10 People/Things who impacted my life

Giving a tribute to people/things who/which impacted my life a lot and make changes to me, to who I am today and in the future.

#10 - CK Hong

Cant believe that this person is on the list. Traumatic 2 long years in army, I was accompanied by JN Puay, ZE Tan, YM Tan and JS Yeung whom I felt comfortable with throughout NS life. I would even call them long-term friends, to infinity and beyond if they are willing.. But this special one, I must make him my lifetime friend. Good thing i do not have any exterior sexual motive on him and totally uninterested in him, that I'm sure i will not fall for him at all. He brings laughter and drama into my life eversince i know him. He thinks fast, make decisions swiftly, is efficient and takes initiative. Other than that, he is my confidant and good friend. To him, most probably I'm someone who he can make use of to pass time when he is travelling or when he is bored. Somemore he is demanding and always have a motive for what he does but lesser than YK Khoo =P However, i am glad to fill in his empty spaces to accompany him through as a great companion and trustworthy friend. That faithful night, he managed to make me open up to accept who I truly is. If not.. I cant even think of if not..

#09 - Annie & CHC

Ya true, this is it. Although i stopped going for services and CGMs for quite some times, I still think about them, about her and about God. I still trust God in the things that He does and believe in what He can do. Anything is possible with God. Going to church was another place where I get to know more people like Xiao Mei, Ray, Leo and many others who are kind and friendly, people who I can relate to and feel comfortable talking to. But because CHC is strongly against who I am, I decided to back off a while, despite for what I feel about the people I know, the word of God and stuffs. Big sacrifice i Know. Living a triple life isn't easy, no one can know that more than me. However, it is CHC that helped me to learn more about God, things we can do to cope with problems, things we can do show our love and compassion with people around us, helping me, the emotionless one, to feel a bit more warmth. And Annie, I'm really sorry that I broke her heart, and that may be more than once. Cant pick up that courage to tell her everything that is happening. She had been such a good friend, always giving care and concern, always righteous but never failed to lift my spirits. Agape, real and true love that comes from the heart, is what I see from her. She had made me a better person, pushing me to do things I never thought I could, experiencing more things in life that are fulfilling and wonderful. Can never thank you more.

#08 - Mdm Chao & Mrs Poretti

Teachers from my secondary school, never knew how much values they have input in me. Haa.. Unhappiness striked me when I was in Sec 3, things turned pretty bad. If I'm not careful, I might not be able to study well and end up somewhere. These two teachers are the ones that are not just teachers, but more like friends. Especially Mdm Chao, who will pick me out and talk to me about my dad and my plans, showing concern about what I'm planning to do. ANd me, in return, will inform her if anything happens, like my 'A' Level results and stuff. And for Mrs Poretti, I see how strong a person can be to fight cancer illness. Been to her house to visit her when she was down with sickness. She still wears a smile and greeted me with the same cheerful tone like she did in school. So heartwarming it was and what a heartache that was to know she is sick. Life is tough enough for her, yet she wants to bring smiles to people. Remember during Chinese New Year few years ago, she gave me Hong Bao twice, think she forgot lar, somemore contains like 8 bucks. She is an australian yet she immersed herself in our Chinese culture. I love this 2 teachers. Gotta see them soon. Really thank them for teaching me to be who I am.

#07 - Mum and Mahjong

Not something I'm really proud of actually. But my mum and her addiction to Mahjong did shape me. Spent years sitting beside her to watch her play and at the same time learning it. When I was young, she would shoo me away if she was down with bad luck and wouldn't want me to disturb her. When I was in JC, she would actually talk to me about her wrong moves. Often, we would laugh about the tiles and the way the game was played. And now after NS, I am her disciple, to play when she is not free or when the bids are small. I learnt the game from her like that. But actually, i was made independent and more of an introvert because of this. She used to play everyday, so i would return home to see $6, half for lunch and half for dinner. I would spend my whole day at home, either doing things with the computer or doing my work. I learn to work on my own and be very disciplined. So i acutally can be patient with things and also enjoy the peacefulness of life when i'm alone.

#06 - SJAB

Was named Teletubbies because I was fat and when I did footdrill, I was bouncing up and down like one. That was Sec 2 when I finally give my sweat and blood to SJAB. I was then motivated by the ranks and positions, came week after week because of the friends i make there, and the useful First Aid I learn from there. I did not dread CCA at all during that time. Every week I do something new and when I got promoted and became a NCO, I acquire leadership position and is able to train myself to train people and pass on my knowledge. And it was SJAB that I went someone I like, and decided to lose my weight just for her. Losing over 10kg to look better wasn't an easy feat. I had to jog everyday and suffer by eating only an apple, a sweet and a little rice for the whole day. Never felt that hungry. I also learnt to speak up and express my views, to be more humorus and fun-loving, from the late Jun wei, a friend who I lost when I was in Sec 2.

Alright, I feel tired typing so much. Gotta rest. Complete this tomorrow.