4, 4+,3+ and I took a 17-day ‘Silk Road’ tour in China. I took 1600 pictures and selected around 300 to share with you. Here is the web site:
http://picasaweb.google.com/smiley.cheng/SilkRoadChina?authkey=dIq0T2n_O4o#
It was a wonderful tour that had inspired us all about our ancestor’s courage to explore the outside world and the hardship they had gone through to bring western culture back to China.
If you have chance we encourage you to take the same trip.
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Monday, September 29, 2008
Thursday, September 4, 2008
My Speech at 3.1's Wedding
My wife, my family and I would like to express our gratitude to all of you for coming to celebrate this special occasion with us, especially those who have traveled a long distance. Thank you.
Adam: from childhood, you have always been a very independent and responsible individual. You studied hard and worked hard toward your goals. You were always busy at school and at work. After graduation, you spent much time traveling all over the World. We never needed to worry about you. But we have wondered when you would settle down? Since you met Natalie, we see how special you are as a couple and can see that your life is so much more enriched by being able to share it with her, your soul mate. Together, you are an exceptional duo and we couldn’t be happier that you have found each other.
Natalie: when you said ‘I do’ at the wedding ceremony earlier today, you may not have been aware that you have gained not only a new partner for life, but also a bunch of new relatives. To be exact, you now have extra 18 uncles, 19 aunties, and 32 cousins. Don’t be intimidated though - this is a very happy, warm and caring family and we are pleased to welcome you to the family, Natalie.
You may wonder how can you recognize each relative. Well, let me tell you about our scientific system. Take a look at the picture on the screen.
I am the 3rd oldest child, so my number is “3”, Jane is my ‘better-half’, hence the number “3-and-Half”, with Adam being our first child and Aisha, the second so their respective numbers are “3.1 and 3.2”.
These are some of your new ‘cousins’
Now, your new ‘Identity’ is “3.1-and-Half”.
Please join us to toast to the newlyweds!
Adam: from childhood, you have always been a very independent and responsible individual. You studied hard and worked hard toward your goals. You were always busy at school and at work. After graduation, you spent much time traveling all over the World. We never needed to worry about you. But we have wondered when you would settle down? Since you met Natalie, we see how special you are as a couple and can see that your life is so much more enriched by being able to share it with her, your soul mate. Together, you are an exceptional duo and we couldn’t be happier that you have found each other.
Natalie: when you said ‘I do’ at the wedding ceremony earlier today, you may not have been aware that you have gained not only a new partner for life, but also a bunch of new relatives. To be exact, you now have extra 18 uncles, 19 aunties, and 32 cousins. Don’t be intimidated though - this is a very happy, warm and caring family and we are pleased to welcome you to the family, Natalie.
You may wonder how can you recognize each relative. Well, let me tell you about our scientific system. Take a look at the picture on the screen.
I am the 3rd oldest child, so my number is “3”, Jane is my ‘better-half’, hence the number “3-and-Half”, with Adam being our first child and Aisha, the second so their respective numbers are “3.1 and 3.2”.
These are some of your new ‘cousins’
Now, your new ‘Identity’ is “3.1-and-Half”.
Please join us to toast to the newlyweds!
Monday, September 1, 2008
The New Member of the 'Family'
Adam (3.1) and Dr. Natalie Sinyantoo got married at Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario on August 30, 2008.
We welcome our newest member of the ‘Family’ – 3.1-and-half, Natalie, welcome.
We welcome our newest member of the ‘Family’ – 3.1-and-half, Natalie, welcome.
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