My friends' thoughtfulness and care took away my loneliness and misery. It's not the presents they bought that touched me, it's their thoughtfulness. My friends invited me into their homes to celebrate Chinese New Year. It shows that not all Singaporeans are kiasu. There are many nice people out there if we widen our horizons and have an open mind about those around us.
Friends are important.
We cannot live without them, particularly when we're far away from home. My advice to expats is to widen your horizons and be grateful that you're welcomed in this beautiful country. I would like to thank all my friends for being the greatest people I know. They are like precious gemstones. Copyright 2000 Singapore Press Holdings.