Headline #1 - MR S RAJARATNAM
This week Mr Rajaratnam passed away at 90 years old, few days before his 91st birthday which is 25 February. The nation mourns. He is one of Singapore's Founding Fathers, of which I found out on his passing away. Why didn't I learn this in Primary School or Secondary school? He was the one who craft out the Singapore pledge, the words I remembered by hard from primary one.
Why do we only remember people when they are dead? Why only do we tell of their goodness when they are dead, when they are not here to listen to the nicely crafted tributes? Why is death bad news for everyone alive and GOOD news for the dead?
I have long resolved not to take anybody for granted, including my buddies. Recently, I am prompted to write to those who has impacted my life when I was young, I even dreamed of this person last night. In my dream, I told him that I appreciate him. I don't want to tell a dead man how GOOD he WAS. No and never.
Headlines #2 - Ms CORRINNE MAY
I finally bought her FLY AWAY album. Yes, I am slow to warm up and I take my time. I did not regret not attending her live concert, it's ok. She sounds great on cd. I appreciate her lyrics and her authentic, honest reflections of life. Musically, it's TOPS. Good arrangements and makes me want to learn the piano. Why do we say she is good, after Carole King says she is great? I am gulity. Why do we always need foreign endorsements before they get famous and well known here?
This society celebrates success more than hardwork. In chinese there's a saying and I'll attempt to try and translate it here. For 7 minutes on stage, is 7 years of hardwork. Nobody writes about hardwork, just success. Instant society.
Corrinne May is a down to earth lady who is not overwhelmed by fame. I saw her interview with Lisa Ang on CNA, she's just the lady you see, no touch ups, just real. I appreciate her and for who God made her to be.
Be yourself, it's the greatest thing one can ever be of course, minus the sin part and allow that transformation to happen.
This week Mr Rajaratnam passed away at 90 years old, few days before his 91st birthday which is 25 February. The nation mourns. He is one of Singapore's Founding Fathers, of which I found out on his passing away. Why didn't I learn this in Primary School or Secondary school? He was the one who craft out the Singapore pledge, the words I remembered by hard from primary one.
Why do we only remember people when they are dead? Why only do we tell of their goodness when they are dead, when they are not here to listen to the nicely crafted tributes? Why is death bad news for everyone alive and GOOD news for the dead?
I have long resolved not to take anybody for granted, including my buddies. Recently, I am prompted to write to those who has impacted my life when I was young, I even dreamed of this person last night. In my dream, I told him that I appreciate him. I don't want to tell a dead man how GOOD he WAS. No and never.
Headlines #2 - Ms CORRINNE MAY
I finally bought her FLY AWAY album. Yes, I am slow to warm up and I take my time. I did not regret not attending her live concert, it's ok. She sounds great on cd. I appreciate her lyrics and her authentic, honest reflections of life. Musically, it's TOPS. Good arrangements and makes me want to learn the piano. Why do we say she is good, after Carole King says she is great? I am gulity. Why do we always need foreign endorsements before they get famous and well known here?
This society celebrates success more than hardwork. In chinese there's a saying and I'll attempt to try and translate it here. For 7 minutes on stage, is 7 years of hardwork. Nobody writes about hardwork, just success. Instant society.
Corrinne May is a down to earth lady who is not overwhelmed by fame. I saw her interview with Lisa Ang on CNA, she's just the lady you see, no touch ups, just real. I appreciate her and for who God made her to be.
Be yourself, it's the greatest thing one can ever be of course, minus the sin part and allow that transformation to happen.
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