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Today, I’m in no mood to write anything though I have some good news to share with you. But a recent message from a friend of mine, for whose understanding and manners I have a deep respect, gave me a bravo for what I have shared on this blog. That was an encouragement enough for me to go on. You know, it’s said that men don’t live on bread alone: sometimes, they need a little pampering. And I’m not the exception

Though holding onto the past remains a bitter sweet habit of me, at the end of the day I would prefer to think about the good news that today brings and the nice things that tomorrow may hold. Today, I received the official confirmation about my one-year attachment programme at the ASEAN Secretariat. So just a month away from now, I will be leaving for Indonesia – the land of batik, of tsunami, earthquake, hurricane and many other adventures that you can see everyday on the media . It will be tough living alone so far away from home in such a hot country (both naturally and politically) for such a long time. But at least it’s a change that I badly need now and the ASEAN Secretariat is a very good environment for me to improve my capability. I will keep my fingers crossed so that you will see me safe and sound a year from now. Please pray for me too, if you have time

The second good news is that tomorrow my Mum will come here with me for some time. It’s always heart-warming to see her around and to be looked after like a little child. I love the moments when I call ‘Mum’ as I reach the door after a long working day, knowing that the house is not empty and she is there for me. I know that my life has lent her as much joy as pain and as many smiles as tears. I know that all too well but I can’t do much. The only thing I can do is to refrain from cry, wear smiles, stop looking behind and step forward. All in all, we can never make amends to our parents for their immense love and care. We will settle that debt to our children. This is the way life goes forever. Until that time, we should enjoy Mum and Dad being with us as much and as long as we can.