derek always writes the nicest email
even though its always one or two lines.
blessed christmas to you, derek and your son.
as a lecturer,
you left a very deep impression on me.
i love photography.
and photojournalism.
but news is sad.
next year will be a good one for ya.
i pray.
and no,
i didnt know you went back to manila.
but now i got your address,
when i get a chance to go,
i will drop by and say hi to sebas.

auntie karfoon,
will you please take care of yourself.
you shouldnt be walking so much,
carrying so much stuff.
if you ask,
we will do it.
merry christmas to you
and your family.

had great fun carolling today.
first time at a home.
homes.
i never liked old folks home.
i get overwhelmed by emotions there.
i always cry when i reach home.
but i cry with joy
when i see the smiles that we brought.
uncle kai leong and aunty kerri's home.
they are really great hosts.
merry christmas.
i enjoyed myself so much.
the three places.

victor and linda are really cool people.
and victor is like,
architect in training.
wow.
blessed christmas to you,
the lovely couple.

joanna and kimberly and stephanie
are truly blessings to me today.
when i count blessings,
they are always there.
they do the little things,
that touch so deeply.
blessed christmas my dears.

the joy is really in giving.
they liked it.
i am happy.
but the Father is the one
who truly gave.
give thanks today.
for He gave His only son.

coming home early made mum glad.
i am glad too.
i am having a date tomorrow.
with gie and tea and bus.
yeah.

ye is closer.
really. you can feel it.
the warmth and love.
we know where it comes from.
the Lord above.
praise God.
i am glad that i didnt give up.

uncle william.
take care of yourself.
its like,
i am always seeing you in pain or something.
take care.
blessed christmas to you and aunty jo.
you guys are like encouragement to me.

camp committee.
i still miss camp.
it takes a long time to get over stuff for me.
ivan.
joash.
huijuan.
weiying.
elaine.
david.
junxu.
melvin.
sarah.
caleb.
derrick.
joel.
jesse.
pastor henry.
aunty karfoon.
merry christmas.
a pity though,
that i never got close.
close is hard.
but all the same,
blessed new year.
you guys were great.

alright.
in case i will be late for my date.
better bath.
and sleep.
i am going to st james tomorrow.