Don't beat around the bush – A bear will jump out and eat you. (Is that even a real quote? Heck)

It was in the news yesterday. Straits Time Life. About Emma Yong's health condition. It already aroused suspicion, as well as concern and worry, when she pulled out of two productions earlier this year. And of course, it brought about quite a bit of talk and speculation.

Emma has always been a great inspiration to me. I remember when I was younger, one of the first few pieces of theatre I had ever watched was a pantomime she starred in. Of course there was the dim sum dollies and all too; I mean, selena tan and pam oei are great, but emma had always been my favourite dolly, for the record. It is always so special to watch her get on stage and do her thing every time. It is a true joy and pleasure to be her audience, and I really admire the talent and versatility she displays as an artiste.

Looking back, Emma Yong is definitely one of the first few people who showed me the magic of theatre, just by putting up amazing shows, one after another and another. Her dedication and excellency in this amazing craft has inspired me to learn more about it, and I doubt I would have developed such love and passion for theatre otherwise. And neither would I be dabbling in it in any ways, nor considering taking the path less trodden. I do remember having the wish as a child to grow up and work on a theatre piece with Emma! hahahahah childhood dreams.... sigh.

Upon reading the article in ST life yesterday, though i do not know Emma personally, it was very saddening to hear the news. But she has always shown great strength and determination and courage as an actress, and she is definitely just as strong as a person. She are amazing, and I am sure she will continue to perform, and share the wonders of theatre with many others. She is in my thoughts and prayers.

Pray you be safe and well.

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Today my father got a call from a friend. A super super old friend, like from school days. Apparently they were never too close, but had met up recently in a secondary school reunion. So what happened was, this friend of my dad's needed to borrow money. It wasn't a small sum and not too much back story was given. He needed to money to be in by tonight. My father complied.

Frankly, I had and have my doubts about this guy. I mean, how are you certain you're ever going to get your money back? It is very sudden. Plus they were never very close? I guess he is desperate.

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Life is so unpredictable. You never know what is going to happen tomorrow. Or if you would be around to see tomorrow. I know, this all sounds very pessimistic of me, but come on, lets be realistic and objective about all this. About life. No one truly knows what tomorrow harbours, or what tomorrow will bring. Who knows, maybe you will strike 4D. Or maybe you will discover the stock market crashed and you are transformed from millionaire to million-o-nothing overnight. Maybe your best friend will get married tomorrow. Or maybe your parents are getting a divorce. Maybe you just scored 10As in the o levels. Or maybe you just missed getting into medical school by 0.01%. The list of examples is endless. But the crux of the matter is, nothing is scared, nothing is absolute, and not every thing is in your control. I guess sometimes in life there is that stroke of, what you'd call, fate?

I just keeps bugging me that, perhaps tomorrow I'd wake up and find that I'm the one with cancer. Or that I'm in a huge debt and in desperate need for money. Whatever it is, I feel it is very important to grasp the moment and seize the day. Afterall, you never know what lies ahead. Afterall, it IS now or never.

People always tell me, everything happens for a reason. So lets embrace it all now, and pray for a brighter tomorrow while we continue on, in search for light as we plunder in the darkness of today.

Empathy. And Faith.

I am not religious. But to whoever is listening, please bless all.

For the wretched of the earth
There is a flame that never dies.
Even the darkest night will end
And the sun will rise.

Don't beat around the bush – A bear will jump out and eat you. (Is that even a real quote? Heck)

It was in the news yesterday. Straits Time Life. About Emma Yong's health condition. It already aroused suspicion, as well as concern and worry, when she pulled out of two productions earlier this year. And of course, it brought about quite a bit of talk and speculation.

Emma has always been a great inspiration to me. I remember when I was younger, one of the first few pieces of theatre I had ever watched was a pantomime she starred in. Of course there was the dim sum dollies and all too; I mean, selena tan and pam oei are great, but emma had always been my favourite dolly, for the record. It is always so special to watch her get on stage and do her thing every time. It is a true joy and pleasure to be her audience, and I really admire the talent and versatility she displays as an artiste.

Looking back, Emma Yong is definitely one of the first few people who showed me the magic of theatre, just by putting up amazing shows, one after another and another. Her dedication and excellency in this amazing craft has inspired me to learn more about it, and I doubt I would have developed such love and passion for theatre otherwise. And neither would I be dabbling in it in any ways, nor considering taking the path less trodden. I do remember having the wish as a child to grow up and work on a theatre piece with Emma! hahahahah childhood dreams.... sigh.

Upon reading the article in ST life yesterday, though i do not know Emma personally, it was very saddening to hear the news. But she has always shown great strength and determination and courage as an actress, and she is definitely just as strong as a person. She are amazing, and I am sure she will continue to perform, and share the wonders of theatre with many others. She is in my thoughts and prayers.

Pray you be safe and well.

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Today my father got a call from a friend. A super super old friend, like from school days. Apparently they were never too close, but had met up recently in a secondary school reunion. So what happened was, this friend of my dad's needed to borrow money. It wasn't a small sum and not too much back story was given. He needed to money to be in by tonight. My father complied.

Frankly, I had and have my doubts about this guy. I mean, how are you certain you're ever going to get your money back? It is very sudden. Plus they were never very close? I guess he is desperate.

---------------------------

Life is so unpredictable. You never know what is going to happen tomorrow. Or if you would be around to see tomorrow. I know, this all sounds very pessimistic of me, but come on, lets be realistic and objective about all this. About life. No one truly knows what tomorrow harbours, or what tomorrow will bring. Who knows, maybe you will strike 4D. Or maybe you will discover the stock market crashed and you are transformed from millionaire to million-o-nothing overnight. Maybe your best friend will get married tomorrow. Or maybe your parents are getting a divorce. Maybe you just scored 10As in the o levels. Or maybe you just missed getting into medical school by 0.01%. The list of examples is endless. But the crux of the matter is, nothing is scared, nothing is absolute, and not every thing is in your control. I guess sometimes in life there is that stroke of, what you'd call, fate?

I just keeps bugging me that, perhaps tomorrow I'd wake up and find that I'm the one with cancer. Or that I'm in a huge debt and in desperate need for money. Whatever it is, I feel it is very important to grasp the moment and seize the day. Afterall, you never know what lies ahead. Afterall, it IS now or never.

People always tell me, everything happens for a reason. So lets embrace it all now, and pray for a brighter tomorrow while we continue on, in search for light as we plunder in the darkness of today.

Empathy. And Faith.

I am not religious. But to whoever is listening, please bless all.

For the wretched of the earth
There is a flame that never dies.
Even the darkest night will end
And the sun will rise.