micro memoir

A Pair of Boots

I joined the school Red Cross Society when I was in Secondary 1.

We had to buy our own uniforms, but I could not afford a pair of boots.

One of the leaders, Loy Sai Lee, and several teammates pooled their money together to help me.

I went to Sungei Road and bought a pair of second-hand boots from a Sikh vendor.

It meant the world to me.

I learned the joy of receiving kindness.

Today, whenever I see someone in need, I remember those boots and try to help where I can.

A small act of kindness can echo through a lifetime.

Learning by Ear

When I was younger, I wished someone had taught me to play music by ear. I learned the Electone by reading musical notes. That helped me play songs that were written on paper, but it did not teach me how to play from my heart. I could not hear a

The Question

"What do you want to be when you grow up?" The classroom buzzed with excited answers. One girl whispered, "Whatever makes my parents happy." Nobody asked what would make her happy.

The Pet Finder

In 2008, I quit my corporate job. I had no clear plan and did not know what I would do next. So I prayed and looked for opportunities. While reading the classified advertisements in the newspaper, I noticed a problem. Advertisers were paying $45 a day for three lines of

The Marble Table

As told by Li PL As the sun began to set, I made my way to my favourite marble table beneath a large tree on the university campus. The evening breeze stirred the leaves as students hurried past with backpacks slung over their shoulders, each chasing a future they hoped

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Learning by Ear

The Question

The Pet Finder

The Marble Table