were long and busy. Each time we, I and his friends, suggested to meet up, it would always those few words: No lah, very tired. I want to sleep.
So throughout our acquaintance for 11 years, our outings were limited. During 1998 Sep, I completely lost this friendship. He abandoned us and leave for another world. He passed away in his sleep at the age of barely 33. It was really a shock when my friend told me about it.
Well, it had been 10 years since he left us. Last night, when I was reading the letters, I am so upset.
Now, I intend to look for the othe 2 pen pals through Violet's radio programme. Not sure if these guys still remember me but I will try my best.
Back to those old days about 20 years back. There was a trend to keep pen pals. As the name implied, it means friends we make through writing.
Some of us will submit our photos to magazines with a brief introduction of ourselves. I did not submit my name but select a few and started writing to them.
A couple of them replied and we started corresponding. There were 3 of them we wrote to each other regularly among which 2 of them did not meet up at all except for Eric Yeo.
We wrote, we spoke on the phone but only met up after 3 years of our acquaintance. He is a nice person but had an inferior personality. He felt that he was not good looking so fearful that the friendship would be lost once we meet up.
But that thought was uncalled for. During that time, our intention was just to make more friends and nothing beyond that. After diminishing that thought, he felt relieved. We continue our friendship and we introduced to each other more friends.
We started our corresponding in 1987 and stopped writing about a few years later. That was due to our working hours were long and busy. Each time we, I and his friends, suggested to meet up, it would always those few words: No lah, very tired. I want to sleep.
So throughout our acquaintance for 11 years, our outings were limited. During 1998 Sep, I completely lost this friendship. He abandoned us and leave for another world. He passed away in his sleep at the age of barely 33. It was really a shock when my friend told me about it.
Well, it had been 10 years since he left us. Last night, when I was reading the letters, I am so upset.
Now, I intend to look for the othe 2 pen pals through Violet's radio programme. Not sure if these guys still remember me but I will try my best.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Secondary school life
Since beginning of school, Yuva seems to be very busy. Almost each and everyday, she is staying back in school for activity.
When I leave for work, she is not back home.
When I am back from work, she is asleep.
Therefore, I can only talk to her during the 2 weekend days.
Yesterday, she called me and told me that she is one of the top student for Chinese. She had gotten 39 1/2 over 50 for her essay. Her Chinese teacher strongly encouraged her to take up Higher Chinese.
I do not want to add pressure to the girl so did not force her. Anyway, she prefers to stay as present. But on the whole I am very glad she had achieved such good results.
Back then when she was in lower primary, she doesn't like Chinese at all. That is because she felt it very tough to master the language. When I enrol her to the enrichment class from primary 5, she began to like the subject and put in a lot of effort.
She had achieved an A for her PSLE exam. That is very encouraging.
Hope she can continue with her hard work and upgrade it.
Good work and well done Yuva. Keep it up. Jia you!
When I leave for work, she is not back home.
When I am back from work, she is asleep.
Therefore, I can only talk to her during the 2 weekend days.
Yesterday, she called me and told me that she is one of the top student for Chinese. She had gotten 39 1/2 over 50 for her essay. Her Chinese teacher strongly encouraged her to take up Higher Chinese.
I do not want to add pressure to the girl so did not force her. Anyway, she prefers to stay as present. But on the whole I am very glad she had achieved such good results.
Back then when she was in lower primary, she doesn't like Chinese at all. That is because she felt it very tough to master the language. When I enrol her to the enrichment class from primary 5, she began to like the subject and put in a lot of effort.
She had achieved an A for her PSLE exam. That is very encouraging.
Hope she can continue with her hard work and upgrade it.
Good work and well done Yuva. Keep it up. Jia you!
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Life...
Since MC's sudden departure had been nearly 2 weeks. During these 2 weeks I read a lot of blog whether his close DJ colleagues or mediacorp artistes, most of them had written at least one posting on the loss.
Actually he had added me as a fren in facebook. He had even sent me greetings but me did not have the time to check it. Only when I realised it, the only thing I can send to him was just prayers.
Though not a very close fren of his, I am glad that I had been one. We went out a couple of times with a group of frens. He's so jovial, happy go lucky man. The last time I knew this group of frens went out with him for dinner then to Changi airport and spent the night there.
Sometimes I wonder what is life? A never ending story? Is full of happenings each day as it goes by. There are happy moments, sad ones, unlucky times. You will never know what is going to happen the next second or minute.
