My colleague shared with me today, that his 5 year-old said this to him,

“Papa, do you know how much I love you?”

Because my colleague always tells he loves him billion and gazillion times, he challenged the boy,”OK, how much?” *thinking that his son probably couldn’t possibly think of a word that measures more that GAZILLION*

The boy answered:”I don’t have a word to mean how much I love you..”

My colleague was so deeply touched. I was totally blown away.

On the other extreme end…

One day, a friend asked me how he should reply to his boss because his boss sms-ed to thank him for his hard work.

I said,”You can say welcome…or, also thank him for being a nice boss?”

He answered:”Mm..so many thank you’s…..”

“Well, it is not your boss’ first time to say thank you too right? How can saying ‘thank you’ be ‘too many’ times???”

It reminded me of one day, when I quietly think if some are just born being expressive. They have this ability to recognise their feelings, connect it to mind, and verbalise it through words.

Some people find it hard to express gratitude, even to the closest person, and some find saying “I love you” a taboo. These are nice, affirmative and encouraging words….but why is it just so hard for some to verbalise it? Even if it is a win-win situation? I don’t get it…

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Wow…I think this is my first time not updating my blog in the longest time!

I am in my last semester and just 6 weeks away from completing my master degree. Time flies…I started last year March and now, I am just spending days and nights to complete my very final projects.

You know, it has been an amazing journey since I started my studies. It has changed my outlook, my goals and perceptions. It makes me see so many things from different perspectives and countless of possible outcomes. But most importantly, my lecturers inspire me to design for a better world which consumes less, a world that is truly FOR the majority – the third world countries, the needy. (Yes, they are the majority)

Since my last entry in the beginning of March, I have been to Hong Kong, visited and interviewed people around Singapore whom I never thought I would have the honour to.

Saw a homeless lady sleeping in the middle of the road and in the midst of ALL BRANDED SHOPS. And no one seems to care….irony isn’t it?

It was almost 4 degrees that night. You can imagine how cold it is..

Back in Singapore, I met a 87 year-old auntie who is single and has been living alone for the past 15 years. She is inspiring, believing that a successful person is independent and have the passion to learn.

Then, a junk-collector who gathers unwanted goods, fix almost all electronic goods under the sun and gives them a new home.

Another man, who has been homeless for the past 2 years. A capable man who has been living by the beach in a tent. He was forced to be homeless, living with a 12 year-old daughter. Though homeless, he still volunteered to help in the Padang disaster relief.

I explored different areas of Singapore for the first time. Met a few homeless people with amazing stories. Contrary to stereotypical perceptions from the society, I have actually gained a life experience and gone to places which I had previously no access to.

I am also currently working on a project with my students. I can’t disclose it for now but am looking forward to share it with you in a month’s time. It’s going to be BIG and INSPIRING…I HOPE!

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