A belief is defined as something that is accepted as true, real, or something that is taught as part of a religion. It can be concrete, theoretical or temporal.

I strongly believe in kinship. Being abroad most of the year, I treasure every moment spent with my family even more. I am not joking when I say that I can actually calculate the number of days I spent with my family; unfortunately less than twenty days per year. Sometimes I really wonder why my father had to send me to study in Singapore when I was only ten years old. Growing older, I have ineed become wiser. Now I know it was for my future's sake. One of my father's beliefs is that, "There is no point in leaving behind lots of money for the children, as unpredictable things can always happen. However, by providing them with education, I will leave them with valuable knowledge that no one can take away from them."" I agree with him.

I believe to maintain good kinship, there must be the five "C's". They are care, concern, cooperation, communication, and commitment. We manage to grow in the understanding of one another through performing our own roles. That is the magic key to the few quarrels in house. Our family motto is "United We Stand, Divided We Fall". We're just like the Chinese proverb that goes, "Blood is thicker than water."

When we are young, we have visions and dreams. When we are old, we have lots of memories. Men are said to be only realistic when they are in their middle age. I am young, thus I have lots of things to look forward to. I dream of OWNING the five "C's". They are a car, cash, career, condominium and credit card in my future. They might seem unrealistic right now. However, if I work hard for them, nothing is impossible.

I believe in international love. Many have said that it seldom lasts. In my opinion, it is just the test of one's perseverance. I believe in the strength of love. It bonds many hearts together. Some people change for sake of their loved ones. It is also love that makes us more forgiving and understanding. I cannot imagine a world without love. With love in your heart, you will be loved by all. One who has a heart of love has blessings' one who can eliminate worry has wisdom. Without love, the world would probably end up as some cold, bloody, and lonesome place.

Bless you! May love, laughter, peace and job be with you! Living, in itself is a blessing. For all that life is worth, hope will see you through ...

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July 1998