The life and mind of Adeline Ong

Finally, some pics of my last LPSM is up on this site.

Well, technically I have to take these from u-jean’s site
Why?
Cause no one is sending me any pics!!!

Anyway, this is how the event unfolded. It was my last LPSM. It was mid-day. I was busy trying to get Yu Lian into the coordinator routine. So much to do and so little time. I kind of pity the kid. So there we were, running about. Talking to the vendors, introducing him and explaining my departure. When out of no where, you could hear James Lochhead’s voice breaking the silence.

“Adeline Ong, can you please come to the performance area!”

My heart fell because I thought one of the crew or vendors were in trouble. I rushed to the middle, with Yu Lian in tow. When I reached the stage, nothing was there. I was confused. But when Teresa came out with the cake, I knew what was going on. Personally, I hate surprises. This time, I will make an exception. I was stunned, shocked and before you knew it, the waterwork was on its way.

Throughout the day, I got wishes of good luck and you guessed it, freebies galore from my beloved vendors. In short, it was hard to leave. I have yet to document the cool freebies, I have received. But once I have, I will post up the pictures and label the vendors. (Just in case you are interested in buying similar things at our next market.)

Yesterday was my last Little Penang Street Market (LPSM) as its coordinator. It was tiring but fun. My heart ached because many memories were made and spent there. The good, the bad, the funny and the interesting. 10 months have passed since I joined the team of wonderful Penangites, we had 9 LPSMs in UPR, 1 for the Lions’ Club and another 3 for IJM. Wow, 9 months of LPSM!!!! It is like being pregnant and now I have just given birth to a baby. Well, LPSM is my ‘baby’.

It was my bread and butter for the longest of time. It was practically my life, I dragged almost everyone I knew into it. Now, I am giving my ‘baby’ to a new coordinator, who hopefully is able to do better.

Will be posting up pictures of my last market soon. Plus the fab send off I got from both vendors and committee alike.

Now have to concentrate on the play and my move to KL. Tired arrrrrrrrrr

As a writer, I cannot be more proud when a reader comes up to me and tells me that he enjoys reading my blog.

He compares my site to many others he has read and found mine not only interesting but thought provoking. I know that I have people who are frequent visitors to this page and will leave a comment or two. But to have a person telling me it face to face, is like… (Well for once, I am speechless)

To this young gentleman, thank you for supporting this blog.

I am glad that my daily ramblings or act of craziness can help brighten someone’s day or night.

However, it does make me wonder if what a friend of mine, told me was true. That I spent too much time and effort on my blog instead on working on my previous relationship. (Just for those of you who do not know, I am here in Malaysia, while lover boy was all the way in United States) Apparently, the blog was the break down in my communication with him, thus turning into the catalyst for my break up. Interesting, isn’t it?

With the recent events that came into play, I did ponder that. What if I had not write my blog? What if I actually wrote e-mails to my ex instead? What if this… What if that… Yes the many what ifs that comes to play when one’s mind is confused.

However, being a person who see writing as a mean of keeping sane. It is necessary for me to blog. Though many say that blogging has now surpassed the traditional journalling or diary writing, making daily entries accessible to almost every Tom, Dick and Harry. Or the typical Malaysian, Ali, Ah Chong and Samy. It is not destructive. Well unless the content in the blog has malicious intent.

Blogging helps one tell their stories. It is a healing process. Though some are more open than others. It depends on the individual. Everyone has a story to tell, it allows people to take a peek into their lives. Some stories are true, some stories are not. Nevertheless, most stories are interesting.

I am a storyteller. I tell tales of my experience. Of things I like or dislike. Of things that interest me, or could drive me up the wall. I tell my stories to educate, entertain and enrich one’s life. There is much to learn from each individual and the problem is there is so little time.

As a storyteller, it is important for me to consider what I am writing. How will this strike an interest? The first thing that came into mind is that I must find a name suitable for the site. For me, I named my site after much though and consideration. If I were to leave the world, unexpectedly, I want people to go back and find out more about me. Who is the real Adeline Ong? How was she like? Did she even have feelings? What are her worries? etc etc

That gave birth to, THE LIFE AND MIND OF ADELINE ONG.

I am not showing off my life (If you believe it is great) or asking for your sympathy with my not so perfect life (If you think mine is in the dumps). I just want to share a little bit of me.

And if, in the process, a reader is inclined to be affected from the words of Adeline Ong…

So be it…

marah, kecewa, sedih,
semua emosi terbaur-baur dalam hati,
lelap mata tidak terlena,
itulah kejamnya cinta,
Sengsara kerana cinta,
Sengsara tanpa cinta,
tapi ada manis dan pahitnya
manisnya sudah berlalu
pahitnya semakin menjadi

Copyright Adeline Ong 2007

Penang Players proudly presents
a French Comedy in English
”PRIVATE FITTINGS”
by Georges Feydeau
A dinner show at Sheraton Hotel
On March 30 and 31, 2007 at 7 p.m.

”With a mother-in-law, a dog, a butler and secret rendez-vous in the right blend of pacing and panache, Private Fittings is a sure way for a fun filled evening”.

Please see enclosed poster for details on tickets sales outlets and synopsis of the play.
Hope to see you there,
Best regards,
Penang Players Music and Drama Society