Just complete the Korea serial 'The Sad Love Story'. Really a sad story and I became so emotional during the last 20 minutes. Why can't just let life always be nice and good. But this is what life is like a lot of people will say.
I lost my mum overnight 11 years ago and a pen-pal 10 years ago. They left me without leaving any words behind. What was left was heart aches and pain. There are things I wanted to do during those days but not done.
Mum wanted to go China for a trip but I did not take the time. I wanted to meet up with this close fren but he is always lazy and tired. I do not want to regret for what had not been done as I will be carrying them all the time. I believe they will understand me.
Ok enough for today. To all my frens and family, you are all dear to me and I treasure this friendship, kinship or any relationship.
:)
Actually he had added me as a fren in facebook. He had even sent me greetings but me did not have the time to check it. Only when I realised it, the only thing I can send to him was just prayers.
Though not a very close fren of his, I am glad that I had been one. We went out a couple of times with a group of frens. He's so jovial, happy go lucky man. The last time I knew this group of frens went out with him for dinner then to Changi airport and spent the night there.
Sometimes I wonder what is life? A never ending story? Is full of happenings each day as it goes by. There are happy moments, sad ones, unlucky times. You will never know what is going to happen the next second or minute.
Just complete the Korea serial 'The Sad Love Story'. Really a sad story and I became so emotional during the last 20 minutes. Why can't just let life always be nice and good. But this is what life is like a lot of people will say.
I lost my mum overnight 11 years ago and a pen-pal 10 years ago. They left me without leaving any words behind. What was left was heart aches and pain. There are things I wanted to do during those days but not done.
Mum wanted to go China for a trip but I did not take the time. I wanted to meet up with this close fren but he is always lazy and tired. I do not want to regret for what had not been done as I will be carrying them all the time. I believe they will understand me.
Ok enough for today. To all my frens and family, you are all dear to me and I treasure this friendship, kinship or any relationship.
:)
Friday, January 11, 2008
Plan ahead
Tune in to Wendy's prog this morning. Her simple English segment talks about plan ahead and vice versa.
Both have pros and cons.
Is always good to plan ahead so that things will run smooth.
On the other hand, when things does not turn out or not ever be done, the frustrration at times may go beyond our imignation.
Guess after MC's incident, a lot of us actually take a step behind and think about it.
If you have frens to meet up, do not give too much excuses or reasons for not turning up. Treausre the friendship if these they are important to you.
If you have any plans or goals, within your ability, fulfil it.
As for me, I have many things need to be done but just lazing off each day.
I had long wanted a portable dvd player cum TV tuner and finally fulfil it and get one from ebay.
Now I am able to watch vcd during my dinner break in office.
The incomplete jigsaw puzzle, get my Taiwan and Japan photos arranged and organised into photo ablums, prepare a present for Ajit, to organise my 972 scrap book etc... Oh! Such a long list.
Well it's time to have proper planning and get each job done.
Tomorrow I am meeting up my old NIC classmates. Though some of them thought that it will be a family day as all of us are married. But I would feel that try not to miss the chance as we had managed to get in touch a year old when we lost each other for 20 years.
So to all my frens, I tresure my friendship with u all. I love u all.
:o)
Both have pros and cons.
Is always good to plan ahead so that things will run smooth.
On the other hand, when things does not turn out or not ever be done, the frustrration at times may go beyond our imignation.
Guess after MC's incident, a lot of us actually take a step behind and think about it.
If you have frens to meet up, do not give too much excuses or reasons for not turning up. Treausre the friendship if these they are important to you.
If you have any plans or goals, within your ability, fulfil it.
As for me, I have many things need to be done but just lazing off each day.
I had long wanted a portable dvd player cum TV tuner and finally fulfil it and get one from ebay.
Now I am able to watch vcd during my dinner break in office.
The incomplete jigsaw puzzle, get my Taiwan and Japan photos arranged and organised into photo ablums, prepare a present for Ajit, to organise my 972 scrap book etc... Oh! Such a long list.
Well it's time to have proper planning and get each job done.
Tomorrow I am meeting up my old NIC classmates. Though some of them thought that it will be a family day as all of us are married. But I would feel that try not to miss the chance as we had managed to get in touch a year old when we lost each other for 20 years.
So to all my frens, I tresure my friendship with u all. I love u all.
