Names - Coincidences

In November 2004, I met an associate colleague from KL who has the same four initials as me. Not only that, he has the same English name as my elder brother and same surname as us.

On 14 June 2008, I met someone through Irene, my former guardian’s sister, who has the same name, surname and one of the same Chinese name as me.

Today I found out CTY’s wife has exactly the same Chinese name as me. We have the same two Chinese characters. Our English name ended with the same three letters at the back. Her surname in another dialect would be the same as mine.

Names - Coincidences?

Early Bird

Since I was well rested last night, I woke up early and arrived at work by 7a.m.

I was able to finish most of the work I planned to do. And therefore decided not to work in the afternoon and gave myself a break.

Pure Bliss

Yesterday and today my colleagues and I could almost concentrate on our work fully. There were hardly any phone calls or people coming to our office to distract us.

Tonight I went to sleep very early. The hard work from the last five days had finally taken its toll. I went to dreamland at 8.30p.m. I was completely bushed.

Tequila and Salt

(Received the following by forwarded email)

This should probably be taped to your bathroom mirror where one could read it every day. You may not realize it, but it's 100% true.

1. There are at least two people in this world that you would die for.

2. At least 15 people in this world love you in some way.

3. The only reason anyone would ever hate you is because they want to be just like you.

4. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they don't like you.

5. Every night, SOMEONE thinks about you before they go to sleep.

6. You mean the world to someone.

7. You are special and unique.

8. Someone that you don't even know exists loves you.

9. When you make the biggest mistake ever, something good comes from it.

10. When you think the world has turned its back on you take another look.

11. Always remember the compliments you received. Forget about the rude remarks.

So........... If you are a loving friend, send this to everyone, including the one that sent it to you. If you get it back, then they really do love you.

And always remember.... when life hands you Lemons, ask for Tequila and Salt and call me over!

Good friends are like stars........ You don't always see them, But you know they are always there.

"Whenever God Closes One Door He Always Opens Another, Even Though Sometimes It's Hell in the Hallway"

I would rather have one rose and a kind word from a friend while I'm here than a whole truck load when I'm gone.

Happiness keeps You Sweet,
Trials keep You Strong,
Sorrows keep You Human,
Failures keeps You Humble,
Success keeps You Glowing,
But Only
God keeps You Going

8%

(I received the following via email and thought I post it here instead of forwarding the email to everyone. I used to forward emails to people but I do not do that anymore because i was nearly 'stoned' by those people who do not agree with contents of the forwarded emails.

I did not read this forwarded email right away but when I had the time to do so, God really spoke to me through it.)

One day a while back, a man, his heart heavy with grief, was walking in the woods. As he thought about his life this day, he knew many things were not right. He thought about those who had lied about him back when he had a job.

His thoughts turned to those who had stolen his things and cheated him. He remembered family who had passed on. His mind turned to the illness he had, that no one could cure. His very soul was filled with anger, resentment, and frustration.

Standing there this day, searching for answers he could not find, knowing all else had failed him, he knelt at the base of an old oak tree to seek the one he knew would always be there. And with tears in his eyes, he prayed:

'Lord - You have done wonderful things for me in this life. You have told me to do many things for you, and I happily obeyed. Today, you have told me to forgive. I am sad, Lord, because I cannot. I don't know how. It is not fair Lord, I didn't deserve these wrongs that were done against me and I shouldn't have to forgive. As perfect as your way is Lord, this one thing I can not do, for I don't know how to forgive. My anger is so deep Lord, I fear I may not hear you, but I pray you teach me to do the one thing I can not do: Teach me to forgive.'

As he knelt there in the quiet shade of that old oak tree, he felt something fall onto his shoulder. He opened his eyes. Out of the corner of one eye, he saw something red on his shirt. He could not turn to see what it was because where the oak tree had been was a large square piece of wood in the ground. He raised his head and saw two feet held to the wood with a large spike through them.

He raised his head more, and tears came to his eyes as he saw Jesus hanging on a cross. He saw spikes in His hands, a gash in His side, a torn and battered body, deep thorns sunk into His head.. Finally he saw the suffering and pain on His precious face. As their eyes met, the man's tears turned to sobbing, and Jesus began to speak.

'Have you ever told a lie?' He asked?

The man answered - 'Yes, Lord.'

'Have you ever been given too much change and kept it?'

The man answered - 'Yes, Lord.' And the man sobbed more and more.

'Have you ever taken something from work that wasn't yours?' Jesus asked?

