Kym Le

I am legally an adult. It appears to me that my milestones in cognisance have occurred at six-year intervals since birth. While the degree in which I am dependent on my parents cannot be denied, I also realise that they also need me when it comes to the small things in their everyday lives. It is this privilege that I have earned gradually over the years, and this day alone marks in no way my immediate coming of age.
…continue reading "My Eighteenth Birthday".

In the wee hours of the morning I wiggled my toes and realised that it was no ordinary day. It was my birthday! but I felt bland and apathetic. After spooning in a bowl of porridge for breakfast I reflected upon the significance of the day. But I couldn’t find any…
…continue reading "My Seventeenth Birthday".

This week Helen, Joanna, Karen, Patricia, Shirley, Van and I went over to Jessica’s house.

After I finished eating breakfast, I received a phone call from Joanna to pick her and the others up from the train station.

Five minutes later, she called again to tell me that they changed their minds and would be going to Jessica’s dwelling by train themselves.

I was the first person to arrive at her house, whereby she gave me an official tour of it.

Leaving her sisters (Jennifer and Catherine) home alone (I told them to be extra vigilant!), the eight of us walked over to the video hire store.

Without thinking, I yelled out:

Why are we walking into a liquor store?!

…continue reading "Jessica’s House".