Once upon a time – NBC

January 3, 2018 | Newbloggycat

Once upon a time…life was simple and purrfect.

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In a twinkling of an eye, I’m all grown up.

And I had to attend the school’s orientation.

We were told to queue at the school hall like forever.

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Then, the teachers took us for a school tour.

Yesterday was the fist day of school.

(Oopsie.., I should have kept my mouth closed

– my two front teeth are missing!)

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No worries, Mom.. I’m all ready for Primary One.

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Hmmm…it’s time to pay attention and try to look serious.

The part I love most about school is break time.

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That’s all folks. Mewry Mewlodies!

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Remembering my aunt

December 29, 2017 | Newbloggycat

Hello Aunt Ying

I can’t believe it’s been a year since you left us.

I thought about you often after your passing.

And you even appear in my dream twice.

I’m glad you’re now free and at peace,

re-united again with grandma, uncle PW, and my dad.

I believe they were there to welcome you with open arms.

Only when I was in my 20s and started working

that I got to know you better.

You seemed stern and strict to us when we were young.

But the truth was you were kind, understanding and witty.

And you were the aunt who would call me occasionally

to see how I was doing and for that I thank you.

Today, I want to remember

… your beautiful smile

… your warm hug

…your caring heart

…your love for gardening,

and your beautiful garden.

Also to let you know that

you’re in our thoughts today and

we believe your spirit still lives among us.

Memories of you will continue

to linger in our hearts and

we will always miss you.

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Let the sea set us free!

October 22, 2017 | Newbloggycat

Imagine we’re sailing happily together

out in the big blue sea

on a stolen sailboat from the yacht club.

We have to escape from the crazy life ashore.

No longer are we slaves to the technology tools

that are hijacking our minds.

Far away from traffic jams, mean bosses,

endless board meetings, and deadlines.

There’s absolute freedom in the open sea

where all our troubles are swept away

by strong winds and huge waves.

A place where we could hear our soul speaks to us

and set-sail our priorities in the right direction.

Time waits for no one and nothing stays forever.

What will remain is just the memories

of love and friendship from our

family and friends who have touched

our lives like the ocean waves.

Let the voice of the sea speak to us!

Let the sea set us free!

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Remembering Paul Curran

October 8, 2017 | Newbloggycat

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A year ago, we received the sad and devastating news on the demise of our dear friend, Paul Curran. Paul did not have his own blog and I had always looked forward to his weekly guest post over at Mark’s blog on Sundays.

If you want more of Paul’s stories, do hop over to CM’s blog where she has created a lovely space in memory of Paul.

Today I would like to pay tribute to our beloved Canadian friend – a master of words and storytelling who had touched our hearts and made a huge difference in our lives.

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“Thank you Paul,

for sharing your beautiful stories.

Thank you for all your

thoughtful, wise and funny comments.

You were sincere, kind & understanding and

it was truly a joy and blessing knowing you.

May you rest in eternal peace and

rejoice with the angels above.”

~ NBC ♡(,,^・⋏・^,,)♡

“So long as the memory of certain beloved friends lives in my heart, I shall say that life is good.”

― Helen Keller

Rekindled – NBC

October 1, 2017 | Newbloggycat

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It was not love at first sight and

I’m not quite sure how it all started.

I remember I like you

more and more each passing day

being the dreamy girl that I was.

The kind of feeling

that was hard to explain.

I knew it was love and

that you felt the same way too.

Many said it was just infatuation,

I would forget you soon.

But why do I have the same strong emotion

deep within me still?

Perhaps we were too young then

to think about falling in love.

For the years ahead were uncertain,

our circumstances so different.

Many things we left unspoken and

we just drifted apart

like a message in a bottle

floating in the sea.

If I’m granted a wish today

I wish for an hour with you

to tell you how I felt

how much I loved you

how I had missed you.

And before I go

I will wish you well and

say goodbye.

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Remembering dad on his 85th birthday

August 26, 2017 | Newbloggycat

Dear Dad,

I’m sending birthday wishes to you today

all the way up to the sky.

And reminiscing the simple things

you enjoyed or made you glad like

… a cup of tea in the afternoon

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… reading

(You loved to read both English and Chinese books. And I remember returning some books to the rental shop after your passing)

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.. singing church hymns

(You were still singing to the gospel songs in the car even at the final stage of cancer)

… making chapati

(Indian flat bread)

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.. bringing home a new puppy.

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… lending a helping hand to friend or stranger

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Happy 85th Birthday, Dad!

Much love …

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“Nobody can fully understand the meaning of

love unless he’s owned a dog.

A dog can show you more honest affection

with a flick of his tail than

a man can gather through

a lifetime of handshakes.”

– Gene Hill

Quote

“Life is brief but love is LONG .”

– Alfred Lord Tennyson

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Farewell To My Aunt

December 31, 2016 | Newbloggycat

My heartfelt condolences to my cousins, M. Yoke, M.Sim & family and Uncle Wong.

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To Those Whom I Love And Those Who Love Me

-Author Unknown-

When I am gone, release me, let me go
I have so many things to see and do
You must not tie yourself to me with tears
Be happy that I have had so many years

I gave you my love, you can only guess
How much you gave me in happiness
I thank you for the love each have shown
But now it is time I travelled on alone

So grieve a while for me, if grieve you must
Then let your grief be comforted by trust
It is only for a while that we must part
So bless the memories in your heart

I will not be far away, for life goes on
So if you need me, call and I will come

Though you cannot see or touch me, I will be near
And if you listen with your heart, you will hear
All of my love around you soft and clear

Then, when you must come this way alone
I will greet you with a smile and a Welcome Home

“Farewell, Aunt S. Ying. You’ll be missed and till we meet again.”

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