Showing posts with label mahjong. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mahjong. Show all posts

Monday, September 6, 2010

Uncle KC

I shall always remember Uncle KC as someone who lived life to the fullest. We often shared tales of our travels, of interesting encounters, more so of late since his retirement and recent travel exploits. An adventurous spirit is what he had in abundance. Although sad at his passing, I think it was fitting that he left us doing what he loved best, riding his superbike. No amount of cajoling would have gotten him to give up this passion of his, that strong was his conviction. I, like all my other family members, feel a deep sense of loss, and it was a privilege having him a part of my life.

A devoted husband, a loving father, a doting grandfather, a good friend ... kind words of an eulogy by his lifelong friend. I would add - a wonderful uncle. Someone who always had a kind word, an enthusiastic disposition, an affirmation of the importance of family ties.

We did not have the chance of a proper farewell, so sudden was his passing. We seek comfort in the personal goodbyes we bid in our hearts. Rest in peace Uncle KC.


A game of Mahjong with Uncle KC during this past Chinese New Year.

Sunday, February 14, 2010

1st Day of Chinese New Year

We all dressed in yellow. Apparently yellow and white are auspicious colours for the year of the Tiger. Mum, Suk Harn and I had a hilarious time trying to get self-portraits of the 3 of us together in the morning before heading to the Wong family home in SEA Park for breakfast.

The extended family gathered for a vegetarian breakfast as we do annually. Auntie Anne's vegetarian dish is getting better by the year. A session of Black Jack ensued and then mahjong. You see, we are not going visiting this year due to my dad's recent passing. Still, we had an enjoyable day with the rest of the family.

A simple dinner was then followed by one of our favourite pastimes, talking about holidays that we intend to go on. We often travel the world when we get into such dialogues and what so fun about it is that we all get terribly excited and enthusiastic, which will hopefully lead to the realisation of such trips at some point.


Photo of Mum, Suk Harn and I.