Page 47 - Cherished Memories of Yesteryears - A Collection of Grandparents' Life Experiences

“Appreciate and enjoy the small things in life.”

“Water, dragon, stone!” cried my grandmother one of her favourite foods, Potong ice cream. It
with her version of scissors, paper, stone! So, is also my favourite food, a popsicle stick with
my grandmother shared her sweetest childhood many unique flavours. There are red beans, yam,
memories with me. mango, and sweet corn. But she can only have it
once every three weeks.
My grandmother told me that her family was not
well-to-do. During breakfast, she prefers eating Due to their financial situation, they cannot afford
bread skin to cold hard bread. She would find a television set. Therefore, their only entertainment
some stones to play with during her free time. At source is listening to the radio, as there are many
night, she will sleep on the hard wooden flooring. storytelling sessions. Sometimes, during the
Chinese lunar month with temple celebrations, my
My grandmother’s house also has very poor great-grandmother would bring my grandmother
lighting. They usually use oil lamps; the brightest to enjoy Chinese opera.
was on the study table. Meanwhile, let me share Chua Luck Ham, Ashlyn
Primary 5.6

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