:o)
Monday, January 7, 2008
MC King
MC King, on his last blog posting, says that he is not popular.
That is not true. His news is everywhere these few days.
Chinese papers, English papers and even on many other blogs.
At his wake, I saw many mediacorp artistes - some current ones and some other ex-s.
All came to see our old friend for the last time.
This morning when I came to the wake, there was a band playing some of MC's favourite songs. Tears just automatically started falling.
A lot of the neighbourhood friends and residents were crowding round the wake tent. After some riutals, the cortege set off at 12 noon. Then a beeline followed the van for a short distance before we board the bus to Mandai.
Hall 4, the si-fu perform last prayers and was sent for cremation. The viewing room was fully packed and we see him off with a loud and proud clap.
Now Jimmy is gone, but he left behind a lot of memories to his fellow colleagues, his friends and of course his family.
We will always keep his smiling face, his jovious laughter and all his filial character in our hearts.
MC may you RIP.
That is not true. His news is everywhere these few days.
Chinese papers, English papers and even on many other blogs.
At his wake, I saw many mediacorp artistes - some current ones and some other ex-s.
All came to see our old friend for the last time.
This morning when I came to the wake, there was a band playing some of MC's favourite songs. Tears just automatically started falling.
A lot of the neighbourhood friends and residents were crowding round the wake tent. After some riutals, the cortege set off at 12 noon. Then a beeline followed the van for a short distance before we board the bus to Mandai.
Hall 4, the si-fu perform last prayers and was sent for cremation. The viewing room was fully packed and we see him off with a loud and proud clap.
Now Jimmy is gone, but he left behind a lot of memories to his fellow colleagues, his friends and of course his family.
We will always keep his smiling face, his jovious laughter and all his filial character in our hearts.
MC may you RIP.
Saturday, January 5, 2008
A sad day
Today need to attend Yuva's school meet the parents' session cum campfire. So I applied one day's leave.
In the afternoon while tuning to my favourite station I heard a shocking news. MC King - one of our local comedian had passed away.
For the moment, I cannot take it for the news came too sudden. Always think that he is healthy person. But wat happen?
The initial news heard was he had breathing problems in the afternoon but unable to revive when sent to hospital.
So from 3 to nearly 8 pm, the DJs - Violet and Ian were only taking incoming calls and played songs. The whole atmosphere was just sad.
MC had a close relationship with 972 cos he had co-host with Renee before in the 10.00 am-2.00 pm slot. The combination was perfect and that segment had brought in a lot of audience. Just before the end of 2007 he had went on air for the last time with Renee in the evening. Guess Renee will be the saddest person, besides his next of kin, to hear such shocking news today.
I have know MC since the old days when he was at Radio heart 100.3 when he co-host with Desmond Lim. The duo had been a perfect combintion back then.
MC, original name being Jimmy Nah, was always a very happy go lucky person. His laughter is deep from his heart. No hidden feelings. He would always speak off his mind whether happy or angry. That is why I like him.
Well 4 Jan 08 is going to be a memorable day. Will be attending his wake tomorrow and send him off on sun. Hope he rest in peace and his family be brave to take this hardship.
In the afternoon while tuning to my favourite station I heard a shocking news. MC King - one of our local comedian had passed away.
For the moment, I cannot take it for the news came too sudden. Always think that he is healthy person. But wat happen?
The initial news heard was he had breathing problems in the afternoon but unable to revive when sent to hospital.
So from 3 to nearly 8 pm, the DJs - Violet and Ian were only taking incoming calls and played songs. The whole atmosphere was just sad.
MC had a close relationship with 972 cos he had co-host with Renee before in the 10.00 am-2.00 pm slot. The combination was perfect and that segment had brought in a lot of audience. Just before the end of 2007 he had went on air for the last time with Renee in the evening. Guess Renee will be the saddest person, besides his next of kin, to hear such shocking news today.
I have know MC since the old days when he was at Radio heart 100.3 when he co-host with Desmond Lim. The duo had been a perfect combintion back then.
MC, original name being Jimmy Nah, was always a very happy go lucky person. His laughter is deep from his heart. No hidden feelings. He would always speak off his mind whether happy or angry. That is why I like him.
Well 4 Jan 08 is going to be a memorable day. Will be attending his wake tomorrow and send him off on sun. Hope he rest in peace and his family be brave to take this hardship.
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