Title: An Elderly Man's Reflections on an Early Life 標題：一位老人對早年生活的反思 當我在 86 歲時回顧自己的一生時

 Title: An Elderly Man's Reflections on an Early Life

As I reflect on my life at the age of 86, I can't help but look back on my journey with a sense of pride and gratitude for God. From my humble beginnings in China to my current home in Malaya, my life has been a testament to the power of determination and the possibilities that await those who are willing to take a chance.

As a young child, I embarked on a two-month sea voyage with my family, leaving behind everything we knew in pursuit of a better life. The journey was not without its challenges, but we were determined to build a new future in a land of opportunity. Our place in China was filled with poverty. 

Despite the challenges, we persevered as a family through the sea. In our new home, my parents worked tirelessly to provide for us, and their determination and resilience inspired me to work hard and make the most of the opportunities that came my way. I eventually found success in my own career, and was able to provide for my own family.

Looking back on my journey, I realize how much I have grown and how much I have gained. I am grateful for the sacrifices my parents made and the opportunities that Malaya provided. My journey was not easy, but it was one that shaped my character, defined my path in life, and filled me with a sense of gratitude and appreciation for the beauty and diversity of the world around me.

標題：一位老人對早年生活的反思 當我在 86 歲時回顧自己的一生時，我不禁懷著對上帝的自豪和感激之情回顧自己的人生旅程。從我在中國卑微的出身到我現在在馬來亞的家，我的一生見證了決心的力量，以及那些願意抓住機會的人所擁有的可能性。

當我還是個孩子的時候，我就和家人踏上了為期兩個月的海上航行，拋棄了我們所熟悉的一切，去追求更好的生活。這趟旅程並非一帆風順，但我們決心在這片充滿機會的土地上創造新的未來。我們在中國的地方充滿了貧窮。

儘管面臨挑戰，我們一家人仍然堅持渡過難關。在新家裡，父母不知疲倦地工作來養活我們，他們的決心和韌性激勵我努力工作，充分利用我遇到的機會。我最終在自己的事業上取得了成功，並且能夠養活自己的家人。

回顧我的旅程，我意識到自己成長了多少、收穫了多少。我感謝父母所做的犧牲和馬來亞所提供的機會。我的旅程並不輕鬆，但它塑造了我的性格，確定了我的人生道路，並讓我對周圍世界的美麗和多樣性充滿感激和欣賞。

BaldPen 鈍笔 : 一位教師的回憶錄：我的青春回顧

身為一名 80 多歲的退休教師，我發現自己在分享自己的青春故事，特別是我身為年輕教師的日子。 我的日子都是在學校教書，但在上午 10 點休息的時候，我常常和朋友騎摩托車出去吃點東西。 我們最喜歡的菜餚之一是kampua mee，這是一種當地的麵條，我們會搭配鮑魚片一起享用，當豬肉稀缺時，它取代了豬肉。

當我現在告訴我的妻子時，她說她沒有奢侈地吃鮑魚乾布面。 我記得她在土地區議會工作。 她說她早上只吃媽媽煮的粥。 這頓飯要持續到下午。 晚上，她騎車去鎮上買了點魚當晚餐。 即使現在，她仍然過著非常簡單和節儉的生活。 這就是為什麼我如此喜歡她的風格！

那些日子真是快樂的時光，充滿了歡笑和與同事們的友誼。 我們常常聚在一起喝酒，因為那時啤酒只要85美分。 有時深夜喝完酒後會在家裡過夜，分享故事並透過共同的經歷建立聯繫。 學區是一個文化的熔爐，周圍有來自世界各地的同事，包括印度教師、和平工作隊官員和牧師。 許多人在我們學校教書。

學校社區的多樣性確實令人矚目，我很幸運能成為其中的一員。 回顧過去，我意識到我是多麼幸運，能夠有機會在這樣一個充滿活力和豐富的環境中教學，周圍有這樣一群多元化和才華橫溢的同事。 那是我青春裡最快樂的時光！

Title: "A Teacher's Memoir: My Youth in Retrospect"

As a retired teacher in my mid 80s, I find myself sharing stories in reflecting on my youth, specifically my days as a young teacher. My days were spent teaching in school, but during the 10am break, I would often go out with a friend on a motorbike to grab a bite to eat. One of our favorite dishes was kampua mee, a local noodle dish that we would enjoy with abalone slices, which replaced the pork meat when it was scarce.

When I tell my wife now, she said she did not have the luxury of eating kampua mee with abalone. I remembered she was working in the land district council. She said that she only eat porridge cooked by her mother in the morning. That meal will last until the afternoon. At night, she cycled to the town to buy a bit of fish as dinner. She lead a very simple and frugal life, even now. That is why I love her style so much!

Those days were truly happy times, filled with laughter and camaraderie with my colleagues. We would often gather for drinks because at that time, beer is only 85 cents. Sometimes staying overnight at a house after drinking late at night, sharing stories and bonding over our shared experiences. The school area was a melting pot of cultures, with colleagues from all over the world, including Indian teachers, Peace Corps officers, and priests, all around. Many are teaching in  our school.

