micro memoir

My Second Home

When I was a student, the place that shaped me most was the library.

After school, I would head straight to Toa Payoh Library and stay until closing time.

It became my second home.

The library was a treasure house of knowledge where I sat at the feet of the greatest minds in the world and listened to their wisdom.

Through books, I travelled to distant countries, explored different cultures, and journeyed back in time to witness history unfold.

I met explorers, inventors, scientists, leaders, and ordinary people living extraordinary lives.

Each book was a portal to another world.

Whenever I stepped out of the library, I felt as if I had just returned from an adventure.

The library was a magical place.

A library card can be a passport to a thousand lives.

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