R.I.P. Nong' Bahmen

Some months back, I received the sad news that Nong' Bahmen passed away. It took me a few seconds to digest the truth. I was really shocked. 'OMG, the 'silent killer' hit him'.

I know he is taking medications and doing necessary precautions to control his high blood pressure. I don't believe that he is not taking care of himself. He is wise enough to know what is good and bad for him. I don't know, there could be some factors that led to the attack. I can't believe it. I just don't feel that its his time already. No, Not yet.

Life is really unpredictable. Life sometimes is cruel and unfair.

But what can we do?

Nong' Bahmen is one of the few persons left that I respect. He is transparent, what you see is what you get. If he's happy, then he's happy, if he's mad then he's mad, simple as that. No pretensions whatsoever. If he doesn't like you, you will know it. Unlike others, who are pretending to be okay in front of you but says a lot of bad stuff behind your back.

I know he is not perfect. Just like computers, he also have glitches. Just like anyone of us. Those who say or feel that they are perfect are idiots who needs a hard slap to wake them up.

You know, I can talk the whole day with him, whatever topic it may be. There are no dead spots. When he starts talking, you will surely listen. I assure you that. Just like the Energizer bunny, he keeps going and going and going........

I will honestly be missing him. His 'out of bed' hairstyle, the funky sunglasses, the 'supposed-to- be-for-teens-only' earrings and his famous grin. I don't know if I look funny but you know, he always smiles every time he sees me. That is why I feel comfortable with him. A smile can really do wonders.

I know he really had a hard time coping up with reality. I can relate to that. But I know he was moving on. People may have said a lot of bad stuff against him but I know right now they are eating their words. I just hope they don't choke.

Nonetheless, I believe he is happy where he is right now. He knew he left his family in good hands. The future is somehow secured. He knew that his family did everything. He knew that, believe me. I really salute what Pangga, Jing, Karl and all the others did to save his life. No doubt, he felt the love and affection. For me, that made it easy for to him accept his fate.

It's hard for me to shed a tear nowadays. Years of hate and anger made my heart hard as rock. But when I heard the sad news, yes, I admit, I was somehow in tears.

For me, there are no goodbye's, I only believe in 'see you later' and 'see you soon'. Goodbye is not part of my dictionary.

Rest in peace Nong' Bahmen. I know you're with our Creator now. Just give my warm regards to my loved ones up there who went ahead of me.

See you soon......