Dear Daughters...(Letter 1 & 2)
We went back to KL on Boxing Day and I had to clear some of my stuff from the old house.. stacks of letters, cards and photos.. kept from more than 20 years ago! Initially, I thought of just chucking them out without the hassle of glancing through the contents.. but thankfully, I didn't cos I found AUD$500 and S$150 (old currency) inside 2 envelopes! We suspect Mum probably hid the money a long time ago and forgot all about it? Anyway, I also found letters from my dad to my sister and my while we were studying in Melbourne.. brought tears to my eyes as I re-read the handwritten words of wisdom which seemed to speak volumes now as compared to the yester years..
Dear Alison/Jaclyn,
How are both of you? Do write to us about your daily routine, living conditions etc. instead of letting our foggy ideas do the imagination. We are in a position financially to see both of you thru university education. We would like you two to have basic amenity and comfort in your sojourn in Australia. Please have regular nourished meals to maintain your good health. From Alison's earlier letter we presume you two are not at the same campus. Do we presume right?
Probably you two would like to have a TV. If you do, go ahead and buy one. If it is costly, let us know, wait until we send you the money as you two must take care of your living expenses first. We suggest a TV set of 16" or 18" of there about. As regards to the brand, 'Sony' which gives the best colour, is preferred. Next is 'National'. Avoid other brands if possible. When you two have your own TV one thing you two must not do is to become TV bug gluing yourselves to TV and neglecting your books.
Slight diversion but of no less importance is command of English. If one speaks and writes well good and powerful English, one can command admiration and respect. In your working life in later years, such English will be a valuable asset. To improve your English, read magazines, journals, newspapers (of national circulation), books. By such readings, you get facts, ideas, inspirations and what goes on in Australia and around the world. Try to read one newspaper, you will be surprised to find out what you don't know and therefore, how much you can learn...
- Do live together amicably like sisters
- Do tolerate each others' faults and shortcomings
- Don't quarrel
- Don't call each other names
- Work out a list of what you two want us send by post
One can always work hard, study hard and have fun (if one enjoys such) at the appropriate time and occasion. Do try to endeavour to do to that end. Bye.
Caring from Lu Sean, Mum and Dad 27/2/89
P.S. Coming back to English again, by mixing with educated Aussies, you two should improve your spoken English (Good proper English with no rojak).
Dear Alison/Jaclyn,
How are both of you? Do write to us about your daily routine, living conditions etc. instead of letting our foggy ideas do the imagination. We are in a position financially to see both of you thru university education. We would like you two to have basic amenity and comfort in your sojourn in Australia. Please have regular nourished meals to maintain your good health. From Alison's earlier letter we presume you two are not at the same campus. Do we presume right?
Probably you two would like to have a TV. If you do, go ahead and buy one. If it is costly, let us know, wait until we send you the money as you two must take care of your living expenses first. We suggest a TV set of 16" or 18" of there about. As regards to the brand, 'Sony' which gives the best colour, is preferred. Next is 'National'. Avoid other brands if possible. When you two have your own TV one thing you two must not do is to become TV bug gluing yourselves to TV and neglecting your books.
Slight diversion but of no less importance is command of English. If one speaks and writes well good and powerful English, one can command admiration and respect. In your working life in later years, such English will be a valuable asset. To improve your English, read magazines, journals, newspapers (of national circulation), books. By such readings, you get facts, ideas, inspirations and what goes on in Australia and around the world. Try to read one newspaper, you will be surprised to find out what you don't know and therefore, how much you can learn...
- Do live together amicably like sisters
- Do tolerate each others' faults and shortcomings
- Don't quarrel
- Don't call each other names
- Work out a list of what you two want us send by post
One can always work hard, study hard and have fun (if one enjoys such) at the appropriate time and occasion. Do try to endeavour to do to that end. Bye.
Caring from Lu Sean, Mum and Dad 27/2/89
P.S. Coming back to English again, by mixing with educated Aussies, you two should improve your spoken English (Good proper English with no rojak).
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