Dear Blog,
I am very grateful to my brother, Ah Hock. If he did not sacrifice his education to earn money for us, I would have starved to death seven years ago.
All I have now, my job, my salary etc, I owe it all to Ah Hock. I remembered that I hated Ah Hock to the core during a period of time as I was envious that Ma was very nice to him. Now, I think that i was really childish and stupid to have that kind of mindset. Ah Hock also taught me many values that I can apply in life. Everything he taught me, made me what I am today.
Ah Hock is the nicest brother I can ever have. For our family, he sacrificed many things. Ah Hock, the selfless and mighty eldest brother, is the greatest gift i ever had. I am fortunate to have a wonderful brother like him.
Ah Kee
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Written by: Leondas
Estimated no. of words:157 words
Wednesday 17 April 2013
Entry (9)
Dear Blog,
Today it has been seven years after our father's death. Now, I am working as a junior manager in my company. Because of that, I am extremely busy and therefore, I could not join my family to pay respects to our father.
Ah Seng is doing his National Service now. As for Ah Lin , she is finishing her college course and is going to be a teacher. I heard from Mother that Ah Hock has been studying for an examination to be an electronics technician and passed! Now, Ah Hock is working as a electronics technician who is in charge of the whole workshop. Ah Hock is such a good role model, he is never content and always tries to climb upwards. His perseverance is truly admirable.
Time passes by so quickly. We made it through those years, being determined and strong. From this, I learnt that support from family members are very important when we are going through a crisis.
Ah Kee
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written by: Leondas
Estimated no. of words: 166 words
Today it has been seven years after our father's death. Now, I am working as a junior manager in my company. Because of that, I am extremely busy and therefore, I could not join my family to pay respects to our father.
Ah Seng is doing his National Service now. As for Ah Lin , she is finishing her college course and is going to be a teacher. I heard from Mother that Ah Hock has been studying for an examination to be an electronics technician and passed! Now, Ah Hock is working as a electronics technician who is in charge of the whole workshop. Ah Hock is such a good role model, he is never content and always tries to climb upwards. His perseverance is truly admirable.
Time passes by so quickly. We made it through those years, being determined and strong. From this, I learnt that support from family members are very important when we are going through a crisis.
Ah Kee
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written by: Leondas
Estimated no. of words: 166 words
Monday 15 April 2013
Entry (8)
Dear Blog,
Today, in school my teacher praised me for paying attention and being able to answer a rather difficult question. In fact, she hardly scolds me at all now! Instead, she often praises me for being a good and attentive student who always hands in homework on time and does homework with effort and diligence. Sometimes, I would also ask her questions when I do not understand the lesson.
But recently, a lot of homework is given everyday and I spend most of my time doing them and sometimes I even do it until it is past midnight. Instead of spending time with my family members to chat and watch television programmes together, I would often be in my room doing my homework, and slaving away at the study desk. Although they do not say anything and keep quiet, I know that they honestly do want me to sit there to watch television programmes and tell them about the recent events that is happening in school. I will try to cope with my homework and be determined to get good results.
I myself would also love to join them just like I always have but I am really left with no other choice. Well, for my family, I decided that I will work hard and let them lead a good life next time. I'm sure all this work will pay off, and next time, I will have more time to be spent on accompanying my family.
Ah Kee
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Written By: Jie Ying
Estimated number of words: 249
Today, in school my teacher praised me for paying attention and being able to answer a rather difficult question. In fact, she hardly scolds me at all now! Instead, she often praises me for being a good and attentive student who always hands in homework on time and does homework with effort and diligence. Sometimes, I would also ask her questions when I do not understand the lesson.
But recently, a lot of homework is given everyday and I spend most of my time doing them and sometimes I even do it until it is past midnight. Instead of spending time with my family members to chat and watch television programmes together, I would often be in my room doing my homework, and slaving away at the study desk. Although they do not say anything and keep quiet, I know that they honestly do want me to sit there to watch television programmes and tell them about the recent events that is happening in school. I will try to cope with my homework and be determined to get good results.
I myself would also love to join them just like I always have but I am really left with no other choice. Well, for my family, I decided that I will work hard and let them lead a good life next time. I'm sure all this work will pay off, and next time, I will have more time to be spent on accompanying my family.
Ah Kee
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Written By: Jie Ying
Estimated number of words: 249
Entry (7)
Dear Blog,
I have worked hard and after getting my good progress award, I am so happy! Ma praised me for studying hard and Ah Hock was very happy with my results.
Ah Hock had even spent some of his savings just to buy dinner for me. I felt extremely happy and my family is also happy for me. If it was not for Ah Hock who explained the questions I had difficulty answering, I might not have come so far by myself. I really want to thank him for teaching me all my homework that I don't know how to do despite the fact that he is exhausted after a whole day of working under the hot sun.
I now understand how he felt when he had to sacrifice his education and work to support the family. It must have been very tough for him then. I am grateful to him for doing that to let me continue my studies and become who I am today. Although Ma still praises him everyday, I am not jealous of him anymore but instead I am grateful that I have such a good brother that cares so much for me.
Ah Kee
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Written By: Jie Ying
Estimated number of words:199
I have worked hard and after getting my good progress award, I am so happy! Ma praised me for studying hard and Ah Hock was very happy with my results.
