A review by:

Mr. Chan Bing Fai

Former school teacher, Headmaster and educational technologist

Lynn Wong's latest book is SMILE though your heart is ACHING. This is a much awaited book, a worthy sequel to her first book "As Time Goes By" published five years ago. Both her books are generally about life and living. They are not autobiographies.

Her first book is centred more on childhood memories and growing up pains based more on events, observations and her responses and reactions to them, with the innocence of a child. Her latest book, however, is about the adult world with its ups and downs.

It is also about fighting corporate battles.

The words she has chosen carry her thoughts succinctly. They are warm and friendly without being pretentious. The topics included in both her books cover a broad spectrum of subjects and events. Some are more hilarious and many are focused on a more serious note.

Her approach to life is spontaneous, governed by prudence and common sense. It appears lighthearted and easy. Being a keen observer, even trifles, will not escape her scrutiny. Her response to these is largely based on common sense and knowledge; laced with wisdom.

Her thoughts flow through smoothly from one idea to another and the transition is gentle, methodical, tidy and logical. Lynn's philosophy appears simple and yet very profound and thoughtful; gracious and tinged with a lot of human skills and understanding.

Her books are very personal and subjective; unique, highly perceptive, intimate and reflective. I have enjoyed reading both her books and excitedly look forward to her next one which I hope will not take too long to come to fruition.

Her artist -illustrator- is equally talented in bringing out the many encounters and experiences of the author through her drawings; depicting expressions, moods and emotions subtly and with precision. Congratulations to both of you for complementing each other perfectly!

The typography and layout is attractive and designed for easy reading. The book is available in major bookstores.

It is priced at RM27.90.

Thursday, July 27, 2023

CHEAP AND DELICIOUS

Banana leaf rice with three types of vegetables and rice for only RM10.90 (under US2.50).

Furthermore all items are refillable including the pampadam! We always over eat. Deliciousness overload every time. Super duper value for money.
We're indeed spoiled for choice here in our country.
Jom...jalan jalan in search of cheap makan!



ROTI TISSUE

Can't wait to dig in ... roti tissue (tissue bread) drizzled with condensed milk and sprinkled with castor sugar. In my opinion no other group does this better than the Mamaks (Tamil Muslims) ... delicious and hugely satisfying. All time favorite comfort food to tickle the palate and warm the heart at any time of day or night. 

Some of these restaurants are opened 24 hours!  Head to one nearby when the craving starts.




Wednesday, July 19, 2023

GONE IN A HEART BEAT

Loosen up.  What's the fuss anyway?!
The only thing that matters is the life that is throbbing inside you.  Lose that and everything ceases.
Whatever and however you're feeling now... sorrow, pain, anger, hate; sweetness, contentment, joy, ecstasy... all that will pass!  
Over time your life will also be snuffed out.  
Meanwhile be fully you; wild, witty, wise, whimsy and weird.  It's okay to be YOU...
Sending blessings, love and all kind thoughts.






Saturday, July 15, 2023

Know Your True Worth

Quit blaming yourself!

You are not the problem.  You are not the cause of his problem.  He has to take responsibility and accountability for his own messed up life.  Don't be lured into being a scapegoat.

You're certainly not a doormat to be trampled on and discarded.  You're infinitely more valuable than you could possibly imagine yourself to be.

Know your true worth and to whom you belong.  You were bought with an enormous and impossible price 2000 years ago... 

You have freedom in Christ!




















Flirt With Life

We cannot expect different results if we continue to do the same thing over and over again!  

What we sow is what we'll reap. 

Surprise yourself; flirt with life; be playful and joyful.  Act out of character...embrace change.  Be all you can be!




Friday, June 30, 2023

ONE LIFE

Good friends are precious and priceless! Keep those who are willing to take your crap.

What is important is to have genuine, sincere and honest friends. Work at being a friend too...the kind you wish your friends to be! No one is an island and we're not meant to live in isolation. We need to connect with people to have a sense of belonging and purpose. Do stuff together. Loving...giving...caring...and sharing sound good. Live your best. When you think about it, your life is all you can really claim to be yours! Your life is the only thing that you can truly hold, feel and control!

Even so someday that will also be taken from you. Meanwhile live your life well. It's the only one you've got.




TILL DEATH DO US PART

Till Death Do Us Part!

My parents were inseparable in life. I don't know of any other couple who go to bed holding hands. They did!
Romantic love is fleeting. Theirs was a marriage built on trust, respect, tolerance, patience and loyalty. It worked for them and in that environment we, their children, came to be and grew to be who we are today. Not perfect but perfectly imperfect!
The values we've learnt from our parents continue to be the guiding sign post to help us navigate through life even long after they've left us.
In many ways, we are blessed to have parents such as our dad and mom. They were the best to us! Giving thanks with a grateful heart.

Have a fabulous weekend.







ECONOMICAL MIXED RICE

RM28.00 for two meat dishes, one veggie and one egg omelette. Chap farn ... mixed rice ... packaged with convenience and hygiene in mind. Oh yes, there's also free flow soup of the day!

BAI WEI is very popular and packed with youngsters as well as families with small kids. It's also our favorite joint in recent times. 
Jalan jalan cari delicious cheap bites



Big Prawn noodles

Value for money...'Sang Har Meen' BIG PRAWN Cantonese fried noodles which I paid RM45.00 for this serving good for two. Food is over all cheaper in small towns like Semenyih! 

Have paid double and even triple the amount for the same portion at other places. 

Jala Jalan cari makan....in search of cheap and delicious bites!



Jalan jalan cari makan for value bites. TGIF...enjoy

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

STORY TELLING ON YOUTUBE

Well meaning friends and fans have asked if there'll be a third book after AS TIME GOES BY and SMILE THOUGH YOUR HEART IS ACHING...wish I could say YES!
However I don't see that happening just yet.  
Instead of a new book, I've started my own YouTube channel to continue my penchant and delight in story telling!  In fact this medium might be more appealing in the present age. 

Do visit me on - Lynn Wong little author
See you there soon.