Woke up, had a fag, slept again for about 30 minutes, then got up and had a fry up.

I sent Pa her money, and Western Union says it has been collected. I haven't heard from her since, I guess she hasn't been able to use the internet, or is taking care of her auntie.

Going to meet Harry at the Labour Club later and practice for our Christmas Eve karaoke show. We'll get free beer for doing the show, one of the perks of a professional singer.

I'm going to suggest that we put my Pa and his Mipoo in contact. They both have aunties with incurable illnesses, maybe they can comfort each other.

21st December 2008

Woke up, after having a fag. Greased my hair and checked my mail....nothing from Don Ling, but a feeling of joy as I see I have a reply from Pa Ding.  

Dear Lake,

thank your letter. You very kind man, really. I love you lot. You my special honey Lake baby.  My auntie very sick, she need quick operation. I very sad, I cry every day. Please send £400 Lake. You love me, I know you pay my honey. Soon we get married . OK?  Please send Western Union, I waiting Western Union shop Monday.

Love Pa Baby xx

Poor Pa, her auntie is sick again, the first three operations I paid for weren't successful.

I'll go and cash my giro, and then to Western Union.  Soon I will be married, I am happy again.