Happy Mother’s Day, 2026!
Listen to this song and this song album dedicated to all mothers!
Mental disorders: Applying the safety net
Mental disorders: Applying the safety net
Li Na passed by a house in a rural village.
An unkempt, half-naked man was squatting
over a drain outside a half-burned house.
The driver said, “he is a mentally-ill person.
He was probably trying to cook some food.”
A lady sitting next to Anna chuckled,
“… and burning down his own house, crazy fella.”
Li Na was disappointed with the elderly lady.
“But, but, this house is so near the hospital!
He needs treatment!” Li Na exclaimed.
“The police would not come and take him to the hospital because no one reported it,” the driver explained.
… Society has failed him.
… Our mental health safety net has failed,
…His family members have failed him and not gotten him treated.
Li Na felt guilty too for not picking up the phone,
as the team moved on.
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The above anecdote is an example and illustration of some neglected persons.
Covid-19 causes stress and potential mental disorders risks in society and work places as well. Safety net policies need to be enforced for these people at risk
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Special angels: because we are the chosen ones!
Special angels: because we are the chosen ones!
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It was an annual dinner. The doctor held his child’s hand as they walked towards their table. The happy and excited child (with cerebral palsy) walked with jerky and clumsy limbs besides his dad. At the table, he started to hit the cutlery on the plates, enjoying his ‘music’.
“Behave, dear!”
Immediately he stopped!
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Quotes:
These ‘angels’ (parents) have so much patience and compassion; not many people have these qualities, and no university can teach one these attitudes, too! – Chen S.P., August, 2021
The question: Why me? Because you are the chosen one! … So do it well! – Chen S.P., August, 2021
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Ironically, In This Vastness Of Land
Ironically, In This Vastness Of Land
This is a poem, titled after a hand-painted bowl which was created by the author, a few years ago. Whereas, the poem is inspired by the many tragic news of perished immigrants on rough seas. They were trying to reach a better-land in this, ironically, vastness of land on mother earth.
“Painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt, and poetry is painting that is felt rather than seen.”
― Leonardo da Vinci
“Painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt, and poetry is painting that is felt rather than seen.”
― Leonardo da Vinci
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In this vastness of land
stretching and circling this bowl
round and round, but, to no end!
From the bowl’s interior
radiates that phosphorescent glow
a beckoning promise, almost superior!
Across the wide seas and oceans
breaking families, risking lives
to find that elusive ‘greener grass’ notions!
On rough waters,
human lives are inhumanly packed
in overcrowded sea vessels
clutching desperately to partners and wives.
“I see the land, I see the land!”
But it was, many a time,
an illusion to touch beaches,
to kiss the sand.
Can you see the land, a better land?
Will freedom be your stand
in this vastness of land?
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Quotes:-
- “Remember, remember always, that all of us, and you and I especially, are descended from immigrants and revolutionists.” ― Franklin D. Roosevelt
2. “What has happened to us in this country? If we study our own history, we find that we have always been ready to receive the unfortunate from other countries, and though this may seem a generous gesture on our part, we have profited a thousandfold by what they have brought us.”
― Eleanor Roosevelt
A soprano or a bass
A soprano or a bass
There are another two of my idols in WeSing- a Soprano and a Bass singer. (maybe more toward baritone?)
They often mistaken my voice for a man’s. But my voice can not be as low as baritone or bass!
Although I am a lady, I can not reach a soprano tone.
WeSing 里我的另外两个偶像是女高音和男低音歌手。我都不能成为其中任何一个
虽然我是女士，但我唱不出女高音。
他们经常误以为我的声音是男人的声音。但我的声音也不能像男低音那么低啊！
I call him LP ( lau pa or old father) . Listen to his duets with me.
Killing me softly with her song
Help me make it through the night
I call her Permrak, the Soprano lady. Listen to her duet song with me
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Iam so happy to learn a new term from Dolly – Do read Dolly’ s comment below!
Gratitude is a basketful of vegetables!
Gratitude is a basketful of vegetables!
