Posted On: October 14, 2020
Everyday I wake up grateful for my life, everything I have going and everything I have. Increasingly my daily thoughts go to my dad for the unconditional and infinite love and support I have received and continue to receive from him. He has done more thankless, mundane, and menial things for me than anybody in […]
Posted On: October 4, 2020
Two Saturday nights ago (12 September 2020), I dreamed of my mom – the first time since she passed away almost 3 years ago now. In the dream, she was in her 30s and having some kind of white mask (like facial mask) on. I stirred and freaked out in my sleep (enough to know […]
Posted On: September 1, 2020
I was observing three older Chinese men talking at a cafe because they were SO loud. It is pretty typical growing up and in Singapore actually but I decided to take some time to observe since I do like people watching. I observed: They were talking to one another at the top of their voices. […]
Posted On: August 1, 2020
When I was probably 5 or 6, I asked my mom what life had in stored for me. She explained to me the education system in Singapore – primary school (6 years), secondary school (4 years), junior college (2 years), university (2 – 3 years). I asked what was beyond university and she said that […]
Posted On: May 1, 2020
It’s not Father’s Day but I made the below video as part of my “campaign” for Father’s Day promoting more awareness and need to acknowledge our father for their love and contribution towards our lives from years ago. In the video, I shared what kind of person my Dad is, and gave examples of he […]
Posted On: February 27, 2020
Based on bestseller The Five Love Languages, I think Asians parents should do more of the below: Hug us more; Tell us how much they love us, how proud they are of us and in non-academic ways; Buy us unique presents that are just for us only (not a future handme down to our younger […]
Posted On: February 1, 2020
I’m learning something through my interactions with my Dad – not shaming or blaming, just stating/ sharing here. Each time, I asked my dad: “How are you?”. He tells me what is happening in his life – facts. I realised I am somewhat disappointed or dissatisfied with his answer. I didn’t know why. After many […]
Posted On: December 26, 2019
From the time I could speak, I remember asking my mom why I was born; where I was before I was born; and what I was born to do. I remember trying to ask her many times the meaning and purpose of life – without ever getting any answers that satisfied me. I didn’t know […]
Posted On: December 7, 2019
Do you notice your “Why” or “How come” questions? Such as… Why this happening? Why is this happening again? Why is this happening to me? Why does this happen? Why does this happen to me? Why does this keep happening? Why don’t I see this happening to others? Why don’t I hear this happening to […]
Posted On: December 1, 2019
I didn’t grow up in a well-to-do family. I didn’t study in some elite school. Yet there is one thing I learned unconsciously from watching my parents: the “helper” spirit. My dad used to volunteer in the neighbourhood residents committee (RC). One of the things I remember doing alongside him regularly was going door-to-door collecting […]
Posted On: November 24, 2019
Today, somebody complimented me on my eyes. It reminded me of my mom who repeatedly told me that I have almond-shaped eyes, and a melon-shaped face whenever I asked her anything about my looks. It wasn’t never expressed as a compliment, but as a fact. Younger me: “Mom, be honest with me… am I beautiful?” […]
Posted On: September 9, 2019
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are a range of developmental disorders characterised by difficulties in socialisation and communication, and restricted or repetitive pattern of behaviours and interest. I’ve pulled together some books I’ve been told supports parents/ caregivers and educators working with individuals with ASD. The below reviews are extracted from online (not written by me). […]
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