Simple Thoughts.... Complex Thinking..... In Search For An Answer
~* Saturday, January 26, 2008 *~
The shocking news hit me on friday night as I packed up in office about to make my way home.... A sms came... "Grandpa just passed away, call home when you can"... from a SG HP number...
A silence... I'm all frozen in my seat... could that be my bro? I logged online desperately looking for someone who could confirmed my doubts... my cousin online helped me make a call home... "it's true...." she said....
sitting there alone..... grief sweep all over me... not knowing how is everyone else at home doing... how's ah ma doing?
A couple of phone calls home brought me it back to me where my heart really is now... with my family...
With the funeral in a few days... flight bookings full... only vacancies were those far beyond my purse strings... struggling with my cashflow... in a foreign land... I didn't make it home... to say my last good byes... to be there for my family... to support one another thru this difficult time...
This may be one of the few things I have ever regretted... like how my other grandma who passed away years ago... I didn't make it to her sick bed to wish her good bye... and til now... it's something i would very much like to have done...
Now I could only pray that God keep Grandpa save... and give strength to my family members... for Dad, Mom, Bro, Carol.. and all the uncles and aunties... In Jesus name I pray... Amen!
Sorry I couldn't get home... peace be with you all... love you...
A silence... I'm all frozen in my seat... could that be my bro? I logged online desperately looking for someone who could confirmed my doubts... my cousin online helped me make a call home... "it's true...." she said....
sitting there alone..... grief sweep all over me... not knowing how is everyone else at home doing... how's ah ma doing?
A couple of phone calls home brought me it back to me where my heart really is now... with my family...
With the funeral in a few days... flight bookings full... only vacancies were those far beyond my purse strings... struggling with my cashflow... in a foreign land... I didn't make it home... to say my last good byes... to be there for my family... to support one another thru this difficult time...
This may be one of the few things I have ever regretted... like how my other grandma who passed away years ago... I didn't make it to her sick bed to wish her good bye... and til now... it's something i would very much like to have done...
Now I could only pray that God keep Grandpa save... and give strength to my family members... for Dad, Mom, Bro, Carol.. and all the uncles and aunties... In Jesus name I pray... Amen!
Sorry I couldn't get home... peace be with you all... love you...
~* Friday, January 04, 2008 *~
Cheers to the new year....... and a review of last year......
My post from Last Year:
#2 - decline plastic bags whereever/whenever possible ops.. i need a big reusable shopping bag
#3 - read a story with a child I did that with Xiao Pang!!
#4 - fit at least one energy-saving light bulb in my house Yes I have that at home.. in SG
#5 - smile and smile back All the time!!
#6 - take public transport when you can I have been doing that!
#7 - plant something Not really but I have friends who do?!
#8 - have a bath with someone you love.. (does wolfy count?!) Yes with Wolfy...
#9 - learn the tradition owners of your area hm... not sure
#10 - turn your thermostat down 1 degree yes i always adjust it down when it's cold..
#11 - get fitter, feel better well I did lost some weight!!
#12 - turn off appliances at the mains yes most of the time..
#13 - recycle your mobile phones yep I give them to those who need it like my mom?
#14 - spend time with someone from a different generation Xiao Pang Xiao Pang!
#15 - register online as an organ donor nope... not yet.... :(
#16 - give your change to charity yes all the time
#17 - try watching less tv not a tv addict anyways...
#18 - learn to be friendly in another language hm... dialect can?
#19 - learn one good joke Yes I learn many!!
#20 - turn off unneccessary lights All the time!!
#21 - find out how your money is invested I know but I have no capital!!
#22 - use your will to good effect Don't you do that always..
#23 - have more meals together... with family I had many b4 i left
#24 - dispose of cigarettes appropriately I don't smoke...
#25 - recycle your clothes When it comes back to fashion..
#26 - give blood I can't...
#27 - pay more when you shop at op-shops don't have it...
#28 - seize the moment... "be the change you want to see in the world"; mahatma ghandi I am! I am!
#29 - recycle your computer I trade in my old lappy..
#30 - bake something for a friend I made baked pasta and lasagna
#31 - turn off the tap while brushing your teeth I do that all the time..
#32 - be resourceful ALWAYS!
#33 - recycle your books yes i pass it on...
#34 - offer to mow your neighbour's lawn I don't have a neighbour with a lawn
#35 - write to someone who inspired you Yes to my mentors at work to thank them
#36 - take time to listen like listening slowly
#37 - don't overfill your kettle I never do!
#38 - let at least one car in on every journey I'm a good road user..
#39 - shop locally I love local produce!!
#40 - join something Facebook anyone!!
#41 - hug someone I hug everyone!!
#42 - recycle your specs yep i have one that I use since JC..
#43 - buy fairly traded products wat are those?
#44 - participate in clean up Singapore Day! (watever that is!!) No No.. don't have...
#45 - give your phone number to at least 5 ppls in your street (Which include acqaintences, neighbours, friend's friends, church members & not the rest of the world!) I gave away more numbers that that!
#46 - use both sides of every sheet of paper most of the time..
#47 - buy a copy of this book for a friend (I need to get one for myself first!!) wat book?!
#48 - send the book ppls an action (huh?!) STill Duh?!
#49 - learn more, do more I learn something new everyday
#50 - do something for nothing... I do that now and then...
