Wednesday, November 29
Thursday, November 23
My All Grown up Baby!!!
On this very day. 24th Nov 2006. I am proud of you in every way. I love you!!!
Tuesday, November 21
A Story to be SHARED...
At a fundraising dinner for a school that serves learning-disabled
children, the father of one of the students delivered a speech that
would never be forgotten by all who attended. After extolling the
school and its dedicated staff, he offered a question: "When not
interfered with by outside influences, everything nature does is
done with perfection. Yet my son, Shay, cannot learn things as
other children do He cannot understand things as other children
do. Where is the natural order of things in my son?"
The audience was stilled by the query.
The father continued. "I believe that when a child like Shay,
physically and mentally handicapped comes into the world, an
opportunity to realize true human nature presents itself, and it
comes in the way other people treat that child."
Then he told the following story:
Shay and his father had walked past a park where some boys Shay
knew were playing baseball. Shay asked, "Do you think they'll let
me play?" Shay's father knew that most of the boys would not want
someone like Shay on their team, but the father also understood
that if his son were allowed to play, it would give him a
much-needed sense of belonging and some confidence to be accepted
by others in spite of his handicaps.
Shay's father approached one of the boys on the field and asked
(not expecting much) if Shay could play. The boy looked around for
guidance and said, "We're losing by six runs and the game is in the
eighth inning. I guess he can be on our team and we'll try to put
him in to bat in the ninth inning."
Shay struggled over to the team's bench and, with a broad smile,
put on a team shirt. His Father watched with a small tear in his
eye and warmth in his heart. The boys saw the father's joy at his
son being accepted. In the bottom of the eighth inning, Shay's team
scored a few runs but was still behind by three. In the top of the
ninth inning, Shay put on a glove and played in the right field.
Even though no hits came his way, he was obviously ecstatic just to
be in the game and on the field, grinning from ear to ear as his
father waved to him from the stands. In the bottom of the ninth
inning, Shay's team scored again. Now, with two outs and the bases
loaded, the potential winning run was on base and Shay was
scheduled to be next at bat.
At this juncture, do they let Shay bat and give away their chance
to win the game? Surprisingly, Shay was given the bat. Everyone
knew that a hit was all but impossible because Shay didn't even
know how to hold the bat properly, much less connect with the ball.
However, as Shay stepped up to the plate, the pitcher, recognizing
that the other team was putting winning aside for this moment in
Shay's life, moved in a few steps to lob the ball in softly so Shay
could at least make contact. The first pitch came and Shay swung
clumsily and missed. The pitcher again took a few steps forward to
toss the ball softly towards Shay. As the pitch came in, Shay swung
at the ball and hit a slow ground ball right back to the pitcher.
The game would now be over. The pitcher picked up the soft grounder
and could have easily thrown the ball to the first baseman. Shay
would have been out and that would have been the end of the game.
Instead, the pitcher threw the ball right over the first baseman's
head, out of reach of all team mates. Everyone from the stands and
both teams started yelling, "Shay, run to first! Run to first!"
Never in his life had Shay ever run that far, but he made it to
first base. He scampered down the baseline, wide-eyed and startled.
Everyone yelled, "Run to second, run to second!" Catching his
breath, Shay awkwardly ran towards second, gleaming and struggling
to make it to the base. By the time Shay rounded towards second
base, the right fielder had the ball ... the smallest guy on their
team who now had his first chance to be the hero for his team. He
could have thrown the ball to the second-baseman for the tag, but
he understood the pitcher's intentions so he, too, intentionally
threw the ball high and far over the third- baseman's head. Shay
ran toward third base deliriously as the runners ahead of him
circled the bases toward home.
All were screaming, "Shay, Shay, Shay, all the Way Shay"
Shay reached third base because the opposing shortstop ran to help
him by turning him in the direction of third base, and shouted,
"Run to third! Shay, run to third!"
As Shay rounded third, the boys from both teams, and the
spectators, were on their feet screaming, "Shay, run home! Run
home!" Shay ran to home, stepped on the plate, and was cheered as
the hero who hit the grand slam and won the game for his team.
"That day", said the father softly with tears now rolling down his
face, "the boys from both teams helped bring a piece of true love
and humanity into this world".
Shay didn't make it to another summer. He died that winter, having
never forgotten being the hero and making his father so happy, and
coming home and seeing his Mother tearfully embrace her little hero
of the day!
children, the father of one of the students delivered a speech that
would never be forgotten by all who attended. After extolling the
school and its dedicated staff, he offered a question: "When not
interfered with by outside influences, everything nature does is
done with perfection. Yet my son, Shay, cannot learn things as
other children do He cannot understand things as other children
do. Where is the natural order of things in my son?"
