My Beloved Niece (2)

 

Yann's T-Shirt Creation

 

Another style

 

Putting creativity to use

 

Having lunch with Yann, Chin Hoe and daughter, Zen during their last visit

"Mama, why is aunty all green today and yesterday was all red? Why everyday different colour?" asked Yann, when she was all of six years old. She had just come back to Penang with her parents after having resided in Sabah for a few years. At this time, I was suffering from very severe skin rashes, and my mom was desperate to try different doctors who prescribed different lotion and cream. Amazing how colorful the lotion was. Hence after applying all over my neck and body, I looked like a colorful monster!

It is interesting how time flies and now Yann is a mother of two girls, Zen and Ning.
Zen takes after her mother with her fair complexion and fine facial features. She is often mistaken to be a Korean or Japanese. Her younger sister Ning is ever ready to smile and wins the heart of everyone with her sweet personality and friendliness.

Yann and I share almost the same outlook. When we passed by some shops selling branded bags and shoes, I told her that I would never be able to buy branded goods. These branded goods are of fine quality and it would be boring to have to use them for years. We would rather buy cheaper items and have more fun with variety.

Yann and her sister, Tyng used to sell some ethnic clothings which they bought from Vietnam, Myammar, Thailand, China and India. Sometimes Yann designs her own clothing and T-shirts which she sells under the name of Little Jaipur. She only operates Little Jaipur on weekends in Kuala Lumpur. As Tyng has gone to America to further her studies, Yann has now reduced her time at her outlet. She also feels that it is important for her to devote more time to her family. Yann shared how recently, two French ladies had bought quite a number of her T-shirts as souvenirs to take back to France. Four of my friends bought the T-shirts priced at between $25 to $35. (See photos above).

Looking at her long legs and slim frame, you can easily guess that Yann is a runner. She used to participate in running and has represented Malaysia in track and field in some of the Asean games.

I hope to be able to meet up with Yann more. Everyday is so precious because we do not know what the morrow may bring.