Looking back, turning 21 seems pretty much in the past. This is the first time I had to delay a birthday reflection post for almost a week. I guess the major reason is because of work, and the continuous ongoing social activities that doesn’t really allow me to slow down and properly reflect, not even a little bit. Well, to be honest, I’ve...

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There was once a girl who waits outside the bus stop everyday after work. She has been taking the public transport for many years, but the girl was never once seen to be happy. The girl would never smile, laugh, or giggle, like the other commuters. A little boy, who also boards the same bus as the girl, noticed this sad girl everyday and...

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1.40am. Exactly 3 hours and 25 minutes ago, that 38th IDC post-mortem meeting was adjourned. I can't believe that when I was leaving the BGF building, I'm not leaving as a participant anymore, but as a committee. So, how do I feel now that everything is over? To be honest... Nothing. I felt nothing. Not knowing sure why. I wished I knew the reason...

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"What's your name?" I asked. "My.... My, my name is...," she stammered. Suddenly, she avoided my eyes and shy-fully took her balloon and covered her face, and quietly said: "But my mummy said not to talk to strangers." "What's your name?" I asked. "My.... My, my name is...," she stammered. Suddenly, she avoided my eyes and shy-fully took her balloon and covered her...

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"I didn't wish to be alone," says the 26-year old girl. "I travelled to so many countries around the world, met so many people, and done so many crazy shit with strangers, but yet I'm still alone. "Don't get me wrong, I do have a family, and a few besties, but even when you're surrounded by people, it's still possible to feel lonely."...

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With small but quick steps, she quietly went around the corner of a secluded park. The big pine tree helped to blocked her from the public view. With one last glance, to ensure that no one was looking, she pulled her pink hoodie over her head, and finally lied down on the pale, dry grass. Placing her hands on top of her stomach,...

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"So, any questions?" the interviewer asked finally, after a 10 minute interview with us. Both me and another candidate shook our heads lightly. "Nope," I said. Actually I do. A lot actually, I thought to myself. There were a lot of uncertainties in my mind, but I thought it would be inappropriate to ask so many questions in just one interview. "Great! If no, then...

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"I had a weird dream last night," said Pei Wen. "It's about a guy." His eyes blinked with interest as he looked at Pei Wen, sitting opposite across the table. He sat up straight in his chair, resting his elbows on the table. "Tell me about it! How weird is it? Is the guy handsome?" he teased. Pei Wen bit her lip, looking uncertain...

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I saw her lying on the inclined bed, and smiled slyly at her. "On Chinese New Year, people visit relatives and friends house, but you? You visit hospital. Walao eh, seriously?" I said sarcastically. She laughed, but not so much as she struggled to breath through her oxygen mask. "But why? Why didn't you tell me that you're in the hospital?" I asked...

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3 years ago on Valentine's Day, I was working as a part-time waitress in a high class restaurant, serving almost 600++ customers, couples, and families between the month of January and February. In preparation for Valentines Day, the tables in the grand dining hall were properly arranged and beautifully decorated with a lighted scented candle, a set of complete cutleries for two, and a paper...

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"Sir, I may not be working here anymore," I said sadly, as I looked at him. He turned to face me, but said nothing. He was a regular customer in his mid-50's, but I never got to know his name, even after working almost a year here. I smiled widely at him, "I've just graduated." He smiled back at me, and that was...

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"Yes, come in." A muffled voice came inside from the closed office door. I barged into his office. "Dr.Chengggg!!!!" He sighed. "Yesssssss... ." His toned was calm and cool, but slightly annoyed, as if he was expecting someone to clobber him with a club already. He looked at me, not feeling surprised that I was that person. "I wanna chop you already!" I said hysterically while...

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I skipped happily towards her, feeling excited to tell her something. "Wanna see durians?" I asked my friend as I arrived on the stretching area from where she is standing, slightly panting. "Where did you go, doofus?!" She raised her voice, feeling slightly annoyed and angry. She always call people 'doofus' when she's angry or when she thinks the person is dumb or...

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15th January 2014, Thursday. Location: McDonalds, Sri Petaling. "Yerr... You larh! Actually I don't want to come one lorh." She grumbled. "I only came to accompany you because Nui Nui couldn't make it." I looked into my chocolate sundae ice-cream. "Come on... It's only like, once in a lifetime. I don't always ask you out like this at this time also," I said....

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This chapter is dedicated to the late Mr.Loong Ah Kew, who had recently passed away due to a brain tumour. He was a secondary school discipline teacher in Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Taman Desa, and he will be deeply missed by all of his students, teachers, friends, relatives, and also his family. You have touched the lives of many. And one of them... ...is me. * * *...

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