(a poem)
Here’s my basketful
with blessings and gratitude
for healing my wounds!
A former student, Ms Paat S.L. narrated how she put stoma and wound care into practice when she went back to Sarawak. It was very satisfying to see her patients recovering and healing. Some patients’ relatives came from the far interior (in Borneo Island). They would bring a basketful of vegetables or fruits as a token of appreciation upon discharge!
Stoma and wound-care can be very challenging, yet rewarding, indeed!
I am glad she found the ‘ikigai’ in this new field as the first stomaltherapist in Sarawak!
She went on to train many other nurses in the Borneo Island.
Suicides among school-children and the need to review school system
Suicides among school-children and the need to review school system
Quote:I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed. Michael Jordan, Basketball Player
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As quoted above, failures should be taught to be are part of a journey to success.
It is worrying to see young school children committing suicide because of their inability to cope with homeworks and examination stress.
School should be fun!
Snorkelling, and getting spirited away?
Snorkelling, and getting spirited away?
It was a beautiful island for snorkelling, they say. It was a tourist spot.
Got into the water, and it was beautiful…. colourful fishes swimming around our feet at a crowded beach!
Did someone put some food to lure the fish to be near the shore, much to joy of the squealing kids!
Something made me want to explore if there would be bigger colourful fish farther up. So I went snorkelling outwards from the beach.
I didn’t see more fish… instead, the water was becoming cooler, greener, and quieter.
I lifted my head up. My feet weren’t touching the ground! There were several poles with white floats planted around the area… to warn people from going farther and deeper?
The crowd was just tiny distant dots playing at the beach far away!
My mind went back to news about a strong Korean swimmer who drowned while snorkelling at this very island.
I was sure my heart missed several beats! Was I spirited away?
Kicking and flapping calmly to keep myself afloat, I took a few deep breaths and swam towards the shore. I did very strong and calm strokes surprisingly. Only God heard my fast heartbeats!
To me, it was a close call to being spirited away into the ocean!
And my last snorkelling ever!
Swimming, a brain bath
Swimming, a brain bath
Swimming offers
profound brain benefits, including enhanced cognitive function, improved memory, and better mental health,
often dubbed as "rewiring" the brain.
It increases blood flow (oxygen) to the brain by up to 14%.
Swimming,is also known as a "natural antidepressant", as it reduces stress, anxiety, and depression by releasing endorphins, serotonin, and reducing cortisol.
My teacher told me that she started to learn swimming at the age of 60.
It is never too old to learn a skill like swimming, to bathe our brain!
Don’t laugh, I am happy to just do my simple dog style and stay at the shallower end of an adult pool!
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Love your nemesis
Love your nemesis
Meet your nemesis
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Sometimes,
there is a certain someone
even a nemesis,
who will give you a push,
a much needed push,
to a direction
you have been hesitating
but it was a direction
to your success in life!
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Have you got one in your life?
Be thankful to that certain individual!
Delayed flight, extra bites
Delayed flight, extra bites
I love the chilli sambal more!
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Delayed flight, extra bites (A senyŕu poem)
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a flight was delayed
some were upset and restless
Why curse? Enjoy it!
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a flight was delayed
to pass extra time waiting
I chose extra bites
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a flight was delayed
and with recent flight crashes
glad they check again!
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a flight was delayed
an opportunity here
relax and enjoy!
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Quote
“Delay is preferable to error,”
by Thomas Jefferson.
This suggests that sometimes it’s better to wait and get things right than to rush and make mistakes.
Changing the mindset of a hoarder
Changing the mindset of a hoarder
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No! This is important!
No, that is important, too!
Ten years ago,
and ten years more,
you will be saying
the same thing!
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so I cleared
a few items at a time,
yet they noticed!
Oh, that jacket?
you haven’t worn it
the last five years!
Someone may need it more!
See?
You are doing a good deed!
(Instead of hoarding!)
