Sibu’s Sacred Heart School legendary teachers Mrs. Wong and Judy Wong were in town last Friday.
The Class of ‘78 (Form 5) students residing in Miri played host to their teachers and spouses.
For many it was a re-connection after 31 years! Mrs. Wong and her husband specially flew in from Texas to attend the Class of ‘78 Inaugural Reunion (in Sibu, Nov 28).
The time we shared was simply wonderful. Enjoy the pics, :p.
Well, it looks like the reunion has already begun!
Chatting, chatting and chatting.
Incidentally Mr. Lawrence Wong (husband of Mrs. Wong) was my wife’s principal in Ling Chu Ming School.
Mrs. Wong and Mrs. Wong, :p.
Warm fellowship.
This photo is definitely one for the album!
The following day – breakfast at a food centre.
A visit to the Petronas Museum, catching a glimpse of the city and the sea from the hilltop.
By pure chance we met Joseph Wong’s (5S2) dad (in gray checkered shirt) at a seafood restaurant during dinner, :p. Joseph will be flying back from Perth this Wednesday to attend the reunion too!
Another pic for the album.
Our dear teachers’ visit has certainly uplifted our spirits and getting us warmed-up for the big gathering on this Sat!
Yesterday marks the day that Roseline and I have been married for 25 years. All in all, we have known each other for more than 26 years, :p.
It’s so surreal that time can just pass by like that after we exchanged our marriage vows in Xin Fu Yuan Methodist Church, Sibu on Nov 17, 1984.
So how did we celebrate our silver anniversary? You won’t believe it when I tell you that Roseline was away over the weekend in Kuching to conduct a course and she only arrived home at 8:30 last night. We had a late eat-out dinner with our loved ones, :p.
Here are some pics from our wedding album. Enjoy, :p.
This pic was taken at Roseline’s house when I went to “fetch the bride”.
Exchanging marriage vows.
The beautiful bride, :p.
Showered with confetti, :p.
Group pic taken outside the church.
“The happiest people don’t necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the best of everything they have.” – Anon
I’m at a loss for words for what I want to tell my wife on this occasion but the following song by Lea Salonga best sums up my thoughts, :p.
We want to thank God for everything. And yes, the best is yet to come, :p.
The days when I used to cringe at the sight of the hideous Crocs shoes have come to pass since I’ve bought a pair myself, :p. Saw the Crocs kiosk a couple of weeks ago at local shopping centre. Hordes of people surrounded it.
I like the casual Santa Cruz Corduroy. RM209. After discount, RM160. Light and comfy.
The three-month long holidays will commence once their exams end this week.
My sons Aaron and Abel have been active serving in SMCGC for a couple of years now.
Here are some of the random shots I took during their warm fellowship. As you view the pics, you can see much of God’s grace, :p.
This is one of my fav angles, .
Group pic with pose, :p.
Celebrating a birthday. Lights were dimmed.
Peter (standing) lead in the ice-breaker. A Final Year student from the School of Engineering next year, Peter has been active serving since his youth days at Wesley Methodist Church, Sibu. I praise Peter for he serves our Lord wholeheartedly. And he’s a good cook too! :p.
My sons enjoying themselves, :p.
And so did she, :p.
The Small Group will meet again in Jan 2010. Time really flies! :p
Last Tuesday evening I drove across the border to Seria to visit my photographer friend Jan Shim. As I was craving for Japanese food, we agreed to rendezvous at the popular Japanese eatery Kaizen Sushi.
As the eatery is situated on the 1st floor, lanterns are hung down from the staircase ceiling.
A shot at the sushi train with focus on the backdrop.
Jan ordered sashimi.
I ordered ebi tempura.
Tori teri don.
Another fav of mine – softshell crab tempura.
Salmon skin.
The top-notch Bruneian photographer was definitely enjoying the dinner, :p.
Overall we had a good time with Gavin joining us for drinks. What did we talk about throughout dinner? Photography, of course! :p
Some random shots I took last Saturday when I dropped by to visit my wife during the closing ceremony of the Kursus Asas Asuhan Kanak- Kanak Ke-21 (KAAK 21) in Miri.
The course for teachers working in childcare centres was held from Oct 19 to Nov 7. Organized by the Persatuan Pengasuh Kanank-Kanak Berdaftar Sarawak, the course is essential for teachers and childcare operators alike as it is endorsed by the governing authority, Kebajikan Masyarakat Malaysia.
My wife has had a hectic time as Coordinator as well as Facilitator during the past three weeks. Consequence? I think she has lost some weight, :p.
Last night we celebrated the birthday of our Small Group member, Kristy. All of us contributed a dish and we had a great time of fellowship.
We sang the birthday song with much gusto!
Because Kristy and her husband are hearing-impaired, they sang the birthday song using Sign Language. Their two sons are normal and proficient in the Sign Language too.
Oct 18, 2009 – Grace Methodist Church. I photographed Rev. Dr. Tie King Tai as he listened intently when my church member shared his testimony at the pulpit.
Have you ever come across a photo that sweeps you back to the past?
It happened to me this morning as I browsed the folder of old photos my school mates have emailed me. This particular one from Lawrence Ling stands out so prominently; the more I look at the pic, the more I love it! This photo is a classic! It reminds me of the days when we had no worries. It also reminds me of the song “Seasons in the sun” by Terry Jacks (a big hit when we were in Form One in 1974).
In case the song doesn’t ring a bell, fret not! We have the YouTube vid here to refresh your memory, :p.
By God's grace, I have been married for 25 years and have two grown sons - this is, what I consider to be the greatest achievement in my life.
In my leisure, I enjoy cooking for close friends and my family.
My other passion is in digital photography. I shoot with a Canon EOS 50D with a range of lens that covers my favourite fascination - portraiture. The answer is yes when people ask me to take the occasional photos for them; be it a wedding or a shop opening.
I'm contactable at jamestcwong@hotmail.com and
thanks for dropping by! :)
Cheers! James Wong, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia
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As the eatery is situated on the 1st floor, lanterns are hung down from the staircase ceiling.
