Visited my dad in Malaysia today, and we had quite a long personal conversation, where we both shared the difficulties we've had to endure on our own over the years. I managed to gain some knowledge of his perspective, which was what I've needed, I think... especially with his longstanding absence and his quiet and reticent nature ( Read more... )

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Part 5 of Episode on Sri Lanka (World’s Strictest Parents)

“World’s Strictest Parents” is a misnomer, because this show is more about sending difficult teens overseas to live with different parents. First chanced upon the show featuring Singapore, and while entertaining I was rather skeptical of whether such a stint can have a real impact on the ( Read more... )

Been thinking a lot about my future and where I will be.

Something I read in a book just recently borrowed:

'I could be the worst scum of the earth, but because I am genetically related I'm going to say that I have love? Love has to have more depth and breadth and meaning than that. I'd buy it if you told me you wish you had a mother you could love ( Read more... )

It's really heartening to see how family members express their love for one another and have a good time together ( Read more... )

 It's Chinese New Year, and it's Valentine's Day, but i'm feeling more horrible than ever.

Once again, I'm made to feel responsible when things go wrong, when all I'd been doing the whole day was trying to be a good daughter/sister. I can't please everybody, and some people should really know their limits and hold more responsibility. It's not like ( Read more... )

One of the many things that I appreciate about him - that he recognises me for who I am and not where I come from ( Read more... )

A horrible incident happened today that led my eldest sis and i to conclude that there're too many ugly lusty men around. And one of her comments reminded me of an ivle discussion that asked whether a woman should be culpable of her rape if she had been wearing a sexy red dress. What an utter stupid question cuz since when does wearing a red dress ( Read more... )

Today, i got to witness the power of being more giving. And learnt a bit more abt myself just from the short interaction w my mom.

I realise tt q a few ppl ard me are v caring & giving individuals (like yt & karen for eg.), and that it's really great to know ppl like them. :)

2 recent events had made me reflect on my own behaviour and realise that I ( Read more... )

I understand where they're both coming from but I'm truly sick of being the middleperson and yet I wonder if I should interfere to help matters ( Read more... )

Fuck i just want my sis to move out. What good izzit for her to stay here anyway. We don't talk. And she screams at my mom every night. Why the fuck is she here. Just go away.

I don't side anyone. Not my mom, not my dad, I guess i'll never know who's really believable. How to get out of this, when u're surrounded by lies? Haha so i'll just use the ( Read more... )