Michael Jackson (1958-2009)

May Him Rest in Peace in Heaven



This is one of my all-time favorite songs of the world. It touched me so profoundly the first time I heard it and it still brings tears to my eyes as of today.

In most people's life, certain music impacts us in special ways and would always connect us back to those old lost memories. For me, it's Michael Jackson's music. Before I moved to London, before I could speak English, Jackson's music was THE connection to the West for me. Later, it saddened me to learn how his childhood was sacrificed to achieve such great success in music to entertain us. It saddened me even more to watch his career decline and reputation shattered due to his bizarre behaviors which can probably all be attributed to his childhood (or lack of.)

I don't condone the weird things that he had done, but I do want to show the compassion for a lost soul who couldn't find his own happiness in this life, despite such great success, and wealth and his ability to touch people's heart musically.

Hope Michael Jackson can finally find the peace and happiness that had eluded him on this earth.

Seven-year Wedding Anniversary

"Happy Anniversary!! Has it been seven years? Time flies, May your anniversary be as warm as the memories you both have collected. Love Mom & Dad"

This sweet email from S's parents reminded me of the 'special day"!! (I am not into celebrating any particular anniversary, and S is usually the person who reminds me of important dates like this!:)~

Has it been SEVEN years!? This is a major milestone for our relationship! I really look forward to many more years of happiness with S and DD!

Birthday Party...again!

DD was invited to a second birthday party in the last weekend of May. The host put in a lot of thoughts and work to make sure that everyone, especially the kids, had a great time!
He was a little scared of the water slide and only climbed up twice and was too afraid to slide down. After some 20 minutes of just sitting on top, I had to climb up there to help him slide down! I was soaking wet (thanks God that I had lost 15 pounds, so I didn't break the slide....:)~ I can really see DD's cautious personality now. However, he had so much fun that he has been asking to go to Eli's house every morning! Every night he had been saying "DD like Eli house." One night, I asked him (jokingly) " does DD want to move to Eli house?" He replies with loud "YES!" hahahaha... who would have known that my baby is ready to move out to have more fun at three years old!! I now dread the day when he becomes a teenager!