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Quotes – serious
If a man has an apartment stacked to the ceiling with newspapers, we call him crazy. If a woman has a trailer house full of cats, we call her nuts. But when people pathologically hoard so much cash that they impoverish the entire nation, we put them on the cover of Fortune magazine and pretend that they are role models. Lester B. Pearson
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Quotes- funny
“I’m not a hoarder, I’m a collector with a spacious apartment.”
“I don’t need therapy, I need a bigger house!”
Karma Chameleon
Karma Chameleon ( Listen to my song Karma chameleon).
“Karma Chameleon,” by Culture Club, is often interpreted as reflecting Boy George’s experiences as a gay man. The song’s lyrics tells about fear of alienation and the struggle of being true to oneself while navigating societal pressures, including homophobia.
Iceland, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Canada are the top five most accepting countries, and acceptance has increased over time for LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or intersex).
Quote
“Love him and let him love you. Do you think anything else under heaven really matters?” – James Baldwin
You say it best when you say nothing at all
You say it best when you say nothing at all
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Listen to my duet song 1 .. and duet song 2, “You say it best when you say nothing at all”
Silence is power.
Music heals
Music heals
Music in a hospital room heals things monitors can’t measure.
A song can change vital signs.
The power of love
( Listen to my solo)
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The power of love ( Senyru)
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love from your mother
love from the healthcare workers
love’s healing power.
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in its tender touch
soothe the pain within one’s soul
healing from within
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Quote
“Love is the greatest healing therapy.”
Sorry seems to be the hardest word
Sorry seems to be the hardest word
Listen to this solo by Ms Chensp.
Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word
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The first to apologize is the bravest. The first to forgive is the strongest. The first to forget is the happiest…
Trouble is a friend
Trouble is a friend
“Where there is no struggle, there is no strength.”― Oprah Winfrey.
“The key to life when it gets tough is to keep moving. Just keep moving.”―Tyler Perry.
“You never know how strong you are, until being strong is your only choice.” – Bob Marley
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Listen to my solo song……Trouble Is a friend
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Best comment thus far :-
Beautiful pottery work, Serena. While I don’t intentionally court or seek trouble, I agree to a degree that adversity builds character and strength. By Ab
Landscapes of our lives
Landscapes of our lives
Got this message from the social chat group
This article may change your perspective on life and help you face it with optimism.
Written by Zhou Daxin, a recipient of the Mao Dun Literature Prize, in his latest novel about aging—he profoundly describes the twilight years of life with words that strike the heart of every elderly person. Every sentence rings true.
Thankful for the share ~
In our later years, we must become familiar with and accept six types of “landscapes” along life’s journey, so we can calmly enter the night.
Night falls very slowly.
From the age of 60, we enter the later stage of life. Before night fully falls, there are certain “landscapes” we must remember. If we remember them, we will be mentally prepared and not panic.
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The First Landscape: Fewer people will be by your side.
Most of your elders—parents and grandparents—will have passed on. Your peers may be overwhelmed with their own issues. The younger generation is busy with their lives. Even your spouse may leave before you. You’re left with long, empty days.
You must learn to live alone and face solitude.
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The Second Landscape: Society’s attention will fade.
No matter how brilliant your career once was, or how famous you were, aging turns everyone into an ordinary old man or woman.
The spotlight no longer shines on you. You must learn to quietly stand in the corner, appreciating the excitement and success of the younger generation—without jealousy or resentment.
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The Third Landscape: Dangers along the road increase.
Fractures, cardiovascular disease, brain degeneration, cancer—they may all come knocking, whether you welcome them or not.
You must learn to live with illness, to see sickness as a companion. Let go of fantasies of perfect health. Maintaining a good attitude and exercising appropriately becomes your mission.
Encourage yourself to keep going.
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The Fourth Landscape: You may return to the bed, just as in childhood.
When we were born, our mothers cared for us in bed.
After a life of struggle and hardship, we return to where we began—bed—awaiting the care of others.
But unlike when we arrived, we may not have loved ones to care for us as our mothers did. If someone is there, they may not care as deeply. More often, it’s a hired caregiver, smiling outwardly but impatient inside.
You must stay humble—and even grateful.
