I was having a very bad morning today.
Every single phone call that came in was an “invitation” to solve some problems.
And the most ridiculous one was from a home buyer whom my client and I were trying to help even though we were not obligated to.
And instead of words of appreciation, the buyer started spewing profanities about my sellers.
I had to hang up the phone as I do not want to be contaminated with her toxicity.
That particular buyer has problems controlling her rage and anxiety and everyone she knows, including all her family members, are always cast in a bad light by her.
After I hung up the phone, I noticed that it was going to rain and that’s when a SMS from resident Chan came in.
“Have you heard the guy who sings at the tb market? He is really good :) must write a feature for him in your blog”
As I have no idea who that singing guy was and what I was supposed to do…plus I was already having a bad day, I replied rather promptly:
“Can you be the guest blogger?”
Sensing that it might be seen as a form of “TAI CHI” (Pushing away responsibility), I quickly SMS back to check when the guy will be at Tiong Bahru market as I thought the singing thingy was a weekend activity.
(By the way, there are a few “buskers” here at the Tiong Bahru market during the weekends and I’m not impressed with most of them. “PASSION” seems to be lacking in their gig)
Another SMS from resident chan wetted my curiosity:
“Hahah. I am sitting here and he is serenading us to great jazz pieces:) its like I am seated at clarke quay.”
“Serenading!”, “Clarke Quay standard”! Mmm, I must go and check it out.
So even though it was pouring heavily, I took my DSLR and my umbrella and walked to the market.
I could hear the beautiful singing as I make my way up the escalator to the second storey.
Many people where eating away happily while this guy was singing non-stop.
It was a beautiful atmosphere this afternoon and the cool weather complimented it very well.
And instinctively I took out my DSLR to snap a picture and that was when I realised that I had forgotten to put in the SD card!
This is very embarrassing!
Every single phone call that came in was an “invitation” to solve some problems.
And the most ridiculous one was from a home buyer whom my client and I were trying to help even though we were not obligated to.
And instead of words of appreciation, the buyer started spewing profanities about my sellers.
I had to hang up the phone as I do not want to be contaminated with her toxicity.
That particular buyer has problems controlling her rage and anxiety and everyone she knows, including all her family members, are always cast in a bad light by her.
After I hung up the phone, I noticed that it was going to rain and that’s when a SMS from resident Chan came in.
“Have you heard the guy who sings at the tb market? He is really good :) must write a feature for him in your blog”
As I have no idea who that singing guy was and what I was supposed to do…plus I was already having a bad day, I replied rather promptly:
“Can you be the guest blogger?”
Sensing that it might be seen as a form of “TAI CHI” (Pushing away responsibility), I quickly SMS back to check when the guy will be at Tiong Bahru market as I thought the singing thingy was a weekend activity.
(By the way, there are a few “buskers” here at the Tiong Bahru market during the weekends and I’m not impressed with most of them. “PASSION” seems to be lacking in their gig)
Another SMS from resident chan wetted my curiosity:
“Hahah. I am sitting here and he is serenading us to great jazz pieces:) its like I am seated at clarke quay.”
“Serenading!”, “Clarke Quay standard”! Mmm, I must go and check it out.
So even though it was pouring heavily, I took my DSLR and my umbrella and walked to the market.
I could hear the beautiful singing as I make my way up the escalator to the second storey.
Many people where eating away happily while this guy was singing non-stop.
It was a beautiful atmosphere this afternoon and the cool weather complimented it very well.
And instinctively I took out my DSLR to snap a picture and that was when I realised that I had forgotten to put in the SD card!
This is very embarrassing!
I think everyone seated around there will notice an odd ball taking pictures with a BIG camera and thus I became very self conscious.
So when I realised it is not gonna capture any images at all, I had to carry on the act of taking pictures and walked away as soon as I could.
Eventually, I walked back there to drop a $2 into his box and whipped out my phone to snap the above picture.
I don’t think that guy knew that I dropped a note in but it doesn’t matter.
What matters was I managed to find out his name on his busker card and this guy’s name is Daniel Ng.
So I came back and googled up on this guy and IF this is the same Daniel Ng, this busker has a BIG heart!
In 2003, this guy used his singing talent to raise funds for The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund.
With what little he has earned, he gave them away generously.
Just imagine how many hours he has to sing himself hoarse just to make enough for his daily expenses.
And instead of hoarding the money for himself, he gave some of it away!
Wow, this guy is SELFLESS and he could be our every day hero.
So the next time you see Daniel Ng at the Tiong Bahru Market or anywhere else, show him your BIG token of appreciation.
Resident Chan, thanks for that SMS today!
So when I realised it is not gonna capture any images at all, I had to carry on the act of taking pictures and walked away as soon as I could.
Eventually, I walked back there to drop a $2 into his box and whipped out my phone to snap the above picture.
I don’t think that guy knew that I dropped a note in but it doesn’t matter.
What matters was I managed to find out his name on his busker card and this guy’s name is Daniel Ng.
So I came back and googled up on this guy and IF this is the same Daniel Ng, this busker has a BIG heart!
In 2003, this guy used his singing talent to raise funds for The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund.
With what little he has earned, he gave them away generously.
Just imagine how many hours he has to sing himself hoarse just to make enough for his daily expenses.
And instead of hoarding the money for himself, he gave some of it away!
Wow, this guy is SELFLESS and he could be our every day hero.
So the next time you see Daniel Ng at the Tiong Bahru Market or anywhere else, show him your BIG token of appreciation.
Resident Chan, thanks for that SMS today!
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