I would like you to see me as a friend who will encourage you by example. And know more people who live their lives to the fullest, not by pushing themselves, but by finding the joy in the lives they already have. Real-life stories of ordinary people putting in extraordinary efforts to get simple things move me. That's the biggest motivation to share with others too. I update regularly my daily endeavors and reflections on Instagram (wktanwilliam) and Facebook (William WK Tan). This blog is where I make deeper discussion. I really look forward to know you if you think we share similar values and interests.
“Do You Expect Apples To Fall From The Sky?” After weeks of preparation, the newly set-up online store was at last ready for business. I didn’t tell anyone except a friend, ET who has been helping her family business go online in the midst of COVID-19. I sought […]
It’s late at night. A young man was waiting patiently for a lady who was ascending the steps hurriedly. The lady said, “I’m late.” Hiding a ring box behind his back, the man nervously told the lady, “You know, I’ve been thinking about a lot of things…” That […]
Rain was intermittent and the winds were gutsy last night. A deep sleep did not dispel the residual effect of wine on me. I had to ask the servant who was rolling up the curtain, “How are the begonia flowers out there?” She replied nonchalantly, “They are still […]
How does an autistic child discover joy from work? About two weeks ago, I received a picture sent from an unknown phone number. The picture depicted a hand holding two packets of snacks high up, next to a note I wrote and pasted on the vending machine — […]
I did not tell the full story behind my absence from blogging in the previous few months. Something else had kept me busy. A friend HP who knew the insider story, asked, “Why didn’t you write about your vending machine endeavour for your son?” That is indeed the biggest […]
Time to wake up I have not blogged for months since last November. Out of nowhere, a friend TS texted me one week ago, “Hi, William. Hope you’re well. I miss your blogs.” I replied tongue in cheek, “I’m in hibernation. Thank you for waking me up!” Sensing […]
A Grave Mistake That Parents Make On the 21 November, the results of the this year’s Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) were released. Now that the dust has settled, it’s time to chose a suitable secondary school for the children. As the school-posting system is entirely based on […]
A Fifteen Year Old Boy’s Wish To Go To A Playground A day before the September term break began, I suggested excitedly to my fifteen year old son, Kyan, “School holiday is starting tomorrow. Dad is taking you out to play.” Kyan is non-verbal and moderately autistic. He […]
If parents are already stressed out, what about the children? On a Saturday morning, I greeted a neighbour, “Have a happy weekend!” “It’s a sad weekend,” he replied unexpectedly before going on to explain, “The children are having a grilling time preparing for examinations.” My neighbour’s daughter was […]
