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Dear Mr. Yeo When is the last time I wrote to you? Today, I brought clients out for a site visit. We had an interpreter with us helping to interpret for the host and the clients. It was probably the most interesting part of the session for me. During the break, I asked the interpreter where she was from. Guess what?! She was your university classmate! I really almost could not believe my ears. Such a small world, don't you think? Sometimes I always believe, you are up there watching over us. I have not given up on translation, Mr. Yeo. I still try to practise when I can, though never as good as you. Wherever you are right now, I hope you are at a better place. Happier and still as humorous :) We miss you so much. Regards Student

1. Watch The Incredibles 2. 2. Watch Ant-Man. 3. Read a book. 4. Sleep. 5. Eat a good meal. 6. Visit a bookstore. 7. Have a nice piece of cake in a cafe. 8. Silence. 9. Take two days of leave and just rest.

This week I finished two thrillers: Beautiful Lies and Silver of Truth.  And when I read as fast as this, I know I am actually so stressed out that I need books of intense storylines to keep my mind off things. And so, I visited the library and borrowed another crime fiction by the same author. I am actually kind of glad that my way of relieving stress is by reading. It opens up my mind and helps me improve my reading and writing skills. A lot more effective than catching a movie.

I woke up exceptionally early today to make my lunch, or breakfast for the sister. Maybe I was too early, by the time I left home for work, the sun was hardly out yet. The bus drove past me while I was making my way to the bus stop. Instinctively, I checked the App in my phone for the next bus. Seventeen minutes. That was a long wait. I decided I would stroll to the train station since I was early. It was a wise decision I figured. Nice weather. Quietness in the neighbourhood. Most of all, beautiful sky with fluffy clouds. I did not know if that meant a storm was on the way. I did not mind, for I would love a deluge these days. Yes, a pluviophile I would call myself often. As I was nearing the train station, the peace I was seeking gradually returned. The last undisturbed sleep I had seemed very much like a long time ago. Work has been haunting me, both day and night. That is not to say I hate my job. I actually do not. Maybe I just do not like it either. I like to think that I just wa...

I finished The Perks of Being A Wallflower last night. It was a sad story. But yes, we choose where we want to go from there... I have been working overtime quite a bit. And I am tired. I am so tempted to take a break and just rest but I know I cannot afford to do that just yet.

今早起得比一般早。 这阵子工作太多，一直没睡好。所以干脆就早起去上班，赶紧把东西做完了。 出门前，一贯地考虑要不要带伞。 我并不特别喜欢带伞，因为东西越多，包越重。 踏出家门的时候，我蛮庆幸的。 因为外头阳光普照，云朵也很美。 下了地铁，一路走到办公室。 天空开始变灰。 枯叶掉落。 那景色其实很美。 是我喜欢的秋天景色。新加坡没有的秋天。 秋天的叶子凋落，往往让人觉得悲凉。 我却觉得自己的压力跟着叶子掉落。 于是心里觉得轻盈许多。 接着开始刮起狂风。 眼看就快到办公室了。 我心里不禁想：我还应该庆幸自己没带伞吗？ 我到底喜欢艳阳天还是雨天？ 冷冷的风吹来。 冰冰的雨点打在我脸上。 那感觉很舒服。 我已经到办公室楼下了。 我不想忘记这个感觉。