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The Fifth Landscape: Many along the road will try to deceive you.
Scammers know that older people often have savings, and they’ll use every trick—calls, texts, emails, free samples, miracle cures, “blessed” items, longevity pills—just to empty your wallet.
You must stay alert. Guard your money. Spend wisely.
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The Sixth Landscape: Treat your spouse (or close companion) with kindness.
Speak gently and thoughtfully. Show concern. Especially to your husband or wife.
They are your final “life savings.” After 60, relying on children is unreliable—they have their own families. In the end, it is the old couple who depend on each other.
At this age, no one is looking to stray—we only fear losing one another.
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Before night falls, the final stretch of life dims gradually, making the road harder to walk.
So after 60, we must see life clearly. Cherish and enjoy it. Don’t try to manage society or control your children’s affairs.
Don’t act superior or speak down to others—such behavior only hurts others and yourself.
In old age, we must learn respect. Accept this final phase of life with understanding, serenity, and spiritual readiness. Let nature take its course and remain calm.
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“Night Falls Slowly” truly captures the essence of the twilight years, with every word hitting home for the elderly.
Dear classmates, colleagues, and comrades—let us gently and wisely prepare for life’s final stop… 🌅🙏🙏
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All rise
All rise
Listen to all rise
“All rise” is a formal command for everyone to stand up, most commonly used in a courtroom to signal the start of a session when a judge enters. It is a gesture of respect for the court and its authority, and it can also be used metaphorically to call for collective action or to signify a formal beginning of an event, like a session or a vote
Mirror, mirror on the wall, which is the tallest of them all?
Mirror, mirror on the wall, which is the tallest of them all?
I was driving when I heard about Malaysia being the fourth in the world to have many skyscrapers. So I stopped by the Lake Titiwangsa and took a view of our sky scrapers in Kuala Lumpur.
Yes, Malaysia has a large number of skyscrapers. Kuala Lumpur is the city with the most skyscrapers in the country and in Southeast Asia. Malaysia ranks fourth globally for the number of completed skyscrapers over 150 meters, behind only China, the United States, and the United Arab Emirates.
Since 2023, Merdeka 118 in Kuala Lumpur has been the tallest skyscraper in Malaysia. It was built with an architectural height of 678.9 metres (2,227 ft). Merdeka 118 contains the tallest observatory installed in a spire and is currently the world’s second tallest building or man-made structure.
Merdeka 118 Tower has been officially recognised as the Best Tall Building (300m and above) by the Council on Vertical Urbanism (CVU), marking a proud milestone for Malaysia on the global stage.
Istana Budaya Kuala Lumpur – Performing Arts Theatre. It has a unique structure. I attended a few live performances there.
Chensp, 2025
Virtual buskers
Virtual buskers
I sang a duet with this pretty lady, Karen. She had a melodious voice ( duet song- winner takes it all) until I heard her singing ‘Flowers‘, I realized she is quite a dynamite, too!
And she told me she is a sort of virtual busker. I learned a new term that night!
So, in this digital age, virtual buskers are in!
Prior to knowing virtual buskers singing live in karaoke online rooms at WeSing, I used to admire Karolina Protsenko ( below), an internet sensation, and a street busker.
Karolina Protsenko, one of the most celebrated buskers in the world, mesmerised audiences with her violin covers and diverse repertoire in various languages.
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Can one be mentally alert after 100?
Can one be mentally alert after 100?
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challenge the neurons
when they are lost, so do we
home, where is my home?
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Missing Senior Protocol: How to Find a Missing Elderly Person
What is a Silver Alert, and How Can You Prevent a Missing Senior?
Who drives you crazy?
Who drives you crazy?
Have you ever been driven crazy?
By someone at home, at work
and where else?
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Here is a duet on ‘You drive me crazy’
Cyberbullying in singing circle?
Cyberbullying in singing circle?
Cyberbullying, often fueled by gossip and rumor-spreading on digital platforms is strongly linked to a higher risk of depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation...
