boon's log 0410.02: Remembering SooLeong

SooLeong [1981 - 2010]

Last Friday marked another "black-day" for our family, when IL's cousin passed away - SooLeong left us at the young age of 29, after battling with cancer for almost 4 years. Many hypothesized about how his condition deteriorated, but they only remain as hypothesis. According to the doctors, it was a relapse and during the second cource of his chemotheraphy, his body finally succumbed to a series of viral attacks, and that was when he breathed his last.

His health degraded rather exponentially towards the end of his life. He was only admitted into the hospital for less than a week - i.e. after doctors observed swelling in his abdomen area, and extracted the liquid for further examination.

Many considered his leaving as rather untimely and "could have been avoided" or "prolonged". Our prayers go out to SooLeong's close family members and friends during this time of mourning - our hearts go out to them.

SooLeong leaves behind his wife, Ching, and their 6-month old son; his parents, sister and brother.

boon out...

boon's log 1609.02: Beautiful Imperfections

Beautiful Imperfections by Yasmin Ahmad

Saw this in Facebook and thought of sharing it here. The ad is targeted primarily at Singaporeans who keep looking for perfections, especially when looking for their life partners, always waiting for "The One" - which has in turn, kept them from getting married. As Yasmin puts it, this is possibly not only happening in Singapore but all around the world - a global disease. Folks are looking for that picture perfect other-half - be it that tall, dark and handsome Abercrombie and Fitch poster guy or that Cosmopolitan supermodel cover girl.

I think this is a great ad and powerfully delivered by "Mrs. Lee". It's like one of those Petronas Chinese New Year ads where it will stick with you for time to come, some may even jerk a tear or two. And yes, those Petronas ads were her ads as well! Yasmin's our very own Anak Malaysia...

Enjoy...

boon out...