May 24th, 2010
Family, Food, Friends, Outings | No CommentsI 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.
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May 26th, 2009
Food, Friends, Outings | 5 CommentsIn 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…
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February 8th, 2009
Family, Food, Outings | 5 CommentsNearing the end of my aunt’s radiotherapy treatment, we found these holidays to be a wise time to visit her in Melbourne.
The first time Aunty Hang took off her wig, I was grief-stricken to see her hairless head. In retrospect, I know I have always overlooked the emotional aspect of cancer diagnosis. Thus since seeing my aunt, I have been committed to living a more meaningful life.
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