网络欺凌往往由数字平台（如微信）上的流言蜚语助长，与抑郁、焦虑和自杀念头的风险显著相关……
Buli siber, yang sering didorong oleh gosip dan penyebaran khabar angin di platform digital sangat dikaitkan dengan risiko kemurungan, kebimbangan dan pemikiran membunuh diri yang lebih tinggi...
If tomorrow never comes
If tomorrow never comes
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It was a sorry, a forlorn sight
A mother holding the hands
of two toddlers, looking lost and dazed,
as the resuscitation scenario
of her forty -year-old husband
went on nearby.
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He walked in, his jovial self yesterday
for an emergency appendix operation.
Had he said his last words
if he had known that
there would be no tomorrow?
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If tomorrow never comes ( lyrics)
… Cause I’ve lost loved ones in my life
Who never knew how much I loved them
Now I live with the regret
That my true feelings for them never were revealed
So I made a promise to myself
To say each day how much she means to me
And avoid that circumstance
Where there’s no second chance to tell her how I feel.
So tell that someone that you love
Just what you’re thinking of
If tomorrow never comes
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If tomorrow never comes ( listen to my duet song with LP)
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Here is a good comment from below:–
Geoff Stamper: Excellent post. I adjusted my outlook 20 years ago after they wheeled me into the hospital with a burst appendix in the middle of the night and I survived. They told me later that another guy who was airlifted in earlier in the week was not so lucky with his burst appendix.
Chensp: Yea, it is always good to catch appendicitis before it bursts because it can be messy as it will contaminate the interior of the abdomen.
Cancer: Should one have a second opinion?
Cancer: Should one have a second opinion?
Cancer missed!
“The GP doctor said that my bleeding per rectum is due to haemorrhoid or piles. So I was treated with piles medications for six months before I was diagnosed as having cancer rectum…” Piles are so common, this patient did not doubt the GP and did not seek a second opinion until much later.
It is ironic that lady A went around teaching others how to perform the breast self-exams. But her own breast lump was misdiagnosed as mastitis as she was breast feeding her child. During a second opinion the doctor diagnosed her with incurable breast cancer. She underwent a bilateral mastectomy surgery to remove both breasts. This was followed by chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
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No cancer, but operated!
Another lady underwent a double mastectomy, chemotherapy and reconstructive surgery. Later it was found out to be an incorrectly reported biopsy result. And she did not have cancer!
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That is why, I always stressed to nurses that they are not to break the news of cancer. It is the duty of the relevant doctor with his clinical findings and the biopsy result in hand.
Even with that, the best doctors can still make mistakes. Should one seek a second opinion?
Has Artificial Intelligence (AI) a place in complementing medical diagnosis?
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When stroke survivors sing first
When stroke survivors sing first.
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35% of stroke patients are able to sing better than speak after recovery from stroke.
Singing can become a powerful tool
in stroke recovery from aphasia.
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Music therapy enriches positive medical education and patient outcomes.
Music therapy enriches positive medical education and patient outcomes.
Music therapy is increasingly recognised as a valuable complementary approach in healthcare, offering both positive patient care and medical education.
Studies have shown that gentle, flowing melodies promote relaxation and emotional balance.
Music therapy teaches empathy, communication, and holistic care to medical students.
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Viewers versus players
Viewers versus players (a Senryū)
In front of the box,
screaming in frenzy, but you
are not the players!
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Quotes:
- “In a world full of spectators, be the player.” ― Michael Bassey Johnson, Song of a Nature Lover
- “Train like you are the worst player, play like you are the best player.” ― Amit Kalantri, Wealth of Words
This Senryu observes the frenzied enthusiasm displayed more so by viewers than the player themselves.
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Exciting cultural dances
Exciting cultural dances
Even though these dances are from one of the people in my country, they never fail to amaze me.
Take me to your heart
Take me to your heart
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a desire to connect
to guide one to love meaningfully
to accept one with all flaws
to embrace the love now or never
cos life is short
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Listen to this song
Let listen to the poem above in anotherAI app-
I don’t want to talk about it
I don’t want to talk about it
This song was written by Danny Whitten. He was struggling with heroin addiction to manage rheumatoid arthritis pain.
