FAMILY MATTERS... FRIENDS MATTER...

It is not flesh and blood but the heart which makes us fathers and sons
~Johann Schiller

Both Loon and I have been truly blessed with very supportive family and a handful of very good friends. There are just too many instances they have shown us nothing but full support, and that means a lot to the both of us. Mummy (and A Dot & Dad) and Ma and Pa have been visiting Monster so often Monster's turning a bit egoistic now as she's the most visited inmate. Mummy and Pa even took pictures and videos of Monster of all the visits to tell both Loon and I she's doing fine. Dad has been constantly polishing my car to make it so irresistible to potential buyers. I must say it's no easy task polishing a car - a black one! Jesmine has been very helpful and has always been there whenever I needed help (including babysitting Monster). And Pearly, thanks in advance for free treatments in future. Ma and E E have been cooking and spoiling Loon since they arrived in KL - and Ma who bought all my 'ke sik' which I asked my beloved husband to buy but instead he delegated it to his mum! You better make sure the Pos Malaysia to here is paid by you!

A drunk husband....

Grandma & I - hope she's doing fine in Vancouver...

Fairy God Mother

the morning on Dee's wedding...

Family Add-Ons

I have always been blessed at my workplace. Until now, I maintain good relationships with all my bosses; William Tan, Albert Tai and Steven Lai. There were many ups and downs - I had made them very upset and angry. Nevertheless, when I needed them, they were there. The saying "when things go wrong, the bullets will go down the food chain" - my bosses never did that to me, thank God! There were many times they could, believe me. Instead, they, especially Mr Albert and Mr Steven acted as bullet shields instead. I remember very well once, Mr Steven got scolded from 'the one up there' really badly and I had a part to play, when he came down from 'up-there', he never said anything to me (of course he didn't smile at me either!). He never mentioned it until I left OSK. The many many chances they gave me - thinking back, I'm so so lucky (or God's favourite! hehe).

Mr Albert - I will probably take up his job invitation when I do go back to Msia hiaks :)
He's a good boss.

And then, my beloved friends. My karma partner - we have been friends since I was 18 I think. It is unbelievable how we can stay so close - she's been in Winnipeg since forever! And Daryl & Mandy and Jerry and Suri. Daryl & Mandy have both been incredibly generous I just can't begin to start. Everytime when we're back in Kuching, it seemed like we'd being entertained by Taib Mahmud. And of course Charles & Christina - they'll always be our good neighbours and Ming and Ginny - who had helped so much with Monster! A few of my ex-colleagues did end up being my good friends - during my days with OSK, I spent more time with them than with Loon! All the after work mamaks & nasi lemak antarabangsa & food hunts, there were all very good times. And I know Loon has his comrades - Ming, Choy, Anton. Aunty Dilys always tell me, no need to have so many friends - have a handful of good friends. The truth is, it takes effort to maintain friendships.

And then, another chapter of my life a few thousand miles away from home. I guess few people had an idea how much planning both Loon and I did before the move, but now, we all know who really is in charge. The word 'screw up' have never been so real to me. But it did not take long to realise the 'screw up' is a real blessing in disguise. It led me to my London mums and dads. Besides knowing Aunty Dilys' as Aunty Dot's ex classmate, a month before I left, I did not even know Aunty Dilys, Aunty Ann, Aunty Lianny and Aunty Jessie, but in the end, they helped me so much right from the start. Aunty Dilys scooped me out from hell in London (literally), introducing me to Aunty Jessie and Aunty Ann, who gave me a nice home to stay I did not feel too homesick for too long, and then Aunty Ann introduced me to Aunty Lianny who very kindly offered me to work with her & Uncle Bryan. Despite knowing me for not more than a year, they have treated me like their own daughter. Uncle Alex, despite scaring me sometimes, he's such a warm and helpful man! And Uncle Bryan, he's a very kind, incredibly patient & gentle man! Their actions have taught me that if your help can make a difference in someone's life, then help - theirs certainly did. And it all started from a single email by Aunty Dorothy to Aunty Dilys.

London Mahjong Champions keeping low profiles - vacationing in Portugal...

So, like mum always tell me God's timing is the best and find favour in God, and then men will find favour in you.