June 12, 2009
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FuFu
I'm not sure how I came across FuFu's site. He probably left a comment on another site and I clicked on it. It was filled with travel pictures. He had pictures from Japan, Europe and US at that time. It seemed interesting so I just subscribed. He had pictures of his graduation from Japan and there were also some entries with pictures of his mom and sister too. I thought that was nice but didn’t think too much about it.
For me his site was like one of the many interesting sites out there. He seemed to travel all over (Europe and Asia). I was surprised that he actually had a job. He moved his act over to Blogspot but still updates here. He gets over a 100 comments per entry over there. One day, I clicked on his earliest entry at his Xanga site. I do that sometimes when I have time. Most of the blogs I subscribe to have a history before I subscribe. It’s interesting to see how people’s writing have changed and evolved.
As I read some of FuFu’s early entries, I learned he was from Malaysia and had a very humble childhood. His mom had a stall in the market selling veggies (I’m writing this from memory). He also helped out there as well sweet talking clients to get them to buy more. It now made sense. When he graduated from university in Japan, he had his mom over. That brought a smile to my face. Stories like these are wonderful. When I see FuFu’s entries – I always think back to someone who had a very humble start in life and has gone on to bigger and better things. Well done FuFu. I know you had an incentive for people to write their impressions about you. But I probably would have done this anyways.
Comments (13)
wow... so nicely written, Matt! short yet straight to the point *q* thanks a lot... i owe you a big hug =p i am glad you still remember about my past (from my earliest posts) every successful person has their own past as well, so does fufu
and the more you manage to get through the tougher you would be...
i am so happy to have you as one of my buddies here... i really appreciate all the supports you have been giving XD stay in touch and wish to meet up you so i would give you a big and warm hug... again, arigato-ne Matt
Yeah .. that happens ... you can think FuFu's children (if he has some) will lead a much easier life and will not have to struggle as much to succeed. I owe a lot to my late Grandfather (he was basically my Father for all purposes) who even though he had a really tough time growing up and an absent Father, did manage to live comfortably later in life thanks to a lot of hard work. Most importantly he did support me all the way through college and taught me many valuable lessons (including his story) as it is too easy to become spoiled and lazy if one has no context and no appreciation of what one is provided with.
eek...well, i made private most of my early entries
Most of my earliest entries are of those stupid surveys that you fill out when you're bored. lo
@ElusiveWords -
Thanks, Matt! I'm not as much a writer as you.. but I'll try to get back to blogging with words sooner or later~ haha
His blog is pretty interesting , thanks for introducing!! =)
I will never be a good writer XD I think I would rather let my photograph speaks by itself lol
This was a very positive and uplifting post Matt. I loved it. I knew a FU FU in St.Louis, about thirty five or six years ago, and he also has a sister. But his parents were from Palstine, and his real name was Faiz. I am glad he got his mother over to Japan. I hope he won't mind if I snoop around his blog. Thank you for posting this.
@lcfu - thank you too for the support.
Malaysia is about 75,000 aeroplan points away (I think). My bf has always wanted another Asia trip so maybe we'll hit Malaysia then.
@TheLatinObserver - your grandfather sounds like an amazing person. I have a lot of respect for self made men like him.
@ABSOLUTmichael - lol... I am sure years from now when you look back at those entries, you'll be amazed at how you've changed and grown.
@tomatoboi - Everyone has a different style of writing. I also remember your video blogs too.
@zozoyork - writing isn't easy and it's taken me a long time to improve my writing skills. But don't compare yourself to others. Just write (and of course, post your pictures too).
@ZSA_MD - you're welcome - I hope you enjoy his blogs.
@ElusiveWords - yea, maybe I'll make video blogs again some day~ since they are easier than writing, in my opinion.
Thanks for dropping by!
I too have enjoyed Fufu's posts. It's great of you to recognize him here.
Be well Matt, have a great Sunday.
*~matthew~*
@Fongster8 - you're welcome, you have some very nice pics.
@bleuzeus - it's always good to find new people to subscribe to and to learn a bit about them. Have a great week Matt.
@ElusiveWords - If you go to Malaysia, I trust a side trip to Thailand will be in the plans!
Gary (curry69curry) introduced FuFu to me, recommending me as a tour guide with he came to Thailand. Nice how Xanga gives us the opportunity to meet people we might otherwise never cross paths with.
@lcfu - Wait...you have a job?!