Ah Hock had even spent some of his savings just to buy dinner for me. I felt extremely happy and my family is also happy for me. If it was not for Ah Hock who explained the questions I had difficulty answering, I might not have come so far by myself. I really want to thank him for teaching me all my homework that I don't know how to do despite the fact that he is exhausted after a whole day of working under the hot sun.
I now understand how he felt when he had to sacrifice his education and work to support the family. It must have been very tough for him then. I am grateful to him for doing that to let me continue my studies and become who I am today. Although Ma still praises him everyday, I am not jealous of him anymore but instead I am grateful that I have such a good brother that cares so much for me.
Ah Kee
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Written By: Jie Ying
Estimated number of words:199
Sunday 14 April 2013
Entry (6)
Dear Blog,
I am so glad that I followed Ah Hock's advice and that is to study. If Ah Hock did not encourage me and teach me the right things, I would not be where I am now.
True to my promise, I worked diligently in school. To my pleasant surprise, the teachers did not scold me as often in the past! Instead, they praised me for the big change in attitude, behaviour and the quality of my school homework and tests. I paid attention in class and revised every time I had the chance to do so.
Whenever my friends invited me to join them on an outing, I would reject their offer and stay at home to spend time with my family. To me, studying and spending time with my family are more important than anything else.
I even got an award for being the highest in class and Good Progress Award! I am thankful to Ah Hock for understanding my jealousy and explaining it out to me. Otherwise, I shudder to think what might happen to me.
Ah Kee
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Done by: Julian Teh
Estimated Number of Words: 182 words
I am so glad that I followed Ah Hock's advice and that is to study. If Ah Hock did not encourage me and teach me the right things, I would not be where I am now.
True to my promise, I worked diligently in school. To my pleasant surprise, the teachers did not scold me as often in the past! Instead, they praised me for the big change in attitude, behaviour and the quality of my school homework and tests. I paid attention in class and revised every time I had the chance to do so.
Whenever my friends invited me to join them on an outing, I would reject their offer and stay at home to spend time with my family. To me, studying and spending time with my family are more important than anything else.
I even got an award for being the highest in class and Good Progress Award! I am thankful to Ah Hock for understanding my jealousy and explaining it out to me. Otherwise, I shudder to think what might happen to me.
Ah Kee
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Done by: Julian Teh
Estimated Number of Words: 182 words
Entry (5)
Dear Blog,
I could not believe what was wrong with me today. I was so overcome with jealousy that I was rude to Ah Hock, my eldest brother. Now that Ah Hock has explained his difficulties of his job to me, I feel very stupid to have chalked up all those envy towards Ah Hock.
He was just putting on a false front to motivate our family. He was bearing the hardships of his job just for us. I should not have jumped into conclusions and think that working was so easy. Ah Hock told me I would get a much better job than him when I grow up as I would get a higher education than him and I could not agree more.
Even though it is a long wait, I promise myself - that I would persevere, work hard in school, get good grades and get a good job with a high income. I look forward for that day to come.
Ah Kee
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Written by: Julian Teh
Estimated Number of Words: 165
I could not believe what was wrong with me today. I was so overcome with jealousy that I was rude to Ah Hock, my eldest brother. Now that Ah Hock has explained his difficulties of his job to me, I feel very stupid to have chalked up all those envy towards Ah Hock.
He was just putting on a false front to motivate our family. He was bearing the hardships of his job just for us. I should not have jumped into conclusions and think that working was so easy. Ah Hock told me I would get a much better job than him when I grow up as I would get a higher education than him and I could not agree more.
Even though it is a long wait, I promise myself - that I would persevere, work hard in school, get good grades and get a good job with a high income. I look forward for that day to come.
Ah Kee
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Written by: Julian Teh
Estimated Number of Words: 165
Entry (4)
Dear Blog,
Today, I suddenly felt that studying is so tedious. I am studying hard here, getting scolded everyday, while Ah Hock is always having so much fun at work.
In front of Ma, he is always telling us about his work. He likes to show off and brag about how fun it is to ride on a bike and delivering goods to people's homes. Other than that, he also boasts about how Mr Chong is pleased with his work. Working seems to be so fun and carefree!
On the other hand, I am always doing my homework, revising for my exams and getting scolded by my teacher. Why must I suffer in school and study so hard, while Ah Hock is having the time of his life? I would rather go out to work than suffer in school. I will definitely find a chance to tell Ah Hock that I want to go out to work and quit studying in school!
Ah Kee
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Written by: Cheryl Lee
Estimated number of words: 164 words
Today, I suddenly felt that studying is so tedious. I am studying hard here, getting scolded everyday, while Ah Hock is always having so much fun at work.
In front of Ma, he is always telling us about his work. He likes to show off and brag about how fun it is to ride on a bike and delivering goods to people's homes. Other than that, he also boasts about how Mr Chong is pleased with his work. Working seems to be so fun and carefree!
On the other hand, I am always doing my homework, revising for my exams and getting scolded by my teacher. Why must I suffer in school and study so hard, while Ah Hock is having the time of his life? I would rather go out to work than suffer in school. I will definitely find a chance to tell Ah Hock that I want to go out to work and quit studying in school!
Ah Kee
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Written by: Cheryl Lee
Estimated number of words: 164 words
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