TheStar Soo Ewe Jin’s Monday Starter article is so timely, at least for me, ha! He wrote this:

“I am thankful that the postman does not just deliver me bills but I still get the occasional hand-written letters and cards from near and far that light up my life.

And I can only imagine how lives are lit up when we ourselves take the initiative to send out such letters.”

Ya, most poeple has been using everything online, online birthday wishes and cards, online messages, that we hardly call or write letters to friends. Recently, I told hubby that he needs to be at home on a night this month so that I can go out and have a reunion with my school mates, who are coming from Sarawak. And the first response from him was, “I thought you all are having “reunion” in Facebook every day?” hahaha… Oh boy..

Co-incidentally, first thing in the morning this morning, I received a sweet phone call from my close buddy. What touched me was that she called to say that she was in the market, met my parents there, talked to my dad and told me how great both my parents look! And she added that I would be definitely looking as good as them in my golden years, hahaha. It was a very personal-touched call, love you Betty! And as we spoke, she said she missed me and hoped to see me in Sibu, our hometown soon!

A simple gesture, but it makes such a huge impact in our daily life. After Betty’s call, an ex-colleague, whom normally keep in touch through emails called me! She told me that our ex-colleague is back from Canada for summer holiday and she is organizing a reunion dinner! I immediately call that colleague and we did tons of catching up on the phone! It was good talking to you, Tee.

It is indeed a day full of personal touches and surprises. A university friend, who I haven’t seen for the last 12 years gave me a surprise call! He is in town on a business trip and wants to meet up, just to catch up. What a lovely gesture! My life is totally lit up today, haha! It really feels good when you know that you are remembered by someone whom you haven’t met for so long….. what a great day full of personal touches…..