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Author: Ann Yeong
It's All Here (Snow, New Year, Philosophy!)
On Friday I had a conversation with one of the Cornellian graduate students. It was very interesting. He was a Hwa Chong science student (class of 91) who failed his A-levels. Retook it, then went on to NUS to study Psychology and Philosophy (the BEST combi ever man! *grin*), then to Harvard and got an […]
Hearing Anew
Sunday’s Gospel Lk 6:27-38 Jesus said to his disciples: “To you who hear I say, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. To the person who strikes you on one cheek, offer the other one as well, and from the person […]
White Chinese New Year
The field behind Zibin’s apartment this morning ************** Hot Pot, laksa, curry and other pot-luck on Friday night with the Cornell Singaporean graduate students. Home-cooked Hainanese Chicken Rice and Winter Melon Soup for reunion dinner with Zibin, Serena & Wing Kwong on Saturday. Deep philosophical sharing over ice-cream and egg-tarts at midnight with Zibin and […]
To My Sweetheart on Valentine's Day
No need for roses. Nor candle-lit dinner. Nor wine. Nor music. Nor card. Nor gift. In hundreds of ways it’s loud and clear: You love me. And the little ways in which you announce your love everyday are infinitely more real than anything money can buy. I already have all I ever need or want […]
Valentine's Day
No need for roses. Nor candle-lit dinner. Nor wine. Nor music. Nor card. Nor gift. In hundreds of ways it’s loud and clear: You love me. And the little ways in which you announce your love everyday are infinitely more real than anything money can buy. I already have all I ever need or want […]
My First Love
On His Plan For Your Mate Everyone longs to give himself completely to someone: to have a deep soul relationship with another; to be loved thoroughly and exclusively. But, God to a Christian says, no, not until you are satisfied, fulfilled, and content with being loved by Me, alone. With giving yourself totally and unreservedly […]
Happy Birthday, Mom!
For so long we’ve walked the path of life together You held me in your arms and protected me from all of life’s pain You held my little hand as I learned to walk and encouraged me to pick myself up when I fell Then I liked walking on my own… but you were always […]
Birthday Reflections: A Beloved Year
Twice today, people I met commented on how happy I looked. I was pleased but a little surprised. I did feel happy in a quiet sort of way. I just didn’t expect that it would be so evident that people I hardly knew would notice it. :) Why am I happy today? Because my 28th […]
2+8=28
A couple of interesting birthday wishes I’ve received… Happy birthday, Jie! May you grow in wisdom but not in weight! – John Happeee happeeee bday!! .. we celebrated ur bday here on your behalf..ehehe. U are now officially 1 year older than all of us..mwahahaha..hehe – Ivy (with Yinwei & Beatrice at my ‘birthday celebration’ […]