http://www.yvonnefoong.com Columnist, Student, and Advocate Thu, 15 May 2008 11:56:06 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Sigmund Freud called it the death instinct, which refers to detrimental and destructive behavior. But sometimes, bad things happen beyond our control. Pastors say it's the devil working to destroy God's people, some say it's ancestral sin! I subscribe to a belief, that bad things happen to build our character ... http://www.yvonnefoong.com/2008/05/15/beyond-the-self/ I should blog more, lest readers forget my style of writing. Being deaf has aided me in finding a unique identity without being influenced as much as hearing people would be. Many were perplexed when they heard me giving speeches. They wondered how a Deaf person could speak so well. ... http://www.yvonnefoong.com/2008/05/14/my-inner-editor-my-friend/ This is a picture abstracted from my cousin sister's Facebook. The lady is my mom's younger sister and the boy is her grandson, my nephew. They live in Bath, UK. Click on the picture to look closer. Can you see what I see? Something Malaysians are depriving of. I wish to ... http://www.yvonnefoong.com/2008/05/14/life-in-uk/ Digi, the local telecommunications company, is reaching out to the disadvantaged with employment opportunities. It is seeking out 10 candidates for a 4-6 months development program, following by 12 months of employment at Digi's contact center. For more information, download the brpchure below: Digi One Mind, One hearts Program brochure. You need to ... http://www.yvonnefoong.com/2008/05/13/employment-and-training-opportunity/ Dear readers, I am now writing a weekly column in the Malay Mail. My mom made her first public appearance last week. Read the article here. Happy Mother's Day, everyone. And don't forget to read my column every Thursday! http://www.yvonnefoong.com/2008/05/10/happy-mothers-day-article/ The inefficacy of National Service in Malaysia is under hot discussion over at usj.com.my. Those from my year were the first batch of students selected for the three-month camp after the SPM examinations. The term National Service sure sounds cool. It invoke thoughts of national security, nationalism, patriotism, and honour. ... http://www.yvonnefoong.com/2008/05/09/malaysia-national-security-displaced/ Someone uploaded better photos on Facebook. Leighton is going to Fayette in Summer while we burn our ass away. He'll come back again, but only to coordinate the importation of other American lecturers. We will miss you, Mr. L. http://www.yvonnefoong.com/2008/05/08/bye-bye-leighton/ A good leader, or any person in fact, would be so impatient, he can't wait to give more. But when you concern yourself with having less in order to give more, then I am afraid your priority is displaced. Your giving is selfish. I do not want to discuss politics, I ... http://www.yvonnefoong.com/2008/05/04/minimum-wage-for-malaysia/ I was fated to endure a debilitating illness and overcome it. Now I've chosen to get tangled with the illness of others. The harshest part being in my shoes, is having seen the original self of a person, then a far leap, almost un-human now. And knowing that person ... http://www.yvonnefoong.com/2008/05/03/psychopathology/ I know many are reading my blog in the U.S. and today I have a favor to ask from you. Dee-Ann Mercer who has NF2 and blind, donated an art piece to Holly. She drew this polar bear during a time when she could still see. She is no longer able to ... http://www.yvonnefoong.com/2008/05/03/artwork-by-the-blind-urgently-for-sale/