Appreciate everyone's in your life, whether is family or friends.

Last Wednesday I attended Chee Mun’s funeral with Calista. Chee Mun was Calista’s colleague’s (Shirene) brother. I heard about Chee Mun for some time through Calista. Our relationship is a bit complicated. Calista’s colleague so happen to be my schoolmate whom we did not keep in touch at all. And Chee Mun is also considering our schoolmate because he studied the same primary school as we are.

Chee Mun was diagnosed with cancer since last year. I do not know what kind of cancer but something related to cell or soft tissues. It is a very rare cancer and in Malaysia, he is the first patient. Meaning to say, there is no medication that can help him other than morphine to subside the pain in him. The last time I visited him together with Calista was in end May 09 at Damansara Specialist Hospital. During that time he looks good although Shirene told us that his brother had been ill. We saw both of his legs were swollen. He can’t lie down on the bed or walk. So all day long he will only sit on an arm-chair. I felt so pity for him. He is only 22 years old and he has got so many things to do. I can see how weary and worried his mom is seeing at his son’s condition and furthermore this is the only son she has apart from the two daughters.

Well, we chatted with him for awhile and Calista gave him a card that she made and a box with full of encouragement bible verses. He was very touched and happy. Before we went home, we said that we will visit him again. Unfortunately on Tuesday (28/7/09), Calista sms me that Chee Mun has passed away. I was really shocked and sad when I saw the message. I felt so guilty for not visiting him when we said we will. I just feel so bad. We wanted to visit him all these while but now, there is no more chance. The lesson that I’ve learnt here is “don’t wait”. Whatever things that you feel like doing, just do it especially when you do it for a person.

One thing that Calista and I felt happy is that he accepted Jesus Christ before he leaved the world. At least we all know he is now united with God and he doesn’t have to suffer anymore.

Rest in Peace, Chee Mun and you will forever be remembered.


(Chee Mun's family pic. That guy behind is Chee Mun and Shirene is sitting on the right)

My Birthday Celebration (20/7/09)-Part 2

Part II on my birthday celebration story begun…

This morning while I was working, Joseph, one of my colleagues called me in to the meeting room. The first thing popped up in my mind was that the colleagues are going to sing birthday song for Joseph because it was his actual birthday today. When I stepped in to the meeting room, I saw my name on the cake. I was so surprised and touched as I thought is Joseph since his birthday is one earlier than me. Joseph was so sad and says that nobody will remember his birthday. Ohh…sound so sad.. So I quickly asked him to stand together with me but he was too shy to come over. So I’ve got no choice but to hold his hand.. haha…oh no..can’t believe he is the first guy I hold..(haha..just kidding). They sang the birthday song for us and we cut the cake.

I am really happy and feel so loved with all the lovely colleagues around. After work, we went to Plus One Shabu Shabu for steamboat dinner. We had a great fun eating and chit-chatting. Towards the end of our dinner, the waitress brought in the birthday cake for me. I didn’t expect to have cake again since I already had it in the morning. It was another surprise for me. When I saw the cake, I was happy and embarrassed. Happy because I can make wishes again and embarrassed because it is Winnie the Pooh a jelly cake. I told them I can’t believe at my age of 32, I’m having a Winnie the Pooh jelly cake. They all laughed at me. Well, I do like Winnie the Pooh because he always has a smiley face and he is so cute. Looking at the Pooh will makes me smile. :-)

After singing song and making wishes, it’s time to cut the cake. Seriously I don’t know where and which part to start off. Felt so pity cutting the pooh off but no choice, we need to eat anyway.. haha..

It was indeed a very happy day for me and I will remember this year’s celebration which brought me so much of good memories. Thanks be to God who always be there for me and sent me all the good people which makes my life happier and meaningful.


(Steph & Li Ching)

(Steph & Nei Nei)

(Steph & Lawrence)


(Steph, Melissa and Sue Yin)


(Steph & Joseph)

(Steph & Jerome)

(Steph & Ms Yang)

(L-R: Nei Nei, Sue Yin, Li Ching, Steph)