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I have relatives in the United States too. My grandfather's brother migrated to the United States, and currently resides in New Jersey. Also, I have an aunt who resides in New York City. | I have relatives in the United States too. My grandfather's brother migrated to the United States, and currently resides in New Jersey. Also, I have an aunt who resides in New York City. | ||
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We are very closely bonded, and I am fortunate to have such a family. In total we have 4 members, and until my brother went overseas to study, we stayed together as a unit. | We are very closely bonded, and I am fortunate to have such a family. In total we have 4 members, and until my brother went overseas to study, we stayed together as a unit. | ||
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He takes care of my family's everyday needs, such as shopping and home maintainance. Due to his engineering background, he has quite good hands with tools and gadgets. Food, music, soccer and motorsport (on TV that is) are his interests. | He takes care of my family's everyday needs, such as shopping and home maintainance. Due to his engineering background, he has quite good hands with tools and gadgets. Food, music, soccer and motorsport (on TV that is) are his interests. | ||
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===Mom=== | ===Mom=== | ||
My mom works as a manager in KPMG. A little more conservative in mindset than my father, but still a very loving mom. She was a liberian which explains her affinity to the nearby library. Likes to read, eat and sleep. | My mom works as a manager in KPMG. A little more conservative in mindset than my father, but still a very loving mom. She was a liberian which explains her affinity to the nearby library. Likes to read, eat and sleep. | ||
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===Jason=== | ===Jason=== | ||
He is my elder brother. Currently he is studying in Claremont McKenna, and majoring in Philosophy and History. Interests include food (like my parents), reading, cars and photography. | He is my elder brother. Currently he is studying in Claremont McKenna, and majoring in Philosophy and History. Interests include food (like my parents), reading, cars and photography. | ||
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===Julie=== | ===Julie=== | ||
She is my younger sister. Right now she is attending school at Singapore Chinese Girls' School, which is near my home. Quite an active person and likes to dance and practice Chinese Martial Arts. | She is my younger sister. Right now she is attending school at Singapore Chinese Girls' School, which is near my home. Quite an active person and likes to dance and practice Chinese Martial Arts. | ||
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==Aunt Vera== | |||
Works in a private bank, and lives in an apartment a few floors below my home. A huge source of information and latest happenings in my family. | Works in a private bank, and lives in an apartment a few floors below my home. A huge source of information and latest happenings in my family. | ||
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===Grandfather=== | ===Grandfather=== | ||
Foong Tuen Seng, lived through WWII and migrated to Singapore prior to Singapore's independence. Right now he is enjoying his golden years with Aunt Vera. | Foong Tuen Seng, lived through WWII and migrated to Singapore prior to Singapore's independence. Right now he is enjoying his golden years with Aunt Vera. | ||
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==Foongs in America== | ==Foongs in America== | ||
Revision as of 03:30, 12 September 2007
My family name, Foong, can be said to be a rare surname in Sinapore. For my father's side, we originated from China, settled in Malaysia before my father became a Singaporean citizen.
I have relatives in the United States too. My grandfather's brother migrated to the United States, and currently resides in New Jersey. Also, I have an aunt who resides in New York City.
Immediate Family in Singapore
We are very closely bonded, and I am fortunate to have such a family. In total we have 4 members, and until my brother went overseas to study, we stayed together as a unit.
Dad
He takes care of my family's everyday needs, such as shopping and home maintainance. Due to his engineering background, he has quite good hands with tools and gadgets. Food, music, soccer and motorsport (on TV that is) are his interests.
Mom
My mom works as a manager in KPMG. A little more conservative in mindset than my father, but still a very loving mom. She was a liberian which explains her affinity to the nearby library. Likes to read, eat and sleep.
Jason
He is my elder brother. Currently he is studying in Claremont McKenna, and majoring in Philosophy and History. Interests include food (like my parents), reading, cars and photography.
Julie
She is my younger sister. Right now she is attending school at Singapore Chinese Girls' School, which is near my home. Quite an active person and likes to dance and practice Chinese Martial Arts.
Aunt Vera
Works in a private bank, and lives in an apartment a few floors below my home. A huge source of information and latest happenings in my family.
Grandfather
Foong Tuen Seng, lived through WWII and migrated to Singapore prior to Singapore's independence. Right now he is enjoying his golden years with Aunt Vera.
