Chuan@Christchurch

Still reminiscing the times we had. The catfight, the me bully-er, the him-to talk to about family affairs.. Gave him a big bear hug, hold there for a few secs and I told myself to let go. I couldn't resist myself but to let go my tears. " Take care " he said.. then I turned and walked away from the boarding gate. Mom called later on and asked how I feel, I burst into tears again.. She was too..she said I will miss him but we agreed it's for his best.

Merely 24 hours after he left, we are all finally relieved that he's safely stepped his foot on the land of dramatic and picturesque view, New Zealand. We wished him the best of everything and have a blast of his life there.

Comeback

I know I've been away for too long. Sorry people!

To start, I've been a bumble bee at work.
At the same time contributing to Gakkai activities.

- The recent anti nuclear weapon exhibition, I've invited my brother to help out as coordinator for student programme. Starts at 8am to 5pm. He said "WAA!! Gotta wake up so early and no money to my pocket." Well, that's the thing you learn to contribute selflessly for the community, for the good of others. Ain't that noble! Then he agreed :)
- Shakubuku campaign, been working along my comrades to work for the happiness of others. We must be happy and also others too.
- Gokuyo, very happy that this year I'm able to make a little more contribution than the years before.

Shirley gave this piece of encouragement with me after I shared my experience with her.

President Ikeda
This spirit of engaging others in dialogue on equal terms is the essence of buddhism. Through dialogue, Shakyamuni opened hearts that were closed, softened hearts that had grown hard and melted hearts that were frozen.