Whitten wrote “I Don’t Want to Talk About It” for Crazy Horse’s 1971 album. He was later dismissed from Neil Young’s band and never performed it with Crazy Horse.
Listen to my song on ” I don’t want to talk about it”
Beginning 2026
Beginning 2026
I followed this icon, Jason, since I joined singing WeSing.
Initially, I didn’t know how to read his name in Chinese… so, I called him long-hair guy (LHG).. whenever I talk to my sister about him. Later, I was told he cut his hair short. So he became SHG to us. Until he told me that I could call him Jason.
When my sister sent me his pictures, I ask her, ‘Wow, does he really have a six-pack abdomen? That would be a really hard work! I was very impressed with the very good photographic works here!
I think he would make a good model as well, an actor…. and a good DJ! I like to hear his story about Thai cultures. Ah… I forgot, he is, of course, a good singer, too! I don’t have many duet songs with him, though.
I like this duet song most.
He claims to be a former cancer patient. I wish him a healthy new year and always!
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Social media was buzzing with wishes for a bright 202Social media was buzzing with wishes for a bright 2026 from most of my contacts, former colleagues, and former students.6 from most of my contacts, former colleagues, and former students.
A VERY HAPPY 2026 TO ALL!
– Chensp, 2026-
It is Christmas time again!
It is Christmas time again!
I love walking into malls during festive seasons; Chinese New Year, Hari raya, Diwali, or Christmas!
The moods change with the decorations and background music accordingly!
Entrance to the mall
I was impressed with a young man massaging an old man’ shoulder. I gave a thumb up approvingly to him and an old man on a wheelchair. Such an act of filial piety nowadays is rare, indeed!
Then, I met a lady and a teenage boy tagging behind her with a camera. I offered to take a photo for them as they were waiting at the spot that I was posing with my family.
When I asked her where she was from because she was wearing a long overcoat. She must be feeling cold at the mall. And she said, ‘MALAYSIA’!
And you? I smiled, ‘Malaysia, too’! And she said, ‘You look like a foreigner!’ Me? With my hair tied up into two bunnies and wearing casual T-shirts and shorts?
In a global society, any locals can look like a foreigner, too!
Where do I begin
Where do I begin
“Where Do I Begin?” was famously recorded by Andy Williams. It was from the 1970 film Love Story, with music by Francis Lai and lyrics by Carl Sigman. The song became a classic ballad about deep, lasting love.
Listen to songs;-
Dresses with interesting designs
Dresses with interesting designs
Many people took pictures of these dresses… interesting designs and fashion, though I have yet to see someone wearing them. Not sure how to describe them…geometrical?
Perfection versus excellence II
Perfection versus excellence II
Perfection versus excellence
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Scoring an excellence in masters
with a ‘Golden Key award’
yet there were many
edited grammatical errors
in papers submitted, then. 🤔
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I supposed that was why
perfection was out of reach!
But I am still glad I was
among the top 15%!
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Until I read in a local paper
about a medical professor
who was also
a Golden Key award holder.
It reminded me of the days
when I dreamed of
becoming a professor, too 😞!
But at a time when motherhood,
and family were a priority!
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Today I hold a title
higher than a professor….
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Can you guess what it is?
MOTHER is still the prized title!
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Flying without wings
Flying without wings” can mean achieving greatness or a feeling of euphoria through something other than physical flight, such as love, ambition, or spiritual fulfillment. It symbolizes transcending limitations and finding a sense of freedom and accomplishment through inner strength and unconventional means. The phrase can also have specific symbolic meanings in religion or be the title of the popular Westlife song, which is about finding the “one thing” that makes life complete.
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Listen to my song:-
Elderly people getting lost in another country’s hotel?
Elderly people getting lost in another country’s hotel
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A dry cough behind me
as I stepped into a lift,
It was an old Chinese man with a hat
I tapped my room card
and pressed my floor number.
He stood still beside me…
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I signalled to him to tap his card
and press his floor number.
