Last Friday (20 April 2007) I found a very beautiful place. It was found in the heart of an old man who is a noodle seller in Subang Jaya. I took my son, Ryan to have lunch before sending him to school. I ordered his favourite dry (kong loh) noodles (lao shi fun) with fishballs. Being a small eater, Ryan could not finish the noodles. Since it's a sin to waste good food, I took the unfinished portion to the stall to put in some pepper. The old noodle seller took my bowl and put in a generous portion of beansprout - without me asking! In addition, he mixed the noodles again with more sauce. With a beautiful smile pasted on his wrinkled face, he handed me back the bowl and refused to accept any payment. To me, in this time and age, nothing comes free but I received something free thrown in with a beautiful smile. It sure brightened up my day. Places may fascinate us with their unique beauty and grandeur but human beings can make the world a beautiful place to live in.
This little fella is my youngest son, Ryan. He is seven years old and never cease to warm my heart. I made hawaiian pizza for dinner and he promptly gave me a big hug and a wet kiss. "Mum, today is the bestest day for me cos' you made pizza. Thanks Mum - you are the greatest, he quipped exuberantly."
Ivan in his usual gentle way came up to hug me and say a simple "Thanks Mum".
As for my firstborn, Justin, not wasting time with words, sank his teeth hungrily into the pizza.
My dining place was the most beautiful place on earth that night as I watch my three sons gobbled down their pizza with lightning speed in great delight. Sigh.... wish they will do just that when they are eating their usual chinese dinner.
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