The audience was stilled by the query.
The father continued. "I believe that when a child like Shay,
physically and mentally handicapped comes into the world, an
opportunity to realize true human nature presents itself, and it
comes in the way other people treat that child."
Then he told the following story:
Shay and his father had walked past a park where some boys Shay
knew were playing baseball. Shay asked, "Do you think they'll let
me play?" Shay's father knew that most of the boys would not want
someone like Shay on their team, but the father also understood
that if his son were allowed to play, it would give him a
much-needed sense of belonging and some confidence to be accepted
by others in spite of his handicaps.
Shay's father approached one of the boys on the field and asked
(not expecting much) if Shay could play. The boy looked around for
guidance and said, "We're losing by six runs and the game is in the
eighth inning. I guess he can be on our team and we'll try to put
him in to bat in the ninth inning."
Shay struggled over to the team's bench and, with a broad smile,
put on a team shirt. His Father watched with a small tear in his
eye and warmth in his heart. The boys saw the father's joy at his
son being accepted. In the bottom of the eighth inning, Shay's team
scored a few runs but was still behind by three. In the top of the
ninth inning, Shay put on a glove and played in the right field.
Even though no hits came his way, he was obviously ecstatic just to
be in the game and on the field, grinning from ear to ear as his
father waved to him from the stands. In the bottom of the ninth
inning, Shay's team scored again. Now, with two outs and the bases
loaded, the potential winning run was on base and Shay was
scheduled to be next at bat.
At this juncture, do they let Shay bat and give away their chance
to win the game? Surprisingly, Shay was given the bat. Everyone
knew that a hit was all but impossible because Shay didn't even
know how to hold the bat properly, much less connect with the ball.
However, as Shay stepped up to the plate, the pitcher, recognizing
that the other team was putting winning aside for this moment in
Shay's life, moved in a few steps to lob the ball in softly so Shay
could at least make contact. The first pitch came and Shay swung
clumsily and missed. The pitcher again took a few steps forward to
toss the ball softly towards Shay. As the pitch came in, Shay swung
at the ball and hit a slow ground ball right back to the pitcher.
The game would now be over. The pitcher picked up the soft grounder
and could have easily thrown the ball to the first baseman. Shay
would have been out and that would have been the end of the game.
Instead, the pitcher threw the ball right over the first baseman's
head, out of reach of all team mates. Everyone from the stands and
both teams started yelling, "Shay, run to first! Run to first!"
Never in his life had Shay ever run that far, but he made it to
first base. He scampered down the baseline, wide-eyed and startled.
Everyone yelled, "Run to second, run to second!" Catching his
breath, Shay awkwardly ran towards second, gleaming and struggling
to make it to the base. By the time Shay rounded towards second
base, the right fielder had the ball ... the smallest guy on their
team who now had his first chance to be the hero for his team. He
could have thrown the ball to the second-baseman for the tag, but
he understood the pitcher's intentions so he, too, intentionally
threw the ball high and far over the third- baseman's head. Shay
ran toward third base deliriously as the runners ahead of him
circled the bases toward home.
All were screaming, "Shay, Shay, Shay, all the Way Shay"
Shay reached third base because the opposing shortstop ran to help
him by turning him in the direction of third base, and shouted,
"Run to third! Shay, run to third!"
As Shay rounded third, the boys from both teams, and the
spectators, were on their feet screaming, "Shay, run home! Run
home!" Shay ran to home, stepped on the plate, and was cheered as
the hero who hit the grand slam and won the game for his team.
"That day", said the father softly with tears now rolling down his
face, "the boys from both teams helped bring a piece of true love
and humanity into this world".
Shay didn't make it to another summer. He died that winter, having
never forgotten being the hero and making his father so happy, and
coming home and seeing his Mother tearfully embrace her little hero
of the day!
Thursday, November 16
Friday, November 10
Think think think. Write write write. There's so much to say but no time to think it through. Well, for starters I shall begin by saying how much I miss Sydney. Okay I know this is not something new and probably by now its getting abit tired on the ears. I used to think (and I still do sometimes) it was more of the friends and freedom that I missed. It wasn't so much of the place. But now I think about it, maybe it was the place. I miss the feeling you get of knowing a place so well that you feel comfortable walking around alone aimlessly. I know I've lived almost all my life (minus the 5years spent in Syd) in Singapore and I should feel the same here .... but I don't. There's always this feeling of 'have to be somewhere' or 'have to have a purpose'. Maybe its just me.
Then the other feeling I missed is the feeling of winter. (okay for this part, it doesn't necessarily be because of Sydney - anywhere that is cold). I miss the feeling of cold rush that you get when you just step out of the house in the morning and the cold wind hits your face. Or the desire of getting into your warm bed at night. Sigh...ok so maybe all these things are just superficial. I guess home is where the heart is. But right now, I don't even know where my heart is. Singapore is good and I love it here. But for now, I wanna travel.But where, I have no idea...
