"You inspire us all. You made the difference to the Northeast CDC 'Alive' show. May your dream blossom into the reality that we all wish the best for you. Keep the spirit high and inspire lots more people." ~ Mayor Zainul Abidin Rasheed. Northeast CDC (9 May 2004)
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--Jeremy
English Patient
Recently, I achieved another honours for my oral communications examination in a private course, the fifth straight time I have done so.
Flying? Leave me out. I have been terrified of air travel since I watched a plane crash on the news many years ago. My parents offered to take me on overseas holidays many times but I turned them down because I'd rather be safe on the ground.
However, I am beginning to realise that it is dangerous on the ground, too. Travelling in a car can be...
I didn't know that having breakfast at a coffeeshop could also be educational.
The other day, my father asked me to accompany him on his morning meal. Although I preferred to have mine in the comfort of my room, I agreed - and was glad I did, as I met my "teacher" in the form of...
Five years ago, on Aug 9, I was at the National Stadium with 35 others - who represented a cross-section of the people of Singapore - reciting the Pledge on stage. It was a proud, ecstatic moment for me.
However, I did not realise at first that it was more than...
It was not easy for my parents to get me into a primary school. They had to go school hunting. The line that got me a place in Pei Chun Public School was: "I love school very much."
The principal at that time, Mr Chen Keng Juan, said: "Since you like school that much, you are welcomed to my school."
That came as a great relief to my parents. However, I was not too sure if...