Monthly Archives: October 2008

NF and Friends We Must See

Posted on October 31, 2008 by Yvonne Foong

Before the age of 19 I didn’t know what it meant to lose communication with people. At 16, NF took away my leg flexibility so I couldn’t dance or skate anymore. But those were solitary activities and if I couldn’t … Continue reading →

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This is how we may operate on my eyes

Posted on October 30, 2008 by Yvonne Foong

Doctors at House Clinic puts preserving my vision as number one priority at this time. Although tumors at my optic nerves are smaller than most, but the visual pathway is also very small, the nerve delicate, so a little pressure … Continue reading →

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Dying to myself

Posted on October 29, 2008 by Yvonne Foong

I feel a lot of love reading in Braille. It calms me. Life is scary living with NF. But learning Braille proves to myself that I am capable of overcoming obstacles with willpower. I may not read what I see … Continue reading →

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When you sidetrack, it’s time to consider these

Posted on October 29, 2008 by Yvonne Foong

A blog reader named Lim complained that I have not been writing about myself in general anymore. Well I thought maybe being too self-absorbed isn’t good even on your own blog. But I suppose people read because they want to … Continue reading →

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Learn about your doctor’s priorities

Posted on October 28, 2008 by Yvonne Foong

My friend David Teoh mentioned the importance of having priorities one day many years ago. He was a role model of steadfastness that every teacher would be proud of. David’s parents instilled in him and his sister a life of … Continue reading →

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A misguided education system

Posted on October 25, 2008 by Yvonne Foong

I happened to be on college campus yesterday when a crowd hogged the ADP counter on tenth floor. Shanti and colleagues were at wits end answering questions – evident by the look on their faces. This same scene unfolds over … Continue reading →

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Vote Life College as Youth Friendly Company of the Year

Posted on October 22, 2008 by Yvonne Foong

My alma mater, Life College, has been nominated for the 2008 AYA Youth Friendly Company of the Year award. Please vote for Life College. Click here to find out how. Visiting Life College always bring back memories. Life College was … Continue reading →

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