~
Then the other feeling I missed is the feeling of winter. (okay for this part, it doesn't necessarily be because of Sydney - anywhere that is cold). I miss the feeling of cold rush that you get when you just step out of the house in the morning and the cold wind hits your face. Or the desire of getting into your warm bed at night. Sigh...ok so maybe all these things are just superficial. I guess home is where the heart is. But right now, I don't even know where my heart is. Singapore is good and I love it here. But for now, I wanna travel.But where, I have no idea...
~
Tuesday, November 7
Killed a few birds with 1 Call...
Called da this arvo. Wanted to just check something with him. Instead, not only did I get to talk to him, I got to talk to EVERYONE!Phone was passed to almost everyone at the table. Starting with..
Nel>>>> Hey girl, can't wait to see you in Dec. We'll go out and paint the town red. =) For now, help yourselves out to whatever winter clothes I have left there.
Nav>>>> Sorry the phone missed you. I didn't even know who I was talking to. It was so loud, where u guys were. Nonetheless hope everything's fine with you too.
Ade>>>> Sweetheart, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Have a blast, go wild, ENJOY! Time is soo sacred! Enjoy every moment, savour the goodness, and indulge in the moment.
Mags>>>> I know we chat on MSN almost everyday, but hearing my voice once a while won't hurt right? hehehehe...=P Your mum sounds well and happy. Tell her I missed her too. Missed the fact where Id have to try so hard to understand Canto and she, my chinese. Managed to capture abit of that moment over the phone earlier. Had no clue what she was saying. All I said was that, "Is it hot there?". heheheh...
Debs>>>> ARGH! Everytime I chat, I get back an empty reply. What's up with that huh? +P Anyways..email me when you're coming back and hurry back and bake me some banana cake. Mum's been asking for it too. hehehe...Coz apparently i don't bake. IL cook stew for u (or get mum to do it- hehehhee) btw how's mum and dad and Kor?
Lastly it was DA. Well what more can I say but you know I love you. Well guys...I miss you so much! I really wish everyone is well. Im not sure if you guys have heard, but my company just recently got bought over by a French company. So right now everyone is soo scared and anxious about the merger. Well, if things don't work out for me (as in I be out of a job next year), I might consider looking for a job in Sydney. For now fingers cross that everything (whatever it is) goes well for me, for you and for everyone.
Love you all.
Wednesday, November 1
Sweet November
Can you believe its November already?!?! 1mth + to Christmas. Seriously, does time ever stop and take a break?! ARgh!
Anyways, apologies for the lack of photos. There's a bug in my photobucket page and apparently it doesn't want to blog my pictures..pictures soon I promise!
A few things have been happening. Firstly, dearest got a job and I'm proud of him. Now he can use his programming skills (God pls help him) and come up with some KICK ass games. I love you da, and you know that no matter what happens I'm behind you 100%. Muacks!
With good news, bad news lurks behind. I was told that my company's been bought over by a French company. We, an American company got bought over by a French company for 3 times what we're worth...I guess it ain't that bad. Just that, now everyone's going a little frantic about the job security. Scary scary months ahead. Fingers cross that this merger brings nothing but good, GREAT news for us all. Pay rise everyone!!! hehehehe...
The next exciting news is that my girlfriends are coming to Singapore!!! Can't wait to see you girls.. Ade I know I've seen you most recently but still its always good to see a very familiar face. One that has shared alot of the greatest memories with me. I love you girls. Can't wait to have you here. We're gonna have soo much fun!
Anyways, apologies for the lack of photos. There's a bug in my photobucket page and apparently it doesn't want to blog my pictures..pictures soon I promise!
A few things have been happening. Firstly, dearest got a job and I'm proud of him. Now he can use his programming skills (God pls help him) and come up with some KICK ass games. I love you da, and you know that no matter what happens I'm behind you 100%. Muacks!
With good news, bad news lurks behind. I was told that my company's been bought over by a French company. We, an American company got bought over by a French company for 3 times what we're worth...I guess it ain't that bad. Just that, now everyone's going a little frantic about the job security. Scary scary months ahead. Fingers cross that this merger brings nothing but good, GREAT news for us all. Pay rise everyone!!! hehehehe...
The next exciting news is that my girlfriends are coming to Singapore!!! Can't wait to see you girls.. Ade I know I've seen you most recently but still its always good to see a very familiar face. One that has shared alot of the greatest memories with me. I love you girls. Can't wait to have you here. We're gonna have soo much fun!
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