12 Comments

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   jepun lau ee on March 12, 2007 at 2:31 am

   Hi John,glad to know that you are feeling better .We miss you so much,especially your jolly laugh !!! God bless you John !!!

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   Archerr on March 12, 2007 at 2:33 pm

   So glad to hear your voice again! Welcome back to podcasting. Glad things are going better for you. I hope they continue to get better. We missed you!

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   kimmy(kacang putih) on March 12, 2007 at 5:31 pm

   Hi John! wellcome back!!!So happy to heard from you again!Miss you a lot!!!

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   Eve (Charbour) on March 12, 2007 at 9:24 pm

   John… its nice to have the regular John back… the one with the bubbly voice… your laughs that cheer people up…. 🙂

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   John Ong on March 12, 2007 at 10:16 pm

   Thanks Brad for linking here. 🙂

   Archerr, thanks so much for your messages and care.

   Kimmy and Eve, thanks! I guess I’m ready for this coming Friday’s recording for Penang Hokkien

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   Ben on March 12, 2007 at 11:55 pm

   I can really relate to how you must feel or felt. There are days when I am in Australia where it just gets so difficult to get out of bed and not cry my eyes out. I am leaving in a few weeks back to Australia, and honestly, I am already a bit sad about it.

   When I am in Australia, my friends there are like – oh, you have Gilbert so you should be fine. But I know that a boyfriend doesn’t fill in the void of missing every single member of your family – who live across the world.

   I’m glad you’re feeling better. But there are those of us who go through the same depression, so you have a support group now in case you need it! I really thought it was a culture shock, but I do think it’s the after-effects of being with those that you love for so long, then having to leave.

   I know I haven’t really kept up with you as of late because I’m working my butt off to accomplish what I thought was an unrealistic goal but it’s working out for me. 🙂

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   T. Kevin on March 13, 2007 at 9:08 am

   Glad you are feeling better! As someone who has dealt with depression on and off for many years, I know all too well that feeling. Nice to hear from your latest podcast that you seem back to your usual happy self!

   TK

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   Reynard on March 13, 2007 at 12:52 pm

   It’s called “Balance” …. my dear Miku John cause we r no perfect! You lose some, you get some…you take some n then you will make some!!!
   I’m utterly understand how you have felt after the long vacation w your lovely friends n family back in Penang!!! I’ve felt the same “shit” too!!!!
   Nevertheless@ Walaubagaimanapun…..I’m glad to hear your laughter again!!!
   Live goes on dude!!! Luv ya!!!!

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   David (AKK) on March 13, 2007 at 11:08 pm

   Hey John,

   Glad that u are back & feeling better 🙂
   With your laughter, Its really cheers up my life…

   Stay cool & be Happy 🙂

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    John Ong on March 14, 2007 at 10:16 pm

    Thanks Ben. I think it helps to go through that to understand. Good luck with your travel back to Australia. It’ll be nice to see Gilbert.

    T. Kevin, thanks for your comment. I’m pretty much back to my normal self. But I think I have a cold now. Or is it allergies. I don’t know. But thanks so much.

    Reynard aka Ah Hua, thanks for your love and support.

    David, so sweet of you. I’ll laugh as long as I’m able to. 😀

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    Nik-in-Paris on March 17, 2007 at 1:11 pm

    Hi Jon, thanks for being courageous enough to talk about your depression. That’s one of the troubles with the condition is that it is never talked about. Glad to hear you’re feeling better. I don’t post often but I always listen. I loved hearing your soundscapes of Penang. Thanks so much,
    Love Nik x

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    Rick on March 26, 2007 at 10:35 am

    Hi John,

    I just started to listen to this podcast today and am glad to hear that you are feeling better. I deal with depression myself and know that it can sometimes take more out of you physically and emotionally than you expect. I’m also glad to hear that you have made it back into the studio.

    I also wanted to let you know that you have inspired me to start podcasting as well. I listen to the 773podcast, Brad is a friend of mine, and figured that I could do this too. I’m still figuring out software and equipment. Thanks for your inspiration.

    Rick
    Minneapolis, MN

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