And the man answered, 'Yes, Lord.'

'Have you ever sworn, using my Father's name in vain?'

The man, crying now, answered - 'Yes, Lord...'

As Jesus asked many more times, 'Have you ever'? The man's crying became uncontrollable, for he could only answer - 'Yes, Lord'.

Then Jesus turned His head from one side to the other, and the man felt something fall on his other shoulder. He looked and saw that it was the blood of Jesus. When he looked back up, his eyes met those of Jesus, and there was a look of love the man had never seen or known before.

Jesus said, 'I didn't deserve this either, but I forgive you.'

It may be hard to see how you're going to get through something, but when you look back in life, you realize how true this statement is.

Read the following first line slowly and let it sink in.

If God brings you to it - He will bring you through it.

When Jesus died on the cross, He was thinking of you! If you are one of the 8% who will stand up for Him, forward this with the Title 8%.

92% of people won't forward this.

May God Bless You and your loved ones.

Old Lady

Two days ago I received an email from the sister of my former guardian. Her name is Irene. When she was here last year, I met her and her group of ex-classmates for hi-tea at Café Promenade, Pacific Sutera Hotel.

Irene told me that her eldest sister Alice will be accompanying their mum to visit KK and will be here today and tomorrow. Irene also gave me the contact number of her cousin’s house where her mum, Mrs. Ng and sister would be staying.

This morning when I called Irene’s cousin house, her cousin answered the call. Her cousin took down my mobile phone number and told me the housing estate where she lives (Taman Hon Kong which is quite near our house). Before I could take down her house number, Alice came back for a while and I was able to speak to her. She does not know her plans for tonight but promised to call later in the afternoon.

At 3.30pm she called and told me I could visit them after dinner. In fact I wanted to invite them for dinner outside but she insisted in having dinner at her cousin’s.

At 7.30p.m. I drove to Taman Hon Kong accompanying by mum. I had problem finding the exact house because I could not see most of the house number. I called the house phone number and Alice’s cousin came out to greet mum and me.

She led us into the house and the first person I saw inside the house was Alice and then her mum Mrs. Ng. I gave Mrs. Ng a big hug. I did not realise how much I miss her until I saw her again after more than twenty five years. She told me she always wonders when she would see me again.

Mrs. Ng turned 90 last year. She is thinner than before but her hearing is still very good. I did not have to shout when talking to her. (Irene told me later in her email that her mum is actually wearing hearing aid)

Ten minutes later we left the cousin’s house and I drove them to our house for chit-chat. There was so much to catch up on. As Mrs. Ng and mum relayed to us stories from the past, we were amazed at how good their memory are. There were some events I had totally forgotten but they could remember.

When I was sending them back to Taman Hon Kong, I told them that never in my life would I have thought that Mrs. Ng would be a passenger in the car I am driving. She also told them that I used to treat her very well (‘sayang’ her). Whenever she wanted to go anywhere in Sydney, I would take her. It did not matter whether we had to walk; or take the bus, taxi or train. When she wanted to eat something, I would always remind her to buy when we went shopping.

This is another occasion that I thank God that I am alive. An old lady could still remember the good deeds I had done for her eventhough they happened more than two and a half decades ago. I am overjoyed to be able to see and talk to her again.

Today’s Happenings

Today is one of those days that I did not get to do anything I plan to do.

I was only given an hour notice to get ready four different types of occupation certificate forms for Council inspection this afternoon.

When CTY came around noon to borrow the car, I did not even have the time to talk to him or to say hello to his wife.

Tonight I had dinner with my ex-colleague JC at Food City. I had ‘Char Keow Teow’ and he had Curry Chicken with rice. The ‘Char Keow Teow’ was so so but JC told me the Curry Chicken was great and that I should try it next time.

JC & I had a good time in catching up. Besides that, we also talked about his business and all the different proceedures he has to follow for accounting purpose and everything else I could advise him on.

Life

You can never stop someone from liking or loving you. That person has a choice.

Sometimes life does not work out the way you want.

Money Returned

Today my colleagues who owe me money returned back some of the money to me. Between the two of them I received back almost half of the amount they owe so I am happy about that. At least it will ease my cash flow.

Today’s Happenings

Today we received our bonus and I am really thankful for it. Most of the money will go to my ING Lifetime Income Plan.

I am tempted to get a new and more advance digital camera than my current one.

Tonight finally get to meet CTY’s beautiful wife after knowing him since July last year. She is visiting KK for a week with two of their friends who are here for business.