He did and pressed
the same floor number as mine.
As we stepped out,
I let him move forward first.
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I stood in front of the lift observing him
as he walked up and down the corridor,
and tried to open several room doors in vain!
This time I felt uneasy
I stepped back into the lift
and prayed that he didn’t follow me
again into the lift!
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I reported to the counter staff
“oh no! these old tourists!
…. always forget their floor number
or their room number!”
She sent a staff member to go check.
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The next morning during breakfast,
my colleague told me,
” I saw the old man with a hat. He sat opposite me. I gave him a tissue napkin. He carefully tore the napkin into two and gave back to me half of it!”
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So sweet of him!
But why is he travelling
in another country, ALONE!
A courageous Ryan sings
A courageous Ryan sings
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He beats all odds
to sing where
many people dare not
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Hear our duet on silver bells
Hear our duet on Vincent
Learning Vietnamese songs
Learning Vietnamese songs
When I learned my first Vietnamese song, it took me several weeks. I told my duet partner that I should perhaps try to sing short and easy kindergarten songs!
Khi tôi học bài hát tiếng Việt đầu tiên, tôi mất vài tuần. Tôi nói với bạn song ca của mình rằng có lẽ tôi nên thử hát những bài hát mẫu giáo ngắn và dễ nghe! (Google translate)
Until I feel in love with the next two songs.
Hear my vietnamese songs
lien khuc chieu mua 3 – Chensp & Hanh. (My first Vietnamese duet)
Gio Ny Anh o Dau – Chensp & Hanh
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People, people everywhere, yet so lonely on top!
People, people everywhere, yet so lonely on top!
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Ever experience?
it is high, up here, with a good view
but it is so lonely!
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In what situations can one find oneself like being alone on top of a mountain?
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Albert Einstein also famously stated, “It is strange to be known so universally and yet to be so lonely”.
Dining on a bus
Dining on a bus
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Dining on a bus (a senyru)
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fancy drinking here
On a bus atop restaurant
overlook traffic.
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Evergreen- Speak softly love
He croons
He croons
Charles Rodrigues (Listen to our duet” wasted days wasted nights) is going 80 and could croon effortlessly and soothingly with his guitar. Singing kept him going, he said. At his age, he still gets invited sometimes to sing in a pub!
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He croons (a senyru)
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Charles sings with guitar
going into his 80
soothingly, he croons
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where some youngs struggled
Charles belted effortlessly
easy stretching lungs
-Chensp, 2025-
The perfect formula of success; three Ps.
The perfect formula of success; three Ps.
Quote:
It’s the perfect formula for success; the three Ps!
Patience, persistence, and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success.
– Napoleon Hill
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Anymore Ps to add?
Comment:
Pat: People Participating
Learning a lesson
Learning a lesson
“Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood” — Ralph Waldo Emerson.
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My question:
Is it the same, learning from other people’s experiences and not having to LIVE the lesson to understand a lesson in life?
– Chensp, 2025 –
Comments:
Ab and Geoffrey agree with Ralph above. I would say that sometimes we learn from other people’s experiences, for example, avoiding car accidents, drowning, drugs, etc.
Once in a while, maybe.
Once in a while, maybe.
“Do one thing every day that scares you” — Eleanor Roosevelt.
I am not sure if I want to do it EVERYDAY, but maybe once in a while, I like to challenge myself to sing another country’s song (see below)..
Chensp, 2025
Singing with a violinist backup!
Singing with a violinist backup!
I am honoured to be able to sing with a violin backup! Listen to my Chinese song duet with a violinist!
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I love power. But it is as an artist that I love it. I love it as a musician loves his violin, to draw out its sounds and chords and harmonies.
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Happiness is a thing to be practiced, like the violin.
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Do we meet people by accident?
Do we meet people by accident?
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Synchronicity
meaningful coincidence
in meeting someone
A belief or sign
that we met for a purpose
not by accident
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Everyone one meets
is a part of our journey.
Is it a blessing,
…. or a lesson?
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Chen Song Ping 