The diversity of the school community was truly remarkable, and I feel blessed to have been a part of it. Looking back, I realize how fortunate I was to have had the opportunity to teach in such a vibrant and enriching environment, surrounded by such a diverse and talented group of colleagues. Those were the most happy times of my youth!

BaldPen 鈍笔 Feet Get Better 腳變得更好

 

今天21 May 2022， 鈍笔 夫人為 。 鈍笔 的腳拍照和錄像。他的腳腫了，現在好多了。腫的少。我們祈禱隨著時間的推移腳會變得更好。

Today21 May 2022,  Mrs BaldPen takes picture and video of BaldPen's feet. His feet were swollen and now get better. Less swollen. We pray  the feet will get even better over time.

BaldPen 鈍笔 Eat Watermelon Helps with Swollen Feet 吃西瓜有助於腳腫

 

鈍笔 最近腳腫。 對於他和其他人來說，這種情況非常不舒服。 所以，他不得不吃很多他最喜歡的水果西瓜，以排出體內多餘的水分。 他還去就醫，因為它可以有效地使腳很快減輕腫脹。 服藥後他必須經常去洗手間。

BaldPen suffers from swollen feet recently. It is very uncomfortable for him and also for other people to this condition. So, he has to eat lots of watermelon, his favourite fruit, to flush extra  water from his body. He also went for medical treatment as is effective to make the feet less swollen very fast. He has to go washroom a lot after taking the medication.

BaldPen 鈍笔 Graduate to Writing with Bald Point Pen (Digital Writing) 畢業到用光頭筆寫作（數字寫作）

從 2022 年 5 月開始，鈍笔 努力學習在他心愛的智能手機上使用觸控筆寫文章。 通過努力，他正在慢慢地、肯定地用光頭筆（沒有圓珠筆頭的筆）掌握數字寫作。 鈍笔 寫作，而 鈍笔 夫人則在校對文章。

他們倆都是一支優秀的數字寫作團隊。

Starting May 2022,  BaldPen learns diligently to write articles using Stylus pen on his beloved smartphone. With hard work, he is slowly and surely mastering digital writing with a Bald Pen (pen without ballpoint tip). BaldPen writes while Mrs. BaldPen  proof-reads the articles. 

Both of them makes a good digital writing team.

BaldPen 鈍笔 Crispy Roasted Pork 脆皮烤豬肉。

 

鈍笔 最喜歡的肉是烤豬肉。 BaldPen's favourite meat is roasted pork.

BaldPen 鈍笔 Birthday Celebration 生日慶祝

 

生日慶祝 在我們回到離這裡很遠的家鄉之前，我們的大兒子想在這裡慶祝他母親的生日，主要原因是他的工作很忙。這就是為什麼他喜歡趁著這個千載難逢的機會在這裡慶祝她的生日。他送我們去一家著名的咖啡館/餐廳慶祝她的生日。抵達後，經理接待了我們，並請我們坐下。我們開始點我們最喜歡的飲料和美味的菜餚以及生日象棋蛋糕。

      很快我們就開始祝她“生日快樂，萬事如意”，一邊唱著“祝你生日快樂”的歌，一邊在她切著裝飾精美的生日蛋糕。

      時間過得很快，西式的生日慶祝很快就結束了。大兒子送我們去一家受歡迎的超市購物，然後回家了。我們的大兒子希望按照中國傳統的方式來慶祝我妻子的生日。

下午 5 點，他準備用一些幹“sua”或長壽麵（麵條）配雞肉和三個紅熟雞蛋（我們三個人）來煮湯。為了更好吃，我們倒了足量的自製紅酒。我們開始愉快地吃飯，很快就完成了餐桌上精心準備的一切。

Birthday Celebration   Before we go back to our home town which is quite far away from here , our eldest son would like to celebrate his mother's early birthday here for the main reason that he has been quite busy  with his work .That is why he would like to take this golden opportunity to celebrate her birthday here.  He sent us to a famous Cafe / Restaurant to celebrate her birthday. Upon arrival , the Manager welcomed us and invited us to sit down . We started to order our favourite drinks and delicious dishes as well as a birthday chess cake . 

      We soon began to wish her" Happy  birthday and Many happy returns to her" by  singing  a "Happy Birthday to You "song ,while she  was cutting the beautifully-decorated birthday cake .

      Time passed very quickly ,the western-style of birthday celebration was soon over .Our eldest son sent us to do shopping at a popular supermarket and then went home. Our eldest son wished to follow the Chinese traditional way  to celebrate my wife's birthday. 

At 5 pm he prepared to cook in soup by using some dried 'sua' or long-life mees (noodles) with chicken and three red cooked eggs (  for three of us). In order to make it more delicious ,we poured enough home- made red wine . We started to eat happily  and soon finished everything well- prepared on dinning  - table.